More Owen Barfield books and articles
- https://www.owenbarfield.org/selected-books/

- https://www.owenbarfield.org/barfield-anthroposophy/anthroposophy-translations/

- https://www.owenbarfield.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/barfield-essays-articles.pdf

- https://www.owenbarfield.org/research/resources/

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Participation renewed. Discussing The Riddle of the Sphinx, new essays from Owen Barfield
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeQta2Io77c

https://www.markvernon.com/participation-renewed-discussing-the-riddle-of-the-sphinx-new-essays-from-owen-barfield

"Mark Vernon talks again with Landon Loftin and Max Leyf about the genius insight of Owen Barfield. The Riddle of the Sphinx (Barfield Press) is a new collection of talks and essays about the great friend of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien.

We discuss Barfield’s take on analysis and analogy, Darwinian and other kinds of evolution, the significance of Rudolf Stein, and Barfield’s notion of final participation.

Landon and Max are the authors of What Barfield Thought. For more on my books, including A Secret History of Christianity, see www.markvernon.com "

0:00 The new book of talks and essays
02:08 Plato, Aristotle and the evolution of analogy and analysis
13:31 Participation and the limits of modern science
23:30 Barfield’s critique of Darwinian evolution
33:47 When the mind changes, the world changes
38:03 Evolution as a moving image of eternity
42:51 How can we participate in evolution?
52:18 Barfield and the significance of Rudolf Steiner
01:03:45 Grappling with the esoteric
01:10:14 On the way to final participation
01:17:16 Barfield on the meaning and revelation

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THE 18 DIMENSIONS OF RUSSELL'S COSMOLOGY

"In the book The Universal One, Russell defines 18 dimensions of matter. These dimensions, however, do NOT refer to realms of existence, nor conceptual extrapolations of the 3 primary dimensions, as this word is usually defined.

The word DIMENSION comes from the Latin “dimensio”, from the verb “dimetiri”, which means TO MEASURE. Therefore, dimension is that which can be measured.

Following this definition, the 18 dimensions of Russell's cosmology portray properties that define matter and that can be measured.

These dimensions are characterized by a fact common to all of them: an ORDERED PERIODICITY. This periodicity is the result of the cycles of growth and decay according to the WAVE, which is a principle behind all matter, representing the manifestation of the idea of ​​the Universal Mind in form and the dissolution of form, which we know as Life and Death.

This principle is evident from Russell's periodic table, which shows that the elements are different conditions of pressure and motion, which change their characteristics and properties according to their position in the wave, from zero to amplitude (generation) or from amplitude to zero (degeneration).

As these conditions change, however, in the journey of matter from its invisible seed to its visible form, and back again, all of these measurable properties that define it change simultaneously in periodic order. This change is what gives us the perception that the elements are different substances, seemingly unrelated to each other.

These 18 dimensions are:

1 - Length

2 - Width

3 - Thickness

4 - Time

5 - Sex

6 - Pressure

7 - Potential

8 - Temperature

9 - Ionization

10 - Crystallization

11 - Valence

12 - Axial Rotation

13 - Orbital Revolution

14 - Mass

15 - Color

16 - Plane

17 - Tone

18 - Ecliptic

Russell states that all these dimensions can be measured and calculated mathematically with precision for any system, be it an atom, a molecule, a planet, a solar system or a nebula, and that these can be classified within their waves and have all their properties defined, without the need for experimentation, since the principles that govern the microcosm and the macrocosm are the same, and the changes also follow the same periodicities. All these dimensions are defined and explained in detail in the book The Universal One."

— Eduardo of Walter Russell Brazil

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Owen Barfield: Imagination and Spiritual Sight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntJBo9vwRHc

"Mark Vernon presents the biggest possible story for the imagination, integrating it into nothing less than our creation and return to the divine. What is fascinating is that he arrived at this conclusion from his story of words - those vehicles of the imagination that not only enliven our everyday but can become fossils of consciousness when used to track how human experience has shifted across millennia.

Vernon briefly introduces Owen Barfield before describing:
- How imagination plays a part in the human story
- How imagination plays a part in the cosmic story
- How various kinds of spiritual materialism deviate from this big picture
- What the "final participation" Barfield outlined might be like.

