Nikola Tesla's evening visions

Jeremy Alvarez5 said:I’ve heard somewhere that older folks usually sleep less too, and that they tend to be more sensitive to noise.

Maybe it isn't just a result of spiritual enlightenment, but could it also be because they aren't doing heavy physical labor anymore—you know, trading intense workouts for long walks and mental gymnastics instead?

Some religious orders actually try to cut their sleep short on purpose; I think some nuns wake up every four hours just to pray, if I remember correctly. But honestly, trying to force yourself to sleep less sounds like a recipe for disaster. I once saw someone who looked like they were barely holding it together during the day, eyes looking totally glazed over. If this kind of sleep deprivation isn't happening naturally, I don't think forcing it is a good path toward enlightenment—it feels more like a fast track to some pretty serious health issues.

It’s not something reserved strictly for the enlightened, but for them, it seems almost like a given. By getting by on those short bursts of sleep, they end up feeling totally refreshed, which is wild compared to us folks who drag ourselves through eight hours and still feel wiped...

Gregory Jackson said:Hey Paul! Yeah, unfortunately, it's totally off-limits. But honestly, if you're looking for spiritual growth, you don't actually need to step foot on the mountain itself. See, the astral body is this spherical energy structure that basically represents the consciousness of an enlightened being—someone who isn't coming back to the USA anymore. So, instead of this physical body, consciousness just shifts into this indestructible form called the astral body. Kind of a clunky way to put it, I guess.

You can actually have your aura infused by the energy from those glowing bodies while riding a tour boat circling Mount Olympus, because the mobility of the astral body in that area reaches a few hundred yards out from the shore. I mean, I've only been on land once, but I've been out on the boats two or three times, and everything works great. I just take whatever I can get in the moment, you know?
It's not like these crazy, spectacular things happen all the time, but I remember one instance during a boat ride—I think it was back in 1998—where this guy, a doctor who was traveling with a group of other spiritual seekers, suddenly regained his sense of smell after losing it for fifteen years. He was so shocked and overwhelmed with gratitude that he just sat in a corner and started crying. And then, well, he spent the rest of the trip smelling every woman on the boat 🙂

I can totally see that happening.

Honestly, I think people who go overboard with the scrubbing, slathering on lotions, and drowning themselves in deodorant and cologne might actually be doing it wrong. It’s my guess that instead of attracting the opposite sex with synthetic scents, you’re better off leaning into those natural vibes. I’m not talking about smelling like sweat or anything gross, but rather pheromones—those things that are super hard to pick up on consciously. That’s probably why someone might feel this weird, unexplainable pull toward a certain person. Your brain tells you they aren't your type, but the chemistry just pulls you in anyway. The tricky part is how much of this happens deep in your subconscious.

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Over the last five years, pheromones have actually become a pretty big deal in scientific research. It turns out these tiny particles have a massive impact on human sexuality. When you factor them in alongside testosterone, they play a huge role in sparking desire and keeping things active in long-term relationships. Even when people find someone they consider a true soulmate, they’re still constantly picking up these subtle pheromone signals from everyone else around them.

If only our dear Nikola Tesla hadn't ended up stuck in the middle of nowhere, dealing with nothing but weeds and brambles while trying to impress a chambermaid. And well, once you get far away from the city—or even further out toward Mount Olympus where there isn't a spiritual guide for miles—you're basically on your own with stuff like that.

Gregory Jackson said:It’s not something reserved strictly for the enlightened, but for them, it seems almost like a given. By getting by on those short bursts of sleep, they end up feeling totally refreshed, which is wild compared to us folks who drag ourselves through eight hours and still feel wiped...

I just wanted to mention that this might be tied to their daily psycho-physical routine, specifically any mental or spiritual practices that influence how they sleep, how long they stay under, and the quality of that rest. It could even affect their dreams, especially if they've been lying in bed lately just "counting sheep" or dwelling on those specific visions and scenes that pop up right before drifting off. We should probably consider his whole life story here, too—like, does this dream data reflect his time spent both over in Europe and here in the States? It'd be worth looking at whether this was a constant thing throughout his entire life.

Jeremy Alvarez5 said:Nikola Tesla was easily one of the most legendary figures to ever walk the earth, and he’s earned so much respect over the years. His life story isn't even *that* long ago, so I guess you could say people have already started weaving all these myths and legends around his biography.

Since he was such a famous inventor, even the tiny, mundane details about how he lived really fascinated people. If I recall correctly, he might have even kept a journal at some point. I’ve spent quite a bit of time looking into his life—watching documentaries (like those special feature CDs you’d get with magazines from the Tree of Knowledge, or just random TV specials), reading a book that was part of a high school curriculum back in the old days of the US, listening to lectures from the New Acropolis, and just browsing around online.

