"Jumping" from place to place
I was discussing dreams with someone earlier this morning, and the psychology of lucid dreams is pretty interesting when you get to think about it. Some dreams are hauntingly real, and others? Heck, you know when you're in it that it's just a dream (and you can fix things that seem wrong about it, kind of.. or totally make yourself wake up if it's something you don't want happening). Maybe it's just some kind of thing where your subconscious further straddles the line between dreams and reality, allowing you to be more aware of yourself and your dream surroundings.. even extending to the awareness that you're just in a dream, and things are definitely not real. (or maybe not, as I have no idea what I'm talking about here.. :P)
Kind of reminds me of an old library book of my brother's that I read a long time ago: the main character discovers that he has the ability to "jump" from place to place by visualizing where he wants to be in his head. (only works if he's been there before, or if he can visualize parts of buildings behind a security guard, for example) No, I can't remember the name of the book or its author.. but that premise has stayed with me ever since. It would be COOL to have that ability, though.. just imagine!
Late for an appointment / meeting / party? Just don't want to contend with the traffic / crowds / buses on your way to a friend's house? Want to get out of a tricky situation quickly and easily? Not a problem at all.. just close your eyes, visualize the place you want to / should be at inside your head, and *ZOOM*.. you're instantly there! For obvious reasons, this trick perhaps should best be attempted outta sight of other people.. otherwise they just might be traumatized by your sudden disappearance. ;)
Sounds rather like an infomercial, doesn't it.. "Only $19.95 in four easy installments on your credit card, and this power can be yours! We'll even throw in a book for free on how to disappear completely, and booklets describing exotic locations to jump to! This product is NOT available in stores, so act fast!" Bonus points to anyone who gets the reference in the previous sentence. ;)
It's really too bad that this amazing "jumping" ability isn't real (at times, anyhow).. no matter what they may say in the tabloids from time to time.. coz the tabloids ain't real, kiddies! Just remember that, and you'll be just fine.. believe me.
Kind of reminds me of an old library book of my brother's that I read a long time ago: the main character discovers that he has the ability to "jump" from place to place by visualizing where he wants to be in his head. (only works if he's been there before, or if he can visualize parts of buildings behind a security guard, for example) No, I can't remember the name of the book or its author.. but that premise has stayed with me ever since. It would be COOL to have that ability, though.. just imagine!
Late for an appointment / meeting / party? Just don't want to contend with the traffic / crowds / buses on your way to a friend's house? Want to get out of a tricky situation quickly and easily? Not a problem at all.. just close your eyes, visualize the place you want to / should be at inside your head, and *ZOOM*.. you're instantly there! For obvious reasons, this trick perhaps should best be attempted outta sight of other people.. otherwise they just might be traumatized by your sudden disappearance. ;)
Sounds rather like an infomercial, doesn't it.. "Only $19.95 in four easy installments on your credit card, and this power can be yours! We'll even throw in a book for free on how to disappear completely, and booklets describing exotic locations to jump to! This product is NOT available in stores, so act fast!" Bonus points to anyone who gets the reference in the previous sentence. ;)
It's really too bad that this amazing "jumping" ability isn't real (at times, anyhow).. no matter what they may say in the tabloids from time to time.. coz the tabloids ain't real, kiddies! Just remember that, and you'll be just fine.. believe me.
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