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Approved For Release 2001/04/02 : CIA-RDP96-00789R001001420001-3 notion that our mental attitude can directly affect the outcome of events. Opinions vary, however, on just how great an impact mental attitude can have and under what circumstances it can have such an impact. When we look around us, we can all recall personal experiences or those of others who have experienced some type of paranormal event. These events demonstrate the reality of the untapped potential of the human mind. "The truth is that most” people are interested in psychic experiences because they ~ are having them" (41: 156). Have you ever heard about dowsing to find water? An old dowser used a tree branch to help some friends determine where to drill for water on their mountain property. Contrary to geologists’ recommendations, he not only picked the right spot but accurately predicted how deep the drillers would have to drill and how many gallons of water per minute the well would provide. Are you skeptical? According to a June 1983 Congressional Research Service Report, The Soviets claim that scientific studies of dowsing have yielded significant results. Accordingly, dowsing is taught to professional mineralogists and geologists at Tomsk Polytechnical Institute (17: CRS-14). The report goes on to say, “Dowsing or divining for water, oil, and other minerals is an established practice in this country and abroad, particularly in the Soviet Union" (17: CRS-24). And what about the “healing” stories? Researchers and Approved For Release 2001/04/02 : CIA-RDP96-00789R001001420001-3 7