The exodus, the path, points toward atonement. It is the process of discovering inner peace by discovering what needs to be atoned for and re-evaluating earlier perceptions and experiences that shape our reality.

We all carry an invisible backpack filled with experiences from our lifetimes and intergenerational baggage. On top of this, perceptions are distorted by past trauma, beliefs and assumptions, and societal expectations. This baggage creates a filter through which we interpret our perceptions. Atonement involves forgiving oneself for the limitations built into our mindset. These limitations shape our reality, but they can be neutralized, allowing us to see things as they are, without judgment. Every single thing has the right to exist and a purpose. We don’t need to fight against, get rid of, or avoid anything; we can just let it be.

On the path of atonement, we need to learn various methods and techniques to constructively deal with what we need to atone for, putting theory into practice. The task is to apply methods and techniques to support this atonement. Coming to a neutral point does not mean not caring or becoming apathetic. This would be an avoidance mechanism. Perceptions are corrected by identifying the weight of the held baggage, challenging the perception, and then releasing and forgiving it. The only way to neutralize perceptions is to actively work through our emotions and thoughts, and reflect on them, reevaluating how we see them now and how we will see them moving forward.

Atonement can be seen as becoming an empty vessel, making room for pure insight and allowing space for the Holy Spirit, source, or whatever you believe in to move through us. Living unapologetically as ourselves, we trust in reversing the order by which we navigate life. It’s humbling to realize that we are part of something greater than ourselves.

Starting such a project requires a firm foundation to support future participants. Creating a fertile environment where this type of growth can flourish is essential. Redefining how we perceive our realities involves looking into our triggers, criticisms, judgments, and opinions, perceiving things without mental dialogue, and allowing the mind to think only when necessary, embracing oneness the rest of the time.

Atonement is achieved through forgiveness, which allows us to let go of grievances and our illusionary perception of separation from all that is.