There’s a lot of talk about how he barely slept, or how he absolutely hated going to doctors, even when he actually had health issues. He used to obsessively count distances he walked or whatever, and he would basically build his entire inventions in his mind before ever touching a tool. He was also a huge advocate for world peace, never married, and apparently, because his work pace was so intense, he just couldn't find anyone who could actually keep up with him. He’d host a press conference once a year and stuff like that. One thing I found particularly interesting in his biography was how, despite sleeping so little, he mentioned dreaming or visualizing himself traveling all over the place right before drifting off (he was a big reader, too). He’d sometimes wait for these mental images to appear, noting that if they didn't show up, he knew he was in for a long, restless night.

I’m actually really curious about that part from a spiritual perspective. Could anyone weigh in on this based on your own experiences with meditation or anything similar?

This is tied directly to enlightenment—anyone hitting those stages or experiencing flashes of it will see images before their eyes. Early on, I was having these visions several nights a week—if they didn't show up, I’d end up with a headache, feeling weak, or running a fever. There were nights I couldn't sleep at all because of it. Now, it happens almost every night. I've settled into a rhythm of sleeping about 5 or 6 hours—it's how I sync up with the world. It isn't sound sensitivity, just visual. And let's be clear: these aren't hallucinations like someone else claimed—the images manifest mentally around the sixth chakra area, almost like a movie screen. I tilt my eyes down at a 30-40 degree angle to tension them—I read somewhere online that this helps align brain waves to lower frequencies—and that's when the images of objects or past events start appearing.

John Jones3 said:This is tied directly to enlightenment—anyone hitting those stages or experiencing flashes of it will see images before their eyes. Early on, I was having these visions several nights a week—if they didn't show up, I’d end up with a headache, feeling weak, or running a fever. There were nights I couldn't sleep at all because of it. Now, it happens almost every night. I've settled into a rhythm of sleeping about 5 or 6 hours—it's how I sync up with the world. It isn't sound sensitivity, just visual. And let's be clear: these aren't hallucinations like someone else claimed—the images manifest mentally around the sixth chakra area, almost like a movie screen. I tilt my eyes down at a 30-40 degree angle to tension them—I read somewhere online that this helps align brain waves to lower frequencies—and that's when the images of objects or past events start appearing.

Do you happen to have a link that explains this phenomenon a bit more clearly?

From what I recall, N. Tesla had this long phase where he’d just visualize things constantly, like traveling all over or picturing specific places and whatnot...

I wonder if it's possible for things that actually happened to blend together with stuff that never really did? I stumbled upon an article recently claiming that kids experience false memories too—basically saying everyone has them and it's way more common than people realize. I guess if it's widespread, then it's technically "normal." It might explain Jung's earliest dreams, since he used them as a foundation for his mystical leanings; he used to say in his biographies that there were certain images in those early dreams that he simply couldn't have seen anywhere else. I don't think most people would love the idea that they have false memories, but it's a pretty interesting claim coming from scientific circles—treating it as a general rule rather than just some weird exception.

Jeremy Alvarez5 said:Do you happen to have a link that explains this phenomenon a bit more clearly?

From what I recall, N. Tesla had this long phase where he’d just visualize things constantly, like traveling all over or picturing specific places and whatnot...

I wonder if it's possible for things that actually happened to blend together with stuff that never really did? I stumbled upon an article recently claiming that kids experience false memories too—basically saying everyone has them and it's way more common than people realize. I guess if it's widespread, then it's technically "normal." It might explain Jung's earliest dreams, since he used them as a foundation for his mystical leanings; he used to say in his biographies that there were certain images in those early dreams that he simply couldn't have seen anywhere else. I don't think most people would love the idea that they have false memories, but it's a pretty interesting claim coming from scientific circles—treating it as a general rule rather than just some weird exception.

Trust me, I looked everywhere and couldn't find a single decent explanation—until I finally picked up a book on Tesla. Before that, I didn't even have a clue what we were actually talking about.

Jeremy Alvarez5 said:Do you happen to have a link that explains this phenomenon a bit more clearly?

From what I recall, N. Tesla had this long phase where he’d just visualize things constantly, like traveling all over or picturing specific places and whatnot...

I wonder if it's possible for things that actually happened to blend together with stuff that never really did? I stumbled upon an article recently claiming that kids experience false memories too—basically saying everyone has them and it's way more common than people realize. I guess if it's widespread, then it's technically "normal." It might explain Jung's earliest dreams, since he used them as a foundation for his mystical leanings; he used to say in his biographies that there were certain images in those early dreams that he simply couldn't have seen anywhere else. I don't think most people would love the idea that they have false memories, but it's a pretty interesting claim coming from scientific circles—treating it as a general rule rather than just some weird exception.

Sure, you can get a full vision of the day ahead—or at least a snippet of what’s coming—but I'm not so sure about false memories. Tesla actually used to gamble just to test how accurate his visions were—a bit of a practical experiment, I suppose. Of course, to have the kind of foresight he did, you'd need a specific genetic makeup designed for it; being the son of an Orthodox priest and a clairvoyant basically guaranteed those genes for him, though it was likely more of a burden than a gift.

