As I bit into the strawberry, I had an unprecedented sensory experience. The pure bliss I felt eating it revealed to me an embodied understanding of unity consciousness. A collective consciousness that recognizes no being is separate from another.
Yup, all that…from a strawberry.
My Sensory Experience With A Strawberry
You might be curious how a strawberry taught me unity consciousness. Sure, maybe if I was on retreat or meditating at Mount Kailash….but eating a strawberry?
And that’s exactly why I felt called to share this particular experience. Because it was an “ordinary moment”.
And no it wasn’t organic or grown in my garden. It was conventionally grown and on sale for $2.99 at ShopRite.
Here’s how it went down.
I was finishing up breakfast with some strawberries and to be honest, I wasn’t expecting much. I included them thinking, these are going turn soon.
To my surprise and sheer delight, my first bite left me in awe. It felt like a cartoon moment, where the frame froze and my eyes got ginormous and moved towards the strawberry in amazement.
Unity Consciousness Embodied
Not only was it delicious, I realized something profound.
This grew from the Earth.
You might be thinking no sh*t Sherlock…how is that profound?
What struck me was that the Earth could create something so beautiful and delicious that also nourishes both people and animals. Not only the intelligence of the design, but the generosity.
Because we don’t just have strawberries. There are countless edible and medicinal plants on this Earth.
When you really think about it, it starts to feel almost infinite. The number of species of the same plant that have existed, many now extinct. For example, is it said that there have been upwards of 2,500 types of lettuce alone.
Consider all of the plant life on land and sea supporting not just humans and animals, but insects, microorganisms and the Earth itself.
Plants don’t simply nourish us nutritionally and medicinally, they clear and transform carbon dioxide into oxygen that literally keeps us alive.
It’s kind of mind blowing when you take a step back and see the interconnectedness of everything.
And what will really blow your top is this…
The same energy that created the strawberry…created you. Created me. Created the neighbor that’s pissing you off. The fur baby you love more than life itself. The partner that cheated on you. The unhoused person at the bodega. The bodega owner that immigrated here to escape violence. Those people enacting the violence.
Each different and unique in their experience and expression, yet of the same Source.
All that…from a strawberry.
To be fair, this is a belief I already have. The strawberry simply helped embody it.
Interconnectedness
Though, it is only in writing this to share as an offering, that all of this deepened and I was able to articulate it into words.
Because my amazement in the moment was simply that it came from the Earth and I felt this deep sense of unity and Knowing.
While I couldn’t quite put it into words, I knew the amazement was a container holding something much deeper.
It wasn’t until the next morning, when I had more strawberries. Yet again, a heightened sensory experience emerged and I immediately felt the urge to write about my experience to share with you.
So thank you for helping me to deepen my understanding of this experience.
And remember friends – every moment is an opportunity to Remember.
Until next time friends, stay curious!
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Blair is a registered dietitian, certified intuitive eating counselor, E-500 RYT and Reiki Master. She integrates spirituality with modern day science to help people heal and reclaim their relationship with their body and food.
Disclaimer:
These are my current musings — proofread and edited by AI. This content is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only and does not constitute medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the support of a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional regarding any concerns or conditions.