What would you think if ..

[Chet]

First let me say I never have believed much in 'paranormal' things. I do however tend to believe and trust my own intuition.

This isn't exactly what happened (main subject modified to protect the innocent?).
What would you think if ..
You had been sort of planning a trip for a while, the time was getting closer but you had not yet set dates and one while you were putting some notes in your journal about the trip suddenly from nowhere a rememberance of a big plane crash popped into your head.
Then
The next day while meditating, on nothing in particular just relaxing another even bigger plance crash event just popped in from nowhere.
Then
Taking a walk enjoying the beautiful day not thinking about much but the warm sun and the cool breeze yet a third even worse crash appeared.

Things that come to mind for me include:
subconsious resisting change represented by the trip
higher self trying to warn me off a wrong turning in life
too much coffee

any thoughts from some of you very smart and helpful people?

[Alchemiss]

My intuition says it is possibly related to connection with and empathy for others i.e., we are "all one".

[CFPurpose]

Next time you meditate.. (I'd do it before your trip).. ask to have the answer you ask of us to be revealed. You'll get your answer.

[Chet]

sigh, why do 'answers' in meditation always come as metaphors that can be read multiple ways? Or is that just me?

[CFPurpose]

Originally Posted by Chet

sigh, why do 'answers' in meditation always come as metaphors that can be read multiple ways? Or is that just me?

People receive signs individually and it differs per person. I often get symbols more often than anything else. One thing that I live by is to follow ones intuition. Your first intuition is usually correct. At least with me it is and it's taken me years and years to come to that conclusion mind you. I had to teach myself to listen to myself.

Just follow your intuition and ask for answers.

[Kaspian]

If you get an answer and don't fully understand it, ask for clarification, too.

[jamestl2]

Are you asking if we "imagine" plane crashes happening while meditating, or if the crashes actually took place at some point in time?

[InJoy]

Originally Posted by Chet

Things that come to mind for me include:
subconsious resisting change represented by the trip
higher self trying to warn me off a wrong turning in life
too much coffee

This sounds very familiar to me. Of course, YMMV, but I used to have pictures and thoughts (that seemed prophetic) pop into my head all the time. In my case, they were always fear based. I would tuck my child into bed, and the thought would come from nowhere, "That's the last kiss you'll ever get." Or I'd be leaving on vacation, and I'd see our house in flames (in my head). These thoughts came from (seemingly) nowhere. I wasn't thinking about this stuff before they popped in.

Also, virtually none of these things that I "prophesied" came to be.

I started doing some research about messages from Higher Self, etc. From everything I've read (and now from everything I've personally experienced) messages from HS (or God, or whatever) feel good. They are not scary. They are not sad. I believe, if my HS wanted me to avoid a flight, I would be given a different opportunity (like a cruise or something) and a feeling that it would be good to take that opportunity. This would not be a fear-inducing thought, but a peaceful one.

I have come to believe that when I had those fearful thoughts, they were just a part of my brain playing tricks on me. It's the same part of my brain that likes to tell me that I'll fail, etc. Once I started ignoring those "messages", they came fewer and fewer. Now there is an occasional, and very feeble attempt every so often, but I barely notice anymore.