The manifest is the way for consciousness to experience itself. This does not mean that the manifest is somehow subordinate to consciousness; it only means that consciousness is one without a second and that it loves itself thus resulting in itself existing as existence. And yes, I am aware that the word self-love is riddled with unwarranted suspicion for it is confused with selfishness and narcissism. The truth of the matter however is that this one holy unified field of consciousness 'is' self-love. So where do you draw the line between God, Self and Love? You don't. It's all good.
~ Wald