Synchronicity, Paranormal

Phenomena, Occult-Metaphysical

Terminology

Poltergeists

The concept of poltergeist represents actually 2 ideas. The first idea refers to beings from other planes of existence visiting the Earth physical realm who are operating out of their lower evolved charkras. The results of these low vibrations of energy are movements around the house. These movements usually involve appliances turning on and off, furniture moving around,etc. Since these movements can be dangerous, such as turning on a stove, it is important to clear them out immediately. The use of the house-blessing ritual will usually work very well(this feature is located at yogini.net/geomancy.html). The second idea of poltergeist is that these type of movements around the house are actually involuntary demonstration s of telekinesis from one or more of the residents. Typically this energy comes from the turbulence of mid-life crisis, severe illness, adolescence,etc. With this type of problem it is helpful to balance the individual’s energy pattern. Since you and your family may not be able to discern the source of the poltergeist energy, it helps to work to balance the entire house energy by using the house blessing ritual. As well, each family member can work to balance his or her energy pattern. If you do have poltergeist activity ,you might want to consult with an energy healer to help with the problem, since the poltergeist activity is not well-controlled and can be dangerous.

Synchronicity is a rather simple idea with very complex implications. Carl Jung developed this term in his work, Synchronicity: An Acausal Connecting Principle. Synchronicity refers to the tie between an inner psychic event and an outer world event(many sources would equate this with intuition) . An example of this concept is a dream about having a child and becoming engaged the next day. The dream about the birth of a child foreshadowed the birth of the new dimension of the relationship. The inner event may be described by many theory bases: Jungian archetypes(C.G. Jung); mythology(Combs,A.& Holland,M., Synchronicity-Science, Myth and the Trickster) ; yogic philosophy(Ramacharaka,Y.,The Philosphies and Religions of India); circular timeline; modern quantum physics(Mansfield,V. Synchronicity, Science,and Soul-Making). The outer event takes place on the physical Earth plane but does not have to be a physical occurrence.

A common thread of the various theory bases is the idea that the occurrence of synchronous events indicates personal transformation( a significant personal change). This change is usually all-encompassing and perhaps able to be viewed as catastrophic in nature.

In summary to this introduction: synchronicity is part of normal human function; synchronicity has many complex explanations; importantly, for our daily lives, when you note this occurrence, pay attention as big changes are coming your way.

This feature serves as a general reference tool for definitions of the words and phrases often used in the discussion of the paranormal and occult subject areas. I will be continually adding to this list.

Clairaudience-This is the ability to hear sounds that are not apparently physically present. The person with this ability may hear sounds that have a psychic significance(the water splash from someone long ago or far away who has fallen in water). Or the person may hear words as if someone is talking to them. This must be differentiated from the type of "hearing things" that occurs in schizophrenia.

Clairsentience-This is the ability to know things outside of the usual range of perception. This is the psychic term for the ability to have a good gut instinct about matters. For yogis this refers to the use of the solar plexus(the primitive brain) for understanding the world around us.

Case history on clairsentience-

One of my client presented to me a contusion of her inner right thigh without a history of truama to the area. She first noted the contusion several days ago. She was surprised by the swelling and significant purple coloration. I brought up 2 options: psychic attack; foreshadowing of an injury to her grandson's remaining leg. I indicated that I thought that the foreshadowing was the most likely choice and asked her to call her grandson and daughter immediately. Upon calling her daughter in a different state, she found that her grandson had just yesterday injured his right upper thigh while getting out of a swimming pool. The daughter was glad to have her mother call, as the daughter was getting worried about the swelling and the significan purple coloration. So the mother recommended that she take the son to the ER. The outcome of the ER visit is not known. Why did the grandmother have this extreme form of clairsentience to the point of manifesting the physical signs of injury?The grandmother since childhood has been a sensitive. Additionally, the grandsong had recently had his left leg amputated at the hip and the right leg rebuilt in response to a nearly tragic boating accident(the child had required on the scene CPR by one of the boaters). The factors of sensitivity and the recent trauma to the boy caused a very intense link between the two.

