Dark Light Consciousness: Melanin, Serpent Power, and the Luminous Matrix of Reality Kindle Edition

I bought this book a year ago, and wanted to spend a least a month chewing on the information, one of the most powerful books on consciousness, melanin serpent powers I have read thus far, the first half of the book from pages 1-124 took time to get thought the medical jargon in learning about the different functions of the brain. after that you got a course in awakening the divine serpent energy via different techniques. Dr Bynum knows his stuff, he takes you on a journey through different mystical schools of thought on awakening the kundalini serpent, from Kemet, India, Vodun, Orisha, Dogon and even Pentecostal churches and raising the energies, I will not pretend this is an easy book to read, this is like an initiation into cosmic sciences in which the student must pay attention. on page 183 the section on Health and Breath has me more aware of my breathing throughout the day, I found myself practicing some of the exercise in the book and went to a deeper meditative state, while the frequencies on this planet has changed, leading those of us who are spiritualist into a more profound state of consciousness and easy moving in and out of a trance like state, this books breaks down the nuts and bolts of the overall matrix of how to awaken the serpent energies, this book has put me on a path to explore more of the dark light consciousness experience.

Most people coming into a conscious mindset are usually bombarded with a host of distractions and will lose their way if they are not careful. This is one book that I recommend as a guide for the newcomers. Without giving too much detail about the content, there is something for everyone that can be found within this book regardless of what level of consciousness you are walking on. Highly recommend.

I am glad that I read the African Unconscious before reading Dark/Light Consciousness because one readies the palate for the other. Yet, one factor remains consistent, each is an incredible journey into human understanding and the biology of psychology. Living in a world where Africa is regularly trashed and disregarded, Bynum's homage to how much we owe to that living, vibrant darkness sheds so much light (pardon the pun) on how we exist and how we can beneficially further our existence on Earth. He is a unique thinker.

Finally a book that highlights the fact that science and spirituality don't have to be mutually exclusive. With the advent of rationalism in the 19th century, we in the west have become materialists, believing that the observable universe and physical reality is all there is which couldn't be farther from the truth. Ancient traditions have always known what modern science is finally beginning to understand, that reality and consciousness are not limited to our physical reality, but rather that both are inextricably liked in the strata of the universe and higher consciousness. Human consciousness is akin to a tuner, as you are reading this review your consciousness is tuned in to the particular frequency of this physical reality but through practices such as meditation etc, you can tune in to other frequencies and higher dimensions which is covered in this book.The book is fascinating but the prose style reads like doctoral dissertation and could definitely be a struggle for the average layperson. My main concern was that the traditional methods of yogic breathing, difficult poses and breath work which are used to activate the Ureaus, or serpent power which is the main purpose of this book, would be too difficult for me, but my fears were unfounded as there is an entire chapter with alternate methods of achieving this that are less demanding. In closing I would say buy this book, keep an open mind and just consider the possibility that there is a whole reality beyond the limited range of the five senses.

I have read several of Edward Bruce Bynum's books and I always learn something new from them. Even though some of the material was unfamiliar to me, the author explained it in plain English so that the average reader could understand it. The book presented insightful and knowledgeable analysis, which supported scientific data that correlated with spiritual intelligence in "Dark Light Consciousness: Melanin, Serpent Power, and the Luminous Matrix of Reality."

Hotep.... This book is life changing, it lifts the illusionary veil and gives insight into the high science and dynamic reality of the world that has been forgotten.... Melanin Energy = Black Power ;)

As a practitioner of yoga I am not only concerned with flexibility but also my spiritual self. Dr. Bynum explains this deeper area seldom discussed in yoga circles in the Western disciplines. To my surprise I found sections in the book of experiences I have had and explained to me what exactly what was happening. So I find this book though a difficult read, very edifying and interesting. I highly recommend this book.

Approach with extreme caution, because once you read this stuff you will never be the same again. It's that deep. Like trancendental eons deep. You've been warned.

I gave this 5 stars because of its profound insights and depth it is quite lengthy but comes with alot of interesting insights that deal with the human body in relation to the cosmos

Absolutely spot on, due to my research and early knowledge of most of this great work put together, this time I did not have to browse web page to web page just to connect the dots due to this magnificent composition put together, details are explained well, some acceptional lay out diagrams with good graphics, it's just always been one of the top subjects of all time in secret and exposed in parts. I've recommended this book to be a study in my teaching programmes.Thank you.

really good book, came in good time too.

i have great respect for anyone who writes and completes a book.I had to leave this one at 42% read because it was making my blood pressure rise with its generalities, inaccuracies and in my opinion uninformed and dangerous practicesIt felt like a student giving a review of matrix cut and paste research from the internet not ground breaking revelationsFor example a MerKaBa is counter rotating fields of Light and the geometry is the program (he states the tetrahedron is the symbol for the MerKaBa, which it is on the internet cut and paste not by those who actually know and understand the practice - the geometry is the program of the MerKaBa and the tetrahedron is just one option, the rotating fields generate the juju and the imposed geometry is the program that creates, reads and travels through realities)He encourages astral travelling - leaving the body to explore - what happens to the empty vessel while you are out exploring? classic rookie mistake - involute to know the realms of consciousness - you stay whole and nothing can invade or enter your vehicle while your consciousness surfs the dimensionsThe whole out of Africa theory is also being proven as fallible with recent discoveries and evidence of Australia being older and the true place of origin.I enjoyed the neuromelanin information and his complex explanation of the brain set up and function but not enough to make me finish the book.Disappointed - that it didn’t live up to its hype as an innovative and ground breaking work and also that this is passing for accurate information on consciousness today. Lots of ‘facts’ to give the consciousness stuff credibility but as someone who has worked with consciousness for over 35 years in my experience and opinion, an inaccurate detail and accounting of the possibilities and actualities of consciousness and how to work with it, dream with it and create with it

Oh the knowledge we have forgotten! Take me back to pre pharaonic times now, please! This book details what the ancients were really doing and where our true power lies, as non local conscious awareness.Virtual reality and AI pale to insignificance when the true human potential is revealed as this book outlines, made me take up yoga again after reading.