Why our gut instinct is usually right

[Scepcop]

See article here:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... t-one.html

[Craig Browning]

So "Scientists" are confirming what Psychics have said and generally claimed for centuries?

Don't let the skeptics know, they'll not know what to do with themselves once word of this gets out

[Arouet]

My gut instinct tells me that Craig didn't really read the article and the SCEPCOP won't bother coming back to the thread anyway as he watches his forum die.

(how'd I do?)

[ProfWag]

[Craig Browning]

[Arouet]

I don't know what the mystics say, but the scope of the experiment was fairly narrow. The headline was a little optimistic.

[Scepcop]

[Arouet]

? I read the article. Somewhat interesting I guess, though I'm a little suspicious of the methodology (rating how one feels about an object?). Anyhow, I'm not sure what you think the significance of it is. Why do you think its interesting?

[Craig Browning]

"How one "feels" about an item". . .

Well, skeptics don't tend to have feelings, do they?

Granted, that's a two-sided statement in that it is a bit of a jab as well as a truth; Rationally Minded people are less sensitive when it comes to what their body "tells" them; their natural mode centers on listing to the "logic" passing through their mind -- carnal/tangible concepts vs. emotional and sympathetic energies. It's very hard for them to let go of this innate side of their being which is why most of them can't/wont accept the gist of things divine and/or paranormal; even Science has proven how we are each hardwired in ways that lean in one or the other direction.

Interestingly, the exact opposite is true when it comes to those that do "feel" and have a heightened sense of "Environmental Awareness" which, if you'll recall my plethora of posts that explain this point, isn't just how the elder mystics of old helped students to "awaken" their "psychic-centers" but it is likewise why persons in any given vocation cultivate an intuitive way of understanding and executing their job. On one level we are speaking of learned skill but on another level we are looking at that/those skills being placed on auto-pilot (second nature) and amped up with time and application (not "practice" but actual use of said techniques over time; the more you use it the stronger it becomes, just like muscle building)

Those that are empathic/sympathetic to their environment and things (able to tune-in, as it were) have difficulty when it comes to understanding hard logic and frequently see it as being a kind of denial and pronounced arrogance in that we have "Man" trying to make itself "God". . . or so is the thinking of some. but then you have those like myself, who can clearly see how either extreme actually has a point of mutual agreement but it's only obvious to those that are willing to set aside the labels and preconceptions they've been indoctrinated with; they need to stop agreeing with the ministers and start looking at the issue from every possible point of view in order to actually (and honestly) contemplate where the dots are and how they are or aren't connected. In my experience and in my many long chats with seasoned occultists and even noted skeptics, there are far more realistic dots that tie things together than not.

I've mentioned a particular book on here several times "Wisdom of the Mystic Masters" (); it is THE BOOK I refer all of my students to be it those curious about the art of Mentalism or those wanting to cultivate their Psychic senses. I do so simply because this text cuts through a lot of the more questionable rhetoric, offering a more down to earth picture when it comes to cultivating Mental DISCIPLINE, which is the real distinguisher in my book; one must learn how to refine their mind and take control of it before you are even remotely prepared to handle the more surreal side of things. You need to be able to discern what is what and why; all factors taught in this simple, inexpensive book.

I'd like to encourage. . . super seriously encourage. . . the more ardent cynics we have on this board, to sit down and casually READ (not skim) the book and even give yourselves permission to work with the ideas outlined, doing so without preconceived expectations or projection. You should likewise take note as to how much of what this book covers in the initial 5 or so chapters, that you have already done, at least in part, as part of your own scholastic/academic life, you'll probably be surprised (I'm betting on it).

No, this won't give us "all the answers" but it will allow for a sense of perspective and quite possibly enough footing to better understand one another and not be as condemning and confrontational when it comes to the Psychic Issue.

Just a thought. . .

[NinjaPuppy]

Excellent post Craig!!!

[Arouet]

That might be an interesting read.

But you do realise that that study wasn't about mysticism but rather normal everyday instincts in everyone.

[Craig Browning]

[Arouet]

Well, the craig you need to come up with a new lingo. Even if you are right the terms you use have been coopted by those who claim fantastic associations with them.

[Craig Browning]

[NinjaPuppy]