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Summary
This discussion explores human extrasensory abilities like clairvoyance, telepathy, and psychometry as inherent potentials.
Main Points
Exploring Human Extrasensory Abilities: Clairvoyance, Telepathy, and Psychometry
THE EXTRA SENSE: A NEW PERSPECTIVE
The audio begins by introducing the concept of an extra sense that humans may possess, distinct from the traditional five senses. This sense is described as an awareness of the presence of other living beings, akin to heightened instincts observed in animals. The sources provided for the audio suggest that this ability is not merely anecdotal but is supported by historical accounts and observations in nature, such as animals sensing danger or hunters noting their uncanny awareness. This extra sense is presented as a universal potential, inherent in all humans, rather than a rare gift.
TELEPATHY: THOUGHT TRANSFERENCE EXPLAINED
Building on the idea of an extra sense, the discussion transitions to telepathy, or thought transference. The sources explore how thoughts can be shared directly between minds without verbal communication. They reference scientific investigations, particularly the Society for Psychical Research, which conducted experiments under controlled conditions to eliminate fraud. Notable results from these experiments suggest that telepathy may be a genuine phenomenon, with instances of subjects accurately guessing cards and other information. The proposed mechanism involves mental vibrations emitted from one person affecting another's nervous system, akin to wireless communication.
CLAIRVOYANCE: SEEING BEYOND THE PHYSICAL
The discussion delves into clairvoyance, described as a more advanced psychic ability that may develop after experiencing telepathy. Clairvoyance allows individuals to perceive things beyond the physical realm, including seeing inside objects or accessing information about the past and future. The sources advocate for a method called clairvoyant reverie, which emphasizes intense mental concentration to induce psychic states. This approach is contrasted with less stable methods that may lead to overwhelming sensitivity. The emphasis on concentration as a tool for developing clairvoyance is a recurring theme throughout the discussion.
PSYCHOMETRY: CONNECTING THROUGH TOUCH
Psychometry is introduced as the ability to gain information about an object simply by touching it. The sources suggest that objects can serve as links to non-physical records or memories associated with them. This ability is presented as more common than one might think, with statistics indicating that a significant portion of the population may possess psychometric sensitivity. Examples of psychometry include reading the history of an object or diagnosing illness through items belonging to a sick person. This ability highlights the interconnectedness of objects and their histories, suggesting a deeper layer of perception.
THE AKASHIC RECORDS: PERCEIVING TIME
The discussion extends to the concept of the Akashic records, a non-physical library containing the imprints of all past events. The sources argue that clairvoyants can access these records to perceive past occurrences, drawing parallels to how we observe light from distant stars. This ability to read the past is linked to finding associative connections, such as objects or strong thoughts related to the events. The video also touches on the ability to foresee future events, emphasizing that these perceptions are based on current conditions and actions rather than fixed destinies.
DEVELOPING PSYCHIC ABILITIES
The overarching message of the discussion is that these extraordinary abilities—clairvoyance, telepathy, and psychometry—are not supernatural gifts but inherent human faculties that can be developed through practice. The sources stress the importance of mental concentration and focused attention as key components in awakening these potentials. By exploring these ideas, viewers are encouraged to consider the untapped capacities within themselves and the possibility of expanding their perception beyond the conventional five senses. The journey through these concepts invites a reevaluation of human potential and the exploration of what lies beyond our immediate understanding.
This discussion explores human extrasensory abilities like clairvoyance, telepathy, and psychometry as inherent potentials.
Main Points
- Humans may possess an extra sense beyond the classic five, sensing the presence of others.
- Telepathy is framed as a natural ability, supported by scientific research and experiments.
- Clairvoyance and psychometry are presented as developable skills, not supernatural gifts.
- Concentration and mental focus are crucial for developing these abilities.
- The past and future can be perceived through psychic faculties, linked to the Akashic records.
Exploring Human Extrasensory Abilities: Clairvoyance, Telepathy, and Psychometry
THE EXTRA SENSE: A NEW PERSPECTIVE
The audio begins by introducing the concept of an extra sense that humans may possess, distinct from the traditional five senses. This sense is described as an awareness of the presence of other living beings, akin to heightened instincts observed in animals. The sources provided for the audio suggest that this ability is not merely anecdotal but is supported by historical accounts and observations in nature, such as animals sensing danger or hunters noting their uncanny awareness. This extra sense is presented as a universal potential, inherent in all humans, rather than a rare gift.
TELEPATHY: THOUGHT TRANSFERENCE EXPLAINED
Building on the idea of an extra sense, the discussion transitions to telepathy, or thought transference. The sources explore how thoughts can be shared directly between minds without verbal communication. They reference scientific investigations, particularly the Society for Psychical Research, which conducted experiments under controlled conditions to eliminate fraud. Notable results from these experiments suggest that telepathy may be a genuine phenomenon, with instances of subjects accurately guessing cards and other information. The proposed mechanism involves mental vibrations emitted from one person affecting another's nervous system, akin to wireless communication.
CLAIRVOYANCE: SEEING BEYOND THE PHYSICAL
The discussion delves into clairvoyance, described as a more advanced psychic ability that may develop after experiencing telepathy. Clairvoyance allows individuals to perceive things beyond the physical realm, including seeing inside objects or accessing information about the past and future. The sources advocate for a method called clairvoyant reverie, which emphasizes intense mental concentration to induce psychic states. This approach is contrasted with less stable methods that may lead to overwhelming sensitivity. The emphasis on concentration as a tool for developing clairvoyance is a recurring theme throughout the discussion.
PSYCHOMETRY: CONNECTING THROUGH TOUCH
Psychometry is introduced as the ability to gain information about an object simply by touching it. The sources suggest that objects can serve as links to non-physical records or memories associated with them. This ability is presented as more common than one might think, with statistics indicating that a significant portion of the population may possess psychometric sensitivity. Examples of psychometry include reading the history of an object or diagnosing illness through items belonging to a sick person. This ability highlights the interconnectedness of objects and their histories, suggesting a deeper layer of perception.
THE AKASHIC RECORDS: PERCEIVING TIME
The discussion extends to the concept of the Akashic records, a non-physical library containing the imprints of all past events. The sources argue that clairvoyants can access these records to perceive past occurrences, drawing parallels to how we observe light from distant stars. This ability to read the past is linked to finding associative connections, such as objects or strong thoughts related to the events. The video also touches on the ability to foresee future events, emphasizing that these perceptions are based on current conditions and actions rather than fixed destinies.
DEVELOPING PSYCHIC ABILITIES
The overarching message of the discussion is that these extraordinary abilities—clairvoyance, telepathy, and psychometry—are not supernatural gifts but inherent human faculties that can be developed through practice. The sources stress the importance of mental concentration and focused attention as key components in awakening these potentials. By exploring these ideas, viewers are encouraged to consider the untapped capacities within themselves and the possibility of expanding their perception beyond the conventional five senses. The journey through these concepts invites a reevaluation of human potential and the exploration of what lies beyond our immediate understanding.
Transcript
Speaker 2:
Welcome to the Deep Dive. Our mission, as always, is to take the stack of sources you've given us and really pull out the most intriguing, maybe surprising, and useful insights hidden inside.
Speaker 1:
Think of us as your guides, navigating through some, well, potentially complex ideas to find those nuggets of knowledge that really stand out.
