Such persecution led to secrecy and a form of elitism in this field. Now, thank God, we have reached that stage in Earth's evolution where the doors of superstition and fear that held us prisoner for so long are finally being smashed down.
We are entering a period of spiritual renaissance. We are beginning to look to ourselves for answers rather than to an outside "authority;" we are beginning to take charge of our lives instead of letting others run it.
As we do, we are finding that "peace which passeth all understanding," that joy and satisfaction we have never before experienced, but certainly long sought.
Good results in this vein have been achieved by those who have dedicated themselves to developing their psychic abilities. It is not the only way to such peace. There are others, but I have found this an excellent way to achieve harmonic balance, wholeness and control of the environment around me without stress or great effort.
How does one determine if he has psychic abilities and what they may be? It's not easy! There are "gurus" under every rock, and it seems at times there are as many psychics as there are real estate agents.
They offer all sorts of courses, seminars, workshops, tapes, etc., in "self-discovery" and psychic development. It can become very confusing and, if caution and good common sense are not liberally employed, a bit risky.
I suggest that you follow your "gut feeling" in every case. "By their fruits shall ye know them," said Jesus in the Christian Bible. This means, heed your inner "knowing," intuition, gut feeling.
Now... before we go any further, let me put a popular myth to rest.
Your psychic talents are not "gifts!" They are as much a part of your very being as your physical senses are. You may use them or not use them as you wish; if you don't use them, however, they may atrophy, as would unused physical senses.
What's the first step if you want to pursue this path? Very simply - COMMITMENT! This commitment is not to your teacher, not to the psyche, not to God, not to Jesus, not to whom it may concern.
THE COMMITMENT IS SOLELY TO YOURSELF and no one else. If you are unwilling to invest in yourself, then you should pursue some other path....You must also be willing to maintain an open mind.
DO NOT PRECONCEIVE, EXPECT or ANTICIPATE. YOU MUST BE WILLING TO "ALLOW!"
This means you must be willing to allow the psyche to prove itself to you; it will! Keep an open mind. Understand that there are no limits to learning or your ability other than those you set.
First, however, YOU must make that big decision, that commitment to yourself and to your growth.
Assuming you have decided to go ahead with developing your psychic abilities, I recommend that you first read as much in this field as possible.
But...In gathering information, DO NOT ACCEPT BLINDLY. If something feels comfortable to you, then go with it for the time being. You will find your beliefs will change as your level of awareness grows and you ALLOW.
If something does not feel comfortable at a gut level, file it away or discard it.
It is critically important to always remember that
YOU ARE THE SOLE JUDGE OF THE VALIDITY OF THE INFORMATION YOU RECEIVE. Do not clutter up your mind with useless information.
The next step is to find the "right" teacher, class, and/or course. No teacher is right for everyone, so pick out one that you feel really comfortable with. I have found that if you meditate and ALLOW, you will be guided (often by a set of bizarre circumstances) to the right instructor for you. Pick the course that you are at ease with. It may be structured or religiously oriented, freethinking or experimental; in any case, it must feel comfortable to you.
Do not be afraid to investigate thoroughly, to ask questions, to follow your intuition.
Classes and workshops vary widely in quality, extent and content. It is my observation that no field (except politics) is more rampant with charlatans, ego gratifiers, power-status seekers, controllers, space cadets, etc., than the psychic field, so you had better learn to discriminate.
Feel for the psychic energy of the person you have turned to for help or teaching.
Do not be swayed by fancy offices, promotional material or hype (some of the hype in this field could put even used car dealers to shame).
Find out if these folks subscribe to a code of ethics. If so, is it displayed? Remember, you are psychic also; you just haven't developed your abilities to the extent others may have.
Use your common sense. It would be wise to seek a teacher who offers exploration of different psychic areas so that you can then determine where your interests lie and which area is best for you to pursue.
You would, however, do well to remember that to really understand and "know" one must experience. Try an experiential course. Once you begin your studies, remember your commitment.
There will be distractions, and you will have to choose your priorities.
Life is a series of choices, and these choices determine our future.
There are no wrong or right choices - there is only learning.
The amount of effort you put into your psychic development will determine what you get out of it. Ask questions - LOTS of questions!
Don't be afraid to ask, for there are no "dumb" questions.
If it is important enough to ask, then it is important enough to be answered.
No instructor is omnipotent; in fact, we can learn much from our students. Continued - Do's & Dont's >>>>>>>
