Chapter 43: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of Human Proprioception and Energy Fields
From: An Electrician’s Guide To Our Galaxy~Living on Universal Bandwidth
What if your body had a hidden sense, an extraordinary way of perceiving the world that transcends its biological functions and connects you to a universal web of consciousness? What if proprioception—not merely your awareness of body position and movement but a far more expansive capability—served as the gateway to understanding our profound interconnectedness with others, nature, and the cosmos?
Throughout history, ancestral traditions have hinted at this extraordinary potential. From the Taoist practices of Qi Gong and yogic teachings of Kundalini, to Indigenous wisdom emphasizing harmony with Earth and its animals, plants, and sacred ground, these traditions have explored the deep interplay between physical awareness and universal energy. They propose a revolutionary idea—for millennia, humans have possessed the ability to sense beyond themselves. It is our time to explore deeply. Let is dare to push past conventional science and rediscover proprioception not simply as body awareness but as a profound connector to higher consciousness.
At its most basic level, proprioception allows us to guide a spoon to our lips or sense the position of our limbs without looking. But what lies beyond its functional role? When expanded, proprioception becomes a portal to dimensions of experience that challenge the boundaries of individuality and linear reality, allowing us to interact meaningfully with the energy fields of others, the rhythm of nature, and the very fabric of existence.
By viewing human awareness as an interaction of bioelectricity, thought, and emotional resonance, proprioception reveals its ability to extend beyond our skin. Our personal energy systems align not just with Earth’s electromagnetic fields but with the vibrational frequencies of collective consciousness. This sheds light on extraordinary claims—from Indigenous hunters sensing their prey’s presence intuitively to yogis channeling energy within and beyond their bodies to foster healing.
Science seeks explanation, but the lived experiences of those attuned to this hidden potential provide unparalleled insight. Consider these accounts that defy traditional understanding and offer a glimpse into proprioception’s expanded reach.
When I was a boy, my grandfather owned a wooden chair that felt intimately familiar to me, so much so that I claimed I had built it myself. My vivid insistence seemed laughable until years later, when we discovered the chair once belonged to an uncle who had passed away before my birth. Was it reincarnation? Or had the chair retained an energy imprint I could somehow perceive, a process now known as psychometry? Each time I sit in that chair, I feel an inexplicable sense of peace and connection to something beyond myself.
Uncle Worth’s hand made chair, given to my grandpa, who gave it to me
Proprioception’s potential doesn’t stop at sensing external connections. While meditating in 2017, I felt a golf-ball-sized tumor in the left hemisphere of my brain. I even had two mild seizures subsequent to that indicating the actual presence of a potentially fatal tumor. The sensation was undeniable, and its origin quite mysterious.. Strangely, around the same time, my friend was diagnosed with a tumor in the exact same location. After his tumor was surgically removed, while I wrestled with my own spiritual crisis, the tumor seemingly vanished for me as well. Was this an instance of telepathic linkage, or a manifestation of shared energy?
I once prayed silently for a friend, Gary Johnson, during a challenging class test in our electrical apprenticeship. Gary had been struggling with the material, so without thinking, I directed heartfelt energy toward him. After the test, Gary came up to me and, to my astonishment, thanked me for praying for him. I had never spoken a word about it, yet somehow he knew.
This experience left me speechless, showing me that our thoughts and energy have far-reaching impacts. It confirmed my belief that we are linked on a deeper, more fundamental level than we often realize.
Gary is center left, with me looking at him
One evening while playing cards, a blister suddenly formed on my finger without explanation. At that very moment, miles away, my wife Sharon had developed the same injury on the same finger. Was this coincidence or evidence of shared energy fields that linked our experiences, transcending physical boundaries?
During a pause on a hiking trail in Mt. Adams’ wilderness, I felt a profound connection to the earth, air, trees, and sky. My awareness expanded beyond my body, dissolving separations between myself and the natural environment. Indigenous wisdom often speaks of humans being inseparable from Earth’s living energy. That day, I didn’t understand it conceptually—I felt it viscerally.
Mt. Adams
Understanding and cultivating heightened proprioceptive awareness carry practical benefits that transcend these extraordinary examples, impacting empathy, healing, connection to nature, and spiritual growth.
1. Deepened Empathy
Heightened proprioception allows us to feel beyond verbal communication, cultivating radical empathy and a deep alignment with others. When you can sense someone’s emotions or experiences, misunderstandings diminish, and compassion flourishes. Traditions like Buddhism’s Bodhisattva vow exemplify this interconnected compassion, urging individuals to dedicate themselves to the well-being of others.
2. Energy-Based Healing
Practices like Reiki or Qi Gong rely on the connection to energy within and around the body. These modalities suggest that humans can influence their biofields, promoting self-healing or extending relief to others. Emerging scientific studies on the heart’s electromagnetic energy hint at how we may affect those around us through synchronizing energetic vibrations.
3. Harmony with Nature
The practice of forest bathing in Japan and other grounding techniques reinforces what many traditions teach—that we are one with the Earth’s rhythms. Expanding proprioception to encompass the natural world quiets the mind and reduces stress while anchoring us to the life-sustaining energy of the planet.
