Gli stadi della coscienza e della motivazione, secondo la teoria noetica, sono i seguenti:
1) Ordinario
2) Subcosciente
3) Mente psicodinamica (influenze familiari e sociali)
4) Mente ontogenetica (periodo intrauterino e perinatale in cui il feto, nel suo sviluppo, ripercorre la storia genetica degli esseri viventi)
5) Mente transindividuale (influenze micro e macro-sistemiche dell'ambiente naturale e sociale in cui si cresce e si vive)
6) Mente filogenetica (memoria dello sviluppo della specie, è presente nell'istinto e nel cervello "rettiliano", cioè la parte del cervello più antica nell'evoluzione, che è presente in tutte le specie precedenti, fino ai rettili)
7) Mente transterrena (contatto con altre dimensioni di energia e coscienza: riguarda le percezioni extrasensoriali, come precognizione, retrocognizione, chiaroveggenza e telepatia)
8) Mente cosmica (coscienza dell'Assoluto e dell'atemporale, è lo stadio dell'illuminazione dell'estasi al vertice del processo dell'ascesi mistica)
9) Non duale (è la fusione stessa con l'Assoluto)
Il non-dualismo ritiene che i diversi fenomeni siano tra di loro inseparabili ma che tra essi non esista una linea netta di demarcazione.
Il
monismo, d'altro canto, afferma che i fenomeni fanno parte unica con la
sostanza e quindi siano da essa inscindibili.
Che il non-dualismo non sia semplicemente un altro modo di definire il monismo, ma che si tratti di un concetto filosofico a se stante, risulta evidente dalla semplice analisi degli assunti di base di due tradizioni
religiose diverse:
- L'Advaita Vedanta, che aderisce al punto di vista monista, ritiene che tutti i fenomeni siano diverse espressioni di Brahma.
- Il Buddhismo invece ha una posizione non-dualistica, lucidamente espressa, nella visione non-duale tra 'sé' ed 'essere' proposta nel Sutra del Diamante.
Viene chiamata percezione extrasensoriale o ESP (acronimo dell'espressione inglese Extra-sensory perception) ogni ipotetica percezione che non possa essere attribuita ai cinque sensi. La percezione extrasensoriale è anche classificata come "settimo senso" e viene spesso confusa con il sesto senso (l'intuito). L'uso di questo termine sottintende una ipotetica esistenza di canali di informazione estranei e sconosciuti alla scienza e, infatti, gran parte degli studi al riguardo si muovono al di fuori del metodo scientifico, riguardando la parapsicologia.
Descrizione
Le percezioni extrasensoriali vengono chiamate in modi diversi a seconda della loro natura:
Il campo di studio delle percezioni extrasensoriali (e di altre presunte manifestazioni
paranormali come la
psicocinesi) è chiamato
parapsicologia. La persona che si ritiene possieda tali facoltà è detta
esper o
sensitivo (anche
paragnosta, soprattutto se collegato alla
retrocognizione;
medium se invece afferma di comunicare con entità spirituali, quali ad esempio i defunti). Il termine anglosassone
esper, in particolare, pare essere stato coniato dallo scrittore di fantascienza
Alfred Bester nel suo racconto
Oddy and Id del
1950
Empath Traits: 22 Signs You Are A Highly Sensitive Person
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1.
People point it out
You’ve been told all your life you are too sensitive, overly emotional, or wear your heart on your sleeve. People tell you that you pick up on cues or feelings they don’t even notice.
2.
You feel other’s feelings
You’ve noticed how sensitive you are to the emotions of others. Even before they tell you how they are feeling, you already know. You can enter a room and have a sense of the general mood of the environment.
3.
Negativity overwhelms you
Where others can tolerate raised voices, conflict, or anger, it sends you over the edge. You almost feel physically sick or in pain as a result of the negative energy around you. You crave peace and calm.
4.
Being in crowded places overwhelms you
You don’t like being in malls, sporting events, airports or other public places with crowds of people. You feel suffocated and overly-excited. You can’t wait to leave.
5.
Strong intuition
You seem to know things without being told. You sense what needs to be done or what’s about to happen. Your gut feelings nearly always prove to be correct.
6.
Pain intolerance
More than others you know, you have a lower threshold for pain tolerance. You can’t stand getting shots, feeling nauseated, or dealing with a minor injury. You may even have had a doctor tell you to stop complaining so much.
7.
You must have alone time
You need time every day with no sensory input. You want to withdraw to your room or another quiet place to recharge.
8.
You avoid negative media images
You find it extremely disturbing to watch or read about tragic news events or see unpleasant images. It bothers you so much, you avoid looking at these images at all costs.
9.
You can easily tell when someone is lying
All you need to do is look at their faces or listen to their tone of voice, and you know instantly whether or not they are telling the truth.
10.
You are more sensitive to stimulants/medications
Caffeine in particular makes you more anxious and agitated than the average person. You can never drink caffeine in the evening if you want to sleep. You often have reactions or side effects to medications.
11.
You often show up with the symptoms of those around you
If someone close to you is sick or depressed, you will develop the same ailments.
12.
You frequently have lower back and digestive problems
These are the result of dealing with negative and stressful situations and people. Your feelings show up as these physical symptoms.
13.
You are the dumping ground for the problems of others
People around you seem to gravitate toward you and unload all of their pain and problems on you. Because you are an empath, you feel compelled to help, even to your own detriment.
14.
You often feel fatigued
Because others take so much from you, you often feel drained of energy and extremely tired. You might even have chronic fatigue syndrome.
15.
You have a very vibrant inner life
You are highly creative, imaginative, and loving. You may be involved in the arts or other creative pursuits. You feel close to animals and especially enjoy your relationship with your pets.
16.
You are sensitive to sounds and sensory feelings
Loud noises or sudden dramatic movements startle you. You also feel overwhelmed by bright lights, rough fabrics, and strong smells. You also notice very delicate smells, touch, and sounds.
17.
You don’t like too many things at once
When you have to multi-task or have too much coming at you at once, you feel rattled and overwhelmed.
18.
You manage your environment
You create your living and working environment to accommodate your sensitivities. You arrange your schedule and commitments to avoid unpleasant, chaotic, or overly stimulating situations.
19.
You don’t like narcissists
You are particularly bothered by people who put themselves first all the time and aren’t sensitive to the feelings of others. You may even believe there’s something wrong with you or that you have some kind of emotional disorder.
20.
You can almost feel the days of the week
Each day of the week has a specific “feel” to it. You notice when a Wednesday feels like a Saturday. You feel particularly heavy at the start of the work week. Even months and seasons have a particular feel.
21.
You are a great listener
People tell you this all the time. You listen consciously and know the right questions and comments to draw people out and make them feel heard.
22.
You get bored easily
As an empath, you need to focus on work and activities that stimulate your creativity and passion. If you get bored, you resort to daydreaming, doodling, etc. However, you are still very conscientious and try hard to avoid making mistakes.
If you are an empath, know that you have an ability to use your sensitivity for your own good and the good of others. To protect yourself, mindfully manage your environment and screen out people who drain you or take advantage of your sensitive nature. Acknowledge that you have the benefit of feeling positive experiences more profoundly, and accept that your reactions to pain, anger, stimulation are normal — but not universally understood.
You are certainly not alone as an empath. A fifth of the population understands you completely and appreciates your special characteristics. People who aren’t highly sensitive can appreciate your unique qualities if you share this information with them. If you are reading this, and you aren’t an empath, perhaps you recognize these traits in someone you know and love. It is through understanding and awareness that empaths and non-empaths can live and work together in mutually supportive and thoughtful ways.