Life Is A Circle

By: Luis Alberto Riveros, M.Ed, M.
S, LMT
Life is a full circle
INTRODUCTION
There are so many books, tales etc. out there, why should I write this? For no reason.
This writing is not about reasons, it is about expression. If you would, my reason is
my expression.
I wanted to share what I have learned in life while walking the spiritual path. Everything
written here is original material. My own experiences and understandings. No quotes,
No words of wisdom. Just life and its understanding from just another perspective.
I am not a guru or expert in spiritual matters. Just a regular person with a wondering
mind, deep feelings... and care for humanity.
Unlike most writings, this one has a combination of depth and simplicity. Some topics
are deeply explored, perhaps a bit too deep; while others are quite simplistic; they could
even be understood by children.
The protagonists of this writing are real. (Mathias, Raysha and Ananda) They exist.
Perhaps in my own head or maybe not, that is for the reader to judge and for me to keep
the secret.
Credits:
I want to give multimillion thank you's to Nitima Sood, (India)
(http://www.writingroutes.com/) for her writing and editing abilities, without her
unconditional help this work wouldn't have existed.
The article The truth is for those who can perceive it was made possible thanks to
receiving corrections, feedback and suggestions of : Brigida Fries, Carolyn Good, Ajay
Kumar, Juan Munguia, Sudarshan Sundar and Nitima Sood.
I also appreciate the spiritual gift of my sister and friend, Patricia (Peru) to understand
Nature, without that gift, I wouldn't be able to experience new things which have had
a deep impact in my life.
I would like to say thank you to my friends, Gayathri, (India) Jill, (USA) Paru, (USA)
Lakshman, (USA) for their trust and help, to my friend Mathias, for being there and ...to
my friend The Almighty Authority for being patient with me...
Friends are very important in my life. I cannot pick my relatives.. but I can choose my
friends.
2
Sharing is what makes a relationship worthwhile, in my view. Here is my half of that

sharing.
Dare not to be normal.
Warm regards,
Luis
Table of Contents
1. Lessons from Nature (5)

2. Science and Spirituality (9)
3. Sensibility (13)
4. The truth is only truth for those who can perceive it (15)
5. Questions and consequences of the cycle of time (21)
6. A free spirit: Beyond the stigma of a dreamer (25)
7. The right action (28)
8. What is worthwhile in life? (31)
9. The responsibility of Knowing (34)
10.Science cannot prove a spiritual truth (37)
11.Dare not to be "Normal" (43)
12.Construction through destruction (44)
13.Who is first the chicken or the egg? (47)
14.What is love? (50)
15.Considering the existence of God (52)
16.Something to think or rather to "feel"about it (54)
1. LESSONS FROM NATURE
Nature is capable of teaching us valuable lessons only if we are willing to observe

without judgment, without using our own traditions, thoughts, ideas, etc. as point of
reference to understand Nature.
A tree in a park can teach us so many things about life, only if we are willing to observe
with a silent mind.
It accepts the 4 seasons with equanimity. If trees could speak, the could tell us so many
things Mathias is the name of one such wise talking tree.
One of the lessons that I learned from Mathias was to lose the fear of change. I was able
to understand the value of change as well as my unreasonable attachment to the way
things are status quo. Change implies that things will end, but at the same time; it
5
shows that the opportunity for a new beginning is there.

Everything changes in nature. After winter, spring comes. It is just a matter of time.
The foliage of Mathias comes down in winter. From a human perspective it is a painful
sight. A naked tree with all the leaves on the ground, however; Mathias uses those leaves
to nurture itself and so it grows stronger. I hear Mathias saying take care of the roots
my friend, take care of the roots...
Often in life we experience harsh times. Our own personal growth depends on being
able to see beyond the winter time of our existence. Spring will come. For sure, I will
look stronger and more beautiful at that time. Without winter time I can't become
strong, I wouldnt be able to see my potential, and know what I am made of and my
own worth, my character.
Likewise, once our ego defenses, beliefs and securities in life are completely challenged,
I need to die alive from the old me so the new me can appear. Those roots are my own
spiritual nature. Without the strength and wisdom that spirituality brings, I will not be
able to survive and to bypass the challenges that life brings.
Sometimes we could see that one particular tree has green grass around it, while the
neighbor tree is surrounded by mud, dirt and dust. Nature teaches us that there are
different timings for everything to attain happiness in life. Same way, time to change is
different for everyone. Today it may be all green, things are good for a particular
tree, tomorrow it will be dirt and problems for the same tree. Yes, things change.
Time and situations are impermanent.
I think it is important to learn to use our winter times to nourish ourselves, so we can
become stronger and to grow higher like a tree. Transforming the energy of pain is
the way to grow as a human being. This is possible by nurturing the roots, our spiritual
life.
Life is change. Life is movement. For someone who lacks observation, a tree is static.
The Earth moves and because of that we have day and night as well as the 4 seasons,
and because the Earth moves, all things that inhabit in it also move. If you see from the
eye of the intellect, 'a tree is not moving but yet it is moving.' The truth is a paradox.
6
Likewise humans move, change. It is an eternal process. Our destiny is what we make
out of that change, that movement.
Here is a relevant example that comes to mind: Have you ever been in a hurricane?
Things fly everywhere. Usually the strongest trees are taken out of the ground by strong
winds, the forces of nature. However, the flexible trees are able to survive a hurricane
because they bend themselves with the airflow. Likewise, those of us who dont use
flexibility in their approach towards work, home, relationships and life in general are
more likely to give up in their efforts to achieve something. Discipline is a good quality
but paradoxically flexibility is needed within discipline to be able to move and
accommodate according to the circumstances. Discipline without flexibility is tyranny.
Flexibility without discipline is laziness. It is not enough for a tree to be strong. It has to
be flexible to survive.
Many times, humans tend to separate other human beings based on religions, color,
gender, and national origin. Just like a tree originates from a seed, we can see a
similarity in how all human beings are related. All of them come from the same roots
and those roots come from the same seed and that seed is God. Once we understand the
significance of being connected to the source, we can help and benefit other leaves and
branches in more than one way. The whole world is interconnected. It is a giant network
of differences which, at the same time, are similarities. The beauty of that tree resides in
the harmonious variety of forms and shapes. There is nothing straight in a tree.
Straightness as black or white is just an illusion of our mind.
Have you ever embraced a tree? Have you felt the regenerating energy that comes from
Mother Earth, always ready to nourish you? In that exchange there is healing. As we
live, we may encounter different challenges to overcome. Our emotions may need to be
healed. A tree could be a wonderful therapist. The teaching is very subtle. What is it? It
could be: To be available to anyone, to learn to listen, to be non judgmental, to embrace
every human being who is looking for a helping hand. A tree does not have arms but it
carries that regenerating energy from the core of the Earth. Humans carry the strength
and depth of feelings to touch every human being in need. We need to learn to trust for
healing to happen.
Finally, a life without a purpose is a purposeless life. Mathias the tree has many
purposes -depending on its relationships with nature. To the Earth, Mathias is a source
of purification of the soil. To microscopic and small animals, the tree is a source of
7
nutrients. To a dog, Mathias maybe a pit stop for biological needs. Those waste
products are transformed by the tree into nutrients. For human beings, a tree is a source
of shade, freshness despite a sunny and hot day in the summer, but perhaps most
important for our civilization; trees are the lungs of the planet. A tree has many
purposes but at the same time, only one purpose which is to give.
Likewise, human beings need to align with their life purpose to benefit themselves and
others. Life is not lived in isolation from others, rather it is a continuous relationship.
Mathias is related with different beings, just like humans are related with billions of
humans. Giving is the common purpose. We all depend on each other to survive.
Once we learn to open our own branches, transforming what comes in our way
according to time, we will be able to give. To give shade to anyone who needs it. Then,
perhaps, we will become a tree like Mathias.
Thank you Mathias.
2. SCIENCE AND SPIRITUALITY
Raysha was playing with her brother Ananda by the shade of a tree, they were
engrossed in a chess match. Both were good thinkers and made their chess moves
carefully. Mathias, the wise tree; interrupted the fiercely match: Life is like a chess
match where there are no winners or losers. We think we make our moves freely, but in
reality our moves always depend on the opponent. When someone wins the game, the
fun is over and life cannot be over. Have you learned these truths at school?
Raysha replied just to be nice: In school they value math, physics, chemistry, etc. all
these subjects have enormous value. They want us to think and use our thinking to solve
life problems. Then Ananda added: yeah, Science has all the answers, or at least
scientists try to figure them out.
Mathias added The problem of humans is that they consider everything to be a problem
to be solved. Too much thinking, too little feelings. Perhaps science will realize that one
day...
Many times we think that science has all the answers. We heavily rely on science and
scientists.
Undoubtedly, science has discovered many feats which help our living standards.
Thanks to science we have more comfort; physical distances are less of a problem, we
have a greater understanding on how physical things work around us. This is the realm
of science to study how to use matter and how to assure us comfort.
However, science is very limited and dry. It is not in the realm of science to respond to
the primal questions of: who am I? What is the purpose of life? What happen after
death? What is reality? What is beauty? What is happiness, bliss, peace? Is there free
will? Etc.
Those questions are very meaningful. When we answer those questions, we bring
meaning to our lives.
Again, Science means comfort. The answer of the above mentioned questions, bring
fulfillment... meaning that is Spirituality.
When we use our intellect to reason about meaningful questions, we can come up with
theories, beliefs, ideas, etc. However, what makes those things real is experience.
Without experience there is no meaning. Intellectual theories are like describing a plate
with spaghettiexperience is like tasting it. The description will not fulfill me when
hungry. Only tasting it, eating it will accomplish that.
Nowadays, we have become too caught up with science and scientists. We believe
everything they say because they have produced hard evidence through their inventions,
thus we have equated comfort with happiness. Our lives are just limited the pursuing
comfort and pleasure. Science knows how to accomplish that. Scientists have become
the priests of this century.
However, Science cannot bring meaning. Pleasurable emptiness is what most feel.
Paradoxically, we cannot recognize that what actually matters is what I feel and no
what I think. I can convince myself otherwise, put all my reasoning, my logic into
convincing my heart of something which I wholeheartedly feel is differentI can use
my intelligence, my thinking.. but it will not feel right. Science cannot understand
10
feelings.
The problem is that science has equipped us with so many inventions, our desires have
been enhanced and fulfilled by its might, however; the big problem is MAN. Human
beings have not changed psychologically even a bit. Ego, lust, greed, are all the parts of
modern man. Those features will drive humans into ways of self destruction. It is no
coincidence that every major civilization when reached its peak, had to succumb after
indulging in every kind of pleasure and comfort available at its time. Modern man is no
different than before, however; science now can multiply those pleasures and comforts
and fulfill mans lust for power.
No wonder reason, logic, thought and its application through mathematics,
physics, etc is praised in our society. Feelings are no longer important, but profit is
Everyone is out there for themselves and for profit. Man has specialized and thus, has
lost its zest for life. Entertainment has become his distraction, which he thinks he needs
to pay for it to be worthwhile. Entertainment has to be cleverly crafted. It cannot be
simple like watching a little ant by a beautiful tree, engaging with someone in a
meaningful conversation or just sitting outside and wondering smelling the roses.
Human activity has become dull and unbearable. There are those who despise their jobs
but have no other choice, and those who love their jobs but have no life no balance.
Modern man believes in science. Modern, common man does not realize that scientists
change theories as the wind changes directions. Sam the hubcap man does not realize
the immense pressure that scientists have to comply with requirements to maintain the
current way of thinking, otherwise; they may lose their grants, they may lose their
prestige, they may lose their opportunity to survive. History is full with these kinds of
examples, no wonder that many scientists have become well known only after their
death.
Spirituality gives meaning. The feeling brings fulfillment when it is aligned with a
man with principles, a man who is capable of making his words into his own actions, a
man who respects every living being and who feels love for all creatures that kind of
man is not the one which science can understand, because there is no way to prove their
existence. Science only knows about the angry man, the lustful man, the power hungry
man, the so called normal man that man which has ape like characteristics, that man
who is an animal with a human face that man.
When Sam the hubcap man finally realizes that he can feel, that those feelings are
very important, that life is more than watching TV, or going out shopping at that point
11
humans will understand spirituality otherwise, for an ape, spirituality is just another
nice and weird term which wastes time and money. However, as this thinking ape is
thirsty and keeps filling himself with tangible and salty pop corn, it is just a matter of
time before he quenches his own thirst or dies from thirst. That is our own personal
choice.
12
3. SENSIBILITY
It was a very windy day at Mathias' park, that park was known by the locals as The
witch's park because some people have observed weird things happening there. At any
rate, Ananda was absorbed looking at a bee trying to pollinate a flower, because the
wind was strong, the bee was thrown away, but despite the setback; the bee wouldn't
give up. Ananda started laughing and said: what a stubborn little bee! Can't she wait to
do that? That is so silly! Mathias, listened to that and said to Ananda: Friend, you are
judging by just using your eyes. Use your heart. That is called sensibility. Put yourself in
the bee's place, feel it; then you will know.
Human beings become sensible when there is empathy. Without this empathy, our lives
become a me, me game. When we fail to see the connection that we have with every
human being, with every living creature, then we lack sensibility. As I put myself in
13
someone elses shoes, I learn to feel.

