I guess you probably gathered that by the title of this article.  But the truth is, I haven’t always been a “new age nut”.  (the nickname many of my friends and family call me when they think I’m not paying attention)

I started off as a super skeptic.  Actually, I was the person MOST people would turn to when they needed a paranormal claim debunked.

You see, as a writer and researcher and explorer of all things magical, mystical, mysterious and unknown…..I had looked at some many so called “cases” that “proved” all kinds of extraordinary things, that I had grown tired of the chase.  Almost every time…..I found a logical explanation that those who reported the case didn’t see.  (or if they did….they intentionally chose NOT to share it up front)

I had come to believe ALL psychics, mediums, ghosts, and similar style stuff was ALL a big scam.

One day…..ALL of that began to change.

First, I had a bizarre experience in the middle of the night, where I was awoken by a co-worker standing at the foot of my bed….bathed in a weird, golden light.  He stood there, waved….and then slowly disappeared.  (I also heard the phrase ” I came to say goodbye” clearly in my head, although he never moved his lips, or said anything out loud that I could tell)

Of course, the next morning…..we got a surprise call at the office letting us know that this well loved friend and colleague had passed away the previous night in his sleep, of a brain aneurism.

Then – about a month later, I had a chance meeting with a psychic medium who told me about this experience, and included details I had never told anyone in the world.  (including hearing the voice in my head telepathically, saying goodbye)  This medium, who was working on the phone and had never met me personally, also told me details of my relationship with this co-worker that no one in the world had known, and even things I didn’t know myself.  (but checked out to be true when I went home and looked through records)

These 2 experiences changed me.  And in profound ways.  And regardless of what you believe now, I think if they happened to YOU, they’d change you too!

I began to aggressively commit myself to studying psychics, mediums, and evidence of the “afterlife” that I had one time looked upon as silly.

1. Psychic readings
2. Near death experiences
3. ADC’s (after death communications…..which is the scientific term for “ghosts”)
4. Astral Travel and OBE’s
5. Past life memories
6. EVP (or people who hear electronic messages that sound remarkably like loved ones who have passed)

And of course, I studies psychic mediums of ALL types, including getting readings, or seeing many celebrity or famous mediums who are household names and well known around the world.

What I came to believe is very simple.

Most psychics are NOT that impressive.  And most paranormal experiences are NOT all that hard to explain.

But 10-20% of all psychic experiences CANNOT be explained away as luck, chance or fraud.  And when you have a genuine experience, with a legitimate psychic, medium or clairvoyant, your WORLD view changes in ways that are exciting, liberating and incredibly eye opening to boot.

I’ve now had MANY of these experiences, and I’ll never be a doubter again.  (i’ve also had plenty of BAD readings, and “false alerts” as well, but that goes with the territory of studying this field)

The truth is, if you want to believe in psychics, reading articles like this one is NOT the answer.  Seeking out your own experiences, and having your OWN adventures is.  And I promise you this, regardless of what you believe right now….when you begin that journey, your life will NEVER look the same, I promise!

Are psychic mediums “born that way” or can anyone develop the ability to communicate with the dead?  Is mediumship a gift, or is it a skill that can be honed with practice?  And is it a good idea to even WANT to speak to spirits, or it is more of responsibility than a real reward?  In this article we are going to take a quick and insightful look at how mediums work, and whether or not ANYONE can develop the psychic skill that makes spirit communication possible.  Curious to know more?  Continue reading as we take a closer look below!

Filed Under:  Psychic From Birth?

This is a pretty controversial question, even amongst those who are true blue believers in the magic and mystery of psychic mediumship.  Some mediums truly believe that you MUST be born with this gift to be considered an authentic medium.  Others are convinced that EVERYONE has the innate ability to speak to spirits, and to gain and glean information from the “universe” that most folks can’t see or sense.  And others believe that LIFE circumstances can trigger or unlock this innate ability, and allow “normal” people to become SUDDENLY psychic, without any previous paranormal history at all.

Filed Under:  Psychic Science

The fact is, in my research anyway, there is a good amount of truth in ALL of the above.  Some of the very best psychic mediums started seeing and speaking to spirits from a very young age…..with much of this manifesting between the ages of 5 or 6 forward.  (at about the age that most kids start having imaginary friends……only in their case, they aren’t imaginary at all!)

