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Psychology of Miracles

by Joe Mobley
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Drowned' Boy Reveals the Psychology of Miracles

An interesting article about how miracles may not be so miraculous.


For many, unusual and positive events can seem miraculously rare, when in reality they are not.

Other times what appears to be a miracle to a layperson or a victim's family is not considered a miracle by medical professionals, who may see similar cases on a routine basis.

There's also a psychological process called confirmation bias, in which people tend to seek out, focus on, and remember information that supports their ideas and beliefs while ignoring or downplaying information that contradicts or undermines their beliefs.

You can catch the article here.

Drowned' Boy Reveals the Psychology of Miracles

Joe Mobley
#miracles #psychology
  • Profile picture of the author Jonathan 2.0
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    "Imagination is more important than knowledge."
    - Albert Einstein

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      Jonathan,

      I'm not seeing how the quote applies here. Perhaps you might expound a bit more.

      Joe Mobley


      Originally Posted by Jonathan 2.0 View Post

      "Imagination is more important than knowledge."
      - Albert Einstein

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      • Profile picture of the author Jonathan 2.0
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        Originally Posted by Joe Mobley View Post

        I'm not seeing how the quote applies here. Perhaps you might expound a bit more.
        I haven't read the article but sure. I think what Einstein was getting at is that understanding something from "imagination" is more important than what people say is "knowledge."

        At one point in time people thought the World was flat. However it took imagination (to begin with) to prove that the World isn't flat or at the centre of the Universe.

        And I think it takes "imagination" to believe in something like miracles. (Even though "experts" think they don't exist.)
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          Originally Posted by Jonathan 2.0 View Post

          At one point in time people thought the World was flat. However it took imagination (to begin with) to prove that the World isn't flat or at the centre of the Universe.
          People were taught that the world was flat.

          It took observation and scientific testing to prove the earth was not flat. Eratosthenes figured it out 300 years BC.


          Originally Posted by Jonathan 2.0 View Post

          And I think it takes "imagination" to believe in something like miracles. (Even though "experts" think they don't exist.)
          It takes imagination to believe in the tooth fairy, Santa Claus, Harry Potter, etc. Even though "facts" prove they don't exist.

          Facts don't care about your imagination or mine, your beliefs or mine. Facts just are. Disregard them to your peril.

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          • Profile picture of the author Jonathan 2.0
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            I believe in God and (sometimes) miracles.

            I don't see the point of this thread because people are going to believe what they want to believe. I don't "force" my beliefs onto other people (like saying something will lead to peril) because I think people should make up their own minds about what they choose to believe in.
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    Must check out : -

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      Ancient text? A meaningless phrase used as attempt to give credibility.

      Intelligent field? Quantum hologram, the mind of God?

      In less than a minute it is clear that this video is a rehash of Deepak Chopra's teachings.

      Quantum theory is just a metaphor...
      Deepak Chopra


      Perhaps you might have some evidence to support this Intelligent Field theory? I am always interested in facts, scientific evidence, and order and method.


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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Ten
    Maybe find a way to take a course in miracles. That would be nice. lolololol
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  • Profile picture of the author stopper
    that reminds me of selective amnesia sieving out all that is contrary and embracing the positive
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    • Profile picture of the author wmcole
      For myself, imagination is a place where I've built a "lab" to get things done in the non-physical as well as explore. I've incorporated it with energy healing and deep "paranormal" connections in relationships mostly, until recently. Now, I'm beginning to explore how to work with money matters.

      As far as scientific standards. I don't claim a scientific basis in how I use imagination. I look for repeatable experiences. In my opinion, linking the kind of practices I do with scientific terminology can be bit disingenuous. OTOH, exploring can be exciting and there are plenty of facts out there waiting to be discovered. Some of the more unusual uses of imagination may one day be considered part of the accepted set of facts about the mind and reality.
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    Thank you for sharing.
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    It is all about faith.
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