rotating on itself. These jungle people, living in an environment
that is totally devoid of squares, simply cannot see the square
turning. They only see lines moving. Having no squares in their
mental background, they completely miss the rotation of the
empty window frame.
It appears to me that something similar often occurs when people
start to be clairvoyant. They miss many perceptions due to the
lack of background which would allow them to integrate them. If
something comes into their field of perception which they cannot
relate to any pattern of understanding, they simply do not notice
it. Therefore a certain knowledge of the ‘geography’ of the non-
physical spheres and of a few basic astral phenomena may prove to
be of great help in the opening of perception.
8.3 Exploring different qualities of the etheric
Become aware of your etheric layer as a whole as described in
practice 8.1.
Remain completely motionless and try to discern different
qualities in the ether.
Then explore various parts of the body and compare the difference
in quality of vibration from one part to another. If you have been
able to get a sense of the life ether, for instance, see if it can be
found equally in every body part.
First compare the limbs and the trunk. What difference can you
feel between the vibration in the limbs and in the trunk?
Then compare the trunk and the head. How does the vibration in
the head differ from that in the trunk?
Then explore body part after body part. Is the vibration more
intense in some of them?
How does the quality of the vibration differ from one organ to
another?
Do some organs or body parts give you the impression of teeming
with life force? Do others feel empty of it?
Tips
- Traditionally, the liver is the organ of the etheric and of the
life force – hence the connection between the words ‘live’ and
‘liver’ which can be found in several languages. Do you agree? - If you are suffering from any physical disorder, do include the
corresponding area in the exercise.