Insight on the Fabric of Time

              Time is one of the most puzzling concepts in human history. It has been a crucial subject in philosophy, religion and science. Many brilliant minds including Aristotle, St. Augustine of Hippo and Albert Einstein have tackled head on the beast that guards the sequence of events. Many theories have been formulated to try and define what time is and how it works.

              I myself have pondered over the nature of time since I was very young. For many years I have been mystified over this one question: How is it that we have created machines that are able to assign units of measurement to time and quantify it with tremendous precision and yet we perceive it in a very different way depending on our state of consciousness or on the quality of the events that we are actually measuring? For example: A day at work or school can go faster or slower depending on how we feel towards the incidents that transpire through out. Also I have noticed that time plays out in a very different way during dream time. I have fallen asleep for just minutes and dreamt hours of experience. These instances had me perplexed for many years until I gathered sufficient empirical information that allowed me to arrive at a unified idea of what time really is. In this writing I will try to convey my understanding of time and its relationship to human affair.

             First and foremost let me start by stating that I strongly believe that time is just an illusory notion that minds that exist with a singular perspective within the boundaries of three dimensional space use as a tool to try to organize events and understand their meaning. Time can never exist apart from space. But to truly dispel the illusion of time one must understand its relationship to space. In order to achieve such a feat we must learn the process involved in creating space and its counterpart, matter.

             Based on the revelations of the latest experiments in astrophysics and quantum mechanics, matter and space are basically the same thing. Both are structured by fields and waves that arrange energy in a very specific way. The only difference  between space and the different variations of chemical elements that we can observe is the sophistication of their structure at the subatomic level. Their frequency of energy vibration.  According to the standard model of particle physics everything below the quantum or physical level is vibration or waves. There is a hypothetical particle that is responsible for giving matter its mass; the infamous Higgs Boson or god particle. My understanding is that if the Higgs Boson is truly the variable that brings quanta (the smallest measurable particles of matter) into existence then by definition it precedes the solidified state of matter. If it actually exists before matter comes into existence then logically it cannot be matter itself. So why call the Higgs Boson a particle in the first place? What I conclude  is that matter never truly solidifies, we just perceive it that way. All that we know and experience is nothing more than pure kinetic energy. Indeed, but what is it that vibrates to form everything else? In the next paragraphs I will proceed to elucidate my understanding of how reality is woven, the process that “brings” the universe into existence. And notice how I used the word brings and not brought. Energy is an eternal constant process and not a past event. How do I know this? Because of A simple observation on two basic universal rules. One: Information is never lost and Energy cannot be destroyed, only transformed. Therefore all kinetic energy in the universe must have preexisted as potential energy thus making energy an absolute eternal value. Two: Everything is a consequence of a cause and if in every equation of interaction the result is never greater or less than the sum of its counterparts then by mathematical certainty energy must be the consequence of a cause that shares the same  value. What is this emerging variable with eternal absolute value? The answer is Consciousness.

“In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god and the word was

God.”

          I believe that in eternity, before space and time; absolute consciousness  manifested all reality using solidified thought patterns in a geometrical way. Our minds are just a fragment, a partition of this infinite creative power. We can observe geometrical perfection everywhere in nature. From the microcosm at the subatomic level up to the macrocosm at the galactic or cosmic level. There is perfect geometry inherent in atoms, molecules and even biological strands of D.N.A. Our own milky way and solar system are an example of geometrical perfection. Even the distance between galaxies is directly proportional and all the vectorial forces in the universe are in perfect balance in relation to each other. Geometry and mathematical precision keeps everything that we can observe suspended in three-dimensional space. In essence, the physical manifestation of the universe is a holographic construct projected outwards from pure consciousness. We are simply "watching" the image that we are projecting.  I would like to elaborate further on this. This concept can be quite difficult to grasp given that our previous understanding of reality was that we can only experience  it. We have been taught that our senses capture information and our brain interprets it. This is true. But we also are co-creators of the reality that we perceive.