In other cases, losing a loved one can trigger the ability to see and speak to spirits as well, as up to 50% of spouses who lose their partner will report an experience like this, and up to 80% of parents who lose a child will have a similar “psychic” encounter, often called an after death experience.  (ADC)

The REALLY amazing thing?

It seems like normal, ordinary people can develop genuine psychic abilities with practice.  Meditation, yoga, prayer and even speaking to other psychics on a regular basis can be a trigger for having incredible spiritual transformations that defy scientific explanation.  Did you know that people who have near death experiences, for example, are well known to come “back” far more psychic than before they “died”?  It’s not only 100% true….its’ something that’s being studied right now, in 2011, by many leading hospitals and universities who are actively researching the after affects of a NDE.  (as up to HALF of all Near Death Experience Survivors report being able to communicate with loved ones who have passed on AFTER they come back!)

My own feeling?

I used to be a die hard skeptic. (no pun intended!)  But after having a genuine encounter with someone who died MANY miles away from my home…..at the very moment of his sudden, and unexpected passing, I’ve dedicated myself to studying the psychic connection between us all.  I’m now convinced that some psychics ARE in fact super special, and have the ability to see, sense and feel things that most of us never will.  (sort of like psychic “superstars” that may be born with the gift) I’m ALSO convinced that anyone can become more psychic with practice, and I know from first hand experience that ALL of us CAN speak to the so called “dead” with practice as well……and regardless of how skeptical you may be today, when it happens to you, you’ll know it’s true!

Is there any "proof" that ghosts and apparitions are NOT products of an over active imagination or wishful thinking?  Is there really an afterlife, or is that something we tell ourselves to feel better?  In this article we are going to take a quick and easy look at some of the best PROOF that paranormal experiences are real, and the implications they have for those of us who remain in the living as well.  Care to know more?  Continue reading as we take a closer look below!

Filed Under:  The TYPES of actual evidence is OVERWHELMING

If ghost stories were ONLY the types you see on TV….it would be easy to write them off as entertainment, or imagination.  But the truth is, there are so many different types of experiences with apparitions, and the "afterlife" that it’s impossible to explain them as simple tricks of  the brain.

There are literally MILLIONS of events like the ones listed below each and every year, and they all point to the same reality.  (which IS, that this reality is NOT all there is!)

• After Death Communications
• Crisis Apparitions (Spirits who appear to people many miles away at the moment of their death)
• Death bed visions
• Near Death experiences (where deceased family and friends are seen)

And of course, there are MEDIUM readings where information comes through thats impossible to explain away through conventional means, even if the skeptics, and debunkers want you to BELIEVE that the readings are simply good guesses, luck or outright cheating.

And remember, when you REALLY start to look at the whole spectrum of super natural experiences, you really start to see how many of them there are, and they ALL point to that very same place.

1.  
2. Out of body experiences
3. Remote viewing
4. Psychic abilities
5. Past life memories (especially those in small children that are later proven to be true)

The truth is, there is way too much to list here.  And they all seem to suggest that THIS reality is only a fraction of the spectrum of our spiritual awareness.  And that MAYBE our authentic selves are really spiritual beings, trapped in the limiting confines of a physical body for a fixed period of time…..and when that body disappears, what REMAINS is our spiritual selves.

(and that self is what endures and persists AFTER death, and possibly lives on forever!)

Are all psychics equally as good, or are some far superior than others?  And what should I look for BEFORE calling or visiting a psychic, that proves he or she is really gifted?  Are there any signs that someone has real paranormal powers BEFORE you actually speak?  

Any of these questions sound familiar?  The truth is, if you are anything like I once was, believing that ANYONE has genuine psychic skill is not an easy belief to buy!  I used to be a die hard atheist and skeptic, and the idea that anyone could "see" the future, or read  my past WITHOUT cheating was laughably ludicrous as well.[button sid="PSYCHCI SOURCE" link="http://thewholetruth.info/psychicsource-button1" type="1" color="red" shape="bigrounded"]Get a Live Psychic Reading for $10….100% Guaranteed to Blow You Away or it’s FREE![/button]

What changed?

