10 Mind Blowing Mysteries of the Universe

 

“The Universe… The incredible difference in scale between the tiny world we live in every day and the vastness of all time and space begs the question of whether we will ever be able to grasp the fullness of the cosmos. But that doesn’t stop us from trying. In fact, contemplating the great unknowns must be one of the oldest hobbies in human experience. The pursuit has given rise first to religion, then to philosophy, then to people who make fun of religion and philosophy.” -Glen Taylor
There are so many interesting and mind blowing mysteries in the universe around us.  Here are 10 that we find to be the most intriguing!  Check it out!

10. Extraterrestrial Life- Carl Sagan says that if we exist then no matter how rare intelligent life is in the universe there is bound to be others.
The Astrophysicist Frank Drake created a mathematical equation to figure out how many other planets could contain intelligent life out in the universe.  He found that even if only one in a billion planets contain intelligent life on them then there is still over 6 billion planets with intelligence out there.
Enrico Fermi said that if life is indeed that common then why haven’t we seem more evidence of it?  It should be completely impossible that we haven’t had some sort of contact from an alien life form.  And if we really haven’t, as the official report goes, then what are we doing here on earth that makes no one want to visit?
9. The Tunguska Explosion- In 1908 in the Tunguska River Valley in Siberia, Russia something blue flew across the sky and exploded in the air flattening an area of trees.  It exploded with incredible force and yet no remains of a meteor have been found.   What is even more baffling is why did it explode in the air?

8. Rare Antimatter- In Theory Matter and antimatter are created at the same time by the same event.  When the Baryonic Particle is created the opposite, the antiparticle, is also created.  Yet, even while we are able to create it in a lab we cannot find it in the universe.  What is happening to natural antimatter? 7. Consciousness- How does our mind work?  What is the difference between simulation of consciousness and the real thing?  How does a mind become self aware?  There are so many questions we have about consciousness that it has sparked many scientific studies and philosophical debates.
What appears to be the most interesting question among scientists is if the consciousness can survive after death.
6. Dark Matter/ Dark Energy- With all of our high-tech instruments we have found an enormous amount of energy in the universe that is just beyond what we can see.  On top of that there is a type of energy accompanying it that we also cannot see called dark energy.  What is it for?
5. Time- Try defining time without using a word that means time. What is it really? Is it an illusion?  Is it a type of matter or a dimension?  What if everything only existed in one moment of time?  This one can get a bit mind blowing when you get down to the basics.
4. The Beginning of the Universe- What created the big bang?  Where did the energy and matter come from for the big bang?  Is there a god or force creating it, if so what created that force?  What is the true origin of our universe?
3. The End of the Universe- If there is a beginning will there be an end?  And if so will the universe keep expanding until it is so spread out that it dissolves or will it collapse back on itself and start over?
2. Multiple Universes- Are there parallel universes?  Different versions of you living different lives in a reality just out of reach?  Would it be possible to interact with any of them in the future?
1. Grand Unification theory- How will science be able to combine the laws of physics that all appear to be so different; Heisenberg’s Quantum physics, Einstein’s laws of relativity with large objects, and Isaac Newton’s classical physics?
All of these different laws and different scales don’t appear to work together at this point and scientists are searching for a way to combine them all into one set of laws.  Especially since on the quantum level the results are so easily changed, when we observed them, that this appears to be a very hard task.
What do you think about these mysteries?  Have you heard of any other interesting mysteries of the universe?  Let us know in the comments!
Thank you for reading,
Kirsten
Spirit Team

 

What is Meditation?

 

 

First (of six) in a series of videos on how to practice meditation without the requirement of religious dogma or spiritual mumbo-jumbo. This video discusses both the meaning of meditation and the foundations of meditation practice.
This is a new series by Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu, a buddhist Monk who is now sharing some amazing information on Youtube
We thought it was worth a share! ^^
 

Could Social Pain be more Intense than Physical Pain?

