Philip K. Dick’s Communication with Valis and the Evolution of Humanity
Valis, Philip K. Dick, and the Evolution of Humanity
When Philip K. Dick went to the dentist in February 1974, the acclaimed science fiction author did not know that his view of reality was about to change. He was in a lot of pain with what turned out to be an impacted wisdom tooth, and was sedated with sodium pentothal while the dentist removed the tooth. The pain afterwards was fairly severe, so the dentist ordered a painkiller, Darvon, for delivery to his patient’s home later that day.
When the courier arrived, Dick answered the door and was suddenly taken aback by a pendant she was wearing. It was a fish ornament, which she explained Christians adopted as a symbol of their religion. He saw a “red and gold plasmic entity” coming from the pendant and, as he reported it, immediately experienced “crystal clear” vision and “sudden exposure to a vast amount of knowledge.”
This was not his first experience with visions and hearing voices. The voice he heard was the same voice he had heard years before while in college. He also began channeling an alien presence he called “Vast Active Living Intelligence System,” or “Valis” for short. The intense visions lasted for two months, leading him to refer to this period of his life as “2-3-74,” for February and March 1974. During the next eight years, he wrote thousands of pages about his visions and voices. His novels were more autobiographical than they were science fiction.
Dick died suddenly in 1982, shortly before the release of the movie “Blade Runner” based on Dick’s book, “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” Many of his other books are now movies, as well. He is now known as the “most influential writer of science fiction in the past half century.”
But, was it all science fiction? He received multiple communications from Valis, had dreams and visions about the future, and spent the rest of his life trying to understand why he gained such supreme knowledge. He claimed to have “total recall of the future.”
Philip K. Dick: The Pre-Valis Years
Philip Kindred Dick was born in December 1928 during the cold Chicago winter. He had a twin sister, Jane, who lived for only about eight weeks. She died mysteriously, some saying she had an allergy to her mother’s breast milk. Whatever happened, Dick went through his life always missing his sister and blaming his mother for her death. His father left the family when he was only 5 years old. Shortly after that, he and his mother moved to Berkeley, California, where he lived most of his life.
First published when he was just a teenager, his first short story marked the beginning of a prolific writing career. Although he successfully published a number of his stories, he was not such a success financially. He was always running out of money and seemed to live from advance to advance.
Dick’s life was not emotionally easy and he seemed troubled throughout his entire life: married five times with three children, thought to use drugs and experiment with LSD, and frequent visions of his own death. Despite drug use allegations, he was able to continue writing. By the time of his death, he had published more than 120 short stories and 44 novels.
As early as 1954, Dick wrote about precognition in his novel, “The World Jones Made.” Based on his own experiences, the main character in that book was a “precog” who could see one year into the future. His books often referenced precognition, and Dick believed he himself had this ability.
He also heard voices, or at least a voice. As a young man taking the physics portion of a college entrance exam, Dick found that he did not understand eight of the 10 questions. Suddenly, he heard the voice explain to him, in a completely understandable way, what he needed to know. As a result, he received a perfect score on the test.
He heard the same voice again years later, when it explained to him what was happening in a television documentary that he had had difficulty understanding. In 1974, the same voice returned when he had his life-changing vision in response to the fish-pendant worn by the pharmacy delivery girl and he began his regular communications with Valis.
Philip K. Dick: The Valis Years
Although Dick reported only sporadic communications with the voice until 1974, after that date, the communications became fairly frequent and routine. Valis gave him advice on improving his health, his appearance and his financial situation. Dick credited the voice with saving the life of his young son by describing the medical condition the boy suffered from and urging Dick to get the child immediately to a doctor. He convinced his wife of the need to take their seemingly healthy boy to the doctor where they discovered the child had the exact condition the voice described to Dick. Prompt surgery saved the boy’s life.
Dick believed the voice he heard was from God, or at least from some higher power. He wrote continuously about what he experienced. He ended up writing thousands of pages and hundreds of thousands of words in his attempt to make sense of it.
He intended his 1981 book “Valis” to be a trilogy. It was more of a biographical presentation of Dick’s visions and voices than it was a book that fit in the science fiction genre. As one reviewer put it, “He’s not looking for aliens; he’s looking for the meaning of life.” Due to his sudden death in 1982, at the age of 54, Dick never completed the trilogy.
