Psychomantium Mirrors - Past, Present, Future?

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This ChatGPT thing is really strange sometimes. I asked it about my theory, and here is what it said:

Question: If there are 5 light sources with a 10 Hz flicker, randomly flickering in relation to each other, what is the maximum and minimum frequency of their combined flicker?

Answer: If there are five light sources, each flickering at 10 Hz and randomly out of phase with one another, the combined flicker will be a superposition of their individual patterns. Here's the breakdown:

Maximum Frequency:

The maximum flicker frequency is determined by the intrinsic flicker frequency of each light source, which is 10 Hz in this case. Random phase relationships between the lights cannot increase the intrinsic flicker frequency. Therefore, the maximum combined flicker frequency is 10 Hz.

Minimum Frequency:

If the flicker of the light sources is perfectly out of phase and they cancel each other out, the combined flicker could theoretically produce a lower apparent flicker frequency, potentially as low as 0 Hz (no flicker). This occurs in cases where destructive interference leads to a steady combined output. Hence, the minimum frequency of the combined flicker is 0 Hz.

Summary:

Maximum combined flicker frequency: 10 Hz
Minimum combined flicker frequency: 0 Hz

These values result from the nature of superposition, where the lights’ out-of-phase interactions can either align (constructive interference) or cancel out (destructive interference).

That didn't seem right to me, so I asked it the same question, but this time using the mini version of 4-o model. And here is what it said:

When considering the combined flicker of 5 light sources, each with a 10 Hz flicker frequency and flickering randomly in relation to each other, the resulting flicker frequency range will depend on how the individual frequencies align. Here's the reasoning:

Maximum Frequency: When the individual flickers are completely in phase (meaning they all flicker together at exactly the same moment), their combined flicker is simply 10 Hz. However, if their flickers were to combine in such a way that they are perfectly out of phase, the flicker could theoretically add up to a frequency much higher than the individual frequency. Since the flickers are all 10 Hz, the maximum combined frequency would occur if each flicker is perfectly aligned in a way that adds all their cycles together. This could give a maximum frequency of 50 Hz (5 times the 10 Hz flicker).

Minimum Frequency: If the flickers are perfectly out of phase, such that they cancel each other out completely, you could experience a situation where the lights flicker very slowly or even appear to be stationary. This would give the minimum frequency of 0 Hz, indicating no perceptible flicker, essentially a steady light.

Therefore, the combined flicker frequency can range from 0 Hz (if they cancel out completely) to 50 Hz (if they are perfectly in phase).

This version seems to be correct to me.
 
But it's interesting when you think about it. Perhaps candle flicker could be used as a form of brain therapy, just like LED flicker is used for different issues.
I find this a very interesting idea. Sleep vs. insomnia is often associated with a lot of a constant stream of thoughts that won't and won't stop. Maybe candles and maybe meditation has a role to play in this. I'm curious to see where this goes myself. :-)

Well, a black cloth would have absorbed a lot of light. That is perhaps a reason behind the black curtains. It also absorbs sound, so it makes a room both silent and dark.
The room is repainted dark and so is the ceiling. The door is also covered with dark blankets and there are no windows. The first attempt with psychomantium was still in the room with white walls and so the difference is huge. The feeling in the dark room is as if there is more peace and quiet that one has there. Since the room is just repainted, there is no additional insulation because of the noise, so sometimes I perceive noises from the surroundings.

Try to block the light with something.
ok, I'll try to experiment more with the placement of the candles. Still the question remains, how much should the mirror be illuminated? I'm just going by my feelings, how it looks best to me.

I think it's more important how you gaze into the mirror than paying attention to your blinking. But I still haven't gotten that far, I am still experimenting with the light.
yes, it looks similar to me. I was confused by this tratak
 
The room is repainted dark and so is the ceiling. The door is also covered with dark blankets and there are no windows. The first attempt with psychomantium was still in the room with white walls and so the difference is huge. The feeling in the dark room is as if there is more peace and quiet that one has there.

Well, you could paint the walls of jars so that the only light from them comes from the top. Or use some ceramic jars. That would reduce the amount of light.

