Post by Orion on Jul 21, 2008 19:36:52 GMT -5
This is really nothing more than a brief refresher on how to create a link before we move on to scanning. You've had to create links when doing empathy and telepathy, and soon you're going to have to do them with scanning too, so I thought it would be a good idea to refresh your memory.
Here is how to create an empathic link:
And here is how to create a telepathic link:
As you can see, these two methods for creating a link are much alike. Creating a link for scanning purposes is similar to both of these methods, but a little different from either of them. You will learn about the specific linking used for scanning in the next lesson. Also, remember that while I recommend using them, links are not required for scanning.
That said, I hope this little refresher was useful for you, and that you are now prepared for lesson nine!
Here is how to create an empathic link:
When empathy first begins to work, whether consciously or not, an empathic connection will first form. This is basically a psionic link that flows between you and the person you empathize with. Think of it like a sort of psionic highway: emotions flow through it between you, allowing you to sense theirs and for them to subtly sense yours (although don’t worry, they won’t know they’re sensing your emotions unless they are psionically trained.)
Forming this empathic connection consciously is simplicity itself for someone such as yourself, who already is a master of all the basic psionic skills. You don’t even necessarily have to close your eyes, although this might well help for your first few practice sessions. Just focus your thoughts on the person you want to link with, and visualize a constant stream of psi energy flowing from between your body and theirs. Spend as long as you feel you need to adding more and more energy to this connection, until you feel that it has grown and strengthened enough.
Forming this empathic connection consciously is simplicity itself for someone such as yourself, who already is a master of all the basic psionic skills. You don’t even necessarily have to close your eyes, although this might well help for your first few practice sessions. Just focus your thoughts on the person you want to link with, and visualize a constant stream of psi energy flowing from between your body and theirs. Spend as long as you feel you need to adding more and more energy to this connection, until you feel that it has grown and strengthened enough.
And here is how to create a telepathic link:
First, in my experience, it is best to create a link. You will do this much the same as creating an empathic link. First, focus your thoughts on the target person, visualizing them in your mind and concentrating only on them until a clear image forms. Then allow yourself to visualize the situation they are in. Imagine the sounds, smells, emotions, and atmosphere surrounding them until your mental image becomes even clearer and more realistic. Only now do you open the link itself (by visualizing an energy link stretching between you and your target person). As last time, continue to divert energy into the link until it feels strong.
As you can see, these two methods for creating a link are much alike. Creating a link for scanning purposes is similar to both of these methods, but a little different from either of them. You will learn about the specific linking used for scanning in the next lesson. Also, remember that while I recommend using them, links are not required for scanning.
That said, I hope this little refresher was useful for you, and that you are now prepared for lesson nine!