Ways to Alter Consciousness. Is it a New Idea?
Author: Lorelei Total views: 12 Word Count: 553
Everyone's talking about this thing called 'altering consciousness.' But what does it all mean? Some say it means improving our IQ or memory or sleep patterns. Others think it is becoming psychic, meditating and levitating, or clairvoyance. Still others say it's all about being able to roll with the punches- and be calm in the face of any storm. Perhaps it is all of this. I'm inclined to think that altering consciousness is shifting, at our core, our entire way of thinking and being in the world in order to live a better life.
I know this sounds very new-age and far-out. That's because it is.
And as I speak about ways to alter consciousness you may begin to think of manifestation, and the movie called the Secret. You may be reminded of Echart Tolle and THE POWER OF NOW or A NEW EARTH. You may think of Yoga, meditation, Buddha and karma. You may recall a life-changing course you once took called The Landmark Forum. You may think of the deepest tenets of Christianity and other world religions. Quotes may come to mind- such as "There but for The Grace of God Go I" and "Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. "
But as I personally think about this I suddenly realize... the desire to alter consciousness is not so new after all.
The human race has wanted to alter its consciousness for thousands of years. We have even had some brilliant ideas of what direction to alter it to- living on this earth in peace and harmony, for instance- or having tolerance for others, good judgment, and an abundance of love- or helping people instead of harming them. In short we have had the wonderful idea that all beings should live their lives in joy and happiness, with their needs met and a high level of satisfaction in life. They should do this-and humans have believed this almost without exception.
Honestly, altering consciousness is not such a new idea. So what is suddenly so all- fired important about it? Why does the idea of altering consciousness hit the media like an atom bomb and spread like wildfire? Here is my profound belief. Suddenly the whole idea of a new world order has become a possibility. We as a human race are actually ready to begin to try this idea out. We don't say it's probable. We don't say it's assured... but we do say- like the frenzied Gene Wilder in the movie Young Frankenstein- "THIS COULD WORK." And such a thought has never occurred in the minds of so many masses of people, until now.
Now here is what none of us is sure of- will kill ourselves of, or will we become this possibility of a whole new world?
Well I'm an optimist. I'm looking to beat the clock on this issue. So in future articles I will help you explore various ways to alter consciousness, both for yourself and for the world at large. Some of the ways I will offer you are as old as Methusula. They may take practice, but they definitely work. Others, like brain entrainment, are new and purported to work quickly and with ease. So stay tuned as we explore a whole new look at some very old ideas. Namaste and peace to you and yours.
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