Waking up to the realization that everything and everyone is made of "God-stuff"—that nothing in the universe is separate from the divine—can radically transform our experience of life. This awareness, however, must move beyond an intellectual concept and become a lived reality. Below are practical strategies to integrate this truth into daily life, both at work and at home, particularly in relationships with a spouse.
1. Cultivating Presence and Awareness of the God-Stuff
- Begin each day with a sacred pause: Before getting out of bed, remind yourself: Everything I encounter today—every person, every challenge, every joy—is made of God-stuff.
- See the divine in yourself: You are not just a body, a collection of thoughts, or a bundle of desires—you are an expression of the infinite. Carry yourself with that dignity.
- Recognize the sacred in others: Whether it’s the stranger on the street, a difficult coworker, or your spouse, they are all woven from the same divine essence.
- Practice deep gratitude: Even in hardship, remember that you are participating in the unfolding of a sacred universe.
2. Shifting Perspective at Work: Seeing Your Boss and Colleagues as God-Stuff
- See beyond the surface: That tyrannical boss? That annoying coworker? They are not separate from the divine. Their egoic actions may be misguided, but beneath the surface, they too are God-stuff.
- Transform conflicts through unity: Instead of seeing workplace tensions as personal struggles, recognize them as opportunities to practice patience, compassion, and wisdom.
- Detach from ego-based reactions: If someone criticizes you or challenges you, step back and ask, Who is reacting? My ego or my deeper self that knows we are all one?
- Lead with divine awareness: Instead of engaging in power struggles or office politics, radiate presence, wisdom, and kindness—because you are embodying the God-stuff that you truly are.
3. Deepening Love and Connection with Your Spouse as a Fellow Expression of the Divine
- See your partner as sacred: Even in moments of frustration, remind yourself: This person is not just my spouse; they are a unique manifestation of God-stuff, just like me.
- Practice radical acceptance: Instead of trying to change your spouse, honor them as they are—an unfolding of the divine.
- Listen with reverence: When they speak, truly listen, knowing that the divine is communicating with you through them.
- Dissolve the illusion of separation: If arguments arise, remember: There is no ‘me vs. you.’ We are two expressions of the same oneness, learning and growing together.
- Make love an act of spiritual devotion: Not just physical intimacy, but in the way you speak, touch, and care for one another—see it as a reflection of divine love itself.
4. Surrender and Trust: The Path of God-Stuff is Beyond Control
- Let go of attachment to outcomes: You are part of something vast and intelligent; you don’t have to control everything.
- Embrace uncertainty as divine unfolding: Life will never be completely predictable—because it is a sacred mystery, not a problem to be solved.
- Invest in the process, not just the results: Whether at work or home, focus on how you show up, not just what you achieve.
Final Thought: Living as an Embodiment of God-Stuff
By integrating these practices, you shift from seeing life as a chaotic mix of struggles and victories to experiencing it as a sacred dance of divine unity. The more you embrace this perspective, the more you will find peace, joy, and purpose—not in some distant future, but right here, right now.
Everything is God-stuff. Including you. Never forget it.
