Creating perceptual fields

Creating perceptual fields 

By Jimmy Henderson

Something that is not well known to persons other than advanced psychic practitioners, is that one's consciousness can be projected outside of the body and mutated into other forms of energy. For instance, purely mental (thought)-energy, when imbued with a high level of consciousness and a powerful intent, is able to be shaped and manipulated during advanced mental processes such as meditation and imagery. 

Using imagery, one can extend consciousness outwards to create a passive perceptual field surrounding the body, providing a suitable medium for spiritual personalities to imprint on and assume the form of symbolic figures (in the mind). In other words, one is able to create an outer visual field of pure consciousness visible only to the ‘inner eye’ or intuition. This passive field is essentially a blank mental space, a sort of’ white screen’ of sensitized perception created by relaxing and clearing the mind of all thought and then using the power of intention to consciously extend one's perception outwards like a bubble. 

Apart from providing a medium of interaction with spiritual personalities, such an extended screen of consciousness can also be used for more novel applications, such as creating a ‘peephole’ into one's state of Soul. This is performed by creating a small (mental) space about a meter away in front of one’s forehead and setting the intention that this space will continuously reflect one's psychic state. If one has the cooperation of one's unconscious mind and affirms this 'field' continuously over a period of weeks, eventually different symbols placed there by the unconscious will become visible to the inner eye in this 'space' (usually only one at a time). 

Interpreting the meaning of each symbol in terms of one's past experiences and existing paradigm, will give one insight into inner spiritual states as they change over time.  

Finally, with the cooperation of one's unconscious mind (which can be harnessed to sustain the fields), they can become 'active' and assume an almost tangible quality. These fields can also be imbued with different colours to act as protective energy-shields or as early-warning systems, as once the intention is set, anything impinging on the field will be detected at an unconscious level and felt as an intuition.  

Jimmy Henderson is a metaphysician and the author of a number of books and articles on inner self-development. He has an Honours degree in philosophy (metaphysics) and a Masters degree in Psychology. His books ‘Multi-Dimensional Thinking’ (2007) and ‘Multi-dimensional Perception’ (2010) are available on Amazon.com or can be ordered via his website www.jimmyhendersonbooks.com

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Changing one’s view of reality

Changing one’s view of reality

By Jimmy Henderson

BA Hons (Phil), MA (psychology) 

‘The universe as we know it is a joint product of the observer and the observed’.
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

Research suggests that what we see or experience of reality can also largely depend on our paradigm of thinking. For instance, a person with a scientific approach to life will probably hold the belief that this is a purely material universe in which everything began with a single cosmic event, and that life was spontaneously generated by electrical charges and chemical reactions. In this case, the unconscious schemas (or subliminal mental programs) which provide the ‘rules’ which influence this person’s sense of reality would probably contain core beliefs along the lines of; ‘matter is all that exists’ ; and ‘reality is only that which can be seen’.

The problem is that, when encountering new inner experiences which challenge this scientific view of reality or the universe, such as visions or moments of intuition, this person would probably rationalize them away, ignore them, or even deny their validity, simply because they do not conform to his/her existing scientific beliefs.

Similarly, someone with a religious paradigm would probably all see creation, life and the universe (reality) as the action of a transcendent Divine Being (God), and also cleave to a number of core beliefs embedded at a subliminal level, but in this case, derived solely from sacred scriptures.

Being unwilling to look beyond one’s existing paradigm ('outside of the box'), whether it be a scientific, religious or any other rigid framework, will make it difficult to understand or engage in any practices relating to a higher (metaphysical) reality such as meditation, intuition, energy-work, clairvoyance and the projection of consciousness. As mentioned previously, it is likely that any such new experiences (if occurring spontaneously), could be completely overlooked or even consciously ignored.

