When you were a kid and you dreamed of having a superpower, what was it? Did you wish you could fly? Maybe you wanted to time travel. Or maybe you wished with all of your being that you could read people’s minds (and by wished, we mean wish, present tense.) And the funny thing is, you probably have, at least in some form. Maybe you have thought about calling a friend you haven’t spoken to in months, and then poof, the phone rings and they are on the other end. On some level, we communicate with loved ones without speaking all the time. It’s not exactly mind reading tricks, but it is a sort of mind-to-mind connection called voluntary telepathy.
Telepathy is communication between two minds, separated over a distance, without the use of the five known senses. So, is it real? Does this really happen? According to Dean Radin, senior scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), “About 200 published experiments reveal mental connections that are “way beyond chance.”” There is no proof of how or why this happens, but in a world where we all want the ability to communicate faster and more efficiently, why not give telepathy a chance? Here are some mind reading tricks and tips to sharpen your psychic skills.
- It takes two.
Just like it takes two to tango, it takes two people to practice telepathy, a sender and a receiver. If you feel you have a particular talent for one role, start there, but don’t be afraid to switch it up. And as for picking a partner, it is far more likely that you will read the thoughts and signals of someone you are close with, so try that first.
- Practice makes perfect.
Like any new skill—and that’s what this is, a skill—you will need to practice your mind reading tricks. First you need to manage your expectations and understand that you may not have great results at first. But if you persevere and continue to work at it, you will improve.
- Fend off the skeptics.
Talk about you mission only with others who believe it is possible, otherwise the negativity of the skeptics will limit your abilities. After all, haters gonna hate
- Open your own mind.
You have to push the boundaries of your own beliefs and open your mind to the possibility that telepathy really does exist. If you don’t think that it is possible, then it won’t be—at least not for you.
- Relax your body.
Chinese, Ayurvedic, and Western medicine all agree that tension blocks the free flow of energy throughout the body. In other words—if your body is stressed then telepathy won’t work. In fact, a lot of things won’t work. You function best when you’re relaxed so make de-stressing a top priority.
- Relax your mind.
In addition to being physically relaxed, you must be mentally clear and calm if you plan to achieve anything, let alone practicing a few mind reading tricks. Especially since you are trying to open your mind to someone else. If you haven’t already tried it, this would be a great time to practice meditation or yoga.
- Picture it.
You can’t just think of words, you have to visualize the message you are transmitting. Also, try to consciously open your mind to receiving messages in picture form. Our brains don’t simply process words and numbers, they digest pictures and they respond to visual stimulation. Think of it like this—when you imagine a loved one, you don’t just see letters spelling a name, you see their face. Do the same thing here, picture the message you want to share or want to receive.
- Choose a quiet space.
It’s hard enough to carry on a regular conversation if you’re surrounded by noise. So there is no way telepathy can work when distracting sounds are dominating your attention and overwhelming your senses. To make the most of these mind reading tricks, you need find a quiet, serene place to practice.
- Be sensitive.
Even when you are not actively trying to read people’s minds, try to be receptive and intuitive about their needs and feelings. Pay attention to body language and social cues to help you train your mind to be aware of and focused on others.
- Focus on using your energy.
Telepathy is about more than just your mind. You have to think about how you are transmitting your thoughts through energy. When you are actively trying to read someone’s thoughts, attempt to create an energetic tunnel through which you’ll receive the transmission.
- Write it down.
Write down both the transmission (the message you are trying to send) and the message you received. Keep records of your attempts and study your results to see if you improve as you develop the telepathic muscle.
- Neutralize other factors.
Try not to look at the other person while you transmit so that body language doesn’t give anything away. At the beginning using body language may help you, but it’s also cheating since technically telepathy does not involve using any of your five known senses.
- Know when to stop.
If you’re overly tired, frustrated or if your brain is fried from practicing too many mind reading tricks, then it’s best to wait until another time to continue. You’re more likely to succeed telepathically when you’re well rested, calm and energized.
- Reflect on your results.
Like any skill, you don’t just have to practice, but also evaluate your growth, your success and your experiences. Think of it as a musician playing back a recent recording or a basketball team watching game footage to reflect on what you have done. Compare your results with your partner and discuss how you each felt throughout the process.
- Prepare for success, failure and surprise.
There is no way of knowing what you are capable of until you try, and that goes for telepathy as well. So as you embark on this adventure, be prepared to experience moments of success and moments of disappointment. But above all, get ready to be surprised by your skills as your accuracy improves and you learn.