Being One with the Universe

Ever wondered what the mystics meant when they spoke of being one with the universe? For centuries, sages, poets, and seekers have described this experience with awe: the dissolving of boundaries, the vanishing of “I” and “you,” the sudden knowing that everything is connected 

in one seamless whole. To the rational mind, it may sound abstract or unreachable. Yet, to those who have touched it, even for a fleeting moment, it feels more real than anything else in life. And here’s the surprising truth: this state of awareness isn’t just mystical poetry — it is also a doorway to personal development and personal transformation. You don’t need to retreat to a mountaintop or spend years in silence to experience it. This state is not reserved for monks or saints. It is woven into the fabric of our everyday existence — waiting, always, for us to notice. 

Mystics, Science, and the Shared Secret 

Across cultures and centuries, many have tried to describe this experience of dissolving into the whole. Some called it moksha or liberation. Others spoke of nirvana, samadhi, or simply union. The words differ, but the meaning is always the same: a moment where the walls of “me” and “not-me” collapse, and only vastness remains. What is remarkable is how modern science, from another doorway, points to the same insight. Researchers observing meditation and deep states of awareness find that when the brain’s constant narration of me and mine grows quiet, awareness shifts. It expands — becoming spacious, borderless, and deeply connected. In simple words: when the noise of thought settles, we begin to notice the truth that was always here — that our being is not separate from the world around us. The breath, the sky, the tree outside your window — all arise in the same field of life itself. And in that realization, the universe is no longer “out there.” It is here, as close as your own presence. 

The Most Powerful Thing You Do All Day (That You Don’t Even Notice) 

Inhale. Exhale. We all do it — about 22,000 times a day. But when was the last time you noticed even one of those breaths? According to the Life and Breath program by Pratibimb Charitable Trust, breath is not just about oxygen. It’s the rhythm of life. A silent, sacred thread connecting body, mind, and something beyond both. It’s prana. It’s awareness. It’s the first thing we do when we arrive in the world. And the last thing we do when we leave. But here’s the truth no one talks about: the real magic of breathing isn’t in the inhale or the exhale. It’s in that quiet space between the two. That brief pause. That’s where stillness lives, and for just a moment — is at rest. And You are one with the universe. 

Breath As a Prayer, Not a Practice

One of the lines in Life and Breath that has always stayed with me is: 

“There is wisdom in the space between breaths.” 

Not a quote from Rumi. Not a tweet. A truth you feel once you slow down enough to notice. In that pause, your body stops bracing. Your mind stops performing. Those are the moments when the self dissolves. When boundaries fall away. That’s the oneness many talk about. And while you can’t summon it on command, you can invite it in. And breath — subtle, simple, always waiting — is the doorway. 

The Science and the Subtle 

It’s easy to brush all this off. To say “I already do yoga” or “I meditate when I get time.” But breath isn’t just a wellness trend. It’s the only function in the body that is both automatic and voluntary. You can’t control your digestion at will. But you can shift your breath instantly — and when you do, it shifts everything else. The Life and Breath program teaches nine breathing techniques that don’t just calm you down — they awaken you. They clarify, detox, revitalize, and — perhaps most quietly — help you remember what it feels like to be in your body without tension, in your mind without clutter, and in the present without resistance. And when that happens, your presence deepens. You walk into a room and people feel it — not because you said something powerful, but because you’re no longer rushing out of yourself. 

Personal Growth that Doesn’t Need to Be Posted 

There’s growth that happens in coaching seminars. And then there’s the quiet kind. The kind where you… – Stop reacting to your child’s tantrum with guilt – Wait five seconds before answering a difficult WhatsApp message – Hear your own thoughts before absorbing everyone else’s This isn’t the kind of personal development you post on Instagram. It’s not visible on the outside. But it’s the kind your nervous system celebrates. It’s the kind your teenage daughter feels even if she doesn’t know why she feels safer around you. That’s real progress. And it doesn’t require a single external change. 

The Work of Remembering 

At Pratibimb Charitable Trust, we believe this sense of connection is not just mystical poetry — it is practical, transformative, and deeply human. Our programs, such as Life and Breath, are designed to help individuals explore these doorways with guidance and community. Through practices of mindful breathing, inner reflection, and embodied presence, you can

begin to rediscover what the mystics always knew: that the universe is not outside you — it is within you. This is where personal development becomes personal transformation — not a skill you acquire, but an awakening you embody. That is why we see Life and Breath not just as a course, but as one of the best personal growth journeys you can undertake — a journey back to yourself, and forward into the whole. 

Closing Whisper 

The feeling of being one with the universe is not an escape from life. It is the deepest entrance into it. So the next time you pause to breathe, sip tea, listen to silence, or watch the stars — remember. The boundaries you cling to are only temporary. Beneath them, you are not a drop in the ocean. ■ You are the ocean, dreaming for a while of being a drop.

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