telepathy

Snowman

‘Send me something lovely,’ I asked Laura as I walked into Carl Schurz park, just after one of the March Nor’Easter’s. There was a few inches of snow on the ground and I felt in need of cheering up. If you follow this blog you’ll know that since my wife Laura passed I sometimes say…

Thinking of You

What if thinking about someone lovingly is enough to reach out and touch their heart? No matter the distance between you, what if your thoughts are like tendrils that can strengthen the bond between you? And what if the reverse is also true? What if by thinking negative, angry or judgemental thoughts, we reach out and…

Touching Joy

What if the highest form of communication isn’t words, but touch? No, silly. Not that, or rather, not JUST that kind of touch. I’ve often said to people I love – ‘I read you through your skin’. Because I feel a deep non verbal connection just by holding hands or snuggling. Laura spoke wordlessly to…

Reaching for the Stars

What message would you send up into space to contact life forms on another planet? Welcome?.. What’s up?…We come in peace? A bunch of US scientists has spent 40 years trying various approaches. All to no avail. (according to the New York Times article Greetings ET (Please Don’t Murder Us). So far the scientists have…

Telepathy – the US government seal of approval

In recent months I’ve done a lot of experiments consciously sending love to strangers in the subway or in stores and restaurants. And noticing the relaxing, soothing effect. People often turn and smile. So imagine my surprise when I opened Pulitzer prize nominated author Annie Jacobsen’s new book Phenomena. It is about how the US government…

Divine Timing

A dear friend, surrounded by her family and loved ones, said goodbye to her beloved mom last week. As I stood graveside listening to the heart felt speeches, I felt like I was standing in a painting with all the beautiful fall colors daubed around us. But my heart skipped a beat as my friend…

When I was very little I often wondered why I couldn’t hear anyone else’s thoughts. It seemed so strange to me. I felt sure I should be able to hear everything. At times I felt limited by my body and I would dream I could lift off, fly and be free. Now I know we…

The New Science of Consciousness

I just spent the most extraordinary 4 days at the Art of Dying conference, run by the New York Open Center. One of the hot topics was the new scientific understanding of consciousness. Pim Van Lommel, a Dutch cardiologist explained that consciousness is no longer believed to reside in the brain, or even the…