To be or not to be, but are we all psychic or not!

[Talker]

Hi Readers,
Wanted to keep "views on psychics" in the chat section, on its own. What I'm interested in finding out is, "Your thoughts about  (you / I ) (am / or being) psychic".  In the book OUR, Adrian states " every single human being as well as many animals, has inherent, usually latent psychic abilities". I read that as meaning "we all have natural psychic abilities", but mostly unused. Far out or not, I firmly believe that numerous daily experiences are psychically based, recognized or not. Once any degree of  psychic recognition sets in, ones psychic abilities build momentum and start to occur more and more from a conscious level. At this point psychic awareness is present all the time, but, at a some what subdued level. Now, use of the term "psychic" scares some people, and you are looked at as a "strange or woo woo"  kind of person. Have found that using the word "intuition" changes the whole picture. Most people accept the word "intuition" without a further thought. While I use both terms interchangeably, do believe that there is a subtle difference, depending on circumstances. I don't go around shouting "I'm psychic", but many were/are  the times, that some would inquire "how did you know that". To avoid being labeled a "nut case" and to avoid misunderstandings, I simply say" must of been intuition.

So my question here is " do you believe you are psychic to any degree and why?"

Have detailed some of my "intuitive" experiences on my blog.

The Psychics Blog -  http://thepsychicsblog.blogspot.com/     

[Adrian]

Hello Talker,

While this is true, we need to be careful over the use of the word "psychic" which has been somewhat abused of late in the context of the so called Internet "psychic hotlines", upon which my views are well known.

First of all let us be clear on one fact that eliminates 99.999% of all psychic hotlines if not 100%, as well as 100% of fortune tellers including Tarot card readers etc  - it is absolutely impossible to exactly predict the future.

My Developing Psychic Powers books are about the true meaning of psychic powers such as mediumship, clairvoyance, crystal gazing etc.

Intuition and inspiration are not psychic abilities in that sense. Both are inner connections with Higher Self in the case of intuition, and Source in the case of inspiration. Some of the Bible was inspired for example, as were and are other sources of true Spiritual information.

Kind regards,

Adrian.

[DH]

Adrian,

What is your opinion of Arthur Ford, the medium who supposedly cracked the Houdini code?

DH

[Adrian]

Hello DH,

Adrian,

What is your opinion of Arthur Ford, the medium who supposedly cracked the Houdini code?

DH

This is perfectly possible. As a medium he could get the information directly from Houdini himself.

A very good friend of mine and highly respected afterlife researcher, attends a weekly seance where the medium is one of only three full materialisation mediums. I won't go into all the details, but suffice it say that my friend, as a retired International lawyer, has and still does ensure that this is genuine. The medium is always bound with electrical ties in several places, tied to his chair - which is sometimes levitated to the ceiling, and gagged in several ways. 

The point is though Harry Houdini is a very regular visitor along with Conan Doyle and others, so it must be possible to get the information if asked for.

Again though - this is mediumship, not fortune telling.

Kind regards,

Adrian.

[DH]

This is perfectly possible. As a medium he could get the information directly from Houdini himself.
A very good friend of mine and highly respected afterlife researcher, attends a weekly seance where the medium is one of only three full materialisation mediums. I won't go into all the details, but suffice it say that my friend, as a retired International lawyer, has and still does ensure that this is genuine. The medium is always bound with electrical ties in several places, tied to his chair - which is sometimes levitated to the ceiling, and gagged in several ways. 
The point is though Harry Houdini is a very regular visitor along with Conan Doyle and others, so it must be possible to get the information if asked for.

The work the materialisation mediums do is mind boggling.  I wish there were more of them around.  I haven't heard of any in the U.S. in recent times.

Arthur Ford was the first to crack the Houdini code in the 1920's.  I guess Mrs. Houdini personally verified it.

Yeah, it's  shame that medium work is equated with fortune-telling in many peoples' minds.  There are too many nut jobs ripping people off with their "fortune-telling".  It pisses me off royally.  But then, I get upset at anyone who who defrauds others -- especially for "spiritual purposes".

shalom, DH

[Adrian]

Hello DH,

I agree with you about the "fortune tellers" and there was a time when I intended to do something about it, but then it became apparent to me that we should never focus on the negatives, but rather accentuate the positives.

