Agape's Theme of the Month

April 2025

Great students of Life and the awakening process, this month, we are called upon to turn inward and reflect deeply on the nature of the simulation many of us unconsciously inhabit—a simulation born of our own thoughts, perceptions, beliefs, and perspectives.

Most people on the planet live within this self-created reality, which is often shaped by the imprints received from the world of appearances and the collective beliefs of humanity. These external influences craft a mental framework—a virtual reality of sorts—that feels real, but ultimately keeps us bound to limitation and separation. However, through dedicated spiritual practice and the power of high intention, we can awaken from this simulation. With consistent meditation, contemplation, and self-inquiry, we begin the sacred process of becoming a safe and fertile ground for the transcendent qualities of life: prosperity, success, wellness, well-being, love, and peace. These qualities are always seeking a sanctuary, a place where they can reside and flourish. When we engage in spiritual practice, we become that safe place.

Our journey begins with a clear and conscious intention to awaken. As we sit in meditation, we observe the ceaseless chatter of the mind, what I often call “thinkingness.” We notice the patterns and habits of our conditioned thoughts, and then, something profound occurs and we start to observe ourselves observing. This metacognitive awareness opens the doorway to a deeper question: What was my mind like before it was conditioned by the world of appearances? Before it was influenced by the simulation of collective beliefs? As we live in these questions, the veils of illusion begin to lift. We see that the simulation is not reality but a projection, a reflection of our conditioned thinking. We realize that many are living in their own self-created worlds, and sometimes these worlds overlap with others, creating shared simulations. Yet, through the inner work of awakening, we move beyond the simulation. We transition from being stimulated by the simulation to being inspired by Spirit. Inspiration, after all, is the breath of the Infinite moving through us, guiding us beyond the dream of separation and into the awareness of unity.

Awakening is not simply an act of intellectual understanding, it is a lived experience. It is the movement from the illusion of separation to the realization of oneness. As we awaken, we embody the Truth that we are not victims of the simulation but creators of a higher Reality. We become conscious participants in the unfolding of Life, guided by Divine inspiration rather than conditioned thought.

We are not here to merely survive within the simulation; we are here to transcend it, to awaken from the dream of separation, and to live as vessels and emanations of the Infinite.

With love, light, and infinite blessings,

Rev. Michael B Beckwith

Founder, Agape International Spiritual Center