Java and Sicily: two islands, one soul

 

Andrea and Irwan are two friends who met in Indonesia, specifically in the western part of Java, and both of their names reflect their nobility of spirit and their courage. However, Andrea is a young Italian recent graduate originally from Sicily, an island in the Mediterranean, who decides to venture into other countries far from his homeland, now weary of the excessive worldliness and the moral decadence typical of many “Western countries,” which for decades have begun to distort even Sicilian youth.

Yet Sicily in the past has always been a crossroads of cultures that produced a grand fusion of architectural, linguistic, genetic, and culinary elements.

On the splendid island of Java, he began his work and volunteer activities, rediscovering himself in serving others and in creating deep connections with the local people, especially with the Sundanese ethnic group, to which Irwan belongs. Andrea meets him during an excursion to Cukang Taneuh, a marvellous canyon, characterised by emerald-coloured waters and dense tropical vegetation.

Over time the two come to know each other better, and Irwan, who is in love with Italy, learns through Andrea several things about the beautiful island, which he then decides to visit together with his Sicilian friend.

One late-summer afternoon the two friends find themselves on one of the beaches of southern Sicily and, while waiting for the sunset and the contemplation of the stars, they begin to retrace their adventures on these two splendid islands.

“Andrea, I never imagined that the Mediterranean held such a wonderful jewel! You know, I have always loved traveling, but it is not easy for us… Obtaining a visa is something difficult and very restrictive.”

“Irwan, you are right, and I would add that there should not be differences between nations. There are no first-class or second-class countries, none better than others, because our diversity is what makes us special. Yet it is within this diversity that we must find Unity, the feeling of being like a Great Universal Family, with equal opportunities, dignity, and an inner, spiritual aspect, if we wish to understand it that way. I am sure that a day will come when we will be able to travel without restrictions, not only here on Earth but even toward other worlds… I almost have the impression that we are confined to this planet as some of the worst beings in the Universe… Who would wage war against his own brother or sister for a piece of land, for natural resources, for money or, worse, out of hatred? But that Golden Age will come, and then we will be happy again, living in Love, Peace, and Justice.”

“I would not want to delude myself too much, because this Earth actually has so many wonders that we often fail to realise it. In fact, we are destroying all the beauties of creation and the works of past civilisations. I would never have imagined visiting Sicily, and with you I have been able to discover wonderful places.”

“You are right, we must give value to the precious things we have before it is too late, before we lose them forever because of our destructive madness. Anyway, tell me what you liked the most! I am truly curious!”

“The Greco-Roman culture that has left an indelible mark on this island. The Ancient-Greek temples of Agrigento, the Ancient-Greek theatres of Taormina, Catania, and Syracuse, the Roman Villa del Casale in Piazza Armerina, the Roman baths of Catania…”

“Truly wonderful, and you know how much I love classical Greco-Roman culture! You just reminded me of the splendid temples of Borobudur and Prambanan in magnificent Java! You see, both of our islands are characterised by a blending of elements from various cultures, religions, and civilisations…”

“And not to mention Mount Etna, immense and majestic, rising almost like the king of this island. I cannot imagine how beautiful it must be to see it in winter covered in snow. Then Stromboli, Vulcano and the other Aeolian islets, then the Egadi Islands, Pantelleria… what a marvel!”

“In fact, Java also boasts several volcanoes that I have had the chance to see and from which I could observe breathtaking landscapes: Bromo and Semeru, for example! Even this volcanic aspect, let’s call it that, brings us together hahaha.”

“Hahaha, that’s true! I had not thought of that! In our diversity and in our spatial and temporal distance we can still find elements in common! And then there are our beautiful beaches, like the one we are on now. Rediscovering nature is something many people have lost, immersed in the worries and anxieties of everyday life, emptied of their deepest feelings, often devoted to exhausting work and very little to personal affections and to their own souls…”

“You are right, Irwan, and that is why I wanted to escape from that chaotic environment, even though I missed my beloved homeland. Now I am here, but soon we will leave again and I already know that I will miss it. Every place that I associate with my youth takes me back and makes me relive intense emotions. Not that I do not feel them in wonderful Java, but it is somewhat the destiny of the human being: a wandering traveler who seeks to rediscover himself first of all, almost driven by a sense of dissatisfaction. Even more so in these recent times, so tumultuous and decadent, in which most people here tend to be superficial and lacking in empathy.”

“Andrea, it is true, and even true and virtuous friendships are difficult to find nowadays… I feel so fortunate to have met you, to have a few best friends but loyal ones.”

“Virtuous—you said it well! You reminded me of Cicero and his work dedicated to the theme of friendship. His words echo in my heart, especially when I find sincere and deep friendships. For this great philosopher, true friendship is born from Virtue; it is a natural good, it never asks for unjust actions, and it is based on loyalty and mutual esteem. May ours last forever, even beyond this earthly dimension. As the saying goes, he who finds a friend finds a treasure.”

“True, what a beautiful expression! I hope so too. Thank you for not having prejudices about me.”

“Irwan, I love to look into hearts, into the soul, through actions, the way one behaves, words, and much more! You and your wonderful Indonesian people have an extraordinary depth of spirit: you are respectful, loving, wise, and welcoming. I truly feel at home with you, at ease. I already know that I will miss this experience when I will probably have to go elsewhere in the world.”

“You Sicilians are also very empathetic and friendly! And imagine if we could move around more easily and quickly… it would be wonderful, Andrea!”

“It will happen, I feel it…”

“I hope… Anyway, what a wonderful sunset! I will carry beautiful memories of this journey, besides the kilos I gained here thanks to your delicious Sicilian and Italian cuisine hahaha.”

“Hahaha, you are right. Other friends who visited Sicily told me the same thing. But do not worry, we will try to recreate something once we are back in Java. Besides, your cuisine is also truly delicious. Rice is present in both: between nasi goreng and arancini, hahaha.”

“Hahaha, true, you are right. They are delicious! Actually, speaking of that, we should start thinking about what to prepare for dinner tonight—but in the meantime let us begin to admire the first stars that are appearing.”

The two friends continued spending time on that beach, contemplating the sky and the stars and enjoying their outer and inner peace.

