What is a spiritual definition for energy and how does that differ from the scientific definition?
Candace Talmadge: A spiritual definition of energy would expand its meaning beyond the physical. Right now, science understands and defines energy as “the ability to do work.” This means the ability of steam force to drive a piston and power a locomotive, for example. Or for a gas flame to heat water and cook food, as further examples. This definition of energy limits it purely to the material. This definition of energy also makes true understanding of the concept of energy-healing all but impossible. To grasp truly how energy plays a role in emotional and spiritual healing, we require a definition of energy that is unlimited and based in the Divine, however we imagine the Divine to be. WI: That definition? Energy is the ability to love. CT: God is love. This is a message embraced by nearly all religious and spiritual traditions worldwide. If God is love, and energy is the ability to love, then it is much easier to comprehend how the presence of God heals, and how raising the energy le
