I agree, it looks like the world wide community is rediscovering the wheel in terms of energy. In biblical terms the energy was first to exist, if one thinks 'in the beginning was the word (not sure how it is correct in English though)' which is certainly preceded by a thought/intention/energetic matrix.
There are lots of things to look into concerning energy: qigong, tai-chi, pranayam, Dr Tenant, earthing, healing solar energy, etc ... :)