Video Summary
Imagination, not just conscious desire, is the primary creative force that shapes your reality.
Hermetics and alchemy bridge science and spirit: mastering cause and effect lets you be at cause in life.
Creating from wholeness (love/being) yields different outcomes than creating from lack (wanting/deficit).
Subconscious imagery overrides conscious intentions—alignment requires reprogramming internal images and stories.
Collective thoughts form living fields (egregores); organizations can be treated and re-coded as energetic beings.
Young says imagination supplies vivid internal imagery and nebulous knowing that the subconscious uses to build reality; it often supersedes conscious wants, so aligning images matters more than repeating desires.
Actions born from wholeness (love, fulfillment) produce regenerative outcomes, while actions motivated by lack or woundedness tend to perpetuate more lack—so intention quality changes results.
Hermetics frames laws like correspondence and cause/effect that mirror findings in quantum physics (e.g., the double-slit shows observation affects outcomes), arguing consciousness participates in material formation.
An egregore is a collective energetic form created by shared thought and intent; businesses can become astral entities whose frequency reflects founders' motives and can be intentionally recoded.
An advanced Hermetic exercise is writing down a current identity or story and then writing its opposite, surfacing shadow material and enabling conscious re-authoring of self-image.
"Our imagination is more powerful than our conscious desires."
Dr. Steven Young emphasizes the importance of imagination, viewing it as one of humanity's most potent gifts, which is often stifled by educational systems designed to suppress creative thought.
He argues that our conscious imagery is responsible for creating reality, suggesting that we have been co-creating our lives continuously since birth, always engaged in the process of manifestation.
Young explores the concept of personal responsibility through the lens of the law of cause and effect, asserting that individuals must recognize they are the architects of their experiences.
He introduces the idea that every aspect of one’s life is a reflection of subconscious programming, implying that taking responsibility for one's reality is crucial to realizing the power one holds in shaping their existence.
"Alchemy is the complete harmony and merging of science and spirit."
Young draws parallels between alchemy and modern science, referencing historical figures like Isaac Newton and Galileo, who studied alchemy in secret due to the oppressive societal norms of their time.
He provocatively asks how individuals can transform their "lead" into "gold," or how they can become their own alchemists, hinting at the transformative power available through understanding the Hermetic principles.
The dialogue suggests that by harnessing the law of cause and effect, individuals can step into their power rather than merely reacting to the circumstances around them, thereby accessing a deeper connection with the universe.
"God does everything with purpose, while the ego wants to be purposeful and on path."
Young discusses the distinction between our ego, which seeks validation and purpose, and the divine intelligence that embodies all purpose inherently.
He shares a profound anecdote about a guru expressing that gods envy humans for their ability to exercise free will; humans possess the unique capacity to choose their paths and desires.
This understanding leads to the realization that everything unfolding within the universe carries intrinsic purpose, inviting individuals to transcend the search for external validation and instead embrace their innate connection to the divine fabric of creation.
"Am I producing from lack, or am I producing from wholeness?"
Young highlights the importance of intention behind actions, proposing that whether one is creating from a place of lack or wholeness fundamentally alters the impact of those actions in the world.
He gives the example of creating orphanages as an act of service, stressing that when actions stem from unhealed wounds, they may perpetuate further lack and suffering.
Conversely, when motivated by love and fulfillment, those same actions can resonate with a transformative energy that enhances the overall reality.
"We're coming to a point of consciousness where there seems to be a collective reckoning in honoring our past for the painful and beautiful gifts it gave us."
The speaker emphasizes the importance of reflecting on and honoring both the painful and beautiful aspects of our past experiences.
This collective recognition plays a vital role in personal growth and transformation.
The conversation suggests that by acknowledging these experiences, individuals can gain insight and perspective on their lives.
"What if our heightened emotional experiences are not wounds, but gifts we didn't see?"
The discussion proposes a paradigm shift regarding how we perceive emotional challenges, framing them instead as valuable experiences rather than merely wounds to be healed.
The speaker likens this realization to carrying a heavy box filled with potential treasures; the weight signifies the challenge, but opening the box reveals the gifts it contains, contributing to personal growth.