Speaking of false memories—Nicholas actually had a brother, I think his name was Dan or something similar—who died when he was just a kid. During a sleepover, Nicholas was accused of pushing him down the stairs. Little Nicholas didn't recall doing it at all—just another case of false memories, or maybe just gaps in the memory?

John Jones3 said:Trust me, I looked everywhere and couldn't find a single decent explanation—until I finally picked up a book on Tesla. Before that, I didn't even have a clue what we were actually talking about.

Sure, you can get a full vision of the day ahead—or at least a snippet of what’s coming—but I'm not so sure about false memories. Tesla actually used to gamble just to test how accurate his visions were—a bit of a practical experiment, I suppose. Of course, to have the kind of foresight he did, you'd need a specific genetic makeup designed for it; being the son of an Orthodox priest and a clairvoyant basically guaranteed those genes for him, though it was likely more of a burden than a gift.

Speaking of false memories—Nicholas actually had a brother, I think his name was Dan or something similar—who died when he was just a kid. During a sleepover, Nicholas was accused of pushing him down the stairs. Little Nicholas didn't recall doing it at all—just another case of false memories, or maybe just gaps in the memory?

I guess I was being a bit vague there. I think what I was getting at is that when people experience astral projections or whatever, they usually expect to see glimpses of the future first. Honestly, the idea kind of creeps me out—I feel like that path leads straight to obsession. But then again, maybe there's a positive side to it, like using those flashes for creative brainstorming or doing some mental dry run to make something happen. I guess what I wanted to ask is: do you ever wonder if those images—which are partly glimpses of the past—are actually just products of your own desires? Or maybe they're tied to old traumas? Like, could intense emotions or certain past hurts be conditioning us to focus on specific scenes, making them stick in our minds more easily than other things, whether we want them to or not? I also wondered if, when you see these past events, you notice the visions changing, expanding, or adding new details over time. Our memories, especially the ones we try to recall under hypnosis, might be partially manufactured by how our brain processed those experiences in the first place...

Speaking of false memories, I think Nikola had a brother, maybe named Dan or something similar? Apparently, his brother passed away as a child, and during the whole chaos of it, he was accused of pushing Nikola down the stairs. Little Nikola didn't even remember doing it, so maybe that's a case of false memories—or just huge gaps in memory, I guess.

That’s super interesting to think about, both from his brother's perspective and Nikola's. I mean, childhood jealousy and those sudden outbursts among siblings aren't exactly rare, right? Kids sort of condition each other in those ways...

It also helps explain this: "despite breaks in his education due to being sickly and dealing with the heavy psychological trauma caused by the death of his older brother Dan, Tesla continued his studies at the University of Graz in Austria."

Nikola was also pretty sick quite often; if I remember correctly from a lecture I heard, he was on the verge of death a few times. If he carried any sense of guilt regarding his brother's death, maybe that's why he tried so hard to leave his mark on the world in the present moment—to ensure he stayed, rather than someone else... Either way, that doesn't sound like a fact anyone would want to carry around in their head, and from a standpoint of weakened immunity and health issues, it seems like a pretty big clue.

Jeremy Alvarez5 said:I guess I was being a bit vague there. I think what I was getting at is that when people experience astral projections or whatever, they usually expect to see glimpses of the future first. Honestly, the idea kind of creeps me out—I feel like that path leads straight to obsession. But then again, maybe there's a positive side to it, like using those flashes for creative brainstorming or doing some mental dry run to make something happen. I guess what I wanted to ask is: do you ever wonder if those images—which are partly glimpses of the past—are actually just products of your own desires? Or maybe they're tied to old traumas? Like, could intense emotions or certain past hurts be conditioning us to focus on specific scenes, making them stick in our minds more easily than other things, whether we want them to or not? I also wondered if, when you see these past events, you notice the visions changing, expanding, or adding new details over time. Our memories, especially the ones we try to recall under hypnosis, might be partially manufactured by how our brain processed those experiences in the first place...

Speaking of false memories, I think Nikola had a brother, maybe named Dan or something similar? Apparently, his brother passed away as a child, and during the whole chaos of it, he was accused of pushing Nikola down the stairs. Little Nikola didn't even remember doing it, so maybe that's a case of false memories—or just huge gaps in memory, I guess.

That’s super interesting to think about, both from his brother's perspective and Nikola's. I mean, childhood jealousy and those sudden outbursts among siblings aren't exactly rare, right? Kids sort of condition each other in those ways...

It also helps explain this: "despite breaks in his education due to being sickly and dealing with the heavy psychological trauma caused by the death of his older brother Dan, Tesla continued his studies at the University of Graz in Austria."

Nikola was also pretty sick quite often; if I remember correctly from a lecture I heard, he was on the verge of death a few times. If he carried any sense of guilt regarding his brother's death, maybe that's why he tried so hard to leave his mark on the world in the present moment—to ensure he stayed, rather than someone else... Either way, that doesn't sound like a fact anyone would want to carry around in their head, and from a standpoint of weakened immunity and health issues, it seems like a pretty big clue.

Astral projection is tied directly to dreaming—you travel astrally while you sleep—so this stuff has absolutely nothing to do with those images.