          Below the levels of  absolute consciousness thought-vibration is all there really is, the basic building block of everything we know and experience. Reality exists only in the eye of the beholder. All universal energy manifestation is nothing more than consciousness expressing and experiencing itself from different perspectives in new creative ways. Just by willful intent, consciousness is able to evince, manipulate and crystallize thought into patterns of frequency that we understand as vibration, wave or energy. Third dimensional reality is created by establishing relationships of consciousness movement between different arrangements of this same “energy” within a geometrical-multidimensional matrix.  For example : By manifesting a single point without dimensions and by fragmenting and reducing itself to this same singularity, consciousness creates perspective, then by manifesting a second point and traveling to it from the first is how the second dimensional segment is created. Thus is the concept of velocity (Kinetic energy) born. The amount of quantifiable energy that it takes to travel from a single point in space to a second point.  Linear and circular patterns of consciousness manifestation are the ones and zeroes within our binary encoded matrix. Dense geometrical thought arrangements is what we experience as tangible solid matter while subtle less compact arrangements we consider space. The principle of reality could be compared to the operating system of any computer. Even though all programs  are complex algorithms written using characters or single bits of data, they are perceived as useful applications in the form of images, videos or sound. Today it is understood that everything we see is only a projected graphical interpretation in the back of our brains. It is true, all reality happens within and as a consequence of consciousness. Think of the mind as an operating system. Its function is to convert thought patterns into tangible meanings that we experience as the observable universe.

          Back on the subject of time. So it is established that quantifiable movement of conscious energy is defined as kinetic energy or velocity. The equation to calculate velocity is V(velocity)=D(distance)/T(time). In truth T(time)=D(distance)/V(velocity) because distance and velocity precede time. Time is just a hypothetical variable to calculate and record the relationship between distance and velocity of conscious movement. Consciousness perceives time only when observing objects move in three dimensional space. In conclusion: There is no perception of time. What we perceive is movement. Minds that exist within the physical matrix perceive events in relationship to time while minds that have transcended physical reality perceive events in relationship to eternity. It is all relative to perception of consciousness.

The dimensions of time

           Because time only exists in consequence of and in relationship with space it is also Three dimensional. The so called "arrow of time" is a linear perception of cosmic events experienced by those who are confined to singularity of perspective. In our case, the human body. The brain creates constant imprints of present reality using electrical signals and synapses and stores them as memory. We call this concept the past. It is an amazing tool the mind uses to understand how energy interacts and unfolds in relationship to sequence. Those who experience linear time can only project the future using imagination and expectation based on those imprints of memory that tell them how the present moment would or should unfold based on previous biased understanding. Therefore, at this level in the evolution of human consciousness the past and the future are illusory. They are not really there. The present moment is really all we have. But this is not all there is to time. Because time is three dimensional it is possible to travel back and forth, sideways and up and down just like you would in an X,Y,Z Cartesian graph. By conscious intent the mind can remove itself from singularity of perspective(free from the physical body) and is able to travel two-dimensionally  in time using the linear arrow or it can choose to travel perpendicularly or sideways from any single linear event. When this occurs one is able to observe and travel through all past and present  events in one's history. The future is not certain because it is a consequence of the present dictated by freedom of conscious volition. The third possibility is for consciousness to move Three-dimensionally or up and down in time. From this perspective consciousness can observe all past, present and possible futures if and only if it has the capacity for complete understanding of the meanings and values of present events and is capable of calculating all possible outcomes. As far as I can understand there is a fourth possibility, omnipresence. By expanding the sphere of consciousness, Individual self-aware personalities can disassociate from singularity of perspective and expand to a universal degree in order to process and experience all cosmic reality at once including infinite possibility of manifestation, interaction and manipulation of energy as well as all possible pasts, presents or futures.  This has been  defined in the past as cosmic consciousness or being at one(at-one-ment) with the universe. In this stage sentient beings are able to retain individuality, be at one with the cosmos and be conscious of the existence of every life form at the same time. Beyond this point I am certain that there are  infinitely more intelligent and divine levels of reality experience but there is really not much more I can discuss about time. At this threshold the subject of time approaches the levels of the Eternal and the absolute and I dare not go there even with my imagination.

