The Universal Shifts of Consciousness

Jill Bolte Taylor, William Buhlman, David Icke and other Speakers talking about Planetary and Universal Matters

You are not Your Physical Body; You are Not the Physical Matter: You are Energy! And Everything what happened to You, happened for One Good Reason: to Merge Your Energy with the Energies of Others, with the Energies of Earths, with the Energies of Universes! The Culmination of this Mixing Process for this Universe will be in December 2013: the Final Stage of the Universal Shift!

New Violet Sun, Elliott Heads, Australia, 24 Mar. 2010

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			Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
William Buhlman	Rupert Sheldrake	Joseph Chilton Pearce	David Brandt
Speakers about Children	David Wilcock	Whitley Strieber	David Icke

"Convoluted Universe", Part 2, p. 638:

"However, due to the nature of your soul it will have an effect. The effect is that every thought and emotion will be amplified intensely one million-fold. Every thought, every emotion, every intent, every will, no matter if it is good, bad, ill, positive, negative, will be amplified one million times in strength (get ready for that: it is already happening! LM).
Since all matter manifest is due to your thoughts, i.e. what you focus on, this beam will accelerate these thoughts and solidify them at an accelerated rate, making them manifest a million times faster than they normally would. The ultraviolet Light will bathe every person on the planet. It has the potential of transforming the way Humanity thinks and feels. It will create a new, easier pathway for Earth’s Ascension into the next dimension. This is the beginning of awesome influxes of Light that will move this planet up the Spiral of Evolution by quantum leaps and bounds! So it appears that it has begun!"

In moments of inner silence, if we practice extending consciousness antennas, we can perceive the roots of our own being. It’s important not to live in the vibrations of others for our guidance. We must learn to live fully in our realities - in our own vibrations. By tuning into ourselves we receive guidance we need to become real persons. As we start into this new energy phase in the Earth cycle, we are being reminded that the most important aspect of living is to get into attunement with our own personal vibrations. When we listen and tune in, there is no end to the energy levels that we will tap into.

Rosalind A. McKnight

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor

This all came about because I was invited to give an 18-minute presentation at the TED conference in Monterey, CA on February 27, 2008. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design - three wide-ranging subject areas that are, collectively, shaping our future. Every year, 1300 of the world's leading thinkers and doers gather together for four days of networking, education and exposure to new ideas. Past speakers and performers have included Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Paul Simon, Richard Branson, Frank Gehry, Philippe Starck, James Watson, Billy Graham, Jane Goodall, Al Gore, and Bono. However, TED is about much more than famous names. It is about passion, laughter, beauty, and ingenuity. It is about ideas capable of changing the world, and I was given 18 minutes to share my personal story and an idea that I believed was worth spreading. That video has now been viewed on the TED website over five million times and has been included as one of the Top 10 TED talks of all time! My experience at TED2008 was both phenomenal and life transforming. Experience it firsthand by visiting www.TED.com. What an honor it has been to be chosen as one of TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2008! I was a guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show, interviewed by Oprah herself and also Dr. Mehmet Oz, which aired on Tuesday, October 21, 2008. Also, my four-part interview with Oprah on her Soul Series is available on her website. Click on the picture below or here to watch, listen, or download the interview. We had a great time talking with one another; we laughed, we cried, we even sang for brains together! Books for a Better Life has awarded My Stroke of Insight with one of their 2009 Book Awards! The ceremony took place February 23, 2009 in New York City, with special awards going to Dr. Mehmet Oz, Dr. Michael Roizen, and Robert Miller. Find out more here. My Stroke of Insight has become a New York Times Bestseller and is already released in Brazil, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia, Spain, and the UK (other countries coming soon)! The book is available at your local bookstore or online bookseller, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Penguin Group. It is also now available as a Penguin Audio Book, a large-print edition, and a paperback! Click on the cover image below to learn more! My interview with Charlie Rose aired September 4, 2009 on PBS. Please check your local listings for information in your area or go to his website (click on the photo below) and watch the interview online! Last October, 2009, I was interviewed on one of Scandinavia's largest and most popular talk shows, Skavlan, on SVT (Swedish Public Television). It was a great experience! Also, my book was released in Sweden on October 7 (published by Bra Bocker with the Swedish title Min Stroke--see Foreign Versions). The last few years have been such a whirlwind that I had gotten away from traveling with my guitar. However, I have recently become a Taylor Guitar Artist and have two beautiful Taylor guitars that are bringing music back into my life. It has been an honor and a privilege to be able to play these beautiful instruments. Who knows what the future will bring? News News News on the homefront! We are working with Sony Pictures and Imagine Entertainment on the creation of a feature film adaptation of My Stroke of Insight. Screenwriter Semi Chellas is busy working on the screenplay and Ron Howard will be the director. Jodie Foster is interested in playing the role of me and I am hoping that that will work out. Who will play GG remains a mystery. How exciting! In November 2009, I had the privilege of giving a presentation in Indianapolis with singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer. For one very special evening, Carrie and I joined our spirits and gave a presentation titled Transformative Stories. The night turned out to be "an event of uncommon depth" and the reports were so positive that Carrie and I have decided to do it again. We are currently scheduled to repeat this phenomenal evening on May 11, 2011 in NYC for the Academi of Life. For more information click here: http://bit.ly/dF3CoQ. This 90-minute presentation makes for an evening of inspirational story, spiritual conversation, and meaningful music. Click here to download a one page description of the Transformative Stories evening of possibilities.
For more information contact: adam@mystrokeofinsight.com • www.drjilltaylor.com • www.carrienewcomer.com

Wow, Oprah Winfrey blew my mind when she spotlighted a clip of our time together during her final show and publicly thanked me for my message. She is a wonder of a human being and has been a tremendous blessing to our mental health. I am forever indebted to her for her kindness. Here is what she had to say:
"Dr. Taylor sent me a sign that I have hanging in my makeup room. It says, 'Please take responsibility for the energy you bring into this space.' And I ask the same thing in my home and at my companies. Thank you, Dr. Taylor, for that simple but powerful lesson. All life is energy and we are transmitting it at every moment. We are all beaming little signals like radio frequencies, and the world is responding in kind.“
There is currently an amazing video on youtube.com called "Ode to the Brain!" by Symphony Science, that is taking a viral trip around the world. If you have not seen it, you can find it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB7jSFeVz1U
Dr. Taylor is one of those rare speakers who can keep an audience perched on the edge of their seats for over 90 minutes. Dr. Jill projects an amazing positive energy and is committed to educating everyone about the beauty and resiliency of the human brain. She keynotes with the single intention of helping her audience walk away with a better understanding of what is going on inside their heads and how they can get their brain to do what they want it to do. She is a true advocate for the neuroplasticity of the brain and its ability to recover from trauma.
Dr. Jill explains in terms everyone can understand how our brain organizes information and what the differences are between our right and left cerebral hemispheres. She firmly believes that the most important relationship we each have is the relationship between our logical, rational, verbal left brain, and its counterpart - our creative, intuitive, thinking in pictures right hemisphere. Dr. Jill helps us understand how our two brains work together to create a single seamless perception of reality, and what is going on inside our heads when we experience personal conflict.
Dr. Jill loves keynoting and is a master at tailoring her presentation to the interest and skill-set of the audience. Regardless of who she is speaking to – corporate leaders, medical professionals, government officials, or the lay public, Dr. Jill believes we all have much more power over what is going on inside our heads than we were ever taught. Her fascination and love of the human brain is contagious as she clarifies how any of us can embrace and exert the life force power we innately are.
People walk away from these presentations looking at themselves through a much more open and compassionate filter. When we understand who is who inside each of our hemispheres, we can learn to recognize those skill-sets within ourselves and in others. Dr. Jill helps us see that we each really do have the power to choose, moment by moment, who and how we want to be in the world. It's not that hard when you know what you are looking for. Peace truly is just a thought away.
As an "Advocate for Humanity," Dr. Jill is a compassionate motivational speaker who speaks from her heart, both as a well sibling of a brother who has been diagnosed with the brain disorder schizophrenia and as a neuroscientist who recovered her own mind from a debilitating stroke (AVM) which initially rendered her completely disabled.
Dr. Jill has dedicated her career to the advancement of research into the human brain and neurological recovery from trauma. Her passion is to educate everyone about the fragile, yet resilient nature of this incredible organ. By sharing her science and her unique personal journey, she communicates a message of hope, education, and celebration.

Presentation topics include:

- "My Stroke of Insight" with a focus on the content of Dr. Jill's book My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey.

- "How to Get Your Brain To Do What You Want It To Do" with a focus on how we can create a healthy environment for the cells making up our brain so they can exhibit optimal health and performance.

- "Who's Who Inside of You?" with a focus on identifying the two very different personalities, talents, and skill-sets within each of our hemispheres with the intention of developing our ability to choose, moment by moment, who and how we want to be in the world.

- "Ninety Seconds to Happiness" with a focus on understanding how the choices we make and the thoughts we think directly influence our level of joy.

- “Compassion in Medicine” with a focus on the paradigm shift which understands that neuroplasticity of the brain supports neurological recovery. Medical professionals learn first hand what it was like for another medical professional to experience this level of illness and recovery, as well as what she needed and did not need from her array of treating professionals.
http://drjilltaylor.com/presentations.html

My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey, pages 67-71:

“I remember that first day of the stroke with terrific bitter-sweetness. In the absence of the normal functioning of my left orientation association area, my perception of my physical boundaries was no longer limited to where my skin met air. I felt like a genie liberated from its bottle. The energy of my spirit seemed to flow like a great whale gliding through a sea of silent euphoria. Finer than the finest of pleasures we can experience as physical beings, this absence of physical boundary was one of glorious bliss. As my consciousness dwelled in a flow of sweet tranquility, it was obvious to me that I would never be able to squeeze the enormousness of my spirit back inside this tiny cellular matrix.”
“My escape into bliss was a magnificent alternative to the daunting sense of mourning and devastation I felt every time I was coaxed back into some type of interaction with the percolating world outside of me. I existed in some remote space that seemed to be far away from my normal information processing, and it was clear that the “I” whom I had grown up to be had not survived this neurological catastrophe. I understood that that Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor died that morning, and yet, with that said, who was left? Or, with my left hemisphere destroyed, perhaps I should now say, who was right?”
“Without a language center telling me: ‘I am Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. I am a neuroanatomist. I live at this address and can be reached at this phone number,' I felt no obligation to being her anymore. It was truly a bizarre shift in perception, but without her emotional circuitry reminding me of her likes and dislikes, or her ego center reminding me about her patterns of critical judgment, I didn’t think like her anymore. From a practical perspective, considering the amount of biological damage, being her again wasn’t even an option! In my mind, in my new perspective, that Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor died that morning and no longer existed. Now that I didn’t know her life – her relationships, successes and mistakes, I was no longer bound to her decisions or self-induced limitations.”
“Although I experienced enormous grief for the death of my left hemisphere consciousness – and the woman I had been, I concurrently felt tremendous relief. That Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor had grown up with lots of anger and a lifetime of emotional baggage that must have required a lot of energy to sustain. She was passionate about her work and her advocacy. She was intensely committed to living a dynamic life. But despite her likable and perhaps even admirable characteristics, in my present form I had not inherited her fundamental hostility. I had forgotten about my brother and his illness. I had forgotten about my parents and their divorce. I had forgotten about my job and all the things in my life that brought me stress – and with this obliteration of memories, I felt both relief and joy. I had spent a lifetime of 37 years being enthusiastically committed to “do-do-doing” lots of stuff at a very fast pace. On this special day, I learned the meaning of simply 'being.'”
“When I lost my left hemisphere and its language centers, I also lost the clock that would break my moments into consecutive brief instances. Instead of having my moments prematurely stunted, they became open-ended, and I felt no rush to do anything. Like walking along the beach, or just hanging out in the beauty of nature, I shifted from the doing-consciousness of my left brain to the being-consciousness of my right brain. I morphed from feeling small and isolated to feeling enormous and expansive. I stopped thinking in language and shifted to taking new pictures of what was going on in the present moment. I was not capable of deliberating about past or future-related ideas because those cells were incapacitated. All I could perceive was right here, right now, and it was beautiful.”
“My entire self-concept shifted as I no longer perceived myself as a single, a solid, an entity with boundaries that separated me from the entities around me. I understood that at the most elementary level, I am a fluid. Of course I am a fluid! Everything around us, about us, among us, within us, and between us is made up of atoms and molecules vibrating in space. Although the ego center of our language center prefers defining our self as individual and solid, most of us are aware that we are made up of trillions of cells, gallons of water, and ultimately everything about us exists in a constant and dynamic state of activity. My left hemisphere had been trained to perceive myself as solid, separate from others. Now, released from the restrictive circuitry, my right hemisphere relished in its attachment to the Eternal Flow. I was no longer isolated and alone. My soul was as big as the universe and frolicked with glee in a boundless sea.”
“For many of us, thinking about ourselves as fluid, or with souls as big as the universe, connected to the Energy Flow of all that is, slips us out just beyond our comfort zone. But without the judgment of my left brain saying that I am a solid, my perception of myself returned to this natural state of fluidity. Clearly, we are each trillions upon trillions of particles in soft vibration. We exist as fluid-filled sacs in a fluid world where everything exists in motion. Different entities are composed of different densities of molecules but ultimately every pixel is made up of electrons, protons, and neutrons performing a delicate dance. Every pixel, including every iota of you and me, and every pixel of space seemingly in between, is atomic matter and energy. My eyes could no longer perceive things as things that were separate from one another. Instead, the energy of everything blended together. My visual processing was no longer normal. (I compare this pixilated perspective to Impressionist pointillism paintings.)”
“I was consciously alert and my perception was that I was in the Flow. Everything in my visual world blended together, and with every pixel radiating Energy we all flowed en masse, together as One. It was impossible for me to distinguish the physical boundaries between objects because everything radiated with similar energy. It’s probably comparable to when people take off their glasses or put eye drops into their eyes – the edges become softer.”
“In this state of mind, I could not perceive three-dimensionally. Nothing stood out as being closer or farther away. If there was a person standing in a doorway, I could not distinguish their presence until they moved. It took activity for me to know that I should pay special attention to any particular patch of molecules. In addition, color did not register to my brain as color. I simply couldn’t distinguish it.”
“Prior to this morning, when I had experienced myself as a solid, I had possessed the ability to experience loss – either physical loss via death or injury, or emotional loss through heartache. But in this shifted perception, it was impossible for me to perceive either physical or emotional loss because I was not capable of experiencing separation or individuality. Despite my neurological trauma, an unforgettable sense of peace pervaded my entire being and I felt calm.”
“Although I rejoiced in my perception of connection to All That Is, I shuddered at the awareness that I was no longer a normal human being. How on earth would I exist as a member of the human race with this heightened perception that we are each a part of it all, and that the life force energy within each of us contains the Power of the Universe? How could I fit in with our society when I walk the Earth with no fear? I was, by anyone’s standard, no longer normal. In my own unique way, I had become severely mentally ill. And I must say, there was both freedom and challenge for me in recognizing that our perception of the external world, and our relationship to it, is a product of our neurological circuitry. For all those years of my life, I really had been a figment (a fabrication) of my own imagination!”
When the time keeper in my left hemisphere shut down, the natural temporal cadence (balanced, rythmical flow) of my life s-l-o-w-e-d to the pace of a snail. As my perception of time shifted, I fell out of sync with the beehive that bustled around me. My consciousness drifted into a time warp, rendering me incapable of communicating or functioning at either the accustomed or acceptable pace of social exchange. I now existed in a world between worlds. I could no longer relate to people outside of me, and yet my life had not been extinguished. I was not only an oddity to those around me, but on the inside, I was an oddity to myself.”
“I felt so detached from my ability to move my body with any oomph that I truly believed I would never be able to get this collection of cells to perform again. Wasn’t it interesting that although I could not walk or talk, understand language, read or write, or even roll my body over, I knew that I was okay? The now off-line intellectual mind of my left hemisphere no longer inhibited my innate awareness that I was the miraculous power of life. I knew I was different now – but never once did my right mind indicate that I was ‘less than’ what I had been before. I was simply a Being of Light radiating Life into the World. Regardless of whether or not I had a body or brain that could connect me to the world of others, I saw myself as a cellular masterpiece. In the absence of my left hemisphere’s negative judgment, I perceived myself as perfect, whole, and beautiful just the way I was.”
Page 140-141:
“My right mind character is adventurous, celebrative of abundance, and socially adept. It is sensitive to nonverbal communication, empathic, and accurately decodes emotion. My right mind is open to the Eternal Flow where I exist at One with the Universe. It is the seat of my divine mind, the Knower, the Wise woman, and the Observer. It is my intuition and Higher Consciousness. My right mind is ever present and gets lost in time.”
“One of the natural functions of my right mind is to bring me new insight in this moment so I can update old files that contain outdated information. For example, throughout my childhood I would not eat squash. Thanks to my right hemisphere, I was willing to give squash a second chance and now I love it. Many of us make judgments with our left hemisphere and then are not willing to step to the right (that is, into the consciousness of our right hemisphere) for a file update. For many of us, once we have made a decision, then we are attached to that decision forever. I have found that often the last thing a really dominating left hemisphere wants is to share its limited cranial space with an open-minded right counterpart!”
“My right mind is open to new possibilities and thinks out of the box. It is not limited by the rules and regulations established by my left mind that created that box. Consequently, my right mind is highly creative in its willingness to try something new. It appreciates that chaos is the first step in the creative process. It is kinesthetic, agile, and loves my body’s ability to move fluidly into the world. It is tuned in to the subtle messages my cells communicate via gut feelings, and it learns through touch and experience.”
“My right mind celebrates its freedom in the Universe and is not bogged down by my past or fearful of what the future may or may not bring. It honors my life and the health of all my cells. And it doesn’t just care about my body; it cares about the fitness of your body, our mental health as a society, and our relationship with Mother Earth.”
“The Consciousness of our Right Mind appreciates that every cell in our bodies (except for the red blood cells) contains the exact same molecular genius as the original zygote cell that was created when our mother’s egg cell combined with our father’s sperm cell. My right mind understands that I am the Life Force Power of the fifty trillion molecular geniuses crafting my form! (And it bursts into song about that on a regular basis!) It understands that we are all connected to one another in an intricate fabric of the Cosmos, and it enthusiastically marches to the beat of its own drum.”
“Free from all perception of boundaries, my right mind proclaims, ‘I am a part of it All. We are brothers and sisters on this Planet. We are here to help make this world a more peaceful and kinder place.’ My right mind sees Unity among All living Entities, and I am hopeful that you are intimately aware of this character within yourself.”
Page 141-144:
“As much as I obviously adore the attitude, openness, and enthusiasm with which my right mind embraces life, my left mind is equally amazing. Please remember that this is the character I just spent the better part of a decade resurrecting. My left mind is responsible for taking all of that energy, all of that information about the present moment, and all of those magnificent possibilities perceived by my right mind, and shaping them into something manageable.”
“My left mind is the tool I use to communicate with the external world. Just as my right mind thinks in collages (composition) of images, my left mind thinks in language and speaks to me constantly. Through the use of brain chatter, it not only keeps me abreast (up to date) of my life, but also manifests my identity. Via my left brain language center’s ability to say,
“I am,” I become an independent identity separate from the Eternal Flow. As such, I become a single, a solid, separate from the whole.”
“As my left brain language centers recovered and became functional again, I spent a lot of time observing how my story-teller would draw conclusions based upon minimal information. For the longest time I found these antics of my story-teller to be rather comical. At least until I realized that my left mind full-heartedly expected the rest of my brain to believe the stories it was making up! Throughout this resurrection of my left mind’s character and skills, it has been extremely important that I retain the understanding that my left brain is doing the best job it can with the information it has to work with. I need to remember, however, that there are enormous gaps between what I know and what I think I know.
I learned that I need to be very wary of my story-teller’s potential for stirring up drama and trauma.”
Page 147:
“Nowadays, I spend a whole lot of time thinking about thinking just because I find my brain so fascinating. As Socrates said, ‘The unexamined life is not worth living.’ There has been nothing more empowering than the realization that I don’t have to think thoughts that bring me pain. Of course there is nothing wrong with thinking about things that bring me pain as long as I am aware that I am choosing to engage in that emotional circuitry. At the same time, it is freeing to know that I have the conscious power to stop thinking those thoughts when I am satiated. It is liberating to know that I have the ability to choose a peaceful and loving mind (my right mind), whatever physical or mental circumstances, by deciding to step to the right and bring my thoughts back to the present moment.”
Page 151:
“Now that my left mind’s language centers and story-teller are back to functioning normally, I find my mind not only spins a wild tale but has a tendency to hook into negative patterns of thought. I have found that the first step to getting out of these reverberating loops of negative thought or emotion is to recognize when I am hooked into those loops. For some of us, paying attention to what our brain is saying to us comes naturally. Many of my college students, however, complain vehemently that it takes way too much mental effort for them to simply observe what their brain is telling them. Learning to listen to your brain from the position of a nonjudgmental witness may take some practice and patience, but once you master this awareness, you become free to step beyond the worrisome drama and trauma of your story-teller.”
Page 153-154:
“I’m a devout believer that paying attention to our self-talk is vitally important for our mental health. In my opinion, making the decision that internal verbal abuse is not acceptable behavior, is the first step toward finding deep inner peace. It has been extremely empowering for me to realize that the negative story-teller portion of my brain is only about the size of a peanut! Just imagine how sweet life was when those cranky cells were silent. Recovering my left mind has meant that I have had to give voice to all of my cells again. However,
I have learned that in order to protect my overall mental health, it is necessary for me to tend the garden of my mind and keep these cells in check. I have found that my story-teller simply needs a little disciplining directive from my conscious mind about what I want versus what I find unacceptable. Thanks to our open line of communication, my authentic self has much more say over what is going on with this particular group of cells; and I spend very little time hooked into unwanted or inappropriate thought patterns.”
“Having said that, however, I am often humored by the scheming antics of my story-teller in response to this type of directive. I have found that just like little children, these cells may challenge the authority of my authentic voice and test my conviction. Once asked to be silent, they tend to pause for a moment and then immediately reengage those forbidden loops. If I am not persistent with my desires to think about other things, and consciously initiate new circuits of thought, then those uninvited loops can generate new strength and begin monopolizing my mind again. To counter their activities, I keep a handy list of three things available for me to turn my consciousness toward when I am in a state of need:

1) I remember something I find fascinating that I would like to ponder more deeply, 2) I think about something that brings me terrific joy, or 3) I think about something I would like to do. When I am desperate to change my mind, I use such tools.”
Page 155:
“I believe it is vital to our health that we pay very close attention to how much time we spend hooked into the circuitry of anger, or the depths of despair. Getting caught up in these emotionally charged loops for long periods of time can have devastating consequences on our physical and mental well-being because of the power they have over our emotional and physiological circuitry. However, with that said, it is equally important that we honor these emotions when they surge through us. When I am moved by my automatic circuitry,
I thank my cells for their capacity to experience that emotion, and then I make the choice to return my thoughts to the present moment.”
Page 159:
“This Stroke of Insight has given me the priceless Gift of Knowing that deep inner peace is just a thought/feeling away. To experience peace does not mean that your life is always blissful. It means that you are capable of tapping into a blissful state of mind amidst the normal chaos of a hectic life. I realize that for many of us, the distance between our thinking mind and our compassionate heart sometimes feels miles apart. Some of us traverse this distance on command. Others of us are so committed to our hopelessness, anger, and misery that the mere concept of a peaceful heart feels foreign and unsafe.”
“Based upon my experience with losing my left mind, I whole-heartedly believe that the feeling of deep inner peace is neurological circuitry located in our right brain. This circuitry is constantly running and always available for us to hook into. The feeling of peace is something that happens in the present moment. It’s not something that we bring with us from the past or project into the future. Step one to experiencing inner peace is the willingness to be present in the right here, right now.”
Page 161:
“When we are hooked into cognitive thoughts and running mental loops, technically we are not in the present moment. We can be thinking about something that has already occurred or about something that has not yet happened, and although our body is right here, right now, our mind is somewhere else. In order to come back to the experience of the present moment, allow your consciousness to shift away from those cognitive loops that distract you from what is happening right now.”
Page 175:
“I have learned so much from this experience with stroke, that I actually feel fortunate to have taken this journey. Thanks to this trauma, I have had the chance to witness first-hand a few things about my brain that otherwise I would never have imagined to be true. For these simple insights, I will always be grateful – not just for myself, but for the hope these possibilities may bring to how we, as a people, choose to view and nurture our brains and consequently behave on this Planet."

Jill Bolte Taylor's popular TED video, best-selling book, and interview on Oprah have really started people talking. Suddenly, the silent experiences of millions of stroke and brain injury survivors have entered mainstream consciousness! As a TBI (traumatic brain injury) survivor and Intuitive Life Coach, I receive so many questions from people wondering if biochemistry and trauma awaken spirituality in everyone, or just them. While I certainly cannot speak for everyone, I do recognize higher than average interest in spiritual growth and intuitive awareness in people whose brains have short-circuited. The process both excites and terrifies, so here are a few hints for handling the Awakening:
1) Know that you are not alone. Yes, it might feel like no one in the world has had this experience, but people have had mystical encounters for millennia. Some, like Hildegaard von Bingen or Fyodor Dostoyevski, are now thought to have suffered from severe migraines and/or epilepsy. Many Medical Intuitives such as Carmen Bell and Tiffany Snow trace their gifts to a near death experience. My own Medical Intuition dramatically increased after a moderate concussion.
Does a biochemical component negate such experiences? Far from it! Scientists have recently studied long-term meditators, locating areas in the brain that show greater or lesser activity than in "normal" brains. Yoga offers a four-to-eight-thousand-year-old tradition of balancing biochemistry in order to relax the body, quiet the mind, and awaken more profound Spiritual Consciousness. If you suddenly sense the veil has parted, you might need to look around for people who share similar experiences, but rest assured: they're out there!
2) Stay Open. When a stroke, brain injury or other neurological condition suddenly opens pathways you never knew existed, you might feel tempted to "turn things off." Indeed, many people contact me because they don't know how to handle the onslaught of psychic awareness. "How do I tune stuff out?" they ask. "I don't wanna know these things!"
If you lived life from a rational perspective and suddenly see into the future, read minds or know your neighbor has cancer before she tells you, this information initially seems like way too much to handle. But I learned something ironic about both sight and insight when a brain injury destroyed my visual system; if you feel overloaded, embrace more information instead of running from it.
Here's why this works: physiologically, our eyes are designed to scan the horizon for food and/or predators. Although most of us now spend more hours on the computer than hunting or gathering, our visual system remains quite similar to that of our ancestors, for whom any information equaled valuable information. If a saber-toothed tiger crouched to their left, or a buffalo wandered in the distance, they needed to know! A loss of peripheral vision meant a loss of overall awareness, which could spell death. Hence, a narrowed visual field still leads to fight or flight response.
In today's world, we can easily develop tunnel vision. If you spend eight hours on a computer and then go home and watch TV for a few hours or relax by reading a book (without looking in the distance or practicing eye exercises) you have effectively narrowed your visual field. As the saying goes, "use it or lose it." Consistently ignoring our peripheral vision can result in degradation, so that we become less and less aware of our physical environment. Anxiety, irritability and fear quickly follow-and no wonder! Our bodies are hard wired to fear a lack of visual input!
Eighty to ninety percent of the information we absorb comes through the visual system. The health of our visual system directly affects our thoughts, emotions and ability to "see the forest through the trees." As humans, we also have a Third Eye or intuitive center, which resides in the space between our eyebrows. According to yogis and long-term meditators, focusing awareness on this area heightens intuition. This Visioning Center remains closely connected to our visual center, because so much of memory, imagination, and insight rely on visual cues. If you suddenly find your visioning or insight center (your Third Eye) overloaded with information, trying to shut out guidance will only increase your anxiety, just like going blind as a hunter-gatherer would have made your heart race. Humans instinctively fear darkness. If you sense too much intuitive awareness, turning your inner light up will help much more than trying to turn it off.
3) Learn to develop calm Awareness. OK, so you're not supposed to censor information, but it still seems like too much: how do you find a balance?
Consider that the words "scared" and "sacred" contain all the same components, just slightly rearranged. We do not need to remove things in order to make them holy. We need only shift perspective. On her Awakened Heart Meditation CD, teacher Sally Kempton observes that in Sanskrit, the word for the Heart Chakra, is also the word for "the highest gateway to reality." Let your heart balance your head's information overload.
4) Have fun! Your attitude towards these newfound gifts determines much of your experience. Approach intuitive hits with fear, and life becomes a series of dire predictions and forebodings. On the other hand, recognizing nudges from the universe can save you a lot of time, energy and heartache. Many people find that heightened intuition coincides with increased manifestation ability. If you've read or heard of "The Secret," then you already know that your thoughts influence your reality. Why not have fun creating more of the life that you desire? Practice intending abundant, joyful days. Ask for synchronicities. Align your intentions with the highest good of all and watch beauty unfold before you... Supposedly, the ability to understand jokes in another language marks fluency. When you start getting Spirit's punch lines, you get to giggle with the Universe. Life becomes a comedy, and in theater, comedy always means a happy ending. Lighten up!
5) Ask for guidance. Just because you suddenly access more information doesn't mean you're on your own. When you go to graduate school, you still have professors. Life offers endless opportunities to learn and discern. If you feel unsure of the guidance, then ask for clarity. If something stretches the bounds of rationality... You can ask for any sign you like, but don't be surprised when events respond. Eventually, you will gain experience and more easily sense which nudges come from intuition and which are disguised projections of the ego. If you catch yourself clinging to an intuition and trying to manipulate it, consider it a sign to reread the suggestions in this article, beginning with Number 1. Ego breeds fear, competition, anger, attachment, obsession and anxiety. By contrast, fruits of Spirit include: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Awakening your intuition takes courage, but you will also learn to love your life.

William Buhlman

William Buhlman seems to disappear from this Earth, but could've ended up on one of the Parallel Earths! LM

These pictures are from a video on Youtube, but the address is lost. The out of body astral flights are demonstrated very well here. The main energy and information is entering through Crown Chakra on top of the head as a blue stream of energy. Second Body is joined to the physical body with the Energy (Silver) Cord (a white cord), which would a guaranty, that you will come back to the physical body. If the cord is cut or broken you would lose your physical body, but it doesn't mean that you die. You will continue living in your non-physical body in non-physical environment.
Second (Energy) body can fly through : the centre of Earth, through any depth of the oceans, through mountains and fire, through air and poisonous gases, away from Earth to any planet or sun in our and other Galaxies and Universes, LM!!!

Similar to Journeys out of the Body done by R.Monroe

Flight out of the body

W. Buhlman's Newsletters

The bottom line is this, don't take your life for granted, believe me there are billions of people out there that would love to change places with you immediately. In fact, there are millions of people that would love to experience your so-called bad days. The key is to appreciate the countless freedoms and opportunities you are presented. Appreciate every moment of your life. Focus on the positive and beautiful in your life and they will expand all around you. This is just the way the universe works
William Buhlman

From William Buhlman's website: http://www.mach1audio.com/out-of-body/
William Buhlman Explains Astral Projection and Out-of-Body Experiences
Astral projection and Out-of-Body experiences are here for you to discover.

William Buhlman is the Author of Adventures Beyond the Body (in eight languages) and the latest book, The Secret of the Soul.

William Buhlman is an expert in numerous out-of-body and past life regression techniques from the shamanistic to the modern. His teaching skills and remarkable insights empower individuals to go to the 'other side' fully conscious. William Buhlman is conducting the world's largest survey on the out-of-body experience, and the over 16,000 responses yield amazing conclusions. Approximately 50 million people have had an out-of-body experience and these experiences have many similarities….buzzing sounds, vibrations, and sleep paralysis are just a few.
OBE NEWSLETTER – May, 2006

Dear OBE Members,

This week I am moving from Shanghai, China to Adelaide, Australia for about four months. My traveling may impact the newsletters for a brief time. I look forward to exploring Australia and plan to dive the Great Barrier Reef next month.

Several valid questions and comments have emerged concerning the content of the newsletters. Just to clarify, my sincere intention is to explore the reality of our existence with an open mind free of all beliefs and preconceptions. Often my motivation is to stimulate thought and debate by raising questions concerning controversial topics. The newsletters offer my viewpoints based upon my life experiences.

As most of you know, I seriously question all existing assumptions, all conclusions and paradigms. Based on my experiences, many of the popular beliefs and concepts we take for granted are completely false or are flawed beyond repair. I have found that even our accepted self-concept is a deceptive illusion. I feel that addressing these issues is essential if we ever hope to obtain the truth of our existence. An unexamined life is a recipe for ignorance and the building of our personal reality on the quicksand of beliefs is never an effective option. The truth welcomes the light of inquiry; only false beliefs are offended by it.

For fifteen years I have started every OBE workshop I conduct with a clear statement, "I am not a member or a believer in any religion or philosophy; the information I share is based upon my personal out-of-body experiences, so please except or reject my observations as you feel comfortable." The same statement applies to the OBE newsletters as well. With this in mind, please enjoy all the newsletters in the spirit in which they are created.

Widespread OBE falsehoods and myths: Part Three

During an OBE, I will see and experience my surrounding just as I do in the physical world. False

I feel that much of the information currently floating around the internet and in books is flawed because the authors fail to fully comprehend the creative energy behind the forms they experience. During our OBEs, the realities we experience are often assumed to be stable three dimensional forms. Many fail to recognize that every observation and experience is based upon our perceptions and molded by our mind. A basic reality is often overlooked; we don't possess eyes during our OBEs, we see with our mind. We mentally interact with, and then interpret, our every experience. The universally accepted conclusion - form equals reality - is a false assumption. This grand deception impacts all of us in countless ways.

The forms we experience are but the vehicles and creations of consciousness; all forms are a temporary representation of reality, not reality itself. Consciousness or soul has no inherent fixed form, but possesses the potential to manifest any and all manner of form. All forms - physical and non physical - are tools of consciousness.

This is an important topic that influences our life in countless ways. Our entire concept of reality is based upon three dimensional form, however, basing your OBEs on this flawed assumption of reality will only lead to confusion, frustration and countless erroneous interpretations and conclusions. This is a serious issue impacting all religions and mystical writing since the beginning of spiritual exploration. Today religious texts and beliefs in every culture are slanted by erroneous interpretations of non-physical realities and experiences.

So the question arises, how do we comprehend and effectively function in a thought responsive non-physical reality if the outer appearance of form itself cannot be trusted?

The first step is to recognize that a powerful creative energy process is behind all the forms we experience. Fully comprehend that we mentally perceive and actively interact with our surroundings. We influence the reality we experience.

Second, look at your experiences from a far deeper perspective. Dig deep for the unseen purpose and cause of the forms you experience instead of focusing on the three dimensional result. The answer lies in you; for you are the creator and the interpreter of your experiences.

Third, test your reality often. I assume nothing and question everything - when in doubt I demand clarification from my higher self. I am always ready to challenge my perceptions and assumptions. I use mental probes such as, "What does this image represent?" or simply, "What is this?" Use whatever phrases that work for you, but make your question a strong demand in the present tense and expect clear immediate answers.

Finally, be completely open to receive insights and answers in any way imaginable. This may manifest as thoughts, images or a change in the external form that may be clearer to understand.

