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Metaphysics

What In The World is It?

By Shakeenah K FentisPublished 5 years ago Updated 4 years ago 6 min read

Peace In, Everyone.

I know your time may be limited so let’s get right into it! To have a good understanding of the subject of metaphysics, we need to first understand the basic, root meaning of this compound word. This article will be mainly exploring a little of what the more ancient meaning of metaphysics is about. Let us examine now:

Meta – Centuries ago, the word meta was used to describe something that was going beyond, transcending, or higher than… as compared to the very modern and very common usage of the word to represent a website content description, used to identify what an article is about in order for search engines to do their job at identifying content, and how best to classify websites and/or webpages. However, the meaning in both cases is essentially the same; meta means beyond something/the fundamental nature of something/the substance of an existence.

Physics – Is the branch of science that is concerned with the relationship between energy and matter, along with each of their properties. Physics has been based on mathematics and in more modern times it is more founded on quantum physics theories.

Therefore, based on the essential meaning of these compounds, we can accurately assume that “metaphysics” is the study of a philosophy that goes beyond matter, or normal physics. Metaphysics deals with more hidden concepts that have been known and studied by various sectors of mankind since much earlier times of existence. However, these concepts have commonly been shunned by the masses due to the obscure nature of the philosophy. As can be expected, if someone can not see something with their own eyes, and hear something with their own ears; it becomes impossible or extremely difficult for them to accept it as reality or even a possible truth.

Metaphysics is a branch of philosophical study concerned with the observation and harnessing of hidden energies that are the primary causal foundation of matter. When we can accept matter as being first an energetic form, which manifests into solid matter, then it will become easier for us to accept that metaphysics is a real and valid philosophy. Is it not true, that just because you have not seen an E.T. does not mean they do not exist, or that just because we may not see the energy behind electricity; that does not negate that energy’s existence? We certainly can see the light that is emitted as a result of that invisible force! I mean how arrogant can man be, to think that his one little, tiny self and perspective of this vaster-than-imaginable world exists only as he sees it?

So, when we can accept concepts that are beyond the commonly accepted normality of understanding… that is, when we can be more open to not only understanding better what metaphysics is, but also be more capable of beginning to actually harness this mysterious philosophy and use it for the betterment of mankind… using it to help people, to solve some of our worse problems on this planet in a way that forsakes violence, domination and control - that is the time that mankind is truly evolving.

No matter what you may have heard about the study of metaphysics, simply put – when someone believes in something that they can not see with their normal range of senses – that is also a form of metaphysics!

Even prayer to someone or something is a metaphysical act in itself, because you are going beyond what you can see with your eyes and asking for help from that something unseen that you feel evidently exists because you have seen the result of your prayer to that god manifest certain things- especially in its Divine timing (not yours); (even if its existence is totally different than what YOU imagine it to look like or be).

Now, there is also someone else who would say your belief is a bunch of hog-poop, because they have not experienced the “presence” like you have, or they look at all of the suffering in the world and wonder why on earth, if there is a god in heaven, would all of this be allowed to happen? And their concern is legitimate. However, that still does not change the metaphysical religious experiences that many people have had – for whatever reason they have had it.

Also, metaphysics can be divided into many different branches of study such as cosmology, energy healing, religious philosophy, nature theology, spirituality, meta-ontology, space-time continuum and/or philosophy, etc., and a branch of metaphysics has even become a knowledge researched and taught in universities and colleges. So before you smirk at hearing the word ‘metaphysics’, or mock a metaphysician, just know that their mind is exploring deeper than yours may ever go because they are simply open to considering new thoughts and possibilities amongst a vast range of subjects… and remember, just because we may not see something ourselves does not in any way mean it is not real or does not exist.

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First steps first…people learning to purify their heart is just as important, because the average man at THIS time seems to be hell bent on ‘violence as a solution, and no concern for making pollution’ type of being. We definitely do not need any more ill-willed people using this field of study. However, more and more people are waking up and stepping up to the “response – ability” of opening up to understanding new concepts and new ways of thinking and being - with pure or healthy intentions.

I have a friend who personally took some sort of mind-over-matter class and was able to step into the belief pattern that allowed her to bend a physical metal spoon with her thoughts! This is a great first step to seeing first-hand what can be achieved. I have personally practiced some energy adjustment procedures to witness and help initiate healing in a person, water or piece of fruit, that would have you tell me "yeah right!... that was all in your imagination!" Well, if it was, then I am certainly glad that my imagination produced an actual physical change felt or witnessed by others”.

The basest fear of the unknown is bound to decrease as time progresses and mankind progresses in their higher levels of evolution. And hopefully this means that mankind will change its ways and begin using their special gifts and talents to heal this world of ours and its inhabitants, as compared to throwing bombs and hating on one another because we want something they have, or because of our differences. I have been gaining hope these days, because I see the younger generations starting to take the lead – active in real physical and bold ways. They are doing their part to help initiate positive changes on this planet, because lots of them care more about the various issues that threaten our very existence…and they by all rights should be caring more, for obvious reasons.

However, who knows? Perhaps one day all metaphysicians will unite (“United Metaphysicians of the World”?) and come to a consensus on what the most vital issues are in our world. Such as hatred/disregard towards and for other groups, greed over wealth and resources and the lack of personal self-control and begin to lay the foundation for massive programs across the globe, that will help to implement training and education designed to help solve these issues. I will dare to say that the very existence of metaphysical concepts helps many people to become more tolerant of others that are different than them, because metaphysics actually shows us how we are essentially one.

Yes, I’m a dreamer, but someone once told me to “keep on dreaming big; because one day your dream might come true!” … and someone will feel my big ole metaphysical hug just as well as a physical hug. <3 Peace Out!

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