Speaker 2:
And today we are jumping into some absolutely fascinating material you've shared. It's all about human senses, human capabilities that might just stretch our usual understanding way beyond the classic five.
Speaker 1:
That's right. These particular texts, they explore phenomena often considered a bit out there, things like thought transference, clairvoyance, but they present them quite differently.
Speaker 2:
How so?
Speaker 1:
Not as magic, not really supernatural, but as potentially inherent human abilities, things we might all possess.
Speaker 2:
Okay, so that's our journey for today. We're going to look at what these sources actually claim about these abilities. Are they presented as, well, real? How might they even work, according to this material?
Speaker 1:
And crucially, are they painted as these rare gifts for just a select few, or is it something much more universal, something accessible potentially to everyone?
Speaker 2:
Get ready then to look at human potential through perhaps a slightly different lens, one shaped entirely by the ideas in this collection of texts you've provided.
Speaker 1:
Let's dive in.
Speaker 2:
Okay, so right off the bat, digging into these sources, one of the most striking ideas is this claim that there's actually an extra sense in every human being, one we don't usually talk about alongside sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell.
Speaker 1:
It is. And the sources describe it quite specifically. It's a sense of the presence of other living things. The key thing here is they present this as fundamentally distinct from our usual five physical senses.
Speaker 2:
Right. Not just seeing a shadow or hearing a footstep, but something else.
Speaker 1:
Exactly. And they give some really interesting examples to back this up, especially looking at the animal kingdom. They suggest this sense is, well, highly developed in animals.
Speaker 2:
For survival, you mean. Sensing danger, finding prey.
Speaker 1:
Precisely. Vital for survival. The texts mentioned those almost uncanny actions of dogs or horses sometimes reacting to something that just isn't physically apparent. They even brought up historical accounts, like the famous story of the geese saving Rome.
Speaker 2:
Ah, yes. I remember that one.
Speaker 1:
And they attribute that to this heightened sense of awareness. Hunters, too, the sources note, have often observed animals seeming to sense their intentions or their presence way beyond just normal sight or hearing.
Speaker 2:
Interestingly, the sources also suggest that this present sense might be particularly strong in certain groups. They specifically mention what they term savage tribes and also women.
Speaker 1:
Yes, they do make that distinction. And when they talk about the physical basis for it, they look beyond just specific sense organs like eyes or ears.
Speaker 2:
So it's not tied to one spot.
Speaker 1:
Not exactly. They talk about a peculiar arrangement of the nervous system, certain brain centers maybe being involved. But they really emphasize that while these are the physical instruments, the real knower, the perceiver, what they call the ego or the mind.
Speaker 2:
OK, so the body is the hardware, but the mind is the software actually doing the sensing, like the eye is a camera, the ear, a receiver.
Speaker 1:
That's the analogy they use, yes. The physical parts are mechanisms, but the perception itself is a function of this deeper consciousness, this mind.
Speaker 2:
And what's really significant here, I think, and something these sources really push, is that this isn't some exclusive club.
Speaker 1:
Absolutely. It's presented as something inherent in everyone, not just a few special individuals. It might be more obvious, perhaps more developed in animals or certain groups they mention. But the potential, they argue, is within all of us, maybe just dormant or undeveloped.
Speaker 2:
And they do draw a line, don't they, between this basic present sense and something like, say, telepathy.
Speaker 1:
Yes. They see them as related but distinct faculties, which leads us nicely into the next area.
Speaker 2:
Right. So building on that foundation, that idea of a basic sense of presence, the sources then really take a deep dive into thought transference, what most of us would call telepathy.
Speaker 1:
Ah, telepathy. The idea of transferring thoughts or ideas directly, mind to mind, no words, no signals.
Speaker 2:
And the sources seem to grapple with how this could even happen. They ask, is there some kind of immaterial, perhaps ethereal, medium involved?
Speaker 1:
They do. And they give quite a bit of weight to scientific investigations into it. They specifically mention the work done by the Society for Psychical Research.
Speaker 2:
That was a group seriously looking into these phenomena.
Speaker 1:
Very seriously. The texts emphasize these experiments were done under strict conditions, really trying hard to guard against any possibility of fraud or just coincidence.
Speaker 2:
And they pull out some specific examples from that research that sound pretty compelling.
Speaker 1:
They do. They detail the CRIERI experiments. These were basically mental guessing games. Cards, numbers, names, things like that.
Speaker 2:
And the results.
Speaker 1:
Well, they highlight one instance where the subjects guessed 17 cards correctly, one after the other, in succession. And across a whole set of experiments, they cite something like 210 successes out of 382 attempts.
Speaker 2:
Which sounds like more than just random chance.
Speaker 1:
That's exactly how it was interpreted, according to these texts. Science, they claim, concluded these results were, and I'm quoting here, entirely beyond the law of coincidences and mathematical probability.
Speaker 2:
Wow.
Speaker 1:
And they went on to call the phenomena observed genuine and real telepathy. That's a pretty strong statement, especially coming from a scientific perspective at that time.
Speaker 2:
Okay, so if the phenomena seemed real to those researchers, how did the sources explain how it works? What's the proposed mechanism?
Speaker 1:
The idea they put forward is that our mental states, our emotional states, they actually create a kind of radiation or vibrations, something emanating from the brain and the nervous system.
Speaker 2:
Vibrations, like sound waves?
Speaker 1:
They draw parallels to things like light or even wireless electricity. Think of them as energetic vibrations. And these vibrations, the explanation goes, can then affect the nervous system. Sometimes they specifically mention the pineal gland of the receiving person.
Speaker 2:
And that person's brain then translates these vibrations back into thoughts.
Speaker 1:
Into thought forms or ideas in their own mind. Yes, that's the model proposed.
Speaker 2:
So it's almost like our brains could be broadcasting and receiving stations on some kind of non-physical frequency.
Speaker 1:
The wireless telegraphy analogy is exactly what they use. They suggest it's the same fundamental kind of force we see in physical transmissions, just operating, well, differently, with different details.
Speaker 2:
That's fascinating. And they also introduce this concept of a psychic atmosphere. What's that about?
Speaker 1:
Yeah, it's described as this sort of field around individuals, even around groups or places, composed of these radiating mental and emotional vibrations.
Speaker 2:
Like the vibe of a room.
Speaker 1:
Kind of a more fundamental version of that, yes. Think about walking into a room right after a tense argument. You can often feel something, right? The sources suggest this psychic atmosphere is those vibrations actually affecting others nearby, particularly those who might be more sensitive to them.
Speaker 2:
And they provide lots of examples of telepathy in action.
Speaker 1:
Oh, yes. Both reported cases and experiences, they say, are quite common. The classic one, you know, thinking intensely about someone you haven't heard from in ages, maybe really wanting to contact them.
Speaker 2:
And then suddenly you get a letter or a call from them.
Speaker 1:
Exactly. That kind of thing. And they make a point of saying distance doesn't seem to matter much in these instances.
Speaker 2:
What other examples?
Speaker 1:
They discuss thought transference happening in dreams. They recount stories, like a daughter having a really vivid dream or vision of her mother dying miles away right when it was happening. Or someone dreaming accurately about a brother's death.
Speaker 2:
Heavy stuff.
