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Quantum
Physics
Book reviews by Kathy
Edstrom
Chopra, M.D., Deepak. The New Physics of
Healing. Recorded live at the American Holistic Medical Conference in Seattle, WA. Published
by Sounds True Recordings. Boulder, CO. (1990)
Audio Cassette
I was intrigued by the notion that our bodies
are composed of continual changing energy fields. The part of the
presentation I believe I could relate most to was the concept of
"Premature Cognitive Commitment". I am a dog trainer, and I see the
"thought process" time and time again when working with dogs. If an
animal learns a behavior, they commit to that behavior, and the more
commitment they make, the stronger that behavior becomes. This
audiotape has taught me a great deal about my own “inner
intelligence”, but also about all living beings. Note: Contact Sounds True Recordings directly
about obtaining a copy of this audio
cassette.
Chopra, M.D., Deepak. Quantum Healing, Exploring the Frontiers of Mind/Body
Medicine. New York,
NY: Bantam Books.
(1989)
Quantum Healing truly expanded my awareness of mind-body
medicine. Throughout his book, Dr. Chopra discusses the principles
of Western medicine and an ancient life science called
Ayurveda. He so firmly believes that mental awareness and
intention should be an active part of health care, just as drugs and
surgery are. As Dr. Chopra has discovered, I too am discovering that
people are no longer accepting the “black or white” interpretation
of health and illness. They are asking for more natural and
non-invasive healing modalities not only for themselves, but for
their pets as well. I am hoping that contemporary health care will
open itself up to accept more
energy-based therapies.
Herbert, Nick.
Quantum Reality - Beyond the New Physics. New York, New York: An Anchor Book published by Doubleday - a division of Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group,
Inc. (1985)
If one has not been exposed to
Quantum Physics, this book is a good place to start. It is technical
from the standpoint that it covers experimental theories such as
Wave Motion and Bell’s Interconnectedness Theorem. However, the
material is presented in such a way that a lay person, such as
myself, can comprehend the subject at hand. I did not find this book
helpful as a comparison to mystical beliefs. I did find it
educational as a separate study of physics, and the more I study
Quantum Theory, the more I understand the connection to energetic
healing.
Capra, Fritjof.
The Tao of Physics. Boston, Massachusetts: Shambhala Publications,
Inc. Third edition
1991.
I found this book quite
interesting. It discussed the theories behind classical and modern
physics, and showed how Quantum Theory forces us to view the
universe not as a collection of physical objects, but as an
intricate web of relations between the various parts of a unified
whole. Capra succeeded
in uniting Eastern Philosophical Mystics with the scientific view of
modern physics. Space and time are constructs of the mind. I highly
recommend this book to anyone interested in expanding her knowledge
of physics and mysticism.
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