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Originally Posted by Mark Lapierre  Do you see the "repository" of mass consciousness as a conceptual construct, or do you see it as something real which people can truly tap into via means other than direct communication with another human (or something created by a human, such as books, paintings, etc.)? You mentioned remote viewing on your blog. Do you believe it's possible, and if so, what lead you to that belief? |
I believe that we are all a part of a
larger consciousness. I also feel that we all unconsciously tap into that consciousness. By developing our spiritual awareness - in the manner you describe and more - we can
consciously tap into that consciousness. The work of Rudolf Steiner is a great place to learn about this.
Yes, I do believe remote viewing is possible. Firstly I believe it indirectly, because I feel it is best to be open to all possibilities - until they are conclusively proven impossible. A rather shallow analogy; a blind man cannot know color exists - he only has the assurances of those with eyes, and thus he has to reject those assurances, or accept them on faith (even if
everyone is telling him about it).
Secondly I believe remote viewing is possible, because I have had direct experience of premonitions. I do accept that from your point of view this is third hand information which you unfortunately cannot verify. And perhaps that is why so many of these phenomenon are not widely accepted, because they require direct experience - just like any other sense.
Also, I don't believe people fully realize what they are experiencing when these things happen to them. That is due to the fact that the experiences are not at all like what we would imagine them to be. The premonitions I experienced certainly weren't anything like the Hollywood idea of the notion.
I have also had a fair number of other "odd" experiences of other higher-senses.
Empathy (in the literal sense) and telepathy I suspect are experienced by the vast majority of the population. Though these senses in particular can be
very subtle.
I don't like to talk in an authoritative manner about these sorts of things though. Aside from the personal experiences I have had - I really don't know a whole lot about these subjects.