2) During an OBE, entering an energy portal or opening will transport you to a negative or dangerous place. False

This statement appears in one of the OBE books currently available. I feel this is total bull; I have traveled though openings on countless occasions and have always learned something that was of value to me. Often when entering a portal, I find myself in a completely new and sometimes strange environment. This rapid transition can be extremely disorienting but not dangerous. In fact, I find these adventures fascinating and necessary in our quest for knowledge. This is another example how man-made fears and false conclusions only slow our progress.

We must keep in mind that all books are based upon the mindset, experiences and beliefs of the writer. Their personal fears, assumptions and state of consciousness will effectively shape and mold their experience in and out of the body. Glean what you need from books but base your viewpoints and expectations on your experiences, not on some writer that harbors fears of the unknown.

3) Viewing yourself as a human being is only natural and does not influence or hinder your experiences. False

The most serious challenge to maintaining and prolonging an out-of-body experience is our natural tendency to involuntarily return to the body. It's common for random thoughts about the body or It's physical-like sensations to create a rapid and frustrating snap back. This is why I always instruct people to completely forget about the body and focus completely on their current non-physical perceptions and experience. During an OBE, it is imperative to focus your conscious awareness and become actively immersed in your adventure. I completely forget about my body; I am a 360 degree viewpoint without form. This is an important key for prolonging your experiences.

Another important self-image issue is seldom discussed. One of the greatest illusions existing today is the false conclusion that we are our bodies. During an OBE, we do not actually possess a form-based body, instead we subconsciously shape an energy form created and maintained by our self-image. Most people have mentally accepted the self-concept that they are solid three-dimensional human beings. To maintain this self-illusion, we effectively mold our energy body with our subconscious thoughts and self-image. We become what we believe we are. The humanoid form is our creation.

When you consciously exit your body for any significant length of time, your false assumptions and self-conceptions are eventually confronted. Your conscious mind is suddenly interacting in a rapidly changing thought responsive environment. The current false self-image and other ideas you hold as reality are often tested and exposed. This explains why your hands will begin to melt when you stare at them during an OBE. This is also why you can consciously alter the shape and form of your body with focused thought and also why your arms and legs may begin to dissolve during prolonged OBEs. For example, I rapidly lose my humanoid shape and automatically assume a formless, or teardrop form, during many of my experiences. If I feel the need, I can create any vehicle of form I focus upon. The bottom line is this, soul is not human or three dimensional, it is consciousness capable of any external form to achieve its spiritual goals.

As long as we cling to our countless erroneous beliefs, including our flawed self-image, we are seriously hindering our progress. We are not bodies, we are not form, all of these things are but temporary tools of consciousness. For a moment just imagine, if the very foundation of your personal reality, your self-concept is false, how many other of your comfortable conclusions may also be suspect?

All my best,
William Buhlman

I am pleased to announce that I will be conducting three OBE workshops in Europe this year. Please contact the various sponsors directly for information and registration. Additional info is located on my web sites. The French and Italian workshops will have an excellent interpreter present for the entire event.

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ASTRAL PROJECTION NEWSLETTER - MARCH 2006

Dear OBE Members,

Every year I receive hundreds of letters expressing similar concerns and questions. It's amazing how many false beliefs, myths and assumptions continue to flourish in the 21st century. Most of these concerns are based on a serious lack of valid information, superstition and the continuation of cultural fear-based beliefs. This is Part Two of three newsletters where I will address some of these important issues. As always, knowledge is the antidote for fear.

Widespread OBE falsehoods and myths: Part Two

1) Every person can experience a fully conscious self-initiated out-of-body adventure. True.

However, based on my research, many people are far too fear-based to mentally embrace and experience a fully conscious OBE. Let's face it, the vast majority of people are heavily programmed by a lifetime of entrenched fear-based philosophies and beliefs. Many religions continue to promote their fear-based control tactics based on damnation, hell, Satan and even the fear of God. This crude but effective carrot and stick philosophy continues to dominate the group consciousness of humanity. Shockingly many of these negative influences are so ingrained in our culture that we take them for granted and perceive them as completely natural.

For example, during the last thirty years, the entertainment industry has saturated the group consciousness with countless fear-based movies and books. The continuing onslaught of horror movies, such as the Exorcist, Constantine and Thirteen Ghosts, continue to promote a fear-based vision concerning many topics that are metaphysical in nature. The creation of fear and horror is a powerful Hollywood moneymaker. Even the well-written movies, such as the award-winning movie Ghost, include scenes that portray demons carrying people to hell. This unrelenting fear-based conditioning creates a myriad of negative mindsets and anxieties that impact all of us and contaminates the group consciousness.

Many people never recognize that their fear is the primary mental block that restricts them from achieving their full potential in all aspects of their life. Fear of failure, fear of change, death, and evil influence, the Devil, damnation, possession, and fear of the unknown create severe limits to our self-conception, perception and capabilities. Fear creates the invisible walls of anxiety that block you from attempting new challenges and goals and achieving your highest potential. Unfortunately, our present day culture and society continues to promote many institutionalized fear-based beliefs and assumptions. Do not underestimate the subconscious impact of fear-based beliefs and the resulting ignorance they create and maintain. The mortal enemy of all fear is knowledge for self-knowledge renders all fears obsolete.

Reduction of fear is so important that I have included a technique in my 4-CD set of guided meditations, ADVENTURES BEYOND THE BODY. For more information

2) Evil entities will influence or attack me if I have an OBE. False

Three major issues must be fully recognized to answer this question.

First and foremost, we are always the creative source and the grand interpreter of all of our experiences. If you are fear-based, feel powerless or perceive yourself as a victim to external events or conditions in your physical life, you will likely encounter serious challenges when entering a thought responsive environment. Things don't magically happen to you, you create them and then you interpret the meaning of your creation.

Second, all OBEs occur in thought responsive environments. Our thoughts mold energy and we experience this energy as form. To become an effective inner explorer you must understand that positive and negative are meaningless concepts, energy is always neutral; it is us that shape it. We ultimately reap what we sow with our thoughts and intentions. To enhance our perception and experiences, it's essential to recognize and embrace the creative abilities and power of our thoughts. We must take complete responsibility for our thoughts, deeds and experiences, for they are all our creations. Unfortunately, most people find it easier to point the finger of blame at some external force be it the Devil or any number of man made scapegoats to ease their mind.

Third, all of us color our experiences through the distorted lens and filters of our mind. For most people, their own cherished beliefs and fear-based thoughts have become their greatest enemy. To be an effective explorer in a thought responsive environment, you must clean the lens of your mind and do it daily. At minimum keep a daily journal and aggressively seek out and conquer the fears and anxieties in your life. In addition, closely examine and reappraise all of your personal beliefs, assumptions and self-created limits. Be aware that all beliefs are unconfirmed man-made ideas built upon recycled stale air. Personally, I have found all beliefs to be barriers to my progress so I reject them all. This has proven to be extremely liberating and life changing. Freedom contains no beliefs.

The perception of negative experiences, whether they are perceived as sounds, sights or entities, are all manifestations of our own personal fears and limits. Our thoughts, fears, beliefs and expectations effectively shape and mold the subtle energy around us. Experienced out-of-body explorers know that the moment we consciously confront any fear-based form or any perceived threat they will immediately dissolve before us. This knowledge is based on thirty years of extensive personal experience.

We perceive and manifest all of our experiences, physical and nonphysical, by the way we focus and maintain our thoughts. This is the unseen reason why positive thinking and written personal goals have proven to be so highly effective.

The bottom line is this, if you believe that evil entities will attack you, you have made it possible. Your fears will create it. During my life, I have never experienced this issue in any shape or form. A long time ago I decided not to accept this belief as valid and I have made this my reality. As always the antidote for fear is self-knowledge.

3) Some form of spiritual protection ritual is essential. False

This is another erroneous assumption that is widely accepted because of our universal fear of the unknown and the extensive negative indoctrination promoted by several fear-based and archaic belief systems. Ask yourself, are the oceans of the world dangerous, evil places teaming with hidden demons and devils waiting to harm us or are they magnificent natural environments that act as an indispensable part of our eco system? Should we fear and avoid the many hidden dark mysteries of the deep or study and explore the oceans so we can truly comprehend it's many natural mysteries? I feel strongly that it's ignorance we should fear, not the oceans filled with countless forms of life. (Tom Carey creates beautiful DVDs of this wonderful underwater world.

Based on my OBEs, I was thrilled and comforted to discover that we are all powerful, creative and immortal spiritual beings. We are far more protected and loved than I ever dreamed possible. Nothing can harm us for we are an essential part of God (Creative Force, LM). However, it is up to each of us to experience and embrace the empowering reality of this truth.

True spiritual protection is based upon self-knowledge and self-empowerment, not rituals. When you fully accept and embrace your personal creative power and your immortal connection to God (Creative Force, LM), nothing can touch you. Exercising your unlimited creative abilities to mold your personal reality is far more self-empowering then any man-made ritual or belief.

4) Special pills, hormones or vitamin supplements can induce OBEs. False

Much discussion has emerged concerning the use of the hormone melatonin, various B vitamins and other substances to initiate OBEs. Just because melatonin may enhance or even potentially increase dream recall does not mean it will also initiate fully conscious OBEs. The evidence is currently non-conclusive. For ten years I have taken three mgs. of melatonin during long flights to help me sleep on the plane, reduce jet lag and adjust my body clock. Based on my experience, research and the survey results, there is no direct correlation between these substances and OBEs. If there were a magic bullet available to initiate OBEs, I would be the first to use and endorse it. In addition, be aware that the OBE enhancer pills and many other products currently sold on the Internet are completely bogus; the only enhancement is in the company's bank account. Buyer beware.

5) OBEs and astral projection are an occult practice and potentially dangerous. False

Research has confirmed that out-of-body experiences are a natural event occurring worldwide. I have received letters detailing out-of-body experiences from over sixty nations and every continent. The old labels and perceptions are silly and meaningless in the light of new information and insight. For decades I have heard the same fear-based concerns voiced about various forms of inner exploration including yoga, meditation and even several eastern spiritual philosophies. Many people fear what they don't understand. Even today many hard line religious leaders continue to loudly renounce self-induced altered states of conscious and astral projection as the Devil's work. I know this from personal experience, for religious groups have twice picketed my speaking engagements with banners that boldly stated, "the Devil's work". Yes, ignorance remains alive and well in the 21st century. History has taught us that the pursuit of knowledge is always a threat to indoctrinated minds. For more information about this topic please read chapter seven in The Secret of the Soul.

6) You must follow a specific dietary program or be a vegetarian. False.

As with all beliefs, if you accept this it will become a reality for you. Moderation is the key, not self-made rules, limits or restrictions. We are not our bodies.
February 2006

Dear OBE Members,

Happy New Year.

Since the daily news is so often filled with negative and fear based events I thought a positive news story for the New Year would be appreciated.

A recent pole of college students published by MSNBC and Live Science offers some interesting insights into the changing perceptions and beliefs of American youth to what is widely termed as paranormal events.

In brief, a poll of 439 university students indicate that 23 percent of college freshmen expressed a general belief in paranormal concepts from astrology to communicating with the dead 31 percent of seniors did so and the figure jumped to 34 percent among graduate students. It's interesting to note that the poll results were contrary to the researchers' expectations. A significant increase was observed based upon the levels of higher education.

The researchers, Farha and Steward state. As people attain higher college-education levels, the likelihood of believing in paranormal dimensions increases.

It's important to realize that we are not alone in our interest and acceptance of metaphysical and paranormal topics. In fact, there is growing evidence that we are currently experiencing an important shift and opening of the group consciousness within the U.S. and the world as well. In general, an increasing percentage of people and especially the younger generation are becoming more open minded toward non-physical realities and topics. This, I believe, is an important if not critical step to self-knowledge and ultimately to positive global change.

Every year I receive hundreds of letters expressing concerns and questions. It's amazing to me how many archaic beliefs, myths and assumptions continue to flourish in the 21st century. Most of these concerns are based on a serious lack of valid information, superstition and the continuation of cultural fear-based beliefs. During the next three newsletters I will address some of these important issues. As always, knowledge is the antidote for fear.

Widespread OBE falsehoods and myths:

1) The best place to practice OBE methods is in the comfort of your own bed. False

We are conditioned from birth to sleep soundly in our beds given that the established perception of a good night sleep revolves around total or near unconsciousness. Common phrases such as I slept like a rock� I was out like a light� are an indication of the depth of this conditioning. Because of this ingrained sleep conditioning, our bed is often the worst place to do altered state, OBE and meditation methods. Looking back over the years, I would estimate that 85% of my fully conscious OBEs have occurred when I was lying on a sofa in the middle of the day. Since 1972 I have designated my sofa as my inner exploration and meditation area. I fully expect conscious results when I lie down and relax in this area. By results, I am referring to conscious out-of-body experiences, the vibrational state and all the related phenomena associated with my OBEs, this includes sounds, energy surges, numbness, floating, voices, vibes and all the sensations such as being touched or moved. I recognize that my personal intention and expectations centered on my designated meditation area had an important impact on the results that I experienced over the past thirty years. The bottom line, this approach has proven to be effective so why not designate your own exploration area?

2) You must acquire extensive training or be advanced. False

The belief that you require extensive training or knowledge is completely false. Based on research and the results obtained from my ten-year survey of over 19,000 people, a high percentage of all reported OBEs are experienced by children under the age of twelve. As a group, children possess no conscious knowledge, training or opinion of the subject. In fact, the opposite appears to be the truth; children are more open to natural out-of-body experiences because they are not yet contaminated by the countless fear based beliefs that saturate our society and culture. In addition, most OBEs are spontaneous events and are not self-initiated, as many seem to believe. I possessed little knowledge and no real belief in OBEs when I self-initiated my first one. It's clear that being open-minded and free from fear based and limiting beliefs is an important key. Motivation and perseverance is far more important than training.

3) You must consciously activate or stimulate your chakras. False.

Knowledge of the chakras is helpful but not required. In the early 70s I experienced my first dozen or so self-initiated OBEs with absolutely no knowledge of chakras. As I progressed, I learned slowly from experience about the energy dynamics of my OBEs. Though knowledge of the function of chakras is extremely helpful in understanding the energy surges and other vibrational state phenomena that we experience during the onset of an OBE, it is not a prerequisite to self-initiation.

4) You require a special teacher, master, book or Guru. False.

I would be the first to agree that accurate information and guidance is helpful. Today, more then ever before, there is a selection of valid information and books that can be extremely helpful. However, it is important to be discerning for there is no shortage of bogus information also available. After thirty years I continue to learn from personal experience, from trial and error.

In addition, if you are waiting for a sage to personally escort you beyond your body, you will be waiting an eternity. The purpose of life is to learn and grow from your experience. What are you waiting for?

5) You must be a believer or knowledgeable in a certain philosophy or body of information. False.

All beliefs can create potential blocks for they are universally based on a severe lack of verifiable knowledge. What is a belief but the absence of knowing? Our spiritual goal is to acquire self-knowledge and insight from personal experience and grow beyond the mental slavery of man-made beliefs.

Many new facts and insights have emerged in the past decade. Based on thirty years of personal OBEs and extensive research, I was shocked to discover that only a tiny percentage of popular beliefs are accurate or factual on any meaningful level. Most beliefs are constructed like a house of cards. If the basic assumption is false, the totality is contaminated beyond repair. Based on my research, beliefs are not an effective foundation or prerequisite for spirituality as many believe. Many atheists and agnostics report profound spiritual out-of-body and near death experiences. In fact, I was a confirmed agnostic when I had my first OBE. The evidence is mounting that man-made beliefs can create substantial baggage and potential blocks to our progress. The facts strongly suggest that the less indoctrinated you remain the more open to experiencing the truth you become.

The stark reality of this knowledge can be shocking for those that continue to cling to beliefs for answers. It has become crystal clear to me that a life based upon man-made beliefs is a life based on self-deception. The critical importance of self-initiated OBEs is centered in our natural ability to obtain profound first hand answers based on personal spiritual experience. This is why self-initiated OBEs will continue to be invaluable in our spiritual and intellectual development. The founders of every great religion today based their lives on personal spiritual experiences not man-made beliefs, why would you do different?

6) Your head must be pointed magnetic north or your body must be in a certain position. False.

If you believe this you have made it so. People report OBEs occurring in every imaginable body position. However, research indicates that the majority of experiences occurred when the person is lying on their back in a deeply relaxed state of mind.

Next month we will explore this topic in more depth.
All my best,
William Buhlman

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ASTRAL PROJECTION UPDATE– July 2005      http://www.astralsociety.com/

Do you desire to explore dimensions beyond your current human understanding? Do you long to be immersed in sensations of ethereal bliss, leaving our mundane world behind? "OM", a unique musical voyage presented by William Buhlman, creator of "Adventures Beyond the Body", can transport you to enjoyable and insightful new states of awareness.

This one-of-a-kind adventure in vibration and sound is the brain child of Mach 1 Audio founder, Tom Carey. Here is combined with ancient tonight in psycho-acoustic mind technologies to maximize our listening experience.

With "OM" you will soar to realms unknown, surrounded by hauntingly beautiful rhythms matched with state of the art sound technology. It is the perfect accompaniment for your in-home meditation practice or for exploring an out-of-body experience.

William Buhlman presents "OM" by Tom Carey and Kathy Zucker. This intentionally repetitious and soothing CD combines ancient toning with the latest in psycho acoustic mind technologies. 4-D technology is the result of modern scientific research and ancient healing techniques. Precisely tuned sound waves are used to create binaural beats, helping to induce self-initiated and controlled altered states of consciousness.

This CD will help to transport you to a higher state of mind.

"OM" can be used either by itself to induce out-of-body experiences, or together with meditation exercises presented in William Buhlman's first book, "ADVENTURES BEYOND THE BODY". "OM" is also an excellent tool for energy work, spiritual healing and massage, as the sacred OM mantra creates a high spiritual vibration.

This CD combines ancient toning with 4-D technology, the latest in psycho-acoustic mind technologies. Created and designed by Tom Carey and William Buhlman at Mach 1 Audio. This CD will help to transport you to a higher state of mind, opening your consciousness to endless possibilities and realities. Please avoid using this CD while operating a vehicle or anything that requires external concentration.

For maximum effectiveness, headphones should be used in combination with loud speakers. This combination allows the body to listen at the cellular level and the right and left hemispheres of the brain to synchronize to the 4-D technology.

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ASTRAL PROJECTION NEWSLETTER – June 2005

Living in China and traveling through Asia has given me a fresh perception concerning many topics. We take so many things for granted and often accept a lifetime of assumptions and beliefs without question. There is a natural tendency to accept the beliefs that are popular and spoon-feed to us from birth. For example, the many religious beliefs that we accept as the norm in our lives are often viewed as a form of silly superstition by millions of people in other parts of the world. This leads us to one of the most frequent questions I am asked, "Why do I encounter blocks in my inner explorations?"

My answer is that we have created our own blocks by consciously and subconsciously accepting a lifetime of erroneous beliefs concerning our true self and our spiritual capabilities. We are all the victims of institutional indoctrination and it begins at birth. This conditioning process is so melded into our culture that few recognize the negative impact it exerts upon our individual state of consciousness. For example, the basic belief that we are our physical body is a false assumption that programs us to accept a dense human form as our self-conception. The belief that "money is the root of all evil" is another commonly heard lie that can negatively influence our subconscious mind. This is just the beginning of a lifetime of false assumptions and distorted beliefs. Some of these powerful beliefs are cultural and some are religious in nature.

Question: How and why are our beliefs a major block to our spiritual development?

1) What is a belief but the complete absence of personal knowledge? They are man-made ideas and without any solid evidence to support them. Yet billions of people accept them without question and build their entire self-concept and their spiritual life upon these unconfirmed theories.

2) Beliefs are always promoting or supporting an agenda. Their sole purpose is to influence, control and direct your state of consciousness. The blazing truth of our spiritual self remains constant and eternal, it does not require man-made beliefs, dogma and doctrine to support or promote it.

3) When you blindly accept any belief or assumption as a reality in your life, you have psychologically surrendered your free will to a man-made creation and have effectively delayed your quest for the spiritual truth of your existence. Countless millions depend upon beliefs without question and in doing so have become dependent upon the dictates and doctrine of organizations. By accepting a distorted or false belief as the totality of truth they have effectively made themselves incapable of obtaining the spiritual answers for themselves. A Peruvian shaman once told me, "You surrender your power to another when you seek the answers outside of yourself." How many times in your life have you surrendered your personal power? How many walls have you allowed to be built around your mind?

4) The blind acceptance of beliefs hold people in a prison of self-made limitations and perpetuates dependence upon the will and manipulation of others. For example, the belief that you need a priest to act as your connection or emissary to God concludes that you must be incapable of this personal inner connection or communication. How many millions have accepted this false premise? Another massive block is set in place. This "I'm powerless" mindset creates massive walls around your mind both in and out of the body.

5) Beliefs are inherently a form of institutionalized indoctrination and manipulation of your state of consciousness. Why are fear-based methods such as hell and damnation used to control the believers? Since the beginning of human history, beliefs have been used to control the masses. The immoral peddling of fear and punishment that is taught from birth creates more blocks then I can imagine. The most powerful and insidious block to our spiritual self-knowledge is fear.

6) Beliefs are often and easily distorted, manipulated and used for destructive, if not evil, purposes. Today, in ever-increasing numbers, religious leaders teach their believers that it is God's will to harm or kill their neighbor. Remember the 911 hijackers were all serious religious believers and in their mind doing "God's work". The same devout religious believer would gladly murder you, your family and the entire population of your city if they had the means. Beliefs by their nature continue to promote intolerance and ignorance worldwide and all in the name of God.

7) Beliefs lull people into a perpetual state of spiritual inaction within their daily lives. Is sitting in a church every week a spiritual experience or just a social gathering for the indoctrinated? Why would you seek your own spiritual experiences, when it is so much easier to just follow the herd and accept the word of your religious authorities?

8) Beliefs distort and color the true meaning of our experiences, our dreams, our perception and our very thought processes. I know from thirty-four years of personal out-of-body experiences that my expectations and assumptions will impact and frame my perception of reality. This is why I always stress the "clarity now' and "awareness now" mantra during my explorations. I assume nothing and question every thing. How can a completely indoctrinated mind immersed in a matrix of inaccurate beliefs ever clearly perceive the truth? If the foundation of your personal belief system is distorted so are the building blocks of your reality and your perception is contaminated.

9) Beliefs create massive consensus realities throughout the physical and astral dimensions. All religions, churches and group religious beliefs are examples of these consensus realities. The indoctrinated participants feel comfortable and supported while immersed in their group beliefs and doctrine. The masses remain content and may even feel superior within their self-made walls of distorted beliefs. After all, they are the chosen few of God. Just ask them. Yes, it's a sad situation, but those other religious believers (all five billion of them) are deceived and are unfortunately going to hell.

The bottom line, beliefs create group self-deception on a massive scale. The indoctrination of lies is so intense, so powerful that solid walls of beliefs now block all light of the truth from entering. The "true believers" have effectively locked themselves into their dense consensus realities and have assured themselves another reincarnation.

10) Beliefs effectively act to hold the individual and group consciousness within the reincarnation cycle. The invisible grip of beliefs so dominates the consciousness of believers it creates a consensus reality that binds humanity within it's dense confines. For example, the universal belief that we are our bodies effectively traps the believer within a form-based matrix. We limit and chain ourselves within the denser dimensions of reality by the very beliefs we hold dear.

Many of you are currently focusing upon your inner experiences and are attempting to accurately interpret your journeys of consciousness. Nothing is more damaging to this process than your unbending beliefs for they distort your inner vision and color the true nature of your experiences. Remember that your mind is always interpreting your experiences through the lens of your mind. This lens must be as clear and as unobstructed as possible in order to effectively comprehend and navigate the countless thought responsive realities. Clarity of perception is essential to accurately interpret our inner experiences. This applies to all of our experiences including our daily life, our dreams, meditations and out-of-body experiences.

Beliefs are the great deceiver of humanity. Examine human history; every war and genocide was caused by erroneous beliefs. Beliefs in nationalism and cultural supremacy led to 50 million deaths in World War Two. The gas chambers and ovens of the Nazis were fueled by beliefs. In fact beliefs have created more mass destruction and death then any single cause. How many people have been murdered in the name of religious beliefs? How many will be murdered in the near future?

For those of you who think I am over the top on this topic, let me bring your attention to the recent statements by Bishop Desmond Tutu, who in 1982 received the Nobel Peace Prize for his unwavering resistance to apartheid. During a recent interview with a major news network, he was asked his opinion concerning the new Pope. Instead of answering the question he clearly and passionately stated that the Church's doctrine forbidding birth control is helping to create a mass genocide of the African peoples. According to Bishop Tutu, countless millions are suffering and dying from AIDS because of the religious belief that it is a sin to use a condom. He was visibly disgusted by the blind ignorance and arrogance that continues in the name of God.

Bishop Tutu is one of the few that has the courage to publicly speak out against destructive religious beliefs. Most of the today's popular spiritual and religious writers and leaders remain silent about this and other important topics because they know it will alienate and anger their mass audiences, harm their popularity and damage their book sales. Like politicians, they skillfully evade the many important issues and beliefs that dominate the group conscious of humanity. The insidious institutional indoctrination and deception continues and the old entrenched lies remain largely unchecked.

Beliefs impact all of us. For example, why in this modern age do women continue to be excluded from religious power and are given second-class status in most major religions? The answer is shocking and undeniable, small groups of highly religious men created a dark ages belief system that males are superior to females. Today this single belief continues to influence all women in countless destructive ways.

The plague of ignorance and the arrogance of beliefs will continue until we have the courage to stand up and declare our independence; no more indoctrination, and no more lies. I will no longer support any organization or religion that hinders my spiritual development, promotes deception and demeans my very soul.

Never under estimate the powerful impact of beliefs within your life. They color your perception, manipulate your thoughts and hinder your spiritual progress in subtle and overt ways. Examine everything, believe nothing, and do your best to cleanse the lens of your mind. As for me, the word "belief" actually means "block" and I reject them all.

If you examine the founding fathers of every major religion, you will discover men who questioned and often rejected the prevailing religious beliefs of their day. They were not blind believers of the established religion but explorers of spirit. Many of these spiritual leaders paid a high price for not towing the religious line.

For many, the time has come to seek the truth and base our lives on our own spiritual experiences. This is why out-of-body experiences are so important; for they can provide the first-hand spiritual experience, knowledge and vision we need to escape from the insidious grip of beliefs that block our progress. In closing, I am well aware that beliefs provide emotional comfort and solace for millions of people, but the important question is, are they worth the price?

All my best,

William Buhlman

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ASTRAL PROJECTION NEWSLETTER – May 2005

Recently I participated in several radio and press interviews. Included is a few excerpts from one.

All my best,
William Buhlman

1. One of your current theories is that alien abductions are, in fact, out-of-body experiences. How did you arrive at this conclusion?

What would you believe if you were sleeping comfortably in your bed and suddenly you are shocked to awareness by powerful energy surges, an intense electrical buzzing sound, and total paralysis. You feel completely out of control and vulnerable as you sense, see or are touched by strange beings. You may even float away from your bed and move through the wall as strange beings observe your every move. Fear overwhelms your mind as you find yourself in an alien environment. When you awaken to physical consciousness, you experience diminishing vibrations and missing time. Of course your mind interprets your strange experience as a physical event. Based on our culture, how would you interpret this experience? I devote an entire chapter in "The Secret of the Soul" to this topic.

2. What has been your most startling finding from the international out-of-body experience survey you are conducting?

Several things have come to light that I did not expect. The number of participants was the first surprise. The startling similarities between OBEs and the widely reported alien contact and abduction was unexpected. The large number of women that reported out-of-body experiences during child birth. In addition, the high percentage of people that reported contact and communication with loved ones that have died. Also people close to death have a significant increase in out-of-body experiences and contact with loved ones who have died. The universal nature of the vibration state was confirmed as a prelude to OBEs.

3. What is your response to those who fear being physically possessed while out-of-body?

The fear of possession is based on ignorance of facts. People often fear what they don’t understand. In my over thirty years of out-of-body experiences, I have never encountered this issue. In addition, I have received thousands of letters from people without a significant mention of this topic. My survey indicated that only 2% of participants reported this as a fear. Fear of the unknown and seeing a non-physical being was more widespread. The shock of various sleep phenomena, which includes paralysis, loud noises, energy sensations and voices was a much more significant fear issue.

4. Have you had an out-of-body experience, in which you saw something while out-of-body that you were later able to prove and verify?

On many occasions I have received insights during my OBEs that have influenced my physical life. I have received future knowledge of several important events in my life, including the birth of my twin sons and the death of my mother. My out-of-body experiences have changed my life in countless ways. I no longer settle for beliefs of any kind, I now know the truth is always available, however, it is up to us to seek it.

Answers to the important questions of our existence can be experienced and answered during OBEs. What are we? Where do we go at death? Where did we come from? What is our purpose? During an OBE you go beyond beliefs and experience your immortality. Many people receive profound insights concerning the nature of reality, the existence of past lives, some people even explore the multidimensional universe. In addition, meetings with loved ones and visits to other time lines and realities are reported. Most importantly, people report profound spiritual experiences and even self-realization.

5. How old were you when you had your first experience, and what was your initial reaction?

My first self-motivated OBE occurred in 1972 when I was 21 years old. It took me four weeks of daily practice to induce the experience. I used a method called the target technique and focused on three objects as I fell asleep. I vividly imagined myself walking to and touching the objects and held this image as my last conscious thought as I drifted to sleep. Most people can experience an OBE in thirty to sixty days if they practice specific daily methods. Out-of-body experiences have changed my life completely, I know that I can experience the answers for myself and all beliefs are blocks to the truth.

6. Does science support the idea of out-of-body experiences?

OBEs can be verified by personal experience. What better proof can there be. Today many easy and proven methods are now available to initiate the experience. Millions of people have confirmed this reality for themselves. Science remains focused on matter and continues to largely ignore non-physical exploration.

7. Do out-of-body experiences support ideas found in religion?

Out-of-body experiences are presented throughout the Bible and the Koran. For example, the book of Revelations begins “I was in the spirit on the Lord’s day”. The author then describes detailed mystical experiences far beyond the physical world. In Second Corinthians 12, Paul speaks about someone being caught up in the third heaven and makes the statement, “whether in the body or out of the body”. Even the much quoted biblical statement, “You must be born again to enter the kingdom of heaven” can be explained by OBEs. The famous term “born again” is an accurate description for what it feels like to have an out-of-body experience and heaven is certainly a reality beyond the body. I devote an entire chapter to this topic in The Secret of the Soul.

8. Are you planning another book? If so, what will it explore?

I am currently writing two books, one is non-fiction and one is a novel based upon a comatose young man who has profound out-of-body experiences. In addition, I would like to invite everyone to participate in the OBE survey and Forum located on my web sites.

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February 2005

This month is my one-year anniversary living in Shanghai, China and my thoughts turn to what I have learned during the year. One important quality I have gained is a much deeper appreciation for my life. In Asia, I have seen countless episodes of people scraping to survive in very tough conditions. In my travels, I have observed a wide variety of people and I can't help but wonder what are the life lessons provided by starch poverty and severely limited opportunities? There must be a deeper purpose to it all.

As I grow older, I also recognize that the small things in life can have a tremendous impact on our state of consciousness. For an example, during December I visited Bangkok, Thailand. Each morning I would board a public water taxi and explore this fascinating city. Every day a kaleidoscope of humanity would be waiting at the dock. One particular day, after boarding the crowded boat, I stood in the back next to a middle aged, orange robed monk. He had a weathered face, a bald head and a thin scraggly beard. We stood next to one another for some time watching the exotic sights of the colorful waterfront. I glanced up and noticed a small-posted sign that read reserved for monks� Feeling a little out of my comfort zone I said to him, I a beautiful day� He stared at me for what seemed like an eternity and spoke in Thai and then in broken English. Every day is a beautiful day� He then smiled and bowed. I was speechless. He exited at the next stop and I continued on my way down the river. It sounds so simple but that moment had a tremendous impact on me. His words echoed in my mind. What a profound viewpoint to hold in our daily life. How often do we focus on our many problems instead of the good and beautiful things that surround us? How often do we take our lives for granted? This is especially powerful when you realize that what we focus upon in our daily life is what rapidly expands in our personal reality. This brief experience was a powerful reminder to me that my internal and external life is always connected, my daily life does indeed respond to my mental and emotional projections. The bottom line is this, don't take your life for granted, believe me there are billions of people out there that would love to change places with you immediately. In fact, there are millions of people that would love to experience your so-called bad days� The key is to appreciate the countless freedoms and opportunities you are presented. Appreciate every moment of your life. Focus on the positive and beautiful in your life and they will expand all around you. This is just the way the universe works.

In addition to my travels, I am currently researching and writing about several subjects, including past lives, profound OBEs and spiritual experiences. I am especially intrigued by the connection between the topics. Why do some people have these experiences and some do not. The answer goes deeper then you may think. If you have had a profound metaphysical experience that involved any form of healing, past lives, a higher self experience or communication with an unborn child or passed loved one, please feel free to email me your experiences.

Visit my web site, www.out-of-body.com or www.astralinfo.org. for more information.
All my best,
William Buhlman

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ASTRAL PROJECTION NEWSLETTER -DECEMBER 2004

Recently an informal OBE Survey was posted on my Forum and I thought everyone would find it interesting. I would like to thank Ree for submitting the Forum questions and I hope this information helps to expand our knowledge of OBEs. One of the primary reasons for creating the Forum was to provide a community for sharing information related to OBEs and other related topics. You can read the responses in real time at http://default.asp. This link will take you directly to the OBE Forum. The survey is currently on page 5 of the Forum under the title, “wanna take a survey”. It is now possible to read the Forum responses and conversation before becoming an active member. In addition, the Forum archives for the last year are also available.

Currently, there are almost twelve hundred members and over seventy active topics being discussed. A wide range of diverse subjects are covered daily including dreams, altered states and philosophy. This is a dynamic and ever changing online community that is assisting many in their individual explorations of consciousness. It is a great place to share experiences and ask questions.

It is easy to become a Forum member, registration is free and only takes a few minutes. The only required fields are your username, which may be your real name or a nickname, and a valid e-mail address. The Forum is moderated so no advertising or abusive language is allowed.

I would like to thank Sandy, Allison and Diana for their many wonderful contributions to the Forum during the year. Sandy and Allison continue to provide wise feedback and advice to many people during the year. I would also like to thank Diana, the Forum administrator, for her efforts behind the scenes. In addition, I would like to thank the entire Mach 1 Audio staff for their assistance during the year. All of their contributions are invaluable and appreciated.

I have included a copy of the survey below, feel free to provide details and personal experiences as you deem appropriate.

OBE SURVEY

1) At what age was your first OBE?

2) Was it a conscious effort, or did it "just happen"?

3) If a conscious effort, how many days / weeks / months / years did you practice before finally achieving success?

4) What time of day / night was your first experience?

5) Where were you (bed / chair / hammock / etc)?

6) Was the first OBE a positive experience?

7) How many OBE's have you had as of this date?

8) Are there any foods / beverages that you recommend avoiding prior to OBE travel?

9) Were any of your OBE's drug-induced? (marijuana, plant medicines, alcohol, etc.)

10) Did you do chakra activation prior to OBE?

11) Any other preparations? (yoga, breathing exercises, affirmations)

12) Ever contacted a friend or relative while traveling? (alive or deceased)

13) Any uncomfortable sensations / pain while exiting the body?

