My anecdotal claims

[Lanzy]

Then there was the time I was uploaded to Nirvana by UFOs. I was in a really cool astral body. It had stars in it. God was there too. I can't describe him though.

After I was put back in my body it took a while to get used to it. My kundalini energy was through the roof. I was shedding karma left and right. I can see why the Buddha didn't move for days. It took about a week for me to get grounded, even with Yoga. So technically I'm like a baby-Buddha or something. You guys can call me Buddha Limbo if you want.

No, I think I'll call you something else, whatever you are taking, cut back a bit.

 

[Limbo]

Limbo, have you taken actions to reawaken your psychic abilities?

Yes I have, years ago.

If so, what?

Chaos magic.

And has it worked?

Yes.

Can you show us that you have some sort of psychic abilities?

According to Trickster theory, no. Even though I have them.

I have learned that psi comes not from the ego-self, not from the conscious mind. It 'comes from' the unconscious mind.

The wisest course for a mystic to take is to surrender control of it. Leave it to Divine Wisdom to handle. Otherwise it can be a temptation and a distraction.

 

[the PC apeman]

I have learned that psi comes not from the ego-self, not from the conscious mind. It 'comes from' the unconscious mind.

The wisest course for a mystic to take is to surrender control of it. Leave it to Divine Wisdom to handle. Otherwise it can be a temptation and a distraction.

IOW, don't try to think. Explains a lot actually.

 

[meg]

So years ago you practised some form of a rather eclectic form of witchcraft, and that reawakened your psychic abilities.

However you can't show us your psychic abilities, because you have "surrendered control" over said abilities to "divine wisdom" so as not to be a distraction.

Have I got that right?


Do you have any ability that most other people do not have that you are able to demonstrate?

So far, you have demonstrated no reason whatsoever for anyone to pay attention to what you are saying. To recap, all you've said is [paraphrasing mine] "I know amazing stuff. Go read some books."

 

[Limbo]

Do you have any ability that most other people do not have that you are able to demonstrate?

Other than a talent for fortune-telling, no.

So far, you have demonstrated no reason whatsoever for anyone to pay attention to what you are saying. To recap, all you've said is [paraphrasing mine] "I know amazing stuff. Go read some books."

I know amazing stuff. But first,

Wax on, wax off.

It can't be any other way.

 

[meg]

If you prove that you have a talent for fortune telling, I will read the other book. I have already read the Jung.

 

[Limbo]

If you prove that you have a talent for fortune telling, I will read the other book. I have already read the Jung.

Do you want a reading? Have you ever had your fortune told? Are you open to the possibility that I could give you an applicable reading that resonates with you in a positive manner?

 

[meg]

You bet. I've had lots of them. I am open to the possibility that you could give me an applicable reading that might resonate with me in a positive manner. I am, however, to be completely honest, doubtful. I am completely open to being thoroughly wowed, though.

You should know that I am pretty familiar with both cold reading and warm reading techniques, so please don't even bother with the hackneyed amateur stuff. Give me your best work only, please.

 

[Limbo]

You bet. I've had lots of them. I am open to the possibility that you could give me an applicable reading that might resonate with me in a positive manner. I am, however, to be completely honest, doubtful. I am completely open to being thoroughly wowed, though.

You should know that I am pretty familiar with both cold reading and warm reading techniques, so please don't even bother with the hackneyed amateur stuff. Give me your best work only, please.

I have given many I-Ching reading to many people and I am happy to say that I have a record of impressing people with my readings.

But I usually give readings in person because I prefer to have the seeker shuffle and handle the cards.

So I need two things from you. I need your permission to handle the cards on your behalf. That means you have to give me permission to connect with you and act as your hands.

Second I need to know what area of inquiry you want your reading to revolve around. I need something to aim the reading at.

 

[meg]

You have my permission to handle the cards on my behalf. I do not have a preference as to what the reading should be about. Can it just be something like "whatever you think I need to know"?

 

[meg]

If you must pick an area of inquiry, how about "career"?

 

[Limbo]

You have my permission to handle the cards on my behalf. I do not have a preference as to what the reading should be about. Can it just be something like "whatever you think I need to know"?

Part of the reading can be general. I can give you a 3 card reading that will show your yin-yang balance.

The seven card reading is about your relationship to something. Something like your career, your spouse, your neighbor, etc. I won't be able to give you that one unless you tell me what sort of relationship you want to gain insight about.

