A very effective method of challenging
and breaking down the psychological barriers preventing us from consciously
engaging with higher levels of consciousness is complex imagery (or visualization). In applying this
skill we introduce paradoxical experiences to our subconscious minds which are outside
of the normal range of the beliefs and the schemas which regulate our perception of
reality. When continually confronted in this
way, the schemas (which are like preset programmes in our minds), are unable to adapt and are eventually forced to change
internally to allow our perception to become more fluid and less-structured. In
this way we bypass the control mechanisms and our minds become more open to new
and more powerful inner experiences.
Before initiating more complex processes, we have to find ways of bypassing the protective mechanisms (mental blocks) subconsciously set
in place by our ethical, moral or religious convictions. Any inner conflict involving
the ‘correctness’ of these procedures would be a stumbling block, and it may be
necessary for a period of self-examination or even a ritual to satisfy our ethical
requirements. This ritual can take the form of reaffirming our good intentions,
making new commitments or introducing certain ‘protocols’ which will satisfy
the needs of our (distrustful) subconscious minds. In other words, when moving
deeper towards engagement with Spirit and consciousness, we have to unlock a series of
psychological ‘gates' in order to gain the full co-operation of our own
subconscious minds.
This advanced technique also requires a prior mastery of meditation as well as psycho-interactive forms of
imagery, in which spontaneous changes to the enacted scene
occur as our subconscious minds become more active participants in the process.
These bizarre scenarios or
mental enactments we induce should be designed to harness the power of our subconscious
in bringing about growth in specific areas of the mind.
A simple example of such an enactment
would be consciously moving oneself through a
series of visualised doorways and stairways with the idea (intention) that
these are portals to higher realities or levels of reality. If this exercise is
correctly initiated, your subconscious mind will respond accordingly, and you
will immediately note corresponding changes in your consciousness and
perception.
A more advanced example
of such a visualised dramatization could be seeing ourselves as encased in a chrysalis, and requesting our subconscious mind to provide the inner transformation necessary
for the unfoldment of a new consciousness (as would be represented by the
metaphor of a butterfly emerging from the chrysalis).
Another
even more complex example would be the creation of a pseudo-reality involving a
complex dramatisation of a visit to a strange planet with zero gravity in which rocks are
floating suspended in the air. If we are able to successfully interact with
this created scenario, such as by moving the rocks with your mind, or shifting
your perception back and forth between this ‘world’ of
floating rocks and everyday reality, you will find that eventually the floating
rocks will appear to be ‘superimposed’ on the room, and the effect of this
experience on your schemas will be even more pronounced. Eventually they will
release their hold on your perception and you will enter even deeper states of
consciousness.
The
effect of this skill can be even more enhanced by adding other sensory dimensions
such as touch (touching and pushing the floating rocks), sounds and even scents
to the enactments to increase their depth and multi-dimensional nature.
Best wishes in your training
Jimmy Henderson is a metaphysician with advanced degrees in psychology and philosophy. He is also a Rosicrucian and a published author of a number of books and e-books on Amazon. com and other online portals. His books can be accessed via the link
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