What does Magdi say about friendship?

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Friendship as Part of the “Waking Dream”

While Magdi doesn’t directly discuss friendship in these sources, the teachings offer a broader context in which friendship can be understood. The concept of the “waking dream” helps to reframe how we approach relationships, including friendships.

● Magdi describes the human experience as a “waking dream,” where we mistake the phenomenal world for ultimate reality.

● We become identified with our thoughts, sensations, and beliefs, creating a sense of separation from our true self.

● This separation leads to suffering, as we become attached to fleeting experiences and crave things that cannot bring lasting fulfillment.

Within this “waking dream,” friendships emerge as part of the play of consciousness.

● Magdi highlights the interconnectedness of all beings. He emphasizes that there is only one awareness, one consciousness, expressing itself through a multitude of forms.

● From this perspective, friendships can be seen as expressions of this underlying unity.

● However, when viewed through the lens of the “me-belief,” friendships can become sources of attachment and suffering.

● We may seek validation, security, or fulfillment from our friends, leading to expectations and disappointments.

Moving Beyond the “Me-Game” in Friendship

Magdi’s teachings point towards a way of relating that transcends the limitations of the “me-belief.”

● He encourages a shift from personal to impersonal living, where we act from a place of love and compassion rather than self-interest.

● This involves recognizing the inherent freedom and wholeness of ourselves and others, allowing for a more authentic and joyful connection.

● In the context of friendship, this might look like celebrating the uniqueness of each individual without clinging to specific outcomes or expectations.

● It can mean offering support and kindness without seeking anything in return.

● Ultimately, it’s about experiencing friendship as a natural expression of the underlying unity of being, rather than a means to an end.

While the sources do not specifically address friendship, they provide a framework for understanding how relationships can function as both part of the “waking dream” and opportunities for awakening. By recognizing our true nature as formless awareness, we can move beyond the limitations of the “me-belief” and experience friendships that are rooted in love, freedom, and interconnectedness.