Paradigm Shift

Dictionary:Paradigm

Trying to find avenues whereby as humans we can make a quantum jump in our "interpretation" of our reality/existance. I write and quote "interpretation" because, from what i have read, even science is acknowledging that much of how we percieve "outside" of us is not necessarily a direct experience. Our senses each play a role in "providing" and "reporting" data to our Central Nervous System which then passes it on to our brains. These lightning quick mechanisms are subject to modification, a form of 'editing'. The editing that seems to take place depends on: when, where, how we were born, who raised us; the environment raised in; the [Wikipedia:belief_system Belief System] we were taught (which also means how we understand the Universe and our place within it).

So..here is a page dedicated to listing and tracking current research:

1. Note: This page is under construction. It might appear to look gramatically and cosmetically offending. It might offend or be percieved as a threat to your current B.S. (Belief System) - it might do this all and more. Maybe it will expand your horizon or maybe it will just help you answer the question of what research is being done into the subjects you always wished would be reseached in more depth.
2. The sites linked are not affiliated with s23

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• Institute of Noetic Science Founded 1973
  • Overview: A "nonprofit membership organization located in Northern California that conducts and sponsors leading-edge research into the potentials and powers of consciousnessùincluding perceptions, beliefs, attention, intention, and intuition. The institute explores phenomena that do not necessarily fit conventional scientific models, while maintaining a commitment to scientific rigor." (from [1])
  • Mission Statement:

At the Institute of Noetic Sciences, we employ the rigor of science, 
balanced by personal and collective wisdom, to support a 
shift in consciousness that transforms present global conditions 
into a world grounded in freedom, wisdom, and love. 
We serve an emerging movement of globally conscious citizens 
dedicated to manifesting our highest capacities."
The Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS):
    * Explores the frontiers of consciousness
    * Builds bridges between science and spirit
    * Researches subtle energies and the powers of healing
    * Inquires into the science of love, forgiveness, and gratitude
    * Studies the effects of conscious and compassionate intention
    * Seeks to understand the basis of prevailing worldviews
    * Practices freedom of thought and freedom of spirit 

[2]

• • Authors of the Bibliography on The Physical and Psychological Effects of Meditation by Michael Murphy and Steven Donovan (founders of the Institute)

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• The Esalen Center for Theory and Research
  • Mission Statement: "The Esalen Center for Theory & Research supports essential philosophic, academic, and research aims of the Esalen Institute. It evaluates frontier inquiry, creates networks of pioneering individuals, and works to catalyze new discoveries that promote personal and social transformation. It carries forward projects at the growing edge of philosophy, psychology, comparative religious studies, education, sociology, somatics, the arts, ecology, and related disciplines that bear upon transformative practice and the continued evolution of humankind. Among these projects are an archive of extraordinary human functioning and a bibliography of scientific research on meditation." (from [3])
    • Article: How to have an extraordinary life Publication: Psychology Today Date: May 92

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• Monroe Institute
  • Mission Statement: "To maintain a parent organization dedicated to providing a positive environment for the contnuing transformation of human consciousness and to establish a global network that facilitates the many benefits of the Hemi-Sync« technology."

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• The Mind-Body Medical Institute
  • Mission Statement: The Mind/Body Medical Institute is a non-profit scientific and educational organization dedicated to the study of mind/body interactions, including the relaxation response. The Institute will use its expertise to enhance the recognition and understanding of mind/body medicine's role in the practice of medicine, to foster and expand the uses of mind/ body interactions in healthcare and other appropriate settings, and thereby, to advance health and well-being throughout the world. It accomplishes these objectives in a variety of ways, including:
    • documenting and furthering the understanding of the scientific bases of mind/body medicine, including the role of belief, and exploring their uses by conducting basic and clinical research, both independently and collaboratively,
    • disseminating its knowledge and experience and the results of its findings through medical and general publications, lectures, symposia, continuing medical education programs and other appropriate media,
    • quantifying the benefits and costs of mind/body programs,
    • teaching medical students and training post-doctoral fellows and other researchers,
    • training health care and other professionals and helping them integrate mind/body interactions into their work, and
    • fostering the establishment of clinical and research programs in institutions that provide health care.

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