Without people, the universe would lack profound stories.

The book You are the Universe is published by The Gioi Publishing House - Photo: HO LAM

In You Are the Universe, Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. Menas Kafatos take us on a tour of the cosmos and the human role in it, exploring science , spirituality, and how the two can intersect.

The book puts forward a bold point of view: the universe does not exist separately from humans, but you yourself are a part of the universe, you are the universe.

Man is a wave of ups and downs

Comparing the relationship between the universe and humans, researcher Nhat Chieu gave an image: the universe is the ocean and humans are the undulating waves. Without waves, the ocean is just a flat, lifeless lake.

According to translator Phan Hong, in You Are the Universe, Deepak Chopra and Menas Kafatos call the profound experiences that shape the universe "qualia". Qualia are the everyday qualities of existence, such as the scent of flowers or the light of the moon.

Everything, at its root, originates from the pure cosmic consciousness, a field of consciousness that existed before the Big Bang - where the universe began. Before humans appeared, the pure cosmic consciousness woven the universe, bringing life dormant in matter to manifest through the laws of physics, stars and galaxies.

Ms. Phan Hong told Tuoi Tre: "As life evolved, animals and plants began to experience primitive experiences, but only in humans did consciousness shine most strongly through qualia - moments like joy or rainbow colors.

As waves, humans stir up the cosmic ocean, transforming invisible possibilities into living realities. Without humans, the universe would still exist, but without the profound “stories” that qualia tell – like the living melody of a song or the beauty of the morning sun.

Translator Phan Hong and researcher Nhat Chieu - Photo: HO LAM

Become co-creators with the universe

In the book, readers can easily come across all the questions like who we are and why we are here, the connection between you and the universe as well as you and other people...

The message that the Living Together translation team appreciates most from the book is: "The universe does not exist independently of our consciousness, and human consciousness plays a central role in shaping reality."

With this message, the authors express that we are not just passive but also co-creators with the universe. It encourages a conscious life, oriented by good thoughts, love and harmony with ourselves, people, nature and the universe.

"This is especially meaningful in today's life context, when many people feel disconnected from the universe or lack direction for their life's purpose.

The message inspires us to explore our inner selves, believe in our own great potential and live in harmony with the universe to build a real life for each of us that is always peaceful and happy" - translator Phan Hong analyzed.

According to the translation team, to apply the above messages, young people can start with small experiments of consciousness: try smiling more, listening to parents and friends with an open heart, paying attention and practicing gratitude or spending time immersed in nature.

Every action, no matter how small, is an experience that helps us feel connected to the pure, non-discriminating consciousness of the universe. When you live a life that is useful to yourself and brings value to others, you will realize: happiness does not lie in separation, but in harmony with everything.

According to the translator of the book You are the Universe, through each qualia, humans not only shape the universe but also realize their origin, their own being blending with that pure cosmic consciousness. Each moment of feeling - a breath, a smile - is a wave connecting you to the eternal ocean.

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