Thoughts become things? 3. Fractal Theory

Fractal theory refers to self-similarity, that is, the phenomenon in which the entire shape of a shape repeats itself identically when a small part of a shape is enlarged. An example is the image of a tree contained within a leaf. Furthermore, there is a concept called fractal cosmology. This is the theory that one particle contains another complete universe. The appearance of brain cells and the universe, the birth of cells and the dissolution of stars, and the appearance of the pupil and nebula are eerily similar.

The human body is composed of approximately 60 trillion cells. However, each cell performs the same function as a huge factory with a complete system. If you go back into the nucleus of a single cell, you can see DNA, and the basic structure of all living things is the same. 33% of humans and daffodils show the same combination, 50% of flies show the same combination, 75% of canines show the same combination, and 98.5% of chimpanzees show the same combination. Each living organism’s DNA contains as much information as 3,000 books. However, if you go further into DNA, you enter the world of atoms, and the atoms are said to be 99.999% empty, just like the space of the universe. We cannot help but admire the wisdom and realization of the truth of our ancestors who called humans a microcosm. Isn’t it amazing? The living organism itself contains the vast universe intact. I’m not a Buddhist, but isn’t it natural to feel reluctant about killing even a fly?

The beauty of difference exists in many living things in the natural world. But they are so much alike. We look alike. I resemble myself, mankind resembles each other, and I resemble other living creatures. Furthermore, it resembles the universe. As we will discuss again later in the theory of Oriental medicine, there is a paradigm called chwisangbiryu (取象比类)（simonggisanggu (同气相求). It is a method system of understanding and application of humans, nature, and astronomy that leads to the most basic thought system of Oriental medicine, which is Yin-Yang and Five Elements, Xia Dao Doodle, 64 Trigrams of I Ching, and Emperor’s Inner Mirror. It is said that things that look similar have similar energies and thus harmonize with each other. It means. It is a thought system that if you eat the tail of an eel, the energy of the tail’s vigorously waving will be transmitted to you, and such a belief actually comes true.

Our ancestors knew that all things are similar. Through natural phenomena, astronomy, that is, the appearance of the universe, was accurately described, and the mechanisms of the body’s physiology and pathology were also completed in their own paradigm. Therefore, unlike Western medicine, which views and treats humans as a single substance, Oriental medicine, which examines the energy of humans, nature, and heaven at the same time, places great importance on the psychological aspect, that is, the state of mind. That is why Oriental medicine doctors ask personal questions during medical examinations. Oriental medicine is about understanding the body and mind as one and establishing a treatment plan. The body and mind have a powerful influence on each other. This is because the body and mind are similar, and in some respects, the body and mind are one.

Dr. Jin-man Kim, director of Peace Oriental Clinic
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