Since the room is just repainted, there is no additional insulation because of the noise, so sometimes I perceive noises from the surroundings.

Noise could also be distracting. Russians in their experiments used noise-canceling headphones.
 
Noise could also be distracting. Russians in their experiments used noise-canceling headphones.
It's an interesting observation, at first I thought of wall and ceiling soundproofing or acoustic panels, which I perceive working very well when we play instruments. Then it popped into my head and I remembered a video I saw a long time ago, I found it, so I'm sharing it.
When meditating, not only the sounds from our surroundings but also our inner thoughts are like those annoying flies in the video, trying to distract us from meditation.


I have noticed that normally when I meditate, one seems to be better able to create a sense of calm and balance within oneself and to be a sort of observer of one's thoughts without dwelling on them. Maybe it helps that the eyes are closed as well. Conversely, I find it much harder to maintain calm and balance when meditating with my eyes open. It seems to me that a multitude of thoughts flood the mind as if they are all waiting when the time comes to meditate in psychomantium. Then those occasional noises from the surroundings are almost rare compared to what is going on in our mind.

This is where I see the most room for improvement so far, it's very hard not to have expectations when you're embarking on something new. Probably nobody starts doing a new thing with the expectation that it will not bring any result. And as the C's say it's good to embrace all possibilities, it's not easy. I try to think of meditation in psychomancy as meditation, which in itself is very useful in these hectic times. But I still catch myself subconsciously creating expectations. 🙃

Have a nice day Persej and thank you for our discussions, I like them.:-)
 
Last night I was again experimenting with my candle, and it didn't want to flicker. It would give a slight flicker, but only occasionally. So I left it burning, hoping that it would eventually start to flicker once it warms up. And after some time I started feeling sick again. I wondered why am I feeling sick when the candle is not flickering, and I am also in a brightly lit room, so whatever flicker it gives from time to time it is very mild?

And then I figured out that I was not feeling sick because of flicker, but because of fumes that candle was producing. This candle is made from paraffin, which never gave me problems before, but I never used a pillar candle before, so I suppose that in a stick candle most of the paraffin is burned up, but in a pillar a lot of it evaporates from the pool of melted wax and fills the room with toxic fumes.

So I cannot continue experimenting with these candles, and the only ones with the stearin that I can find are stick candles, so I will have to experiment with those kinds.
 
This is where I see the most room for improvement so far, it's very hard not to have expectations when you're embarking on something new. Probably nobody starts doing a new thing with the expectation that it will not bring any result. And as the C's say it's good to embrace all possibilities, it's not easy. I try to think of meditation in psychomancy as meditation, which in itself is very useful in these hectic times. But I still catch myself subconsciously creating expectations. 🙃

Yes, it's not easy. That is why flicker is important. :-)

In a further embodiment, a process of stimulating the two hemispheres of the brain with two dissimilar frequencies is performed, as described above, wherein the two frequencies are within, for example, 0.1 and 3 Hz of each other. The use of two close yet different frequencies, hereinafter referred to as dissociation frequencies, has the effect of dissociating the subject from awareness of body and mind. This dissociation is similar to that experienced during, for example, hypnosis or meditation. The process is found to be particularly useful in reducing symptoms of anxiety, panic or depression. Applying dissociation frequencies to the hemispheres of the brain functions to block fearful, worrying or destructive thoughts and relax and stabilize the subject. This process is also effective for improving sleep as it reduces mental chatter, caused by anxiety and daily events that interfere with sleep.

 
Last night I was again experimenting with my candle, and it didn't want to flicker. It would give a slight flicker, but only occasionally.
You wrote that you had a candle flickering in the fishbowl. For me, those jars work very well and the candles flicker permanently. I have been using this model for about a week. I chose the jars because of inspiration from our discussions and the videos you shared. Isn't there a lot of space around the candle in the fishbowl?

And after some time I started feeling sick again. I wondered why am I feeling sick when the candle is not flickering, and I am also in a brightly lit room, so whatever flicker it gives from time to time it is very mild?
If it's because of the smell, other candles can be used - stearin candles or Beeswax candles. It occurred to me that it might also be from within us. In the beginning, I was concerned about whether psychomantium was safe. Probably not really, but I perceive that circumstances, people and situations don't come into our lives by chance. So I embraced psychomantium as a sort of open-ended experiment. It took me a while to shake off my fears and insecurities. I think we should be aware of our inner voice and feelings.
 
