I always say that nothing is 'supernatural', there are only inexplicable phenomena and events which science, at this moment, cannot reliably detect, explain or quantify. Science has unfortunately become a rather rigid discipline, with a formulaic, mathematical and analytical approach, depending on repeatable experiments, observations and conclusions, using recognised and accepted methods. All well and good, but most unfortunately, there is little room for imaginatation, and anyone attempting to research controversial or 'mystical' subjects is almost bound to be treated with ridicule and derision by the 'scientific community', and might as well accept they will never get funding or support in their work.
It wasn't always like this. Some of the finest, brightest scientists of all, such as Isaac Newton, spent a large amount of his time investigating Alchemy, magic and spiritual matters. More recently, the exceptional physicist Sir Oliver Lodge, spent much time and effort investigating Spiritualism, and was absolutely convinced it worked and was real, partly thanks to his son Raymond, who was killed in WW1. Sir Oliver was in fact the true inventor of radio communication (but neglected to patent is and was beaten to it by Marconi), and he suspected this brand new form of communication could enable the living to contact the dead using it. That seems absurd to most people nowadays, but Lodge had apparently 'encouraging results', which alas have never been published. IMHO he should be celebrated for being truly open minded, and unafraid of ridicule, rather than just the man who invented the cathode ray tube and spark plugs!
This complete 'divorce' of science and spirit is most unfortunate, and I suspect counter productive. Luckily there are still a few adventurers who follow both disciplines and are unafraid to find connections, as I strongly suspect we are on the eve of one of the most important and significant discoveries since man discovered gunpowder, the wheel or magic mushrooms. That will be undeniable evidence of the fact that death is not the end of our existence, merely a change of state... we go on after death. Some of us need no proof, nor require any 'faith', we know already... and it is no new concept, that's for sure, this 'belief' goes back to prehistoric times. I suspect that everyone has the ability to be a 'psychic medium', like me, they just need to discover it, or have it 'switched on' somehow.. which requires no more than an open mind and the right circumstances.
This will of course have devastating effects on humanity and society, and be bitterly resented, opposed and I daresay 'suppressed' by organised religions, which have a great intrinsic interest in maintaining the 'mystery' and doubt, having made a nice, easy living for 1000's of years based on fear, doubt and superstition. I have to confess, I am looking forward to that with cruel glee... to which they would/will no doubt add 'demonic'! I am sure it will also lead to many deaths and much suffering... I can't see Islam giving up without a vicious backlash, nor the Church of Rome. Even so, whether they like it or not, we are about to take another, giant step in our evolution and development, and IMHO be far better off and content because of it!
One last matter, which particularly applies to this site, and those who contribute to it. I know that throughout history, man has used drugs and herbs to 'get closer to God', achieve mystic 'altered states', and even allow, develop or enhance connection with the world of Spirit. We now have a mass of new psychedelics, as well as the tradirional and natural ones. I have always idly fantasized about some (semi-magical) substance which might enable, or enhance the ability to communicate with Spirit, but despite much (highly enjoyable!) experimentation and searching, have yet to discover any. Drugs have however most certainly helped me to open my mind, enhance my imagination and control any anxiety (talking to the dead is a bit daunting I suppose?). And also made me aware of 'altered states' and 'other worlds/places', which has greatly helped me develop my abilities.Sadly, it seems that short of trying them and testing them, almost all research and analysis revolves round biochemistry, psychology, psychiatry, and effects on the nervous system brain and sensory apparatus. Only DMT - which I have never tried - appears to have some capability to allow 'connection' to occur, and from all I have read, this often seems to be a terrifying and deeply disturbing event. Not just for Western psychonauts and adventurers, but for those who use it for shamanic/tribal initiation purposes in tribal rituals, rites and cultural traditions. The descriptions I have seen sound uncannily like a series of truly terrifying encounters I had as a child, 'visited' by sinister, incredibly menacing liittle 'monks' or scytheless Grim Reapers, who literally paralysed me with fear, night after night - very much like Whitley Streiber's 'alien abductors'. No drugs involved, these were of course put down to 'nocturnal horrors' and nightmares by my worried parents.... and maybe that's what they were? Even so, this was in the days long before pictures of, and films about 'Grey Aliens' appeared, and luckily I frew pictures of the little sods. Shadow People? Whatever, they were there, and I even spoke to them - in my head, long before I knew of telepathy. They were fortunately harmless AFAIK, I called them "Woowas". Oddly enough, Uri Geller had similar experiences at the same age, only his were called "Hoovas"... a Jewish version perhaps? Oh well, more than 'nuff said' I think?
