What is thought?
Is it just a manifestation of the brain, a rumination of neurons, or something deeper, more subtle? I’ve written about thought both in my previous articles and in my books.
I am convinced that thought is much more than a symphony of neurons based on our life experience and the physiological processes that are constantly running in the background.
To a skeptic I would give the same answer to the question I ask myself, when the limits of our knowledge are tested and put to the test: “Who am I to question what the great minds, the geniuses of the world, such as Nikola Tesla, Carl Jung, Max Planck and many others, have said?“
Nikola Tesla, the brilliant inventor, took a unique view of thoughts as a form of energy, saying: “The human mind is merely a reaction to external stimuli, and thoughts are waves of energy that can be transmitted and received.”
Jung deeply explored the nature of thoughts and consciousness. He introduced the concept of the collective unconscious, suggesting that our thoughts are connected at a deep level, stating: “Our thoughts are not ours alone; they are part of a common reservoir of humanity, the collective unconscious.”
Max Planck, the father of quantum mechanics, went much further and reflected on consciousness and thought. Planck believed that thoughts and consciousness are the basis of reality and matter is a manifestation of them.
So! Is thought a mere manifestation of the brain or subtle energy?
First, thought is often associated with brain activity. Neuroscience tells us that thoughts are the result of complex electrochemical processes, where billions of neurons communicate through electrical impulses and neurotransmitters.
Quantum physics offers an interesting perspective. In quantum mechanics, subatomic particles exist in a state of superposition, being simultaneously waves and particles. Just as the photon can be both wave and particle, thought could also have a dual nature. On the one hand, it is a physical manifestation, the result of brain activity. On the other hand, it could be a wave of subtle energy that propagates outside the body and interacts with the universe.
This would also explain the common phenomenon of synchronicity, when two people think exactly the same thing at the same time, as if the thoughts were waves that meet in the universe.
“That’s exactly what I was thinking!” I often exclaimed. You did say that, right?
What explains this synchronicity? Quantum physics suggests that particles can be entangled, i.e. entangled together, regardless of distance. If thoughts are waves of energy, it is possible that they, in turn, are entangled, creating a subtle link between people’s minds.
This synchronicity could also be explained by the theory of subtle energies. Each thought would emit a certain vibrational frequency, and when two people are on the same wavelength, their thoughts synchronize. This phenomenon is amplified in close relationships, where the emotional connection creates a common energy field.
The same thing happens when you meet someone for the first time and, in the first fractions of a second, you like or dislike that person. Either you are or you are not on the same wavelength in your thoughts and energy field.
Then! What is thought?
Could it be an elementary particle in a state of superposition similar to the photon? Of course, that particle has not yet been discovered, although it is clear that it is a form of energy.
Now, just because it hasn’t been discovered doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. Einstein proposed the existence of the photon in 1905 to explain the photoelectric effect. However, his idea was not immediately accepted by the scientific community. Only two decades later, in 1923, Arthur Compton demonstrated that X-rays behave like particles when scattered by electrons, a phenomenon known as the Compton effect. This was crucial evidence for the existence of photons.
If we were to consider thought as an elementary particle, it should have properties that reflect its complex and subtle nature. In quantum physics, elementary particles are the smallest components of matter and energy, and each has unique characteristics. So, if we were to choose an existing particle that comes closest to the concept of thought, the photon would be a strong candidate.
Why?
Dual Nature (Wave-Particle): Just as the photon can be both wave and particle, thought could have a dual nature. On the one hand, it could be a localized particle (a “quantum” of thought), and on the other hand, a wave that propagates through space and time, influencing other minds and environments.
Quantum Entanglement: Thoughts could be entangled with each other, like quantum particles. This would explain the synchronicity of thoughts (for example, when two people have the same thought at the same time). “Entanglement” would suggest that thoughts are not isolated, but part of a common field. E.g. an Egregor.
Energy and Frequency: Thoughts could be seen as particles with a certain vibrational frequency. Each thought would emit a specific frequency, which could interact with other thoughts or the environment. This would explain why certain thoughts make us feel good (high frequencies) while others cause us discomfort (low frequencies).
Non-locality: In quantum physics, particles can be non-local, i.e. they can influence other particles regardless of distance. If thoughts were elementary particles, they could be non-local, which would explain how our thoughts can influence events or people far away.
Quantum Superposition: Thoughts could exist in a state of superposition, i.e. simultaneously being several things until they are “observed” or conscious. For example, a thought could simultaneously be a question and an answer until our mind focuses on it.
Coming back to my conclusions regarding the Thought:
I am convinced that thought is much more than a mere brain activity. It is a subtle force, a wave of energy that interacts with the universe and with others. Through its vibrations, thought can create connections, synchronicities and collective fields. Whether it’s the quantum link between minds, the interaction of subtle energies or the power of egregators, thought proves to be a creative force, shaping both our inner and outer reality.
If thought were an elementary particle, it would have to be something reflecting its complex and mysterious nature. Whether it is a photon, a hypothetical particle such as a thought quanta, the essence remains the same: thought is a fundamental force, uniting matter, energy and consciousness in a cosmic dance.
As Einstein said, “All matter is nothing but energy condensed into a certain vibration.” Perhaps it is our thoughts that set the tone of this universal vibration.
So the next time you say, “That’s exactly what I was thinking!“, remember that your thoughts are not just your own. They are part of a vast energy field where every wave, every vibration, matters.
A day of bright thoughts!
Claudiu