Persej said: "This dissociation is similar to that experienced during, for example, hypnosis or meditation." - From this it just follows to me that it is enough to meditate properly to dissociate the subject from awareness of body and mind. And so the flickering candles are like just an aid for the dissociation of the body and mind to happen earlier or without meditation.

Yesterday I was reading a thread in The Economist - 2025 cover, where someone wrote about Krzysztof Jackowski - Polish Clairvoyant. Mr Jackowski, if I remember correctly, he is sitting in a room and looking at a white wall and having visions. This made me think again that meditation is the key to see, the dark room and the flickering candles are like helpers. I know the C's have said the key is the flickering of the candle. Yes, I see it that the flickering is the key to make it easier for one to reach a state of disconnection from the body and mind, and then to reach a deep state of meditation that allows one to see
 
You wrote that you had a candle flickering in the fishbowl. For me, those jars work very well and the candles flicker permanently. I have been using this model for about a week. I chose the jars because of inspiration from our discussions and the videos you shared. Isn't there a lot of space around the candle in the fishbowl?

There is. I just wanted to see what would happen, and it worked great the first night. I was planning to test the jars the next night, but then I discovered that my candle is making me sick, so I had to stop the experiment. And now I'm out of healthy candles and I cannot open the window because it's cold outside.

If it's because of the smell, other candles can be used - stearin candles or Beeswax candles.

Yes, if I could find such candles in pillar form. Or maybe I should switch to oil lamps?

It occurred to me that it might also be from within us. In the beginning, I was concerned about whether psychomantium was safe. Probably not really, but I perceive that circumstances, people and situations don't come into our lives by chance. So I embraced psychomantium as a sort of open-ended experiment. It took me a while to shake off my fears and insecurities. I think we should be aware of our inner voice and feelings.

My feelings are telling me that something is wrong with my candle. :-)

Persej said: "This dissociation is similar to that experienced during, for example, hypnosis or meditation." - From this it just follows to me that it is enough to meditate properly to dissociate the subject from awareness of body and mind. And so the flickering candles are like just an aid for the dissociation of the body and mind to happen earlier or without meditation.

Yesterday I was reading a thread in The Economist - 2025 cover, where someone wrote about Krzysztof Jackowski - Polish Clairvoyant. Mr Jackowski, if I remember correctly, he is sitting in a room and looking at a white wall and having visions. This made me think again that meditation is the key to see, the dark room and the flickering candles are like helpers. I know the C's have said the key is the flickering of the candle. Yes, I see it that the flickering is the key to make it easier for one to reach a state of disconnection from the body and mind, and then to reach a deep state of meditation that allows one to see

Yes, I also see candles as helpers. Many people view candles as symbols of something, but modern science is telling us that there is something more to the flickering lights than just symbols. There is a reason behind their usage. For some people, just meditating properly might be enough. For others, some helpers, like candles, might be necessary.
 
Yes, if I could find such candles in pillar form. Or maybe I should switch to oil lamps?
I looked on the web and we sell all-wax candles everywhere and even pillar ones. They are a bit more expensive than regular paraffin candles. If you're going to try the oil lamp, let me know then, I'm curious.

My feelings are telling me that something is wrong with my candle.
You'll see what happens next. I smelled the air yesterday and I find these paraffin candles OK.

For some people, just meditating properly might be enough. For others, some helpers, like candles, might be necessary.
Yes, yes, I totally agree


Have a nice day :-)
 
I looked on the web and we sell all-wax candles everywhere and even pillar ones. They are a bit more expensive than regular paraffin candles.

Not where I live. They like to poison people here. :-)

I smelled the air yesterday and I find these paraffin candles OK.

OK, but in the future I would switch to more healthy candles.

And speaking of candles, I found this:

Breathing in candle smoke causes positive changes in cardiac rhythm

A candlelit dinner works wonders for romance.

Now scientists say it could also be good for your heart.

Breathing in candle smoke causes beneficial changes in cardiac rhythm, they claim.

