The secrets of the universe lie hidden in the details of our experience. Look for them! - Pete
The next day, I asked Sandra why she left so abruptly. She said she could feel the energy I was directing at her and it scared her. A few nights later I smoked the last of the three joints. For some reason I decided to move my chair into the middle of the living room directly off the end of the hallway. The walls in our townhouse were white so I had installed a red light bulb in the hallway for effect. After smoking my joint I closed my eyes and started to meditate. Noticing that I could see the red glow from the hallway light, I shut my eyelids tighter. I could still see the red glow of the hallway light. After more attempts to block out the red light, I was forced to come to the conclusion that I was seeing it through my skin!
Years later, I read a magazine article about an elementary school teacher in South America who conducted experiments with his students. Blindfolded, they would run their hands over images of colorful ads in magazines selected by the teacher and then draw pictures of what they had seen with their hands. According to the article, test results were amazingly accurate. It was evident the students were seeing objects through their skin, the teacher concluded. A quick Google search turned up a website article entitled: Seeing Through the Skin, which describes a study of skin viewing being conducted by Prof. Leonid Yaroslavsky at Tel Aviv University, in Israel. You can visit the website by clicking on the link above.
Even though I’m sharing my drug-related experience with you, I don’t advocate drug use. In many cases they’re considered illegal. Personally, I prefer a clear mind when I explore the nature of my own consciousness. It makes me a better observer. In fact, my most profound experiences in altered states happen when my mind is clearest. Openness, fearlessness and curiosity also play a vital role in experiencing altered states of consciousness.
Many of us have been convinced that looking inward on our own is dangerous. It’s not if we refuse to be frightened by it. Like everything else, it’s best to start with baby steps. When we really want to know something it’s as if the entire universe cooperates in bringing us knowledge. In other words, we get what we concentrate on whether it’s by design or default. There are no accidents so it’s up to us to be clear on what we want.
Pete, http://realtalkworld.com
We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience. – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
We create our own reality from what we choose to believe about ourselves, and the world around us.
If we do not CONSCIOUSLY choose our own beliefs, we UNCONSCIOUSLY absorb them from our surroundings.
If we are accountable (responsible) for our actions, how can we afford NOT to question our beliefs?
How you define yourself, and the world around you, forms your intent, which, in turn, forms your reality. – Seth
The more we love and understand ourselves, the better we treat ourselves, and the world.
Blessings of love and understanding be to us all.
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