I had an amazing experience with a genuine psychic about 15 years ago which first challenged, and then RADICALLY rearranged everything I thought I believed about the world around me in UNDER 60 minutes flat!  The reading was far too complicated to get into here…..but it involved a psychic medium who spontaneously told me hyper specific things about someone very close to me that had recently passed….things SO intimate and unbelievable, it was hard for me to believe they were true.  (but they most definitely were!)

So are ALL psychics equally as accurate, or did I just get very lucky?

Good question!   The truth is, I wouldn’t call it luck, but I will say, in the many years that have followed, I have had FAR more bad readings than good ones.  As a matter of fact, only about 1 in 10 of the psychic experiences I’ve had have been worthwhile….and a smaller percentage of those, about 50%, have "WOWED" me like the very first one.

The BEST way to tell if a psychic is real?

It’s actually the wrong question, as far as I’m concerned.  The real question is – the best way to tell if a psychic is RIGHT for you!  Every reader has a unique personality, much the way each of us is equally as unique.  and just because someone amazed ME, doesn’t mean they will be equally as impressive for you.  (alot of it has to do with rapport, CONNECTION and being comfortable)  

I’ve had celebrity readings that have been a HUGE waste of time, energy, effort and MAJOR money….and I’ve had phone readings with relatively little known intuitives who have rocked my world…and blown me away!  (and for a lot less money to boot!)

At the end of the day….it’s truly up to you.  Don’t believe the hype.  Go with your OWN gut, and trust your instincts.  Keep your readings SHORT and inexpensive until you are certain that a psychic is a good match for you, and you’ll find their accuracy, and YOUR enjoyment both go up exponentially when you do!  

Are you curious what your future may hold when it comes to LOVE, or passion, purpose or destiny? Do you believe in KARMA, or a connection that exists between all people, places and things…..and want to explore that in an intimate setting? The truth is, most of us will be curious about the BIG questions in life at various points, and consulting with a psychic, or an intuitive who has unusual gifts is a great way of exploring this WITHOUT having to make any huge life changes, or investing in anything weird.

But yet…….many people still find the process of finding a psychic they can trust overwhelming, intimidating and often procrastinate or put it off completely because they DON’T know where to begin.

In my experience? Calling a psychic is actually a super easy, stress free process once you know the in’s and out’s….and a ton of fun to boot!

I recommend doing a few key things before you call.

Identify what TYPE of reading you need. (e.g. – every psychic has a speciality, and knowing what SORT of "skill" you need is a BIG part of getting a reading that gives you the answers you crave)

Read a few reviews, or articles, or customer ratings on the type of intuitive you’ve decided on.

If you pick a network, or psychic service (I hate the word "hotline" due to it’s negative connotation) look for one that has demonstrated continuity or consistency. The networks we use and recommend are usually those that have been around for a decade or more…..and that’s always a good sign that the service is good!

Relax! And enjoy yourself, too. Most people get so nervous before they call a psychic that it’s hard for them to process, or enjoy the information that’s coming through. You don’t need to take it all so seriously to have an AMAZING and eye opening experience, and this is something I’ve personally learned over the course of many readings.

Always write down 5 KEY questions you need answers, or guidance with. Many people forget what they REALLY want to know in the heat of a reading…..and having something jotted down to refer to, can be a HUGE help when this happens.

Lastly…….set aside a small budget. NEVER go for free readings, or 100% free offers, because they are never good, never really "psychic" and almost always a complete and utter waste of your time. Plus they are really rarely even free….and instead, are only sneaky ways to up-sell you other things you DON’T want and don’t need.

You CAN (and will) get a great reading for 10 or 20 dollars if you are on a serious budget and know where to look, and that’s the most important lesson of them all!

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Is practicing your precognitive powers the answer? Is trying to have an out of body experience, or playing with a Ouija board, or exploring the paranormal going to give you the answers you need? In this article we are going to take a quick and easy look at how you can TEST your psychic abilities by communicating with spirit, or said differently……..working with psychic mediums to talk to the dead! Curious to know more? Continue reading as we take a closer look below!