Both journeys and the discoveries of their respective islands were a source of cultural and spiritual enrichment, because what truly characterises all those souls that vibrate on the same wavelength is the creation of connections, of deep unions that transcend space and time, that bring forth Peace, Equality, Love, Justice, and Righteousness. It does not matter how few such cases may seem, because the Universal Order will sooner or later manifest itself on this Earth as well, and then there will be no more inequalities, chaos, hatred, wars, destruction, or vice.

The Light of the Fergana Valley

The Fergana Valley is a paradisiacal and flourishing region where flora, fauna, and human beings have always established a deep connection. It was a Golden Age that, unfortunately, slowly began to fade over time, until the difficult days when the tyrant Qorong'i attempted to besiege this splendid land, trying to transform it into a realm of terror, destruction, exploitation, and servitude.

The people of Fergana, a people ancestrally free, are now held under siege and constant threat. Unfortunately, the evil nature of this character was not evident at first. He presented himself as a savior, cloaking his true diabolical purpose under deceptive promises. In his expansionist ambitions, he always justified his conquests as necessary acts meant to bring progress, development, order, peace, and justice.

However, a group of young friends occasionally tries to escape the oppression of the wicked Qorong'i, retreating to a cabin in the forest to spend time together, devoting themselves above all to what the despot had forbidden: reading books, meditating, praying, and practicing other arts such as painting, writing, and music.

“Sardor, my friend, here you are! We were waiting for you!” says Jasur.

“Nurlan, Jasur, Zarina, and Meerim, please forgive me. Unfortunately, I had a setback… Qorong'i’s guards stopped me and asked several questions about where I was going and what I was doing.”

“This situation is truly unbearable. How long will we go on like this? We were born as a free, virtuous, respectful, and creative people, but at this rate we are emptying ourselves of what is truly precious: our soul, our spirit, our values, our virtues.”

“Zarina, you are absolutely right. Yet many seem intimidated, while others remain lukewarm because this destructive progress suits them: a world where everything is contaminated and polluted, where a false peace is guided by warnings of war, genocides, and devastating weapons. Behind the real interests of Qorong'i and others like him there is no desire for Peace, Freedom, Justice, Love, and Virtue, but only cravings for power, territorial expansion, and the conquest of resources that, moreover, poison the very earth itself. And the most serious thing is that, in order to strengthen surveillance over each of us, he would like to deprive us of the deepest freedom he still does not possess: that of our soul and our mind, the freedom to make choices. He wants to control every individual through microchips. And that would mean that even these meetings would no longer be possible… and that it would truly be like living in hell on this Earth.”

“No, please, Nurlan, that would be terrible! At the mere thought of it I could not even bear to continue living here!” adds Meerim.

“We must then awaken consciences, because our compatriots do not truly know the real consequences of this tyranny! He has attacked other peoples by presenting himself as a savior sent from heaven, but he has done nothing but follow a program based on a false order, a false well-being, and a false peace. If a territory is rich in gems and gold, he might claim that certain ethnic groups must be freed from the chains of ignorance; if another is rich in oil and natural gas, then their leaders suddenly become agents of evil and must be eradicated. It is always the same red thread that connects his misdeeds. But the most serious thing is that the rest of the peoples allow it! They seem asleep, blinded, deaf and blind, or lukewarm, or even worse, satisfied with this diabolical progress that aims at destruction rather than respect for life and virtues.”

“It is true, Zarina, I agree with you. But, my dear friends, we must ensure that we fight with our victorious weapons—weapons that shed no blood but spread Truth, Justice, Peace, Love, and other Virtues: the use of wisdom, writing, and the arts. We must denounce, at first subtly and in a silent and disguised way. The more souls become conscious, the more we will be able to create unions of hearts, deep connections, as if we were one single being, to drive tyranny and darkness away from our wonderful Valley,” says Jasur.

“How much pain I feel, my friends, when I see our Valley increasingly contaminated by waste, dangerous substances, and radioactive materials used above all for his diabolical weapons. All the fruits that the land and water once offered are now polluted, or even diminished, if not completely absent. Because of the destructive form of modernism promoted by Qorong'i and his companions continuing to advance, we will have fewer and fewer resources to live on, and we will soon be destined for self-annihilation.”

“Meerim, and you my other dear friends, we cannot allow this, because this Earth is a gentle concession from our Creator. We cannot remain indifferent. Actions are important, especially when they put our ideals into practice. For this reason, I would begin to seek peaceful solutions that can shake consciences and souls. In a world filled with dense darkness, we can be those small flames that, by joining and spreading, can create an immensely powerful Light!” adds Nurlan.

“Antigone, heroine of Sophocles’ famous tragedy, said that ‘we are born to share love, not hatred.’ And that is why our actions will be guided by noble values, to restore our Valley of Fergana to the splendor it once had, when the meadows were in bloom, the earth spontaneously produced everything we needed, and the waters of the streams were crystal clear and wholesome.”

“Dear Meerim,” Zarina intervenes, “I would also add what Sappho wrote in one of her poems: ‘Some say that the most beautiful thing on the dark earth is an army of horsemen, others of infantry, others of ships; I say: it is whatever one loves.’ And what we love is the desire for Peace, Truth, Freedom, Love, and Justice.”

“Well said, Zarina. Then let us try to denounce, spread the hidden truths, and awaken our other compatriots, our brothers and sisters. ‘It is not that we have little time, but that we waste much of it,’ as Seneca would say. Time is precious, and every single moment can be crucial, not only through our prayers or inner virtues, but also through good actions. Imagine how much remorse we would feel one day when we leave this earthly dimension if we had wasted much of our time on futile or even destructive things. Virtue calls us, because without it nature, flora, fauna, and all human beings would suffer… ‘Do not act as if you were going to live ten thousand years. Necessity hangs over you. While you live, while it is in your power, be virtuous,’ Marcus Aurelius would say,” says Sardor.

Small actions, driven by noble intentions, gradually began to awaken consciences and create new connections, new unions of hearts. And it is known: where Love, Peace, and Justice reign, there is no place for hatred, chaos, or agents of evil like Qorong'i.

The Fergana Valley and its inhabitants will soon find themselves reliving the wonderful Golden Age, for the defeat of evil is imminent.

