Science of Spirituality and Manifestation

Overview of Current Global Context

Gregg Braden begins by addressing the sense of uniqueness many people feel about the current time. He recounts a 2005 conference, Crossroads for Planet Earth, which gathered scientists, engineers, spiritual leaders, and social architects to address global challenges.

Key Challenges Identified:

• Global war
• Global disease
• Abrupt climate change
• Resource scarcity
• Socioeconomic instability

The conference concluded that humanity is at a pivotal point and must choose whether to create the best possible future.

The Bottleneck in Human History

Professor E.O. Wilson of Harvard University described humanity’s current situation as a “bottleneck,” a time when resources and problem-solving capacities are pushed to their limits. Braden emphasized the global and personal nature of these challenges, noting that the solutions require a rethinking of how we view ourselves, our relationships, and the world.

Conditioning Through Media

Braden highlights the role of media in fostering fear by focusing on threats such as climate change, new diseases, and the potential for global conflict. He contrasts this with ancient spiritual traditions that teach principles of inner and outer harmony.

Two False Assumptions in Science

Braden explains two outdated scientific beliefs:

1. Empty Space: Historically, scientists believed that 96% of the universe is empty. Modern discoveries reveal an intelligent energy field filling this space.
2. No Impact of Inner Experiences: It was once thought that thoughts, feelings, emotions, and beliefs had no effect on the external world. This has been proven false.

The Discovery of the Energy Field

Modern science shows that the “empty” space in the universe is actually filled with a responsive energy field. Braden refers to this as the Divine Matrix.

Characteristics of the Field:

• Intelligence: It recognizes and responds to human emotion and intention.
• Interconnection: It bridges all physical and non-physical aspects of reality.

This understanding aligns with ancient spiritual teachings.

Compassion as a Universal Force

During a visit to Tibet, Braden spoke with a Buddhist abbot who identified compassion as both a feeling within humans and a universal force. This insight aligns with the notion that human emotions can influence the energy field that connects all things.

Spider Grandmother

Gregg Braden briefly mentions spiders in the context of ancient spiritual traditions. He refers to the Hopi tradition, where Spider Grandmother is said to have created the web of life upon which all existence is built. This imagery parallels modern scientific descriptions of the Divine Matrix as a web-like energy field that connects everything in the universe.

Experiments Demonstrating the Power of Emotion

Experiment 1: DNA and Photons

Russian physicist Vladimir Poponin placed DNA in a vacuum with photons (light particles). The photons aligned themselves with the DNA, demonstrating that human biology directly affects the physical world.

Experiment 2: Emotions and DNA

Researchers found that positive emotions, such as love and appreciation, relax DNA, enhancing its expression and immune function. Negative emotions, like anger and jealousy, tighten DNA, reducing its functionality.

The Language of Emotion

Braden emphasizes that emotions, not words, are the key to interacting with the Divine Matrix. To create change:

• Feel as though your desired outcome has already occurred.
• Align your emotions with your intentions.

Applications of Heart-Based Focus

The Power of Collective Focus

In the 1980s, researchers tested the effect of collective peace-focused meditation during the Israeli-Lebanese conflict. Results showed a measurable reduction in violence, proportional to the number of participants.

Formula:

The number of participants needed to influence a population = the square root of 1% of the population.

For a city of 1 million people, only 100 participants are needed to initiate change.

The Global Consciousness Project

Since 1998, Princeton University has monitored global consciousness using devices sensitive to human emotion. These devices have recorded significant shifts during major events, such as September 11, 2001, indicating a measurable global energy field.

Bridging Ancient Wisdom and Modern Scienc

Braden suggests combining ancient spiritual practices with modern science to create a holistic approach to life’s challenges. He advocates for using the Divine Matrix to:

• Promote global peace
• Heal the body
• Foster personal transformation

Conclusion

Humanity faces a critical choice between two futures. By understanding and utilizing the Divine Matrix, individuals can influence reality and contribute to a better world. Braden encourages using the power of heart-based emotion to manifest positive change in our lives and in the world.