Psychics and Spirituality

Are psychics necessarily spiritual? The plain answer is no. I think this is important to talk about because people generally believe that, to be a psychic one must be spiritual. Let’s back this up a little to another belief I have.

I believe that each and every one of us has the innate ability to access information via the sixth sense. Are some people better at it than others? Yes. Do some people possess a stronger sense in intuitive abilities rather than, say, clairaudience? Yes. It’s easy to understand if you think about playing the piano. We can all hit the keys in one way or another but certainly there are those we would prefer listening to over others. Most, if not all of us, can think of times when we thought of someone then suddenly, seemingly out of the blue, we heard from them. Maybe we were lost driving in a strange place and “felt” that we needed to turn left only to find the exact place we were looking for. Many of us have had countless other experiences with things we were unable to explain. And even more of us have ignored these experiences, gut feelings, etc. Since the beginning of time, people have reported odd occurrences, psychic impressions, encounters with lost loved ones…. Enough so that scientists continue to conduct testing and experiments and the government has created things like the STARGATE program. So, for the sake of argument and, because you are here, reading my blog, I’m going to assume you already believe in the existence of these abilities. In a nutshell, regardless of race, culture, socioeconomic status, religion, age… we can all be psychics or gain information psychically.

Think about the people you know, have known, and will ever know in your life. Are each and everyone what you would consider spiritual? Are they all coming from a place of love? Are they all concerned about the better good? I’m going to make that jump and answer for you. No. Do they all have the ability to exercise their psychic sense? We’ve already answered that one. Yes.
So what or where is this knowledge that a psychic has the ability to access with something other than our five senses? Some people believe that the information gained by a psychic is given to them through angels or spiritual guides and sometimes even from our dearly departed but definitely from an otherworldly entity. Others hold a more Jungian belief, that being that we tap into a Universal or Collective Unconscious. Jung stated in his book Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious (p.43) “My thesis then, is as follows: in addition to our immediate consciousness, which is of a thoroughly personal nature and which we believe to be the only empirical psyche (even if we tack on the personal unconscious as an appendix), there exists a second psychic system of a collective, universal, and impersonal nature which is identical in all individuals. This collective unconscious does not develop individually but is inherited. It consists of pre-existent forms, the archetypes, which can only become conscious secondarily and which give definite form to certain psychic contents.” I think of this Collective Unconscious as a holding “place” of all the knowledge of what was, is, and ever will be. I personally believe in a sort of spiritual soup mixture of the two.

I can almost hear you ask, “Accessing this information is spiritual unto itself, isn’t it?” Yes! That naturally leads to you asking “Well then, what the heck do you mean when you say that psychic’s aren’t necessarily spiritual?” Fair enough. Let me try to explain what I mean. We are all spiritual beings, each of us with an eternal soul, purpose and connection to the divine. Few of us walking around this world today live a spiritual life 100% of the time. Of course there are the Mother Teresa types and the Dalai Lama and others but for the most part, we all struggle with our shortcomings and defects of character, as we should. Huh? Yes, as we should. We are spiritual creatures having a human experience. Being psychic is actually the perfect storm for out-of-control egos. We tell ourselves that we are somehow more special than the average Joe. We have a “special” connection to the other side. We might even have “special powers”. We might even believe that we are never wrong. Not very spiritual sounding, is it? No, it’s not.

Unfortunately, these types of feelings are present and full blown in many people who “work” as psychics. After some time thinking and believing these thoughts, I believe it is next to impossible to suspend the ego and get to that place of using the sixth sense. Not wanting to recognize this, the “psychic” then relies on other ways of getting information. Most of this has to do with making very vague statements or asking you questions designed to gain more information from you. Their intent has gone from connecting in a spiritual manner for a spiritual reason to a completely self focused intent. If you do not tell them how amazing and wonderful they are, they will.
So, where do I think I fall in all this spirituality vs. ego stuff? I’d love to say that I am 100% spiritual, 100% of the time but that would be an ego filled statement! So one cancels out the other there but I do try. I try daily. I try to string together as many of those spiritual moments as possible. I don’t think I’m elite or better than anyone else. I do sometimes get a little too pleased with myself if I give incredibly accurate information. I forget that it just came through me, it was not of me. I heard a friend of mine say “Please don’t feed the psychic” meaning do not feed them information but, I take it a step further. Don’t feed their ego crazily either.