The Death of Philip K. Dick
In February 1975, Dick wrote a letter to a friend telling her about a dream he had just had where he saw “a stark single horrifying scene, inert but not still; a man lay dead, on his face, in a living room between the coffee table and the couch.” He followed the letter with another one in May 1975 in which he said he was “scared.” He added, “What scares me most Claudia, is that I can often recall the future.”
Almost exactly seven years after the first letter, Philip K. Dick’s dead body was found face down in his living room, wedged between the coffee table and the couch. Without realizing it, he had accurately predicted the circumstances surrounding his own death. Some reports say he died of a stroke. Others claim it was congestive heart failure. Others regale in the mystery of why he died so young.
Philip K. Dick left behind, in addition to his short stories and novels, his influence on other sci-fi writers and pop culture, as well as many mind-bending films. Unfortunately, he did not live to see his work on the big screen. He died before the release of his first movie, “Blade Runner;” however he saw about 20 minutes of the finished product and seemed pleased that the filmmaker preserved Dick’s vision. Other movies based on his books that were made after his death include: “Minority Report,” “Total Recall,” “A Scanner Darkly” and several others.
He also left behind more than 8,000 pages about his experiences with Valis since his 1974 vision. The pages had narrow margins and were mostly single spaced with numerous handwritten journal entries. Dick referred to this body of work as his Exegesis. The papers were edited and published in 2011 as “The Exegesis of Philip K. Dick.”
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What Is Clairvoyance and How to Develop It
Clairvoyance is a psychic ability that allows the perception of events, people, or places beyond the reach of normal physical senses. This perception can manifest through visions, mental images, or even lucid dreams. In this article, we explore what clairvoyance is, its different types, and how you can develop this ability to enrich your spiritual connection.
Table of Contents
- What Is Clairvoyance
- Clairvoyance and Channeling
- Types of Clairvoyance
- How to Develop Clairvoyance
- Can Everyone Develop Clairvoyance?
- Benefits of Clairvoyance in Spiritual Growth
- Differences Between Clairvoyance and Other Psychic Abilities
What Is Clairvoyance?
Clairvoyance is a form of extrasensory perception that involves the ability to see beyond physical reality. People with this ability can receive mental images or visions that provide information about past, present, or future events. This information can come in the form of detailed scenes, symbols, or fleeting images that require interpretation.
Unlike clairaudience, which is based on auditory perception, clairvoyance focuses on the visual. This ability can arise spontaneously or be developed through practices such as meditation and guided visualization. Clairvoyants often describe their experiences as “seeing” with the mind’s eye, gaining information that is not available through physical senses.
Clairvoyance and Channeling
Clairvoyance and channeling are closely related, as both abilities allow access to information from non-physical sources. Channeling is the process by which a person allows a spiritual entity to communicate through them, using abilities like clairvoyance to receive and transmit visual messages.
In Gaia’s series Channeling: A Bridge to the Beyond, the complexities of being a channel and how clairvoyance is used in this process are deeply explored. Experts explain how the visions perceived through clairvoyance can provide guidance and wisdom, helping practitioners connect more deeply with the spiritual world.
Types of Clairvoyance
Clairvoyance manifests in various forms, each providing different types of information and visual experiences. Understanding the different types of clairvoyance can help identify and develop the specific ability each individual possesses.
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Spiritual Clairvoyance
Spiritual clairvoyance is the ability to see spiritual entities such as guides, angels, and deceased loved ones. This type of clairvoyance allows for a direct connection with the spiritual world, facilitating communication and the understanding of spiritual messages.
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Aura Clairvoyance
Aura clairvoyance is the ability to see the energy field that surrounds people, known as the aura. This type of clairvoyance provides information about a person’s emotional, mental, and physical state by observing the colors and patterns in their aura.
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Precognitive Clairvoyance
Precognitive clairvoyance is the ability to see events or situations that have not yet occurred. This form of clairvoyance allows a person to receive information about the future through spontaneous visions or during meditative states.
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Retrocognitive Clairvoyance
Retrocognitive clairvoyance is the ability to see events from the past. Through this ability, clairvoyants can receive information about situations or experiences that have already happened, offering a unique perspective on the past and helping to solve mysteries or better understand personal or collective history.
