Since Issac Newton set up the
foundation for physics, physical science is built on the foundation that our
reality does not depend on our personal preference. It is objective. For
instance, whether we like it or not, the earth rotates around the sun every day.
The existence of the sun does not depend on us.
The objective nature of
physical science is challenged with the discovery of quantum phenomena. Quantum
phenomena are not objective. They depend on the observer’s action. For example, the location of a photon
depends on where you put the detector or detectors.
Spirituality is to study how
our personal actions, such as thought, speech, hearing, movement, and more
affect our reality. Both quantum and spiritual phenomena are subjective. They depend
on the person who observes or participates in it.
The subjective nature of
quantum phenomena has shaken the foundation of physical science at its core. Do
we need to revise the whole foundation of science because of the discovery of
quantum phenomena? Or should we simply ignore quantum phenomena and the
existence of spiritual phenomena and not accept the subjective nature of our
reality? In this way, we don’t have to face the challenge presented to us by
quantum and spiritual phenomena about how real our reality really is.
The debate about the
subjectiveness of our reality is still ongoing in quantum physics. The question
about the existence of soul is also an ongoing debate in our life. These are
very important questions. Unfortunately, most physicists go on with their
research without delving into these important basic questions. They simply
treat quantum physics as a mathematic tool for doing calculation. Many people
go on with their lives without looking into these important basic questions.
As you will see later, the
ignorance of these issues will lead to more and more challenges both in science
and in our daily life. The clarification of these questions can expand our
current science. It can liberate us from our pain, suffering, illusion, and
limitations. It can bring the enlightenment, joy, wisdom, and empowerment to
our life beyond our imagination.
A Truly Great Movie, Aluna, (by and about the Kogi Tribe) shows this graphically by showing the impact our thoughts have on the environment. There is one heart-touching scene where a lush ecosystem has been restored with the power of thought.
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