‘The boundaries of your reality have to be loosened in order for you to see into the great mystery beyond’

J. Henderson

This type of selective mental processing can place limits on our growth and understanding. And if we ever wish to truly understand and experience the infinite possibilities of the universe and reality as available to us, these limiting schemas which often relate to ourselves, our true purpose and to reality itself, will have to be changed or replaced with a more open and expansive set of subliminal beliefs or ‘rules’ which will ensure that no self-imposed limits are placed on our consciousness and perception.

As mentioned in earlier articles, this process can be kick-started with new ideas, affirmations and intentions which form part of a more open, holistic and inclusive framework of thinking and approach to life. Simple truths upon which to reflect at this stage could include; ‘Perhaps reality is not as I believe it to be’, and ‘surely there is more to being human than being just a body’. 

Jimmy Henderson is a philosopher, metaphysician and the author of a number of books and articles on self-development. He has an Honours degree in philosophy (metaphysics) and a Masters degree in Psychology. He is presently busy with his PHD in cognitive psychology and his books ‘Multi-Dimensional Thinking’ (2007) and ‘Multi-dimensional Perception’ (2010) are available on Amazon.com and Kalahari.com and can also be ordered via his website www.jimmyhendersonbooks.com

Rewriting one’s ‘scripts’

Rewriting one’s ‘scripts’

By Jimmy Henderson

BA Hons (Phil), MA (psychology)

If we ever wish to achieve psychological and emotional growth, it will be necessary to first deal with unwanted emotional, and psychological baggage or ‘debris’, that which has been left over from our unpleasant past experiences.

After this initial stage of clearing or cleansing, the next step would be to gain the cooperation of the unconscious mind in challenging and changing unhelpful schematic rules, sometimes called ‘scripts’, which may still be limiting our thinking and perception (a script can be viewed as a set of instructions which guides one in the completion of a particular task). Changing these scripts could be likened to opening new gateways in the mind which can result in a greater flow of consciousness and even higher levels of perception and understanding. As they operate at an unconscious level, scripts can also be compared to hidden ‘programs’, as they are often able to govern our actions without us even knowing it.

Rewriting outdated and negative scripts can boost potential and achievement in almost any field of endeavour. Even human athletic endurance could be governed by these subliminal scripts. For example, about fifty years ago no-one believed that it was possible to run faster than a four-minute mile. And this belief appeared to present a psychological as well as a physiological barrier to athletic achievement. However, due to his persistence and eventual record-breaking feat of a sub four-minute mile, it could be said that Roger Bannister was the first person to successfully rewrite the old script for what is humanly possible when it comes to running.

An interesting outcome of this achievement was that immediately following his success, a number of other runners in quick succession, also accomplished this important athletic milestone. In terms of human psychology, this could be explained as a subliminal script representing the collective thoughts, beliefs and perceptions of the world’s athletes, presenting the (perceived) impossibility of a sub-four-minute mile, being replaced by a more powerful and evolved script which now included the idea that there are no real limits to human potential. In other words, this new script had given ‘psychological permission’ for the next step in human athletic advancement.

Self-limiting scripts can therefore be ‘re-written’ at an unconscious level by consistently and continuously challenging them with new insights, views and perspectives into self and the possibilities that really exist for growth and unfoldment.      

Jimmy Henderson is a philosopher, metaphysician and the author of a number of books and articles on self-development. He has an Honours degree in philosophy (metaphysics) and a Masters degree in Psychology. He is presently busy with his PHD in cognitive psychology and his books ‘Multi-Dimensional Thinking’ (2007) and ‘Multi-dimensional Perception’ (2010) are available on Amazon.com and Kalahari.com and can also be ordered via his website www.jimmyhendersonbooks.com

Developing the mind

Developing the mind

By Jimmy Henderson

‘Developing inner values is much like physical exercise. The more we train our abilities, the stronger they become. The difference is that, unlike the body, when it comes to training the mind, there is no limit to how far we can go’.

