How to enhance psychic powers [pt 2]
From dan@psicounsel.spamblock.com (Bruce Daniel Kettler)
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Date Tue, 12 Aug 1997 20:29:13 GMT
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References 1
ESP INDUCTION THROUGH FORMS OF SELF-HYPNOSIS
by Richard Alan Miller,
Organization for the Advancement of Knowledge, Inc.,
1305 Vista Drive,
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(503) 476-5588
drram@aol.com
Abstract:
Working with current definitions of self-hypnosis, a
series of postulates are developed toward relating hypnosis
to extra-sensory perception (ESP). This includes a
mathematical formula on how to cross-culturally induce ESP via
forms of self-hypnosis. A technique or method-of-induction is
proposed which is challenged in a national tournament of
experts. The results overwhelm the competition by two
orders of magnitude.
Definitions and Postulates:
The purpose of this paper is to relate extra-sensory
perception to hypnosis. The standard definitions used for
hypnosis often includes that it is a borderline state between
sleeping and waking. Any state characterized by an intense
concentration of attention in one area, accompanied by a
profound lack of attention in other areas, may also
be considered hypnosis. With this type of definition,
everyone is considered to be continuously in a light state of
hypnosis.
The depth of hypnosis, which is an implied issue in this
definition, may be defined as the difference between the
intensity of concentration in one sphere or area, and the
depth if inhibition in others. Attention focused in one area
creates a corresponding lacuna, or lack of attention, in other
areas of the brain. Deeper states of hypnosis are created by
centering the attention for prolonged periods.
With these definitions of hypnosis, a useful model for
relating hypnosis to extra-sensory phenomenon is now possible.
Postulate I:
The conscious experience is associated with the nervous
processes which take place above a certain critical level of
awareness/alertness. This function, defined as I(c),
varies
considerably in a state of hypnosis, where attention is focused.
Postulate II:
Psi Energy, arbitrarily defined as E(psi), is
an equivalent in the field of extra-sensory phenomenon of what,
in our
three-dimensional world, is called energy.
Correlate A: E(psi) is not limited by time.
Correlate B: E(psi) can not be transformed into other
energies (i.e. physical energies: converting heat into light).
Correlate C: E(psi) operates by manipulating the
transformation of physical energies.
Postulate III: Psi Energy is responsible for
extra-sensory
perception and psycho-kinetic phenomenon (PK).
Postulate IV: Psi Energy is the product of some aspect of
the
metabolic processes. Physical data regarding the relationship
between
metabolic processes and extra-sensory perception can be found in
the
book BEYOND TELEPATHY by Andrea Puharich.
Postulate V: The generation of the Psi Energy
rapidly
decreases the level of alertness. This immediately explains
why: (1)
each conscious act has a limited duration, (2) why we
experience a
permanent train of changing thoughts, and (3) why our
attention
permanently shifts from one object to the next.
When you think, Psi energy is created. The Psi Energy
automatically
decreases the level of alertness so that one shifts to something
else.
Postulate VI: The intensity of conscious experience,
I(c),
depends on the time rate of the generation of Psi
Energy.
Mathematically, this is described as
dE(psi) =A(e) x I(c)
dt
The rate of change of E(psi) as a function of time is equal to
some
geographical constant, A(e), times the intensity of
concentration,
I(c). More simply stated Psi Energy is equal to a
geographical
constant times the intensity of concentration, I(c), times the
amount
of time that the thought is held:
E(psi) = A(e) x I(c) x t
If we cannot make any particular thought last long enough, it
should
be sufficient to repeat it again and again until the value of
the
individual brief periods add up to a sufficient value. The
equation
now becomes
E(psi) = A(e) x I(c) x [t(1) + t(2) + t(3) +...]
Discussion:
Extra-sensory perception is often observed in hypnosis, a
state
characterized by a single intensive by a single intensive
thought.
Recurrent cases of psycho-kinetic phenomena, such as the
haunted-house
variety, are often reported to be connected with previous
tragic
events, associated with intensity of concentration, I(c).
The frequently reported cases of crisis telepathy - ESP
contact
between two persons, one of whom is dying or in grave danger -
are
necessarily associated with intense thought or concentration.
The
length of time experienced depends entirely upon the
circumstances.
The discovery of mental impregnation, known in the
literature as
psychometry gave evidence that repeated identical thoughts
increase
the expected psychic effect. Wearing a ring for a long time
will
"imprint" memory of the wearer onto the ring: just slipping a
ring on
and then off and handing it to a Psychometrist will not
generally
reveal any memory of the wearer.
Religious tradition asserts that repeated prayers may be
more
effective that a single one. In other words, the more you
repeat the
same prayer, or the more you do a single ritual, the greater
the
effect. Along with these lines, "tithing" might be
seen as
consisting of one's time or attention; rather than the
traditional
ones of money to the Church. Many eastern religions, for
example,
require ten percent of your life (2.5 hours) in mentation.
Postulate VII: The formation of Psi Energy, which is
created
by a mental act, preserves the semantic content of the thought
which
created it. In essence, your thought is uniquely distinct.
If you
deviate from your thought slightly, it is a different
thought-form.
The stimulating action of Psi formation on the brain may account
for
memory, more particularly, active recollection. The influence
of Psi
formation increases the level of awareness of the
neuro-patterns
corresponding to the thought to be remembered. This
corresponding
semantic content is then consciously re-experienced.