Jeremy Alvarez5 said:I guess I was being a bit vague there. I think what I was getting at is that when people experience astral projections or whatever, they usually expect to see glimpses of the future first. Honestly, the idea kind of creeps me out—I feel like that path leads straight to obsession. But then again, maybe there's a positive side to it, like using those flashes for creative brainstorming or doing some mental dry run to make something happen. I guess what I wanted to ask is: do you ever wonder if those images—which are partly glimpses of the past—are actually just products of your own desires? Or maybe they're tied to old traumas? Like, could intense emotions or certain past hurts be conditioning us to focus on specific scenes, making them stick in our minds more easily than other things, whether we want them to or not? I also wondered if, when you see these past events, you notice the visions changing, expanding, or adding new details over time. Our memories, especially the ones we try to recall under hypnosis, might be partially manufactured by how our brain processed those experiences in the first place...

Speaking of false memories, I think Nikola had a brother, maybe named Dan or something similar? Apparently, his brother passed away as a child, and during the whole chaos of it, he was accused of pushing Nikola down the stairs. Little Nikola didn't even remember doing it, so maybe that's a case of false memories—or just huge gaps in memory, I guess.

That’s super interesting to think about, both from his brother's perspective and Nikola's. I mean, childhood jealousy and those sudden outbursts among siblings aren't exactly rare, right? Kids sort of condition each other in those ways...

It also helps explain this: "despite breaks in his education due to being sickly and dealing with the heavy psychological trauma caused by the death of his older brother Dan, Tesla continued his studies at the University of Graz in Austria."

Nikola was also pretty sick quite often; if I remember correctly from a lecture I heard, he was on the verge of death a few times. If he carried any sense of guilt regarding his brother's death, maybe that's why he tried so hard to leave his mark on the world in the present moment—to ensure he stayed, rather than someone else... Either way, that doesn't sound like a fact anyone would want to carry around in their head, and from a standpoint of weakened immunity and health issues, it seems like a pretty big clue.

At first, it’s pure obsession—you just crave more and more of those future visions. Eventually, you get used to it, and it all starts to blur together—past, present, future, none of it really matters anymore. Everything gets so tangled up that you can't even tell which experience belongs to your own subconscious and which is just some external "hallucination."

Jeremy Alvarez5 said:I guess I was being a bit vague there. I think what I was getting at is that when people experience astral projections or whatever, they usually expect to see glimpses of the future first. Honestly, the idea kind of creeps me out—I feel like that path leads straight to obsession. But then again, maybe there's a positive side to it, like using those flashes for creative brainstorming or doing some mental dry run to make something happen. I guess what I wanted to ask is: do you ever wonder if those images—which are partly glimpses of the past—are actually just products of your own desires? Or maybe they're tied to old traumas? Like, could intense emotions or certain past hurts be conditioning us to focus on specific scenes, making them stick in our minds more easily than other things, whether we want them to or not? I also wondered if, when you see these past events, you notice the visions changing, expanding, or adding new details over time. Our memories, especially the ones we try to recall under hypnosis, might be partially manufactured by how our brain processed those experiences in the first place...

Speaking of false memories, I think Nikola had a brother, maybe named Dan or something similar? Apparently, his brother passed away as a child, and during the whole chaos of it, he was accused of pushing Nikola down the stairs. Little Nikola didn't even remember doing it, so maybe that's a case of false memories—or just huge gaps in memory, I guess.

That’s super interesting to think about, both from his brother's perspective and Nikola's. I mean, childhood jealousy and those sudden outbursts among siblings aren't exactly rare, right? Kids sort of condition each other in those ways...

It also helps explain this: "despite breaks in his education due to being sickly and dealing with the heavy psychological trauma caused by the death of his older brother Dan, Tesla continued his studies at the University of Graz in Austria."

Nikola was also pretty sick quite often; if I remember correctly from a lecture I heard, he was on the verge of death a few times. If he carried any sense of guilt regarding his brother's death, maybe that's why he tried so hard to leave his mark on the world in the present moment—to ensure he stayed, rather than someone else... Either way, that doesn't sound like a fact anyone would want to carry around in their head, and from a standpoint of weakened immunity and health issues, it seems like a pretty big clue.

Early memories start surfacing—stuff you wouldn't normally be aware of—and since traumatic experiences tend to pop up just as often, it can get pretty uncomfortable. You’re basically left completely exposed to your own subconscious, which opens the door to all sorts of complications and reliving old traumas. The stronger the connection to a past event, the more intense the mental replays become.

Jeremy Alvarez5 said:I guess I was being a bit vague there. I think what I was getting at is that when people experience astral projections or whatever, they usually expect to see glimpses of the future first. Honestly, the idea kind of creeps me out—I feel like that path leads straight to obsession. But then again, maybe there's a positive side to it, like using those flashes for creative brainstorming or doing some mental dry run to make something happen. I guess what I wanted to ask is: do you ever wonder if those images—which are partly glimpses of the past—are actually just products of your own desires? Or maybe they're tied to old traumas? Like, could intense emotions or certain past hurts be conditioning us to focus on specific scenes, making them stick in our minds more easily than other things, whether we want them to or not? I also wondered if, when you see these past events, you notice the visions changing, expanding, or adding new details over time. Our memories, especially the ones we try to recall under hypnosis, might be partially manufactured by how our brain processed those experiences in the first place...

