What is God’s Nature?
By Andrew Love
A Divine Dance of Masculine and Feminine
In the vast landscape of spiritual traditions, a prevailing theme emerges—the divine dance of masculine and feminine energies. Here are a couple of examples from Christianity and Hinduism to offer a few.
“So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”
Picture God not as a singular force, but as the exquisite fusion of both, a sacred union weaving through the very fabric of existence. Let's unravel this concept and delve into how it can elevate your spiritual journey.
To grasp the essence of God as the harmony of masculine and feminine, one must first acknowledge and celebrate the inherent duality within ourselves and the world at large. Each of us resonates with both masculine and feminine energies.
Embracing these dual facets brings a profound sense of completeness and equilibrium, fostering a deeper connection with the divine.
The Divine Feminine
Enter the divine feminine—a force embodying nurture, compassion, and intuition. It beckons us to tap into the interconnected web of existence, radiating love, acceptance, and empathy. This energy encourages us to honor life's cyclical nature, heed our intuition's whispers, and forge profound connections with others and ourselves.
The Divine Masculine
On the flip side, we encounter the divine masculine—a powerhouse of strength, logic, and action. It stands as the guardian urging us to shoulder responsibility for our lives and the world we inhabit. This side of God imparts lessons in courage, discipline, and deploying intellect in service of a loftier purpose. It's a call to instill order, structure, and stability in our lives.
A Marriage of Opposites
In the tapestry of God, the harmonious interplay of masculine and feminine energies signifies a divine marriage of opposites. This fusion births a symphony of balance and completeness that we see reflected in the world around us.
“In the beginning, the divine power, born of the Yoga, was one: this diversified into male and female.”
Complimentary Forces
Father and Mother Moon took up the mantle of symbolically representing this unity of all masculine and feminine energies as one of their core missions together. They both represented God, or who our faith tradition now refer to as Heavenly Parent, in extremely different ways. Some feel inclined to want to choose sides with one flavor of the divine over the other, but that misses the point. Our roots as a human race originate from these complimentary forces harmonizing to create life since the beginning of time.
In Chapter 1 of the Divine Principle, the core teachings of the Unificationist faith, it says, “The myriad qualities of God, in their duality, are apportioned into diverse human beings.”
“The myriad qualities of God, in their duality, are apportioned into diverse human beings”
How to Reflect God’s Nature
To infuse your spiritual journey with the harmony of masculine and feminine, weave practices that nurture both energies. Immerse yourself in activities kindling intuition and emotions—meditation, journaling, or communing with nature.
Simultaneously, embrace assertive and disciplined actions like setting intentions, pursuing personal growth, or chasing meaningful goals.
Embrace the Harmony
Understanding God as the harmony of masculine and feminine beckons us to rise above gender stereotypes, embracing the completeness within ourselves and the divine. By honoring the dance of masculine and feminine energies, we not only deepen our spiritual tether but also craft a life with balance. In this sacred union, we discover the divine within, forging an unshakeable bond with all creation.