The Risks of Delving into Consciousness and the Unknown
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Meditation is often viewed as a safe practice, widely endorsed for its benefits. However, the potential dangers of exploring consciousness are seldom acknowledged. Engaging in mindfulness activities or contemplating topics like UFOs, ghosts, or mystical rituals can provoke intense experiences that might make you question your grasp on reality.
It's important not to panic; these experiences aren't life-threatening. We don’t hear about those who might have "died" during a dream or fell victim to the supernatural. Caution is often advised when using Ouija boards, with some mental health professionals warning against them.
In my view, if these paranormal phenomena exist, it’s better to confront them head-on rather than live in fear. Will I face repercussions? Perhaps. Ultimately, life leads us all to an end.
For someone with a mental health condition that involves hallucinations, could fostering tulpas or invisible guides provide the stability they need? If one can consciously induce benign hallucinations, might that counterbalance the negative ones? This notion led me to experiment with medications to induce such experiences.
I found success, driven by more than just curiosity; I was weary of constant fear. Often, those who encounter difficulties do so out of ignorance. In a society that shies away from discussing these topics, how can we be truly informed? Ancient civilizations appeared more attuned to the mystical aspects of existence, while we dismiss their insights as mere fantasies.
We aren’t taught how to engage with these experiences. Religious teachings often dictate belief rather than encouraging personal exploration of one’s encounters.
I want to introduce you to a rational, scientifically-minded individual who shared a remarkable experience on his podcast in 2022. I don’t believe his story was a prank, especially since he has recounted it consistently.
This isn’t to mock him; rather, his experience was profoundly unsettling, leading him to question his sanity. His podcast navigates the intersections of science and the paranormal, yet he was unprepared for such an event.
After his experience, he concluded he needed to reconnect with reality. Now, he approaches the subject with newfound respect, realizing that there’s more to existence than our daily interactions.
Jaimungal, the host, produces numerous podcasts, so my mention may seem overdue.
Theories of Everything Podcast, with Curt Jaimungal.
In the episode titled UAP Evidence and Psychedelic Forces featuring Garry Nolan, Jaimungal discusses a pivotal moment. The chapter, Seriously studying consciousness / UFOs is mentally traumatic, recounts Jaimungal’s experience, which I believe shouldn’t be dismissed as a psychotic episode, but what language do we have to describe such unusual encounters?
Watching Jaimungal, you see a dedicated scholar seeking to understand the world. A film producer with a solid foundation in mathematics and physics, he hosts dialogues with top researchers, including Garry Nolan, who is at the forefront of scientific innovation.
To summarize Jaimungal’s experience: while typing, he became aware that his fingers were moving independently of his intent. Upon questioning this, he heard a voice say, “Yeah, you thought you were the one in control.” This revelation terrified him, leading to a hospital visit. The voice suggested, “Maybe the crazy ones aren’t crazy!”
Garry Nolan later shares his own experience, which I’ll discuss further. He found Jaimungal’s experience entirely believable, and I concur. Having encountered various unusual states, from out-of-body experiences to lucid dreams, I resonate with their accounts.
It’s vital to recognize that human perception doesn’t operate in real-time. Research indicates that our consciousness lags behind reality by as much as 10 seconds, depending on various factors.
Consider any activity you engage in, like typing or playing an instrument. Have you ever thought, “You’re going to hurt yourself,” only to find that you did so before realizing it? Skilled musicians often feel as though their hands move on their own—this phenomenon is known as a fugue state.
We often operate on autopilot, moving through tasks without conscious awareness until we are learning something new. This time lag offers a perspective for materialists to explain Jaimungal’s experience. He was not only typing but also contemplating his thoughts. His consciousness may have been reviewing what he intended to articulate, leading to a separation from his sense of self—a profound awareness of his unconscious.
This suggests an interaction with what some refer to as the Daemon. Perhaps the voice he heard was his Daemon or inner self. We all wear different hats in society, and perhaps he was simply introduced to the part of himself that types.
We often believe we are in control of our lives, yet frequently, we are merely passengers. While we can exercise choice, how can we maintain control when we’re preoccupied with the past or future?
This presents a Yoda-like insight: “Never your mind on where you were or what you were doing!” Individuals labeled as “crazy” for their experiences may simply struggle to dissociate as effectively as those deemed “normal.”
Normal individuals frequently dissociate from reality, whether through daydreaming about past events or future scenarios. Rarely are we present in the moment.
Philip K. Dick, Carl Jung, Napoleon Hill, and Terrence McKenna illustrate this pattern, yet extraordinary experiences don’t necessitate drugs. By quieting the verbal mind and embracing the present, one can journey into deeper realms.
Gary Nolan’s Experience
During the same segment, Nolan recounts a vivid experience involving vibrations, which have been explored by thinkers like Robert Monroe and Thomas Campbell. These vibrations often precede out-of-body experiences and can feel overwhelmingly intense.
Nolan described feeling a voice say, “This is how you connect.”
This raises an intriguing question: What if out-of-body experiences are not about leaving the body at all, but rather a shift in awareness? Perhaps consciousness operates like a matrix, allowing seamless transitions between realms, akin to switching web pages.
This perspective implies we’re never truly alone, as navigating different dimensions requires diverse personalities. One cannot arrive on Earth devoid of a personality; some individuals exhibit rigidity, while others are more fluid, often misunderstood by society.
If you dream, the entity crafting the dream is not you. A single lucid dream can reveal the presence of other influences.
Most of us reside on the cusp of being neither fully “out there” nor entirely present. We are the fringe dwellers, the keepers of shadows, and the shamans society undervalues.
However, they need us, for when science acknowledges that reality transcends the physical realm, many will seek the guidance of shamans and therapists.
Just ask Jaimungal. Be cautious with the term "crazy," for one misstep could plunge you beneath the fragile surface of what we perceive as reality. Alice's adventures pale in comparison to the journeys your Daemon might lead you on.
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