For example - if we dislike war, we should focus on peace, if we dislike oppression and control by those who would seek to control us through a lust for power, we should focus on freedom, if we dislike vivisection, we should focus on the freedom and happiness of all of our fellow Beings of the so called "animal world" and so on.

We attract what we focus on, and this is why over the next few years we should focus on Spiritual evolution, service to others before sevice to self and Unconditional Love, as opposed to the popular media and all those who focus on "survive 2012" scenarios.

So in the context of "fortune tellers" we must allow people to exercise their own freewill to experience these situations and thereby learn from them, as with any other experience, while offering guidance and showing them the truth path.

Kind regards,

Adrian.

[DH]

I agree with you about the "fortune tellers" and there was a time when I intended to do something about it, but then it became apparent to me that we should never focus on the negatives, but rather accentuate the positives.

Yeah, I finally figured that out over the years.  I come from a long line of Irish and Welsh agitators and spent a lot of time in American politics working "against" things.  It did seem to keep things in a constant state of negativity and helped me develop a cynical attitude about nearly everything.  I finally got out of it to save my sanity.  I didn't realize any metaphysical base for it all, however, until I started reading stuff by teachers of Religious Science, like Ernest Holmes, and the positive thinking message started to take root.  Now the whole LOA angle makes sense.

Now some of my friends call me a cop out because I won't join them actively in their protests and other political activities, but it's worth it not to be a negativity magnet.

Blessings, DH

[Adrian]

Hello DH,

I agree with you about the "fortune tellers" and there was a time when I intended to do something about it, but then it became apparent to me that we should never focus on the negatives, but rather accentuate the positives.

Yeah, I finally figured that out over the years.  I come from a long line of Irish and Welsh agitators and spent a lot of time in American politics working "against" things.  It did seem to keep things in a constant state of negativity and helped me develop a cynical attitude about nearly everything.  I finally got out of it to save my sanity.  I didn't realize any metaphysical base for it all, however, until I started reading stuff by teachers of Religious Science, like Ernest Holmes, and the positive thinking message started to take root.  Now the whole LOA angle makes sense.

Now some of my friends call me a cop out because I won't join them actively in their protests and other political activities, but it's worth it not to be a negativity magnet.

Blessings, DH

Exactly - the more people fight or fear something, anything, the more they the attract the same Energy - this is an absolutely immutable fundamental Universal Principle.

I cannot think of any group of "activists" that have ever achieved anything tangible, simply because they attract the same things they are fighting all the time and it becomes self-fulfilling. If anything many groups of activists have made matters worse.

The worst vivisectionists are ironically the pet food manufacturers who subject large numbers of dogs and cats to absolutely horrendous cruelty. But the only way to defeat them is to feed natural foods to pets that do not support the torture of these pet food manufacturers.  It is all motivated by corporate profit. If they stopped making profit they would stop torturing animals it is as simple as that.

The same goes for the "drugs industry".  If people would learn that we have the power to heal absolutely any ailment without limitation, simply by using the power of the Mind, then the drugs industry could not survive.

Humans as a race, have absolute power over all of these things, however, the media, in particular television, has so much influence over the consciousness of people these days, and think so little about the greater implications and meanings, that these abilities have been subsumed.

All this is changing rapidly however.

Kind regards,

Adrian.

[juliainkc]

Hello DH,

How interesting to see the different 'walks of life' experience in this forum! I think being cynical can be a 'positive' attribute and obviously one that led you out of the political arena. What was being said publicly perhaps didn't match the 'true' intentions? You have been allowed a lot of 'spider on the wall' insight that is of great value to be shared. Interesting in how it leads one awaken to wonder and search for more. A 'psst!' from our Higher Selves.

What's hidden is secret will be shouted from the rooftops as Adrian shares some of these examples above.

