Neoplatonic emanation

Neoplatonic emanation is a philosophical idea describing how the universe and everything within it originate from a single, perfect source called "The One." Imagine a glowing light that gradually spreads out, creating layers of lesser existence—divine fullness, mind, soul, and matter—without losing its unity. Each level emanates from the previous one, like ripples radiating from a stone in a pond, while all are interconnected and share in the divine essence. This concept explains how complexity and diversity emerge from a singular, unified origin while maintaining a fundamental connection to the ultimate source.