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            Have you ever been in a situation and had the uncanny feeling that you had already experienced it? Maybe you were driving past a traffic accident and felt like you had seen the incident before or maybe you met someone at a party for the first time but you could have swore that the introduction had already taken place. Most of us have had a similar incident at least once.

            This repetitive feeling of familiarity is defined as déjà vu and studies indicate that at least 70 percent of people admit to having it.

            Déjà vu is often described as a feeling of repetition or familiarity. Sometimes it is accompanied by an eerie strangeness. The word déjà vu is French and means “already seen” and was first used by psychic researcher Emile Boirac. But many people have experienced this phenomenon. And scientists have come up with more than 40 different explanations for this phenomena ranging from faulty memory, reincarnation and psychic activity to symptoms of mental illness.

            Many people may confuse the experience of déjà vu with precognitive experiences or an experience in which someone gets the feeling that they know what is going to happen next. Déjà vu occurs while the incident is happening and not before. However, some theorists believe that déjà vu is the remembrance of a precognitive dream. From this stand point the feeling of déjà vu is the real time version of a precognitive dream.

            Other explanations of déjà vu include memory glitches. According to Dutch psychiatrist Hermon Sno memories are similar to holograms. He asserts that you can recreate a entire three-dimensional image from a small piece of the puzzle. However, the smaller the fragment the fuzzier or the harder it is to see the entire image. From Sno’s perspective people may experience déjà vu when they encounter something similar to a memory that is very hard to recall. For example you may be at a party and be introduced to a young woman named Mary wearing a yellow sweater. You feel déjà vu and can’t explain why. Sno’s theory would assert that possibly you met a girl named Meredith wearing a yellow sweater in previous years. This is generally referred to as the hologram theory.

            Some scientists believe that déjà vu has more to do with the way the brain stores information that old and unclear memories. Robert Efron tested Veterans in 1963 and proposed that a delayed neurological response is the real cause of déjà vu. He said that the part of the brain responsible for sorting incoming information may process the information twice due to a glitch in-between the two sides of the brain. According to his theory the brain processes the information twice normally, once on the right side and once on the left.

            Despite the many ways that scientists have tried to explain déjà vu as a physical occurrence there is no concrete evidence that this is not a psychic phenomena.

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            The ears are the first of the five sensory organs to be used. A fetus as young as 10 week can hear its mother voice. Sounds offer many vital clues that allow us to make our way throughout the day. And it is the sounds of music that have the capacity to move us mind, body and soul into a state of relaxation and contemplation.

Music has been an inherent part of the human experience since the beginning of time. Flute-like instruments carved from animal bones have been discovered as early as the caveman. It is no wonder that music has become such a part of human existence when you begin to look at how it has been instrumental in linking the mind, body and spirit. In the lonely quest for the answers of life it is music that soothes the soul. And it is music that many turn to when all else fails. This art form is connected to rebellion as well as religion, therapy and education. Listening to music integrates perception and sensation. And music is also linked to the divine.

Rejoicing choirs are often seen swaying to a heavenly beat in the quest for God. Studies indicate that music can have both positive and negative affects on the brain depending on the music. There is also evidence that music can change a person’s mood and help improve studies. But most notably is the way in which music can encompass the psyche. This allows the body to sway to the beat, the mind to roam at will and the spirit to ride the music notes in harmony.

As a tool in meditation music is convenient and often accessible at almost any time a person can find music. There is no particular stance for music meditation and there are very few rules. Listen to whatever takes you away.

There are four different types of brain waves, Beta, Alpha, Theta and Delta. Beta waves are associated with the working, focused and alert state of being. When you concentrate on paperwork or engage in a conversation you are often using Beta waves. Alpha waves reflect a relaxed and reflective state of being. When you complete a task and then stop to take a break the brain slows down and enters into the Alpha state. Alpha brain waves occur when one engages in meditation and reflection. Theta waves are associated with a drowsy state of being. This is especially so during the drowsy state associated with repetition. When you are listing to a monotone lecture or driving on a straight highway you may experience the drowsy feeling associated with Theta brain waves.

The brain works differently to different types of music. And the bodily functions also respond to music. Breathing, heart rates, as well as blood pressure and metabolism are all altered with music. Generally a fast paced beat will speed up the heart rate and breathing but slow music has an opposite soothing affect.

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Children are often susceptible to psychic abilities. Their open mindedness and their uncompromised notions of ESP allow them to be sensitive to insight and information that adults may have a tendency to tune out. For children insight or unencumbered knowledge is as natural and as profound as their ability to see or hear.

