What Is God?

All spiritual seekers—whether through religion, meditation, nature, or silence—have, at some point, wrestled with the question of God. What is God? How does God fit into this world of suffering and beauty, chaos and harmony? What role does God play in our lives, and are we meant to follow, believe, surrender—or question everything? These are not light inquiries, but they are essential. They invite us deeper into our own hearts, asking us to explore what we truly believe… and why.

I genuinely believe the world is better when people believe in something greater than themselves—something rooted not in fear, but in love. A belief in God, however we define it, can lead us to live more intentionally, more humbly, and more compassionately. But that belief must come from the soul—from an authentic, personal search. It cannot be borrowed or blindly inherited. It must rise from our conscience, our experience, and our inner knowing.

For many, religion serves as a valuable path toward that understanding. Churches, temples, mosques, and other sacred spaces offer direction, rituals, and a sense of community. They provide tools for connecting with the Divine and frameworks for living with purpose. There’s beauty in sharing belief with others, in finding solace during hard times, and in coming together for something greater than ourselves. And through those institutions, we can also learn powerful truths—about ourselves, about others, and about the Divine spark we all carry within.

Still, the doctrines of any religion must be approached with discernment. Not everything will resonate, and that’s okay. Spiritual growth requires personal reflection. What supports your path right now might evolve later. What doesn’t fit today might reveal its meaning tomorrow. Don’t be quick to discard what you don’t yet understand—but also, don’t cling to beliefs that no longer feel true to your soul. This is the journey.

Living a spiritual life becomes far more fulfilling when we allow ourselves the freedom to form our own evolving, personal concept of God. Not the concept handed to us without question, but the one that lives in our hearts—the one shaped by experience, study, intuition, and the whispers we hear in the stillness.

And if someone insists their version of God is the only way, that may be a sign they’re more interested in control than in Spirit. True spirituality honors the individual. It recognizes that God created us all with unique minds, hearts, and paths. The Divine doesn’t demand uniformity—it celebrates diversity.

So… what is God?

I can’t answer that for you. And honestly, I shouldn’t try to. But I can tell you what I’ve come to feel through my own seeking. God is not limited to form or name. God is not wrathful or jealous or distant. God is not confined to a building, a book, or a single tradition.

God is the force that breathes through all life. God is presence, awareness, compassion, and truth. God is the eternal witness to all things, the love behind your eyes, the quiet voice that guides you gently toward what is real. To me, God is not just something to worship, but something to experience—in a sunrise, in a breath, in the space between thoughts.

And maybe that’s the whole point of the spiritual path: not to define God perfectly, but to walk with God daily. To listen. To grow. To surrender what is false, and return to what is whole.

With a connection to God, we can live with our heads in the clouds and our feet on the ground.

Seek God

To truly seek God, we must first expand our understanding of where and how God reveals Himself. It begins with seeing all things—every person, every experience, every grain of sand—as part of God’s living expression. The divine is not limited to sacred texts or temples. God is the breath in your lungs, the sorrow in your heart, the light breaking through the trees, and the stranger walking beside you. When we recognize God in everything, we begin to open our hearts to the fullness of creation, and to the countless ways Spirit takes form in the world around us.

Every human being is a reflection of the Divine—each one created in the image of God, regardless of race, belief, status, or circumstance. When we carry this awareness, we no longer see separation between ourselves and others. We no longer judge, divide, or exclude. Instead, we embrace the visible and invisible manifestations of God with reverence, knowing that each moment, each soul, is a sacred invitation to love deeper and see clearer.

God is beyond all opposites. All-knowing, ever-present, transcendent, and immanent—God is both the fire and the water, the chaos and the calm, the storm and the stillness. Within every extreme, God dwells—not to take sides, but to hold space for balance. God is the middle path, the quiet center in the swirl of duality, drawing all things back to harmony. Not choosing one over the other, but being the source of both, always guiding us toward unity and peace.

This Presence has no beginning or end. It simply is. It has always been and will always be, existing in every moment, in every dimension, in every form. And in this vastness, God does not discriminate. There is no favoritism, no exclusion, no division in the Divine mind. Everything and everyone is part of the same sacred whole.

To seek God, then, is to seek with open eyes and an open heart—to soften our judgments, to see through the illusion of separation, and to walk humbly with awe through this miracle we call life.

When we pray to God for guidance and inspiration we are sending out energy, thoughts and prayers are energy, with the expectation that the energy we receive is beyond our human will and more in line with what is best for all beings of God. That energy that comes to us in the form of inspiration and direction to our next right action can lead us to the things that we need to have the things that we want.

GOD The Father Sky

The sky of blue, part of you.

Direction to the things to do.

Inside and out, around and about.

Who and what, removes all doubt,

Where all comes and will return.

Filled lessons for all to learn.

Where prayers go and answers come.

Forever one as all and all as one.

Power that bind, beyond our mind.

Strength holding, true self we find.

Good and bad in every thing.

Inspiration and songs we sing.

Love we feel that makes us whole.

Relief from all that takes it toll.

Guiding hope there for the asking.

Showing when we stop searching.

Helping us be the best we can.