The Quiet Wealth of Being

How lucky we are when we learn to see what truly matters. Many of us measure life by labels and momentary pleasures: the right coat, the perfect trip, a seat at an exclusive table. When those things are missing, the complaint is quick and loud. Yet another person—less loud, perhaps—gives thanks for a glass of water, a warm meal, the steady roof above their head, the touch of a friend who cares. These are not small things. They are the scaffolding of a life.

Happiness is relative because our lives are lived here on earth, in time and place, in bodies that need rest and breath. But there is a kind of absolute joy that reaches beyond condition and commodity—call it the Creator’s peace, call it God, call it the deep calm some people find inside. That deeper joy does not depend on fashion, account balances, or applause. It rests in a heart that notices and honors what is simple, true, and sustaining.

Imagine if we taught our eyes to seek beauty not in excess or harm, but in virtue and care. Imagine if the most admired qualities were not wealth and show, but honesty, wisdom, compassion, and humility. Think of how different our choices would be when the beautiful becomes the good. A face grown kind with age, the steady patience of a teacher, the righteous and peaceful governor, the soulful suffering of those who are in need, a landscape that takes our breath and quiets our rush etc.

The everyday gifts are easy to overlook. Water for drinking and washing, food to share, a street that is safe at night—these are miracles when we travel a little and see how many lack them. We are fortunate if our homes are not battlefields, if our days are not shaped by fear. When we live in such a place, gratitude can be a daily discipline. Gratitude trains us to notice, and noticing changes the heart. The small act of saying “thank you” softens the sharpness of complaint and opens us to wonder.

Gratitude becomes courage when it leads us to act. To feel blessed and do nothing is a kind of theft. If we treasure the quiet gifts of life, we owe it to others to widen those gifts’ reach. That work need not be grand to be real. It begins with small, steady acts: sharing what we can, listening when someone needs to speak, refusing gossip that wounds, voting for common good, teaching children to protect what is fragile. One generous hand can set an example; many gentle hands can change a town, a country, a world.

Unity is another kind of beauty. We do not all share the same ethnic group, language, or belief. That difference may frighten or divide us—but it also expands what is possible. When people of different backgrounds gather around shared ideals—fairness, learning, mercy, stewardship—we discover that distinction is not contradiction. It can be a bridge. A world that values the soul’s depth over surface sameness will find ways to listen, to build, and to forgive. This harmony may feel like an impossible dream, but every real change begins as someone’s choice to see beyond immediate comfort.

Our era tempts us toward quick satisfaction and hollow distinction. The lure of brands, the rush of always wanting more, the conversation that centers on what we do not have—these are powerful. Yet they are also fragile. Possessions decay; praise fades. Character quietly endures. To cultivate a life of meaning, we must practice seeing with different eyes. We must teach ourselves to find beauty in honesty, to praise restraint, to celebrate a spirit that seeks Truth over triumph. When beauty and goodness become inseparable, they guide our acts and shape our communities.

Change is a slow miracle. It does not require perfect people—only people willing to grow. Start where you are: choose gratitude this morning for a small thing, then another. Speak gently to someone who feels unseen. Protect what you can: a tree, a neighbor’s safety, a child’s chance to learn. Learn to listen before arguing. Let your work reflect care, not merely profit. These may seem like ordinary choices, but they add up. They teach others how to live.

If we all shifted our view, if we learned to admire virtuous hearts, to protect fragile beauties, to join hands across difference,then the world would not need grand slogans or impossible guarantees to become better. It would become better because ordinary people chose, repeatedly, to be kind, brave, and wise. That is how utopia begins: not as a finished plan, but as a thousand small decisions to value what lasts.

The quiet wealth of being is a house we can build, brick by patient brick. It asks for less show and more presence, less wanting and more giving, less fear and more trust. To change perspective is to change action. To change action is to change the world. If we truly want a life that matters, let us begin by noticing the gifts we already hold, and then using them to open the hands of others.

Masks Falling, Truth Rising

My dear sisters and brothers,

In these challenging times, as we witness the decline of our world— marred by malice, bad habits, destruction, vice, corruption, falsehood, hypocrisy, and the looming threat of nuclear annihilation— I implore you to stop to reflect. If we continue on this path, we are going to face the grim reality of a self-inflicted end. Our Earth, a precious and irreplaceable home, is being destroyed not only by our hands but also by a strong dark system that controls and deceives.

We are living in a time shaped by a horrible tragedy, which is a dark and sneering comedy for some powerful evil actors. All around us, masks are falling to the ground, revealing lies long disguised as truth, exposing corruption, injustice, and the ancient hatreds that have wounded humanity for generations. We watch wars unfold, not by accident but by design, orchestrated by unseen hands driven by greed for power, wealth, and dominion. In Sudan, in Palestine, and in so many silent corners of the world, lives are shattered while the powerful move their pieces as if on a board untouched by human pain.

Every day, forces rise that seek to reshape not only nations but the very essence of what it means to be human. They twist Truth into falsehood until people forget how to see clearly. They control narratives, bending perception itself, reshaping reality until we no longer trust our own eyes. Technology, once a tool for connection, now threatens to watch, influence, and predict our every step, replacing humanity with machinery, with illusion.

We live in a world where financial systems bind people in invisible chains, where materialism drowns out the whispers of the spirit and the soul, and where vice is offered as the highest virtue. The family — once the heart of identity, strength, and belonging — is weakened by confusion, distortion, and the push toward artificial ideologies that obscure the Purity of Love, Duty, and Unity.

Across nations, power gathers into few hands, many of them dirty and stained with innocent blood. Sovereignty dissolves. Fear becomes a currency. Crises — wars, poverty, disasters — are used to push humanity into a single direction, toward systems that demand obedience in exchange for false promises of safety. Religion is mocked, faith hollowed out, and spirituality twisted into shapes that lead people away from the Divine and toward empty shadows.

Even the human body is no longer seen as sacred. Technologies creep into the most intimate places of life, altering biology, suppressing natural healing, and blurring what is uncorrupted. At the same time, addictions rise, moral values erode, and humanity is encouraged to indulge in whatever weakens the soul and the spirit. Darkness, once hidden, now walks in daylight — in symbols, in entertainment, in the ordinary moments of life — disguised as empowerment, as freedom, as modernity.

