Art becomes a mirror for introspection and a celebration of existence, reflecting the infinite potential of the universe and the unity of creation.

Art, at its core, has always been a means of exploring and expressing what is beyond the capacity of words to fully describe or express. Throughout history, artists have sought to capture not just the external world but the deeper, underlying truths of existence. The journey from mastering technical skill to embracing spontaneous, symbolic expressions reflects a profound evolution in the role of art — one that mirrors humanity’s search for meaning and connection with the universe.

Traditionally, art has often relied on narrative to convey meaning. Paintings, sculptures, and other forms served as windows into stories, myths, and cultural values. However, the shift toward non-narrative art marks a deeper exploration. This transition moves away from telling a story to evoking a sense of universal beauty and interconnectedness.

Non-narrative art allows viewers to experience form, colour, and texture as pure expressions, unburdened by preconceived meaning. This approach invites the audience to engage with the artwork in a personal and introspective way, reflecting their own internal states and perceptions. For the artist, it becomes a process of discovery — a way to connect with the essence of creation itself.

My approach to art exemplifies this transition. By moving from technical precision to spontaneous creation, you align with the processes of the universe. The act of layering, allowing mistakes to guide new forms, and embracing the unexpected mirrors the dynamic and unpredictable nature of existence. This spontaneity becomes a celebration of the universe’s infinite potential.

Symbolism plays a crucial role in this evolution. Unlike literal representation, symbols transcend the specifics of time and place. They resonate on a deeper level, tapping into shared human experiences and universal truths. When art becomes symbolic, it transcends the artist’s intentions and becomes a dialogue with the viewer, offering infinite interpretations and connections.

Creating non-narrative, symbolic art requires a shift in consciousness. The artist must transcend the analytical mind and access the intuitive, Higher Mind. This process aligns with spiritual practices of mindfulness and surrender, where the act of creation becomes meditative and transformative. Through this approach, art not only reflects universal truths but also serves as a means of personal and collective awakening.

Art, in many ways, becomes a mirror for introspection — a lens through which the artist can explore their own brain and mind. The creative process reveals patterns, thoughts, and feelings that may otherwise remain unnoticed. By working through spontaneity and intuition, the artist uncovers the deeper mechanisms of their mental and emotional landscape. This journey of self-discovery allows art to serve as both an outward expression of universal truths and an inward exploration of the self. The act of creation thus becomes a dialogue between the internal and external, reflecting the unity of existence.

From reality to abstraction:

The journey from structured, technical skill to intuitive, symbolic expression is a testament to the transformative power of art. A new generation of artists and thinkers to explore beyond the confines of technique and narrative. Encouraging others to embrace spontaneity and trust the creative process can lead to a renaissance in art that reflects the profound beauty and interconnectedness of the universe.

When freed from the constraints of narrative and technical perfection, art becomes a celebration of existence. It mirrors the infinite potential of the universe and the dynamic interplay of chaos and order. By embracing this approach, one can create works that not only resonate on a deeply personal level but also reflect the universal truths that unite us all. In this way, art becomes not just a reflection of the world but a profound exploration of what it means to be part of the cosmos.

Capturing the shadow on canvas:

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In a silent mind, when the self/personality is not, you become all-knowing. You see all—the extended brain-mind.

Awareness. When the self/personality is not, the Truth is.

Conscious awareness can see the action of Truth, but thoughts cannot directly see what conscious awareness sees. Your Truth is the silent mind in the present moment, “now” in you, with direct experience and perception. Light carries all the information that is needed for you to see the Truth around you and within. The eyes receive information, and the brain processes it as the “what is” of perception. What you see is what you are part of, wired into the fabric of the universe and the mind and perception show you what it is. This is the direct experience of Truth. Then thinking and the use of language in thinking can show you why your Truth is perception but then remember — the “truth” via thinking is a mental construct — a made up truth by thinking and understanding. It is fragmented and incomplete, but what you see with perception in mind is the Truth.

In the silent mind, with awareness and perception, you see the “what is” of the Truth of things.