Speaker 1:
It can be. They also touch upon its potential role in prayer, sharing a story about a chapel keeper who was in distress, and her need for help seemingly reached someone telepathically, prompting them to come to her aid.
Speaker 2:
Even those public thought reading shows get a mention.
Speaker 1:
They do. While acknowledging that some performers might just be very good at reading subtle physical cues, like muscle movement.
Speaker 2:
Muscle reading, yeah.
Speaker 1:
The sources suggest that genuine instances of thought reading are possible. And they say it relies on the performer cultivating the ability to project a really clear, really strong mental picture.
Speaker 2:
Which actually leads into another concept they discuss: Psychic influence.
Speaker 1:
Exactly. They see that as a specific application, maybe a more deliberate phase, of telepathy. Using these mental and emotional vibrations intentionally to affect other people.
Speaker 2:
How would that work?
Speaker 1:
The core principles they highlight are, first, having a strong desire. Second, being able to create very clear mental pictures, what we'd call visualization today. And third, focused concentration.
Speaker 2:
Strong intent, clear image, focus.
Speaker 1:
Right. By generating these powerful focus vibrations, they suggest you can actually create similar vibrations in others. Influencing whether they feel attracted to you or repelled by you, for instance.
Speaker 2:
So if you project confidence or strong intention, it could genuinely impact how people respond to you.
Speaker 1:
That's the idea these sources present.
Speaker 2:
Yeah.
Speaker 1:
They suggest these principles are sometimes used, maybe consciously, maybe unconsciously, by people who are very successful in business or politics. Leaders who seem to draw people to them.
Speaker 2:
But there's a flip side too, isn't there?
Speaker 1:
There is. They give a cautionary counter example. The idea that intensely fearing something, focusing on it with strong negative emotion.
Speaker 2:
Could actually draw that thing to you.
Speaker 1:
Based on these same principles, yes. They even reference that old saying, the thing that I feared have come upon me. It's the same mechanism, the same force of focused thought and emotion, just directed negatively towards an unwanted outcome.
Speaker 2:
Okay. So we've covered this idea of an extra sense and then telepathy, the sharing of thoughts. Where do the sources go next?
Speaker 1:
Well, moving on from the direct sharing of thoughts, they delve into clairvoyance, which they present as a distinct and often maybe a more advanced psychic faculty. Something that might develop after someone starts experiencing telepathy.
Speaker 2:
Clairvoyance, seeing things that aren't physically there or seeing things at a distance, right? How do the sources say people experience or achieve this?
Speaker 1:
They outline a few different ways or states. One way they mention, which comes up a lot in the historical accounts they cite, is through what they call psychic states.
Speaker 2:
What does that mean?
Speaker 1:
Essentially states where the physical senses are temporarily shut down or quieted. In the recording cases, this often seemed to happen spontaneously, like during sleep, in dreams, or in a trance state. But the sources also discuss methods for intentionally inducing this kind of state.
Speaker 2:
But they seem to prefer one method over others.
Speaker 1:
They definitely advocate for one particular approach. They strongly endorse what they call clairvoyant reverie.
Speaker 2:
Reverie, like daydreaming.
Speaker 1:
Not quite so passive. It's induced purely through intense mental concentration. They position this as the scientific rational way to develop the ability.
Speaker 2:
As opposed to?
Speaker 1:
As opposed to artificial methods or maybe practices that might lead to less stable or potentially undesirable psychic conditions. Things that might make someone too sensitive, maybe. The key, they stress over and over, is cultivating a focused mind. A one-pointed mind, they call it. Through concentration.
Speaker 2:
Concentration seems to be a recurring theme.
Speaker 1:
Absolutely central. And another fascinating ability they detail under this umbrella is psychometry.
Speaker 2:
Psychometry. Okay, what is that exactly?
Speaker 1:
Yeah. Psychometry is described as gaining information about an object, its history, the people connected to it, the events it was part of, simply by touching it.
Speaker 2:
Just by holding it. How would that work?
Speaker 1:
The idea presented is that the object itself acts as a kind of connecting link. A link to some sort of non-physical record or memory associated with it. They sometimes use the term astral plane to refer to this realm or record where these impressions are stored.
Speaker 2:
And the sources suggest this isn't necessarily a rare ability.
Speaker 1:
This is one of those points that really jumps out. They claim many people actually possess this ability without even knowing it. Maybe they just experience it as a vague feeling, an intuition, or a sudden impression, when they handle an old object.
Speaker 2:
Do they give any numbers?
Speaker 1:
They actually cite statistics suggesting that perhaps as many as one female in four and one man in ten could be what they call psychometric sensitives.
Speaker 2:
One in four women. One in ten men. That's a lot more common than you'd think.
Speaker 1:
It really is, according to these texts. It implies that potentially a significant number of people you know might already have this ability, at least to some subtle degree.
Speaker 2:
And the examples they give for what psychometry can reveal are quite varied.
Speaker 1:
Extremely varied. Reading the life story of a seamstress just from handling something she made. Sensing the long history and key events of an old inn. Even touching a piece of rock and perceiving its geological past, like images from the coal age.
Speaker 2:
Wow, what else?
Speaker 1:
They also mention using it to locate hidden objects, or even to help diagnose an illness by holding an object belonging to the sick person.
Speaker 2:
Okay, so that's psychometry. Then there's crystal gazing. That sounds more like the popular image of a psychic.
Speaker 1:
It does, doesn't it? But the way they describe it is less about magic and more about a tool. It involves using reflective surfaces, yes crystals, but also mirrors, bowls of ink, even just polished metal as a focal point.
Speaker 2:
A focal point for what?
Speaker 1:
To help focus the individual's own psychic energy and attention. The idea isn't that the crystal has the power, but that it helps the user concentrate and quiet their physical senses.
Speaker 2:
So it's an aid to concentration again.
Speaker 1:
Exactly. The process is often described as starting with the gazer, seeing a kind of milky mist appear in the reflective surface. Then, as concentration deepens, this mist clears to reveal vivid images or scenes, what they call psychic photographs.
Speaker 2:
Like watching a movie in the crystal.
Speaker 1:
Something like that. They liken the crystal or the mirror to a kind of psychic microscope or telescope, helping to bring perceptions that are distant or maybe very subtle into conscious focus. They also mention an interesting idea that crystals can become polarized over time.
Speaker 2:
Polarized. Meaning what?
Speaker 1:
Attuned, essentially, to the owner's specific energy or vibrations through consistent use, making it work better for them.
Speaker 2:
And they point out this isn't some modern invention, right? Using reflective surfaces.
Speaker 1:
No, they observe that using shiny objects for divination or seeing visions is something noted in the practices of various cultures, including what they term primitive tribes for a long time.
Speaker 2:
When they talk about seeing things at a distance using crystal gazing, do they explain how that information travels?
Speaker 1:
Sometimes they refer to something called the astral tube. It's described as a sort of energetic channel or conduit.
Speaker 2:
A tube.
Speaker 1:
Metaphorically, perhaps. A channel through which these vibrations, these perceptions can travel across space and even time to reach the gazer.
Speaker 2:
So whether it's psychometry or crystal gazing or just pure concentration.
Speaker 1:
The core message these sources really hammer home is consistent. These aren't presented as supernatural gifts bestowed from outside. They're framed as inherent human faculties, abilities residing within people that could potentially be awakened and developed through the right kind of focused practice, especially concentration.
