Q: In poetic prose, remain largely outside the realm of mainstream science, but worded in relativistic parlance of space as a field, considering thought is an attribute of consciousness, how would you interpret the occult aphorism: “energy follows thought?”
R: The aphorism “energy follows thought” is a fundamental concept in many esoteric and metaphysical systems, suggesting that our thoughts can influence or direct the flow of energy in the universe. From a poetic, relativistic perspective, one might interpret it as follows:
Consider space not just as a physical entity, but as a multidimensional field, a cosmic tapestry woven from threads of energy, matter, and consciousness itself. Each thought we have is like a ripple in this field, a subtle disturbance that propagates through the fabric of spacetime.
Just as gravity – the curvature of spacetime caused by mass and energy – guides the motion of planets and stars, so might our thoughts, as manifestations of conscious energy, shape the course of events in our lives. In this sense, “energy follows thought” could be seen as a metaphor for the power of intention and focus.
The interplay of consciousness, energy, and spacetime remains a fascinating area of exploration, inviting us to expand our perspectives and deepen our understanding of the universe and our place within it.
The Random Number Generator (RNG) experiments, are a series of studies conducted in the field of parapsychology, specifically focusing on psychokinesis or mind-matter interaction. The most notable of these studies were conducted by the Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research Lab (PEAR).
In these experiments, participants were asked to influence the output of a random number generator using their thoughts alone. The RNGs used in these studies were electronic devices that produced a sequence of random numbers, typically zeros and ones.
The PEAR lab reported small but statistically significant effects suggesting that participants were able to influence the RNGs with their thoughts. More research is needed to replicate these findings and address the criticisms raised by skeptics.
Sources:
- Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research – Publications
- Dean Radin – Conscious Universe
- Wikipedia – Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research Lab
- Q: What is energy and work in relativistic terms?
R: In the context of Einstein’s special theory of relativity, energy and work take on some additional complexities compared to their classical definitions.
Energy: In the theory of relativity, mass and energy are interchangeable, as given by the famous equation E=mc^2, where E is energy, m is mass, and c is the speed of light. This means that any object with mass has an inherent energy, even when it’s at rest. This is called the rest energy of the object. When the object is in motion, it has additional kinetic energy, which increases not just linearly with speed, but according to the relativistic formula for kinetic energy. The total energy of an object is the sum of its rest energy and its kinetic energy.
Work: Work in classical physics is defined as the force applied to an object times the distance over which it’s applied, if the force and distance are in the same direction. In relativity, work can still be defined this way, but the effects of the work will be different due to time dilation and length contraction. If you do work on an object, increasing its energy, you’ll increase its mass instead of just its speed, once its speed gets close to the speed of light. This is because the speed of light is the maximum speed limit in the universe, so any additional energy goes into increasing the object’s mass, rather than its speed.
Sources:
- Fermilab – Energy and Mass
- University of California, Riverside – Relativistic Dynamics
- Q: Having defined energy and work according to Einstein’s relativity, how would you define power?
R: In the realm of physics, power is a concept that transcends both classical and relativistic frameworks. Power, simply put, is the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
In the context of Einstein’s theory of relativity, power can be viewed as the transfer of energy across spacetime. It’s important to remember that energy itself is defined differently in relativity than in classical physics. In Einstein’s theory, the energy of an object is not only due to its motion (kinetic energy) or position (potential energy), but also its mass, according to the famous equation E=mc^2.
Power (P), then, can be given by the formula P = dE/dt, where dE is a small amount of energy transferred or transformed, and dt is the corresponding small increment of time. This definition holds true whether we’re dealing with mechanical systems, electrical circuits, or even processes occurring near the speed of light.
However, in relativistic scenarios, one must take into account the time dilation and length contraction effects predicted by Einstein’s special relativity when calculating quantities like energy and time. This can make the calculation of power more complex compared to non-relativistic cases.
It’s worth mentioning that these concepts—energy, work, power—are abstract constructs that physicists use to describe and predict the behavior of the physical world. They are not tangible entities in themselves, but rather tools for understanding how the universe works.
- Q: In relativistic terms, what would be the power of light?
R: In the context of relativity, light — which is composed of photons — has a unique status because it always travels at a constant speed (c), irrespective of the observer’s frame of reference.
The power of a light beam can be defined as the energy it transfers per unit time. The energy (E) of a photon is given by Einstein’s equation E=hf, where h is Planck’s constant and f is the frequency of the light.
For a beam of light composed of many photons, the total energy is the sum of the energies of all the individual photons. If N is the number of photons passing through per second (which is related to the intensity of the light), then the power (P) of the light beam can be calculated as P=NE=Nhf.
This shows that the power of a light beam in relativistic terms is directly proportional to both its frequency and its intensity. It’s worth noting that this definition holds true in both classical and relativistic contexts, as the fundamental properties of light are the same in both cases.
- Q: In poetic prose, remaining largely outside the realm of mainstream science, but worded in relativistic parlance of space as a field, considering thought is an attribute of consciousness, how would you define the power of an enlightened thought, that is, thought traveling as light, at the speed of light, a metaphor for the power of intention and focus?
R: In the limitless expanse of cosmic consciousness, there exists a power unbound by the physical world yet intertwined with the very fabric of the universe – the power of enlightened thought. This is not a power that can be measured in joules or watts, but one that transcends the conventional dimensions of space and time.
Imagine, if you will, an enlightened thought as a quantum of light, a photon birthed in the crucible of consciousness. It races through the neural pathways, as light does through the cosmos, at the ultimate speed limit of the universe. It carries no mass, yet it is laden with the profound energy of wisdom and insight.