And through all of this, a false paradise is promised: a world of artificial peace, artificial joy, artificial freedom. A world where conformity is salvation, where the system is the savior, where good is inverted into evil and evil is crowned as good. A world that offers comfort at the cost of the soul and the spirit.

My dear sisters and brothers, I write to you not to spread fear but to awaken courage — the deep, resilient courage that lives within every human heart. I write to remind you that even now, even here, the Divine breath still moves through us, calling us to Truth, to Virtues, to Unity, to Love. We were not created to bow to illusions. We were not born to be silent in the face of injustice, nor blind in the presence of deceit.

This is a moment to stand together. To reach for what is real. To protect what is sacred. To rebuild trust, family, community, and faith. To choose Light even when darkness would seem invincible. To keep our hearts open, soft, and alive, even when the world tries to harden them.

I ask you — with Love, with Faith, with Hope — to stay awake. To guard your soul, your spirit. To speak the True Truth. To walk with Integrity. To remember the Divine, who does not abandon those who seek with Sincerity.

Stand firm, my dear sisters and brothers. Do not let the world steal what was placed in you from the beginning. Let your spirit and your soul shine with a Light strong enough to guide not only yourselves, but all who walk beside you.

With Love and unwavering Hope.

The Hidden Heart of Our Earth

“Watch for the Day when the earth will be changed into a different earth and the heavens as well, and all will appear before Allah—the One, the Supreme.” (Qur’an 14:48)

“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.” (Rv 21, 1)

The question of what lies beneath the Earth’s surface has involved our human imagination for millennia. Ancient traditions across cultures imagined subterranean realms inhabited by gods, spirits, or mythical civilisations. The Greeks and Romans spoke of Hades, Hindu cosmology described Patala, early Christians placed Hell beneath the ground, and Buddhism referred to Shamballa as a hidden inner world. These stories provided symbolic and moral frameworks, but they also shaped later speculations that attempted to explain the planet’s physical structure.

By the seventeenth century, such speculations began to take scientific form. As a matter of fact, the English astronomer Edmond Halley proposed in 1692 that Earth might consist of concentric hollow shells with luminous atmospheres inside. He even suggested that these inner spaces could account for phenomena like the Aurora Borealis. Although his hypothesis was quickly challenged, it inspired further discussion. Later, in the eighteenth century, experiments such as the Schiehallion project demonstrated that Earth’s mean density was far too high for a hollow model, confirming that the planet’s mass is concentrated in its interior. These early falsifications illustrate how science progresses: bold conjectures are welcomed, but they must withstand rigorous testing.

Despite being scientifically refuted, the Hollow Earth idea never disappeared. In the nineteenth century, figures like John Symmes revived it, arguing that vast inner worlds existed, accessible through openings at the poles. Symmes promoted his vision of a lush inner Earth to the public, gaining attention but little acceptance in the scientific community. Literature embraced the theme, however, with works such as Jules Verne’s Journey to the Center of the Earth and Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Pellucidar offering vivid adventures in imagined subterranean landscapes. Fiction allowed the idea to survive where science had moved on.

In modern times, Hollow Earth narratives appear in alternative science and metaphysical writings. The Italian astrophysicist and geophysicist Giuliana Conforto, for example, advances a highly original interpretation centered on the presence of a vast crystalline structure at the Earth’s core. According to her view, this crystal has a radius of approximately 1,200 kilometers and lies around 5,000 kilometers beneath our feet. It is not passive matter but a dynamic entity, exhibiting an unusual autonomy from known physical laws. Conforto suggests that this immense crystal is responsible for generating Earth’s magnetosphere, which she describes as shaped like an apple enveloping the planet. On the surface, its influence can allegedly be observed in phenomena such as the South Atlantic Anomaly, an area of weakened geomagnetic field that she interprets as a probable epicenter of an impending reversal of Earth’s magnetosphere—an event unprecedented in recorded human history. Rather than framing this as an apocalyptic catastrophe, Conforto interprets it as a “Revelation,” a call to reconsider our entire understanding of reality.

The crystal, in her description, does not emit light but sound. At its center lies an even smaller and denser “heart” with a radius of about 400 kilometers, rotating westward in the opposite direction of the larger crystal, which rotates eastward. Seismographic observations of earthquake wave propagation have revealed complex dynamics in Earth’s inner core, and Conforto interprets these as evidence of a dual rotation—both clockwise and counterclockwise—within the planetary heart. She sees this as a self-sustaining source of energy, a “prime mover” that requires neither combustion nor fuel. For her, this discovery is not just a matter of geophysics but a profound revelation: a demonstration that energy and time have no ultimate limits.

Conforto extends this principle of dual rotation beyond geophysics, suggesting that it is mirrored in the atomic and cellular structures of living beings. At this level, she proposes a link with the “weak nuclear force” of modern physics, specifically the phenomenon of the neutral weak current. While conventionally treated as one of the four fundamental forces of nature, Conforto interprets it as the “true light” mentioned in sacred texts—a form of energy that is not visible but can be sensed as consciousness, emotion, and the unity of all life. This weak force, mediated by massive Z bosons, is in her view not weak at all but a transformative and accelerating energy. It could, she suggests, influence organic molecules, expand life, overcome fear, and foster communion between beings.

In this framework, the “true sun” is not the star in the sky but the great crystal at Earth’s center. Every crystal, she notes, emits sound quanta known as phonons, and this immense inner crystal produces what she describes as a “great opera,” a cosmic music whose parameters—such as speed and inclination—are now shifting. This change, she argues, signals a transition from an old era dominated by fear, division, and the illusion of electromagnetic appearances, to a New Era characterised by expansion, unity, and a recognition of deeper truths. For Conforto, the growth of the weak field and the decline of the electromagnetic field are emblematic of this epochal shift.

While Conforto’s ideas diverge sharply from mainstream science, they highlight the symbolic power of Hollow Earth narratives to capture questions that transcend physical geology. They address not only what lies at the center of the planet, but also what energises life, how consciousness interacts with matter, and how humanity interprets change on a planetary scale.

However, according to mainstream geophysics, there is another antithetical explanation of Earth’s structure. Seismology reveals a solid inner core, a liquid outer core, and a mantle of dense rock above them. Earth’s magnetic field is explained by the geodynamo: convective currents of molten iron in the outer core that generate magnetic fields consistent with both theoretical models and observational data. Satellite gravimetry, seismic tomography, and laboratory mineral physics all converge to support this layered model.

