Our beliefs about the universe are the foundation upon which many of our other convictions are built. That is why they determine our lives to a significant extent, whether we realize it or not. Knowing what we believe about the cosmic order and how all living and non-living things are structured is an indispensable part of knowing ourselves.

Some people have been thinking about this for years, others may never have put it into words, but they know what their understanding is, and some will need to talk to themselves and look deep into their souls to find the answers. Whichever group you belong to, this is an invitation to embark on a journey into your own personality.

Fundamental questions about the universe

Often, everyday life causes people to associate the word “home” only with the local level. Many of them focus their entire lives within their city or even their neighborhood. Of course, there are quite a few who see their country or even the whole world as their home. But only a handful of people view the entire universe as home and wonder how it functions as such.

We belong to an immeasurable universe and, whether we realize it or not, we are deeply connected to it. Humanity does not know much about some aspects of it and cannot find evidence for its theories. But that is not necessary. What you think about these things is what matters most. Your entire life is built on your understanding of the universe because it determines what you consider possible, important, and right.

We will not talk so much here about what Absolutism thinks about the universe, although it will probably become apparent. The goal is for you to ask yourself and answer what you yourself believe.

Let’s start with the most general questions: What is the cosmic order for me? What principles do I believe the universe is built on and how do things happen in it?

From here on, we can start to be more specific:

Do I believe that the universe is alive? Is it a mechanical game of chance or a being with individuality and a long-term plan?

Why do we need this?

Knowledge about the universe is necessary for us to know ourselves and our place in it. Our beliefs about the cosmic order largely determine what we believe about the world, humanity, and ourselves. Our inner sense of self-worth depends on these things—could we as individuals have value if humanity as a universal being has none?

If the universe is cold and indifferent to humans, then it would be much more difficult for someone to find deep meaning or motivation in many of the events around us. But if it is alive and interacts with us through energy connections, then many more options open up to us and we will never feel lost through infinity.

Is the universe divine?

Many people believe in some kind of deity to some extent. If we assume that it exists, several logical questions follow: Did it create the universe? Why? What are its long-term plans for it? What is its attitude toward humans?

If we do not believe in deities, we must ask ourselves whether the entire universe has a divine nature. Is there sacredness and an absolute righteousness in it? If so, does this divine nature extend to all of its creations?

The universe and human life

There is a difference between believing that humans arose by chance and that nothing guarantees their existence tomorrow, and being certain that the universe worked for billions of years to create them and that they are an important part of its grand design.

Our understanding of this is directly related to what we think happens after death. Is there a hell and a heaven? Eternal nothingness? Or new worlds and new bodies for our souls to explore? It doesn’t matter what exactly we believe, but it is important to stand behind our convictions and understand the consequences that come from them.

Imagine two people in love—one believes they will be together for a million more lifetimes, while the other believes this is the only life they have together. Both are equally romantic. But they have completely different ideas about what to prioritize in this life.

If you drive down the highway and don’t know where you’re going, you may encounter many interesting things along the way, but you will never feel a sense of accomplishment. Where we are going determines which route we will take to get there. Not knowing is simply aimless wandering through the streets of life.

The Universe and I

And since we have already touched on the subject, once we have answered what we believe about the universe, it is time to examine our place in it. Do I myself have an eternal soul? Am I connected to this universe beyond the confines of this life? Will the mountain slopes and ocean waves still exist if I am gone? If I am only here for a few decades, what does that mean for me? And if the universe and I will be together and moving forward into eternity, what can I contribute to make the next few million years more meaningful and exciting?

These questions are challenging, so dive right in.

What if I don’t have answers?

The position of not knowing and searching for answers is also valid.But the position of believing that answers can never be found is questionable, because then you will never have anything certain in your entire existence.

And this unknowability of the universe challenges us to step outside the comfort of facts and physical evidence and listen long and curiously to our inner voice, our intuition, and the energy that connects us to everything else around us.