My 6th sense

 All of us know that the human experience is largely defined by our 5 primary senses: sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell. Although these senses allow us to interact with and understand the world around us, there is a long-standing belief in the existence of a "sixth sense"—an intuitive ability that goes beyond the physical senses. I think I get glimpses of the same in my life as I traverse the path of daily existence. Though not often, I do get this innate feeling once in a way. This 6th sense, often referred to as extrasensory perception (ESP), encompasses a range of phenomena that cannot be simply explained by my traditional five senses. My encounters with my 6th sense includes abilities such as telepathy (mind-to-mind communication), clairvoyance (seeing events or objects beyond normal perception) and precognition (predicting future events).

In ancient Greece, the Oracle of Delphi was believed to possess the ability to foresee the future. In many indigenous cultures especially in south India, shamans and spiritual leaders are thought to have heightened intuitive abilities that allow them to communicate with the spirit world. My scientifically inclined friends will be sceptical of my 6th sense due my inability to provide any empirical evidence and the scientific consensus echoes that rigorous and reproducible evidence is needed to validate these phenomena. However, there have been numerous studies and experiments aimed at investigating ESP with some experiments having yielded intriguing results.

Like me, there are many people who report experiencing moments of intuition or "gut feelings" that seem to transcend logical explanation. This everyday intuition can manifest as a sudden feeling of danger, a sense of knowing what someone is about to say, or an inexplicable urge to take a particular action. Before rubbishing it, think of people capitalizing on this concept of the sixth sense and converting that into a popular theme in literature, films & television. Movies like "The Sixth Sense" and TV shows like "Stranger Things" have explored the idea of individuals with extraordinary perceptual abilities. These portrayals often blend various elements with the possibilities of the unknown to captivate audiences and introduce the concept of PO as possible after yes and no. No doubt that the existence of the sixth sense remains a topic of debate, but it continues to intrigue and inspire. 

Whether viewed through the lens of science, spirituality, or popular culture, the idea of a hidden, intuitive ability challenges our understanding of human perception and the mysteries of the mind. My 6th sense is uncanny and unjustifiable. It is here to stay all during my stay on this planet!