The metaphor suggests that dense energies experienced throughout life are not meant to be burdensome, but rather opportunities for expansion and understanding in the right context.
"We are doing what God would be doing, which is awareness of life, existence, and the self."
The speakers explore the idea that humanity shares a commonality with the divine, as both seek awareness and understanding of existence.
They highlight the significance of asking questions about life's purpose and challenges, framing this inquiry as a quest for deeper comprehension of reality.
The dialogue acknowledges the complexity of human experiences, including suffering, and suggests that these inquiries may lead to powerful insights.
"Many of your life's problems actually arise from the intentions on the other side."
The concept of the law of polarity discusses how our realities are shaped by the intentions behind our actions, and how perceptions can alter outcomes in our life experiences.
They illustrate this with the example of carrying a firearm, highlighting how differing motivations behind possessing it can lead to diverse realities.
The conversation also emphasizes the need to consider how protective instincts can sometimes backfire, leading to strained relationships and misunderstandings, particularly in parent-child dynamics.
Awareness of these complexities is crucial for personal development and improving interpersonal relationships.
"They ask for connection, and God's like, 'Oh, you want to feel what connection feels like? I'll just have you feel extreme loneliness.'"
The concept of reality encompasses all experiences, both hot and cold, as part of a full energetic wave. People often fail to recognize that different experiences can be interrelated, mistaking them for opposites instead of understanding them as part of the same spectrum.
When individuals desire a particular outcome, such as feeling connected, they may instead experience the opposite feeling, such as extreme loneliness. This contrast serves as a teaching moment, allowing greater understanding and wisdom to arise from the experience.
This duality is linked to the law of polarity, which suggests that every quality has an opposite that is equally valid. Acknowledging both extremes can lead to personal growth and a more profound understanding of one’s desires.
"God just wants you to get off the swing because when you get off the swing, all the swings, you no longer have any stories, any identities, and you become nothing."
Life experiences can be likened to children playing on a playground, swinging between extremes like strength and weakness, happiness and sadness. The intention behind these oppositional experiences is to promote self-awareness and growth.
People often become trapped in one narrative, such as only wanting to experience strength and avoiding feelings of weakness, leading to stagnation and a lack of understanding.
Experiencing the full range of emotions allows an individual to comprehend the broader context of their identity. Once they acknowledge both sides, they can free themselves from the swing of duality and transcend into a more unified understanding of existence.
"If you can distort creative force, you can distort creation."
Sexual energy is recognized as a powerful creative force. Distortions in this energy can lead to negative consequences in one’s life. Understanding and navigating these distortions is crucial for personal healing and wholeness.
The conversation touches on the influence of societal and environmental factors on sexual energy, particularly in modern contexts. Awareness of subtle energies is vital, as they can be overlooked until recognized by others.
It’s important to assess one's motivations and intentions when engaging in sexual energy, as actions stemming from a place of lack can result in distortions. Seeking wholeness as an individual requires clarity in one's desires and intentions.
"God, source, universe, infinite—it's all one."
The speaker emphasizes the simplicity of understanding reality as a unified existence encompassing everything and everyone. Labels and identities like rich or poor, Democrat or Republican, serve to separate us from this oneness.
In spiritual contexts, classifications such as Lyrian or Pleiadian are just new terms for the same ancient patterns of separation, reinforcing the ego’s desire to feel special.
It is important to remember that individuals are not confined to these boxes; they have been everything and everyone throughout existence, symbolizing the notion that we are all stardust connected to the universe.
"Deception does not mean wrong or bad; it tricks us into forgetting our interconnectedness."
The speaker clarifies that deception is a distraction that distances individuals from the truth of their unified existence.
Recognizing moments of separation without judgment allows for an understanding of how one is experiencing that separation, leading to true freedom.
True freedom entails the ability to choose one's emotional states and contexts without being tied to societal definitions of deception or other concepts.
"Any word that becomes mass media popular, question it."
The speaker questions the narratives around commonly used words, suggesting that some terms like "vulnerability" lead to misconceptions about emotional exposure and risk.
