Way of the Explorer, Revised Edition: An Apollo Astronaut's Journey Through the Material and Mystical Worlds (Paperback)

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Among authors trying to bridge the gap between science and spirit, former astronaut Mitchell brings unique credentials. Originally scheduled for the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission, Mitchell, as told in this smooth blend of autobiography and exegesis, journeyed to the Moon in 1971 (and generated great controversy over ESP experiments he conducted on the flight). As he gazed on Earth, surrounded by blackness and an unfathomable number of stars, he experienced "an overwhelming sense of universal connectedness" that was to change his life. Within a few years, he had left NASA and founded the Institute of Noetic Sciences, aimed at the systematic study of the nature of consciousness. At the institute, he came to some fascinating conclusions, detailed here and based on principles of resonance, regarding a possible natural explanation for psychic powers. In later years, Mitchell has developed a "dyadic" model of paired opposites-mind/matter, life/death, etc.-that he also covers here and that owes as much to quantum physics' wave/particle duality as to Taoism's yin/yang. Mitchell isn't afraid to go out on a limb; his contention that the universe "intended" to evolve to higher levels, for example, goes against mainstream Western science. He grounds his ideas in data and reason, however, making this a strong offering for those who enjoy the books of Larry Dossey, Ken Wilber and others pushing the envelope of the science/spirit paradigm. BOMC, QPB and One Spirit selections.

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In February 1971, as Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell hurtled earthward through space, he was engulfed by a profound sense of universal connectedness. He intuitively sensed that his presence and that of the planet in the window were all part of a deliberate, universal process and that the glittering cosmos itself was in some way conscious. The experience was so overwhelming Mitchell knew his life would never be the same. For the next 35 years he embarked on another journey, an inward exploration of the ineffable mystery of human consciousness and being. Mitchell left NASA to form the Institute of Noetic Sciences. The Institute allowed him to initiate research in areas of study previously neglected by mainstream science and where he constructed a theory that could not only explain the mysteries consciousness, but the psychic event - what spiritualists call a miracle and scientists dismiss altogether. Mitchell, also, created a new dyadic model of reality, revealing a self-aware universe not predetermined by the laws of physics nor preordained by deities nor infinitely malleable. While human actions are generally subject to the laws of physics, these laws are, also, influenced by the mind. Mitchell was one of the Atronauts featured in the documentary 'In the Shadow of the Moon', released in November 2007.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   11 of 11 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, 5 Oct 1998 By A Customer This review is from: The Way of the Explorer: An Apollo Astronaut's Journey through the Material and Mystical Worlds (Hardcover) Dr. Mitchell, astronaut and founder of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, discusses his mystical experience in space and tells about the ESP experiments that he performed while in transit to the moon as well as his theories about the nature of human consciousness. He tells of how he became convinced of the realities of paranormal events and tries to explain these events by rejecting the sacred cow of epiphenomenalism by intuiting that human consciousness is an integral part of the structure of the universe. Not always completley convincing, but always intensely interesting. This is an example of a man who refuses to be hemmed in by traditional ideas of what science should be. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   8 of 8 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Great reading for deep thinkers, 5 Mar 1999 By A Customer This review is from: The Way of the Explorer: An Apollo Astronaut's Journey through the Material and Mystical Worlds (Hardcover) Dr. Mitchell's spiritual/scientific quest is utterly fascinating. He does an excellent job of uniting the two realms in a way that avoids the narrow scope of rationalism while eschewing the subjective excesses of much New Age thinking. What he gives the reader is nothing less than a paradigm that might help explain how life, mind, and spirit are cosmic phenomena with far more potential than we realize. Just plain excellent! Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   0 of 16 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Did we really go?, 25 Feb 1999 By A Customer This review is from: The Way of the Explorer: An Apollo Astronaut's Journey through the Material and Mystical Worlds (Hardcover) Did man really go to the moon? In view of so very many unanswered questions concerning our moon trips, I feel compelled to ask that question. I wonder, did "we" really go? Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 3 customer reviews...		Ad feedback   Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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