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.

As it happens, all of us communicate this way sometimes. For example, you've probably picked up the phone intending to call a friend when they call you before you can even finish dialing their number. You may have also had the experience of knowing exactly what someone was thinking, only to have them confirm it when they speak. In some cases, this is just a coincidence, but these are such common occurrences that many suspect that there is more to these phenomena.

While it may seem like something out of a sci-fi movie, communicating telepathically on a regular basis is something that can be achieved. Everyone is born with the ability to communicate using only their minds, but this generally fades as we get older.

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.

Learning to communicate telepathically takes a lot of practice and the ability to focus your mind. When you have someone else to practice your skills with, it's far easier to develop this skill - it can be hard to gauge your progress if you're doing it alone.

Best of all is to practice with someone you know very well who is interested in learning to use their own telepathy. When you work with someone who is not trying to learn themselves, it can do more harm than good. A person you're already close to and have experience communicating with makes learning to "talk" telepathically all that much easier to do.

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.

You'll need to be patient as you practice communicating telepathically. This is something which takes time and there's more to it than simply bringing your latent abilities to the surface - you also have to learn how to control it, so regular practice and a lot of time and patience are necessary.

Many people have compared it to learning a new language. It seems impossible and ungainly at first. Getting frustrated is easy, and you will probably be tempted to walk away from it. But there are so many amazing things you can experience with it, so you should keep going. This is another reason why having someone close to you helping you. You can be morale support for each other.

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.

With dedication, regular practice with a partner and some guidance from others who have managed to use their own ability to communicate telepathically, you can develop your telepathic capacities. The rewards of being able to communicate with and understand others in an entirely new way are well worth the effort involved in learning to use this natural mental ability.