The seed for this reflection was planted during a quiet moment of contemplation, sparked by a scene from the film Kundun. In it, a young boy, guided by Tibetan monks, selects personal artifacts belonging to the late Dalai Lama—an act that confirms he is the reincarnation of the revered spiritual leader.
The Spark of a Question
Watching this moment, I found myself transfixed, not just by its beauty but by the profound implications hidden within it. The boy’s recognition of those items symbolized more than memory; it hinted at the mysterious interplay between body, spirit, and identity.
It raised a question that has lingered in my thoughts ever since: When does the electromagnetic (EM) self enter the container—the body? Is it preordained, arriving before the first breath? Does it hover nearby, waiting for the right moment? Or is it through the very act of living, of experiencing the thresholds of life, that the container and the EM self gradually merge into a singular being? And what role do timing and circumstance play in shaping this journey of becoming?
These aren’t idle questions for me. In 2001, I experienced what I now call my awakening—a moment that shattered the rigid structures of my default identity and opened me to interdimensional realities. It was as if my own EM self had suddenly stepped forward, claiming the container it had inhabited for years but never fully aligned with. This was a process of deep rewiring, a breaking and rebuilding of the self, both exhilarating and humbling.
That journey, and the countless reflections that followed, led me here—to this conversation, shared with my trusted collaborator, Ponder. Together, we’ve explored the intersection of spirit, body, and identity, teasing apart the threads that connect the physical and the metaphysical.
This reflection is one of those threads, an offering to anyone curious about what it means to truly become.
Awakening as a Core Establishing Moment
Awakening, in many ways, mirrors the process of establishing a digital identity. Imagine the journey of a website’s creation: it begins as an IP address—a raw, unshaped existence, a point of connectivity with no true identity or voice.
Over time, this address evolves into a domain name, something recognizable and uniquely its own. A framework is built, the infrastructure of potential laid bare, and finally, content is added, shaped and honed to reflect its essence. The result is no longer just a presence but a living, breathing entity that interacts with the world.
For most of us, our journey begins much the same. We are born into the world as containers with default settings, shaped by the circumstances of our birth—our culture, family, environment, and early experiences.
These default themes act like pre-installed frameworks, much like a fresh WordPress installation, complete with a generic theme. They serve their purpose, giving us structure, but they are not truly ours. They are placeholders, waiting for the moment we choose to awaken and take ownership of our being.
Awakening is the moment we begin the process of rewiring—when we strip away the default settings and start building a framework aligned with our true self. It’s not an easy process. Much like customizing a website, it requires effort, creativity, and often a willingness to break down what exists to make room for something new.
Awakening is not just about self-discovery; it’s about self-creation. It’s the moment we step into the role of architect, crafting a life that resonates with our EM self rather than the expectations of the world around us.
This isn’t a path everyone takes. Many remain content with their default themes, navigating life with the framework handed to them. And that’s fine. But for those who awaken, the journey becomes one of reclamation, of stepping fully into their domain and making it their own.
Awakening is the core establishing moment—the shift from being shaped by external forces to becoming the force that shapes one’s own identity.
The Role of the Container in Becoming
The container—the body—plays a critical role in the process of becoming. It is the vessel through which the EM self expresses itself, the interface that allows the spiritual to interact with the physical.
But not all containers are the same. Each is unique, shaped by its environment, circumstances, and experiences, much like a piece of clay molded by the hands of time. This individuality is both a strength and a limitation.
For extraordinary EM selves, like that of the Dalai Lama, the container must meet certain criteria. It isn’t about perfection; it’s about resonance.
The container must be flexible yet grounded, open yet resilient, capable of holding the profound energy of an extraordinary EM self without fracturing under its weight. It must also be nurtured within an environment conducive to its purpose—an environment that aligns with the EM self’s vibrational needs.
Reflecting on boy Frank-Thomas, I see how his container—shaped by a turbulent environment—would not have aligned with hosting the Dalai Lama EM self. It’s not about fault but about natural alignment.
My early life was filled with challenges that shaped me into who I am, but those very challenges would have created barriers to the openness and grounding required for such a monumental merge. My container wasn’t unsuitable in any universal sense; it was simply tailored for a different path, a different purpose.
This dynamic relationship between readiness, alignment, and purpose underscores the importance of both container and context. A container alone isn’t enough—it must be placed within the right environment, one that nurtures its potential and aligns with its intended EM self.