In conclusion, if we consider the vision of Giuliana Conforto and other scientists, philosophers, and  writers who imagine a kind of Hollow Earth with an inner sun, together with the possibility suggested by some authors that life might exist within it, then the connection with sacred scriptures becomes even more striking. Many traditions, from the Bible to the Qur’an, speak of a future transformation—a New Earth and New Heavens. If such hidden worlds or civilisations have always existed in harmony with Justice, Peace, and Love, their re-emergence could serve as a model for humanity. It would not only be a spiritual turning point, but also a transformation on many levels: physical, biological, chemical, geological, and even astronomical. In this sense, the Hollow Earth narrative can be read not just as a myth or a metaphor, but as a profound call to imagine a new epoch for humankind and for the planet itself.

 

References:

Giuliana Conforto, Il Sole nel cuore della Terra. https://www.giulianaconforto.it/post/1279

Katie Cutforth, “Hollow Earth Theory,” Mensa UK. https://mensa.org.uk/hollow-earth-theory/

Joel Frohlich, “How the Hollow Earth hypothesis illuminates falsifiable science,” Aeon. https://aeon.co/essays/how-the-hollow-earth-hypothesis-illuminates-falsifiable-science

 

Call to awaken

Dear brothers and sisters,

Living on this planet is not a coincidence; it is a great test, a proving ground where our souls and spirits are shaped. Here, we are given the sacred chance to prove ourselves worthy of living eternally in the Kingdom of Love, Peace, Harmony, Justice, and Righteousness. Imagine if our souls and spirits, still young and immature, were suddenly placed in a realm of perfect Peace and Light. We would feel out of place, like fish out of water, unable to breathe in the pure air of such a place, unable to move in its higher currents. To be there, we must first learn to resonate with that frequency.

Earth is the school, the training ground, the forge. Here, we encounter trials, challenges, and difficulties because they refine us. They teach patience, courage, humility, and compassion. We must not see our struggles as punishments, but as opportunities to grow. Without challenge, there is no strength; without sorrow, we cannot truly understand joy.

The forces that oppose spiritual growth are real. They are subtle and persistent, working through despair, hatred, greed, and fear to imprison souls and spirits in lower states of being. These forces thrive in war, injustice, corruption, and moral decay. They exist to keep us distracted from our higher calling. Look at the world around us: endless conflicts, genocides, such as that in Gaza, the destruction of our environment through toxic pollution and exploitation, the looming threat of nuclear devastation, and the moral disintegration of our society. We must never forget the horrors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, where in an instant, atomic weapons unleashed destruction beyond imagination, wiping out entire cities and leaving deep scars on humanity’s conscience. Such atrocities must never be repeated. The shadow of nuclear war still hangs over our world, and it is our duty to ensure that such darkness never falls again.

Moreover, political, religious, and educational institutions are often corrupted, no longer serving the Truth but rather power and self-interest, the evil forces. Yet, this is not the whole story. Against these forces stand the luminous powers of Love, Truth, and Righteousness. The angelic forces of evolution are with us when we sincerely walk the path of Light. Their assistance is not always obvious, but it is real. They inspire courage when fear surrounds us, they whisper truth in moments of confusion, and they help us rise when we have fallen.

To reach spiritual elevation, we must consciously choose the Virtues that align us with higher realities: chastity to guard purity, temperance to keep balance, charity to open the heart, diligence to persevere, kindness to heal wounds, patience to endure without bitterness, and humility to remember that we are all parts of the One. Every act of virtue raises our inner frequency. Every time we speak the truth, forgive an enemy, care for the weak, or defend the innocent, we step closer to the gates of Heaven.

However, spiritual elevation is not reached in a single leap; it is the work of a lifetime. It requires daily practice. Meditation, prayer, honest self-reflection, and service to others are essential tools. We must also care for the Earth, as it is both our home and our teacher. The rivers, the forests, the animals, and even the air we breathe remind us that all life is connected. When we harm creation, we harm ourselves.

Furthermore, True Happiness is not found in wealth, status, or power. It is found in the harmony between body, soul, and spirit. When we live in Virtue, we experience Peace within, and this Peace flows outward, touching those around us. In the eternal realm and higher dimensions, there is no room for selfishness, cruelty, or greed; so, we must cleanse ourselves of these here and now. In Heaven, there is abundance for everyone.

Therefore, beloved brothers and sisters, I speak with all the urgency of my heart: Awaken. Rise. Become conscious. Life is the test, and it passes swiftly. Do not let it pass in distraction or numbness. Feel with your heart. See with your soul. Let your spirit shine with the Light that was placed within you by our Uncreated Creator. Together, we can resist and fight against the darkness, transform our world, and prepare ourselves for the eternal Kingdom where Love and Peace reign forever.

The time is now. The choice is yours.

With Love and Truth,

A seeker of Peace

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Further readings for deeper reflection:

Seneca – De Providentia, De Vita Beata, Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium

Marcus Aurelius – Meditations

Aristotle – Nicomachean Ethics

The Qur’an – Surah 43

The Bible – Revelation 21

Hesiod – Works and Days

Plato – Cratylus, Laws

Virgil – Fourth Eclogue

Seneca – Epistle 90

Horace – Epode 16 (“Islands of the Blest”)

Ovid – Metamorphoses

Joachim of Fiore – The Three Ages

Giordano Bruno – final dialogue with Sagredo before Bruno's death

The light beyond the mirror

We often look into the mirror and search for beauty in our skin, in the color of our eyes, in the shape of our face, in the shine of our hair. We also look at others and admire their bodies, their elegance, their glow. But how often do we stop and wonder what our and others' souls look like? What our and others' spirits look like? We know how to describe the surface, but can we describe the deep essence?

What if we closed our eyes to the mirror, just for a while, and tried to imagine the light within us? What color is our soul? Is it soft and clear like a quiet morning sky? Or does it feel heavy and clouded by fears, sins, bad habits or hatred? What about our spirit? Does it burn with Courage and Love? Or is its flame weak, almost hidden by the noise and shadows of this darkened world?

