We are all antennas. Our minds are the transceivers. It's not about being paranoid as it is more of an issue to be able to protect yourself and the ones that you love. Just because someone doesn't experience this doesn't mean those around you haven't. As what has been shared testimony in this thread will reveal to anyone, it is something that does occur. It can very well happen on a forum such as this as well. I have seen it happen here on several occasions. My paranoia wasn't involved either. hahahaa I have also seen attacks on this forum that have caused damage to others in the form of distress. No words were typed. Can you figure that one out? It is an awareness issue. That's all it is and if you haven't had any experiences from this type of phenomena, then great for you. Like someone in here said, "To each their own." Very true indeed. I also don't know the first thing about wicca but I do know about how energy works with intentions. The only thing separating a skeptic from someone who knows is just experience. Or the lack there of. Again no one in their right mind wants to experience these things and when they do it isn't a fun thing. Knowledge is power and when used correctly can be used to protect yourself and the ones you love. That is the best insurance policy one can have is taking the responsibility by exercising some simple soulutions, instead of paying for it with cash. The insurance companies don't want anyone to hear this or have it spread out there. Another disconnect. Empower yourself instead of dis-empowering yourself and you will be much better off for it. I think that was what Brook is trying to do here. I don't think she is being paranoid, because if you knew her, that wouldn't even come into play. She is coming from a position of strength and is sharing that with us. I see nothing paranoid about that. So whatever floats your boat.
And not to give credit where it is due, thanks to Mudra for sharing the words quoted by,"--from Dzogchen: The Heart Essence of the Great Perfection by His Holiness the Dalai Lama."
Thanks Brook! You go girl!