Beyond the help of any man.

Holding lessons of the past.

For the future on to the last.

Forever, on and on this shall go.

All and you, it’s all to know.

FAITH

Faith isn’t automatic—it’s something we learn through experience, especially when life doesn’t go our way. We’re wired to want things now, to grasp at control. But true faith shows up when we don’t get what we want… and choose to trust anyway. That kind of faith is powerful. It grows deeper every time we lean into it.

“Whatever you believe, you can achieve” is a popular phrase, but it skips over something important—you’ve got to believe it’s possible, and that’s where faith comes in. Not blind belief in fantasy, but grounded faith in the direction you’re heading. You might not sprout wings and fly, but if your heart longs to rise, faith will guide you to the means: the hot air balloon, the hang glider, the rocket ship of aligned action. The inspiration will come. But once it does, you’ll still need to trust it, even if it seems unconventional—yes, even if it means buying that raffle ticket for a balloon ride.

Over time, the more we practice faith, the more natural it becomes. Like a muscle we’ve trained. And that training teaches us to release our grip on the things we can’t control. It helps us accept what is, and let go of the illusion that everything’s on us. Faith says: “I’ve done my part. The rest isn’t mine to carry.” But it’s when we feel the most out of control—that’s when faith gets real. That’s when it’s tested. And that’s when it can expand us the most.

Now let’s be clear: any talk about faith has to include our relationship with God—whatever God is to you. The Source. The Divine. The Light. We like to think it’s our job to fix everything, but sometimes things don’t unfold the way we envisioned. That’s where faith fills the gap between effort and outcome. When it feels like things aren’t working out, it might not be a failure—it might be a moment where more faith was needed. Not just in God, but in yourself and the path you’re walking.

We place faith in a lot of things—God, the universe, our intentions, the people around us, even systems and timing. Most of us don’t even realize how much faith we already practice daily. But if we pause and really examine what we control and what we don’t, we can start to see where faith is most needed. And where it can comfort us. Because sometimes just trusting—without knowing exactly how things will play out—is what brings peace.

Faith deepens when we start noticing how often it actually works. When the doors open, when the timing clicks, when the right person or lesson shows up out of nowhere—we realize something bigger is at play. That power, that God energy, has always been there. Faith is our way of staying connected to it. Before, during, and after every action we take, faith helps us remember we’re not alone in any of it.

The depth of your faith reflects your spiritual condition and your connection with All That Is. What you choose to place your faith in—that defines your energy, your magnetism, your relationships, your path. When we take responsibility for our lives and our energy, we become more intentional about where we place that faith. It becomes a tool for conscious creation.

If you’ve done the work—inner and outer—then trust it. Trust that it’s moving you toward what’s right. Faith in yourself doesn’t mean it’s all on your shoulders. It means you trust the process that you’re co-creating with God. And yeah, sometimes things don’t happen the way you thought they would, but that doesn’t mean they’re not happening for you.

There will also be times where we have no choice but to put our faith in others. And that can feel risky. But even then, we can reframe it—maybe that faith is really in God, or in ourselves for choosing to trust in the first place. We can’t control others, but we can choose peace over worry. We can choose to believe that it’s working out in a way we can’t yet see.

Letting go becomes easier when we believe in something better. Faith tells us: “Keep going. There’s more ahead.” It’s that quiet confidence that whispers, even in the chaos, you’re going to be okay. True faith says: I don’t need to know how—just that it will. That’s the kind of faith that leads to real happiness. The kind that comes not from getting what you want, but from knowing you’re walking in the right direction.

“Love is a state of Being. It’s a forgiving, nurturing, and supportive way of relating to the world. Love isn’t intellectual and doesn’t proceed from the mind. Love emanates from the heart. It has the capacity to lift others and accomplish great feats because of its purity of motive.” David Hawkins,MD

“My religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are able to perceive with our frail and feeble mind.” Albert Einstein

If you want to see God, stop desiring to see God

All paths led to God!

God is always telling you that that’s what you are meant to be doing.

GOD

This site uses the following conception of God as a common definition to eliminate confusion, create a sense of ease and to take into account common views of most people. The conception used relates to things on this site and can make sense of concepts used throughout this site.

God; has always been, will always be, exists as the ultimate energy of everything that is, inside, as and around everything, the creator of all from which all comes from, is and all will return.

Using the above concept it is possible for there to be only one God, for us to be one with God in this life and after Death, to understand that we were created in God’s image; being Spiritual Energy in our human form, that God is all around us, that everything was created by God; being of God.

A MASCULINE GOD

Distinction of God as masculine, he, the father, and as the creator makes sense; if we look at our human existence as being feminine, of the Earth, mother, she who bares us, and cares for us in our bodies, making it possible for us to be of both Mother and Father, Earth and Sky, Body and Spirit.

LISTEN TO GOD

When we quiet the noise of the world and tune into the voice of God—deep within our soul—we find direction that’s rooted in love, truth, and alignment. Guidance that comes from a place of faith, not fear, will always lead us where we’re meant to go. It might not be the easiest path, but it’s the one that brings growth, healing, and purpose.

