The Unified Field
I first discovered this concept when I learned TM back in 2014.
The unified field is the source of every thought. Every idea comes from the field. There's a collective shared unconsciousness that is the source of everything. It's the answer to the question 'where do thoughts come from?'
David Lynch talks a lot about 'The ocean of vibrant consciousness' - the source of all matter. When you dive in TM, you 'experience an ocean of pure consciousness' which is the unified field. He expands on this in the video below.
A Scientific View of the Unified Field
The "Unified Field" is a theoretical concept in physics that refers to a single, all-encompassing theoretical framework that can explain and unify all the fundamental forces and phenomena of the universe.
The idea of a Unified Field theory originated from the work of physicists like Albert Einstein, who sought to develop a single equation that could explain the relationships between gravity, electromagnetism, and other fundamental forces, rather than treating them as separate, independent phenomena.
The key aspects of the Unified Field concept are:
Unification of Fundamental Forces: The goal is to find a single mathematical model that can account for and unify the four fundamental forces of nature - gravity, electromagnetism, strong nuclear force, and weak nuclear force.
Underlying Interconnectedness: The Unified Field theory posits that at the most fundamental level, all physical phenomena are interconnected and derive from a single, integrated framework.
Foundational Substance: Some formulations of the Unified Field propose the existence of a single, foundational "substance" or field from which all matter and energy emerge.
Mathematical Elegance: Proponents of Unified Field theories aim to find a simple, elegant mathematical description that can elegantly explain the complexity of the universe.
In The Tao of Chaos, the author draws parallels between this scientific concept of a Unified Field and the Taoist idea of the Tao as the single, underlying unity or integrative principle that gives rise to the diverse phenomena of the natural world. Both concepts point to a foundational, interconnected reality beyond the surface-level appearances.
The Unified Field is a hypothetical framework in physics that seeks to unify all fundamental aspects of the universe into a single, coherent theory, much like the Taoist notion of the Tao as the source and integrating principle behind the manifest world.
TM has attempted to turn the hypothesis of the unified field into a reality that TM allows you to access... something David Lynch hints to in his book Catching the Big Fish.
Both Lynch's work and the concepts explored in The Tao of Chaos touch on themes of interconnectedness and the exploration of the underlying nature of reality.
Playing the Field
I'm currently reading Playing the Quantum Field by Brenda Anderson and it provides some practical ways we can tap the power of the field.
Whatever you put into the field resonates back. The greater the emotion, the greater the impact. So if I wake up feeling stressed out that I have too much to do, the field amplifies that effect.
If you tell yourself 'I want to be financially free,' the field will give you just that - the feeling that you WANT to be financially free.
It amplifies back exactly what you ask. So the distinction to grasp is that you must be specific with the outcome, not the desire for the outcome. Thinking instead 'I am financially free' will get you there, not thinking 'I want...'.
If you are feeling stressed out and overwhelmed, guess what? The field will amplify that back to you.
The solution is so easy, but runs counter to our conditioning.
When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.
Stop. Breathe. Begin to think 'I've got everything under control. True, I have lots to do, but I have all the time I need as well. People will wait. And if they don't, that's not my problem...'
Almost instantly, I notice a sense of calmness rush over me and I crack a smile. I dug the hole into this, but I can also easily step out of the hole I dug. I just forgot that the field amplifies what I am experiencing. Instead of throwing myself up against the wall, I can give myself a gentle back rub.