Speaking of false memories, I think Nikola had a brother, maybe named Dan or something similar? Apparently, his brother passed away as a child, and during the whole chaos of it, he was accused of pushing Nikola down the stairs. Little Nikola didn't even remember doing it, so maybe that's a case of false memories—or just huge gaps in memory, I guess.

That’s super interesting to think about, both from his brother's perspective and Nikola's. I mean, childhood jealousy and those sudden outbursts among siblings aren't exactly rare, right? Kids sort of condition each other in those ways...

It also helps explain this: "despite breaks in his education due to being sickly and dealing with the heavy psychological trauma caused by the death of his older brother Dan, Tesla continued his studies at the University of Graz in Austria."

Nikola was also pretty sick quite often; if I remember correctly from a lecture I heard, he was on the verge of death a few times. If he carried any sense of guilt regarding his brother's death, maybe that's why he tried so hard to leave his mark on the world in the present moment—to ensure he stayed, rather than someone else... Either way, that doesn't sound like a fact anyone would want to carry around in their head, and from a standpoint of weakened immunity and health issues, it seems like a pretty big clue.

I’ve noticed that the exact same trauma can be interpreted in totally different ways—even when the actual content doesn't change. It just goes to show how subjective lived experiences are, which basically kills any hope for objective observation. Honestly, someone else might actually provide a better commentary on my experiences than I can myself—everything stays limited by my current moods and flawed interpretations. All in all, these replays are great for studying one's own identity and clearing out various mental blocks—which, let's face it, are mostly things we create ourselves because we fail to experience the outside world objectively.

In the beginning, I used to go through these phases where I’d have visions a few nights a week. If they didn't show up, I'd end up with these nasty headaches, feeling super weak, and even getting bouts of fever. There were times I just couldn't sleep at all because of it.

John Jones3 said:Astral projection is tied directly to dreaming—you travel astrally while you sleep—so this stuff has absolutely nothing to do with those images.

At first, it’s pure obsession—you just crave more and more of those future visions. Eventually, you get used to it, and it all starts to blur together—past, present, future, none of it really matters anymore. Everything gets so tangled up that you can't even tell which experience belongs to your own subconscious and which is just some external "hallucination."

Early memories start surfacing—stuff you wouldn't normally be aware of—and since traumatic experiences tend to pop up just as often, it can get pretty uncomfortable. You’re basically left completely exposed to your own subconscious, which opens the door to all sorts of complications and reliving old traumas. The stronger the connection to a past event, the more intense the mental replays become.

I’ve noticed that the exact same trauma can be interpreted in totally different ways—even when the actual content doesn't change. It just goes to show how subjective lived experiences are, which basically kills any hope for objective observation. Honestly, someone else might actually provide a better commentary on my experiences than I can myself—everything stays limited by my current moods and flawed interpretations. All in all, these replays are great for studying one's own identity and clearing out various mental blocks—which, let's face it, are mostly things we create ourselves because we fail to experience the outside world objectively.

When you say "in the beginning," could you maybe elaborate on what actually triggered that starting point? Because once you crossed that line, missing out on the experience meant headaches, and in some cases, all sorts of complications followed... which sounds like you might have been at odds with yourself in a way. I wonder if that felt like a significant loss of control over your own will, or if it felt more like an internal conflict of goals, like you were fighting against certain expectations?

Now, I have these visions almost every night. I've gotten used to sleeping about five or six hours, and I've sort of found a rhythm with the world. I'm not really sensitive to sound, just the visuals. And honestly, they aren't hallucinations like someone else mentioned; it's more like an image forming mentally in the area of the sixth chakra, almost like a movie screen. I usually tilt my eyes down at a 30 to 40-degree angle to tighten them—I read somewhere online that this helps sync brain waves to lower frequencies—and then these images of objects or even specific events from my life start appearing.

Aside from Michael Talbot’s *Holographic Universe*, I haven't really stumbled upon any other sources that try to describe or interpret phenomena like this.

Jeremy Alvarez5 said:I guess I was being a bit vague there. I think what I was getting at is that when people experience astral projections or whatever, they usually expect to see glimpses of the future first. Honestly, the idea kind of creeps me out—I feel like that path leads straight to obsession. But then again, maybe there's a positive side to it, like using those flashes for creative brainstorming or doing some mental dry run to make something happen. I guess what I wanted to ask is: do you ever wonder if those images—which are partly glimpses of the past—are actually just products of your own desires? Or maybe they're tied to old traumas? Like, could intense emotions or certain past hurts be conditioning us to focus on specific scenes, making them stick in our minds more easily than other things, whether we want them to or not? I also wondered if, when you see these past events, you notice the visions changing, expanding, or adding new details over time. Our memories, especially the ones we try to recall under hypnosis, might be partially manufactured by how our brain processed those experiences in the first place...

