Summary
Paul H. Smith, a former military remote viewer from the Stargate program, provides a practical guide for beginners on how to perform a simple remote viewing session. He explains that remote viewing impressions are often vague and fuzzy, much like half-remembered memories, rather than vivid images. The video details the essential requirements: remaining blind to the target, maintaining a relaxed and 'Zen-like' mindset, and focusing on simple sensory data like colors and textures. By following structured steps including preparation, sketching, and immediate recording, viewers can explore their innate psychic potential.
Key Insights
Remote viewing impressions manifest as vague, fuzzy, and half-remembered memories rather than clear pictures.
Contrary to popular belief, authentic remote viewing signals are often indistinct and feel like emerging thoughts or memories you didn't know you had. Bright, vivid, and cinematic images usually originate from the conscious mind's imagination or 'mental noise' and should be viewed with skepticism. True impressions may also come as a sudden, inexplicable 'knowing' about the target without a visual component.
The necessity of being 'blind' to the target to ensure the integrity of the data.
To prevent 'mental noise'—logical guessing and preconceived notions—the viewer must not know anything about the target beforehand. This means a second person should select the target (like a photo or object) and seal it in an envelope or box. This protocol ensures the information received is coming from the remote viewing signal rather than conscious deduction or cheating.
Adopting a 'Zen-like' attitude towards success and failure is critical for performance.
Worrying about succeeding or failing creates mental tension that blocks the subtle remote viewing signal. Smith advocates for a process-oriented approach where the viewer is an interested observer of their own mental flow. By letting go of the need to be right, the viewer reduces performance anxiety, allowing the mind to be more receptive to actual target information.
Sketching is a fundamental tool for capturing non-verbal target data.
Often, target impressions cannot be easily translated into words. Sketching allows the viewer to record visual, spatial, and structural information directly onto the page. It is considered an intrinsic part of the remote viewing process because it bypasses the analytical mind's tendency to label and categorize things, which is where errors often occur.
Sections
Preparation and Materials
Gather the basic tools needed for a session.
You will need a black ink pen, several sheets of plain paper, and a quiet, distraction-free environment to conduct your work. These simple tools ensure that you can record data fluidly as it arrives.
Establish a target designator to focus your consciousness.
The target must be chosen by someone else and hidden (e.g., a photo in an envelope). It should be labeled with a simple designator like 'Target 1.' This label acts as a mental address that directs your consciousness to the specific location or contents of the target.
Format your paper with logistical and personal details.
In the upper right-hand corner, write your name, the date, and the current time. This organizes the session for later review and establishes the temporal context of the viewing.
Offload distractions using the 'mental dump' technique.
If you have pressing thoughts or distractions (like a future appointment or anxiety), write them briefly in the upper left-hand corner of your sheet or on a separate piece of paper. This acknowledges the distraction and helps clear it from your immediate awareness.
Developing the Correct Mindset
Prioritize deep relaxation despite the novelty of the task.
Relaxation is the hardest part of remote viewing because new experiences naturally create tension. You must consciously let go of worry and uncertainty, reminding yourself that you don't even have to show your results to anyone if you don't want to.
Practical 'clearing' of the mind through mental flow.
You don't need a total mental void. Instead, allow thoughts to flow through your mind without holding onto them. If a thought seems target-related, record it; if it seems like random noise, let it pass by without stress.
Stay process-focused rather than outcome-focused.
Embrace the Zen element by concerning yourself only with the steps of the session. The outcome (whether you were right or wrong) is evaluated only after the session is complete, not during the process.
Recording Impressions During the Session
Start by recording simple, low-level sensory impressions.
Focus initially on basic qualities like colors (red, brown), textures (rough, smooth), and light (shiny, dull). If the target is an object, you may also perceive smells, tastes, or distant sounds. Do not try to guess the overall object yet.
Capture lines, shapes, and directions as they emerge.
As the session progresses, simple sensations will begin to form into geometric shapes or directional lines. Record these on the paper, shifting from pure sensory descriptors to structural elements.
Pay special attention to 'surprise' impressions.
Information that suddenly materializes in your mind without any connection to previous thoughts is highly likely to be correct. These unexpected 'pops' usually represent a direct signal from the target rather than your brain's logical deduction.
Redirect your attention when your mind wanders.
Human perception is naturally designed to drift. Throughout the session, you must periodically and gently bring your focus back to the target and the target designator to maintain a consistent connection.
Record everything immediately without second-guessing.
Write or sketch impressions as soon as they appear in your thoughts. Thinking them over first allows the analytical left brain to step in, which often leads to doubt or the invention of false data based on logic.
Closing the Session and Feedback
Set a timeframe and formally end the session.
A beginner session usually lasts about five minutes, though you can continue as long as you feel you are receiving data. When finished, write the word 'End' and record the local time at the bottom of the final page.
Compare your data with the actual target feedback.
Once finished, open the envelope or box to see the truth. Compare your sketches and recorded impressions with the actual target to see where your perception was accurate and where your mind may have introduced noise.
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