This metaphysical source of life is what is called heaven or nature. In oracle bone inscriptions from the Shang dynasty there are already records of ceremonies in praise of heaven, and it was believed that those who had done worthy deeds could become spirits and return to the world of the Emperor of Heaven.
這形上的生命源頭就是天，殷商甲骨文裡已有祭天儀式，有功業者可以成神回歸上帝的世界。