Speaking of false memories, I think Nikola had a brother, maybe named Dan or something similar? Apparently, his brother passed away as a child, and during the whole chaos of it, he was accused of pushing Nikola down the stairs. Little Nikola didn't even remember doing it, so maybe that's a case of false memories—or just huge gaps in memory, I guess.

That’s super interesting to think about, both from his brother's perspective and Nikola's. I mean, childhood jealousy and those sudden outbursts among siblings aren't exactly rare, right? Kids sort of condition each other in those ways...

It also helps explain this: "despite breaks in his education due to being sickly and dealing with the heavy psychological trauma caused by the death of his older brother Dan, Tesla continued his studies at the University of Graz in Austria."

Nikola was also pretty sick quite often; if I remember correctly from a lecture I heard, he was on the verge of death a few times. If he carried any sense of guilt regarding his brother's death, maybe that's why he tried so hard to leave his mark on the world in the present moment—to ensure he stayed, rather than someone else... Either way, that doesn't sound like a fact anyone would want to carry around in their head, and from a standpoint of weakened immunity and health issues, it seems like a pretty big clue.

If I remember right, his brother fell off a horse or got kicked or something like that. But honestly, if you want to hear the truth about Tesla straight from the man himself, you should just pick up his book My Inventions. It covers all of that—his health struggles, those early visions he had in his head, and all the crazy experimenting he did before he ever built a single model. It’s such an easy read, really, just a great, engaging writing style. You can tell when a truly enlightened person is writing...

Jeremy Alvarez5 said:

In the beginning, I used to go through these phases where I’d have visions a few nights a week. If they didn't show up, I'd end up with these nasty headaches, feeling super weak, and even getting bouts of fever. There were times I just couldn't sleep at all because of it.

When you say "in the beginning," could you maybe elaborate on what actually triggered that starting point? Because once you crossed that line, missing out on the experience meant headaches, and in some cases, all sorts of complications followed... which sounds like you might have been at odds with yourself in a way. I wonder if that felt like a significant loss of control over your own will, or if it felt more like an internal conflict of goals, like you were fighting against certain expectations?

Now, I have these visions almost every night. I've gotten used to sleeping about five or six hours, and I've sort of found a rhythm with the world. I'm not really sensitive to sound, just the visuals. And honestly, they aren't hallucinations like someone else mentioned; it's more like an image forming mentally in the area of the sixth chakra, almost like a movie screen. I usually tilt my eyes down at a 30 to 40-degree angle to tighten them—I read somewhere online that this helps sync brain waves to lower frequencies—and then these images of objects or even specific events from my life start appearing.

Aside from Michael Talbot’s *Holographic Universe*, I haven't really stumbled upon any other sources that try to describe or interpret phenomena like this.

Honestly, I was probably ready for a psych ward at one point. Luckily, I kept my mouth shut and kept my experiences to myself. As for being at war with myself—it wasn't just "somehow," it was in every possible way. At first, it was an absolute disaster. I couldn't stop the imagery; I’d spend entire nights wide awake just staring at them. It was rough—things are much better now, though.

Jeremy Alvarez5 said:

In the beginning, I used to go through these phases where I’d have visions a few nights a week. If they didn't show up, I'd end up with these nasty headaches, feeling super weak, and even getting bouts of fever. There were times I just couldn't sleep at all because of it.

When you say "in the beginning," could you maybe elaborate on what actually triggered that starting point? Because once you crossed that line, missing out on the experience meant headaches, and in some cases, all sorts of complications followed... which sounds like you might have been at odds with yourself in a way. I wonder if that felt like a significant loss of control over your own will, or if it felt more like an internal conflict of goals, like you were fighting against certain expectations?

Now, I have these visions almost every night. I've gotten used to sleeping about five or six hours, and I've sort of found a rhythm with the world. I'm not really sensitive to sound, just the visuals. And honestly, they aren't hallucinations like someone else mentioned; it's more like an image forming mentally in the area of the sixth chakra, almost like a movie screen. I usually tilt my eyes down at a 30 to 40-degree angle to tighten them—I read somewhere online that this helps sync brain waves to lower frequencies—and then these images of objects or even specific events from my life start appearing.

Aside from Michael Talbot’s *Holographic Universe*, I haven't really stumbled upon any other sources that try to describe or interpret phenomena like this.

It was pure chaos at first—now, the imagery is starting to relate more closely to my own life. It's possible they were always connected to me, but back then, I couldn't see the link between the visions and my own psyche. The images show pivotal past events, things I witnessed that day, or even future occurrences. Personal willpower doesn't have much say in it; you could say that in those moments, I lose control over my thoughts and just let the current take me wherever it wants to go.

And as for what triggered it all—intensive work on opening the third eye, combined with some pretty heavy self-work regarding empathy and how I interact with the world.

