Before the beginning, before the universe exploded into being (an event referred to as the ‘big bang’), there was no time/space, no light/dark, no something and nothing – there was just the eternal, formless, timeless, reality of THE ALL. As THE ALL exists outside our frames of reference, such as light/dark, space/time, etc, outside of our dual (double) nature, this source is unknowable to us (save for fleeting impressions gained by those who have turned/tuned their mind to such perception through years of experience – learning/practice (information and opportunity); which you could too, given information and opportunity, time and practice – or through some chance event, usually involving certain plant based chemicals).
What our species does know, and has known for thousands of years, is that THE ALL is mind. So important is this knowledge to us that it is the first of seven universal principles (yes, just seven principles need to be known in order to understand our universal existence). These seven principles, and the knowledge surrounding (and generated through application), form the base of all major occult, arcane, scared, religious, spiritual, etc, philosophies throughout the world. Over the last few thousand years this knowledge had been largely occulted (literally meaning hidden from sight), yet the truth cannot remain hidden forever.
THE ALL is mind, and the universe exists as a thought in the mind of THE ALL; just as we create thoughts within our own mind. At the event of creation, the big bang, all the rules/Laws governing the reality of our universal existence were set (and are seen playing out during the unfolding of the universe). Through the application of science and spirituality, duel areas in the pursuit of knowledge that are guided by their parent philosophy, we are able to illuminate the aspects of universal existence only seen within mind (meaning that which is not directly observable with our physical senses, which is most of it); and through this knowledge indeed we move closer to THE ALL.
Common to all spiritual philosophies throughout the world is the concept of soul progression; that basically the whole point of existence is to experience THE ALL (including all the various aspects of our-self), and through doing so choose (of our own free will) to move closer to the source (understanding of THE ALL). The important aspect here is that of choice – what you choose to do, and the state you choose to occupy within your mind (these determine our connection, moving toward, or isolation, moving away).
Our second universal principle is that of correspondence, and it is with this principle that we are able to use mind to illuminate much of the unseen aspects of our universal existence. Sometimes this principle is described in the following way ‘as above, so below; as below, so above’. Recognise that universal existence is a myriad of systems, such as cells, human beings, life, solar system, and many other non-physical systems, and the fact that all systems are related through the underlying Laws set out in the initial act of creation. Within the physical world we see this principle in life; although single cells, plants, and humans seem remarkably different from each other, they are all systems that receive, process, and react to matter/energy (information – because when you get down to it, universal existence is just information). Although the system of a human is more complex than that of a single cell, the human system still corresponds to the cell system – as above so below.
Where the principle of correspondence is particularly useful is when we choose to explore the aspects of our universal existence only seen with mind. It should be noted here, the fact that the spiritual aspect of our existence can only be seen within mind is no reason in itself to regard the idea as unworthy of your time. We must remember that the physical world we enjoy focusing on is also only able to be experienced within mind. At the end of the day all we can know about our universal existence is that which we experience within mind – this is another aspect of the first universal principle that ALL is mind.
When you create a thought in your mind it is a part of you, while it is also a distinct entity within your mind. As THE ALL created universal existence (as a thought in mind, like we create a thought within our fractal impression of the underlying mind) the creation is a part of THE ALL, while the creation is also a distinct entity. For this reason it can be said that while we are not THE ALL, THE ALL is part of us (a relationship in which we are like a fractal impression). When we consider all major creation stories we find that sound is key; ‘in the beginning there was the WORD’. Sound is a vibration, and it is vibration that underpins all of universal existence (emanating from the source). Here we find ourselves at the third universal principle – the principle of vibration (that nothing rests, everything moves, everything is in vibration).
THE ALL is (one) mind, and from the One we get two (the universal existence of duality – spirit and physical). The physical world is a world of space time (where time progresses in liner fashion of matter unfolding from the big bang – such as the rotation of the earth, and the cycling of the earth around the sun). While the spiritual world is a world of time space (something that really needs to be experienced to understand). For one reason or another, reasoning we are unable to comprehend from a dualistic perspective, THE ALL set within the universal Laws the parameters necessary for the evolution of consciousness. It is from this that we get the idea of the ability for creation to look back at the creator – meaning that the unfolding of universal existence (by its very Laws set at creation) leads to the spark of life and evolution toward greater states of awareness/consciousness/and beyond (greater ability to initially perceive and then understand universal existence – remember it is all about information).
