The Art of Submission
The Philosophy of Success
Introduction
In the vast web of the universe, success is influenced by unchanging laws that govern science, medicine, and existence itself. This exploration focuses on the philosophy of submission, unravelling the core of success through adherence to predetermined laws. From science labs to hospitals, every endeavour involves submitting to forces beyond human control. Join us on a reflective journey through success, where submission serves as the gateway to unlocking the mysteries of the universe.
Science Lab - A Place of Ultimate Submission
Let's embark on our exploration in a space universally recognised: the science lab. Within its confines, the fundamental principle of ultimate submission takes centre stage. Scientists do not and cannot create their own laws; instead, they submissively yield to laws preordained. It is through this profound act of submission that they find the key to success. Indeed, a scientist's triumph is tied to their willingness to align with the laws of divine nature. Without such submission, their endeavours are destined to falter. This critical acknowledgment underscores that success within the scientific realm is not a product of defiance but, rather, a harmonious submission to pre-existing laws. Â
A science lab is essentially a place where divine principles are taught. It is designed to subject men to these preordained laws.Â
A student of science is taught, for example, that gravity causes objects to fall towards the Earth. Subsequently, she is meticulously trained not to challenge this natural law but, instead, to gracefully submit to it, thereby ensuring the realisation of successful outcomes. Failure to embrace this fundamental principle results in her own detriment, as the unyielding nature of such laws leaves no room for deviation. It's a poignant realisation that the laws governing natural phenomena do not conform to individual will; rather, individuals must humbly bow to the inherent order, exemplifying submission par excellence. And this principle extends universally to all existing laws.
Moreover, as we trace this educational lineage backward, we realise that the current generation of teachers in the labs received their education from their predecessors, forming an upward chain of tutelage. If we were to extend this continuum back to its origins, it becomes evident that no individual within the human community can be attributed as the creator of these fundamental laws. Remarkably, these laws predated the arrival of humanity on the scene. In essence, humans can only be credited with discovering these laws. This, in itself, though immensely valuable and commendable, underscores a crucial point: discovery, regardless of its significance, remains a revelation and not an act of creation.
A science lab is essentially a place where divine principles are taught. It is designed to subject men to these preordained laws.Â
It was the famous Thomas Troward who stated:
"Let the electrician try to go counter to the principle that electricity must always pass from a higher to a lower potential, and he will effect nothing; but let him submit in all things to this one fundamental law, and he can make whatever particular applications of electrical power he will."Â
[Edinburgh lectures on mental science]
All Things Point to the Same Direction
Let’s take a look at other necessary areas of our existence.Â
In hospitals, the act of submission manifests in its purest form, as every endeavour within these walls strives to restore entities to their original state. This pursuit implies that the original condition represents the pinnacle; an unparalleled and optimal form that transcends any attempt at improvement. The entire infrastructure of hospitals, from knowledge to cutting-edge equipment, is meticulously designed for a singular purpose - to return individuals to the optimal state with which they were inherently endowed. It's crucial to recognise that the responsibility for this original state lies beyond the realm of human agency.
This philosophy extends to medical schools, where students are imparted with the same guiding principle. Indeed, the uniformity of this principle prevails across all educational institutions - schools, colleges, and more - each navigating within the predefined boundaries and limitations.
If we were to delve deeper, we would realise that everything is subject to the dictates of a powerful Force, from which deviation is impossible.
Similarly, transportation systems adhere strictly to their designated laws and cannot deviate. Gyms also align their efforts with the intended fitness and muscular development outlined by existing laws. Supermarkets, eateries, entertainment centres and other institutions are confined to the parameters of human needs and desires, where the interplay between desires and the available means of satisfaction is predetermined.
This concept of submission to preordained laws extends universally across all diverse systems, establishments, and services, emphasising a shared acknowledgment of inherent limitations and boundaries.
In the primary domains of science too, like physics, chemistry, and biology, our efforts are focused on uncovering phenomena that have existed all along.