My head may think many things to support what I believe is right, to excuse myself for
actions I have performed; however, my consciousness, that little devil will be there
reminding me that I did not act correctly.
In our society part of our learning deals with shutting down our consciousness, that
nagging feelingwe need to turn on the TV, we need some distraction, we need to live
life after a couple of times, this practice of desensitizing myself, becomes a habit and
I lose sensibility. Then, I can eat dinner and watch TV at the same time while
experiencing the normal scene of a murder being broadcast by our very informative
news channel, then I can kick my pet in the rear, just because he did something wrong,
then I can physically punish my child, because he needs to learn to respect me. Then, I
can do several things which cause suffering to others, thinking that I am right that I
am good.
As I become more and more dull, shouting, screaming, using force, intimidating,
becomes my normal behavior which in fact is considered to be good. Be aggressive,
Be ambitious, Dont settle for second place. In this realm of madness,
aggressiveness is the name of the game. If you happen to be a male, then you are a
man. If you happen to be a female, then you are a pain in the neck.
As our intelligence becomes duller due to lack of sensitivity, we cannot perceive subtle
energies, our feelings are hidden, only the front, the aggressiveness needs to be
shown. My language then becomes vulgar, my attitude becomes intolerant, and the
things I pursue are pleasure, name and fame as a way to reward my own pettiness.
Sensibility brings understanding. It brings subtlety. It brings awareness. It makes me
feel again. When I feel, I am alive
I can think about my behavior or how I should act or what is expected about me, with all
these thoughts I am closing the opportunity for experiencing newness, spontaneity in my
life. It is like the traveler who wants to have everything planned out before going for a
trip: every single hour is full with places and timings if something unforeseen
happens, it usually upsets the planThere is no preparation to deal with it. On the other
hand, I can go relax and enjoy whatever life brings me, any experience is welcome.. that
is the attitude of the unencumbered traveler, the one who moves lightly in life, the one
who travels light.
Once sensibility is added the ingredients are ready for a smile a smiling attitude in
life, the type of smile that doesnt laugh hard, but the one that stays with you even
14
without smiling, it is that peacefulness, that softness, that grace that is hard to describe
but recognizable when experienced.
Sensibility is an experience. It is that experience which will allow us to feel empathy
Only then I can attempt to love thy neighbor as thyself.
15
4. THE TRUTH IS ONLY TRUTH FOR THOSE WHO CAN PERCEIVE IT
Raysha and Ananda were looking at the beautiful sunset near the beach. Ananda was
enjoying it, but all of the sudden his face changed to a serious look and asked: Raysha,
my senses tell me that the sun is moving towards the horizon to meet the peaceful ocean.
That is my experience. Is my experience true or false? Raysha thought about it for 3
seconds and responded: Even though your limited senses are giving you an experience,
that experience is right for you. Whether the Sun moves or the Earth moves, what
matters to you, the being; is the experience of peace and beauty. That is the truth for
you. Raysha continued meditating on her answer and then added:However, intellectual
people will tell you that is the Earth moving around its axis in rotation the cause of the
sunset. They are happy with words and explanations, but in reality, there is no sunset
even though you see it. Only few bend their mind towards such thinking.
Ananda, was perplexed by that reply and added:then what is the truth? It has to be
something without change and completely reliable. Perhaps a mathematical equation,
like 1+1=2 you know, numbers dont lie
Raysha responded: in real life, 1+1 could be 3 as well it happens when the male
form meets the female form. Only few people can see that. The truth is living,
unchanged, pervasive, good to all, it brings happiness to allMany are happy with
16
labels or equations, but only few have the experience and can see that the truth, the only
truth, is God. When you know Him, you know the truth. That experience goes beyond
proofs and explanations.
In this paper I will attempt to expose a logical and reasonable philosophy of the
following question: How everything started? From the answer of that question, many
other popular philosophical questions could be easily answered as a consequence of
direct application of my answer. Those questions could be: is there free will? What is
the purpose of life? Where are we going? Are we bodies or something else? Is time
linear? Are our historical facts accurate? Etc.
The starting point of this philosophical system is rooted in the well known laws of
thermodynamics. Why? Because many times we are so used to quote theories and to
obscure a straight forward answer with scientific mythology. A physical Law on the
other hand, has passed different tests and stays as a paramount of reality beyond
opinions. Thermodynamics are important because the whole universe is about
movement and conversion of energies and the interrelation of matter and energy. When I
apply the laws of thermodynamics in my philosophical system, I am using a real and
concrete starting point to understand matter and energy, in other words; the Universe.
1st law of thermodynamics: Matter cannot be created nor destroyed. It can only be
transformed.
It is not possible to create matter as in something from nothing.. I cannot add things
to what already exists. Whatever exists will transform in due time.
Once I understand this law, I can see that the Theory of Creationism, is illogical. A
God creating stuff out of nothing is unreasonable. If nothing can be created nor
destroyed; how everything came to exist? It was already there. It has been always there,
but matter changes its form in time. This is logical.. Do you want further proof?
Sure. Let us explore the concept of time. Time is an unavoidable property of matter.
Whenever there is matter, there is time. Matter changes from form x to form y that
transformation is lengthy, that is what we call time. Whenever we think that time is
linear, we make a big mistake. To start, there is nothing linear in the universe. The
shortest path between 2 points is not a line as we were taught but a geodesic, a curve.
We live in a sphere. There are no straight lines in a sphere.
Therefore, if matter changes with time, time cannot be linear but cyclical. Why?
Because matter cannot be created, that means that there is neither beginning nor
end. If there is neither beginning nor end that means that matter is eternal, obviously
because matter exists. This is called a logical reasoning from previous premises.
Eternity cannot be linear because by necessity; linear time conveys a beginning. The
belief of linear time is the single most detrimental theory that is affecting our
understanding of how everything started.
17
Linear time fails logic and reason consistently. There are 3 aspects of time: past, present
and future. If the beginning was the present, then what was the past of that present? It
is non-existent. Also the principle of cause and effect fails in linear time. The Big
bang theory believes in a great explosion which created everything. OK; but, what was
the cause of those agents that collided in an explosion? In other words, those atoms of
hydrogen and helium needed to come from somewhere before they existed. Linear time
means that there is a need of a beginning which could never be explained if we use the
principle of cause and effect or the 3 aspects of time. See that? Therefore, in this brief
explanation I have logically and reasonably demonstrated that Creationism and the big
bang theory are illogical answers of the beginning of the Universe. Perhaps a scientist
can come up with lots of proofs to defend their theories, or a holy priest can defend their
dogma, but logic and reason tells me otherwise. Perhaps science and dogma are not
reasonable after all. There is no need to be a rocket scientist to see this.
If linear time fails the test of logic, what is the reasonable answer? Time is a cycle. A
circle. The rest of this writing will go into this.
2nd law of thermodynamics:
Entropy and the problem of the arrow of time. This unresolved problem in physics
states that time seems to have an arrow or direction, in other words; it seems to go from
present to future, in one temporal sequence. Scientists attempted to explain the direction
of the arrow of time by using the second law of thermodynamics also known as the
concept of entropy. Entropy loosely could be explained as the passage between 2 stages:
from many to few, from order to disorder from new to old, etc. High entropy means
many ways or lots of something and low entropy means few or less than something.
It is dualism manifested in the states of ascending or descending. Entropy could be
seen as quality of something diminishing as time progresses. Accordingly, physical
systems tend to evolve towards states of higher entropy. However, Newtons laws
(classical physics) have no built in mechanism for temporal orientation, in other words;
systems not only can evolve from high to low entropy but they can do it from low to
high (going to the past). Thus, the same amount of entropy which exists in the future
should exist in the past since the laws of physics are time reversal symmetric. This
contradiction cannot be explained in a linear vision of time without having a double
headed arrow of time (one pointing towards the past and the other towards the future.)
This double headed approach is not consistent with our own experience. There is just
one arrow. Time goes in one direction.
The universe is alike a self existing machine endowed with perpetual
motion.According to Lord Kelvin: Although mechanical energy is indestructible, there
is a universal tendency to its dissipation, which produces throughout the system a
18
gradual augmentation and diffusion of heat, cessation of motion and exhaustion of the
potential energy of the material Universe" (Lectures, vol. II, p. 356).
Lord Kelvin is referring here to entropy. Apparently a self existing machine endowed
with perpetual motion, such as the Universe, cannot persist in linear time but in
cyclical time as entropy takes over; thus, entropy becomes the reason why a self
existing machine with motion will continue forever. Low entropy gives rise to high
entropy and high entropy to low. It is the yin and yang principle which can only be
fully observed in motion in a cyclical view of time.
The Fabric of the Cosmos, Space, Time and the Texture of Reality. by Brian Greene,
PhD. in Physics, Columbia University; 2004, ISBN: 0-375-72720- 5.mentions in page
164 You should never be surprised or feel the need to explain why any physical system
is in a high-entropy state. Such states are the norm. On the contrary, what does need
explaining is why any given physical system is in a state of order, a state of low
entropy.
This statement by Greene is utterly convenient for his explanations. I think there is a
need to explain why physical systems are in low entropy as well as high entropy. The
belief of linear time has no chance of explaining low entropy. However, as expressed
before, the cycle of time and the understanding of eternity, fully explain the need of low
and high entropy as the means to construct this self existing machine endowed with
perpetual motion..
Everything in the Universe is cyclical, why not time? Time is not separated from the
material Universe after all.
This concept of cyclical time is not new. It has existed for many centuries before linear
time appeared in the Western world. Cyclical time is easily observable in nature.
Cyclical time is the view of time for Hindus, Buddhists, Jainism and perhaps other
religions in the Indian sub continent. The same holds true in the Americas. The Mayan
calendar as well as other Mesoamerican societies used a cyclical calendar which allowed
them to foretell the future by means of astrology and divination rituals. The Aztecs made
use of a calendar carved in a huge circular stone, the Sun stone, which nowadays is one
of the main attractions of the Anthropological Museum in Mexico City. The knowledge
of repetition of time, which is a natural consequence of the cyclical view of time;
permits divination. Of course more specifically Christianity forbade divination in
western societies, even though it shows that practice in an ambivalent manner
throughout the Bible. (Exodus 28 is an example.) The Koran also forbids divination.
The ancient Greeks practiced divination by means of the oracles. Greeks believed in
19
time being cyclical. One of the greatest lines (in my view) by Plato was We dont learn
but we remember. This statement makes no sense in linear time. It only makes perfect
sense in cyclical time. In Scandinavian mythology the Ragnarok (Norse Mythology)
relates a foretold great battle which results in the death of many gods, natural disasters
and the subsequent submersion of the world in water. The idea of seeing beyond the
present and into the future is held by many cultures throughout history. My claim is that
when we view time as cyclical, it is possible to foresee the future. In a cyclical view of
time, time repeats identically. Nietzsche (German philosopher) called it Eternal
recurrence.
20
5. QUESTIONS AND CONSEQUENCES OF THE CYCLE OF TIME
How do we explain eternal recurrence through the first and second law of
thermodynamics? It is quite easy. Matter cannot be destroyed. It transforms. Therefore,
I will exist forever in my current form. It is just a matter of time until my form appears
again. Even though we observe that a person dies matter and energy transforms into
something else and after x number of transformations it must go back to its current
form. (Poincare expressed this concept) Because there is a second law of
thermodynamics, my body in this birth will degenerate, it will get old as time goes by.
In Matter there are 3 processes that we can observe, there is creation in which the old
transforms into something new. This is not creation out of nothing, which as we know
is illogical. Once creation takes place, there is maintenance while entropy takes its toll
and finally, there is destruction.
I was born. That is creation. I wasnt born out of nothing, but the union of my parents
sperm and ovum formed my body. Then as I began to grow up, entropy made my body
21
old until my body meets death. Those 3 processes apply to everything existing.
However, after destruction there is creation again. It is a never-ending process; a
cycle.
Someone who has the mental capacity to follow this so far, may be asking themselves:
When I die, I will be gone. This explanation is saying that there is creation again, so
what happens with me, how is that possible?
The body changes into a newborn again. Welcome to the concept of reincarnation.
However, the body is not the same; it is definitely a new body from the old one I used to
have. The question is: Where is me? Definitely, you are not the body because you have a
new body. That you is what is known by many circles as the soul. The first and
second law of thermodynamics applies to energy as well. The soul, you is energy. You
will go into a new body.
But I dont remember anything of my previous body? Of course, most will not be able to
remember, due to entropy. However, your tendencies, character and learned behaviors
will be with you the soul, but in a different body and under different circumstances and
in a lesser quality manner due to entropy. Matter is eternal but changes. Because time
is a cycle, a soul can only take a predetermined amount of births in that cycle of time,
before repetition kicks in. Our intellectual ability, consciousness, thoughts and
behavioral patterns are all contained in the soul. Thoughts are non-material. It is illogical
to think that thoughts are material or caused by the body or the physical brain.
So far, I am logically proving (showing/presenting/highlighting) that time is cyclical.
Scientifically there are problems when using linear time. The most prevalent problems
are the understanding of how systems start in low entropy and the problem of the arrow
of time, and last but not least, the popular philosophical question, who is first, the
chicken or the egg? cannot be answered in a logical, reasonable way by any western
scientist defending time as being linear. I have written an article about that topic here:
http://www.helium.com/items/487172-philosophy-which-came-first-the-chicken-or-theegg . This article has been consistently the number 1 article out of 67 articles for many
weeks already. It is interesting to note that current western traditions are unwilling to
accept something which is quite obvious. Scientists are paid to defend whatever the
source of income for their research dictates. Their science many times is not for the sake
of finding the truth but rather to defend a particular system. To accept cyclical time
means to demolish traditional beliefs, even to challenge religious dogmas which are
currently sustaining societies. That is a lot to ask a scientist to go against.
Many individuals will not bother about the significance of finding the logical answer of
22
the chicken and egg problem; their minds are lost in earning an income and spending
that in material goods. That is the normal individual, the majority, the mass, etc.
Most are unaware of the logical consequences of accepting cyclical time.
What are the logical consequences of accepting cyclical time?
1) There is predestination. Paradoxically, free will only exists while we are not
aware of predestination. We have not chosen our parents, body, situation, etc. Our
thoughts come and go, we think that we make a choice out of our own volition when in
reality it is depending on the circumstances which we have not chosen.
2) Everything that exists is eternal. There is recurrence. Things repeat exactly the same
at a fixed time. Astrology and astronomy have a reason to exist in predicting the future,
because it has been the past at one point in time.
3) Fortune telling is a reality. It is like fast forwarding a movie which has already
been playing for eternity. Likewise it is possible to go to the past. (Regressions.) The
arrow of time is time reversal symmetric; it can go to the past as well as the future
only in a cyclical view of time.
4) Human beings are eternal as well. We will come back again and again to represent
the same acts, the same story for eternity. However, that which survives when the
corporeal body transforms (i.e. death,) is what is commonly known as the soul.
5) There is no such a thing as dualism between soul/body. They are not opposites but
complement each other. Existence in the physical world is possible because of the body;
there is time at every step. However, for a soul time does not exist. Therefore, time is
paradoxical. It is one of those truths which depend on our state of consciousness to be
able to see it.
6) Since things are predestined. We dont learn anything. The soul has a particular
story to express and experience. We remember at every step. Physical life is about
expressing and experiencing. That is the purpose of life when time is cyclical.
7) Entropy makes possible what we know as opposites. New and old are opposites,
but at the same time they are complementary, because one cannot exist without the other.
This is Yin/yang. Creation and destruction are complementary and opposites, entropy
manifests in between. There is creation because destruction has happened. This dualism
allows a human being to experience the two opposite spectrum of experience, good and
evil, which in reality do not exist as separate, but are necessary for the self propellant
machine of the universe to move towards higher entropy. This story of necessary
occurrences is enacted by all human and living beings. Every action has a consequence.
It is a world of cause and effect. There is no randomness, casualty, probability, chance,
luck, etc. Everything is cause and effect.
8) As explained, a complete picture of the truth of life cannot be painted just by
going into the material world. Souls exist by necessity in this predestined model. There
is no need to hope for the after life, when logically and reasonably I know that I will
23
be that who I am right now. It is just a matter of time. The understanding of souls which
is known as spirituality is well beyond the understanding of science, logic and reason.
There is no human being who can teach that. There is a different quality that a person
must possess to understand and experience spirituality. This topic is beyond the scope of
this writing, however.
9) The cycle of time expresses that there cannot be destruction of the world; however
entropy dictates that as time goes by destruction must happen for new low entropy
things to appear again.
10) A practical and useful example of entropy applied into our world is our
population. Low entropy means lower population because resources are plentiful. As
population increases, so entropy increases. Once a point of saturation is reached, a
lower number of population will exist again and the cycle will repeat.
Reality depends on consciousness. That consciousness is predestined according to the
capacity of every soul. The term equality is non-existent, because no soul can ever
experience exactly the same thing, because their consciousness is different. Reality
cannot be explained by any human being. A fish cannot explain about the whole ocean
unless the fish is out by the shore, experiencing the ocean, seeing it from a detached
point of view. Here is where the concept of God is necessary to comprehend, as the
source of bona fide knowledge for spiritual matters (soul,) but that is out of the scope
of this writing.
Nothing expressed here is new. These ideas have existed for many centuries in one
way or another. I have not created this philosophy of cyclical time, but I have put the
ideas together.
If anyone would like to read this concept with further logical and scientific depth, you
can find additional information here: http://www.abia29.hemscott.net/riveros_time.htm
If you are looking for something a lot simpler than this, there is an organization which is
currently teaching these ideas, it is called Brahma Kumaris. (http://www.bkwsu.org)
As a matter of fact, it is here where I obtained the basic ideas exposed in this brief essay.
They consider themselves to be a spiritual university even though it could be viewed
by others as a religious group.. There is an Indian cultural background in this
organization. They offer this philosophy with a simpler language mixed with some
Indian devotional elements as it came about 75 years ago. There is a wealth of
knowledge and depth that could be obtained here to understand the Truth.
24
6. A FREE SPIRIT: BEYOND THE STIGMA OF A DREAMER
Raysha had many thoughts in her mind. She wanted to share those thoughts with
Mathias. She wanted to know the truth about freedom. Mathias Raysha said, I feel
completely blocked. It is as if I depend on everyone all the time. Even though
relationships are needed, they create a web of dependencies which cut off my freedom to
be me... Do you understand what I am trying to say? I want to be free, but I don't want
to be alone; I want to be a free spirit again... Mathias listened to Raysha and deeply
understood her feelings. Raysha felt as if society and all its rules, regulations and
dogmas were constricting her to the point of feeling trapped. With that understanding
Mathias replied:
Freedom means the courage to be. A free spirit has the spiritual drive to become the
highest, to pursue the path less traveled with the confidence that it is her call in life.
In the path of becoming the best there is no such a thing as the same old thing.
25
Change is pervasive, second by second leaving behind the old me and moving into the
newer and improved me but knowing that it is not the last version. In this
continuous change, old habits, old ways, old thoughts are left behind. I have to be
willing to die from my old self. I have to willing to try, to take a chance, to taste
something different, to trust. to surrender. What I thought before is worthless. Life is
a song without lyrics. We make up our own. Once the tune starts playing, I cannot hold
on to the sound of the drums or the synthesizer , I must be willing to let it flow to enjoy
the soothing sound, even knowing that the longer the melody plays the shorter it will
last. The enjoyment of the song does not appear at the end but rather, while it plays.
A free spirit is intimately aware of her own song. A free spirit dances in harmony with
the tune being played at that time. Her movements (actions) are in synchronization with
time. Just like dancing is an art, to live in tune with my own song and to embrace it, is
the highest art of all. This is not bodily art, this is not about placing a mark on my skin to
remember something or someone, or to decorate myself; this is about freedom, about
unleashing my potential, my way of driving my own self my purpose.
As the dancer loves to dance, a free spirit loves to love. This is not the physical so called
love which looks for satisfaction of the senses. This is love from the heart, selfless love,
the one that brings smiles, the one that brings closeness without dependency. The one
which gives a space to move, to dance after all, everyone has a different song to play.
Thus in this life while we are listening to our own tunes, we are still dancing but a
different dance, nevertheless. Once the heart is open to love and you have God inside it,
the doors of your heart can be wide open ready to love no one could take that place
if the heart is empty on the other hand, ... then anyone with a key could enter; the
heart is at someones mercy.
A free spirit goes through life without the nagging thought of I should/shouldn't have
done this.
When feelings are pure, there is no need for reassurance. Was this right? My intention is
its own judge. Pure feelings mean to be real, to be honest, to be . who you are,
without the mask, without the perceived protections, without the walls around us... just
to be naked, without the clothes of preconceptions, like a little baby without feeling
shame of it. Pure, confident, trustful. Innocence is beautiful, it is our protection. A free
spirit knows that. Innocence is the aroma of a fragrant flower; it is that sound which
gives my own song a happy tune.
A free spirit is in tune with nature, her own body and the elements; just like the sunset
irradiates a mysterious beauty which cannot be understood by the logical mind, a free
spirit will not be understood by logical, thoughtful individuals; however, the soothing
light which is brought about by a free spirit is unforgettable, it leaves a lasting
impression, the impression of freedom.
26
A free spirit has the courage to flyto fly high, not as she is expected to fly but as the
power of her own mighty wings are capable of. A free spirit is her own measure. A free
spirit searches for the suns light even knowing that in her flight, different clouds in
countless shapes will be there as obstacles to be surpassed every cloud is a challenge,
an opportunity to strengthen the wings which will need superb power to reach the sun.
Looking down to the past is out of the question when only looking up at the sky is all
that matters. Thus a free spirit knows that there are no two obstacles alike once you have
fully passed one. This in itself gives the opportunity to learn to trust. A dog could bite
me once, but no twice when I fully passed the cloud of that experience.
A free spirit knows that her path is unique, because her song is unique. Thus, a free spirit
is at peace with solitude. Sometimes the saxophone plays by itself in a jazzy tune, it is
all part of the song. The instruments play together at one time and completely separate at
others. A free spirit is at peace with both states, knowing that experiencing one state
guarantees that very soon in the song, the other state will appear; it will be
experienced knowing that at the end of the song when the sound is fading away, all
instruments will finally play at once...together.
A free spirit has her own time and respects that. Never too early nor too late. Knowing
that the gentle splash of the water in the ocean is capable of disintegrating even big
rocks with insurmountable patience. A free spirit knows that her power is to know that
there are no limits, nothing to conquer but her own mind and therefore, remembers to go
through life with lightness and gentleness when relating with others.
Finally, A free spirit is able to go away, not leaving a trace, not leaving a physical mark
of her presence as if she was never there. However, even though no one may talk
about her or even remember her, a free spirit applies her own subtle branding, it is the
branding of a grateful heart. This is the meaning of touching someone lifes.
Then Mathias concluded: Raysha, do you still want to be a free spirit?
Raysha responded: Maybe tomorrow...
27
7. THE RIGHT ACTION
(Or applying what we know in theory into practice.)

