The Energetic, Living Universe

"All matter originates and exists only by virtue of a force. ... We must assume behind this force the existence of a conscious and intelligent Mind. This Mind is the matrix of all matter."

— Max Planck

Do you realize that you are a creative entity, infinitely powerful, and responsible for manifesting into reality everything that you see in your own world? You are!

In this chapter, we will delve into the phenomenon of the energetic universe. Have you ever considered how your individual energy field ties in with the energy of the vast universe? Listed below are some ideas to help you reflect upon this notion. Use the Notes pages included at the end of this book, or take some quiet time with your journal and meditate on each of the following concepts. Write down your insights and intuitive perceptions. As you sit with each idea listed below, remember the adage, As Above, So Below.

• The scientific insights of the first verse of The Bible are profound. In Genesis 1:1, it says that God created the heavens and the earth. From this, we can ascertain that time, space, and matter were created by a Supreme Being:

* In the beginning (Time),

* *God* created the heavens (Space),

* and the earth (Matter).

The physical world that *God* created 'in the beginning' has an incredibly efficient and effective design. *God's* creation is wondrous, miraculous, harmonious, magical — and above all, mysterious. Despite everything our scientists know about the true origins and mechanics of our physical universe, we have only begun to scratch the surface of understanding the secret, creative mechanics of our universe.

Inspired by this Divine mystery, we each set out on our soul's journey of exploration, expansion, and evolution. We are, after all, Divine beings, having a physical experience. Can you see that you, a spirit experiencing time and space, are fully capable of creating matter? *God* the Creator lives both within us and outside of us, and extends his unconditional love and creativity to us. Can you acknowledge that you are *God*? Can you accept that you can manifest anything that you wish to have ... simply by thinking and feeling it into being?

• We are eternal, intelligent energy. Our awareness that everything is energy offers us the opportunity to enter our power as creators of our own experience. Everything is connected and all is one — this is the Divine Law of Oneness.

In Matthew 5: 14-16 it says:

You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

What this means is that as the light of the world, you are made up, in your DNA, of Divine light, of electromagnetic fields of energy. Open your heart and mind to this cosmic connection; the cosmos run through your veins and every fiber of your being. Let your Divine light shine out for all to see!

• As we look through the lens of our human eyes, we think we can see the whole world. But quantum physics has confirmed that space and time are illusions of perception and that what we perceive with our five-senses human system is not the only reality. When we look at the quantum electromagnetic spectrum, for example, we realize that we are only seeing a tiny percentage of what is really going on around us. We are constantly giving out and receiving frequencies that we cannot perceive with our human senses. This is why it is important to strengthen your own intuition and practice energy awareness. Divine energy surrounds us at all times and we have the power — through our awareness and intention — of pulling unlimited amounts of pure source energy from the unified field.

When we explore the concept that science and spirituality are connected forces, we open up many new avenues of thought and become empowered to align with the Divine as extensions of *God*, as creative entities — as the crux of creation itself. As we begin to merge spirituality and science, we come to a whole new understanding of our power as energetic, vibrational beings. We realize that the universe is always working on our behalf. By engaging fully with and embracing Divine energy, we can step into our power as creators.

All matter is energy condensed to a slow vibration; we are all one consciousness experiencing itself. The universe works in perfect harmony, and to flow with it (and not against it), we must clean up the disharmony within ourselves. So, do not resist your power — tap in, allow, and flow with the energy of the cosmos!

The Universal Natural Laws

"Now think about the Universal Law. It reflects to you exactly and precisely what you put out. If your thought-forms say, "I haven't got a clue about what I want," the Universal Law is going to say, "Listen, mate, if you haven't got a clue, neither have I."

— Stuart Wilde

A Brief History of New Thought and Hermetic Thought

Those of us who embrace the New Thought realities of our twenty-first century are entering a new vibration, we are transcending our past limitations and opening up to the limitless possibilities of creation. As we have seen, there is an endless sea of cosmic energy available to us — and it allows us to manifest abundantly. So, keep your heart and mind open to receiving your infinite, limitless, creative potential!

As an adherent of New Thought concepts, you have no doubt discovered that there are numerous powerful, life-changing, ancient insights that were not taught to you in school. These archaic ideas, known generally as "Hermetic principles," are the basis of the New Thought (or, as some call it, the "New Age") movement. These spiritual principles, universal laws, and laws of nature govern every aspect of our world, the universe, and the entire cosmos. They are as real as the law of physics (in fact they are the metaphysical laws of physics!) and they play an intricate part in your life — whether you are aware of it or not.

In a nutshell, the Hermetic principles are grounded in the mystical and secret teachings of ancient India, Egypt, and Greece, societies which employed sacred...