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| Mark Gilbert— | ||
Why do some people believe that the world is simply a physical place? Why do some people believe that their religious beliefs are the only path to God? Why do some deny the inner world of consciousness, saying it is only a by-product of our brains while others say the only truth comes from that inner world? And, more important, what can be done to bring these competing beliefs together and bridge our differences? Perhaps now is the time for us to step outside of the beliefs that we have spent a lifetime developing and see things from a different perspective. One tool that could be helpful is integral theory. Integral theory is a practical philosophical approach that seeks to understand humans and the universe by combining scientific, spiritual, and other insights into one comprehensive framework. It is a holistic view of life that combines the seemingly separate components of body, mind, and spirit. Most people credit visionary yogi Sri Aurobindo with introducing the term “integral” early in the twentieth century. His integral yoga sought spiritual liberation through practices that aligned the physical body, intellect, emotions, and more. Ernest Holmes was a fan of Aurobindo’s teachings and reportedly read his classic The Life Divine annually in the last years of his life. To some, the Science of Mind might be considered an integral philosophy, as it was created by drawing upon the golden threads of truth from the worlds of science, religion, and philosophy. However, it was only in the latter half of the twentieth century that other teachers and writers began to shape what is now known as the integral approach. And for many people, it is philosopher Ken Wilber and his prolific writings that have become synonymous with the term. |
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