Want to know God? You need to know the "god principles"
Three Universal Principles That Can Help You Live in Alignment With Nature—and Yourself
What if the key to understanding God isn’t a figure in the sky but a force that’s always been part of the evolutionary process itself? What if the divine isn’t about worship, but about participating in the ongoing creation of life through inclusivity, integration, and holism?
This shift in perspective can transform how you live, lead, and connect with the world. It offers clarity for those who feel like life is chaotic, fragmented, or unfair. These universal principles—deeply rooted in the natural order—provide a blueprint for personal and collective evolution.
Nature as Our Teacher
Take a walk in the forest, and what do you see? The trees don’t compete for light in a hostile way—they find balance. Deer, wolves, insects, and birds all play essential roles. Nothing is rejected, and everything contributes to the system. The forest doesn’t divide itself into winners and losers. Everything is included, integrated, and together they create a thriving ecosystem.
This mirrors what I call the GOD principles—Inclusivity, Integration, and Holism—a framework straight from the universe’s playbook, guiding us to a more evolved, conscious way of living.
Inclusivity: Embrace Everything, Discard Nothing
In nature, everything belongs. Every organism has a role, and nothing is discarded. Inclusivity means that no part of yourself, no experience—no matter how painful or shameful—is worthless. Everything you’ve experienced has a role in your evolution.
Personal Example: My Betrayal Sandwich Years ago, I found myself in a betrayal sandwich. I was cheating on my wife, and the woman I was involved with was married too—only to betray me with someone else. It was a mess. But in that suffering, I found clarity. I learned that I couldn’t reject any part of myself or my story. My suffering wasn’t something to run from—it was a tool for growth. Inclusivity is about owning every part of yourself and knowing that even your darkest moments have value.
Integration: Unite All Parts into a Harmonious Whole
Once you accept all the parts of yourself, the next step is integration. This is where the magic happens—taking your experiences and turning them into something stronger and more complex.
The natural world offers a perfect analogy. Think of ecosystems. Trees, animals, fungi—each organism, by interacting with the others, creates a system greater than its individual parts. Humans, too, must integrate their experiences, strengths, and relationships into something whole and harmonious.
The Tribe Vibe
In human relationships, this means recognizing that we don’t evolve alone. Imagine if instead of fighting over who’s right, we merged the best of all ideas and experiences to create a more complex, integrated society. This is where the Next Level Human thrives. The Next Level Human knows that rejecting any member of Team Human weakens the entire tribe. Our job is to build connections, to integrate—not isolate—because only through collaboration can we reach higher levels of consciousness and success.
Holism: The Whole is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts
Inclusivity and integration culminate in holism. Holism is about recognizing that the whole is more than just a sum of its parts—everything is interconnected. If one part of the system fails, the entire system suffers. This is true for both nature and humanity.
Holism reminds us that you, me, and the universe are part of a larger, intricate web. A broken relationship can impact your health. Ignoring your body can destroy your spirit. When you live in alignment with holism, you nourish every part of yourself—body, mind, and soul—because each part impacts the other.
Living in Alignment: Boundaries, Standards, and Human Chess
Now, I get it. Living in alignment can sound "airy-fairy," but it’s not about being boundary-less. Authentic living isn’t about letting everyone into your space or agreeing with everything. It’s about knowing yourself deeply enough to set clear, firm boundaries that protect your authenticity.
This is where the concept of Human Chess comes in. Just as in chess, every relationship and interaction involves strategy, awareness, and limits. A great player knows their pieces, the rules, and how to position them for success. In life, this means respecting others while holding your own space.
In nature, the lion doesn’t try to destroy the hyena, but they don’t sit down for dinner either. The lion respects the bees and the beavers, knowing they contribute to the ecosystem’s health, but they don’t have to coexist in the same space. Boundaries allow us to integrate and respect others without compromising our authenticity. Inclusivity doesn’t mean sacrificing your values—it means being wise about how you engage with others.
For more on how to play the game of relationships strategically and win, check out my article on Human Chess.
The Danger of Dehumanization: The Opposite of Evolution
The moment we reject others—whether based on race, gender, politics, or beliefs—we violate inclusivity and integration. This divisiveness leads to destruction. When societies fragment, when people dehumanize others, we see the consequences: war, climate disasters, societal collapse.
But what if we embraced our differences? What if we viewed others not as threats but as teachers, mirrors for our own growth? The Next Level Human recognizes that every person plays a role in our collective evolution.
The Path to Unity is the Path to God
In Taoism, there’s a concept called Wu Wei, or effortless action—the idea that the universe knows the way and our job is to flow with it, not fight against it. When we align with inclusivity, integration, and holism, we are in flow with the creative force of the universe—what some might call God.
The ultimate truth is this: the only way to know God is to achieve unity—both within yourself and with others. When we reach total inclusivity, integration, and holism, we realize that God is evolution, and evolution starts with you.
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