Aurora Borealis

“Hippies, terrorists all the same thing” – Eric Cartman

“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions” - Albert Einstein

Quantum Physics tell us that as an entity we are made up of cells of pure energy; and that we are really not solid. If we look at ourselves under a microscope you would see movement and would cause you to think how do we stay together?

Energy can be described in 8 different forms; Kinetic, Potential, Thermal, Gravitational, Sound, Elastic, Electromagnetic and Light. It is the latter which is the subject of today’s blog.

The title of the blog is Aurora Borealis; which is better known as the Northern Lights, a phenomenon which can be seen twice a year between September and October and March to April. The lights can be seen throughout the Northern Hemisphere but are clearer and more prevalent the nearer you are to the North Pole due to the longer periods of darkness and magnetism.

The Aurora Borealis are known in the region by “the Cree” a local Indian race in Canada “The Dance of the spirits”. The sight of the bands of green, oranges, purples and all spectrum possibilities and combinations bounding across an icy vista would of inspire a worship system that is more tangible than written words 2000 years ago, as the dancing spirits are actually witnessed and their faith would be restored bi-annually due to there regularity .

So what is light? Well it is radiation of a wavelength that is visible to the eye. Of course the radiation can be invisible but let’s just concentrate on the reality of what we can see. Light has three primary properties namely, Intensity – frequency – wavelength. To break it down further it is Brightness – Band (Colour) – Speed, Distance.

Our imagination tells us that all light is white and can only be changed by the introduction of what we call a prism or concave lens. When light is placed through a prism it refracts and through this a whole spectrum of light is visibly formed.

I am sure you are all very much aware of prisms but how did it changed metaphysics? The most important work with light was by John Locke the British philosopher who influenced Voltaire, Rousseau, Hume, Kant and of course the American revolutionaries whose influence is reflected in the American Declaration of Independence. It just so happens that they are all also characters in the American Series “Lost”. (Cue twilight zone music, I have figured out the ending)

However today we are looking at the metaphysical qualities of Light and the refracted colours from prisms. Now Western Physicists Goethe and Newton did research and publish the colour range from various prisms in the form of colour wheels; however what is quite amazing is the co-incidence and similarity the Eastern religions that all practice the awareness of the Chakra or Ki and the relationship of the colour to vitalize the body.

Now a chakra in short is one of seven colours that were also associated with seven parts of the body. Each chakra and colour was in place to control certain organs of your body, personality and potentiality. It was also felt that any illness, malady or situation could also be associated to any colour chakra and by applying focus could reverse the situation with wearing the colour or with treatment – as described later.

Now treatments was more or less most of the time meditation, but the ancient Egyptians who also believed in this in a different format used to sit its subjects into light rooms and the coloured glass panels (The Egyptians invented glass thousands of years before the west) used to bathe the affected person with light.

Light therapy is become more common and is especially used with the treatment of skin conditions such as Acne, Eczema and Psoriasis. This comes via a light treatment which has medically proven to reduce bacteria in the pores by 99.9%. The light is of UVA standard and is not too far aware from a tanning salon tubes but with the cancer forming properties associated with the latter.

Light therapy is also used to cure depression which is sometimes brought on by the winter seasons; this condition is usually called Seasonal Affective Disorder. When bright light is shone onto the patient the melatonin levels increase and creates serotonin, this of course is one of the chemicals released by the brain and assists happiness.

Now the above of course can be cured by spending as much time outdoors as possible, and a good walk can cure all ills but the benefits of light therapy is simple but let’s now look at the evolvement and also bring us back to the prism, colours and chakra and exploring Colour therapy.

We all have favourite colours however have we ever thought about the psychology behind this? My favourite colour is orange and was shocked to learn that this chakra colour was based in the pelvic region and kind of explained a lot to me and a lot about me for of all you who know me.