The talk ends with two heralds of this destiny, William Blake and Thomas Traherne, whose poetic words become prophetic, offering felt intimations of the inside of the whole world."

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Hello everyone, I’ve been away from Aether Force for a bit, focusing on family and preparing our home for the winter. We recently experienced the passing of a parent through the threshold and held the memorial this past weekend. Thank you for your patience during my absence. I’ll be back in full swing later this week.

How small can a water droplet become? 💧

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0-bZ_ci3Y34

To appreciate the essence of water, we may try understand the forces and dynamics that shape its behavior. This short video reveals the captivating process of a single droplet fracturing into progressively smaller fragments upon impacting a liquid surface

#water #formativeforces #aetherforce

The Earth Inside a Macro Water Droplet

An eye-catching still image of the earth trapped in a water droplet by filming it at a ridiculous 12,500fps.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4sA4Itrca0

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A water droplet bounces, splits, and shrinks into smaller fragments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynk4vJa-VaQ

Captured with a macro lens and high-speed camera, this experiment reveals rarely seen dynamics of water in motion.

#water #formativeforces #aetherforce

Droplets bouncing over a vibrating fluid layer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ5ZLPWasrM

ArXiv article: http://arxiv.org/abs/1210.3538

When falling onto another liquid layer, water droplets typically bounce then coalesce. If the surface is vibrating, however, the droplets will continue bouncing, as seen in this video.

The scientists used soapy water for the droplets and tap water for the surface.

#water #formativeforces #aetherforce

The Mystery of Water - What we know is a drop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN3PBFxV3Xw

This documentary explores water’s extraordinary behaviors, from its ability to retain and transmit information, to phenomena like water bridges, revitalization processes, and its role in shaping organic life. Scientists across disciplines reveal how water defies established laws of physics, resists conventional explanations, and holds the potential to transform our understanding of health, energy, and the environment.

#water #formativeforces #aetherforce

The Memory and Communication of Water
Bernd H Kroplin - Conference on the Physics, Chemistry and Biology of Water 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWSh_GiE9pQ

For more than 15 years research about the memory of water and the influence of various impacts on water drops by photographing and analyzing with phenomenical methods.

This presentation uncovers groundbreaking insights into water's ability to retain and transmit information. Using simple dark-field microscopy, researchers demonstrate how drops of water, saliva, and other liquids reflect unique patterns influenced by their environment, history, and even the experimenter's state. From the impact of electromagnetic waves and ultrasonic vibrations to the surprising influence of emotions and music, the experiments reveal that water's structure holds a memory of its interactions.

#water #formativeforces #aetherforce

Bernd Kroeplin - 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiwhfRMWARQ

Learn about the hidden complexities of water, exploring its ability to retain and communicate information. By using simple dark-field microscopy, researchers observed intricate patterns in water droplets that change based on their interactions with flowers, electromagnetic waves, sound, and even human thoughts. These patterns reveal water's capacity to store and transmit environmental and energetic influences, challenging traditional scientific paradigms. From structured crystallization to changes induced by emotions or exposure to mobile phone radiation, the findings suggest that water reflects and mirrors its surroundings, offering insights into the interconnectedness of life, nature, and consciousness.

#water #formativeforces #aetherforce

You Create Your Surroundings As You are - Prof. Dr. Bernd Kröplin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGko_HF-QsA

Kroeplin's research into water's ability to store and reflect information, demonstrating the profound connection between thoughts, emotions, and the physical world. Using a simple dark field microscope, researchers capture the intricate structures formed in water droplets after evaporation, which are influenced by the water's past experiences and the experimenter's focused thoughts. Remarkably, strong positive or negative emotions can visibly alter these patterns, emphasizing that our thoughts shape not only our internal state but also the reality around us. This discovery underscores the transformative power of our mindset and its tangible impact on the world.