It is thought that tiny salt particles released when the candle burns are behind the effect.

The researchers monitored the hearts of 13 men and women as they breathed in air pumped into a small chamber. In some cases the air included smoke from candles in a second room.

The volunteers didn’t know which type of air they were breathing, but when it included candle smoke, their heart rate variability improved.

Everyone’s heart rate varies naturally all the time, beating a little bit faster when we breathe in than when we breathe out.

This is perfectly healthy and a sign that the brain is alert and able to regulate the heart. But this variation falls as we get older and if we develop heart problems. In the study, it was increased by inhaling candle smoke.

Researcher Christina Isaxon from Lund University in Sweden said the concentration of smoke generated during the study was similar to that created by a candlelit dinner.

As the volunteers could not see the candles and weren’t told what they were breathing, the effect could not be explained away by the calming effect of candlelight.

Dr Isaxon said she thought tiny particles of sodium and potassium, which along with soot, make up candle smoke, could be responsible for the beneficial effects.

The two elements are involved in regulating the heart’s rhythm and in sending messages between cells in the body.

More salts are produced when a flame is still so she recommends that candles are burned away from drafts.

The study, carried out for her PhD, did not find any negative health effects of the smoke – although Dr Isaxon admitted said she did not ‘make a huge effort’ to find any.

Soot, which increases when the flame flickers, has been blamed for health problems in the past.

The American Chemical Society has warned that paraffin wax candles, the most common type, release potentially harmful chemicals linked to cancer, asthma and eczema. It recommends using beeswax and soy candles.

Dr Isaxon used candles made of pure stearine, a natural fat, in her study. Many other types of candle also contain some stearine. Dr Isaxon found paraffin wax candles which had stearine in them also released potassium and sodium particles.

Stearine candles were first developed 200 years ago.

They are very popular in Scandinavia and can be bought here from retailers including Ikea.

Dr Isaxon recommended using candles that are as natural as possible and avoiding scents and dyes as they may give off dangerous chemicals when burned.

Since we spend more than 85 per cent of our time indoors, what we breathe in at home is very important, she said.


 
I'd like to share today's thoughts. Cs have talked about using melatonin which may be helpful in the process in the psychomantium. Melatonin is a hormone that our brain produces in response to darkness. It helps with the timing of our circadian rhythms and with sleep. So then its increased level leads to a faster attainment of the alpha level, which which should be necessary for us to see and in which our body temperature drops.

For example study from Li and col. (2019) showed that practice of slow and deep breathing can have a cooling effect on the body. The study showed that people who were engaged in diaphragmatic breathing had lower skin temperatures compared to those who did not practice this technique.

Therefore meditation where we focus on our breathing to be slow and deeep - diaphragmatic breathing, can help to produce more melatonin in our body and also accelerate the onset of alpha levels.


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I mentioned a possibility that curtains were used for sound insulation. I also talked about the interesting effects that certain type of kilims can have on the people. Well, another interesting thing about kilims is that they are also being hanged on the walls. I was wondering what is up with that? We don't put carpets on the wall but on the floor. But it turns out that kilims are used for sound and heat insulation.

Historically, people living in central plains known as Central Asia and Eastern Europe, Russia have always used carpets and rugs (Kilim) on walls to keep the interior of their living quarters warmer.

Nowdays, since carperts (Kilim) absorbs noise well, many residents living in close quarters with thin walls use wall carpets to shut off disturbing(?) sounds from nextdoor neighbors apartments and rooms.


I wonder if rooms with such kilims were also used as some form of psychomantium? Perhaps Siberian shamans used them in such way?

One person said:

They were nice, soft, with meditative, colorful ornaments soothing you as you go to sleep and cast your last gaze at a carpet.
 
I wonder if rooms with such kilims were also used as some form of psychomantium? Perhaps Siberian shamans used them in such way?
If I remember correctly that both Dr. Moody and Laura built a sort of black tent around the mirror and the person looking into the mirror, so I understand your connection as well. I was more under the impression that it was because they didn't want to paint the walls black. But maybe there's another reason, as you write, Anyway, interesting, try it and see how it works :-)
 

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