The reason I wrote this was so that people don’t make the mistake of putting a psychic on a pedestal. It’s no good for you and it’s certainly not good for them. Each of you has the ability to access this place of information. Each of you already does, even though you might not recognize that. So please don’t make the mistake of giving anyone, including psychics, too much power. They probably aren’t a walking angel and if they are, their wings have been clipped. If a psychic tells you that you need to do something, check in with your own gut first. Does it “feel” right to you? Does your inner psychic play well with theirs?

Psychic are people too.


Big spiritual hugs to you! ;)
Michelle

Resolutions vs Intentions

As with each and every new year, people are all a buzz about resolutions for the coming new year. I've been no different and each year I've resolved to do.... something. Quit smoking, lose weight, keep up with the laundry and on and on and on yet, I always fall short. Truth is that even as I make the resolution, a little voice inside me says "no you won't." Is that the voice of ego trying to keep me down, keep me at status quo? Or is it the voice of experience saying "Yeah, right. Been there, tried that." Doesn't matter what voice it is, it's there and it's loud.

Just the word Resolution puts this pressure on me that I just am not comfortable with! I don't like people telling me what to do, not even myself!! ;) So, this year I changed words. I used the word Intentions. I like it better. It's a softer more gentler word and it really says "Hey, if ya wanna, you could do _____. But, only if ya wanna and if you don't that's okay too." Phew! Pressure off.

Okay, now on to what my Intention was. I only made one. I have to test out this whole resolution vs intention before I put a whole serving on my plate! My intention is to put more action behind my words. I know that I am divinly inspired and intutively know about things that I give answers to or advice on. I feel it in my core as I give others guidance - especially in regards to evolving spiritually or reaching a new place with their abilities or, or, or... However, I don't always do what I say. My issue is that I live inside my head so much that it is difficult for me to take the time for myself that I give others. Not good.

Is it working? Yes. I've started on something small and easy to do. I was given this greek coin that dates back to the year 325 BC!! approximately. I feel a strong connection to this coin but I have kept it for over a year in a small leather pouch, just put away. I'd bring it out occasionally but not often. I have felt the desire to establish a closer relationship with it. For what? I'm not sure but the desire has been there. So, for the last week and a half, I've kept it under my pillow and as I lay down I slide my hand under the pillow and I hold the coin. I even started placing it on my 3rd eye. What seems to be happening as a result of doing this is the coin is feeling like an extension of myself. When I reach for it, I almost feel it reaching back. I've also started to remember more of my dreams which is something I've struggled with. But what I'm enjoying the most is something I didn't expect or see at all. I have this little bit of joy within me because I am doing something for myself. Im treating myself well. I am proud of myself.

I have other things I want (intend) to do and I will but for right now, for someone who isn't quite used to doing for herself, it's baby steps.

Michelle

2010 Through The Veil Event and Show!

Well here we are into the New Year, 2010! Very exciting for a number of reasons, including Through The Veil; A Paranormal and Metaphysical Gathering is now in the current year! I don't have to say "next year..." anymore. In fact, we are a mere 5 months away!

Who will be speaking at TTV? We have such an incredible line-up and it includes Chip Coffey from Paranormal State and Psychic Kids; Children of the Paranormal, John J Oliver from TruTv's Haunting Evidence and is just one incredible human being, John Zaffis, Godfather of the Paranormal, Christopher Moon and The Telephone To The Dead, Mark Patterson, two of the gifted teens from Psychic Kids.... and on and on and on! And we aren't done yet! Visit the event site at www.throughtheveil.org for updates and to purchase your tickets. Once again, an entire weekend of education, enlightenment and empowerment for 99.00! Tough financial times? use our lay-away plan and pay 1/3 at a time! You want to be there, we want you to be there.

For those of you who don't know.... my amazing friend Susan Rushing and myself host a live video show on Thursdays nights at 9PM EST. You can watch and join in chat with us through the Through The Veil site - linked above. We chat about everything including paranormal and metaphysical topics. Tonights topic, Jan 14, to include 2012!

Hugs!
Michelle