Speaker 2:
And once someone starts developing clairvoyance, according to these sources, what kinds of things can they actually perceive? Sounds like it goes way beyond just fuzzy impressions.
Speaker 1:
Oh, far beyond. They discuss the ability to actually see inside solid objects, perceiving their internal structure.
Speaker 2:
Like having x-ray vision.
Speaker 1:
Something like that, but perhaps even more detailed. They also talk about perceiving what they call the astral counterpart of physical objects, a kind of energetic template or double.
Speaker 2:
And this seeing isn't limited to just physical things, right? It goes further.
Speaker 1:
Yes, dramatically further. They describe the ability to psychically magnify minute particles, seeing details far, far beyond what even the most powerful physical microscopes could reveal.
Speaker 2:
How is that even possible?
Speaker 1:
Well, they mentioned this kind of power is described in ancient Eastern texts as a city, which means a power or attainment. And the explanation given isn't that the external object magically changes size.
Speaker 2:
No.
Speaker 1:
No, it's that the vehicle of the student's consciousness changes, allowing perception at this incredibly microscopic level. It's an internal shift in perceptive ability.
Speaker 2:
OK, what about perceiving things that aren't physical objects at all? You mentioned auras earlier.
Speaker 1:
Yes, absolutely. They talk about being able to see the prana aura. This is described as a kind of colorless energy field, an emanation of vital force or health aura that surrounds everyone.
Speaker 2:
And you don't need to be a master clairvoyant to see this.
Speaker 1:
Apparently not. The sources claim that even people with only relatively slight or undeveloped clairvoyant ability might be able to perceive this prana aura.
Speaker 2:
And beyond the basic health aura.
Speaker 1:
They describe perceiving more subtle things, too, what they call thought vibrations. And the resulting thought atmospheres that build up around individuals, around groups, even around places like shops or offices, the collective energetic imprint of the thoughts and emotions focused there.
Speaker 2:
That's quite a range. And then there's the perception of time itself. That's maybe the most mind-bending aspect they discuss, perceiving the past.
Speaker 1:
This is a really central concept in these texts, yes. They absolutely assert that clairvoyant perception of past events is possible, whether those events happened just yesterday or hundreds, even thousands of years ago.
Speaker 2:
But how? How can you see something that's gone?
Speaker 1:
The explanation they offer is that nothing that happens is ever truly lost or destroyed. Events they propose are somehow recorded, imprinted onto another plane of existence.
Speaker 2:
A cosmic hard drive.
Speaker 1:
You can think of it like that. They use terms like the astral plane, or more famously, the Akashic records, sometimes also called the astral light. It's described as this vast non-physical library or record containing everything that has ever occurred.
Speaker 2:
So the past still exists somewhere.
Speaker 1:
In this record, yes. They draw an analogy to astronomy, how we look at the night sky and see the light from stars that left them maybe thousands or millions of years ago. We are literally seeing the past.
Speaker 2:
That's a good analogy.
Speaker 1:
And the sources suggest that a trained clairvoyant learns how to access this record, how to read the past like a book, as they put it.
Speaker 2:
How do they access specific events?
Speaker 1:
They often mention needing to find a loose end, some kind of associative link. Maybe an object connected to the events, like in psychometry, or a place, or even just a strong thought about the person or time period. This link helps them navigate the record to find the specific scenes they're looking for.
Speaker 2:
So the example is like reading the seamstress's life story from her work.
Speaker 1:
Exactly, or the vision of the history of the walled shut-in. Those are presented as examples of reading this past record. And they emphasize that even getting partial glimpses, even fragmented scenes from this memory of nature, is seen as incredibly valuable and of the deepest interest.
Speaker 2:
Okay, perceiving the past is one thing, but then they go even further, don't they? Perceiving the future, pre-vision, second sight, prophecy. Are these also framed as natural clairvoyant abilities?
Speaker 1:
Yes, absolutely. The sources are quite clear on this. They present these abilities seeing future events as developed clairvoyant faculties, not as something supernatural or outside the natural laws as they understand those laws.
Speaker 2:
But that seems even harder to grasp. How can you perceive something that literally hasn't happened yet?
Speaker 1:
The idea they put forward is quite interesting. It's that the future is perceived based on causes that are already in motion.
Speaker 2:
Meaning?
Speaker 1:
Meaning you're not necessarily seeing a rigidly fixed, predetermined future. Instead, you're perceiving the probable or maybe even the inevitable consequence of actions, conditions, and forces that already exist in the present.
Speaker 2:
Like seeing where the current trajectory is heading.
Speaker 1:
Exactly. Like how a skilled meteorologist can predict tomorrow's weather based on current atmospheric conditions, or a doctor can predict the likely course of a disease based on the patient's symptoms and history. They suggest it might often be a perception of the most probable future outcome given the existing factors.
Speaker 2:
So the future isn't set in stone.
Speaker 1:
They are generally careful to note that. They suggest new elements, new choices, unforeseen events can intervene and alter the path that was perceived. It's more about seeing the likely destination if things continue as they are.
Speaker 2:
Do they give examples of this kind of future perception?
Speaker 1:
Oh yes, some very famous ones. The case of Emanuel Swedenborg is often cited. He was at a dinner party in Gothenburg, miles away from Stockholm.
Speaker 2:
And he suddenly saw the fire?
Speaker 1:
Yes, he described a great fire breaking out in Stockholm, reported on its progress, expressed concern for his own house, and then later announced the exact time the fire was extinguished. All of which was later confirmed to be accurate, down to the details.
Speaker 2:
That's incredible. Any others?
Speaker 1:
Another striking one they mentioned is the story of a Cornishman named Williams. He apparently had repeated very vivid waking visions of the assassination of the British Prime Minister, Spencer Percival.
Speaker 2:
He saw it happen before it happened?
Speaker 1:
In detail, yes. According to the account, he saw the location in the House of Commons lobby, the appearance of the assassin, the color of his coat, everything. He was so disturbed, he even tried to get warnings to Percival, but was apparently dismissed. And then the assassination happened exactly as he had foreseen.
Speaker 2:
Wow.
Speaker 1:
They do also observe, just commenting on the types of cases reported in their sources, that examples of second sight, particularly from certain regions like Scotland, are often described as being rather unpleasant or symbolic or foretelling misfortune. That just seems to be a characteristic of the reported cases they draw upon.
Speaker 2:
So if someone were developing or experiencing these abilities, how might they actually manifest? Is it always like a full-blown vision?
Speaker 1:
Not necessarily. The sources describe it happening in various ways. It could be spontaneous visions, either while awake or during sleep. It could be more subtle, intermittent glimpses like suddenly seeing someone's aura or briefly perceiving sights or sounds that others around you don't notice. Or, yes, it could be those sudden, powerful, quite striking visions like the examples we just discussed.
So after exploring this whole spectrum, really from a basic, almost intuitive sense of presence all the way through telepathy and into these quite profound depths of clairvoyant perception, the central theme that just keeps coming back across all these sources loops right back to something we mentioned at the very beginning.
Speaker 2:
That these aren't supposed to be seen as some kind of mystical, unobtainable powers, that they aren't just granted to a rare, chosen few.
