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Then, there is the advent of quantum physics. Quantum theory attempts to explain the nature of matter and energy on the atomic and subatomic levels. At that stage, classical physics falls short of actually being able to describe particles and their interactions. According to German physicist and philosopher Carl Friedrich von Weizsacker, both the theory of relativity and quantum mechanics suggest that we must abolish as a matter of principle the separability of subject and object. Austrian-Irish physicist Erwin Schrodinger wrote: "What we observe as material bodies and forces are nothing but shapes and variations in the structure of space. Particles are just appearances. The world is given to me only once, not one existing and one perceived. Subject and object are only one." Nobel prize-winning Danish physicist Niels Bohr explained: "Isolated material particles are abstractions, their properties being definable and observable only through their interaction with other systems." According to von Weizsacker, matter cannot be objectively perceived or described apart from the observer – matter and mind are co-dependent. In other words, something does not exist in its physical form until it is actually observed by someone. It is only one in an infinite number of possibilities. Once it is observed, all of the possibilities collapse into one physical manifestation, which is what we actually see. The observer is effectively a participant in the reality being observed.

Quantum physics is now confirming what many ancient texts have said for thousands of years – that we are all connected through a sea of energy (which has been called by many names such as qi, prana, mana, Spirit, One Mind and more), and that we share a consciousness with the Universe and with each other. We are active participants in the evolution of our daily lives and our greater world. The Dalai Lama explains this in the Buddhist theory of emptiness: "Everything is composed of dependently related events, of continuously interacting phenomena with no fixed, immutable essence, which are themselves in constantly changing dynamic relations. Things and events are 'empty' in that they do not possess... an absolute 'being' that affords independence. The world is made up of a network of complex interrelations." The Bible expresses this unity of all life in Ephesians 4:4: "There is one body and one Spirit... one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all." In other words, whether you look at it from a scientific or spiritual standpoint, we are one – like it or not!

So, what does all of this mean to you? Whether the Universe originated from a Creator, the Big Bang or a combination of the two, the fact is it's here and we're living in it. We can observe the abundance around us in Nature and the inspirations embedded in man-made inventions. There is no limitation to what can be created. We know that everything in the Universe is made up of energy. You are energy. Your thoughts are energy. As energy you emit vibrations which attract or repel. You can control the frequency of your vibrations through your thoughts and techniques such as prayer, meditation, affirmation and visualization. Your perception is truly your own reality. You see what you want to see and experience what you want to experience. It all comes back to the transforming power of choice, which can enslave or liberate you. Swiss novelist Max Frisch wrote, "A human being is a part of the whole, called by us Universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest -- a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole nature in its beauty."

As English novelist Eden Phillpotts said, "The universe is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper." No matter what lens you view it through, the Universe is an awesome power. It is bigger than us and yet affected by us. In those terms, we, ourselves, have access to immense power. When things seem tough, pause and think about your place in this Universe – about the bounty around you. If all this is possible, then what is truly impossible? Take time every day to commune with Nature, to raise your vibration, to honor all living beings, to give thanks for the privilege of life. Make a commitment to "go green" and do your part in protecting this planet. Develop your own rituals of connecting. Take time to find clarity regarding your own purpose and vision. Then ask, believe, and be ready to receive. The Universe has been designed so that you can consciously create your reality and manifest your dreams. Honor it. Respect its power. Use it to create good in your life and the lives of others.