The Dalai Lama

Developing the mind should begin with some changes to reduce the distractions in one’s life. One simply cannot expect to discover new depths to self and reality when engaged in a lifestyle of all-night partying, pleasure and excess. Being serious about inner development means redirecting the focus inwards and should include simplifying and balancing one’s inner and outer activities wherever possible. By simplifying one’s life, the time and psychological space for self-introspection will be created. This does not mean that one has to isolate oneself totally from the world, but rather, to shift one’s focus and priorities from outer to inner consciousness. 

A powerful, focused and clear state of mind is important for self-exploration. As mentioned earlier, one can become entangled and lost in thoughts and patterns of doubt and negativity and end up like a rat running around in a maze. In order for consciousness to move, mental pathways need to remain clear and free of obstacles. Regular periods of reflection and introspection may be necessary to identify these unresolved psychological blockages in the mind such as doubts, fears and inconsistent and incoherent thoughts and ideas and to deal with them constructively.

Quieting the mind

The ‘mental space’ required for exercises such as meditation and imagery will also need to be cultivated using techniques aimed at quieting the mind. These have been discussed in my previous articles on meditation.

‘Minds are like parachutes. They only function when they are open’

Sir James Dewar, Scientist (1877-1925)

Maintaining an open mind is also important, as this allows for the expansion of framework of thinking and the shift into a more universal paradigm in which anything is possible. This expanded paradigm will facilitate the evolution of existing schemas and metaphors which will then act as gateways for the passage of personal consciousness into the unconscious and beyond into higher levels of Mind. In this regard, one should be prepared to embrace more inclusive ideas about self, the universe and reality by reading widely and considering important new universal principles. 

An assimilation of universal concepts can actually improve one’s perceptual processing, as they provide the basis for new schemas, narratives and metaphors which can improve the classification, interpretation and understanding of new and radical inner experiences

The process of expanding narratives and evolving one’s metaphors should therefore occur during periods of reflection in which one re-arranges one’s thinking in relation to self and reality. As shown previously, an example of an evolved metaphor would be seeing one’s body as a vehicle for one’s higher consciousness (the authentic self or soul) and no longer as just as a body. These periods will also provide the clarity, focus, purpose and vision for the journey ahead and prepare the mind for processing and interpreting the powerful inner experiences that occur during a conscious connection with higher realms of Mind.  

A thinking paradigm which is fully open and able to embrace holistic and universal thoughts and ideas will also reduce uncertainties and avoid the pitfalls and contradictions often associated with dogmatic scientific and religious approaches. In this way it will be possible to assimilate and include any new knowledge emerging from the physical and human sciences.  

Jimmy Henderson is a philosopher, metaphysician and the author of a number of books and articles on self-development. He has an Honours degree in philosophy (metaphysics) and a Masters degree in Psychology. He is presently busy with his PHD in cognitive psychology and his books ‘Multi-Dimensional Thinking’ (2007) and ‘Multi-dimensional Perception’ (2010) are available on Amazon.com and Kalahari.com and can also be ordered via his website www.jimmyhendersonbooks.com

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The Unfoldment of Mind

The Unfoldment of Mind

By Jimmy Henderson  

Hons (phil) MA (psychology)

‘Consciousness, like the universe, is ever expanding, moving outwards to fill the framework of all possibilities’

J. Henderson

At present our mental, perceptual and interpretative processes are wired to function on this (so-called) physical realm or plane of Mind, and in order to engage higher levels of consciousness and reality, our cognitive structures will have to be developed or upgraded.

Such development can occur naturally over time if we respond to new life experiences and are able to redefine reality in terms of more complex, multi-dimensional and comprehensive schemas, language narratives and metaphors.

At present, our knowledge is gained from human interaction and conversation, books, the media or abstracted from our personal experiences. However, the deeper levels of knowledge and reality will remain hidden from view until we can gain a more complete understanding of self and the full power of the thinking mind, obtain the cooperation of our unconscious minds, and actually practice extending our consciousness into the higher realms of Mind. This can usually be accomplished through advanced mental techniques such as meditation and mind-programming, but can also be initiated by simple exercises such as introspection, affirmations, setting intentions and dream interpretation.