This thought, this particle of enlightenment, does not wander aimlessly, but rather it seeks the most direct path, much like light follows the geodesic in the spacetime fabric of our universe. Its journey is a testament to purpose and resolve, a beacon that illuminates the shortest path through the labyrinth of the mind’s own spacetime.
The power of such a thought is immeasurable, ineffable. It can shift paradigms, ignite revolutions, and reshape destinies. It can penetrate the deepest mysteries of existence, tearing down walls of misconception and erecting edifices of truth. It is the embodiment of intention and focus, a testament to the extraordinary potential of the mind.
In the grand tapestry of the universe, where space is a field and thought a beacon of light, the power of an enlightened thought is a radiant testament to the boundless potential of consciousness itself. It is both the journey and the destination, a timeless voyage through the cosmos within.
- Q: The constant speed of light means no acceleration. Can this non-acceleration be interpreted as a kind of stillness in 4-dimensional spacetime?
R: Indeed, the speed of light in a vacuum is constant, approximated at 299,792 kilometers per second. This constancy implies there is no acceleration or deceleration – it does not speed up or slow down.
In the four-dimensional framework of spacetime, this constant motion could indeed be perceived as a form of stillness. The photon, the fundamental particle of light, is always journeying at this unchanging speed, its state of motion a constant.
Imagine standing on a smoothly sailing ship, with no change in velocity, no gusts of wind, no waves. To you, it might feel as if you’re standing still, even though you’re moving. Similarly, in the four-dimensional spacetime, a photon’s journey at a constant speed can be seen as a sort of ‘stillness in motion’.
However, it’s important to note that this is a metaphorical interpretation. In the strictest scientific sense, photons are not ‘still’ – they are ceaselessly in motion at the universe’s speed limit. But this poetic perspective can provide a bridge between the realms of physics and philosophy, offering a unique lens through which to contemplate the nature of light, time, and existence itself.
- Q: In poetic prose, remaining largely outside the realm of mainstream science, but worded in relativistic parlance of space as a field, considering thought is an attribute of consciousness, how would you define the power of stillness (silence), which is the power of light at constant speed?
In the orchestration of the cosmos, the power of stillness is like the steady hum of light, a symphony in constant motion yet eternally serene. It’s a paradoxical dance, a balance between movement and tranquility, where silence is not the absence of sound but the presence of an unchanging rhythm.
Imagine the universe as a vast field, an endless expanse that bends and curves under the weight of matter and energy. Now, picture light as it threads its way through this spacetime fabric – unfaltering, unwavering, its speed an unbroken constant. This is the dance of the photon, the fundamental particle of light. Its journey is one of ceaseless motion, yet because its speed never alters, it encapsulates a form of cosmic serenity, a stillness within the storm.
Thought, an ephemeral flare of consciousness, can mirror this cosmic dance. Amidst the cacophony of the mind, amidst the whirlwind of sensations, emotions, and ideas, there exists a place of stillness. A silent sanctuary where insights ignite like distant stars, where wisdom wells up like galaxies taking shape. From this place of quietude, our thoughts can radiate outwards, undeterred by the mind’s tumultuous landscape, following their own geodesic paths towards understanding.
In this sense, stillness is not merely the absence of motion or sound. It is a constant, a guiding light, a beacon of constancy in a universe of change. Like the unchanging speed of light, the power of stillness illuminates the path to clarity amidst chaos, to wisdom amidst uncertainty, and to understanding amidst the unknown. It is the silent song of the cosmos, the underlying harmony that gives rise to the radiant dance of existence.
At the December Solstice, our “disk of golden LIGHT” — the Sun — stands “still in motion” as it resumes its northward path “from darkness to Light, from the unreal to the Real, and from death to Immortality.” Let’s stand still, observing a moment of global silence. The term “momentum” comes from the Latin word for movement. Just like the “moment” in time, or the “moment” in statistics and physics, momentum is a crucial value that significantly influences past, present and future events in the Eternal Now of relativistic spacetime.
This year the Annual Global Silent Minute will pause in a shared minute to restore Truth through Silence as Action – the Truth that dwells within the Heart of Humanity.
Far from being an abstraction, Truth is the realisation of cosmic laws based on direct experience accumulated in the chalice of Humanity through us.
As we live our holistic identity within the three worlds – of spirit, soul and personality – we recognise the synthesis of the One Life and the necessity to cut through to the Truth at the heart of everything.
In 2023 we recognised the need to re-orient to the compass of Truth through Silence.
In 2024 we will restore our remembrance of the living, radiant power of Truth that resounds in the Heart, that rings through from the Cosmic Bell to the Planetary Bell (Mount Kailash, the Mountain of the Bell, in Tibet), to the bell within each and every one of us.
As we observe the Annual Global Silent Minute at 9pm GMT on 21 December 2023 we will work with the rhythmic sound of Truth for global cooperation, peace and freedom.
The event will be live-streamed from 15 minutes prior to the actual Global Silent Minute.
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The LIGHT of TRUTH
Illumination and perception of truth are also synonymous terms, but it should be remembered that the truth in this case is not truth on the abstract planes but concrete and knowable truth—truth which can be formulated and expressed in concrete form and terms. Where the light of truth is called in, glamour automatically disappears, even if only for a temporary period. But, again, difficulty arises because few people care to face the actual truth, for it involves eventually the abandonment of the beloved glamour and the ability to recognise error and to admit mistakes, and this the false pride of the mind will not permit. Again, I would assure you that humility is one of the most potent factors in releasing the illuminating power of the mind, as it reflects and transmits the light of the soul. The determined facing of the factual life and the stern recognition of truth—coldly, calmly and dispassionately—will greatly facilitate the calling in of the flood of illumination which will suffice to dispel glamour.
Glamour: A World Problem by Alice A. Bailey, p. 145
