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    Metaphysics: An Adventure in Self-discovery
    Metaphysics: An Adventure in Self-discovery
    Metaphysics: An Adventure in Self-discovery
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    Metaphysics: An Adventure in Self-discovery

    By Peter Dennis

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    Have you ever wondered why you are here, where you came from or if there isn't a bigger picture? Do you know the Creator's purpose? How about yours? This book is about Metaphysical concepts, which, in reality, are Spiritual concepts. That's because meta means beyond and physics refers to the physical. Metaphysics, then is that branch of Philosophy that deals with the non-physical or the Spiritual.

    This book starts with the premise that we are spiritual beings existing in a physical universe, each with a specific purpose. It explains the nature of creation and our role in it, and it sheds considerable light on many of life's Bigger Questions, such as the ones cited above.

    As well, this book provides clear explanations for many of the spiritual concepts that are important to understanding our own spiritual nature, e.g. the densification of energy, past life regression, channeling, laws of the universe, extraterrestrials, meditation, creating the future, and a whole host of others.

    As we learn more about these concepts, we understand better where we fit in, we become more the architect of our destiny and less the victim of chance. As well, we can glimpse the beauty, order, and magnificence of the divine plan. Indeed, developing these insights and understandings is a great adventure, and importantly, an adventure in self-discovery.



    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    1. The Universe
    What Is God?
    God is All That Is
    God Is Not A Person
    God Is Pure Consciousness That Includes Everything
    God's Purpose Is To Experience And Create
    God Fragments Into Powerful Parts To Experience Limitation And Separation
    Summary
    We Are Multi-Dimensional And Holographic
    Summary
    We Densify Energy To Create The Illusion Of A Physical Universe
    The Seven Densities
    Summary

    2. Some Other Pieces to the Puzzle
    Belief
    Reincarnation
    Laws of the Universe…
    Channeling
    Spirit Guides
    Angels
    Judgment
    Gratitude
    Injury, Dis-ease, and Aging
    Sleep
    Extraterrestrials
    Karma
    Predicting The Future
    Emotion

    3. Some Thought Starters
    Birth and Death
    World Population
    The Earth as a Sentient Being
    Heroes
    The Observer
    The Disappearance of the Dinosaurs
    Lemuria
    Atlantis
    The Maya
    Play
    Television and Movies
    Climate
    Whales and Dolphins
    Domestic Pets
    Illness and Dis-ease
    Astrology
    Christ Consciousness
    A School of Patience
    A School of Relationships
    Self-Discovery

    4. Meditation
    What Meditation Is Not…
    What Meditate Is
    Why Meditate?
    How to Meditate
    A Six-Step Procedure
    Some Additional Points About Meditation
    Meditation and Affirmations
    Some Example Affirmations
    Meditation and Goals
    The Power Of Written Goals
    S.M.A.R.T. Goals
    Some Additional Points About Goals…
    Summary
    How We Sabotage Goal Achievement
    Meditation and Stress
    A Few Points About Stress
    The Fight-Flight Response
    Meditation Is The Opposite To The Fight-Flight Response
    Major Stress Reducer #3, Diet
    Major Stress Reducer #4, Aerobic Exercise
    Major Stress Reducer #5, Be A Pleasure Seeker
    Summary
    A Guided meditation
    A Semi-guided Meditation

    5. Applications
    Past Life Regression
    Seeing Auras
    The Ouija Board
    Intuition
    Psychometry

    6. Conclusion & Summary

    7. Bibliography
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateDec 23, 2014
    ISBN9780969892694
    Author

    Peter Dennis

    Peter Dennis was inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn, leading him to study Illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.

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      Metaphysics - Peter Dennis

      METAPHYSICS: An Adventure in Self-Discovery

      Copyright ã January, 2004, 2015 (ebook edition) by CAPCO International. All rights reserved. Printed in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the written permission of CAPCO International.

