The Living Energy Universe

by Linda G.S. Russek and Gary E. Schwartz

Book Overview

With The Living Energy Universe , Gary Schwartz and Linda Russek explode the popular notion that science and spirituality are forever fated to be at odds. In fact, the University of Arizona... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1571741704
• ISBN13: 9781571741707
• Release Date: October 1999
• Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing Company
• Length: 289 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Outrageous, preposterous, incredible science at its best

This book presents the idea that everything, at every level of existence, is alive, remembers, and evolves. Schwartz and Russek's systemic memory hypothesis is proposed to explain not only many puzzles in conventional science, but also major mysteries such as reflective self-awareness, homeopathy, survival after death, and psychic abilities. The authors' serious consideration of these latter topics, and their enthusiastic writing style, is guaranteed to provoke the disdain of mainstream scientists, and that's a pity. Heresy and orthodoxy don't mix, but bold ideas - as are admirably presented in this book - are essential to sustain a vibrant science.While Schwartz and Russek's hypothesis seems perfectly outrageous at first, the logic is reasonable and the evidence provided is intriguing. In fact, if you carefully read this book and think about the consequences of recursion at all levels of existence, then systemic memory and its broader implications seem quite plausible, maybe even probable. One may quibble over some of the details presented in the "Living Energy Universe," but like Rupert Sheldrake's "A New Science of Life," I believe that this book will stand the test of time as an important contribution to scientific thought.

A marriage of scientific wisdom and spiritual magic

It has been over three months since I first read and fully intended to review this book, so the art of procrastination has finally worked in my favor, for it has allowed me to hold THE LIVING ENERGY UNIVERSE up to the light of my own standards of what it takes to transform the gifts of a beautifully written and fascinating book into something much more expansive...into an actual thriving resource of enlightenment and wonder which then becomes reality based and usefully practical in my own personal and professional life. I don't normally buy or not buy a book based on any book review, but anyone interested in turning theory into practical application might take a clue from my words and find it well worth their time to explore THE LIVING ENERGY UNIVERSE. Isn't that the true value of any book...the extent to which it invites us to explore our own inquisitiveness? This book will offer you that and more, for even if you don't believe in or understand the science-based theories, you might believe in the mysteries they represent. You get both sides of the coin with this book. This book offers us the opportunity to expand any rigid beliefs, be they scientific or spiritual. As the saying goes, "take what you like and leave the rest." Use the concepts, theories, and gifts this book offers and turn them into the gold of your own curiosity. Test the theories out for yourself. Start with something simple. Talk to a person who has received an organ transplant. If this book makes you wonder about the ability of a heart to transplant its own memories or preferences within another person's body, then allow yourself to go even deeper and wonder what happens to thousands of people every day who receive blood transfusions. Are we transfusing memory along with life? What are the ramifications of that? If every thought you have experienced still exists in time and space, then allow yourself to marvel at your own responsibility of this never-ending self-creation. It's like shining a flashlight filled with thoughts into the night sky. Where does the light end? Does it end? Think of how an echo holds the memory of your own voice. How long does it hold this memory after your ears have ceased to hear it? Gain peace in exploring not only the possibility of the conscious survival of crossed-over loved ones, but the possibility of their continued evolution. Talk to someone you trust who has experienced an after-death communication with someone they loved. Explore the theories for yourself. Not being a scientist, I surrendered any confusion about the authors' experiments and found a passageway to wonder. Call it alchemy, but something as simple as thinking about the vibration of tuning forks to demonstrate memory theory in water awakened a whole new field of wonder in me. Does the rain remember the rainstorm? I allowed my curiosity to ignite in me the desire to discover more about the power of tuning forks. I don't think the authors inten

Living Energy --- that's Gary Schwartz alright!

