Is the universe unreal?

The spiritual concept of 'Maya' relates to the world being an appearance only

Illusory

But if I describe something as unreal, I must be measuring against something real

To know any experience, or object, requires a background of that which it is not

Who decides what is real?

Let's look at the mind

You know you have thoughts

Your life as you know it is an ever shifting narrative of thought

What is the background against which you see this story (in your mind)?

It must be non-thought

It must be non-changing

Present when you're awake

Returning after deep sleep

Is it more real than thought?

Is it more reliable than thought?

Is it more constant than thought?

Is that who you are?

Is that what you are?

Have a great day

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