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The ears are the first of the five sensory organs to be used. A fetus as young as 10 week can hear its mother voice. Sounds offer many vital clues that allow us to make our way throughout the day. And it is the sounds of music that have the capacity to move us mind, body and soul into a state of relaxation and contemplation.

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Parapsychology takes a scientific approach to studying paranormal phenomena. Paranormal experiences are defined as an experience which seems to defy known scientific laws. However this field has uncovered as many questions as answers and still yet there is much to be understood about what is parapsychology.  

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            Spirituality and the paranormal are not typically linked together. But when it comes to developing psychic abilities meditation and finding your “Zen” is a must.

            The human mind is in constant motion. When we allow it, our brains will flow through one series of images to the next. We will create “to-do” lists throughout infinity if we do not slow the flow. Various religions believe that meditation is the key to higher consciousness. And as most psychics will tell you higher consciousness is necessary for a psychic connection.

            The quest for higher consciousness begins with a single breath. Although there are many different techniques for meditation one thing remains constant and that is effective and controlled breathing. Controlling the breath is a discipline which takes much practice and concentration. But once engaged in a natural yet mindful breathing pattern the mind is calm and able to create the space for psychic intuition and development.

            Psychic abilities are as natural as the human ability to smell. Just like the five physical senses psychic intuition is a natural way to navigate through the world around us. However, just like any tool the senses become dulled without use. Meditation is an excellent way to sharpen the sixth sense.

            In order to tune into psychic knowledge you must be able to tune out the growingly unavoidable distractions of the here and now. Everything from television to white noise threatens our abilities to be still. Meditation is just one tool that helps to discipline the body into ignoring the hum of life and listen instead to the sounds of our intuition and natural psychic abilities.

            The skill for tuning out and turning in is more important today than it has ever been in centuries before. The fast pace of society and the many amenities associated with today’s lifestyles threaten the ability to clear the mind as well as the knowledge of the sixth sense. Since this sense is less physical and more intuitive a clear mind is essential. According to Deepak Chopra, a well known physician and author as well as a leader in the field of mind and body medicine, we are bombarded with more information than our ancestors could have imagined. This constant stimulation takes us away from the sixth sense as the mind is busy trying to sort out and articulate the more obvious and physical stimulation.

            There are two forms of meditation. Monks and others seeking enlightenment or the presence of the divine are often distinguished by strict diets and a hermit lifestyle. This type of meditation practitioner is often highly devoted.

            The other type of meditation is for the casual practitioner looking to improve health, creativity, self-esteem and relationships with the world, both physical and paranormal. It is this type of mediation that the novice may find useful in developing psychic abilities.

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    The 21^st century is marked by the rise of the internet and growing concerns about the environment. Civilization is moving forward with leaps and bounds and so is our capacity to learn about the intuitive nature locked inside each of us.

    As reflected in art, literature and philosophy life is an epic journey. It is a continuous pursuit of answers in which each of us is searching for the key of transformation. Surprisingly the last place we seek is the very place our journey begins and that is within.

    Unfortunately, the inward quest has been shunned while intuitive guides and psychics have been forced to dwell on the fringes of society. Just the classification “paranormal” and “supernatural” indicate the ultimate attitude society has of intuition and the knowledge that it encompasses. As the knowledge of the psychic grows society must acknowledge its presence.

    According to Laura Day in her book “Practical Intuition” the human race has lost the connection with its natural instincts and is thus cut off from the answers within.

    “As creatures increasingly cut off from our environment by high technology,” she said. “We have lost touch with our senses as well as our intuition.”

    It is time for intuition and psychic abilities to join the scientific realms and become a recognized part of the everyday.

            Psychic activities are closely linked to self awareness. Because of this there is no better field to incorporate the psychic than in psychology. As a field psychology has ignored these natural abilities in an effort to gain credibility. However, consciousness is becoming a recognizably credible phenomenon.  And the library of psychic case studies is overflowing with accounts that stand as testimony to the potential of this field.

    As scientists make honest strides to define the human consciousness they progress closer to the human abilities toward intuition and the “gift” of psychic abilities. As part of the initiative to encourage these studies scientists are becoming familiar with everything from near death experiences, lucid dreaming and the philosophies of the mind to meditation and various philosophical religions such as shamanism and Taoism.

    These “gifts” or sensitive talents are not negative as society may imply. The ability toward perception is often associated with healing arts as well as a reverence toward the earth and natural cycles of life. To abolish such practices would only lead to alienation of the self.

