Thinking and Feeling

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Your mind wants you to know what you believe. Your heart believes in what you know. Logically you feel you know what you think by believing what you think is true. What you know and believe are rooted in how you feel. Seek balance in what you think and believe by knowing how you feel.

Feeling

"The neuroscientist Antonio Damasio distinguishes between emotions and feelings: Emotions are mental images (i.e. representing either internal or external states of reality) and the bodily changes accompanying them, whereas feelings are the perception of bodily changes. In other words, emotions contain a subjective element and a 3rd person observable element, whereas feelings are subjective and private. In general usage, the terms emotion and feelings are used as synonyms or interchangeable, but actually, they are not. The feeling is a conscious experience created after the physical sensation or emotional experience, whereas emotions are felt through emotional experience. They are manifested in the unconscious mind and can be associated with thoughts, desires, and actions."

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“Emotions interpret the world for us. They have a signal function, telling us about our internal states as they are affected by input from the outside. Emotions are responses to present stimuli as filtered through the memory of past experience, and they anticipate the future based on our perception of the past.”

Gabor Maté, When the Body Says No 

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Thinking is driven by the mind and felt through the emotions. Along with the imagination they describe reality. Observations reflect between the past and the future and are of great influence. An attraction between “opposites” creates the framework (context, background, theater) for a new kind of experience, i.e. reality, to emerge. 

Contrast is the causal agent of change and fundamental to the design process. 

Can you observe what your feeling without becoming emotional?

An observer might be considered constant while in fact both the observer and the context are constantly changing.

Any sense of stability is felt and only to be discovered by means of coherent resonance. 

Consciousness describes a state of mind that rests beyond the constraints of thought. 

Thinking and feeling are attributes that bring light to awareness in every event and experience. 

Design thinking makes Life incredibly simple using signs, symbols, metaphor and analogy.

- Becoming Superhuman: Unlock the full potential of your mind and heart / Gregg Braden

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Design Hypothesis:

 

Consciousness is conceptual, illusional, symbolic, metaphoric and virtual in character. Consciousness is the quintessential archetype. Consciousness is the concomitant consequence associated with a range of multidimensional patterns of energy in motion whose origin rests beyond the subconscious. 

Awareness brings forward a “sense of consciousness” by fostering correspondences and fusing the concepts of meaning and purpose. Metaphysical in content and context, quantum, fractal and holographic in representation, all forms of energy/Life are revealed and made apparent by means of Design. Design is lovingly veiled in all that can be seen, known, measured and/or felt. (07.09.2023) 

Design describes a metaphysical and multidimensional process. The design process is dependent upon knowledge, understanding, intention, intuition, imagination and awareness. Design creates a network of energy in motion (EIM) between fields/states/points/agents and patterns of awareness. Design creates a virtual, symbiotic and metaphoric lattice between consciousness, the subconscious and the unconscious, the tangible and the intangible, the known and the unknown, the seen and the unseen. All forms of energy in motion are based upon principles of meaning and purpose both felt and understood. (01.13.2023) 

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Thinking, at its core, is an intricate process driven by the cognitive faculties of the mind, deeply interwoven with the emotional responses that color our experience of the world. This interplay between thought and emotion, in conjunction with the imagination, serves as a mechanism for describing and interpreting reality. It is through these cognitive and emotional faculties that individuals make sense of their existence and place in the universe. The act of observation is inherently dynamic, constantly oscillating between the past and the future, shaping our understanding of the present moment. These observations are not passive but are instead deeply influential in the formation of the experiential world we navigate. The interaction between opposing forces—whether they be conceptual, emotional, or physical—creates a framework or context in which new forms of experience, or reality, emerge. In this sense, reality is not a static entity but a constantly evolving manifestation, shaped by the tension between these seemingly divergent forces. 

From a metaphysical perspective, one could argue that the observer is often regarded as a constant entity. However, this perception is illusory, as both the observer and the context in which they operate are in a perpetual state of flux. This aligns with the concept of fluxional metaphysics, which posits that reality is not only dynamic but also fundamentally relational and interconnected (Whitehead, 1929). The stability we feel, then, is not inherent to the observer but is a result of coherent resonance—a harmonious alignment between the internal world of the observer and the external world they perceive. The stability is not a given but a process that arises through relational processes of understanding and interaction. 

