Thinking about this a little more, I thought I might share something about the whole ‘jolt’ thing. That is, the idea that there is some kind of physical jolt or electric shock or something strong and noteworthy that accompanies what we are referring to as ‘downloads’.

I’ve been in construction and air conditioning for decades, mostly exposed to big equipment in large buildings and in large chiller and boiler plants. In the beginning, when something loud and unexpected happened, I’d be startled. My body might noticeably react or jump. When that adrenaline hit, it could easily be described as a jolt or electric shock. But as time went on, I got used to certain sounds and my body eventually became far less reactive.

Similarly with DCIP experiences, in the beginning they were jolting because I was encountering an incoming ‘something’ that was unexpected, kind of like a punch to the face or the gut. But in time, I became far less reactive.

My point is, that these kinds of experiences — if they are infrequent — are often described as a shock, or a bright light, or some kind of surge or powerful tidal wave. The language implies that these sorts of things are noteworthy, if for no other reason, then their strong, initial, unsettling physical effects. But what I’m suggesting is that those initial reactions go away as you become used to the loud noises, so to speak.