    In addition to scientific studies there is a need for a unified front against negativity associated with the public’s view of psychic research. Due to the sensitive nature of all things psychic negativity can have a detrimental affect. The process of bringing psychic skills mainstream is in its infancy and as part of that process stand up against negativity and ill will.

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            A dream is defined as a series of thoughts, images or emotions that occur during sleep. There are several stages of sleep including the onset of sleep in which the body temperature drops, the heart rate and breathing regulate and one becomes disassociated from their surroundings. However even in the deepest slumbers our brains are still active and processing information.

            Scientists have studied dreams and the act of dreaming in many ways. And because each person’s dreams are completely unique understanding them is an important element in gaining self awareness and elevated consciousness.

            Dreams unify the mind, body and spirit by allowing the conscious and unconscious aspects of our mind and emotions to mingle and have free roam. As a result we are at liberty to acknowledge emotions and experiences that otherwise may be too intense for us to handle. Due to the powerfully intuitive nature of dreams many artists have sought their meaning for inspiration and the ancient Greeks and Romans hired professional interpreters to help explain their dreams which guided them and helped them make decisions.

            Dreams can be more than a self awareness tool. These nightly sojourns from reality also offer vision and insight into events of the past as well as the future. For many the realm of psychic abilities lies within the world of dreams.

            Premonition during dreams is a common experience. However, the problem is that we seldom remember them. Through proper relaxation and programming you can train your self to remember your dreams.

            There are many types of psychic activity that occurs during sleep. One psychic activity, astral projection, involves freeing the spirit of the body and roaming at will. For many it would be impossible to leave the body during conscious and waking time but within the security of the dream world we are already separated from our surrounding and therefore more susceptible to wondering outside our bodies.

            Accounts of mutual dreaming have also occurred. This entails two people meeting within a dream setting and engaging each other. This is a mutual experience for both parties. However, each individual will awaken alone. This experience may be hard to identify unless you know the other person enough to discuss the experience while awake. Otherwise it may resemble an ordinary dream.

            One type of paranormal dream activity that is far from ordinary is the lucid dream. This occurs when you are conscious of dreaming. Have you ever been in the midst of a dream and actually realized you were dreaming without waking up? This is a lucid dream. Lucid dreaming is an extremely effective tool in developing self awareness because once realized the dreamer can guide themselves through the world of slumber.

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“If God had a name, what would it be
And would you call it to His face
If you were faced with Him in all His glory”

            Singer and song writer Joan Osborne released this popular American song in 1995. As this song title implies the audience is asked to contemplate what it would be like if God was “one of us.” The question remains, what if God is just an average person, would this God necessarily be male. And does having a male dominated religion affected society and its people’s sense of trust and belonging? This question surfaces in an age where faith is being lost and loneliness prevails.

            Contemporary Christian beliefs dictate that the face of God is of a man. But religious beliefs that pre-date Christianity bring forth the female image of the great goddess or the divine feminine. The feminine presence can be found in some form in all religions just as her male counterpart. Another universal element is that the feminine presence generally encompasses all that is natural and earthy as well as instinctual. When it comes to wounds that strike the soul we need a mother for guidance and when nature has taken its course it is mother to whom we return. 

            The Divine Feminine goes by many names including the Great Goddess of Western Paganism, the Blessed Mother in Christianity and Mother Earth. The image of this Great Mother or Divine Feminine has been revered for centuries before Christianity as the fertile womb which gave birth to everything. Today that womb is still considered to be the place of intuition, revelation and communication with the unseen.

            According to Anne Baring’s book “The Divine Feminine”, the Great Mother was the embodiment of the sky, earth and underworld. “She was the great pulse of life reflected in the rhythm of the moon, the sun, the plants, trees, animals and human beings,” she states. “All these were her children and she was the numinous presence within her manifest forms, continually regenerating them in a cyclical process that was without beginning and without end.” From this description it becomes clear that the Divine Feminine is symbolic of the natural courses of life as well as the intuition and divine presence associated with faith.

            The Divine Feminine is resurfacing in our culture as the bearer of faith and solace. In a increasingly terrifying world it is the soothing grace of a mother that we seek. “With the love of the mother and trust in her presence, the child grows in strength and confidence and delight in itself and in life,” Baring said. “Its primary response is trust.” And as we learn to trust our instincts we regain the relationship with a consciousness that has been largely ignored.