Gregory Jackson said:If I remember right, his brother fell off a horse or got kicked or something like that. But honestly, if you want to hear the truth about Tesla straight from the man himself, you should just pick up his book My Inventions. It covers all of that—his health struggles, those early visions he had in his head, and all the crazy experimenting he did before he ever built a single model. It’s such an easy read, really, just a great, engaging writing style. You can tell when a truly enlightened person is writing...

It looks like that book is floating around online somewhere, so I might take a look at the ramblings of this stubborn, skeptical, introverted genius who lived right on the edge of human consciousness.

I also find myself wondering how much weight to give to the idea that if someone close to you shows extreme hostility, it could be based on several different things. Maybe it played a role in their downfall, or perhaps there was some deep-seated trauma or guilt involved, especially if what they said ended up being fabricated. It wouldn't be that crazy to think that some terrible life events acted as the catalyst for his personal quests, where those dark moments merged with the things that actually inspired him.

John Jones3 said:Honestly, I was probably ready for a psych ward at one point. Luckily, I kept my mouth shut and kept my experiences to myself. As for being at war with myself—it wasn't just "somehow," it was in every possible way. At first, it was an absolute disaster. I couldn't stop the imagery; I’d spend entire nights wide awake just staring at them. It was rough—things are much better now, though.

It was pure chaos at first—now, the imagery is starting to relate more closely to my own life. It's possible they were always connected to me, but back then, I couldn't see the link between the visions and my own psyche. The images show pivotal past events, things I witnessed that day, or even future occurrences. Personal willpower doesn't have much say in it; you could say that in those moments, I lose control over my thoughts and just let the current take me wherever it wants to go.

And as for what triggered it all—intensive work on opening the third eye, combined with some pretty heavy self-work regarding empathy and how I interact with the world.

The ability to form these vivid images sounds pretty cool and seems like an advantage, but the risk of losing your mind, dealing with constant headaches, and all that other stuff is a huge red flag. To me, the emphasis on "intensity" and "empathy with others" feels a bit like a recipe for instability. It's almost like his personality was fractured through conflicts with people—since, let's face it, being an enemy is way easier than being a friend—which drove him to search for an internal "compass" within his subconscious. From there, those powerful images combined with the third-eye work led to a "breakthrough," or at least that's my guess. So, the idea that you have to keep your compass steady during a spiritual journey seems like the most important part of maintaining inner "silence." It feels like many people skip over that part because they're so desperate for actual change, which is pretty obvious.

Maybe people who are even more sensitive to sound aren't strictly having hallucinations either. It might just be a state of being where their perception of sound fields is hyper-sensitive, making it highly individualized and symptomatic in its own unique way. Either way, it would be fascinating to figure out the specific mechanisms behind these shifts if we ever wanted to reverse them or steer them in a better direction.

Thanks for sharing that bit of your personal experience 👍

Jeremy Alvarez5 said:It looks like that book is floating around online somewhere, so I might take a look at the ramblings of this stubborn, skeptical, introverted genius who lived right on the edge of human consciousness.

I also find myself wondering how much weight to give to the idea that if someone close to you shows extreme hostility, it could be based on several different things. Maybe it played a role in their downfall, or perhaps there was some deep-seated trauma or guilt involved, especially if what they said ended up being fabricated. It wouldn't be that crazy to think that some terrible life events acted as the catalyst for his personal quests, where those dark moments merged with the things that actually inspired him.

The ability to form these vivid images sounds pretty cool and seems like an advantage, but the risk of losing your mind, dealing with constant headaches, and all that other stuff is a huge red flag. To me, the emphasis on "intensity" and "empathy with others" feels a bit like a recipe for instability. It's almost like his personality was fractured through conflicts with people—since, let's face it, being an enemy is way easier than being a friend—which drove him to search for an internal "compass" within his subconscious. From there, those powerful images combined with the third-eye work led to a "breakthrough," or at least that's my guess. So, the idea that you have to keep your compass steady during a spiritual journey seems like the most important part of maintaining inner "silence." It feels like many people skip over that part because they're so desperate for actual change, which is pretty obvious.

Maybe people who are even more sensitive to sound aren't strictly having hallucinations either. It might just be a state of being where their perception of sound fields is hyper-sensitive, making it highly individualized and symptomatic in its own unique way. Either way, it would be fascinating to figure out the specific mechanisms behind these shifts if we ever wanted to reverse them or steer them in a better direction.

Thanks for sharing that bit of your personal experience 👍

No worries—a little ego stroking never hurt anyone. 🙂

John Jones3 said:No worries—a little ego stroking never hurt anyone. 🙂

Congrats on getting that job done; honestly, maybe it’s for the best. Now I’m stuck digging through everything everyone else has posted right up until that weird tangent about underwear—and man, that part about your heart breaking? That was actually pretty inspiring. The mods were asking for you to show up, but things just got hung up on some other people's comments.

Jeremy Alvarez5 said:I can totally see that happening.

