Why "We're All Connected" May Unintentionally Reinforce Separation
By
Ray
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Summary
This article critically examines the popular spiritual phrase "we're all connected," arguing that the concept of "connection" paradoxically reinforces the idea of separation. It suggests that connection implies separate entities being linked, rather than recognizing a more fundamental unity or oneness. The piece explores what becomes possible when we move beyond this assumption toward a more integrated understanding of existence.
Key quotes
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Connection still implies separation.
When we say we're connected, we're usually imagining something like a network: separate individuals linked together by something.
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