             I hope this writing was helpful to you in understanding the mechanics of the time-space continuum. All the information I provide comes from interpretation and condensation based on Literature, Revelation, Reflection,  introspection, personal observation and empirical data. I do not proclaim this as absolute truth. All knowledge is subject to revision and further development. I have no way to proof this yet because the exploration of consciousness is still a very subjective experience for human beings.  But if you sit down in stillness and reflect upon this information you will realize that your heart resonates in harmony with this bits of relative truth. I would also like to add that even though I intend to approach cosmology from a scientific point of view; I believe with all certainty that Universal and biological evolution are the product of a perfectly intelligent and divine plan. I am convinced that the Universe is our classroom and playground. It is a loving gift from a divine absolute  source to us, so that we may learn and grow in intellect and spirit even to the heights of divine wisdom and being. With much love.  - Frank Hernandez

"I regard consciousness as fundamental. I regard matter as derivative from consciousness. We cannot get behind consciousness. Everything that we talk about, everything that we regard as existing, postulates consciousness.”             - Max Planck – Founder of quantum theory

Understanding the self, the acquisition of meanings and the creation of values.

Perception is reality. All things become beautiful beyond measure once we can understand how they work and their relationship to self. Without meaning, there can be no value.
                                        -Frank Hernandez

             
                     Ever since I can remember I have been myself. Even when I dig out ancient memories that go back to when I was two years old. I remember carrying these imprints of experience with me all my life. This massive and intrinsic array of thought and emotion has given shape to my own self. But what is the self really? I had a whole different arrangement of ideas when I was two, a primitive understanding of meanings when I was five, a faint idea of who I was when I was thirteen, a whole deal of emotional confusion when I was eighteen, a traced plan of action and goals to manifest the reality that I wanted when I was twenty five and a solid set of values now that I am thirty one. The structure of my body has completely mutated. Even every single cell in my being has been fully replaced thousands of times.  All these variables have changed in reaction to experience next to the coefficient of time. All except one. I still remain myself. What is this concept that can change, evolve and still retain the purity of the original substance?

                   I have asked men and women from different nationalities, diverse backgrounds, social status, educational level and even religious belief. All the answers have been different. Some simple, others very complex and confusing, most of them starting with I think or in my opinion. None of them arriving at a concrete unified idea that can describe or define the ego. Modern psychology's description of the ego is: "The one of the three divisions of the psyche in psychoanalytic theory that serves as the organized conscious mediator between the person and reality especially by functioning both in the perception of and adaptation to reality". This definition implies that the ego exists in relationship with and separate from the person and reality. The current dictionary definition of self is: "The entire person of an individual". Agreed but what defines the individual? The current definition of the ego is:  "The self especially as contrasted with another self or the world".  Again one arrives at vague and relative answers to the mystery of whom or what we are.

                From a historical point of view humanity has been greatly influenced and somehow shaped by the nature of the self.  Civilization was born and evolved according to the social demands of the self. Philosophy and science were born out of the urge of the self to find a relationship with the whole of reality. Culture and the fine arts are expressions of the self-appreciated by the self. Great wars have been fought over the survival, freedom or expression of the self. Extreme amounts of energy and resources are employed at a global scale for the safety, betterment or satisfaction of the self. Even most religions are founded upon the necessity of the individual to define a relationship between the origin of self and that which is greater than the self. I find it interesting that we have been compelled to orbit around this idea for so long without ever realizing exactly what it is. I have come to believe that our purpose in this universe is to actually understand and fully realize who we are. It does not surprise me that so many great minds like Plato, Aristotle and even Einstein devoted whole lives to this noble task.

