[06.03.09]
The Basics of Psychokinesis: Technique Designing and Affirmations (Hosted By: Metalforever)
This class session focused on the creation of effective techniques for use with basic psychokinetic tasks, such as moving the psiwheel. We also focused on affirmations. This class session also included an in-class exercise to confirm the understanding of the materal, and briefly reviewed the information presented in the last class session.
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**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Jun 3 21:38:42 2009
[metalforever] Good Evening Folks.
[metalforever] Welcome to PsionicsOnline’s second “Psychokinesis for Beginners” Class Session.
[metalforever] This class is being logged, and may be edited for readability.
Jun 03 21:39:13 [metalforever] First, I would like to take the time to review last weeks class session
Jun 03 21:39:27 [metalforever] Is anyone able to tell me what was discussed last week?
Jun 03 21:39:39 [Dr_Fibinotchi] goals
Jun 03 21:39:43 [Sephectja] We discussed goals
Jun 03 21:39:46 [Canucks105] small ones and big ones
Jun 03 21:39:57 [Bah025] definitions regarding psionics, pk, goals, fluff, intentions, etc
Jun 03 21:40:00 [metalforever] alright, what else did we discuss
Jun 03 21:40:35 * metalforever gathers herself
Jun 03 21:41:10 [Reanimator] practice
Jun 03 21:41:13 [crimsonArc] Understanding of what PK is
Jun 03 21:41:18 [InspiredByMe] Fluff
Jun 03 21:41:31 [InspiredByMe] Studying practices
Jun 03 21:41:19 [metalforever] Okay, all good answers!
Jun 03 21:41:34 [metalforever] All of those were right. In addition we discussed how to correctly make a schedule
Jun 03 21:42:27 [metalforever] Now, if i recall correctly, I also assigned homework
Jun 03 21:42:31 [metalforever] what did I assign?
Jun 03 21:42:38 [Canucks105] yep, how we learn best
Jun 03 21:42:40 [DemonIncubus] Ohh, I have that written down
Jun 03 21:42:42 [Reanimator] 15 sentences about how we learn best
Jun 03 21:42:45 [InspiredByMe] How we learn and what helps us
Jun 03 21:42:47 [Canucks105] or 3 paragraphs
Jun 03 21:42:55 [Bah025] of our habits
Jun 03 21:43:07 [DemonIncubus] Make notes regarding how you learn, methods, style, and other talents
Jun 03 21:42:59 [crimsonArc] I wasn’t here for first class, does that mean I still had hw?
Jun 03 21:43:08 [metalforever] Yes, it does
Jun 03 21:43:02 [metalforever] Can everyone tell me in their own words why we might have done that assignment
Jun 03 21:43:15 [Canucks105] in order to figure out which method works best for us?
Jun 03 21:43:18 [DemonIncubus] Self-reflection
Jun 03 21:43:22 [Bah025] so tha we get to know ourselves and the way we learn and understand?
Jun 03 21:43:25 [Sephectja] So it gives us a rough idea of how to go about learning PK, in a way that works best for us
Jun 03 21:43:35 [Dr_Fibinotchi] how we learn better
Jun 03 21:43:36 [Reanimator] In order to better design our own technique for performing PK
Jun 03 21:43:46 [InspiredByMe] to relearn our study habits and help us make adjustments from past experiences
Jun 03 21:43:34 [metalforever] All very good answers.
Jun 03 21:43:51 [metalforever] As you all know, the focus of the second class session is technique design and affirmations. We made notes regarding our habits in order to create a specific technique that is well suited to each one of us individually.
Jun 03 21:44:09 [metalforever] I am a firm believer that there Is no one specific method(as of right now) that has a 100% success rate with every person.
Jun 03 21:44:30 [metalforever] Thats because many people learn differently, and also hold many different life experiences.
Jun 03 21:44:59 [metalforever] In addition, you all have to deal with varying environments
Jun 03 21:44:45 * crimsonArc raises hand
Jun 03 21:45:01 [metalforever] Yes?
Jun 03 21:45:09 [crimsonArc] Where is the HW assignments?
Jun 03 21:45:19 [metalforever] If you signed up for the class, it was emailed.
Jun 03 21:45:25 [metalforever] If not, it was at the bottom of the log.
Jun 03 21:45:31 [metalforever] As a result, I decided to dedicate this class session primarily to the discussion of the creation of an effective techniques for Psychokinesis practice.
Jun 03 21:45:42 [metalforever] Can anyone name and discuss popular psychokinesis techniques for me, and the rest of the class?
Jun 03 21:45:51 [Bah025] visualization
Jun 03 21:46:03 [metalforever] okay, anyone else?
Jun 03 21:46:05 [Bah025] imagining it moves, and then willing it to move
Jun 03 21:46:05 [Dr_Fibinotchi] the feeling version
Jun 03 21:46:06 [Dr_Fibinotchi] ?
Jun 03 21:46:11 [metalforever] thats one
Jun 03 21:46:12 [Sephectja] just-do-it? =p
Jun 03 21:46:14 [metalforever] good
Jun 03 21:46:17 [Bah025] that’s what works when i try to do it
Jun 03 21:46:18 [metalforever] any other ideas?
Jun 03 21:46:25 [Canucks105] there was one where you…imagine a piece of string tied to the corner of the psiwheel right?
Jun 03 21:46:28 [Canucks105] and you pull it?
Jun 03 21:46:31 [crimsonArc] tactile?
Jun 03 21:46:34 [Canucks105] so…tactile+visula?
Jun 03 21:46:35 [Reanimator] using energy manipulation to push or pull the psi wheel
Jun 03 21:46:44 [metalforever] All good answers!
Jun 03 21:46:48 [Reanimator] projecting awareness into the object…
Jun 03 21:46:52 [metalforever] good
Jun 03 21:46:54 [Reanimator] creating a psi ball in the object…
Jun 03 21:46:56 [Sephectja] One other method of visualisation i’ve used is using a 4d pen drawing the 3d object
Jun 03 21:47:00 [metalforever] fantastic
Jun 03 21:47:08 [Sephectja] to move in such a way =p
Jun 03 21:47:11 [metalforever] These are just a few of the techniques a person may use to practice psychokinesis. Of course there are more.
Jun 03 21:47:56 [metalforever] You may wish to use the base for one or more of these common techniques to construct techniques you feel to be effective for you, individually, later on during this class session.
Jun 03 21:48:29 [metalforever] However, I want to back up
Jun 03 21:48:42 [metalforever] We all know the popular methods of moving a psiwheel
Jun 03 21:48:51 [metalforever] But that isnt all there is to a technique.
Jun 03 21:49:35 [metalforever] Can each of you define a “technique” for me?
Jun 03 21:49:46 [Reanimator] a method for achieving a desired result
Jun 03 21:49:50 [Bah025] the mechanism we use to acomplish a task
Jun 03 21:49:59 [Reanimator] …reliably.
Jun 03 21:49:59 [Sephectja] Reanimator, thats exatly what I was going to say Xd
Jun 03 21:50:10 [InspiredByMe] a strategy
Jun 03 21:50:19 [metalforever] wonderful answers
Jun 03 21:50:20 [crimsonArc] a method?
Jun 03 21:50:20 [Dr_Fibinotchi] a method each and every time producing a ‘probable’ event
Jun 03 21:50:31 [metalforever] great
Jun 03 21:50:32 [metalforever] A technique can be defined as a way to perform a specific task. In this case, we are going to focus on the movement of one of the most basic objects- the psiwheel.
Jun 03 21:50:58 [metalforever] A technique may be used for many different purposes in Psychokinesis.
Jun 03 21:51:13 [metalforever] These include techniques designed to implement ideas, those that are best suited to exploring processes that attribute to success, those designed specifically to move a certain object and those to determine why an object may not be moving.
Jun 03 21:51:42 [metalforever] We will limit our understanding of techniques to these four types, for the purpose of staying on topic.
Jun 03 21:51:52 [metalforever] Lets first talk about the first type- those designed to implement ideas.
Jun 03 21:52:17 [metalforever] Last week, we designed schedules. In this context, schedules can be defined as a specific technique, in order to best implement our idea, or method of movement.
