Real psychics are very real. As in all professions, you will get people who want to scam others, or who’s 6th sense is not as awakened as others. They too, unfortunatley will consider themselves to be “psychics”, and give the real deal a bad name. But again, welcome to planet earth. This is true of every profession.
The Truth About Real Psychics
I have a confession to make. I’m an intuitive medium, but I used to be a hard core skeptic. My mother would talk about the famous medium John Edward and I would just roll my eyes and say, “Give me a break!”
Years later (quite by accident) I discovered that the things that were happening to me were because I am highly intuitive. I guess my mom was right after all.
Over the years as I learned to work with my own abilities and then went on to become a professional intuitive reader, I’ve discovered something interesting that seems to separate the believers from the nonbelievers:
Nonbelievers often do not understand how psychic ability works and what it is that a legitimate psychic or medium actually does.
Real psychic ability:
- is subtle
- is not mind reading
- does not mean predicting the future
Psychic ability is a vast topic. There are many different types of psychic ability and ways in which we receive intuitive information.
Skeptics often don’t understand this. They also may not understand the difference between such things as a clairvoyant and a medium, or that there are all different types of readings.
What happens lots of times is that all “psychics” get lumped together in one general category. This is a shame, because all intuitive readers and mediums are as unique as snowflakes, each with their own talents and specialties.
If you would have asked me the question are psychics real in 1999 I would have said no because I didn’t understand these things. It wasn’t until it happened to me that I was able to answer yes!
Reality vs. Television
Once upon a time, psychics and mediums were taboo. Nowadays, thanks to movies like The Sixth Sense, and television shows like Medium, the idea of psychic ability and spirit communication is becoming mainstream.
Things that were once portrayed as “woo-woo” are now portrayed in a much more practical light. People are seeing that intuitives and mediums are regular people just like everyone else.
The hit television show Ghost Whisperer is a great example. The main character on the show is an ordinary woman… who just happens to talk to the dead!
People can relate to these characters because they are being depicted in a down-to-earth manner. This is great, but sometimes we forget that this is fiction. These programs and movies are very entertaining, but the ways in which television psychics use their gifts is not always accurate and is often over the top.
I remember one episode of Medium where the main character was asked by law enforcement to find a missing person who was presumed to be dead. In a matter of minutes, she was able to stand on an open field and find the exact spot that the body was buried. I’ve worked missing persons cases and like I said, this is very entertaining, but not accurate.
Some of the myths about psychic ability come from dramatizations such as this. I’m not knocking these programs; in fact, I think they’ve been very helpful in opening the door of acceptance. But we need to remember that these are works of fiction and are not real life.
Reasons for Skepticism
There are many other reasons why someone might answer no if you ask them the question, are psychics real. Here are the most common reasons:
They may have been the victim of a scam
- They may have had a bad experience with a psychic reading. If this is the case, it could be that the reader lacked experience or training. Don’t give up hope! There are plenty of ethical psychics out there. You just need to know where to find them.
- It goes against their religious beliefs. This is OK, and we should always respect that everyone has a right to their own opinions and beliefs.
If psychics are real, why can’t they predict the lottery?
Oh, if only! Intuitive people pick up on energetic signals. There is no energy connected with lottery numbers because they are drawn by chance.
Just like a bloodhound needs to use the scent of a missing person to help locate that person, a legitimate psychic needs to read energy to gather information about a particular person or situation.
Are Psychics Real: The Answer
Okay, so we know that not every kid who plays basketball ends up playing for the NBA. The same thing goes for psychic abilities:
All people have varying degrees of this ability ranging from simple intuition to the ability to communicate with spirits.
Don’t believe it? Think about this:
- Have you ever had a time where you felt very strongly about someone that you just met but you didn’t know why? Maybe you felt a positive, warm and fuzzy feeling, or a very negative feeling? This was your ESP picking up on someone else’s energy! That’s how your Higher Self connects with you.
Or, how about this:
- Have you ever thought about someone that you haven’t seen in a really long time only to run into them the next day, or get a phone call from them? Hmmm, sixth sense working here as well?
All living things are made up of energy. Highly sensitive people – like legitimate psychics – have learned how to hone in and read this energy (this is where the term psychic reading comes from).
So yes Virginia, psychics are real!
‘They too, unfortunately will consider themselves to be ‘psychics’.’ How charmingly naive! Perhaps we should just label every fortune cookie as an oracle while we’re at it.
“With great power comes great responsibility… or just some really vague advice on love and finances!”
‘Real psychics are very real’—how delightfully paradoxical! Perhaps next we’ll discuss how unicorns are real too. After all, if one believes hard enough…
An intriguing perspective indeed! The author eloquently articulates the distinction between various forms of psychic ability. However, it would be prudent to further explore the scientific community’s stance on these phenomena.
This article is a brilliant exposition on the nuances of psychic abilities! It skillfully differentiates between real intuitives and charlatans, which is refreshing. Kudos to the author for shedding light on such a misunderstood profession!
While I appreciate the author’s personal journey, I can’t help but feel this post glorifies pseudoscience. It’s imperative we maintain a healthy skepticism towards claims that lack empirical evidence.
‘Things that were once portrayed as ‘woo-woo’…’ Ah yes, because nothing says credibility like primetime television drama! I’m sure Hollywood has never exaggerated anything in its quest for ratings!
‘All people have varying degrees of this ability.’ A profound statement that raises questions about human perception and consciousness. If we all possess some form of intuition, does that not imply a collective psychic experience?
“If psychics are real, why can’t they predict the lottery?” I guess those intuitive folks need better luck charms! Maybe they should consult their crystal balls before buying tickets!