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      Web site: www.peterhdennis.com

      ISBN: 0-9698926-9-4

      DEDICATION

      I dedicate this book to those who are actively working to discover more about themselves. That's likely most of us, and it seems that learning about almost anything ultimately ends up in some form of self-discovery. This is both a never-ending adventure and one that is highly rewarding. I also believe that this is fundamental to our main mission in life and that this pursuit requires both courage and integrity. To those who actively pursue self-discovery, my hat is off to you, and may you enjoy the adventure as much as I have.

      ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

      Most of the ideas and concepts presented here did not originate with me. Most, if not all, came from others whom I have been privileged to encounter, either in person, on tape, or in books. Some of these individuals and sources include: Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, Brian Tracey, Gary Zukav, Srinivas Arka, Marcia Moore, Earl Nightengale, Laura Day, Dick Sutphen, Anne Morse, Shalila Sharamon, Bodo Baginski, Herbert Benson, Conversations with God, Bashar, Dr. Peebles, The Transeekers, Seth, Jesus Christ, and the list goes on. Some of my ideas are a blend of what I’ve read or heard and some are conclusions that I have come to after considering what others have had to say. In any event, I want to be clear that the ideas you will read here are not, for the most part, original and I am very grateful to the many who have contributed to my personal adventure in self-discovery.

      As well, writing has always been a challenge for me and it was only with the editing of my wife, Carol-Ann Dennis and good friend, Elaine Charal, that I was able to get this book into final form. Thank you both very much.

      INTRODUCTION

      The purpose of this book is to advance our understanding of the infinite, consider how the universe might work and discover more about ourselves. Of course, as a finite being attempting to understand the infinite, I know that I’ve fallen considerably short. In recognizing that the concepts and ideas that I’ve expressed are by no means full or final answers, they can still advance our understanding. Although incomplete and sometimes flawed, these ideas are continually developing and evolving, and, for the most part, seem to work for me, at the present time.

      As well, we are dealing with metaphysics, which is a cluster of principles and concepts, which, for the most part, cannot, at the present time, be empirically tested or proven. At best, one can choose to examine these ideas, embrace some and reject others, but, only as a matter of personal belief, not as a matter of science.

      Science makes many contributions and validates much of what we experience in daily life but, when it comes to new ideas, it often needs time to catch up and learn to do the appropriate studies and measures. As we all know, at one time, science held that the earth was flat and that the sun revolved around it. It was only afterwards that it developed the tools to find otherwise. So today, you won’t find much support for metaphysical ideas in current science although, interestingly, quantum physics and studies of the relationship between our thoughts and emotions, and our state of health are beginning to close the gap.

      I also want to say that I realize some of these ideas fly in the face of certain organized religions and traditional thinking. Let me be clear: It is not my intention to offend or belittle any person, idea or organization.

      Of course, if you don’t like my ideas, you are perfectly free to reject them. My hope is that you will be intellectually honest with yourself and, if you do reject them, you will do so only after careful and fair consideration. If I differ with some generally accepted religious or philosophic principles or introduce ones that you haven’t heard before, please allow yourself to consider them, think them through for yourself and come to your own conclusions.

      I hope that some of these ideas will shake you a little and stimulate you to think in some new directions. I hope that, in your consideration, you will be analytical, listen to your intuition and decide what works for you. So far, these ideas work reasonably well for me. I have wrestled with them for years and they make more sense to me than most alternatives that I’ve encountered so far. I think I’m getting closer to some truths and I invite you to pursue and discover the truths that resonate with you.

      Finally, although the ideas and concepts expressed here are my attempts to get at life’s more profound truths, I hope that neither you nor I take our ideas or ourselves too seriously in this pursuit. These are only ideas and they are fallible and subject to change. I also hope that you will enjoy the intellectual stimulation and fun that can come from entertaining such ideas. So, let’s see if we can have a little intellectual fun as we seek to understand the question that was raised in the song inspired by Michael Caine’s character, Alfie, when it asked: What’s it all about?

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      1. The Universe

      What Is God?

