To perceive the world in a holistic / integrated way means to be conscious that everything is in connection with everything.
The same processes and patterns are to be found on any level.
Man experiences himself as embedded in the network of life and is thus a part of and dependend from the earth, which functions as a living system/living organism.
This understanding of being an integral part of the whole can be comprehended intellectually, as well as intuitively.
I consider it necessary to integrate these two aspects of understanding, if we want to learn how to live sustainably. - Which, in a few generations, will have a much more obvious impact and urgency.
I know from my experience that the intuitive comprehension of us being embedded in the processes of nature creates a consciousness which hightens our quality of life significantly.

For an intuitive comprehension it is important to realize that the abilities of our conscious thinking are limited and that it is not possible for our intellectual understanding to grasp the complexity of life.
However, we do have a possibility to understand and realize in an intuitive way.
Such an experience is in its depth and by its nature unspeakable / impossible to express.
Being conscious about the intuitive comprehension of the world / the universe as 'unity' spiritual masters call 'enlightenment'.
Most of us have already experienced such moments (intense experiences with nature etc., maybe as a child - the feeling of 'being one with all things'), but did not make ourselves aware of them.

The development of a holistic / integral world view is further being supported by the emotional and physical connection to a place / to the earth and its natural processes.

To regard the human being in a holistic / integral way means to integrate the connections between the intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual levels, as well as his connections to the physical and social environment.

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