The Divine Matrix: Bridging Time, Space, Miracles, and Belief

I recently completed reading The Divine Matrix by Gregg Braden and found it very insightful and thought provoking. This book describes in a clear and compelling manner the fundamental structure of the universe and how it operates. The astounding implication regarding the nature of the universe and that it actually responds to us is almost unanimously accepted as fact within the scientific community. This review includes clips from the book interspersed with my own notes, observations and scriptures. Science has discovered that matter at the subatomic level doesn't actually physically exist. The atom along with the electron are just energy fields and are not physical in nature. Furthermore, if we could see the universe in its entirety from a higher vantage point, the objects in our world appear as just a projection from another realm. This other realm is the original and is a deeper level and is more real than the physical. The projection of the universe we observe is constantly changing and responding to our consciousness. Experiments in Quantum Physics show that just focusing our awareness on something for even an instance changes its properties while we are watching it. The act of observation is an act of creation. Although this is difficult to grasp, human beings actually participate in ongoing creation. In the unseen realm, our beliefs and emotions create the blueprint for our relationships, our successes and our failures, that is projected into the seen or physical realm. In a sense science has caught up with what the Bible has said from the beginning. The implications of being in a pliable world of our own making are vast and powerful. The way we see our role in the universe is altered as we realize that we can intentionally change our outcomes. This may sound incredible but is actually verified scientific fact. However, more importantly, it lines up completely with the laws of prayer and faith that are revealed in the scriptures. II Corinthians 4:17,18 says that our light affliction, which is but for a moment, works for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; while we look not at the things that are seen, but at the things that are not seen: for the things that are seen are temporal; but the things that are not seen are eternal. We are told not to look at the seen (physical) things that are temporary and transitory but to "look" at the unseen things that are eternal and not subject to change. Paul is not talking about using our eyes to see. How can you look at something that is unseen, unless you are using some other faculty such as your mind or your imagination? As we intently observe those things in the spiritual realm that have yet to manifest in the physical realm an eternal substance is formed within us. Modern science has discovered that our bodies undergo chemical changes as we experience love, compassion, forgiveness, hate, judgment and jealousy that this force extends beyond our bodies into the quantum world! We know from the scriptures that failing to walk in love effects the outcome of our prayers. Galations is very specific in telling us that faith works by love. Discoveries has shown that we are connected to everything in the universe and are not limited by space or time and that we can use that connection consciously as long as we see ourselves as part of the universe rather than separate from it. We are able to manifest through fervent faith in the physical realm what we imagine in the spiritual realm. After all, the energy field that connects all things also makes up all things. Experiments show that our consciousness has a direct effect on the most basic particles of creation and that we might live in a world actually created by consciousness and one that responds to us. The key to moving our desire from the nonphysical imagination to the physical realm is to feel we already have them. The key is to put our focus on the completed act. As we observe and focus our attention on our desired outcome we are locking in that specific possibility into place. The principles of faith as laid out in the New Testament tell us that in order to receive what it is we are praying for we need to believe that we have already received it (Mark11:24). Physics has determined that there is a nonphysical energy field (hence the divine matrix) that connects everything and everyone in the universe. In a sense it is the "stuff" that carries our prayers beyond our bodies and holds the world together. The Bible tells us that with wisdom God created the universe. The implication is that wisdom was the actual substance or building blocks that God used to create everything. I believe that this force is God Himself and that it manifests itself through love and faith. This force permeates everything in the universe and responds to love and faith. We activate this force as we walk in love. This begins to make sense as we realize that the scriptures tell us that faith is the substance of things hoped for. The implication of these scientifically proven discoveries is staggering and not insignificant. This is not some new age belief but is scriptural truth lining up and harmonizing completely with the reality of the function and nature of our universe as it was designed by God. As we join ourselves with God's purposes, walking in love and in faith, we become co-creators of our own lives. Romans 5:17 says that "those who receive God's abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign (as kings) in life through the one man, Jesus Christ."

It’s hard to explain why I loved this book so much. It resonated with me and it did so by answering questions in a way that left me questioning and curious and inspired. It really helped me to see all that I’ve seen already in my life but have not been able to join all together.