NOT Everyone Can Communicate with Spirit

It’s true. It seems that people who are MOST amenable to making spirit communication a reality are those that have some openness to pre-existing belief in the authenticity of psychic abilities AND a curiosity about an afterlife. In fact, in many scientific studies, the people who do the WORST on just about all psychic tests are those that are either fundamentalist in their religious beliefs…..OR, are fundamentalist in their atheistic beliefs. Pretty interesting…..don’t you agree?

What does that tell us?

That a closed mind……is a closed mind, regardless of what they believe. And in my view, the more open minded you are, the more open your consciousness is to receive REAL information that is waiting to come through and "speak" to you.

For example……

Psychic mediums, in scientific tests done by both believers and skeptics alike, report a FAR easier time getting messages for people who are at least "curious" or "open" to the idea that there could be an afterlife. MORE importantly, people who have at least one POSITIVE contact with a psychic medium where genuine information comes through tend to be FAR more likely to have subsequent contact with spirit on their own….without needing to use a medium as an intermediary.

(in other words, a medium reading can OPEN you up, or trigger something that allows future communication to come FAR more easily)

The same seems to be true of all sorts of other experiences. For example, one of the striking similarities in people who have a traditional near death experience is they come "BACK" with psychic abilities or unusual sensitivities they didn’t have before. (this is SO common, it’s actually listed as one of the top 10 aftereffects of an NDE)

The truth?

How ALL of this works exactly is a magical mystery and no one really has all the answers. But the fun is in the adventure, and the exploration and in opening yourself up to the joy of discovery. And for ME……it all started with a simple psychic medium reading almost 20 years ago, and life has never been the same since!

Is it simply for entertainment…..or are there true benefits, and advantages to opening up your mind, body and spirit to the notion that there truly ARE things we don’t understand going on in the world?  (and that we may have some control over as well!)  Or, is the notion that seeing a psychic, or a medium has ANY real value a silly one that only the gullible and easy deceived choose to believe? 

In this article, I’m going to illustrate 2 very SPECIFIC benefits to seeing a psychic medium that many people never truly think through, and why no matter what you believe right now, you may want to consider as well.

1 – A genuine medium reading can be a VERY healing experience

As a matter of fact, people who see psychic mediums, and have a POSITIVE experience, are almost always healed on some level from the grief related to losing a loved one.  This benefit is SO dramatic, that some scientists and researchers are actually studying the long term benefits of seeing a medium relative to other grief therapies for those traumatized by a death.  (with places like the Windbridge Institute in Arizona and others claiming that the benefits are SO profound, they  could one day lead to INSURANCE companies actually covering visits to mediums for mental health relief – can you imagine?)

2 – Many people report far MORE psychic experiences on their OWN, after seeing a medium themselves

In other words, it can be thought of as an opening into the development of one’s own psychic abilities, or as the pulling back of a curtain, or a screen…….that once opened, allows you to "see" the real nature of reality in a whole different way.  (with the increased awareness of much more that is actually "out there" that you were never conscious of before)  Why does this seem to happen?  There are lots of theories…..I’m not sure which ones I believe. 

For example – after a near death experience, many people seem to report heightened psychic abilities as well.  We know it HAPPENS, we just don’t know why..:-)

Lastly….and maybe MOST significantly, it seems to reduce the fear of death altogether.  A psychic medium, who can convey to you with 100% certainty that your loved ones live on…..is the very BEST way to reduce your own fear of death, simply because you are FAR more likely to believe that your own life will continue on forever, the very same way!
 

Do I really have genuine psychic abilities?  And if SO…..how do I test them to be sure?  In this article we are going to take a quick and easy look at how to tell if you’ve got legitimate psychic powers, and the #1 thing I recommend you do……if you do! 

Does everything have some psychic ability?

The truth?  Absolutely.  The fact is, like math, or musical ability, or even athletic skill, each of us has the innate ability to be highly intuitive, aware, and even obtain information using psychic precognition, regardless of what we believe.  (and this has been demonstrated in lab settings, using ganzfield cards, psi tests and all sorts of other experiments)

But…..some people have what is called SUPER psi, or much more unusually developed psychic skill than normal

And these folks usually have much more acute psychic powers, such as:

• Recurring Deja Vu
• Powerful Precognition
• Lucid dreaming
• Out of body or astral projection experiences
• The ability to read aura’s
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And others as well. 