14) Any additional information you wish to add?

** I have added an additional question of my own.

15) Have you experienced any success with electronic aids such as the Nova Dreamer or Light and Sound machines?

I would like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season.

All my best,

William Buhlman

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Astral Projection Newsletter November 2004

Dear OBE MEMBERS,

This newsletter has turned out to be rather lengthy. However, I wanted to share some of my observations and experiences with you. I have decided to break the newsletter into two parts. This is the second half of last month's newsletter.

Many people have expressed interest concerning my life in China. Every day continues to be a new adventure. The language barrier is the most difficult obstacle I confront on a daily basis. Few Chinese speak English, so I have just completed forty hours of Mandarin language lessons. I have found that learning the language is a difficult endeavor at best, but a very good challenge.

The following "snap shots" of the country are only a small sampling of what I have experienced living in Shanghai. I have included "images" that are not on the travel channel in order to give you a feel for the "real" china that most people will never see. This newsletter will be different from the norm, I will be focusing on observations I have made in China.

At a busy intersection, a bus turns and hits a ten-year-old boy on his bike and knocks him to the street. As the boy is crying in the street, I watch in amazement as the bus driver opens his window and screams obscenities at the kid for blocking the way of his bus. The crying boy drags himself and his bike to side of the road. The bus driver speeds off leaving a cloud of exhaust. Even though this is a crowded street no one seems to notice or care. As a side note, China had over one hundred thousand deaths caused by autos last year even though they have relatively few cars compared to the U.S. The authorities have just installed a new law, mandatory loss of all driving privileges for life if you are involved in a motor vehicle fatality.

In many parts of China and Southeast Asia cats and dogs are raised for food. During the SARS outbreak, cats were suspected as potential carriers of the disease. Because of this, countless thousands were killed throughout China. The numbers of cat deaths are unknown but some estimates were over a million. On a related subject, pets such as cats and dogs are a new phenomena in China and many Chinese are noticeably afraid of large dogs.

In general, the concept of personal space appears to be non-existent. People will walk and bump into you and step in front of you in line without a second thought. In fact, the idea of standing in lines appears to be relatively new. At bank machines and cash registers I quickly learned to defend my space and became a little more aggressive. Today there are over 50,000 foreigners in Shanghai and I believe they are having an impact on some of the traditional behavior.

A common sight in Shanghai is the dramatic contrast of the old and the new. Everywhere I travel I see countless ultra modern glass and steel high-rise buildings under construction that are surrounded by flimsy bamboo scaffolding.

In late November we were in Shanghai for a week. As we enter a modern ten-story shopping mall, we were unexpectedly greeted by English Christmas music, Santa and Christmas trees. In addition, I was surprised that most of the product advertisements and billboards featured smiling western woman in scantily dressed attire.

Outside of the city we are driving on an expressway going about 70 miles an hour when cars speed by us on the left shoulder doing 80 plus. Apparently emergency shoulder lanes are viewed as passing lanes.

As I walk through a western style supermarket I see the Chinese 'take' on fresh food. Large tanks are overflowing with live frogs, snakes, eels, turtles, fish and many things I can't begin to identify. Fish heads are a popular item. In the countryside, cats are again on the menu. In general, real Chinese food is nothing like the American versions.

As I shop in various stores, people will stop and examine the contents of my shopping cart. They are very interested in what westerners eat and drink. In addition, if you have a small child with blond or red hair, the locals may stop and rub the head of the child for good luck, some will even attempt to pick up the child and hold it. The intentions are very friendly, however, on one occasion I have seen a western mother react in horror.

There are many misconceptions. The standard of living is improving rapidly, many Chinese own their homes or apartments. In addition, one million people in the Shanghai area now own a car. Families are very close and multiple generations often live in one home. Personal property rights are now assured and capitalism is now king; everyone is selling or making something. Also, China has few taxes on the average citizen, as an example there are no sales taxes. The Chinese government apparently doesn't need to tax their own citizens because they obtain huge sums of money from the Western nations.

In closing, I am sure of one thing, as Americans remain divided over countless issues like gay marriage, abortion, gun control and immigration, the Chinese are marching together as one powerful force of 1.3 billion souls. Ask yourself, what made America a great nation and created our current standard of living? The answer is cost effective mass manufacturing. Based on all that I observe, in ten short years China will economically replace the U.S. as the dominant world power. It is a shame that the leaders of both political parties are too busy fighting amongst themselves to even see our nation's great economic decline on the immediate horizon. The modern Rome is emerging and it is China. If you doubt my viewpoint, just visit any Wal-Mart and you are observing the manufacturing power of China. Today they dominate many critical U.S.industries such as steel manufacturing, plastics, furniture, small arms, computer, audio and video product production. As America throws hundreds of billions of dollars down the drain every year on endless pork projects and wars, our most important world markets are being systematically conquered by the Chinese. As a side note, few are aware that the Chinese government now finances the record U.S. deficit of well over one trillion dollars. The sad fact is that both major political parties refuse to even acknowledge that we have a serious and growing problem that threatens our future.

I understand that this has nothing to do with out-of-body travel, however many of you have been asking questions about my move here. I want you to know that I am safe and thank you all for your concern. Future newsletters will have more of a 'traditional' feel with content about astral projection.

All my best,
William Buhlman

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Astral Projection Newsletter November 3, 04
Dear OBE MEMBERS,

This newsletter has turned out to be rather lengthy. However, I wanted to share some of my observations and experiences with you. I have decided to break the newsletter into two parts. Please look forward to the second half of this newsletter next month.

Many people have expressed interest concerning my life in China. Every day continues to be a new adventure. The language barrier is the most difficult obstacle I confront on a daily basis. Few Chinese speak English, so I have just completed forty hours of Mandarin language lessons. I have found that learning the language is a difficult endeavor at best, but a very good challenge.

The following "snap shots" of the country are only a small sampling of what I have experienced living in Shanghai. I have included "images" that are not on the travel channel in order to give you a feel for the "real" china that most people will never see. This newsletter will be different from the norm, I will be focusing on observations I have made in China.

IMAGES OF SHANGHAI
My first few days in Shanghai are surreal. I vividly recall driving through the crowded streets of Shanghai while listening to Willie Nelson and John Denver on the radio. My driver assumed all Americans listened to country music.

In general Americans are well liked. On many occasions, locals have approached me and asked me were I am from. When I respond USA, they give me a big smile and a thumbs up. Most wear western clothes and many sport English logos or sayings, for example Mickey Mouse and Nike are popular. All of
the locals watch counterfeit American movies, and at least to some small degree, appear to base their perceptions of America upon these distorted Hollywood images.

While shopping in an antique store in the middle of the day, I wander into a back room and suddenly find myself in a smoke filled illegal gambling den. It appears like a scene from a movie. Before me are a group of intense hard looking men sitting around a table with cigarettes hanging from their mouths. On the table is a large pile of money, beer bottles and playing cards. For a moment they freeze and stare at me as if I just landed from another planet, I mumble something stupid like "oops", and then I smile and quickly step backwards out the gambling room. I learned later that gambling for money in China is illegal but very popular.

While driving through the outskirts of the city, I see the haunting sight of an old man walking hand and hand with his three-year-old grand son through a rancid trash dump. I enter a modern upscale shopping mall and see a forty-year-old man standing in front of a trendy Hugo Boss store wearing Mickey Mouse pajamas. Now that summer is in full gear, it is hot and humid (92 -100 degrees) every day. The sight of pajamas and nightgowns in public places are common occurrences. For some people it’s really easy to get dressed in the morning. You never know, this cutting edge fashion may spread to your city.

In general, crime is a very rare event. I feel safe to walk anywhere in the city, even at night. Unlike the U.S., criminals in China receive fast trials and swifter justice. Murderers and rapists are executed within weeks after their conviction. These weekly executions are reported in detail within the local paper. During a recent party I attended, a couple of locals made jokes about the ineffective American criminal system and the ridiculous show trials of the rich and famous. They find it completely insane to feed and house a convicted murderer.

Even though public spitting is officially outlawed, it appears to be a sort of national sport for men. On several occasions, I have been in small shops and the shopkeepers will loudly spit, even on their own floor. My wife and I have a warning code for this behavior when it is close to us, "Incoming".

Please watch for the second half of this newsletter next month. Thank you very much for your words of encouragement and support during our move to China.

All my best,
William Buhlman

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My son Alex just returned from Iraq. I am meeting him in Philadelphia this week. I would like to warmly thank everyone for their prayers. He is part of a Marine reserve unit building bridges throughout Iraq. I'm sad to report that three young men were killed in his small unit of twenty five and two were wounded. Let's pray they all come home as soon as possible.

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Living in Shanghai is a wonderful experience. China is a rich culture overflowing with diversity and beauty and I continue to be fascinated by the sights and sounds that I witness. I am observing the rapid and momentous shift of an ancient country from a third world agricultural based society to an industrial giant that will soon dominate the current economic powerhouses of our planet. As I scan my balcony I can see extensive construction everywhere. As far as I can see in every direction there are massive high-rise buildings growing at an amazing rate. It is estimated that over fifty percent of the world’s construction cranes are currently in Shanghai. Imagine a city three times larger than New York and you begin to comprehend the vastness. Picture twenty million people, three million cars, ten million bikes and five million motorbikes all sharing the roads. To make it even more interesting, almost every person behind the wheel is a first time driver with no formal drivers training. Needless to say, driving around Shanghai is a daily adventure.

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Often there are unseen lessons or opportunities for personal growth offered in our daily lives. Out of habit I always attempt to uncover the hidden lessons within the significant events of my life. As you know it can be a difficult to clearly see beyond the dense facade and truly understand the purpose for the many experiences occurring in our life. Since moving to China six months ago it has become clear that several powerful personal lessons are now presented in my daily life.

I believe one of my current lessons is the need for me to cultivate patience in my life; this is a quality I have always lacked. In general, we take a lot of things for granted, such as clean drinking water, electricity, edible food and unrestricted travel. For example, take away your car and suddenly the most mundane events become a challenge. The simple act of buying milk and bread presents a challenge that requires a degree of planning and patience.

So far every thing in China has taken much longer then I expected, for example, all of my personal belongings including my computers took three months to arrive in China. They then sat another month on a dock in Shanghai as I slowly weaved though the maze of customs paperwork.

Another recent lesson revolves around my need for personal control of my life and my environment. The following story clarifies a recent learning situation that I experienced.

After returning from my April OBE workshop in Italy I was exhausted from my 17-hour flight and was looking forward to a good night sleep. As I move through customs in the Shanghai airport I am suddenly stopped by a security agent and quickly escorted to a back room. Three uniformed men examine my passport and ask me several personal questions about my travel destinations. Then I am harshly told that my Chinese Visa is not valid and I have to exit China immediately. "You go now!" In shock I tell them I live here and there must be a mistake. Again I am forcefully told, "You go back to where you come from". Since my last flight was from Amsterdam I am told to go back to Holland. Still in shock I ask for other options and request a phone call. They tell me bluntly, "No phones, you go now". Of course my cell phone has lost its charge during my travel so contact with anyone I know is out of the question. Again I insist on other options and I am told that I can purchase a ticket and fly to Hong Kong instead of Amsterdam but I must leave the country now. I am told that I can apply for a new visa in Hong Kong. (This is about a two-hour flight). Two guards escort me through the Shanghai airport to the Dragon Air airline ticket office and under their watchful eyes I purchase a flight on the next plane out. As a customs agent holds my passport I am escorted through the airport and to the waiting plane. At the door of the plane the guard hands me my passport and with a wide smile speaks his first English, "Bye Bye".

While waiting for my flight to Hong Kong I pondered the potential lessons before me. All personal control over my movement and freedom was instantly gone. All of my "rights" as I perceive them were gone. This experience created a strange feeling of complete powerlessness that is difficult to convey. However, powerful lessons about control, resistance and surrender was present. How often do we resist the change or the flow of events around us? How often do we fight for our viewpoint or opinion to be correct? How often does our resistance to change create the many dramas and hardships in our lives? After verbally resisting the Chinese authorities, I quickly realized that my best course of action was to surrender to the flow of events that engulfed me. Yes, I was kicked out of the country that day but also I went to Hong Kong and had a great experience exploring the many sights of this fabulous city. Sometimes the universe has a bigger and better plan for us than we can imagine, however, it is up to us to stop resisting and simply surrender to flow of events that propel us forward. Think about this in your daily life when events seem be out of control and drama and conflicts confront you. Maybe challenging events in your life provide important lessons about resisting and surrender. The key is to recognize these opportunities and learn from them.

All my best,

William Buhlman

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Astral Projection Newsletter June '04
This newsletter is to bring all of the OBE Newsletter members up-to-date.

We apologize for the newsletters being so far and few between lately, but there is a very good reason. As many of you may already know, William and his wife have moved to China for the next few years. They have been in the progress of moving and getting settled in their new home and have not had computer access. As soon as they get their computers back from customs, he will be back on-line.

A lot of people have been very curious as to why William has moved to China. His wife was gifted with a wonderful career opportunity within the major corporation she works with and they decided to take the chance. William has been wanting to visit China and explore the world of OBEs from their viewpoint and this was a wonderful opportunity to do so. Since his job is the type of job that allows him to live and work anywhere, he will be working on some new projects, exploring some new ideas and is possibly going to write a new book. He has a thirst for adventure and will be visiting some of the Buddhist temples and many other interesting sites. He will be taking pictures that we will share with you on the web site.
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   Extracts From the Book of W. Buhlman- “Adventures Beyond the Body”

"There are no short cuts to learning the techniques of Out-of-Body Experiences (OBEs)!

Advantages and joys of Out-of-Body exploration

1. Discover and know for yourself the answer to humankind’s oldest mysteries. Do we continue after death? What is the meaning of life?

2. Answer the basic questions of your existence: What am I? Why am I here? What is my purpose?

3. Solve the mystery of your final destination: Where do we go at death? Does “heaven” exist? What does it look like? Why is it a mystery?

4. Observe and solve current physical problems from a “higher perspective” (Higher Self)

5. Gain a greater understanding of the challenges and lessons you experience daily.

6. Observe and understand the incredible, unseen power of thought-energy at work.

7. Step beyond the labyrinth of beliefs and discover the truth yourself.

8. Accelerate your personal evolution beyond the dense limits of matter.

9. Confront and remove your personal fears.

10. Gain a far clearer understanding of your life, your relationships and your world.

11. See and experience the magnificent beauty of our multidimensional Universe.

12. Realise your unlimited personal potential and power.

13. Recognise and understand the unseen reasons for the past and present events in your life.

14. Enjoy absolute freedom of movement without limits.

15. Discover and experience absolute, firsthand your immortality.

16. Observe the subtle energy currents that shape your life and your world.

17. Receive the knowledge and wisdom that comes only with experience.

18. Recognise and free yourself from inaccurate opinions, conclusions and belief systems.

19. See a clearer vision of the Universal plan.

20. Observe and understand the natural process of birth and death.

21. The thrill of an exciting new adventure.

22. The absolute joy of experience of personal accomplishment.

23. The incredible feelings of knowing instead of hoping and believing, accelerating personal evolution.

24. The intense inner joy of solving ancient mysteries and discovering the answers for yourself.

All this and much more

Keep a log about all unusual senses, feeling you experiencing all this time, unusual events, dreams, learn to stand in your truth.

All of you should have self-hypnosis tape done by now (all have copies)

            Self-Evaluation Report

Conscious and subconscious fears, limits, misconceptions are the most common obstracles we meet in Astral travel. Don’t start the whole thing half-heartedly. Practice makes perfect- at least for 60 days. Write 20 times “Now I’m out of body” before bed, daily. These words will crystallise it in your mind, make it priority, commit you to that, start a mystical chain of events. You start remembering your dreams such as flying: indication that your subconscious mind is responding to your commitment to an out-of-body experience.

Affirmations have a dramatic effect (before going to sleep, during techniques, or when out-of-body experience is achieved), when you say them or write. Every step you write on paper helps. Like for instance: “I easily separate from my physical body”, “Awareness Now”, “I now experience my Higher Self”, “Clarity Now”, etc.

Write your goals on paper and after returning from an out-of-body adventure, write your experience in the log. Here is the power of setting firm, written goals, they FOCUS our thoughts (conscious, unconscious).

The more specific our thoughts (the place you want to go) the better the chance. Be patient and don’t panic if you achieved it or didn’t. First few seconds of OBE are critical to the results. Program your OBE adventures towards a goal. Affirmations and visualisations are effective for control of OBEs. Life is a series of challenges and obstacles we must eventually overcome. Fears are literally non physical walls that restrict our mobility.

Physical Conditioning and Indoctrination, Socialization..."

(That has been done to all of us by society since childhood. We’ve been told that we are only physical mammals with mind- by family, friends, teachers, the mass media, etc. Religions will tell you a little bit about soul and that’s it and second that we are powerless creatures of God (double indoctrination). We see only tiny fraction of energy around us and nowadays you can’t base all you thoughts entirely on physical environment. Subatomic structure in quantum mechanics is inaccurate, because particles have double features- they can also be a waveform as soon as they change physical environment for non physical. Brain is not source of consciousness as taught at school and universities; consciousness continues even when we are separated from our physical body, near death experience, operation, etc. The first step is to admit the existence of indoctrination. Pay attention on what people say around you as physical creatures: my hair, my skin, his arms, her legs, etc many times a day, referring only to physical body and creating self-centeredness. In hypnosis this is called a suggestion. It’s proven that when suggestions are repeated daily over a period of time, it becomes a habit, “so we have a habit to talk only about our physical body, effective conditioning of our minds”. Hypnotherapists are using this method to treat people from smoking, overeating, etc. and in one hour condition the human mind to alter bad habits. Some idea used for OBEs: only you self-hypnotise yourself. Acceptance of us as physical creatures is the greatest mistake! In reality, the physical body is just a temporary biological vehicle that we are using for expression in a dense 3D environment. You will see it after your first OBE or near death experience (NDE), Very powerful! Some don’t talk about (but experienced) OBE state is priority these days (End of Game), LM.)

"Anatomy of an OBE (Stages)

1. Vibrational Stage- Energy flows throughout the body, you would feel that something poking at different parts of your body. Buzzing, humming, roaring sounds, numbness , paralysis together with vibrations, different variation and intensity. The vibrations and sounds (inner signals) are not physical events, but prove existence of our Higher Frequency Body as it separates from (moves out of phase with) our physical body.

2. Separation Stage- When the subtle energy- body (two in one, they split a bit later) separates with the physical. There is a distinct feeling of lifting, floating, or rolling out of the physical. After separation is complete, the vibrations and sounds disappear. Have it as fun. Energy body= subtle body.

3. Exploration Stage- Now you exist away from your physical body (consciously), start exploring the surroundings . The energy body is your double of higher-frequency form of energy (came from Higher Self), greatly influenced by thoughts (yours). The hardest thing is to keep focus on your energy body while walking, running, flying, floating.

4. The easiest step is to return to your body and reenter which is done automatically (just by your thought about physical body). Numbness, vibrations, paralysis will quickly fade..

Hints (Self-Discipline)

1. When something heavy will pin you down to bed, focus your attention and energy on it and say: “I have the power”. Visualise your Higher Self and you immediately get rid of the weight. You’ll feel freedom, light as a feather, in control to go anywhere, you will open the door to new levels of growth. Each fear is an opportunity for us to learn. You don’t have to believe in OBEs to have a spontaneous one. That already happened to thousands of people, so you wouldn’t be the first one or the last one. Only now you learn how to control it. Many books are written on the subject. Curiosity will push you to investigate this phenomenon.

2. If you want to be successful then remain mentally and emotionally calm, achieving control of OBE. It’ll startle you first (but later you’ll get bored with the same). That’s why it is good to be prepared. And if you start thinking about your physical body you’ll be instantly “snapped back” into the physical. The key is to welcome the unusual vibrations and sounds and to remain as calm as possible, don’t move!

3. Encourage the sounds/vibrations to spread all over your body (think about it), make a habit of automatic self control. Like if you hear buzzing sound , unusual sensation- spread it all over the body. I suspect that hot flares (flashes?) females have are the signals for out-of-body experience (menopause), because you will experience heat (at your attempts to leave the body (no need for medicine). Focus your complete attention on the enjoyment of your new higher vibratory rate, then mentally encourage the vibratory sensations or sounds to flood your entire being.

4. Request command (say affirmation) to part with physical body: “I’m floating up, up” or “I’m becoming lighter and lighter” or “I’m now moving to my living room (any location away from the body)”. No thoughts of any kind about your physical body.

5. Keep your Focus away from physical body, forget about its existence, merge with new surroundings. The more you Focus on them, the longer your OBE will be. Thoughts, feelings of physical body will pull you into it. We are powerful beings, non physical beings temporary in a vehicle of flesh. Exciting adventure.

6. Usually vibrations, if they are mild, start at the back of the neck and (if you encourage) spread all over the body, then numbness (paralysis) and buzzing sound, probing.

7. Start watching for these signs during sleep, dream, while meditating, upon awakening- don’t reject them, it will determine in future how quickly you separate. Get the knowledge.

Recognise these inner signal:

(a) Buzzing, humming, roaring sounds;
(b) Unusual tingling, poking, heat, chill sensations;
(c) Voices, laughter, wind, engine, music, bells (unusual), your name being called;
(d) Heaviness, sinking, numbness, paralysis in any part of your body, weightlessness;
(e) Electric discharge;
(f) Footsteps or other sounds of a person’s presence;
(g) Internal rocking, spinning or movement of any kind;
(h) Arms or legs lifting while you are asleep or meditate;
(i) Surge of energy or vibration flowing through you body.

All this is happening because non physical body is separating from physical (moving out of phase). Vibrations will diminish as soon as separation is achieved. That’s natural! Put emotion into it like joy, laughter, longing, excitement, fun.

Responding to vibrations (tips) to control them:

1. Remain calm. The vibrations, sounds, numbness, paralysis are a normal experience;
2. Expand vibrations all over the body, don’t move or think about your physical body, or else you are back in the physical;
3. Visualise yourself moving away from your physical to another room. Command yourself: “Now I move to the door (or backyard)”;
4. Vibrations will turn into hardly noticeable. You will start looking forward to them, because the vibrations are a natural thing to initiate OBE. Always remember, the sensations and sounds of the vibrational state are an important reference point for you abilities to have controlled OBEs. Put emotional desire into it (not negative)!

The Hypnagogic State

Everyday we experience a state of consciousness similar to a twilight between sleep and full waking awareness (the hypnagogic state). As you drift off to sleep you go through conscious clear dreamlike, very creative state of awareness, like hypnosis. This state is gateway to OBE.

1. Since the hypnagogic state is very similar to deep hypnosis it can be used for programming ourselves (with the help of your own tape) for immediate or future OBEs. Watch this state every night and when just awakening”I remain aware as I drift to sleep” affirmation will help you (or written request).

2. While drifting to sleep, focus your complete attention on the mental imagery that seems to flow in your mind, control the scenes that appear. Picture yourself floating up and out of your body as: balloon, aeroplane, a cloud or, better, luminous ball. Have fun in visualisation and repeating “Now I’m out-of-body”. You will either fall asleep, awaken in the vibrational state, or awaken floating above or near your body. The key is to remain calm and direct, maintain complete attention away from your body. Remain aware as long as possible as you drift into sleep. Many of us never attempted to extend our awareness, we simply surrender to its sensations and slowly lose consciousness.

Separation from physical body (Important!)

It’s quite common to enter the vibrational state but not separate from the body. This occasionally happens even to experienced OBE explorers. It’s unclear why we sometimes can’t do OBE (in spite of vibrations). It could be negative energy or psychological attachments to the physical, fears, vibrational misalignment, or lack of information about how to react to the experience, what to do? And that is the most common reason.

There are ways out:

1. Focus and maintain your thoughts and imagination upon the sensation of moving away from your body. Visualise, will yourself, command away from your body;
2. Say affirmation like “I move to the door”
3. Ask for assistance from your guide (who is watching your attempts): “I request help to leave my body” firmly. When requesting assistance, it’s important that you be completely open to receive what you request.

Separation Methods (Self Discipline)

1. Floating out. Since the inner energy body is only a few ounces of weight, it’s easily done. Very popular. Drift away.
2. Sit up and out you walk (it’s easier). Warning (sign) before separation is vibration!
3. Rolling out. This method is very effective. As soon as the vibrations start, you just roll out (try it before on bed). It’s fun to roll on the floor in your astral body. Monroe was using this method separating from his first energy-body and moving to his second energy form (Double energy body).
4. Requesting separation at the time of vibration- ask for separation: “I separate now” or “I move to the next room”. Any FIRM request that directs you away from physical is useful, or else you’ll be snatched back to your physical. Attention at all times to keep your thoughts away from the physical.
5. Pulling yourself out- Extend your non physical arm and grab any large object, then literally pulling the rest of your energy -self out of your physical body. The feeling is similar to pulling your foot from a glue puddle, or letting one end of stretched elastic loose. You will learn with this method that your thoughts dictate the size of your energy body. When you learn to be responsible for your every step here on this Earth, then you will be ready to do the same on Higher levels, because thought form is the power out there and we have that power. And we can do a lot of negative things out there if we abuse this power. Thoughts can create for you anything you want.
6. Direct method- when you instantaneously find yourself in another reality (advanced), it can be shocking to find yourself out of bed and doing other things some place else.
7. Requesting assistance. Again, for unknown reasons separation is difficult. In vibrational state extend your physical arm and verbally ask for help. Within seconds (if you show strong emotion) your physical arm will be grasped by a physical hand pulling you out of your body. (When you are desperate you don’t show signs of fear of OBE, then you’ll get help). The feel of the helping hand is solid and real. It seems that someone close to us is observing our progress - member of your Higher Self. Without such a request, a spiritual friend (guide) is not going to interfere with your progress, which seems unfair at times. Guides stay out of sight (not to scare us), and we are feeling that we sometimes have assistance and we are not alone during our explorations.

Action

Many of us consider change, any change, a negative experience. It’s clouded with suspicion and treated as a threat to our beliefs. The end result is endless habit of inaction. How come that we have everything which we need for life and still not happy? Ask yourself: “Am I content to accept blindly, without verification ideas and convictions of our society? To live my entire life having the same habits of thoughts and action, instead of personal experience and knowledge. OBEs will provide answers for you. Have fun, maintain a playful attitude.

OBE Techniques (Self-discipline)

Visualisation, dream conversion, affirmations, hypnosis and sound. Select the most comfortable for you.

Visualisation (Self-discipline)

One of the easiest and most effective methods of experiencing out-of-body exploration is to use you creative visualisation ability. Many people discovered that visualisation is a natural way to initiate their first OBE. Repeat it for 30 days. Your commitment, desire and effort will determine the results you experience. Most of us have little difficulty imagining a person, car or a house. We do it every day in a thousand different ways (architects, designers, artists, sculptors, etc). Close you eyes and begin to picture a well known place, or a holiday spot. Relax. Begin with trees, the buildings, people, add colours and sounds, all the small details associated with it. Become involved in the scene as much as possible. Add yourself entering your favourite vacation spot. Clearly see and feel yourself, colours, sounds, sensations, begin interact with people and surroundings you see, use all the senses. Take your time and enjoy the experience. Everything should be pleasant and real (actual). The key to OBE visualisation methods is to become mentally immersed in a real scene, the more Focussed the better. If you have difficulty visualising, then you use affirmation, though target technique (a form of visualisation) is very effective for those who have poor visualisation.

The reason is physical “walk-through”, which can be repeated until the internal imagery begins to appear. Many people find it easier to visualise an object or location in their home than anywhere else. For those who think that they can’t visualise the advice is: request it (the ability) verbally and begin to practice, don’t underestimate yourself! Patience.

Imagination (Self-discipline)

One of the most powerful tools in OBEs is our natural ability of imagination. Looking at our possessions, one thing becomes clear: the items- our car, furniture, home, stereo, TV, relationships- was once imagined in our mind. Look how many imagined ideas were brought in by professionals while building your home: you and your family’s, architect’s, draftsman’s, Structural Engineer’s, builder’s, etc. (first thoughts, ideas on paper, plan, then structure, a physical home). Of course, we take this for granted, seeing only the physical results of these busy thoughts around us.

When we explore the non physical interior of the Universe, an amazing thing occurs: we begin to recognise that our imagination and thoughts have a dramatic impact on finer energy frequencies of the inner dimensions When we are in OBE, our thoughts and imagination are powerfully forming the energy around us the way we want with incredible speed and precision’ not like in physical- the dense results of our thoughts. Time span between the idea and physical results is a long, hard road. For many aliens, it’s amazing to see how we move and create in the most dense media of our Universe (3 dimensional). For many aliens, to move in 3rd density (3 dimensional) is like moving in liquid jelly. With every thought we are building our future. This is why creative visualisation and positive thinking work so effectively. The greater the focus of our imagination the faster the results we experience. Psychic reading (accurate) means the psychic is sensitive to the unseen energy forms around another person (not mystical). The end result is that each of us becomes the creative artist of his or her life. Instead of being the powerless, we begin to take charge of our destiny, the more you imagine, the more you create. For many people, visualising their favourite friend, lover or physical location as they fall asleep produces impressive results.

The Key (Self-discipline)

The key to OBE travel is to focus and maintain your complete attention outside your physical body as you fall to sleep (lover, friend, location distance away, gift), not imaginary, something most pleasant or interesting. Just picture the person you wish to be with as vividly as possible, become absorbed, emotionally involved in that person’s presence, play a role like in a theatre as long as possible interaction to keep you involved. Imagine things you haven’t done with your friend, but you would like to do! Allow your physical body to relax and fall asleep, detailed picture of the person attempts to boost emotional connection. This method is excellent at bedtime. Have fun with it and let your imagination go wild.

The Target technique (While Drifting to Sleep)

This procedure is done a few days prior to actual OBE exercise, become familiar with the objects.

Select 3 targets in your home (physical items known well to you or made by you) in the OBE room you use for OBEs. Examples: favourite chair, a gift, a crystal, painting. Then physically walk to each one and examine every detail. Study each object from different perspectives, noticing any imperfections or irregularities. Take your time with the objects, memorise sight, texture of each target. Become aware of all your senses during your walk, especially your senses of sight and touch. Repeat your walk several times until you can easily recall the smallest details of each target. Pay close attention to everything- including colours, weight, densities, reflections of light, coolness and heat. Also memorise and feel the sensations associated with your walk from one target to another. Get into it! Enjoy all the sensory inputs that you receive (away from your physical body). Be persistent for 60 days- the result will be dramatic (every day). Get interested and involved in each target to increase your concentration and visualisation (20 minutes to perform). Repetition of the same is the key to hold your attention in OBE Targets: embroidery, curtains, silk flower or any craft made by you. Later increase the number of items and then the entire room. The time you invest will be richly rewarded. Put emotion into it (positive).

Focus on these things

(A) Sense of sight:
A favourite chair, sofa, another piece of furniture. Any object that you can visualise well. A gift or personal item that holds a special meaning. Any object or artwork that you have created yourself - embroidery, knitting, craft, clothing, a special picture, painting, portrait.

(B) Sense of Touch:
Textured fabric or cloth of any kind, an item of furniture. A door, carpet, lightings- light switch, sculpture, flower pot, mirror, jewellery, ashtray, candle any object that has a unique or distinctive shape or texture.

(C) Sense of Smell
Fruit, ozone. Fresh flowers cut or in the garden. Soaps, perfumes, incense. Cypress pine floors, cedar chest, eucalyptus tree, herbs, citronella.

The Mirror Technique
Ref copies of pages 180-1 of William Buhlman’s book “Adventures Beyond the Body” in the hand out.

After completing 4 workshops your frequency will become much faster.

Dream Conversion (with emotion)
Dreams are an effective doorway to OBEs exploration (especially Lucid Dreams), a trigger. Dream- conversion is the ability to turn Lucid Dream into OBE in one hit (one after another).

1. Begin to see the importance of your dreams in your daily life, as messages from subconscious mind, as form of communication as real as your physical experiences. Dream- conversion is the ability to turn Lucid dream into OBE in one’s dream.

2. Have a daily dream log. Record every dream you can, even the small fragments. This should be done immediately upon waking, either by writing or using a tape recorder. Pay close attention to the feelings, emotions and sensations during dreams.

3. Firmly request Clarity and Awareness before drifting to sleep (and recognise, recall, consciously experience every single dream).

4. Strong affirmation said every night: “As I fall to sleep, I remain aware” or “I become aware in my dreams”, or “Now I have fully conscious out-of-body experience”.

When doing your affirmations, make them firm and positive, fully expecting your request to be granted, more emotional and intellectual energy into them and as a last thought before drifting to sleep.

The transfer of your awareness is fast, remain calm and enjoy any changes in your personal perspective, environment, energy, location. Lucid dreams can be achieved this way and turned into OBE. This type of dream is easy to achieve if we accept the entire process. If we become consciously aware within our dream how do we respond. Lucid dreams occur when you decide to explore OBEs. Written goals are very vital. The more focussed our goals are the more our subconscious mind is willing and able to assist us. Lucid reams are out of the ordinary: unusual surroundings or people, colours, shapes, strange buildings, animals superimposed on otherwise ordinary dream. A pet becomes an eagle would hold our attention. Once you recognise a strange, illogical event, situation or object within your dream, focus your attention as much as possible upon unusual things (proof of allies getting in your dream, illogical things or actions). Say in a dream: “I don’t live in a castle”.

As you become increasingly lucid (conscious) within the dream say that you are dreaming like: “I know I’m dreaming”, “I’m awake in my dream”, “I’m now aware”. Put positive emotion into your words. Control negative emotions, but don’t let emotions to control you, use them only when it’s absolutely necessary. Next step is to be ready for the transition or movement of your consciousness from your dream state to your non physical body. Shift from one form to another is fast. It’s possible that you will wake up in the vibrational state, while still in the physical body or out-of-sync-phase with your physical in a form of temporary paralysis.

Keep your image away from physical body in another room, backyard or else you’ll be snatched back to physical. Say “Clarity, Awareness now!”- firmly. Dreams are needed for our personal evolution. Analyse them.

Dream Signals (similar to OBE)

1. Feeling or seeing yourself in or near a vehicle of any kind: car, motorbike, boat, plane, train, bike, space craft, UFO, etc.
2. Change of familiar things (your house change into a castle) or location of it, colour of surroundings, etc.
3. Having emotions, feelings, experiences such as numbness, paralysis, energy surges as heat, sounds (unusual)
4. Unusual abilities in them: to fly, float, etc. experience falling or sinking, up and down the stairs, escalators, elevators, things appear, disappear quickly.
5. Having any experience in which you and your out-of-body partner are together, in a new place: desert, forest, snow fields.
6. Finding that you can manipulate (control) the environment, see a problem, conflict like driving a car with useless brakes down the mountain (you are in horror field) or see an opening: bridge, tunnel meaning to overcome a barrier (wall, river) for example.
7. Meeting with guide visually or not, friend, group of people in a classroom or conference room, going through many floors, levels like: parking stations, office buildings, ships.
8. Reading a book or computer program that contains unusual advanced information.

Affirmations (to make firm)

Affirmation is a strong positive statement about yourself at present (your will, wish). Affirm (make firm) is a method of solidifying a thought or idea within ourselves. Affirmations allow us to focus our thoughts and counteract some of the negative ideas we have accepted, replace them with fresh positive ones. It is a powerful method for reprogramming ourselves for positive OBEs. Affirmations can be repeated silently, aloud or in writing, in a song, poetry. In OBE they are silent (said just before the sleep), focussing on your goal of OBE as you drift to sleep.

