Richard Dawkins, the author of 'The God Delusion' once wrote that he could never accept the jump of faith in a God and I understand where he is coming from. Many modern day people struggle with this concept. Still, I would point out that all scientist make the same jump when they test a new hypothesis. They imagine it was true and then see whether reality is holding up to this new point of view.
Those of us who have not experienced God can only listen to the descriptions of those who claim they have. They say that the world we are living in exists if we believe in it, but folds like a Matrix once you have managed to step outside of it. The spiritual path traveler will make oneness as her working hypothesis, will experiment with this new concept for a few years and then see whether the perceived 'reality' merges with this new concept. I want to invite you to start this journey with me. It is like driving a car to the belt of a car wash and once you have heard a click just letting go of the steering wheel. Yes, 'magic' is bound to happen along the way, but life will get you to this point; you can keep your scientific mind set in the interim.
Vivekananda described how the rishis in India first discovered their spiritual insights many thousands of years ago. It sounded like they were discovering their yoga techniques like scientists and based on their experiences described the state beyond. Just imagine how far we can get today if the spiritual path travelers of this world start comparing notes in today's interconnected world.
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