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Copyright © 1996 by Guy McCarthy
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Copyright © 1996 by Guy McCarthy
All rights reserved. Inquiries should be addressed to
Twelve Star Publishing, P.O. Box 123, Jefferson, MD 21755
In part 1 of this series, we saw how the theories of Max
Planck and Albert Einstein inspired a generation of physics research
in the early 1900s. The theory of quantum mechanics evolved, with
the startling conclusion that, in the smallest portions, matter
and energy actually have no physical basis. All that exists is
a pattern of information, or more generally, an idea. But what
is an idea? It is the basic unit of consciousness.
Here then, is the first awesome truth revealed by quantum mechanics:
"Matter and Energy are made from the same, non-physical stuff.
And the stuff is called consciousness."
Deepak Chopra, one of the foremost spiritual teachers of our time,
claims this knowledge is the key to creating abundance in our
lives. In his best-seller The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success
Chopra writes "The source of all creation is pure consciousness...pure
potentiality seeking expression from the unmanifest to the manifest."
Understanding the relationship between our own minds and the conscious
creative force of nature is the key to health and abundance. Deepak
Chopra states, "The more tuned in you are to the mind of
nature, the more you have access to its infinite, unbounded creativity."
In other words, our mind is merely a localized portion of the
greater, cosmic consciousness that creates the entire universe.
We are all made of the same mind-stuff. There are only two steps
required to begin harnessing the infinite creative power of nature:
1) understanding the connection between our mind and the universe
(which is why you are reading this article!), and 2) strengthening
the connection.
Chopra recommends three daily practices to strengthen our connection
with the greater cosmic mind: the practice of silence, the practice
of meditation, and the practice of non-judgement. By cultivating
these practices, even for only a few minutes per day, one begins
to learn how to tap into the abundance of nature.
But can this knowledge solve problems on a global scale? What
about poverty, pollution, and the energy crisis? These problems
often have to do with the issue of abundance vs. scarcity. Poverty
results from flawed economic and political structures. These structures
are flawed because the leaders focus on scarcity when they should
be focusing on abundance. For example, the leaders of a third
world country, operating from a perspective of scarcity, might
believe that selling their food to wealthier countries is better
than feeding their own people. Or they might resort to attacking
their neighbors, in an attempt to steal the resources of others.
A major cause of pollution is our reliance on fossil fuels such
as coal and oil. The leaders of wealthy countries believe that
energy resources are scarce, so they cling to aging technologies
based on fossil fuel combustion.
In truth, there is no scarcity. We believe in scarcity only because
we don't understand the infinite creative power of nature. But
the creative power is real, and we can tap into it with our minds
and with our machines to create abundance. Again, the theory of
quantum mechanics provides the key.
A curious aspect of quantum mechanics is that sub-atomic particles
are permitted to blink out of existence. This is acceptable as
long as the particle blinks back in before the next measurable
event. The implications of this little-known fact are enormous.
Most particles carry charges, such as electrons. If an electron
blinks out of existence, the disappearing charge generates a flux.
Flux is electromagnetic power; it is the operating principle within
electric motors and generators. And sub-atomic particles are everywhere,
even in empty space.
Here then, is the second awesome truth revealed by quantum mechanics:
"The finest structure of matter, indeed the very fabric of
space, is seething with dynamic, electric energy."
This energy is called "zero-point vacuum energy" because
it exists everywhere, even in a vacuum, even at the lowest possible
temperature of absolute zero. A number of scientific papers have
been published about this unique phenomena (see sidebar).
In studying zero-point vacuum energy, scientists have calculated
that the energy content of empty space is actually greater than
an equal volume of nuclear fuel! Vacuum energy is the power source
from which the creative consciousness of nature manifests the
entire universe.
Under normal conditions, vacuum energy flux is completely random
and tends to cancel itself out. Can we build devices to tap this
tremendous energy potential? Indeed we can!
Guy McCarthy is a writer, philosopher, and engineer who
enjoys tracking developments in the New Energy community. He can
be reached via earthlight! at (301) 473-9035.
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