The Schumann Resonances and Psychic Phenomena
“Perhaps the earth is assisting us in lifting the veil, initiating us to a quickening in energy, and enabling us to see our true nature.” – Dr. Joe Dispenza
The Schumann Resonances
“The Schumann Resonances (SR) are a set of spectrum peaks in the extremely low frequency (ELF) portion of the Earth’s electromagnetic field spectrum. Schumann resonances are global electromagnetic resonances, excited by lightning discharges in the cavity formed by the Earth’s surface and the ionosphere.” – Wikipedia
The earth has its own unique rhythms that have influenced the evolution of life across time. We are inhabitants of the earth and are an integral part of its existence. However, we do not merely walk on its surface. Technically, we walk within a space between the earth’s crust and the Ionosphere.
Within this space, there is an ocean of energies that oscillate constantly. When there is a change in one area it can have an effect on others. Pulses of energy travel across the world each second in this space that lies between the earth’s surface and the ionosphere. It sends signals to all living things and these signals join us as humans to the earth’s magnetic field.
Research has shown that major world events can affect the Schumann Resonances by causing spikes in frequencies. Conversely, natural phenomena such as solar flares and celestial events may also cause changes to the earth’s frequencies. This suggests that there is a relationship between humans and the earth that is not only physical but energetic.
Discovery of The Schumann Resonances
The Schumann Resonances (SR) was named in 1952 by Winfried Otto Schumann, who was one of the first to study the theoretical aspects of the global resonances of the earth–ionosphere waveguide system. He discovered these waves of energy that are a set of “spectrum peaks” in the extremely low frequency or ELF part of the Earth’s electromagnetic field spectrum. In 1957, Schumann measured the earth-ionosphere cavity resonance and found that the main standing wave hovered at approximately 7.83 Hertz.
The Hertz ( Hz) is a unit of frequency in the international system of units (SI) that oscillates at one cycle per second. It is named after Heinrich Rudolf Hertz, who was the first person to provide proof of the existence of electromagnetic waves.
The Schumann Resonances run across the globe and are said to be stimulated by lightning discharges that occur in the space between the earth’s surface and the ionosphere. It may also be impacted by human activities and space weather, such as solar flares. Some call the Schumann Resonances the ‘earth’s heartbeat’ and believe it affects the well being of all living organisms.
It is possible to track the Schumann Resonances in realtime through organizations such as the Heartmath Institute. Today, the ever-increasing levels of electromagnetic pollution are threatening the earth’s pulse. In theory, focused attention and the altered states that occur during individual and group meditation may provide positive benefits to both the earth and the individual.
The Research
Dr. Richard Alan Miller published a paper in 1981 explaining that these energies connect us as human beings to the isoelectric field of the planet. Human beings can be seen as oscillators. When a system of oscillators is tuned in, if one vibrates, the others will eventually vibrate at the same frequency. This is called “entrainment” or “Kindling”, also used to describe the entrainment of neurons in the brain. As Kindling ignites, neurons across the surface of the brain, it helps create a synchronistic state of consciousness, the same that is seen in the deep states of trance meditation.
The 7.83 Hertz of the Schumann Resonances is also within the wave of human brainwaves. In fact, it lies in the middle, where alpha and theta brainwaves meet. Practices such as meditation facilitate the connection of human physiology to the earth’s Schumann Resonances. Scientific experiments point to how humans and the earth are connected and create a resonance that transfers information between the two as a form of planetary communication. Perhaps this is why being out in nature may feel so grounding and healing for humans.
Dr. Richard Allen Miller researched the connection between humans and the Schumann Resonance in a paper entitled, “Schumann’s Resonances and Human Psychobiology,” In the paper, he studied the effects of various practices on creating the optimal state of awareness in alignment with the planet’s rhythms. He noted that going into the trance state allowed practitioners to deeply connect with the energy of the earth.
“Ample anthropological evidence shows that humans have intuitively synchronized with the planetary resonance throughout human history and back into the mists of time. There is cross-cultural evidence demonstrating a variety of ritualistic practices that enhance this harmonization with the planetary field… This trancing phenomenon can be presumed to ingrain texts at a deeper level and to create ‘experiences’ to go along with conceptual indoctrination. It may also be linked in some manner to hypnotic gesturing (mudras) and speech, and therefore to charisma or so-called ‘mana’ personalities. “
Trance states may be produced through drumming and trance dancing which has been used for over 50,000 years in many cultures. Another example of trance-inducing practices in the form of religious swaying and bobbing while reading holy books or praying as seen in Jewish and Muslim faiths. In Balinese culture, the Kecac dance induces trance states with repetitive movements and sounding.
The Experiments
Dr. Michael Persinger conducted an experiment where two people were presented with identical magnetic fields of 7 Hz while seated in separate rooms. One of the individuals drew a picture and attempted to mentally “project” that picture to the “receiver. The other individual was able to replicate the drawing with some accuracy, even though they were in separate spaces. The research was expanded to show a strong relationship between geomagnetic activity and psychic phenomena.
Dr. Luc Montagnier experimented by filling two test tubes with pure water and heavily diluted bacterial DNA in one test tube. He surrounded the test tubes with weak electromagnetic field pulsing and 7 Hz for 18 hours. Observations showed that the DNA was readable in the test tube that only had water before. The conclusion was that the 7 Hz seemed to communicate the DNA from one test tube to the other.
Feeling the Schumann Resonances
Anyone may connect to the healing and energizing nature of the Schumann frequency. It may be induced through movement, meditation, spending time in nature, or any activity that induces relaxation leading to a trance state. In this trance state, it is possible to connect and harmonize with the earth’s vibrations.
We are interconnected with the earth’s low frequency, isoelectric, magnetic, and electrostatic fields, however, excessive levels of electrical pollution due to modern-day living can often interfere with this. Practices such as meditation allow the body to relax and the brain to get into a similar range of frequency (7-8 Hz range) that is similar to that of the earth’s vibration.
A Psychic Perspective
Michael Persinger, Ph.D. of Laurentian University in Canada conducted scientific experiments that theorized that the 7 – 8 Hz range of brainwave frequencies acts as a kind of calibrating frequency that links the human mind and brain with the Earth’s geomagnetic field. Research showed a strong correlation between geomagnetic activity and psychic phenomena.
Scientists believe that the Earth’s magnetic field can act, as a “psychic information highway” or “psychic Internet,” and this may be why the Schumann Resonances has been linked to various psychic phenomena, a state of awakening and enhanced creativity.
Robert Beck researched the brain wave activity of healers from many cultures and religious backgrounds around the world. He found that psychics, shamans, dowsers, Christian healers, seers, ESP readers, Kahuna, Santeria, Wicca practitioners, and others were considered. What was discovered was that independent of their belief systems, each exhibited ‘nearly identical EEG signatures’ during their ‘healing’ moments: a 7.8-8Hz brainwave activity, which lasted from one to several seconds and which was ‘phase and frequency-synchronized with the earth’s geo-electric micro pulsations, or the Schumann resonance’.
As psychics, it is possible to tune into the information of the earth through meditation and using psychic tools. Perhaps on some level, it is possible to communicate with the earth through these practices. When participating in earth healings or any form of energetic healings, it is interesting to consider our interconnected relationship with the earth’s oscillations and how that impacts the human experience and all forms of life. So next time you engage in meditation and healing, consider that as you heal yourself, you also heal the earth, and as the earth heals, it reciprocates in kind.
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