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[edit] SUBTLE ENERGY
Subtle takes it's origin from the French word sutil and it from the Latin word subtilis which is derived from the two Latin words sub (beneath)+ tela (weaving) with an underlying idea of "finely woven" (Encarta,2001) & (Bohm, 1990:271). Dictionaries describe it as "difficult to detect or grasp by the mind" and "Faint and difficult to analyze".
Energy [1] from a scientific perspective is the ability to do work. It is the force that moves things, including atoms, molecules, cellular processes, consciousness, and bodies of all shape and sizes, from plants to fingers (Pearsall, 1998:40).
According to conventional physics, there are only four kinds of energy (forces) in existence: electromagnetic-, gravity-, and two subatomic forces called the strong- and the weak force. (Gribbon,1998:57) Yet, consistent with the worldviews of indigenous cultures, the human body appears to be a multidimensional reality (Gerber, 2000:10), one in which humans experience a whole spectrum of energies, some from the physical dimension and some from the yet unknown (Collinge, 1998:16).
Energy forces beyond that which science could conclusively validate, might best be grouped into a category called 'subtle energies' [2](Tiller 1999). Also the 'Fifth Force' (Pearsal, 1998;38)[3]. For now, subtle energies can be defined as all those energies beyond those presently acknowledged in physics (Tiller 1993;34; Pert,1997;252).
Seaward as quoted in Pert (1997: 307) on the question on what he perceives subtle energy to be:
"I believe subtle energy is a kind of universal life force that flows through us from the divine. According to Eastern wisdom, everyone has an aura, a field of this energy surrounding the physical body, and flowing through it as well, travelling along lines called meridians by the Chinese or radiating out from the seven body centres called chakras by the practitioners of yoga. Westerners even have a version of it in Christianity, as a halo surrounding the crown of the head, often depicted on saints and angels in medieval art. But you don't have to be a saint, an angel, or yogi to acknowledge this subtle energy. It's in everyone and can be force for healing."
Larry Dossey (1997) on his perception of subtle energies:
"It may turn out that some form of energy may indeed be discovered in the future. Because this can't be ruled out, we are justified in using the term "subtle energy" in a provisional, qualified, metaphorical way. But as far as I can tell, almost nobody who speaks about "subtle energy" believes it is a metaphor, and they don't use it provisionally. They imply that it real, that it has already been demonstrated, and that it is a concrete reality."
References: (In sequence of usage)
BOHM, D. (1990). A New Theory of the Relationship of Mind and Matter, Philosphical Psychology, 3(2) p. 271.
PEARSALL, P. (1998). The Hearts Code. London: Harper Collins.
GRIBBON, J. (1998). Almost Everyone's guide to Science. London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson.
GERBER, R. (2000). Vibrational Medicine for the 21st Century. London: Judy Piatkus.
COLLINGE, W. (1998). Subtle energy - Understanding the Life Force Energies that surrounds us. New York: Warner Books.
TILLER, W. (1999). Subtle Energy. Science & Medicine, 6(3).
TILLER, W. (1993). What are Subtle Energies? Journal of Scientific Exploration, 7(3) p. 293-304.
DOSSEY, L. (1997). The Forces of Healing, Keynote address presented at the Second Annual Alternative Therapies Symposium; April 1997, Orlando, Florida. Retrieved April 26, 2002, from: http://twm.co.nz/dosseyl.html
--Louispalm 09:55, 2 August 2006 (UTC)
- Hi Louispalm. As it is, it still reads too much like a short (although still very informative!) essay, with long quotes, rather than a wiki page. I think this should go on a separate / new wikipage. So either the quoted material should be paraphrased, or else it should be included in a separate "quotes" section at the bottom of the page. I like the fact that you have a lot of references; that's good!
- btw Google Scholar returned 786 hits, and Google Book Search 3300, for "subtle energy", so it's certainly notable! M Alan Kazlev 10:06, 2 August 2006 (UTC)
Removed Perispirit link as it is not relevant to this particular section, much less a 'Main article'. Knowledge for All 06:56, 13 August 2006 (UTC)
