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Is Awakening the Next Human Milestone? A Secular Experiment in Shared Mind
Essays Martin Lenclos Essays Martin Lenclos

Is Awakening the Next Human Milestone? A Secular Experiment in Shared Mind

What if awakening isn’t mystical at all, but a shift in perception available to anyone? For centuries, awakening was framed as a rare event for saints or monks. But suppose it’s the next human milestone — as ordinary as learning language or using tools. In an age of fractured identities, digital overload, and deep division, maybe awakening isn’t indulgence but necessity. We The Dreamer offers a secular experiment in perception: simple practices, shared fieldnotes, and no dogma. The question isn’t whether to believe — it’s whether to test. Try one practice, notice what shifts, and see if awakening belongs in daily life, not just in temples.

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The Essence of 'Design for Nothing': Why "Design" and why "for Nothing"?
Art & Design Martin Lenclos Art & Design Martin Lenclos

The Essence of 'Design for Nothing': Why "Design" and why "for Nothing"?

This blog post delves into the origins of 'Design for Nothing,' a practice that integrates elements of Advaita Vedanta, Zen Buddhism, Taoism, and 'A Course in Miracles' to loosen ego’s grip and glimpse the possibility of a shared field of mind. Discover the story behind the choice of the term "design" and how it shapes the philosophy. Learn how to create an inner space for 'nothing' and experience profound shifts in perception.

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Is the World an Unwinnable Game?
Art & Design Martin Lenclos Art & Design Martin Lenclos

Is the World an Unwinnable Game?

This blog post explores the analogy of the world as a complex virtual game designed to make us experience separation from our true Self. It examines nondual philosophies such as Advaita Vedanta, Taoism, Buddhism, and 'A Course In Miracles' (ACIM), traditions which suggest the world may be less fixed than it appears. The post discusses the importance of spiritual relationships and collective awakening, using meditation and self-inquiry to transcend the illusion of separation and realize our true nature as an indivisible consciousness.

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