Being human and being of God means we get to co-create a life that’s grounded and sacred. One that feels good not because it’s easy or perfect, but because it’s aligned. The key is intention. The energy behind what we do matters. Ask yourself honestly:

“What would God want me to do in this moment?”

That question alone can shift everything. It’s not about guilt or pressure—it’s about clarity. When we ask with an open heart, the answers come. Not always in words, but in feelings, synchronicities, that deep inner knowing.

Right action comes from right thought, right motive, and right intention. If it’s rooted in love, compassion, and truth—it’s probably divine. If it’s wrapped in fear, ego, or resentment, it’s time to pause and go within.

G.O.D. = Good Orderly Direction.

That’s the flow we’re trying to stay in. It doesn’t mean we won’t stumble or question things—but it means we’re listening, staying open, and doing our best to move in a way that honors something greater than ourselves.

IT’S ALL COLLECTIVE

As I’ve grown on my spiritual path, I’ve become more and more aware of the awakening happening all around us. It’s not just personal anymore—it’s collective. There’s a global shift in consciousness underway, and I see it in conversations, in communities, in the hearts of people who are seeking more than what this surface-level world offers.

So first, thank you. Thank you to everyone out there who is tuning in, waking up, sharing the truth, and holding space for others to rise. Whether you’re doing it through art, through healing, through service, or simply by being kind in a world that sometimes isn’t—it matters. You’re part of the movement.

Now, when I talk about this spiritual shift, I’m not just talking about religion. Religion has always been here, and it always will be. For many, it’s a sacred and powerful path, and I honor that.

My own stance on religion is this:

“The religions of the world—though not my personal path—serve a valuable purpose. They have offered structure, community, comfort, and moral guidance to countless people throughout time. Yes, they’ve also been used to justify division, conflict, and war—but much of that harm comes from misinterpretation, manipulation, or fear. If we took time to understand the core truths and foundational principles that religions share, we’d realize they have more in common than not. And that shared ground could be the bridge to peace, not the reason for more separation.”

There’s room for everyone on this journey. Whether you find your truth through a traditional faith, a personal practice, or somewhere in between—what matters is that it’s real for you. What matters is that it brings you closer to love, to awareness, and to the divine spark that lives in all of us.

Happy moments, praise God.

Difficult moments, seek God

Quiet moments, worship God.

Painful moments, trust God

THE MIDDLE WAY

“Ignorant people see life as either existence or non-existence, but wise men see it beyond both existence and non-existence to something that transcends them both; this is an observation of the Middle Way.” Seneca –

There is bliss inside of you. One must try to be quiet to find this bliss.

It is all in the trying

If we agree to disagree, at least we agreed on that…

“Believes that everything happens for a reason., so don’t have regrets… coz without the bad things, you wouldn’t be the strong person you are today” N.P.L

Always be a first-rate version of yourself instead of a second-rate version of someone else. Judy Garland

The recovery of our inner spirit is in the process not in the outcome and is all about what we are doing in this moment.

Nothing ever goes away, until it has taught us what we need to know.

Empathy is part of my spiritual journey and the oneness found has eased my suffering.

Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.

“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” Dalai Lama

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PLEASE FEEL FREE TO AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH ANYTHING I SAY. THESE ARE SIMPLY MY OWN PERSONAL VIEWS.

As I see it, to bring people everywhere together in deep unity and harmony, there must be a dramatic change in the way we view God, mankind, and religion.

a) We must come to recognize that there is only one Creator, though He has been called different names throughout history such as Ahura Mazda, Brahma, Adonoi, Father, Allah.
b) We must embrace the fact that mankind is one family. There is only ONE race — the Human Race. We are all a beautiful human flower garden. Our diversity is to be accepted and appreciated, not condemned and destroyed.
c) We must change our views of religion from being narrow to a universal view that is totally accepting. Here is a universal view that makes sense to me:

Logically, one Creator can have only one religion. He is not in competition with Himself.

However, I believe that God has revealed His one religion not once, but MANY times throughout history. God’s Messengers have been the Founders of the major world religions: Abraham, Krishna, Moses, Zoroaster, Buddha, Christ, and Muhammad.

Hence I believe ALL the major world religions are Divine in origin, one in essence, equally true, equally important, equally valid, and all part of ONE progressive process.

As I see it, God, through His Messengers, has ADAPTED His one religion to meet the needs of each age in which it has been revealed.

I view the major world religions as many chapters of one book. If a chapter were missing, the book would be incomplete.

A universal loving Creator does not play favorites. He wants ALL His children, whenever and wherever they have lived, to know of His existence, to love and obey Him, and in so doing, to develop into the spiritual human beings we were all created to become.

All the above comes from the universal teachings of Baha’u’llah (1817-1892), Founder of the youngest of the major world religions, the Baha’i Faith that began in Persia (Iran) in 1844.

Thank you for letting me share these things with you. Keep up the GREAT work you are doing!

Warmly, Marty Schirn

Be all things good in this world.

Love thy neighbor, as thyself

All things are good in this world.

“True inspiration from God not only feels right but is free of doubt, fear and wrong motives.”