Raysha had been playing the game of business deals with her younger brother
Ananda. Raysha and Ananda teamed up as partners in this game and made secret deals
with each other to beat the competition and win this game.
Ananda promised to do 1,2 and 3 in exchange for Rayshas 4,5 and 6 activities.
What a deal! Things looked great.
Once the moment to deliver those promises arrived to win the game; Ananda couldnt
deliver. He felt unable to do it at that point. Ananda said:
Raysha, I understand that I should deliver my promise now, but I cannot. I do not feel
good right now. The rest of the players in this game are waiting for us to make a move
but let me ask them to wait longer for us, only a few days until I feel better.
Raysha listened. She couldnt believe what she was hearing, but understanding the
importance of good timing, replied: Ananda, if you do not feel good; I understand. Let
me deliver 1,2 and 3. After all we worked together on this and I know that I can do it.
You will receive the fruits of that exactly as we agreed, nevertheless.
Ananda listened and changed the tone of his voice to a more demanding one: why cant
you wait? After all I was the one with the idea to do this together. I put so much more
than you into this I am sure, things will work out anyway. Wait for me!
28
Raysha replied: We need to act like professionals in this game of life; Ananda. We
cannot let the others down just because you dont feel good. Let me take care of this for
you. You will receive what we agreed. You will not lose anything
This time Ananda became emotional and realizing that he didnt have any other choice,
he said: I didnt know you were that selfish Raysha. You just want all the praise for
yourself. Go and do what you want.
Raysha went ahead and delivered all the steps on time and won the game. Raysha was
satisfied. Raysha shared the news with her brother.
Ananda listened while Raysha was speaking then he took a long breath and then said:
This will be the last time we work together in a team. I am hurt by your lack of
sensibility and by the way, I put so much more in our partnership. I feel that I deserve
more than what we originally accorded. You got your way last time, so I hope this time,
you will see that I am right and deserve what I ask.
Raysha didnt respond this time. She just nodded her head like saying: I understand
and left the scene.
Ananda knew that they will see each other the following day so he will get an answer at
that time. Ananda felt that he was savoring the pleasure of getting even in a way. Since
he was denied to perform steps 1,2,3 which he knew so well how to do. Ananda
thought that requesting more of the proceeds of the deal was right. That was justice
under his eyes.
Raysha took a walk along a nice path surrounded by trees, many singing birds and a blue
spotless sky. She was feeling the warmth caress of the sun rays on her back. Then, she
meditated on this deal episode:We agreed about something beforehand. Now, Ananda
wants to change the rules even though he did not perform as stipulated. Ananda does not
realize that he needs to be reliable and professional in a business deal
As Raysha was walking, she heard the voice of Mathias the wise golden aged talking
tree.
Mathias interrupted Rayshas thoughts: Raysha. I can feel that you are not very happy
today. Do you want to share your thoughts?
Sure Mathias. It is about this business deal with Ananda. What do you think, my
right course of action should be? What is the right action?
Mathias replied right away: what do you have in mind, Raysha?
Raysha replied: well, I thought about taking everything as a business deal. Just the way
it was meant to be. He gets half and I get half of the proceeds. There are no allowances
because he changed the rules at the end. This is the right way to respond.
Mathias listened and said:You are right; but by doing so, you will not have Anandas
friendship anymore. Can you make a decision where you keep his friendship as well?
Raysha couldnt wait to say something and interrupted Mathias:That is no fair
Mathias.. I did everything I was supposed to do. Ananda is unreliable for business
Mathias waited for Raysha to express herself and added: You have learned a valuable
29
lesson then. Minimize your loses. Is Anandas friendship valuable to you or do the fruits
of the deal have a better appeal? The decision you make will be a good one after all. But
you know that your degree of wisdom and understanding is greater than Anandas. That
is your advantage. Just remember that and make your decision accordingly whatever
decision you make is right but among the right ones, there is a better one.
30
8. WHAT IS WORTHWHILE IN LIFE?
Ananda said to Mathias: Mathias, when I become older, I want to get a good job and
make lots of money in that way I can help all the people who come my way. All I need
to do is to hang on to that job and I can build my future. It will be bright. I can see that I
will have enough wealth to buy many things and to help people. To have a good job is so
important in this life. I feel sorry for those who cannot enjoy the benefits of having a
nice job...
Mathias then replied: Friend, your desire to help people is commendable. I just hope
that you have the time....
Many times small things, small episodes in our life become big things. The realization
that nothing lasts for ever and that everything is changing should give us this sense of
being a spectator of life. Life sometimes could be like water, the more I try to hold on to
it, the more a try to grab a piece of it, water will run away from my grip and go on and
leave me with an empty hand trying to grab a piece of life is the surest way to end up
with nothing.
31
On the other hand, if rather than my silly grip on things, I open my hands, peacefully,
without force, then I always will have water in my handsthat which is peaceful
endures and is able to conquer that which is much stronger, much powerful.
It requires lots of guts to have patience. To maintain the unmovable attitude that water
must flow without trying to stop it, without trying to possess it.
This awareness can help us in life tremendously, from the episode of a loved one
departing our side for whatever reason to understanding someone elses behavior and
even our own, to accepting things as they are, rather than what they should be.
What is worthwhile to do in this life? To get a job, to have 2.5 kids, to have a house, a
car, to go to Europe, to have many relationships, to distract and entertain myself with
every possible and thinkable wayIs that all? Is there any fulfillment in any of those
activities? I mean, have you ever felt content? Have you ever felt happy? Have you ever
felt peaceful? All of these feelings we are searching for. It is a matter of being.
However, we think on terms of having in terms of doing. Happiness is a feeling.
Nothing complex about it. We have that feeling. Why we dont feel happy then? For
once, because we have forgotten that we can feel and we have forgotten that we can
feel whether it is daylight or night time, whether the sun is out there or not, in other
words; we can feel regardless of what is going on around us.
Once we understand that death is just ahead, and we look back and see how incredible
my life was by sitting in a cubicle for 30 years or more, chatting meaningless things with
people, engaged in meaningless relationships and wasting away every second while
searching for meaning.
I have never met a kid who wanted to become a CPA accountant when he grew up, or a
marketing guru or a malpractice lawyer or a car salesman.however, I frequently find
kids who want to become a teacher, a firefighter, a police officer, a doctor helping
people, dealing with people is meaningful for thembut we have forgotten that. How
fragile our own mind is, I wonder how all of the sudden those dreams changed into a
burger flipper or a sales clerk or a janitor. What happened in between?
It truly amazes me when I see a person slaving himself to a job which is just as
meaningless to them and will bring monotony to his life, however; a job which he has to
do in order to support his family and I wonder; why do that? What is the need of
putting yourself in this purgatory for the rest of your life? The usual answer is: to
provide for my kids. Isnt this perhaps a way of wiping yourself out, your dreams, your
thoughts, and your aspirations?
32
Is this a requirement to have a kid? Obviously, this is a search for meaning. It hasnt
been found, so now the next step is to live through othersmy kid.
There has to be something that it is not right here. Watching TV after work is not living
life.
33
9. THE RESPONSIBILITY OF KNOWING
Ananda was admiring the beauty of Nature: The sky was blue mixed with a current of
bright and warm yellow reaching out to every living being, roses were blossoming, birds
singing and dancing as if there was no tomorrow..ants were crawling around Mathias,
who just seemed like he didn't care... Ananda took a little walk around that park to
stretch out and admire other things around him. As Ananda approached a house near the
park, two dogs came running after him. Both of them looked like pit bulls mixed with
some other breed. They were ferocious mutts trying to defend their territory. Ananda
looked at them and he didn't feel afraid, but he tried to stop them from barking: Calm
down little doggies.. it is just me.. come and smell me.. The dogs were insensitive and
when Ananda showed them his hands to be smelled, one of the dogs jumped and bit
Ananda's hand lightly. These dogs continued barking and threatened Ananda's safety.
Ananda decided to freeze himself and wait for the dogs to leave. After a few minutes
which seemed like one hour, the dogs left. Ananda was free!
Ananda couldn't believe that experience. He didn't mean to do anything to those dogs!
Why did they attacked him? Ananda went back to Mathias to relate his experience.
Mathias, those dogs nearby attacked me. I don't think that I need to see a doctor about
this nip in my hand... what do you think? Mathias asked Ananda to place his wounded
hand by Mathias' trunk and said You are right. However, if this is going to create waste
thoughts in you, that is no good. Friend, perhaps you will need to go through some
unexpected and bothersome experiences now... Just show your greatness by being
patient and by having a smile on your face Ananda didn't understand what Mathias
34
meant, but thank him for his time and left.

