Proficiency, in this context, transforms into a form of self-inflicted harm—a relentless pursuit of perfection that risks stripping away the deeper essence of the human soul. At its heart, this obsession with the physical manifests as a kind of determinism: a firm belief that by simply doing the right things and focusing on excellence, we can exert control over our destiny. However, life itself unfolds at a much slower and more nuanced pace; beneath the surface, unseen paradigms and shifts are constantly at work, subtly influencing our paths in ways that escape direct observation. To judge a society solely through simplistic metrics—such as surveys and statistical data—fails to capture the profound complexity of reality. A single event has the power to alter an entire survey’s outcome, just as each individual encounters countless invisible influences every day. These influences, which truly drive the course of events, are multidimensional and often beyond our immediate understanding. Before the discovery of penicillin, humanity's explanations for illness were diverse—ranging from mystical to spiritual—and often misguided. Because microorganisms were invisible to the naked eye, the human body was perceived as a mere vessel haunted by spiritual forces, leading to widespread mysticism and superstition. Yet mysticism, much like the prodigal son’s wandering, is a deviation from the true path: the message of grace and salvation through Christ, which must always remain central. Any doctrine that shifts focus away from this foundational truth risks leading us into new forms of mystical delusions—reducing man to a mere body or a complex machine. The physical deterministic worldview that gained prominence in the 20th century can be viewed as a modern form of mysticism—an attempt to explain everything purely through material and scientific means, without acknowledging the spiritual dimension. This is precisely why the scriptures exist: they serve as the divine healer for the unseen realms. The words written on pages, though tangible, function like medicine in a bottle, providing healing amid the silent wars of unseen forces and messages from sources beyond our immediate perception. The universe itself bears witness to the glory of God, whispering truths through atoms held together by forces still beyond our full understanding. Essentially, we are listening to messages from the divine, echoes of divine communication embedded in the very fabric of creation. We find ourselves in an unprecedented era—an unusual chapter in history marked by a fervor so intense it borders on obsession. Never before have we seen such zeal—a relentless drive to control both our physical and spiritual realities. Consider the ancient apostles who confronted the false teachers in Colossae, who claimed that spirit was inherently good while the body was evil—an asceticism born out of spiritual despair. Today, however, our situation has evolved, shaped by extraordinary advances in medicine and technology: the ability to extend life, numb the pain of loss, and tame physiological suffering that once seemed inseparable from human existence. In this modern age, we have developed a kind of new religion—a faith that mastery over the physical realm can somehow heal the spiritual realm as well. It is crucial to recognize man for what he truly is—composed of both body and soul, body and spirit—and to prioritize the spiritual above all else. To do this, we must understand the art of decomposition—an insight into how unseen forces influence the seen, how the spiritual underpins and sustains the physical. Only by grasping this can we navigate our peculiar age with wisdom and humility, acknowledging the profound mysteries that lie beneath the surface of our observable world.