Jun 03 21:52:47 [metalforever] Of course there are more techniques that can be designed to implement a method of movement.
Jun 03 21:52:56 [metalforever] Those that were discussed last week include techniques involving noise reduction (such as occupying your children so you are able to perform more successfully in Psionics), and those techniques involving procrastination.
Jun 03 21:53:08 [metalforever] Im hoping everyone here remembered that part of the session last week?
Jun 03 21:53:16 [Sephectja] Yep
Jun 03 21:53:16 [Canucks105] yep
Jun 03 21:53:21 [Bah025] yep
Jun 03 21:53:28 [crimsonArc] yep
Jun 03 21:53:32 [metalforever] great
Jun 03 21:53:32 [Dr_Fibinotchi] yeaq
Jun 03 21:53:35 [Reanimator] yes
Jun 03 21:53:37 [InspiredByMe] yep
Jun 03 21:53:42 [metalforever] 
Jun 03 21:53:45 [metalforever] you guys listen to me
Jun 03 21:53:54 [metalforever] Im impressed
Jun 03 21:54:04 [metalforever] Examples I presented last week involving procrastination included turning off your computer in order to practice Psionics on time, and scheduling Psionic practice during a time where interruption would be less likely.
Jun 03 21:54:45 [metalforever] Are there any questions involving the first type of techniques regarding successful Psionics practice?
Jun 03 21:54:49 [Reanimator] being comfortable helps too… it can be a distraction
Jun 03 21:54:59 [Reanimator] no questions here
Jun 03 21:55:06 [Bah025] just one thing then
Jun 03 21:55:22 [Bah025] nah
Jun 03 21:55:26 [Bah025] forget about it
Jun 03 21:55:26 [metalforever] Well the process involved in making sure you are comfortable is included in this category.
Jun 03 21:55:35 [metalforever] No, what is it?
Jun 03 21:56:00 [DemonIncubus] So this first thing is just basically “prerparation” ?
Jun 03 21:56:26 [metalforever] preparation
Jun 03 21:56:27 [metalforever] yes
Jun 03 21:56:33 [metalforever] thats one way of thinking about it.
Jun 03 21:56:58 [metalforever] We are now going to talk about the second type of techniques in the context of Psionic practice, techniques that explore processes that attribute to success.
Jun 03 21:57:19 [metalforever] Let us return to our homework assignment for an example of this type of technique. As you recall, our homework assignment was to write about our habits.
Jun 03 21:57:41 [metalforever] The purpose of that exercise in this context was to explore processes that make us tick, in order to best be able to come up with a successful technique/program design.
Jun 03 21:58:12 [metalforever] Another example of this technique type will be touched on later on during this class session- the refinement of your method after taking notes regarding what might work, and what you feel does not work.
Jun 03 21:58:29 [metalforever] Are there any questions that relate to the second technique type?
Jun 03 21:58:45 [Bah025] no
Jun 03 21:58:48 [Canucks105] nope
Jun 03 21:58:48 [corbenik] no
Jun 03 21:58:48 [crimsonArc] nope
Jun 03 21:58:51 [Reanimator] nope
Jun 03 21:58:52 [PsionicZ] nope
Jun 03 21:58:53 [Sephectja] nOpe
Jun 03 21:58:53 [InspiredByMe] nada
Jun 03 21:58:56 [DemonIncubus] No
Jun 03 21:58:58 [Dr_Fibinotchi] not yet
Jun 03 21:58:59 [Sephectja] nope*
Jun 03 21:59:03 [metalforever] We are now going to talk about the third type, those designed specifically to move a certain object.
Jun 03 21:59:14 [metalforever] This is where things get interesting and complicated for you guys
Jun 03 21:59:25 [metalforever] This type is probably the first one people think of when I say I am doing a seminar on technique design in relation to Psionic practice.
Jun 03 21:59:53 [metalforever] Although this is what is often thought of, please do not undermine the effectiveness of using every other type of technique presented here in order to create a program for successful psychokinesis practice.
Jun 03 22:00:24 [metalforever] In fact, one may even say that the implementation of every type of technique presented here may not only be conductive towards successful practice, but perhaps even be a requirement.
Jun 03 22:00:41 [metalforever] The most common of the third type in the field of Psionics can be collectively referred to as “creativity techniques”.
Jun 03 22:00:49 [metalforever] I hope you guys are with me so far
Jun 03 22:00:53 [metalforever] this is kind of new material.
Jun 03 22:00:55 * Sephectja is following
Jun 03 22:01:00 [Bah025] yes…
Jun 03 22:01:02 * Reanimator is following
Jun 03 22:01:03 [Canucks105] i think i get it
Jun 03 22:01:13 [metalforever] Yeah, I should definitely make a reference chart.
Jun 03 22:01:18 [metalforever] After this seminar.
Jun 03 22:01:20 [metalforever] I might do that.
Jun 03 22:01:22 [metalforever] What is a “creativity technique”?
Jun 03 22:01:23 [crimsonArc] that would be nice
Jun 03 22:01:34 [Reanimator] can I suggest something?
Jun 03 22:01:36 [metalforever] Sure
Jun 03 22:01:38 [metalforever] absolutely
Jun 03 22:01:48 [Reanimator] once we all start practicing technique designing we should all start keeping logs
Jun 03 22:02:10 [metalforever] I will be touching upon this , reanimator
Jun 03 22:02:18 [crimsonArc] Reanimator, I have done just that, my blog on the site will be my practice sessions summaries
Jun 03 22:02:35 [metalforever] People are using those for their intended purpose! Yes!
Jun 03 22:01:47 [Canucks105] *raises hand*
Jun 03 22:02:16 [metalforever] Yes, Canucks105?
Jun 03 22:02:44 [Canucks105] so the difference between the second type and this one is, the second one shows “what makes you tick” and the third one is putting everything together?
Jun 03 22:03:29 [metalforever] The first one is more about making preparations
Jun 03 22:03:33 [metalforever] regarding your environment
Jun 03 22:03:43 [metalforever] The second one is more about exploring yourself
Jun 03 22:01:52 [metalforever] A creativity technique can be defined as a method of fulfilling a certain goal that encourages original thoughts.
Jun 03 22:02:52 [metalforever] “Creative techniques” can be divided into three categories: aleatory, problem-solving and improvisation.
Jun 03 22:03:58 [metalforever] The first category, aleatory, can be defined as the introduction of randomness within method creation.
Jun 03 22:04:32 [metalforever] When I refer to “randomness” here, I am not referring to micro-psychokinesis.
Jun 03 22:04:43 [metalforever] Examples of aleatory may be coin flips, random selection, or dice-rolling in order to create a successful method to try.
Jun 03 22:05:02 [metalforever] An individual that chooses aleatory in the context of Psionic practice might choose randomly one method to try amongst many of the more popularly-touted methods, such as just doing it, merely using visualization, or trying a combination of both.
Jun 03 22:05:14 [metalforever] With me so far?
Jun 03 22:05:18 [Canucks105] yep
Jun 03 22:05:20 [Bah025] yes…
Jun 03 22:05:22 [Reanimator] yes
Jun 03 22:05:23 [corbenik] yes
Jun 03 22:05:25 [Dr_Fibinotchi] yes
Jun 03 22:05:28 [InspiredByMe] yeh
Jun 03 22:05:34 [DemonIncubus] okay
Jun 03 22:05:36 [Bah025] but it’s like, relying in aleatory factors?
Jun 03 22:05:46 [Sephectja] yep
Jun 03 22:05:56 [Bah025] uhm
Jun 03 22:06:09 [crimsonArc] yes
Jun 03 22:06:24 [metalforever] Basically, choosing a method randomly, just because it was the first one you saw or what have you
Jun 03 22:06:37 [metalforever] No research, etc
Jun 03 22:06:42 [metalforever] The second category is problem solving, in relation to creative techniques
Jun 03 22:07:18 [metalforever] One example of a problem-solving related method is lateral thinking.
Jun 03 22:07:28 [metalforever] Lateral thinking involves finding effective methods of Psionic movement through indirect approaches.