Ananda went home and Raysha was there. Raysha, look at my hand. Some dogs got
me. Raysha replied Ananda, you need to see a doctor. Rabies is not something to play
with. Your life may be at stake, did you see a collar on those dogs necks ?(meaning that
they were vaccinated against rabies)
No, replied Ananda. This time Ananda was worried. He inquired around the house
were the dogs were seen and neighbors told him that those dogs have no owner. They
just take food from people. Also, he found out that those dogs have bitten other people
already, but no one would bother in doing anything with the authorities because it took
time and money to get things moving.
Even though Ananda knew that he was alright, other people will not believe him and
friends asked him to go and see a doctor and to seek out local help so the dogs were
picked up and observed if they had a disease. Moreover, Ananda found out that he
needed to take14 shots against rabies in his stomach as a preventive step. Ananda
understood that he needed to go through this experience even though he felt that he was
fine. Ananda spent money and time contacting the police and getting official documents
to get the dogs picked up. He also had to deal with a central hospital who were in charge
of observing the dogs. Ananda was ready to go on a trip overseas in a few days, but he
had to take care of all of these things. It seemed pointless. Ananda spent many hours
trying to get this problem solved. He understood that this experience wasn't about him
anymore. It was about others as well.
Ananda left for his trip. Last thing he knew about the dogs, is that they were gone.
Many times we have to go through experiences in our life which seems pointless. It is a
waste of time, we may think. However, as we understand predestination, we can see that
every action has a consequence. We are all connected.
With the knowledge that the cycle of time gives us, we are better suited to confront any
problem.
For instance, once we understand predestination as something natural, we can accept
situations and people in our life. Without that understanding, we may become upset and
react to the situation.
Ananda had to perform actions even though, he knew that they weren't necessary for
him.
A practical example is when we need to go through a situation for the sake of others.
A friend of mine accepted one day a job knowing that it was a bit fraudulent. He was
asked to sign papers for work that he hadn't performed. Even though he knew about that
35
from the beginning, something inside him told him that he needed to go through it. He
experienced signing those papers and felt that it wasn't right. He spoke with his boss
about it and told his boss that he wouldn't take any payment for those 3 days that he
worked. He just wanted to be out. It was the first time that his boss understood that for
some people, money wasn't all what matters. The boss was able to see something
different which otherwise, he wouldn't have had the chance to learn.
There are some people that are used to visit fortune tellers, whether they realize that
life is predestined or not, these people are fascinated by knowing about their future.
They want a fortune teller capable of telling them exactly what is going to happen in
their life.
These individuals do not realize that if they knew exactly what was going to happen,
they could try to avoid an experience that is necessary for their own growth. They may
experience suffering from knowing something about their future. This is a risky business
for a fortune teller. That is why a good fortune teller, will never say exactly what will
happen. There is something sacred about the future, about waiting for the right door to
open when we are ready to face it.
Mathias didn't give a lot of information to Ananda' s questions. Ananda was able to
understand as he experienced life. The knowledge of the cycle of time has to be used in
a practical way to clearly grasp its profound meaning. It cannot be understood in
isolation as mere theory.
Ananda was selected to experience the dog's bite so he could move life to get rid of
those dogs. This can only be seen when we experience life as unity, when we see
togetherness. The meaning of karma then has a different spin. Actions will happen
around us. We cannot know about their reason, but our only job is to remain true to
ourselves and values, and many times.. to be willing to experience the experience, even
though we know about the outcome.
36
10. SCIENCE CANNOT PROVE A SPIRITUAL TRUTH
Ananda had a question for Mathias, the wise tree; it was something which Ananda had
experienced and that bothered him, but he didn't quite know how to put it in
words...until the time came.
Mathias, Ananda said. I have this deep feeling of anguish in my heart. It feels as if I
am incomplete, as if I need fulfillment, it is like emptiness inside that moves me and
does not allow me to feel complete... Ananda evidently didn't feel good. His words
were full of emotion. Mathias sensed that and responded: Friend, that feeling of
anguish, of lack of fulfillment is felt when we don't understand time. The only separation
between you and someone else is what humans call, time. When you feel that separation
from everyone or someone, anguish appears. The need for fulfillment means separation.
Separation means time.
Ananda heard the reply but it didn't make complete sense to him. What time has to
do with anything? he thought... Mathias added more If there wasn't time, there
wouldn't be separation.
Ananda heard that reply and still had a big question mark in his face. Mathias, you will
not be here 100 years from now. You weren't here 300 years ago. There will be a
separation between us in the future, no doubt about it. To know that without being
capable to change, it makes my heart full of anguish. Everyone whom I have met in my
37
life will be gone, even me. There is no way to stop that.

