You and the receiver should both try tuning out your senses. Sensory deprivation might help you each concentrate on the message.

When you prepare to send a telepathic message, try stretching your legs, arms, and back. Breathe in as you move into a pose, then exhale slowly as you stretch for 15 or 20 seconds. As you stretch, visualize all your tension leaving your body.

Do your best to focus your mind on a single thought. Try meditating for at least 20 minutes a day. With practice, it should get easier to focus your mind. Once you’re in a calm, focused state, you’re ready to try sending a telepathic message. Keep in mind that both the sender and receiver of the telepathic message should relax and clear their minds.

If you are far away from the receiver, it might be helpful to look at a picture of them before you begin visualizing them. As you build your mental image and send it to the receiver, they should relax and focus on being open to the message. Ask them to clear their mind and imagine you in front of them with as much detail as possible.

For instance, imagine an apple. See a particular apple as clearly as possible in your mind’s eye. Imagine its taste and the feeling of biting into it. Focus your thoughts solely on the apple.

Keep in mind there’s a difference between being focused and straining. Concentrate on the mental image, but stay relaxed. Once you’ve sent the thought, release it from your mind, and don’t think about it anymore. Imagine that you’ve given it away to the receiver and are no longer holding onto it.

Before checking in with the receiver, you should also write down the thought you were trying to send. This can help you stay objective when you compare your results.

Don’t get down on yourself if you’re not able to send a clear telepathic message. Just try to have fun while you try!

Keep in mind it’s helpful to practice with someone you trust, like a close friend or relative.

Have your partner calm their mind and try to sense your message. When they feel an image has come to mind, have them write down the card you sent, then check your results.

Alternatively, someone else could draw an image and show it to the sender, who would then try to transmit it to the receiver.

Even if an attempt was unsuccessful, note any promising details. For instance, if the message was “apple” and your friend wrote down “red” or “fruit,” that’s a great sign!