 

Is it possible that social pain, emotional pain and being alone can have just as powerful an impact on the pain centers of your mind as physical pain?
“Neuroscientist Matthew Lieberman explains that through his studies he’s learned that our kryptonite is ignoring the importance of our social superpowers and by building on our social intuition, we can make ourselves smarter, happier, and more productive. In this TEDx Talk, Lieberman explores groundbreaking research in social neuroscience that reveals that our need to connect with other people is even more fundamental than our need for food or shelter and that the social pain and pleasure we experience has just as much impact as physical pain and pleasure.” -Ted Talk

Check out this amazing TED Talk about our social superpowers.

Wow did you hear that?  Even basic pain relievers have the same pain relief with social or emotional pain as it does with physical pain!

How could this knowledge impact the way we treat others and the way we treat ourselves?  Maybe the saying “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me” is more incorrect than we ever imagined before.
Being aware of the pain we cause in others when they are ‘left out‘ could dramatically change how we treat others.  Perhaps now we can feel a sense of relief knowing that we arent crazy for feeling hurt.  We can actually be in real pain when we are separated, isolated and alone.
Another fascinating thing about this talk is the part about learning.  Understanding our social powers can be the key to learning, being productive, being successful and having the ability to change the world.  When we learn a topic with the intent to teach it to someone else we learn it much better than if we only learn it to take a test.  Our drive for connection has a greater impact than our desire for high test scores.
It is crucial that we learn these skills and recognise the endless connections between ourselves and the people around us.  We are all one, we all have an impact on the world around us.  Let us move forward with love and understanding for ourselves, and everyone we come in contact with.
Thank you for reading,
Kirsten
Spirit Team

 

Free Yourself from the Past

Our past need not dictate our present and certainly not limit our future. We can truly be free. The trick is to live life fully in the present and not allow the past to control what we do now.  But how do we do that?
Alan Watts uses the example of a boat to explain the impact the past has on this moment.  The wake of a ship is like the past, we remember it but over time the wake fades back into the ocean.   The wake doesn’t determine where the boat will sail it simply shows where it has been.
Check out this video where Alan explains why blaming our past is an excuse to avoid really living.

Alan Watts Talks about how allowing the patterns of your past to control your current decisions is living your life completely backwards.  Spending all of our time talking about and focusing on the past is a distraction technique to avoid living in this present moment and demonstrating something different.
Often we are addicted to distractions; our electronics, thoughts, the past, fear in the media, money, and our emotions.  We chase shadows and hide truth from ourselves.  We are the ones to keep ourselves stuck in life.  We hold ourselves back when we become defensive, when we ignore our feelings, when we hide from the truth, and when we allow the past to control us.
The most powerful thing we can do is define our life by what we are doing right now in the present moment.  What projects are you working on?  What are you doing to better your life and live your dreams?  What are you doing to help the world around you and leave a powerful legacy?
If you don’t know where to begin ask yourself Why am I here?  What is your life purpose?  What would I do in my life if nothing held me back?
If you know what those things are then consider this the sign you have been looking for begin living, right now.
For those of you living your life in powerful motion, consider sharing your story with the world.  Put videos on youtube or start a blog.  Maybe your wake will cause powerful motion and inspiration in someone elses life!
Teach by example, show us in your everyday actions who you are and who you are becoming.  Use the power of synergy and empower the people around you to live their lives in the now aswell.
Let us know in the comments what you are going to do right now to change your entire life!
With all my love,
Kirsten
Spirit Team
PS. When you seek freedom, others may not know what you are doing and caution you to ‘play it safe’.  Become free anyways!  Check out this Patch Parable about letting go and becoming free!

Real Telekinesis: You Have to Try This!

Telekinesis has been interesting to me since I was a little kid watching Star Wars.  Those Jedis could move objects with their mind and I began a long quest studying ESP, Psychic abilities, the paranormal and of course Telekinesis.
What is Telekinesis?

Telekinesis is defined as the ability to move objects at a distance by mental power or other nonphysical means.
This is everything from levitating objects to the classic bending of spoons.  But how does one go about learning something like this?  With a world full of doubt how do we even know it is real let alone something we can actually do?
How do I even believe something like this is possible?

