Communicating telepathically is one of those strange things that most people deny exists, but yet the idea still holds us captivated. Mind control and communicating without speaking are things that have been talked about, experimented with, and speculated about both in fiction and non-fiction for hundreds of years.

However, everyone uses telepathy at one time or another. You may have thought you knew exactly what someone was about to say only to have them say just that; you’ve probably also picked up the phone and found that the person you were about to call is already calling you. Sometimes, it’s just a coincidence, but it can’t always be explained so easily.

As far-fetched as it may sound at first, it is possible to communicate telepathically at will. All of us have this ability naturally, though it usually atrophies through disuse as we age.

As long as you’re committed enough to devote time and effort to practicing, you can learn to access your telepathy. While you can practice on your own, many have a much easier time learning when they have an experienced telepath to guide them through the process.

There is a lot of practice involved and you’ll need to spend plenty of time working on your mental focus. It’s preferable to practice with someone else, since this makes it easier to accurately judge how well you’re coming along.

Choose someone that you know well and who is interested in learning about telepathy as well. Someone who isn’t interested and doesn’t believe in it will only be a hindrance to you. If you are already “in tune” with the person, this will make it easier. If you already feel like you can communicate with them without words, you will have a jump-start. Think of it as the door to their mind is already open to you a little bit and this makes it easier to open it wider.

Start with simple thoughts like colors and shapes, with one of you sending and the other receiving. Make sure to write down what you’re trying to send and what you receive so you can compare notes afterwards.

It is not known what, if any distance limitations may affect the ability to communicate telepathically. Those who have developed their abilities can often communicate even when thousands of miles apart.

Learning to use your natural ability to communicate telepathically takes time and patience; if you expect it to happen in a day, you’ll be setting yourself up for disappointment. This is something which needs to be brought to the surface - and once you’re able to access this part of your mind, it will take time to learn to control it. Patience and practice are key.

A lot of people have compared the process to learning another language. You may get frustrated at first and feel that you’ll never learn. Over time you’ll be able to become fluent in mind to mind communication just like when you learn to speak a new language. Having someone else to practice with allows you to support each other and keep one another motivated.

One way to keep motivated as you learn to communicate telepathically is to quit while you’re ahead in your practice sessions. When you and your partner have had some success but you’re not yet tired from the mental effort, stop. If you’re not having any luck, stop before you get frustrated; this will only make you want to quit. If you can’t make a telepathic communication in about 15 minutes of trying, then you should set it aside until later.

As long as you’re able to keep up a regular routine of practice with a partner who is trying to learn to communicate telepathically and especially if you have an experienced guide to rely on for advice, you can learn to use this natural mental power. When you’re finally able to use this ability at will, it’s an experience which is so rewarding that all of the effort will seem well worth it.