Whether we are aware of it or not, each of us has needs on a spiritual level of existence. All the charms of the physical world, our body and the universe in which we live pale in comparison to the wonders we discover by studying the psyche of a human being who manipulates physical reality driven by thoughts, emotions and desires.

The spiritual sphere of existence is even more subtle, intriguing and complex. Therefore, it naturally needs to be approached more thoroughly than any other field of knowledge, in contrast to the dogmatic approach we are used to…

The day science begins to study non-physical phenomena, it will make more progress in one decade than in all the previous centuries of its existence. — Nikola Tesla

Favorite for misuse

Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction. — Blaise Pascal

…Although physically unobservable and materially impossible to prove, spirituality has always been present in sapiens’ lives. It gave them the strength to survive in the most difficult circumstances, raised their morale and brought out the best in them – love and compassion for others.

Unfortunately, there are examples where this same spirituality, disguised as religious exclusivity and fanaticism, became the cause of the greatest bloodshed and malice that people directed towards each other…

Unity in diversity

…In this study on spirituality, we will not focus on discussing various spiritual paths and beliefs which differ only slightly from each other in essence, instead using a logical, scientific approach to present the basic principles and meaning of their teachings…

There is only one religion, though there are a hundred versions of it. — George Bernard Shaw

Spirit creates and destroys matter, never the other way around

The flesh is the ashes, the soul is the flame. — Victor Hugo

…The presence of the spirit is reflected in everything that exhibits the symptoms of life. It goes through six stages: it is born, it grows, it reproduces, it survives for a while, it gradually dies off and, finally, it dies.

When the spirit leaves the body, be it human, animal or plant, its life cannot be restored. Even in the most modern labs, with all the cutting-edge technology in the world, it is not possible to artificially create even the simplest living organism that can develop and reproduce.

On the other hand, living beings (incarnated souls) very easily and pleasurably create new living organisms… 

If we can't see intelligence, it doesn't mean we don't have it

…The problem of perceiving spiritual energy is not its non-existence but our inability to perceive it in the same way that we perceive material energy. Skeptics have always tested beliefs of the spiritualists by challenging them to show the soul or God, all the while ignoring the fact that spiritual energy cannot be registered by the material senses.

Even subtle matter, which includes thoughts, emotions, desires, intellect and ego cannot be sensed but only understood by its characteristic signs…  

No visa, no entrance

In the universe, there are things that are known, and things that are unknown, and in between, there are doors. — William Blake 

…Entering the spiritual dimension is like traveling to one of the prestigious countries for which it is difficult to obtain a visa.

Those who decide to apply for a visa must present themselves as nice and harmless people if they want their application to be considered at all.  What to speak of the demanding procedure for obtaining citizenship in one of these “heavenly” countries?

The spiritual realm is not some imaginary state of consciousness, but a metaphysical reality in which absolute harmony reigns. Therefore, every potential visitor must develop the proper mentality in order to fit in with that profound atmosphere…

Viva la libertad!

…When we realize our spiritual nature, many unnecessary sufferings that everyone would be glad to get rid of disappear. Knowing that we are neither the perishable body nor our ever-changing thoughts, emotions or social roles, we naturally stop traumatizing ourselves over many undesirable and trivial things…

Whisperer in the heart

…As spiritual beings, we consciously manage our bodies. Similarly, the Supreme Soul of the universe or Cosmic Consciousness is fully aware and in control of all that occurs in any part of creation. It is actually that mystical voice of conscience, the benevolent whisperer in our heart, that prompts us to remember something in time and react appropriately although we easily attribute such phenomena to our own subconscious. 

Even if we adopt the theory that the human subconscious is much smarter and reacts more thoroughly than when we are in a conscious state, it is still inconceivable that the same subconscious can manage functions of other beings even at a distance.

For example, it often happens that we meet someone whom we haven't seen for years only a few moments after we think of that person. This is one of countless mystical “coincidences” that clearly indicate the existence of a universal control beyond the domain of our consciousness…

I cannot imagine how the clockwork of the universe can exist without a clockmaker. - Voltaire

The divinity of the Supreme Being

…Besides, creation is so incredibly well thought out, indicating that there must be some conscious intelligence behind it. If we give due credit to artists for their interpretations of the wondrous beauties of this world, or to scientists for their venerable but limited achievements, how much more should we appreciate the Supreme Creator and manager of all creation?...

…After all, if we are all persons with separate identities, why shouldn't our Creator be a person as well?  The fact that the Supreme Being has a form does not diminish or limit His powers in any way. Rather, it emphasizes the most important aspect of His personality – divine attractiveness and beauty…

The most beautiful

…The greatest compliment to someone's beauty is contained in the saying “as beautiful as God”. It is quite logical that the Supreme Artist and Creator of all the fascinating beauties is Himself fascinatingly beautiful.

 If God created man by His image, then it is not difficult to conclude that He also has a form. However, His form is made from pure spiritual energy which is perfectly attractive and beautiful by its very nature. 

Although the inhabitants of the spiritual world with their transcendental bodies are endowed with inconceivably beautiful features, God is still recognized as the most attractive…

Transcendental love

If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. - Corinthians, New Testament

…Spiritual evolution culminates in pure transcendental love between the liberated soul and its Creator. The most important thing both for us and God is a mutual love relationship. The Supreme Person alone has the capacity to fulfill all our emotional desires and needs at every moment, to our full satisfaction and far beyond our expectations…  

…It is significant to mention that, in addition to the love exchange between God and living beings, there is also a pure exchange of love among fully liberated souls, so we don’t have to worry that we’ll lack love in any case.