DO FOUR THINGS:

1. As much as possible, progressively increase the emotional and intellectual intensity of your last affirmation as you drift to sleep.
2. Continuously repeat the affirmation until you go to sleep, final thoughts (before sleep) most focussed OBE affirmations (there will be a few)
3. Think of your affirmations as firm personal commitments that you fully expect to experience NOW!
4. As much as possible feel completely open to receive the immediate results of your affirmation.

Affirmations to choose from (self discipline)

Now I’m out of body!
I consciously experience an out-of-body journey NOW!
Now I request the pure energy of the Universe to assist and heal my physical, emotional, mental bodies!
The healing power of the Universe flows throughout my body and soul now!
I’m open to receive the healing energy from my Higher Self now!
I enjoy OBEs consciousness NOW!
I remain aware as my body goes to sleep!
I consciously separate from my physical body after it is asleep! (Request help of a guide if you fail)
As my body goes to sleep, I’m completely aware of my OBE experience.
Now I have an OBE!
Now I separate from my body, I move to the next room!]
I’m lifting up!   or   I’m rolling out of body NOW!
Now I’m moving to the door!
I remember all my dreams and write them tomorrow!

Affirmations can be used for (or to):
1. Asking clarity of thought and vision of OBE
2. Intention to experience OBE
3. Reduce fear and increase control
4. Enhance the dream conversion process and memory recall!
5. Help your other OBE techniques
6. Control your thoughts before and during OBE
7. Remove negative self-concepts and beliefs related to OBE
8. Reprogram yourself for success
9. Help to expand yourself beyond the physical body, by moving away from your physical body during the initial seconds of a separation: “I float up and away”

The best results you can achieve if you can combine visualisation with affirmation (technique):

Self-discipline!

Lie on your back comfortably, close your eyes, relax, breathe deeply, naturally, slowly. As you are ready, repeat an affirmation: “Now I’m out-of-body” or “I now separate from my body in full awareness”. Continue this affirmation until you begin to fall asleep.
The key to this exercise is to maintain your interest outside your body until your body falls asleep:

While you mentally repeat affirmation, begin to visualise another room in your house or another place well known to you, picture it in your mind, see (vividly) the details: feel the carpet under your feet, the fabric of the curtains, furniture, patterns in the wallpaper, paintings, books. Feel yourself walking around the room, use all your senses: smell, hearing. Select one item in the room. Pick it up , feel its texture, weight. See, feel it clearly, be absorbed in it. Say affirmations as you drift off.

Early morning technique for OBE (Self-discipline)

Best time- early morning after 2 or 3 REM (Rapid Eye Movements) periods (3-5 hours) have passed.
REM – Rapid Eye Movement- every 90-100 minutes of our sleep, it’s physical proof that we are dreaming (or lucid dream). This technique is highly effective with self-discipline, but poor visualisation. Time of the day is not important:

1. Set your alarm (music one) for 3-4 hours of sleep. Wake up, move to another area of your house: a sofa, a recliner, be relaxed. This is your OBE room.
2. Choose a technique like: the target technique or mirror technique, start affirmations with visualisation technique, first verbally, then silently.
3. Become more relaxed, attentions on affirmations and away from physical, stressing more and more immediate OBE, open to get to it, intensify. Personal commitment! (Repeat your target technique for 30 days before attempting Early Morning technique). Be persistent- the results are dramatic! Affirmations like “Now I’m out-of-body” and “I remain aware as my body goes to sleep” and “Now I separate from my body”, “I move to the room where the targets are”.

The targets are not in your bedroom or OBE room, but the third room, like lounge room, kitchen, dining room. Rehearse it for 30 days. Target technique will help you to keep your attention from your physical body (20 minutes to perform).

Using this technique many people report an OBE straight after they drift to sleep, can be repeated several times before morning. Mental state after 3-4 hours of sleep, your body and mind are partially refreshed and completely relaxed. This mind-awake/ body-relaxed state of awareness is the ideal starting point for any technique for OBE.

The ultimate test is to recognise the truth while surrounded by dense illusions!!!

WILLIAM: “There is too much expected of us and too little guidance provided. Why must it be so hard?”
GUIDE’S ANSWER: “School is painful for some, enlightening for others. Only experience creates wisdom, the end result is always effective”.
WILLIAM: “It seems like an ineffective school to me - all these people living in the dark”.
GUIDE’S ANSWER: “You don’t see the whole picture”.
As William opens his eyes, feelings of numbness, tingling, disorientation quickly fade.

Hypnosis (play the tape many times)

Some powerful new uses for hypnosis like past life regression, re-birthing, during which OBE triggering (self-controlled):
1. Hypnosis can achieve an ideal mental state for OBE (mind-alert/body-relaxed)
2. Control or elimination of fears, phobias, blocks, limits for achieving OBEs.
3. Hypnosis used to improve visualisation, concentration, meditation.
4. As OBEs triggers like “I become consciously aware during my dreams”, “My dreams trigger a conscious OBE”. Suggestions like: “After I enter sleep, I recognise and experience a fully conscious out-of-body adventure” or “Sleep triggers my OBEs”- trigger your OBEs. These are good hypnotherapitsts who are with experience in past life regressions or OBEs.

Self-hypnosis (for success in OBEs) is another powerful tool for OBEs. Our subconscious fears, limits are the walls that hold us from our unlimited potential (we built the walls). To dissolve these walls (fears) is to confront them directly. Hypnosis gives us unique ability to access our subconscious mind and resolve our fears by reprogramming the mind with the help of self-hypnosis tape (don’t use the tape when driving a car).

Sound- frequency techniques

Hemi-Sync was designed by R. Monroe and used by students in OBE sessions in check-units to speed them up. Headphones would have different frequencies coming to the ears: one would have 100 Hz, the other 104 Hz ( a system of audio pulses), that create a frequency-following response in the human brain: synchronisation of the brain’s left and right hemispheres. Goal: to provide assistance to those travels, explores non physical dimensions of the Universe. The 4 Hz difference represents the main frequency at the moment of OBE.

Sound Technique- Repeat it many times (using W. Buhlman’s “OM” CD)

Take several deep breaths and completely relax in your OBE room. Close eyes and focus your attention just above the crown of your head, concentrate your awareness in that spot till feeling of the body will disappear. 7 times say “OM”. Let the sound rise through the top of your head. Focus on the resonance, allow the sound slowly ascend up the ceiling (and awareness). Become one with the rising sound, as your body becomes relaxed. Become one with the OM resonance, lighter, lighter, float with the sound. Rest, sleep while doing this. Attention on the rising sound together with OM tape to enhance your voice.

Repetition Technique

It’s good to create your own ritual for OBE and stick to it for a year like: long bath and wear a white robe or having a day nap on the couch every day at the same time. Self-conditioning, daily repetition, success builds upon success and once your conscious and subconscious mind accepted OBEs, it becomes a very natural state of mind. To become proficient at non physical exploration, we must be willing to program ourselves for success. Half-hearted attempts at OBE techniques will produce half-hearted results.

For real success and control, we must be willing to commit to these explorations ourselves. The key is to do it daily and at the same time. The combination of repetition and determination creates a powerful system of success.

After OBE technique results:
1. Floating, standing or lying just outside the physical body
2. Your energy-self either lying or sitting in your physical body, intense vibration circulating through your entire energy-body, out of sync, ready for OBE. That’s natural, attention on your new vibration rate and move yourself from your physical vehicle.
3. Standing or sitting at one of you target areas, observing your new environment. Shift is fast.
4. Experience of Lucid dream (where you become consciously aware of your surroundings). The same attention on the vibration or sound, will yourself away from the body.
5. Get into a non physical environment, not the same as usual, stay calm, enjoy.

If you are unprepared then the change from one state to the other can be startling. The more prepared you are, the more control you will have. Positive attitude towards location, perception.

IDEAL MIND-SET (OVERVIEW)

1. Release as much as possible your beliefs, convictions, limits. Start new life.
2. Trust yourself and your abilities. You are a spiritual being possessing creative abilities and can easily separate from your temporary physical body.
3. Be open to receive a new perception of yourself having unlimited capabilities.
4. Be open to recognise and release any personal barriers, blocks or perceptions that limit your growth and development.
5. Recognise and release the intensive indoctrination and conditioning that you have received.
6. Be open and receptive to a change in your awareness. Welcome shift of your consciousness from dense vehicle and limits to your higher energy-self, inner self urging you to explore.
7. Focus all your energy, attention and desire on your personal commitment to recognise independence from the physical vehicle.
8. Every cell, every part of you know, absolutely feel that you are a high energy, non physical being, separate from your dense physical vehicle with ease.
9. Feel totally safe, secure and protected to step from your physical vehicle now.
10. Release and detach yourself from the Earth. Vividly see yourself unhook from your body, setting you free.
11. While practising your favourite technique (OBE) say: “I am more than a physical body because I am more than matter, I now separate from my physical body with full awareness.

TECHNIQUES REVIEW

1. Remain calm. Internal vibrations, sounds and motion are normal.
2. Be fearless: you are protected and immortal.
3. Demand complete clarity of your awareness “Clarity now” as often as necessary.
4. Focus and maintain your thoughts away from your physical body at all times.
5. Focus upon a person, place or state of consciousness that you would like to experience.
6. Be prepared for a sense of motion after making a request.
7. Enjoy your new explorations. The unseen Universe is your birthright and destiny.
8. Create a golden energy balloon around yourself, not to let your energies out and foreign energies in, unless you open it for communication.

W.Buhlman's "Secret of the Soul" on Youtube

The Secret of the Soul Pt.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpRU4bOpzD0&feature=related

Rupert Sheldrake

Rupert Sheldrake is one of the most balanced Scientists I've ever seen on video. When he talks you can notice female energy is coming out of him as well as a male energy. Rupert Sheldrake visited Monroe Institute for the seminars and met Bob Monroe. The profound experiences at the Institute influenced his carrier and his books. Here are some of his videos and his biography:

Biography of Rupert Sheldrake, Ph.D.

http://www.sheldrake.org/About/biography/

Rupert Sheldrake is a biologist and author of more than 75 scientific papers and ten books. A former Research Fellow of the Royal Society, he studied natural sciences at Cambridge University, where he was a Scholar of Clare College, took a double first class honours degree and was awarded the University Botany Prize. He then studied philosophy at Harvard University, where he was a Frank Knox Fellow, before returning to Cambridge, where he took a Ph.D. in biochemistry. He was a Fellow of Clare College, Cambridge, where he carried out research on the development of plants and the ageing of cells. At Clare College he was also Director of Studies in biochemistry and cell biology.

From 1968 to 1969, based in the Botany Department of the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, he studied rain forest plants. From 1974 to 1985 he worked at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in Hyderabad, India, where he was Principal Plant Physiologist. While in India, he also lived for a year and a half at the ashram of Fr Bede Griffiths in Tamil Nadu, where he wrote his first book, A New Science of Life.

He is the current Perrott-Warrick Scholar and Director of the Perrott-Warrick Project. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, near San Francisco, and an Academic Director and Visiting Professor at the Graduate Institute in Connecticut. He lives in London with his wife Jill Purce
www.healingvoice.com and two sons.

He has appeared in many TV programs in Britain and overseas, and was one of the participants (along with Stephen Jay Gould, Daniel Dennett, Oliver Sacks, Freeman Dyson and Stephen Toulmin) in a TV series called A Glorious Accident, shown on PBS channels throughout the US. He has often taken part in BBC and other radio programmes. He has written for newspapers such as the Guardian, where he had a regular monthly column, The Times, Sunday Telegraph, Daily Mirror, Daily Mail, Sunday Times, Times Educational Supplement, Times Higher Education Supplement and Times Literary Supplement, and has contributed to a variety of magazines, including New Scientist, Resurgence, the Ecologist and the Spectator.

Books by Rupert Sheldrake:
A New Science of Life: The Hypothesis of Formative Causation (1981)
The Presence of the Past: Morphic Resonance and the Habits of Nature (1988)
The Rebirth of Nature: The Greening of Science and God (1992)
Seven Experiments that Could Change the World: A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Revolutionary Science (1994) (Winner of the Book of the Year Award from the British Institute for Social Inventions)
Dogs that Know When Their Owners are Coming Home, and Other Unexplained Powers of Animals (1999) (Winner of the Book of the Year Award from the British Scientific and Medical Network)
The Sense of Being Stared At, And Other Aspects of the Extended Mind (2003)

With Ralph Abraham and Terence McKenna:
Trialogues at the Edge of the West (1992), republished as Chaos, Creativity and Cosmic Consciousness (2001)
The Evolutionary Mind (1998)

With Matthew Fox:
Natural Grace: Dialogues on Science and Spirituality (1996)
The Physics of Angels: Exploring the Realm Where Science and Spirit Meet (1996)

Biography of Rupert Sheldrake, Ph.D. - Part II
Rupert's Autobiography
I was born and brought up in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, in the English Midlands. My family were devout Methodists. I went to an Anglican boarding school. I was for a while torn between these two very different traditions - one Protestant and the other Anglo-Catholic with incense and all the trappings of Catholicism.

But the thing that really preoccupied me was my interest in living things. From a very early age I was interested in plants and animals. My father was an amateur naturalist and microscopist and he encouraged this interest. My mother put up with it. I kept lots of animals at home and she said, as mothers always say, "It’s all very well, but who’s going to feed them?" And of course, in the end, she usually did.

I knew from quite an early age that I wanted to do biology, and I specialized in science at school. Then I went to Cambridge where I studied biology and biochemistry. However, as I proceeded in my studies, a great gulf opened between my original inspiration, namely an interest in life, actual living organisms and the kind of biology I was taught: orthodox, mechanistic biology which essentially denies the life of organisms but instead treats them as machines. I had to learn that you can’t respond emotionally to animals and plants. You can’t connect with them in any way except by detached objective reason. There seemed to be very little connection between the direct experience of animals and plants and the way I was learning about them, manipulating them, dissecting them into smaller and smaller bits, getting down to the molecular level and seeing them as evolving by blind chance and blind forces of natural selection.

I could learn this stuff; in fact, I was quite good at it. But the gulf grew bigger and bigger. When I was at Cambridge in the Biochemistry Department, I saw a wall chart showing the different chemical reactions in the body. Someone had written in big letters across the top of it KNOW THYSELF. This brought home to me a huge chasm between these enzymatic reactions and my own experience. The first thing we did in the Biochemistry Department was to kill the organisms we were studying and then grind them up to extract the DNA, the enzymes, and so on.

I felt more and more that there was something wrong, but I couldn’t put my finger on it. No one else seemed to think there was anything wrong.Then a friend who was studying literature lent me a book on German philosophy containing an essay on the writings of Goethe, the poet and botanist. I discovered that Goethe at the end of the eighteenth century and the beginning of the nineteenth century had had a vision of a different kind of science, a holistic science that integrated direct experience and understanding. It didn’t involve breaking everything down into pieces and denying the evidence of one’s senses.

This filled me with great excitement, the idea that there could be a different kind of natural science. So invigorated was I by this prospect that I decided I wanted to study the history of science and philosophy to see why science had got to where it was. I was fortunate to get a fellowship at Harvard where I spent a year studying philosophy and history. Thomas Kuhn’s book The Structure of Scientific Revolutions had recently come out and it had a big influence on me, gave me a new perspective. It made me realize that the mechanistic theory of life was what Kuhn called a paradigm, a collectively held model of reality, a belief system. He showed that periods of revolutionary change involved the replacement of old scientific paradigms by new ones. If science had changed radically in the past, then perhaps it could change again in the future. I was very excited by that.

I had a wonderful time at Harvard. I soon discovered that in the United States, university students are treated like children - told exactly what to read and then tested to make sure they have read it. In England I hadn’t been treated like that since I was fifteen. I didn’t like that system at all. So I decided I didn’t need the Master’s degree I was supposed to be getting. Anyway, I could simply buy one from Cambridge University. If you have a Cambridge B.A. you have to do only two things to get an M.A.: stay alive for three and a third years and save up five pounds, the price of the degree. The result was that I spent a wonderful year at Harvard freed from the tyranny of exams, tests, and so on. I could do exactly as I liked, go to any lectures in any subject, read anything. It was wonderful. Unfortunately, very few people have this experience at universities because they’re nearly always on treadmills.

When I got back to Cambridge, England, I did a Ph.D. on how plants develop, particularly working on the hormones within plants. While I was a graduate student there I came across a group called the Epiphany Philosophers, who were connected with an Anglican monastery called Community of the Epiphany. This group of philosophers, physicists, and mystics explored the connections among mystical experience, philosophy, and science - and still do. This was exactly what I was interested in, and I found this a very helpful and inspiring group.

However, this was a predominately Christian group, and I wasn’t a Christian. I was an atheist. When I was about fourteen, my biology master at school had convinced me that religion was a thing of the past, and science was the thing of the future. Religion shackled humans to superstition, priests, and dogma; but science liberated humans and enabled them to march forward to a new era of prosperity and brotherhood. Technological progress would bring about this kind of heaven on earth, through human reason, not through blind faith and mumbo jumbo.

It was nice to think that I was in the vanguard of a heroic, liberating movement. I took an optimistic atheistic and humanistic attitude, which lasted a long time. It’s a very firmly embedded mind-set once you get into it.

So when I joined the Epiphany Philosophers, the Christian aspect didn’t interest me much. But I was interested in the exploration of new ideas in quantum theory, philosophy of science, parapsychology, alternative medicine, and the holistic philosophy of nature. These were some of the themes we were discussing in the sixties. We lived together as a community in an old windmill on the Norfolk coast for a week at a time, four times a year. It was an interesting mixture of people, ranging from undergraduates, hippies, and healers to eccentric professors, physicists, and monks - and we were able to talk together and engage in common explorations.

I went on with my research on plant development and became a Research Fellow of Clare College in Cambridge and also a Research Fellow of the Royal Society, which gave me tremendous freedom, for which I’m very grateful. For seven years I lived in seventeenth-century rooms in a beautiful courtyard. I had all my meals provided. All I had to do was wait for a bell to ring and I just walked across the courtyard, put on my academic gown, and on high table was served delicious meals, with vintage wine from the well-stocked college cellars. After dinner we drank port in a panelled common room, called a combination room, and talked for hours. Since the fellows of the colleges are from all different subjects, I had many valuable opportunities for interdisciplinary discussion.

I was free to do whatever research I liked. The first year, I went off to Malaya because I wanted to study plants in rainforests. I travelled through India and Sri Lanka on the way, and that was a real eye-opener. Being in Asia showed me totally different ways of looking at the world. When I got back to Cambridge, I went on with my work on plant development. As I did so I became more and more convinced that the mechanistic approach simply could not work in understanding the development of living organisms.

I was beginning to explore the holistic tradition in biology, which is a minority tradition, but it’s always been there. I began to formulate the idea of morphic resonance, the basis of memory in nature, the main thing I’ve been working on since. The idea came to me in a moment of insight and was extremely exciting. It interested some of my colleagues at Clare College - philosophers, linguists, and classicists were quite open-minded. But the idea of mysterious telepathy-type interconnections between organisms and of collective memories within species didn’t go down too well with my colleagues in the science labs. Not that they were aggressively hostile; they just made fun of it. Whenever I said something like, "I’ve just got to go and make a telephone call," they said, "Ha, ha, why bother? Do it by morphic resonance!"

I saw that a new kind of science was necessary, and I was encouraged as I began to see what it could look like. It became clear that the future of my interests didn’t lie in bio-chemistry. I wanted to do something quite different, where I could work with whole organisms, and preferably do something that was useful as well. I resigned my fellowship at Cambridge and got a job in an international agricultural institute in southern India, at Hyderabad, where I worked for about six years on the physiology of tropical legume crops, improving crops for subsistence farmers in India. This was a great opportunity to work in the fields, to get to know plants year-round, growing outdoors, a completely different experience from working with little bits of them in the laboratory, where they were isolated from all the real-life factors which are only too apparent in the world of agriculture.

The main reason for taking the job in Hyderabad was that I wanted to be in India. I had already become interested in Indian philosophy and had started doing transcendental meditation. I was drawn to the Hindu traditions. So I went to India, lived there, and worked in agricultural research. I loved being in India.

I went on thinking about my heretical ideas in biology until I felt ready to write a book on the subject. I didn’t want to leave India but I had to leave my job because I was working very long hours and didn’t have time to write the book. By that stage I’d met somebody who was to play a great role in my life, Bede Griffiths, an English Benedictine monk who lived in a small ashram right in the very south of India. It was a Christian ashram, bridging the Christian and Eastern traditions.

During my time in India I’d been involved with various Hindu gurus and ashrams, and also with Sufis in Hyderabad, which has for centuries been a stronghold of Sufism. I had a great friend who was a Sufi, an old and very charming man, who was my teacher. But oddly enough, in spite of all this, I found myself being drawn back to the Christian tradition, which I felt was my own tradition. I realized I could never really become a Sufi because you have to become a Muslim to become a real Sufi, and I couldn’t see myself getting into all that. I couldn’t become a Hindu because I couldn’t be an Indian. Yet, at the same time I began to find new meaning in the Christian tradition that I’d rejected for so long.

When I met Bede Griffiths, he made the bridge between the Christian and the Eastern traditions much easier for me to cross. I went and lived in his ashram for a year and a half, and then I wrote my first book, A New Science of Life, which I dedicated to him.

Then I went on working part-time in my old job in India and the rest of the time pursued my interest in morphic resonance and holistic ideasin biology. And that’s what I’ve been doing since I met my wife, Jill in India, and we share many interests. We’ve explored some of my interests together. One of the things we do is come with our two sons to North America every year, an annual family migration.

I’ve written three more books: The Presence of the Past, which expands the idea of memory in nature; The Rebirth of Nature, which shows how we can once again think of nature as alive instead of inanimate and mechanical; and Seven Experiments That Could Change the World, which is subtitled A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Revolutionary Science. In the latter I focus on areas where simple, inexpensive research can make a big difference. I think that only by re-empowering independent investigation in science can the spirit of inquiry be revitalized. Science in the past was done mainly by amateurs. It has now become exclusively professionalized, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

One of my main concerns is the opening up of science. Another is exploring the connections between science and spirituality, and I am particularly thankful for the opportunity to do this with Matthew Fox

From Rupert Sheldrake

London, April 23, 2008
On the afternoon of Wednesday April 2, 2008, I gave a talk on the extended mind to several hundred people at the International Science and Consciousness Conference in the ballroom of the La Fonda Hotel, in the centre of Santa Fe, New Mexico. After the talk ended at 3 pm, I stepped down from the podium and was talking to people in a small group that had gathered around me. Suddenly I felt a violent blow on my left thigh, as if I had been punched. It was totally unexpected, and I did not see my assailant run towards me. He was rapidly pulled away. I looked down at my leg, and to my astonishment saw the handle of a dagger sticking out of my trousers. Without thinking, I pulled it out. The blade of the bloodstained weapon was about five inches long and an inch wide; the entire blade had been plunged into my leg.

I was fortunate that several people from the audience with medical experience rapidly came to my assistance, including nurses and a doctor. Soon the paramedics arrived. I was taken to St Vincent Regional Medical Center where Dr Ceasar Ursic, the head trauma surgeon, operated to stop the flow of blood from several arteries, and cleaned out the wound. He removed a blood clot the size of a tennis ball. Luckily the dagger missed my femoral artery by half an inch. Thanks to Dr Ursic, the nursing staff at St Vincent’s and the support and prayers of my family and of many friends, I have been recovering fast. I am now back home in London, able to walk and get around again, though my left leg is still stiff and swollen. Surprisingly, at no stage have I been in pain, and I have needed no medication.

My assailant was Japanese, and had arrived from Japan just before the conference began. He spoke to me the day before my lecture, telling me he was hearing voices. I later learned that he had told several other people about the voices, and some had tried to help him. After stabbing me, he was rapidly brought to the floor by an Australian rugby player, and was held down by several men until the police led him away in handcuffs. While on the ground, he apparently said that a male voice had told him to attack me. He is now in Santa Fe Jail awaiting trial on a charge of attempted murder. I feel no anger towards him, but am pleased that he is locked away, unable to harm anyone else.

I am grateful to all those who have helped me by their love, friendship, prayers, practical help and kindness through this very unexpected journey.

News reports:
youtube.com Rupert Sheldrake Stabbed in Santa Fe
Santa Fe New Mexican Police arrest suspect after attack at lecture
Santa Fe New Mexican Man accused of stabbing speaker arraigned
Santa Fe New Mexican Biologist: Lecture didn't prompt stabbing
Biography of Rupert Sheldrake, Ph.D.
http://www.sheldrake.org/About/biography/

MORPHIC RESONANCE AND MORPHIC FIELDS

An Introduction by Rupert Sheldrake

In the hypothesis of formative causation, discussed in detail in my books A NEW SCIENCE OF LIFE and THE PRESENCE OF THE PAST, I propose that memory is inherent in nature. Most of the so-called laws of nature are more like habits.
My interest in evolutionary habits arose when I was engaged in research in developmental biology, and was reinforced by reading Charles Darwin, for whom the habits of organisms were of central importance. As Francis Huxley has pointed out, Darwin’s most famous book could more appropriately have been entitled The Origin of Habits.
Morphic fields in biology
Over the course of fifteen years of research on plant development, I came to the conclusion that for understanding the development of plants, their morphogenesis, genes and gene products are not enough. Morphogenesis also depends on organizing fields. The same arguments apply to the development of animals. Since the 1920s many developmental biologists have proposed that biological organization depends on fields, variously called biological fields, or developmental fields, or positional fields, or morphogenetic fields.

All cells come from other cells, and all cells inherit fields of organization. Genes are part of this organization. They play an essential role. But they do not explain the organization itself. Why not?
Thanks to molecular biology, we know what genes do. They enable organisms to make particular proteins. Other genes are involved in the control of protein synthesis. Identifiable genes are switched on and particular proteins made at the beginning of new developmental processes. Some of these developmental switch genes, like the Hox genes in fruit flies, worms, fish and mammals, are very similar. In evolutionary terms, they are highly conserved. But switching on genes such as these cannot in itself determine form, otherwise fruit flies would not look different from us.

Many organisms live as free cells, including many yeasts, bacteria and amoebas. Some form complex mineral skeletons, as in diatoms and radiolarians, spectacularly pictured in the nineteenth century by Ernst Haeckel. Just making the right proteins at the right times cannot explain the complex skeletons of such structures without many other forces coming into play, including the organizing activity of cell membranes and microtubules.

Most developmental biologists accept the need for a holistic or integrative conception of living organization. Otherwise biology will go on floundering, even drowning, in oceans of data, as yet more genomes are sequenced, genes are cloned and proteins are characterized.

I suggest that morphogenetic fields work by imposing patterns on otherwise random or indeterminate patterns of activity. For example they cause microtubules to crystallize in one part of the cell rather than another, even though the subunits from which they are made are present throughout the cell.

Morphogenetic fields are not fixed forever, but evolve. The fields of Afghan hounds and poodles have become different from those of their common ancestors, wolves. How are these fields inherited? I propose that that they are transmitted from past members of the species through a kind of non-local resonance, called morphic resonance.

The fields organizing the activity of the nervous system are likewise inherited through morphic resonance, conveying a collective, instinctive memory. Each individual both draws upon and contributes to the collective memory of the species. This means that new patterns of behaviour can spread more rapidly than would otherwise be possible. For example, if rats of a particular breed learn a new trick in Harvard, then rats of that breed should be able to learn the same trick faster all over the world, say in Edinburgh and Melbourne. There is already evidence from laboratory experiments (discussed in A NEW SCIENCE OF LIFE) that this actually happens.

The resonance of a brain with its own past states also helps to explain the memories of individual animals and humans. There is no need for all memories to be “stored” inside the brain.

Social groups are likewise organized by fields, as in schools of fish and flocks of birds. Human societies have memories that are transmitted through the culture of the group, and are most explicitly communicated through the ritual re-enactment of a founding story or myth, as in the Jewish Passover celebration, the Christian Holy Communion and the American thanksgiving dinner, through which the past become present through a kind of resonance with those who have performed the same rituals before.

The memory of nature
From the point of view of the hypothesis of morphic resonance, there is no need to suppose that all the laws of nature sprang into being fully formed at the moment of the Big Bang, like a kind of cosmic Napoleonic code, or that they exist in a metaphysical realm beyond time and space.

Before the general acceptance of the Big Bang theory in the 1960s, eternal laws seemed to make sense. The universe itself was thought to be eternal and evolution was confined to the biological realm. But we now live in a radically evolutionary universe.

If we want to stick to the idea of natural laws, we could say that as nature itself evolves, the laws of nature also evolve, just as human laws evolve over time. But then how would natural laws be remembered or enforced? The law metaphor is embarrassingly anthropomorphic. Habits are less human-centred. Many kinds of organisms have habits, but only humans have laws. The habits of nature depend on non-local similarity reinforcement. Through morphic resonance, the patterns of activity in self-organizing systems are influenced by similar patterns in the past, giving each species and each kind of self-organizing system a collective memory.

I believe that the natural selection of habits will play an essential part in any integrated theory of evolution, including not just biological evolution, but also physical, chemical, cosmic, social, mental and cultural evolution (as discussed in THE PRESENCE OF THE PAST ).

Habits are subject to natural selection; and the more often they are repeated, the more probable they become, other things being equal. Animals inherit the successful habits of their species as instincts. We inherit bodily, emotional, mental and cultural habits, including the habits of our languages.

Fields of the mind
Morphic fields underlie our mental activity and our perceptions, and lead to a new theory of vision, as discussed in THE SENSE OF BEING STARED AT. The existence of these fields is experimentally testable through the sense of being stared at itself. There is already much evidence that this sense really exists Papers on Staring

You can take part in a staring experiment yourself through this web site. Staring Experiments

The morphic fields of social groups connect together members of the group even when they are many miles apart, and provide channels of communication through which organisms can stay in touch at a distance. They help provide an explanation for telepathy. There is now good evidence that many species of animals are telepathic, and telepathy seems to be a normal means of animal communication, as discussed in my book DOGS THAT KNOW WHEN THEIR OWNERS ARE COMING HOME. Telepathy is normal not paranormal, natural not supernatural, and is also common between people, especially people who know each other well.

In the modern world, the commonest kind of human telepathy occurs in connection with telephone calls. More than 80% of the population say they have thought of someone for no apparent reason, who then called; or that they have known who was calling before picking up the phone in a way that seems telepathic. Controlled experiments on telephone telepathy have given repeatable positive results that are highly significant statistically, as summarized in THE SENSE OF BEING STARED AT and described in detailed technical papers which you can read on this web site. Papers on Telepathy Telepathy also occurs in connection with emails, and anyone who is interested can now test how telepathic they are in the online telepathy test. Experiments Online

The morphic fields of mental activity are not confined to the insides of our heads. They extend far beyond our brain though intention and attention. We are already familiar with the idea of fields extending beyond the material objects in which they are rooted: for example magnetic fields extend beyond the surfaces of magnets; the earth’s gravitational field extends far beyond the surface of the earth, keeping the moon in its orbit; and the fields of a cell phone stretch out far beyond the phone itself. Likewise the fields of our minds extend far beyond our brains.

