A metaphysical examination in quantum physics

It is known that over the course of a lifetime, all the atoms, of all the molecules, of all the cells that make up our bodies are entirely replaced, several times. What this means is that your consciousness is clearly not tied to a defined set of cells/molecules/atoms/etc. Furthermore we may deduce that this awareness is not founded - or at least centered - in the corporeal, and that some form of metaphysical existence is both probable and likely. Since general awareness is ubiquitous throughout the body - you don't only cognate with awareness obviously, so consciousness can therefore be called present in all forms of experience(i.e. all cognition and sensory input) - this would point to some metaphysical structure or set of structures, likely in the form of energy. Quantum physics tells us that two or more non-local subjects may become entangled, allowing the entangled to instantaneously exchange information. In fact among the benefits of quantum computing, researchers tell us, is that prospectively anything might be capable of storing quantum information. If correct, this means that the entire universe is a massive data record, and quantum computing may unlock long-hidden secrets of existence. I digress. ----

Bearing in mind quantum entanglement, and the idea that a metaphysical form does indeed exist, isn't it also possible that our consciousness is somehow tied to our metaphysical form through entanglement? If so, it would mean that there is, somewhere among all of existence, duplicates(at least) of all the bits of information that make up your "soul". Maybe these are just fanciful rantings at this point, but there is a certain sense of reassurance to the idea. It presents cause for a stronger sense of confidence in the longevity of our metaphysical essence(call it a soul if you like).

It's late, this probably needs revision, and I have lost my train of thought. #mental note

Heroes

Comics, movies, and cartoons are fine, but where are the heroes in *this* world? Where are the mysterious strangers, and gentle wanderers that adhere to their extensively refined codes of ethics? Occasionally we might chance upon the sight of an everyday hero who acts with compassion, and offers a helping hand. But where are the ones who consistently risk life and limb, forsaking all dangers and fear of death to live (or die) altruistically, and lead by example - only because they know it is right? Where are they who do not discriminate, or kill, or harbor ill will toward others? The hero archetype is born out of our hearts, and therefore lives within us all. So why do we keep them locked inside of our fantasies and legends?

Spread the Word

I have an idea. Hope is something to be shared, and given freely. So to anyone who will read this, I implore you to join me. This will be a subtle campaign, but a noble cause regardless.

It's simple:
All you need is a pad of post-its, a pen, a little bit of creativity(or the internet, or both), and the willingness to help someone you may never see, will likely never thank you, and to invest efforts into doing something good.

The idea is this: Think of a quote or phrase that might make another person smile/give them hope/brighten their day/realize that people still care. Put one phrase or quote on each post-it. If it's a really good one, feel free to make duplicates. Come up with as many as you can, and if you run out of ideas use the internet to find more. Then, once you have some written down, carry the note pad with you any time you go out(grocery store, gas station, pharmacy, movie theater, everywhere, etc.) and make it a point to place at least one every time you're out and about. Place it wherever it feels right. Listen to your intuition, because you never know who might find it, or how much they'll need it. The point would be to put them in places people are actually likely to find them, so don't hide them too well(or do, again you never know). Try to do this casually, so you don't draw too much attention and the source can remain anonymous. Remember we aren't doing this for thanks, just to help people hope, or smile, or lift their spirits if they're down. Use good handwriting if you can, so that whoever finds it can actually read it. Spread it out; you don't need to put an entire pad in the dairy section of the grocery store. Go for maximum exposure(e.g. maybe place one in every store you go to), I want to start a movement (maybe even global one day!) to restore hope, love, and goodness in people. Random acts of kindness.

Who knows, if this catches on maybe you'll be feeling down one day and find one. And hopefully it will put a smile on your face and warm your heart. Keep in mind, love begets love(smile at someone, and they smile at someone else. eventually your smile might come back to you, and even if it doesn't you've still made someone smile).

To Help Another

Attempting to help one who is suffering, without loving compassion and support, is like doing charity only for the purpose of bragging - it is an empty gesture.

Aren't We All Just Celestial Bodies Floating Through the Aether?

Recognize myself as a celestial body. Try to feel the flow and the orbits which I occupy. Some seem to think that since we are on a planet and in an atmosphere, that we are somehow separate from the rest of the universe. Fact is, such things hold no intrinsic boundary lines - they are merely words which refer to concepts - concepts we use to understand our current state of existence. We are all in "space". There is no escaping that fact, but really why would you want to? It's a glorious place to live, and fascinating on every level; holding such deep complexity, yet so simply accessible.

