At one time, people believed the universe was composed of the elements of air, water, fire, earth and ether (space).  Eventually, this notion was discarded as researchers discovered the chemical elements.  These smallest particles of these elements were called atoms.  Atoms were thought to be solid particles, until further research determined that atoms were composed of even smaller components, which became known as electrons, protons and neutrons.  These new “smallest components” were dubbed as subatomic particles.  So, they were still thought to be particles of solid material.

In the last century, research new research has come forth and we are now discovering that sub-atomic particles aren’t composed of anything solid after all.  The new science of quantum physics is suggesting that these particles are actually vibrations, tiny multi-dimensional ripples vibrating on something called the space-time continuum.

This is a very interesting hypothesis; especially since it is coming from physics, which is the science devoted to the study of matter and all things physical.  Physics has long denied or ignored the existence of the spiritual.  In fact, one term used to describe the spiritual is metaphysical (a word which simply means “beyond the physical”).

So it is very odd that physics (the study of the physical world) and metaphysics (the study of the spiritual world) are both starting to describe the nature of the universe in which we live in similar terms.  I’m speaking of the fact that the various spiritual traditions found in different cultures all tend to express the idea that the Creator sang or spoke the universe into existence.  Words and music are simply vibrations or ripples that are sent forth on the air.

Other spiritual traditions are even more explicit in this description.  They express the idea that God’s breath or Spirit moved across the surface of something called the void (or the Great Deep) and thus all things were created.  What they are telling us is that all visible creation is like the pattern of ripples found on the surface of a lake when the wind moves across it.  In other words, God’s voice, breath, or spirit is moving across the surface of this great body of something called the void and all we observe is the result of the ripples created by this movement. 

So, both the physical sciences and the spiritual traditions are telling us the same thing. The universe is composed of vibrations (tiny ripples or subatomic particles) appearing on the surface of some invisible fabric or surface known to science as the space-time continuum and to metaphysical traditions as the void or great deep.

If this seems mind-boggling, don’t worry.  It’s mind-boggling to everyone, including the scientists who are working with these ideas.  The important point in all of this is that everything we see is composed of energy.  It only appears to be solid because of the interaction of various energy forces.

This understanding is essential to what we are about to learn.  You see, if everything is composed of energy, then it only makes sense that everything we see would exhibit some of the fundamental characteristics of energy.  So, what we are going to do is to explore some basic energy patterns and demonstrate how these patterns can be observed in our body and in the world around us. 

These patterns aren’t that complicated.  In fact, on the surface they appear to be overly simplistic.  However, upon deeper examination and contemplation these patterns become more and more profound because one starts to see them everywhere.  What makes this material so difficult to comprehend and accept is its simplicity.  Most people think the truth is extremely difficult and complex.  I find that whenever I discover a new truth it is always profoundly beautiful in its simplicity.

So, if you’ve never been exposed to this before, get ready for a life-altering paradigm change, because once you start seeing these patterns, you’ll start seeing them everywhere.