For many thousands of years human beings have been exploring the spiritual world, sharing their subjective experiences, and developing a core body of knowledge. The vibrations closest to source are highest in frequency, while the vibrations furthest away from source are lowest in frequency (like the ripples of a rock dropped in water). The slower the vibration the denser the physical, the higher the vibration the more energy like (less dense) the physical becomes. For example water when frozen is a solid, the water molecules are moving very slowly. If we heat the water molecules up they gain energy and move around turning the ice into liquid water. If we add more heat energy the water molecules move even faster and liquid turns into gas. As the vibration of the underlying substance increases in frequency it becomes less solid – as below so above (as with the physical so the mental).
THE ALL is mind, and the mind we experience within, as an individual, is a fractal impression of the mind of THE ALL (take a moment to imagine the potential power of our mind). As we live within this dualistic universal existence, our body/being is duel in nature (meaning physical and spiritual). Interestingly, we can only know the dual aspects of our being through mind. Within mind we see that the two aspects are really part of the overall whole reality of universal existence, two sides of the same coin. This inherent duality means that universal existence is polarised – meaning that everything is part of a continuum having two poles (black/white, light/dark, something/nothing, hot/cold, etc).
Consider, for example, the poles of hot/cold. These labels refer to one underlying continuum (what we call temperature), yet where is the point where cold finishes and hot begins? Cold and hot are two sides of the same thing; they are the same in kind, just different in degree. We can only know cold in relation to hot, and we can only know hot in relation to cold – one pole is only known through relation to its opposite pole. Our universal existence is one of duality, of poles – and so we arrive at the forth universal principle, the principle of polarity.
While the principle of polarity is found in all aspects of universal existence, it is most basically manifested in the rate of vibration of the underlying substance (the mind of THE ALL). As mentioned previously, the frequency of vibration closest to source is fastest; while the further away from the source, the slower the vibration (right to the slowest vibrations found within universal existence producing the physical matter of our common experience). Here we find the fundamental duality of universal existence, one pole being the lowest of vibration (the physical), the other pole being highest in vibration (the spiritual), with many degrees in between. The key point to remember is that although the spiritual and physical are opposite poles, they are opposite poles of the same underlying reality (the basic substance that makes up universal existence – the mind of THE ALL).
It is best to embrace the fact that universal existence is a system, and everything within is part of systems (multiple systems, on various different ‘levels’). For example the individual human is made up of cells, which are systems. Our cells are grouped in various bodily systems, such as organs, endocrine system, which together make up the whole individual. Each individual is part of social systems, family, friends, work, community, economic, etc, and we are all part of the greater systems of life and universal existence.
When we look at systems we find they are all in a constant state of movement (principle of vibration). We also see that all systems are polarity based, such as they receive/react, have deficiency/excess, health/illness, outflow/inflow, summer/winter, etc. Now when we combine these two principles we find that all systems have a rhythmic flow, from one pole to the other; we now arrive at the fifth universal principle, that of Rhythm. The in-breath and exhale, in-flow and outflow, waxing and waning, etc of universal existence.
Everything within universal existence is moved according to the principle of rhythm; we see this in the movement of planets and our seasons, and we see it in our own moods and social interactions. Think of a pendulum swinging back and forth, or a metronome, the amount of movement to the left is roughly equal to the amount of movement to the right. Now, when you consider the most basic universal polarity of a spectrum, between physical and spiritual, it is easy to understand how the amount of movement in the physical shapes the amount of movement in the spiritual, and vice versa. In terms of soul progression, our spiritual nature determines the physical manifestation (time/place/and to whom born – therefore rough life path set within the physical aspect), while the choices we make (the life we live) within the physical shapes our spiritual nature (we can choose to be moved by the physical world, or we can choose to evolve our informational being – learn).
From the soul progression cycle between the spiritual and physical aspects of universal existence we find a purpose to our individual life on the spaceship we call earth. The clue is in what humans have called it for thousands of years – progression. Although in what way? Remember it is all information; universal existence is, when you get down to it, just information. The whole point of us walking around this rock is to experience, and in doing so collect information about (develop ever increasing perspectives of) universal existence, and in doing so (and through worship by performing thoughts/actions which reflect the reality of the connection, community, creation of life/universal existence) move closer to the source. The alternative is to be consumed with thoughts and performing words/behaviours which result in isolation, individualism, and destruction – aka the devils path). We are the ones who choose which path we walk – we just need information and opportunity.
