Science and math are languages to discover and explain natural and supernatural phenomena; they are descriptors of God the Universe (Mother Nature) and descriptors of who we are in relationship to God. Likewise, to pursue science and math is to pursue understanding about our own spirits and connection to Nature. As individuals and as a global community, the more we pursue and learn about our connections to Nature and our natural selves, the more we discover the purpose of our singular lives and that of the collective human race. The most acute experience I've had that represents my belief about the connection between spirituality and science is my experience with Okyu, an ancient Japanese healing tradition. As a patient, I listened to the practitioner, Mukund (a Harvard and Stanford graduate), while he tended to me: "Let Nature be your parents," he advised. Earlier, he had called forth the Spirits of animals, of "everything that creeps and crawls," and supernatural forces to bear witness and aid in the healing of my spirit via my body. As Mukund tended to spiritual wounds that were physically inflicted years ago by a violent father, he encouraged me to find parental love and wisdom in the living beings all around me; by observing them, seeing how they grew and related to one another, and by understanding my own identity within the natural world. Using only his hands, moss, garlic, and fire, Mukund electrified my nervous system, my muscle tissue, my spine. I felt where he dug into my body, kneading my organs carefully, releasing toxins I didn't know I carried. I cannot explain everything that happened that miraculous day, but the best way I can describe its outcome was that my spirit came fully into my body in a way I had not known was possible. Colors became brighter, music became sweeter, food tasted more flavorful, and I felt a brightness and joy in my body that I never knew had been missing my entire life. I noticed the absence of fear. For the first time in my life, I felt relaxed in the presence of middle-aged men; men I knew were trustworthy, like my friends' fathers, organizational leaders at work, well-meaning doctors in their offices with closed doors. Even though I had known there was no threat, my body used to panic. My heart would race, my palms would sweat, my stomach would wrap up into knots. After Okyu, though, that panic was gone, and it's never come back. A whole new world has opened to me, one where I feel confident and enjoy the richness and humanity in all people. I am living out my philosophy that spirit and science are connected in the body and described by math. I am currently studying to teach middle and high school students these disciplines specifically. Furthermore, because of gratitude for my own survival and healing, I choose to work with populations where there is a high likelihood students have experienced or are experiencing trauma like I did. While I’m not a certified practitioner like Mukund, my experiences inform how I interpret and respond to wounded behavior when I recognize it in others, and I’m eager to incorporate all the tools I’ve collected to benefit children who are also on their journeys to live fully. The connection between spirituality, science, and math is not just an interesting overlay; it is a profound tool that, when wielded with intention, can heal and transform people into higher versions of themselves. We need to understand this connection in order to fulfill our purpose as individuals and as the collective.