Misery love company doesn't it! Or where the carcass is the vultures gather! I have sifted and sorted the 'friends' from 'true friends' by observing (cynically) if what was being asked for (acceptance) was balanced by what was being given (acceptance or only if you....fill in the blanks.)

Just my thoughts!

Be well,

Julia

[Taz]

I am at a very interesting point now.

Alot of what adrian has written, has resonated highly, with alot of culminations of other readings and finding answers with in myself.

I have long thought, that thinking something is terrible adds to the terriblness. And i am incorporating such thinking to my everyday life. Adding a positive spin on it.

I have the same thoughts on charity, people who give and work for charities, i feel add to the charities in some fashion. Its maybe a very noble cause, my thinking is giving to charity, makes a charity for it to recieve.

I am a bricklayer by trade, i was kind of curious to your thoughts, on employing people. I have one employee that i think i treat very fairly. I encourage him and give him advice when needed and the promise he will be let loose on the tools, in my mind i am giving him the opportunities that i had to grow, learn a skill and better his prosperty.

However i recently have big jobs coming off, where i will need more people. Now i was thinking that because i need them, then some will come to fill my needs to get the jobs done. Is it part of the cycle of growing. For i have the best intentions of anyone i employ. By giving them as good a working atmosphere as i can, and the incentive of pricework gives them the freedom to earn what they want. this is how i did it and i dont see any down sides of pricework.

Also i am in a development circle, i know we all have the ability to be a medium or healer. However my work has been mainly on improving myself and my awareness. I enjoy the circle and i am not pushing for any skill to come through, i am patiently waiting to see what and if develops. I know if i want to be a healer, then i would work towards manifesting the tools needed and cultivating the knowledge that goes with it. What if i was to wait and see what happens, what comes natural would this be the best way, or if it is something i want to do or should i comit to it in earnest.

I am working at making myself the best that i can be, by raising my conciousness when i do this i am helping and doing my bit for the world.

Thanks Taz

Love and light

[juliainkc]

Hello Taz,

Welcome to the forums! I am Julia and it is a pleasure to meet you.

I am at a very interesting point now.

Alot of what adrian has written, has resonated highly, with alot of culminations of other readings and finding answers with in myself.

Yes, I relate. This is what I feel also which is why I am here. A knowing and recognizing when 'another' is speaking the same language.

I have the same thoughts on charity, people who give and work for charities, i feel add to the charities in some fashion. Its maybe a very noble cause, my thinking is giving to charity, makes a charity for it to recieve.

I once learned that charity means love. You add to love because love is what (who) you are. Like begets like.

am a bricklayer by trade, i was kind of curious to your thoughts, on employing people. I have one employee that i think i treat very fairly. I encourage him and give him advice when needed and the promise he will be let loose on the tools, in my mind i am giving him the opportunities that i had to grow, learn a skill and better his prosperty.

However i recently have big jobs coming off, where i will need more people. Now i was thinking that because i need them, then some will come to fill my needs to get the jobs done. Is it part of the cycle of growing. For i have the best intentions of anyone i employ. By giving them as good a working atmosphere as i can, and the incentive of pricework gives them the freedom to earn what they want. this is how i did it and i dont see any down sides of pricework.

I can relate to what I sense is the underlying question you are asking.

I was given the opportunity to own and operate my own landscape design and installation company for seven years. I am sharing my similar experience with you so you can draw from it and continue on your sure footed path by seeing what I learned from my 'lesson'. I am encouraging you that yes, you are taking the right steps, one at a 'time'.  My background and what I learned in hindsight:

I grew from myself and a partner to having a crew of 2 men that I worked side by side with in the field. I taught them by doing as you have. So, like you, in appreciation for their loyalty and faithfulness in helping me to grow my desire, I wished to bless them as they had me by growing theirs. My genuine intentions were based upon passionately loving the service I was giving to others and in bringing them joy. I loved what I was doing. It wasn't a job, it was one with my passions. You couldn't keep me in bed in the morning!!

