spiritual techniques
concentration &
mental power
All the many things that exist in this world all had to start somewhere in the mind or thoughts of someone before solidifying into this physical reality, and so we should clearly make conscious use of the power of our own thoughts to shape and form our own realities and desires into this world.
We can influence others from a distance with thought waves, we can call things into existence, we can cause all kinds of things to happen, and it is even possible to kill people with thoughts, though this would not be a worthwhile endeavor as the energy which you put out, you must receive back in some form or another, through the spiritual law of cause and effect. Attention is drawn to this only to demonstrate the sheer powers that we can wield through the use of our concentrated thoughts.
Just simply thinking of someone can cause them to receive impressions of energies from you - and sometimes when you see things which remind you of someone specifically or cause you to think of them, this can be the physical manifestation of a thought or dream this person had also had of you. This is why frequently after being reminded of someone in town through something, you may then end up running into that same person unexpectedly soon after, at which they may also tell you that you had just been on their mind, because the thought waves and energies are traveling and picking up these different frequencies which are communicating information to you through thoughts.
When you can put yourself into a state of relaxation and then concentrate your thought waves for a long period of time upon a distant friend or person, they will pick up aspects of these energies whether immediately conscious of it or not, and it can directly influence their life, their actions, their decisions, and their own thoughts. It only takes a little experimentation to see that this is true.
To succeed at this we must be free from other distractions, not just externally, but from within our own minds also. It is very easy to get lost in a variety of thoughts but when we have trained our minds gradually to focus on one single thing then we can achieve success through concentrated thought with much greater precision - and this ability will also directly assist our astral travels.
So much of what we are in this world is due to the state of our own mind and the use of thought. Many of us have given away our own ability to think, allowing the media to take control over our thoughts and minds, which in turn control our emotions, our actions, our intentions, our beliefs, and ultimately our futures and entire lives. This is why so many are enslaved to systems and mentalities of disconnection and powerlessness, which do not reflect their own true desires in life.
When we put our minds to a certain goal, we can achieve it. If others do not believe us, it is the power of our own mind which can overcome this. We are what we think, and what we think we can become and transform ourselves into. There is no limitation to the supreme powers of our minds. You can change your entire life starting from this moment by making use of your thought power, and by directing and concentrating and willing it precisely where you would like it to go.
To experiment with the use of thought for the influencing of others, perhaps for the purpose of succeeding in getting your message out into the world to the right types of people for example, simply first relax your body while lying down as though to enter a state of meditation. Go through each muscle and allow yourself to completely let go and relax. And then from this relaxed place you can focus more intently upon your mission. Find the person that you wish to influence and become that person with your mind, speaking as if you were them, feeling what they feel, and say precisely what you would like them to say, feeling exactly what you would like them to feel about a situation.
This sends out powerful thought waves to this person and directly influences their own thoughts.
Again, it is advised to be careful of the intention and nature of your thoughts - for if you are using this practice for the purpose of directly harming another, or doing something quite contrary to their best interests, then the effects of these practices may very well work against yourself in the larger picture. All such practices should be reflected upon first to ensure they are of best intention.
Thought should also be accompanied by action and circumstances which are somewhat favorable to your desired outcome. So after directing your concentrated thought on a particular topic, you should follow this concentration practice with direct action to accompany the thought processes.
You can also influence your mind through the use of affirmations, especially those to your subconscious mind upon waking, or just before falling asleep. State these affirmations in the collective form of "we" rather than "I", so that the intentions can more easily influence humanity as a whole and bring in higher vibrations into the world, through which you too will reap the benefits.
One of these affirmations found in Lesson Two of Samael Aun Weor's "Introduction to Gnosis" is: "We are strong. We are rich. We are filled with luck and harmony. Om, Om, Om."
The same chapter provides a wonderful technique through which to train your mind to concentrate fully upon one single object. For this you simply hang a silk thread from the ceiling of your room with a needle on the end of the thread. Then sit next to this needle and stare at it, with the goal of moving the needle through the power of your own mind.
It is recommended to work for 10 mins on this exercise daily to build up powers of concentration, which can further be utilized in mental practices that will deeply affect your reality for the better.
"When developed, mental waves can move this needle.
Work ten minutes daily on this exercise.
In the beginning, the needle at the end of the silk thread will not move.
With time, you will see that the needle oscillates and moves vigorously.
This exercise is to develop mental power.
Remember that mental waves travel through space and pass from one brain to the next."
Another thing that can be the direct result of concentrated thought power and imagination, as taught in the 12-Day Course on Clairvoyance is attract all kinds of people and circumstances magically into your life. It is recommended to partake in the aforementioned course to learn this.
As the author of "The Candle of Vision" wrote: "I found every intense imagination, every new adventure of the intellect endowed with magnetic power to attract to it its own kin. Will and desire were as the enchanter's wand of fable, and they drew to themselves their own affinities."