Mathias stayed there in silence to allow Ananda to compose himself and to let Ananda's
emotions to settle down. Friend, he added ; Do you know that everything is cyclical
in life. After winter, spring will come, and the 4 seasons will play a symphony that will
give rise to a year and years will pass in the form of a journey which we call life.
Mathias always will be here. Mathias has been always here and always will be here.
Ananda didn't understand that at all. Mathias continued; Do you think that time exists?
Ananda didn't think twice and replied of course, time exists.
Mathias paused and then added Mathias says that time does not exist. Time is a human
creation.
Time only exists when you are not aware of your eternity. When you are not aware that
even though the tree changes every season, it is still the same tree. The surroundings
may be different but at the same time, they are the same surroundings, for the seasons
will come back again. A cycle means eternity but also repetition.
Ananda interrupted and said well, science says that time exists, they call it past, present
and future...
Mathias added time exists for them because they are not aware of their own
immortality. Death is not understood as a change in season but as the end of life.
Ananda then said what you just mentioned, Mathias; makes sense but how can I prove
that so others know that what you are saying is true?
Mathias waited a bit and replied Can you prove immortality to humans that are
convinced of their own mortality? Only those who are aware of their own self, you may
call it: soul, spirit, atma, psyche, consciousness, life, vitality, etc.. only those can know.
Science deals with matter. Proofs are part of that world. In the spiritual realm it is all
about awareness. That is the meaning of being awake in this life. Your awareness
dictates your experiences......
One of the greatest paradox of life is to understand that even though we are taught to see
and analyze things as separate objects or things; in reality everything is one. We see
separation. I am different than you but we cannot see that our lives are mutually
necessary. The experiences that you bring to me will become my experience and
that is how we learn.
While it is true that different relationships have different depths, everyone lives in
association with nature, other beings and this Universe as a whole. Some see many
38
things and separation others see one thing and unity who is right or who is wrong? It
all depends on our awareness. Science will teach us to take one side and prove the
existence of it. Science cannot understand paradoxes.
Does free will exists or predestination? No scientist will be able to respond this with
proof. Only a spiritual, aware person can be conscious of the truth. That realm of
spirituality, is the realm of acceptance, of letting others be as they are, it is the realm
when control is nonexistent, when you can see the unity of everything, when you don't
need to think anymore... It is the world of wonders, in that world you cannot hold on to
nothing, for the moment will disappear. Is this scientific? No. We cannot attempt to
control spirituality to fit into the suitable boxes of analysis and synthesis, of theories
and laws, black or white...dualism. Spirituality cannot fit into the box of duality.
We are more than our bodies. We know that but we cannot prove it. We are
consciousness without the thinking, the words that we have memorized and the ideas
that we have been made believe that are true and necessary.
Consciousness resides in stillness and bliss. It is only when consciousness expresses in
the physical realm when learning appears as well as its consequences. Learning means
to forget something that we knew. Just as someone can only search for something that he
knows has lost; similarly we can only learn whatever we have forgotten.
One of the main aspects of understanding the cycle of time is that things occur in the
physical realm because of cause and effect only. Since the physical realm is
predestined to occur, every point of time, every second in this circle is fixed to appear
again and again for eternity and that point of time, that second; had a cause as well as an
effect. Therefore I am writing this due to a cause which could be known to me or not,
but I am capable of writing this because I have done something in the past which allows
me to do this now as an effect. Likewise, this writing will have a predestined effect on
others. There is unity.
However, there is entropy in the physical realm. For that reason, the principle of cause
and effect even though constant, lacks the same quality as time goes by. Every second
entropy decreases the quality of matter (something new becomes old.)
How is this?
The cycle of time moves (that movement is what we call time) from lower entropy to
higher entropy to lower entropy , etc.ad infinitum. That means that the quality of
matter decreases as time goes by. For instance, when the cycle is in lower entropy, the
Earth's population is considerably less than what it is nowadays. That means that nature
is plentiful, less exploited and for that reason there is a better quality of life. The single
39
element which marks an increased amount of entropy in this world is our population.
Because we are so many, the world resources are becoming scarce. Because of different
ideas and ideals, there are quarrels and disagreements, etc. It is important to note that
the single most important problem which humanity is facing at this time is the increase
of population. According to the U.S census Bureau as quoted by Wikipedia: The
population of the world reached 1 billion in 1804, 2 billion in 1927, 3 billion in 1960, 4
billion in 1974, 5 billion in 1987, and 6 billion in 1999. The population of the world is
projected to reach 7 billion in 2012, 8 billion in 2025, and 9 billion in 2040.
These numbers means that we are capable to populate the Earth by 1 billion in the next
13 years. Obviously the resources will be decreasing. Fresh water availability will be the
main problem in the upcoming years. This illustrates high entropy. Therefore, to go
back to low entropy, means to go back to a lesser number of individuals which will
allow our natural resources to heal and grow again.
The above mentioned statistics are not completely reliable. It is an estimate of the
population at best. Unless someone counts every individual, there is nothing reliable but
an approximation. However, those numbers are giving us a logical premise: If those
numbers are taken, it is impossible for the human race to have existed 160,000 to
250,000 years or even 500,000 years. Wikipedia mentions that anatomically modern
humans first appeared in Africa 195,000 years ago. According to the rate of growth
mentioned in the statistics, that is impossible. The population growth went from 1 billion
to 6 billion in just 200 years. If man existed 200,000 years ago, statistically ( even
considering natural disasters, wars and diseases,) our population should be way higher
than what it is right now. It is not for me to do the math but to see how logical a premise
is.
Therefore, since every spiritual being, a human being ( I will choose the term soul) is
eternal and the population increases with time, that means that the current population of
souls had to exist someplace, because of the premise of being eternal. Where do they
existed, then?
Science will not be able to respond to this, because they cannot prove our own eternity.
The physical realm is integrated with the spiritual realm. From that spiritual realm souls
arrive to the physical realm in a predestined fashion according to time . Time is nonexistent in the spiritual realm, but only exists in the physical realm. There are many
souls that stay in the spiritual realm longer from the perspective of someone aware of
time, someone whose consciousness is in the physical world only. However, for a soul in
the spiritual realm, there is no awareness of time. This is a great paradox. We can see
that this predestined, eternal cycle is perfect.
40
One of the main concerns of individuals who understand this is: Am I a puppet of
destiny?
The answer is: NO. Free will resides in being able to express who you are. The soul can
only express that in a physical body. That expression is subject to entropy as well. That
expression is our free will. However, as truth is a paradox; our free will is predestined
as well; meaning that it will repeat. Souls express their beings in a particular body, then
through the law of cause and effect, souls will continue in another bodies their
expression and experience but with the experience of higher entropy comparatively to
the previous life or birth.
Without entropy our universe wouldn't be able to recycle and start afresh again. Thus,
any form of dualism means entropy. Nothing in this physical world ever stays the same,
but paradoxically it will arrive to be the same at one point in time, once the cycle of time
repeats.
The philosopher Heraclitus mentioned: You cannot step in the same river twice. That
is true, but once we understand the unlimited view of time, then we can step on the same
exact river twice. We will do it eternally, but.. we will not be aware of it. Forgetting is an
effect of entropy. Learning is an effect of entropy.
As such there is never separation among anyone. Time is the only boundary and to go
beyond time means to understand the experience of a soul. Being timeless means beyond
dualism. This is the ultimate freedom.
The spiritual realm is the basis to understand our own immortality. That is the basis to
understand reality. Science cannot grasp this aspect because the soul is non material.
Let me review this concept one more time. The spiritual realm is a necessity for the
complete understanding of time being cyclical in the physical realm. Even, we can go
deeper in this concept and say that the physical realm is timeless since everything is
repetitive. From the view point of the one who experiences there is time, but the
realization of repetition, makes my understanding completely unlimited, beyond the
cage of time.
There is one more issue to discuss regarding souls and cyclical time. That is: How the
change occurs between high entropy and low entropy again?
Physically it is through destruction. However destruction is not annihilation. The world
must reconstruct itself but those agents who are the source of depletion must be gone to
let the Earth blossom again, so the cycle will re-occur. Spiritually speaking there must be
41
a change in the consciousness of those human beings who will populate the new Earth
again from the beginning. That is where the concept of God is needed. Spiritual
teachings are there to switch the consciousness of individuals who will experience the
Earth in a state of low entropy again.
To summarize, human beings are souls or spiritual entities having an experience in a
body. Their experience in the physical world is related with the expression of themselves
which qualitatively changes in time through higher entropy. A soul reincarnate into
another human body to continue with that expression which becomes the cause of
experiencing a new reality. For that reason, even when in fact there is repetition, the
experience is always new. The range of such encounters that a human being is able to
experience is enormous. It is the whole range of low entropy into high entropy. Then
necessarily the consciousness of souls will change into lower entropy through the
experience of the soul world. Then, according to their predestined time, those souls will
reincarnate and express their selves and experience the physical world one more time.
When I refer to predestined time, I am referring to a particular capacity of a soul to
experience and express their being according to entropy. All souls are different
according to their ability to express themselves in the physical world. That difference
makes up the time of their arrival into the physical world. Deeper into the concept of
predestination, we can see that predestination is related with the soul capacity. That soul
capacity is what in reality is predestined. The role, the actions that a soul plays in the
physical world is in reality a consequence of that soul's capacity. What is soul
capacity? It is the capability of a soul to withstand duality, the extremes of it and the
duration of those experiences and their ability to go beyond duality.
The soul capacity is predestined, accordingly; a soul will perform actions in the physical
world which will assure that entropy advances (higher entropy) Those activities of the
soul are influential in the physical world through the law of cause and effect, all souls
are related and their participation in the physical world assures that higher entropy will
continually augment. In fact, when the soul performs activities through a body, those
activities have the common denominator of increasing entropy in the world. Thus, the
need to recycle the physical world back to a lower entropy state.
No one is bound to this movie on low/high entropy. This movie which we call life,
is the full expression of us, when we think unity or of me when we think separation.
As a matter of fact, it never feels like bondage until we find out the truth. Then we
need to understand that everyone depends on each other to make this movie of life a
unique one... worth while to watch again and again...for eternity.
42
Dare not to be Normal..

