The Science of Consciousness - FREE Public Seminar

FREE Public Seminar

The Science of Consciousness
Sunday, February 24, 2008
2 – 4 p.m.
USF College of Public Health Auditorium
13201 Bruce B Downs Blvd
Tampa, FL 33612

Parking & Directions:
No parking permits required on Sundays.
Park in any designated space except reserved.
The USF College of Public Health is
~3 miles east of I-275 and ~3 miles W of I-75,
between the Fowler and Fletcher exits.

Did you see “What the Bleep?” and want more?
Is there such a thing as Collective Intelligence?
How do Quantum Physics discoveries impact:

• Your life?
• Your relationships?
• Your community?
• The environment?
• Our Planet?

Join others on a similar quest as guest speakers
Bob Staretz and John Valentino
answer these questions and more at this
exciting, free public seminar.

Other topics include:
Recent scientific discoveries about physical reality
Beyond the Lab: How quantum science changes lives
Simple actions and conscious awareness make a difference
Princeton’s Global Consciousness Project
Quantum Hologram Model of Reality

Some Writings about the Law of Attraction

Throughout the centuries numerous works attesting this doctrine were written by some of our history’ greatest people including Plato, Aristotle, Newton, Bacon, Shakespeare, Browning, Hugo, and Beethoven. Beginning in the late 19th Century and the first part of the 20th Century, there was another period of increased activity producing numerous writings about this belief system. The first was James Allen’s (1864-1912) book published in 1902 As a Man Thinketh which is based upon Proverbs 23:7.

More proof of this principle existing millennia ago are two profound quotes made by Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta (563-483 BC), the founder of Buddhism:

“All that we are is the result of what we have thought.
The mind is everything. What we think we become.”

“The mind is everything. What you think you become.”

In the Bible there are many verses about this credence. We are told in the Old Testament in Proverbs 23:7 NASB “For as a man thinks within himself, so is he.” In the New Testament Jesus explains "So then, you will know them by their fruits." Matthew 7:20 NASB and again "Give and it shall be given to you. For whatever measure you deal out to other, it will be dealt to you in return." Luke 6:38. Paul makes it clear in Galatians 6:7 NASB “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap.” Paul promised in 2 Corinthians 9:6 NASB “Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.”

Law of Attraction

Law of Attraction –

Thought is a creative energy, and will automatically correlate with its object and bring it into manifestation.

- Charles F Haanel

The Law of Attraction

Either way, the Law of Attraction is some times erroneously associated as a recent development when in fact this principle has been around for millennia. In the March 29, 2007, USA TODAY article Secret history of 'The Secret' An old-time self-help religion gets new face, former Touched by an Angel star, and minister of the Understanding Principles of Better Living church in Los Angeles, Della Reese Lett is quoted saying, "Child, The Secret hasn't been a secret since the times of Moses, if not before. But every generation needs a new way to look at things that have been around a while. I suppose right now The Secret is it."

Truth is the concept of the Law of Attraction is in documents thousands of years old. One such document is the Emerald Tablet, predating both Corpus Hermeticum and Christian religion literature. Neither the origin, nor the actual age is known. Numerous translations in different languages have survived, even though the original green stone artifact was buried around 400 AD supposedly in the Giza plateau region to protect it from religious zealots destroying anything disagreeing with their beliefs. In addition to alchemy, the prophetic wisdom contained in the hidden meaning for transforming reality is actually about the unity of divinity between Spirit, soul, and corporeal body. The profound spiritual principles guide people through steps of personal physical, mental, and spiritual transformation to achieve higher states of self-consciousness. Moreover, before 1300 BC Moses may have used the Emerald Tablet to influence Pharaoh Akhenaten to monotheism worship. Around this period other near-Eastern hymnology writings have strong similarities between Akhenaten’s Great Hymn to the Aten and the Biblical Psalm 104. Unfortunately, most of the evidence from this era was destroyed. Rhonda Byrne, creator of The Secret, uses the Emerald Tablet as one of the historical supports for her work.

Law of Attraction

Through the centuries, and all over the globe there are countless forms of media about the belief system of the Law of Attraction. Over the last year, the controversial movie and book The Secret caused such a stir in consciousness it has caused a reawakening of this point of view. In a few words, the Law of Attraction concept is “like attracts like”. When applied to the human experience, it refers to how a person’s actions, beliefs, emotions, feelings, and thoughts are a magnet for either positive or negative experiences. In other words, matching harmonious vibrations manifest. Another way to look at it is, just like “you are what you eat” the Law of Attraction states “you get what you think about” or “your thoughts determine your reality”. Some people disagree with this point of view, while others support it.

Courage to Move Ahead

Holy Spirit,
You have given me many dreams and goals,
some of which require me reach farther
and be more than I ever have.
I move forward though my fears,
encouraged by Your peaceful presence.
I know You would not call me to do anything
You have not equipped me to do.
I boldly take the actions You direct,
knowing my success is assured.
Thank You for inspiring me to be all I can be.
Thank You for the courage to move ahead boldly.
Thank You, God.
Amen