The Role of Entropy in Perception

The remarkable thing about high entropy is that it contains all possible patterns and probabilities. It holds everything within it, and the eyes and brain work together to find the right pattern, presenting us with true reality as perception. High entropy, by its nature, is chaotic and unorganized, a sea of possibilities waiting to be interpreted. It is through this process of filtering and pattern recognition that the brain constructs a coherent experience of reality. This makes perception our ultimate reference point for introspection. If one seeks to understand how things work, how the system is created, and how it all fits together, perception becomes the guiding light.

Interestingly, this filtering process explains why two individuals can look at the same scene yet perceive it differently. Each brain fine-tunes its interpretation based on prior experiences, biases, and expectations, making perception both universal and uniquely personal. Perception is what we see, yet what we see can be interpreted differently. Even though the sensory input remains the same, the emotional and cognitive responses to it vary, creating a diverse spectrum of human experiences. This diversity enriches our collective understanding, but it also highlights the potential pitfalls of extreme interpretations. When perspectives skew too far to the right or left, losing balance and centring, they may distort the shared truth that perception offers.

This dual-level process — seeing and sensing — reveals the subtle yet profound impact of mental constructs, such as language and thought, on perception. While perception starts as a direct interaction with reality, the addition of cognitive filters often alters its essence. Language, for instance, labels and frames sensory experiences, imposing structures that may enhance clarity but also skew interpretation. It is this very interaction — between raw perception and interpretive constructs — that creates both the richness and the fragmentation in how we understand reality.

The phrase “the truth becomes the lie in me again” reflects the tension between perception and interpretation. While perception reveals raw, unfiltered truth, our mental constructs — language, thought, and biases — reshape it into something that fits our internal narrative. This reshaping can distort the original truth, turning it into a “lie” by veering away from its pure form. This cycle underscores the challenge of maintaining clarity. The truth of perception can quickly become fragmented when overlaid with constructs, leading us to question whether we are truly seeing reality or just our interpretation of it.

To navigate this dynamic, it becomes crucial to remain aware of how constructs influence perception. A centred approach requires recognising when thought, language, or biases distort the purity of perception, allowing one to return to the clarity of “what is.” This balance — between experiencing and interpreting — is what enables perception to act as a reliable guide in uncovering universal truths.

Direct experience via perception.

Direct experience:

The Truth in the Lie in Me: from raw truth through the true self, shaped by biases, opinions, and beliefs into mental constructs, revealing the tension between clarity and distortion in our understanding of reality.

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The Truth In The Lie in Me.

In our quest to understand reality, perception often stands at the crossroads of science and introspection. For centuries, it has been dismissed as a mere illusion or an unreliable guide. Yet, perception is more than just a sensory experience; it is the foundation through which we engage with the universe’s truths. This article explores how perception, filtered through the lens of entropy, becomes our ultimate reference point for uncovering the inherent truths of existence. By delving into the intricate interplay between perception, entropy, and introspection, we reveal the profound insights that this process offers.

What I have discovered is that we already hold the truth of reality within our perception. Perception is the gold standard of true reality. By examining it through the lens of entropy and understanding how the brain processes entropy, we see how perception reveals the reality we experience. The eyes access information through light, and the brain processes that information by filtering out noise and high entropy to reveal the patterns that represent true reality.

The Role of Entropy in Perception

The remarkable thing about high entropy is that it contains all possible patterns and probabilities. It holds everything within it, and the eyes and brain work together to find the right pattern, presenting us with true reality as perception. High entropy, by its nature, is chaotic and unorganized, a sea of possibilities waiting to be interpreted. It is through this process of filtering and pattern recognition that the brain constructs the coherent experience of reality. This makes perception our ultimate reference point for introspection. If one seeks to understand how things work, how the system is created, and how it all fits together, perception becomes the guiding light.

Interestingly, this filtering process explains why two individuals can look at the same scene yet perceive it differently. Each brain fine-tunes its interpretation based on prior experiences, biases, and expectations, making perception both universal and uniquely personal. Perception is what we see, yet what we see can be interpreted differently. Even though the sensory input remains the same, the emotional and cognitive responses to it vary, creating a diverse spectrum of human experiences. This diversity enriches our collective understanding, but it also highlights the potential pitfalls of extreme interpretations. When perspectives skew too far to the right or left, losing balance and centering, they may distort the shared truth that perception offers.