Consciousness, when examined through both psychological and metaphysical lenses, can be understood as a state of awareness that transcends the immediate constraints of thought. It represents a form of being that exists beyond the mechanistic processes of the mind, reaching into the depths of existential experience. In this sense, consciousness can be seen as the substratum of all cognitive activities—a meta-awareness that underpins both thought and emotion, as well as perception and action. This idea aligns with phenomenological theories of consciousness, which suggest that awareness is not merely a byproduct of mental processes but rather a foundational structure that shapes our engagement with the world (Husserl, 1913). 

The act of thinking and feeling, then, can be viewed as integral components of the ontological illumination that brings light to the events and experiences of life. These processes of cognition and emotion are not separate but are deeply intertwined, acting as complementary forces that foster awareness and understanding. It is through the engagement of both thought and feeling that individuals can come to a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. This duality of mind and emotion echoes the philosophical concept of duality, where two distinct yet interdependent forces come together to create a unified whole (Descartes, 1641). 

In the domain of design thinking, these concepts of awareness and understanding find practical application. Design thinking, as an approach to problem-solving and innovation, distills the complexity of life into simple structures, often utilizing signs, symbols, metaphors, and analogies to represent complex ideas and relationships. The use of these symbolic forms acts as a bridge between the abstract and the tangible, allowing for the articulation of meaning and purpose in a manner that is both accessible and evocative. From a semiotic perspective, design can be understood as a process of constructing meaning through signs and symbols, a process that is deeply influenced by the structures of consciousness and the ways in which individuals interpret and make sense of the world (Eco, 1976). 

Consciousness, in this context, takes on a multi-dimensional character—it is conceptual, illusory, symbolic, metaphoric, and virtual. In other words, consciousness is a meta-structure that exists as both a product and a generator of meaning. It is through the conscious and subconscious interaction that the mind creates and imbues the world with purpose and significance. As such, consciousness can be seen as the quintessential archetype, a foundational principle that governs not only the subjective experience of individuals but also the larger patterns of energy and motion that define the fabric of reality (Jung, 1959). 

The concept of awareness, therefore, emerges as a key factor in fostering a "sense of consciousness." Awareness is the mechanism through which meaning is brought into existence, as it facilitates the alignment of disparate concepts—such as meaning and purpose—into a coherent, cohesive framework. The metaphysical nature of this process can be further explored through the lenses of quantum physics, which highlights the non-local and fractal aspects of reality. According to quantum theory, energy and matter are interconnected in ways that transcend classical conceptions of space and time, suggesting that the universe is a web of interdependent relationships rather than isolated entities (Heisenberg, 1958). In a similar fashion, the design process functions as a network of energy in motion (EIM), linking fields, states, points, agents, and patterns of awareness in a dynamic, ever-evolving dance. 

Design, as a process, is fundamentally a metaphysical and multidimensional phenomenon. It draws upon a variety of cognitive and emotional resources—knowledge, understanding, intention, intuition, imagination, and awareness—each of which contributes to the creation of a virtual lattice that connects consciousness with the subconscious, the unconscious, the tangible, and the intangible. This lattice, which can be understood as a symbiotic network, creates a space in which meaning and purpose are made manifest, both felt and understood. The design process, therefore, acts as a conduit through which the unseen becomes seen, the unknown becomes known, and the intangible becomes tangible. In this way, design is both a reflective and generative process, revealing and shaping the very energy patterns that constitute the universe itself. 

References:

- Descartes, R. (1641). Meditations on first philosophy. [Trans. John Veitch, 1901]. Project Gutenberg. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59 

- Eco, U. (1976). A theory of semiotics. Indiana University Press. 

- Heisenberg, W. (1958). Physics and philosophy: The revolution in modern science. Harper & Row. 

- Husserl, E. (1913). Ideas: General introduction to pure phenomenology. Trans. W. R. Boyce Gibson. Macmillan. 