Do you dare?
43
11. CONSTRUCTION THROUGH DESTRUCTION
Raysha was told that her aunt Zelmi passed away. Raysha went to the funeral. It was a
very sad and moving experience. In Raysha's country the corpse is placed into a coffin
for viewing. Loved ones can go through the coffin to see the face of the loved one
for the last time before the coffin is closed and placed underground, usually a day after
the viewing. The closest relatives of Raysha's aunt were there giving little speeches as
to how good Zelmi was and to remember different incidents in their life related with her.
Most were weeping. She was very dear to many.
Ananda didn't go. He was away on a trip. Ananda asked about her aunt when he returned
and once he knew the news, he was surprised but he wasn't sad. Ananda didn't have a
close relationship with Zelmi.
The next day, Raysha and Ananda went to see Mathias, the wise tree. Mathias asked
Raysha and friend, (That is how Mathias addressed Ananda) what did you learn form
that experience?
Ananda responded first Well, it wasn't that meaningful for me. It is a matter of fact that
everyone will die at one point in time. Unfortunately those people are not aware of the
44
cycle of time, and for that reason they suffer so much. They think that their beloved
Zelmi is gone for ever. They do not know about rebirth either. What I learned is that
knowledge saves you from suffering.
Raysha, heard that and pointed out The reason Ananda speaks like that is because he
didn't have a close relationship with Zelmi. Perhaps the meaning is that we shouldn't
have a close relationship with anyone so we do not suffer when it is the time for them to
depart. However, I do not think so. In that relationship with Zelmi, I have learned a lot.
Our relationship resides now with me, I am who I am now, because of mingling with her
among others. My personality is made of my relationships, in a way. I feel that suffering
is part of that. It is unavoidable if we are to relate with others.
Mathias listened to both answers and said Both of you are right. It is true that
knowledge keeps you from suffering, but knowledge it is not enough unless there is
deep understanding and experience. Our friend there, does not suffer not because of
knowledge, which he knows very well, but because of lacking a relationship. Raysha has
knowledge and a relationship as well, but she had a little suffering there. Is there any
way to avoid suffering, Mathias,? interrupted Ananda.
Mathias replied There is suffering when the mind does not let things go. See the sky.
Isn't that nice?
It was another sunny day with clear skies, nice temperature with a mild breeze.
Mathias continued the minute I mentioned that this is nice, I am comparing with
something else because something that it is not nice was experienced. At that moment I
am opening myself for suffering, because something not as nice will happen. It may be a
rainy afternoon with dark skies and clouds everywhere. If the mind holds on to the
sunny day even though is gone, I will suffer. If the mind does not compare but
experience the differents shades of afternoon without a label, the experience will be
different but there will not be suffering because there is nothing to compare it to.
Raysha said But how do we apply that explanation into experiencing when someone
who we love dies?
Ahh! Mathias said It is the value that we put into our relationships what makes
suffering appear. All relationships have value, but when we choose a particular one with
greater value and no the other, we will suffer. Suffering is related with value. Today is a
beautiful day. I am enjoying it, I am no thinking more about it. Once the sun sets, I will
not think about how beautiful the afternoon was, because I know that I will experience
other afternoons. My mind has no value for them. I enjoy the time and then my mind
moves on with whatever is next. We need to move with Nature and time...
Similarly, destruction is part of a new beginning. Once we recognize the aspect of time
45
being cyclical, we will know that anything that exists needs to perish, but that death is
never complete destruction but transformation. We cannot create matter nor destroy it.
The world as it is now is increasing its entropy. There will definitely be destruction of
what we know. The signs are there: Climate is changing, the natural resources are
depleting, competition and willingness to survive in the monopoly of business is
thriving, and weapons of mass destruction are being created with unparalleled wit. It is
just a matter of time. Destruction of this world as we know it will happen. It has to
happen for something new, low entropy to arrive again.
The understanding of the cycle of time help us to realize that nothing last forever, things
are continually changing. We have experienced many destructions and we are still
here. We have survived and we will do it again. Spirituality is the key element to
comprehend our own eternity. A soul, that is what we are; is imperishable. The cycle of
time allows that soul to experience. There is construction and destruction which gives
birth to a new construction... for eternity.
46
12. WHO IS FIRST THE CHICKEN OR THE EGG?
Ananda heard in class a discussion about the origin of the universe. The teacher said,
To find the answer of the origin of the universe is like finding out the answer of the
popular question: who is first, the chicken or the egg? Students, do you have an answer?
There is no western scientist who have been able to find the answer to this riddle,
perhaps someday, when you become educated professionals, you will be able to come up
with an original answer...
Ananda couldn't wait to ask his friend, Mathias this question of the chicken and egg.
Then as soon as he reached the park, Ananda said: Mathias, I bet you don't know the
answer of this question: Who is first, the chicken or the egg? Ananda finished his
question and his face had the look of victory, he was sure that his wise friend wouldn't
47
be able to answer that question, after all even the smart western scientists are unable to
do it, and Mathias is just a tree, anyway...he thought.
Mathias understood the test, his friend was giving him and after thinking for a few
seconds, replied: Friend, I will answer and explain you my answer, so please bear with
me... and he added:
Here is the answer you were looking for: NONE is first. Time is eternal, therefore there
is no "first" in eternity. Matter is eternal because as the law of conservation of matter
states, "Matter cannot be created neither destroyed, it only transforms."
If you choose the chicken is first then you know that a chicken comes from an egg. If
you choose the egg is first then you know that an egg comes from a chicken. We could
go back in time trying to find the beginning of time. Surprisingly, it is impossible to find
it. There is always a chicken before an egg and an egg before a chicken ad infinitum.
With this kind of thinking, there is no answer, we are bound by linear time. It does not
matter if we apply the theory of evolution or creationism, because both theories are
against the LAW of physics which states that matter cannot be created. I hope we are
looking for a rational answer and no a belief system therefore, Laws are valid.
To see this picture which lacks a 'first' individual, imagine a circle. In that circle put
alternatively a chicken followed by an egg then a chicken then an egg, etc. until the
circle is completed. In other words, time is a circle with chickens and eggs placed in an
alternate fashion. If you can picture that, then try to find who the first one is. Some will
say, Well, is the person who draws the circle and then either the chicken or the egg. That
is wrong! You see, we must follow the first LAW of thermodynamics or LAW of
conservation of matter. Matter cannot be created neither destroyed. In the universe,
things have existed for ever. The universe was always there. It just changes in time. In
other words to fully agree with this law, because I cannot create or draw a circle with
chickens and eggs, I must admit that the circle with the chickens and eggs are already
there. I cannot create neither destroy anything.
What are the consequences of this? Here a few. The universe was always there. There is
neither 'big bang' nor creation. The universe was there but matter transforms into other
forms of matter. Now, amazingly enough, this finding is not my own. It has been in
existence for many centuries in Hinduism and Buddhism (Dharmic religions) and this
concept became popular in the West with Nietzsche (German Philosopher.)
Ready for more? There is a lot of value in answering the chicken or egg question.
Time is predestined. Free will is just an illusion because time is repetitive, cyclical. The
48
saying: history repeats itself is true in its literal form.