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            Merriam Webster’s dictionary defines chakras as “any of several points of physical or spiritual energy in the body according to yoga philosophy. The word chakra literally means wheel in Sanskrit and can be traced back to the late 1800’s.

            What Merriam Webster does not state is that there are seven chakras and they are located parallel to the spine. These pinpoints of energy command the mental properties and impact our attitudes about life. They range from the root chakra which is the grounding force that allows the physical self to claim its territory to the crown chakra which is the awareness force that allows the self to be spiritually aware of the world. In order for these different energies to be influential they must be considered “open” or active. If one chakra is not active then the others ones will often compensate for the missing energy and become “overactive.” Balancing the chakras is the ideal way to bring harmony into your being.

            The first chakra is the root chakra. This chakra is often associated with the color red and is located at the base of the spine. As indicated from its location this chakra is influential in grounding and allowing the physical self to feel “at home.” This chakra dictates ones ability to be welcome and belong to any given situation. It dictates self preservation and the will to live. When this chakra is open you will feel secure in the world. This is also the most obvious starting point to begin to open the chakras. In order to open a chakra it is important to feel welcome in the word.

            The next chakra is the Sacral. Associated with the vibrant shade of orange this energy source commands feelings and sexuality. Located below the belly button the sacral stimulates creative life forces. This chakra governs the reproductive system as well as the digestive system and is known as a health related energy center. This energy source also lends fluidity and grace to our lives as it allows us to connect with others through desires, sensation and movement.

            Next is the Solar Plexus or the power spot.  This chakra is located behind the stomach and below the breastbone. Associated with the color yellow this area is about asserting yourself in a group. When this chakra is open and active you will confident in groups and have positive self-esteem. However, indecisive and passive behavior often indicates a closed Solar Plexus. Domineering and aggressive behavior could indicate an over-active Solar Plexus.

            The fourth chakra is aptly named the Heart. Located in the center of the chest this chakra is associated with the color green. It commands love, hope and compassion. An active and vital Heart chakras allows us to lve deeply and feel compassion for others. As the center chakra is a series of seven it also allows use to balance opposites such as male and female or black and white.

            Chakra five is know as the Throat. Located at the throat it is therefore related to communication. The Throat is associated with the color blue and has much to do with we relate to the world through sound.

            After the Throat comes the Third Eye. This chakra is located in the middle of the forehead and is often depicted with the color purple. It represents seeing in both the physical and non-physical realms. When open and functioning properly this chakra allows us to understand both the world around us and our place among it.

            The last chakra is one associated with much idealism. It is the crown and commands consciousness. This chakra is what connects us with knowledge of the world beyond the physical sense. When cultivated properly this chakra, located at the top of the head, brings us wisdom and spiritual connection.

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            The Sixth Sense is more than a movie written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. Extrasensory perception or ESP refers to sensory information received without the aid of the other five senses, sight, scent, touch, taste or smell.

            In many ways ESP is just like the other senses. But it does not have a physical place of origin and it does not depend on the other senses in any way. ESP is a natural ability that includes intuition and meditation to sense information that may not otherwise be obvious.

            Although society embraces diversity the psychic is often shunned. Today most cities boast alternative medicine practitioners, various religious establishments and a plethora of eastern inspired activities including mediation groups and Zen master gardening groups. However, the psychic is not often considered a serious enterprise. And since we live in a culture that touts the mantra “seeing is believing” it is of little doubt that skepticism is king when it comes to psychic abilities and belief in the paranormal.

            None-the-less psychic abilities are innate in all of us. And just like the talent of a musician perfection comes with practice. In order to cultivate this sense which has been buried under the physical senses you must begin the journey inward.

            There are several different types of psychic abilities including clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairempathy, psychometry, psychokinesis, intuition, telepathy, mental influence, psychic healing and auric sight.  Each of these special abilities encompasses a different approach to learning information that does not otherwise have a place in the material world.

            Clairvoyance, clairaudience and clairempathy allow the user to clearly sense information via sight, hearing or emotion. The clairvoyant can see a scene or mental image within their mind depicting psychic information. Someone utilizing clairaudience often hears information that the physical ears cannot and clairempathy includes the ability to detect the attitude or emotions of others.

            Psychometry is the ability to perceive information through touch. Many of us have seen this skill utilized in television. The image of a psychic holding onto a murder weapon and envisioning the crime or touching the hand of someone who a recently suffered the loss of a loved one and seeing that persons face are both examples of psychometry.

