I like to read widely and have a love of reading about the Quantum Universe. I love books like Danah Zohar’s ‘The Quantum Self’ and ‘Quantum Society’. Then there’s the book I’m reading at the moment called ‘Quantum Theology: Spiritual Implications of the New Physics’. Now, I must admit that I’m not a theologian, my interests lay more in spirituality than religion.
There does however, seem to be a strange similarity between Stage32 and the Quantum Universe. I can hear you either gasp or choke on your doubt, so please bear with me. There is a principle in Quantum Theory called ‘The Potential for Self-Organisation’, by Diarmuid O’Murchu. (I would also say that it bears a similarity with the principles of any creative endeavour - whether you’re a screenwriter, musician, graphic novelist).
Here’s what got me excited about this Potential for Self-Organisation and how that any activity cannot be isolated to a local phenomenon, but has to be understood cosmically or universally.
“The ability to self-organise seems to be a function of invisible fields, associated with all matter, from the tiniest subatomic particles to the most complex creatures, humans included. When atomic fields interact and join together, a molecular field is evoked; the interaction of molecular fields leads to the creation of a mega-molecular field, creating new patterns of interaction that become cells. Cells form several complex combinations — under field influence — to create organisms. Organism fields interact to form species fields. The fields of several species interact to form ecosystems. Ecosystems interrelate and thus create bioregional fields, which are influenced by the planetary field of the earth itself. The earth, in turn, is influenced by the field of the solar system, which itself is affected by the field of the Milky Way galaxy. Galaxies interact gravitationally throughout the entire universe.” [p. 104]
It is often said that we humans like to ‘be a part of something bigger’; well I think the above quote tells us that we already are! We are not really alone and floundering, we are connected to these web of ‘fields’ at all those various levels, from subatomic particles to the Milky Way and beyond.
The British scientist, Brian Cox, maintains that having not come across any other intelligent life-forms in the Universe shows us just how insignificant we are as a species. I however, through extensive research and the passing of much alcohol under the bridge of life, think it’s the opposite — it shows us just how significant we are!
Here’s another quote from O’Murchu:
“All visible organisation arises out of invisible fields. Everything and everybody are the subjects and beneficiaries of field influence. All of us belong to a web of interrelationships, empowered by an intricate and mysterious life force. And it is the ability to self-organise, more than anything else, which promotes and enhances life in our universe…Self-organisation is a generic concept. It also happens according to laws and principles which humans neither devise or control.” [ibid]
That last sentence alone should give us a sense of humility in the light of my previously cited ‘significance’, but I believe it should also animate and empower us to connect with one another and create something which has an impact on life on earth. Whether we knew it or not, we are already part of something much bigger than ourselves — we are not alone.
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Geoff Hall And, unfortunately, the misconception has led to parental abuse of children.
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Robin Gregory misuse always seems to lead to abuse and sadly never ever affirmation or confirmation of the goodness of a person. There’s a cult episode in a series, right there!...
Expand commentRobin Gregory misuse always seems to lead to abuse and sadly never ever affirmation or confirmation of the goodness of a person. There’s a cult episode in a series, right there!
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Geoff Hall Yeah, it's tragic. Religion has left a HUGE fingerprint on the collective fall from grace. For example, in the 50s, in a Catholic home for unwed mothers, the nuns would tell birth moms thei...
Expand commentGeoff Hall Yeah, it's tragic. Religion has left a HUGE fingerprint on the collective fall from grace. For example, in the 50s, in a Catholic home for unwed mothers, the nuns would tell birth moms their babies died at birth and then sell them to wealthy families. All in the name of good, right. The culprit nun behind it was caught, but died before going to trial. The NYT did an article on this a few months back.
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Robin Gregory that is so shockingly sad, Robin. Diarmuid O’Murchu calls religion ‘the greatest idolatry’!
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My apologies for the delay in answering from my last comment about "true beauty" basically ever written in time. However will have to make another short comment
As "true beauty" ever being written in t...
Expand commentMy apologies for the delay in answering from my last comment about "true beauty" basically ever written in time. However will have to make another short comment
As "true beauty" ever being written in time. Is this why there's so much efforts respectively and blurring the line between concepts? To taint "true beauty"....as it sets the tone for the very foundation of existence itself!