Philosophy Quote by Alan Weisman
““Paranormalists, however, insist that our minds are transmitters that, with special effort, can focus like lasers to communicate across great distances, and even make things happen. That may seem far-fetched, but it's also a definition of prayer.””
About This Quote
Prayer is described as a focused mental transmission across distances.
In simple terms: Paranormalists view minds as transmitters like lasers.
Key Takeaway
Consider prayer as intentional focused thought.
Themes
spirituality
mind‑body
intentional focus
Mood
curious
open‑minded
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- goal setting
- creative visualization
Key Concepts
philosophy
neuroscience
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines effective prayer?
- Can focused thought influence outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Scientific evidence for such transmission is lacking.
![“I never knew any man who had once tasted the sweetness of experimental knowledge, that ever afterward fasted after ye Vapour garlick and onions of phantasmatical seeming philosophy." [William Petty]” quote by Carl Zimmer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e5a/carl-zimmer-16331_knowledge_i-never-knew-any-man-who-had-once-tasted_1770.jpg)
