My current Teacher describes thoughts as being analagous with bytes of information. Using this metaphor, the more energy (TIME x INTENSITY) one puts into a thought, the larger that particular block of information (Thought Form) becomes.
When a family (or any group of people) does this, it can become what is called a Circle of Frith, which I have briefly talked about here https://steemit.com/culture/@culturearise369/circle-of-frith-what-it-is-and-why-it-s-important
This Circle of Frith can be thought of as a mental Server into which family related Thought Forms are stored while each individual member of the Family could be considered their own individual CPU with a network connection to the Circle of Frith.
This concept can be used to explain some very common occurrences in a very satisfactory way. One of the most obvious examples of this level of consciousness being utilized is in sports. This is achieved when team members send enough focused thought into their training.
A good example of modern day humans utilizing this concept is when two or more team members have a noticably 'Good Connection' or are regularly 'In sync. Duo's like Joe Montana & Jerry Rice combined a tremendous amount of very focused thought energy into their game and this was seen in how in tune they were. During the intense atmosphere of competition, they would routinely (although unconsciously, perhaps) enter a special state of awareness which allowed their subconscious mind to connect to their own unique CoF and communicate. Through their training they had built up the trust in what they probably thought of as instinct and this gave the two a remarkable connection on the field.
When a whole team is focused and in sync in this way you will see it manifest with people saying “they really came out of nowhere”, or “they are hot right now”. When this concept is utilized consistently (through good management and coaching) you have a team like the modern day Patriots who are contenders year in and year out. The team itself has built a very powerful CoF, usually due to a strong and unified leadership.
My own personal favorite football team is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Their promising young quarterback is often seen leading the team in a ritual before the game in which he commands the team to have "One Heartbeat", this is his own unique way of trying to focus the attention of his team and himself to the game ahead. The words are his own, but the thought they manifest is one of unity and team.
Speaking again of the Family Unit and its associated CoF, it is possible for one to sent their awareness into the Server itself. If that person has training in Seership or similar practices, from this point of consciousness one can assess the various programs and patters the family unit is currently running. With multiple people properly trained, I believe that telepathic communication could be practiced in this manner as well.
When groups of people are regularly interacting and focusing thought on these techniques of altered awareness, the ability to more easily sense the subtle connection (energy & thought) is achieved and the group synergy is rapidly increased. This is one of the main benefits of group practices and interactions while performing spiritual works.
A more negative example of a CoF can be seen in the modern political environment. Extreme emotional energy is being cycled through the national American Circle of Frith at the current time and those individuals whom aren't able to mentally protect themselves from the negative currents coming from the collective American consciousness are showing the effects of it in extreme behaviour and conflict with differing world views.
With conscious intention and a trained mind one can protect themselves from the American CoF Server and the infestation of viruses and malware emanating from it. One could also disconnect themselves completely from this disease ridden & dying Thought Form if one so chose, although that would take a great deal of effort and carefully planned work.