In Quantum physics you have the theory of entanglement which predicts that two or more particles can become “entangled” so that even after they are separated in space, when an action is performed on one particle, the other particle responds immediately.

The hermetic principle of vibration also suggest a link to empathy, how we are influenced and how we influence. For example the experience of being at an event like a concert when everyone feels as if they are in sync… In hermetic principle every effect must have a cause however a cause may exist through change in vibration/plane of experience which we may experience as a moment Synchronicity.

Synchronicity – experiences to which a cause cannot be identified – “meaningful coincidence”, and “acausal parallelism.” Events may be connected by causality, they may also be connected by meaning. Events connected by meaning need not have an explanation in terms of causality.

Synchronicity may be the only way in which we are able to exercise free will the paradox being that doing so requires the art of doing by not doing as any intention of control would invoke filters and filters are always influenced by external wills.

It is also important to remember that we are only able to experience the world consciously through the sense of ‘I and me’ which is greatly influenced by the memory of our experiences. We might call these the filters look through as we experience the present. Thus the present moment is seldom seen clearly and so contains elements of illusion.

In Science they might relate this to this the law of uncertainty and the observer effect. The filters through which we observe something changes what we see and experience.

Likewise the experience of empathy will be influenced and changed though the filters, memories, experiences of the observer.

My opinion is that it is possible to know what someone else is experiencing and feeling however it would take a great deal of discernment and self-awareness to separate the observer from the observed and avoid wishful thinking

A person could spend life time’s dismantling and removing the filters through which consciousness experiences life through.

Dear Hopefull33:

Welcome back!

I believe whole heartedly and whole mindedly that every feeling that you feel is always your feeling. If you saw your ex boyfriend in real life and he expressed to you great sadness, the pain visible in his eyes and face, in his voice, his words and you feel sadness for him, great sadness, it will still be your sadness.

I don’t believe your sadness is an indication that he is sad. He may be but you have no way of knowing what he feels unless he tells you, you see him and read his facial expressions, hear his voice etc.

anita