Speaker 1:
Exactly that. The fundamental claim these texts consistently make is that these are inherent human faculties. They're presented as capacities that reside, at least in potential, within absolutely everyone.
Speaker 2:
Within all of us.
Speaker 1:
Yes, and crucially, they're presented as abilities that can be developed. They're not fixed.
Speaker 2:
And that development seems to really hinge on practice, doesn't it, with a huge emphasis on mental concentration.
Speaker 1:
Precisely. They keep coming back to concentration. They contrast this recommended approach, what they call the scientific rational way of development, through focused attention, through training the mind. They contrast that with other methods.
Speaker 2:
Methods they see as less desirable.
Speaker 1:
Methods they describe as potentially wrong or maybe leading to less stable, less controlled outcomes, like developing an excessive, perhaps overwhelming sensitivity to all sorts of psychic currents, wanted or unwanted. Concentration is key for control and focus.
Speaker 2:
And it's interesting how they suggest that just practicing something like telepathy, developing that focus.
Speaker 1:
Can naturally, almost unconsciously sometimes, pave the way for clairvoyance to start developing too.
Speaker 2:
It suggests they're all connected, doesn't it? Part of a larger potential.
Speaker 1:
It really underscores that view. Framing them not as isolated, weird skills, but as part of a whole continuum of human potential that goes beyond our standard physical senses.
Speaker 2:
So when we boil it all down, what's the big takeaway for us, for you listening, from exploring these particular sources?
Speaker 1:
Well, understanding these concepts, the sources argue, essentially opens up new worlds of perception. It's about realizing, or at least considering the possibility that our common understanding of human senses might be, well, incomplete.
Speaker 2:
Limited to just the most obvious physical ones.
Speaker 1:
Exactly. And that there could be this whole range of dormant capacities within us, within you, just waiting to be explored, maybe understood, perhaps even developed.
Speaker 2:
It's presented very much as knowledge that you can gain, and knowledge that, according to these specific texts, points towards abilities you might inherently possess. Abilities you could potentially cultivate yourself if you chose to follow their methods.
Speaker 1:
So we've taken quite a journey through this material today, starting with that provocative idea of a basic, often unacknowledged extra sense, an awareness of presence inherent in every human.
Speaker 2:
Yeah, and then we explored thought transference, or telepathy. We looked at the scientific tests the sources highlight, examined their proposed mechanism of mental vibrations, and considered all sorts of examples, from the everyday, just thinking of you moments, to more dramatic reported cases.
Speaker 1:
And then we ventured into clairvoyance, looking at the different methods discussed, like psychometry reading objects by touch, and crystal gazing as a focus tool, and exploring the truly incredible range of what these sources claim clairvoyance can perceive.
Speaker 2:
Seeing inside solid objects, discerning auras, and maybe most profoundly, perceiving events across time, reading the past from the Akashic records, and even perceiving potential futures based on present causes.
Speaker 1:
And that consistent thread woven through it all is really striking, isn't it? That these phenomena, however extraordinary they might seem, are consistently framed, not as supernatural gifts, not as powers exclusive to a few.
Speaker 2:
But as natural human faculties, present at least in potential in everyone, and crucially, developable through dedicated practice, with that strong emphasis on mental concentration as the key.
Speaker 1:
So considering the possibilities these ideas open up, thinking about perception beyond our ordinary five senses.
Speaker 2:
What might you be capable of perceiving or understanding about the world, about the people around you that maybe you haven't yet tapped into? What are the inherent untapped capacities potentially lying dormant within the human mind, according to the unique perspective presented in these sources?
Speaker 2:
Welcome to the Deep Dive. Our mission, as always, is to take the stack of sources you've given us and really pull out the most intriguing, maybe surprising, and useful insights hidden inside.
Speaker 1:
Think of us as your guides, navigating through some, well, potentially complex ideas to find those nuggets of knowledge that really stand out.
Speaker 2:
And today we are jumping into some absolutely fascinating material you've shared. It's all about human senses, human capabilities that might just stretch our usual understanding way beyond the classic five.
Speaker 1:
That's right. These particular texts, they explore phenomena often considered a bit out there, things like thought transference, clairvoyance, but they present them quite differently.
Speaker 2:
How so?
Speaker 1:
Not as magic, not really supernatural, but as potentially inherent human abilities, things we might all possess.
Speaker 2:
Okay, so that's our journey for today. We're going to look at what these sources actually claim about these abilities. Are they presented as, well, real? How might they even work, according to this material?
Speaker 1:
And crucially, are they painted as these rare gifts for just a select few, or is it something much more universal, something accessible potentially to everyone?
Speaker 2:
Get ready then to look at human potential through perhaps a slightly different lens, one shaped entirely by the ideas in this collection of texts you've provided.
Speaker 1:
Let's dive in.
Speaker 2:
Okay, so right off the bat, digging into these sources, one of the most striking ideas is this claim that there's actually an extra sense in every human being, one we don't usually talk about alongside sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell.
Speaker 1:
It is. And the sources describe it quite specifically. It's a sense of the presence of other living things. The key thing here is they present this as fundamentally distinct from our usual five physical senses.
Speaker 2:
Right. Not just seeing a shadow or hearing a footstep, but something else.
Speaker 1:
Exactly. And they give some really interesting examples to back this up, especially looking at the animal kingdom. They suggest this sense is, well, highly developed in animals.
Speaker 2:
For survival, you mean. Sensing danger, finding prey.
Speaker 1:
Precisely. Vital for survival. The texts mentioned those almost uncanny actions of dogs or horses sometimes reacting to something that just isn't physically apparent. They even brought up historical accounts, like the famous story of the geese saving Rome.
Speaker 2:
Ah, yes. I remember that one.
Speaker 1:
And they attribute that to this heightened sense of awareness. Hunters, too, the sources note, have often observed animals seeming to sense their intentions or their presence way beyond just normal sight or hearing.
Speaker 2:
Interestingly, the sources also suggest that this present sense might be particularly strong in certain groups. They specifically mention what they term savage tribes and also women.
Speaker 1:
Yes, they do make that distinction. And when they talk about the physical basis for it, they look beyond just specific sense organs like eyes or ears.
Speaker 2:
So it's not tied to one spot.
Speaker 1:
Not exactly. They talk about a peculiar arrangement of the nervous system, certain brain centers maybe being involved. But they really emphasize that while these are the physical instruments, the real knower, the perceiver, what they call the ego or the mind.
Speaker 2:
OK, so the body is the hardware, but the mind is the software actually doing the sensing, like the eye is a camera, the ear, a receiver.
Speaker 1:
That's the analogy they use, yes. The physical parts are mechanisms, but the perception itself is a function of this deeper consciousness, this mind.
Speaker 2:
And what's really significant here, I think, and something these sources really push, is that this isn't some exclusive club.
Speaker 1:
Absolutely. It's presented as something inherent in everyone, not just a few special individuals. It might be more obvious, perhaps more developed in animals or certain groups they mention. But the potential, they argue, is within all of us, maybe just dormant or undeveloped.
Speaker 2:
And they do draw a line, don't they, between this basic present sense and something like, say, telepathy.
Speaker 1:
Yes. They see them as related but distinct faculties, which leads us nicely into the next area.