#water #formativeforces #aetherforce

Bernd Kroeplin, Germany – “The Memory and the Secrets of Water”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqPKcgrgLOc

In his presentation Dr. Bernd Kroeplin focuses on the memory and secrets of water. He has done research about the ability of water functioning as memory and mirror. Employing image capture using dark field microscopy has allowed him and his team to uncover an astonishing microcosm contained within the inner structure of this commonplace and seemingly familiar medium. His studies have inspired Dr. Kroeplin to combine forces and set up the “World in a Drop” exhibitions, providing the public with scientific insights as well as creative visions concerning the topic.

#water #formativeforces #aetherforce

Water has memory II - Prof. Bernd Kroeplin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1gNSkMEDTQ

Bernd Kroeplin conducted research on water's memory and its ability to respond to external influences, including thoughts and emotions. Conducted in Stuttgart, Germany, the experiments demonstrate that water droplets, when evaporated and observed under a dark field microscope, form distinct structures reflecting the water's history and experiences. These patterns change based on the introduction of objects like flowers, stones, or even the experimenter’s emotional state, showing a profound connection between water and its environment. Astonishingly, the research reveals that strong mental focus or emotional shocks can significantly alter water’s structure, underscoring the idea that thoughts and feelings manifest in physical reality. The findings challenge the conventional separation of mind and matter, suggesting that water serves as a dynamic medium capable of storing, communicating, and reflecting information.

#water #formativeforces #aetherforce

Aether Force is back. Expect a flurry of posts, articles, essays and videos in the coming days.

Sensitive Chaos by Theodor Schwenk

Sensitive Chaos examines the dynamic principles of movement in water and air, presenting these elements as foundational to the creation of natural forms and the flow of life. The text details how archetypal patterns such as spirals, vortices, waves, and meanders manifest in flowing systems, illustrating their roles in shaping both living and non-living structures. These patterns reveal an intrinsic connection between form and motion, as water and air interact with gravitational, thermal, and cosmic forces. Observations of vortex formation, wave interference, and boundary surface phenomena showcase how fluid elements mediate between different realms of existence, serving as conduits for formative and transformative energies. The analysis highlights the universal characteristics of these movements, linking phenomena such as the meandering paths of rivers and the spiral arrangement of organic forms to broader natural laws.

By examining the role of fluid dynamics in living systems, the study underscores the unifying principles shared by biological and environmental processes. Rhythmic oscillations in water mimic the circulation of blood and sap, while the spiral patterns of embryonic development mirror the dynamic forces at work in air and water. These movements create spaces and structures that enable life to emerge and evolve, reflecting a profound correspondence between microcosmic and macrocosmic scales. The integration of these insights reveals the critical importance of respecting and maintaining the natural rhythms of water and air. Disruptions to these patterns, often caused by human intervention, destabilize ecosystems and diminish the vital coherence of nature.

The Basis of Potentization Research by Theodor Schwenk

Potentization emerges as a transformative process where rhythmic dilution and shaking activate latent forces within substances, allowing them to transcend their material constraints and exert dynamic medicinal effects. This method enhances a substance’s capacity to interact with biological systems by freeing remedial forces from the bonds of matter. Rhythmic movements within the medium imprint these forces, enabling them to act on the human organism with precision and vitality. Observations of potency curves confirm distinct qualitative shifts at various stages of dilution, correlating with changes in energy and form. The interaction of cosmic and terrestrial rhythms imbues the medium with a unique vitality, mirroring natural cycles found in living systems. The potentizing medium, particularly water, acts as a bridge, linking the substance’s properties to the dynamic rhythms of life, fostering harmony between material and energetic domains.

The process reflects a deeper principle of nature’s formative forces, which shape matter through cosmic and rhythmic influences. Potentization mirrors the evolution of matter, where life’s rhythmic interplay sculpts and transforms substances into distinct forms. Experiments with potentized substances demonstrate their effects on biological systems, revealing how rhythmic movements induce vitality and amplify remedial potentials. The dissolution of materiality during potentization aligns with the liberation of formative forces, enabling the medium to carry curative properties that resonate with the rhythms of the human body. This synthesis of rhythm, energy, and form positions potentization as a key process in understanding the interaction between physical substances and the organizing forces of life.

#water #formativeforces #goetheanscience #homeopathy #potentization #anthroposophy