Next we come to the universal principle most people would be familiar with, and that is the sixth principle – cause and effect. For every cause there is an effect, and for every effect there is a cause. Newton, an alchemist (and one who knew these seven principles), explored the physical world from a perspective embracing the entirety of universal existence (the trinity of physical, mental, and spiritual). Drawing on this sixth principle when observing the physical world it is almost instinctual that a human would realise the truth that – for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This principle of cause and effect is essential to understand, and master, for achieving anything within the physical world; although it holds greater worth when applied across the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of universal existence.
Remember that when we die we become more spiritual than physical, until we are again born into the physical and thus become more physical than spiritual. Our physical and spiritual poles are connected through mind, which is a fractal impression of the mind of THE ALL (the source of universal existence). Some may try to lead you to believe that it is your good actions which are important, this is only half the story. What is really important is intent, the state of your mind – because it is you mental experience which impresses your spiritual nature (and it is through mind that your spiritual body impresses the physical).
Please do not be fooled into thinking that your spiritual nature is only relevant once you are dead. Just as mind shapes your spiritual body, your spiritual body is able to input into your mind (when you develop the ability to receive that information – when you tune your mind through meditation/mindfulness theory/practice). Our spiritual body is a guide, like our physical body, talking in emotional responses (which stimulate thoughts) – we may know as wisdom, intuition, that little voice in the back of your hear, etc. Unlike the physical body, which we are largely socialised to focus on, the spiritual body is of softer influence (and so we must control the immediate physical influence in mind to experience the subtle – must choose to focus on, embrace, the subtle aspects we are able to observe within mind).
The last of seven universal principles is that of gender (which while is not the same as male/female sex, does manifest in the physical sexes). The principle of gender relates to the principle of polarity, two poles, two genders (masculine and feminine), and is essential to understand in terms of creation. The act of creation is achieved through a combination of masculine and feminine energies. We see this within the physical world, where male and female sexes must combine cells to create human life; although we know by now that these principles are of more value when applied across the three worlds/aspects of universal existence.
Each individual human contains both masculine and feminine energies. In the physical sense, all boys produce small amounts of the chemicals associated with girls reproduction, while girls produce small amounts of the chemicals associated with boys reproduction. We all have a mind, which is feminine in gender, and which is impregnated by the physical/spiritual body (the masculine energy for mental creation).We give birth to ideas, although before birth there is a gestation period following conception. Mental conception begins with a spark of input from the physical/spiritual body, remember systems, cycles, the principle of rhythm; the spark within mind stimulates the physical/spiritual body, which then inputs/modifies/grows the initial spark within mind, which then stimulates the physical/spiritual body, and so on until the creation is either abandoned or grows to term (resulting in physical behaviour – words/action). This is a basic overview of the cycling, the rhythm, of our info-pro-sys (information-processing-system).
Another area where we see the principle of gender within mind is the act of physical information processing, emotional (feminine) and rational/logical (masculine) (balance between ‘body’ and ‘brain’). Generally speaking emotional processing is of the body while rational processing is of the mind (of the physical ‘brain’ which gives rise to our experience of mind); when one aspect dominates the other the creations produced (thoughts/behaviours) are generally unproductive for the individual. When mental and physical, emotional and rational, processing are in harmony, in balance, then the individual is operating at full health (in regards to processing information – thus making decisions; because mental health/illness is about information, making decisions).
There are many people who are searching through modern scientific methods to discover a unifying theory of everything, and they never will until they enlarge their perspective. Science can only look at one part of the picture, the objective, measurable with equipment, aspect of universal existence. On the other hand, spirituality embraces the scientific method for exploration of the physical world, and a similarly rigours philosophical method for exploration of the mental/spiritual worlds. Obviously it is important that you do not blindly believe the information presented here, you are the ultimate source of your truth! So take your time to process the information, check it with what you have learnt, with what you have experienced within our universal existence (seek different perspectives), and choose the reality, uphold/develop the perspective, which feels right.
As you come to understand these seven principles, begin to apply and see them throughout your experience of universal existence, you will desire, you will define purpose, in the construction of a universal state of governance.
