Here he suggests that the current systems of chakras have antecedents going back to the Indus Valley civilization over 5,000 years ago. Much of our contemporary understanding can be traced by to a sixteenth century manuscript that was translated into English by Sir John Woodroffe as The Serpent Power. The discussion focuses on the deities, [...]

Here he describes how he was introduced to parapsychology as a result of becoming a psychoanalytic patient of Jule Eisenbud. He describes how Eisenbud became a persona non grata within the psychoanalytic community as a result of his research in “thoughtography” with Ted Serios. He also describes Freud’s ambivalent attitude toward the paranormal. He points [...]

Ike explores the philosophical and practical foundations of Western magical traditions, focusing on the principle of correspondence between the human microcosm and the cosmic macrocosm. He explains how subtle energies—often described as etheric, spiritual, or elemental—can be understood, cultivated, and brought into balance through disciplined awareness and symbolic systems such as the Tree of Life. [...]

Vladimir explores how neuroscience and mystical traditions converge in their understanding of consciousness as a participatory and deeply layered phenomenon. He explains how trained introspection, meditation, and neurophenomenology can reveal dimensions of mind beyond conventional scientific models. Miskovic suggests that reality may be more like an interface than a fixed structure, opening the possibility of [...]

In this reboot from 2020, James describes the magnitude and breadth of C. G. Jung’s thought process, extending far beyond Jung’s specific professional interest in psychiatry. Jung, for example, wrote far more on religious topics than any other psychological theorist. He tended to oppose religious orthodoxy; but argued that godhead archetypes regulate both individual psyches [...]

Here he points out that numerous pathways exist by which individuals come into a dialogical relationship with what is sometimes called the subconscious, spirit, higher consciousness, or transcendent realty. He describes the southern USA practice of snake handling and drinking poisonous substances as one such example. The visions of Joan of Arc that led a [...]

Chris reflects on his decades of international paranormal investigation and how his views have evolved beyond traditional demonology. He explores the role of human consciousness, emotion, and belief in shaping paranormal phenomena, suggesting that many experiences arise from psychic or psychological origins rather than external entities. Emphasizing empowerment over fear, McKinnell calls for a shift toward [...]