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Love Theory of Everything 1 2 LOVE THEORY OF EVERYTHING 3 Love Theory of Everything Copyright © 2015-2016 by John K. Brown All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form. 4 To my loved ones, known: Lisa, Allison, Michael, Christopher, Anne, John, Lillian, Abe, Edith, Marvin, David, Marsha, Dillon, Daniel… Emily, Tyler, Tristan, Anita, Bob… Bob, Ray, Roger, Jay… and, unknown. 5 As everything, for him, was an article of faith, nothing, to his mind, was difficult to understand: the Great Flood had covered the entire world; before, men had the misfortune of living a thousand years; God conversed with them; Noah had taken one hundred years to build the ark; while the earth, suspended in air, stood firmly at the center of the universe that God had created out of nothingness. When I said to him, and proved to him, that the existence of nothingness was absurd, he cut me short, calling me silly. Giocomo Casanova 6 Table of Contents Introduction ..................................................................................................... 9 Chapter 1—What Is Important? ...................................................................... 21 Attraction (+) .................................................................................................. 26 Submission (−) ................................................................................................ 39 Connection (=) ................................................................................................ 39 Three Levels of Love ....................................................................................... 63 Chapter 2—How Is Reality? ............................................................................ 67 Physical (∞) .................................................................................................... 68 Mental (Ø) ...................................................................................................... 76 Transcendental (1) .......................................................................................... 76 Three Aspects of Love .................................................................................. 121 Chapter 3—Why Is Everything?..................................................................... 131 The Absolute (↑) .......................................................................................... 132 The Relative (∂) ............................................................................................. 154 The Whole (∆) ............................................................................................... 176 Three Respects of Love ................................................................................. 189 Epilogue ....................................................................................................... 194 Index ........................................................................................................... 199 7 8 Introduction If we do discover a complete theory, it should in time be understandable in broad principle by everyone, not just a few scientists. Then we shall all, philosophers, scientists, and just ordinary people, be able to take part in the discussion of the question of why it is that we and the universe exist. Stephen Hawking (Why This Book Exists) Love Theory of Everything was created to share discoveries after years of research and reflection in the search for truth. Reading, collecting, organizing, summarizing, and writing this information has resulted in this book. It is the author’s hope that family and friends will find this book of use in their personal search and life journey, but this book is for anyone who might benefit from it. Maybe others can expand these ideas in other useful and insightful ways. Most of us have stopped and thought about the big questions: What is the meaning of life? What is the ultimate reality of the universe? How should we live? Why is there something rather than nothing? Is there a god? Is one of the 9 religions more right than others? What happens after we die? What is …? How …? Why …? Unfortunately, the answers aren’t easy. It’s not that the answers are hard to find. It’s the very opposite: the answers are everywhere. The answers are diverse … and conflicting. Generally, the answers are often too complicated, and even worse yet, too vague. Many attempts at answering the important questions are just plain fanatical, odd, and clearly have problems. There are other problems. Language is one of them. Say the word god to different people and notice the diversity of reactions. You get everything from angelic respect, to dismissal and sometimes utter indignation. Worse yet, say the word religion to people. Maybe the biggest problem is apathy. People are too busy, and don’t have time for deep questions. There’s more pressing issues. There’s more enjoyable things to do. There’s something more important. Many times it’s life’s traditions that are the culprit. People learned about that in Sunday school, in college, or from their family. Before there is insight there is knowledge, before knowledge, there are beliefs. Beliefs come from answers, and the answers can be significant if the right questions are asked. Questions are the first step to insight. (How This Book Helps) In the search for answers to life’s greatest questions, philosophy, science, and religion provide a comprehensive perspective. Perspective is particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view. While each provides valuable insight into the great questions, individually they are incomplete. Combined, the three perspectives give us a better understanding. With understanding, we experience awareness of a deeper insight, a spirituality that helps us find true meaning, and purpose in our lives. Take your time in reading Love Theory of Everything . Even though the book is short, it is filled with many thought-provoking quotes, and summaries that can benefit you. Ponder, question, and add your own insight. Be open to exploring, and broadening your own perspective. Broad perspective leads to deeper understanding. Understanding leads to tolerance and respect. Tolerance and respect are key to peace of mind, success, and happiness. 10 (What This Book Is) Sometimes a change in perspective is all it takes to see the light. Dan Brown A theory of everything should account for more than physics. It should include everything, including life, consciousness, and all ultimate realities. Love Theory of Everything answers questions about these, and other important subjects. It breaks down the big picture into fundamental relationships that answer the big questions. Understanding how quantum mechanics and gravity-relativity are related would be a monumental scientific achievement greater than E=mc 2, but understanding everything from a philosophical, religious, and scientific standpoint would be the apex. Love Theory of Everything is a most ambitious project. It asks the greatest questions, consults the greatest minds, receives the greatest answers, forms the greatest conclusion, and shares it. Love Theory of Everything explores three seminal relationships: Three Levels of Love, Three Aspects of Love, and Three Respects of Love. Each answers fundamental questions concerning an overall theory of everything. Many of us are either gifted or cursed (possibly both) with the need to understand the big picture. No doubt, this becomes more common with age. Life’s extreme events, positive and negative, cause us to contemplate the big picture and our place in it. The transitions of life: birth and death, marriage and divorce, changes in residence and employment, success and failure in relationships, finances, and health, concerning not only ourselves, but those around us, lead us to question. They have with all us to some degree. Before exploring Love Theory of Everything , consider the story of the Blind Students and the Elephant: Long ago, a small circus visited a school for unfortunate children. Before the performance, the school arranged for six blind students to meet the elephant. The students were very excited. Each of them only had a vague idea about the creature. One by one, the children were led to the elephant. Each of them touched the animal and was amazed by its quality. After the circus, the children compared their experiences. Their discussions quickly became disagreements. Each of the 11 students argued the elephant was different, like a spear, snake, flying carpet, pillar, wall, and rope. All of the students were convinced their description was best. Any description that did not match theirs was wrong in their mind. Compromise was not an option, as their words became heated. A teacher heard the commotion and intervened. After learning the problem, the teacher explained to the students they only touched part of the elephant. As it turned out, all of them were right, not just one, but none of them knew the big picture. Eventually, the children understood, stopped arguing, and peace returned. As the Blind Students and the Elephant story shows, truth can be elusive with a limited perspective. Only after combining a broad range of perspectives can we approach truth. Love Theory of Everything best fits a cross range of all major perspectives: philosophical, scientific, and religious and a consensus of the wisest minds from all disciplines worldwide and throughout history. Answers are organized according to ten perspectives: academic philosophy, life, and traditional love for philosophy, physics,
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