I usually always get myself into trouble when I discuss these topics of god and origin. Maybe that is why I like to stir things up a little. Anyway, here we go… Release the Hounds!Were we born from nothing? When we start talking about God or the Universe at this level it becomes difficult as really we do not have words or equations that can explain such energies and form – especially “pre-Big Bang” scenarios (please notice I do not include man made religion in this discussion). Quantum physics has been resolute in its efforts but there is still so much to learn – like for example how do we combine the worlds of gravity with sub atomic physics – something we have yet to define in equations. From a philosophical standpoint it seems everything is in the form of a Mandala (a revolving circle of inner and outer energy) – whether there is a birth, death and re-birth of new life; whether there is spring which turns to summer, autumn, winter and then back to spring again; karma revolves from actions to reactions as do energy vortexes and chakras. Even storms rotate as do planets, galaxies and cell structure. It seems there is also a beginning, an ending and then a new beginning (regeneration). From a philosophical standpoint the Cosmos would react the same way: Birth (Big Bang) and then death which again would give way to a new birth or Big Bang (over the course of billions of years). Excluding the actual Big Bang Theory, which is well explained, science has yet to prove such musings on cosmic death and much of what we know is comprised of loose theories and conjecture (this is why religion exists).
There is a quality to life that exceeds our ability to understand and rationalize. Humans have not reached the evolutionary goal of knowing how the Universe exists (and this is quite fine). How did the Big Bang arise? That is a perfect example of something (the Universe) expanding from nothing (pre-Big Bang existence). There is a paradox here that suggests a more precise definition of nothing. Nothing is a state that is the simplest of all conceivable states. It has no mass, no energy, no space, no time, no spin, and no life. How is that possible? An interstellar vacuum? Still, was there something that existed before the Big Bang? One would think in order to have something tangible; it would need to change form because something can’t arise out of nothing? If the Universe always existed that would mean there was no birth – suggesting infinity? (Again a paradox from conventional wisdom) – That is where the intelligent design concept arises. NOT intelligent design as pushed by Christians trying to get Genesis taught in schools but a concept so vast and magnificent it exceeds our wildest imagination and knowledge. How did the Universe arise? Whether you call it science, god or the Universe we have been born into an amazing Cosmos – such gifts are important to self-actualize and appreciate – the beauty of nature, love and energy is all related – we are all linked to this web of energy as explained by quantum psychics. Once we connect to our True Nature and experience an awakening of sorts it is enough to know we are a part of this amazing tapestry. It is enough to satiate our being and there is no requirement to understand everything in minute detail –in fact such things are not expressible in words – still we can sense the awesomeness of it all as we are a part of the entire puzzle: This unexplainable Universe made us. Carl Sagan once said, “In order to make apple pie, you must first make the Universe”.
I guess the main premise is this – whether we were born from nothing or something we need to consider ourselves part of the system or development. Even every little action and reaction in our lives is connected to this thing called the Universe. Whether we like it or not, every facet of life on Earth and beyond is connected to this magnificent dynamism. Therefore whether we understand it or not does not matter – paradoxes aside, either way we are a part of something so vast it allows us to connect to the boundless nature of it all. There lies the gift we all share – we can revel in the excitement of it all because we are part of the grand immensity of it all. For an enlightened soul, free from ego and fear, full of love and bliss, that is enough…
John C. Bader
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