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Psychic
Ability
For centuries, all psychic matters have been repressed viciously
and deemed "evil" or "sinful" by those
who sought to maintain control over their "brothers."
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 ability. 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 ability 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
ability, I recommend that you first read as much in this field
as possible. To that end, The Center for Gnostic Education
at 5 Tower Hill Road, Killingworth, CT, 06419 will send a
suggested reading list free to anyone requesting it, provided
they include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
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 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.
DO's
and DON'Ts of Pursuing Psychic Development
DO's:
1) DO ALLOW. The doors to
the psychic open inward. The minute you tense, the minute
you push, the minute you try to "make" something
happen, you shut those doors. Only by relaxing and allowing
do you permit those doors to swing open - inward!
2) DO BE PATIENT. In the United
States, we are conditioned to expecting "instant"
gratification. We have instant paint, instant soup, instant
oatmeal, instant credit, instant "on," instant perfection.
We must unlearn all this, for development of our psychic abilities
is evolutionary in nature. Does a tree grow "instantly?"
Does a child walk "instantly?" Does a bridge or
a road get built overnight? All things happen at the right
time - when you are ready! Being patient is perhaps the toughest
task for the student, for we all want to succeed so badly
RIGHT NOW! There is no success or failure here - only learning.
3) DO PRACTICE. This is the
key to "success." The more you practice, the more
you will hone your skills and increase your knowledge. Even
a natural athlete MUST practice and practice and practice
to become a champion. Keep to a set schedule, for discipline
is just as important in developing psychic ability as in any
other endeavor. Meditation is always helpful too.
DON'Ts:
1) DON'T BE DISCOURAGED. There
will be times, especially at first, when you will seem unable
to do anything. At that time, you must remember that your
so-called "failures" are every bit as important
as your "successes." How else will you learn what
is psychic and what is your "imagination?" If you
get nothing, it is probably that you are trying too hard.
Back off and shift your focus temporarily. Think hard on the
word "ALLOW." Let the psychic work for you, instead
of against you.
2) DON'T MAKE IT OVERLY COMPLEX.
Psychic is SIMPLE! It is because it is so simple that we have
such great difficulty with it. The "Truth" IS simple,
but this can be very threatening because we feel inadequate
to deal with it. Therefore, we maintain that it is too complicated
to understand properly, and promptly seek out an "authority"
on whom to shift our responsibility. We seek "answers"
in all the places where the answers are not, and avoid seeking
them in the place where they are. ALL ANSWERS LIE WITHIN US.
It is our "gnosis," our knowing. We also tend to
focus on the "mechanics" or techniques of psychic
development rather than the purpose. There is no single "right"
technique. The right one is the one that is comfortable and
works FOR YOU. EVERYTHING is simple! Learn that, and you will
have learned the secret of Creation - and Life!
3) DON'T PANIC. There will
be times when nothing comes and you will think, "Oh my
God, I've bombed!" The psychic is not something you can
turn on and off like a light switch. There will be times when
nothing comes. You may be tired or sick or upset. That's okay.
Just acknowledge it and withdraw for a while. Rely on your
self-honesty. No matter how many readings you give, there
will always be that nagging question, "What if I'm wrong?"
You may well be, but as long as you gave the information exactly
as it came through, exactly as you perceived it, then you
did your best. That's all anyone can ask for. Don't fake it,
for that is self-destructive. There's never enough proof -
you must learn to trust yourself. If you do not, how can you
trust or be trusted?
Caution: I maintain that NO
psychic is 100 percent accurate all the time. If you believe
such a claim, then you are a good prospect to sell the Brooklyn
Bridge to. We're darned good if we are even 60 percent accurate
- and I think that's rare. If you don't believe this, then
check the accuracy rate of the predictions made by allegedly
"top psychics" over the years.
What will developing your
psychic talents do for you? That's really up to you. You are
the only limit. In addition to the possibility of making your
life much more peaceful, joyful and rewarding, you can also
learn to really ACCEPT yourself. Then you will find that you
can accept others as they are WITHOUT EXPECTATIONS. (This
avoids a lot of severe disappointments.) You may find yourself
actually liking yourself and, beyond that, even LOVING yourself
AT THE BEING LEVEL (as opposed to the intellectual level).
If
you have not learned to love yourself first, how can you possibly
love another, or accept love in return? Universal brotherhood
starts with you. You can change the world, but only by changing
yourself first. You must begin to LIVE that which you are:
a beautiful, loving soul - a child of God. IT ALL BEGINS WITH
YOU - no one else. Developing your psychic ability (which
each and every one of us already possess) can improve your
life beyond your wildest dreams. The potential is there. The
choice is yours. GO FOR IT!
| Authors
Details: Roger S. Pile, Ph.D. Email |
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