This dual-level process — seeing and sensing — reveals the subtle yet profound impact of mental constructs, such as language and thought, on perception. While perception starts as a direct interaction with reality, the addition of cognitive filters often alters its essence. Language, for instance, labels and frames sensory experiences, imposing structures that may enhance clarity but also skew interpretation. It is this very interaction — between raw perception and interpretive constructs — that creates both the richness and the fragmentation in how we understand reality.

The phrase “the truth becomes the lie in me again” reflects the tension between perception and interpretation. While perception reveals raw, unfiltered truth, our mental constructs — language, thought, and biases — reshape it into something that fits our internal narrative. This reshaping can distort the original truth, turning it into a “lie” by veering away from its pure form. This cycle underscores the challenge of maintaining clarity. The truth of perception can quickly become fragmented when overlaid with constructs, leading us to question whether we are truly seeing reality or just our interpretation of it.

To navigate this dynamic, it becomes crucial to remain aware of how constructs influence perception. A centered approach requires recognizing when thought, language, or biases are distorting the purity of perception, allowing one to return to the clarity of “what is.” This balance — between experiencing and interpreting — is what enables perception to act as a reliable guide in uncovering universal truths.

Perception: Misunderstood and Undervalued

For centuries, perception has been dismissed as an illusion, by mystics and religions alike. This dismissal has often stemmed from a dualistic worldview, where the material and the spiritual, the subjective and the objective, are seen as separate and opposing forces. Language and mental constructs have further fragmented our understanding of reality. However, introspection serves as a powerful tool for uncovering the infrastructure behind perception. By focusing inward, one can explore how perception organizes entropy into meaningful patterns, providing a sense of satisfaction and completeness.

The Beauty of Introspection

Through introspection, we come to realize that perception is not merely a passive experience; it is an active process of decoding the universe. By seeing perception as the reference point, we can use its clarity to piece together the fragments of understanding. The patterns revealed through this process are not arbitrary. They are the building blocks of our reality, the “truth” embedded in the chaos of entropy.

The integration of introspection with scientific inquiry reveals a profound alignment: introspection shows us the subjective experience of organizing entropy, while science provides the objective framework to understand it. Together, they paint a holistic picture of how perception bridges the gap between chaos and order.

The Role of Retrocausality in Understanding Perception

And perhaps most importantly, I am glad to have come to this realization through retrocausality and science after the fact — not before. Retrocausality, the idea that effects can influence their causes, suggests that our current understanding can reshape our perception of past experiences. If I had arrived at this understanding prematurely, I might have thought there was nothing else to discover. Instead, I have ploughed through the fragmented infrastructure of understanding and, in the end, brought it to completion.

This process of discovery reinforces the importance of remaining with “what is” — the true reality of perception in the now. By staying present and allowing perception to guide us, we uncover the inherent truths of the universe. Perception, far from being an illusion, is the lens through which we organize and make sense of the infinite potential around us. It is both the question and the answer, the mystery and the revelation.

Conclusion: Perception as the Key to Universal Truth

By embracing perception as the gold standard of reality, we unlock a powerful tool for introspection and understanding. Perception reveals the universe’s truth by filtering high entropy into meaningful patterns, providing clarity and coherence in an otherwise chaotic existence. By remaining present with perception and exploring its depths, we discover that we already hold the truth of the universe within us. This realization is not an end but a beginning — an invitation to explore further, guided by the infinite possibilities that perception offers.

Entropy offers us infinite potential in the brain and mind.

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Quantum entanglement — a cornerstone of quantum mechanics — is one of nature’s most fascinating phenomena. It reveals how particles can remain connected, instantaneously influencing one another across distances. This mysterious connection has profound implications not just for physics, but for understanding life, consciousness, and the mind. As I’ve explored these concepts, both scientifically and personally, I’ve come to see coherence — the mechanism enabling quantum entanglement — as the bridge between nature’s processes and the deeper truths within us.

In this article, I’ll discuss quantum entanglement in nature and how it relates to the brain and mind. I’ll also share how my understanding has evolved, leading me to recognize that perception, when fully embodied, is the gold standard for discovering Truth.