Red: First Chakra: Located at the base of the spine. Used to stimulate the body and mind and to increase circulation.
Orange: Second Chakra: pelvis area. Used to heal the lungs and to increase energy levels.
Yellow: Third Chakra: solar plexus. Used to stimulate the nerves and purify the body.
Green: Fourth Chakra: heart
Blue: Fifth Chakra: throat. Used to soothe illnesses and treat pain.
Indigo: Sixth Chakra: lower part of the forehead. Used to alleviate skin problems.
Violet: Seventh Chakra: top of the head

Modern day colour therapy is often known as Chromotherapy and is branded as a pseudoscience, but the tools for treatment are gemstones, wands, candles, prisms, coloured fabrics and coloured lenses. They can be combined with hydrotherapy and aromatherapy for maximum therapeutic affect.

Chromotherapy is known to help with a range of illness and injuries and certain behavioural conditions such as ADHD, ADD and Autism. This is a genuine offered treatment as is Photobiomodulation which is basically A low level laser concentrating on an area on the body with different wavelengths for a desired effects.

To date it has been medically proven to heal soft tissue injuries, nerve regeneration, tinnitus, wound healing, bacterial infection and chronic pain.

The power of light is very profound and as we are reaching the crescendo of a spiritual renaissance, the thought of nature being able to cure all of our ailments by possible walking naked in the sun should liberate us.

This knowledge should lead us to become more Agrarianism, and live out our wild free dreams. Maybe Ralph Waldo Emerson was right after all, it was not him however who inspired me but the fictional K-Paxian Prot, who in a soliloquy described to all of us that his mode of travel was an invisible wavelength of UV light that he used to transport himself across the universe. We of course believe this as we all were inspired by the Agrarianism and his innocent endearing nature. (Watch K-Pax – Kevin Spacey is excellent)

To appreciate light we have to look for and appreciate natures striking phenomenon’s with examples of rainbows, sunsets, sunrises, lightening all of which change with the seasons. There is beauty in looking at water and if there is a thin layer of oil the light refracts and you can see the full spectrum within the pollution.

Light also governs the nature of all animals especially birds; there is a couple of ironic circumstances such as people who complain of birdsong along with campaigning for brighter street lighting. Also a sad irony is people who keep birds but silence them by blocking any light source from there small cage by placing a dark cloth over it.

A profound metaphor for the above is that if you do not like birdsong, do not keep birds. Think about that, an original quote. All birds should be free, they have wings for a reason.

So why was Light and it variations the subject of today blog? Well my Grandmother passed away recently and Thursday was her funeral. During the service your emotions are heightened as is awareness and in these circumstances the smallest things become relevant and part of your lasting memories.

My lasting memory of this service was the rays of light penetrating the chapel and bouncing of the silver handles of my Nan’s coffin. There was a point when the coffin was lowered to be cremated that the beams of reflected light were the last vision before being committed to the incinerator.

The light in the chapel was also of a yellow hue and in chakra terms is associated with fire, thus creating a greater sadness in the subconscious.

After the service it seems somewhat traditional to view the flower arrangements that were sent in respect of the occasion. These were placed in a piazza surrounded by low level buildings which all had ironworks surrounding its perimeter. This created a natural shade and a shadowed blue hue smothered the area of reflection which of course is the chakra colour of the mind.

The Indigo chakra is also a reference for the western phenomena known as Indigo children.

Upon returning home that day seeing my son Johnnie whose recent 5th birthday yielded him a special toy? This toy is a wooden turnstile, with hanging off every arm long strips of mirrors, with red and blue backs and below then are bells. When you spin the turnstile the noise of the bells and movement of light places the child into a state of calm.

I wonder whether the blue and red reflections into the mirrored light can cause any changes? Or would a toy that encompasses all four elements of Water (blue), Fire (red), Air (movement & bells) and Earth (wood, mirrors) and the creation of a spectrum from the mirrors can put anyone at peace.

I will finish with a medical term, a test that shows we are at the full level of consciousness. This can be shown in the acronym P.E.A.R.L – Pupils Equal and Reacting to Light.

React to light, the colours from light and bask in its healing benefits and emotional healing properties.

To bring us back to the original top line quote from the eminent Eric Cartman one man’s Hippie is one man’s terrorist. My greatest crime and gift is imagination, as it will guide me to fulfil my dreams.

Peace and groovy Man!

Scott x