White Paper #1: The Sleeping Machine
Explore E.J. Gold's foundational teaching on consciousness and the waking state in this illustrated white paper. Gold offers precise definitions and practical insights into one of the most misunderstood concepts in spiritual work: "man is asleep."
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Have you ever experienced moments of startling clarity? Those rare instances when every detail of your surroundings comes alive with unprecedented vividness? Volume 1 of our Spiritual White Papers series, "The Sleeping Machine," not only explains these extraordinary moments but provides a practical framework for understanding the deeper nature of human consciousness.
In this remarkable document, Gold masterfully deconstructs one of the most misunderstood concepts in spiritual work: "man is asleep." Beyond mere metaphor, he reveals this as a precise technical description of our usual state—and more importantly, shows us what lies beyond it.
What You'll Discover
The white paper features Gold's stunning JazzArt® piece Faceless Musician Blowin' Jazz in Empty Subway for Chump Change—a 7'x11' canvas that perfectly captures the ethereal nature of consciousness and attention. But the real treasure lies in the crystal-clear explanations of:
- The precise distinction between the "human biological machine" and the "essential self"
- Why certain memories remain extraordinarily vivid while others fade
- The surprising way observation changes both the observer and the observed
- A practical method for transformation that underlies all spiritual traditions
Why This Matters Now
In our age of constant distraction and information overload, understanding the difference between mechanical and conscious existence has never been more crucial. Gold's paper offers something rare: a practical approach to personal transformation that doesn't require belief in any particular system or tradition.
From the Text
"If we really wish to seriously work toward our possible evolution, we must clearly realize that we are sheep in sleep, that the sleeping machine is a completely mechanical apparatus, responding strictly by reflex to a variety of inner and outer influences."
This isn't just theory—it's a invitation to profound self-discovery and transformation.
Click to Download Volume 1 of the Spiritual White Papers
Whether you're a serious student of consciousness, a practitioner of meditation, or simply someone who has wondered about those moments of extraordinary awareness, this white paper offers invaluable insights into the nature of human consciousness and the possibility of transformation.