I've read many, many books of a spiritual nature over the last several years and, over & over again I would read that we are all connected somehow and that we impact, or co-create, our reality. But, until reading Braden's "The Divine Matrix", I didn't really understand these ideas. This book is so powerful because Braden doesn't just tell readers how to "intend" a different future, or make the statement that we are all connected, but instead he explains how & why these statements are true based on new scientific evidence. Plus, although the scientific concepts he discusses are quite complex, he has the ability to make them easy to understand for people who, like me, have no physics background. The overall concept is that there is a web of energy where all things begin and all possibilities exist. It's this "web" that connects us to everyone and everything, and through which we bring possibilities into existence (co-creating our reality through imagination, prayer, judgement, expectation, etc...). What a brilliant design! An awesome "bonus" is the "20 Keys to Consciousness" he includes at the end, where he outlines how to use the information he provides to create the life you want to live. You may want to type these up, print them out, and hang them somewhere that you'll see them everyday... In addition to the scientific concepts and research discussed in "The Divine Matrix", Braden also shares some personal stories reflecting his journey of discovering, understanding, and using this information - providing a really nice balance between the science & the personal. Overall, I would HIGHLY reccomend "The Divine Matrix" to anyone interested in how science is beginning to prove the truth of ancient spiritual concepts, as well as those who'd like to co-create a better future. It's insightful, profound, and an "easy read" (when compared to other books of this genre).

This book started off really well. It reminded me quite a bit of "The Holographic Universe" that I read way back when and loved. Sometimes the author's logic seemed flaky, but I really appreciated the reminder (and in some cases update) of physics research, parallels with religious experiences, and general implications in life. About 2/3 through the book though, the style, the theme, the general feeling of the book changed. Now I find myself cringing at his writing, including his own personal reflections. For example, where I am right now in the reading, our geologist cum computer engineer and martial arts student author is talking about mirrors in life - how events in your life and your perceptions of it will of course tell you a lot about your character. To me this is common sense, but I do understand that he is asking us to look a bit deeper. Right now he's talking about a time in his life where he decided to put a lot of trust in a few people in his life, despite that they were not getting along very well at all. When he returned from a business trip and found his banks accounts drained by one of them and himself in the red for checks bouncing that he had paid to contractors to renovate 100+ year old adobe dwellings on his property, he at first got angry, but then decided to do nothing about it. He says that instead, he asked what mirrors he was currently looking at and decided Life was showing him the mirror of his own Judgements. He saw that he judged dishonesty (lying and stealing), and decided the time had come to heal himself. Learning that he had a strong criminal case and could probably press charges and get this person thrown in jail, he instead decided he didn't care enough about this person to have a continuing relationship (his words). This is an example. I of course don't know the details of the situation, but what he's provided in the writing paints a very strange picture of at least decision-making ability, if not character itself. What do I get out of this? Well, there's the immediate mirror - I myself in my eagerness to believe got caught up in the spiritual/life implications of what he was reading, and began to let my criticism go, began to get a bit naive. Oh, and then the judgement mirror - people in the position of those such as Mr. Braden have a lot of responsibility, and I get critical when I believe they are giving such flimsy information and teachings, due to either insufficient experience/research or just simply not thinking clearly. Back to the beginning, however: The first 1/2 to 2/3 of this book is good. It's not that heavy if you're familiar with the topic, and his writing style is very loose. Regardless, I do recommend this. Just read critically.

En un mundo donde la línea entre la ciencia y la espiritualidad a menudo parece infranqueable, Gregg Braden construye un puente sólido y fascinante con su obra "La Matriz Divina: Uniendo el tiempo, el espacio, los milagros y las creencias". Este libro no es solo para los creyentes en lo esotérico; es, de hecho, una lectura esencial y reveladora para los escépticos que miran con recelo la física cuántica, considerándola poco más que "magia" o pseudociencia. El mayor triunfo de Braden es su habilidad para desmitificar conceptos complejos. En lugar de presentar los fenómenos cuánticos como actos de un universo misterioso e incomprensible, los ancla en descubrimientos científicos y experimentos documentados. El libro postula que existe un campo de energía que conecta todas las cosas —la Matriz Divina— y que nuestras creencias y emociones actúan como el lenguaje que nos permite comunicarnos con este campo. 100% Recomendado.

It helps me with my project.

This book is packed with lots of good information and it's unfortunate much of it has been suppressed. It is true that they have been going back to the original Aramaic test and retranslating the Bible which is telling us a completely different story than the one we believed in. Here the author shows us and tells us about how this information benefits everyone because it's scientifically provable that we are all one. Everything is linked together. We have been sold a lie that says what you do in one location has no impact somewhere else and look at the damage to this world. Read this book and you will see the truth which is verifiable.

This book is for everyone!! It’s so well written, and he breaks it down so anyone can understand, no matter what your education level.