Vast Potential

         

         In my novel Between the Sun and the Moon, I explore some of the “what-ifs” about the power of the mind—for telepathic communication, self-protection, and influencing weather, plant growth and other events. Do I believe we humans are actually capable of all this, and so much more? Absolutely. Why? Because there is, in us, this amazing interface between brain and mind. I believe that these two parts of us are much more powerful than we realize, and that they create in us a vast potential for amazing things.

         Medical science acknowledges that the full power and capability of our brains isn’t fully understood; this less tangible thing called “mind” seems even harder to delineate. But I believe that the power of each is considerable. And, working with and through each other as they do, they give us the capacity to accomplish remarkable things, including the heightened mental powers I described above. The vast majority of us aren’t using our minds in this expanded way because we truly don’t realize it’s possible. But, in American culture, at least, there seems to be another factor, too.

         We Americans seem to have a great deal of skepticism and fear holding us back. Most of us don’t seem to believe that we could have these incredible capabilities—or we’re terrified at the idea that we just might. Over the years, I’ve seen and experienced enough to know that the power of the mind does extend beyond the limits we’ve created for it. I’d love to see more of us recognizing our potential and using it in a constructive way. We could make some truly amazing changes in our world. Wouldn’t that be an awesome thing?