Comments on: Group Intention: A Field effect

By: PT23

PT23 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:31:53 +0000

I’ve had an understanding of all this since I was born, and have constantly looked for meaning in it. I’ve always been aware of the power of my mind but need some closure on why its always been so promonent in my life? I’ve never been able to openly speak about it as I’ve felt I would be riddaculed. Is there some ultimate good it can be used for or is it just some small step of evolution I’m experiencing?

By: marilyn

marilyn — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:16:54 +0000

It is said we are Spirit inhabiting a physical body. This body has experiences which form a memory of “self”. Because of the differences in experience we all develop differing “selves”. These selves are in fact not our true “Selves” which are Spirit. The more we identify with the body’s “self”, and our differences, or personality, or what is called ego, the more isolated we become. The more we identify with that Self that is Spirit the more we value others and accept our fundamental relatedness. This recognition is a source of power which is magnified in a group having this understanding and using that power for good.

By: anna

anna — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:46:26 +0000

I agree that different people have different needs (strokes?) as far as groups and aloneness. I am a solitary person, happier with just myself and my husband than with large groups of people. I am miserable when forced to be in large groups, even though the group intent is positive. If my husband pre-deceases me I will want alone time to deal with my sorrow, not be constantly asked how I am, etc., by my daughters, friends, others. It will be hard to get that, I know, because my daughters are just the opposite, as are my husband’s family. He is a gregarious person and it took a long time in our marriage for him to realize that I needed “my space” time, but he did. Not all of us benefit from groups, in other words. Humans cannot be classified in the same way as mice, you know. I’m sorry, I just hate generalizations about people’s needs. I think we are so much more complex than lab animals that studies done on mice, rats etc. can’t be used to generalize about human behavior. Perhaps reactions to medicines, but not behavior!

By: DH

DH — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:48:58 +0000

I tend to agree that at least in general, it depends on the individual’s personality and the particular group’s dynamics, or perhaps even whether the group is physically present or not, yet still linked to a common purpose. For instance, in the latter case, personalities aren’t given the chance to “clash,” yet are still focused on the same goal…as is often the case with the Intention work here.

That said, it’s also interesting to note that by contrast,, with Reconnective Healing(R) (I believe you’re aware of this work, Lynne), which runs quite contrary to most other forms of healing work & even to this theory, Eric Pearl found during his own investigations that when he tried to “add” to it by working with it in a group endeavor, it actually DECREASED its power to heal. (it would be interesting, Lynne, if you could get Eric’s take on this other, generalized theory, if he has one)

Perhaps the effect of all manner of things has as much to do with how accepting & understanding an ‘individual’ really is, at heart, about stepping into their ‘own’ power, and about not truly being an ‘individual’ at all, but a ‘part’ of The Field? If so, this might say more about the power of either belief &/or a more conscious connection to Source/The Field than anything else. And yes, I believe every creature has, on an earthly basis, varying & individual degrees of such aware connection, as well as their individual earthly personalities/preferences, so this idea would still apply.

By: James Milton

James Milton — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:44:16 +0000

The magnification effect of a group has been known to Healers for decades, particularly where absent healing (intention) is concerned. The group is far more powerful than the combination of individuals working alone. Lynn’s blog is testament to the fact that conventional science is becoming aware of this.

By: Debra

Debra — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:07:46 +0000

I wanted to thank you for this info and scientific “proofs” , which strengthen my own observations from life.
I too have witnessed the aging and oft-times disease and death of numerous relatives and agree that isolation is often deadly… mainly because the individual can not really take care of themselves adequately and is often not cognizant of that fact. Where there is a support network in place (regular caregiver, family, or group) the quality of life is enhanced naturally and the stress of survival is removed.
Isolation can set in, even with a supportive family around , especially where hearing loss is denied and untreated.
In the case of one aunt of mine (the only one of 9 to die before age 80)… she missed someone to snipe at, after her husband died and developed dis-ease.
And I too belong to a meditation/healing group and have attended various workshops where I have experienced the profound sense of spirit/energy/healing power that can be effected in a group setting.
And I have learned that by setting the intent I can become part of a global group without even leaving my chair… but then I’d miss the laughter and the hugs!!

By: John Wong

John Wong — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:01:27 +0000

Intention brings order from chaos.
Group intention brings synergy to the effect.

Thanks for the affirmation, Lynne.

By: James

James — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:46:59 +0000

Really interesting work. Many studies seem to show that group intention amplifies the effect and the above work shows an increased production of endorphins when individuals are in a social group. So, what if endorphin levels are essential for a mechanism in the brain to create a psychic effect? Could be worth investigating? Wish I had my own lab and don’t think an artists studio is suitable!!

By: Wendy

Wendy — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:08:23 +0000

I belong to a spiritual group, Science of Mind, and we meet in our homes twice a month. Science of Mind is a belief of ” something beyond the physical”, and is not a religion and has no doctrine. We have formed a bond, almost as a family and yes we do have our differences, but try to create a place to come together through discussion. We pray or “treat” together for peace, or wellness for our members and the world. When we are done, we each feel a powerful connection with the group, that Lynne speaks of. We have had many, who we have prayed for, relate healings or peace with life as it is. This has been life changing for us all. Lynnes studies of intention are in line with our belief.

By: SJD

SJD — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:49:36 +0000

I think these blogs are extremely interesting however have just one comment with regard to the intention of the week, in that it seems to me that the disease or problem to be healed is usually included in the intention, which only serves to keep it in the minds of everyone participating in the intention experiment. In my view an intention should be kept really simple and only include what is wanted. So in this week’s intention rather than “My intention is that VHO will release his emotional past and that the tumour will be replaced with clean healthy tissue”, how about “My intention is that VHO will have a perfectly healthy bladder and is at peace with his past”. This way only peace and health are kept in mind.

I also wonder if there is any feedback on the results of each intention of the week ?