Clairvoyance-This is the ability to see things that are not readily apparent in the physical realm or "clear seeing". Subjective clairvoyance refers to the seeing that happens within yourself. Objective clairvoyance refers to images seen outside yourself,more commonly referred to as "ghosts".

Detachment

Purpose-The concept of detachment is integral to the study of metaphysics. When dealing with subtle energies, you can easily lose boundaries both physically and mentally. There are techniques to keep your physical body a clean, intact, healthy conduit or conductor of balancing energy(see Distant Psychic Healing and Metaphysics yogini.net for information on some of these methods). Using detachment on the mental level of your life facilitates the maintenance of mental health with your metaphysical studies and in your daily life.

Definition-Detachment is a difficult concept to define. In reviewing dictionary, thesaurus, and philosophical definitions, I would choose the following phrases to denote detachment : "absence of prejudice or bias,"(Morris, 1975); "insulation,"(Mawson,1969); not running after sensations(Kriyananda,1989).

Detachment as a characteristic in a person is the ability to participate fully in daily activities on this Earth plane while maintaining contentment and hope. Most of us vacillate between the extremes of over-involvement and isolation. As you move to the center you will advance spiritually as well as have increased levels of contentment and health.

Methods to develop and maintain detachment * Generally,you may use energy wellness techniques as they are holistic techniques and will help you have a balanced approach to life(see my energy wellness links-yogini.net/energywell.html-- for information on some of these methods). * Personally I find even a few hatha yoga asanas very effective in settling my approach to each day. * In the midst of a crisis of extremism I recommend deep breathing techniques(simple deep breathing to pranayama to qi gong). Physically speaking the extra oxygen provided by the deep inhalations alone will settle the flight/fight reaction. Esoterically, the balancing of the full and empty chalices will develop and maintain detachment.

Here is a poem that I find helpful in maintaining a balanced approach.

People are often unreasonable, illogical and self-centered; Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; Be honest and frank anyway.

What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight; Build anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous; Be happy anyway.

The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway.

Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough; Give the world the best you've got anyway.

You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God; It was never between you and them anyway.

References:Kriyananda,G.(1989). The kriya yoga sutras. The Temple of Kriya Yoga: Chicago,IL USA; Mawson,C.(1969). Roget's pocket thesaurus Pocket Books: New York,NY USA; Morris, W.(1975). The American heritage dictionary of the English language. American Heritage Publishing Co., Inc.and Houghton Mifflin Company: Boston, MA USA.

Dopplegangers-This is a German term for the concept of autoscopy. It is often referred to as human doubling.It is composed of subtle energy of the person being doubled. It is similar to astral projection but not the same phenomenon. In astral projection the subtle energies are directed elsewhere, either voluntarily or involuntarily, in a less physically defined exact manner. When a doppleganger appears, it looks like a photo of the person. The subtle energy of a doppleganger is an exact physical reproduction of the person. The doppleganger does not have the tactile similarities,so if you were to approach your doppleganger, you would not be able to touch the doppleganger and get the sense of touching a person. Generally, dopplegangers carry out the usual routine of the person.You are likely to see your doppleganger sitting in your reading chair.

Psychokinesis-This is the use of the mind to physically move things.

Retrocognition-This is the awareness of past events without having used any of our accepted five senses to be aware of them. Past life readings are one form of this phenomenon.

Stichomancy

Stichomancy is one of the oldest forms of divination. Some sources date its origins back 3000 years. The method is simple. The querant opens to a random page of randomly selected book to find an excerpt that applies to the situation at hand. The most commonly selected forms of stichomancy are I Ching readings of the ancient Chinese Book of Changes and Bibliomancy which is the reading from a holy book such as the King James Bible or the Koran.

Telepathy-This is the mind only transmission of thoughts or feelings between living beings.

Please email with questions about occult terminology.