In order to comprehend the spiritual path, we must first understand where we have come from. After all, how can we know where we need to go if we do not understand where we have come from?

The origin of creation is a concept that has occupied the minds of scientists, philosophers, artists and mystics for centuries, generating division as well as a multitude of perspectives on the topic.

We see from one point of view the idea that creation exists purely as a result of sheer coincidence. This perspective puts forward that the elements required for creation to exist were always present, simply waiting to be activated. Once triggered, the activation unfolded through millions and millions of years, until the sun, stars and planets were formed, followed by a stable ecosystem and then life on this planet.

An alternative perspective views creation as non-coincidental. If all the parts of a watch, all of its complex mechanisms, springs, dials, wheels and rotor, were to be thrown into the air, what is the likelihood they would all fall together in exactly the correct way so as to form a watch? And so if not a watch, how then the Universe, which is clearly so much more complex than a simple wrist watch? This non-coincidental view of creation acknowledges the existence of an intelligent principle behind creation, and believes that we are somehow also connected to that intelligent principle.

Unfortunately, these opposing perspectives create only further division and disharmony amongst people. Those who identify with the understanding of the world as matter, vs. those who identify with the understanding of the world as spirit. This is the whole divide that exists between science and religion.

In fact, in order to understand the unfoldment of creation, we must consolidate both of these apparently differing perspectives to arrive at the understanding that creation is an expression of both spirit and matter. Creation begins as non-corporal, non physical, and then transitions into physical. It unfolds from a point known as the absolute abstract space, which can also be referred to as ‘point zero’.

A seed emanates from the absolute abstract space alongside a force - prana - which acts upon the seed and causes creation to begin to unfold.

As creation unfolds, it travels downwards, becoming more and more dense as it moves away from the absolute abstract space. As it unfolds, it forms different spheres (or planes) in accordance with the law of vibratory affinity. The different vibrations present within each sphere cause the prana to take on a different expression in each plane. It moves from prana (‘life force’) to akash (ether) and from there into the four elements, followed by colour/light and then finally, this third physical dimension (matter).

As creation unfolds and descends, so too does the spirit. The spirit leaves the absolute abstract space and follows the unfoldment of creation to its densest point - the physical dimension.

The spirit in its most pure form cannot travel and express itself at this cellular level, since its vibratory frequency is incompatible with the physical dimension. Thus, the spirit has to split itself into different parts, which are scattered throughout the unfolding path of creation. This spiritual truth can be seen represented in a range of cultures and traditions. For instance, the Yggdrasil Tree of Norse Mythology depicts a tree (creation) with different worlds or realms situated throughout its branches. The Norse Gods (the spirit) can travel through the different realms of Yggdrasil.

Similarly, in Greek Mythology we see a pantheon of gods, each with specific attributes, powers, and domains. These gods are often associated with natural elements, celestial bodies, human activities or abstract concepts. These deities (which are really different parts of the spirit) are connected with Zeus, the Father of the Gods, who is linked to the point of origin within creation.

These stories in mythology are an archetype that represent the fragmentation of the spirit into different parts, which is allegorised in different ways throughout cultures and traditions.

We are a fragment of the spirit that exists and functions within this dimension. Sadly, we move through life ignorant of the fact that we are a spirit, replacing our divine identity with a false personality. This false personality, conditioned to operate only within the realm of matter, therefore only seeks happiness within matter. It has forgotten its divine origin, and therefore its divine purpose - to reunite with its other parts and return to the point of creation intact and whole.

Our divine spark is on a journey, one that is depicted throughout works of great literature in a concept known as the ‘Hero’s Journey’. These stories show their protagonist setting out on a quest of liberation and personal growth, and are a symbolic representation of the path that our divine spark needs to embark upon.

Many people have differing concepts as to what a path is. This is because there are many different journeys that are taken in order to reach the true spiritual path. But these journeys are not the path - they are the journey to the path. These journeys have their merits, and they are an important experience for each person to be able to grow and develop, but they should not be confused with the spiritual path.

Until we encounter the spiritual path, our path of development is characterised by the principle of karma. The principle of karma is the principle of cause and effect - every action has a reaction, which is polarised into what we consider to be good or bad. Every action that we commit will bring a consequence with it. For example, if we commit a crime today, the consequence of that crime will be jail time tomorrow. If we help a person today, in the future so too will we be helped. This journey of development is characterised by our own actions and the learning and understanding that these actions unveil to us.

The true path that exists is the one that takes an individual from the physical dimension all the way back to the point of origin, following the same path that was followed as creation unfolded. In doing so, we reclaim who we truly are.

This is the path that all notable spiritualists such as Buddha, Mohammed, Jesus and many others have followed. These individuals have publicly taught us that integrating these different divine parts of ourselves is achievable. Unfortunately most people do not understand the message of what the path is, confusing it with other concepts.

This inner path can only be encountered through our interior divine spark, it cannot be encountered through the personality or our ego. This means that we cannot connect with the authentic path if our motivation comes from a place of desire, because we want faculties such as clairvoyance or clairaudience, or if we behave and speak in a certain way publically, but then privately behave in a completely different way. If our motivation is sparked because of these elements, then the path that we are going to connect with is not going to be one of the spirit because our point of reference is not within the spirit, but rather, within matter.

Therefore, in order to encounter the true path, we have to come to encounter our own divine nature. In doing so, we encounter the path that leads us back to where the spirit emanated from.

The true spiritual path is characterised by three main principles - death, birth and sacrifice.

Death as a process of transformation allows us to change our nature from a subconscious one to a conscious one. By cultivating the death of the non-divine elements that are contained within each of us (for instance, anger, gluttony, arrogance, etc…) we allow space for the emergence of the divine (patience, humility and so on).

Birth naturally follows death since when the non-divine elements within us die, the divine elements are born. In order to be, we have to stop existing. If we continue in life just as we are, we will experience the same results and have the same outcomes day in and day out. In order to experience a different outcome and a different reality we need to cease being what we are and give birth to what is known as the divine spark - that part of ourselves that has emanated from the point of origin.

All of this happens through the value of sacrifice. Many times we wish to experience the consciousness whilst continuing to be the same individual that we have always been. This cannot be, because the path that leads us back to our point of departure consists of universal principles which must be followed. These universal principles are based on the law of vibratory affinity.

The consciousness has a particular frequency at which it vibrates and it is up to us to make the effort to match that vibration. The higher parts of our divinity cannot connect with the physical dimension because this dimension is incompatible with the higher parts of our divinity. Thus, the only way in which we can encounter the higher parts of our interior divinity is by sacrificing those aspects within us that keep us vibrating at a low frequency i.e. anger, pride, envy, etc. All these are renounced and in their place the consciousness is found.

This is the process of the true spiritual path.