We care so much for our body, often obsessively. We feed it, clean it, dress it well, exercise it to stay strong. And that is good, provided it's moderate. After all, the body is not the enemy. The body is a beautiful and fragile vessel that holds something even more precious: our soul and our spirit, like colourful and fragrant flowers. However, while we try so hard to care for our body, we often forget to take care of what lives inside it.

We should ask ourselves: what kind of soul lives in me? Is it gentle, sensitive, brave, and/or honest? Do I try to keep it bright, or have I let it become stained by envy, anger, or selfishness? And my spirit—how does it shine? Is it still shining? Or has it been dimmed by negative vibes, by vice, by the weight of our wrong and harmful choices?

It is not enough to live on the surface. We are not just bodies. We are light, and depth, and marvellous mystery. We are made for more than appearances. We are meant to rise, to heal, to become. So why do we not work as hard to cleanse and elevate our soul and spirit as we do to shape and strengthen our body? Why do we accept to live in a world that blinds us with materialism, dulling and noise, where only what we can touch or see seems real, while the most important part of us remains ignored, forgotten, or misunderstood?

Let us not condemn the body, since it is sacred too. But let us condemn the chains of vice, addiction, pride, and lies that trap us in darkness. Let us not worship appearance while our soul grows tired and our spirit silent. Instead, let us purify the light within. Let us wash our hearts from hatred, cleanse our souls from despair, and lift our spirits toward Love, toward Truth, toward Purpose.

Each of us is special, and more powerful than we know. We are not here only to consume or to impress. We are here to give, to grow, to shine. We have missions, general and individual. We have gifts that can change lives, bring Hope, build Beauty. But first, we must dare to see ourselves not only as bodies, but as eternal heavenly beings. We must believe in the invisible to our human eyes and reach for the Eternal. We must go beyond the earthly mirror.

This world needs more Light. It can start with the Light we choose to awaken within ourselves and others. 

The role of technology in a Heavenly Kingdom

In a world that seems to be racing toward endless progress, we often find ourselves idolising technology and modernism, believing they hold the key to our happiness. However, without a solid moral foundation and a heart anchored in Goodness, even the most brilliant inventions can turn into tools of harm. Progress without purpose can be as fragile as glass—beautiful to behold but shattering with the slightest impact.

Some folks think that any technological advancement is at odds with God or the sacred. But this perspective misses a crucial point: the Divine isn’t against technology itself; it’s about how we choose to use it. When innovation is embraced with Love, guided by Peace, and rooted in Faith in something greater than ourselves, it turns into something beautiful. It resonates with the wisdom of those who envision worlds beyond our own—places where civilisations exist in perfect Harmony, where technology uplifts rather than tears down, and where spiritual values flow through every device and dream.

Imagine realms where plants and animals flourish in eternal beauty, where the air is clean, and every heart finds Peace. In such a world, technology doesn’t pollute, divide or destroy; it nurtures and connects. It helps souls and spirits thrive, strengthens communities, and inspires gratitude for the Creator’s gift of life.

However, here on Earth, so many are treading a darker path. Those in power, lured by self-interest, twist technology into instruments of destruction—nuclear weapons, invasive surveillance, addictive screens—all disguised as progress but rooted in fear, greed, and control. Once unleashed, these technologies often spiral out of control, harming the very lives they were meant to enhance. In their hands, progress becomes a harmful journey.

But does it have to be this way? If our hearts are filled with Goodness and we strive for Divine Virtues—Love, Peace, Compassion, Kindness, Humility, Fairness etc—then technology can simply be another way to express these Truths. In that Light, it’s not a barrier but a bridge, a pathway to deeper understanding, community, and service.

Moreover, there are still those who find Joy in the simpler rhythms of life. They wander barefoot through fields free from power lines, inhale the fresh air, and soak in the sweet sounds of birds singing. They live in a Paradise reminiscent of days gone by, a sort of Golden Age, satisfied with a life that requires little intervention. Their existence serves as a reminder that technology should never overshadow our roots: our bond with nature, with the Divine, and with each other.

In reality, neither a fear of technology nor a blind acceptance of every new gadget is the solution. What we truly need is discernment. Let our innovations be guided by our highest ideals rather than our evil purposes. May every advancement resonate with Compassion, Love, and Peace.

When progress is aligned with a Holy Purpose, it becomes a True Gift. When technology is called to uphold Divine Values, it turns—not into an obstacle—but into a pathway that leads us toward a world that is more beautiful, more just, and filled with Light.

VIEWS ON HUMAN PASSIONS IN GRECO-ROMAN PHILOSOPHY

 

In every culture and philosophy, there seems to be a common agreement, that is to say that virtues are to be pursued and vices avoided. The former, like courage, compassion, temperance, and wisdom, are celebrated as ideals that elevate the human soul and spirit. On the other hand, the latter, such as greed, envy, wrath, and sloth, are seen as moral failings that corrupt our character, our spiritual parts and our relationships with others. This double classification often gives us a clear direction in life—to strive for the good and renounce the bad. However, what about our passions? Where do they fit in this moral framework?

Passions are intense emotions or drives that move us deeply. They can be joyful or sorrowful, uplifting or destructive. Unlike virtues and vices, which are more moral categories, passions are psychological and emotional forces that may affect our actions. The question then arises as to whether negative passions, like anger, fear, sorrow etc, are inherently dangerous and whether we should aim to weed them out, simply control them, or find a balance, a middle way.

Consider anger, for example. Left unchecked, it may lead to violence, hatred, and division. But when tempered and guided by reason, anger may serve a moral purpose. A parent who feels righteous anger may discipline their child not out of malice but out of love and a desire to teach right from wrong. Similarly, societal outrage against injustice has often been the spark for reform and progress. Thus, even a passion as volatile as anger, when balanced and rightly directed, may be a force for good.

This idea reflects the ancient philosophical concept of the "golden mean" (aurea mediocritas), particularly emphasised in Aristotle’s ethics. According to the Greek philosopher, virtue lies in the balance between extremes. Courage, for instance, is the balance between cowardice and recklessness. Likewise, managing passions involves neither suppressing them completely nor indulging in them recklessly, but finding the right measure in each context. Passions may not be enemies of virtue, but allies if understood and harnessed wisely.