Jun 03 22:07:36 [metalforever] Let me explain.
Jun 03 22:07:46 [metalforever] Lateral thinking may consider provocations, challenge-related ideas, or expansive ideas.
Jun 03 22:07:57 [metalforever] Provocations may include the much-touted idea in Psionics of wishful thinking or affirmations.
Jun 03 22:08:10 [metalforever] Can anyone here define “affirmations” for me?
Jun 03 22:08:37 [Reanimator] beating down the subconscious with positive statements to remove doubt/mental blocks?
Jun 03 22:08:38 [Bah025] statements that are made to sustain and idea?
Jun 03 22:08:40 [Canucks105] isn’t it kind of like a confirmation?
Jun 03 22:08:45 [DemonIncubus] Uh, “proof”? Or are you refering to “confirming” intentions?
Jun 03 22:08:54 [corbenik] statements designed to elminate doubts
Jun 03 22:08:57 [crimsonArc] affirmation – the act of affirming or asserting or stating something +
Jun 03 22:09:00 [corbenik] or thoughts
Jun 03 22:09:03 [metalforever] more of the latter, DemonIncubus
Jun 03 22:09:14 [metalforever] Yes, all good answers.
Jun 03 22:09:24 [metalforever] Can anyone give me an example of an affirmation?
Jun 03 22:09:40 [Reanimator] “I can do this” ?
Jun 03 22:09:46 [crimsonArc] ^
Jun 03 22:09:49 [metalforever] wonderful
Jun 03 22:09:53 [InspiredByMe] I will do this.
Jun 03 22:09:53 [Bah025] “i am good at playing guitar. i can make up riffs, i can play solos, and i have the power to do better”
Jun 03 22:09:55 [corbenik] the wheel is going to move because i will make it move
Jun 03 22:10:08 [metalforever] wonderful!
Jun 03 22:10:36 [metalforever] Common affirmation-related exercises might be telling yourself over and over that what you are trying to do is actually possible, and believing it, or perhaps telling yourself that you will have success moving a piece of foil laying on a flat surface after 3 weeks of successful psiwheel movement.
Jun 03 22:10:52 [metalforever] Challenge-related ideas may involve questioning why we choose the method we all do (such as visualization, or the concept of seeing the object as a limb or an extension of the self).
Jun 03 22:11:11 [Bah025] like skecpticism?
Jun 03 22:11:14 [metalforever] An example of a challenge-related idea might be responding to such questions, which naturally lead towards fresh ideas.
Jun 03 22:11:17 [metalforever] Sort of
Jun 03 22:11:33 [metalforever] Its more about questioning why the methods we do use are as effective as they are
Jun 03 22:11:40 [metalforever] and how you think they could be improved
Jun 03 22:11:53 [metalforever] of course methods in this context extend to practice habits etc
Jun 03 22:12:12 [metalforever] Expansive ideas in relation to lateral thinking might involve expanding the number of concepts involved in order to gain a broad range of ideas to consider.
Jun 03 22:12:32 [metalforever] One example of this in relation to Psionic practice would be considering energy manipulation within the realms of psychokinesis.
Jun 03 22:12:48 [InspiredByMe] like force bubbles?
Jun 03 22:12:49 [metalforever] Reanimator specifically mentioned psi-balls when considering psychokinesis.
Jun 03 22:12:56 [metalforever] That was a great example.
Jun 03 22:13:02 [metalforever] mmn
Jun 03 22:13:11 [metalforever] One of our members, ErikJDurwoodII, does just this in his article “Is Energy Manipulation Needed for Psychokinesis?”. This article can be found in the psychokinesis section of our website.
Jun 03 22:13:37 [metalforever] Another example of a “creative technique”, in relation to problem solving, includes applied imagination.
Jun 03 22:14:06 [metalforever] You all have probably done this before. This involves asking the questions to oneself. Examples of questions might be the common who, what, when, where, why and how, or others, such as, how am I going to adapt my program to suit a growth in ability?
Jun 03 22:14:13 [metalforever] Any questions so far?
Jun 03 22:14:22 [corbenik] no
Jun 03 22:14:22 [DemonIncubus] Nay
Jun 03 22:14:27 [Bah025] no…
Jun 03 22:14:27 [InspiredByMe] no
Jun 03 22:14:28 [Sephectja] Not yet =p
Jun 03 22:14:32 [Reanimator] no questions
Jun 03 22:14:35 [Canucks105] nope, just re-reading lol
Jun 03 22:14:35 [Dr_Fibinotchi] no very interesting
Jun 03 22:15:50 [metalforever] We are now going to talk about the third category of creative techniques, improvisation.
Jun 03 22:16:01 [metalforever] Improvisation, in relation to Psychokinesis, is the practice of creating a technique for object movement in response to ones inner feelings or environment.
Jun 03 22:16:34 [metalforever] An individual might use the common “just do it” method in school when he/she is supposed to be paying attention to class material, but may use more visually-oriented methods at home. This is an example of adapting one’s technique in response to an environmental stimulus.
Jun 03 22:16:56 [metalforever] An example of creating a technique in response to one’s inner feelings might be practicing using a visually-oriented method just because it “feels right”.
Jun 03 22:17:01 [metalforever] Any questions here?
Jun 03 22:17:27 [InspiredByMe] nope
Jun 03 22:17:29 [Reanimator] none
Jun 03 22:17:38 [corbenik] none
Jun 03 22:17:43 [Dr_Fibinotchi] none
Jun 03 22:17:44 [Bah025] i thought improvisation would be moving something at a time based in… spontaneous stimulus, like feeling angry
Jun 03 22:18:24 [Reanimator] that depends on the type of person you are… some people lose focus when angry instead of gain it
Jun 03 22:18:27 [metalforever] improvisation comes from the word improvise
Jun 03 22:18:40 [metalforever] which means, basically, to come up with something in a very fast manner
Jun 03 22:18:59 [metalforever] or without prior research or preparation.
Jun 03 22:19:18 [PsionicZ] ok i get it now
Jun 03 22:19:25 [metalforever] Outside the concept of creative thinking, there is the less common type of method generation in regards to Psionics, direct techniques.
Jun 03 22:19:51 [metalforever] Problem-solving in regards to direct thinking involves considering a certain action or stimulus, and facts or noted observations about that action or certain stimulus, in order to formulate and effective solution.
Jun 03 22:20:08 [metalforever] In the context of Psionic practice, an individual that tries a visualization method because he/she responds effectively to visual learning, or any other visually-based response or stimulus, is using problem-solving in order to create a technique that is part of the direct-thinking spectrum.
Jun 03 22:20:34 [metalforever] Brain-storming is another example of a problem-solving related exercise that correlates with direct thinking.
Jun 03 22:20:40 * crimsonArc raises hand
Jun 03 22:20:44 [metalforever] Sure
Jun 03 22:20:46 [metalforever] What is it
Jun 03 22:20:55 [crimsonArc] I am an auditory learner, how could I use that?
Jun 03 22:21:46 [metalforever] An auditory learner. Hmm. You might feel at home more with out loud affirmations, “hearing” the force of the wind move your psiwheel
Jun 03 22:21:49 [metalforever] be creative
Jun 03 22:22:02 [InspiredByMe] Kinetic/Visual?
Jun 03 22:22:13 [metalforever] He said he was an auditory learner.
Jun 03 22:22:38 [metalforever] a visual learner would feel more at home with visualization-based techniques, which might be complemented by something tactile
Jun 03 22:22:52 [metalforever] such as actually trying to “feel” the psiwheel move.
Jun 03 22:23:04 [Reanimator] that works well for me
Jun 03 22:23:07 [metalforever] Perhaps a social person would feel more at home with that too
Jun 03 22:23:13 [Bah025] me too
Jun 03 22:23:22 [metalforever] Brain storming involves idea generation. In this context, getting all your ideas concerning Psionics down on paper, in order to formulate an effective method for you, might be an example.
Jun 03 22:23:24 [crimsonArc] I am actually both auditory and visual, I was just wondering if there could be a way to combine both. But first seeing if auditory was possible.
