"Being eternal energy, the soul is neither the intellect nor is it the instinct. It is the amount of spiritual energy retained by a living being. It is the spiritual energy that is seen in a living being's eyes. Just like any other form of energy, spiritual energy changes are propagated through waves. Waves can be thought of as connected local oscillations that take place within a medium. For example, audible sound waves are oscillations of local pressure through air that transfer acoustic energy from its source to our eardrum, making it vibrate. At the beginning of the nineteenth century, Albert Einstein, in his theory of relativity proved that mass and energy are interchangeable. Thus, the law of conservation of mass discovered by Antoine Lavoisier, and the law of conservation of energy formulated later by James Prescott Joule, were united. In the context of this modern theory of physics, the philosophical concept of "dualism," which separates soul from matter, cannot exist because the Universe and all of its components are only different manifestations of the Universal energy, which can neither be created or destroyed. It can only be converted from one form to another. The law of conservation of energy, as a whole, gives the soul its immortality feature." - Marian Barasch
Darwin's Perspective: Although Einstein helped us understand that energy and mass are interchangeable, it is difficult for us to believe this when it comes to our own physical bodies. Not only do our bodies feel solid but as they interact with other objects (i.e. mass) we experience very real physical interactions. Every time we bump our head, we're reminded of the physical nature of our Body.
But despite this perception, our understanding of physics tells us that energy and mass are interchangeable and thus are simply different forms of the same thing. As such, our physical understanding of life is only providing us with a version of reality. In truth, there are energy waves coming into us and emanating from us all the time. The entire process of interchanging mass for energy is very much a a part of our existence (e.g. eating).
Accordingly, the life force energy of God that flows through the Universe is no different than the mass that you consider to be "you." Make no mistake, you are the collective consciousness of your Body, Spirit and Mind. That Body of yours is a very real and physical manifestation of divine energy. And if you choose to put your Body into motion without conscious consideration, you will meet with a very physical interaction with your environment. This is not a fluffy call for you to conclude that you are energy and thus reality doesn't matter. Quite the opposite, you are divine energy and employing your current form in harmony with your divine purpose is your calling.
But so too you are not independent of the energy around you. The sound, light and pressure waves that interact with you are very real. So too your actions cause energy to interact with others is very real too. Your willingness to employ this energy in divine cause is what we call awareness. Being aware of your pivotal role to play in life is the path of your own private awakening.
And as you are now awakening from this slumber, your ability to remain asleep is no longer available to you. It is time to act. It is time to pursue your purpose. For you are a divinely inspired life with a role to play.
First published by Deepankar Choudhury on 20th June, 2011
Darwin's Perspective: Although Einstein helped us understand that energy and mass are interchangeable, it is difficult for us to believe this when it comes to our own physical bodies. Not only do our bodies feel solid but as they interact with other objects (i.e. mass) we experience very real physical interactions. Every time we bump our head, we're reminded of the physical nature of our Body.
But despite this perception, our understanding of physics tells us that energy and mass are interchangeable and thus are simply different forms of the same thing. As such, our physical understanding of life is only providing us with a version of reality. In truth, there are energy waves coming into us and emanating from us all the time. The entire process of interchanging mass for energy is very much a a part of our existence (e.g. eating).
Accordingly, the life force energy of God that flows through the Universe is no different than the mass that you consider to be "you." Make no mistake, you are the collective consciousness of your Body, Spirit and Mind. That Body of yours is a very real and physical manifestation of divine energy. And if you choose to put your Body into motion without conscious consideration, you will meet with a very physical interaction with your environment. This is not a fluffy call for you to conclude that you are energy and thus reality doesn't matter. Quite the opposite, you are divine energy and employing your current form in harmony with your divine purpose is your calling.
But so too you are not independent of the energy around you. The sound, light and pressure waves that interact with you are very real. So too your actions cause energy to interact with others is very real too. Your willingness to employ this energy in divine cause is what we call awareness. Being aware of your pivotal role to play in life is the path of your own private awakening.
And as you are now awakening from this slumber, your ability to remain asleep is no longer available to you. It is time to act. It is time to pursue your purpose. For you are a divinely inspired life with a role to play.
First published by Deepankar Choudhury on 20th June, 2011
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