Who is Subject to Who?
Legend recounts that Thomas Edison encountered a multitude of failures before finally witnessing success in illuminating a light bulb. Likewise, Abbas ibn Firnas in the 9th century and the Wright Brothers in the early 20th century faced numerous setbacks in their relentless pursuit of successful flight. This pattern persists across the spectrum of inventors, with persistent challenges often preceding breakthroughs - unless, of course, the discovery happened serendipitously.
If nature itself (that is the divine system that manifests in the world) bowed to us human beings, invention (rather discovery, as we will learn) would have been possible at the very first attempt, and scientists would not have needed to wait for as long. Needless to say scientists are compelled to find the way to nature's laws and not the other way around. The laws of nature are set and determined. The scientists have to sail forth to reach the place where those laws reside; the laws of nature never travel to them.Â
This illustrates a profound truth: it is not humans who influence the divine laws but, rather, it is the divine laws that influence human beings. This revelation unveils the hierarchical relationship between humans and the divine laws, establishing a clear understanding of who is subject to whom. The ultimate key to success for humanity lies in a singular principle - wholehearted submission to the preordained laws and, by extension, to the Creator of these laws.
In the primary domains of science too, like physics, chemistry, and biology, our efforts are focused on uncovering phenomena that have existed all along.
Creation or Discovery?
It's crucial to grasp that, in reality, we never truly create or invent; rather, our endeavours are rooted entirely in discovery. The label of 'creator' eludes us, for we lack the ability to bring forth existence from non-existence. As humans, our role is that of assemblers, tapping into the vast repository of tools and materials already in existence, graciously provided for us.
Consider the realm of Mathematics as an example. Despite its intricacies and the exhaustive human efforts invested in its exploration, Mathematics remains a discovery. The elaborate rules of Maths existed even when humanity was unaware of them - indeed, even before our existence.
Consider this. In the pursuit of scientific progress, we employ tools and materials - already provided; utilise time and space - already provided; engage various parts of our bodies - already provided; employ our minds - already provided; One wonders, precisely what it is that we can truly credit to our own ingenuity.
If we were to delve deeper, we would realise that everything is subject to the dictates of a powerful Force, from which deviation is impossible.Â
Humbling Limitations
Let's take a look at our own selves. Apart from the freedom of choosing our actions we are actually quite constrained, and we cannot outgrow these constraints that have been imposed on us. From the location of our birth, to all the limiting factors of our being resulting from the genes we are born with, to the unpredictability of our future. The laws of hunger and thirst, injury and harm, pain and pleasure, all are subject to the same laws and limitations. There is little choice that life gives us. It is as if, by default, almost all the necessary aspects of our existence are subjected to submission by no choice of their own. Every cell in the body and every drop of blood follows laws that have been predetermined for it. Like us, it does not and cannot go against these set laws. The only aspect of our lives that lies in our control is our choice of actions.Â
If nature itself bowed to us human beings, invention (rather discovery, as we will learn) would have been possible at the very first attempt.
When we contemplate aspects beyond our control, we should feel an urge to humble ourselves before the Force that governs all things.
Embracing Cosmic Harmony
In the symphony of existence, it becomes evident that true success lies not in defiance but in submission. The laws that govern our world, whether observed in a laboratory, a hospital, or within the field of mathematics, reveal a consistent pattern - the yielding to divine order. Scientists, inventors, and individuals alike are not creators but humble discoverers, navigating the preordained pathways of laws woven into the fabric of our reality. As we peer into the intricacies of our own existence, we find ourselves bound by laws that transcend our choices. In this contemplation, there arises a compelling call to bow before the Force that shapes our journey, recognising that ultimate success is bestowed upon those who humbly submit to the laws of the universe, and thereby its Creator.Â
It's as if the Omnipotent Force of the universe is saying: 'Fail if you do it your way, but succeed when you do it my way!' Herein lies the secret to success: ‘Ultimate Submission to the One Almighty Force.’
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