Pheryn
Patron with Honors
As far as perceiving silver cords, or beams of light or energy connecting people, auras, etc., there are many different cultures and traditions which teach about such things...so there is something very creative in our brains which allows us to "see" things apart from or different than "ordinary" reality. Ron didn't invent or improve on any of this. He did use it to enslave people.
Leland, it's fairly common for average everyday folks to occasionally have some visual hallucinations, due to all sorts of reasons. Excitement, lack of sleep, stress, low blood sugar, wishful thinking, on and on...We seem to be prone to it as a species! It's okay if it happened or happens to you. The MEANING you attach or associate with these experiences is what may either help or harm you!That's where you must be careful, and monitor your thoughts about the "experience" (or perception), a bit.
Here are some examples of phenomena that many different people have been curious about and wanted to explore. I'm sure there is a WEALTH of writing on the Internet about doing "spiritual" or "psychic" defense or self protection. I encourage you to read up about it Leland, and to experiment with practicing any of it which resonates with you. Bubble of white light, spiritual shield or armor, whatever is pleasant for you, a totem animal fighting for you, your ancestors surrounding you with hugs and love, whatever... Use it!You'll be taking back more of your power, and that is an important aspect to "peeling your Scientological Onion". NO ONE has any more control over your mind or your experiences than YOU do!
Wish you all the best as you learn more about how creative our minds really are!
http://www.heartmath.org/templates/ihm/articles/infographic/2013/mysteries-of-the-heart/index.php
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-91/The-7-Chakras-for-Beginners.html
http://www.livescience.com/27978-astral-projection.html
http://www.psychicsuniverse.com/art...ing-spiritual-life/silver-cord-what-it-and-do
(I could go on, but you'll have fun exploring on your own!)
And if you have time on your hands, take a look at these two threads here on ESMB:
http://www.forum.exscn.net/showthread.php?25973-Are-Theosophy-and-Rudolf-Steiner-Ron-s-Sources
http://www.forum.exscn.net/showthread.php?24303-Walpurgisnacht-Witches-Night-Origins-of-Scientology
Forum seems to be a little derpy at the moment. So, if I 'unthanked' your post I apologize. xD
Anywho, I loved this post and I completely agree. But, I did want to add a little extra emphasis on the possible physical causes of visual disturbances. Can't hurt to get checked out to be sure. Personally, I see streams of light (multi-color)/beams/sparkles/flashes on a fairly regular basis. Although, not as much these days as a few years ago. I saw a doctor and we discovered that the things I was seeing were Auras. Little warning bells of a neurological event to follow. In my case, it would either be a migraine or a seizure and the auras could occur well in advance of the actual event. So, always better to be safe than sorry and investigate every angle just to be sure. Leave no stone unturned!
Just my .02
