The WOODREW Update

Magazine Overview

Title: The WOODREW Update
Issue: Volume 2, No. 1
Date: September/October 1982
Publisher: Woodrew Update
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of The WOODREW Update delves into various topics including telepathy, UFO phenomena, human consciousness, survival, and geological events. It features articles that explore the nature of telepathic communication, alleged UFO sightings, the impact of popular culture on paranormal concepts, practical survival advice, and scientific predictions.

Telepathy: An Extra Sense

The lead article, "TELEPATHY: AN EXTRA SENSE," defines telepathy as transcending physical limitations and linear time. It references the work of Robert Monroe and Harold Sherman, particularly Sherman's book "Thoughts Through Space," which details his telepathic communication with Sir Hubert Wilkins during an Arctic mission. The article emphasizes the importance of positive thought and overcoming skepticism to develop telepathic abilities. It suggests that as telepathic sense develops, honesty will become paramount, potentially requiring a new societal framework.

The Sahara's 'Hyper-acid Core' and Planetary Cycles

An article titled "The Scenario & the Space Shuttle" discusses data from the second space shuttle flight in November 1981. The synthetic-aperture imaging radar system (SIR-A) revealed a vast network of ancient channels in the Sahara desert's 'hyper-acid core,' suggesting it was once a grassy plain. This finding is presented as evidence that planetary changes have occurred before, aligning with the Ogatta group's projection that 'nothing is new.'

A Clairvoyant's Diary and the Nature of Vibration

"A Clairvoyant's Diary" shares excerpts from an 1880s diary of a young English clairvoyant. The diary details communication with discarnate humans and living individuals experiencing out-of-body events. A key message from a discarnate entity explains that spiritual bodies vibrate at a higher rate than physical bodies, which is why they cannot be perceived. The article also touches upon the concept of 'empty space' being filled with 'worlds within worlds' due to rapid vibrations, and discusses the evolution of consciousness versus the evolution of form.

"E.T.": A Message for the Times

The article "'E.T.'... Not just another pretty face" analyzes Steven Spielberg's film "E.T." as a vehicle for disseminating New Age concepts. It highlights themes such as love as energy (Elliot's love reviving E.T.), healing (E.T. healing Elliot's finger), and telepathic communication (mind-link between E.T. and Elliot). The film also showcases high technology, plant communication, and levitation. The article applauds Spielberg for embedding paranormal concepts into public consciousness and notes the film's immense success.

Update Experiment #2: Telepathic Exercise

This section details the results of "UPDATE EXPERIMENT #2," a telepathic exercise involving sending a color (GREEN) and a number (SIX). It breaks down participation by gender and time zone, noting that 45.5% correctly identified GREEN and 48% identified SIX. The Pacific time zone group received special commendation. The article introduces the next experiment, which will involve sending a simple object or shape, and encourages participation.

The Jupiter Effect: Discredited?

"The Jupiter Effect: Discredited?" examines the prediction by Gribbon and Plagemann that a planetary alignment in March 1982 would cause major geological activity. While the scientific community largely repudiated this, the article lists several significant geological and climatic events that occurred shortly after mid-March 1982, including volcanic eruptions (Mt. St. Helens, El Chicon, Mt. Pegan, Gulungung), a record snowfall, a blizzard, major flooding, record rainfalls, and earthquakes. It questions whether the planetary alignment played a role and asks if the next alignment in November 1982 will trigger similar events.

Survival Update and Color Sensitivity

The "SURVIVAL UPDATE" section offers practical advice, including Terry Grove's suggestions for food storage: 'store what you eat, and eat what you store.' It emphasizes organization and realistic assessment of needs. The article also lists several suppliers of survival foods and gear. A separate piece, "Color Me SENSITIVE!," explores the phenomenon of chromesthesia, where individuals experience colors when hearing sounds. It quotes composers and artists who described 'colored hearing' and notes that 5-10% of people are apparently chromesthesiacs, experiencing sounds as colors, tastes, and even emotions.

Breath Control and Maturity

"The Balance Sheet" focuses on "BREATH CONTROL," linking it to consciousness and the mind. It explains that breath is automatically suspended during concentration or pain, suggesting that controlling breath can lead to controlling the mind. The article details techniques for basic breath control, emphasizing rhythmic breathing from the diaphragm and its connection to emotional states and 'life energy.'

"AN ADULT MYTH" discusses Marilyn Ferguson's idea that the concept of being 'grown-up' is a myth. It argues that people are always evolving and that maturity is appropriate at any age, encouraging parents to foster a sense of continuous growth in their children rather than pushing them to be 'grown-up.'

UFOria and Human Side Reflections

"UFOria" reports on the French government's investigation into UFOs through its GEPAN unit, established in 1974. It also mentions Soviet reports of an "epidemic" of UFO sightings, though Soviet officials are reportedly skeptical of extraterrestrial origins. Canadian researchers, however, are excited by recent sightings in Winnipeg.

"UP, UP AND AWAY!" announces the editors' decision to sell their home and relocate to the Blue Ridge and Great Smokies mountains, anticipating a new "S.T.A.R. House" in 1983. "An open letter" from Greta reflects on personal growth, accepting oneself, and the challenges of change and relocation. It emphasizes the need to take responsibility for personal changes and cope with uncertainty, acknowledging the difficulty of moving accumulated memories.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue consistently explores the intersection of the physical and the non-physical, the known and the unknown. Themes of consciousness, psychic abilities, and the potential for human development are prominent, particularly in articles on telepathy, clairvoyance, and the film "E.T." The magazine also exhibits an interest in unexplained phenomena, such as UFOs and unusual geological events, often presenting information that challenges conventional scientific or societal views. There is a recurring emphasis on personal growth, self-awareness, and the exploration of alternative perspectives on reality. The editorial stance appears to be open-minded and inquisitive, encouraging readers to consider possibilities beyond the mundane and to engage in personal exploration and experimentation, as evidenced by the telepathy experiments.