Our Future Depends on Spirituality & Science

Working Together



It’s commonly accepted that science and spirituality are not compatible. Science is considered our reliable way forward, while spirituality often regarded as a sentimental relic of our past we can’t quite let go of. So to say it is necessary for the two to work together may seem unrealistic. For centuries, science has led our progress; spirituality, as indicated through participation in orthodox religion has been in steady decline. But the unorganized, personal aspect of spirituality is the subjective pursuit of value, reality, and understanding through individual experience or consciousness. This aspect of spirituality has not declined. Instead, the drive to find external solutions to global problems that have value to our interior world is more powerful than ever. The scale of our planet’s problems is too great to be solved without an integrated approach of science and spirituality. The power of consciousness needs the systemization of the scientific method, and the tools of science depend on the wisdom and creativity of individual consciousness to guide it in a meaningful direction.

More and more scientists are recognizing this need. In part because fundamental science has come to a place where the ultimate questions of matter and creation cannot be understood unless consciousness is accounted for and factored in. Consciousness may well be the common ground on which the objective and subjective worlds are derived and united. With this vision, scientists have begun to meet and discuss solutions to global issues of health, hunger, conflict resolution, climate change, and economic injustice from a perspective that joins science and spirituality.

The Sages and Scientists Symposium sponsored by the Chopra Foundation is just one of these gatherings and it will be held August 22-24, 2014 in Carlsbad California. It will bring together not only eminent scientists but also leading lights in spirituality based in the development of consciousness. Spirituality is rooted in the idea that a transcendent reality exists beyond the external realm of the senses. This is pure consciousness, the source of the subjective world or the mind as well the objective world of matter.

But the symposium talks are not focused on abstract questions of what preceded the Big Bang, or what is the nature of dark matter. Presentations are aimed at finding practical solutions for pressing issues like Alzheimer’s, clean water, obesity, women’s rights, hunger, and diabetes. Our future depends on the concerted effort of science and spirituality working together, because separately, neither has been up to the monumental task. Science works fine in everyday affairs without dealing with spirituality. And on the other side, spirituality can continue serving people’s spiritual needs as they go through their individual insights, crises and awakenings. However, unless the two views join forces, we won’t be using our full human capability to solve problems. Such a comprehensive human effort is precisely what global solutions require. Beyond providing a platform for addressing humanity’s problems, the joint efforts of science and spirituality promises to be the foundation for the next evolutionary leap in human potential.

Courtesy of YouTube/The Chopra Foundation

RICHARD STUMP

REAL ESTATE BROKER at Proprio Direct , Québec,Canada

9 年

The one and only ** STUMP ** force !

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This is a powerful piece of knowledge which touches the soul. Science and spirituality always converge to prove the supremacy of God. The two should be pursuit concurrently to solve our modern day problems.

Surinder Bonsor

Retired Indian Army Officer

10 年

Dear Helen, I am delighted you read my 'less positive perspective'. I can't find my comment now. However, i appreciate your view that 'responses in itself mean our mindfulness and consciousness about our connection to each other and the Universe'. These are noble and beautiful thoughts. Thank you. Surinder BONSOR

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Helen MEGRAW

Living the Adventure Everyday in the UK, working, travelling and making great connections.

10 年

It is a pleasure to read so many perspectives in response to Deepak Chopra's original message and the accompanying photo. From the very positive comments by Benjamin Miller that made me smile from the inside-out with his reference to the 'sandwich; to the less positive perspective of Surinder Bonsorer about the world for today's children. The fact that so many of us take the time to respond to the original and subsequent messages in itself means that we are mindful of and take the time to consider the relationship of science to spirituality and our connection to each other and the Universe. Thank you

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Zainab Almukhtar

PhD Management Science

10 年

Actually, there is no separation between science and spirituality.Separation is only in our limited minds..

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