“Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files” is a TV show I really enjoy; I’m always interested to see how the team goes about testing the authenticity of various paranormal claims. In the recent season premiere entitled “The Grim Sleeper/The Real Mr. Freeze”, the team went to extraordinary lengths to test the claims surrounding Wim Hof, the “Ice Man”. And their tests did seem to substantiate his amazing abilities.
Wim Hof earned his nickname by performing such incredible feats as running a half-marathon in the snow (in shorts and bare feet!), and holding the world record for longest ice bath—challenges that would prove fatal for most people. The “Fact or Faked” team first tried a couple of preliminary experiments, to see if Hof
A member of their team, along with Hof, were each immersed in an ice bath, while their heart rate and body temperature were monitored to see how long each man could last without serious harm. After about 20 minutes, the team member was showing dangerous signs of hypothermia—while Wim Hof’s heart rate was normal and unchanged, and his body temperature was still holding at 98.6!
A member of their team, along with Hof, were each immersed in an ice bath, while their heart rate and body temperature were monitored to see how long each man could last without serious harm. After about 20 minutes, the team member was showing dangerous signs of hypothermia—while Wim Hof’s heart rate was normal and unchanged, and his body temperature was still holding at 98.6!
This man has certainly accomplished something remarkable: direct, focused command over the functions of his body, to the extent that he is able to survive in situations where most of us wouldn’t. This, to me, points out once again the incredible power of the human mind—a power which, I believe, lies in all of us. We are capable of so much more than most of us realize; the key, I think, is in recognizing our power and being motivated to use it. Wim Hof certainly seems to have those qualities.
When interviewed, Hof revealed that, for him, normal was boring—so he set out to train himself to do something different! He didn't seem to question his power to rise above the ordinary, and he had the motivation and persistence to reach his goal. Talk about utilizing potential ...
What would happen if more of us began to claim at least a small piece of our own potential? Our world could change in such exciting ways. And that’s something I’d love to see.
When interviewed, Hof revealed that, for him, normal was boring—so he set out to train himself to do something different! He didn't seem to question his power to rise above the ordinary, and he had the motivation and persistence to reach his goal. Talk about utilizing potential ...
What would happen if more of us began to claim at least a small piece of our own potential? Our world could change in such exciting ways. And that’s something I’d love to see.
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