This discussion is about the electromagnetic occurrences known as the Schumann Resonances. These are pulsations in the earth’s atmosphere between its crust and ionosphere, and they are responsible for keeping our biological clock on time, among other things. The Resonances were originally predicted by the German physicist W. O. Schumann between 1952 and 1957, and were first detected by Schumann and Herbert Koenig in 1954. The Schumann Resonances are formed by lightning storms, hurricanes, and even the 11-year sunspot cycle, along with other electromagnetic anomalies. Typically, their amplitude (size of the wave) is highest and frequency (how often the wave occurs) is lowest starting at about 1:00 AM and lasting until about 3:30 AM, with the peak occurring at about 2:30 AM.
As amplitude increases, frequency decreases. We can see this in ocean waves. If you count how long it takes for a wave cycle to complete itself—one trough or one peak to the next—you can determine the frequency of the wave. This is what the term cycles per second means: it is the number of completed wave cycles that occur in one second. With a given amount of force—or energy—applied to the wave, frequency decreases as amplitude increases. This is because larger waves take more effort to produce, so a consistent amount of force cannot produce the same number of waves. Likewise, if a consistent amount of force is applied and amplitude decreases, frequency will increase. This is cause and effect. When you change only one property of the wave, only one effect will occur. If energy remains the same, frequency decreases as amplitude increases in a linear curve. If frequency remains the same, amplitude increases as energy increases in a linear curve. In the case of the Schumann Resonances, frequency is changing throughout the day; from the fundamental—or, lowest frequency—early in the morning to the peak early in the afternoon, and then the cycle starts over. The amplitude is also changing in direct correlation to the changing frequency. However, energy input is changing, as well, due to the fluctuating causes of the Resonances. This accounts for the variations in the exact frequencies of the harmonics—or, multiples—of the fundamental. The harmonics of the fundamental are all the frequencies at which the Schumann Resonances occur above the lowest frequency. I have stated all of this so you can have a basic understanding of what the Resonances are. Now we can take a look at what they do.
The gap between the crust and the ionosphere form a quasi enclosure for the Schumann Resonances, much like sound or light bouncing around in a room with hard surfaces in it. In fact, the Resonances are sound. In particular, they occur at about 7.5, 14, 20, 26, 33, 39 and 45 cycles per second (Hertz or Hz) with a daily variation of ±0.5Hz. The fundamental (in this case, 7.5 Hz) is relative to the circumference of the earth—40,000 km—and the speed of light—300,000 km/second at the surface of the earth—resulting in a theoretical estimated frequency of about 7.5 Hz (300,000 ÷ 40,000 = 7.5). This means that the Schumann Resonances are “in tune” with the earth. In fact, all of the Resonances are tuned to the earth. Starting with the fundamental at the surface of the earth, you can work your way through the layers of the earth all the way to the core and find that each layer correlates more or less to one of the frequencies of the Schumann Resonances. The circumference of the inner core is 7,500 km, and this would result in a theoretical frequency of about 40 Hz; near the upper region of the resonances. The earth is not the only thing in tune with the Schumann Resonances, though; we are also in tune with these frequencies.
Our bodies produce electricity. Every function performed by our body starts as a command from our brain, goes through our central nervous system to the operating organ, and is performed by that organ to accomplish the set goal. All of this uses electricity, albeit on a minuscule level. The electrical current used by our body is relative to 9 volts (which is why licking the two electrodes of a 9v battery results in a shock to the tongue.) The electricity our bodies operate on is alternating current, which means the electrons flow both ways on the same circuit. This current has a frequency at which it “alternates.” The electrical outlet in your wall that is powering this computer is alternating at about 60 Hz (unless you’re using a laptop or PDA, which is powered by a battery, and it uses direct current—current which doesn’t alternate.) This changes slightly throughout the day, but it’s basically about 60 Hz. Similarly, our bodies have frequencies at which the electricity in it alternates. While we are awake and fully alert, the electricity in our bodies alternates at frequencies between 14 and 40 Hz—right around the operating range of the Schumann Resonances, and in direct conjunction with the layers of the earth, as well. You can start to see how God’s design is so all-encompassing.
There are five states of consciousness which correspond to frequencies in this range. The “Delta” state (± 0.5-3 Hz), the “Theta” state (± 4-7 Hz), the “Alpha” state (± 8-13 Hz), the “Beta” state (± 14-30 Hz), and the “Gamma” state (± 31-40 Hz). There is also evidence of other, much lower and much higher frequencies of brain activity. These are being called the “Hyper-Gamma” (± 41-100 Hz), “Lambda” (± 101-200 Hz), and “Epsilon” (Below 0.5 Hz, down to one cycle per minute, or even lower) states of consciousness. These states are harmonics of each other. And the Center for Neuroacoustic Research (CNR) has found that these frequencies are circular and often occur together; that the higher Hyper-Gamma and Lambda frequencies “ride” on the ultra-low Epsilon frequencies. In fact, we are never in just one state of consciousness, but rather in all of them at the same time with one being the dominant state.
The Beta state is normal alertness. The Gamma state is a heightened sense of alertness. The Alpha state is associated with dreams, euphoria, and creativity; this is the state of consciousness in which we are most likely to be inspired with a bright idea or new invention. The Hyper-Gamma and Lambda states are associated with an ultra-heightened sense of alertness, as when one’s life is in danger. The Epsilon, Delta, and Theta states of consciousness are associated with deep, dreamless sleep; it is my theory that a comatose person is in a low Epsilon state of consciousness, making a coma, basically, a really good nap. During normal sleep at night, we transition from Delta sleep to Alpha sleep and back in increments of about 2½ hours.
I mentioned earlier that the Schumann Resonances occur in cycles, and that the amplitude is highest and the frequency is lowest around 2:30 AM. The reason that you will find consistency in this is because the Sun is a big contributor to the Resonances. In every time zone of the planet and throughout the year, this cycle will peak early in the morning and trough early in the afternoon. The cycle of high amplitude and low frequency lasts about 2½ hours. If you will remember, that is the same length of time our dream cycle occurs. We move into Alpha sleep (Rapid Eye Movement, or REM) for about 2½ hours and then into Delta sleep for 2½ hours. This sleep cycle is regulated in a large part by the Schumann Resonances. The first third of your rest at night will consist of dreams while you are in your Alpha state, moving into the Delta phase of sleep early in the morning (timed with the Schumann Resonances), and then you will move back into Alpha sleep and have dreams until you wake up.
The real restfulness of sleep occurs during the Delta phase early in the morning. While you are in your Alpha state, you’re mind is still working as if you’d never gone to sleep. It’s not until you transition to Delta sleep that your mind is given a chance to rest. And even then it is still working in the background, keeping your body alive. Why is it, do you think, that our bodies, the Schumann Resonances, and even the world are so closely tuned to each other? It is because God was the Intelligent Designer of the universe. He created rest for our bodies, and He created dreams for our minds. The reason for dreams isn’t just to make sleep interesting; God provided this entire system to give us a mini-vacation every night. And with the restfulness of sleeping during the peak of the Schumann Resonances, we awake refreshed and ready to take on the day.
~Jonathan
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