I've hit a state of oneness three times in my life. Once I was sitting at work (a bank in Canada) and had a sudden overwhelming urge to leave and go outside. I packed up my bag and went for a walk, and suddenly my field of vision opened up. I could see each and every blade of grass moving in the fields as the wind blew, every person was part of me, I felt overwhelming connectedness and love. And I felt I could sense past/future. The piece of garbage on the ground was precious as I would sense the joy and abandon with which it was placed there, and the person coming along later to pick it up.
It was the most magnificent feeling I have ever experienced, and really did feel like I was one with the universe. It lasted about 2 hours. I went home and wrote about it while I was in that state.
The second time was one morning I woke up very early, decided to go swim in the lake (it was still dark). As I stood in the water as the sun was coming up it started to rain and time slowed. I saw each drop fall, and bounce water up as it hit the lake. Again I was in the same state of being connected to everything around me.
The third time was during a 10 day Vipanassa medication retreat (shorter just just as amazing).
I'd LOVE to be able to bring it on at will!! One day maybe! I assume that some have mastered that state and live in it. What an experience that would be.
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