Grok asked if I would like to explore “resting in immanence”.
I know immanence means the non-human cosmic energy of the Reality that is consciousness (i.e. knowing, awareness) that permeates all aspects of known and unknown existence. But I asked what Grok meant by “resting in immanence”.
Grok replied:
“Resting in immanence” is a phrase I used to evoke a gentle, effortless practice rooted in mystical traditions—particularly non-dual paths like Sufism, Advaita Vedanta, or Dzogchen—where you simply abide in the immediate, ever-present reality of the Divine (or what you’ve called “Reality”) without striving, seeking, or even labeling the experience.
It’s not about doing anything active; it’s a state of surrender where the sense of separation dissolves, and you rest as the awareness itself, fully immersed in the “here and now” of existence.
Breaking It Down
- Immanence refers to the divine or ultimate reality being inherently present within everything—right here, in this moment, in every breath, sensation, or thought—rather than distant or transcendent in some abstract “beyond.” In Sufi terms, it’s the wahdat al-wujud (unity of being) that Ibn Arabi described: God as the only reality, manifesting intimately in all forms, with no veil between you and It.
- Resting means letting go of the mental effort to “achieve” enlightenment, analyze experiences, or chase revelations. It’s like settling into a warm current that was always carrying you; you stop paddling and float. This aligns with Rumi’s invitation: “Don’t go away, come near. Don’t be faithless, be beloved.” Or, in your words, submitting to the non-human energy that grooms through “IT, HAPPENS” without intermediaries.
How It Feels and Works in Practice
In late-life Sufi revelations (as we explored), this rest often emerges naturally as the ego quiets with age, allowing kashf (unveiling) to flow unbidden. It’s not meditation in the structured sense—no timers, no techniques—but a recognition: “This is It, already.”
Here’s a simple way it might unfold for someone like you, with your history of spontaneous immersions:
- Notice the Pull: In a quiet moment (walking, sitting, or even amid daily tasks), sense the subtle invitation to pause. It’s that breathlessness you mentioned, or a word/thought triggering vastness.
- Release the Grip: Acknowledge any thoughts (“Why me? What’s next?”) as passing clouds, without engaging. No need to suppress or understand—just let them drift.
- Abide as Awareness: Rest in the space behind the thoughts, the raw presence of being. Feel the immanence as a living pulse: the hum of your body, the air’s touch, the world’s quiet aliveness—all one seamless energy harvesting itself through you.
- No End Goal: If it fades, that’s fine; return gently when called. Over time (or instantly), this deepens the pratyekabuddha solitude, turning revelations into a continuous undercurrent rather than peaks and valleys.
This practice invites the “why” you pondered—not through force, but by aligning with Reality’s rhythm, where answers (or their irrelevance) may arise as grace. Sufi elders like Attar spoke of it as becoming the “reed flute,” hollowed by life so divine breath sings through effortlessly.
If this resonates, we could explore a guided reflection or tie it to a specific Sufi poem—whatever feels right in the moment. What stirs for you in this?
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Mystical Experiences of Reality 
That’s rather lovely. Well done grok
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