A Magical World

A magical world: 

I find it interesting to consider the differing philosophical thoughts on consciousness, from scientific materialism to the what's considered the more mystical views of monism or panpsychism, all philosophies on how consciousness emerges and the primary role it plays in the world. It seems odd to me that any one of these views could be seen as any less spiritual than any other, that materialism itself doesn't rely upon the magical belief that randomly arranged matter somehow gave cause for consciousness to emerge completely on its own. This magic doesn't make it any less scientific, it doesn't deny the plausibility of its occurrence, but only enhances the mystery of it all, how randomness and chance play such significant roles in the creation of consciousness. However viewed....it truly is a magical world. 

as for myself, I'm prone to mystical thinking, drawn to the ineffable, and feel completely at home in mystery - again, science only enhances how I feel, not detracting at all from my sense of being in a magical world. It's amazing to consider that an entire universe happened by chance, everything perfect in its order for our world to occur, and that somehow, miraculously even, it was all arranged in such a way that life emerged, more so, a particular life that holds it all with such reverence, joy, and deep appreciation. Materialism proves that life is precious, showing the presence of mystery within every moment of existence, perhaps even God, not by name nor actions of a divine creator, but simply by description, how life emerged through such a magical way. 

of course this is a stretch, it's just my own take through the use of lyrical prose to spin a scientific theory to suit my mystical direction. Science seldom deals with God, nor does it need to in order to make such incredible advancements of its theories. My only point here, if indeed I even have one, is that every explanation of consciousness remains in the realm of magic and mystery. To think of how it has possibly occurred only deepens my appreciation that I'm able to consider anything at all, bringing me deep joy that I'm able to explore such a magical world, and reverence for this life that I've been blessed with. 

no matter how conscious emerged...

it's no less a magical world. 

~

Peace, Eric