Jun 03 22:23:34 [metalforever] Of course there is a way to combine both
Jun 03 22:23:57 [metalforever] Thats why this session is called “technique design”
Jun 03 22:24:05 [Bah025] can i make a suggestion?
Jun 03 22:24:08 [metalforever] Sure
Jun 03 22:24:29 [Canucks105] *same as me* i think what i’m going to try doing now is visualize it spinning while imagining hearing a “wosh” sound…
Jun 03 22:24:41 [Bah025] i read that you could think of a song… and try to make the psiwheel go with the speed
Jun 03 22:25:15 [metalforever] Bah025. If you are an auditory learner
Jun 03 22:25:22 [metalforever] That might be a fantastic thing to try.
Jun 03 22:25:40 [metalforever] Try not to become dependent on the music though.
Jun 03 22:25:32 [Reanimator] I went to the park with my girlfriend the other day and just tried to recreate the feeling of spinning really fast from the viewpoint of the psi wheel)
Jun 03 22:26:02 [Reanimator] it worked pretty well didn’t know if anyone else would want to use that too
Jun 03 22:26:19 [Bah025] from first person point of view?
Jun 03 22:26:19 [metalforever] Reanimator, that would be a great method to try for those that learn best with feeling, and perhaps visually
Jun 03 22:26:43 [metalforever] Bah025: he imagined things from the psiwheels point of view
Jun 03 22:26:56 [metalforever] Im sure you can all come up with more examples of direct techniques in relation to Psionic practice.
Jun 03 22:27:16 [Reanimator] saw the room spinning / shifted my awareness (using tactile visualization) onto the psi wheel
Jun 03 22:27:29 [Reanimator] and just felt what it would be like to be spinning
Jun 03 22:27:38 [metalforever] You all may one to give that one a shot too, if it appeals to you
Jun 03 22:27:41 [crimsonArc] Reanimator, I have tried that as well. It’s fun, but no luck on moving it yet for me.
Jun 03 22:27:42 [DemonIncubus] How does one “shift awareness” ?
Jun 03 22:28:02 [metalforever] Reanimator: Do your best to answer DemonIncubus’s question.
Jun 03 22:28:08 [Reanimator] it’s like you feel yourself in a different spot in space
Jun 03 22:28:12 [Reanimator] shifting your attention to a point
Jun 03 22:28:21 [Reanimator] and then looking out from that point
Jun 03 22:28:31 [crimsonArc] DemonIncubus Imagine being a corner of the psiwheel and imagine what it would “see” if it/you were spinning.
Jun 03 22:28:36 [DemonIncubus] Hmm, I’m not sure about “looking” through :
Jun 03 22:28:42 [metalforever] Good, Reanimator
Jun 03 22:28:50 [DemonIncubus] I could imagine “being” but not “seeing”
Jun 03 22:29:01 [metalforever] DemonIncubus: Then being is for you
Jun 03 22:29:04 [metalforever] thats what this session is about
Jun 03 22:29:10 [metalforever] finding out what is perfect, for YOU
Jun 03 22:29:20 [metalforever] Alright, now we are going to talk about a different category of techniques, ones designed specifically to determine why an object may not be moving.
Jun 03 22:29:34 [metalforever] So, you’ve made notes regarding your habits for Psionic practice. You have also created your technique for object movement. Everything seems to be going great until you realize that…..
Jun 03 22:29:48 [metalforever] ..the object still isnt moving.
Jun 03 22:29:51 [metalforever] dun dun dun
Jun 03 22:29:57 * corbenik shivers
Jun 03 22:30:03 [metalforever] X_X
Jun 03 22:30:03 [DemonIncubus] ].[
Jun 03 22:30:08 [metalforever] Alright. the first step in determining why an object might not be moving involves creating a technique to help you figure out what the problem is.
Jun 03 22:30:24 [metalforever] I’ve found one of the best ways of doing this is using applied imagination, which was mentioned previously during our seminar.
Jun 03 22:30:44 [metalforever] Can anyone tell me what we mentioned applied imaginations was about?
Jun 03 22:31:36 [Bah025] uhm using imagination for a concrete purpose such as analyzing a situation
Jun 03 22:31:37 [Reanimator] not just seeing but feeling yourself “do” as you imagine?
Jun 03 22:31:47 [Bah025] seeing the factors
Jun 03 22:31:49 [InspiredByMe] man i forget
Jun 03 22:31:55 [Sephectja] Gah, router died -.-
Jun 03 22:31:59 [Bah025] understanding them
Jun 03 22:32:08 [metalforever] If you recall, we discussed that applied imagination is an example of a “creative technique”, which is included in the problem-solving realm of things.
Jun 03 22:32:09 [Bah025] i gues…
Jun 03 22:32:16 [Reanimator] ohh
Jun 03 22:32:19 [Reanimator] that
Jun 03 22:32:20 [corbenik] askign questions to oneself
Jun 03 22:32:23 [metalforever] Applied imagination in the realm of solving-problems, involves asking important questions. Questions one should be thinking about when considering failure are:
Jun 03 22:32:25 [crimsonArc] oh yeah.
Jun 03 22:32:26 [metalforever] bingo.
Jun 03 22:32:29 * crimsonArc face palms
Jun 03 22:32:33 * corbenik took a while
Jun 03 22:32:37 [metalforever] Was there anything interrupting me while I should have been practicing?
Jun 03 22:32:51 [metalforever] Was my mind preoccupied elseware?
Jun 03 22:33:02 [metalforever] Do I have enough experience to move the object I am attempting to move?
Jun 03 22:33:13 [metalforever] Was I relaxed enough?
Jun 03 22:33:23 [metalforever] Have I practiced enough?
Jun 03 22:33:27 [Reanimator] so picking apart what you did and improving on it?
Jun 03 22:33:33 [metalforever] Pretty much
Jun 03 22:33:42 [metalforever] That would fall under this category.
Jun 03 22:33:44 [Bah025] that was what i was thinking just that i didn’t knew how to put it to words
Jun 03 22:33:47 [metalforever] Please refer to last weeks class log for an in-depth talk about practice.
Jun 03 22:34:04 [metalforever] Another thing that must be addressed here is the idea of religious conflicts.
Jun 03 22:34:07 [metalforever] (uh-oh.)
Jun 03 22:34:20 [metalforever] As much as I hate to breach this topic, its relevant.
Jun 03 22:34:34 [metalforever] Often, when one has religious conflicts with Psionics, he/she may limit him/herself to certain practices, certain ways of practicing and perhaps even certain times of practice.
Jun 03 22:34:55 [metalforever] religious conflict is something you should really consider when evaluating why you might not be successful with your practices.
Jun 03 22:35:04 [metalforever] any questions so far?
Jun 03 22:35:09 [Canucks105] nope
Jun 03 22:35:12 [Bah025] nope
Jun 03 22:35:13 [corbenik] no
Jun 03 22:35:15 [Reanimator] no
Jun 03 22:35:16 [DemonIncubus] Nay
Jun 03 22:35:17 [Sephectja] No questions here
Jun 03 22:35:32 [Dr_Fibinotchi] no
Jun 03 22:35:35 [metalforever] Obviously, I just touched on this topic, for the sake of time.
Jun 03 22:35:42 [metalforever] But you guys arent stupid, you get it
Jun 03 22:35:51 [Bah025] yup
Jun 03 22:36:03 [metalforever] If you want to read more about troubleshooting Psionics, please refer to Innerfires articles titled “Troubleshooting Psionics” and “Still Troubleshooting Psionics”, located in the Knowledge/General section of our research area.
Jun 03 22:36:17 [metalforever] Alright, before moving on to a totally separate topic, lets review what was just learned.
Jun 03 22:36:51 [metalforever] Can anyone tell me what the four types of techniques we have been referring to are?
Jun 03 22:37:01 [crimsonArc] imprivisational
Jun 03 22:37:19 [metalforever] Thats one section of a category we learned about.
Jun 03 22:37:02 [metalforever] (I’ll be really surprised if anyone gets this one).
Jun 03 22:37:14 [DemonIncubus] “preparation”of a sort
Jun 03 22:37:17 [Reanimator] aleatory, improvisational,….