Art Credit to pikagirl65neo By A Teller DeviantART

First of all remember that we live in an infinite and unlimited universe.  There is so much more going on than we could possibly understand with our current level of awareness.  Boxing yourself in, in your own mind will only limit your potential for growth and a greater understanding of the world.
Second point is that there is so much motion and energy constantly moving around us even though the world appears to be holding still.  Perhaps telekinesis is merely manipulating the existing energy to make subtle changes in the world around us.  Imagine how fast the earth moves around the sun and then again how fast the sun is moving through the universe.  We are constantly in motion!
The Show Me Age
We live in a world where we want to see something in action.  Don’t just tell me an interesting story show me it happening!  So I decided to learn some of the basics so I could show you that not only is it possible but you can learn it too!

Want to see more?  Check out this youtube channel with many more examples!
So After about 5 hours of meditation there was a breakthrough! Each time I have gotten it to work after the breakthrough it has typically been 30 min of meditation or less. I believe that is because the first time was about overcoming doubt and knowing that it was indeed possible.
There was no sources of wind or current of air in the room, for the hour I was spinning the psi wheel before I began filming I was also covering my own mouth with the other hand just to be sure.  When do you blow on a psi wheel it will actually wobble back and forth.  It is not a pinwheel and is not designed to spin when it comes in contact with wind.
I also want to state that this is not the only time it worked.  I have found results at different locations and distances from the psi wheel.  Even up 5 feet away the object spun could be stopped and have the direction changed.  I have had it located on multiple surfaces including tables and the floor too.  This video just shows one time it was sitting on my laptop.
Making a psi wheel is simple.  You can use paper or tin foil for the top, any pointed object such as a toothpick and some sort of base like a cork or eraser to hold it up.
Some Prepping Techniques to find Success
1. Meditate – Calm your mind, do some deep breathing and get into a super focused and peaceful state of mind.  Being attached to specific results will hold you back when it comes to many different energy practices.
2. Believe- This world is full of doubt.  Doubt and fear are low vibrations that will not only make Telekinesis super difficult but also make you frustrated and likely to give up before you have a breakthrough.  Know that this is real and you can make it a part of your experience in this reality too.  Focus on seeing success.
3. Visualize/ Subconscious- When you are getting ready to begin your practice with a psi wheel or other telekinesis technique remember that your subconscious is a powerful tool.  Close your eyes and visualize the Psi Wheel spinning.  See it spinning faster and faster in your mind.  Then release that thought into your subconscious and just relax and watch what happens.  It may take some time but trust that it will work.
4. Energy balls/Psi Ball/Chi- Practice visualizing a ball of energy between your hands.  Send energy to it from the earth, the sun, and your chakras.  Once you have built up a good amount of energy try using that to spin the wheel.   QiGong and other energy practices will also enhance your ability to flow with and move energy.
5. Be Positive/The power of Love Energy- Be optimistic that you will get results and then that you will get consistent results.  There is a powerful technique that has been the biggest part of my success that involves blissful love energy.  It doesn’t make much sense to my logical mind but what seems to work best is getting into a high energy blissful state, completely full of love energy and then I visualize that energy going from my heart chakra to the psi wheel.  Honestly that has been when it spun the fastest and was the easiest to control.  If you have more information on this and how it works please let me know in the comments!
6. Track your results in a journal & be persistent- Keep track of your results in a daily journal.  Record what you did to prep, how you were feeling, how you meditated and what results you found.  Remember that mood and sometimes even diet will also play a role in your ability to get consistent results so record everything you can think of.  We would love to hear about your results and share your videos of success!
I am still learning and would love to learn more about real telekinesis.  I know the power of numbers and would love to work alongside you in learning telekinesis and compare notes!  Let us know of your success and ideas about telekinesis in the comments below!  Perhaps someday soon we can make an entire training program!
Thank you for reading,
Kirsten
Spirit Team