WHERE SPIRITUALITY AND SCIENCE MEET

Jan 6
3 min read

Although it often is perceived as contrary disciplines, spirituality and quantum physics share more similarities than one might expect.

Since I began pursuing my heart's desire to cultivate my connection to spiritual realms I've noticed a dilemma while talking about it to others: A lot of people feel they must choose between being spiritual or believing in science. I believe that the mindset of "either/or" should be replaced with "both/and."

At first glance, spirituality and quantum physics may appear to occupy entirely separate realms of human understanding, but they have more in common than we think. The law of cause and effect per instance. Every action sets something in motion. Call it physics or karma, but in both domains - spirituality and physics - it is non-negotiable that our actions have consequences.

EVERYTHING IS FREQUENCY

Spirituality seems to contradict the empirical and mathematical nature of science. However, a deeper exploration reveals that these two fields share intriguing parallels that challenge our conventional views of reality. As we dive deeper in spirituality or quantum physics we start to understand that everything in the universe, without exception, is composed of waves and particles. The universe operates on energy, and our thoughts and emotions vibrate at specific frequencies, attracting people and situations matching those frequencies. The universe doesn't work like Santa, it doesn't fulfill wishes, rather it mirrors our level of consciousness.

"As a man who has devoted his whole life to the most clearheaded science, to the study of matter, I can tell you as a result of my research about the atoms this much: There is no matter as such! All matter originates and exists only by virtue of a force which brings the particles of an atom to vibration and holds this most minute solar system of the atom together.... We must assume behind this force the existence of a conscious and intelligent Mind. This Mind is the matrix of all matter."

Max Planck, Nobel Prize Winner in Physics

In many spiritual traditions, consciousness is viewed as a fundamental aspect of existence. Similarly, quantum physics introduces concepts that suggest consciousness may play a crucial role in the manifestation of reality.

The observer effect, a phenomenon that describes the fact that observing a situation or phenomenon necessarily changes it. Like trying to feel the wind by sticking your hand out, you change the wind's flow. This simple observation raises profound questions about the relationship between the observer and the observed and resonates with spiritual teachings that emphasize the importance of awareness and intention in shaping our experiences.

BEYOND SPACE AND TIME

Furthermore, both spirituality and quantum physics challenge the notion of a strictly materialistic universe. In spirituality, the idea that there is more to existence than what can be seen or measured invites us to explore dimensions of reality that transcend physical limitations. Quantum physics, with its principles of superposition and entanglement, suggests that particles can exist in multiple states simultaneously, defying traditional notions of space and time. This interconnectedness mirrors spiritual beliefs in the oneness of all beings, encouraging a sense of unity and collective consciousness.

Both domains invite us to marvel at the complexities and mysteries of the universe, prompting questions about the very fabric of reality and our place within it. By embracing the insights offered by both fields, we can cultivate a more integrated perspective on life that honors the interplay between the material and the spiritual, the seen and the unseen.

"We are the cosmos made conscious, and life is the means by which the universe understands itself."

Brian Cox