Attachments

We worry about things in life. It's real, it happens. Unavoidable and universal. Some people back themselves into corners, painfully aware of the limitations impressed upon them. Too much focus on this can keep them trapped in a bad place in their mind. What we tend to forget is that when someone puts a gun to your head, you don't HAVE to do what they say, there's 148 other options you can choose. Duck out of the way, grab the gun, throw sand in their eyes, call their bluff and see if they'll actually shoot you, etc... You always have a choice. It's the same problem when we succumb to the fallacy of blaming the whole world, when we are solely responsible; you just aren't looking at the problem from the right perspective. Society is not out to get us. Everyone doesn't hate me, and my job isn't trying to ruin my life. The fact is, no one made you get a job - especially not that one. No one made you decide to live the typical American lifestyle of excess, or even forced you to want to live in a house. People have gotten by for thousands of years before most of the technology that we have today. The world hasn't changed, we have. Our stress doesn't come from our boss, bills, or our stuff - it comes from us. Take these problems to their core, and when you see them in their purest form, you will notice that the objects disappear, and the subject shifts. The core conflict of these things, you see, arises from our desire for, or attachment to something. Therefore, lose the attachment, lose the stress.

Say you grow weary because you don't make enough money to pay your bills: You have a good job, but aren't always treated the way you feel you deserve to be. Every day you make the commute, because the job isn't close by. This means that you will go through cars faster than some, and spend more on gas. Both of these mean you have less money to pay the bills that you already can't afford. You try to make payments when you can, but the collection calls never stop, and you're falling behind. Nevermind that we all buy things we don't need, and spend more than we can afford because "I just want to have nice things" or "I can always make more money" or "Well, I want this, so I'm going to buy it." These are easy ways to delude oneself, but ultimately harmful to one's peace of mind - unless of course you can afford these things, and you truly have no need to worry because you have considerable means at your disposal. Barring that... if we look deeply enough at these sources of stress, we may see that being able to pay the bills isn't the problem - 'NEEDING' all this stuff is. Our attachments to what we want, have gained, or believe we deserve, can literally be the lens through which we view our own personal hell, superimposed over an already subjective reality.

There's something to be said for just "giving up".

When I say "giving up" I don't mean shutting down and letting the world crush you, because you simply don't want to bear another second. Instead, I mean to fight, but in a different way than you might be used to. Step one: Get over yourself. No one "deserves" anything. We all come from the same dirt, anyone who claims to be born of gold, is a liar. I know a song that goes, "the only guarantee in life, is a life worth dying for". Life itself is a gift, to expect anything more to be given is to expect to much. Be humble. Step two: Figure out what's truly important to you. If you really are so shallow, that having all sorts of material crap is what's most important to you, then perhaps consider doing some soul-searching. Step three: A person needs to be able to see that life is a continuous experience, and some pursuits are endless. The other thing one needs to understand is that life is about reaching goals. Some goals cannot or will not ever be finished, but are noble intents just the same. Though goals are important, they are not paramount, because it's never about the end of a task, it's about the journey. Step four: Let go of the rope. Why are you holding on so tightly, afraid that you might fall, when you're only a few inches above the ground? Stop trying to control everything, and just let go. Dare to be great, and have the courage to fail. Face every challenge as it comes, and recognize that falling on your face isn't the worst thing that can happen - not having the gumption to try, is however. Once you believe - not just know(there is a difference between knowing and believing) that life is a continuous experience, you know what's truly important to you, and you understand that the journey is more important than the end, then you have nothing to fear. Every day, strive for what's meaningful to you, and let it not matter if you fail. Cut out whatever is unhealthy and anything that you use to work against yourself. Let nothing keep you from reaching your goals. Accept that you may fail in life, but resolve not to stop trying regardless. Realize that what you have valued for a lifetime, might end up being meaningless to you. This doesn't mean that you have wasted time though, as long as you have learned even one thing from it. Let go of the past, along with your attachments. Don't forget, but do not burden oneself with things that cannot be changed. If we are lucky, then perhaps we will at least have some pretty pictures to look at along the way.

Prologue:
Endings are only the mark of a new beginning. Once we give up our attachments, then we must find new ways to view the world and to live. Let me suggest a way... Love. Compassion. Kindness. If we find new attachments, then let them be found in goodness and love. Let our attachment, if any, be to all things in this existence. Any weakness can be made into a strength if we embrace it as such. Embrace all things, attached or not, for all things are interconnected anyways.

The Continuation of Introduction

It is important to understand the fleeting quality of life. Impermanence. Nothing remains the same forever, it might as well be a rule of the universe. Even a bit of writing may change over time. While the words of a piece remain the same, their meaning can be different to various people, and at various times. Truly, even a single person can see opposing views in the same argument, depending on his or her mood/outlook/depth of contemplation/level of attachment/recent external influence/etc. So with that, let it be understood that the writings found in this blog are all works in progress, and while I have written them with a certain frame of thought in mind, they are essentially all here for you to take what you will from them. There is no complete or incomplete - there is only the potential that something may be gained from reading. Such is the fundamental principle behind the development of written language; that our words may be preserved, so that another may ascertain some meaning from them.

If life can teach us, then let us learn that there will always be more to come.