The Mind; Mind over Matter; and so on

I have posted on the mind as the main focus of training so that it will lead the spirit and body to enlightenment with a side of self-defense. I wish to propose some information for contemplation and comment as to the power of the mind.

It is believed that the mind has the ability to alter the state of matter. It has the power to push the physical world to move in a random direction with additional ability to actually move it in a specific direction.

It is also believed that the mind-spirit-body are connected to the Universes energy. Some believe that all things are connected or interconnected to form a unified mesh or what some call a "Universal Oneness."

There are additional threads that tell us that the true meaning of atonement is "at-one-ment" so our practice to achieve "one" does have a variety of meanings.

The belief that there is duality in our world which is why we have duality in life which is sometimes referred to as Yin-n-Yang or In-Yo. The ultimate goal is to achieve oneness with the Tao by balancing the two halves of our dualistic lives. This is where the ultimate Tao splits to duality as represented by Yin and Yang which is life.

In the superstring theory they insist that there are more than two dimensions or even three that make up the Universe but that there are at least ten dimensions which interact with one another somewhat like a bunch of strings that vibrate with energy. Within that ten dimensions they believe that six are so entangled that they all act as "one." If this is true then it goes to say that our intent to become "one" will also have positive effects on our lives.

Many thoughts lean toward our innate ability, if properly trained, to actually interact with the physical world thus effecting changes that reach down to the subatomic level. This oneness can also be intensified when we all gather as a group creating a shared intent resulting is a shared experience and further allow for greater effects on our world. Some refer to this as cosmic consciousness.

I believe that focused thought can affect anything. Human thought such as the visualization we use in the fighting arts can literally transform our physical world. The mind has such power that our visualization can achieve exactly the same goals as if you actually participated in the event. It is the next best thing to actual experience.

Much of this comes from our ancient texts studied by our Chinese and Okinawan leaders and innovators of the fighting arts of Okinawa. The key is the kenpo gokui with other texts that are used to guide us along the path.