Jun 03 22:37:29 [metalforever] preparation is one.
Jun 03 22:37:43 [InspiredByMe] just do it
Jun 03 22:37:49 [DemonIncubus] …
Jun 03 22:37:53 [crimsonArc] pulling your technique apart to see what is wrong
Jun 03 22:37:59 [metalforever] that is one.
Jun 03 22:37:59 [Reanimator] oh yea
Jun 03 22:38:01 [Canucks105] 1. preparation 2, what makes us tick, 3. creation of a technique (creative technique) 4. Figuring out what doesnt work
Jun 03 22:38:02 [Bah025] I’ll let others answer this
Jun 03 22:38:19 [metalforever] Canucks105: fantastic.
Jun 03 22:38:24 [metalforever] Im impressed
Jun 03 22:38:27 [Canucks105] thanks
Jun 03 22:38:36 [metalforever] We discussed techniques designed to implement ideas, those that are best suited to exploring processes that attribute to success, those designed specifically to move a certain object and those to determine why an object may not be moving.
Jun 03 22:38:58 [metalforever] Can anyone tell me what the first type is about?
Jun 03 22:39:07 [metalforever] More in detail than Canucks?
Jun 03 22:39:32 [Reanimator] talking about preparation?
Jun 03 22:39:46 [metalforever] more in detail
Jun 03 22:39:47 [Canucks105] um, its the “small goals” we talked about last class? like the elimination of
Jun 03 22:39:51 [Canucks105] environmental
Jun 03 22:39:54 [Canucks105] distractions?
Jun 03 22:40:03 [metalforever] good
Jun 03 22:40:11 [corbenik] preparation is considering techniques that you may use, getting rid of distractions, and other things that help you be ready
Jun 03 22:40:18 [corbenik] it varies depending on the person
Jun 03 22:40:31 [metalforever] The examples that were given included schedule creation, techniques to avoid annoying noise interference, and techniques to avoid procrastination.
Jun 03 22:40:34 [Reanimator] eliminating distractions, setting a consistant time or duration of practice, getting comfortable, focusing on the task at hand
Jun 03 22:40:43 [metalforever] Basically, the techniques used to reduce outside interference.
Jun 03 22:40:48 [metalforever] preparing.
Jun 03 22:41:01 * crimsonArc raises hand
Jun 03 22:41:02 [metalforever] corbenik: good
Jun 03 22:41:13 [metalforever] reanimator: great
Jun 03 22:42:01 [metalforever] How about the second type?
Jun 03 22:42:36 [Bah025] is understanding the processes by which we function, sort of
Jun 03 22:42:39 [Canucks105] its the exercise from last class. figureing out how our mind works best?
Jun 03 22:43:19 [Reanimator] understanding our past experiences and how we deal with current experiences, how we learn best, and how we apply what we learn
Jun 03 22:43:33 [metalforever] Bah025: good answer
Jun 03 22:43:43 [metalforever] Canucks105: good
Jun 03 22:43:59 [metalforever] Reanimator: good
Jun 03 22:44:12 [metalforever] The second type that I mentioned involves the process of identifying what DOES work, and what DOES NOT work. Examples of techniques that fall under this category are exploring what makes us tick, creating a Psionic log to record progress so that one is able to associate possible correlations, and the process of method refinement after experimentation.
Jun 03 22:44:44 [Canucks105] *raises hand*
Jun 03 22:44:49 [metalforever] Sure?
Jun 03 22:44:55 [metalforever] What is your question?
Jun 03 22:45:19 [Canucks105] so if something doesn’t work…should we change it right away? or should we keep on practicing for a few days to see if it’s
Jun 03 22:45:28 [Canucks105] uh…distractions?
Jun 03 22:45:57 [metalforever] well
Jun 03 22:46:12 [corbenik] depends
Jun 03 22:46:15 [metalforever] You should wait to see if it is absolutely not working
Jun 03 22:46:15 [Bah025] aislating external factor so we can focus on we have doubts on… that’s what i do, and if it doesn’t works, well, then stop with it
Jun 03 22:46:22 [metalforever] or if its just working slowly.
Jun 03 22:46:37 [metalforever] obviously, if you are moving from the psiwheel, to a large object, it might take a longer period of time.
Jun 03 22:46:38 [crimsonArc] how would you know metalforever?
Jun 03 22:46:43 [corbenik] if it’s just working slowly, you just need to improve
Jun 03 22:47:04 [Canucks105] ah kk. Thanks! 
Jun 03 22:47:06 [Bah025] practice practice practice
Jun 03 22:47:07 [corbenik] normally, if one thing isn’t working i try another. if neither works i go back to the original and practice for a few days
Jun 03 22:47:19 [metalforever] crimsonArc: if you werent comfortable with said setup, if you think you are doing worse than you usually do, if you go for awhile without making *any* progress.
Jun 03 22:47:32 [crimsonArc] oic
Jun 03 22:47:34 [crimsonArc] thanks
Jun 03 22:47:41 [metalforever] Can anyone describe to me what the third type is about?
Jun 03 22:48:43 [Canucks105] its the “creation” of techniques? you try aleatory, then problem solving, and then improvisation?
Jun 03 22:48:53 [metalforever] pretty good.
Jun 03 22:48:53 [Bah025] actually exploring through methods to find the one we can use and that fits better in a particular situation… in a controlled environment for example, or improvised, finding and aplying the techniques
Jun 03 22:49:12 [metalforever] Canucks105: dont try them in order, specifically, those are just specific types
Jun 03 22:49:40 [Canucks105] ah! ok lol. I totally thought it was a process
Jun 03 22:49:51 [metalforever] The third type is probably what everyone thinks of when considering techniques in the context of Psychokinesis- which techniques are to be used to actually move the object? The third type can be split up into creative techniques and direct techniques.
Jun 03 22:50:15 [metalforever] Hello darkravyn- you are just a little bit late. You might want to refer to the log to review what was missed
Jun 03 22:50:33 [darkravyn] Where can I find the log?
Jun 03 22:51:01 [Canucks105] under the academics tab, then logs
Jun 03 22:51:06 [metalforever] Itll be up tomorrow
Jun 03 22:51:13 [metalforever] Creative techniques can be further split up into aleatory(introduction of randomness into method creation), problem-solving(This can also be classified under direct techniques, but here we are referring specifically to lateral thinking, which can further be divided up into provocations[wishful thinking, affirmations], challenge-related ideas[Why the just-do it method? Why not a new creative method?], or expansive id
Jun 03 22:51:13 [metalforever] eas[An example of this might be thinking about how energy manipulation relates to psychokinesis, and how we can use it within our psychokinesis practice], applied imagination[asking questions] and improvisation [creating a technique in response to inner feelings or environment].
Jun 03 22:51:20 [metalforever] yeah, too long, sorry guys.
Jun 03 22:51:24 [metalforever] I was writing a paragraph.
Jun 03 22:51:31 [Bah025] wait a sec please
Jun 03 22:51:32 [metalforever] I just want you guys to understand ^_^
Jun 03 22:52:17 [Bah025] question
Jun 03 22:52:24 [metalforever] What is your question?
Jun 03 22:52:39 [Bah025] do we have to use both creative and direct techniques?
Jun 03 22:52:59 [metalforever] No, you dont.
Jun 03 22:53:02 [metalforever] You may choose
Jun 03 22:53:05 [metalforever] This is all up to you
Jun 03 22:53:07 [Bah025] oook
Jun 03 22:53:11 [Bah025] thanks…
Jun 03 22:53:16 [metalforever] You can do both, but you dont have to.
Jun 03 22:53:20 [Reanimator] trial and error use what works or what feels “right” or comfortable to you
Jun 03 22:53:23 [metalforever] Do you guys understand that part?
Jun 03 22:53:28 [Bah025] yees
Jun 03 22:53:30 [Reanimator] and sometimes you find multiple things that work and you can combine them
Jun 03 22:53:31 [Canucks105] yep
Jun 03 22:53:38 [metalforever] indeed
Jun 03 22:53:42 [metalforever] Are you ready for me to move on?