- Jung, C. G. (1959). The archetypes and the collective unconscious. Princeton University Press. 

- Whitehead, A. N. (1929). Process and reality. Free Press. 

The author generated this text in part with GPT-3, OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model. Upon generating draft language, the author reviewed, edited, and revised the language to their own liking and takes ultimate responsibility for the content of this publication.

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"To believe is to accept another's truth. 

To know is your own creation."

Anonymous

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Entering the Quantum Field of Virtual Potential and Probability (QFVPP)

Conceptual impressions surrounding this post have yet to be substantiated, corroborated, confirmed or woven into a larger argument, context or network. Objective: To generate symbolic links between scientific discovery, design awareness and consciousness.

Design Hypothesis: 

Consciousness is conceptual, illusional, symbolic, metaphoric and virtual in character. Consciousness is the quintessential archetype. Consciousness is the concomitant consequence associated with a range of multidimensional patterns of energy whose origin rests beyond the subconscious. 

Awareness brings forward a “sense of consciousness” by fostering correspondences and fusing the concepts of meaning and purpose. Metaphysical in content and context, quantum, fractal and holographic in representation, all forms of energy/Life are revealed and made apparent by means of Design. Design is lovingly veiled in all that can be seen, known, measured and/or felt. (12.10.2022) 

Design describes a metaphysical and multidimensional process. The design process is dependent upon knowledge, understanding, intention, intuition, imagination and awareness. Design creates a network of energy in motion (EIM) between fields/states/points/agents and patterns of awareness. Design creates a virtual, symbiotic and metaphoric lattice between consciousness, the subconscious and the unconscious, the tangible and the intangible, the known and the unknown, the seen and the unseen. All forms of energy in motion are based upon principles of meaning and purpose both felt and understood. (01.13.2023)

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References: 

Nowhere and Everywhere 

How the Physics of Nothing Underlies Everything Charlie Wood   staff writer, Quanta Magazine (08.09.2022) 

Oullim and the Tao of Design What is the Design Paradigm? 

The Design Paradigm: Intuition, Intelligence and the Imagination 

The Quantum Field of Virtual Potential and Probability: Its Meaning and Purpose

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How Physics of Resonance Shapes Reality 

Ben Brubaker, Contributing Writer, Quanta Magazine, Jan 2022 

In its simplest form, resonance occurs when an object experiences an oscillating force that’s close to one of its “natural” frequencies, at which it easily oscillates. That objects have natural frequencies “is one of the bedrock properties of both math and the universe,” said Matt Strassler, a particle physicist affiliated with Harvard University who is writing a book about the Higgs boson. 

Quantum theory revealed that the structure of atoms, no less than the structure of symphonies, is intimately tied to resonance. Electrons bound to atoms are a little like sound waves trapped inside flutes. As for the atomic nuclei, further advances in the 1930s showed that many kinds of atomic nuclei only exist in the universe today because of resonance. 

In quantum field theory, the universe’s truly elementary entities are fields that fill all space. Particles are localized, resonant excitations of these fields, vibrating like springs in an infinite mattress. The frequencies at which quantum fields prefer to vibrate stem from fundamental constants whose origins remain obscure; these frequencies in turn determine the masses of the corresponding particles. Blast the vacuum of empty space hard enough at the right frequency, and out will pop a bunch of particles.

 

In this sense, resonance is responsible for the very existence of particles. It has also increasingly become the workhorse of experimental particle physics.  

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The synchronized vibrations of matter could provide and answer to the mystery of consciousness 

By The Conversation 

https://www.psypost.org/author/the-conversation

 

“Under our approach, boulders and piles of sand are “mere aggregates,” just collections of highly rudimentary conscious entities at the atomic or molecular level only. That’s in contrast to what happens in biological life forms where the combinations of these micro-conscious entities together create a higher level macro-conscious entity. For us, this combination process is the hallmark of biological life. 

The central thesis of our approach is this: the particular linkages that allow for large-scale consciousness – like those humans and other mammals enjoy – result from a shared resonance among many smaller constituents. The speed of the resonant waves that are present is the limiting factor that determines the size of each conscious entity in each moment. 