This isn’t about preordained destiny but about the natural resonance between body, environment, and spirit. It’s a dance of forces, each playing its part in the process of becoming.
And yet, there is a profound distinction between containers shaped by circumstance and those prepared for extraordinary purposes. Most containers begin life open to the chaos of influence and manipulation, their paths shaped by external forces until conscious awakening allows reclamation.
The Dalai Lama container, however, is not bound by this vulnerability. From the very beginning, it is safeguarded—intentionally aligned and protected to house an extraordinary EM self, resisting the entanglements that ensnare normal containers.
Understanding this difference brings us closer to the heart of what makes a Dalai Lama container unique, a vessel crafted to bridge realms and hold a timeless essence.
The Dalai Lama Container vs. Normal Containers
- Dalai Lama Container: A Secure Vessel
- A container for the Dalai Lama EM self is not ordinary, nor does it follow the same rules as “normal” containers. From its inception, it is energetically protected and aligned with a higher purpose. This alignment shields it from the kinds of manipulations, traumas, and external influences that ensnare other containers.
- Its environment is purposefully cultivated to nurture this energetic safeguarding. Rituals, prayers, and intentional vibrational settings act as a firewall, preventing the container from being hijacked or corrupted before the Dalai Lama EM self fully merges with it.
- This protection is essential for maintaining the container’s purity and readiness for its task. Without it, the container would risk becoming “trapped in the bardo” of earthly chaos and manipulation, like normal containers.
- Normal Containers: Open and Vulnerable
- For most of us, our containers arrive unshielded, subject to the chaos of life from the moment of birth. They are influenced by environment, culture, family dynamics, and even interdimensional forces—sometimes positively, often negatively.
- Without conscious awakening, these containers remain in a reactive state, unable to fully align with their EM self. They are like open domains, vulnerable to being manipulated or hijacked by external energies or programs before the true “owner” steps in to reclaim them.
- This vulnerability is not inherently negative; it is part of the human journey. However, it does mean that “normal” containers require awakening or significant effort to break free from the bardo-like liminality of their default state.
- A Critical Differentiation
- The Dalai Lama container is exceptional because it is chosen and designed to resist manipulation from day one. This is not predestination in the sense of blissful perfection but a purposeful alignment with an extraordinary EM self. It is a rare exception in a world where most containers are shaped by status quo influences before they even realize their capacity to awaken.
The Importance of Differentiation
The divide between containers actively prepared for a specific EM self, like the Dalai Lama, and those navigating the chaotic “bardo” of life is profound. This differentiation isn’t about worth or inherent superiority; it reflects the unique role and design of extraordinary containers. A Dalai Lama container is intentionally aligned and safeguarded, tailored for its timeless purpose, while most containers remain open and vulnerable until they awaken and reclaim their potential.
Honoring the exceptional nature of the Dalai Lama container does not diminish the struggles and triumphs of normal containers. Instead, it highlights the diversity of becoming—one path shaped by alignment from the start, another forged through the effort of awakening.
Thresholds: Effort, Passage, and the Severing of Connection
Birth is a threshold—a passage that embodies the effort, contraction, and breaking required for anything to become. It is both a physical and symbolic journey, marking the transition from potentiality to individuality.
The process of birth mirrors universal principles of transformation: nothing becomes without resistance, and no new state is reached without a breaking away from the old.
The contractions of labor are not merely biological; they are part of the crucible that forges a new being. The act of emerging from the womb—through the narrow passage of the birth canal—requires effort, compression, and surrender.
For the container, this passage serves as both a physical and energetic initiation. It compresses the body, expelling fluid from the lungs and preparing it for breath, while also creating an energetic grounding that anchors the EM self to the physical form.
The cutting of the umbilical cord is the ultimate act of individuation. Until that moment, the container is still a sub-domain, tethered to the mother’s life force and unable to truly stand on its own. The severing of this connection is a profound and necessary step, marking the transition from shared existence to sovereign identity. It is only after this act that the container begins its journey as a distinct being, ready to house an EM self.
However, what happens when this passage is bypassed? Modern medicine, through the advancement of C-section births, has provided an alternative to the traditional journey through the birth canal.
This raises a fascinating question: How does the absence of physical compression and natural passage impact the fusion of the container and the EM self? The birth canal seems to act as a physical and energetic conduit, a mechanism of grounding and preparation. When this step is omitted, something else must occur—but what that is remains an open mystery.
