Walking Two Worlds: Science, Spirit, and the Magic In-Between

Lately, I’ve been diving deep into a variety of spiritual practices. At the same time, I’ve been trying to keep track of what I’m doing and whether it’s actually working. And honestly, it always is in some way. But connecting all the dots has been a little challenging, especially since I explore so many different modalities.

Even so, I’ve come to see that if you truly desire something and have faith, support always comes through, even if the path doesn’t look the way you expected. For me, that support has come through my doctorate program, where I’m learning how to focus, do structured research, and study with intention. It's helping bring more clarity and organization to my spiritual journey.

I feel like I’m one of those rare people who walk in both worlds, the spiritual and the academic. Some people are fully immersed in one or the other, but I naturally sit somewhere in between. Interestingly, however, a couple of other people in my cohort are on a similar path, and somehow, we keep getting grouped together in conversations. It feels like the universe knows exactly what I need.

What I’m starting to realize is that part of my purpose may be to explore spiritual practices in a more formal way. That way, I can help contribute to both scientific and academic understanding by asking the deeper questions: Do these practices really work? How can we measure them? Can we build a bridge between science and spirit?

For me, there is a quiet joy in already knowing that these practices work. Even with that inner knowing, I still want to stay open and as unbiased as I can while exploring and sharing their impact. I also feel a responsibility to find ways to measure that impact, especially in a way that makes sense to those who value clear, tangible proof. If we can speak both the language of spirit and science, maybe we can help more people open to what’s possible.

I truly believe that spiritual technologies will continue to evolve. And maybe, just maybe, part of my role is to help bring them into the world in a way that is grounded, but still full of magic.

The Living Wisdom of Language

Ancient wisdom has been with us for thousands of years, long before written language or books existed. Knowledge was passed down orally, from ancestors, parents, and grandparents, through stories, practices, and shared experience.

Even when languages like Sanskrit or Hebrew began to emerge, they were layered with meaning and depth. One word could hold many interpretations. When we try to translate them into modern language, it often feels like something essential gets lost.

I remember someone, I think it was Dolores Cannon, explaining how a single word, like Christmas, can bring up so many different images: trees, snow, gifts, family gatherings, food, love. One word carries so much. And that’s exactly how spiritual language works. Symbols, words, and sounds carry layers of meaning, depending on the consciousness of the one receiving them.

Bridging Ancient and New: The Future is Now

The university I attend, Maharishi International University, has done extensive research on consciousness and science. Their focus is rooted in Vedic knowledge, which explores how both the world and consciousness operate at the most fundamental levels. I absolutely love it.

I resonate deeply with Vedic teachings, but I’m also very curious about other expressions of consciousness, especially how new age spirituality connects with ancient wisdoms like Atlantis and Lemuria.

Over time, I’ve come to see that the "ancient," the "modern," and the "future" all exist at once. Time isn’t always linear. Depending on our level of consciousness, we can access different layers of reality and wisdom. But we have to stay open. Each soul chooses what it wants to experience, not from the mind, but from a deeper, soul-level desire.

There’s a quote from my university that continues to guide and inspire me:

“Knowledge is structured in consciousness.”

It feels especially true as I write all of this, because everything I’ve been learning, practicing, and integrating truly begins from within.

This is just the beginning. In the next blog, I’ll dive into one of the practices that really shifted things for me, the Magic of the Higher Heart, and what happened when I set the intention for peace in Gaza.