Einstein's equation E = MC2 has rightly become perhaps the most famous formula in physics.
However what is greatly overlooked is that - when appropriately interpreted in an integral scientific fashion - it has equal relevance from a psychospiritual perspective.
So from one perspective, all psychological "mass" in the accumulation of varied perceptions and concepts can be transformed into spiritual energy in the attainment of pure contemplative awareness.
Equally however all such spiritual energy can be subsequently reduced in the experience of phenomena of form.
It struck me forcibly at the weekend that spirit and matter are therefore of equal importance in experience.
However in practice this is rarely recognised.
On the one hand we have those who give primacy to matter leading - literally - to the materialistic perspective on life and advocacy of secular values (devoid of religious influence).
On the other hand we have those who give primacy to spi