By rethinking language, individuals can shift their understanding; for instance, replacing "vulnerability" with "emotional openness" emphasizes authentic expression rather than perceived weakness.
This examination extends to broader contexts, like the evolution from capitalism to "spiritpreneuring," a term that embodies a holistic approach to business where everyone's benefit is prioritized, moving beyond one-sided transactions.
"A lot of companies will hire you to read the energy of their mission, which is actually an entity of its own."
Companies like Wellness and Wisdom and Emotional Epigenetics have their own unique frequency or energy. It's crucial for leaders to understand and communicate the authentic purpose behind their organization to ensure they're contributing to the greater good.
Many organizations struggle with this clarity, which stems from the leaders not fully understanding their motivations, which can often relate to unresolved personal wounds.
"When we constantly think of a word, it creates a field of that word."
In Western psychology, this concept is referred to as an 'egregore,' which is a collective consciousness formed by shared thoughts. The alchemical Hermetic perspective views it as a living entity on the astral plane.
There are five planes of existence: the physical, etheric, astral, mental, and spirit. Business creation involves focusing one's imaginative mind and consciousness, which eventually brings a business entity into existence as a living being on the astral plane.
"Most entrepreneurs don't know that the living thing is based on our mission."
Entrepreneurs often mistakenly believe that the mission of their business defines its energy. In reality, it is rooted in the founder's emotional state and the reason behind the creation of the business.
An example involved a large organization founded on activism. After recognizing that their fighting energy no longer served them, they shifted to a frequency of love and oneness. This shift led to record-breaking fundraising in the following month, demonstrating the power of energetic recoding in business.
"The future wants to happen, and it just needs you to live as that now."
Individuals are often conditioned to believe they must go through steps A to B to achieve their desires. However, the emerging understanding is that one can simply embody the future they desire in the present moment.
Instead of focusing on problems within a family or business, one should visualize how their ideal future self would behave and bring that energy into their current reality.
"They actually connect with the astral being of their business and ask what it wants."
Some businesses have adopted the practice of communing with the energetic essence of their organization, treating it as a team member with its own voice.
This innovative approach to business could transform traditional corporate structures and practices, showcasing a more conscious way of operating within the market.
"The Hermetic system serves as a compass for navigating life."
Understanding the five realms of existence enhances personal and collective navigation through life. The map represents these realms while the compass stands for the Hermetic principles that guide individuals.
A combination of both map and compass results in a sense of peace and certainty, diverging from the chaos and lack many people endure in navigating their lives.
"The law of correspondence really encompasses you've created everything."
Steven Young shares a personal connection to the law of correspondence, which he cites as his favorite hermetic principle. He attributes this preference to his experiences growing up in what he describes as a "victim mode," particularly influenced by his mother's mindset. Young reflects on how shifting from a victim mentality to embracing the idea that he has created his reality has been a profound and healing realization for him.
He emphasizes the transformative power of re-framing one's mindset from victimhood to empowerment, illustrating how the law of correspondence highlights the individual's role in shaping their experiences.
"The thing is never the thing."
In discussing the movie "Patch Adams," Steven Young explains a pivotal scene where the character holds up four fingers to question the protagonist about what he truly sees. This moment serves as a metaphor for looking beyond the surface to gain deeper understanding, as it demonstrates that reality is often more complex than it appears.
Young connects this idea to the concept of the particle versus the wave, referencing the double slit experiment. He explains that when observations are made, the nature of reality changes, echoing the hermetic principles of perception and consciousness.
"Our consciousness is affecting the infinite probability of waves of light into physical matter."
Young draws parallels between the principles of Hermetics and quantum physics, particularly through the double slit experiment, which shows that conscious observation changes the behavior of particles. He posits that this phenomenon underscores the law of correspondence, indicating that our subconscious directly influences our reality.
He articulates that human beings have the inherent power to create and co-create reality, dispelling myths that limit individual potential. Young further asserts that manifestation is a continuous process, highlighting the necessity to align conscious desires with subconscious beliefs to effectively engage in manifestation.
"What we imagine and what we attach to will actually create our reality."
