Is it beneficial to major in the study of metaphysics?

I've been asked by soon-to-be college students if metaphysics is a good area to major in.  After all, several students go to college for practical reasons; because their degree will help them in developing a stable and meaningful career. Others go simply because they enjoy learning and college can become a safe haven; more mature than high school and challenging enough for the young mind. But is metaphysics the right area of study for you?

First, let me tell you that I am an English major. After I receive my B.A. in English, I plan to further my education by obtaining an M.F.A. in Creative Writing. I'm one of those people who chose to go to college for practical reasons. I was tired of not having a lot of options available to me when it came to employment. Even in the freelancing world, a degree is becoming more and more necessary. I always wanted to pursue a career in teaching English abroad. The first people that are chosen are usually English majors, so my degree just made sense for my future career as a writer and teacher.

Metaphysics in the Learning Sense

If you're someone who is fascinated by learning new things and having new experiences, then metaphysics is one of the best fields to get into. There are always new areas to study, new things to focus on. It's one of those fields where you will learn every day for the rest of your life.

Metaphysics in the Practical Sense


If you're a person with a strong intellect and an ability to think outside of the box, then metaphysics will certainly be your cup of tea. Practically speaking, however, there isn't a whole lot you can do with a degree in this subject. You can write books, teach, tutor, lead a religious study group, travel, and that's about it. If those are the types of things that you would like to do anyways, then you're set.

However, be forewarned that if you choose to be a metaphysics writer then you will have a heavy amount of competition and a very small bank balance. There isn't much money in this subject and many people who are unable to obtain work in the field live off of donations so that they can continue their research. Alternatively, some who study metaphysics work in other fields to make up for the difference. I'm not saying this to discourage you, if this is your heart's calling then by all means do follow it. But if you're looking for something that is going to make you a very good living, then this isn't the field to be in.

It's Ultimately Up to You


I've presented you with the pros and cons of studying metaphysics and going into the field. I am not formally a metaphysicist; I'm a research writer. However, I know several people who have successfully and unsuccessfully studied the subject and entered the field. Metaphysics can be a highly rewarding and fulfilling subject, especially if you are already interested in studying things relating to the unknown. I know it sounds cliche` but..listen to your heart when it comes to making these types of serious decisions.

The True Form of Angels

I'm sure that all of us have wondered what angels look like. There are many different interpretations of angels' appearance. Angels can take on a human form but it's important to bear in mind that their human form is not their true form. Each class of angels - cherubs, thrones, etc. have a different appearance. Just as there are different races of people, each with their own unique characteristics; there are also various races of angels that are distinguishable from one another.

In the West, angels are depicted as winged, human-like creatures, usually with a fair complexion and maybe even with a glow around them. However, not all angels have wings and not all are fair in complexion.

When angels are in their true form, they are invisible to most people. I say most people because some people have the special gift of being able to see them, also known as clairvoyance. Angels are made up of many colors that are invisible to the spectrum of light that we humans can see. The study of advanced color theory explains this beautifully. Angels are made up of several fascinating colors. If angels made themselves visible in their true form, they would look similar to a multi-colored aurora. Now imagine the lights of the aurora taking the shape of a person, animal, or other recognizable being or object.

Ultimately, angels can choose whether or not they want to make themselves visible to human beings. The most common human view of angels is when the angelic beings take human form. Those with clairvoyance may be able to see them in their true form but this is always for a purpose. Whether they are seen or unseen, all angels have one goal in mind; helping humanity in whatever way that they can.

The Purpose Behind the Studies

The topic of metaphysics in and of itself is an academic rarity in the modern world. However, there are some areas within metaphysics that are rarely explored as well. One of these areas is a personal favorite of mine. I've been devoted to angelology, also known as the study of angels, since I was a child. One small sliver of the pie really fascinated me more than anything I could have ever imagined; the study of the Nephilim.

The Nephilim were an ancient race of hybrids that were supposedly tall in stature as well as cannibalistic. However, while some texts state that the Nephilim were cannibals others state that they were simply large and their diet was very similar to the diet of the average human, only that they ate much more than the average human ever could.

There are several theories on what the Nephilim really were. I happen to be one of the few modern meta-physicists that believes they were a hybrid race; the result of a human-angel coupling. For who else, could the sons of God really be? How could mere human beings create a race of giants? Is it so hard to believe that angels can fall into the very temptation that humans can? After all, no one but the Divine is truly perfect.

For brevity's sake I am going to end my argument there. My reasons for studying these subjects are slightly self-indulgent. In a way I feel led, as though this is one of my callings and it is also something that I am very passionate about. Enjoy reading my journey through the study of metaphysics.