Think of an Elephant: Combining Science and Spirituality for a Better Life

by Paul Bailey

Too often, it seems that science and spirituality are irreconcilable—but Paul Bailey shows that hard fact and faith can come together harmoniously, and only when they do will the true nature of the universe be revealed to us. What he has to say will inspire mind-shifts and alter our perception of the universe. Bailey’s revolutionary theory emerged from a whimsically phrased, but ultimately serious question that scientists tried to if an elephant were sucked into a black hole, where would its matter go? They ultimately realized that each person’s vision of the elephant’s fate shifted depending on his or her particular viewing position. And that’s what Bailey allows us to see reality from a different perspective. By linking the apparently unrelated fields of quantum physics, holistic health, cosmology, theology, neuroscience, evolutionary theory, and consciousness studies, Bailey proves that each is a facet of a greater, unified reality, and that science and spirituality are two sides of the same coin. With this knowledge, we will finally understand our place in the universe and gain new insights into some of the most challenging questions facing the world today.

Genres: Philosophy

416 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Ymfoo1 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book started off quite impressive and interesting, talking about the Big Bang, interconnectivity, all encompassing energy and how the world, galaxy and the universe is one whole web of network and interdependence. Some of his ideas and concepts are not different from the buddhists view of letting go, no ego, emptiness, etc. Along the way, the author seems to keep repeating the same theme. Some of the examples and arguments don't seem logical or relevant. For eg. he used the example of a rich person of x income will grouped with people/friends of x income and call this interconnectivity!

[Michelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

Reading this book was like sitting in a classroom and listening to a teacher spend 90 minutes giving a 20 minute lesson. It would have been much more palatable if it'd been half as long.

[Denise McLeod · Rating 3 out of 5]

I bought this book, because it looked interesting and 'different'. And it was like that to read too. To be honest though, I have yet to finish it. Which is unusual for me to not finish a book. But I may pick it up again. It started with some powerful and interesting ideas and I did learn things from it. And I will never give it away when my bookcase is too full as I might other books. Because it has something very interesting that I haven't quite got out of it yet. It does ramble and tail off toward the later pages I've read, but I think if you just want to focus on the beginning there are some very interesting points being made. VERY interesting points.