Topic: Focus

Focus comes up in 13 chapters across 11 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from November 2012 to February 2020.

November 2012 February 2020

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Jake Steiner | Ending Myopia, The Deceptive Eye Care Industry, & Active Focus
• 39:02 - 41:26

Jake Steiner | Ending Myopia, The Deceptive Eye Care Industry, & Active Focus

Active Focus Technique and Visual Stimulus

The "active focus" technique is introduced as the primary stimulus for vision improvement, involving the conscious effort to clear up slight blurriness by blinking and refocusing. Steiner suggests practicing this on distant objects like street signs or license plates while wearing slightly reduced prescriptions to retrain the brain and eyes.

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Jake Steiner | Ending Myopia, The Deceptive Eye Care Industry, & Active Focus
• 41:27 - 44:52

Jake Steiner | Ending Myopia, The Deceptive Eye Care Industry, & Active Focus

Jacob Liberman and the Will to See

Greg Carlwood references a previous interview with Dr. Jacob Liberman, who described vision improvement as an act of "willing" the eyes to see. Steiner agrees that most people with healthy vision perform active focus subconsciously and suggests that those with myopia simply need to rediscover this natural mechanism.

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Jake Steiner | Ending Myopia, The Deceptive Eye Care Industry, & Active Focus
• 1:03:53 - 1:07:21

Jake Steiner | Ending Myopia, The Deceptive Eye Care Industry, & Active Focus

Greg Carlwood on Previous Employers and Active Focus

Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview, noting his own history working for a major eye care corporation and a cookie company. He reiterates the simplicity of the "active focus" solution and encourages listeners to view the eye as a self-healing muscle rather than a broken mechanism requiring permanent commercial intervention.

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Dr. Rob Brown | Our Toxic Homes, Conscious Living, & Feng Shui
• 49:32 - 52:35

Dr. Rob Brown | Our Toxic Homes, Conscious Living, & Feng Shui

Candle Meditation, Trance States and Manifestation

Dr. Brown describes candle meditation as his preferred practice for reaching deep meditative states and preventing the mind from wandering. By staring into the "blackness" of the flame, a practitioner can enter a space where they can visualize and hold symbols to manifest specific life experiences. The segment explores the idea that focused visualization in a trance state can influence external reality.

Mark Stavish | Egregores, Magic Thoughts, & Living Ideas
• 48:14 - 53:17

Mark Stavish | Egregores, Magic Thoughts, & Living Ideas

Focus, Discipline, and the Dangers of "Safe" Initiation

Stavish emphasizes that spiritual success requires the same intense focus that wealthy and successful people apply to their goals. He warns that "safe" initiations are a fraud, as true initiation must be difficult and "triggering" to be effective. He advises individuals to work on their own vitality and family lines, noting that no one is coming to save them and that help only comes to those who help themselves.

John Michael Greer | Druidry, Being Your Magical Best, & Dark Age America
• 8:59 - 10:40

John Michael Greer | Druidry, Being Your Magical Best, & Dark Age America

Magical Principle of Imitating Contemplation

A core magical principle suggests that individuals eventually imitate what they contemplate, warning against spending excessive energy brooding over the actions of the elite. Constant fixation on "evil" can inadvertently shape a person's thoughts and behaviors to mirror those they oppose. Practitioners are advised to focus on what they are changing toward rather than what they are changing away from to build positive momentum.

Dr. Bruce Lipton | The Biology Of Belief, Self-Healing, & Epigenetics
• 28:34 - 31:19

Dr. Bruce Lipton | The Biology Of Belief, Self-Healing, & Epigenetics

Internal Thinking, Cognitive Absence and Subconscious Takeover

When the conscious mind engages in internal thought or reflection, it effectively lets go of the "vehicle" of the body, leaving the subconscious to handle external navigation. This allows a person to walk down a street or perform tasks safely even when their conscious attention is directed inward. The subconscious computer is estimated to be forty million times more powerful than the conscious mind in processing environmental data.

Wal Thornhill | The Scientific Case For The Electric Universe
• 16:52 - 19:35

Wal Thornhill | The Scientific Case For The Electric Universe

Black Hole Skepticism, Steve Crothers and Education Reform

Thornhill references the work of Steve Crothers to argue that black hole theory is mathematically flawed. He explains that the dense plasma focus at the center of a galaxy appears massive due to energy storage, mimicking the effects attributed to black holes. The segment concludes with a critique of modern specialized education, advocating for a return to a classical model that balances arts and sciences.

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David Talbott | The Electric Universe, The Saturn/Sun Swap, & The Reconstructing Of Mythology
• 53:30 - 56:06

David Talbott | The Electric Universe, The Saturn/Sun Swap, & The Reconstructing Of Mythology

Black Holes, Plasma Focus Devices and Galactic Jets

The Electric Universe model views black holes as mathematical contrivances, proposing instead that the centers of galaxies house "plasma focus" devices. This electrical interpretation explains the existence of highly collimated galactic jets, which are held together by electric currents rather than gravity. While the intense gravitational pull at galactic cores is acknowledged, the mechanism is attributed to electromagnetic forces.

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Crrow777 | Skywatching Anomalies & The Lunar Wave
• 29:55 - 33:35

Crrow777 | Skywatching Anomalies & The Lunar Wave

Boomerang UFO and Intelligent Control Observations

Crow777 explains why a specific "boomerang" object captured in front of the moon cannot be a bird, citing the specific focus depth of a Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. He recounts the "genesis story" of his channel during the 2012 supermoon, where he and his family observed numerous triangular objects tumbling and performing maneuvers. These objects appeared to be under intelligent control, changing direction and pitch independently.

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Jason Miller | Sex Magick, Tantric Alchemy, & The Secrets of Erotic Sorcery
• 45:10 - 47:22

Jason Miller | Sex Magick, Tantric Alchemy, & The Secrets of Erotic Sorcery

Sigil Magic, Body Painting and Visual Absorption

The conversation turns to the practical application of sigils during sexual rituals. Miller suggests a technique he developed involving painting sigils directly onto a partner's body—such as the forehead, chest, or back—to ensure the symbol is the primary focus during the moment of orgasm. This method is presented as an evolution of traditional chaos magic techniques that often involve looking at a paper sigil on an altar.

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THC 113: Philip Farber | Understanding Invocation & Evocation Magick
• 44:25 - 47:12

THC 113: Philip Farber | Understanding Invocation & Evocation Magick

Accuracy in Ritual, Goal Reframing and Professional Guidance

The discussion turns to why rituals or manifestations sometimes fail, with Farber emphasizing the importance of "fine-tuning" and framing intent. He notes that in both hypnosis and magic, people often focus on what they want to avoid (e.g., "stop smoking") rather than a coherent positive goal. He suggests that increasing focus and seeking feedback from experienced practitioners can help overcome these roadblocks.

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THC 37: Dr. Matt Mumber | Sustainable Wellness
• 17:59 - 20:12

THC 37: Dr. Matt Mumber | Sustainable Wellness

Yoga Bits and Practical Mindfulness Tools

"Yoga bits" are simple, practical tools designed by Heather Reed to help individuals bring focus to the present moment during a busy day. One specific technique involves counting breaths while touching each finger, which takes approximately 45 seconds and helps rewire the brain's information processing pathways. These small exercises serve as an alternative to the "memorization and regurgitation" style of learning prevalent in Western education.

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