God-concepts

The gradual process of the unfoldment of Mind and Thought can be seen in the historical and cultural development of concepts of God. In this regard, psychological research suggests that all perceptions or conceptions of God (or reality), as expressed in mental schemas, language narratives and metaphors, are constructed within particular historical, cultural and moral-ethical contexts and reflect the thinking, perceptions and experiences of the people of the time.

As a result, early ideas, such as those relating to traditional religious beliefs formed in historical contexts involving patriarchal societies, powerful sovereign leaders, inter-tribal wars and bloodshed, may no longer be fully intelligible in the light of recent scientific and psychological research and advancements in literacy, education and moral imperatives. In other words, the old metaphor of a wrathful, vengeful and uncompromising God no longer corresponds to the modern-day personal experiences of those who have come to know and appreciate the universe as essentially harmonious, benevolent and non-judgmental.

As more of the true nature of the Universe is revealed by scientific and social research and advancement, it is therefore of utmost important for us to be able to evolve our understanding (concepts and metaphors) of God to match these new socio-cultural realities.

Jimmy Henderson is a philosopher, metaphysician and the author of a number of books and articles on self-development. He has an Honours degree in philosophy (metaphysics) and a Masters degree in Psychology and is busy with his PHD in cognitive psychology. 

His books ‘Multi-Dimensional Thinking’ (2007) and ‘Multi-dimensional Perception’ (2010) are available on Amazon.com and Kalahari.com and can also be ordered via his website www.jimmyhendersonbooks.com

Space and time

Space and time

By Jimmy Henderson

The natural limits of our human perceptual processes could also explain the phenomena of space and time. As far back as 1787, Immanuel Kant expressed his belief that these were not scientific absolutes, but rather ‘categories’ of the human mind which allow us to structure and manage reality. In thus regard, recent thinking in quantum physics also suggests that time and space are mental formulations, providing us with a particular framework with which to understand the workings of the universe, and are both relative to the observer.

For example, regarding our notion of space, imagine a situation where two friends are parting after a meeting. As the one friend moves further away, a position is reached after which he can no longer be seen by his friend. However, from a vantage point a few hundred meters above the ground, both friends can still be seen, although they are already a few kilometers apart. If taken to the extreme, this suggests that to a person with an infinite view (an extremely high consciousness), nothing is ever out of sight and the concept of space (distance) is therefore relative to the depth of our perception.

‘for us physicists believe the separation between past, present, and future is only an illusion, although a convincing one.’

Albert Einstein

Similarly, measurements of time are also relative. According to Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, our sense of time is determined by our speed of movement, in this case, the movement of the Earth relative to the Sun and the stars. In other words, when travelling in space at extremely high velocities, even exceeding the speed of light, our experience of time would be different.

This relativity can be practically demonstrated during lucid dreaming, in which an experience which lasts only a few minutes during a dream ends up being a half-hour in real time. This also suggests that time and space are linked to our powers of perception and consciousness. In other words, experiences that are being processed three-dimensionally and sequentially by our limited mental processes create the perception of space and time, whereas if viewed holographically (multi-dimensionally), our concepts of space and time may change. 

  ‘The universe is a Thought of God, a divine intention that you be blessed in all you do.’

Marianne Williamson

Finally, in recent years you may have noticed that events in the world also appear to be speeding up, which suggests once again, that time and space are relative to our perception. 

Jimmy Henderson is a philosopher, metaphysician and the author of a number of books and articles on self-development. He has an Honours degree in philosophy (metaphysics) and a Masters degree in Psychology. His books ‘Multi-Dimensional Thinking’ (2007) and ‘Multi-dimensional Perception’ (2010) are available on Amazon.com and Kalahari.com and can also be ordered via the Metavarsity website as well as his own website www.jimmyhendersonbooks.com