Jun 03 22:53:47 [Reanimator] yes
Jun 03 22:53:50 [Canucks105]
Jun 03 22:53:51 [Bah025] yep
Jun 03 22:55:24 [metalforever] Direct techniques are usually less common in Psionic practice at this point in time, but involve critical thinking skills, problem-solving (In this context, differs from a creative technique in that we are considering a certain object, action or stimulus, and the observations noted about it, in order to formulate a conclusion. )
Jun 03 22:56:07 [metalforever] An example here would be a person trying a visualization method because he/she learns better visually. Brainstorming also fits into this category.
Jun 03 22:56:20 [metalforever] Yeah, I hope you guys are understanding this.
Jun 03 22:56:34 [Reanimator] I understand
Jun 03 22:56:35 [corbenik] i am
Jun 03 22:56:36 [crimsonArc] I am.
Jun 03 22:56:48 [metalforever] Alright, can anyone describe to me what the fourth type is about?
Jun 03 22:56:51 [Canucks105] yep, i’ll most likely re-read the logs tomorrow though (cuz…thats’ how i learn…)
Jun 03 22:57:42 [Bah025] so we have better control over direct techs because we are the ones who generate the stimulus?
Jun 03 22:58:22 [Canucks105] um, realizing what doesn’t work? whether it be not enough preparation, or relgious conflicts?
Jun 03 22:58:28 [InspiredByMe] i got to go, log and hw should be up on website soon?
Jun 03 22:58:42 [Bah025] yes, finding and studying troubleshooting
Jun 03 22:59:08 [metalforever] Canucks: yes
Jun 03 22:59:14 [metalforever] Inspired: yes
Jun 03 22:59:16 [Reanimator] trial and error, also keeping careful track of what you think, feel, do, intend on doing, your level of focus…
Jun 03 22:59:19 [metalforever] Bah025: Yes
Jun 03 22:59:25 [metalforever] Reanimator, fantastic
Jun 03 22:59:53 [metalforever] The fourth type is about considering why an object might not be moving. Examples of techniques for finding this out include effective problem-solving skills (google is your friend), and asking questions (applied imagination).
Jun 03 23:00:01 [metalforever] Alright guys…
Jun 03 23:00:10 [metalforever] are you understanding this whole concept as a whole?
Jun 03 23:00:16 [corbenik] yes
Jun 03 23:00:17 [Canucks105] yep
Jun 03 23:00:18 [Bah025] yes
Jun 03 23:00:19 [DemonIncubus] Yeah
Jun 03 23:00:20 [Reanimator] yes
Jun 03 23:00:21 [metalforever] are you thinking abou it? questioning it………
Jun 03 23:00:21 [Dr_Fibinotchi] yes I believe so.
Jun 03 23:00:24 [Bah025] as a BIG whole
Jun 03 23:00:36 [metalforever] Fantastic
Jun 03 23:00:58 [metalforever] now i want YOU to tell ME why the same method isnt good for every single person performing psychokinesis.
Jun 03 23:01:19 [corbenik] because everybody thinks differently
Jun 03 23:01:31 [corbenik] visual learners will do better with visualization
Jun 03 23:01:32 [metalforever] im looking for something more detailed.
Jun 03 23:01:44 [Dr_Fibinotchi] personality conflict with technique.
Jun 03 23:01:45 [Bah025] because people don’t think the same… we have different ways of understanding the nature of reality, ways that fits ones but not others
Jun 03 23:01:52 [Canucks105] because everyone learns differently? different life experience, so someone who learns tactile-ly might not find Visualization technique work?
Jun 03 23:01:52 [darkravyn] Because people conceptualize function, intention, and feed back differently.
Jun 03 23:02:10 [crimsonArc] Everybody’s minds work differently and just like learning in school, no one technique suits everyone.
Jun 03 23:02:27 [metalforever] all wonderful answers!
Jun 03 23:02:28 [metalforever] im proud.
Jun 03 23:03:10 [Reanimator] because some people think conceptually and some people need to know how the mechanics of it work, some lack in areas of intention or visualization or imagination
Jun 03 23:03:19 [metalforever] great!
Jun 03 23:03:22 [metalforever] now you all understand.
Jun 03 23:03:27 [metalforever] we are going to try an exercise
Jun 03 23:03:36 [crimsonArc]
Jun 03 23:03:39 [Bah025] OD
Jun 03 23:03:42 [Bah025] =D*
Jun 03 23:03:50 [metalforever] We are going to create our own techniques
Jun 03 23:03:51 [Reanimator] [now the exciting part ]
Jun 03 23:04:02 [Canucks105] awesome lol.
Jun 03 23:04:07 [metalforever] Each written technique must include all 4 types explained tonight.
Jun 03 23:04:24 [crimsonArc] This is hw, or in class exercise?
Jun 03 23:04:32 [metalforever] prepardness (as you guys put it), the self, actual method, and troubleshooting
Jun 03 23:04:37 [metalforever] this is an in class exercise
Jun 03 23:04:42 [metalforever] get a piece of paper and a pencil
Jun 03 23:04:48 [metalforever] tell me when you have gotten both
Jun 03 23:04:57 [metalforever] that does not mean a keyboard and notepad/wordpad
Jun 03 23:05:02 * crimsonArc looks for stuff…
Jun 03 23:05:03 [Reanimator] ok
Jun 03 23:05:11 [Dr_Fibinotchi] ok
Jun 03 23:05:22 [crimsonArc] ok, ready
Jun 03 23:05:48 [metalforever] alright.
Jun 03 23:05:50 [metalforever] everyone ready?
Jun 03 23:05:54 [Reanimator] ready
Jun 03 23:05:54 [corbenik] yes
Jun 03 23:05:55 [Canucks105] yep
Jun 03 23:05:58 [Sephectja] ready
Jun 03 23:06:14 [Bah025] yyep
Jun 03 23:06:24 [metalforever] okay!
Jun 03 23:06:31 [metalforever] please be detailed.
Jun 03 23:06:52 [metalforever] i will give each of you a few minutes (5-10)
Jun 03 23:06:56 [metalforever] reply when finished
Jun 03 23:08:53 [Bah025] ok
Jun 03 23:08:55 [Bah025] i got it
Jun 03 23:10:46 [corbenik] done
Jun 03 23:10:52 [Dr_Fibinotchi] yes
Jun 03 23:11:09 [DemonIncubus] done
Jun 03 23:12:10 [uberpimptastic] k
Jun 03 23:12:34 [crimsonArc] done
Jun 03 23:13:04 * Canucks105 is done
Jun 03 23:13:27 [metalforever] since Bah025 was so eager to go first, we will let him/her start.
Jun 03 23:13:53 [metalforever] 1- practicing at night, putting soft music, incense, relaxing, etc…
Jun 03 23:15:34 [metalforever] okay, so you are saying that practicing at night is best for you, that you enjoy soft music, etc
Jun 03 23:15:38 [metalforever] That is a fantastic answer.
Jun 03 23:15:50 [metalforever] 2- meditating a bit to clear our minds and listening to our subconscious, studying the way we feel, the way we think and the way we can accomplish the goal
Jun 03 23:15:53 [metalforever] fantastic
Jun 03 23:16:05 [metalforever] 3- visualizing it move, and then willing it to move, feeling it move until it acutally starts moving
Jun 03 23:16:10 [metalforever] I see you went with a visual method
Jun 03 23:16:15 [Bah025] yes
Jun 03 23:16:19 [metalforever] Do you want to share with the class why you chose a visual method?
Jun 03 23:16:49 [Bah025] personally, i find that one can learn better and easier by watching, then recreating what we observed
Jun 03 23:17:18 [metalforever] 4- i hope not to need this part, but if i do, practicing a bit more, if not, trying to clear my mind out of distractions, if it doesnt work after more practice, try a different method
Jun 03 23:17:21 [metalforever] good job
Jun 03 23:17:37 [metalforever] corbenik, your turn
Jun 03 23:17:52 [corbenik] 1 – turn off the computer, find some earplugs
Jun 03 23:17:59 [corbenik] sit in a comfortable position
Jun 03 23:18:02 [corbenik] in any place
Jun 03 23:18:06 [corbenik] (but it must be sitting)
Jun 03 23:18:12 [metalforever] fantastic! wonderful answer!