Speaker 2:
Right. So building on that foundation, that idea of a basic sense of presence, the sources then really take a deep dive into thought transference, what most of us would call telepathy.
Speaker 1:
Ah, telepathy. The idea of transferring thoughts or ideas directly, mind to mind, no words, no signals.
Speaker 2:
And the sources seem to grapple with how this could even happen. They ask, is there some kind of immaterial, perhaps ethereal, medium involved?
Speaker 1:
They do. And they give quite a bit of weight to scientific investigations into it. They specifically mention the work done by the Society for Psychical Research.
Speaker 2:
That was a group seriously looking into these phenomena.
Speaker 1:
Very seriously. The texts emphasize these experiments were done under strict conditions, really trying hard to guard against any possibility of fraud or just coincidence.
Speaker 2:
And they pull out some specific examples from that research that sound pretty compelling.
Speaker 1:
They do. They detail the CRIERI experiments. These were basically mental guessing games. Cards, numbers, names, things like that.
Speaker 2:
And the results.
Speaker 1:
Well, they highlight one instance where the subjects guessed 17 cards correctly, one after the other, in succession. And across a whole set of experiments, they cite something like 210 successes out of 382 attempts.
Speaker 2:
Which sounds like more than just random chance.
Speaker 1:
That's exactly how it was interpreted, according to these texts. Science, they claim, concluded these results were, and I'm quoting here, entirely beyond the law of coincidences and mathematical probability.
Speaker 2:
Wow.
Speaker 1:
And they went on to call the phenomena observed genuine and real telepathy. That's a pretty strong statement, especially coming from a scientific perspective at that time.
Speaker 2:
Okay, so if the phenomena seemed real to those researchers, how did the sources explain how it works? What's the proposed mechanism?
Speaker 1:
The idea they put forward is that our mental states, our emotional states, they actually create a kind of radiation or vibrations, something emanating from the brain and the nervous system.
Speaker 2:
Vibrations, like sound waves?
Speaker 1:
They draw parallels to things like light or even wireless electricity. Think of them as energetic vibrations. And these vibrations, the explanation goes, can then affect the nervous system. Sometimes they specifically mention the pineal gland of the receiving person.
Speaker 2:
And that person's brain then translates these vibrations back into thoughts.
Speaker 1:
Into thought forms or ideas in their own mind. Yes, that's the model proposed.
Speaker 2:
So it's almost like our brains could be broadcasting and receiving stations on some kind of non-physical frequency.
Speaker 1:
The wireless telegraphy analogy is exactly what they use. They suggest it's the same fundamental kind of force we see in physical transmissions, just operating, well, differently, with different details.
Speaker 2:
That's fascinating. And they also introduce this concept of a psychic atmosphere. What's that about?
Speaker 1:
Yeah, it's described as this sort of field around individuals, even around groups or places, composed of these radiating mental and emotional vibrations.
Speaker 2:
Like the vibe of a room.
Speaker 1:
Kind of a more fundamental version of that, yes. Think about walking into a room right after a tense argument. You can often feel something, right? The sources suggest this psychic atmosphere is those vibrations actually affecting others nearby, particularly those who might be more sensitive to them.
Speaker 2:
And they provide lots of examples of telepathy in action.
Speaker 1:
Oh, yes. Both reported cases and experiences, they say, are quite common. The classic one, you know, thinking intensely about someone you haven't heard from in ages, maybe really wanting to contact them.
Speaker 2:
And then suddenly you get a letter or a call from them.
Speaker 1:
Exactly. That kind of thing. And they make a point of saying distance doesn't seem to matter much in these instances.
Speaker 2:
What other examples?
Speaker 1:
They discuss thought transference happening in dreams. They recount stories, like a daughter having a really vivid dream or vision of her mother dying miles away right when it was happening. Or someone dreaming accurately about a brother's death.
Speaker 2:
Heavy stuff.
Speaker 1:
It can be. They also touch upon its potential role in prayer, sharing a story about a chapel keeper who was in distress, and her need for help seemingly reached someone telepathically, prompting them to come to her aid.
Speaker 2:
Even those public thought reading shows get a mention.
Speaker 1:
They do. While acknowledging that some performers might just be very good at reading subtle physical cues, like muscle movement.
Speaker 2:
Muscle reading, yeah.
Speaker 1:
The sources suggest that genuine instances of thought reading are possible. And they say it relies on the performer cultivating the ability to project a really clear, really strong mental picture.
Speaker 2:
Which actually leads into another concept they discuss: Psychic influence.
Speaker 1:
Exactly. They see that as a specific application, maybe a more deliberate phase, of telepathy. Using these mental and emotional vibrations intentionally to affect other people.
Speaker 2:
How would that work?
Speaker 1:
The core principles they highlight are, first, having a strong desire. Second, being able to create very clear mental pictures, what we'd call visualization today. And third, focused concentration.
Speaker 2:
Strong intent, clear image, focus.
Speaker 1:
Right. By generating these powerful focus vibrations, they suggest you can actually create similar vibrations in others. Influencing whether they feel attracted to you or repelled by you, for instance.
Speaker 2:
So if you project confidence or strong intention, it could genuinely impact how people respond to you.
Speaker 1:
That's the idea these sources present.
Speaker 2:
Yeah.
Speaker 1:
They suggest these principles are sometimes used, maybe consciously, maybe unconsciously, by people who are very successful in business or politics. Leaders who seem to draw people to them.
Speaker 2:
But there's a flip side too, isn't there?
Speaker 1:
There is. They give a cautionary counter example. The idea that intensely fearing something, focusing on it with strong negative emotion.
Speaker 2:
Could actually draw that thing to you.
Speaker 1:
Based on these same principles, yes. They even reference that old saying, the thing that I feared have come upon me. It's the same mechanism, the same force of focused thought and emotion, just directed negatively towards an unwanted outcome.
Speaker 2:
Okay. So we've covered this idea of an extra sense and then telepathy, the sharing of thoughts. Where do the sources go next?
Speaker 1:
Well, moving on from the direct sharing of thoughts, they delve into clairvoyance, which they present as a distinct and often maybe a more advanced psychic faculty. Something that might develop after someone starts experiencing telepathy.
Speaker 2:
Clairvoyance, seeing things that aren't physically there or seeing things at a distance, right? How do the sources say people experience or achieve this?
Speaker 1:
They outline a few different ways or states. One way they mention, which comes up a lot in the historical accounts they cite, is through what they call psychic states.
Speaker 2:
What does that mean?
Speaker 1:
Essentially states where the physical senses are temporarily shut down or quieted. In the recording cases, this often seemed to happen spontaneously, like during sleep, in dreams, or in a trance state. But the sources also discuss methods for intentionally inducing this kind of state.
Speaker 2:
But they seem to prefer one method over others.
Speaker 1:
They definitely advocate for one particular approach. They strongly endorse what they call clairvoyant reverie.
Speaker 2:
Reverie, like daydreaming.
Speaker 1:
Not quite so passive. It's induced purely through intense mental concentration. They position this as the scientific rational way to develop the ability.
Speaker 2:
As opposed to?
Speaker 1:
As opposed to artificial methods or maybe practices that might lead to less stable or potentially undesirable psychic conditions. Things that might make someone too sensitive, maybe. The key, they stress over and over, is cultivating a focused mind. A one-pointed mind, they call it. Through concentration.
