We live on a unique planet of modest size, orbiting an average star in a galaxy that contains several billion other stars. Further, scattered across the vast Cosmos are billions of other galaxies home to billions more stars. Everything tangible and intangible in the Cosmos is made of energy. Everything seen and unseen within this grand Universe is composed of particles and waves of light that are interconnected. A Universe boundless in periphery; its energy and form immeasurable; everything linked at the sub-atomic level weaves this complex tapestry that is everything. Despite the immensity of the Cosmos; despite the far-reaching realm of space and time, there is a connective quality to all that exists. Everything is linked to this responsive field of instinctual energy. In an interstellar dominion of noble gases, dark matter and pin point light, there is a responsive element that unites humans with an omnipresent link to love, wisdom and energy. Such visions of grandeur can be overwhelming and many times unimaginable; yet, deep down there is this sublime familiarity and relationship; thoughts and experiences in life remind us that we are part of this grand concept. From imperfection is born beauty, energy and human perception; this is what defines the Responsive Universe and the cycle of birth, life and rebirth….
For many, the concept of death is a taboo subject and some even fear its inescapable threshold. Yet it is a transition in life we will all experience. Many of the worlds religions weigh in on the subject with legends and lore yet for many including myself, there is a fundamental desire to have scientific proof we exist after death….
….enter Astrophysics and Quantum Mechanics….
Still in its infancy, Astrophysics is proving that an afterlife can and does exist without the dogmatic trappings of religion. That’s right, an afterlife proven by science! Let’s not forget the most substantial piece of evidence and one of the most important laws in science: Energy cannot be created or destroyed – it can only change form. Thus, in some facet humans, possibly even their consciousness, lives on within the tapestry that is quantum energy, coalescing and regenerating throughout the Cosmos. But is there more?
Have you ever heard of String Theory?
String theory is an active research framework in particle physics that attempts to reconcile quantum mechanics and general relativity (into the theory of everything). String theory teaches that the electrons and quarks within an atom are not 0-dimensional objects, but rather 1-dimensional oscillating lines or strings, hence the name. These invisible vibrating strings may be infinitely diverse with variables of inestimable value. This would suggest that other cosmic manipulations could exist beyond the edge of our known Universe. Many theoretical physicists including Stephen Hawking believe String Theory is a step towards the correct fundamental description of nature and the Universe. An intriguing feature of String Theory is that it predicts extra dimensions, possibly even alternate Universes. One such theory is the 11-dimensional M-theory, which requires the Universe to have eleven dimensions as opposed to the usual three spatial dimensions and the fourth dimension of time. Other research in String Theory has purported as many as 26 space-time dimensions for the Bosonic String explanation. These theories present us with a new picture of the Cosmos. Scientists including Andre Linde and Allan Guth have been studying the concept of “Multiverses” for decades. There are questions abound in regard to the origin of the Big Bang inflation as well as the statistical data that supports the theory that the Universe is expanding even quicker – a possible contradiction to current mass and gravity data. Further mathematical measurements of dark energy are not matching current theoretical equations. The concept of multiple Universes would support the disparities seen within our quantum dominion. Further, such cosmic diversity could result in duplicates of Universes based simply on statistics and probability. String theory is still in its infancy and there are many exciting discoveries still to arise from the world of physics. If modern physics is capable of proving validity to alternate universes could these spatial dimensions be alternate realities or realms of the afterlife? As we continue to uncover the intricacies of the Cosmos, it has become clear that anything is possible because String Theory itself presents a universe of infinite possibilities.
What about Black Holes?
What is based on more substantial scientific evidence are recent discoveries in black holes and their theorized physics. A black hole is a region of space from which nothing, not even light, can escape. For decades it was thought that nothing could survive the plunge into a black hole. It is now a widely held theory that light and energy that is trapped in a black hole can survive. This is important because nothing is more violent and ever-changing than the environment that exists at the event horizon of a black hole. Observable matter appears to be stripped down to elementary protons, electrons and neutrons. Much like in death, we return to our source of elementary particles. Still, current physics states in principle, complete information about a physical system at one point in time should determine its state at any other time. This means physics proves that information that is created cannot be destroyed, even during the strenuous gravity and light vacuum characteristics present in a black hole. As stated earlier, energy and thoughts can be considered united and appear to be stable and transferable even when matter changes form. This means our thoughts can in theory live on after death.
What about Quantum Mechanics?
Quantum Mechanics is the study of matter and energy, in particular the fact that energy is absorbed and released in minute quantities, and that all matter displays both wavelike and particle like properties, especially when viewed at subatomic levels. Quantum Mechanics suggests that the behavior of matter and energy is interconnected and that the effect of the observer on the physical system being observed must be understood as a part of that system. That is our omnipresent connection to the Universe! Within an action is energy, always changing form. A human action creates an invisible quantum motion of force at the subatomic level. These positive and negative actions and reactions flow through our conscious and subconscious world. Thoughts and feelings are material forces carried by super weak pulses of electromagnetic energy. Visual, audible, and other images exist in the form of clusters of superlight elementary particles. Other notable scientists and psychologists including Dossey, Byrd, Bohr, and Heisenberg, however, have proven that we no longer live in a Newtonian or mechanical Universe. This responsive connection with humans and Universe explains why karma and an afterlife are possible. From a scientific standpoint this energy is dependable and unwavering. Quantum energy can also be defined as a life force that connects to everything that exists in the Universe; from distant stars and galaxies to microscopic atoms within your body. We are all connected at the sub-atomic level and Quantum Mechanics states we are indestructible.