Quantum entanglement, one of the most fascinating phenomena in quantum mechanics, shows up in various natural processes and experiments. Below are six examples of where quantum entanglement has been inferred or observed in nature. However, as we dive deeper into these examples, you’ll notice that quantum coherence is the underlying factor that makes all of these entanglement phenomena possible.

1. Photosynthesis (Quantum Coherence in Energy Transfer)

Photosynthesis is an extraordinarily efficient process, largely due to quantum coherence. Light-harvesting complexes within plants and some bacteria capture photons and transfer energy to reaction centers. This energy transfer involves quantum coherence between energy states, allowing it to navigate multiple pathways simultaneously. Without quantum coherence maintaining these pathways, the energy transfer wouldn’t be as efficient, and the process might collapse into a classical system, drastically reducing efficiency.

2. Bird Navigation (Quantum Entanglement in Magnetoreception)

Some birds, such as European robins, use quantum coherence and entanglement in their navigation. The protein cryptochrome in their eyes is believed to host entangled electron pairs, which are highly sensitive to the Earth’s magnetic field. This sensitivity, crucial for navigation, depends on the coherence of the spin states between the electrons. Without this coherence, the birds would lose their ability to detect weak magnetic fields.

3. Bioluminescence and Chemical Reactions (Spin Correlation)

Radical pair mechanisms in certain biological processes involve quantum coherence between electron spin states. This coherence affects the outcome of chemical reactions, such as those involved in bioluminescence. When quantum coherence between spins is maintained, the reaction pathways stay linked, leading to specific biological outcomes. If coherence breaks down, these linked reactions fall apart.

4. Black Holes and Hawking Radiation

Theoretical models suggest that quantum entanglement plays a role in black hole physics, particularly in Hawking radiation. Particles emitted from black holes are entangled with particles inside, and this entanglement preserves quantum information. The coherence of the system, even across the event horizon, maintains these relationships. Without coherence, the quantum information would be lost, posing challenges to our understanding of black hole physics.

5. Bose-Einstein Condensates

At extremely low temperatures, atoms can form a Bose-Einstein condensate, a state of matter where all the atoms act as a single quantum entity. Coherence in this state allows the particles to exist in superposition and be entangled over macroscopic distances. Without coherence, the atoms would revert to behaving as independent classical particles, and the condensate would cease to exist in its quantum state.

6. Cosmic Phenomena and the Universe’s Early Evolution

Quantum entanglement may have played a role in the early universe, particularly during cosmic inflation. Quantum fluctuations that occurred in the early universe were likely entangled and coherent, influencing the formation of large-scale cosmic structures. These fluctuations, governed by quantum coherence, have left imprints on the cosmic microwave background radiation we observe today.

The Central Role of Quantum Coherence in Quantum Entanglement

As we can see from these examples, quantum coherence is not just a side effect but the core enabling mechanism behind quantum entanglement in nature. Coherence is what maintains the phase relationships between quantum states, ensuring that particles remain in superposition and can become entangled. Without coherence, these systems would fall into decoherence, collapsing into classical outcomes and losing their quantum properties.

In other words, coherence is what makes quantum entanglement possible. It acts as a kind of “tuning” for the quantum states, allowing them to interact in ways that give rise to entanglement. Once the phase relationships are disrupted (decoherence), the system reverts to classical behavior, where entanglement can no longer exist.

Extending the Quantum Concept to Personal Learning: Coherence in My Understanding

I’ve come to realize that my understanding of superposition, coherence, and decoherence is not just a quantum concept — it reflects how I process information in my own brain-mind pattern. When I look at these concepts through my personal lens, they take on new meaning, and this helps me to remember and fully grasp what I’ve learned.

Here’s how I see it:

Superposition in the quantum world refers to different systems holding a certain pattern relationship via their phase vibrations. I see this as akin to how my mind holds different possibilities and ideas simultaneously, keeping them in balance without yet deciding on one outcome or conclusion.

