EMP 718   M. Burgess   3 credits
Consciousness, Cosmologies, and the Energy of Space I

Description

This course is an exploration of consciousness, cosmologies, and the nature, energy, and experience of space: space as a construct of consciousness, the ways in which one is shaped by and shapes space, the internal and external energy and architecture of space, and the psychophysiological effects of the structure of space. The course will explore the architecture of personal and collective cosmologies, the evolutionary architecture of individual lives, and physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual experiences of mundane, sacred, healing, and creative space.

Objectives

After completing this course students will have explored the nature, energy, and psychophysiological effects of internal and external space; developed greater internal and external spatial awareness; studied the spatial architecture of life; reviewed cosmologies including their own; and explored dynamics of consciousness.

Students will:

• Develop and deepen their awareness of consciousness, cosmologies, and spatial energy
• Be able to utilize the knowledge of consciousness, cosmologies, and spatial energy they have gained to extend their own research and therapeutic methods in a healing profession
• Develop skills needed to identify essential factors pertaining to spatial energy
• Be able to assist clients using the understanding they have gained of consciousness, cosmologies, and the psychophysiological effects of internal and external energy
• Develop the critical skills they need to apply their knowledge of consciousness, cosmologies, and spatial energy wisely and effectively

Texts

• Abbott, Edwin A.  Flatland
• Burgess, Mali  Consciousness, Cosmologies, and Maps, 2004. Revised: Iridis. California Society for Psychical Studies, Volume 47, No. 6, February 2005
• Gallagher, Winifred  The Power of Place: How Our Surroundings Shape Our Thoughts, Emotions and Actions
• Jung, C.G.  Mandala Symbolism
• Katie, Byron with Stephen Mitchell  A Thousand Names For Joy
• Khanna, Madhu  Yantra: The Tantric School of Cosmic Unity
• Kingsley, Peter  Reality
• Monroe, Robert  Ultimate Journey
• Roberts, Jane  Adventures in Consciousness: An Introduction to Aspect Psychology
• Seife, Charles  Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea

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