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*Original recording: 6 August 1977* The boundaries between terrestrial and ‘extraterrestrial’ intelligence are blurred in a remarkable recording from the Monroe Institute. What begins as a seemingly ordinary out-of-body experience evolves into a profound exploration of consciousness and our role in the cosmic fabric. **The first contact** The session begins with an impressive scene outside the Earth's atmosphere: three ships in formation, part of a larger contact initiative by extraterrestrial beings. The narrator describes an inviting encounter aboard one of these ships, characterised by brilliant white light and advanced technology. The visitors' message is clear: they are ready for enhanced communication, but the key lies in the elevation of human consciousness. **The bridge between the worlds** The method of communication is particularly remarkable. The extraterrestrial beings favour mental contact that is not tied to physical signals. They emphasise that the mere perception of their presence is sufficient to establish a connection. This form of communication transcends conventional boundaries and opens doors to a deeper understanding of interstellar relationships. **Consciousness development as the key** A central aspect of the recording is the importance of consciousness development. The beings describe how humans only utilise a fraction of their consciousness potential. They speak of the need to cultivate a heightened level of consciousness both while awake and while dreaming. This is the key to overcoming the communication barriers between species. **Time and consciousness: a new perspective** The discussion on the nature of time is extremely noteworthy. The extraterrestrial beings exist beyond our linear concept of time and experience reality as a series of mental images. They describe our current perception of reality as a kind of ‘setting’ in a much larger spectrum of consciousness. This suggests that our experience of limitation by time and space is merely a temporary focussing of our larger consciousness. **The emotional dimension** A fascinating aspect of the recording is the description of how the extraterrestrial beings respond to emotional vacuums in the human psyche. They send out a form of consciousness that manifests as physical spaceships to respond to the emotional needs of humanity - especially in relation to environmental problems and existential issues. **Expansion of consciousness as the key** The term ‘expansion of consciousness’ runs like a common thread through the communication. It is not just about personal growth, but about a fundamental transformation of our perception and our being. States such as ‘Focus 12’ as levels of consciousness can provide access to higher dimensions. **Integration and transformation** The session ends with an important realisation: we are not just passive observers in the cosmic drama, but active participants in a larger experiment in consciousness. The extraterrestrial beings emphasise that the future is not predetermined, but can be shaped by collective intention and focused mental imagery. **Conclusion** This Monroe Institute recording offers more than just an insight into extraterrestrial contact. It presents a comprehensive philosophy of consciousness and its role in the evolution of humanity. The experiences described suggest that the path to interstellar communication is less through technological advancement and more through the evolution of our consciousness. The session reminds us that we are part of a larger cosmic consciousness and that our current limitations may only be self-imposed limitations. It invites us to think beyond our conventional notions of reality, time and consciousness and to open ourselves to new possibilities of existence and communication.\ \ full session: https://youtu.be/P0wdcTqRRU4?si=5mccZ-7DAQgNH2LV