4. Divinity

The divine is not something high above us. It is in heaven, it is in earth, it is inside us.

- Morihei Ueshiba

Have you ever found yourself in a situation of such joy, amazement and flow that nothing else in the world mattered to you? Have you been the centre of attention, and as a result, felt empowered and full of life? Or have you found yourself on the opposite end of the spectrum, feeling completely isolated, staring in on a group of people having a great time? Did you find yourself saying “I don’t belong here,” or asking “What am I doing here?” Between these two extremes, you can be sure you have ventured in and out of the heart of divinity.

Divinity is a magnetic core which draws life energy toward its seemingly transcendental reality. Entering into it feels different. There is something sacred about it, almost...