Well, I had no idea that my business would fast bloom like it did because that wasn't my focus. I just kept showing up as promised, delivered what they desired to have, and appreciated my blessings, clients, and my crew. The word spread quickly because being a 'woman' in a 'male' dominated industry was unusual. Wow!! My blessings overflowed, gushed, I began to lose my focus (cut off my source and my ability to make good discernment's) and began to take in too much water if you will (allowed too many 'wrong' counselors in, my partner being one). All he could see was the money. We had many disagreements regarding the purpose of what I created the business for. I got distracted and forgot I knew how to swim (make good decisions)!!   What changed?

I shifted my focus by listening to 'advice' being given to me on the outside (I wasn't taking the time to test or discern the advice by sensing the intentions of the one giving it). 'They' 'showed up' to teach (dis-learn /disernment) me how to discern the difference between here for the taking or for the giving.

This really was important...

I had surrounded myself with all the 'right' people in the right place as I grew based on where I Am in the moment.
My original crew who had walked with me from the beginning began to voice (re-mind me of) their concerns to me (back to One, the beginning, who I AM ... ) ... instead of letting go ... into the filter (sieve) all the new ideas coming in and making wise decisions    I ignored their concerns ... aka as a barrier or a wall, unopened to counsel, accountability or checking in to see if you are where YOU SAY you are.

There is always a common denominator in the mix... I have found IT's me ...   


The new 'advice' is  not 'new or you" ... Here, let me take care of that for you" instead of the solid advice, "How can I support (help ground) you." So, yes, staying connected and trusting your your intuition is a key.

My foundation became shaky (built on shifting sand of too much outside sourcing) and not enough solid ground (in sourcing). Had I remained true to myself I would have remembered that I am able enough to make my own decisions thus drawing the right people who are 'heading my way' to support me in upholding the structure I am building. If they don't like what your building they are misplaced. You know what the picture of your desire looks like and only you can put it together. Stay true to yourself.

Also i am in a development circle, i know we all have the ability to be a medium or healer. However my work has been mainly on improving myself and my awareness. I enjoy the circle and i am not pushing for any skill to come through, i am patiently waiting to see what and if develops. I know if i want to be a healer, then i would work towards manifesting the tools needed and cultivating the knowledge that goes with it. What if i was to wait and see what happens, what comes natural would this be the best way, or if it is something i want to do or should i comit to it in earnest.

I am working at making myself the best that i can be, by raising my conciousness when i do this i am helping and doing my bit for the world.

What we are seeking is seeking us. If what we ask for is coming from our love to serve, it will not fail us. Only when we ask with self-centered intentions does it seem to not answer us. We are then being shown to keep asking until we reach our intention. To love others as we love ourself.

In closing, I responded to you because, earlier this morning, my daughter picked up one of my books and played the open to what I 'need' to know game. This is what it opened to:

Employment 

"There are people looking for exactly what you have to offer, and you are being brought together on the checkerboard of life."

"I rejoice in my employment."

My 'job' is to express God.

 I rejoice in this employment.

 I give thanks for every opportunity to demonstrate the power of Divine Intelligence to work through me.

Any time I am presented with a challenge I 'know' it is an opportunity from God, my employer, and I quiet my intellect, turn within, and wait for words of treatment to fill my mind.

I accept these blessed revelations with joy and know that I am worthy of my just reward for a job well done.
In exchange for this exhilarating job, I am abundantly compensated.

My fellow employees - all humankind - are supportive, loving, cheerful, enthusiastic, and powerful workers in the field of spiritual unfoldment whether they choose to be aware of it or not.

I see them as perfect expressions of the One Mind diligently applying themselves to their jobs.

Working for this unseen yet ever present Chief Operating Officer, the Ultimate Chairman of the Board, I know that my creative activity elicits financial abundance for the job of expressing God is ever rewarded.

And so it is.

From Heart Thoughts by Louise Hay



So you can see Taz, I am an example of what can happen when I forget who I am. I learned my lesson by un~
l-earning IT ...

Yes, yes, again, I only show up and allow the Source within me to express.

Again, take what speaks to you and leave the rest. Let go ...

Be well,

Julia

[Taz]

Thanks very much Julia for your insight and sharing your experience.

