CITE: Grof, S. When the Impossible Happens: Adventures in Non-Ordinary Realities. Sounds True. 2006.
SUMMARY
The book explores the idea that there are dimensions of reality beyond what we can perceive with our ordinary senses, and that it’s possible to access these dimensions through altered states of consciousness. Grof draws on his decades of experience as a researcher and practitioner of non-ordinary states of consciousness to share stories of his own and others’ encounters with these realms. He also discusses the potential implications of these experiences for our understanding of the nature of reality, and for our personal and collective transformation.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Grof’s accounts of his own experiences with non-ordinary realities, which range from encounters with transpersonal beings to journeys through different time periods and dimensions
• Case studies of individuals who have had experiences of non-ordinary realities through various means, including psychedelic substances, breathwork, and near-death experiences
• Reflections on the potential implications of these experiences for our understanding of the nature of reality, including the possibility that consciousness may be fundamental and not reducible to physical matter
• Discussions of the practical applications of these experiences for personal growth and healing, including the potential for accessing deep psychological insights and resolving trauma