Consciousness is Universal and yet in scientific circles is considered controversial.  Indeed, the controversy lies in understanding consciousness, defining consciousness and ascertaining if there is a beginning and and end to it!  Scientifically speaking this is difficult to do.  Science is primarily a materialist paradigm requiring the confirmation of phenomena to be quantified using mechanistic sources and devices.  Consciousness is the elephant in the room - and a big one!  It is because of consciousness that I am writing this post and you are reading it.  Indeed, it is because of creative consciousness that this platform (Steemit) exists at all!  Therein is the conundrum.  Consciousness is like an energetic soup that envelopes us and gives us sustenance and yet we are no closer to understanding it's true nature.   Theories on consciousness abound from microtubules in neurons to morphological fields outside of the physical form, but none have been able to absolutely quantify how interacting with the physical world through the filter of the bodily senses, creates meaning and shapes our reality.  This in itself is astounding if we sit down and think about it!

There is one Institute based in Encinitas, Southern California that is actively researching consciousness and has been for the last 25 years!  The California Institute for Human Science (CIHS)

CIHS was founded by Dr Hiroshi Motoyama in 1992 and the Institute quickly became a forefront player in energy medicine and consciousness research.  Dr Hiroshi Motoyama invented a device called the Apparatus for Meridian Identification (AMI).  The AMI monitors electrical conductivity and capacity at acupoints (finger tips and toes).  These are often referred to as Set points or Jing/Well Points.  Through his research Dr Hiroshi Motoyama demonstrated a close correlation between meridian electrical conductivity and the flow of chi (energy) in the meridians.  There are numerous studies published relating to his findings and those of researchers that followed him here.

Since it's inception CIHS has been a pivotal player in education aimed at bridging the veritable gap between physical and non physical reality.  More specifically, science and spirituality. To this end much of the research published by the Institute, it's Faculty, Students and Affiliates is both stimulating, visionary and inspiring.   

This year CIHS is offering a Summer Symposium focusing on the Forefront of Consciousness & Healing Science Research:  Reports from the field.  A delightfully insightful and mind boggling array of speakers are lined up!  

I will be featuring each of the speakers as a build up to the conference for you!

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For full conference schedule click here.  

Feature - Special Keynote Speaker 

Christine Stevens, PhD

Christine Stevens, MSW, MT-BC, MA holds masters degrees in both social work and music therapy. She is author of Music Medicine, The Healing Drum Kit and The Art and Heart of Drum Circles. The founder of UpBeat Drum Circles, she has appeared on NBC, PBS, KTLA, and is a featured speaker in the DVD Discover the Gift. She has trained facilitators from more than twenty-five countries in the evidence-based REMO group drumming HealthRHYTHMS program. Christine has worked with many Fortune 500 companies, survivors of Katrina, students at Ground Zero and most recently, led the first drum circle training in a war-zone in northern Iraq. Website - www.ubdrumcircles.com

Dr Stevens will be taking you on a journey of 'Rhythm Music and Sound for Consciousness and Healing.'

You are invited to San Diego the second weekend of July (8-9) and join this most illustrious conference stretching the inner confines of reality with Reports from the Field - Forefront Consciousness & Healing Science Research at CIHS.

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For full conference schedule click here.

Conference Details

Date and Time:

Saturday, July 8, 8:30 am – 6 pm, social hour 6 – 7:00 pm

Sunday, July 9, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, conference closing

Registration:

$560 including for 2 units academic credit. [$450 for grandfathered students.]

$430 Audit and general public.

$30 for 2 days lunch – must be paid at the time of registration no later than July 1st

One Day Rates: $230 for Saturday, $200 for Sunday

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