Steven Young discusses the significance of imagination in shaping one's reality, explaining that neurological studies reveal the brain responds similarly to imagined and real experiences. This connection highlights the embedded power of imagination as a tool for creation.
He describes a compelling study in which students were instructed not to climb ladders while also visualizing themselves doing so, resulting in a majority ending up climbing ladders. This reinforces the idea that imagination often supersedes conscious intention, suggesting that societal structures aim to suppress imaginative thinking to maintain conformity.
Young emphasizes the importance of nurturing imagination, asserting that it is a vital gift that enables individuals to transform their realities through conscious imagery, rather than allowing limiting beliefs to dictate their potential.
"Our perceptions match what we're imagining; we assume that their inputs are imaginary."
Dr. Steven Young discusses the significance of imagination and its impact on our reality, referencing a 1910 study by psychologist Mary Cheeves West Perky that highlights how our perceptions can influence our understanding of reality.
He emphasizes the idea that when our visualized thoughts align with our real-world experiences, we often conflate the two, labeling imagined inputs as real.
Young expresses concern over the way religious teachings have historically interpreted imagination, suggesting that this has led to a dividing line between science and spirituality.
He suggests that this division is an illusion, and posits that both science and spirit should coexist harmoniously in understanding our existence.
"There is room for science, there is room for spirit, there is room for God."
The conversation touches on the historical separation of science and spirituality, primarily attributed to the influence of the church, which sought to control knowledge and suppress alchemical teachings.
Young explains how alchemy is synonymous with merging science and spirit, as it symbolizes the transformation of base materials into higher states of being; he notes that the true essence of alchemy lies in internal transformation, not just external experimentation.
He mentions that many notable scientists, such as Isaac Newton, had roots in alchemical studies but had to hide their interests from the church to avoid persecution.
Young argues that the merging of science and spirituality is pivotal for personal and collective evolution, suggesting that acknowledging and leveraging both can lead to profound shifts in personal reality.
"The goal of an alchemist is to fully embody the merging of science and spirit."
The discussion shifts to personal growth and the metaphor of the philosopher's stone, which symbolizes the potential for individuals to transform their own "lead" (issues or challenges) into "gold" (wisdom or enlightenment).
Young shares that this journey involves understanding and embodying love, which he sees as essential to turning one's challenges into strengths.
He candidly reflects on his personal struggles in relationships, specifically how he navigates feelings of anger and seeks to return to a state of love more quickly.
Young's approach is to shorten the duration between negative emotions and love, a journey he shares openly to encourage others in their transformations.
"The Hermetic laws have made a significant impact on my understanding of love and of God."
The discussion highlights how the speaker's ten years of podcasting and nearly 900 episodes led him to recognize the profound impact of Hermetic principles on his personal growth and understanding of love.
There is a focus on how these ancient wisdom teachings can facilitate growth in various areas, including relationships and manifestation.
The speaker expresses gratitude for the teachings revealed through the Hermetic system, indicating that they have transformed his approach to life.
"The first time was 'wow', the second time was like five times more 'wow', the third time it was like twenty times more 'wow', because they're starting to embody it."
The conversation notes that initial exposure to Hermetic wisdom can create a powerful impact, but deeper understanding often evolves with repeated engagement.
As individuals revisit these teachings, they often uncover additional layers of meaning and insight, leading to a greater embodiment of the principles discussed.
The speaker mentions that many people attending courses together have experienced positive shifts in their relationships, supporting the idea of collective growth through Hermetic practices.
"Some of the more advanced practices tend to be glossed over, especially the one where you write down an identity or story, and you write the opposite."
Advanced practices within the Hermetic teachings may be overlooked, particularly the exercise of writing an identity or story alongside its opposite.
This practice is significant as it reveals hidden aspects of the self, including shadow and ego. Many may not feel ready to confront these deeper elements.
The speaker advises dedicating time and devotion to these practices to fully leverage their benefits for personal transformation.
"If there was a code around us, like a matrix code, it would be written in these symbols and languages."
The discussion emphasizes that many spiritual teachings and systems draw wisdom from the Hermetic tradition, suggesting that it serves as a foundational source code for understanding various spiritual practices.
