Although not unusually busy in the lab, I've been working with a few exercises to help stimulate certain aspects of my "uncommon sense". So, instead of a drawn-out explanation of some unusual experiment, I'm just going to include a couple of these that you can try as well. It has been, and continues to be, a temporary time of unrest for me, for the last few months...nothing "life-shattering" but it would be more precise to regard this time as "life changing". We all encounter it from time to time, when we need to take a back seat and allow the guidance to flow. It may seem that we're mired in place because we're not making a big contribution and when that happens, you can surely anticipate a time of learning. Getting caught up in normal activities of life can overshadow those small gems of insight that we capture at odd moments but prove to be the start of valuable lessons.

An Exercise in Mindlessness

The key to this method is allowing yourself to simply flow with an activity, something we have a predisposition (thankfully...lol) towards anyway. Taking a shower, pushing a vaccuum cleaner or ironing clothes can be mindless activities or moments of insight. Before the activity, take a moment and close your eyes, use your own method of centering and then tell yourself that you are now open to your uncommon sense. You can always vary the incantation but as an example: "I'm opening myself to my uncommon sense. Ideas and insights are flowing to me now." As with any type of magical work, it's always a great idea to keep a log to record anything noteworthy that has slowly come to your consciousness. Some times I allow myself to follow an idea that has popped up while at others, I simply catalogue the thought and then slide back into simply being. Normally there is some indicating factor, either physically or mentally, that I use as a barometer to decide which avenue to follow

Time Awareness

This exercise is something that I've had some success with right after waking up. Its purpose is actually to help overcome reliance on a sensory concept of time and it can take a bit of effort to perform. The key is in the visualization of a large, white-faced clock and the method simply requires one to see it in their mind, complete with minute hands. Ask yourself to see the actual time and pay attention to what forms. What colour are the hands? Are the numbers Roman numerals? The more detail equals more accuracy. Of course, don't spend long minutes if you have initial difficulty. Many times, I've tried something and appeared to have barely marginal success with these type of exercises until that one time, when everything seemed to have finally clicked into place...all the small components that I had to put together before it had any discernable effect or difference. You may find there is an easier colour for you to visualize so don't be shy...give it a try at odd moments during your day and check against the actual time. You may find patterns in your results and these can be valuable aids. Are you minutes off? Any detectable emotional or physical response? Was there an assocation between the two? This exercise can be a springboard for others that I'll share next time, one of which is called "That Synching Feeling."

Cooking with Qi
A mystic claims he can cook fish – using only the power of his mind. Chinese He Tieheng – who calls himself ‘The Fire God’ – says he uses a technique called Qigong to channel his brainwaves on to food.

Debate over ‘little people’ intensifies after recent island discovery
The bones and a single skull of these “little people” are believed to be remains of a separate species of the human family that lived about 18,000 years ago on an island in Indonesia, as the scientists who made the sensational discovery concluded in 2004.

New kidney 'changed my whole personality'
A woman claims to have undergone a complete "personality transplant" after receiving a new kidney. Cheryl Johnson, 37, says she has changed completely since receiving the organ in May. She believes that she must have picked up her new characteristics from the donor, a 59-year-old man who died from an aneurysm.

Ancient Chinese texts indicate alien sightings four thousand years ago
Strange stories of aliens visiting Earth are found not only in science fiction, but newspapers and magazines as well. But alien sightings are not merely a modern phenomenon—these accounts can also be found in ancient Chinese texts. These historical records provide evidence and clues for modern research on aliens. According to a report on China Economic Net, a story in the book entitled "In Search of the Supernatural" by Gan Bao of the East Jin Dynasty (317 AD - 420 AD) tells of contact with Martians.

Call for Sherlock Gnomes
Cops in a town plagued by sightings of a creepy 'gnome' have launched a full-scale investigation - after records showed locals have reported seeing the creature for decades.

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I've really just been enjoying some time off and was able to savor a few glasses of wine this week...the weather has been quite agreeable recently and, in fact, the sun is actually shining brightly after an evening of light snow. It is just too inviting so I'm outa' here. I've put aside the current novel I've been working on called "Bright Demon" for a short spell (no pun intended) to do a bit more research. It is not always my fave activity but quite necessary in this case.  Hope you have a great weekend and I will get around to some visiting.

See you in the ether ! 

Morning, Nick. Just doing a quick drive-by to say hi and wish you a great week. I'll be back later to actually read what you posted.

Children are discounted by adults in society. This is nothing new, for adults have always minimized the wisdom of children::::The gods corrupt people as they age, use trust-building tactics and soon adults view the children as ignorant, yet to understand the god's system, and subsequently look down on the children. This is one of the most bitter, painful ironies the gods employ::::
Religions teach that old people to go to heaven when they die. They don't. Old people are reincarnated. It's children who go to heaven.
The wisdom the gods impart to children, either through their innocence/purity or religious-based educational pursuits, are the gods sharing the truth with their most favored people::::It's the children whom the gods teach the right way for it is the children who still have a chance. For example, they teach children to have faith, for understanding the god's geographical clues hurts people because they illustrate negative things, opening the door for the god's to employ deceptive tactics.
Old people don't go to heaven. Old people must come back because of the mistakes they've made throughout their lives. It's the children who have the opportunity to go to "heaven". They must behave apprioriately, think correctly and be genuinely god-fearing, and their innocence and lack of desensitization ensures they have a real opportunity to achieve this goal.

Oh Nick- it was so great hearing from you after so long! I've missed talking to you! Thanks for coming by my journal with your wonderful comment . I always enjoy reading your posts- oh and good luck with "Bright Demon" and have fun on your days off!! Talk with you soon

Hey Nick,
I was going through some of my old disk and came across this:

(I hope that posts if it didn't, please edit it out for me. TY.)
Anyway, do you remember giving that to me. It was way back in 2005. It made me smile when I saw it again. I thought you may enjoy seeing it too. I hope you remember. I'm going to feel like a fruitcake if you don't. lol

Your entry is thought provoking as always.
You've a lot of points to ponder here.
Thanks so much for sharing them.

It was a real treat hearing from you. Thanks so much for visiting me.
You're a peach of a fella and it's a pleasure to call you my friend!

Hope you have a splendid week!

Great post, Nick - as usual. I've done that time experiment, actually; it's pretty neat, and I found that the more I practiced it, the more I was right. I haven't done that in many years, now, but I find that if I simply "wonder" what time it is, the image of a clock appears in my mind's eye, and if I actually open my eyes and look at my clock, I see that I'm usually within a few minutes of the actual time. It's pretty cool.

I don't know if this is related, but back in the 80's, when I was still learning many things of this nature, one of my favorite exercises involved making a key dance by hanging it off a chain and keeping my hand completely still. It was a real rush to me to watch it obey my commands; I used to practice it to the point where I'd exhaust myself... LOL I felt that the exercise helped develop and strengthen my psychic muscles, especially with visualization, which I've struggled with since I was 9 years old.

Anyway, won't bore you. You're a busy guy. Have a great day and a great weekend, my friend. Talk to you soon.

G'mornin' Nick! Happy to you! Have a great day and a great week ahead, my friend; looking forward to hearing from you.

Morning, Nick. Hope all is well with you. Just popping in to wish you a great day and a great week.

[rofl] I'm so glad you remembered that graphic. I was so afraid that you wouldn't remember. It always makes me smile when I see it... :D
Penny was such a busy little gal way-back-then. She's calmed down quite a bit, age, you know. It's bittersweet. ~sigh~

I'm just out making quick visits and I wanted to come by and say Howdy!

Wishing you a fabulous day!