Thoughts are probably the most common means by which our spirit guides and personalities on the other side communicate with us. Some thoughts that we claim to be our own may have actually originated from other sources, such as our spirit guides, who transmitted them to us. Others are thoughts we attract from the collective thought of all. The universe contains an abundance of both constructive and destructive thoughts. Because we are capable of attracting the negative and positive thoughts of others, and because of the efficacy of thoughts, they deserve careful examination.

Thoughts are potent, creative forces of nature. They are the means by which information can be transmitted from the mind of one person to another, from a person to personalities on the other side, and vice-versa, and from the collective thoughts of all to the mind of an individual. Thoughts know no language, race, or cultural barrier, no limitation of space or distance. They are the common link among all people. Thoughts are the means by which the human mind can create whatever it wishes, in accordance with cosmic law.

Attesting to the power of positive thoughts, Martin Ferguson, a writer, says: "Good health, welfare, and prosperity are attracted by consistent thought invitation and confidence in acceptance."

So far I have been describing a person's own thoughts and the potential impact of those thoughts on that person. But a second type of thought - the destructive thought of others - can have an even greater and more devastating effect on individuals and on society at large.

If you've ever thought you heard someone speak to you only to find out that the person didn't say a word, you may have experienced the power of thoughts. You may have picked up his thoughts but, because you reacted outwardly, the flow of thought from his mind to yours was interrupted.

The danger in reading another person's thoughts lies in the way you handle the information you pick up. How you respond is up to you and depends on your relationship with that person. It may not be easy to prove what someone else is thinking. Generally, it is best not to react or confront the person. Instead, if the thoughts you pick up indicate that you may be in danger, be cautious.

A Personal Experience

On more than one occasion I have experienced the power of the thoughts of others. For example, one day I told a man that I didn't appreciate certain behavior of his and that I did not want it repeated. The next day, I walked into a room where he was alone. I greeted him, he responded reluctantly, and I paid no further attention to him. Suddenly, I thought I heard him say something derogatory to me. I thought I heard him call me names. I remained quiet, but I looked to see if his lips moved. They did not. And his thoughts continued to flow from his mind to mine.

If I had reacted the way most people would - by saying something out loud, such as "Excuse me?" or "Did you say something," or "Are you talking to me?" - not only would I have interrupted his thoughts instantly but I also would have interrupted my receptive mode. Instead, I remained quiet and let his thoughts flow without interruption. I could hear, loudly and clearly, his negative thoughts about me. I continued to look in his direction, without distracting him, to be sure his lips were not moving. Thoughts can be audible and loud. They can easily be mistaken for spoken words.

Before leaving the room, I decided to try to put him at ease and to reassure him that I had no animosity toward him even though I didn't like the way he had acted previously. I jokingly commented that he looked like a man in deep thought and that I hoped he wasn't thinking about me. We talked for a while, and by the time I left the room, we were both laughing out loud. When we saw each other a few days later, our conversation touched on the previous encounter. He wanted to know if I really believed he had been thinking about me in that room that day. I said yes, and that I wondered if he thought of me in terms of the words I had heard. "How did you know?" he asked in amazement.

This illustration shows that while we may think our thoughts are personal and private, they actually are broadcast to the universe. Anyone with sensitivity to our thoughts can pick them up under certain conditions. Personalities on the other side, particularly our spirit guides, can pick up the thoughts that have a bearing on their role as our guides. Thoughts have wings and can travel an infinite distance in an instant.

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