But the ONE marker that seems to suggest a very powerful psychic power, is the ability to see, sense or speak to the "dead".  Many people believe this is a crazy and impossible thought……but those who were BORN with this gift, or who have learned to develop it, understand that it’s just as natural as being athletic, musical, artistic or mechanically inclined.

Some studies suggest that there is a part of the brain that regulates this sort of psychic ability, and that rather than being a hallucination, or imagination like many skeptics try to argue, instead……it’s an EXPANDED awareness, an ability to see, sense and "touch" the part of the world that is ALWAYS around us, but is hidden to those who don’t have the gift. 

(and it’s a lot of fun to explore as well!)

 

I never USED to believe in psychic experiences. I thought they were ALL a bunch of bunk….believed by small minded people who WANTED to think that psychic abilities, or paranormal events, were real.

Suffice it to say…….I learned, through PERSONAL experience, that I was DEAD wrong all along..:-) How? I had an amazing experience with a genuine psychic medium who told me things that were IMPOSSIBLE for her to have known on her own, and that set me on a MISSION to learn more that’s lasted just about 20 years.

The CHALLENGE in trying to determine if psychic experiences are real?

For many of us, we want to believe so much…..that it clouds our judgement, and leads us to believe coincidence, or luck…….or even meaningless events are signs of psychic abilities, or events. (usually they are not)

Real psychic experiences include ANY of the below…..and the more true it resonates with YOU, the more likely they are to be real.

• Deja Vu Experiences
• ADC or seeing apparitions (after death communications)
• Out of Body or Astral Projection (often yielding evidence gathered from a distance away that suggests you were in fact, "out of your body" rather than dreaming or hallucinating)
• Near death experiences
• Precognition
• ESP (or being able to see or sense thoughts as objects)

Most significantly to me?

Genuine communications with a psychic medium or intuitive, where information comes through IMPOSSIBLE to explain otherwise (as this is where I’ve gotten the strongest personal proof as well)

I INVITE you to start exploring your OWN psychic experiences, abilities and adventurers! Why? there is truly nothing that ANYONE (including me) can write, or tell you that will be as powerful as having your own up close and INTIMATE experience with a genuine psychic, or medium or energy that proves to you there is MORE to life than meets the eye.
 

Are there special exercises proven to help develop psychic powers, or is it all one big myth? In this article we are going to talk about some ways to develop, refine and cultivate your OWN latent psychic abilities, and learn how you can naturally improve your intuition through simple steps you can try from home. Curious to know more? Great….continue reading as we take a look below!

Okay….but how can I really become more psychic at my age? I thought you needed to be born with the "gift" to truly be psychic?

Absolutely not true! There have been MANY famous psychics who have demonstrated authentic abilities who have learned their "gift" through hard work and practice….even AFTER middle age! As a matter of fact, in the studies done by the US government called "Operation Stargate", many of the people who became the most celebrated psychic "spies" were ordinary citizens (and solders) with NO previous psychic ability at all….and who went on to become famous for their amazing abilities cultivated entirely through training and practice.

What are the exercises proven to help facilitate psychic powers?

There are a bunch….but most notably, meditation. Concentration exercises. Learning to drown out outside "noise"….and focus almost exclusively within. Some psychic powers like remote viewing, astral travel and even out of body experiences can be learned the very same way….with simple tweaks and refinements on the meditative practice. (many people interested in these particular disciplines use special sound and music to "train" their brains to become more psychically sensitive)

What about if you only want to be able to do psychic readings yourself? Is there anything special that you need to do to?

Honestly? Surround yourself with other psychics. Get a psychic mentor. Call psychic services and advisors who do the work YOU want to do as a client or customer yourself. Learn and study the best psychic services and individual intuitive’s and see if it’s the sort of thing you would like to do on your own.

Remember, just like the easiest way to become a better athlete is to compete against the very BEST athletes you can find, so too is the same true when it comes to psychic abilities. Find real psychics and get them on the phone, or see them in person. You’ll find it not only is an eye opening experience for YOU…..it also helps clarify and cultivate the skills you will need to be super successful as well. (and is a whole lot of fun to boot!)

For a GREAT Psychic Reading that WILL blow you away……Suddenly Psychic recommends Psychic Source!  (check them out right here)