The Universal One by Walter Russell Summary
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Walter Russell's cosmic masterpiece reveals how consciousness shapes the universe, challenging conventional physics. When Nikola Tesla read it, he famously warned Russell to "hide his cosmogony for a thousand years." What profound truth did Tesla recognize that still captivates scientists and mystics alike?
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The Universe as a Single Substance
Have you ever considered that everything-from the stars in distant galaxies to your own thoughts-might be made of exactly the same substance? This isn't some new age fantasy but the foundation of Walter Russell's revolutionary cosmology. The universe isn't a collection of separate objects but a unified field of Mind substance expressing itself through rhythmic thinking processes. Everything we perceive as matter, energy, or space is simply this one substance in various states of motion. Think of it like water transforming between ice, liquid, and vapor. The molecular composition remains unchanged while the form and properties shift dramatically. Similarly, what we perceive as solid matter is actually light-not just visible light but the entire spectrum of electromagnetic radiation-condensed into patterns that create the illusion of solidity. This explains why seemingly solid matter can be converted to energy and back again, as demonstrated by nuclear processes. When you look at another person or a distant star, you're not seeing something separate from yourself but different expressions of the same universal substance. This understanding dissolves the illusion of separation that causes so much suffering and conflict. We're not isolated entities navigating through an external world but individualized expressions of one infinite Mind, temporarily manifesting in countless forms while remaining eternally unified at our source.
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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