The belief in separation is a fundamental issue that contributes to ignorance and suffering. Recognizing our interconnectedness could lead to a more harmonious existence. This idea is deeply explored in the podcast episode featuring host Aaron Della Vedova and guest Dillon Forte, who discuss the implications of viewing reality through the lens of separation versus interconnectedness.

Dillon is a renowned tattoo artist located in Austin, TX, and is credited with helping to launch the geometric tattoo movement in the U.S. in the early 2010s. The conversation blends art, spirituality, and the transformative power of tattoos, making for an engaging and thought-provoking episode for lovers of both art and deeper contemplation.

Whether you're an art lover, a tattoo enthusiast, or someone intrigued by the nature of reality, this episode promises engaging conversations and thought-provoking ideas.

Chat Highlights:

[00:03:01] Measurement of reality through geometry.

[00:05:44] Ancient origins of the flower..

[00:12:25] Technology versus nature awakening.

[00:21:09] Belief in inseparability from nature.

[00:31:45] Maya, the Grand Illusion.

[00:37:36] Simulation theory as illusion.

[00:44:46] AI's impact on humanity.

[00:54:17] Tattoo robots and human artistry.

[01:02:05] Strategic relocation for safety.

[01:12:02] Living an honest life.

[01:19:12] Experimental tattooing techniques.

[01:24:50] Community support in tattoo culture.

[01:27:38] Art of giving and receiving.

[01:30:56] Tattooing in Austin, Texas.

Quotes:

"I think what would save the world would be simply our release of the false belief of separation."

"In all of nature, there is a fundamental order, a structure behind all of it."

"Is that us offloading consciousness into the thing that we can travel the universe with because we can't do it in bodies like this?"

"We don't need additives. We need to remove what's unnecessary, not just keep filling."

"I think the false belief of inanimate separateness is the root of ignorance, which is the root of suffering."

"Maya the Grand Illusion, we have been talking about this, we are aware of this, not new. Reality being an illusion. We know it's an illusion."

"The big bang is the breath of Brahma."

"It's definitely a paradigm shift, and maybe not bad. Maybe we're supposed to have machines doing stuff for us so we can make music and write poetry and follow our passions and our dreams."

"Prepared as much as anyone can be, mentally, physically, spiritually, as much as you can be. And then after that, drop the fear and just live."

"If your heart is heavier than the feather, your heart is fed to the crocodile deity, devoured for eternity in all damnation."

"If you focus on love, light, truth, all the good stuff, we shall persevere."

"You've got to start looking out there at the people that are getting tattooed, and you've got to find a way to find out what their needs are, what they want, and find a way to fill it."

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Connect with Dillon:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dillonforte