Speaker 2:
Concentration seems to be a recurring theme.
Speaker 1:
Absolutely central. And another fascinating ability they detail under this umbrella is psychometry.
Speaker 2:
Psychometry. Okay, what is that exactly?
Speaker 1:
Yeah. Psychometry is described as gaining information about an object, its history, the people connected to it, the events it was part of, simply by touching it.
Speaker 2:
Just by holding it. How would that work?
Speaker 1:
The idea presented is that the object itself acts as a kind of connecting link. A link to some sort of non-physical record or memory associated with it. They sometimes use the term astral plane to refer to this realm or record where these impressions are stored.
Speaker 2:
And the sources suggest this isn't necessarily a rare ability.
Speaker 1:
This is one of those points that really jumps out. They claim many people actually possess this ability without even knowing it. Maybe they just experience it as a vague feeling, an intuition, or a sudden impression, when they handle an old object.
Speaker 2:
Do they give any numbers?
Speaker 1:
They actually cite statistics suggesting that perhaps as many as one female in four and one man in ten could be what they call psychometric sensitives.
Speaker 2:
One in four women. One in ten men. That's a lot more common than you'd think.
Speaker 1:
It really is, according to these texts. It implies that potentially a significant number of people you know might already have this ability, at least to some subtle degree.
Speaker 2:
And the examples they give for what psychometry can reveal are quite varied.
Speaker 1:
Extremely varied. Reading the life story of a seamstress just from handling something she made. Sensing the long history and key events of an old inn. Even touching a piece of rock and perceiving its geological past, like images from the coal age.
Speaker 2:
Wow, what else?
Speaker 1:
They also mention using it to locate hidden objects, or even to help diagnose an illness by holding an object belonging to the sick person.
Speaker 2:
Okay, so that's psychometry. Then there's crystal gazing. That sounds more like the popular image of a psychic.
Speaker 1:
It does, doesn't it? But the way they describe it is less about magic and more about a tool. It involves using reflective surfaces, yes crystals, but also mirrors, bowls of ink, even just polished metal as a focal point.
Speaker 2:
A focal point for what?
Speaker 1:
To help focus the individual's own psychic energy and attention. The idea isn't that the crystal has the power, but that it helps the user concentrate and quiet their physical senses.
Speaker 2:
So it's an aid to concentration again.
Speaker 1:
Exactly. The process is often described as starting with the gazer, seeing a kind of milky mist appear in the reflective surface. Then, as concentration deepens, this mist clears to reveal vivid images or scenes, what they call psychic photographs.
Speaker 2:
Like watching a movie in the crystal.
Speaker 1:
Something like that. They liken the crystal or the mirror to a kind of psychic microscope or telescope, helping to bring perceptions that are distant or maybe very subtle into conscious focus. They also mention an interesting idea that crystals can become polarized over time.
Speaker 2:
Polarized. Meaning what?
Speaker 1:
Attuned, essentially, to the owner's specific energy or vibrations through consistent use, making it work better for them.
Speaker 2:
And they point out this isn't some modern invention, right? Using reflective surfaces.
Speaker 1:
No, they observe that using shiny objects for divination or seeing visions is something noted in the practices of various cultures, including what they term primitive tribes for a long time.
Speaker 2:
When they talk about seeing things at a distance using crystal gazing, do they explain how that information travels?
Speaker 1:
Sometimes they refer to something called the astral tube. It's described as a sort of energetic channel or conduit.
Speaker 2:
A tube.
Speaker 1:
Metaphorically, perhaps. A channel through which these vibrations, these perceptions can travel across space and even time to reach the gazer.
Speaker 2:
So whether it's psychometry or crystal gazing or just pure concentration.
Speaker 1:
The core message these sources really hammer home is consistent. These aren't presented as supernatural gifts bestowed from outside. They're framed as inherent human faculties, abilities residing within people that could potentially be awakened and developed through the right kind of focused practice, especially concentration.
Speaker 2:
And once someone starts developing clairvoyance, according to these sources, what kinds of things can they actually perceive? Sounds like it goes way beyond just fuzzy impressions.
Speaker 1:
Oh, far beyond. They discuss the ability to actually see inside solid objects, perceiving their internal structure.
Speaker 2:
Like having x-ray vision.
Speaker 1:
Something like that, but perhaps even more detailed. They also talk about perceiving what they call the astral counterpart of physical objects, a kind of energetic template or double.
Speaker 2:
And this seeing isn't limited to just physical things, right? It goes further.
Speaker 1:
Yes, dramatically further. They describe the ability to psychically magnify minute particles, seeing details far, far beyond what even the most powerful physical microscopes could reveal.
Speaker 2:
How is that even possible?
Speaker 1:
Well, they mentioned this kind of power is described in ancient Eastern texts as a city, which means a power or attainment. And the explanation given isn't that the external object magically changes size.
Speaker 2:
No.
Speaker 1:
No, it's that the vehicle of the student's consciousness changes, allowing perception at this incredibly microscopic level. It's an internal shift in perceptive ability.
Speaker 2:
OK, what about perceiving things that aren't physical objects at all? You mentioned auras earlier.
Speaker 1:
Yes, absolutely. They talk about being able to see the prana aura. This is described as a kind of colorless energy field, an emanation of vital force or health aura that surrounds everyone.
Speaker 2:
And you don't need to be a master clairvoyant to see this.
Speaker 1:
Apparently not. The sources claim that even people with only relatively slight or undeveloped clairvoyant ability might be able to perceive this prana aura.
Speaker 2:
And beyond the basic health aura.
Speaker 1:
They describe perceiving more subtle things, too, what they call thought vibrations. And the resulting thought atmospheres that build up around individuals, around groups, even around places like shops or offices, the collective energetic imprint of the thoughts and emotions focused there.
Speaker 2:
That's quite a range. And then there's the perception of time itself. That's maybe the most mind-bending aspect they discuss, perceiving the past.
Speaker 1:
This is a really central concept in these texts, yes. They absolutely assert that clairvoyant perception of past events is possible, whether those events happened just yesterday or hundreds, even thousands of years ago.
Speaker 2:
But how? How can you see something that's gone?
Speaker 1:
The explanation they offer is that nothing that happens is ever truly lost or destroyed. Events they propose are somehow recorded, imprinted onto another plane of existence.
Speaker 2:
A cosmic hard drive.
Speaker 1:
You can think of it like that. They use terms like the astral plane, or more famously, the Akashic records, sometimes also called the astral light. It's described as this vast non-physical library or record containing everything that has ever occurred.
Speaker 2:
So the past still exists somewhere.
Speaker 1:
In this record, yes. They draw an analogy to astronomy, how we look at the night sky and see the light from stars that left them maybe thousands or millions of years ago. We are literally seeing the past.
Speaker 2:
That's a good analogy.
Speaker 1:
And the sources suggest that a trained clairvoyant learns how to access this record, how to read the past like a book, as they put it.
Speaker 2:
How do they access specific events?
Speaker 1:
They often mention needing to find a loose end, some kind of associative link. Maybe an object connected to the events, like in psychometry, or a place, or even just a strong thought about the person or time period. This link helps them navigate the record to find the specific scenes they're looking for.
Speaker 2:
So the example is like reading the seamstress's life story from her work.
