Ziran

Yes. Lacking your direct experiences it's impossible to truly grasp it. Empathy and compassion are a medium through which caring thoughtful individuals can relate to what you've written. The "relating" in the heart and mind is a layer of abstraction bridging the gap between knowing and understanding.

Within is a curious word. Both "with" and "in", "within" is a mating correspondence like petals blossoming from a bud or hand in glove. Because of this, to me, "The source is within" expresses a specific sort of correspondence between the outer manifestation and its inner seed or root. The macro outer shell corresponds with the micro inner source like a hand in a glove. One can see this motif reflected in the art chosen for the message. The smaller inner bright star and constellation, the source within the individual, corresponds and is connected to the larger bright star and constellation beyond.

"... when becomes one ..." " ... when expectations end ... " "... the moment of true living ... " you're describing love in the form of integration?

Good question. If god is infinite then god necessarily possesses human attributes. If god wants to be known, then it makes sense to reveal itself using these human attributes.

Thank you. For sure. Lacking intelligence is ignorance. For me, speaking only for myself, connection beyond myself requires strict agnostism: "I can't possibly know it."

My vote: The difference between intelligence and consciousness is like the difference between "can" and "should". An intelligent individual accurately considers, "Can it be done?". A conscious soul instead considers, "Should it be done?" "Can it be done?" is a simple matter of fact. in the same way, "intelligence" is a matter of fact. "Should it be done?" is much more complex. Answering accurately requires awareness of the consequences on others and oneself. In the same way, "consciousness" is a confluence of self awareness and connection with others beyond oneself. I hope this helps,