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We are going through an interesting period in human history
in which science and some of the transpersonal aspects of
the human psyche seem to have a measure of common ground.
The subtle energies that course through our bodies and psyches
seem to be capable of being elicited by visualization methodology
giving rise not only to unique states of consciousness, but
also to measurable psychophysiologic behavior, including
autogenic, neuroimmune and neuroendocrine phenomena. But
these are only parts of the picture. Other phenomena of physics,
biochemistry, and psychology also seem to be associated with
subtle energies and energy medicine.
1. Energy Medicine includes all energetic
and informational interactions resulting from self-regulation
or brought about through other energy couplings to mind and
body. In addition to various therapeutic energies which we
may use, there are also energy pulses from the environment
which influence humans and animals in a variety of ways.
For instance, low level changes in magnetic, electric, electromagnetic,
acoustic, and gravitational fields often have profound effects
on both biology and psychology.
In addition to energies originating in the environment,
it has been documented that humans are capable of generating
and controlling subtle not-yet-measurable energies that seem
to influence both physiologic and physical mechanisms.
2. Compared with "energy medicine," the concept
of subtle energies is more difficult
to discuss in a scientific paradigm. The traditional subtle
energies referred to as chi (or ki), prana, etheric energy,
fohat, orgone, odic force, mana, homeopathic resonance, etc.,
are said to move in the so-called etheric body (subtle body),
and seem to be difficult to measure at present. A number
of therapeutic methods prevalent today, however, appear to
be concerned with facilitating the flow of these subtle energies
through the dense physical body.
In addition, it is traditionally accepted that expansions
of consciousness often are related to changes in subtle energies
that cannot be quantified. These latter "energies," which
are said to be associated with interactions and with transcendence,
may not, in fact, actually be involved with known physical
fields.
Understanding and facilitating the use of subtle energies,
both for therapeutic purposes and for the study of human
potential, will perhaps open up to consciousness new (albeit
traditional) depths of the human mind. If this should indeed
be the case, one test of the Society will be to find and
bring together those who are capable of synthesizing the
two major interests of humankind, Natural Science and the
transpersonal aspects of the human psyche. In modern jargon,
this might include, though not be limited to, full integration
of left cortex and right cortex with deeper brain centers.
To state it succinctly: ISSSEEM, attempts
to study and consider all concepts related to subtle energies
and energy medicine. ISSSEEM as an organization supports
the scientific enterprise of recognizing traditional knowledge
about subtle energies and the healing process, painstakingly
gathered over centuries, and bringing that knowledge together
with post-modern scientific method and inquiry. Experimentalists,
clinicians, and theoreticians from many countries, have told
us of their interest in the study of human capacities and
the role of consciousness in Nature. Yet many also report
a sense of isolation, a sense that one person can make little
difference, and the need for like-minded colleagues. ISSSEEM
provides a vehicle to help this integration. We hope in ISSSEEM
to build bridges, linking paradigms for clinicians and scientists.
Through carefully prepared conferences, a top quality quarterly
Magazine, Bridges, and a peer-reviewed Journal, Subtle
Energies and Energy Medicine, The Society serves its
membership and strives to stimulate research and reasoned
discussion in the larger scientific community. join now!
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