Matter Into Feeling

1. The Universe is a Dance of Spirit and Matter

Spirit embedded in matter as self—meaning body consciousness—resists spirit's call.

Spirit and matter are complementary. They engage in an eternal dance, creating the illusion of separation while remaining fundamentally unified. This dance manifests as the conflict between our spiritual nature and our material existence, between our soul's calling and our ego's desires.

The new alchemy seeks to bridge this apparent divide by understanding the quantum nature of reality. It posits that matter is essentially trapped light, and our human experiences of love, hate, and suffering are rooted in the physical properties of electrons and photons. This perspective offers a scientific framework for understanding our spiritual experiences and the nature of consciousness itself.

• Spirit (aleph) represents unembodied potential
• Matter (yod) represents spirit contained and limited
• The transformation from aleph to yod symbolizes the movement to self-identity

2. Consciousness Creates Reality Through Observation

Reality is not just the physical world; it's the relationship of the mind with the physical world that creates the perception of reality— there is no reality without a perception of reality.

The observer effect is a fundamental principle in quantum physics that challenges our conventional understanding of reality. It suggests that the act of observation itself plays a crucial role in determining the nature of what is observed.

Consciousness shapes reality through the choices we make about what to observe and how to interpret our observations. This principle extends beyond the realm of subatomic particles to our everyday experiences, influencing how we perceive ourselves and the world around us.

• Every observation creates a split between the observer and the observed
• Our choices determine which aspects of reality become manifest
• The world is not made of objects, but of relationships between consciousness and possibilities

3. Memory and Identity: A Quantum Perspective

We don't sense what we sense; we sense what we remember we sense.

Memory is not a fixed record of past events but a dynamic process that is continually reshaped by our present experiences and future expectations. This quantum view of memory challenges the conventional understanding of identity as a stable, continuous self.

The holographic model of memory suggests that our brains operate like a hologram, with each part containing information about the whole. This explains phenomena such as phantom limb sensations and our ability to project sensory experiences into space.

• Memory is reconstructed each time we recall it
• Our sense of self is created through a continuous process of self-reference and re-normalization
• The brain acts as a filter, reconstructing reality from quantum possibilities

4. Love: The Fundamental Structure of the Universe

The universe contains, and God created the universe out of, love.

Love is not just an emotion but a fundamental force that shapes the structure of the universe. This perspective integrates spiritual wisdom with scientific understanding, suggesting that the basic fabric of reality is imbued with love.

The Hebrew letter tsadde symbolizes this universal love, revealing an infinite, mirrored structure that represents the interconnectedness of all things. This concept challenges the materialistic worldview and offers a more holistic understanding of reality.

• Love arises from the interplay of cosmic structures and memories
• The earth (eretz in Hebrew) was created from love
• Understanding and expressing love is the purpose of human existence

5. Time Streams: Information Flowing from Past and Future

Changing mind into matter requires feedback from the future, as well as what I call feedforward from the past.

Time is not linear but consists of two interacting streams: one flowing from the past and another from the future. This dynamic interplay shapes our present experiences and influences our ability to adapt and evolve.

Intuition and thought arise from feedback from the future, while feelings and sensory perceptions come from feedforward from the past. This dual flow of information explains phenomena such as déjà vu and our ability to anticipate future events.

• The future influences the present through quantum information
• Evolution may be guided by information from future environmental changes
• Our choices in the present shape both our past and future

6. The Bell-Shaped Curve of Life: Homeostasis and Heterostasis

Life passes according to our awareness.

The curve of life is a statistical representation of how we experience and navigate reality. It illustrates the balance between homeostasis (maintaining stability) and heterostasis (seeking change and growth).

Our decisions and behaviors are influenced by this curve, with most of our actions falling near the average or "normal" range. However, the potential for radical change and growth lies in the extremes of the curve.

• Most of our behaviors and beliefs cluster around societal norms
• Creativity and evolution occur at the extremes of the curve
• Understanding this curve can help us navigate personal and societal change

7. Evolution: A Quantum Leap in Consciousness

The universality of all religions is the recognition of our connection to all living things.

Evolution is not just biological but also involves consciousness. The new alchemy suggests that evolutionary leaps occur through quantum processes, allowing for rapid adaptations that cannot be explained by classical Darwinian theory alone.

Consciousness plays a role in shaping evolution, with the potential for future possibilities influencing present adaptations. This perspective integrates spiritual concepts of purpose and meaning with scientific understanding of evolutionary processes.

• Evolution occurs through quantum leaps in consciousness
• Future possibilities influence present adaptations
• Spiritual and scientific perspectives on evolution can be reconciled

8. The Trickster in Our Memory: Illusion and Reality

Maya is based on the concept of duality. Without duality, there can't be any separation from the One.

The trickster is an aspect of our minds that distorts factual recall, playing a vital role in providing meaning to our lives. This concept helps explain why our memories are often unreliable and how we create narratives to make sense of our experiences.

Illusion (maya) is not simply deception but a necessary aspect of how we experience reality. It arises from the fundamental duality that allows us to perceive separation from the One.

• Our memories are constantly being reshaped and reconstructed
• The trickster aspect of our mind helps us find meaning in our experiences
• Understanding the nature of illusion can lead to greater self-awareness

9. The One Mind: Unity in Multiplicity

There's only one Soul in the universe. One Consciousness capable of blinking matter into reality and letting it go out of reality.

The concept of One Mind suggests that all consciousness is fundamentally unified, despite the appearance of separate individual minds. This perspective resolves paradoxes in quantum physics and offers a profound understanding of our interconnectedness.

Unity in multiplicity explains how we can experience individual consciousness while being part of a universal consciousness. It suggests that our personal experiences are reflections of a greater, unified reality.

• All minds are expressions of one universal consciousness
• Individual experiences are necessary for the One Mind to know itself
• Understanding our unity can lead to greater compassion and spiritual growth

Last updated: November 18, 2024