Other corollaries of the previous statements are: There is no creation in physical matter.
Things always existed; as the law of conservation of energy says: matter can only be
transformed. In a circle there is no way of knowing the present, past or future unless
there is a point of reference (relativity of time as Einstein pointed out) that point of
reference will determine the past, present or future. Because time is predestined, there is
no "chance", randomness, "luck" etc. It is an eternal recurrent Drama as Nietzsche
pointed out, "eternal recurrence". Science has been working with the concept of the
problem of the "arrow of time" thanks to the work of Poincare, Loschmidt and
Boltzmann based upon the second law of thermodynamics (entropy). Even though, some
progress has been made in the understanding of time, problems have been encountered
due to the prevalent thought of linear time. These problems disappear as soon as a circle,
a cycle is used instead.
For some the answer is, "the chicken was first" and for others "the egg" was first, here
you find that none of them were first, because there was no beginning. Things are
eternal, there is no beginning nor end, they keep changing and "recycling" for eternity.
ETERNITY means there is no beginning.
The western world has chosen to ignore this view and rather follow contradictory
beliefs. I wonder why? What is the problem about not considering eastern thought? After
all eastern thought has existed for several thousands of years before the West came up
with philosophers.
Are we afraid of understanding concepts such as: cyclical time, repetition, eternity,
predestination, soul and re-incarnation? or perhaps deep inside we know that all our
comfortable beliefs and dogmas will perish as soon as we know the truth?
It is quite impressive that in this age of technology and knowledge of how matter
operates, we still believe in traditions and contradictory ideas which logic and reasoning
can solve.
God exists but creation of matter is not his task. Creation of matter is irrational and
illogical.
It is a wonder how we aren't open minded to different ideas but instead choose the more
convenient and traditional ideas even though irrational... only rational beings can do
that.
Mathias then added: Friend, do you have any other questions?
Ananda was astonished and with his mouth half open, he replied: How do you know
that? Mathias replied: Perhaps because I didn't go to school?
49
13. WHAT IS LOVE?
Raysha had a deep question. She was afraid to ask that question to Mathias, until one
good day, she had the courage to ask. Mathias, she said: what is love? Mathias then
replied:
It is just a feeling. The most powerful feeling. That feeling which make life worthwhile.
Without it life is dry, meaningless, and tasteless. You can only give love. Giving is its
own fulfillment. The opposite of love is fear.
That feeling of love is not related with genders. It is not related with relationships, it is
not related with likes or preferences. Love is universal. To give, to be a channel of it,
you need to learn to feel it. You feel love when you are in harmony with your own self.
An honest heart can feel love. Expectation of obtaining something back from giving
destroys love. It becomes a "transaction", it becomes an "investment" with expectations
of full return. Expectation and love do not mix together. Acceptance is love. You feel
love, you give love regardless. Again, giving is its own fulfillment. A true heart with
pure feelings can send this feeling and transmit this feeling through the eyes. The eyes
have their own language.
Raysha then thanked Mathias and left thinking about that answer.
Another important ingredient for those who have felt is love to God.
Love to God transforms. It makes us like "Him." Love to beings, regenerates us. There is
no "chemistry" in love. You will feel that this pure feeling comes literally from your
heart. The heart needs nourishment. It is the soul looking for fulfillment, for the
opportunity to be, to feel, to live.
Once you feel true love, you cannot be the same. Whatever we have learned all these
years, the systems, the procedures, the mass media teachings; all of those do not know
50
what is love simply because you cannot "sell" love as when you buy a ring, a necklace,
flowers, chocolates, etc. Love is not an investment or an exchange. If there is any fear of
loving because of a broken heart, a wall will be built around you which will not let you
breathe, because love like oxygen.. is needed to live. We need to feel love again. An
honest heart is needed, and that is all; a fearless and courageous heart.
51
14. CONTEMPLATING THE EXISTANCE OF GOD
I wonder why people who do not know who God is - write or talk about God? What has
science to do about the existence of God?
Isn't science in business to deal with physical matter? Does science believe that God is a
material entity? Senseless.
God is there when we experience His presence. Our spiritual senses need to be awake
for this through the experience of silence of the mind, a peaceful mind. You know God,
you feel God when you have a relationship with Him based on accurate knowledge.
Knowledge of what? Knowledge of who I am? Knowledge of Where do I come
from? and Knowledge of where am I going? My relationship with God is based on
self knowledge first. For instance, if I "believe" that God is a material, physical being
just like the big old guy with a long white beard depicted by painters, automatically
my knowledge and relationship will be based on my body and my senses. "Seeing is
believing" and if science cannot prove what you are seeing God then you may have a
problem.
Once we understand that God is in the realm of spirituality alone, we will stop trying to
prove things that are well beyond the scope of science.
Spirituality means the experience and knowledge of the self as a non material being, a
soul. It is not that this body has a soul, but quite the opposite, the soul possesses a body.
Otherwise, our existence is meaningless. The body "dies" then there is no more
existence. Whether you believe in "heaven" or not, that does not give any explanation of
our stance in this world. The soul is imperishable, so we are imperishable. God is a soul.
That is the meaning of being children of God. We are like Him. As souls there is
52
equality, as bodies there is inequality, injustice and problems.

