Accessing hidden dimensions of the mind

Accessing hidden dimensions of the mind 

By Jimmy Henderson 

Hons(philosophy) MA (psychology) FRC

Accessing deeper levels or dimensions of mind requires an altered state such as meditation or a very relaxed imagination in which one’s consciousness extends beyond its normal regulated boundaries. This can result in colourful and enigmatic new vistas of reality being spontaneously presented, a state in which perceptions become extremely fluid, flowing and malleable. Within this subliminal state, the power of thought and mental creation is greatly enhanced and any visual scenario imaginable can be created merely by exercising the intention to do so.

This enhanced level of mental creation also allows one to introduce ‘portals’ or other gateways with the intention that these will lead to other regions of Mind often called ‘dimensions’, ‘realms’ or ‘levels’. However, these are merely categories imposed by the human mind, which is unable to view the 'collective unconscious' in its entireity.

This ability to pass through visualised doorways, stairways and chambers could be compared to a three-dimensional virtual-reality game, similar to those played on computers, in which one seeks access to higher levels by searching for keys or entrances. In accordance with the laws of mental imagery, any such virtual enactments and actions, such as climbing a fight of stairs would be accepted by the unconscious as real, and activate a corresponding heightening of consciousness with subsequent changes in perception and inner experience. This metaphor of a computer game is quite appropriate to describe one’s experiences within the inner reaches of the mind, in which dreamlike scenarios can form spontaneously and become quite detailed and complex, similar to those experienced during lucid dreaming.

While actively moving about within one's subconscious mind using self-created pathways and openings, its content and shifting energies will appear as a series of ever-changing scenarios, very much like a lucid dream. However, in this case, one is actually fully controlling the interactions. The images and scenarios are being created from one’s own storehouse of memories and subliminal schemas with visual content, which are ultimately all assembled from one’s past experiences. If one has mastered the art of spontaneous imagery and has the co-operation of one's subconscious mind, the setting will remain reasonably stable throughout the entire process.

Although the images seem very real, they are actually being constructed in our minds using the mental processes of imagery and symbolic interpretation as discussed earlier, and are therefore only representations of what is actually taking place. In fact, all inner visual experiences, as well as one’s present view and perceptions of the world, are assembled in this way. For example, as explained earlier, these other ‘dimensions’ are not really separate realities but rather shifts taking place in the human consciousness which permits different views of the content of the collective unconscious.

Once again, a word of warning, the use of such advanced visualization techniques needs to be balanced with regular times of grounded activity, as they demand high levels of psychological and emotional stability and wellness. If one spends too much time in these mental creations,  the mind could begin to accept this as reality and one could become lost in self-created illusions. 

JImmy Henderson is a cognitive specialist and metaphysician who is able to integrate psychological and metaphysical principles of the mind.  His books are available on Amazon.com as well as through his website www.jimmyhendersonbooks.com