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The ears are the first of the five sensory organs to be used. A fetus as young as 10 week can hear its mother voice. Sounds offer many vital clues that allow us to make our way throughout the day. And it is the sounds of music that have the capacity to move us mind, body and soul into a state of relaxation and contemplation.

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Parapsychology takes a scientific approach to studying paranormal phenomena. Paranormal experiences are defined as an experience which seems to defy known scientific laws. However this field has uncovered as many questions as answers and still yet there is much to be understood about what is parapsychology.  

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            Spirituality and the paranormal are not typically linked together. But when it comes to developing psychic abilities meditation and finding your “Zen” is a must.

            The human mind is in constant motion. When we allow it, our brains will flow through one series of images to the next. We will create “to-do” lists throughout infinity if we do not slow the flow. Various religions believe that meditation is the key to higher consciousness. And as most psychics will tell you higher consciousness is necessary for a psychic connection.

            The quest for higher consciousness begins with a single breath. Although there are many different techniques for meditation one thing remains constant and that is effective and controlled breathing. Controlling the breath is a discipline which takes much practice and concentration. But once engaged in a natural yet mindful breathing pattern the mind is calm and able to create the space for psychic intuition and development.

            Psychic abilities are as natural as the human ability to smell. Just like the five physical senses psychic intuition is a natural way to navigate through the world around us. However, just like any tool the senses become dulled without use. Meditation is an excellent way to sharpen the sixth sense.

            In order to tune into psychic knowledge you must be able to tune out the growingly unavoidable distractions of the here and now. Everything from television to white noise threatens our abilities to be still. Meditation is just one tool that helps to discipline the body into ignoring the hum of life and listen instead to the sounds of our intuition and natural psychic abilities.

            The skill for tuning out and turning in is more important today than it has ever been in centuries before. The fast pace of society and the many amenities associated with today’s lifestyles threaten the ability to clear the mind as well as the knowledge of the sixth sense. Since this sense is less physical and more intuitive a clear mind is essential. According to Deepak Chopra, a well known physician and author as well as a leader in the field of mind and body medicine, we are bombarded with more information than our ancestors could have imagined. This constant stimulation takes us away from the sixth sense as the mind is busy trying to sort out and articulate the more obvious and physical stimulation.

            There are two forms of meditation. Monks and others seeking enlightenment or the presence of the divine are often distinguished by strict diets and a hermit lifestyle. This type of meditation practitioner is often highly devoted.

            The other type of meditation is for the casual practitioner looking to improve health, creativity, self-esteem and relationships with the world, both physical and paranormal. It is this type of mediation that the novice may find useful in developing psychic abilities.

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    The 21^st century is marked by the rise of the internet and growing concerns about the environment. Civilization is moving forward with leaps and bounds and so is our capacity to learn about the intuitive nature locked inside each of us.

    As reflected in art, literature and philosophy life is an epic journey. It is a continuous pursuit of answers in which each of us is searching for the key of transformation. Surprisingly the last place we seek is the very place our journey begins and that is within.

    Unfortunately, the inward quest has been shunned while intuitive guides and psychics have been forced to dwell on the fringes of society. Just the classification “paranormal” and “supernatural” indicate the ultimate attitude society has of intuition and the knowledge that it encompasses. As the knowledge of the psychic grows society must acknowledge its presence.

    According to Laura Day in her book “Practical Intuition” the human race has lost the connection with its natural instincts and is thus cut off from the answers within.

    “As creatures increasingly cut off from our environment by high technology,” she said. “We have lost touch with our senses as well as our intuition.”

    It is time for intuition and psychic abilities to join the scientific realms and become a recognized part of the everyday.

            Psychic activities are closely linked to self awareness. Because of this there is no better field to incorporate the psychic than in psychology. As a field psychology has ignored these natural abilities in an effort to gain credibility. However, consciousness is becoming a recognizably credible phenomenon.  And the library of psychic case studies is overflowing with accounts that stand as testimony to the potential of this field.

    As scientists make honest strides to define the human consciousness they progress closer to the human abilities toward intuition and the “gift” of psychic abilities. As part of the initiative to encourage these studies scientists are becoming familiar with everything from near death experiences, lucid dreaming and the philosophies of the mind to meditation and various philosophical religions such as shamanism and Taoism.

    These “gifts” or sensitive talents are not negative as society may imply. The ability toward perception is often associated with healing arts as well as a reverence toward the earth and natural cycles of life. To abolish such practices would only lead to alienation of the self.

    In addition to scientific studies there is a need for a unified front against negativity associated with the public’s view of psychic research. Due to the sensitive nature of all things psychic negativity can have a detrimental affect. The process of bringing psychic skills mainstream is in its infancy and as part of that process stand up against negativity and ill will.