The Living Energy Universe Gary Schwartz & Linda Russek The living Energy Universe is an incredible book-- incredible because it is hard to believe, especially when you think of all the repercussions the theory it proposes presents. But the authors do a very credible job of arguing for its feasibility. Basically, it posits that every action, every moment of existence is reflected out into the universe to reverberate and interact as a living energy memory with the universe, including the myriad of other living energy memories. The book ties together everything, from eastern philosophical ideas of non-duality and connectedness to Rupert Sheldrake's morphogenic field theory (which is elegantly explained) to the phenomenon of organ transplant memory, in which recipients of heart and other organ transplants develop habits or experience memories whcih could only come from the organ donor. This theory has so much potential to change the world and the way we think of it. I'm not just talking about technology. It can change the way you think about God, death, the afterlife, relationships, karma, organ transplants. A beautiful aspect of this book is it manages to let the reader get to know the joyful, loving personalities of its authors. And that even flows into the theories-- theories filled with love. The book is unusual for its author, because it is the first book not written for a professional audience. Gary Schwartz has a huge CV, with several hundred publications to his credit, and he is one of the most respected psychologists in America. It's a treat-- like candy for the mind-- (vitamin enriched) to get such a digestable big chunk of Schwartz's ideas (most likely made more easily understood by his lifemate, Linda Russek. Isaac Newton, in crediting his scientific predecessors, commented that he got his ideas by standing on the shoulders of giants. If you want to stand on an extra tall pair of visionary shoulders, try the ones who wrote this book. As the organizer of The Futurehealth Winter Brain Meeting, I've had a wonderful opportunity to get to know some of the world's most brilliant visionary scientists and thinkers. Gary Schwartz, a regular speaker at the conference, is, among this stellar group of peers, regarded as somewhat special, guaranteed to surprise and delight by not only expanding the realms and reach of science, but by doing it with scintillating, clear sparkle. He not only sees what others have never seen before, but he shares his ideas with the excitement of discovery he must have experienced on his own. It is a wonder to watch a room full of brilliant, world famous brain researchers shake their heads in astonishment and surprise when Gary, giving a lecture, drops another of his new explosive ideas. There are always a few who literally walk out, shocked by the boldness of the proposals. But most keep coming back for more, because the ideas force us (or better, lift us up) to see the wor

An Existential Home Coming / A User Friendly Universe

I find no more important topic than that which is tackled in "The Living Energy Universe" - the nature of the universe, God and survival of consciousness after death. Since fear and anxiety are ultimately linked to the fear of death, the "self" cannot find true peace in a universe where annihilation is always an eye blink away. Without the resolution of this existential anxiety, our entire psychology, lifestyles, attitudes and behaviors are affected (whether we know it or not). Generally, there are two places from which answers to this dilemma arise: Religion and science. Typically, they do not agree. Has this now changed?University of Arizona scientists Drs. Schwartz's and Russek's new book brings to us an amazing melding of science and spiritual insight and answers our most fundamental questions about the essential nature of life, death, consciousness and "who we are." And, it answers us in a way that has been much needed by those who consider themselves rational, logical thinkers, respectful of evidence and scientific inquiry. In doing this, Drs. Schwartz and Russek appeal to both our hearts and our minds. I appreciated the many examples, books, journals, names of other researchers and sources given for further reading and investigation. The theories, facts and conclusions posited by Drs. Schwartz and Russek have the potential to revolutionize our world from medicine to politics. Of course, they are not alone in this kind of research, but have put together a unique, well-conceived theoretical treatise worthy of rigorous scrutiny and serious contemplation. Their book is a must read for any thinking person desiring to be on the cutting edge of what is perhaps "the final debate" on the fundamental nature of no less than "all that exists." I highly recommend this book (though sometimes a challenge to understand) because it offers the real hope of being able to come home again to a universe that is not only logical, but benevolent, purposeful and yes, even loving and eternal. And if the Schwarz/Russek paradigm is accepted, the next question becomes, "What do we do with this information?" If the good news be true, what difference does it now make to our everyday lives? What will people be like in a universe where they are eternally accountable, personally responsible for the fate and well-being of themselves and each other, and profoundly connected in the most personal ways to life and all that exists? Can we go home again and do we have the stomach for it?And, finally, we find "The Living Energy Universe" to be... a love story. But "love" in its most challenging, profound and far-reaching sense. A love that is unexpectedly built upon science, logic and heart in the most literal as well as poetic manner. "The Living Energy Universe" not only makes us smile, but brings a tear to our eye in the ultimate comfort that it offers. And that may be a problem. "Comfort" can feel threatening when

A "Must Read" book for the new millennium !

The Living Energy Universe is an engaging book for the new millennium. Dr.s Gary Schwartz and Linda Russek,two University of Arizona scientists begin with introducing their basic but controversial theory,The Universal Living Memory Theory. Then, they lead you through the research, past and present that support their theory. Once you understand the concept and dare to believe, they take you on a journey of epic proportion. From understanding cellular memory of transplant patients to the mechanism of homeopathy. From mind/body medicine to mediumship and survival of consciousness. From the evolution of the photon to the evolution of the universe. The ramifications are staggering. This book,if nothing else,will change your perspective about the evolving life around you.