THIS LITTLE CHUNK OF STUFF IN THE MIDDLE OF YOUR FOREHEAD CALLED A PINEAL GLAND... Oh, The Things It Can Do!




In mystical circles and among modern day "new agers" there is much talk about the "third eye" --- and often we hear psychics describe "seeing" visions or receiving spiritual insight, through their "third eye."

But what is this so called third eye? Does it really exist, and if so, what do we know about it that isn't conjecture or guess-work?

Well, it's real alright and as it turns out, we know plenty. Medical folks have studied it, scientists have researched it, and the currently available documented information and evidence regarding the third eye, is amazingly in synch with what psychics and mystics have been saying for ages. This small mass of tissue embedded deep within the brain, is a "receiver" or clearing house of sorts, for spiritual and multi-dimensional information and input.

The third eye is not something that must be acquired or developed; we've all got one. It appears we've all come equipped with the gear required to receive psychic information, exercise intuitive ability and perceive energies and presences in other dimensions. How fantastic is that?!

But like every other organ, muscle or natural ability the body comes equipped with, the pineal gland must be activitated and exercised reguarly, for it to work in a way that can benefit us and others. First off however, let's get a bit technical. It helps to have some grounded information when discussing matters of a mystical nature, as this allows us to feel confident and to discuss the topic intelligently with others, if we so choose.

The third eye is called, in medical circles, the pineal gland. It is a small grayish mass of tissue shaped rather like a pine-cone (hence the name PINE-al gland) and it's located in the middle of the forehead, just above the eyebrows. It's embedded rather deeply in the brain, which emphasizes its importance. In the 1950s and 60s, the pineal gland was researched extensively in direct relation to psychic or mediumship ability, by scientists. The resulting documentation was astounding, revealing among other things, that the pineal gland secretes a substance called melanin when we are relaxed or in a meditative state; when a psychic or medium is receiving information, the gland "comes alive" and secretes melatonin. This is amazing as it clearly shows that this gland does indeed serve a specific purpose. Additionally, under direct scrutiny, researchers can see that the pineal gland is divided into two fine hemispheres--- just like the human brain!



Here's an interesting tid-bit. Have you ever heard the idea that children are more susceptible to pychism and other spiritual phenomena, such as seeing spirits, angels or energies? Well, guess what?! In children the pineal gland is quite large but begins to shrink with the onset of puberty. The average weight of the pineal gland in a normal adult is 0.1 gram. Furthermore, this amazing little gland serves a variety of other purposes, too. We know that the pineal gland (third eye) plays a major role in sexual development and sexuality (which is why many mystics see sex as an ultimate divine expression in honor of the union of the God and Goddess).

The third eye also is linked to the hypothalmus in the brain. As such, it brings knowledge of light and dark--- it is photosensitive. So, we know the third eye is an important time-keeper for the body, which is why some researchers have called it the "human clock". Too, the pineal gland regulates various biorhythms including thirst, hunger, the clock that determines our aging process and again, sexual desire.

That's what we know about the physicality of the pineal gland/third eye. Now, what do we know about its spiritual functions? For starters, mystical and yogic traditions of the East have long associated this organ with the sixth chakra (also called Ajna or the third eye chakra in yoga). Many say that when activated and in use, the third eye or sixth chakra, spins. The Ancient Greeks believed the third eye to be the connector between us an the Realms of Thought. To Hindu and Buddhist cultures, development of third eye ability has long been directly linked to psychic talent and astral travel.

Once the third eye is "activated" and regularly "exercised" (details in a moment!) these things... psychic ability and astral travel, are possible. As we are all equipped with our own pineal gland/third eye, it follows that each of us are capable of these things; in fact, it is our birthright. When intuitive and psychic ability is in development and astral travel experiences have begun to occur, some mystics spontaneously experience (or self initiate) what is called a Kundalini Awakening. I won't go into detail about this spiritual phenomena here, however I will mention that when this happens, when kundalini energy is awakened and its vibration touches the third eye or pineal gland, it is said that one may correspond with divine thought. This aptly explains why many experienced mystics, Shamans, High Priestesses or High Priests, who regularly work with third eye exercises, often feel as though they do indeed channel or receive direct messages from angelic beings, Light beings, even the God and the Goddess themselves. Too, those who work meditatively and spiritually with their third eye often, become open to this higher communication.



When the third eye is activated, consciousness is instantly raised--- we cease to be connected solely to our material body and thus we are less concerned with matters of the self or the mundane world. Rather, we are elevated, raised in vibration and conscious of our inner self, subconscious and the non-physical world around us. Thus, we are "seeing" through our third eye.

Alrighty! This all sounds fantastic, right? And I mentioned that we've all got a pineal gland/third eye, and to use it is our collective birthright, yes? YES. So what now? A buddy of mine has volunteered to be our online "meditation teacher" and he has just created a wonderful little video that will assist anyone who wishes it, to relax into a meditative state and begin the work of activating and developing their third eye.

You can view this video and participate in the meditation, here:
http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=Q2YKfGU34pI

Oh, and one last note --- if you have not yet, please save the date...

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 --- on this day we will be linking energies with folks all around the world for a GLOBAL MEDITATION. We'll be focusing on healing ourselves, healing our earth. The above mentioned information on the pineal gland, and the meditation exercise in the video, can help to prepare you for this event. You can read all the details about this Global Meditation event in my earlier blog titled
"You + Me + Global Meditation = Powerful Change!"

As always, I love your comments. And may each of you be blessed with harmony, health, prosperity and joy!

Blessed Be,
Jo Lynne
Lady BlackWolf