Speaker 1:
Exactly, or the vision of the history of the walled shut-in. Those are presented as examples of reading this past record. And they emphasize that even getting partial glimpses, even fragmented scenes from this memory of nature, is seen as incredibly valuable and of the deepest interest.
Speaker 2:
Okay, perceiving the past is one thing, but then they go even further, don't they? Perceiving the future, pre-vision, second sight, prophecy. Are these also framed as natural clairvoyant abilities?
Speaker 1:
Yes, absolutely. The sources are quite clear on this. They present these abilities seeing future events as developed clairvoyant faculties, not as something supernatural or outside the natural laws as they understand those laws.
Speaker 2:
But that seems even harder to grasp. How can you perceive something that literally hasn't happened yet?
Speaker 1:
The idea they put forward is quite interesting. It's that the future is perceived based on causes that are already in motion.
Speaker 2:
Meaning?
Speaker 1:
Meaning you're not necessarily seeing a rigidly fixed, predetermined future. Instead, you're perceiving the probable or maybe even the inevitable consequence of actions, conditions, and forces that already exist in the present.
Speaker 2:
Like seeing where the current trajectory is heading.
Speaker 1:
Exactly. Like how a skilled meteorologist can predict tomorrow's weather based on current atmospheric conditions, or a doctor can predict the likely course of a disease based on the patient's symptoms and history. They suggest it might often be a perception of the most probable future outcome given the existing factors.
Speaker 2:
So the future isn't set in stone.
Speaker 1:
They are generally careful to note that. They suggest new elements, new choices, unforeseen events can intervene and alter the path that was perceived. It's more about seeing the likely destination if things continue as they are.
Speaker 2:
Do they give examples of this kind of future perception?
Speaker 1:
Oh yes, some very famous ones. The case of Emanuel Swedenborg is often cited. He was at a dinner party in Gothenburg, miles away from Stockholm.
Speaker 2:
And he suddenly saw the fire?
Speaker 1:
Yes, he described a great fire breaking out in Stockholm, reported on its progress, expressed concern for his own house, and then later announced the exact time the fire was extinguished. All of which was later confirmed to be accurate, down to the details.
Speaker 2:
That's incredible. Any others?
Speaker 1:
Another striking one they mentioned is the story of a Cornishman named Williams. He apparently had repeated very vivid waking visions of the assassination of the British Prime Minister, Spencer Percival.
Speaker 2:
He saw it happen before it happened?
Speaker 1:
In detail, yes. According to the account, he saw the location in the House of Commons lobby, the appearance of the assassin, the color of his coat, everything. He was so disturbed, he even tried to get warnings to Percival, but was apparently dismissed. And then the assassination happened exactly as he had foreseen.
Speaker 2:
Wow.
Speaker 1:
They do also observe, just commenting on the types of cases reported in their sources, that examples of second sight, particularly from certain regions like Scotland, are often described as being rather unpleasant or symbolic or foretelling misfortune. That just seems to be a characteristic of the reported cases they draw upon.
Speaker 2:
So if someone were developing or experiencing these abilities, how might they actually manifest? Is it always like a full-blown vision?
Speaker 1:
Not necessarily. The sources describe it happening in various ways. It could be spontaneous visions, either while awake or during sleep. It could be more subtle, intermittent glimpses like suddenly seeing someone's aura or briefly perceiving sights or sounds that others around you don't notice. Or, yes, it could be those sudden, powerful, quite striking visions like the examples we just discussed.
So after exploring this whole spectrum, really from a basic, almost intuitive sense of presence all the way through telepathy and into these quite profound depths of clairvoyant perception, the central theme that just keeps coming back across all these sources loops right back to something we mentioned at the very beginning.
Speaker 2:
That these aren't supposed to be seen as some kind of mystical, unobtainable powers, that they aren't just granted to a rare, chosen few.
Speaker 1:
Exactly that. The fundamental claim these texts consistently make is that these are inherent human faculties. They're presented as capacities that reside, at least in potential, within absolutely everyone.
Speaker 2:
Within all of us.
Speaker 1:
Yes, and crucially, they're presented as abilities that can be developed. They're not fixed.
Speaker 2:
And that development seems to really hinge on practice, doesn't it, with a huge emphasis on mental concentration.
Speaker 1:
Precisely. They keep coming back to concentration. They contrast this recommended approach, what they call the scientific rational way of development, through focused attention, through training the mind. They contrast that with other methods.
Speaker 2:
Methods they see as less desirable.
Speaker 1:
Methods they describe as potentially wrong or maybe leading to less stable, less controlled outcomes, like developing an excessive, perhaps overwhelming sensitivity to all sorts of psychic currents, wanted or unwanted. Concentration is key for control and focus.
Speaker 2:
And it's interesting how they suggest that just practicing something like telepathy, developing that focus.
Speaker 1:
Can naturally, almost unconsciously sometimes, pave the way for clairvoyance to start developing too.
Speaker 2:
It suggests they're all connected, doesn't it? Part of a larger potential.
Speaker 1:
It really underscores that view. Framing them not as isolated, weird skills, but as part of a whole continuum of human potential that goes beyond our standard physical senses.
Speaker 2:
So when we boil it all down, what's the big takeaway for us, for you listening, from exploring these particular sources?
Speaker 1:
Well, understanding these concepts, the sources argue, essentially opens up new worlds of perception. It's about realizing, or at least considering the possibility that our common understanding of human senses might be, well, incomplete.
Speaker 2:
Limited to just the most obvious physical ones.
Speaker 1:
Exactly. And that there could be this whole range of dormant capacities within us, within you, just waiting to be explored, maybe understood, perhaps even developed.
Speaker 2:
It's presented very much as knowledge that you can gain, and knowledge that, according to these specific texts, points towards abilities you might inherently possess. Abilities you could potentially cultivate yourself if you chose to follow their methods.
Speaker 1:
So we've taken quite a journey through this material today, starting with that provocative idea of a basic, often unacknowledged extra sense, an awareness of presence inherent in every human.
Speaker 2:
Yeah, and then we explored thought transference, or telepathy. We looked at the scientific tests the sources highlight, examined their proposed mechanism of mental vibrations, and considered all sorts of examples, from the everyday, just thinking of you moments, to more dramatic reported cases.
Speaker 1:
And then we ventured into clairvoyance, looking at the different methods discussed, like psychometry reading objects by touch, and crystal gazing as a focus tool, and exploring the truly incredible range of what these sources claim clairvoyance can perceive.
Speaker 2:
Seeing inside solid objects, discerning auras, and maybe most profoundly, perceiving events across time, reading the past from the Akashic records, and even perceiving potential futures based on present causes.
Speaker 1:
And that consistent thread woven through it all is really striking, isn't it? That these phenomena, however extraordinary they might seem, are consistently framed, not as supernatural gifts, not as powers exclusive to a few.
Speaker 2:
But as natural human faculties, present at least in potential in everyone, and crucially, developable through dedicated practice, with that strong emphasis on mental concentration as the key.
Speaker 1:
So considering the possibilities these ideas open up, thinking about perception beyond our ordinary five senses.
Speaker 2:
What might you be capable of perceiving or understanding about the world, about the people around you that maybe you haven't yet tapped into? What are the inherent untapped capacities potentially lying dormant within the human mind, according to the unique perspective presented in these sources?