Studies in sub atomic particle physics also sheds light on how science can prove an afterlife exists. Scientists from famed universities like Cambridge, Princeton and even the Max Planck Institute have made amazing strides in connecting particle physics to life after death. Recent theories have claimed that humans might exist in a form called “body-soul duality”. This premise exists due to inherent wave/particle duality in subatomic particles that can be viewed in a laboratory setting. A competing theory suggests that particles, like photons and electrons possess the traits of both waves and particles which suggests that information created by conscious thought saves information within our brains and also within a quantum field of energy beyond our bodies. The theory states that though the brain might be dead, the info lives on which supports our discussions above about information surviving a black holes strenuous gravity.
Studies in Near Death Experiences (NDE) and reincarnation help add a humanistic quality to what happens after death. Do we retain our human form or do we return to instinctual energy upon demise? There is this element of fear associated with death that permeates the epoch of mankind. Further, there is this undeniable thirst to know what happens after cessation which has been a major supporting factor in contemporary religion. Still, the concept of God as it relates to the Universe is mind-boggling. For many, it is enough to know that modern science proves we live on in some form or facet. The dogma and humanistic trappings of reincarnation, heaven and NDE are promising and heartwarming, but true solace here on Earth can be found by connecting to our True Nature that exists within all sentient beings. True Nature that is that quantum governed energy force that is constant and unwavering. Much like the concept of a soul, our True Nature is an instinctual energy field composed of waves of subatomic light and matter. So it seems, the best approach to understanding life after death is taking heed to the wisdom of few and then following your True Nature. The answers lie within and once you come to understand that we are simply energy changing form, gone will be any fear of death. You will come to understand we are a part of something magnificent and in some form we will always remain connected and pure like the energy that surrounds us. It is ego and false perception that has bred religion, fear and notions of hell and purgatory. Once you strip away the ego and all that is adulterated and polluted, all that is left is energy – pure and powerful. We come from energy and we will go back to energy. I am good with that….
Need more proof? check out this article by Joe Martino discussing the recent work of Robert Lanza.
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Thank you for expressing so well what I have believed for many many years. Nice to know a kindred spirit.
Just my thoughts…
Would you say that energy is animate or inanimate? I believe personally, that all energy is in fact animate because it is vibrational and changes form…it is constantly in motion. Therefore a rock for example is not technically an “inanimate object” as it is so commonly described. The way I see it, animate life did not simply appear magically out of inanimate matter. Animate creatures or “life” arose because matter/energy IS and always has been animate. That animate, conscious energy is what makes up all things that exist. Basically life it not a great mystery, it is simply energy changing form. When you think about it, that thing which we call “life” doesn’t really exist, only energy exists. If all that exists is energy in different forms, then there is in reality no separate distinct thing that is “life”, only energy. If there is no “life”, only energy, then there can be no “death”, only energy changing form.
Hi Randy… Thanks for the comment… Yes, I think you are heading in the right direction with your theory. I would agree that everything has a animate quality to it. Even a rock broken down to its most elementary particles will show movement; even organic content. Yes, the Universe is comprised of energy. Humans share an instinctual energy that may be rare, but not isolated just to Earth. We are all energy changing form. Life, death and rebirth is simply a Mandala of life. I agree, there can be no death, only energy form – thanks for the comment… JCB
Thanks for the reply! 🙂
When we think of evolution, we normally look at it from a creature perspective, that is we think of animals evolving. What about energy? Does energy evolve? I believe that energy as it changes form is actually in a sense “evolving” into different forms or states.
The more energy continues evolving/changing, the more complex the different actions/reactions may become. That is what I believe consciousness is specifically…the action/reaction effect that is present in all energy/matter. The ability for an energy form or material object (matter) to act and react to an outside force is in a sense it’s own type of “awareness”.
It has been shown that an atom has the ability to be “aware” of another atom that is next to it and it’s reaction to that other atom present in a way shows us how “aware” it is. Think of a rock, for example… Will a rock thrown on the ground give you a response? Absolutely. It will “react” by making a sound in contact with the ground and the energy within that rock will have been disrupted or in some way affected by what happened to it. That simple ability to react to an outside force is a type of awareness…consciousness on a very limited level.
From a simple rock with the basic ability of no more than to respond with a “craaack!” on the ground, we go to a plant or bacteria, an even higher evolved energy form containing even more complex actions/reactions… From there we progress even further up the ladder of evolving energy and the more and more complex and refined those simple actions/reactions become, we eventually arrive at a state of full consciousness.
This all ties in with my belief in Animism…the belief that animate forces or “spirits” are present in everything. Those forces are by no means “supernatural”, on the contrary, I do not believe in anything “supernatural”….all is naturally existing energy. I do believe in ghosts and the afterlife, but then again, that to me is naturally existing energy that simply changed form. The actions/reactions may have changed somehow, but they are still very much present. Hence…energy can neither be created, nor destroyed, only change form.
I do believe that our earliest, primitive ancestors “got it right” so to speak. They understood that there was some sort of animating force or “spirit” present in all things that existed, even in the rocks and the trees. What they didn’t know is that one day that “spirit” would come to be called Energy.
I’ll just respond in closing with this…
That which we call “life” is inevitable…given enough time and the right conditions for those actions/reactions to take place and for that energy to “evolve”.
How can you win a debate with an atheist who doesn’t believe in it , too me energy of the universe cause of after life , there is like 70 % unknown factors of universe energy,after life doesn’t care whether you believe it or not , unbelievers will also experience after life with scientific evidence,
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Science investigates evidence for an afterlife. Very interesting blog!