I was reading the post on Spiritual Growth, and I was struck by the number of comments there were about things lying dormant in our minds. Science says that we consciously use only 10% of our brain at best. This makes me wonder what the purpose is for the other 90%!

I believe that 'Psychic' abilities are just natural gifts and talents that we are born with. Like any ability, if you don't use it, you lose it!

I have found that the stronger my emotions towards a person are, the stronger are my senses towards their needs. Simple things, like calling at the moment when they need to talk to someone. It may seem like such a small thing, and it could be shrugged off as a co-incidence, but I don't think so.

Angela_W

Hi Angela
I think you are so right. We have a part of our brain 'the old brain' at the back that seems to be particularly linked in with our psychic experiences.

Everyone has urges to call someone or do something like you say- the difference is whether you pay heed to the urge & follow it, or rationalise the feeling away & ignore it. The more you follow these intuitive impressions the more of them you notice. <img src="/images/graemlins/angel.gif" alt="" />

We need to learn to crawl before we can run a marathon! What I mean is this: We must be open and accepting of the little things before we are entrusted with more. This is true in every aspect of life - especially where spiritual development is concerned.

I have come to understand that it is not the religion to which you ascribe, but it is the relationship with the Divine that matters. Coming to understand this has been a long, arduous journey. = Angela_W

Hi there...

I agree so much it can be overwhelming. When I look back on the years (not trend) in which clairvoyance was screaming for attention and the self-inflicted guilt in having the ability, it is a shame. Even now the amount of people comfortably speaking on the matter with technological anonimity is astounding.

We still have a ways to go, but the fact you are a part of establishing open awareness, healing, and conversation on a significant part of ourselves which has been ignored should help you rest well.

I understand about your church. You are lucky to find a supportive environment. Politically speaking I've been offered the advice by others to openly talk about spiritual abilities with a term the conservatives are comfortable with, "Discernment of Spirit." It is one of the seven spiritual gifts given to us by God and referred to as well in the bible. It's a start anyway.

Trying to find the right word for every person crossing my path was exhausting to say the least. Recently, (this is currently going on) my ex-husband has taken the matter of clairvoyance and spirituality to a politically financed church in a small town. With these ties and an a.c. population he is currently sueing for full custody to get out of child support. The county is allowing it. I will be on trial July of 2005.

The reason I speak out is simply this. We will never please everyone. Hate is powerful along with it's second cusin fear. Even if an entire town turns against you but the worldy events benefit and transpire, I believe spirituality knows what it's doing. I feel stongly when more people become less concerned about being right and more concerned with a unity of spirit we will be in a much better place to move forward with greater strides and more to show for it. ~0~

Elleise