A Mystic Journey

In this time of change, we are challenged to accept new ideas, even if they seem a repudiation of old viewpoints. We must remain skeptical, yet open. Whether in the field of science or in the spiritual world, there is often a reluctance to embrace or entertain the possibility of additional insight. 

In Quantum Questions: Mystical Writings of the World’s Greatest Physicists, edited by Ken Wilber (2001), Wilber points out that many great physicists were also mystics. These physicists, however, did not get their mysticism from a study of physics. Wilber, a philosopher, points out that religious/metaphysical beliefs and science are both important, but they are not the same. The scientists did not confuse the two. Neither should we. Wilber explains:

“If today’s physics supports mysticism, what happens when tomorrow’s physics replaces it?”

A mystic seeks spiritual truth beyond the intellect through personal contemplation. A scientist studies the world through observation, experimentation and testing. Wilber acknowledges, as do all of the physicists in his book, the importance of mysticism in addition to science. Facts and faith exist and are equally important. Both, however, are subject to change.

There are new, interesting developments regarding life on other planets. NASA has released documents showing the possibility of extraterrestrials. As Avi Loeb, NYTimes bestselling author and Chair of Harvard’s Astronomy Department, in Interstellar (2023) points out, scientists know a great deal about “one-sixth of the universe.” But scientists are “clueless” about the rest of the universe.

There are hundreds of billions of habitable planets in our Milky Way galaxy and two trillion galaxies in the universe. As Loeb believes:

“…it is reasonable to suspect that life elsewhere not only exists but is quite common.”

Loeb and his Galileo project are searching for intelligent life in our galaxy and beyond. He accepts the possibility of extraterrestrial “proof” reaching earth for scientists to study. For example, the Oumuamua meteoroid is being studied as potentially from another civilization. There are other such objects that are sitting on the ocean floor that Loeb and his group are helping to find, raise and study.

He also believes there are more sophisticated ways to reach out into the universe with smaller, lighter, more advanced and cheaper technology. Loeb talks of finding advanced civilizations. He poses an intriguing question about whether we would want to communicate with less advanced or dying ones if they have nothing to offer us in light of our future.

But as he explains:

“We are less likely to encounter biological beings in space than we are to find technological equipment that biological beings manufactured.”

Loeb cautions that new information is often hidden by authorities. NASA only recently released their long-held documents on unidentified objects. Loeb has seen other evidence of that secrecy: “Reputational risk may keep many observers silent.” I mentioned this same tendency to ignore or dismiss new information in my previous post in relation to the search for earlier, advanced civilizations on Earth. Interesting that this same phenomenon seems to play out across all disciplines.

In the spiritual/metaphysical world, there are new developments regarding the existence of alien beings from other dimensions who visit Earth. Sirians, Pleiadians, Arcturians, Lyrans, Andromedans, dragons, and fairies are around us; some of them even live here. This is not the world of physics. We cannot rely on science to lead us to the answers we seek in our metaphysical quest. These dimensions are currently beyond the scope of science. Even though physics has shown that other dimensions exist, that data is not related to our spiritual acceptance of other realms. 

Kevin Humphrey is a teacher, energy healer, reiki healer, and shaman. I have gained an appreciation and respect for him after joining his Facebook group “Dragon Thunder.” He is wise and compassionate with an extensive understanding of and connection with dragons. In his book Fly with Dragons (2023), he channels these magnificent beings who state:

“We are Source beings of pure light; we have been always. As Source beings we are not limited by your Earth time paradox, we exist in the sense that you do, however we roam through all realities, realms, dimensions, and existences. At this moment in time, we are here to assist our sister, your Mother, whom we call Earth or Gaia.”

There are many, even in the spiritual world, who are hesitant to accept the existence of aliens, dragons and/or other beings.  Is this reluctance to assimilate new thoughts holding us back from working with these beings who are here to help? I caution all of us to decide what “feels” accurate before incorporating anything unfamiliar into our beliefs. But I also advise all of us to be sure we aren’t dismissing some new theory or idea simply because it clashes with an old one. These are changing times. We must move forward rather than remain stubbornly entrenched in our current convictions.

Faith and Facts are both necessary. Excluding or limiting either harms our ability to adjust to changes.

I conclude this post with the same words as I ended my last one:

I hope you are beginning to see new possibilities.

Enjoy the ride if you are.

If not, be ready for anything that might shake your world but calm your heart.