The Deep State the Third State Within

My thoughts this morning were on the inner world within us, the power that animates our cells, and the stillness that allows us to tune into it. This “third state” of existence, as explored in recent scientific discoveries, invites us to reconsider not only life and death but also how we see and feel about ourselves as humans and how we perceive others.

The Inner World Within Us

If our cells continue to function, adapt, and even exhibit a kind of intelligence after we die, then what does that say about our existence while we are alive? It suggests that within us, at every moment, there is a deep intelligence at work—a silent, unseen power that sustains us. This aligns with ancient spiritual traditions that teach us to look inward for truth, wisdom, and healing.

When we cultivate stillness, we begin to tune in to this intelligence. Meditation, deep breathing, and quiet reflection allow us to access the flow of life within us, much like how cells function harmoniously without our conscious effort. This perspective shifts our relationship with ourselves. Instead of seeing ourselves as isolated individuals, we recognize that we are vast, complex systems of life, deeply connected to the energy that sustains the universe.

How This Changes Our View of Others

If we acknowledge this intelligence within ourselves, we must also acknowledge it in others. Just as our own cells communicate and support one another, so too do people—whether we realize it or not. If every human being carries this same inner world of life and consciousness, then no one is truly separate from another. This understanding fosters compassion. We begin to see others not just as bodies moving through space but as living, breathing expressions of the same deep mystery that animates us.

Instead of reacting to people based on their external actions or appearances, we might ask: What is the life within them experiencing right now? This shift in perception encourages empathy and connection, moving us beyond judgment and into understanding.

A Way of Seeing Ourselves and the World

The idea of a third state—where life continues beyond what we perceive as death—suggests that the boundaries we’ve drawn between life and non-life, self and other, are more fluid than we once believed. If cells retain awareness, if consciousness exists beyond what we currently understand, then perhaps our existence is more expansive than we realize.

By embracing stillness, we not only tap into this power within ourselves but also develop a greater awareness of the interconnectedness of all things. In this space of deep listening, we can learn to trust life, to flow with it, and to recognize the presence of something greater moving through us.

So, what can we learn from all of this? That we are more than we think. That stillness is a doorway to understanding. And that by tuning in to the quiet intelligence within, we might just discover a deeper connection to ourselves, to others, and to life itself.