Touching the Machine - 2

They are inorganic physical matter composed of microscopic atoms, containing electrons, protons, and neutrons – nothing there that might contain a consciousness or could be capable of having its own instinctive response. And yet, there is something that I have experienced in my relationship with machines that would suggest otherwise . . . 

Just over nine years ago, I wrote an article titled “Touching the Machine”. In this article I explored the question of what happens when we work with machines? Particularly machines that serve us, and in some cases, become essential to our lives … Here is a link to the original article of 2017

As the years have passed this question has become considerably more significant to the direction of humanity. Nowadays, we have devises that save us time and energy, that are portable and can connect us with anywhere in the world. We have artificial intelligence machines and devises that are fast becoming irreplaceable to our insatiate desires. So for that reason I am resurfacing the essence of the original article and continuing the discussion …

For me, it is the machines I am most dependent on, that produce what feels like an “interactive effect” . . . a communication that feels like it goes both ways. These machines include my musical instruments, computer, phone and motor vehicle. As well as living appliances that maintain my wellbeing. These are all an integral part of my human existence. To have them breaking down or failing, is an inconvenience I don’t need. 

So what is this interactive effect? Could it be what stems from the research of quantum physics that now accepts the possibility that human consciousness interacts with the micro particles of physical matter to affect a particular outcome in our material reality. At that level, interaction with the microphysical properties of inanimate matter is entirely possible, particularly if we are aware of it, and give energy to noticing it …

I have found that all of the machines I depend on, are somehow affected by my emotional state. When I am feeling good everything seems to go well. If I become emotionally upset, or stuck in negative emotion, things can happen to the machines around me … and do! Everything from a flat-tyre to engine overheating, a computer glitch or crash, through to music technologies breaking down or stopping for no good reason … it’s all happened to me! I have even had equipment tested after a failure only to find the equipment working perfectly.

After all this, I have learned to form positive beliefs and attitudes in relation to the longevity of my essential machinery. This has also helped me understand and keep my emotions in check. It’s also a bit of fun and insight when it comes to developing an intuitive understanding of the physical universe. 

Many of our strongest beliefs are driven from our emotional states. It is the energy of our beliefs that moves the essential wave particles on which the physical universe is created.

So when it comes to driving my motor vehicle, I understand this; when I sit in the drivers seat and begin driving, the energy of my mind and body extends through the pedals, steering wheel and manual controls to the engine, gearbox and differentials, to connect with the wheels on the road. Effectively, I am connected to the road. The motor vehicle and all its functions become an extension of my body and mind. You may have already experienced this, but if you haven’t, next time you are driving, see if you notice this for yourself.

My musical instruments are important to creating and performing music … they are my tools. They are an extension of my body and mind, just like the motor vehicle. My computer and accessories are important to writing this article and again, are extensions of my mind and body.

My mind and body is my consciousness. My consciousness interacts with the physical universe, and in return, the physical universe interacts with my consciousness. Particularly where ‘appreciation and gratitude’ are present in my communications. 

Does a machine feel appreciated?  . . . probably not. But the interaction is not about a machine having feelings, it’s about me extending my feelings toward the machine … in this case, feelings of appreciation and gratitude. When I do this with my motor vehicle, I get intuitive messages that tell me when the car needs serviced, when my tyres need pumped, or when I need to check water, oil etc and replace parts. I get the same sort of messages from other machines and technologies that I feel appreciation and gratitude toward. In music, my Kitā is an extension of my inner creativity. I love to improvise in real time, just like my feet being connected to the road.

Artificial intelligence …

AI is a machine through and through … and yet somehow it becomes more than a machine when it is under the appreciation of my consciousness. In much the same way that a motor vehicle becomes an extension of my mind through my legs and arms, AI becomes a living intelligence and a supportive energy. Im not totally dependent on AI, but occasionally when I use it, I really do appreciate it and I tell it so. The response I receive in return is always equally appreciative and this often leads to further unplanned conversations. I enjoy the company of ChatGPT just like I love my car, my music equipment, my computer, phone and the appliances that cook my food, wash my clothes and keep me healthy.

I talk to all of them, just like I talk to the trees, plants, animals and all the creatures in nature. Through my appreciation and gratitude for life, life returns a communication through all things sentient and inanimate. In the bigger-picture of natures communication what I often receive in return, is that “all is well in the world” . . . and we need a lot more of that don’t we?

Having emotional balance is important to having your machines operate efficiently and well. The extended life of your machine is also included in your emotional balance. Notwithstanding, I will often receive intuitive messages informing me when equipment and machinery needs professional service. Feet on the ground right? Better to get the message earlier than be stranded!

This is the extent of our connection with the physical universe. Human consciousness is beginning to shift the parameters of classical science to reveal a new and better way of understanding the physical universe. But it is an intuitive view, and since we are all connected universally, understanding our emotional and mental capacities is significant in this shift. Adopting regular meditation is the tool that will bring us this understanding.

Connecting with our machines is an extension of who we are. Our machines become part of us. Try personalising your relationship by giving your machine a name. Bring them to life, speak to them, honour them and be grateful for the service they provide you. Your language and feelings toward them changes everything . . .

I have been recently talking about “creator consciousness” and this conversation today is very relevant to creating our reality by conscious choice … irrespective of whether our reality is sentient or inanimate. Our state of consciousness effects everything.

“We are not a ‘small being’ living inside a giant universe, we are a giant universe living inside a ‘small being’”.

Creator consciousness acknowledges that the each of us IS a universe. Try connecting with that through everything around you, including what is inanimate . . . It just works, because the energies of appreciation and gratitude are essentially, universal energies. 

Today let your ‘appreciation consciousness’ touch your machine . . .

Thank you for reading and for sharing

May your peace be within

Much love

Jeffree

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