Extrasensory
Perception
For
a long time extrasensory perception, or "ESP," was
used as a term for all sorts of psychic abilities through mind
control. Nowdays, it means the ability to receive information
through the mind without using any of our five physical senses
of sight, smell, hearing, touch, and taste. People have talked
about the subject of ESP for centuries, and many tests have
been done to find out wether people can actually get information
in this way.
Precognition
& Deja Vu
The
term "precognition" is used when a person knows something
before it happens. It's a psychic message, or "gut feeling,"
and it can relate to the person, someone close to them, or even
the planet. Have you ever had a conversation, or been in a situation
or place that's felt strangely familiar? This is known as deja
vu, which is French for "seen before." Some people
think that deja vu is a memory from a past life.
Intuition
Your
intuition is your sixth sense, or the instinctive feeling that
sometimes gives off mental alarm bells, and helps you to make
decisions. If someone you're close to is in danger or sick,
it's sometimes possible to sense things using your intuition.
You might have a strong feeling that you need to contact that
person for no obvious reason, or just decide to go around and
see him or her without really knowing why.
There are times for all of us when we're in the company of someone
whom we don't feel at all comfortable with. There might be no
apparent reason explanation for this, but it could be your intuition
warning you to keep away. It's a very useful tool in life, and
it's well worth taking notice of.
Psychometry
The
ability to read experiences, facts, feelings, and thoughts about
someone from an object is known as psychometry. Thoughts are
energy, so they have the power to make things happen. Our own
energy can be stored in the objects around us - - think of it
as the object taking on some of our own vibrations. An old teddy
bear, or a favorite piece of jewelry, for example, may have
been with you through many different situations, both happy
and sad. Some people believe that objects like these can actually
record your experiences in life.
Levitators
claim they are able to focus the mind and use its power to lift
their body from the ground. The practice of levitation is often
mentioned in Hindu writings, and it's a great achievement of
mind over matter. There was a time when Roman Catholic monks
and priests were famous for levitating, but it wasn't always
when they wanted to! St. Joseph of Copertino, a Franciscan monk,
was constantly levitating. Once, he took off in the middle of
a church service and his sandals landed on the heads of the
congregation!
Some people can levitate other people's bodies. They say they
do this by combining their mind power with that person in order
to raise the individual's body off the ground.
Telepathy
The
practice of telepathy is being is being able to use the subconscious
part of our mind to read someone's thoughts or to communicate
to a person without even speaking.
All of us are capable of telepathy and you may well have done
it without even trying -- for example, if you've ever been in
someone's company and found that both of you said the same thing
at the same time. You can send pictures as well as words to
another person's mind. You need to be able to clear your mind
and focus on whatever you're trying to send. It helps if the
other person's expecting a message from you so that they can
open their mind to your thoughts.
Using
the power of the human mind to move or change a physical object
is known as psychokinesis. It includes the ability to bend spoons,
stop or start watches, and move objects around, simply by using
the mind. Psychokinesis is a skill that gets better with practice.
Some people think that when someone is using this skill, the
magnetic field around him or her changes, and this is part of
the energy that affects the objects he or she is focusing on.
One of the most well-known people to practice psychokinesis
is Uri Geller, who is famous for stopping clocks and bending
cutlery. He says the most important thing about psychokinesis
is believing that you can do it. Children are great at doing
this because they haven't become disbelievers like some adults.
Developing
Psychic Abilities
While
most well-known psychics were born with their special gift,
it is possible for anyone to develop this talent. Tapping into
the intuitive part of one's psyche requires an open mind, a
sense of humor, and the willingness to devote the time necessary
to nuture this art. You must first release any limitations or
restrictions you've placed upon yourself and realize that you
are just as cabable as anyone else of achieving a higher state
of awareness. You also need to learn not to take yourself so
seriously. Being too serious creates tension and blocks your
natural playfulness. So remember to enjoy the learning process
and laugh as often as possible!
The
time it takes to develop and hone your psychic abilities depends
on how much time you're willing to devote for this practice.
By no means should you allow the time you spend on your psychic
development interfere with your career, family, freinds and
loved ones! Set aside a time for yourself each day, even if
it's only fifteen minutes, and focus only on your psychic growth.
There
are various ways to tap into your psychic reservoir; including
meditation, hypnosis, Reiki
attunements, creative imagination, pendulums, tarot cards, training
yourself to be acutely aware of your surroundings, and the list
goes on. I would suggest that you avoid ouija
boards, at least until you've MASTERED this art. Even some of
the most advanced psychics won't go near a ouija board.
Meditation
is the best way to focus and tap into your higher-self. For
those of you who have never meditated, try staring into the
flickering flame of a candle in a dim or dark room. Just relax
and watch the gentle swaying of the flame. Get rid of all of
your "busy thoughts" and take a few deep breathes
-- put don't blow out the candle! After you've become relaxed
and your mind has quieted down, bring up one question or issue
and allow the information concerning it to flow into your awareness.
You may not be successful right away but through continued practice
you will begin to open up your psychic doorway.
For
more advanced psychic training, try finding a psychic workshop
or a teacher or instructor in your area. Be leary of those who
over-charge! You also might want to find a book on this topic.
I would suggest Basic
Psychic Development by John Friedlander &
Gloria Hemsher. There are also many great resources available
online!
Some
information on this page is from The
Element Pocket Encyclopedia of Mind Body Spirit & Earth
by Joanna Crosse
For
further information on psychic abilities, visit these links:
ESP
- Laboratories for Fundamental Research
Psychometry
~ Reading objects by touch
Psychometry
Levitation
and Apports in China
Psychokinesis
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