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Remote Clairvoyance
Remote clairvoyance, also known as remote viewing, is the ability to see people, places, or events that are at a great distance from the clairvoyant. This ability allows one to see or experience situations that are beyond normal physical or visual reach.
How to Develop Clairvoyance
Developing clairvoyance requires patience and regular practice. Techniques such as meditation, guided visualization, and conscious breathing are essential to open your third eye and strengthen your psychic visual abilities.
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Meditation to Open Clairvoyance
Meditation is fundamental to developing clairvoyance. Find a quiet place and sit in a comfortable position. Close your eyes and take several deep breaths to relax. Focus your attention on the third eye area, located on your forehead between your eyebrows.
Visualize a bright light in this area, expanding with each inhalation. Keep this image in your mind as you continue breathing deeply. This practice helps activate and open the third eye, facilitating the reception of visions and clairvoyant perceptions.
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Guided Visualization Practice
Guided visualization is a powerful technique to strengthen clairvoyance. Sit comfortably and close your eyes. Imagine a calm and safe place, such as a garden or a mountain. Visualize every detail of this place: the colors, textures, sounds, and smells.
Allow yourself to explore this space with all your senses, noticing any image or symbol that appears. Practicing guided visualization regularly enhances your ability to see with the mind’s eye and improves your capacity to receive clairvoyant images.
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Conscious Breathing Techniques
Conscious breathing is another useful technique to develop clairvoyance. Sit in a comfortable position and close your eyes. Inhale deeply through your nose, filling your lungs completely, and exhale slowly through your mouth. Focus on your breath, feeling the air enter and leave your body.
As you relax, visualize your breath carrying energy to your third eye, activating it and clearing any blockage. Practicing conscious breathing regularly helps calm the mind and facilitates the opening of your clairvoyant abilities.
Can Everyone Develop Clairvoyance?
Developing clairvoyance is possible for the majority of people, as long as they are willing to dedicate time and effort to its practice. Although some individuals may have a natural predisposition toward psychic abilities, many can cultivate this ability through consistent practice and an open mind.
It is important to remember that progress may vary from person to person. Some may notice progress quickly, while others may need more time and patience. The key lies in persistence and trusting the process, allowing the abilities to develop naturally.
In Gaia’s Open Minds, various techniques and experiences of people who have developed their psychic abilities, including clairvoyance, are explored. In the sixth season, Regina Meredith interviews Mariana Cooper, a psychic who explains that we all have latent psychic talents and details different ways to open our intuitive senses.
Benefits of Clairvoyance in Spiritual Growth
Clairvoyance offers numerous benefits for spiritual growth, allowing individuals to connect more deeply with their intuition and the universe. This ability can transform the way spiritual experiences are perceived and understood, providing guidance, clarity, and comfort on the spiritual path.
- Spiritual Guidance: Clairvoyance allows one to receive visions and messages from spiritual guides, helping to make informed decisions aligned with one’s life purpose.
- Connection with the Higher Self: It facilitates the connection with the higher self, offering a deeper understanding of oneself and one’s life purpose.
- Emotional Healing: Clairvoyant images can offer solutions and comfort, helping to heal traumas and emotional wounds from the past.
- Clarity and Focus: It helps focus energy on spiritual goals and objectives, providing a clear vision of the path ahead.
- Energetic Protection: It allows one to anticipate and avoid negative situations, offering an extra layer of energetic protection.
- Development of Intuition: It strengthens overall intuition, enhancing the ability to perceive and understand subtle signs in everyday life.
Differences Between Clairvoyance and Other Psychic Abilities
Clairvoyance is distinguished from other psychic abilities by its focus on the visual perception of spiritual information. While other abilities may involve different senses or forms of perception, clairvoyance centers on seeing images, symbols, and scenes that provide valuable information.
- Clairaudience: Involves hearing sounds or voices that are not audible to the normal human ear. It is based on auditory rather than visual perception.
- Clairsentience: Consists of feeling or sensing physical or emotional sensations in a psychic way. It is related to sensory and emotional perception.
- Claircognizance: Is the intuitive knowledge of information without knowing how it was acquired. Unlike clairvoyance, it does not involve visual images but rather an immediate understanding.
- Telepathy: The ability to communicate mind to mind without using the five traditional senses. It involves the direct transmission of thoughts instead of visions or images.