If God is a soul without a body, how can I see it? How can I prove His existence? God is
a personal experience. Since God is a soul and I am a soul, the way I can forge a
communication is through my feelings. Feelings are the language of souls. Feelings
cannot be proved. They are not provoked by substances or chemicals inside the body,
feelings are not thoughts either; feelings are the manifestation of being alive.
Praying is not about repeating mantras or saying things out loud. The magic of praying
resides in the strength of our feelings, the strength of our heart. Through feelings I can
communicate with other human beings as well.
Notice a little baby. I cannot speak with him but he will perceive my "vibes" and be
either close or distant accordingly.
We have lost the art of being in touch with our feelings and our heart. Through
meditation, silence there is a soul to soul experience. A soul forging a connection a
relationship with the supreme soul, with God. There is "listening and talking" through
those feelings. Words are not needed. As a matter of fact; words are ambiguous and
incomplete. Feelings are complete. They are a complete expression of the self.
The experience with God is inner transformation, because when you relate with
something which you love, that something colors you, it will change you; it will
transform you into a new "you." When you have the experience of God in your heart,
His qualities will merge within you. This is not about theory only and this is not for
everyone either. You can only experience God when you really want it, not in your head
but in your heart. That love for God is what makes the connection. Then there are no
more doubts. Love to attain God is what makes the difference, that experience requires
no further proofs.
Some feel comfortable giving their opinions about God. Today, He is "omnipresent,"
tomorrow He is in you and me and the day after tomorrow, He does not exist. Lots of
talks but there is no experience. Just opinions. God does not belong to a particular
religion. His religion is peace and bliss. This is the objective or any religious path.
The more we experience our own self as souls, the greater will be the experience of God
as a separate entity from us. This is not mathematics nor physics. God is about feeling
love. Love is not scientific. Thank God for that.
53
15. SOMETHING TO THINK OR RATHER FEEL ABOUT IT

The reality is that we don't know what reality is.
You are not the problem. I am not the problem either. There is just a problem. If
there is a solution, there is no problem. If there is no solution....that is not a
problem either...
You can choose to be old or young. If you choose one, you would like to be the
other.
Life is a circle without edges. Our minds have learned about angles and therefore,
make life a square.
The minute that I am aware of me, that is the minute that I need to forget me. To
just be requires not to be there.
If the truth could be grasped intellectually, then I could have been a scientist. If
the truth could be grasped with our feelings, then I would have been an artist. If
the truth could have been grasped through a scripture, then I could have been a
priest or a lawyer... A philosopher loves the truth, but funny...it hasn't be presented
to them yet. So, I decided not to be anything and let the truth be.
As I think about the past, I feel that I am not living the present.
So you think you are right? Would that make me 'wrong'?
You can think what you want... finally.... I am thinking....!
If I could change anything in the world, what could that be? . Me.
What is like to be normal? To be part of the mass, the herd, the market
segment... it takes courage to say meow if you feel it, when all you hear are
barking dogs around you. That is not normal.
Isn't death something to be afraid of? Not while you live.
So where is God? If you don't find it in your heart, let me give you the address.
What is the purpose of life? ...This is very deep. To live.
54
55

Life Is A Circle

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Life Is A Circle

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

By: Luis Alberto Riveros, M.Ed, M.

Life is a full circle

Life is a full circle

Sharing is what makes a relationship worthwhile, in my view. Here is my half of that

Life is a full circle

1. Lessons from Nature (5)

Life is a full circle

1. LESSONS FROM NATURE

Nature is capable of teaching us valuable lessons only if we are willing to observe

Life is a full circle

shows that the opportunity for a new beginning is there.

Life is a full circle

Life is a full circle

Life is a full circle

2. SCIENCE AND SPIRITUALITY

Life is a full circle

Life is a full circle

Life is a full circle

Life is a full circle

Life is a full circle

someone elses shoes, I learn to feel.

Life is a full circle

Life is a full circle

4. THE TRUTH IS ONLY TRUTH FOR THOSE WHO CAN PERCEIVE IT

Life is a full circle

Life is a full circle

Life is a full circle

Life is a full circle

Life is a full circle

5. QUESTIONS AND CONSEQUENCES OF THE CYCLE OF TIME

Life is a full circle

Life is a full circle

Life is a full circle

Life is a full circle

6. A FREE SPIRIT: BEYOND THE STIGMA OF A DREAMER

Life is a full circle

Life is a full circle

Life is a full circle

7. THE RIGHT ACTION

(Or applying what we know in theory into practice.)

Life is a full circle

Life is a full circle

Life is a full circle

8. WHAT IS WORTHWHILE IN LIFE?

Life is a full circle

Life is a full circle

Life is a full circle

9. THE RESPONSIBILITY OF KNOWING

Life is a full circle

meant, but thank him for his time and left.

Life is a full circle

Life is a full circle

10. SCIENCE CANNOT PROVE A SPIRITUAL TRUTH

Life is a full circle

life will be gone, even me. There is no way to stop that.

Life is a full circle

Life is a full circle

Life is a full circle

Life is a full circle

Life is a full circle

Dare not to be Normal..

Life is a full circle

11. CONSTRUCTION THROUGH DESTRUCTION