Magzine November 2003

ENERGY

The amazing promises of the Zero Point Field

The story that you're about to read has created quite a stir among our editorial staff. The subject touches upon everything, literally everything that we humans do in our lives. And this is confrontational, disturbing and hopeful all at once. But that wasn't the only reason for the commotion. There was also a continual discussion about the way this topic should be introduced. After all, writing about an energy field that connects man and matter and continually affects everything and everyone is not as quite as simple as the average article. Tijn Touber, who locked himself away for weeks to write this amazing story, must have come close to desperation. Not only because of the comments we made and the continual discussions we had with one another, but also and especially because of the complexity of the issue. The words of Niels Bohr, the renowned Danish scientist, should have been a warning to us: 'Anyone who is not shocked by quantum theory has not understood it.' Hence, dear readers, you are forewarned. But there is some consolation: if at any time you cannot follow the story, you are in good company. Hold on tight. (Or better yet, let go.) -- The editors

 

Do the test

The following experimental exercises will help you to test your own personal relationship with the field of endless possibilities. Do not be surprised if the results are not what you expected. But you will find that your results will improve with practice. The whole idea is to practice and to discover new possibilities. We are able to achieve more than we think or, in other words: there is more to us than just thought. Have fun!

 

Quantum leap into adulthood

Physicist and philosopher Danah Zohar predicts that insight into the Zero Point Field could lead to a quantum leap in consciousness.

 

The field of meditation

When 1% of a city's population engages in meditation the results can be surprising.

 

The healing field

Living organisms constantly interact with the collective blueprint of their species' health.

 

The secrets of pigeons

Rupert Sheldrake looks for answers to the inexplicable behaviours of animals -- including humans.

 

Water loves Mozart

Japan's Masaru Emoto demonstrates that sounds, words and even thoughts appear to have an effect on water.

 

NEWS & MEDIA

And now in other news…

Dissatisfaction with ever-bigger media companies stimulates growth of alternative news sources.

 

Sex and the single duck

A distressing story of abduction, racial prejudice and murder -- all in the name of protecting biodiversity.

 

BUSINESS

Stop the race to the bottom

How can you be too expensive when you make less than $1.50 an hour?

 

LIFE

Child seeks parents

Attention is the best antidote for materialism.

 

Little people, big business

Jonathan Rowe and Gary Ruskin claim that our culture of consumption is undermining parenting.

 

SPIRIT

Dying to live

To find peace you sometimes need to confront your worst fears.

 

ARTICLE

It takes one to talk

More and more people are looking to revive the lost art of conversation. How do we start talking again?

 

Learning not to fight

Conflict mediation at schools improves atmosphere and student performance.