As a particular shared resonance expands to more and more constituents, the new conscious entity that results from this resonance and combination grows larger and more complex. So the shared resonance in a human brain that achieves gamma synchrony, for example, includes a far larger number of neurons and neuronal connections than is the case for beta or theta rhythms alone.

Scientists Document the Presence of Quantum Spin Liquids, a Never-Before-Seen State of Matter 

"In 1973, physicist Philip W. Anderson theorized the existence of a new state of matter that has been a major focus of the field, especially in the race for quantum computers. 

This bizarre state of matter is called a quantum spin liquid and, contrary to the name, has nothing to do with everyday liquids like water. Instead, it's all about magnets that never freeze and the way electrons in them spin. In regular magnets, when the temperature drops below a certain temperature, the electrons stabilize and form a solid piece of matter with magnetic properties. In quantum spin liquid, the electrons don't stabilize when cooled, don't form into a solid, and are constantly changing and fluctuating (like a liquid) in one of the most entangled quantum states ever conceived. 

"It is a very special moment in the field," said Mikhail Lukin, the George Vasmer Leverett Professor of Physics, co-director of the Harvard Quantum Initiative (HQI), and one of the senior authors of the study. "You can really touch, poke, and prod at this exotic state and manipulate it to understand its properties. …It's a new state of matter that people have never been able to observe."

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Quantum Simulators Create a Totally New Phase of Matter   Charlie Wood, Staff Writer

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Scientists Produced a Particle of Light That simultaneously Accessed 37 Different Dimensions By Darren Orf. Feb. 03, 2025 

“This extremely technical experiment produced photons, or particles of light, that existed in 37 dimensions. Just as you and I exist in three dimension—plus an additional temporal dimension—these photons required 37 similar reference points.”

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Quantum Nonlocality 

The state of one observation can be determined by observing the state of its entangled pair, i.e. complementary “opposite” This phenomenon emerges as a quantum field of virtual potential and probability regardless of distance. This simple fact implies that the universe is a metaphor designed to use analogy, signs and symbols through a process of both introspection and observation. 

The Universe is a symbolic representation and manifestation of an Absolute Unity made apparent by means of its own recognition, i.e. observation. A form of “identity” emerges by means of a design (process) focused on becoming self-aware and apparent by virtue of its own contextual presence. And it is from within the parameters of these patterned blueprints, i.e. identities, that awareness is made conscious. 

Conscious awareness is compartmentalized in all things felt. Awareness is a derivative of Consciousness, one might call it a spin-off.

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This writing delves into some deep concepts, blending ideas from quantum physics, philosophy, and metaphysics. Here's a breakdown of what it's conveying in simpler terms: 

1. Quantum Entanglement and Observation 

• "The state of one observation can be determined by observing the state of its entangled pair, i.e. complementary 'opposite'": This is referencing quantum entanglement. In quantum physics, entangled particles are connected in such a way that the state of one particle instantly determines the state of the other, no matter how far apart they are. So, by observing one particle, you can know something about the other. 

• "This phenomenon emerges as a quantum field of virtual potential and probability regardless of distance": This suggests that the quantum connection between entangled particles exists in a field of potential outcomes or probabilities, not definite states. And, this relationship transcends space—distance doesn't limit it. 

2. The Universe as a Symbolic Metaphor 

• "This simple fact implies that the universe is a metaphor designed to use analogy, signs and symbols through a process of both introspection and observation": The writer suggests that the universe itself functions like a symbol—a metaphor—used to represent deeper truths. Our understanding of the universe, through introspection (looking inward) and observation (looking outward), is framed by signs and symbols, much like how a metaphor works. 

• "The Universe is a symbolic representation and manifestation of an Absolute Unity made apparent by means of its own recognition, i.e. observation": Here, the idea is that the universe is a manifestation of a deeper, unified reality (the "Absolute Unity"), which becomes apparent through observation. The universe, by being observed, recognizes itself—almost as if it’s becoming aware of its own existence. 