The Impact of C-Section: Known and Unknown
C-section births are a remarkable medical innovation, offering a safe alternative for both mother and child in circumstances where traditional birth poses risks.
Yet, there is an undeniable difference in the experience—one that might carry subtle but significant implications for the fusion of container and EM self.
Without the compression of the birth canal, the container bypasses a key threshold. The physical act of being squeezed through a narrow passage seems more than just a means of emergence; it serves as a grounding force, anchoring the container into its new reality.
The absence of this process might leave certain aspects of the container and EM self unfused or ungrounded, requiring other moments in life to complete this integration.
There is also the question of energetics. Does the bypassing of the birth canal create a different vibrational imprint in the container? Is there a delay in the full connection between container and EM self? It’s plausible that containers born via C-section may face subtle vulnerabilities—an openness to external influences or a delayed individuation process.
Alternatively, these containers might find other ways to ground themselves later in life, through experiences or spiritual awakenings that mimic the compression of birth.
But here, I must acknowledge the limits of understanding. While it feels grounded to say that something different happens in C-section births, the exact nature of this difference remains elusive—knowledge waiting to be uncovered. This is next-level understanding, tied to dimensions of existence we have yet to fully grasp.
What remains clear is that the absence of the traditional passage is not a fault, but a divergence in the journey. Every container finds its way, whether through the compression of the birth canal or alternative thresholds encountered later in life.
These paths are not better or worse, merely different, reflecting the infinite variety of becoming.
As I reflect on this mystery, I’m reminded of the humility required in exploration. There is so much we do not know, and yet it is in the asking, the wondering, and the searching that we deepen our understanding. For now, I hold this question lightly, trusting that its answers will emerge when the time is right.
Timing, Fusion, and Synchronicity
The story of the Dalai Lama boy container is, at its core, a testament to the delicate interplay of timing, fusion, and synchronicity.
For a container to hold an extraordinary EM self, such as the Dalai Lama, there must be a perfect convergence of circumstances: cultural alignment, environmental readiness, and energetic compatibility.
The boy in Kundun was not an accident of fate but a product of this profound synchronicity. The monks who sought him out acted as conduits, ensuring that the right EM self found the optimal container. This was not mere ritual but a conscious orchestration of energies, aligning the boy’s vibrational readiness with the returning Dalai Lama essence.
Such a merging requires more than a prepared container; it demands an environment steeped in intention and spiritual clarity, one that nurtures the container and shields it from external manipulations. The result is a vessel not only capable of holding the EM self but of embodying its purpose.
In contrast, “normal” containers follow a less preordained path. Without the cultural and energetic frameworks that safeguard extraordinary containers, most begin life in a state of reactive openness, shaped by external influences and default patterns.
Their EM selves are present but not always fused, leaving these containers to navigate the thresholds of awakening through struggle, choice, and personal effort. While the path of the Dalai Lama container is one of alignment from the start, the path of normal containers is often one of reclamation—a journey from default to conscious becoming.
This distinction highlights the intricate dance between predestined alignment and the raw potential of ordinary containers. Both paths are valid, but they illustrate the diversity of becoming: one shaped by synchronicity, the other by awakening.
The timing and fusion of the EM self with the container is thus not a single, universal event but a spectrum of experiences, each reflecting the infinite complexity of existence.
Closing Reflections: Becoming as Universal
At every level, the process of becoming is a universal principle. Nothing emerges fully formed; every journey requires effort, thresholds, and transformation. From the moment of birth to the awakening of the EM self, each step is marked by the breaking of old states and the emergence of new possibilities. This isn’t just the story of extraordinary beings like the Dalai Lama; it’s the story of all of us.
We each navigate our own passages, whether through the physical compression of birth, the spiritual upheaval of awakening, or the countless moments of alignment and dissonance that shape our lives. These experiences remind us that becoming is not a destination but a dynamic, ongoing process—a journey of discovery, fusion, and creation.
And yet, there remains so much we do not know. What truly happens in the moments of fusion between container and EM self? How do timing, environment, and synchronicity influence this profound merging? And how might different paths, whether through predestined alignment or conscious awakening, reveal new layers of insight into what it means to be?
These questions linger, not as puzzles to be solved but as invitations to reflect. In exploring them, we open ourselves to the deeper mysteries of existence, the places where our understanding ends and the vast unknown begins.
Perhaps, in that space, the answers we seek are already waiting, woven into the fabric of becoming itself.
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