Biography of Rupert Sheldrake, Ph.D. - Part II Rupert's Autobiography

I was born and brought up in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, in the English Midlands. My family were devout Methodists. I went to an Anglican boarding school. I was for a while torn between these two very different traditions - one Protestant and the other Anglo-Catholic with incense and all the trappings of Catholicism.
But the thing that really preoccupied me was my interest in living things. From a very early age I was interested in plants and animals. My father was an amateur naturalist and microscopist and he encouraged this interest. My mother put up with it. I kept lots of animals at home and she said, as mothers always say, "It’s all very well, but who’s going to feed them?" And of course, in the end, she usually did.
I knew from quite an early age that I wanted to do biology, and I specialized in science at school. Then I went to Cambridge where I studied biology and biochemistry. However, as I proceeded in my studies, a great gulf opened between my original inspiration, namely an interest in life, actual living organisms and the kind of biology I was taught: orthodox, mechanistic biology which essentially denies the life of organisms but instead treats them as machines. I had to learn that you can’t respond emotionally to animals and plants. You can’t connect with them in any way except by detached objective reason. There seemed to be very little connection between the direct experience of animals and plants and the way I was learning about them, manipulating them, dissecting them into smaller and smaller bits, getting down to the molecular level and seeing them as evolving by blind chance and blind forces of natural selection.
I could learn this stuff; in fact, I was quite good at it. But the gulf grew bigger and bigger. When I was at Cambridge in the Biochemistry Department, I saw a wall chart showing the different chemical reactions in the body. Someone had written in big letters across the top of it KNOW THYSELF. This brought home to me a huge chasm between these enzymatic reactions and my own experience. The first thing we did in the Biochemistry Department was to kill the organisms we were studying and then grind them up to extract the DNA, the enzymes, and so on.
I felt more and more that there was something wrong, but I couldn’t put my finger on it. No one else seemed to think there was anything wrong.Then a friend who was studying literature lent me a book on German philosophy containing an essay on the writings of Goethe, the poet and botanist. I discovered that Goethe at the end of the eighteenth century and the beginning of the nineteenth century had had a vision of a different kind of science, a holistic science that integrated direct experience and understanding. It didn’t involve breaking everything down into pieces and denying the evidence of one’s senses.
This filled me with great excitement, the idea that there could be a different kind of natural science. So invigorated was I by this prospect that I decided I wanted to study the history of science and philosophy to see why science had got to where it was. I was fortunate to get a fellowship at Harvard where I spent a year studying philosophy and history. Thomas Kuhn’s book The Structure of Scientific Revolutions had recently come out and it had a big influence on me, gave me a new perspective. It made me realize that the mechanistic theory of life was what Kuhn called a paradigm, a collectively held model of reality, a belief system. He showed that periods of revolutionary change involved the replacement of old scientificparadigms by new ones. If science had changed radically in the past, then perhaps it could change again in the future. I was very excited by that.
I had a wonderful time at Harvard. I soon discovered that in the United States, university students are treated like children - told exactly what to read and then tested to make sure they have read it. In England I hadn’t been treated like that since I was fifteen. I didn’t like that system at all. So I decided I didn’t need the Master’s degree I was supposed to be getting. Anyway, I could simply buy one from Cambridge University. If you have a Cambridge B.A. you have to do only two things to get an M.A.: stay alive for three and a third years and save up five pounds, the price of the degree. The result was that I spent a wonderful year at Harvard freed from the tyranny of exams, tests, and so on. I could do exactly as I liked, go to any lectures in any subject, read anything. It was wonderful. Unfortunately, very few people have this experience at universities because they’re nearly always on treadmills.
When I got back to Cambridge, England, I did a Ph.D. on how plants develop, particularly working on the hormones within plants. While I was a graduate student there I came across a group called the Epiphany Philosophers, who were connected with an Anglican monastery called Community of the Epiphany. This group of philosophers, physicists, and mystics explored the connections among mystical experience, philosophy, and science - and still do. This was exactly what I was interested in, and I found this a very helpful and inspiring group.
However, this was a predominately Christian group, and I wasn’t a Christian. I was an atheist. When I was about fourteen, my biology master at school had convinced me that religion was a thing of the past, and science was the thing of the future. Religion shackled humans to superstition, priests, and dogma; but science liberated humans and enabled them to march forward to a new era of prosperity and brotherhood. Technological progress would bring about this kind of heaven on earth, through human reason, not through blind faith and mumbo jumbo.
It was nice to think that I was in the vanguard of a heroic, liberating movement. I took an optimistic atheistic and humanistic attitude, which lasted a long time. It’s a very firmly embedded mind-set once you get into it.
So when I joined the Epiphany Philosophers, the Christian aspect didn’t interest me much. But I was interested in the exploration of new ideas in quantum theory, philosophy of science, parapsychology, alternative medicine, and the holistic philosophy of nature. These were some of the themes we were discussing in the sixties. We lived together as a community in an old windmill on the Norfolk coast for a week at a time, four times a year. It was an interesting mixture of people, ranging from undergraduates, hippies, and healers to eccentric professors, physicists, and monks - and we were able to talk together and engage in common explorations.
I went on with my research on plant development and became a Research Fellow of Clare College in Cambridge and also a Research Fellow of the Royal Society, which gave me tremendous freedom, for which I’m very grateful. For seven years I lived in seventeenth-century rooms in a beautiful courtyard. I had all my meals provided. All I had to do was wait for a bell to ring and I just walked across the courtyard, put on my academic gown, and on high table was served delicious meals, with vintage wine from the well-stocked college cellars. After dinner we drank port in a panelled common room, called a combination room, and talked for hours. Since the fellows of the colleges are from all different subjects, I had many valuable opportunities for interdisciplinary discussion.
I was free to do whatever research I liked. The first year, I went off to Malaya because I wanted to study plants in rainforests. I travelled through India and Sri Lanka on the way, and that was a real eye-opener. Being in Asia showed me totally different ways of looking at the world. When I got back to Cambridge, I went on with my work on plant development. As I did so I became more and more convinced that the mechanistic approach simply could not work in understanding the development of living organisms.
I was beginning to explore the holistic tradition in biology, which is a minority tradition, but it’s always been there. I began to formulate the idea of morphic resonance, the basis of memory in nature, the main thing I’ve been working on since. The idea came to me in a moment of insight and was extremely exciting. It interested some of my colleagues at Clare College - philosophers, linguists, and classicists were quite open-minded. But the idea of mysterious telepathy-type interconnections between organisms and of collective memories within species didn’t go down too well with my colleagues in the science labs. Not that they were aggressively hostile; they just made fun of it. Whenever I said something like, "I’ve just got to go and make a telephone call," they said, "Ha, ha, why bother? Do it by morphic resonance!"
I saw that a new kind of science was necessary, and I was encouraged as I began to see what it could look like. It became clear that the futureof my interests didn’t lie in bio-chemistry. I wanted to do something quite different, where I could work with whole organisms, and preferably do something that was useful as well. I resigned my fellowship at Cambridge and got a job in an international agricultural institute in southern India, at Hyderabad, where I worked for about six years on the physiology of tropical legume crops, improving crops for subsistence farmers in India. This was a great opportunity to work in the fields, to get to know plants year-round, growing outdoors, a completely different experience from working with little bits of them in the laboratory, where they were isolated from all the real-life factors which are only too apparent in the world of agriculture.
The main reason for taking the job in Hyderabad was that I wanted to be in India. I had already become interested in Indian philosophy and had started doing transcendental meditation. I was drawn to the Hindu traditions. So I went to India, lived there, and worked in agricultural research. I loved being in India.
I went on thinking about my heretical ideas in biology until I felt ready to write a book on the subject. I didn’t want to leave India but I had to leave my job because I was working very long hours and didn’t have time to write the book. By that stage I’d met somebody who was to play a great role in my life, Bede Griffiths, an English Benedictine monk who lived in a small ashram right in the very south of India. It was a Christian ashram, bridging the Christian and Eastern traditions.
During my time in India I’d been involved with various Hindu gurus and ashrams, and also with Sufis in Hyderabad, which has for centuries been a stronghold of Sufism. I had a great friend who was a Sufi, an old and very charming man, who was my teacher. But oddly enough, in spite of all this, I found myself being drawn back to the Christian tradition, which I felt was my own tradition. I realized I could never really become a Sufi because you have to become a Muslim to become a real Sufi, and I couldn’t see myself getting into all that. I couldn’t become a Hindu because I couldn’t be an Indian. Yet, at the same time I began to find new meaning in the Christian tradition that I’d rejected for so long.
When I met Bede Griffiths, he made the bridge between the Christian and the Eastern traditions much easier for me to cross. I went and livedin his ashram for a year and a half, and then I wrote my first book, A New Science of Life, which I dedicated to him.
Then I went on working part-time in my old job in India and the rest of the time pursued my interest in morphic resonance and holistic ideasin biology. And that’s what I’ve been doing since I met my wife, Jill in India, and we share many interests. We’ve explored some of my interests together. One of the things we do is come with our two sons to North America every year, an annual family migration.
I’ve written three more books: The Presence of the Past, which expands the idea of memory in nature; The Rebirth of Nature, which shows how we can once again think of nature as alive instead of inanimate and mechanical; and Seven Experiments That Could Change the World, which is subtitled A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Revolutionary Science. In the latter I focus on areas where simple, inexpensive research can make a big difference. I think that only by re-empowering independent investigation in science can the spirit of inquiry be revitalized. Science in the past was done mainly by amateurs. It has now become exclusively professionalized, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
One of my main concerns is the opening up of science. Another is exploring the connections between science and spirituality, and I am particularly thankful for the opportunity to do this with Matthew Fox

Unexplained Powers of Animals

by Rupert Sheldrake

In the late 1980s and early 1990s I explored a variety of experimental approaches for the investigation of unexplained phenomena that might help to enlarge our scientific view of the world, summarised in my book Seven Experiments That Could Change the World: A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Revolutionary Science (1994).
One of the seven experiments concerned unexplained abilities of animals, and I published a series of papers on the unexplained powers of animals,
see Papers on animals.
I summarised much of this research in my book Dogs That Know When Their Owners Are Coming Home, And Other Unexplained Powers of Animals (1999).
My research with Aimée Morgana into the telepathic powers of her African Grey Parrot, Nkisi, led to the celebrated debate at the London RSA with Prof Lewis Wolpert, which is featured on this website
The Telepathy Debate
More information is available on Nkisi, including a tape of one of his conversations with Aimée in
The Nkisi project

The Sense of Being Stared At

by Rupert Sheldrake

Since the late 1980’s I have been doing research on the sense of being stared at, which has wide implications for the nature of vision and of minds. This research is described in a series of papers.
See "The Sense of Being Stared At".
This research is summarized in my book "The Sense of Being Stared At, And Other Aspects of the Extended Mind" (2003).
It also led to the publication of a special edition of the Journal of Consciousness Studies (JCS Vol 12 No. 6, 2005).

Telepathy

by Rupert Sheldrake

My research on telepathy in animals (summarized in my book Dogs That Know When Their Owners are Coming Home and published in detail in a series of papers (listed here) led me to see telepathy as a normal, rather the paranormal. phenomenon, an aspect of communication between members of animal social groups. The same principles apply to human telepathy, and I have investigated little explored aspects of human telepathy, such as telepathy between mothers and babies, telephone telepathy (thinking of someone who soon afterwards calls) and email telepathy. I have designed several automated telepathy tests, some of which can be carried out through this website.

The website provides opportunities to contribute to the research on Telepathy with both Offline
and Online Experiments
The experiments can be carried out by individuals, by groups, or in the classrooom. Simple instructions are provided and there are Notes for Teachers and Group Leaders
Morphic Fields
Research on morphic fields, morphic resonance and unexplained phenomena (1974-present)
By Rupert Sheldrake

During the time I worked at ICRISAT I continued to think about morphogenetic fields and the way in which they evolved and were inherited. From 1978 to 1979 I took time off to write a book about morphogenetic fields and morphic resonance, which was published in 1981,
A New Science of Life; The Hypothesis of Formative Causation.
Much of my work in the following years was concerned with following up these ideas and was summarised in my main theoretical work,
The Presence of the Past: Morphic Resonance and the Habits of Nature, published in 1988. In late 1980s and early 1990s I explored a variety of experimental approaches for the investigation of unexplained phenomena that might help to enlarge our scientific view of the world, summarised in my book
Seven Experiments That Could Change the World: A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Revolutionary Science, (1994).
One of the seven experiments concerned unexplained abilities of animals, and I published a series of papers on the unexplained powers of animals. See papers on Unexplained Powers of Animals
I summarised much of this research in my book "Dogs That Know When Their Owners Are Coming Home, And Other Unexplained Powers of Animals" (1999).
Also, since the late 1980’s I have been doing research on the sense of being stared at, which has wide implications for the nature of vision and of minds, and this research was described in a series of papers
See papers on "The Sense of Being Stared At" .
This research is summarized in my book "The Sense of Being Stared At, And Other Aspects of the Extended Mind" (2003). See Morphic Fields for a general introduction to the theory.

Joseph Chilton Pearce

I met Joe Pearce at his home by accident, without knowing who he was. I didn't know that he was a writer of the book "Magical Child", which I found excellent when I was just about to give birth to my child. He also didn't know who I was, but nevertheless we had a lovely talk.

Wisdom Series: Joseph Chilton Pearce

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The first of these talks was presented by Joe Pearce on April 25th and 26th, 2009 at The Monroe Institute in Faber Virginia. Joe has penned eight books, with his ninth forthcoming.

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These are methods how to make yourself or others to be hypnotised. Hypnosis seems to be in great demand these days. Everyone is trying to do it on each other, only the methods are different. And the biggest hypnosis is religions: religions are inserted into almost every field or almost every book, but not for long!
If Bob Monroe was a hypnotised person, I doubt that he could experience at his astral travels what he experienced and write about them in his books.

Here are an interview with Joe and his article:

Oct 30, 2007 ... Clip of the great Joe Pearce at the Birthlight Conference Cambridge 2006DVD owl. postle.net.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaJ6WK38GvY

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Joseph Chilton Pearce
Joseph Chilton Pearce is the author of The Death of Religion and the Rebirth of the Spirit, The Biology of Transcendence, The Crack in the Cosmic Egg, Magical Child, and Evolution’s End. For the past 35 years, he has lectured and led workshops teaching about the changing needs of children and the development of human society.
He lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.

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Waking Up To The Holographic Heart Starting Over With Education Joseph Chilton Pearce 1998 Interview Casey Walker, Wild Duck Review

The following conversation took place between Joseph Chilton Pearce and Casey Walker on May 20, 1998 with the production assitance of KVMR, a community-supported radio station in Nevada City.

Casey Walker: Will you begin by assessing education as we know it today?
Joseph Chilton Pearce: Over the past thirty years I've given some 2,500 talks to thousands of people on these issues, and it seems our whole nation's mental set is too locked into a radical denial over education. I'm pessimistic because of our capacity for denial -- what 14th century Spanish Sufi, Iban Arabi, called "our enormous capacity for self-deception" -- and our simple desire to maintain things as they are. The other criticism, of course, lies in looking at schooling as a concept. I don't think it is at all correctable as it is.
I recently received a beautiful paper from a school teacher who spent twenty-five or thirty years right in the front-line trenches, in the classroom. She gives the perspective that armchair generals sitting back in their ivory towers just don't have. Her title tells it all: "Torch This Tower." She states there is no facet of the American school situation which is at all redeemable and believes we ought to eradicate the entire thing down to the very rock bottom, clear the grounds totally, and rethink what do we do from here. This has been my position for years and years.
If we look at any system and find that it has an error within it, we can address the error and consider the possibilities of correction. But, if the entire system from beginning to end is one whole, integrated, total error, then there is nothing that can be done. There is nothing, zero. That, I believe, is the American school situation today. Nothing can be done.
Further, the school system produces -- as John Gatto claims -- exactly what the system needs to keep itself going, and that is uncorrectable. We can't change institutions. And, we can't give the public an answer to a question they are not asking. People simply aren't asking the questions that everyone is rushing around with answers for.
My one exception would be a Waldorf education, and I think the original Montessori had a lot of great, great value. But, I would champion a Waldorf approach as a true educational procedure. Unfortunately, Waldorf is beginning to modify and accommodate, little by little, and take on some of the dreadful errors of the public school system in order to survive.
In its original, genuine sense, Waldorf is not preparing the child to be a dollar commodity in the marketplace, but is meeting each stage of a child's life with the environment that allows the child to be fully and completely and wholly a child at that time. My statement has always been that the three-year-old is not an incomplete five-year-old, but a complete, total and whole three-year-old. If a child is given all the nurturing to be here as a three year old, they'll be the perfect five year old later on, and so on.
The first thing I would say about any true educational system is that it is not founded on the notion that we are preparing a child for life. The theory we are preparing the child for life, or for the future, is a terrible travesty which betrays every facet of the human being. We don't prepare for life, we equip the child with the means to live fully at whatever stage they are in. The idea we're going to train a child at seven to get a good job at age twenty-seven is a travesty of profound dimension. It makes for a world where every 78 seconds a child is attempting suicide, as is true today. It is this kind of terrible despair we breed in our children when we don't see the difference between preparing and equipping our children to be present to life.
Will you speak to the neurological damage in modern children, as you've described in Evolution's End, which renders them "ineducable"?
It's been ten years since I wrote Evolution's End, and, believe me, the situation today has worsened by thousands of percentile. Most people involved in educational reform are speaking of curricular programs when the truth of the matter is the children they are dealing with now are, by and large, damaged past the point of educability in any real sense. The public has yet to recognize this is so. The clearest indications of such damage recently came out of Tunbingen University in Germany with a twenty year study of four thousand people. It shows three significant findings as a result of the failure to furnish appropriate sensory stimulation for growth. First, there has been an average of one percent per year reduction in the sensory sensitivity of the human system and the ability to bring in information from the outside world. Compared to children twenty years age, the children we are looking at now are comprehending or registering information from their environment at eighty percent, which simply means they are twenty percent less consciously aware of where they are and what is happening around them. Secondly, the kind of stimulus that does break through the reticular activating system in the ancient reptilian brain, the brain stem, is only highly concentrated bursts of over-stimulation. That is, the only signals they're really bringing in from their environment are those bursts of stimuli which are highly charged. If it's sound, it must be a loud sound. If it's touch, it must be an impact. If it's visual, it must be intense. Subtleties cannot catch their attention because they are not sensitive to their environment. One comparison is that twenty years ago a child or young person was able to differentiate 360 shades of red, and today are down to something like 130 shades, which means the subtleties are lost to the pure, heavy impact of red now necessary to penetrate the reticular system. Once we look into the whole developmental system, the implications are profound.
The impediments to proper development from birth on are attributable to a whole raft of causes -- from technological childbirth, a failure to nurse, day care. Often what occurs is a substitution of proper care with highly inappropriate, massive over-stimulation of non-growth stimuli of the kind a child gets with the average day care, exposure to the television and music meant to pacify and entertain him or her.
Has an actual, physical atrophying been documented?
Yes, it's a physical atrophying of the whole sensory system. This is right in line with Marcia Mikulak's work that I wrote about in Evolution's End. Fifteen years ago, she found there was anywhere from a 20-25% reduction in sensory awareness of the technological child as opposed to the pre-literate, or "primitive" child in the grass shacks of the jungles.
The third finding of the German study is that the brain is maladapting on a level which seems almost genetically impossible. That is, the brains of these young people are not cross-indexing the sensory systems, so there is no synthesis taking place in the brain. Sight is simply a radical series of brilliant impressions which do not cross index with touch, sound, smell and so forth. There is no context created for sensory input, each is an independent, isolated event. It explains why so many kids get intensely bored unless they are subject to intense input.
On hearing a certain sound, it doesn't bring up all sorts of memory patterns and other senses that resonate with it. They are single shot affairs in the brain system. All of this is from the failure of appropriate stimuli and the massive over-application of inappropriate or high level, artificial stimuli. Now, Jerry Mander and I just spent a weekend in New England at a conference with a medical doctor, Keith Buzzel, studying the effects of television and computers. There is simply an unbelievable amount of medical research on the neurophysiology of television viewing that shows a serious breakdown in the whole genetic encoding. Bruce Lipton, a cellular biologist and brilliant man, has pointed out that the internal emotional state of these children is radically altering the whole DNA structure.
So, I can't talk about education, the future and so forth, unless I'm willing to deceive myself about the halt and reversal of damage now being done to the majority of children in the first three years of life. If we could just get that across! Appropriate nurturing in the first three years of life is critical. Of course, there are always a small number of people who are aware and trying to do something about it, but most are trying to change institutions with hundreds of billions of dollars of vested interest in the television industry, in medical technological childbirth, and all the rest of it.
I was in Thailand last year at a birthing conference put on by the World Health Organization and UNESCO. Thailand imported our American way of birth and television about thirty years ago, and they are now in complete shambles -- their family structure destroyed, their schooling in shambles, their whole social structure collapsing. They were once called, "The Gem of the Orient, The Land of the Smiles." Few will look at the fact that Thailand imported our two deadly twins of medical technological childbirth followed by television, both of which deny appropriate sensory stimuli for growth and substitute the radically inappropriate stimuli which brings about a totally conditioned mind. Huxley's Brave New World was timid, a lollipop, compared to the type of conditioning that comes with interfering with the natural processes of a mother, child, and community.
So, these are the three issues. First, we have to realize that education really begins in the womb and that the first three years of life are when ninety percent of it takes place. Secondly, never waste effort or energy on trying to bring down institutions, but put every bit of effort and energy into doing what must be done for as many children as can immediately be reached. Look to the tangible and real need in a child, in a family, or in a neighborhood.
Let's turn to the idea of intelligence -- what we are yet to understand -- with a systemic function between the body, the heart, and brain.
Yes. To me, the most exciting single thing happening -- which I touched upon in Evolution's End throughout the whole last part of the book -- is about the heart. The medical and scientific world is just now producing evidence to verify much of what I explore through my last three books: the intelligence of the heart. Hard core researchers, including the National Institute for Mental Health, have massively ignored these questions.
I thought I had put it together pretty well -- what the heart actually was and what was going on -- but I was a babe in the woods. I knew nothing. In 1995, I came across the Institute of HeartMath in Boulder Creek, California, and found that they were gathering together research from all over the globe. They brought me up to date on neurocardiology, which is the general title of the newest field of medicine. Oxford University brought out a huge, thick volume of medical studies from all over the world entitled, Neurocardiology, which includes studies that haven't worked their way into the journals yet. Discoveries in the field of neurocardiology are, believe me, far more awesome than the discovery of non-locality in quantum mechanics. It is the biggest issue of the whole century, but it's so far out and so beyond the ordinary, conceptual grasp, that a lot of the people doing the actual research are yet to be fully aware of the implications.

Close to a century ago, Rudolph Steiner said the greatest discovery of 20th century science would be that the heart is not a pump but vastly more, and that the great challenge of the coming ages of humanity would be, in effect, to allow the heart to teach us to think in a new way. Now, that sounds extremely occult, but we find it's directly, biologically the case.
I can't in a brief time share with you the full implications of neurocardiology except to say three things. First, about sixty to sixty-five percent of all the cells in the heart are neural cells which are precisely the same as in the brain, functioning in precisely the same way, monitoring and maintaining control of the entire mind/brain/body physical process as well as direct unmediated connections between the heart and the emotional, cognitive structures of the brain. Secondly, the heart is the major endocrine glandular structure of the body, which Roget found to be producing the hormones that profoundly affect the operations of body, brain, and mind. Thirdly, the heart produces two and a half watts of electrical energy at each pulsation, creating an electromagnetic field identical to the electromagnetic field around the earth. The electromagnetic field of the heart surrounds the body from a distance of twelve to twenty-five feet outward and encompasses power waves such as radio and light waves which comprise the principle source of information upon which the body and brain build our neural conception and perception of the world itself. This verifies all sorts of research from people such as Karl Pribram [+, ++] over a thirty year period, and opens up the greatest mystery we'll ever face.
Roger Penrose, for instance, in England, has just recently come out with a new mathematics to prove that where dendrites meet at the synapse -- of which you've got trillions in your body and brain -- is an electromagnetic aura. And, we find that the electromagnetic field of the heart produces, holographically, the same field as the one produced by the earth and solar system. Now, physicists are beginning to look at the electro-magnetic auras as, simply, the organization of energy in the universe. All these are operating holographically -- that is, at the smallest, unbelievably tiny level between the dendrites at the synapse, the body, the earth, and on outward. All are operating holographically and selectively.
The next discovery is of unmediated neural connections between the heart and the limbic structure, the emotional brain. Now they've found that neural connections go right on up through the amygdala or the cingulate cortex into the pre-frontal lobes. Now, the pre-frontal lobes, or neocortex, are the latest evolutionary addition to the human brain because they were only rudimentary until, perhaps, 150,000 to 40,000 years ago. They are what we call the "silent areas" of the brain simply because we are using only the lower part of them so far. The higher parts of the pre-frontal lobes are not even complete in their growth patterns until age twenty-one, which is about six to seven years after the rest of the brain is complete -- when we thought the whole show was over.
And yet, if you look at Demasio's recent work in Descartes' Error, he writes about the role of emotion in reasoning and about the lowest levels of the pre-frontal lobes. He talks constantly about the pre-frontals being the whole show, but he's talking only about those parts that are developed in the first three years of life and the great, long dormant period following. Around age fifteen, the pre-frontals undergo a huge growth spurt and begin a massive, rapid growth which isn't complete until about age twenty-one. It is that area that then remains silent and unused.
At twenty-one, Rudolph Steiner said the true ego is designed to come down into the system and begin what he called the exploration of the higher worlds. Now, of course, that hasn't happened historically because of the entrenched positions of the lower structures of the brain system itself (which means that the entire thing is biological). We resort to philosophical concepts and moral, ethical issues -- but we're really always talking about the biology of our body and brain.
Even Paul MacLean at the National Institute of Mental Health, who is one of the brightest in brain research over the past fifty years and is still doing research in his eighties, spoke of the pre-frontals as the "angel lobes," as the origin of all the higher human virtues. That is exactly what Demasio was pointing out in Descartes' Error, and yet both are only talking about the lowest of the pre-fontal structures, which complete themselves in the first three years of life, and not of the new growth that takes place between fifteen and twenty-one.
For this reason, I am the arch-optimist of all. I think these discoveries, the implications, are terribly exciting. Of course, our whole cosmology will shift dramatically when we realize what I call the "holographic heart." But, you see, at the very time we're moving into a period of total chaos and collapse, this other incredible thing is simply gathering. I think of Ilya Prigogine's comments that so long as a system is stable, or at an equilibrium, you can't change it, but as it moves toward disequilibrium and falls into chaos then the slightest bit of coherent energy can bring it into a new structure. What you find in Waldorf families, and people who read Wild Duck Review, and others, may seem small, but they will be the islands of coherent energy which then bring about the organized, entrained energy for a new situation. I think it will happen very rapidly.
In the next issue, I expect to work with the idea of one's capacity for metaphor as one's capacity for a full life.
Jerome Bruner once said the great beauty of human language is its metaphoric capacity . . . that we could represent the world to ourselves metaphorically, mutate our metaphors and change ourselves in the world. Bruner came up with that very beautiful and brilliant insight thirty or forty years ago.
There is a book by a medical doctor living in Seattle, Leonard Shlain, called Art and Physics: Parallel Visions in Space, Time and Light. In it he says art is always presaging what will happen in the whole scientific, social world. He gives the most incredible defense of this idea over the past 600 years -- how art has always shown exactly what will happen in the scientific and social structures a century later.
The great Margaret Mead once said, "No education that is not founded on art will ever succeed." I think the beauty of the Waldorf system is that they don't teach art -- it's not a subject. Art is the way by which everything is taught and learned. Art is "high play" and only through high play does real learning take place. Yes, this is the way to a real life. The rest of it is conditioning to another's employ, another's motive, another's idea of life.

Joseph Chilton Pearce is well-known as author of six books: The Crack in the Cosmic Egg; Exploring the Crack in the Cosmic Egg; Magical Child; Magical Child Matures; Bond of Power; and Evolution's End.
Also well-known as an exceptional public speaker on human intelligence, creativity, and learning, Pearce has presented over 2,500 programs to date at most major universities in the United States and various institutions worldwide. His most recent addresses have been as a participant in a closed symposium on computers in education, U.C. Berkeley; in a closed symposium on educating for healthy children, Columbia University Teacher's College; at a conference on education in Bangkok, Thailand; and two addresses at a medical conference on birth-bonding in Chiang Mia, Thailand, sponsored by W.H.O. and UNICEF.
All of our perennial philosophies, spiritual paths, religions, dreams and hopes, have spun out of an intuitive knowing that these higher intelligences exist, that life is more than just an economic knee-jerk reflex, that we are not just glorified Skinner-box pigeons or naked apes. On the one hand we have divinized our potential, projecting who we are designed to be onto an abstracted cloud nine rather than fulfilling our evolutionary potential, and falling victim to the politics of that projection. On the other hand, and far more destructively, we have denied our evolutionary nature, grounding ourselves in the more primitive, physically bound modes of our brain/mind, and subjecting ourselves to the magician-priests who can best manipulate that physical realm. Evolutions End, pp. xv-xvi
Split between these lower and higher neural systems, with evolution pressing to break through into its new modality, our situation can get precarious. Our personal awareness, with its ego-intellect, makes up an estimated 5 percent of the total intelligent energy of our brain/mind. (The rest provides the environment and maintains the conditions of, this personal 5 percent.) Yet with this paltry percentage we try to manipulate universal forces of unknown magnitude and then wonder why everything goes wrong. Over and again we hear the clarion call that we must take evolution in our hands and do that which bumbling nature, in its fifteen billion years of incredible creation, has obviously not had the intelligence to do. While the ego-intellect loves such arrogant, bootstrap nonsense, operations of this sort plunge us from one personal, social, and ecological catastrophe to another, and we are apparently incapable of catching on to our error. As architect Henry Bergman once said, "Each and every problem we face today is the direct and inevitable result of yesterday's brilliant solutions."
Evolutions End pp.xvi-xvii
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Expressing Life’s Wisdom: Nurturing Heart - Brain Development Starting With Infants

1999 Interview with Joseph Chilton Pearce
by Chris Mercogliano and Kim Debus
Journal of Family Life, Volume 5, No.1, 1999
http://www.ratical.org/many_worlds/JCP99.html

