July 7th: A Monday Morning Musings
Good morning! It’s a beautiful Monday, July 7th, and I’m out for my usual walk in the neighborhood. There’s no breeze at all, and the sun’s already making its presence known, so I’m predicting a hot one today. The sky’s mostly clear, just a few thin, scattered clouds.
As always on these morning walks, my mind tends to wander to some rather bizarre places. I’ve been a college professor for years, holding a PhD, well-versed in social sciences, statistics, and the scientific method. I’ve published papers, attended conferences, and I like to think I have a decent grasp of logic and reason. And yet, there are some things I believe that people with my background would likely dismiss as utter nonsense.
I get it. I really do. I wouldn’t blame anyone for thinking my ideas are crazy because, frankly, none of it’s provable. We just don’t know. But these are things I’ve come to believe because, in my heart, they resonate as true. Maybe it’s a fear of the alternative, or perhaps it’s just a byproduct of my cultural upbringing. Or, maybe, just maybe, it’s actually true.
Enough disclaimers. What’s on my mind today? The idea of life as a simulation.
Are We Living in a Simulation?
What exactly is a simulation? It’s an artificially created environment used for study, prediction, or training. We use them all the time: to forecast economic trends, predict mortality rates in medicine, or prepare people for future situations. Even scientists rely on simulations to learn about risk factors and unforeseen variables.
So, what if we could create an environmental simulation for human beings, much like we do for animals in controlled settings? I think we absolutely can, and honestly, I think we do.
Imagine for a moment that our existence here on Earth is a grand simulation. What would be the purpose?
One possibility is that we’re an experimental object for a greater intelligence. Picture beings infinitely more technologically astute, intelligent, and advanced than us, observing how seven billion people interact on a planet with limited resources. They’d be studying trends: how species evolve, how technology develops and declines, what environments lead to high economic outcomes, or the best ways to manage populations. You might wonder why such intelligent beings would need simulations when they could just predict everything. But much like our continued study of penicillin, or medical students examining bacteria in Petri dishes, there are always new variables, unexpected outcomes, and nuances to explore. The social study of human development could go on ad infinitum.
Who are these beings? I don’t have an answer for that. But I believe this theory makes as much sense as claiming a benevolent or vengeful God is running the show.
The Immortal Soul and Spiritual Evolution
Then there’s an alternative: we are beings with immortal souls that exist before and after our time on Earth. This idea resonates deeply with me. Many people, myself included, have a sense of déjà vu, a feeling of “I’ve been here before,” or an innate belief that we’ve always existed. We come from something, experience something here, and then return to that something. Major religions often teach that we come back again and again.
In this scenario, we’re all going through experiences to develop and improve our souls. Perhaps we’re learning compassion, overcoming self-absorption, or experiencing the full spectrum of life’s outcomes. Why? Maybe we’re being trained to oversee similar developments ourselves in the future. We are part of the infinite, not the infinite itself, but connected to the whole. This connection allows us to benefit from knowledge, intelligence, reason, logic, and intuitive abilities that go beyond scientific proof.
In this “soul development” simulation, we’re being tested. Some believe we made agreements before incarnating, and everything we experience, especially challenges, is perfectly designed for our growth. Imagine a doctor studying cancer who, for a year, experiences the worst form of it, then is magically restored to health. They’d have a profound understanding of their patients’ struggles, fueling their desire to be the best cancer doctor or researcher they could be. This could be a metaphor for our human experience: we willingly sign up for these lessons.
The Roles We Play
A fascinating aspect of this simulation theory is the idea that there’s no ultimate right or wrong in the definitive sense. Everyone involved knows what they’re getting into and chooses their role. Even someone like Hitler, in this view, signed up to play the part of the agent of Nazi Germany, providing the parameters for a global event like World War II.
This offers a different perspective than the concept of karma, where past actions cause present suffering. While karma might still play a role, this theory suggests that a pure and decent soul might choose to play a dark character—much like a good actor taking on a villainous role. The “evil” actions we see on Earth, like those of a philandering husband or a cheating spouse, could be exactly what was agreed upon, delivering a necessary lesson for another person’s evolution. From a “heavenly” perspective, that “evil” person might be perfectly executing their role. I find this intriguing, though I certainly wouldn’t want an “evil” role in my own incarnation! Just as an author isn’t evil for writing a villain, we might be choosing roles to explore life and learn in unique ways.
Navigating Turbulent Times
We’re living in turbulent times, something I’ve discussed on previous walks. The rise of neo-fascism, racism, bigotry, homophobia, all under the guise of an imagined piety, is truly dark. These people offer simple solutions to complex problems, criminalizing anything that doesn’t fit their narrow worldview, while conveniently exempting themselves from their own rules.
In the context of a simulation, I would have elected to come into this situation, to play a role, to experience it personally, and perhaps to offer an alternative narrative or participate in the current one to move it forward. The Donald Trumps and Elon Musks of the world, the billionaire 1%, the narcissistic psychopaths seemingly running the planet—they could all be roles played by highly skilled actors. Their sense of control would be illusory, as the real control lies with parameters set by beings far greater and wiser than them, all for a grander purpose of training and development. So, while power appears to be decentralized and layered on Earth, the ultimate control lies further up the “food chain.”
What a bizarre idea, right? Impossible? Thomas Campbell, an engineer with a PhD and a beautiful scientific mind, suggests it’s highly likely we’re in a simulation. He believes creating such an environment would be easy for beings more intelligent than us, especially given our own progress in creating believable gaming and animation scenarios.
Another way this could work is that I, as an “all-knowing, all-tuned-in” being from an environment of peace and joy, willingly agree to more training. Why? Because I desire to grow, to train others, or to create worlds of my own—for pleasure or for the development of other souls—all contributing to the synergistic whole. Perhaps this is why I willingly participate, going through whatever my energetic, sentient source needs to experience.
Lab Rats or World Builders?
So there you have it: my two theories. One, the “lab rat” scenario, and the other, the “eternal development of consciousness and expansion of soul abilities.” Which is true? Perhaps neither. It could be that the universe is a totally random generation, left to run amok with no purpose beyond it. But that doesn’t feel right to me. The universe, as I see it, constantly recycles and transforms everything into something new, from fallen leaves nurturing the soil to microbes feeding other microbes, to intelligence growing and creating new ideas.
Ooh, a little pain in my hip just now. Wonder where that came from.
Anyway, I guess that’s this morning’s thought for today. Time for my bonus thought!
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