                 I strongly desire to discover a new meaning for the self, an objective definition to the nature of our existence. This is why I practice introspection on a daily basis. I have found out that when I consciously manage to slow down thought processing, when I step back from the constant bombardment of the senses and enable myself some  time of cognizant rest within my own mind; something interesting happens. I can disassociate myself from most meanings and values. I am able to observe and consciously rearrange my thoughts and the way in which I perceiveand act upon reality in a creative way and from an outside perspective. Consciousness of consciousness . It is the conscious victory of the self over the subconscious.  The self becomes empowered by an awareness of the choice to think and not by thought itself. I cannot yet arrive at the conclusion that this new perspective, this pure awareness of self-controlled acting force is the absolute nature of the self. I still have to abide by preexisting rules and biases of the mind and cannot deny the already created pathways in my brain. I will try to portray my understanding using the following example:  Let’s imagine that we are experiencing the life of a young boy. We meet a girl and befriend her. Then we ask mom: why is she different? She has no pipi mommy! Our mom does a wonderful job at explaining and creating a female aspect of the human personality in our young minds. A new meaning is born. An idea understood and conveyed specifically by language. The brain has created new synapses and remembers the feeling and experience of encountering this human counterpart. We learn what it means to feel good because we magically desire the succession and repetition of this new experience.  We become teenagers. Now the girl is in the process of becoming a woman. Somehow her presence has a different meaning, we attribute to the experience a different value, why is it that the hours go so fast when I am with her? Suddenly the geometry of her body becomes interesting and we start noticing that the shape, color tones and relative distances between the features of her face are the best thing we have ever looked at. Her smile is brighter than the sun. Just the feeling of her skin is enough to have us daydreaming for three weeks.  A new meaning appears, a new perspective that we unequivocally know has value because we want to experience more of it. We want to connect with it. Thus is beauty  born in our minds. Without a point of reference we know that she is beautiful. Time goes by and she has become a woman. Now there is interest from both parties. A conversation becomes romantic. The inevitable attraction of two opposing poles. The coming together of so many meaningful yet different aspects has formed this new network of neurological pathways. We get charged with an even more powerful feeling, we have to express it!  A hug, a kiss, an explosion in the brain, the mind no longer pays attention to the meaning of this. All that matters is the direct experience. Life makes perfect sense now. Nothing else even begins to compare in scale. We are in love. We add more time to the equation and a pair of rings. We get married. Our connection has become social as well as romantic. We make love for the first time. Oh wow! The energy from the clashing of all this variables has now reached a wonderful climax of unimaginable sensation. The brain does not even bother to map this amazing experience; it knows it can't.  Our two souls have come out of their bodies, fused together and are now one! A few seconds have become a moment in eternity. We have time to explore infinity and be back in time. But it gets even better. She is pregnant, a child is born. The two opposing poles of the segment no longer oppose, we have become a triangle. A common denominator of both has redefined our love. This new meaning has an infinite scale, an immeasurable absolute value. Now we have arrived at the concept of family and all our energy and effort is consciously dedicated to the uplifting of this wonderful Ideal. We have fully identified ourselves with this reality now. We live and die for it, we have become it. Thus is the self synthesized in and by reality by the acquisition of meanings and the appearance of values.

                After studying the mind for a few years I have come to understand that its dynamic mechanism of symbiotic coordinate relationship with the self is what builds the personality. This synergy of intellectual function eventually forms a complex of mental patterns and ethical traits marking and often individualizing a person. We act in a very specific and unique way in the presence of different people. In a sense our behavior is dependent on our personal relationship with others and with reality.  Who are we really without the influence of others in our personal space?  A self-aware individual observes, evaluates and tries to improve his own behavior on the basis of previously defined types of conduct and its associated consequences. This is what liberates us from the clutches of animal behavior; from the controlling forces of impulse and instinct. It empowers us by augmenting the quality of the effects from the causes of choice. The self evolves from automated cognitive response to a pure volitional and intellectual force. From dream to awareness. I can't help but to think that we are in the process of becoming. We exist both in potential and in actuality. Our character which I define as the way we manifest ourselves in this plane of reality is constantly evolving based on the acquisition and understanding of new meanings and the synthesis of new values.

                I am compelled to believe that somehow there is an underlying intellect responsible for man and the intrinsic array of interconnected patterns that forms our universe.  The incredible results that emerge from the relationship between sentient volition and reality have forever transformed my view from chance to purpose. The cosmos and everything that exists within the scope of our perception is made out of this substance we call energy. Recent scientific findings prove that space is a manifestation of energy. Even time is a variable in the equation of energy. Energy occupies space and manifests events that when perceived by man creates the notion of time. The space-time continuum. Energy, space and time are quantifiable; they can be understood and measured precisely using mathematical values and formulas. But how does one measure the qualitative value of energy when perceived by the senses? Can we really say that the beautiful feeling of a first kiss exists in space and time, and if so does it have mass? We can attribute mathematical values to rhythm because it is measurable in the frequencies of sound but can we do the same with the exquisite feeling and appreciation that arises as one listens to a harmonious romantic melody?  To what do we attribute Love, beauty, gratitude, empathy, compassion, ethics, imagination, creativity and all of these subjective treasures of the self? Is the dynamic harmony of these values that emerge when man experiences and expresses reality the product of chance? I can hardly think so. I believe that the self is one with everything; the fusion of all universal constants and variables. It has a meaning, what truly varies is the volume of the sphere of consciousness if each individual. It has an infinite absolute value, it has purpose; a whole that truly is greater than the sum of all the parts but that we have yet to experientially realize.