For nearly half a century Joseph Chilton Pearce, who prefers to be known simply as Joe, has been probing the mysteries of the human mind. Author of The Crack in the Cosmic Egg, Exploring the Crack in the Cosmic Egg, Magical Child, Magical Child Matures, Bond of Power and Evolution’s End, one of his overriding passions remains the study of what he calls the "unfolding" of intelligence in children. He is a self-avowed iconoclast, unafraid to speak out against the myriad ways in which contemporary American culture fails to nurture the intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs and yearnings of our young people. Part scholar, part scientist, part mystic, part itinerant teacher, Joe keeps in close touch with the most brilliant men and women in each field of inure relevant to his guest. He creates a unique synthesis of their work and translates the results into a common language -- such a valuable contribution in these days of increasing scientific specialization. Then Joe travels the world wide to share his painstakingly gathered wisdom -- freely if necessary -- with anyone he feels can make a difference. We were fortunate enough to catch him by phone at
his home in central Virginia.
Chris: Modern neuroscience has been making some startling discoveries about the human heart.
Can you tell us a bit about them in layman’s terms?
Joe: The idea that we can think with our hearts is no longer just a metaphor, but is, in fact, a very real phenomenon. We now know this because the combined research of two or three fields is proving that the heart is the major center of intelligence in human beings. Molecular biologists have discovered that the heart is the body’s most important endocrine gland. In response to our experience of the world, it produces and releases a major hormone, ANF -- which stands for Atriol Neuriatic Factor -- that profoundly effects every operation in the limbic structure, or what we refer to as the "emotional brain." This includes the hippocampal area where memory and learning take place, and also the control centers for the entire hormonal system. And neurocardiologist have found that 60 to 65% of the cells of the heart are actually neural cells, not muscle cells as was previously believed. They are identical to the neural cells in the brain, operating through the same connecting links called ganglia, with the same axonal and dendritic connections
that take place in the brain, as well as through the very same kinds of neurotransmitters found in the brain. Quite literally, in other words, there is a "brain" in the heart, whose ganglia are linked to every major organ in the body, to the entire muscle spindle system that uniquely enables humans to express their emotions. About half of the heart’s neural cells are involved in translating information sent to it from all over the body so that it can keep the body
working as one harmonious whole. And the other half make up a very large, unmediated neural connection with the emotional brain in our head and carry on a twenty-four-hour-a-day dialogue between the heart and the brain that we are not even aware of.
Kim: How does that work?
Joe: The heart responds to messages sent to it from the emotional brain, which has been busy monitoring the interior environment of dynamic states such as the emotions and the auto-immune system, guiding behavior, and contributing to our sense of personal identity. The emotional brain makes a qualitative evaluation of our experience of this world and sends that information instant-by-instant down to the heart. In return, the heart exhorts the brain to make the appropriate response. Of course all of this is on the non-verbal level. In other words, the responses that the heart makes effect the entire human system. Meanwhile, biophysicists have discovered that the heart is also a very powerful
electromagnetic generator. It creates an electromagnetic field that encompasses the body and extends out anywhere from eight to twelve feet away from it. It is so powerful that you can take an electrocardiogram reading from as far as three feet away from the body. The field the heart produces is holographic, meaning that you can read it from any point
on the body and from any point within the field. No matter how microscopic the sample is, you can receive the information of the entire field. The intriguing thing is how profoundly this electromagnetic field effects the brain. All indications are that it furnishes the whole radio wave spectrum from which the brain draws its material to create our
internal experience of the world. Perhaps most importantly, we now know that the radio spectrum of the heart is
profoundly affected by our emotional response to our world. Our emotional response changes the heart’s electromagnetic spectrum, which is what the brain feeds on. Ultimately, everything in our lives hinges on our emotional response to specific events.
Chris: How does this emerging knowledge apply to children and their healthy development?
Joe: Children’s emotional experience, how they feel about themselves and the world around them, has a tremendous impact on their growth and development. It’s the foundation on which all learning, memory, health and well-being are based. When that emotional structure is not stable and positive for a child, no other developmental process within
them will function fully. Further development will only be compensatory to any deficiencies. So, the first and foremost thing that must occur, if you want intelligent, successful and healthy children, is that they must have a positive emotional experience. There is forty or fifty years worth of research from places like Harvard University, the University of Arizona’s medical school with people like Schwartz and Russick, and HeartMath out in California to back this statement up. It all begins with children feeling unconditionally wanted, accepted and loved. This is the key to the entire operation. You can have everything else: a high standard of living, the most expensive school system, the finest teachers in the world; but if the children are lacking that initial experience of being unconditionally loved by at least one person, and if they do not feel safe and secure in their learning environment, then nothing is going to happen very positively. This cannot be overstated.
Chris: There would seem to be a lot of implications here for the way we educate our children.
Joe: The crux of the issue of education is that there are only two types of learning; one is true learning and the other is conditioning. Conditioning is a fear-filled response by the older, or what we call the "hind," or "reptilian" brain. This is the reflexive, survival, maintenance brain that responds as if threatened. A form of learning does take place here, but it’s conditioned learning and is intimately associated with the emotional states of hostility, anger and anxiety.
If you want true learning, learning that involves the higher frontal lobes -- the intellectual, creative brain -- then again, the emotional environment must be positive and supportive. This is because at the first sign of anxiety the brain shifts its functions from the high, prefrontal lobes to the old defenses of the reptilian brain.
Kim: It looks like you can make a case that our development is based, perhaps, more on nurture than on nature.
Joe: The new research around this issue is quite intriguing. In England, researchers have come up with the hypothesis that the environment profoundly changes the genetic structuring within us, that it is the biggest influence of all on our DNA. There are studies now that show that our genes are not at all locked into unchanging programs as previously thought, but in fact are profoundly affected by our environment, particularly our emotional environment. In the May issue of Science , there was an article that discussed how the mother’s emotional state during pregnancy determined the direction that evolution would take place within her developing fetus. Her state of well-being determines whether fetal
brain development concentrates on the frontal lobes or the ancient reptilian brain involved in survival. This is probably the most explosive information to come along in quite a while. And this makes perfect sense because the heart is the first organ to form in the fetus, within ten days after conception, and it has to be because it furnishes the electromagnetic spectrum upon which DNA itself depends for its instructions.
Kim: Are you saying that even after conception our genetic make-up continues to change?
Joe: Absolutely. And after birth as well, where you continue to see a shift of emphasis between the reptilian brain and the emotional and cognitive brains. Not only do you have these shifts occurring during the first eleven years of life, you also have this huge redundancy of stuff in the brain. Around the age of eleven or twelve the brain undergoes a fine tuning and begins to decide what it can get rid of. The brain begins to shed the excess neural connections in either the ancient survival brain or in the new intellectual brain. What is removed depends upon children’s life situations at that time. The question of whether they feel safe and loved, or whether they feel like they must protect themselves against a hostile world has a profound effect on the intelligence of the child.
Kim: Okay, so what about kids who were raised in negative households and who haven’t had that unconditional love? What can we do to reverse this process and empower them to grow up to be whole persons?
Joe: To me, the whole thing again boils down to the heart. The kids you’re speaking of have been deprived of adequate heart-brain nurturing. They have been operating in an environment of deep deprivation and the only thing you can do is to somehow or other provide them with a nurturing environment where they feel safe and loved and wanted.
I know it sounds too simplistic, but really that’s the whole story. These young people need audio-vocal communication, nurturing, play, body movement, eye contact, sweet sounds and close heart contact on a physical level. Look at Mariana Caplan’s new book that just came out called Untouched: The Need for Genuine Affection in an Impersonal
World. It’s a brilliant, incredibly well-documented work that ranks right up there with Ashley Montique’s classic book on touch written thirty years ago. It deals with the touch-starved American child who has never received enough emotional or physical nurturing. We must understand here that the emotional and physical are essentially the same.
So many American teenagers today have been deprived of touch and love from the very beginning of their lives.
Chris: What happens to them as a result?
Joe: They try to make up for that lack with all kinds of culturally provided substitutes that don’t satisfy their needs.
For the past fifteen years Ann Morrison in New York State has been working with hard-core teenage criminals in maximum security prisons, young people between the ages of fifteen and twenty who are considered by society to be
unredeemable. She laments at how the public doesn’t understand how easily salvageable they are. Through storytelling, play acting and a whole series of activities like that, Ann just wins over these largely uneducated and illiterate teens.
All of a sudden they’re reading, they’re writing their own poetry and they’re expressing themselves in a variety of ways. She started out by following her own heart’s instincts. With great love, she went in and began quietly telling her stories, even though they had the TVs going and they are doing all of the usual child, noisy, rambunctious things that teenagers do. And she was able to reach them because she was offering something that they had never had -- a mother figure, a
compassionate woman friend. As Margaret Mead said, "Art is the language that is the language of the heart, that is the
language of the emotional structure."
Chris: Didn’t you once say that imaginative children are never violent?
Joe: In Sweden there is a group of doctors who claim this to be true. Their studies show that children who have an abundant capacity for creating inner-world images are never violent. Plus whenever they’re faced with violence, they are able to imagine and implement alternative solutions. That’s what Ann Morrison is giving those young people,
the opportunity to re-fashion their internal worlds, to establish the heart/emotional brain connection that was never
allowed to develop during their childhoods.
Chris: I think I’ve also heard you say that television is the arch-enemy of imagination. Exactly what is television doing to our children?
Joe: Television literally prevents neural growth in the developing brains of children. When young children watch too much, it suppresses the capacity of their brains to create an internal image of some thing, or someone, or some event not presented to the sensory system by the environment, which is the essence of what we call "imagination." Researchers used to think that it was only the content of the programming that was negatively affecting children.
Now we have ample evidence that the technology of the device is very harmful in and of itself. In other words, the simple act of watching television has profoundly negative effects on the physiology of human beings.
Chris: How so?
Joe: It’s a long story, dating all the way back to the early 1960’s when it was discovered that kids’ minds go catatonic in front to the "tube." This has to do with the way that the brain reacts to radiant light, which is the light source of television and computer monitors, and reflected light, which is what brings us the rest of our visual experience. This is too complicated to go all the way into here, so let me just say that the brain tends to close down in response to radiant light sources. We’ve all seen how hypnotized children get when they watch television for any length of time. My biggest concern has to do with the way the television industry countered this effect by introducing what are known as "startle effects" into children’s programming. A startle effect is anything that triggers the brain into thinking that there might be an emergency out there and alerts it to pay special attention to the source of the disturbance. Television accomplishes this with sudden and dramatic changes of intensity of light or sound and a rapid shifting of camera angles. Eventually, however, the brain starts habituating itself to the situation, realizing that these are just false alarms, and it starts to tune out again. As a result, every ten years or so the television industry has had to up the ante by making the startles bigger and bigger, until finally what we have are periodic bursts of violent imagery in children’s cartoons and so on, to the point now where there are an average of sixteen bits of violence every half-hour. Here the nature of the program content does matter. While the higher brain, or neocortex, knows that the images on TV aren’t real, the lower, or the "reptilian" brain does not. This means that when a child views violence on television, the reptilian brain sends a series of alarm messages up to the emotional brain, which in turn immediately contacts the heart.
The moment the heart receives any indication of negativity or danger, it drops out of its usual harmonic mode into an incoherent one, triggering the release of the single most potent hormone in the human body, known as cortisol. Cortisol instantly wakes up the brain and causes it to produce trillions of neural links in order to ready the individual to face the emergency. Then, as soon as the heart gets the message that the coast is clear, another hormone is released to dissolve all of the new neural pathways that weren’t used to make a quick, adaptive reaction to the perceived threat. The trouble with current-day children’s television programming is that there’s never any let-down, and the brain of the average
American child, who has watched 5000 to 6000 hours by the age of five of six, is suffering a great deal of confusion as a result. The massive over-stimulus from TV is causing the brain to maladapt in ways previously thought impossible. It is literally breaking down on all levels of neural development.
Kim: Can you give us any specific examples?
Joe: I’ll give you a couple. The German Psychological Institute has conducted a twenty-year study of 4000 children per year, children who have watched the average 5000 to 6000 hours of television by the age of six. Researchers found that twenty years ago young people could distinguish between 360 different shadings of a single color category like red or blue. Today it’s down to about 130. That’s almost a two-thirds loss of their ability to detect shadings of color. Now, this is strictly a neuro-cognitive breakdown. The most serious change they uncovered was a breakdown of the brain’s ability to cross index its whole kinesthetic/sensory system. That is, more and more children’s sensory systems are acting as isolated components in the brain and less and less as coordinated whole gestalts. When they placed the young test subject in a natural environment that had no high-density stimuli, such as come from television, they grew very anxiety-ridden, bored and tended toward violence. The final disturbing finding of the German study is that there has been over the same twenty-year period, a 20% reduction in the children’s awareness of their natural environment.
This fits right in with Marcia Mikulak’s studies in the eighties on evolution, where she discovered a 20 to 28.5% reduction in American children’s ability to bring in environmental sensory signal as opposed to that of children from pre-literate, non-technological societies. So, the German studies back up what we’ve already known about the desensitization of children who are exposed to the inappropriate stimuli from sources such as television, rock music and computers.
Chris: Jerry Mander pointed out in his book on television [Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television, Morrow Quill Paperbacks, New York, 1978] that when television was first introduced it was advertised as this wonderful, democratic technology that would make everybody’s life better and serve as an educational tool available free of charge to all. And the American culture of the fifties bought this fantasy lock, stock and barrel. So how about computers in the 90s?
Joe: Well, computers fall into essentially the same category. Here’s one example that demonstrates how they can have the same debilitating effects on the mind that television has. Researchers took a single page from a fourth grade level textbook that had explanatory writing and a couple of diagrams or pictures on it and asked three groups of people to review the information. Group A was given the piece of paper itself to study. Group B was shown a movie of the page, and group C viewed it on a television screen -- which is exactly the same as a computer monitor. Twenty minutes later they tested them on their comprehension and retention of the material. Group A, who held a paper copy in their hands, averaged a retention level of 85%. Those who saw it on the movie screen had a retention level of between 25 to 30%, and those who studied it on the TV monitor had a retention and comprehension level between 3 and 5%. When they mixed the groups up and tested them again with different pages from the book, in every case the retention and
comprehension was identical. This again has to do with how the brain is constructed and the way it responds to radiant
light rather than reflected light as a source of information. And it should make us pause to consider, but it won’t.
Chris: Why?
Joe: I attended a computer conference at the University of California at Berkeley during which twenty-one of us from all over the world spent four days discussing the computers-in-education issue. At that very time the State of California had a 500-million-dollar bill pending for a pilot project of K-12 computerized education. They asked me to come and speak to any legislators who would listen and give them a report on what we had discovered during those four days at Berkeley. The woman engineering this, who at the time was head of the Republican strategy department, was fired for
asking me to come and speak. It just goes to show you how much money and power is involved.
Kim: But, so many occupations these days involve computers. How do we teach young people what they need to know about computers without relying on them too much?
Joe: At that four-day symposium at Berkeley we concluded that everything hinges on age appropriateness. One professor from MIT made the passionate plea that we must encourage children to develop the ability to think first, and then give them the computer. After that the sky’s the limit. But if you introduce the computer before the child’s thought
processes are worked out, then you have disaster in the making. This is because, as Piaget pointed out, the first twelve years of life are spent putting into place the structures of knowledge that enable young people to grasp abstract, metaphoric, symbolic types of information. The capacity for abstract thinking developed as a result of the natural
concrete processes that have been going on for millions of years. The danger here is that the computer, which operates by the same artificial, cathode-ray-tube technology as the television, will interrupt that development.
Chris: TV and computers aside, I get the sense from a lot of young people I know that they feel something is missing from their lives. Have you noticed this in your travels?
Joe: I’ve often talked about three important characteristics of all teenagers. The first is a feeling they have of great expectation that something tremendous is supposed to happen in their lives around the age of fifteen or sixteen.
The second is the feeling that some greatness exists within them. The third is a longing that is so intense it can never be
assuaged (eased). And so at this point teenagers begin looking for models of who they can be, someone to help them define and put that deep longing into perspective. And what do they get? They get MTV, they get rock stars, they get all of the rest of the trash in movies and on television.
Kim: This is the stage of life when many other cultures encourage spiritual growth through things like coming-of-age and rights-of-passage rituals. Do you think the absence of these in our culture is one of our downfalls?
Joe: Certainly. But the things you’re speaking of are vehemently blocked by our society because they’re not economically viable. They can’t be given a dollar value. Young people looking for something of meaning and substance out there have a terrible time finding what they’re seeking because they are locked into our cultural system. Look into
Ralph Nader and Linda Coco’s new book on the corporate exploitation of children [Corporate America’s Exploitation of Our Children ]. It’s a bomb shell. For instance, when Ralph Nader approached Bob Pittman, who invented MTV, and asked him if he realized the profound influence they were having on fourteen year olds, the guy leaned back and said, "Ralph, we don’t influence fourteen-year-olds, we own them." Today there are actually entrepreneurs in the marketplace selling programs to corporations detailing how to exploit the child mind! In other words, we are totally set up right now as a consumer society, and changing that fact would literally threaten our economy. I don’t think you can change this reality on any large-scale basis. You can only try to work around the edges and hope to reach one individual at a time. No one’s going to change the overall system. All we can do is appeal to parents who have ears to hear and who are willing to take the risk of getting their children out of this madness and protect them against it.
Chris: What advice would you give to individual parents of teenagers about how they can help them to pursue their deepest desires?
Joe: Well, first of all a great many teenagers have no idea what their desires are because they haven’t been given the opportunity to find out. So, we can start by helping them to identify their desires. Next, we can start being more proactive rather than reactionary. Most of the crises that are occurring in our young people today are arbitrary, that is they’re created by the culture itself. Instead of spending millions of dollars trying to fix what’s wrong with teens we should invest in educating people to be good parents, to love and nurture their babies and young children so they don’t have huge problems later on. The first four years of life are the most important. In Sweden, new mothers are given three years of maternity leave. It used to be one, and now they’ve upped it to three so that mothers can stay home with their children. And they’re giving fathers a one-year leave of absence with full pay so that both mother and father can be with their child for the first critical year. So when you ask what can we do with our teenagers, I say we can begin by preventing the damage right from the very beginning.
Kim: So you think there’s hope for us?
Joe: There are some extraordinary things happening right now, in little pockets all over the world, examples of true coherency in a massively incoherent system. And when this global economy nightmare we’ve unleashed finally self-destructs -- as I think it has to -- these small pockets of coherent intelligence will then manifest themselves and provide the impetus and the wisdom for the changes necessary to create a world in which children can reach their full potential. I am very optimistic about this.
Copyright © 1999 Joseph Chilton Pearce
Copyright © 1999 Journal of Family Life
Reprinted for Fair Use Only.

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David Brandt

[KenAdachi's Note: David Brandt has sent me a lot of interesting mail over the past few months and I hope to post much of it as time permits. He has had more than his share of paranormal experiences and when you see some of the photos that he's sent me, you'll see what I'm talking about. I think you'll find him fascinating; I certainly do....Ken]
David has his own blog: <http:// www.innervisionow.net>

Positive Message for the Days Ahead

By David Brandt < migs@zianet.com>
http://educate-yourself.org/db/positivemessageamidstorm28jun07.shtml
June 28, 2007
Positive Message for the Days Ahead (June 28, 2007)
Subject: My positive message
From: migs@zianet.com
Date: Thu, June 28, 2007
To: Editor
Ken

This is taken from my blog, and is as truthful and honest as I can make it. I hope you enjoy it.
Despite some of the dark topics covered on this blog, it is anathema for me to lie and "sugar coat" everything. That said, there is darkness before the storm, the storm will pass, and the sun will come out--with rainbows the likes that you can't imagine! (hard to fathom at this point in time, but true nonetheless). We're all in this together (in every way!) and the "end" of the story is also the beginning, with such love and beauty I cannot find words to describe it.
I could describe some of the beautiful experiences and "places" I've been to while out-of-body, or the sheer feeling of freedom in the astral. But more importantly, the ultimate goal beyond the astral is for us to become creators--of worlds such as our own, solar systems, galaxies--and more. In order to do this, our higher selves need to learn everything, and there is no better teacher than experience. Does this sound "far-fetched", or "blasphemous" to you? I care not, for it is the truth.
My prayer for you (and me) is that we enjoy our lives, have fun, spend time with our loved ones and make new friends. Laugh to our heart's content! I can have an unusual sense of humor, but we're all different, right? I am fully aware that we all play our "roles" here, and that we have all had lives of both polarities. In the greater picture, the grand cosmic design---I truly do respect you all, as you are all my brothers and sisters."

Atlantis and Other Observations

By David Brandt< migs@zianet.com>
http://educate-yourself.org/db/atlantisobservations25jun07.shtml
June 25, 2007
David has his own blog: <http:// www.innervisionow.net>
Ken

In reference to the discovery of Atlantis in the Antarctic and the ancient technology found: They still won't have what they're looking for, even when they believe they do (and the beat goes on....;-)
I can't help but laugh at this extreme effort to "cheat" and the complexity traps. There simply are no "loopholes" or easy ways to achieve spiritual advancement, and it never stops them from trying. Perhaps I should have simplified it even more by writing that all roads lead to home. There is a process, it's either followed or it's not. Since the process has been created and is monitored in densities higher than ours, it is completely out of reach of control by any means (technology) other than the keys designed to get us there.
Much of what truthseekers find will be diversionary away from the US Navy and ONI [Office of Naval Intelligence]. Keep your eyes on them. I was in the Navy, and they have a "proud history of tradition", which is their "public pretty face". They have a history alright. Yikes! They are involved with so much I don't even know where to start. Big warning here--they are extremely sensitive about anyone poking around in their"business", and hence have absolutely no qualms about removing anyone getting too close for comfort. Caution is advised. Use of alternative methods of observation is highly recommended here. Again, I must emphasize anyone who is investigating this to be very careful.
[Addendum on Navy, June 25, 2007, From: David Brandt:
Ken, I should have added on my observation that this has nothing to do with the regular Navy. My reference is entirely directed toward the black operation part. The men and women in the regular Navy have often been highly expendable "test" subjects, and are completely unaware of what is happening. ..David]
On another more interesting note, I have been writing for awhile now that intelligence is not the key (intelligence is to stupidity what wisdom is to ignorance). I have read what has been written by people of below average intelligence but tremendous insight. It is apparent that intellect, as highly desired as it is, is often an impediment to sight. Having both is desirable, but I have observed abilities in my son (autistic) over the years that are awesome--yet most would look at him as being of extremely limited "capacity" or intellect. My ridiculous "rule of irony" again?
We recently had a "shadow" (2 dimensional form/shape) move across the room in mid-afternoon in 3rd density, 3 dimensional realtime, which shook my wife up quite a bit. She's a bit more on the serious side, but I've been able to get her laughing about it, which brings me to another subject not often addressed. As we are moving further, these are becoming more common and people are going to have more problems with them [shadow people]. On the difficulty of educating people who are new to this and in whom it creates fear, and those who have realized that the world is not what is seems: A difficult balance to reach indeed. Attempting to explain without creating more fear (which feeds the aforementioned entities) when many haven't even reached the level of understanding that they do exist is enormously hard--for them kind of like jumping into cold water. Humor must be used (that's why we have it--plus it's fun ;-) Beyond this all we can do is take it as it comes.
There are a significant number of physical countermeasures that can be used (funny how parts of the old legends are true?) the best being using water and salt (both have crystalline properties that are capable of holding intent (charging?). Crystal amplification can swing both ways, so education is desirable here. Collective intent (groups) are the next step, but caution is advised here (as to who is in the group and what their real intent is, etc.) Going after them while out-of-body is really a "not yet ready for primetime" production.
Ultimately, the "key" analogy is most useful here. Events in people's lives have a way of forcing eyes to open (or not), depending on what our higher selves (us) have determined prior to incarnating. I have problems with the "time" thing, as most people simply can't handle that (I simply make a reference to straight line with beginning and end, circle/and or the other symbolic representation for infinity, though simplicity is best here). It is a lot to handle for many, which is why unlearning is so important (garbage out). We love our illusions, they bring us great comfort--the truth is even more comfortable, but getting there is quite difficult depending on the person.
I will relate a dream I had about five years ago if it helps. There was a group of people dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and spiritual advancement. They found you, you didn't find them, and you were invited if you demonstrated wisdom/compassion (you have no idea how these two spiritual gifts are intertwined!) They had primary rules which follow universal law, but the two most important was that they only became involved if invited to do so, and using their knowledge was never for material gain. Some of the younger ones, upon realizing the material gain they could receive with the use of such knowledge, did so. Their focus became darker and darker, and being unable to pass this on spiritually, placed an extreme value on genetics (keeping it "in the family", so to speak. The others continued to pass along and advance spiritually, having compassion for those who left while feeling guilt for helping "empower" them. The faction that left realized the danger that their original teachers represented, and sought them out, killing them without mercy or remorse. This forced the teachers into hiding, which they do to this day. Who are they? I will leave it for you to decide--it was "just" a dream.
"If you realized that the nurtured spiritual part of yourself would accompany you on your eternal journey and that everything that you have labored so hard to accumulate would vanish the instant you depart this world, would it alter your daily agenda?" Walter Cooper
I love that quote! A brief explanation is due here, so I'll dive in. When you leave this density, you keep your identity as long as you want in perceived time. Perceived time is simply that, as long or as short as you want/need depending on any further preparation that's required and on your own personal desire. At some point you go through what's known as the "second death" (not anywhere as dramatic as the 3rd density one) and give up your identity. You do not give up your experiences (everything--thoughts/memories/feelings/etc.). Those that experience what I've seen (and indeed what we've all been in, incarnationally speaking) in the dark vortex are in one of the many "hells" (there is no "literal" hell). These can be experienced for a day, or thousands of years of perceived time--until we realize that we've had the keys to release ourselves and we placed ourself there to begin with! This has not a thing to do with "punishment" as so many wish to be "exacted". It is all about experience and learning, period. When I mention those who are attempting to"outrun" the reaper, it is for a very good reason. They intrinsically know what they are going to experience. We all live lives of both polarities, and the Universal Law of Intention is very active here. Those of us who have wisdom/compassion and the intention of assisting others are not running, we are looking forward to some awesome adventures."

Beliefs, Truths, & Balance

By David Brandt
http://educate-yourself.org/lte/davidbrandtbeliefsandtruth16jun07.shtml
June 16,. 2007
David has his own blog: <http:// www.innervisionow.net>
Subject: Several topics
From: David Brandt
Date: Sat, June 16, 2007
To: Editor
You use truth as your aspiration and weapon. As you have discovered time and again, truth is very elusive.
Is it absolute, subjective, objective?
Under these conditions, we simply do the best we can using discernment, casting aside what we believe to be false without entirely letting it go. We "live" in this "reality", yet we have all experienced other "realities" that turn this one on it's head--many of us simply don't remember. Therein lies a key to knowing for ourselves, doors that we can be shown but that we ourselves must open.
We all have our "boxes/bubbles/cells" and we all have the keys to open them, but so many of us simply don't understand that those keys are in our hands and we first must know they are there in order to use them. None of this occurs by random "accident" (as I once believed contrary to experiencing evidence which was right in my face, so to speak) but by design.
We are, each and every one of us, so much greater than we can conceive here, but it's a discovery process and a path we've each chosen. I realize much of what I write may not make sense, but I am truthfully conveying experiences and knowledge as it occurs in real-time. We love to love our illusions, but it is in the process of letting go of these that we learn--and the true learning process begins with unlearning. As cryptic and complicated as this may seem, it's not--but neither is it an "easy" process.
Letting go of what we believe, and indeed have been programmed to believe throughout life can be a painful process. Once it is started, it is irreversible. I offered this explanation to my daughter about why so many people focus on one narrow subject, whether to blame, exploit, etc. Envision a picture. The closer you come to that picture, the smaller (less) you see, but the further you back away, the more you see, the picture becoming, in effect--"bigger". This is a very simple analogy, but a useful tool. I still use it--it is useful everywhere. Those who become "stuck" focusing on the small details miss the entire picture.
On another issue, I read this http://www.conspiracyplanet.com/channel.cfm?channelid=137&contentid=4451
I must remark on a comment this woman made.
"I started crying harder. I could see where that general was going to end up in Hell. It made the life of a sex slave like me look like paradise by comparison."
I have commented on traps that exist in 4th density. Most of us avoid these simply by the presence of loved ones at the time of our crossing over. If this does not occur, we find ourselves in the "buffer zone" between "here" and the astral proper. Although we feel what seems like gravity, it is not, and it takes a short time to realize this. Focus straight upwards and accelerate as fast as you can--this results in a spatial shift--nothing to really "worry" about anyway. For those people that this woman describes who have intentionally been involved in such merciless and dark lives, they are literally attempting to "outrun the reaper". This cannot be done, and they are clueless as to what awaits them.
I have peered into one of these dark vortexes and heard a multitude of cries for help. They are places devoid of light--the blackest black you have ever seen, misty and deep. I don't know what occurs within, and honestly don't want to. It is a matter of choice for these people--there is no "hellfire", but there are "hells". They can be trapped there for what seems to be thousands of years, a fate far worse than their victims.
This is not punishment, it is an action of balance and learning. It would surprise most people to learn that they have led extremely dark lives "incarnations" such as this, as well as the opposite. Restrained by the wisdom and compassion of light polarity, the dark is a necessary component of our existence, with the ultimate goal being Balance. The concept may be simple, but the experience is anything but "easy". Nothing worthwhile is....

Subject: Some anomalous observations

From: migs@zianet.com
Date: Tue, June 26, 2007
To: Editor
Ken

I often make assumptions my wife reminds me--part of my desire to share what I see, and leave out information that I assume others know until I realize that they don't. However, when she experiences events in "reality" such as that "shadow" (which she described as featureless similar to wearing a wetsuit) moving across to room so vividly), she freaks out. She is frightened and I attempt to explain that this"phenomena" doesn't all derive from one source/cause/place which helps not one iota. There are some things she's had me ask for assistance from shaman's with, which I have done. I have a strong desire to communicate what I learn, even that darkside element where so very many people refuse to look, while it is impossible for me not to. The darkside machine--picture a tree with branches that are reaching everywhere, connections that most don't see, interrelated but having the same root. We experience things in our childhoods that seem completely unconnected to our lives (I had a Leave it to Beaver childhood), but at the age of seven or possibly younger had dreams which were so perverse that I won't even describe them here--there is no possible way at that age and life experience that I would even possess the knowledge to have dreams like that. These are things that I suspect occur to many of us, and we simply block them from our memory.
You are also aware that as the veil is lifted that which is hiding cannot do so for much longer--hence surveillance and panic mode. Strong image of "Pandora's Box" comes into mind. Here's something I find enormously humorous. While enormous amounts of money and technology are being invested to watch everyone, it is becoming increasing easy to watch them, and they are unable to stop it. Several years ago, I predicted (no, I'm not psychic) that people of some of the simplest and uneducated minds would see much, indeed be some of the very first to recognize the dreams and
visions for what they were--and this is happening. All that information and people murdered under the guise of religion and "authority" to suppress our true history/heritage/knowledge, Sofia's Alexandria library attacked and destroyed and her murdered (or so I've heard). You are aware of the reason that archeologists/anthropologists hide the enormous amount of what they discover to light? (yes, their funding disappears).

The search for ancient tech has been ongoing--south china sea, Japan, Persia. There has been more than one civilization with technology on this planet. When something of value is found, the area becomes heavily defended/defensive. Please answer a question for me. If you had complete proof, undeniable, even with the knowledge to use it--what would you do then? You would become an immediate termination priority, and if you successfully hide the proof, out comes the disinfo squad to demand and debunk. So you have it examined. The universities are highly infiltrated (read about Leuren Moret's experiences). People like Edward Leedskalnin had knowledge that they carefully guarded (though he did leave "clues"
for those that care to pursue them). Tesla was well-intentioned and was used/discarded. These fools will continue to look for non-existent loopholes while my priorities are (in order) spiritual advancement, emphasizing the path that people must take to find answers for themselves, and discussing what I have learned. I don't want anyone to blindly accept the information I provide, simply because for them it is still external as opposed to internal. We are all students here.

I live in Las Cruces, NM. I moved here in the early 70's, and in the early part of that decade, there was a house out in the desert, part of a "cult" called "children of god". Several years later, I met the man running this operation, a "flamboyant" minister named Lee (right out of a comic book, this man had "wives?" like you wouldn't believe (i.e. drugs, prostitution, slavery--cia specials), and a great deal of money. He relocated to a fenced (really fenced) property in Brazito (about 5 miles from Las Cruces), with buildings and armed guards. A contractor hired out to do construction out at WSMR (White Sands Missile Range) because they were bringing Navy in. I won't bore you with White Sands, there's plenty of information about in
on the internet. This area has, according to the city water pollution from"natural" uranium sources. With the missile range testing DU for years, and the
burning of DU at Los Alamos, I don't need to mention the obvious.
You will also find naval personnel on Air Force bases everywhere, a tremendous amount of funding goes through them. Without bringing up such well known projects such as the USS Eldridge experiment [The Philadelphia Experiment] (skeptics need to look at the work later done by Hutchison http://www.americanantigravity.com/hutchison.html, the poor guy has more than his share of trouble), and everything that has come from that.
Now, I don't know if you've seen this http://whereisthemoney.org/ but all this money combined with the money from these enterprises does not go to furnish lavish lifestyles--it goes into deep black operations. Please understand when I write that I far prefer to delve into the beautiful things I've seen, not just while out-of-body, but here. The observations I've made with my canine and rodent friends (intelligence and emotion are easily discerned by anyone with open eyes--one of my dogs understands the rule of sticks, whatever is designated the stick is fought for, we can trade our sticks for other kinds of sticks, and in the end, those with the most sticks has the most sticks), the Earth Planetary Spirit (incidentally, rather amused to be referred to by gender all the time, but far too busy to be concerned with our concerns, despite this being a shared journey), "new" discoveries in geometric configurations--with practically no memories of our other incarnations we are extremely curious--paradoxically this is our greatest strength, as it literally makes incarnating on Earth the "school of hard knocks".
How we view each other (a story about an old women who died and left a message to those in the nursing home she was being cared for at, telling them that while they saw an old women, they never saw the young girl collecting flowers, the teenager falling in love, the young mother, etc.) We never think to multiply this by the enormous number of lives lived here, of both genders and every race, of every "station" in life--and "before" this our lives on other planets. This is the "jumping point", the last stop for many of us before we become/realize what we already are. Why are they so sensitive about any discoveries under the oceans? Not just ancient cities, but huge pyramids, undersea bases. Orthodox "science" refuses to discuss the obvious, and makes every attempt to bury it. "We'd have to rewrite the history books" is not a valid excuse, it's pathetically transparent. I believe it is our birthright to know our true history/heritage, and those that deny us this fear losing control (antigravity tech is free energy tech, and the goal is keeping us dependent and focused on survival and "authority".
Our goal is independence, non-conformity, etc. But the really important answers--I'll mangle a phrase from a popular TV show--The truth isn't out there, it's in there. Even with my knowledge of the necessity of polarity, I sincerely detest the dark machinations, and support all of those who have passed by actions of courage. I will make one more observation here, from a courageous man who has worked on the inside, and I will quote what he said. "The Earth is graduating, and support should be given for this process because it cannot be stopped by any means. Physical death is a process we have all undergone time and again, and not to be feared. If I had a prayer to be fulfilled, it would be to have everyone laughing when the time comes."
The informed source is absolutely correct in this message."There ARE other communication modalities available to us here, which can aid in understanding certain concepts. Explain colors to a person who has never had sight. Explain this world, as you know it, to an unborn child, who has active senses, but yet to put them to use in our "world" At this moment, the focus should be on waking the people .... preparing them for a"reality" shockwave... to minimize suffering."
Subject: addendum
From: migs@zianet.com
Date: Wed, June 27, 2007 8:31 am
To: Editor
Ken

I wrote about unrealistic attachments to people, places and things. This does not mean giving up our emotions. When I lose a loved one (and this includes my canine, etc. friends), I grieve despite all the understanding of these matters I have. The same holds true for the suffering all over the planet, including the Planetary Spirit (I shouldn't need to mention that the Earth is a living being, but I will anyway). I will never denigrate the grieving process, nor find this suffering humorous. Knowing the truth truly does not make the feeling of loss any easier. I needed to clarify this, though I'm sure you understand."

Subject: A thought

From: migs@zianet.com
Date: Wed, June 27, 2007
To: Editor
Ken

The visitors to this planet, both light and dark and those enamored with them to include the near worship of "indigo/blue ray, etc." children and the inability to thoroughly comprehend the flaws of aligning oneself with one polarity instead of achieving balance have a limitation which can only be solved by many incarnations along another spiritual path. Severe identification with the physical vehicle (including unrealistic attachments to people, places and "things"), fear of death (I do not write "caution" here, as the two are very different), and perhaps one of the most difficult loops to break, the "egoistic" behavior patterns that come with it ("what will the neighbor's think?") are inherent at this level of spiritual advancement. They are, and will only be able to reach the false summit. They hear, but don't listen, and they look, but don't see. The basic principle is that when we reach a point where we think we know everything, we stop learning. Simple concept, but not easy in practice--there's that word again--simplicity."

Subject: Something I need to attend to
From: migs@zianet.com
Date: Wed, June 27, 2007
To: Editor
Ken

I had to ask for assistance with what is happening here, the information I was sent is below as well as my reply. I need these answers for myself, desperately.
" David, here is an update on what we have done as a group and some information for you. the following is what transpired tonight. we first journeyed to get a sense of what was going on. decided to take the white table down there and do the clearing. here is a list of what we accomplished:
1. took white table and guardians to new mexico
2. located it over the portal located in the middle of the living room floor in front of the fireplace
3. there was great confusion when we arrived there - resistance, refusal
4. started to engage in clearing of the house - we noticed there was dark energy in the apartment that the son lives in also
5. Invited the BIG guns to assist with the process including the guardian spirits of the individuals, the house and the land.
6. closed off the portal where much of the negative energy and spirits were entering
7. placed protection across the front door
8. put a cosmic fire around the perimeter of the property
9. placed very tall and deep rods at the corners of the house to assist in grounding
10. put a very large rose quartz under the floor of the house (lots of negative energy coming up from below)
11. put geraniums on each side of the front door
12. did psycho pomp
13. asked guardians and protectors of son to protect him
14. invited guardians of house and land to work together to hold the energy
15. toned with wine glasses to raise the vibration
16. saw an oriental man observing the cleansing (he felt neutral)

David and residents of house To Do List:
1. cleanse selves, house and land (ammonia/water, dragons blood, epsons salts)
2. raise vibration with sound, smudge, prayer - continue this
3. continue to reinforce the higher vibration
4. work with spirits of selves, house and land together to help with ongoing clearing
5. bring in the LIGHT
6. personally switch gears when overcome by the negative
7. tell the energy and spirits to LEAVE
8. clear selves physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually

The above should be done before we do any more work. we are to check back in with the spirits and guardians (they asked us to). ask if we can depossess the son, he's an innocent bystander. we need more details about what the situation is, what you do also contributes in some way to the drawing in of spirits and phenomenon. the negative energy in the house is very old. possible past life influence.

You (David) must continue to do group work on this, not by yourself, even we did
not want to work on your house alone as individuals, this requires group work.
Where is your group?

We did a temporary fix, it is much better, however, if you don't stop calling this stuff in by whatever you are doing (this is not a judgment, just an observation and a clue for you to look at what it is that you are doing that brings them in) and attending to the clearing of themselves and the environment it will just reoccur.

Here's my reply:

I thought that I was supposed to be fighting these entities, but I always look for the bigger picture. I didn't want to ask for help, my pride and ego railed against it--but it looks like I've learned another lesson. It is my understanding that I have had battles with these in the buffer zone, though I don't remember, often just vivid glimpses. Yet always when I come back here my humility returns and my ego takes a licking--and therein lies my lesson and another loop for me to break. When it comes to a contest between that and my son's relative happiness and peace of mind, I don't need to mention which has higher priority. I awaken on many mornings with enormous amounts of information which creep into my conscious state over time,
I stopped asking why years ago."

Some Observations on the Cult of Technology

From David Brandt
http://educate-yourself.org/lte/davidbrandtobservations23jun07.shtml
June 23, 2007
Subject: Observations
From: David
Date: Sat, June 23, 2007
To:Editor
Ken

"They" are/have been looking for the enormous crystals which have been "lost". These are "lost" by design.
They will never find the earth bones they seek, it's not allowed. Even if they had them, they have no idea how to use them, and using them with the wrong frequencies can have "backlash" effects which they do not have the capacity to handle. They can't even handle the tech they have--combining it with creative thought energy has been disastrous (image of children playing with fire, getting burned over and over, and lacking wisdom, doing it again).
Those of us who are eagerly looking forward know there is no end, the future is an indescribable adventure. For those who continue on the regressive path, they are looking behind them This seems so complex and important and serious--yet I've had the opportunity to view it while in the Akashic records, and came away laughing.

That place is indescribable, but I had to attach a label to that experience to try. I called it "profoundly simple". The goal of the regressives is to prevent us from realizing who we are and claiming our power. We, each and every one of us, are beings of immense power, we simply don't realize it. We "give" it away to religion, or "authority" willingly--and that is precisely the loop that must be broken.
These are the paths we must take, and they are all honorable. Though the regressives perform their role in polarity and would never bother with this question, I would ask it anyway: WHAT is most important? Think--simplicity, basic.
WHY are you HERE in 3rd density? Concerning the subject of time and alternate realities, I won't delve into specifics. A little simplicity is due here, the phrase "all roads lead to Rome" comes into mind--or perhaps Einstein's comment about dice.
The loophole that is being so actively sought simply isn't there, but this will never stop them from looking for it. Technology, especially at an advanced level, is simply an attempt to duplicate in 3rd density what we already have. It doesn't exist in 4th density and beyond, because there's no need for it. This is why I have emphasized so much in whatever I write (especially my blog) that this is an extreme distraction for people.
There is nothing intrinsically wrong with tech--it is like money. It is perception, what value do you place on it. Placing entire focus on tech is a dead end, something the regressives already know. Envision someone who has placed all their money in one stock/bond/horse, etc., and realizing that it's a dead end. Placing everything they have in it, they don't want to let it go, but to advance we must. How often have we experienced in life that when we let something go, it reveals something better? Perhaps it is about dropping illusions.
Some observations and thoughts I wanted to share."

Piecing the Puzzles Together

By David Brandt <migs2001@yahoo.com>
http://educate-yourself.org/db/piecingpuzzletogether02apr08.shtml
April 2, 2008
Ken,

Prior to my first visit to the Akashic (during the time I was a close-minded 'debunking' skeptic), I used a technique described in an article from Omni
magazine. I was not familiar with the phrase 'lucid dream' nor 'Akashic' The article taught how to be in control of dreams by using affirmations prior to
sleeping and took me about three weeks--this was in 1986. I may have had a head-start because my mother taught me how to use post sleep affirmations as a child. The dream I had was incredibly enjoyable and I was in full control of events.
At the time I was under incredible emotional stress because of my son's autism, my wife's (at the time) proclivity to party all night while I stayed with the kids and studied (going to university). My anger at God because of my son's autism (shaking my fists at the sky, walking around with knots of anger in my stomach constantly, and the resulting skepticism concerning the existence of a higher being, creator, God at what I perceived to be abandonment to my son was not healthy nor accurate. I considered the concept of a being over me and separate from me who would allow negative events and misery as being proof of non-existance (I can see the irony of shaking my fists at what I believed to not be there).
The events which occurred after this, from what I am reading about kundalini make sense now. One process which brings this on is extreme emotional duress, and the meeting with my son out-of-body in which he told me he loved me, and the other statement which made no sense to me at the time "I have my path and you have yours" was, I believe, intended not only to assist me to cope but to understand. Shortly after that was when I visited the Akashic, and for one so closed-minded it was so intense that I awoke in tears of awe.
You would think that this experience would have opened my eyes to the greater truth, but it did not. It did leave a lasting impression however, and a reminder for me years later when I was able to 'see' better. Being so close minded, I viewed everything as random event and was unable to connect the dots. As for the kundalini part, I am speculating--however reading about the cause of random awakenings it begins to make sense. So, without knowing exactly what it is, it seems like my longing for experience will take me down the path of intentionally 'awakening' this. As a side note, I observe that some of the most intense close-minded skeptics become that simply because events don't occur in the manner that they believe they should, and blaming God becomes disbelief (a brief insight into the rationale of this mindset). God, as presented in the terms of a separate being which allows and perhaps even causes suffering results from a severe absence of perception, as there is no malevolence nor separation.
The process by which we come to see this in my case came from a wild ride, time, and experiences which can cause rapid perceptual shifts. I did/do not believe blindly, but from experience. I would say that this was fortunate and simply blind luck, but since I understand that these events are not remotely random, I know better. Having gained a measure of understanding, discernment and wisdom has resulted in far greater freedom for me, in the true sense of the word."

