Indra's Net: Alchemy and Chaos Theory as Models for Transformation
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In this clear, engaging book, Robin Robertson draws parallels between alchemy and chaos theory and shows how to apply them to our inner development. He is not proposing they replace traditional spiritual paths, but rather that they reflect deep structures in the psyche that any inner journey awakens. The model they provide necessarily underlies all paths of spiritual transformation and describes a framework for the stages through which any seeker goes. No matter what your particular calling, these insights enrich understanding of the transformative process, whether outside in the world, or within your life.
List of Illustrations ixForeword xiIntroduction 11 The Story of Alchemy and Chaos Theory 9A Short History of Alchemy 9A Short History of Chaos Theory 15The Old Is New 202 As Above, So Below 21Alchemy 21Chaos Theory: Fractals 32Lessons for Self-Transformation 393 Feedback 43Alchemy 44Chaos Theory: Cybernetics 54Lessons for Self-Transformation 624 Take Apart, Put Together 67Alchemy 67Chaos Theory: Bifurcations and Attractors 77Lessons for Self-Transformation 855 Chaos and Emergence 89Alchemy 89Chaos Theory: Chaos and Emergence 102Lessons for Self-Transformation 1136 The Philosopher's Stone 119Alchemy 120Isaac Newton: The Bridge between Old and New 131Chaos Theory: Autopoiesis 134Lessons for Self-Transformation 140Notes 149Bibliography 163Illustration Credits 171Index 175
