Consciousness and energy

Consciousness and energy from the viewpoint of quantum physics 

Although scientists have identified various modes of energy in the Universe, many quantum physicists believe that there is only one source, that of consciousness itself. 

It is a well-known scientific fact that energy is never lost, and is merely transformed. If one accepts the argument that consciousness is merely a highly active mode of (conscious) energy, it is not unreasonable to believe that a superior universal consciousness would also be able to produce lower forms of energy able to flow through its structures, even to the point of providing the underlying energy-templates for that which we experience as ‘matter’.

When engaging with the universal consciousness, any experience would have to be adapted to ‘fit’ the human biological, neurological and mental structures, which are actually very slow in comparison to the movement of unimpeded energy (the speed of light). This ‘adaptation’ would account for the loss of consciousness experienced during physical embodiment and this would be even more the case with less-evolved biological systems such as animals, plants and minerals.

Exploring higher dimensions of the mind demands extremely high levels of mental energy. In fact, the deeper one connects with the universal consciousness, the more energy is required during meditation and spontaneous imagery (advanced visualisation) for one's symbolic processes to construct a workable sense of reality and to structure archetypal energy patterns into recognizable forms.

This energy-depletion will be experienced as a wandering focus, an inability to maintain concentration and physical fatigue. When engaging in these complex mental processes it is therefore important to monitor one’s state of mind and level of energy, and when these symptoms become apparent, begin a slow, controlled, safe return to normal consciousness, as terminating the process too suddenly could result in disorientation and confusion.

However, mystics maintain that these energies can be replenished by means of certain meditations, prayers or petitions. For instance, those who are able to connect with their higher selves (which they sometimes refer to as their ‘souls’), report a sudden unexpected deep breath and rush of energy which causes them to gasp.   

Even from a psychological point of view, a thought alone can unlock huge amounts of physical energy and activity, such as the excitement produced in a person learning that he or she has won a large amount of money. In this same way, during meditation, the energy of the mind can be increased dramatically by any positive thought which generates a powerful emotion such as joy or excitement which is then transformed into energy and can be harnessed for inner work.   

Jimmy Henderson is a cognitive scientist, metaphysician and published author of books and e-books with a psycho-spiritual emphasis. His books are available on Amazon.com or via his website www.jimmyhendersonbooks.com.