Based on the presented quotes, one can conclude that nature existed first—the unconscious elemental forces and instincts that precede the emergence of moral categories. For example, one excerpt states:
The woman on the book cover is presented not merely as a beautiful model, but as a symbol uniting the human element with nature. The image is constructed around the idea of unity, where the line of a tree trunk smoothly transitions into the body of the woman, long braids flow along the trunk, and branch-like arms reach toward the heavens. This artistic approach creates a powerful visual metaphor that reflects natural beauty, life force, and the inseparable connection between humans and nature.
While the concept of unity and the notion of wholeness both strive to describe the integral relationship among parts, they imply different aspects of this unity. Unity is understood as an integral result—a synthesis of diversity—in which each component loses its individual character when strictly separated. As noted in one of the sources:
David, in his Psalms, used several expressive images to describe the Lord. In particular, he calls Him "the shepherd," as can be seen in the verses “The Lord shepherds me” (Ps. 22:1) and “Shepherd of Israel, listen” (Ps. 79:2). Thus, the Lord appears as a caring and guiding shepherd who leads His people.
Spiritual deception in this context is manifested through the breakdown of the wholeness of one’s inner state, where true concentration is lost and, in its place, a violent outburst of emotions and complete inner turmoil takes over. Instead of maintaining a stable inner presence and composure, a person begins to experience “the pilfering of the mind, inner turmoil, vanity,” and their mind and heart become filled with chaotic emotions that lack genuine attention and vigor. This culminates in a situation where, instead of a conscious and sober perception of the spiritual world, there is a “forgetting of God, death, judgment, and all that is spiritual,” which, in turn, undermines the foundational consciousness that supports life’s activity and genuine spiritual connection.