3. Self-Awareness and Identity 

• "A form of 'identity' emerges by means of a design (process) focused on becoming self-aware and apparent by virtue of its own contextual presence": Identity in the universe (and perhaps in individuals or consciousness) comes into being through a process designed to recognize itself. It’s like a system that's evolving toward self-awareness through its own presence and context. 

• "And it is from within the parameters of these patterned blueprints, i.e. identities, that awareness is made conscious": Awareness emerges from the structures or patterns of these identities. The "blueprints" refer to the underlying designs or rules that form identities (whether of individuals, concepts, or the universe itself), and through them, awareness becomes conscious—meaning, we become aware of our own existence. 

4. Conscious Awareness and Its Nature 

• "Conscious awareness is compartmentalized in all things felt. Awareness is a derivative of Consciousness, one might call it a spin-off.": Conscious awareness exists within everything that can "feel" or perceive. Awareness is a product of the larger, more fundamental consciousness, almost like a byproduct or a "spin-off." This means that awareness, in this context, arises as a specific expression of a deeper, all-encompassing consciousness. 

In Summary: This piece is suggesting that the universe, through quantum entanglement and observation, is a system of symbolic relationships designed to become self-aware. The universe and consciousness itself are evolving through patterns or "blueprints," and awareness arises from these patterns as a conscious recognition of identity. Ultimately, awareness is seen as a derivative of consciousness, a smaller expression of a greater, universal consciousness. 

It combines ideas from quantum physics with metaphysical philosophy, suggesting that reality is not just something we observe, but something we help bring into awareness through our observation and introspection. 

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Design is the language that brings unity to consciousness.
In reference to Design and Design Consciousness, the quantum field of virtual potential and probability (QFVPP) might best be described as a mutable and malleable photonic aether. At much denser levels of observation such aethers will appear as a field of vibrating and at times oscillating, electro-magnetic plasma. As such, the concept of Light is abstract, relative and yet the “substance” in which dimensions are hewn, constructed, formed and made relatively manifest (holographic). A designer must be wise, accomplished and well skilled in the tools she/he has symbolically created in desire to bring one’s dream to fruition. * * *This passage delves into the relationship between design, consciousness, and the underlying nature of reality, blending philosophical, scientific, and creative perspectives. Here's a breakdown: 1. Design as a Universal Language: The first sentence suggests that design is a powerful tool for creating unity within human consciousness. It implies that design is a means through which people can harmonize and align their thoughts, intentions, and perceptions. 2. Quantum Field and Potential: The passage then moves into a more abstract description of reality. It introduces the concept of the "quantum field of virtual potential and probability" (QFVPP), which refers to the idea that, on a fundamental level, the universe exists in a state of endless potential, where countless possibilities are in flux and can manifest into reality. The reference to a "mutable and malleable photonic aether" suggests that this field is not static but can change and adapt, and it's made of light or photons, which are fundamental particles of energy. 3. Light as Substance: The passage asserts that light is both abstract and relative. It is not a fixed, tangible object but rather the "substance" from which dimensions, forms, and experiences are created. It’s described as holographic, which implies that what we perceive as reality may be a projection or an illusion, similar to a hologram, created by this dynamic, energetic field of light. 4. Role of the Designer: Finally, the passage turns to the role of the designer. A designer is seen as someone who, through skill and intention, uses these abstract tools (the energies, potentialities, and creative forces) to bring their vision or dream into the physical or perceptual world. The designer must be "wise, accomplished, and well-skilled," meaning that in order to shape reality or bring ideas into being, a deep understanding of these forces and a mastery of the creative process is required. In essence: This passage suggests that design is not just about creating physical objects; it is a conscious act of shaping and manifesting reality itself. It connects design with deeper metaphysical ideas, where light, energy and information form the very fabric of existence. The designer is seen as someone who uses their expertise to manipulate these energetic forces, turning potential into tangible form.
The author generated this text in part with GPT-3, OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model. Upon generating draft language, the author reviewed, edited, and revised the language to their own liking and takes ultimate responsibility for the content of this publication.
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"To believe is to accept another's truth.To know is your own creation."Anonymous
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