Lehal Library

The interesting aspect of this thought world (or worlds) of Locale two is that one does perceive what seems to be solid matter as well as artifacts common to the physical world. These are brought into "existence," evidently, by three sources. First, they are the product of thought of those who once lived in the physical world, the patterns of which still remain. This is accomplished quite automatically, without deliberate intent The second source is those who liked certain material things in the physical world, which they have re-created apparently to enhance their surroundings in Locale two . The third source I assume to be a higher order of intelligent beings more aware of the Locale two environment than most inhabitants. Their purpose seems to be that of simulation of the physical environment—temporarily, at least —for the benefit of those just emerging from the physical world, after "death." This is done to reduce trauma and shock for the "newcomers" by introducing familiar shapes and settings in the early conversion stages. By this time, one can begin to understand the relationship of the Second Body to Locale two . Locale two is the natural environment of the Second Body. The principles involved in its action, composition, perception, and control all correspond to those in Locale two . This, then, is why the majority of the experimental travel attempts took me involuntarily somewhere into Locale two . The Second Body is basically not of this physical world. To apply it to visits to George's house or other physical destinations is like asking a diver to swim down to the ocean bed without scuba gear or pressure suit. He can do it, but not for long, and not too many times. On the other hand, he can walk a mile to the store daily without ill effects. Thus travel to points in the physical world is a "forced" process in the Second Body state. Given the opportunity of the slightest mental relaxation, the Supermind will guide you in your Second Body into Locale two . It is the "natural" thing to do. Our traditional concept of place suffers badly when applied to Locale two . It seems to interpenetrate our physical world, yet spans limitless reaches beyond comprehension. Many theories have been offered in literature throughout the ages as to the "where" of it, but few appeal to the modern scientific mind. All of the experimental visits to this area have helped little to formulate a more acceptable theory. The most acceptable is the wave-vibration concept, which presumes the existence of an infinity of worlds all operating at different frequencies, one of which is this physical world. Just as various wave frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum can simultaneously occupy space, with a minimum of interaction, so might the world or worlds of Locale II be interspersed in our physical-matter world. Except for rare or unusual conditions, our "natural" senses and our instruments which are extensions