“Red-Tailed Hawk in Flight” | Anthony Satori

There are many meaningful phenomena which contribute to the enjoyment of a truly rich and full human existence – spirituality, art, love – music, poetry, dance – visionary experience, wonder, joy – hope, faith, and even the mysterious world of dreams – all of which live comfortably outside the purview of the intellect. We must use different tools, then, different parts of our perception – different parts of our very being – if we wish to effectively address these factors and understand their true essence. It does not suffice to approach them with classical modes of science. We cannot adequately explain them with calculations or mathematics. Even the standard rules of logic and causality fall short in these high-minded endeavors. We must instead employ our intuition, our powers of attention and abstract thinking, and tap into our spiritual consciousness to properly experience, understand, and divine the value and meaning contained in these elements. And in doing so, the rewards are immense. We expand our minds. We enrich our spirits. We improve the quality of our lives greatly, in a multitude of ways that defy linear explanation, but which are undeniable in their beauty, depth, and value.