Method of Induction:
When questioning or desiring thoughts are intense enough, lasting
long
enough, or repeated frequently enough, the organ of Psi
Energy is
produced in sufficient intensity and structuring to be able to
produce
a detectable effect in the physical world. This may occur in
hypnotic
states, in states of elated emotions, or when interest,
motivation, or
desire is strongly increased. Therefore, the ideal
process of
extra-sensory perception works in this manner:(figure 1).
An intense desire or question which we wish to have occur or
happen
must first come into being. At this point the individual
confronts
the continuum. This creates an organ of Psi Energy (figure 2),
which
will be described as a "lump" of information. The thought is
held for
a prolonged period, increasing the intensity of concentration,
I(c).
Consciousness is then dropped into a "blank mind" state (Figure
3).
The actual visualization is a switch from the point to a void.
What
then occurs is that this information is impressed on the
consciousness
(Figure 4), resulting in a vision or an event occurrence. This
event
is independent of both space and time.
In actuality, however, what really occurs is the following:
The
question being asked is not intense enough to impress itself
onto the
unconscious (Figure 5). Lacking in intensity, the block of
energy (or
more precisely, information) that is created is small. Thus,
the Psi
Energy output is minimal, if any at all (Figure 6).
When people drop themselves into trance states, they are
generally not
in a "blank mind" state. There are a lot of subconscious
thought
going on even as they are going down into the trance state
(Figure 7).
All of these are on a subliminal level. The person may not
even be
aware of them since there is no discipline to hold onto the
"blank
mind" state.
Consequently, the information path gets distorted, and weird
pattern
emerges. This vision of information or event experiences is
distorted
(Figure 8). The medium or mystic then usually experiences a
"spirit
guide," automatic handwriting, or other related phenomena.
This is
termed an experience in the prototaxic mode, characterized by
loss of
ego.
Higher forms of the trance state include art (parataxic mode)
and
creativity (syntaxic mode). Parataxic experience consists
of
relationships with images whose meaning remains on the symbolic
level.
Syntaxic experiences occur when the conscious ego cooperates
willingly
with the subconscious. Here meaning is fully cognized, with
minimal
distortion or production.
In older magical ceremonies, the Banishing Ritual and Middle
Pillar
exercise can be seen to be designed to facilitate higher
forms of
concentration (i.e. syntaxic mode). Other keys to this
experience are
biofeedback, meditation, peak experiences, higher Jhana
states of
yoga, and so on. The Banishing Ritual provides protection
from
invading thoughts and distractions. Concentration during this
form of
ritual purification is intense, structured, and prolonged.
The magical concept of "energized enthusiasm," arousing one's
self
emotionally, seems to be pertinent to facilitating
telepathic
reception. Puharich believes reception is improved
by
"parasympathetic activation" in which there is an increase
in
released acetylcholine. He also holds that the telepathic
sending of
information is easier when there is an increased amount of
adrenalin
in the system. These metabolic processes need not be
viewed as
"casual," but as simultaneous or synchronous with ESP
experience.
This way of viewing the body metaphorically is the bases for
modern
alchemy - the process of personal transformation.
The method for inducing extra-sensory perception through
forms of
self-hypnosis is:
(1) Formulate the question.
(2) Hold that thought for as long as possible.
(3) Assume that the event has occurred.
(4) Drop into a "blank mind" state and wait.
The World's First Psychic Tournament:
On September 21, 1975, Llewellyn Publications sponsored the
World's
First Psychic Tournament in Minneapolis, MN as part of their
5th
Annual Gnosticon Festival. The tournament itself was
co-sponsored by
the Foundation for the Study of Man, originally set up to
continue the
work of Dr. Rhine and his work in ESP at Duke University. Many
famous
psychics were invited, including such personalities as John
Pierrakos
and Sibyl Leek.
The author of this paper was also invited to test the proposed
models
for inducing ESP ability using forms of self-hypnosis. Since
he was
relatively unknown for having any abilities in this ESP
field, it
seemed to hold some potential as a valid first study. More
than 20
nationally known psychics also participated at this event.
The clairvoyance test consisted of twenty (20) cards randomly
pulled
from ten (10) poker decks. Each participant was to guess the
suit of
each card. With one chance in four of guessing the correct
suit, the
average score for a run of 20 cards with no ESP ability is 5.
Each
participant was given five (5) different runs. A final
score
determined the winner, with a total of 25 representing the norm.
What happened is now history: More than 50 percent of
those
participating showed normal scores ranging from 22 to 27 out
of a
possible 100. Most of the more well-known psychics showed
some
paranormal ability in clairvoyance, as expected, with total
scores
averaging between 8 and 12 correct answers out of 20. One well
known
psychic even had a score as high as 61 out of a total possible
100.
Using the technique of ESP induction through forms of
self-hypnosis
as outlined in this paper, however, Richard Miller did not
have a
single run less than 16 out of twenty. His total score was 83
out of
100, more than two orders of magnitude greater probability than
scores
of nationally recognized psychics (Figure 9).
Of course, this does not constitute a proof of this model.
What it
does represent, however, is a need to understand the true
significance
of what self-hypnosis is and how it relates to
extra-sensory
perception. Something definitely made a difference in the
performance
of what is defined as clairvoyance. How might this be
applied to
therapy? Or even to such questions as to the role of placebo,
the
belief that you can do something beyond your scope.
A second paper on the nature and importance of attitude
as a
prerequisite for improved clairvoyance performance has been
prepared.
The goal was to create a subjective screening questionnaire.
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