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            A dream is defined as a series of thoughts, images or emotions that occur during sleep. There are several stages of sleep including the onset of sleep in which the body temperature drops, the heart rate and breathing regulate and one becomes disassociated from their surroundings. However even in the deepest slumbers our brains are still active and processing information.

            Scientists have studied dreams and the act of dreaming in many ways. And because each person’s dreams are completely unique understanding them is an important element in gaining self awareness and elevated consciousness.

            Dreams unify the mind, body and spirit by allowing the conscious and unconscious aspects of our mind and emotions to mingle and have free roam. As a result we are at liberty to acknowledge emotions and experiences that otherwise may be too intense for us to handle. Due to the powerfully intuitive nature of dreams many artists have sought their meaning for inspiration and the ancient Greeks and Romans hired professional interpreters to help explain their dreams which guided them and helped them make decisions.

            Dreams can be more than a self awareness tool. These nightly sojourns from reality also offer vision and insight into events of the past as well as the future. For many the realm of psychic abilities lies within the world of dreams.

            Premonition during dreams is a common experience. However, the problem is that we seldom remember them. Through proper relaxation and programming you can train your self to remember your dreams.

            There are many types of psychic activity that occurs during sleep. One psychic activity, astral projection, involves freeing the spirit of the body and roaming at will. For many it would be impossible to leave the body during conscious and waking time but within the security of the dream world we are already separated from our surrounding and therefore more susceptible to wondering outside our bodies.

            Accounts of mutual dreaming have also occurred. This entails two people meeting within a dream setting and engaging each other. This is a mutual experience for both parties. However, each individual will awaken alone. This experience may be hard to identify unless you know the other person enough to discuss the experience while awake. Otherwise it may resemble an ordinary dream.

            One type of paranormal dream activity that is far from ordinary is the lucid dream. This occurs when you are conscious of dreaming. Have you ever been in the midst of a dream and actually realized you were dreaming without waking up? This is a lucid dream. Lucid dreaming is an extremely effective tool in developing self awareness because once realized the dreamer can guide themselves through the world of slumber.

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Merriam Webster Dictionary defines consciousness as “the quality or state of being aware especially of something within oneself.” Yet scholars and scientist across the globe have a hard time defining this state of being in such a simple format.

Some assert that the term consciousness refers to the many thoughts, perceptions, emotions, moods and awareness of the self. Yet the Stafford Encyclopedia of Philosophy states that the word “conscious” and “consciousness” are both umbrella terms used to describe a variety of mental phenomena.

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“If God had a name, what would it be
And would you call it to His face
If you were faced with Him in all His glory”

            Singer and song writer Joan Osborne released this popular American song in 1995. As this song title implies the audience is asked to contemplate what it would be like if God was “one of us.” The question remains, what if God is just an average person, would this God necessarily be male. And does having a male dominated religion affected society and its people’s sense of trust and belonging? This question surfaces in an age where faith is being lost and loneliness prevails.

            Contemporary Christian beliefs dictate that the face of God is of a man. But religious beliefs that pre-date Christianity bring forth the female image of the great goddess or the divine feminine. The feminine presence can be found in some form in all religions just as her male counterpart. Another universal element is that the feminine presence generally encompasses all that is natural and earthy as well as instinctual. When it comes to wounds that strike the soul we need a mother for guidance and when nature has taken its course it is mother to whom we return. 

            The Divine Feminine goes by many names including the Great Goddess of Western Paganism, the Blessed Mother in Christianity and Mother Earth. The image of this Great Mother or Divine Feminine has been revered for centuries before Christianity as the fertile womb which gave birth to everything. Today that womb is still considered to be the place of intuition, revelation and communication with the unseen.

            According to Anne Baring’s book “The Divine Feminine”, the Great Mother was the embodiment of the sky, earth and underworld. “She was the great pulse of life reflected in the rhythm of the moon, the sun, the plants, trees, animals and human beings,” she states. “All these were her children and she was the numinous presence within her manifest forms, continually regenerating them in a cyclical process that was without beginning and without end.” From this description it becomes clear that the Divine Feminine is symbolic of the natural courses of life as well as the intuition and divine presence associated with faith.

            The Divine Feminine is resurfacing in our culture as the bearer of faith and solace. In a increasingly terrifying world it is the soothing grace of a mother that we seek. “With the love of the mother and trust in her presence, the child grows in strength and confidence and delight in itself and in life,” Baring said. “Its primary response is trust.” And as we learn to trust our instincts we regain the relationship with a consciousness that has been largely ignored.

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