4. Spiritual Awakening and Interconnected Awareness
At its pinnacle, heightened proprioception dissolves the illusion of separateness. Similar to a drop of water merging seamlessly into the ocean, individual identity blends into a universal consciousness. This realization fosters an unparalleled sense of unity and belonging within the vast web of existence.
Building Greater Awareness
Expanded proprioception isn’t something distant or unattainable; it’s a skill we all have the capacity to develop. Practices that refine this awareness include:
- Meditation: Regular mindfulness practices help sharpen sensory perception, allowing you to notice subtle shifts in your physical and energetic body.
- Energy-Based Movement: Practices such as Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and yoga teach you to harness and guide energy, deepening your connection to yourself and others.
- Immersion in Nature: Dedicating time to intentional, distraction-free experiences in nature opens pathways to align with Earth’s vibrations.
- Acts of Compassion: Consciously practicing empathy and kindness strengthens the energetic links between yourself and the world around you.
Whenever I reflect upon a profound meditation from July of1987, I find myself immersed in a conundrum. Within the framework of cosmic consciousness, there truly is no “other.” When we step into that Sublime state, the concept of “self” dissolves, and we can’t help but laugh at how limited and fragile our perceptions of “self” and “other” prove to be. We see beyond them, recognizing the illusory nature of the perceptual processes that construct “me” and “you.”
Proprioception, often defined as the body’s spatial awareness, extends far beyond its basic physiological understanding. It encompasses the simultaneous experience of our collective, individual, and cosmic identities. Through this sensory gateway, we come to realize that the concept of “you” is an illusion, a mental construct grounded in verbal assignments. Words attempt, but ultimately fail, to capture the fullness of who or what the “other” might truly be.
To fully know oneself, it becomes evident that we cannot operate in isolation. Our self-discovery is not born of withdrawal but of engagement, of participating in the vast interplay between ourselves and humanity as a whole. True understanding arises from action and interconnectedness. We are, after all, not mere individuals but expressions of the collective mind of humanity. This realization broadens our perspective, revealing the extraordinary truth that we are the totality of humanity funneled through one biological being.
Upon this recognition, we begin to glimpse an extraordinary freedom. It lies not in detachment from the chaos and insanity of life but in perceiving the world as it truly is, while keeping the heart open. This profound understanding is encapsulated within the figure of the Bodhisattva, a being who remains compassionately engaged with the world despite its difficulties and illusory predispositions, embodying wisdom and love amid the chaos.
But what if our ability to experience the world extends far beyond the conventional boundaries of our senses? What if our body’s natural proprioception offers a gateway to an expansive web of energy and consciousness? This potential draws us to explore the notion that proprioception is not merely about physical spatial awareness but a deep-seated connection that integrates us into the universe’s vast and intangible network.
This hidden potential invites questions that stretch the boundaries of traditional science and challenge deeply ingrained concepts of the self. It compels us to rethink selfhood, reimagine our relationship with life forces, and adopt a broader understanding of what it means to be human. Ultimately, it illuminates the intricate and profound connections between the mind, body, and the boundless energy that weaves through the universe.
To seek this awareness is to awaken to both the mystery and clarity of existence. It is to laugh at the illusions of separation while standing firmly in the wisdom of unity. Through action, awareness, and open-heartedness, we discover that the “me” and “you” are nothing more than shifting shadows on the canvas of cosmic consciousness, which is found to be our ultimate ground of being..
The human potential for proprioceptive awareness offers far more than practical benefits in everyday life. It calls us to step beyond isolated existence into a harmonious, interconnected state of being. We are threads in a universal tapestry, linked by energy that flows through time and space, uniting all life.
Ancient teachings, remarkable personal stories, and an evolving understanding of quantum theory compels us to recognize that proprioception is more than a physical ability. It is a sacred mechanism of non-verbal awareness, universal connection, and awakening. As we cultivate this awareness, we pave the way for healing, creativity, and harmony on profound personal, collective, and cosmic levels.
The mysteries of heightened proprioception are an invitation to explore, an opportunity to break free from the confines of limited perception and rediscover your place in the cosmic whole.
Are you ready to listen to the whispers of connection that have always been there, waiting for you to notice?
The call to awaken is here.
Are you ready to come fully into your sacred self and its infinite capacities?
The universe awaits your response.
Chapter 44: The Hidden Path to “I Am”: Proprioception and the Illusion of Identity
What does it truly mean to say “I am”? This simple declaration is the bedrock of self-awareness, an unshakable truth that each of us intuitively knows. Yet, as we explore its depth, we confront profound questions. How do we know that we are? What is the essence of this “I am” that defines us? And could the often-overlooked sensory capacity of proprioception, our body’s ability to feel itself in space, hold the key to a deeper understanding of selfhood and existence?
Through these inquiries, we uncover an astonishing realization—that the boundaries between “me” and “you” are an illusion, crafted by the limitations of language and the constraints of perception. Proprioception emerges as more than a mere physiological mechanism; it reveals itself as a gateway to our simultaneous individual, collective, and cosmic identities. To explore this is to step into a realm where science meets mysticism, and where self-awareness dissolves into a larger, interconnected existence.