 

[I Ratant]

Lim, when you cast the runes for this thread, was the 100% disagreement with your basic premise winkled out of the casting>

 

[Limbo]

If you must pick an area of inquiry, how about "career"?

OK career it is. I'll have a reading for you in about 10 minutes.

 

[Elizabeth I]

Well first would be the UFO. It was about 20 years ago and I was walking home late one night with a friend when we stopped for a rest. Suddenly it flew low right over our heads. A massive and silent UFO going incredibly fast. It performed some fancy maneuvers and then shot straight up into space. It kept going and going until it disappeared.

I can tell you that if you don't take actions to awaken your psychic ability, you are probably not going to be liberated from your karma. Which means you will have to live another lifetime. And another. And another. Til you learn.

To put it another way, if you don't open your spirit you aren't going to attract the attention of a psychopomp who can lead you to a fitting realm in the afterlife. As a result, when you die your ego-self will be torn apart by your own inner demons and dragged to your own inner hell. Then you will have to live another life. And another. Til you learn.

I could point you in the right direction so that you could open up your own psi, but that means you would have to read books that I recommend. There is just no way around learning.

Limbo, why do you keep coming back here?

 

[Brombadil]

Limbo, why do you keep coming back here?

Shhhhh, were about to see someone accurately predict the future through paranormal means. Maybe even accurately predict the present and tell him things he couldnt possibly know like his current job, gross salary, potentially bad investments hes in currently.
Dont ruin a chance for science to be thrown out the window.

Edit: also, your negativity might influence the reading unfavorably, we need to keep our negative energy levels at a minimum.

 

[gentlehorse]

I'm gonna make some claims based on my direct personal experience as a "mystic" and as a "UFO contactee". This outa be fun.

*snip*

...this day-to-day reality is secondary. There are higher levels that will blow your mind.

*snip*

You have special knowledge that the rest of us just can't handle. How does that make you feel? Special? Important? Superior? I'd expect you to honestly deny feeling any of the three, but only because you're fooling yourself. My guess is that you're an average guy who wants to see himself as something special, but who would never say as much because "spiritually enlightened" folks don't concern themselves with such notions. My emergency-back-up guess is that the "mind-blowing" reality to which only you are privy (along with a select few "advanced" others, perhaps) is nothing that hasn't been discussed here at length, in one form or another.

ETA: Wrote the above in response to the OP only-- Just went through the thread, reading Limbo's posts-- Amendment to above: You want to see yourself as something special and it doesn't bother you in the least to say as much! Good on you! Advice: Lay off the hallucinogens.

 

[ExMinister]

Yeah, I have duties. I know. As for translating my knowledge into forms you can understand. It's been done. No need for me to write a book about it when I can point my students to books out there that are much better. Books that I have read and that I know can get results.

I can only accept the duties of a teacher insofar as you accept the burdens of a student. My test for the worthiness of a student is to test their willingness to read a book that I recommend. If they won't read, I won't teach. I'm not going to try to make a horse drink. Can't be done.

Which books lead to results? What are your favorite authors?

Actually no. As I said in my OP, they aren't "ET".

What are they, may I ask?

I can tell you that if you don't take actions to awaken your psychic ability, you are probably not going to be liberated from your karma. Which means you will have to live another lifetime. And another. And another. Til you learn.

To put it another way, if you don't open your spirit you aren't going to attract the attention of a psychopomp who can lead you to a fitting realm in the afterlife. As a result, when you die your ego-self will be torn apart by your own inner demons and dragged to your own inner hell. Then you will have to live another life. And another. Til you learn.

I could point you in the right direction so that you could open up your own psi, but that means you would have to read books that I recommend. There is just no way around learning.

What is a psychopomp? Good grief, that's a grim prediction.

Again, may I ask which books lead to opening psi?

For the record, I find your experiences interesting. This is the first time you have shared details (that I know of). I am not one to disparage another person's spiritual experiences, unless they are clearly going to lead to harm to the person, or others, in some way.

 

[dafydd]

What is a psychopomp?

More ravings from the loony bin.

'A psychopomp is a guide, whose primary function is to escort souls to the afterlife, but they can also serve as guides through the various transitions of life. The term originates from the Greek words pompos (conductor or guide) and psyche (breath, life, soul, or mind). Stories of psychopomps are widespread throughout the mythological tales, religious texts, sacred narratives, and real-life stories of people around the world. '

 

[meg]

Looking forward to my applicable reading that resonates with me in a positive manner!