Belief Quote by Allen Wheelis
““Matter would have the universe a uniform dispersion, motionless, complete. Spirit would have an earth, a heaven and a hell, whirl and conflict, an incandescent sun to drive away the dark, to illuminate good and evil, would have thought, memory, desire, would build a stairway of forms increasing in complexity, inclusiveness, to a heaven ever receding above, changing always in configuration, becoming when reached but the way to more distant heavens, the last . . . but there is no last, for spirit tends upward without end, wanders, spirals, dips, but tends ever upward, ruthlessly using lower forms to create higher forms, moving toward ever greater inwardness, consciousness, spontaneity, to an ever greater freedom.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Spiral of Spirit,” 1970s
Spirit drives endless growth, using lower forms to create higher ones, seeking ever greater consciousness and freedom.
In simple terms: Spirit constantly evolves, building on lower forms toward higher consciousness.
Key Takeaway
Embrace continual personal evolution.
Themes
philosophy
spirituality
growth
infinity
consciousness
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- education
- creative pursuits
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
evolutionary theory
metaphysics
self‑actualization
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “spirit” mean to you?
- How can you nurture upward growth?
A Different Perspective
May overlook practical constraints of material life.
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