Sixth Sense

Starting from the interesting proposition that ESP is a property of the subtle bio- electrical (etheric) body, the author provides instructions on how to become more aware of this body and its capacities. In the process, this will help close the ego's perceived gap between self and the external world. If one can enter into what he called shamanistic nature-self, then everything is non-locally connected. He identifies the three components of the sixth sense, namely the psychic, the intuitive and the all-knowing. A basic technique is to refine one's powers of observation. Most of us go around noticing very little, both in terms of site and sound. I don't know whether you, the reader, are also a person who literally stops to smell the roses? We are also encouraged to discipline the mind away from itself and towards silence, energy, other people and life – 'the silent mind is engaged in perceiving energy and the subtleties of life.' Another section in the book discusses how to embrace the shadow, identifying various features that will be present in all of us to a greater or lesser degree. The author provides many pathways through what he calls the etheric doorway, all of which will extend one's perception and creativity. He provides a categorisation of various types of people so as to enable the reader to help them in an appropriate way. A useful book for those seeking a more practical understanding.