      God is All That Is

      God Is Not A Person

      God Is Pure Consciousness That Includes Everything

      God’s Purpose Is To Experience And Create

      God Fragments Into Powerful Parts To Experience Limitation And Separation

      Summary

      We Are Multi-Dimensional And Holographic

      Summary

      We Densify Energy To Create The Illusion Of A Physical Universe

      The Seven Densities

      Summary

      2. Some Other Pieces to the Puzzle

      Belief

      Reincarnation

      Laws of the Universe

      Channeling

      Spirit Guides

      Angels

      Judgement

      Gratitude

      Injury, Dis-ease and Aging

      Sleep

      Extraterrestrials

      Karma

      Predicting The Future

      Emotion

      3. Some Thought Starters

      Birth and Death

      World Population

      The Earth as a Sentient Being

      Heroes

      The Observer

      The Disappearance of the Dinosaurs

      Lemuria

      Atlantis

      The Maya

      Play

      Television and Movies

      Climate

      Whales and Dolphins

      Domestic Pets

      Illness and Dis-ease

      Astrology

      Christ Consciousness

      A School of Patience

      A School of Relationships

      Self-Discovery

      4. Meditation

      What Meditation Is Not

      What Meditate Is

      Why Meditate?

      How to Meditate

      A Six-Step Procedure

      Some Additional Points About Meditation

      Meditation and Affirmations

      Some Example Affirmations

      Meditation and Goals

      The Power Of Written Goals

      S.M.A.R.T. Goals

      Some Additional Points About Goals

      Summary

      How We Sabotage Goal Achievement

      Meditation and Stress

      A Few Points About Stress

      The Fight-Flight Response

      Meditation Is The Opposite To The Fight-Flight Response

      Major Stress Reducer #3, Diet

      Major Stress Reducer #4, Aerobic Exercise

      Major Stress Reducer #5, Be A Pleasure Seeker

      Summary

      A Guided meditation

      A Semi-guided Meditation

      5. Applications

      1. Past Life Regression

      There Really Are No Past Lives

      Prepare Carefully

      It Is Important That The Subject Be Relaxed

      First, Recall Some Pleasant Childhood Experiences

      Start The Actual Regression

      Begin With Open-ended Questions

      Follow With More Specific Probes

      Count The Subject Forward And Backward In Time

      Visit The Death Scene

      When The Going Gets Tough, You Have Three Options

      It Is Best To Face A Disturbing Event

      Visit The Life That Resonates Most Today

      Consider Undertaking Some Action Or New Behaviour

      Take The Opportunity To Make Some Positive Suggestions

      Bring The Session To An End

      It Is Important To Debrief Each Session

      Other Images That Can Facilitate Regression

      Summary

      2. Seeing Auras

      The Ethereal Body

      The Astral Or Emotional Body

      The Mental Body

      The Spiritual Or Causative Body

      Three Ways To See Auras

      3. The Ouija Board

      The Ouija Board Described

      Procedure

      4. Intuition

      A True Story

      Intuition In Management

      Intuition Is A Sixth Sense That Can Be Developed

      Don’t Let The Mind Get In The Way

      5. Psychometry

      Another True Story

      Another Ability That Improves With Practice

      Don’t Be Too Quick To Discard

      6. Conclusion & Summary

      7. Bibliography

      8. Index

      1

      The Universe

      This section is the foundation of the whole book. If you understand the ideas and concepts presented here, then the remainder of the book will make more sense. This may be the first time that you encounter some of these concepts and I recommend that you ponder them carefully, perhaps rereading some parts, before moving on to the subsequent sections.

      What Is God?

      Likely, our first concept of God was something along the lines of an older, bearded gentleman who was wise, powerful and who somehow pulled the strings that orchestrated human affairs.

      Over time, our concepts evolved and matured. We probably began to understand that God really didn’t have a body, a gender or human limitations. Then, it began to get complicated. As our concepts matured, so did our questions. Where is God? What is His involvement with humans? How powerful is He? Where do we fit in? What are we supposed to be doing? Is He really pulling all the strings or is He allowing us the use of free will? What is the grand plan? Why did He create us, or anything for that matter? Is He perfect? Why does He allow evil? Did He actually create it? Does He change? Etc., etc.

      Of course, organized religions provide some answers, as do mystics, gurus, scientists, preachers and others. Some tell us that

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