Vaccines and Autism

By David Brandt <migs@zianet.com>
http://educate-yourself.org/db/vaccinesandautism29jul08.shtml
July 29, 2008

Vaccines and Autism (July 29, 2008)

Subject: my son
If you haven't vaccinated your children yet, please don't. It is not mandatory and there are waivers you can use to avoid doing so. I'm aware that there are current attempts to mandate this, and these 'laws' are all financed (if you could backtrack) by those who stand to gain, large pharmaceutical corporations, which have a 'remedy' for everything.
Sadly, they cause much of what they claim to have remedies for. The vaccinations are toxic poison, and the palliative remedies are poison as well. There are many sites where you can obtain the information you need to avoid vaccinations, and many which will offer information about the 'medication' they want to force on your children (and sell to you). We did not have access to this years ago, so please make use of it now. They will use scare tactics to convince you to do so (can't be enrolled in school is the most common). I am old enough to have had many childhood diseases, and recovered from them just fine, including measles.
Here is a potential truth. One day, your child is happy, playing, laughing--and the next they've gone into a world you can't reach, a world in which they will remain for most of their lives, or may come back from--and you will watch for and rejoice in every attempt and glimmer you see.
You have just experienced a unique and devastating pain and you will at first attempt to find the cause, and then do everything in your power to help. You must continue to be functional, however--more than functional because you face enormous challenges. You are forced to bury this pain and keep moving. If this has already occurred, please read on....
The two worst obstacles for young parents is in placing trust in most physicians (they will write prescriptions for spirit-suppressing 'medications', and not only will these poisons not help, they can create diabetes, tardive dyskenesia, etc. (and every one of these are supported by the government--reference Nate Tseglin). The most common ones prescribed are in the new neuroleptic class (Zyprexa, Restoril), SSRIs (no additional commentary necessary, and must be tapered [to get off the medication]), and benzodiazapines (tapering required).
In addition to this, they face the public school system that receives extra funding for each child with a disability. This is a system set up to overwhelm the parents and retain the extra funding (IEP) and use the funding for their own pet projects. This is why anything that shows promise (such as hyperbaric oxygen) is extremely useful if parents have access to this knowledge--and the earlier, the better.
It is also vitally important that anyone taking care of people with autism understand that they must adapt in whatever specific way is required. Change, and all attempts to force change, will often be met with extreme resistance, but there are other ways to accomplish this, though it is individual to the person. If they are non-verbal, then we must adapt to using non-verbal cues. I won't bother delving into some of the situations I've been in by using verbal negative responses such as 'no', but suffice it to say that this requires a measure of creativity. It is always painful and can be a very difficult journey, but in my observation you will experience events (in retrospect, I would not trade any of them) that bring joy to your heart.
Yes, we still carry the pain of loss, and this never goes away. But in observing the accomplishments (some have been completely amazing) I have nothing but admiration."

Three Great Teachers

By David Brandt <migs@zianet.com>
http://educate-yourself.org/db/threegreatteachers17mar08.shtml
March 17, 2008
Three Great Teachers by David Brandt (March 17, 2008)
Ken

We are not of the same mind set that we were ten, five…even one year ago. We learn at different rates and according to paths and choices. There are many smooth paths, seemingly ‘easy’ ways that do not have heart nor spirit (the simplest of tests to know which one we are on). The one that has heart and spirit is laden with obstacles, rocks and mountains to climb over.
We circumvent these by different methods, some far more difficult than others. There are three enormous mountains on this path always looming behind us, and they are great teachers. Their names are should’ve, could’ve and would’ve. The very worst mistake we can make (and often do) is turning back to focus our attention on them, since they are so compelling in their call for us to return and climb them again that we can become mired for a long time–BUT, we will see them again while moving forward, only they will have different names.
They are called can, will and should, and the name of this mountain range is called choice. This is, of course, a simple analogy. Analogies can be useful in learning life’s lessons if we allow them to be. I use them all the time. Our lives here are spiritual tests and the lessons learned often come with a steep price tag. They may involve great physical, emotional and/or spiritual suffering. If they are accepted with this understanding (and keeping a sense of humor of the greater picture involved–quite difficult at times, I know), the path will be traversed in a far shorter time.
We are often pulled toward choices that lead nowhere, or worse–to adding more darkness to a realm that has far too much already. I always ask myself if my choice has purpose, where will it lead and what will it do? It is better to light one candle…"

Suppressed Pioneers of New Knowledge

By David Brandt <migs@zianet.com>
http://educate-yourself.org/db/suppressedpioneers15apr09.shtml
April 15, 2009
Suppressed Pioneers of New Knowledge by David Brandt (April 16, 2009)
Ken,

There are people whose brilliance was harvested while their values were discarded and ridiculed. Nikola Tesla is one whose name and ideals are just beginning to be known. What about Austrian Viktor Schauberger whose inventions worked with natural law? He could have provided all the free energy that anyone could ever want and his inventions had the potential to restore the Earth that he loved so much. Since running water is toxic to the entities which seem to infect consciousness by design, perhaps Schauberger's inventions and ideas have more far-reaching applications then even he had imagined. Sometimes justice is found in such ironies. Schauberger's name is rarely heard. His research was stolen from him, first in part by Hitler, and then by the big oil boys of Texas and the United States government.
These brave souls lived with honor. Their gifts were for not just humanity, but for the entire planet. The dark agenda is not about physical death--that is trivial to them--it is about preventing the advancement of spirtuality.

I wonder if a single altruistic action, supplying many people with the ability to power their homes, for example, and acting without concern of material gain from this, but only to finally put a stop to this insanity, would have an effect? They can target one, or a group of people, but once the 'cat is out of the bag' on a large scale, it will not go back in.
The plan has been articulated by Henry Kissinger quite well. It's all about controlling energy, food and water. My basic premise has been that those who seek to control others have not even come close to the true challenge, which is in controlling themselves, and I write this with a bit of humor simply because the solution to their problem is so close, that they must intentionally ignore it.

The entire scarcity-based mindset is at the root of these problems. There is no such thing as scarcity--there is abundance. And this has been proven time and again. I recall an email exchange with a man by the name of Wade Frasier back in 2003 or 2004. He has a website now, detailing his journey and ideas. It is at http://www.ahealedplanet.net/home.htm. Wade states the the what is most scarce from his observation is integrity. From my observation, he is correct. It is in short supply, however, I have been fortunate in my life to know others who possess it; who would walk away from a trillion dollars if they couldn't look at themselves in the mirror if the terms for taking it went against their integrity.

'Scarcity' is a created paradigm to 'justify' atrocities for many years. This paradigm must be broken by critical mass. Just as a thought--if either or both Tesla's and Schauberger's concepts (which they both proved beyond a doubt were not only workable, but by far the best solutions) had been implemented, I know the energy cartel would not exist, and I strongly believe that neither would the pharmaceutical industry.
I know that I'm not writing anything that you don't already know about (it shouldn't surprise me to find information elsewhere only to see that you've had the information covered for some time). I have a strong desire to see this stranglehold broken; for others to learn the truth (and I do see this occurring); and for that 'critical mass' to be reached to effect a change.
What kind of world would we be looking at if these proven concepts/designs had been put into immediate, positive use? As much as I hate to admit it, the fight to raise consciousness and assist others to break out of old paradigms may just be by design. When I was a very close-minded skeptic, I had the false belief that events were accidental, of random chance. If I have learned anything, it's that nothing happens by accident, and there is no such thing as coincidence."

Assisting Others to Awaken

By David Brandt <migs@zianet.com>
http://educate-yourself.org/db/assistingotherstoawaken30mar09.shtml
March 30, 2009
Assisting Others to Awakenv by David Brandt (Mar. 31, 2009)
Ken,

I wrote this in response to input on having a peaceful revolution. I firmly believe 'they' are attempting to create a condition of violent resistance so that their Problem/Reaction/Solution formula can be initiated more quickly (i.e 'we had no choice'). I have intentionally left out the alien faction for the simple reason that most people need to break paradigms by steps, and sadly for many, it is impossible to demonstrate the external factions at work (similarly, explaining that there are Earth Planetary Spirit incarnations of incredible intelligence and beauty such as Sylphs would be denied by the average person). We know these exist because of our experience and observation, but again, one paradigm at a time.
1. Many people are dependent on the federal government for financial support (this should be self-evident) and will not risk having to live outside of this security net.

2. The people in the United States are divided (intentionally) by partisan politics, belief system/philosophy, ideals. There is still a significant number who do not understand what 'false flag' events are, how long they've been used ( and why), and cannot transcend semantics such as 'freedom', 'change' by asking "from what?" and digging far deeper into actions and alliances moving in the background.

3. There are a number of organizations set up in the 'alternative' media to draw attention away from the real cause of issues by focusing on symptoms. These are funded by money from such sources as the Rockefeller and Ford Foundations. Real policy-making occurs secretly in groups such as the Trilateral Commission, Bilderburger, etc. Despite its 'appearance' as a 'peacekeeping' organization, the UN is anything but.
As I taught my daughter, it is vitally important not to focus on ANY one group, as these are all distractions (symptoms) of the disease--always step back to see the larger picture. Many people are not aware that Nazi war criminals were brought over here after World War II to take over huge projects in this country (how this was accomplished by the OSS {predecessor to the CIA} is easily found on the internet, so anyone can do their own research and come to their own conclusions).
I will not get drawn into the conspiracy disinfo campaign currently in progress because it is counter-productive and detracts from the bigger picture. Just connect the dots with the 'medical/pharmaceutical/'defense'/media etc. and you will have at least a glimpse of a far larger agenda. In my opinion, action should be targeted on those who wish to control food (as in opposing bills like HR 875 sponsored by Monsanto/Dow) and creating sustainable community-based economies before the doo-doo hits the fan.
There are currently 'seed vaults' being installed, including the one in Norway. Please ask yourself: why this has been so high on the agenda? We did not have "conditions" and "syndromes" treatable by extremely powerful psychoactive drugs when I was younger. I have a son with autism, and have researched this topic quite extensively. If you believe it's OK to drug our children with these, then you have a paradigm wake-up call.
What is in the vaccines being promoted for 'disease' prevention for our children? If you don't know, please research, as this is another arm of the crippling octopus we face. I've already gone far off-topic, but suffice it to say that I firmly believe the only way we can effect real change is for a critical mass of the population to say 'enough' and not participate by withholding taxes, etc. Of course then you have the illegal IRS mafia making examples of people (did you know that there is no law (even evidenced by Supreme Court decisions) that forces you to pay a tax on your income?). Making a stand on this for any individual is difficult however, since nobody wants to have their property confiscated and go to prison. Every penny of income tax goes toward 'interest' to a private corporation called The Federal Reserve Bank. It is there that the control exerts itself.
There is a multifaceted attack on our physical/mental/spiritual being waged from places that seem to have their own 'laws', such as Washington, D.C., London Banking District, Vatican. Why is it necessary for a government to borrow money from a bank when it is authorized to do so by itself under the Constitution? Good question, and all it takes is some determined research to find the answers.

I would never present problems if I had no ideas for solutions--and I do. We must cross boundaries which separate us by sociopolitical/religious belief system/ego-vanity, etc. The last is a tool which has been driven into us by the constant reinforcement of how others think about us, what we look like and what we have. What we have is meaningless, as we don't even own our bodies--who we are is what is important. The constant bombardment of celebrity, vanity, etc. is extremely damaging. Now to the point:

1. Seeds need to be planted, both literally and in the minds. Our food is now under attack by a concerted effort sponsored by Monsanto and large pharmaceutical interests which control government. Start collecting and planting seeds for food.

2. To breach the cultural/sociopolitical/belief system divisions (the barrier which prevents us from acting on a global/universal level), the most efficient method is to present issues in the form of questions, and to make good use of analogy. Attempting to force others to accept your point of view simply doesn't work, causes more division and anger/negative emotion (which is the last thing we need here). Planting seeds in the form of seemingly benign yet potent questions and the use of analogy causes others to ask these questions of themselves, an introspective process. Please keep a positive emotional mindset, and don't look down on others simply because they don't understand or appear evil (those who have played their negative hands have 'assisted' in a way by alerting us of the overall agenda). They may simply not understand the larger picture, or that we do create our reality by thought and action.
When you have the urge to criticize others because they have not broken out of the paradigm you have--turn the finger that you are pointing at them around and look at yourself. I promise you that with introspection you will often see a similar process in yourself, and none of us wants to admit that we may be 'flawed'. It is NOT being 'flawed'--we learn from the greatest teacher--experience. Do you believe that change occurs by becoming that change we wish to see? Do not be persuaded by semantics and euphemisms. Non-verbal communication is the most powerful, and words whisper/actions scream. Since much communication is done on a verbal level, plant seeds in the form of questions always--the best method to cause others to understand is to encourage them to ask the question of themselves, thereby teaching themselves.
I must add that I am not so naive to assume that a violent action (or series of actions, i.e. hauling people away for not participating in 'mandatory vaccinations) will not precipitate a violent conflict, though I truly would hate to see it come to that. For all I know, they will retreat underground and cause so much degradation here that people will be fighting amongst themselves, though I sincerely hope cooperation overtakes competition. In all good conscience I could not stand idly by and watch my friends and neighbors being dragged off--and in such case I will fight as I consider that self-defense against tyranny and the last strike against freedom. I prefer however to look toward positive outcomes--and although I realize that even thoughts of negative outcomes can draw them to fruition, I realize that scenarios such as this are on many people's minds.
Knowing that within contemporary history, empires have come and gone, we have not had this level of technology, and tyranny has risen again and again. However, I am reminded that Einstein stated that "Problems cannot be solved with the same level of consciousness that created them".
I will not accept the negative 'it's too late' mindset, as I firmly believe we can all contribute to find solutions. If we do indeed create reality (as the Law of Attraction states), then perhaps this is ultimately the answer. It seems as though the negative factions cannot create their nightmare goals without the consent (however derived, they DO announce it as a form of 'permission') of the many.
Every distraction through symbols and archetypes, silent weapons technology which includes television--seems focused on using our power against us. Since it is apparent that this is being done, the answer to the problem may be the solution. The attempt to divide also lends credence to this, as we are divided into so many factions including extreme dogmatic belief systems such as scientism, etc. I have observed that learning from the experience of these is required for spiritual growth, however it is also quite obvious that this is being exploited for the purpose of creating 'their' dream 'nightmare'.
Just some thoughts....I want people to awaken, and place my focus there.

Unlimited Possibilities & the Learning Journey of Life

From David Brandt
http://educate-yourself.org/db/inspiredfuture27nov07.shtml
November 26, 2007
Unlimited Possibilities & the Learning Journey of Life (Nov. 26, 2007)
Ken
"That's why I slam the Doom and Gloomers " ( The Importance of Good News (Nov. 25, 2007) )
I agree completely.
Can you imagine a place where all knowledge and everything were simply given to you on a wish or a whim? No challenges, nothing to strive for nothing to be curious about, no struggle to learn anything, no goal to aim at or achieve? This is exactly why I write that these are spiritual tests, challenges to each an every one of us. Nothing worthwhile (or 'worth' anything) comes easy (it may come fast because we've altered our perceptions--but even this involves dropping illusions which is not without it's share of difficulty).
Most of us understand how much more valuable even the simplest things in life are to use when we work hard to get/achieve them. It is that part of the rule of irony (the overcoming of limitations and the limitations/obstacles being tests themselves) that allow us to grow and become stronger. The sky may seem like it's falling, but it's not, nor is it the 'limit'. There is NO limit for us--how boring and terrible it would be to have everything given to us. I recall a Twilight Zone episode from many years ago in which a man died and thought he had gone to 'heaven' because he could have anything he wanted, and even gambling with the offer for some randomness was worthless to him because it was still under his control. He then learned that he was in 'hell'. Although I don't ascribe to literal versions of either place (though each of our experiences are created by us in spirit, and therefore can be virtually anything), I thoroughly understand (having observed) dark vortexes and knowing that the keys to escape these are experiential, not a punishment but a true learning experience. This physical density, now, is for learning. Helplessness, hopelessness--nope--these are temporary limitations to be overcome, not permanent. There are places/experiences of such beauty words cannot describe them. This is why I don't look back at the reaper--I look forward to our true potential with joy--a goal and future that is bright and inspires me."

Jockeying for Rank in the Lower Astral

By David Brandt <migs@zianet.com>
http://educate-yourself.org/db/lowerastralrankjockeying26nov07.shtml
November 26, 2007
Jockeying for Rank in the Lower Astral (Nov. 26, 2007)
Ken,

I made another observation/realization several days ago (though this isn't any great insight). I know that dark entities exist (have seen [both in and out of body], felt and even photographed (moving shadows, known by different terms in different cultures-- Castenedas called them 'mud shadows', others call them negs or demons), and many people have had experiences with them, even complete close-minded skeptics (coming from so many years spent in one of the most closed-minded skeptical debunking mind sets, I am still amazed that I was experiencing and observing such unusual events even then, though I simply dismissed them).
I have no 'proof' other than my own experience, and the observations/experiences of others. That said, it seems as though not only are some very prominent people knowledgeable about them, but they are in what seems to be a sort of competition to create as much suffering as possible. The only reason I can think of as to why is that there is a sort of 'vying' for position in the lower astral, a deal of sorts for rank and position. As ludicrous as this may seem, the fact that they overtly show their allegiance not only by the suffering they cause, but in gestures they make gives me no other explanation.
I know there are dark shamans/practitioners who gain power from 'feeding' these lower astral beings. Moving 'up' on a dark hierarchy only means they have much further to progress--walking 'forward' in the wrong direction is 'progressing' backwards. Those who follow this path would seem to be moving 'up the down staircase' (I don't mean to make reference to literature/plays/films, but it fits so very well). Perhaps the best analogy I can think of is those who believe euphoric drugs allow/enhance progression as they're suppressing the very emotions and wisdom needed for true progression and their lives are spiraling downward. The perceived 'power' they derive is euphoric, but false. It was never about controlling others (something a child with a loaded weapon could do in a roomful of adults), it is about controlling oneself. Once control of self is achieved the desire to control others does not exist. Simple and basic--ironically perhaps the most difficult of life's lessons."

A Profoundly Simple Question

By David Brandt <migs2001@zianet.com>
http://educate-yourself.org/db/simplequestion13apr08.shtml
April 13, 2008
A Profoundly Simple Question By David Brandt (April 13, 2008)
Ken

There is a simple question that lies at the heart of our experience here. Which is more important, what we have or who we are?
There are people who have so much material wealth and advanced technology that they are interested only in their delusional agenda and view everyone as pieces on a game board. I am not addressing the regressive meddlers who are from off world/off dimension, though it applies to them--many have such an addiction to solutions via tech and are of a completely different spiritual path who view us as a tool to exploit for food, etc., and more importantly to 'cheat' toward faster graduation out of this realm.
I suppose an easy way of describing it is buying their way into heaven though not technically accurate. Ironically, the most technologically advanced are the most spiritually regressed. There are positive among them as well, but it is our individual path choice to advance and not expect help, since they honor the Law of Allowance (free will is part of this much overlooked universal law), which is more difficult and more important than the often-discussed Law of Attraction.
Everything we 'own' including our own bodies (which are 'borrowed' in a sense) are temporary, illusional constructs. Who we are is not illusional, and obviously the greatest value and truth. So many others love/hate us for what we have, affecting relationships with all but those of the greatest integrity/wisdom. There is a strong tendency in the new age mindset to turn attention away from dark polarity issues and events, blaming them as karma and rationalizing that it was meant to be because of the person's karmic debt. By this belief we should ignore the wars and the greed /other agendas driving them. If we should happen across another who needs help from being raped or caught in a burning auto we should just reason that 'it's their karma' and move along. Anyone with integrity, honor and conscience is unable to do so.
Why not 'reason' that it is their (and our) 'karma' to take action according to what we know is right? So many people will bow, grovel, con, etc. those who have wealth, though many if asked will pay lip service to that simple question of which is more important. Such a premium is placed on monetary wealth, technology, transitory aesthetic beauty, etc. that the ultimate truth of the importance of who we are is lost. This is a simple question with a simple answer, yet it is obvious that the only ones to recognize the answer and act accordingly are advanced in spirit.

The steady stream of celebrity and sports taking priority over that which truly matters speaks volumes. I am not willing nor interested in sacrificing my creativity, potential and experience on money or tech (in an of themselves tools, not inherently good or evil). Those simple things in life, spending time with those we love, teaching our children by spending time with them playing games, going to the park, gardening, or even 'mundane' tasks such as cleaning, raking, etc. allows time to communicate and help to instill values that are important to WHO they are is far better than emphasizing the cults of technology and celebrity.
As a child of five, I sat next to a neighbor and asked questions about what was beyond the end of the universe and what was beyond that, to which this good natured young man laughed and while admitting he didn't know helped me to speculate (yes, I was a weird kid). But more importantly, he spent time with me in doing so and enjoyed it as much as I. A good example for me and I hope for others--he was a police officer who joined that career for the sole purpose of wanting to make a difference and help people. A primary value he instilled in me was appreciation of others who do the same, such as yourself."

The Perfect Scam

By David Brandt <migs@zianet.com>
http://educate-yourself.org/db/perfectscam10nov07.shtml
November 10, 2007
The Perfect Scam by David Brandt (Nov. 11, 2007)
Ken

Being involved as much as I am with autism, and knowing that it is within the pharmaceutical corporation's own internal documentation (Simpsonwood, etc.), and having personal experience with the heart-wrenching effects of some of their 'efforts', here is my observation.
I noticed a list of visitors to Carnicom's site [www.carnicom.com] which included pharmaceutical/medical 'interests'--I am not surprised. My experience extends into working with the energy body. In addition to the damage that is caused overtly by chemtrails, any serious damage to the energy body (for anyone disputing the existence of our magneto electric and etheric body, I suggest visiting Dr. William Tiller's site--he is a highly qualified scientist (http://www.tillerfoundation.com/) who has done a great deal of research into this, as have other scientists too numerous to list here) results in corresponding damage to the physical body.
My observation on the overt scam perpetrated is this: introduce massive toxins into the food and water supply (GM foods, produce grown in depleted soil, fumigated with chemicals, increasing fluoridation of the water, uranium nanoparticulates covering the Earth increasing incidence of diabetes and cancer, introduction of pathogenic microorganisms which induce cancer and heart disease [and are 'officially' connected to neither by orthodox 'medicine' and contained in the food and water]).
Experiments on the public with highly advanced nanotechnology using control groups and introduced by vectors unknown to the public, experimenting/intentionally-inducing on the public both with additives to medication (interesting that the flouroquinilones are only $4 in Walmart's generic cost-saving list, eh?--notice the prefix on that class of antibiotics) and...this is the big, drum-roll time--vaccinations.
Create neurological disorders (both real, and surreal as in the intentional method of mis-education in the public schools and 'diagnosing' symptoms of created disorders/syndromes, etc. on criteria of behavior considered normal to boys 30-40 years ago (ok, lets say even 20 years ago, before it really became the bizarre 'norm') and in the process 'create' lucrative markets to sell seriously damaging, grossly overpriced palliative drugs.
One commonly prescribed drug (I won't bother mentioning which one) is $13 per tablet. Sudden cessation of SSRIs and benzodiazapines can be fatal. At a minimum, it is a slow and miserable process--as they initially did with benzos, SSRIs were considered to be free from withdrawal symptoms. In a nutshell, large corporations have conspired (big pharm, big agra, 'defense' contractors, etc. with government (VERY thin line here-so thin it can't be seen) to create conditions of perpetual misery, disease, and profit. In 'medicine' it starts with vaccinations.

http://www.mercola.com/article/vaccines/neurological_damage.htm
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2007/11/10/adults-beware-new-vaccine-guidelines-released.aspx
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2007/11/10/forced-medication-could-your-child-be-next.aspx
Now here (this is by no means comprehensive) is the 'drug war' (from my blog) in a nutshell:

A “resounding success”. Here’s how it works in a nutshell–at the very top are the usual meddling regressives. Just below them, there are extremely wealthy families who own corporations who own politicians who write prohibition laws. These laws increase the price of street drugs (which are imported by a joint effort of the CIA, DEA, etc. People who are snared in this trap end up in prisons which are increasingly private–owned by the “corporations” aforementioned, and the US has the largest prison population on the planet. In these prisons, inmates work at “insourced” jobs for pennies on the dollar, which would normally cost the aforementioned “corporations” a far larger wageslave hourly amount.
I wonder if the same people are involved in both the 'licit' and illicit scam? (heavy sarcasm in this question--we know the answer).

The Truth Within Us

By David Brandt < migs@zianet.com>
http://educate-yourself.org/db/ethericattacktactics05sep07.shtml
September 5, 2007
The Truth Within Us (Sep. 5, 2007)
Ken

I'm not writing about something you don't know, but my only objective has been to assist people in finding answers, both by stimulating their curiousity, and then by looking within. This is why I have stressed that external research is important, but to never simply believe anything that is learned from what others write; that the answers are found within each of us.
People like Phil Schneider were trying to warn us from their personal experiences and observations. The truth is that this most important fact of where to find answers seems to be the most discouraged and suppressed--if those of us sending this message are not personally attacked (as I and others have been, not in a physical sense but etheric) then those close to us will be, and this is both a warning and a tactic.
Our love and compassion for those closest to us is used against us (how old is that one?) so then we are forced to choose.
In truth, although we can use stopgap measures to slow down the attack, the importance is on the larger picture always. The attacks on ourselves
and/or our loved ones are nothing compared to what is coming in larger picture events. We will "weather" the storm--but HOW we face it and
WHAT we do during the journey is important, as this is the spiritual test.
Those who enjoin with regressives and give in have lost and will lose--those who stand up against them will pass.
Simple in words, but this test will come in practice, heart and soul wrenching trials by fire.

The Multi-Universe

[Editor's Note: The 'multi-universe' is based upon the idea that there are simultaneous and multiple levels of existence occupying the same space, but in a slightly different frequency band. Therefore, we can only see, hear, or experience those events that are "vibrating" within our frequency range, but we are unaware that other "people" are experiencing another reality within their frequency band-but in the same location. If you read the "Seth" books channelled by Jane Roberts, she talks about this 'Unknown Reality' at length. ...Ken].

By David Brandt<migs@zianet.com>
http://educate-yourself.org/db/multiverse04oct07.shtml
October 4, 20078
September 30, 2007
Ken,

The multi verse 'theory' is true, but far too complex to go into detail on. So many stories are based on paradoxical events by time-travel into the past. If there were one timeline 'universe', anyone with the technology to affect events on that timeline would be doing so, creating extreme chaos (something we have in ample supply). This is why I've made brief references to timelines in what I've written.
We have more than enough to deal with on this timeline without concerning ourselves about other ones--and this is the only one we should be concerned with. I have observed this from a point of timelessness, having access to so much knowledge that it makes the internet less then microscopic. And from that point, I labeled my experience here as 'profoundly simple'.
From here, it is extremely complex--most of us have difficulty with the concept of time, as we are viewing it from a finite reference point. At one time it gave me 'headaches' attempting to figure it out (not literally, but intellectually difficult). After my experiential events, I don't even think about it because I have an understanding of it. Explaining it is far more difficult.
It is the way it is because it can be no other way, we would not gain the benefit of experience without accepting this particular limitation. Although I have read that some scientists at Oxford have proven this mathematically, it makes not one bit of difference to me, nor should it to anyone else except as a matter of curiosity. Affecting one particular timeline without 'branching off' into another has been a longtime goal, but one which cannot be realized as there are rules built into 3rd density experience (it is a safeguard). There are far more important aspects of life to focus on-such as our purpose, which is, ultimately, spiritual advancement. This encompasses many aspects of life which don't need an explanation."

Astral Encounter, Aura Openings & TV's Effect on Children

David Brandt < migs@zianet.com>
http://educate-yourself.org/db/astralencounter29jul07.shtml
July 29, 2007

Astral Encounter, Aura Openings & TV's Effect on Children by David Brandt (July 29, 2007)

Ken

Had vivid experience at 2 a.m; out of body, traveling through vortex/tunnel. This time the barrier was observed as a "sticky"colored light and had the ability to stretch but not break. I had the strong impression that it was the same situation as when I encountered a "concrete" barrier.
I turned and saw a number of middle age people, perhaps 12, all male except for two women. At least one of the males was wearing glasses. The previous time upon intervention by my wife, I told them that they "do not have the power". This time I told them they did "not have permission". I suspect the barriers I encountered were not pre-designed, but obstacles my own spirit was creating.
I was very angry and upset this time, and I immediately (and non-voluntarily) returned to my body. While none of these people spoke, I observed a mixture of fear and anger on some of their faces, and a far more determined appearance on others. They acted for the most part very over-confident bordering on arrogance. I strongly sensed that they would be back again, but am unaware of their motivations; though I can speculate (not the purpose of this message though).
They are taking advantage of my curiousity and experience out-of-body. I must take the advice from my internal connection to Higher Self, and avoid any type of drug/medication which alters my defensive capabilities. There are others who have knowledge of this but do not discuss it--and, despite what many believe, there is no 4th density police force, though there are highly evolved spirit beings--I suppose some would call them angels. They do not become involved unless there is a very specific reason, and their reasons are unknown to me..
I know what the regressives are looking for (ancient tech) and also that energetic barriers are in place to prevent access to areas of access to those with self-serving agendas, and they must locate people with this ability who have vibrational access because of motive/intent. I believe this is called "cheating" The purpose of mind-control gaining access via malevolent intent (as in using others for such purpose) is quite obvious We all leave the physical body anyway, but retaining memory and control of oneself is necessary to those of us having these experience is paramount.
When stressors are placed using pre-existent or thought-generated tulpoidal (our own bodies are tulpoid in nature, being of"compressed" thought--we "are" consciousness) "entities" on my family, I must defend them with the best of my knowledge and ability (admittedly not as much as I would like).
It is vitally important to eliminate as many basic causes of body-driven openings as possible, as they will all be exploited. If taking food and medicine (and I use the latter term loosely as any drug which alters either mind and/or etheric body is an opening, and these regressives are ruthless and without mercy or remorse) that contaminated water (with flouride), GM food are to be treated/avoided, as are all drugs which affect our perceptual (intellect/wisdom) and emotional well being.
I do not distinguish between "legal" and "illegal" medications here--SSRI's, tri and quadra cylics/MAO inhibitors--in essence especially those having to do with neurotransmitters (the brain is a receiver and filter, and the television analogy is useful here). Our minds exist in realms outside of the "mundane" reality, and the brain is a processor for the information received from the mind. While hitting the TV with a sledgehammer will rarely work, there is a clear analogy here.
Television has become an extremely destructive tool using technology that many would not understand. It induces a trance very quickly, especially in children, and since it is "invited" (Law of allowance stretched VERY thin!) into people's homes by the action of purchasing and setting it up, it can influence. Observe how long it takes for a child to slip into a trance.
Many people are concerned with TV content being inappropriate, which is, compared to the hidden technology, extremely trivial by comparison.
Divert children's attention away from TV. Take them to the park to throw a Frisbee, laugh and play--you will both/all be far happier and create far better memories. Make up stories that they enjoy, envisioning and emboldening them to confront negative experiences. Sing to them even if they laugh and think you're funny. Weave ethical situations in your stories, similar to Aesop's stories (but your personal touch in the creation is what makes it such a relevant and long-term memory). Encourage them to write stories which generates creativity and critical thought.
Sooo many people with such fear, even about the 2012 event/events. If we knew the end of the world/reality would occur in 2012, or tomorrow for that matter, would we then sit in silence contemplating it, or would we want to experience a positive remainder of our time here?
We block out memories of demon/archon/soul fragment attacks by using our emotions naturally as children, though sometimes with limited success.

These are frontline defenses I label as "lifestyle" for lack of a better description (however, this is why air, water and food are targeted).
Television is a powerful device; its signal being refined and "perfected" over time with more advanced technology."

"Old" Technology

By David Brandt < migs@zianet.com>
http://educate-yourself.org/db/oldtechnology23jul07.shtml
July 23, 2007
Ken

I have had some of the difficulties here simply because I understand two aspects of what the regressives are seeking. First and foremost--because of the incredible malevolence demonstrated by them, a balancing effect has occurred. There is communication out of range of any technological monitoring process which is troublesome for them (anything that can't be accessed and "read" is).
Secondly, the reason they are actively seeking "old" technology (which is not really old at all--this Earth has a long, untold history) is that their science, as "advanced" as it seems to so many, is extremely infantile and powerless by comparison. A simple example--what would you prefer--the power to build by mechanical means or the power to do the same by thought?
This contrast between the relatively infantile "state of the art" tech, and "ancient" technology is already well-known. I'm not referring to orthodox science here of course, but the deep black tech that most people never see.
The "unknown" frightens these people, to extreme--and it should. So they play with their toys and experiment with them never realizing the consequences to themselves. There are indeed consequences all having to do with levels of intent, but I won't even bother with that.
Some of them even know this, and yet they persist--as is their path. We have tears and laughter, both of which assist us greatly, and aspects of ourselves we need to use.

Opening the Gates of Awareness

By David Brandt < migs@zianet.com>
http://educate-yourself.org/db/gatesofawareness15jul07.shtml
July 15, 2007
Ken

My intent initially was to reconcile my idealistic nature with reality. That being done, it was then to assist others to do the same, for the sole purpose of reducing fear and letting them know that it turns out alright.
When I opened the gates of awareness, I found no "off" switch--something I am looking for. I enjoyed a degree of being unaware, even ignorant, as there was innocence and fun in it, which is something I crave. I have no idea why I have such a strong compulsion to pass along information for which I have absolutely no interest, but it is a driving force.
It truly makes me want to run away from it, but exactly how does someone do that? It can't be done, I've tried. I awaken, or at times simply come back with awareness of information I see, but do not understand at all. I'm not stupid, but I'm no genius either. I suppose there's a lesson in this "be careful what you wish for"?
As much as I hate to revert to the least important question it has become necessary for me. That would be "why".--If/when I find that answer, I'll share it."

