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The
simpler forms of telepathic phenomena
have received the name "Mind Reading"
and by some have been regarded as something
not quite within the class of real telepathy.
This last impression has been heightened
by the fact that there has been offered
the public many spectacular exhibitions
of pseudo mind-reading, in which the result
has been obtained by trickery, collusion,
or clever artifice. Genuine mind-reading
is actually a phase of true telepathy.
Begin
by making yourself a good recipient -
that is a good "mind reader,"
allowing others to play the part of projector.
Later on, you may play the part of projector,
if you so desire, but the real "fine
work" is done by the recipient, and,
for that reason that is the part you should
learn to play by frequent rehearsals.
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As
you must make yourself especially "sensitive"
in order to successfully conduct a mind-reading
test, you will find yourself particularly susceptible
to the mental attitude of those around you at
such times, and therefore should surround yourself
only with those who are congenial and sympathetic.
It helps sometimes to tell them that the whole
thing depends upon their will power, and that
the stronger their will is, the easier it is
for you to find the thing.
It is well to establish a rhythmic unison between
you. This is done by both you and the person
breathing in rhythmic unison a few moments.
Begin by counting "one-two-three-four,"
like the slow ticking of a large clock. Have
the other person join with you in so counting,
until your minds both work in the same rhythmic
time. Then you should have him breathe in unison
with you, making a mental count with you at
the same time, so that you will "breathe
together." Count (mentally) "one-two-three-four,"
as you inhale; the "one-two," holding
the breath; and, then "one-two-three-four,"
exhaling or breathing-out. Try this several
times, and, you will find that you have established
a rhythmic unison between yourself and the other
person. In the progress of an experiment, if
you should find that the conditions are not
as good as might be desired, you will do well
to pause for a few moments and re-establish
the proper rhythmic harmony by this method of
harmonious rhythmic breathing.
Begin by having the projector select some prominent
object in the room, a chair, or table for instance.
Then have him take your left hand in his right
hand. Raise your left hand, held in his right
hand, to your forehead; then close your eyes
and remain passive a few moments. Have him concentrate
his mind intently on the selected object-and
will that you should move toward it. Have him
think of nothing else except that object, and
to will you to move toward it, with all his
power. Close your eyes, and quiet your mind,
opening your consciousness to every mental impression
that he may send you. Instruct him to think
not merely "chair," for instance,
but rather "there - go there." The
main thought in his mind must be that of direction.
He must will that you move toward that chair.
After a moment or two, you will begin to feel
a vague, general impulse to move your feet.
Obey the impulse. Take a few slow steps in any
direction that seems easy to you. Sometimes
this will take you in an opposite direction
from that of the chair, but it will "get
you going," and you will soon begin to
feel that the direction is "all wrong,"
and will begin to be mentally pulled in the
right direction. You will have to actually experience
this feeling, before you will fully understand
just what I mean.
After some little practice, you will begin to
feel quite distinctly the mental direction,
or will-force, of the projector, which will
seem to tell you to "come this way - now
stop - now turn a little to the right - now
a little to the left - now stop where you are,
and put out your right hand - lower your hand
- move your hand a little to the right - that's
it, now you have got it all right." You
will soon learn to distinguish between the "no,
that's wrong" thought, and the "that's
right" one; and between the "go on,"
and the "come on" one. By making yourself
completely passive, and receptive and obedient
to the thought and will-impulses of the projector,
you will soon act like a ship under the influence
of the rudder in the hand of the projector.
After you have attained proficiency in receiving
the mental impressions and directions, you will
find yourself attracted or drawn, like a piece
of steel to the magnet, toward the object selected.
It will sometimes seem as if you were being
moved to it even against your own will - and
as if someone else were actually moving your
feet for you. Sometimes the impulse will come
so strong that you will actually rush ahead
of the projector, dragging him along with you,
instead of having him a little in advance, or
by your side. It is all a matter of practice.
You will soon learn to recognize that peculiar
feeling of "all right," that comes
when you finally stand in front of the desired
object. Then you begin to move your right hand
up and down and around, until you get the right
"feel" about that also, when you should
place your hand on the place which seems to
attract you most. You will find that the hand
is just as responsive to the mental force, as
are the feet. You will soon learn to distinguish
between the mental signals: "up,"
"down," "to the right,"
"to the left," "stop now, you're
right," etc. I cannot tell you just the
difference - you must learn to "feel"
them, and you will soon become expert in this.
Now
I shall give you the different stages or steps,
which you will do well to follow in your exercises,
progressing from the more simple to the more
complex - but be sure to thoroughly master the
simple ones, before you pass on to the more
complex one.
1. LOCATIONS. Begin by finding particular locations
in a room; corners, alcoves, doors, etc.
2. LARGE OBJECTS. Then begin to find large objects,
such as tables, chairs, book-cases, etc.
3. SMALL OBJECTS. Then proceed to find small
objects, such as books on a table, sofa-cushions,
ornaments, paper-knives, etc. Gradually work
down to very small objects, such as scarf-pins,
articles of jewelry, pocket-knives, etc.
4. CONCEALED OBJECTS. Then proceed to find small
objects that have been concealed under other
objects, such as a pocket-book beneath a sofa-cushion,
etc.; or a key in a book; or a key under a rug,
etc.
5. MINUTE OBJECTS. Then proceed to discover
very small objects, either concealed or else
placed in an inconspicuous place, such as a
pin stuck in the wall, etc.; or a small bean
under a vase, etc.
You will find that these experiments will tend
to greatly and rapidly develop your psychic
receptivity in the direction of the higher phases
of psychic phenomena. You will be surprised
to find yourself catching flashes or glimpses
of higher telepathy, or even clairvoyance. I
would advise every person wishing to cultivate
the higher psychic faculties, to begin by perfecting
himself or herself in these simpler forms of
mind-reading. Besides the benefits obtained,
the practice proves very interesting, and opens
many doors to pleasant social entertainment.
But, never allow the desire for social praise
or popularity, in these matters, to spoil you
for serious investigation and experiment.
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