Abstract
The pursuit of scientific research on the soul has been gaining more attention. However, progress has been limited. We propose that to scientifically study the soul, one needs to first give it a scientific definition. In this paper, we explore how to give the soul a scientific definition and use quantum physics to scientifically study and predict the character, qualities, and behavior of the soul. In our previous paper, we showed that a new interpretation of quantum physics indicates that everything at the deepest level is a quantum vibrational field carrying information, energy, and matter. Observed quantum phenomena and conscious experience occur when the observer absorbs and receives the vibrations, including the information, energy, and matter carried in the quantum field. In this work, we propose to define the soul as the content of the information carried in one’s quantum vibrational field. With this definition and using quantum physics, one can make seven predictions about the soul: (1) The soul is the essence of one’s existence, determining every aspect of life. (2) The soul may continue its journey when the physical body stops functioning. (3) The soul can be eternal and unlimited in spite of the limitation of the physical body. (4) One may connect with, communicate with, and affect other souls remotely. (5) There exists the “Akashic Records,” a universal quantum vibrational field carrying the information, energy, and matter about everything. (6) Spiritual abilities, such as intuition, direct knowing, telepathy, clairvoyance, and psychokinesis, can be scientifically explained. (7) The soul gives meaning and purpose to life. These predictions agree with widespread common spiritual wisdom. The experimental verification of some of the predictions is discussed.
This quantum theory of the soul supports monism, in which the soul, spiritual heart, mind, energy, and matter are parts of and different aspects of one existence, the quantum vibrational field. It endorses panpsychism and suggests that everything has a certain level of soul, spiritual heart, mind, consciousness, energy, and matter. This work expands scientific study from only physical matter and energy to include the soul, spiritual heart, mind, conscious and spiritual phenomena. It agrees with spiritual wisdom and the scientific discoveries of quantum physics. It can help bring science and spirituality together at the fundamental level.
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