Third Eye.
Some time ago I became enthralled by a TV serial centred around a novice learning some pretty impressive skills. What made it a must-watch for me was that these skills were learnt by way of monastic eastern school that taught almost superhuman abilities linked with an inspirational philosophy of life.
Whilst this TV show was appealing in a wait and watch drama, it silently for me, posed the question come thought about how great would it be if I could open this mystical third eye and I too could see beyond normal sight. Does this sound too sci-fi? Being an avid sci-fi lover, of this I am not abashed but in actual fact there might be a bit more to this mystical scenario than simply fiction or sci-fi. On investigation I learnt that the third eye is a concept that is at the heart of many a practice and belief. In a physical location on the forehead, the third eye is placed in front of the brain and from outside looks to be situated above the conventional eyes. This position is thought of as the sixth chakra counting up from the spine. Chakras are centres of energy in the body.
At the base of the brain is an important master endocrine gland about the size of a pea. This tiny pituitary gland is responsible for a great number of life processes and is indirectly connected to the pineal gland that is referred to as a third eye. The pineal gland works in relation to the pituitary gland and controls sleep patterns and is light sensitive. It is very significant despite only being the size of a grain of rice. It is located under the centre of the brain.
Using the third eye involves awakening all the other senses to their fullest capacity. Senses such as sight, hearing, feeling, taste and smell. It is very important as a notion because the third eye is associated with many of the attributes of rest and awareness, this in turn promotes a healthier life. If one is able to be in as balanced shape as can be, not only will this aid a healthy outlook but it is then an optimum position from which one can gain the best results in opening the third eye.
How is it possible to test for a sixth sense? A system of what are called Zener cards are randomly shown and correct prediction would indicate if there is an unusual ability in this area. There are five Zener cards showing distinct shapes, a square, circle, wavy lines, cross and star. If you do not get a high score that does not mean there is no opportunity to develop your natural senses as the test is focused on only one of the possible ways of assessing this kind of awareness.
One way of opening mental awareness is by visualisation. I make myself comfortable and starting from the number one I close my eyes and visualise one. To make this more easy for each number I impose over the number an easily recognisable object for example a lighthouse and for number two a swan and so on up to ten.
Recall is a useful way of training and sharpening your awareness of senses. Memories are very important for associating what we feel about something, for example I recall a mishap when at school I fell over and banged the back of my head on the tarmac. I had a strange tingly taste in my mouth that was a new experience but what is more satisfying as significant reminders are memoires of people, the smell of maybe tobacco or perfume. The sound of voices, the feeling of touch or taste in maybe a fizzy drink or a cup of tea.
To open my third eye is not a passive activity. It needs persistence and inventiveness to explore all types of available senses. The third eye, for me, is a concept that brings up the subject of history and ancient practical use of sense awareness. Historically many individuals who trained under an ancient eastern wisdom based culture put great importance on the ability to balance the mind, spirit and body. If one is more aware of what they see, hear and feel then there can be a better understanding of the self and an opening of potential in how one tackles rest, work and play.
Whilst this TV show was appealing in a wait and watch drama, it silently for me, posed the question come thought about how great would it be if I could open this mystical third eye and I too could see beyond normal sight. Does this sound too sci-fi? Being an avid sci-fi lover, of this I am not abashed but in actual fact there might be a bit more to this mystical scenario than simply fiction or sci-fi. On investigation I learnt that the third eye is a concept that is at the heart of many a practice and belief. In a physical location on the forehead, the third eye is placed in front of the brain and from outside looks to be situated above the conventional eyes. This position is thought of as the sixth chakra counting up from the spine. Chakras are centres of energy in the body.
At the base of the brain is an important master endocrine gland about the size of a pea. This tiny pituitary gland is responsible for a great number of life processes and is indirectly connected to the pineal gland that is referred to as a third eye. The pineal gland works in relation to the pituitary gland and controls sleep patterns and is light sensitive. It is very significant despite only being the size of a grain of rice. It is located under the centre of the brain.
Using the third eye involves awakening all the other senses to their fullest capacity. Senses such as sight, hearing, feeling, taste and smell. It is very important as a notion because the third eye is associated with many of the attributes of rest and awareness, this in turn promotes a healthier life. If one is able to be in as balanced shape as can be, not only will this aid a healthy outlook but it is then an optimum position from which one can gain the best results in opening the third eye.
How is it possible to test for a sixth sense? A system of what are called Zener cards are randomly shown and correct prediction would indicate if there is an unusual ability in this area. There are five Zener cards showing distinct shapes, a square, circle, wavy lines, cross and star. If you do not get a high score that does not mean there is no opportunity to develop your natural senses as the test is focused on only one of the possible ways of assessing this kind of awareness.
One way of opening mental awareness is by visualisation. I make myself comfortable and starting from the number one I close my eyes and visualise one. To make this more easy for each number I impose over the number an easily recognisable object for example a lighthouse and for number two a swan and so on up to ten.
Recall is a useful way of training and sharpening your awareness of senses. Memories are very important for associating what we feel about something, for example I recall a mishap when at school I fell over and banged the back of my head on the tarmac. I had a strange tingly taste in my mouth that was a new experience but what is more satisfying as significant reminders are memoires of people, the smell of maybe tobacco or perfume. The sound of voices, the feeling of touch or taste in maybe a fizzy drink or a cup of tea.
To open my third eye is not a passive activity. It needs persistence and inventiveness to explore all types of available senses. The third eye, for me, is a concept that brings up the subject of history and ancient practical use of sense awareness. Historically many individuals who trained under an ancient eastern wisdom based culture put great importance on the ability to balance the mind, spirit and body. If one is more aware of what they see, hear and feel then there can be a better understanding of the self and an opening of potential in how one tackles rest, work and play.
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