Jun 03 23:18:20 [metalforever] 2?
Jun 03 23:18:47 [corbenik] 2 – review journal to reuse old experiences, make sure everything is properly set up, and meditate on clockwork
Jun 03 23:19:31 [corbenik] 3 – consider the dynamics of the task, of it’s movement and how much energy is required physically
Jun 03 23:19:41 [corbenik] use just enough energy for the desired effect
Jun 03 23:19:52 [metalforever] 2- very good
Jun 03 23:20:23 [corbenik] 4 – if 3 is not working, it is probably due to not using enough energy, so increment it until the item moves
Jun 03 23:20:26 [metalforever] If you could use one word to describe your approach for #3, what would it be?
Jun 03 23:20:49 [corbenik] i don’t think i could
Jun 03 23:20:53 [corbenik] i could use two though
Jun 03 23:21:00 [corbenik] examination, application
Jun 03 23:21:19 [metalforever] very good
Jun 03 23:21:41 [metalforever] Dr_Fibinotchi, you next
Jun 03 23:22:25 [Dr_Fibinotchi] I clear my mine like if I was going to do self hypnosis. Turn off computer monitor. Several deep breaths counting down
Jun 03 23:23:40 [metalforever] dr, can you separate this into the 4 parts we discussed tonight, like the other students?
Jun 03 23:24:44 [Dr_Fibinotchi] #2
Jun 03 23:25:25 [Dr_Fibinotchi] clear mind with any thoughts from day or work. 3 I visualize and ‘feel’ at the same time it moving
Jun 03 23:25:40 [metalforever] okay , passable.
Jun 03 23:26:12 [Dr_Fibinotchi] 4 troubleshooting I am working on control. So I am trying to get away from the some days wobble and the other days of somewhat control
Jun 03 23:26:25 [metalforever] #4: good.
Jun 03 23:26:37 [metalforever] DemonIncubus: go
Jun 03 23:27:31 [DemonIncubus] 1. Turn of computers, electronic devices and other things
Jun 03 23:27:50 [metalforever] #1: good
Jun 03 23:27:56 [DemonIncubus] Some lightt music is okay, but comfort is important
Jun 03 23:28:12 [DemonIncubus] So, find a place with comfy temp’s and good lighting
Jun 03 23:28:24 [DemonIncubus] And remove any distractions (papers, junk, etc..)
Jun 03 23:28:51 [DemonIncubus] 2. Review my logs / reflection notes (class 1 HW)
Jun 03 23:29:08 [DemonIncubus] And use that to create some basic goals
Jun 03 23:29:22 [metalforever] how about Type #3?
Jun 03 23:29:25 [DemonIncubus] This ties into 3.
Jun 03 23:29:32 [Dr_Fibinotchi] I have to work in 5 hours I will send that metal later
Jun 03 23:29:38 [Dr_Fibinotchi] I have to call it a night
Jun 03 23:29:46 [DemonIncubus] Use goals to modify my tech (visual / tactile based)
Jun 03 23:30:17 [DemonIncubus] I’m not bad at visualization, but
Jun 03 23:30:32 [DemonIncubus] tactile is what I “feel” is “right” when I started learning about psi
Jun 03 23:30:38 [metalforever] wonderful
Jun 03 23:30:39 [DemonIncubus] And it’s how I manipulate energy
Jun 03 23:30:45 [dots_of_light] i cant do tacticle imaging personally but have always been wonderful at visualization
Jun 03 23:30:48 [DemonIncubus] (along with “just-do-it”)
Jun 03 23:31:07 [metalforever] [DemonIncubus] tactile is what I “feel” is “right” when I started learning about psi
Jun 03 23:31:11 [metalforever] good example of improvision
Jun 03 23:31:40 [DemonIncubus] In practice I probably need to take breaks every once in a while
Jun 03 23:31:41 [metalforever] Alright, how about #4, demonincubus?
Jun 03 23:31:57 [DemonIncubus] Because I tend to get irriated after concentrating on a single thnig too long
Jun 03 23:32:03 [DemonIncubus] 4.
Jun 03 23:32:15 [DemonIncubus] “problem solving”
Jun 03 23:32:26 [DemonIncubus] First, make notes of what I did in 3
Jun 03 23:32:31 [DemonIncubus] And compare to logs
Jun 03 23:32:37 [DemonIncubus] And see what’s different
Jun 03 23:32:54 [DemonIncubus] Then, I’d use expererience to gauge what’s “best” for me
Jun 03 23:33:06 [DemonIncubus] And make modifications in style / goals / mindset / etc
Jun 03 23:33:17 [metalforever] anything else?
Jun 03 23:33:28 [DemonIncubus] Done*
Jun 03 23:35:27 [metalforever] Reanimator?
Jun 03 23:35:36 [Reanimator] 1. Praparedness-] Make sure cats are asleep or outside, gf/parents are occupied and not bugging me, turn all distracting electronics off & find a quiet place to practice, get comfortable, motivate myself to want to practice, use affirmations until I feel confident
Jun 03 23:36:22 [metalforever] #1: VERY good
Jun 03 23:36:42 [metalforever] how about #2
Jun 03 23:36:54 [Reanimator] 2. Self-] Meditation to clear/focus my mind, try and practice with calm/happy emotions, set goals & time limits so I don’t overpractice, be inspired to succeed, relax & listen to soft music
Jun 03 23:37:20 [metalforever] fastastic
Jun 03 23:38:32 [Reanimator] 3. Technique-] Extend awareness onto the psi wheel probing its shape/location/general concept, recreate a “push” or “pull” feeling between my fingertip and the corner of the psi wheel to get it started, feel what it would be like if the wheel was spinning in the right direction, feel confident and in control with my awareness on the psi wheel, keep clear
Jun 03 23:38:46 [Reanimator] intentions with regards to direction of spin, see in my mind in first person how I want it to move
Jun 03 23:39:23 [metalforever] GREAT
Jun 03 23:39:30 [Reanimator] 4. Troubleshooting-] Keep a log of how I was feeling, what environment I was practicing in(temp etc), was I really focused?, was I breathing properly?, etc.
Jun 03 23:39:46 * corbenik applauds
Jun 03 23:39:47 [Reanimator] and make adjustments according to my notes on what worked
Jun 03 23:39:48 [metalforever] VERY good idea
Jun 03 23:40:00 [metalforever] A++
Jun 03 23:40:18 [metalforever] CrimsonARC: your turn
Jun 03 23:40:29 [crimsonArc] Preperation: Get the psiwheel setup and a few minutes of meditation. 10-15 minutes, whatever I need to clam my mind.
Jun 03 23:40:39 [crimsonArc] Making me tick: Turning on some gabber/goa-psy trance music (headphones). Then easing my subconcious to the idea and saying what I am going to do.
Jun 03 23:40:58 [metalforever] lol, music seems to be common amongst you guys
Jun 03 23:41:03 [metalforever] good
Jun 03 23:41:11 [crimsonArc] #3 Creative Technique: Seeing in my mind what I want to have happen. Also alternating that with the psiwheel perspective. “Seeing what the wheel sees.”
Jun 03 23:42:02 [metalforever] very good
Jun 03 23:42:20 [crimsonArc] #4 Analization: Figure what could have been annoyances or just trying a different technique next time. Also will blog of my experience on the site which will help with the analyzing.
Jun 03 23:42:34 [metalforever] very good
Jun 03 23:45:58 * crimsonArc questions if it was wrong to mention the blog…
Jun 03 23:46:03 [metalforever] no
Jun 03 23:46:04 [metalforever] not at all
Jun 03 23:43:22 [metalforever] canucks105: your turn
Jun 03 23:43:37 [Canucks105] 1) 1. Eliminating all noise possible. Try to remain cool. Practice before bed so no one will bother. Practice after gym as well. Remember to Close the blind and turn on a dim light.
Jun 03 23:43:56 [Canucks105] 2. Be mentally calm and emotionally stable. Set your alarm for 30 mins later.
