A reflection on eternity, the source of existence, and the spiritual structure of reality, where micro and macro form one fractal whole.
There is within us a certain longing to return to something we know very well, yet which cannot be named and is difficult to define precisely. This stirring arises deep inside of us through a quiet calling to find the right path of understanding. But a path to what exactly?
Throughout life we are always striving toward something. Sometimes these are very down-to-earth goals; at other times, they involve a search for an ideal—either within ourselves or somewhere outside. There is always a certain drive and a desire to have proof. But if I were to ask myself: could such an indication, such a proof be something entirely different from what I have always thought? Perhaps it is a question thrown to the wind, with no possibility of a reply. And yet—are we certain that questions remain unanswered?
The search lasts a lifetime. It is marked by the limitations of human nature, and it is from within that very nature that we begin—because it is familiar to us, and these are the only tools we possess at the outset of our journey. Walking the path of knowledge, we step into entirely unknown territory. This may be daunting and uncomfortable, for breaking through our own boundaries is a formidable task. When the “ego” tells us what to do and how to do it, it is comfortable: it points to specific directions, and we see tangible results. But what happens when doubts arise? The egocentric “I” likes to receive guidance, because it can easily estimate the consequences of its actions, while uncertainty is instinctively rejected. So how do we proceed into the undefined unknown, which may appear to be mere fantasy or illusion?
When inner certainty is born—one based on “Truth”—all speculation about the process of knowing fades away. Everything is allowed to be as it is. At that point, the experience of the “here and now” begins on an entirely different level of being, and the roads begin to straighten out—in the literal sense of the word.
There are fundamental questions: “Who are we? Where do we come from? And where are we going?” For centuries, human beings have posed them in search of meaning and the foundations of existence. There is no single answer to these questions—and this is precisely what makes them timeless and vast in their scope. Their meaning becomes richer when we look into the depth of their message in the context of time, where we contemplate the very sense of existence. In seeking to understand the depth of these questions, we may perceive how their connection reflects the flow through the threefold aspect of reality in its eternal duration. From where do we originate, and where might be the source of this enduring existence? What truly sustains life, and on what principles does it operate?
There is a certain symbol—a primordial archetype shared by all civilisations. It is among the most encompassing of all known signs. The concept of infinity “∞” has appeared since the dawn of time in ancient cultures as an expression of insight into the essence of knowledge. Today, through intellectual exploration—demonstrated by the mathematical analysis of the structure of reality—understanding seems even more accessible, for the tools have become tangible and affirm the spiritual expressions of this mystery. As we delve deeper into reality, we discover that its structure is more fascinating than we might have imagined. Of course, there is nothing physically tangible in this—it is an attempt to describe phenomena we experience through our capacity for abstract perception. It becomes real insofar as mathematical calculations confirm it.
Consider, for example, constructs such as black holes, supernovae, or the principle of conservation of energy in space—all of these are grounded in the logical system of numbers. We are able to describe, calculate, and confirm the existence of any anomaly before we experience it.
Proof is also to be found in the study of the quantum nature of reality, which changes our perspective in relation to observable phenomena. In this view, the world may appear as an experimental field of shifting events—not merely subject to numerical systems, but resembling encoded records with unpredictable fluctuations. Quantum mechanics reminds us of the multidimensional space of being, so close to the spiritual realm, where the element of knowledge is unknown and yet preordained and ultimately fulfilled.
Is reality, then, finite—from the beginning of existence to the end of time? The answer may be ambiguous: both yes and no. For the variables shaping space and time allow for the occurrence of anomalies, making the arrangement of matter unpredictable from the very moment of its creation. Here, the notion of “fractality” comes to mind—originally a mathematical concept, yet reflected in physics, biology, cosmology, and even spiritual teachings.
The nature of things appears as a repeating pattern of varying densities, where variables indicate the direction of growth across different levels of matter. Here it is worth recalling the Hermetic principle “As above, so below” from the Emerald Tablet of Hermes Trismegistus, where this process may be seen as constant and unchanging, and reality itself as a self-reflecting structure. In nature, we see this in trees and leaves, in the fractal structure of their branching. The same is true of the human body: the network of blood vessels, the lungs, and the nervous system all resemble fractal patterns. Looking further into the realm of life, similar complexities can be observed in clouds, mountains, coastlines, and the rippling of water—each revealing fractal contours. This repetition is also evident in the distribution of matter in the cosmos: on a different scale, the arrangement of galaxies likewise reflects a multi-layered, recurring essence. This could be described as a matrix of reflections, visibly replicated in all material structures of existence. This self-similar, recursive pattern is therefore an expression of the very architecture of reality. From the micro scale to the macro scale, we are confronted with a repeating design.
In this context, we can refer to the Kabbalistic Tree of Life (Etz Chaim), which in itself is a fractal of spiritual reality. It consists hierarchically of ten Sefirot, each of which contains within it a reflection of the whole. This means that each part of the tree is a microcosm—the part mirrors the whole, and the whole can be reproduced at every level of existence. The Tree is an emanation of divine energy, linking the world of the infinite God with our lower, material world.
To understand this, it is worth referring to the two extreme Sefirot—Keter and Malchut—which are key points in the symbolism of the Kabbalistic Tree of Life. They represent two opposing yet complementary aspects of reality. They mark the beginning and the end of the process of the divine will and consciousness, which flow from the Source into creation, where they can be realised and manifested.
Keter, the Crown, is transcendent—it contains the mystery of creation out of nothing, the highest light symbolising absolute unity, which lies beyond human comprehension. It contains the primordial spark—the potential of creation—from which the entire Tree of Life unfolds.
Malchut—at the end of the path of emanation—is the union of the immanent and the transcendent. Here, the “Divine Face” becomes visible, present, and accessible in the everyday physical dimension of life. It is the meeting point of the divine and the human, the spiritual and the material. Here, what is spiritual becomes reality, and this point serves as a bridge between the extremes of Malchut and Keter. It is here that the light can reflect and return to its Source, completing in this way the cycle of creation. Here it is worth returning to the symbol of infinity “∞” mentioned earlier as a primordial insight into the essence of understanding.
A person standing before the manifestation of these forces, through understanding, can become one with every element of divine will and emanation. This can be discovered through the shared effort of working toward the creation of unity with all things, walking the paths of the ten Sefirot. This offers the possibility of being part of the whole—beyond the illusion of separation.
Reaching even a partial awareness of this other quality leads to an understanding of what creation truly is. It also offers a partial answer to those key questions mentioned at the beginning: “Who are we? Where do we come from? And where are we going?” The qualities of Divine nature allow us to comprehend the meaning and purpose of existence. The “path” we walk in daily life then takes on an entirely new and fuller meaning.
Deepened understanding and the attempt to look within—to hear the inner voice that at first seemed barely audible, but over time leads to the realisation of questions and answers within ourselves—opens a cleansing aspect of life, drawn from entirely different forces. This is the path of reconciliation with that which is imperishable, eternal, and beyond all measure. It is the beginning of a new human being—one who is in this world, yet does not come from it.
