Here he reflects on ideas about the paranormal going back to ancient times. Topics include shamanism, Hermeticism, idealism, naturalism, materialism, and skepticism. He notes that, while there is nearly 150 years of scientific research in parapsychology, the field is still marginalized within academia. He also discusses the responses to the paranormal within the field of [...]

Here he maintains that many spiritual seekers engage in one-sided approaches that do not incorporate an appreciation of the human body. In fact, certain traditions disparage the body as being animalistic and unspiritual. He advocates a revised version of the Bodhisatva Vow (for Buddhists and non-Buddhists) that emphasizes the enlightenment of all parts of the [...]

Here he enumerates the disciplines involved in the preparation of “philosopher kings” as outlined in Plato’s Republic. He relies upon a new translation of Plato that emphasizes the mystical role of the Self in philosophical practice. He also goes into some detail regarding the importance of dreamwork in ancient Greek culture. Then he elaborates on [...]

Here she points out that the body has a unique language. Each part of the body symbolizes an emotional function. Furthermore, each type of symptom also has an emotional meaning. She claims that imbalances at the spiritual, emotional, and mental levels can result in physical symptoms and even illness. She provides many examples. Such illnesses [...]

Here he describes the history of the Society for Research on Rapport and Telekinesis (SORRAT). The group was founded by the well-known poet and author, John G. Neihardt. Between 1961 and 2017, group members were actively engaged in a variety of spiritualistic practices involving a wide range of apparent paranormal, physical phenomena. Parapsychologist W. Edward [...]

Here she describes an extraordinary example of psychic transference that occurred at the start of her practice as a massage therapist. She points out that this phenomenon is well-known among healing practitioners. It also occurs in everyone’s life with every human encounter. We are constantly sending and receiving subconscious information and impulses. The key in [...]

Here he distinguishes between the practice of philosophical dialogue exemplified by Plato as opposed to that of Socrates. He emphasizes the importance of the Self in Plato’s philosophy — and how this unfolds through the different philosophical dialogues. He demonstrates how the dialogue process can bring people into a greater understanding of the Self as [...]

Here he reviews highlights from the history of cosmology starting with Albert Einstein and Sir Arthur Eddington. He describes how Einstein modified some of his relativity equations in response to the astronomical observations of Edwin Hubble. He explains how Hubble’s work showed that the universe was much larger than our own Milky Way galaxy — [...]

Here he shows that the same pluralistic approach that he takes toward mystical paths can also be applied in the arena of human relationships. He describes mainstream western culture as “mono-normative” — meaning that sexual monogamy is the primary standard. However, he acknowledges that this leads to various complications — particularly widespread adultery. A variety [...]

Here he notes that modern interest in hyperspace began with the publication of the classic short novel, Flatland, by Edwin A. Abbott in 1884. Subsequently came the Kaluza-Klein theory that unified gravity with electromagnetism in 1921, requiring five spacial dimensions. Serious interest in hyperspace emerged in the 1970s with the development of string theory. Sirag [...]