| Psychic and Spiritual Terminology Pantheism Doctrine that identifies God with the whole uni-verse, every particle, tree, table, animal, and person being part of Him. Paradigm Shift Refers to a shift in world views. The "new paradigm" (new model orform) is pantheistic (all is God) and monastic (all is one). Paranormal Beyond or above normal human powers or senses. Parapsychology Study of psychic phenomena using scien-tific methods. Pendulum Heavy object on a string, used for dowsing or fortune telling. Pentagram Five-pointed star Percipient Person who receives telepathic messages. Perennial Philosophy A term coined by Aldous Huxley that sees all religious truth or experience as one and the same. This philosophy proposes that even though the ex-ternals of the various religions may differ, the essence or core truth is the same in each. Planetary Citizens A New Age activist group committed to engendering a "planetary consciousness" among both New Agers and the general public. Planetization New Age advocates believe that the various threats facing the human race require a global solution. This solution is "planetization." The word refers to the unifying of the world into a corporate brotherhood. Poltergeist German word for a noisy, mischievous, destructive spirit Precognition Advance knowledge of future events. PSI Term used in place of psychic or paraphysical; ESP. Psychic Birth A quickening of spiritual or cosmic consciousness and power. This new consciousness is one that recognizes oneness with God and the universe. Psychic Healer A person who cures mental or physical ill-ness from the cosmic energy emanating through the healer's hands. Psychoanalysis Tracing mental and physical ills back to hurtful childhood experiences; based on Sigmund Freud's theories. Psychometry Reading information from an object about events involving the person who owns it, usually by handling it. Psychotechnologies Refers to the various approaches or systems aimed at deliberately altering one's consciousness. Qaballah See Kabala Reincarnation Refers to the cyclical evolution of a person's soul as it repeatedly passes from one body to another at death. This process continues until the soul reaches a state of perfection. Retrocognition Knowledge of past events learned paranormally. Right Brain Learning The right hemisphere of the brain is believed to be the center of intuitive and creative thought Techniques use to ehance the brain include meditation, yoga, and guided imagery. |
