Closedness within oneself—manifested as an excessive focus on the narrow, subjective "I"—prevents enlightenment because it deprives one of a true and profound connection with objective, primordial reality.

Beyond the Self: Embracing Spiritual Openness

Closedness within oneself—manifested as an excessive focus on the narrow, subjective "I"—prevents enlightenment because it deprives one of a true and profound connection with objective, primordial reality. When a person becomes immersed solely in their limited inner worlds, they lose the opportunity to experience union with that which transcends individual identity—a boundless source of being. As noted in one source, it is through delving into the "inner primordial reality" that one first establishes an authentic connection with objective reality, which in turn reveals to the individual a connection with the "transcendent foundation of being" and provides the possibility of liberation from the apparent unconditional subordination to the external world (source: link txt).

Openness to the spiritual dimension is a necessary condition for attaining inner perfection, as it allows the individual to move beyond closedness and feel the presence of that which fills life with true meaning. A person who is capable of perceiving the ineffable, endowed with an inner openness to the spiritual world, can receive creative inspiration and connect with a higher principle. This, as emphasized in another source, becomes one of the most important qualities of personality, enabling the recognition of an excellent trait—"openness or closedness to the spiritual world, to the Spirit." The refusal to embrace this openness leads to spiritual illness, oppressive pessimism, and inner disillusionment (source: link txt).

Thus, closedness not only limits our perception of the world but also acts as a barrier to spiritual awakening, while an openness to the spiritual dimension plays a decisive role in achieving inner perfection, enabling the individual to transcend subjective limitations and connect with the true source of being.

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"But by doing so, the inadequacy of the opposing spiritual stance becomes evident, one that fears the path inward... only by delving into this primordial reality do we find, for the first time, our genuine, inner connection with objective reality... it opens up our connection with the transcendent foundation of being..." (source: link txt)

"We usually speak of a person as being smart or foolish, kind or evil, but we have completely forgotten how to see and recognize in a person yet another, entirely transcendent quality—his openness or closedness to the spiritual world, to the Spirit... this denial, in turn, leads to the deepest spiritual malady of humanity..." (source: link txt)