In our lives, we are often given glimpses of the eternal—moments that defy ordinary explanation and bring us close to the divine and the mystical. Many mystics and spiritual teachers speak of these as part of our journey, moments when the veil lifts briefly, allowing us to touch the reality beyond the physical. Whether it’s a psychic experience, a moment of profound intuition, or something extraordinary like leaving the body, these experiences remind us of our deeper nature, even if we only experience them once.

Throughout my life, I’ve explored many spiritual phenomena: astral travel, remote viewing, heightened intuition, and so on. Yet, I’ve come to realize that no one truly masters these abilities while in physical form. The capacity to leave the body at will, to read another’s mind on command, or to move objects with thought alone seems, at best, rare and fleeting. Unlike the portrayal of superhuman powers in media, it isn’t about becoming a “Jedi” who can summon these abilities on demand. Instead, in the physical form, we connect only partially to these higher energies, touching them now and then but rarely able to control them entirely.

Reflecting on this, I understand that if we manage to experience a spiritual ability even once, that experience is enough. It reveals a capacity within us—a capacity that exists, even if it remains dormant most of the time. For example, if you have ever moved an object with your mind, even as a child, or experienced something as seemingly impossible as touching the hand of a divine being, that one instance is a testament to the power within you. It shows that we can connect to this divine potential, if only in brief moments, and that these moments are what truly matter.

The lesson here is that it’s not about continually proving these abilities but about having touched them even once, reminding us of the latent spiritual power that resides within us.

Many spiritual masters emphasize persistence over achievement. They tell us that while in physical embodiment, our journey is not measured by how many powers we attain or how consistently we manifest them. Rather, what matters is our dedication to the path—the effort we put into meditating, seeking, and staying aligned with the divine. The journey itself is what refines us.

I remember a profound moment of connection where I reached out to touch the hand of a being of light. My desire to connect was so strong that I didn’t consciously think about stepping out of my body—it just happened. In that instant, everything aligned, and I touched his hand. This moment was effortless, as though the desire and the will were enough to bring me out of my body without conscious thought. It’s as though some experiences arise naturally when we align deeply with our desire for them.

Yet, like many, I sometimes find myself wishing I could control these experiences at will. I attempt to recreate them, following the paths that seemed to work before, but it often feels like there is no clear “one, two, three” process. It’s as though these experiences have a life of their own and can only be recreated if they naturally unfold.

In the spiritual realm, it may be that we have complete freedom to do these things: to walk on water, to fly, to communicate mind-to-mind, or to move through space effortlessly. But in physical embodiment, we are bound by the limits of the body and the material world. And perhaps that’s the point of this incarnation—to learn, to strive, to experience brief yet powerful moments of the eternal, and to find peace in knowing that these glimpses are enough.

Our spiritual path, then, is less about mastering powers and more about persistence and openness. We honor the moments when the divine touches us, knowing that each one is a reminder of our true nature and a promise of what lies beyond. Each of these moments, however fleeting, is proof that we are connected to something far greater than ourselves, and that, ultimately, is enough.