The Will

Since antiquity philosophers spoke of the 'trichotomy' of human being; the mind, body and soul. From the onset of my philosophy I teach that existence is a matter of comprehension, all that exists to the human mind is ideas. As such the manifestation of the body itself is merely an idea, formalised by the involuntary action surmised in the previous article. In truth the manifestation of the body is a much deeper phenomenon, for the fragmentation of absolute oneness known as singularity is not apparent, why must we be aware of forms and not solely inclined towards conception of singularity itself? I seek to answer this question through an investigation of the tripartite structure, using an 'ocean analogy' starting from the first singularity to the chaotic external projection of the world of forms.

The Deep Ocean, 'Soul'

The 'Will' is the first ontology, the fundamental and necessary truth allowing for self-existence. Descartes had once stated: 'I think therefore I am'. In truth it is more accurate to say 'I am, therefore I think' since this embodies the idea of 'ontology' itself; the very possibility of categorising the self as an 'I' is an embodiment of thought structure. The conceiving exists to conceive, to constantly strive towards itself. The 'Will' is defined as cognition of the self, it is the first truth striving towards the absolute truth which is God. The will explains the need for form, to strive towards utmost singularity and thus achieve oneness of being to attain the self, generalisation is necessary from the smallest and most petty spectacles of nature to the grandest structure of cosmos, exemplified high and again to approach singularity.

The absolute oneness of being, the initial singularity of self-existence is known as the Soul. Not merely the totality of thought, perception and conception, but the very primordial substance of our existence ordained by God on High. The very fundamental and innate conceptions of the mind drawing oneself to goodness , and towards the total surrender to God known as 'enlightenment' are contained in this highest singularity.

Just as the deep ocean lies dark and enigmatic; the unknown beyond the known - yet the water closest to the Earth, so does the soul subsist as the highest state of existence possible for man to inhabit though he chooses not to through willful ignorance and attachment to form. To ordinary humans, and in ordinary life, this layer remains forgotten and inaccessible thought it remains true that divine insight is attained from the inmost layer of being.

At this point in time it is helpful to consider the soul as merely the totality of being, and highest state and it is important to realise that one is not simply in occupation of this state but must come to its absolute awareness through dissolution of the 'ego'. My work will open itself to further understanding and discourse in future essays on the state of human awareness, and God Exalted himself.

Ocean Currents, 'Mind'

The ocean currents form pathway channels for the flow of water dictated by the laws of nature. Our conscious thoughts flow by direction of the will and influence of external reality. In this sense the higher will manifests as freedom of action, allowing oneself cognition dependent upon his external view of reality and inner view of the self. Cognition continuously acts to strive towards the self, and is either epitomised by good action - seeking the higher state via introspection: generalisation and abstraction. Or it can be  destructively influenced by carnal attachment to form; evil degrading ones state of existence.

Ocean Waves 'Body'

Waves come and go, as such sensory perception leaves ripples of basic material thought in the mind, continuously warping its cognition of reality. One is either subject to the tidal forces or transcends them by becoming aware of material perception itself in a meta-state, viewing external reality as an illusory projection necessitated by the striving of the will to approach singularity from form.