            Psychokinesis is another form of psychic abilities that has become popular in Hollywood. This skill is includes the ability to move objects using the power of the mind. Intuition, on the other hand, is a more common psychic ability that includes the well known “gut feeling.” Intuition is the direct perception of information or ideas.

            Telepathy and mental influence are more advanced types of psychic abilities that include mind reading and the ability to influence the minds of others. Psychic healing allows its user to treat and cure illnesses by generating healing energy and transferring it to the patient.

            Auric sight is a less well known psychic ability that allows its user to see the aura of another person. The aura is an energy field that radiates from people. The colors and vibrations of an aura tell information concerning that person’s health and emotions.

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If you are serious about learning to be Psychic, you should consider this this toolkit. This kit contains seven different techniques to help you get the most from your psychic abilities. Each one comes with its own exercises or a how-to guide enabling you to make use of them INSTANTLY.

These tools and techniques will help you get answers to any question, discover secrets about people’s personalities, create your own future, communicate with spirits, improve your relationships and much, much more. You’ll also find out methods to combine techniques for more power and effectiveness.

One of these techniques is called Dowsing, a form of divination which has become quite commonplace over the years. We’ve all seen someone dangling a wedding ring from a piece of thread over a pregnant woman’s belly, in an attempt to tell if the unborn child will be a boy or a girl; or the man with a fork-shaped stick trying to locate water in the desert.

These are both examples of how psychic techniques have become interwoven into the fabric of everyday life.

So go on - try it yourself!

Now, most mediums make contact with the spirit world through clairvoyance and other psychic methods. Previously, we have discussed the third eye, also known as the brow chakra, located in the center of the forehead. (Chakras are explained in detail in the first part of the learn to be psychic course.)

This brow chakra is a psychic’s most powerful link with the psychic energy and the energy of the spirit world. And so it makes sense that you need to be able to ‘open’ your third eye and let those energies in.

There are plenty of exercises in the course to help make it as easy as possible for you to open your third eye and access your sixth sense and clairvoyant skills.

Here’s just one technique you can use to stimulate and gently open your third eye…

• Close your eyes and relax.
• Do some deep breathing to help you focus.
• Keep your eyes closed and try to picture the third eye (or brow chakra) located in the center of your forehead.
• Imagine a beam of light coming -into- the brow chakra and opening it up gently from outside.
• Keep calm and try not to force anything. Let the light enter your third eye and expand within it.
• Remain relaxed and try to get a sense of what you are feeling.

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            Picture the scene. A crowded shop in a busy alley filled with books, strange smelling incense and astronomy charts. An old woman shrouded in all black sits at the back of the shop petting her black cat and waiting to read palms or tell fortunes from a crystal ball. This is just one way to view the typical stereotypes of what and who a psychic is.

            But could a psychic instead be the kind man at the Post Office that gives you mail every day.  What about your child’s Kindergarten teacher? Everyone has the potential to be a psychic but before embarking on the journey of developing extrasensory skills some misconceptions need to be addressed.

            As humans we experience life through our five senses, sight, scent, touch, smell and hearing. However extrasensory perception or ESP bypasses the senses to provide information without any physical source.

            Many people encounter their own ESP on a daily basis but the incidents are so ordinary they are generally forgotten. ESP is not necessarily a dramatic experience. Despite dramatic representations of ESP in mystery novels and popular television series in real life it could be a “gut feeling” or a flash of a face in a dream. Because these experiences are generally subtle many people consider them to be a mere coincidence.

            From a scientific standpoint there is still speculation concerning the validity of ESP. And it can be argued that no matter how testing is conducted there may always be skepticism. However, much data has been collected and many studies do indicate that ESP is a very real phenomenon. The term “extrasensory perception” was first used by scientist J.B. Rhine in the early 20^th century. Rhine along with his wife Louisa did much work establishing ESP as well as parapsychology as a scientific field. But despite these advances universally scientists still question the existence of ESP.

            Historically ESP is not a new idea. Specifically in the Mesopotamia and Egyptian regions there are accounts of ESP activity recorded dating back more than two thousand years. These societies believed in psychic dreams and took council from dream interpreters.

            Although ESP is not new in itself the study of it is. And since there is still no conclusive data concerning paranormal experiences ESP still isn’t given its scientific dues. However, one fact has been established and that is the fact that ESP is not a simple concept. There are many different forms of psychic ability as well as different types of experiences and people who have encountered them. Some psychic experiences are shrugged off as coincidences or instances of déjà vu.

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