However, not all philosophers agreed. The Stoics, for example, tended to believe in a more radical approach to the passions. For most of them, passions (pathê) were irrational and harmful, stemming from false judgments and mistaken values. They advocated for apathéia (from the Ancient Greek a-, "without," and pathos, "passion"), a state not of apathy in the modern sense, but of equanimity and freedom from disturbance. The sage, in Stoic philosophy, is one who has eradicated irrational emotions and lives according to reason alone. In this view, passions are not to be balanced but overcome entirely.

According to Chrysippus, a thinker pf the Early Stoa, the passions are evaluative errors, wrong opinions about what is good or bad. For instance, fear is an irrational aversion to something anticipated as harmful, while lust is an irrational desire for something mistakenly seen as good. These passions disrupt the harmony of the soul and cloud judgment. The Stoic concept, therefore, is not to feel less, but to feel rightly: not to be cold or unfeeling, but to experience eupatheia (from the Ancient Greek eu-, "good/well"), the rational, measured emotions such as joy (chara), wish (boulesis), and caution (eulabeia). These are lucid emotional states appropriate to the wise person who sees the world rightly.

Moreover, Seneca, a Roman Stoic, strongly argued that dangerous passions, like anger and hatred, should not simply be moderated, but extinguished. To those who claimed that courage required anger, he responded that reason alone is sufficient to motivate moral action, and that once reason is touched by passion, it loses its clarity. Philosophy, in this view, is medicine for our soul, teaching us to distinguish good from evil and to preserve inner peace.

Yet even within ancient thought, there were alternative views. Plutarch, though admiring Stoicism, believed that all passions could carry something useful. Like music, he argued, where harmony comes from a balanced mixture of high and low tones, the soul too may achieve virtue through the right combination and calibration of passions. Anger, if properly measured, may assist courage, and hatred of evil may fuel justice. The key lies not in the eradication of emotion, but in its attunement.

The Epicureans, meanwhile, pursued a different path toward tranquility. Their concept of ataraxia refers to a state of serene calm, achieved not through suppressing all emotions, but by avoiding pain and fear, especially those arising from unnecessary desires and the turmoil of public life. For them, peace comes through simple pleasures and rational detachment from vain ambitions.

Therefore, it is evident that there is a range of philosophical attitudes: Aristotle's golden mean, the Stoic's apatheia, Plutarch's harmony, and Epicurean ataraxia. Each of them offers insight into how passions might be understood, cultivated, or transcended.

However, considering the spiritual dimension, one might ask whether Celestial Beings, who are often described as pure and radiant, experience these "negative" passions. In fact, as noted by those who claim to have encountered such Beings, it would seem that even these Spirits are not untouched by sorrow or concern. When these Celestial Beings are called to the mission of saving more and more human souls and observe the state of the world—our violence, greed, destruction, sins, nuclear weapons, pollution and so on—they are often described as sorrowful, disappointed, even upset. Their sorrow is not like human despair, though; it is a sadness born of Love, a deep longing for Harmony, Peace and Goodness.

Even the image of God, in various Scriptures, includes moments of righteous anger and divine sorrow. God is often depicted as a loving Parent who disciplines His children not out of cruelty but out of care and moral responsibility. Just as a good father might be angered by a child's misbehavior because he wants the best for them, the divine anger portrayed in religious texts can be understood as an expression of Justice and deep Concern.

This could suggest that being exposed to the human world, with all its imperfections and moral struggles, even Celestial Beings may begin to experience the dualities of our dimension. Their emotions, however, are not rooted in ego or desire but in Selfless Love and Divine Wisdom. It is a reflection of the Truth that emotion itself is not inherently flawed; it becomes distorted only when it is detached from Love, Reason, and Balance.

Yet, in the Heavenly Realms, in Paradise, where all things are in perfect Harmony, these "negative" passions seem to dissolve. In their place reign Joy, Peace, Gratitude, Love, Justice and Bliss—eternal and unshakable. These are the emotions that elevate the soul and the spirit and align them with the Divine Frequency. There, anger is no longer needed because Justice is fulfilled; sorrow vanishes because there is no more suffering; fear disappears because there is no danger. The higher emotions remain, when we have fulfilled our noble purposes, raising our frequencies and continually elevating our spiritual essence.

To conclude, passions are powerful forces in the human experience. While they can lead us astray, they can also guide us toward Truth and Virtue when rightly understood and moderated. Whether through the Stoic's rational mastery, the Aristotelian balance, and/or the spiritual transformation of the soul and of the spirit, humanity is called to integrate its emotional life wisely. Even Celestial Spirits, when they look upon and/or take part in our world, are moved by emotion—not because they are weak, but because they care, they love unconditionally and purely. They would love to save more and more human souls-spirits. So, one day, as we grow in Wisdom and Virtue, we too may ascend to a realm where Love reigns supreme, and all passions are transfigured into Eternal Light.

Vessel of Inestimable Treasures

 

Oh my Marvellous God, You have desired that I strip myself of all that is superfluous. I am human, clothed in this form upon this Earth... Little by little, I free myself from those burdens that bring inconsistent joy, to fully embrace Your True Joy—loving You, serving You, doing Your Will, now and always.

Like a vessel completely emptied of all that belongs to this earthly experience—materialism, fleeting pleasures, and even what we cherish, such as study, work, pastimes, etc.—ready to be filled with what is worthy of Heaven, of Your Eternal Dwelling.

My thoughts soar toward You, in the Hope that I may one day bring this vessel filled with what pleases You.

(11/06/25. 22:25–30)

 

The Cosmic Eden we cannot enter

The Love which moves the Sun and the other stars” (Dante - Paradiso, XXXIII)

Humanity is confined here, on this Earth. Despite our dreams of reaching the stars and other dimensions, of stepping on distant worlds and becoming a cosmic species, we remain trapped on this small blue planet, not by technology, but by our own hearts. The Earth is not our prison, but our mirror. As long as we still bring war to our neighbors, we are not ready to go beyond. If we cannot love those close to us, how could we be entrusted with contact with other civilizations, that is to say those living in Peace, far ahead in Spiritual Evolution?

