Some spiritual
teachers believe there's a fifth dimension beyond the four we
perceive—the three spatial dimensions, plus time. They believe
people can find the fifth dimension by opening themselves to the
presence of God. They say that dimension transcends the others and
gives mortals a glimpse of the immortal.
Some scientists,
too, are theorizing about the possibility of a fifth dimension (and
maybe more) in hopes of explaining unsolved mysteries and apparent
contradictions in the laws of the universe.
Many traditions
believe the other dimension can be reached through spiritual
practice, and point to silence and solitude as ways to achieve that.
And while it's natural for us to to want to know more, understand
more, and become wiser, we can have a humbler motive for seeking
solitude. We may simply need to find refreshment after a period of
scurrying. We may need to get away from our routines to enjoy
nature. We may want to sort out thoughts, make decisions, or alter
plans.
Whether we aspire to
spiritual breakthroughs or just want an afternoon off, silence and
solitude can be our precious helpers.
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