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Richard Sauder

Atlantis or underwater ufo base found?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfjRg9qq-hA&feature=related

Norway shows underground prep. for Planet X / Nibiru
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_qbwQfYRa0&NR=1

Secret Underwater Bases Pt.1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpPNQoZZS-g

Secret Underwater Bases Pt.4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIjsphXvc4M&feature=related

Undergound & Undersea Facilities Pt.1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFGZ6tvG5X0&feature=related

Undergound & Undersea Facilities Pt.3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjCrFPnUhKQ&feature=related

Underground bases for Elite?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCF-uUnfYBg&feature=related

Xcon 2004 - Richard Sauder - Hidden Empire: Underground Bases and Tunn

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2458712180774133436

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bu6WFr61I-g Timewave zero clip (Mckenna)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtnV25LWFQ8&feature=related Terence McKenna - Timewave Zero - Novelty Theory

David Icke on Consciousness :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5xQ8HiOE7g&NR=1 We are the Imagination of Ourselves (David Icke)

Michael Talbot on Holographic Universe, more on Michael Talbot info link :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeaOypoMCSA&feature=related Michael Talbot - Rare Holographic universe workshop (Part 1)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdIn2BqCDrA&feature=related Michael Talbot - Rare Holographic universe workshop (Part 2)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnvM_YAwX4I&feature=related Holographic Universe (Part 1 of 2 ) its all illusion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG9FO7JGWq4&feature=related Holographic Universe ( Part 2 0f 2 ) its all illusion

John Kehoe's Stylish Thoughts :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESGiFDMSi8U&feature=related You Create Your Reality

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a5jKInYMQQ&feature=related Trust Your Passion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-ZZ6QFETpw&feature=related Footprints of the Subconscious

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-SAOInOb6M&feature=related Dreams and Symbols

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pTsTOO-HsA&feature=related The Ghost Twin

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Speakers on Children

New Violet Sun, Elliott Heads, Australia 24 Mar. 2010

The most important thing is that you are often used to create Alters in your children and your children are used the same way: to create Alters in you without you being aware of it!

Though I'm not religious, but these events concern all children. Thousands of children are taken out of schools.
A lot of schools in Russia and Australia are turning into Internet Schooling, which is the future of schools all over the World:

PRO-SODOMY BILL SPARKS CALIFORNIA PUBLIC SCHOOL EXODUS

http://www.newswithviews.com/Jackson/nicholas18.htm

Nicholas Jackson
February 17, 2008
NewsWithViews.com

“We’re Here, we’re queer, we’re in the classroom.”

Lesbian Activist Donna Red Wing addressing Gay, Lesbian and Straight Teachers Network, 1995.

Last year, California Governor Schwarzenegger signed legislation mandating that public school children as young as 5 years old be indoctrinated to accept the abnormal homosexual lifestyle and other forms of sexual deviancy.

Christians are saying enough is enough. A broad coalition of Christian grassroots organizations have joined forces to call for California families and churches to rescue their children from California's public schools. 600,000 students may leave the California schools this year alone through their efforts.

The growing coalition includes Eagle Forum, the Campaign for Children and Families, Exodus Mandate, and ten more sponsors, five of which are based in California. These organizations will be providing information to California parents and pastors concerning the new school legislation, how it mainstreams sexual deviancy, and what they can do about it. (Christiannewswire)

What SB 777 Means for Your Children

With the passage of SB 777, homosexual activists now have state approval and a wide open door to promote their corrupting agenda. SB 777 forces schoolchildren to support all aspects of transexuality, bisexuality, and homosexuality, mandating changes to all textbooks, instructional materials, and school activities. Here is brief outline of the changes to California code.

SB 777 uses the anything-goes definitions of transsexuality, bisexuality, and homosexuality from the California Penal Code, Section 422.55-57. “Gender” and “sexual orientation” in 422.55 are defined by 422.56 and 422.57 to mean all aspects of transsexuality, bisexuality, and homosexuality, whether by appearance or behavior. "Gender" means sex, and includes a person's gender identity and gender related appearance and behavior whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's assigned sex at birth.

SB 777 brings the Penal Code’s definitions of transsexuality and sex changes, bisexuality and homosexuality into the California Education Code, and deletes the true definition of sex and gender, which is “the biological condition or quality or being a male or female human being.”

SB 777 then inserts all aspects of transsexuality, cross-dressing, bisexuality and homosexuality into Education Code Section 220, making this section depend on the unlimited sexual behavior and appearance definitions in the Penal Code: SEC. 11.

SB 777 then proceeds to impose Section 220’s definitions on all schools to require all “instruction” and “activities” (textbooks, instructional materials, classroom instruction, school activities, etc.) to positively portray (not “promote a discriminatory bias” upon) sex changes, cross-dressing, homosexual marriages, and all aspects of bisexuality and homosexuality. This mandate affects children from kindergarten through 12th grade in California public schools. (Randy Thomasson, Campaign for Children and Families)...

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Alex Collier talking about children and there are still millions of human children living on this planet.

There is also an article and video on youtube about a Russian special boy (One-Timer), named Boriska, who had other live on Mars, and later born in Volgograd, Russia.

Boriska - The Russian Boy From Mars

Russian boy from Volgograd, his name is Boriska, who was in his past life living on Mars and who retained some of his memories. You can watch him on youtube and read articles about him in English and in Russian :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7Xcn436tyI&feature=related Project Camelot Interviews Boriska


Sometimes children are born with quite fascinating talents, unusual abilities.

I was told the story of an unusual boy named Boriska from members of an expedition to the anomaly zone located in the north of the Volgograd region, most commonly referred to as "Medvedetskaya gryada".
"Can you imagine, while everyone was sitting around the campfire at night, some little boy (about 7 years of age) suddenly asked everyone"s attention. Turned out, he wanted to tell them all about life on Mars, about its inhabitants and their flights to earth," shares one of the witnesses. Silence followed. It was incredible! The little boy with gigantic lively eyes was about to tell a magnificent story about the Martian civilization, about megalithic cities, their spaceships and flights to various planets, about a wonderful country Lemuria, life of which he knew in details since he happened to descend there from Mars, had friends there.
Logs were cracking, night's fog enveloped the area and the immense dark sky with myriads of brightly lit stars seemed to conceal some sort of a mystery. His story lasted for about an hour and a half. One guy was smart enough to tape the entire narration.
Many were stunned by the two distinctive factors. First of all, the boy possessed exceptionally profound knowledge. His intellect was obviously far from that of a typical 7-year-old. Not every professor is capable of narrating the entire history of Lemuria and Lemurians and its inhabitants in such details. You will be unable to find any mentioning of this country in school textbooks. Modern science has not yet proved existence of other civilizations.
Second of all, we were all amazed by the actual speech of this young boy. It was far from the kind kids his age usually use. His knowledge of specific terminology, details and facts from Mars' and Earth"s past fascinated everyone.
"Why did he start the conversation in the first place," said my interlocutor. "Perhaps, he was simply touched by the overall atmosphere of our camp with many knowledgeable and open-minded people," continued he.
"Could he make this all up?"
"Doubtful", objected my friend". "To me this looks more like the boy was sharing his personal memories from past births. It is virtually impossible to make up such stories; one really had to know them."
Today, after meeting with Boris' parents and getting to know the boy better, I begin to carefully sort out all the information obtained around that campfire. He was born in Volzhskii town in a suburban hospital, even though officially, based on the paperwork, his birthplace is the town of Zhirnovsk of Volgograd region. His birthday is January 11th, 1996. (Perhaps it will be helpful for astrologers).
His parents seem to be wonderful people. Nadezhda, Boriska's mother, is a dermatologist in a public clinic. She graduated from Volgograd medical institute not so long ago in 1991. The boy"s father is a retired officer. Both of them would be happy if someone could shed the light onto the mystery behind their child. In the meantime, they simply observe him and watch him grow.
"After Boriska was born, I noticed he was able to hold his head in 15 days, recalls Nadezhda. His first word "baba" he uttered when he was 4 months old and very soon afterward started talking. At age 7, he constructed his first sentence, 'I want a nail.' He said this particular phrase after noticing a nail stuck in the wall. Most notably, his intellectual abilities surpassed his physical ones."
How did those abilities manifest themselves?
"When Boris was just one year old, I started giving him letters (based on the Nikitin"s system) and guess what, at 1,5 he was able to read large newspaper print. It didn"t take long for him to get acquainted with colors and their shades. He began to paint at 2.
"Then, soon after he turned 2, we took him to the childrens' day care center. Teachers were all stunned by his talents and his unusual way of thinking. The boy possesses exceptional memory and an unbelievable ability to grasp new information. However, his parents soon noticed that their child had been acquiring information in his own unique way, from someplace else."
"No one has ever taught him that," recalls Nadya. "But sometimes, he would sit in a lotus position and start all these talks. He would talk about Mars, about planetary systems, distant civilizations. We couldn"t believe our own ears. How can a kid know all this? Cosmos, neverending stories of other worlds and the immense skies, are like daily mantras for him since he was 2."
"It was then that Boriska told us about his previous life on Mars, about the fact that the planet was, in fact, inhabited, but as a result of the most powerful and destructive catastrophe had lost its atmosphere and that nowadays all its inhabitants have to live in underground cities. Back then, he used to fly to earth quite often for trade and other research purposes. It seems that Boriska piloted his spaceship himself. This was during the times of the Lemurian civilizations. He had a Lemurian friend who had been killed right before his own eyes."
"A major catastrophe took place on earth. A gigantic continent was consumed by stormy waters. Then suddenly, a massive rock fell on a construction by his friend who was there, tells Boriska.
"I could not save him. We are destined to meet sometime in this life."
The boy envisions the entire picture of the fall of Lemuria as though it happened yesterday. He grieves over the death of his best friend as though it was his fault.
One day, he noticed a book in his mother"s bag entitled "Where do we come from?" by Ernst Muldashev. One should have seen the kind of happiness and fascination this discovery triggered in the little boy. He"s been flipping through pages for hours, looking at sketches of Lemurians, photos of Tibet. He then started talking about high intellect of the Lemurians.
"But Lemuria ceased to exist minimum 800,000 years ago," I uttered in response to his statements. "Lemurians were 9 meters tall! Is that so? How can you remember all this?"
"I do remember," replied the boy.
Later, he began recalling another book by Muldashev entitled "In Search of the City of Gods." The book is mainly devoted to ancient tombs and pyramids. Boriska firmly stated that people will find knowledge under one of the pyramids (not the pyramid of Cheops). It hasn"t been discovered yet. "Life will change once the Sphinx will be opened," said he and added that the great Sphinx has an opening mechanism somewhere behind his ear (but he does not remember where exactly). The boy also talks with great passion and enthusiasm about the Mayan civilization. According to him, we know very little about this great civilization and its people.
Most interestingly, Boriska thinks that nowadays the time has finally come for the "special ones" to be born on earth. "The planet's rebirth is approaching. New knowledge will be in great demand, a different mentality of earthlings."
"How do you know about these gifted kids and why this is happening? Are you aware that they are called 'indigo' kids?"
"I know that they are being born. However, I haven't met anyone in my town yet. Perhaps may be this one girl named Yulia Petrova. She is the only one who believes me. Others simply laugh at my stories. Something is going to happen on earth; that is why these kids are of importance. They will be able to help people. The Poles will shift. The first major catastrophe with one of the continents will happen in 2009. Next one will take place in 2013; it will be even more devastating."
"Aren't you scared that your life may also going to end as a result of that catastrophe?"
"No. I"m not afraid. I have lived through one catastrophe on Mars already. There still live people like us out there. But after the nuclear war, everything has burnt down. Some of those people managed to survive. They built shelters, new weaponry. There was also a shift of continents there, although the continent was not as large. Martians breathe gas. In case they arrived to our planet, they would have been all standing next to pipes and breathing in fumes."
"Do you prefer breathing oxygen?"
"Once you are in this body, you have to breathe oxygen. However, Martians dislike this air, earth"s air, because it causes aging. Martians are all relatively young, about 30-35 years old. The amount of such Martian children will increase annually."
"Boris, why do our space probes often disappear or fail before they reach Mars?"
"Mars transmits special signals aimed at destroying them. Those mission contain harmful radiation."
(Plutionium-powered probes?)
"I was amazed by his knowledge of this sort of radiation. This is absolutely true. Back in 1988, resident of Volzhsky, Yuri Lushnichenko, a man with extrasensory powers attempted to warn Soviet leaders about the inevitable crash of the first Soviet Mars missions "Fobos 1" and "Fobos 2". He also mentioned this sort of an 'unfamiliar' and harmful radiation for the planet. Obviously, no one believed him then."
"What do you know about multiple dimensions? Do you know that one must fly not on straight trajectories, but maneuvering through the multi-dimensional space?"
Boriska immediately rose to his feet and started to pour all the facts about UFOs. "We took off and landed on Earth almost momentarily!" The boy takes a chalk and begins drawing an oval object on a blackboard. "It consists of six layers," he says. 25%--outer layer, made of durable metal, 30%--second layer made of something similar to rubber, the third layer comprises 30%--once again metal. The final 4% is composed of a special magnetic layer. If we charge this magnetic layer with energy, those machines will be able to fly anywhere in the Universe."
Does Boriska have a special mission to fulfill? Is he aware of it? - I pose these questions to his parents and the boy himself.
"He says he can guess,- says his mother. He says he knows something about the future of Earth. He says information will play the most significant role in the future."
"Boris, how do you know all this?"
"It is inside of me."
"Boris, tell us why do people get sick?"
"Sickness comes from people's inability to live properly and be happy. You must wait for you cosmic half. One should never get involve and mess up other peoples' destinies. People should not suffer because of their past mistakes, but get in touch with what's been predestined for them and try to reach those heights and move on to conquer their dreams." (These are the exact words he was using).
"You have to be more sympathetic and warmhearted. In case someone strikes you, hug your enemy, apologize yourself and kneel before him. In case someone hates you, love him with all your love and devotion and ask for forgiveness. These are the rules of love and humbleness. Do you know why the Lemurians died? I am also partially to blame. They did not wish to develop spiritually any more. They went astray from the predestined path thus destructing the overall wholeness of the planet. The Magic's Path leads to dead end. Love is the True Magic!
"How do you know all this???"
"I know. Kailis."
"What did you say?"
"I said 'hello!' This is the language of my planet."

Read the original in Russian: http://science.pravda.ru/science/

Special Children Now Being Born on Earth

"Val: It has an interesting parallel to your statement that with the Andromedan culture, education is paramount, whereas with our culture distraction is paramount.

AC: Yes, the children here are learning nothing. They are not learning how to think for themselves. They are being taught what to think, to spit out facts and belief systems, and to consume. This process puts the idea, the intent and
the emotion outside of themselves, as opposed to the process of turning that creativity inward to create better selves. That is something that the Andromedans teach their young, is to better the self. Now, we have some really special children being born in our world, and it's going to be the kids that are really going to make the major shift on a consciousness level to help us. There are a lot of people who are absolutely not prepared, and they are not going to be able to deal with the new realities. The kids are, and I have been told that many of the children who are coming to this world now already have a third strand of DNA. They are aware, but they don't know how to put it into words. It's kind
of like living in a dream. When it all falls into place, they are going to teach us what they know. They are just going to know this stuff.

Helping the Teens of Today

Val: Getting back to one of the earlier questions, relative to young people not knowing what to do with the energy released by changes in the DNA structure, is it possible for you to glean, even on a superficial level, what these teens should do until Moraney gives a more definitive answer?
AC: I would say that these kids need to be able to have groups that they can go to and just talk about what they see, what they dream about and what they feel. Because it could be that a lot of these kids feel something totally different than what it is they're being told is reality here.
Val: Which would be about par, really.
AC: Yes, I think on some level we've all been through that at one point. The kids today are very different -- especially those that have the third strand. They know more than us, but a space has to be created to allow them to express it and not have it be judged. Just because we don't understand it doesn't mean it's wrong. It just means we don't understand it. That's my only guess. Teens are committing suicide at an alarming rate.
Val: And elderly people as well.
AC: Right. Everybody wants to get out of here, and that's a scary thought.
Val: In your understanding, with the change in frequency and density level, for those people who end up taking that route to get out of here, what happens to them?
AC: I don't know. I will ask the question. I know there is no "hell". They don't burn or fry for that act. That is not a reality. I don't know if they go to a way-station and get healed and then go someplace else, or come back. I don't know."

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A lot has been written about Montauk Boys/Girls, about the violence being used to create them in the same Victim -Victimizer Mode. When you are little you are a victim, horrific things are done to you, you are forced to hate Humanity or to be indifferent towards plant/animal life of Earth. When you grow up you are forced to be a Victimizer and the hatred of Humanity helps you to do the job. By this time you had an experience of both sides: what it's like to be a Victim and what it's like to be a Victimizer. And the most challenging part of life here is to stop being a Victim or a Victimizer.
Victim and Victemizer state is a norm in Draconian societies, it came from them.

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There is a specific yellow-green nauseous colour attachment to the aura of a Montauk Boy/Girl like someone with leprosy, according to Duncan Cameron (DC) :
"... strange queerness about them (Montauk Boys) which was as though they were, let’s say, buried underground for years alive, having that sense of strangeness or queerness about them. It’s very distinct. If you’ve been exposed to it, and had the sensitivity to see it, it’s really around them.
SS: When you say attachment, does that mean it’s just on one area?
DC: It’s within the auric structure and there’s also attachments that go outside. It’s also associated strings attached to the people, as the psychic type energy function that are in association with a person and outside. All sorts of tag-along are associated to it.
SS: And these attachments are still attached to something on the other end?
DC: Oh sure. It’s not a healthy energetic structure of the body which, if the system is working correctly, it does clean itself back to its original process. It’s an indicate of things that are askew (not usual position), for sure."
More on that see Montauk Project info

The time will come when you would discard the emotions attached to these memories, you will become more Balanced. Try to keep to your Original Timeline: that'll help.
How to do it? Try to recall nice old memories, old music, particularly old classical one, old movies/books/pictures of yourself and your loved ones, dealing with old people, especially, old females. I posted a lot of videos on youtube on our website and if you don't have an excess to youtube ask your local Telephone company how to do it: it's not difficult and you pay $20-30 extra per month. Just have a higher speed of your computer.
And, of course, Recapitulation: getting back your old memories and breat all the negativity out of them, out of you.
The description how to do it is on More Truths About Women link.

New Violet Sun, 24 Mar. 2010

David Wilcock

(I do not have intense dreams/visions/Trance States/messages in my head/voices or readings like David Wilcock or "Matrix 5" author do. And I don't use religious words, pictures and thoughts like "Divine" as David Wilcock uses. And both of these authors are only talking about the Planetary Shift, but not a word about the Universal Shift! LM).

Planets As Consciousness Unit Formations

WAKE-UP CALLS

The way things go on this planet, we do seem to need very significant wake-up calls in order for very significant changes to occur. In order for the common people to truly 'get' the scope of what's going on, and be mobilized enough to really put an end to it, the pain has to reach a critical mass.
That's what we seem to be told is going to happen here -- and the research I'm putting together from a variety of sources, including insider testimony as well as clear and available data in the media, all conforms to this same message.
I don't know precisely when it will be, how long we'll have to go through this endurance test, or how bad it will be. However, I'm hearing from lots of people, including those whose accuracy I trust, who are having dreams portending that a very epic sequence of changes is about to unfold.
I believe I've been asked to give you this message so that more of us will be able to see a positive path through these events as they begin happening. The propaganda and paranoia will surge to incredible new levels as this starts to unfold. Unfortunately, many people are unaware that they have a Higher Self that can advise them personally as to their own growth and the progress of what is happening on the planet as a whole.
I feel like my job would be much, much easier if they did
THE RESULTS ARE VERY POSITIVE

THE HIGHER SELF IS A VERY IMPORTANT GUIDE

We get lots of people writing in and putting me on a pedestal -- but really all I've done is establish contact with my Higher Self in a reliable, ongoing fashion. It just requires persistence and dedication in a few key areas: meditation, dreamwork, pure diet, inspirational studies and the constant focus on forgiveness and acceptance of self and others.
I often feel disappointed that more people haven't made this contact, because once you do, it very effectively slices through this propaganda, doom and fear you're being bombarded with from the mainstream AND the alternative media.
Many people are aware that they have a Higher Self, that the events in their own lives are orchestrated, and that this 'Management' is also happening throughout the world as a whole -- steering it into a positive, beneficial outcome.
Others are at least philosophically aware that they have a Higher Self, but haven't transitioned into an actual contact with it, and understanding of its messages.
NOW IS THE TIME
What you are about to read came through precisely one month ago, to the day. It represents a substantial watermark in my own progress of accessing my Higher Self, as it all flowed in by typing, but effectively was as good as any reading I would dictate verbally from a deep trance state.
I have been able to do typed-in readings all along, but the state is lighter and thus the quality of the material is lower. As a result of how wonderful this reading turned out, I was rather surprised to discover that my own 'access capacity' has substantially increased.
The messages given here are very relevant for our current issues in today's world... so please enjoy it!
READING -- JANUARY 5, 2010 -- "BE AT PEACE WITH THE COMING CHANGES"
The reason you are up in the middle of the night asking yourself these questions is very simple. We have an agenda to perform. The simplest requests are often not heard by you, so it takes diligence and patience to perform some of these operations.
You know as well as I do the stakes that are involved. Nothing less than the survival of the human race as it goes through this crtitical transition. Therefore, be at peace with the coming changes and allow yourself to rectify that which is not understood in the glow of honest acceptance of that which is.
What we have for you is a new view of humanity from this clear perspective that speaks only of love and light.
For in love and light is a vista of consciousness that opens the door to mastery.
That has always been the way it works. Spirit melds with matter and produces majesty. All is revealed in a nanosecond to those who are ready for it. The law of love approaches the law of infnitity, and there is a merger of the mortal with the sublime and limitless.

http://divinecosmos.com/index.php/start-here/davids-blog/809-coming-changes-reading

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Whitley Strieber

Time Line Anomaly At The Magic Castle

Experienced 7-15-06
Anne, Whitley, Brandon, & Starfire's Excellent Adventure
Researched and Written By Starfire Tor
http://www.starfiretor.com/TL-AnomalyMagicCastle-7-15-06.htm

On Saturday, July 15, 2006, Anne and Whitley Strieber and I went to see Brandon Scott perform at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. The Striebers were in town on business, with a busy schedule that involves the August release of Whitley's new book "The Grays". So it was great to get together for some social time, a little story swapping, and having great fun at Brandon's quantum themed magic show.
Something exciting and mind boggling happened on this night, and it had nothing to do with a planned act of stage magic or stage illusion. We experienced what I will call a time line anomaly at the Magic Castle. Anne Strieber has written up the experience in her 'Diary' section on Unknown Country, and this is my contribution to describing and researching the time line anomaly we experienced.
The Magic Castle is a Victorian mansion and private club that houses the Academy of Magical Arts, where top notch stage magicians and illusionists perform. The mansion has three stories and a basement, with almost every inch of it is either decorated with memorabilia, or rigged to amuse and amaze club members and their guests. There are portrait paintings with eyes that follow you, a telephone booth where a skeleton appears in the glass, a table where your drinks revolve, and a piano played by a fake ghost named Irma.
The point about the Magic Castle is, the place is geared toward creating illusion and not genuine paranormal experiences. When paranormal phenomena does happen, it takes an extra research effort to determine whether the experience was genuine or an illusion, courtesy of the Magic Castle. To determine the authenticity of the time line anomaly we experienced, it was necessary to not only reenact the experience and interview witnesses, but to study the architectural history of the Magic Castle itself. The time line anomaly itself is simple to describe, but it is not so simple to understand the how and why.
Anne, Whitley, Brandon, and I had dinner at the Magic Castle before Brandon's show. Brandon had arranged for us to get VIP seating, which meant we needed to be in front of the Parlor stage door at a certain time. Since it was a good idea to use the restroom facilities beforehand, we timed ourselves with that in mind.
Brandon had already left to prepare for his show, when Anne, Whitley, and I left the dining room in search of the restrooms. Nearby, the men's restroom was at the top of the staircase on the same floor as the dining room, and the ladies restroom was at the bottom of the staircase on the same floor as the Parlor. Anne and I entered the small ladies room, which was only big enough for two stalls and two side-by-side sinks. There was no room for furniture, and only one door in and out. The walls and stalls were covered with a collage of old time magazine ads.
When Anne and I entered the ladies room, we immediately saw that no one else was inside. We checked the two stalls, remarked that they were empty, and went in each to her own. Anne left first and said she would be right outside. I replied that I was only a moment behind her. I heard Anne leave. The door was only a few feet away from the stalls, basically the length of two sinks, so anyone coming or going was audible from inside the stall. Moments after Anne left, I exited the stall and made a left turn for the sink to wash my hands. That's when I nearly collided with a woman. How it was that this happened I didn't know, because I apparently didn't hear or see her enter. My attention was more on the fact that I had almost crashed into the woman, and that made me feel a little embarrassed about how I could be so careless and clumsy. Whatever had brought this woman into the ladies room I didn't know, because she immediately left by the door without having done anything that I was aware of. My moment of curiosity was over in seconds, and I soon put it out of my mind as I opened the ladies room door to leave.
Anne Strieber quickly approached me and said with some excitement "A woman came out of the ladies room but she didn't go in!". I asked her to repeat that, and she did. I asked her several questions, as well as the two of us doing a reenactment, and I was satisfied that Anne was accurately describing the situation. This is also when I had my memory jarred about my near collision with the woman in the ladies room. It now dawned on me why I had that near collision ... that woman had appeared from out of nowhere and right into my path.
If Anne had not observed the woman coming out, but not going in - and remembered the event, I would never have known how unusual my near collision with the woman truly was. I would have forgotten it and never returned to the memory. But once the sequence of the event was understood, I recognized it as a time line anomaly. What category of time line anomaly I wouldn't know without a further investigation, but I already knew I would pursue it. I knew that Brandon, Whitley, and I have all experienced sudden 'appearances' of people from seemingly out of nowhere, and soon learned that this was Anne's first experience of this kind. I was very pleased with the way Anne handled the situation. She didn't allow herself to get caught up in the drama and emotion of the moment, but immediately began to dissect the event in the same way I do. Anne, like myself, wanted to know if what we experienced was some sort of time line anomaly ... or an illusion caused by the way the Magic Castle is rigged and constructed. Whatever the truth, we wanted to know the answer.
Anne was the one to inform Whitley about what was going on, and he was asked about what he might have observed from his perch at the top of the staircase. Brandon was in the Parlor preparing for his 10:30 PM show, so was not at the location when the time line anomaly occurred. While Whitley's attention was not on whether a mystery woman was going to come out of a ladies room that she had not entered, he was keeping a caring eye on his wife. In doing so, he does not recall seeing a woman enter the ladies room, in the time frame she would have had to enter in order to exit as she did.
I later learned that Anne had described the mystery woman to Whitley, as a way to preserve an independent identification of the woman - if she could be found. This worked out well because the woman was found, identified, and interviewed. After a brief search, I saw the mystery woman walking through the Magic Castle and I followed her. She walked right past were Anne and Whitely were standing, and through an employees only door. Since we were waiting for Brandon's show to begin, we had to postpone a pursuit of this woman until the show was over. Afterwards, Brandon helped to locate the woman and introduced her.
I have a way of interviewing witnesses of time line aberrations, and I quickly let Anne, Whitely, and Brandon in on how I was going to do it. Above all, the key is to get answers without front loading the witness or leading them. It was a brief and friendly exchange, in which I was able to confirm that the woman remembered almost colliding with me in the ladies room. This was the marker that absolutely identified her as the woman that both Anne and I recalled being a part of the time line anomaly. Also important, the woman has no memory of anything unusual happening. She remembers entering the ladies room through the one and only door, and exiting through that same door. I asked, and she said there were no hidden doorways into that ladies room. However, the woman could not remember what she did in the ladies room other than enter through the door, almost collide with me, and exit through the door.
The information gleaned from this woman was invaluable. It clearly showed that Anne and I were the ones consciously aware that something was happening with the time line, and that it resembled a glitch or an odd edit with a piece of the time line missing. The missing piece, or missing scene, was of when the woman enters the ladies room through the ladies room door. It's no different than if a film is poorly edited, and then spliced together without caring about whether the film sequences have continuity. The event also caused something that I call a dual time line memory conflict. This is when different people have different memories of a single event, because the event was experienced in different co-existing time lines. I've written about this phenomena as part of my research on Time Shifts, the Core Matrix, Reality Shifts, and co-existing time lines.
When it comes to the editing and merging of co-existing time lines, it's important to understand that all co-existing time lines are thinly separated by their individual frequencies and harmonics. These co-existing time lines aren't running parallel to one another, but instead exist in the near same space separated only by their individual frequencies. I believe that the synchronizing and merging of time line frequencies played a large part in the Magic Castle experience. But what caused that odd time line edit is a deeper mystery. Was it the after effect of a Time Shift, where Anne and I experienced and were aware of two co-existing time lines merging? Was it caused by an intentional contact by time travelers, where our frequencies were readjusted to attune to a single time line? Whitley had some interesting things to say about an individual person's ability, natural or otherwise, to be out of phase with the frequency of a time line.
I have experienced people, animals, and objects appearing and disappearing all my life. I've had the experience while alone, and also with others. However, I want to make it very clear that not all appearances and disappearances have the same source or the same explanation. Each and every appearance and disappearance event must be viewed individually, and with all factors considered. As an example, Brandon and I are involved in an ongoing investigation involving the appearance of a little boy and his mother. The little boy appeared before my eyes, on a narrow moving escalator in a public place, and clinging to Brandon's leg. Yet nothing about this case, and the time line anomaly experienced at the Magic Castle, are the same. The woman from the ladies room belonged in that time line, and in that location at the Magic Castle. That was clear after interviewing her. She was a regular person caught in a time line anomaly. The boy and his mother from the other investigation, on the other hand, showed signs of being completely out of time and place. Their point of origin, and method of appearance, are very different than that of the woman at the Magic Castle. This may be a case of time travel.
Regardless of my knowledge and experience with co-existing time lines, it still needed to be determined whether or not that ladies room had a secret doorway by which the woman entered unseen. Regardless of the woman saying there wasn't a secret passageway, it was necessary for me to discover the truth independently. For this I turned to Brandon, who was more than happy to put in the time with the Magic Castle research I requested. With Brandon's help, and my own journey into the history of the Magic Castle through various sources, I was able to settle the question about the structure of the ladies room and whether it had a secret door.
The Magic Castle had its grand opening in January of 1963, two years after the Larsen brothers took over the refurbishing of the old dilapidated Lane mansion. The Lane mansion was built in 1908, and was a mirror image of the 1897 Kimberly mansion in Redlands, California. The Lane family moved away in the 1940s, and the mansion fell on hard times. From there it went through many incarnations, ending up as a multi-family home, a home for the elderly, and finally an apartment house. Along came the Larsen brothers and the rest is history.
"Milt Larsen's Magic Castle Tour", a book written and photographed by Carol Marie, explores the origins of every nook, hall, room and corner. Along with photographs and text, Brandon and I discovered that the ladies room didn't exist until a new wing was built in 1976. Before that, the area where the ladies room is now was nothing but open space and outdoor air. That ladies room was built without secret doorways. Therefore, I can say with certainty that there was only one way for the woman to enter that ladies restroom, and that was through the one and only door. Brandon added something interesting to this area of the mansion. He noted, that of all the rooms and walls in the Magic Castle, this one section - in front of that ladies room - changes more than any other one. Posters change, statues come and go, and railings change color. Considering the time line anomaly recently experienced, he wonders just exactly how these changes came to be. Did someone at the Magic Castle choose that one area to alter, time and time again? Or does is change so often because that area is prone to the shifting of reality due to time line anomalies?
There was never a time that either Brandon, Anne, Whitley, or I thought that the woman in the ladies restroom was a ghost. While I have explained that the Magic Castle is dedicated to stage illusions, and not genuine paranormal activity, that does not mean that paranormal activity doesn't occur. There are a number of haunted buildings where ghost activity is prominent in a restroom. The Magic Castle, beginning as the Lane mansion, is almost one hundred years old. Many people have come and gone, including magicians who made the Magic Castle their home away from home. This type of life attachment is usually one way in which ghosts become attached to buildings after death. Although ghosts are not a part of this reported time line anomaly, I would be remiss if I did not mention a piece of little known Magic Castle history. In the very room that Brandon was performing in, a magician died while waiting for his show to begin. He was sitting in one of the theater chairs when his life light when out. It is said that he has been seen in that room, watching other magicians perform ... perhaps even getting in on the performance.
I've put together a photo gallery, with research pictures at the Magic Castle that relate to the time line anomaly. You'll be able to see the interior and exterior of that ladies room, as well as that room under construction and much more. You should also read Anne Strieber's account of the experience in her 'Diary' on unknown country.

David Icke

I have a deep respect for David Icke and people like David Icke, who didn't inspite of all the things they had to withstand!
I would recommend to watch this video, an interview with David Icke on Youtube, which was was produced in February 2009 by Cassidy and Bill Rean. The address is: http://www.davidicke.com/index.php/

Recommended video of David Icke: "The Lion sleeps no more"

Project Camelot Interviews David Icke

http://youtube.com/watch?v=e7WTxb-Oe7s
David Icke - HUMAN RACE, GET OFF YOUR KNEES : A Project Avalon Interview with Bill Ryan
AlphaZebra — May 24, 2010 — David Icke talks with Bill Ryan from Project Avalon about his newly published (May 2010) book: HUMAN RACE, GET OFF YOUR KNEES

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zVaOt_KYu8&NR=1
David Icke "The Lizards and the Jews" 2 of 5
Broadcaster and journalist Jon Ronson encounters one of Britains most infamous media figures as he continues his search to uncover the truth behind who or what is really controlling the world. Tonight Ronson joins David Icke on a lecture tour that takes the ex-sports broadcaster headlong into controversy as his extraordinary views dismay his detractors and inspire his audiences, providing a fascinating insight into extremists and how the public responds to them.«
David Icke "The Lizards and the Jews" 3 of 5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiCJAU0YFDY&feature=related
January 06, 2009 — Please Subscribe!!! This is one of my favorite vids of David Icke!

Broadcaster and journalist Jon Ronson encounters one of Britains most infamous media figures as he continues his search to uncover the truth behind who or what is really controlling the world. Tonight Ronson joins David Icke on a lecture tour that takes the ex-sports broadcaster headlong into controversy as his extraordinary views dismay his detractors and inspire his audiences, providing a fascinating insight into extremists and how the public responds to them.«
David Icke "The Lizards and the Jews" 4 of 5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h21eHZ9xok&feature=related
January 06, 2009 — Please Subscribe!!! This is one of my favorite vids of David Icke!

Broadcaster and journalist Jon Ronson encounters one of Britains most infamous media figures as he continues his search to uncover the truth behind who or what is really controlling the world. Tonight Ronson joins David Icke on a lecture tour that takes the ex-sports broadcaster headlong into controversy as his extraordinary views dismay his detractors and inspire his audiences, providing a fascinating insight into extremists and how the public responds to them.«

'David's unflinching and remarkable commitment to his cause has made life far easier for many who have come after him - including ourselves. We owe him our own vote of thanks, and in this two hour FutureTalk we pay tribute to his life's work, and to the man who is still standing after all these years, still marching on that road less traveled, determined to present what he suspects is the truth, whatever it is.'

(It feels like he had the experience of another dimension, another Parallel Earth in 1991 in Peru, LM).

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Richard Sauder

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bu6WFr61I-g Timewave zero clip (Mckenna)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtnV25LWFQ8&feature=related Terence McKenna - Timewave Zero - Novelty Theory

David Icke on Consciousness :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5xQ8HiOE7g&NR=1 We are the Imagination of Ourselves (David Icke)

Invisible to the eye Energy of the New Consciousness of Sun, of New Earth and Advaced Humanity is building up above Elliott Heads rivermouth, Australia, 17 Jan, 2010. The Sun is a way higher then this Ball of Energy in the sky is.

Unknown objects

New Earth and the Moon

UFO

Unknown object

UFO

Unknown object

Solar Eclipse

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