Coherence is like a tuning process in quantum mechanics, where the particles in superposition maintain a stable phase relationship, allowing them to interfere and entangle. In my own mind, coherence happens when I bring order and alignment to these different possibilities — connecting past experiences and previous knowledge with the new information I’m learning. It’s as if I’m tuning my own thoughts into a harmonious state of understanding.

Decoherence, on the other hand, is what happens when this phase relationship breaks down. For me, this represents those moments when I struggle to remember or when my understanding seems to unravel. The breakdown in the connection between past knowledge and present learning makes things harder to grasp, similar to how a quantum system collapses into classical states when coherence is lost.

In this way, I’ve come to understand that my learning process is a kind of quantum coherence within myself. When I try to make sense of new information, I am essentially bringing coherence to my past understanding and connecting it to the present moment. The clearer and more coherent the connection between my past and the now, the better I remember and understand.

Seeing Things in One’s Own Pattern of Reasoning

This insight brings me to an important realization: I tend to understand things best when I see them in the context of my own brain-mind pattern. Here’s how I’ve expressed this before:
“I find that if I understand things in a certain way but try and remember it in terms of another pattern — I tend to forget. So this is how I see it in my own pattern in brain-mind. Superposition is different systems holding a certain pattern relationship via their phase vibration. These different systems hold the relationship in phases between them. So, this is still possibilities and probabilities but with a stable relationship. Decoherence is when this relationship in phases breaks down. But coherence is like a tuning of the quantum particles when in superposition but changing their pattern in phase relationship to emulate coherence. So, coherence has a unique ‘umami taste’ of its own to go into an entangled state in its particles.”

This personal perspective helps me integrate what I learn, by relating it to the patterns of reasoning that work for me. By tuning into this understanding process, much like how coherence allows quantum particles to remain entangled, I can retain and build on the knowledge I gain. The alignment of past learning with new insights is the key to my coherent understanding.

Coherence in Nature and in Learning

Just as quantum coherence is the foundation for quantum entanglement and other quantum phenomena in nature, I have found that coherence also plays a crucial role in my own learning process. By maintaining coherence between my past understanding and the present knowledge I’m absorbing, I create a stable, connected relationship that enables deeper learning and retention.

Understanding quantum coherence, both in the context of the universe and within ourselves, gives us insight into the deeper workings of systems — whether those systems are particles, plants, or our own minds.

But I have moved on since writing this on October the 12 2024. This is how the mind unfolded since Oct 12th:

In this article, I’ll discuss quantum entanglement in nature and how it relates to the brain and mind. I’ll also share how my understanding has evolved, leading me to recognize that perception, when fully embodied, is the gold standard for discovering Truth.

Expanding on this realization, I began to understand that perception — when engaged deeply and with full presence — allows for the direct experience of Truth. Unlike intellectual understanding, which often operates through the filter of thought and abstraction, perception is immediate and unfiltered. It aligns us with the flow of reality, much like quantum coherence aligns particles in entanglement. This unmediated alignment enables us to see things as they are, free from the distortions of preconceived notions or fragmented thinking.

I came to this understanding through moments of profound clarity, where the act of perceiving itself revealed deeper truths about existence. For instance, I noticed how being fully present with an experience — whether observing nature or reflecting inward — dissolved the barrier between observer and observed. This dissolution mirrors the interconnectedness seen in quantum systems, where the boundaries between entities blur, and a unified state emerges. Perception thus becomes the gold standard because it doesn’t rely on interpretation but on being.

As this realization deepened, I began to see how the extended brain-mind operates in a similar manner to quantum systems, transcending linear time. The extended brain-mind allows us to perceive not only the immediate now but also the future as it flows into the present and back into the past. This fluidity between temporal states is not merely abstract; it is a lived experience that brings coherence to our understanding of existence. When the mind becomes tuned to this expanded state, it aligns with the universe’s unfolding, making it possible to sense and even predict future events as they arise from the interconnected web of reality.

This extended perception also reveals how the past influences the present and future, forming a continuous feedback loop. Just as particles in quantum systems remain entangled across space and time, the brain-mind operates within a field of coherence that transcends conventional boundaries. By embracing this expanded state, we can navigate life with greater clarity and purpose, attuned to the flow of reality as a unified whole.

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