The 12 Universal Laws

Law of Divine Oneness💫

Whether you are a skeptic or a believer. In the Quantum Field Theory, or Metaphysics, or if you believe that Quantum Physics is the only "true" reality, you should know that;

We are all connected; everything and everyone in the universe is part of the same underlying reality.

Everything is interconnected, through the behavior of matter and energy at the smallest scales—atoms and subatomic particles. And it influences the structure of the grouping of scientific, philosophical, Buddhism, and even speculative ideas, like Quantum Consciousness Theory and Parapsychology. Perhaps many more...

Because everything is interconnected.

Take an ancient philosophical tradition like Buddhism for example. We, Vipassana meditators, utilize the direct experience of the kalāpas as a tool to indicate the impermanence (anicca) of physical phenomena.

And what is a kalāpa?

Kalāpas is the smallest unit of physical matter (rūpa) composed of the four elements known to be the composition of all physical matter in the universe, including our bodies (and perhaps the vibration of our mind– the consciousness, but let's leave that for another time).

🌿Earth (solidity: our bones, flesh, fat, nails, etc.)

💧Water (cohesion: blood, sweat, all the liquid and fluid matter)

🔥Fire (the body temperature)

🍃Air (motion: gas, oxygen, our breath)

But this microscopic cluster arises and passes away extremely quickly, said to be beyond the detection of normal perception. Only with the sharpest mind– mature Samadhi, one will experience these fine vibrations, flickering points of sensation, a subtle energy fields– experienced on the body.

Observing of the arising and vanishing of kalāpas is said to support the realization of non-self (anattā) and unsatisfactoriness (dukkha) – the impermanence of all things. And when you know that everything is impermanent, you will be able to detach more effortlessly. Because, essentially, there is 'nothing' to cling on to.

Now, let's shift out of this highly individual and spiritual experience and begin to consider what the law can contribute to the powerful concept of individuals transforming the world.

Begin with the realization that;

✨Nothing is separate. Every thought, word, action, and emotion reverberates through the universe. What we do to others, we do to ourselves. We are a wave—not separate from the ocean, but a unique expression of it.

You and I are all as much continuous with the physical universe as a wave is continuous with the ocean.– Alan Watts

And yet, why does the word 'selfish' still exist, more pronounced than ever?

Many of our harmful and careless actions may seem small or disconnected—but eventually, they return to us, directly or indirectly, often amplified.

Because we exist as microscopic clusters that arise and pass away, vibrating in this same infinite field of energy.

Here’s a list of "harmless" actions people justify as inconsequential—but that often come back to bite us, proving the Law of Divine Oneness in real-world terms:

1. Littering 🗑️ → 🌪️ Pollution, disease, and climate backlash

• Short-term thinking: “It’s just one plastic bottle.”
• What happens: Trash clogs waterways, harms animals, and degrades soil and air quality. Microplastics enter the food chain—including ours. Littering contributes to environmental decay, which in turn affects health, food security, and extreme weather events.
• How it bites back: Flooding in cities, toxic air, expensive cleanup efforts, or even contaminated seafood on your plate.

2. Gossiping or Spreading Rumors 🗣️ → 🧠 Toxic culture and broken trust

• Short-term thinking: “It’s just a bit of juicy talk—it won’t hurt anyone.”
• What happens: Gossip erodes trust, creates fear, and makes others wary of you. It normalizes betrayal.
• How it bites back: You become known as untrustworthy, people pull away, and when you need help or support—silence. The very social fabric you tore frays under you.

3. Wasting Food or Resources 🍽️ → 🌍 Systemic imbalance and scarcity

• Short-term thinking: “I paid for it, I can waste it.”
• What happens: Food waste contributes to greenhouse gases. Water, labor, and energy behind that waste are also squandered. This adds to global hunger and climate stress.
• How it bites back: Price hikes, food shortages, and ecological collapse begin to affect even those in “safe” zones.

4. Ignoring Mental Health or Suppressing Emotions 🧩 → 😵‍💫 Personal and relational fallout

• Short-term thinking: “I’ll deal with it later.” / “I need to be strong.”
• What happens: Repressed emotions manifest as anxiety, outbursts, poor decisions, or illness. Suppressing your pain can create a cold or reactive presence others feel.
• How it bites back: Burnout, isolation, or unconscious harm to others—including children, friends, and partners. Emotional residue spreads like smoke in a closed room.

5. Buying Fast Fashion or Sweatshop Goods 👕 → 🏭 Human and planetary exploitation

• Short-term thinking: “It’s cheap and cute. Why not?”
• What happens: Supports unethical labor, fuels global inequality, and contributes to landfills and water pollution.
• How it bites back: You live in a world where suffering is normalized for convenience—and that economy of harm eventually affects your own working conditions, societal values, and environment.

6. Trolling or Hateful Speech Online 💬 → 💣 Collective aggression and numbness

• Short-term thinking: “It’s just the internet. I’m blowing off steam.”
• What happens: Fuels mass anxiety, fear, radicalization, and cultural polarization.
• How it bites back: A toxic internet leads to toxic minds—people stop feeling safe or seen. One day, the hate is aimed at you.

7. Being Emotionally Unavailable or Cold in Relationships ❄️ → 💔 Generational trauma and loneliness

• Short-term thinking: “I don’t owe anyone my vulnerability.”
• What happens: Your partner, child, or friend grows up disconnected, confused, or needy—passing along that emotional hunger.
• How it bites back: The love and closeness you crave don’t come, because you taught others how to fear it.

"What you separate yourself from is still tied to you."
Whether you poison a river, neglect your inner world, or demean another soul—you are still in the web. The harm circles back.

Essentially, in Buddhism, this refers to as 'karma'.

If you don't believe in this law (or have never even heard of it), look again with an open mind, and sensibility, then you'll see.

Thank you for spending time with me today.