Here he relates how, when he was in his early 20s, he became fascinated with the idea of spending a lengthy amount of time in solitary isolation. The inspiration for this was a magical grimoire call The Book of the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage. He made a study of accounts of people living [...]

Here he reflects on the cultivation of psychic gifts and spiritual attainments. He points to the example of Nikola Tesla who managed to transmute the annoying siddhi of super-hearing into an amazing gift of creative invention. He notes that siddhis do not always work out for the best. And, he uses an example from his [...]

Here he initiates a discussion about karma as a follow-up to InPresence 0061: Resist Not Evil. He points out that the principle of karma implies a universe based upon cosmic justice. He also notes that the study of reincarnation cases does not support this view. However, the “past-life review” reported by near-death experiencers is consistent [...]

Here he questions whether it is better to seek revenge or to turn the other cheek. He points out that, in resisting evil, we tend to become similar to that which we resist. He also notes that, while it seems as if we are living in relatively peaceful times, we are facing enormous challenges due [...]

Here he shares a lesson from the training program of Ted Owens, The PK Man, concerning the ability of the life force to overcome virtually all obstacles. He points out that, in his own life, the failures far outnumber his many accomplishments. He then pays tribute to Alejandro Jodorowsky, a writer and film director who [...]

Here he shares his passion concerning several troubling issues. He relates these struggles to the biblical story of Jacob wrestling with an angel of the divine. He points out that we are living through one of the largest mass extinctions in the history of the planet — largely caused by our own species. He shares [...]

Here he shares his excitement regarding an unpublished manuscript by James P. Driscoll called God In Time. Driscoll, a former New Thinking Allowed guest, has devoped an innovative idea that God is time. Jeffrey explains how this notion can be of value other personally and theologically. It can also help resolve unsolved issues concerning synchronicity [...]

Here he discusses the biblical vision of the prophet Ezekiel and how it led to a practice known as Merkabah mysticism, i.e., traveling in dreams and in prayer to the highest throne of god. Much later, Chassidic tales of the Baal Shem Tov describe mystical journeys in a flying carriage. Jeffrey then describes Donald Keys, [...]

Here he suggests that it may be possible to map out the different types of dreams using the mathematics of hyperspace. He describes two personal dreams that point toward a possible link between dreams and the afterlife. He suggests that the “psychenauts” of the future may be trained lucid dreamers. He discusses the importance of [...]

Here he confesses that he is not the most disciplined person in the world. During his lifetime he has practiced various disciplines, such as long-distance running or yoga, but they have generally fallen away. Presently, creating the daily InPresence monologs has become something of a discipline. He brings up William James’ call for a “strenuous” [...]

Here he points out that, at age 71, he is entering the phase of life known as “old age”. Born in 1946, he is also in the vanguard of the “baby boom” generation. He notes that, during old age, the body gradually loses its functionality. In effect, it is a slow preparation for death. Because [...]

Here he maintains that happiness need not be dependent upon the external circumstances of one’s life. In fact, surveys have shown that the happiest people do not necessarily come from the wealthiest countries. The secret to happiness is a commitment that one makes to oneself. It is very similar to the self-love affirmation presented in [...]