Jun 03 23:44:38 [Canucks105] 3. Repeat the intention and say the instructions out loud while mentally picturing it moving in your head. Will it!
Jun 03 23:44:41 [metalforever] very very good
Jun 03 23:44:47 [metalforever] yes!
Jun 03 23:44:57 [Canucks105] 4. Repeat, Repeat, and repeat. Make sure all the ambient noise and distractions are eliminated, drink some warm milk if you need, stay calm, maintain focus, and try again. If it doesnât work, make some adjustment. If that doesn’t work, try a different method.
Jun 03 23:45:42 [metalforever] Very good
Jun 03 23:47:26 [metalforever] Seph: go
Jun 03 23:48:18 [Sephectja] 1. Make sure im seated at my desk, and PC is on (I dont feel like i’ve woken up till i’ve started my PC/laptop XD), lock my door so people cant distract me, and switch on some music
Jun 03 23:49:18 [Sephectja] 2. Make sure im comfortable, and that nothing important is on my mind, and think how far i’ve progressed towards my current long + short term goals
Jun 03 23:50:24 [metalforever] good
Jun 03 23:51:26 [Sephectja] 3. Focus on the object, and ‘feel’ it moving (if im used to moving the object), if that doesnt work, move on to thinking on how to move it (such as pushing on a particlular side with a ’4d pen’ or something)
Jun 03 23:51:48 [metalforever] very good
Jun 03 23:52:53 [Sephectja] 4. See what i’ve done in that session, and compare it to other sessions, also see what other things could have moved it during the session other than PK, and write down the results/thoughts, so I can check it in a later
Jun 03 23:53:12 [metalforever] fantastic
Jun 03 23:53:15 [metalforever] alright guys.
Jun 03 23:53:36 [metalforever] why do you think i just have everyone tell what their techniques were?
Jun 03 23:53:50 [Bah025] so we could learn from others?
Jun 03 23:54:02 [Sephectja] So that we can build up more techniques and try what other people have said
Jun 03 23:54:10 [metalforever] GOOD!
Jun 03 23:54:11 [crimsonArc] So you can see if we are learning from you]
Jun 03 23:54:16 [metalforever] also a good answer!
Jun 03 23:54:18 [metalforever] alright..
Jun 03 23:54:20 [Reanimator] to demonstrate diversity/uniqueness of individuals and so we can gain advice from other people
Jun 03 23:54:30 [metalforever] another fantastic answer!
Jun 03 23:54:40 [metalforever] i realize this was a tough topic tonight guys
Jun 03 23:54:42 [Canucks105] uh…so we can see that we are all different and everything Could work? it’s kind of like interpreting a painting? everyone has different interpretation?
Jun 03 23:54:44 [metalforever] and it isnt really requently covered.
Jun 03 23:54:58 [metalforever] was this too difficult to understand?
Jun 03 23:55:00 [metalforever] just right?
Jun 03 23:55:01 [Reanimator] it’s definately a topic that was more extensive than I realized
Jun 03 23:55:05 [Reanimator] but I understood it
Jun 03 23:55:11 [Canucks105] ^^ yep
Jun 03 23:55:51 [metalforever] okay
Jun 03 23:55:53 [metalforever] how did i do
Jun 03 23:56:00 [crimsonArc] great
Jun 03 23:55:12 [Reanimator] you’re a really great teacher metalforever
Jun 03 23:56:03 [Reanimator] really really awesome
Jun 03 23:56:04 [corbenik] on a rating of 1-10, over 9000!
Jun 03 23:56:13 [Bah025] uhm really good
Jun 03 23:56:18 [corbenik] around a 9ish
Jun 03 23:56:34 [metalforever] what could i have improved corbenik?
Jun 03 23:56:56 [corbenik] on the “Self” part
Jun 03 23:57:07 [metalforever] how so, corbenik?
Jun 03 23:57:14 [corbenik] i didn’t see the difference between it and preparation
Jun 03 23:57:24 [corbenik] (i do now)
Jun 03 23:58:19 [metalforever] Yeah, does everyone know what to do to apply their technique?
Jun 03 23:58:25 [metalforever] AKA, do you know how to make a psiwheel?
Jun 03 23:58:33 [corbenik] yes and yes
Jun 03 23:58:33 [Reanimator] yes
Jun 03 23:58:35 [Reanimator] I have one right here
Jun 03 23:58:36 [Bah025] yes
Jun 03 23:59:12 [metalforever] alright
Jun 03 23:59:16 [metalforever] im going to talk about homework now
Jun 03 23:59:27 [corbenik] hides*
Jun 03 23:59:52 [metalforever] Practice Macro-Psychokinesis using the schedule you created during the first class session, and the technique you created during this class session. Make notes regarding what seems to be working, and what does not seem to be working. Adjust your technique design towards what seems to be working better for you. Write at least 3-5 log entries during this process (you can create more), either using your own personal Psionic log, or PsionicsOnline’s blog section before the next class session.
Jun 03 23:59:59 [Bah025] ok
Jun 03 23:59:59 [metalforever] okay.
Jun 04 00:00:04 [metalforever] lets talk about when the next class session is
Jun 04 00:00:15 [metalforever] June 17th
Jun 04 00:00:16 [corbenik] oh that isn’t bad
Jun 04 00:00:20 [corbenik] i would’ve done that anyway
Jun 04 00:00:27 [metalforever] you kids have a bunch of time to check out and refine your techniques
Jun 04 00:00:35 [Sephectja] Yay, I wont be at download then XD
Jun 04 00:00:44 [metalforever] and PRACTICE
Jun 04 00:00:49 [Bah025] sure
Jun 04 00:00:50 [Bah025] =)
Jun 04 00:00:50 [metalforever] (yeah , i know, booo)
Jun 04 00:00:52 [Bah025] i have to go
Jun 04 00:00:53 [Reanimator] lol
Jun 04 00:00:55 [metalforever] alright
Jun 04 00:00:56 [corbenik] lol
Jun 04 00:00:56 [Reanimator] practice is fun
Jun 04 00:00:57 [Reanimator]
Jun 04 00:01:04 [metalforever] 7 pm
Jun 04 00:01:07 [metalforever] New york time
Jun 04 00:01:09 [metalforever] the 17th
Jun 04 00:01:12 [metalforever] see you cats there
Jun 04 00:01:12 [crimsonArc] hmm, metalforever, I may not be able to make it to that class. we’ll see. I may be going out of town (and taking no electronics 
)
Jun 04 00:01:12 [dots_of_light] just saying
Jun 04 00:01:14 [corbenik] that’ll work
Jun 04 00:01:17 [corbenik] see you then
Jun 04 00:01:17 [metalforever] im looking forward to those blog posts!
Jun 04 00:01:20 [Bah025] i’m leaving, bye
Jun 04 00:01:25 [Canucks105] kk
Jun 04 00:01:27 [metalforever] crimson: email the homework.
Jun 04 00:01:32 [corbenik] well, i don’t do blogs
Jun 04 00:01:37 [corbenik] i’ll do a journal though
Jun 04 00:01:37 [metalforever] paper logs
Jun 04 00:01:42 [metalforever] either is good.
Jun 04 00:01:43 [crimsonArc] plogs?
Jun 04 00:01:45 [corbenik]
Jun 04 00:01:45 [metalforever] yes
Jun 04 00:01:46 [metalforever] those
Jun 04 00:01:47 [crimsonArc] lol
Jun 04 00:01:53 [Reanimator] metal are you going to send us the assignment again through e-mail like last time? that was really helpful
Jun 04 00:01:56 [metalforever] yes
Jun 04 00:01:57 [metalforever] i will
Jun 04 00:02:20 [metalforever] i will email a chart too
Jun 04 00:02:26 [crimsonArc] It’s the least I could do since I missed class last time.
Jun 04 00:02:28 [Sephectja] also, that reminds me *signs up for the classes*
Jun 04 00:02:35 [metalforever] charts!
Jun 04 00:02:36 [metalforever] yes!
Jun 04 00:02:38 [metalforever] anyway
Jun 04 00:02:42 [metalforever] later dudes and dudettes
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