Honestly, I think people who go overboard with the scrubbing, slathering on lotions, and drowning themselves in deodorant and cologne might actually be doing it wrong. It’s my guess that instead of attracting the opposite sex with synthetic scents, you’re better off leaning into those natural vibes. I’m not talking about smelling like sweat or anything gross, but rather pheromones—those things that are super hard to pick up on consciously. That’s probably why someone might feel this weird, unexplainable pull toward a certain person. Your brain tells you they aren't your type, but the chemistry just pulls you in anyway. The tricky part is how much of this happens deep in your subconscious.

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Over the last five years, pheromones have actually become a pretty big deal in scientific research. It turns out these tiny particles have a massive impact on human sexuality. When you factor them in alongside testosterone, they play a huge role in sparking desire and keeping things active in long-term relationships. Even when people find someone they consider a true soulmate, they’re still constantly picking up these subtle pheromone signals from everyone else around them.

If only our dear Nikola Tesla hadn't ended up stuck in the middle of nowhere, dealing with nothing but weeds and brambles while trying to impress a chambermaid. And well, once you get far away from the city—or even further out toward Mount Olympus where there isn't a spiritual guide for miles—you're basically on your own with stuff like that.

Actually, let me walk that back a bit. According to the latest news, pheromones might not even exist; apparently, it's all just down to individual brain chemistry:

Jeremy Alvarez5 said:Actually, let me walk that back a bit. According to the latest news, pheromones might not even exist; apparently, it's all just down to individual brain chemistry:

I didn't really care for that first superficial article you shared from that news site. 😲
Everyone has their own natural scent (if you want to put it so bluntly), which blends with whatever perfumes or deodorants they use. As long as you apply them to clean skin, everyone ends up projecting a unique aroma.

Certain personalities suit soft, sweet scents, while others thrive with sharp, fresh ones—it’s all about using contrast to find balance. For example, someone with a gentle disposition might benefit from a bold, sharp fragrance, whereas a high-energy, dynamic person might find more harmony in something subtle and light.

Scents are incredibly powerful stimulants for our brain chemistry.🙂

My advice:
Take a tiny amount of a high-end French perfume and apply it directly to your pulse points on freshly washed skin. It will meld with your body's natural scent and carry you through the day quite discreetly. 👍It's much more effective and less wasteful than constantly dousing yourself in various sprays, especially if you're already sweating or trying to layer it over clothes. And don't worry if you can't smell it yourself; everyone else certainly will, whether it's a perfectly applied fragrance or just the unpleasant odor of layered products.

Perhaps our dear N. Tesla was actually enamored by the scent of his friend's wife—a fragrance that etched itself into his mind and stayed with him his whole life because the memory of it gave him wings.🙂

So, I finally stumbled upon this thread. It was actually pretty gripping at first, but things have slowed down a bit—come on, keep it going.

In my eyes, Nikola Tesla is hands down the greatest genius to ever live. I have an immense amount of respect for him...

That said, I personally feel like there’s a fair amount of hype surrounding certain aspects of his life—some of which might have even been exaggerated by him. For instance, the stories about how he lived a carefree lifestyle after his father passed away without needing much in the way of basic supplies, or even the tales of his fame in NY and his refusal to shake hands or his aversion to pearls... I truly respect him, but I think there are falsehoods mixed in there, sometimes coming from Tesla himself.

Regarding these images, I have a bit of a theoretical question for the experts here: what if we consider that he didn't mention or experience these things until well after he turned 20? Could the sudden appearance of all these visual phenomena perhaps be linked to the extreme sleep deprivation Tesla practiced after arriving in Graz? Just a thought.

Jeremy Alvarez5 said:Nikola Tesla was easily one of the most legendary figures to ever walk the earth, and he’s earned so much respect over the years. His life story isn't even *that* long ago, so I guess you could say people have already started weaving all these myths and legends around his biography.

Since he was such a famous inventor, even the tiny, mundane details about how he lived really fascinated people. If I recall correctly, he might have even kept a journal at some point. I’ve spent quite a bit of time looking into his life—watching documentaries (like those special feature CDs you’d get with magazines from the Tree of Knowledge, or just random TV specials), reading a book that was part of a high school curriculum back in the old days of the US, listening to lectures from the New Acropolis, and just browsing around online.

There’s a lot of talk about how he barely slept, or how he absolutely hated going to doctors, even when he actually had health issues. He used to obsessively count distances he walked or whatever, and he would basically build his entire inventions in his mind before ever touching a tool. He was also a huge advocate for world peace, never married, and apparently, because his work pace was so intense, he just couldn't find anyone who could actually keep up with him. He’d host a press conference once a year and stuff like that. One thing I found particularly interesting in his biography was how, despite sleeping so little, he mentioned dreaming or visualizing himself traveling all over the place right before drifting off (he was a big reader, too). He’d sometimes wait for these mental images to appear, noting that if they didn't show up, he knew he was in for a long, restless night.

I’m actually really curious about that part from a spiritual perspective. Could anyone weigh in on this based on your own experiences with meditation or anything similar?

He even used bilocation (being in two places at once) to save a friend's life once!!!