The speaker notes that all spiritual teachings ultimately reflect permutations of the core Hermetic principles, indicating a universal thread in spiritual wisdom.
This perspective positions the Hermetic system as a crucial understanding of the universe and the interconnectedness of different spiritual teachings.
"During Atlantis, humanity lived in complete harmony with dimensional beings and communicated telepathically."
The transformative knowledge and practices from the time of Atlantis are presented as an example of a past era where humanity existed in harmony with the universe and other dimensional beings.
The conversation suggests that words are limiting and that symbolic communication was essential during this time, which has been lost in modern language.
The concept of Atlantis is explored, highlighting its deeper significance as not simply a lost civilization but as a phase of human evolution rich in understanding and connection to divine knowledge.
"By 2032, there will essentially be like Luddites that disconnect from all technology."
The discussion predicts a crucial transition period for humanity by the year 2032, presenting divergent paths: merging with technology or creating a new world free from it.
The idea of 'spiritpreneurship' emerges as a way to integrate spiritual values within the evolving technological landscape, promoting a balance between the two worlds.
The conversation emphasizes the potential for humanity to navigate this landscape by making conscious choices that align with spiritual growth and collective well-being.
"We're heading into a time where our DNA is being activated to be more powerful."
The conversation highlights a shift in human consciousness over the past several years, attributing accelerated change to both technological advancements and a spiritual awakening.
There is a growing belief that every individual will experience a unique version of reality, suggesting that a divine force would desire infinite possibilities for humanity.
The significance of what we allow into our consciousness is emphasized, with the idea that engaging with negative thoughts can inadvertently manifest undesirable realities.
"We all have the infinite capabilities to choose whatever reality we want to live in."
The speaker stresses that our consciousness plays a crucial role in shaping our reality, advocating for conscious consumption of information and media.
It is suggested that the choices we make in our thoughts and experiences can lead us to different frequencies of existence.
This perspective is reinforced with an example about human extinction fears, emphasizing that individual shifts in mindset can collectively influence outcomes.
"Without space, you cannot experience it or have it grow."
A monk's wisdom teaches that the most valuable aspect of a room is the space itself, suggesting that love requires space to flourish.
Language and judgment are identified as limiting factors that can confine our experience of love, advocating for the release of labels and judgments that box us into narrow identities.
Embracing all feelings, even negative ones, allows for greater space and opportunity for love to enter.
"The big ah-ha is desire is 125 on that scale."
The Hawkin's scale of consciousness is discussed, illustrating the idea that operating below a level of 200 means existing in the absence of truth.
It is pointed out that many attain their desires yet remain unfulfilled because those desires are based on a lower frequency of existence, specifically at the level of desire (125).
Transitioning from a place of want to a place of knowing (400) brings about significant changes in one's fulfillment and life experiences.
"When I go to nourish one of the five sides of self, or in the Hermetic system, what I have found comes up for me are my stories that I've created as to why I can't nourish them."
The wellness pentagon includes five domains: physical, mental, emotional, financial, and spiritual. These domains are interconnected, reflecting the principles of hermetics.
Personal narratives can act as barriers to self-nourishment, often rooted in intergenerational and epigenetic influences.
Recognizing these stories as mere constructs is vital for achieving greater self-awareness and clarity in personal growth.
"Everything that we've ever made sense of is just a story. The opposite of that story must be true."
Consciousness is often limited by cognitive biases, making it difficult to recognize alternative perspectives or truths.
A transformative practice involves writing the opposite story, which can challenge existing beliefs and enable personal identity shifts.
Techniques from Byron Katie’s work exemplify how leveraging the law of polarity can facilitate deeper understanding and transformation.
"Without community, without support from others, without this conversation and it being shared, no change happens."
Sharing experiences and insights within a community is essential for personal transformation and growth.
The podcast aims to create a platform where individuals can connect and reflect on their journeys, reinforcing the notion that everyone is on a shared path of learning.
Engagement with the audience is encouraged, emphasizing the value of feedback and open conversation in the process of self-discovery and healing.