I am blessed, i have a wonderful wife and the best wee boy i could have ever imagined. Thankfully after realising i am responsible for my life, in reflection ive had a good life. Not always easy, but i got on with it. I give thanks for the personal risks i took and that god/universe looked after me.

I like yourself love my job with a passion, money used to be needed as we all have bills to pay. but for the last 2 years ive chilled alot and gone back to basics of enjoying my work, doing the best i can and leaving a job i would be happy with.

I know many people have an opinion on pride, i used to say and it is said about me i take pride in my work. i know i havent achieved it myself as the universe gave me the knowledge, but it is still kind of up to me to leave the best job possible. it is confusing the term pride. i dont think about it an awful lot,

Becuse of my growing reputation, and the universe delivering i am finding myself very busy with jobs, as i said in the previous post.
I want to carry on conducting myself with integrity, and i am sure i will be shown from my inner self the way in which to carry this forward.

love and light

[juliainkc]

Hello Taz,

You are indeed blessed!!

I think for the most part words can have many meanings depending upon the intention behind them. Love based or ego based.

I have no doubt that you will accomplish all that you are here to do.

Thank you for sharing.

I wish for you continued wellbeing,

Julia

[DH]

Hello DH,

How interesting to see the different 'walks of life' experience in this forum! I think being cynical can be a 'positive' attribute and obviously one that led you out of the political arena. What was being said publicly perhaps didn't match the 'true' intentions? You have been allowed a lot of 'spider on the wall' insight that is of great value to be shared. Interesting in how it leads one awaken to wonder and search for more. A 'psst!' from our Higher Selves.

What's hidden is secret will be shouted from the rooftops as Adrian shares some of these examples above.

Misery love company doesn't it! Or where the carcass is the vultures gather! I have sifted and sorted the 'friends' from 'true friends' by observing (cynically) if what was being asked for (acceptance) was balanced by what was being given (acceptance or only if you....fill in the blanks.)

Just my thoughts!

Be well,

Julia

Hi Julia,

I'm really not knocking cynicism in general.  I think you are right that cynicism can be a healthy protector, especially of sanity!  There are a lot off two-faced people around (like some of my former political chums) who are always ready to take advantage of those who let them.  I guess for me cynicism got bad when it turned to bitterness.  That's what colored my worldview -- the bitterness.  I also worked in the broadcast news field for awhile, and the mainline news focus on the "bad news that draws attention" was too much.  My life is so much better now that I focus on more happy thoughts!

Blessings, DH

[juliainkc]

Good Morning DH,

Hi Julia,

I'm really not knocking cynicism in general.  I think you are right that cynicism can be a healthy protector, especially of sanity!  There are a lot off two-faced people around (like some of my former political chums) who are always ready to take advantage of those who let them.  I guess for me cynicism got bad when it turned to bitterness.  That's what colored my worldview -- the bitterness.  I also worked in the broadcast news field for awhile, and the mainline news focus on the "bad news that draws attention" was too much.  My life is so much better now that I focus on more happy thoughts!

Blessings, DH

Thank you for your response.

I understand the being bitter, it left me very dry and parched. It was at this point in my life 18 years ago, that I realized I couldn't keep on the way I had been going.

I really needed a lot of (un-not-bitter) water to flush it out. I 'needed' a 'better' Source of water ... 

So .. in inviting (asking for assistance - aka as HELP!!), as I look back from where I was to where I am now, my well had to be emptied of the bitter water. I really had to allow the releasing of the bitter thoughts to make room for the fresh, pure water that came pouring in from various resources.

What began to arrive were 'new' thought books and a very special perpetual calendar.

I tapped into Living streams ~ better Sources or streams of Living Water, the 'kind' I could drink ... and Healing is no longer... It is the way of Being ... nature reveals this

I asked myself when opening the calendar for the first time, "I wonder how much I will change by reading this everyday, year after year."

I learn everyday and I will say that I threw out old journals as I truly didn't recognize the one who had written them many years ago!

My life too is seen from new eyes (I).

Blessings and Be well,

Julia