Hi there, dreamers and deep thinkers!
Have you ever felt that life is more than what meets the eye? That there’s a connection between all things, beyond the boundaries of time and space?
This is the story of my journey to understanding the eternal nature of life—a realization born from profound loss and the unshakable feeling that nothing truly dies. It’s a path that began in grief but led to something far greater: a new lens through which I see the universe, myself, and the people I love.
The Experience That Changed Everything
There are moments in life that split your existence into a “before” and an “after.” Losing my mother was one of those moments.
She passed away suddenly, leaving behind a void that words could never fully capture. But in the days and weeks that followed her death, something extraordinary happened. Instead of being consumed by sorrow, I felt an inexplicable sense of peace and gratitude.
This wasn’t what I expected at all. My emotions—usually reactive and overwhelming—were calm, even serene. At first, I thought it was shock, a defense mechanism that would eventually collapse into despair. But it didn’t. The gratitude only deepened.
I felt a strange, almost sacred sense that my mother hadn’t truly left. Her presence lingered—not just in memories or objects but in an interconnected, spiritual way that defied explanation. This was the moment my journey toward understanding the eternal nature of life began.
The Philosophy of Eternity and Interconnection
The idea that life is eternal isn’t new. Philosophers, scientists, and spiritual leaders have explored this concept across centuries and cultures. What struck me after my mother’s passing was how these ideas resonated on a profoundly personal level.
Energy Cannot Be Created or Destroyed
Einstein’s Second Law of Thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed—it can only change form. This became a central comfort for me in processing my unique experience.
My mother’s energy, her essence, wasn’t gone; it had transformed. I began to see the eternal presence of that energy in the world around me—I saw my mother in the sunlight, the wind, and even in the laughter of my niece. She wasn’t gone; she had simply shifted forms.
This law reminds us that nothing is ever truly lost. The energy that powers life continues in different forms, fueling the cycles of existence. For me, this understanding bridged the gap between science and spirituality, showing that the eternal nature of life is not just an abstract idea but a physical truth embedded in the fabric of reality.
Interconnectedness of All Things
Quantum physics introduces the concept of entanglement: the idea that particles remain connected across vast distances. Spiritually, this mirrors the truth that nothing exists in isolation. Everything is intertwined in an intricate dance, from the smallest atom to the vastness of galaxies.
Grief opened my eyes to this interconnectedness. My mother’s love, lessons, and energy were not confined to her physical presence. They remained a part of me, of my family, and of the world she touched. The boundaries between her and the universe felt blurred—as though her essence was a thread running through everything I experienced.
This realization brought comfort. It showed me that even though her physical form was gone, her energy and impact continued to resonate, just as ripples spread endlessly across a pond.
The Universe as an Eternal Network
Building on the idea of interconnectedness, the universe can be imagined as a vast web of relationships—a network where every thought, action, and life is a node. Unlike entanglement’s microscopic focus, this network extends to the macro scale, emphasizing eternity and our roles as active participants in this infinite system.
After my mother’s passing, I came to see her as still connected to this network. She wasn’t just part of my past but an eternal presence woven into the fabric of existence. Her influence radiated outward—through me, my niece, and countless lives she touched, creating an eternal ripple effect.
This understanding shifted my perspective on life and loss. It revealed that our connections don’t end; they transform, becoming part of the larger, enduring web of the universe.
Grief as a Gateway to Understanding
Grief is often framed as something to overcome, a storm to survive. But what if grief is a teacher? A gateway to understanding the deepest truths about life and love?
In my case, grief wasn’t just about loss; it was about connection. Every tear I shed felt like a bridge between my heart and hers, between the physical and the eternal.
Lessons from Grief
- Love Transcends Physical Boundaries:
I realized that love doesn’t die when a person leaves this realm. It continues to flow, shaping us and connecting us to the eternal. - Presence Over Absence:
Grief taught me to focus not on what I’d lost but on what remained—her impact on my life, her lessons, her love. - The Eternal in Everyday Moments:
I started to notice her presence everywhere—in small, serendipitous moments that felt like whispers from the universe.
Practical Tools for Readers
- Journaling Prompts:
- “What does love mean to you, beyond the physical?”
- “In what ways have you felt connected to someone you’ve lost?”
- Mindfulness Practices and Thought Experiments:
Sit quietly and focus on your breath. Imagine the person you’ve lost as a light within you, steady and eternal. - Affirmation:
“Love is eternal. I am connected to all that is, was, and ever will be.”
The Mission of Cognitive Psycho
This journey through loss and discovery is what inspired Cognitive Psycho. It’s more than a blog—it’s a space for exploring the mind, spirit, and universe, and for uncovering the truths that connect us all.
What Cognitive Psycho Stands For:
- Exploration:
Diving deep into life’s biggest questions: Who are we? Why are we here? What happens after death? - Healing:
Offering tools and stories to help others process their own grief, emotions, and existential doubts. - Connection:
Fostering a sense of unity among readers, showing that we’re all threads in the same cosmic fabric.
An Invitation to Readers:
I want this blog to be a dialogue, a shared journey. Your experiences, questions, and reflections are as vital as my own. Together, we can explore what it means to be alive, to lose, and to love.
Life is eternal, and so is love. Together, we can explore what it means to be part of this infinite web of existence, one question, one thought, one moment at a time.
Stay curious,
April