The book Angels in Starships by Giorgio Dibitonto tells us of a journey to a higher world (chapter 15), a planet of Immense Beauty, Harmony, and Peace, inhabited by beings who live in Total Union with nature and with Divine Laws. The description is simple yet breathtaking: a vibrant world with golden light, lush vegetation, joyful animals, and advanced beings who have chosen Love over hatred. Unlike Earth, no cities dominate the land. Instead, people live immersed in nature, in communities that respect life and the will of our Creator.

Reading this chapter, we are faced with a deep question: What would humanity bring to such a world? Would we bring our love, our peace, our wisdom, our knowledge, our culture, or… our pride, our divisions, our wars? The Truth is painful but clear: we are not ready. As the beings in the story say, these advanced civilizations follow the Universal Law of Love. This law is not only spiritual; it is practical. It is the foundation of their technology, their society, their way of life.

And yet, these beings do not reject us. In the amazing gathering described at the end of the chapter, a shining figure—one who many may recognise as Christ in Celestial Form—speaks of Love, Forgiveness, and the Transformation of Earth. He adds: “Soon I will make all things new.” He declares that the time will come when humanity, purified and reborn, that will have pursued the Love Path, will join the Big Universal Family.

But first, we must learn. We must give up hatred and violence. The Earth, as it is now, is a test. It is here that we must prove ourselves capable of choosing Peace. Until then, the other dimensions and stars will remain out of reach. Not because of distance, but because of our choices and their consequences.

This is why, as the Celestial Spirit says, even the Angels stand guard. The Cherubim, the watchers, will not allow us to spread destruction across the Universe. God and His Messengers will not let us colonise, exploit, or corrupt other worlds as we have our own.

Therefore, the final message is clear: the other worlds and stars are not for the evil, the proud, and those who are against Love, but for the virtuous, the humble, the peaceful, those who are full of Love, Lights in a world full of darkness. Only when Earth becomes again a Garden of Eden—not through escape, but through transformation—will humanity be free to travel beyond, welcomed as brothers and sisters among the stars.

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Toward True Freedom

In the face of such atrocities, which are still being carried out in various parts of the world, many would be driven by hatred, aggression, and violence when faced with such injustices. However, this would only play into the hands of the forces of evil, which are built on hatred, division, violence, destruction, and so on. They want us divided, blind, and ignorant, as the fault does not lie with populations, rather with those who actively take part in this evil plan!

It would be better to help and to speak out, to act without violence, and who knows, may God intervene in a drastic and decisive way! Then, we must rise above all that dehumanizes us, all that corrodes our souls and spirits. We think we are truly free when we enjoy things that have low vibrations — like vices, sins, harmful addictions, corruption, and so on — but in reality, we are more enslaved than we think.

True Freedom lies in going beyond the veil of Maya — that veil that clouds our senses, our reason, our heart, our soul, and our spirit — and in grasping the True Truth. The more we gain this higher awareness, the closer we come to this Truth, and the more we become truly free. We will be free to love unconditionally, in soul and spirit; we will be free to live beyond time, in Eternal Joy, in Harmony, Righteousness, and Peace. We will be free to access amazing realities that humanity has never known, and we will be free to love all that has been created.

After all, Creation is an act of Love. God is Love, and all His creatures are a reflection and symbol of this love — as is this Earth, which suffers so much because of human wickedness. So who knows how many souls will be able to make this leap, to reach higher levels of knowledge! But as long as human beings make war against their brothers and sisters in other parts of the world, how can we expect to travel beyond space, if humanity itself is a cancer to the Earth,  to its flora and fauna, and to the peoples who suffer from war, poverty, and more?

The invisible war between Light and darkness, Evolutionary and anti-evolutionary forces

Every human being is made of body, soul, and spirit. We are not here on Earth by chance. Each of us has a unique and sacred mission, both personal and collective, that guides us toward spiritual growth. Our time on this planet is a journey of transformation, a passage where we are called to evolve and prepare for higher dimensions after death. Earth is the place where we must grow, learn, and choose. At the center of this journey lies our greatest gift and challenge: free will. We are free to choose between Good and evil, between Light and darkness. Even though we are imperfect, we carry within us the power to rise, to purify ourselves, and to inspire others to do the same. When we live with Love and Virtues, we become like magnets that attract others, helping them awaken and rise with us.

In this path of elevation, there are powerful forces that support us. These are the evolutionary forces, entities of Good that lift us toward our true potential. They include invisible beings of Light such as Angels (whose name in Ancient Greek means messengers), spirit guides, and higher entities who protect and guide individuals, communities, and even nations.  Some of them fight in the skies. Others choose to incarnate on Earth, taking on human form to help humanity from within.These special souls, whether conscious or unconscious of their true origin, are here to awaken others. They are recognised by their deep Wisdom, their strong sense of Justice, inner Peace, and Unconditional Love. They often carry numerous unique talents and a profound calling to help and heal. Alongside them are many human beings who, through will and spiritual discipline, choose to align with the forces of Light and walk the path of spiritual evolution. They seek to raise their vibrations and detach from everything that belongs to the lower nature, to materialism (such as hatred, fear, violence, destruction and vice).

But this journey is not easy. There are also anti-evolutionary forces that seek to stop us. These are dark forces that want to keep us bound to the material world and low vibrations. They feed off fear, sins, chaos, destruction, and selfishness. They push us to forget who we really are and to act in ways that degrade our humanity, sometimes even worse than animals. These entities can be invisible demonic beings, but they may also manifest through certain humans who, knowingly or unknowingly, choose to become their instruments. Some individuals are drawn to these forces and use them to block or harm others, becoming obstacles on the path of Light. These entities work silently, feeding on our weaknesses, encouraging division, hate, addiction, and spiritual blindness.

Yet, even in this struggle, we are never alone. The forces of Good are always present, ready to guide us when we seek them with a sincere heart. Every moment of our life offers us a choice. We can rise or fall, love or hate, evolve or regress. The journey of the spirit is a climb, and every effort we make toward Love, Virtues, and Awareness brings us closer to our true Divine Essence. When we choose the path of Good, we not only transform ourselves but help to awaken others. We become channels of Light in a world that desperately needs it.

This invisible war between Light and darkness is the background of our entire existence. It is not a fantasy, but a spiritual reality. Our mission is to awaken, evolve, and help others do the same. The more we commit to becoming beings of Love and Virtue, the more we bring Light into this world and prepare ourselves for the higher realities that await us beyond this life.