The concept of “me” and “you” feels intrinsic to human experience. From childhood, we are conditioned to see ourselves as distinct entities, defined by our physical boundaries and social identities. Language reinforces this dichotomy, carving the world into neatly separated “I”s and “they”s with verbal labels. Yet, this perception is inherently flawed.
Philosophers, particularly in Eastern traditions such as Advaita Vedanta and Zen Buddhism, have long proposed that the sense of individuality is a construct. The “self” exists only as an idea, a role we inhabit within the play of life. Neuroscience echoes this perspective, increasingly revealing that the brain fabricates the experience of separateness. Proprioception plays a crucial part in this fabrication by providing a continuous stream of data about our body’s position in space, giving rise to a “sense of self” rooted in the body.
But what happens when we expand proprioception, dissolving these artificial boundaries? What lies beyond the veil of “me” versus “you”?
Proprioception, often defined simply as the body’s spatial awareness, is a much richer experience than we typically acknowledge. It acts as an anchor for our physical presence, silently crafting the intimate story of “here I am.” Every motion, every stillness, every subtle shift communicates our existence not just to our brain but to our very being.
Emerging research in neuroscience reveals the profound relationship between proprioception and self-awareness. Studies show that disruptions to proprioception—for example, in individuals with conditions such as anosognosia or out-of-body experiences—can radically alter one’s sense of self. Without proprioceptive input, the lines between self and environment blur, exposing how much of “I am” is intertwined with our body’s sensory feedback.
But here lies the paradox. While proprioception roots us in our individuality, it also opens a door to transcendence. When we develop greater proprioceptive awareness, particularly through practices like yoga, dance, and meditation, the boundaries we once held sacred begin to soften. At its deepest level, proprioception invites us to experience both the body and existence itself as fluid, interconnected, and universal.
Words are humanity’s most trusted tools for making sense of the world. Yet, they falter spectacularly when tasked with defining identity. How often do we feel the inadequacy of saying “I am [name]” or “I am [occupation]”? These labels fail to encapsulate the richness of our presence. Instead, they confine us to roles and reduce our multifaceted being into digestible, oversimplified categories.
Language struggles most when it attempts to grasp the fullness of the “other.” This is particularly evident in experiences of deep connection, whether through love, shared creativity, or spiritual insight, where distinctions between “me” and “you” dissolve. Proprioception, which functions independently of verbal structures, bypasses these limitations. It allows us to intuit a shared existence, a silent knowing that who “I am” and who “you are” are not as separate as they seem.
This limitation of language underscores the importance of direct experience. Instead of merely thinking about existence, proprioception invites us to feel it—to embody it fully.
Here’s where proprioception transcends its role as a personal sensory mechanism and becomes a bridge between individuality and universality. While it usually serves to solidify a sense of bodily self, it also has the potential to dissolve that sense when explored consciously. Spiritual practices across cultures frequently incorporate proprioceptive awareness to transcend egoic identity.
For example:
- Meditation slows the mind and refines the body’s sensory awareness, centering the individual in the present moment. Over time, this simple practice often leads to realizations of interconnectedness and unity with the greater whole.
- Mindful Movement such as yoga or tai chi enhances proprioceptive sensitivity while integrating breath and awareness, creating an experience where body and environment feel like one.
- Immersive Experiences in Nature engage proprioception in new ways as the boundaries between self and the elements blur. The rustle of leaves, the sharp scent of pine, the ground pressing against bare feet all remind us that we are not apart from the natural world but deeply embedded within it.
Through these practices, we perceive not only our individual identity but also our inseparable connection to the cosmos, echoing the idea that “I am all and all is I.”
So, how does this extraordinary sensory system help us reconcile the concept of “self” with our larger, universal identity? The answer lies in awareness. By tuning into proprioceptive signals, we sharpen our perception of existence in ways that transcend thought. We begin to see ourselves not as isolated entities but as dynamic participants in a vast, interconnected web.
Consider this invitation:
- Find a quiet space and close your eyes. Become aware of your body in its stillness. Feel the weight of your limbs, the rhythm of your breath, the subtle vibrations coursing through your being.
- Now, slowly expand your awareness outward. Imagine not just your body but the space it inhabits, the air that surrounds it, and the life forms that share it. With practice, this exercise fosters a sense of unity that words can never fully capture.
This is the gift of proprioception. It anchors us in practical, sensory immediacy while also pointing to the limitless potential of our being.
The sense of “I am” is both self-evident and inexhaustibly mysterious. Proprioception, as a bridge between the personal and the cosmic, offers a profound path to explore this mystery. But the true depth of its insights can only be discovered through direct experience.
I invite you to reflect on your own sense of self. Start by developing a regular proprioceptive practice, be it mindfulness, meditation, or simply paying closer attention to your body and its movements. Notice how it shifts your perception of identity and connection.
The illusion of separateness holds sway over much of our lives. But with conscious awareness and a willingness to explore the edges of “I am,” we might just step into the truth that has always been waiting within.
