This is yet another one of those pieces that I was unsure of how to title it because muchh of the Psychic phenomena we come into contact with nowadays is also labeled "paranormal," and although it is true that these two topics do overlap each other in numerous ways, mainly by being lumped into the generalization of "the Unexplained," I think they are quite different mainly because the term "psychic" is more emphasized as an individual who posesses psychic abilities, whereas the "paranormal" covers those who have paranormal experiences, as well as happenings and events of that nature. Regardless of how you choose to use either term, this piece is mainly going to entail my thoughts and feelings on the entire subject.
For starters, this centuries-old, unadulterated bullshit that those with psychic abilities are "of the Devil" and are pre-damned (like who the hell isnt these days, ya know? I mean, c'mon...) has got to stop. There is nothing evil, let alone Satanic, about people who are psychic. They have been given a very special gift that the majority of us have not had bestowed upon us, and I personally feel their gift needs to be respected as such - a blessing. There isn't a Bible-thumper out there who wont climb on any given soapbox and claim that the Bible states that people are to avoid "false prophets" and "cast them out away from your midst!" However, thanks to the many organized religions of the world, many of those who flock to them fail to realize that they are being extremely misled due to a major misinterpretation in regards to all of this, as well as their own inabillity to use the brains they were born with. You know how people are always saying this-or-that psychic is a phoney, a fake? Well folks, it doesnt take a rocket scientist to figure out that's exactly what the Bible is saying - beware of fake or phoney "prophets," i.e., psychics. It's not saying to beware of all psychics and anyone blessed with a spiritual gift of any nature, just avoid the bad ones, the racketeers. Don't get me wrong, I'm not defending the Bible per-se, for there is much within it that I vehemently disagree with; however, here is yet another prime example of people using the Bible to justify oppression and contempt for their fellow human beings. And although this piece is not going to be on religious discourse, I must say this - that's not what it was originally intended for. Once again, it's mankind who has created all these warped perceptions and heinous misinterpretations.
But's it not just the Bible-thumpers and denizens of the world religions that are enemies of the psychic world, there are equally as many non-religious, allegedly intellectual people who also claim that the psychic world is a farce, who believe that it is all fake and nothing more. I not only disagree with such irrational logic, but I'm here to tell those people that they are wrong. When things cannot be explained in a rational, logical manner, or even based on scientific research, they are automatically thrown into the world of "the Unexplained." Let me tell you something. There are many things, many events, many strings of experiences that leap way beyond the world of the coincidental and defy all rational truths whatsoever. Does that mean we should automatically consider them of the paranormal or spiritual nature? Absolutely not, but it also doesnt mean that we should be closeminded like an ostrich with our head stuck in the sand either. I cannot tell you how many people I have come across over the years who have heard about or viewed this-or-that newspaper article or television show about the psychic world and have said "Well, that's a bunch of bullshit, that's not true!" Oh really? Then what's your explanation for it? Nine times outta ten that very same person's response to that question will be "Well, I don't know." Then when you take it even one step further and say to them "Well then, doesnt that mean it's unexplainable?" most of them will say "Well, yeah, I guess so" to which I have always said "Then you really dont know, do you?" And that's my point right there - don't write off things just because you yourself cant explain them or dont understand them but someone else can.
Or, is it because deep down, people fear them? After all, we all know what happens when mankind fears anything - first the fear, then the hate and then eventually the eradication of the things they fear. It's the law of the jungle, or so they say; however, I think we need to hold a new tribunal council on that one. People need to learn to be more open-minded. It's that simple. And if someone who has been blessed with psychic abilities does have the answer, my goodness, what is the big deal anyways? Do you know how many crime cases involving murdered people, as well as kidnapped and lost children, across this great country of ours have been solved, due to the contributions of a psychic individual? A lot, a whole lot. Yes, it's true, just like the rest of us, no psychic is perfect but damn, if they used their abilities strictly for the sole purposes of saving lives and protecting others from harm, that one reason alone would be enough for me to start a "Celebrate Your Local Psychic Day" let me tell you.
I won't claim the following is true of every psychic out there - except for the real ones - but did you know that the majority of psychics cannot use their gifts for themselves? It's true. Next time you're in the vicinity of a legitimate psychic, whose gifts have been thoroughly documented, ask them the following question "How do you know what's going to happen in YOUR future?" Some of you may be surprised by their response, some not - "Oh that's easy. I go to my own psychic." Why? Because the gift of psychic abilities is a gift that you share with others, it is a gift of the most divine nature, you're literally not allowed to use it on yourself, or for yourself. Whether you believe in psychics or not, I ask you, how could a gift as unselfish and beautiful as that be negated with such labels as "evil," "Satanic" or even, for those religious followers out there, "not of God?" If you ask me, how could such a gift NOT come from a higher power? Sorta makes you wonder, doesn't it?
Should you find yourself checking out this subject further, or the gazillion off-shoots of it, depending on what book or periodical you come across you will discover that technically speaking, every human being on this planet is born with psychic abilities, it's just that most people either ignore their gift, passing off their experiences as mere coincidence or fate, or simply are closeminded to it because of what religion and/or society has taught them about the subject. By the same token, I also know that there are many out there who are simply much more blessed with it and are much more advanced regardiing their abilities than any of us could ever possibly fathom. There are a lot of skeptics out there who will never open their minds to what it really means to be psychic, a few so skeptical that they advised me to not even entertain the notion of writing this very piece but as some of you already know, if I feel the need to stand up and speak about a subject, whether popular opinion agrees with it or not, I'll be the first one to step up on the 'ole soapbox. But for me it goes way beyond that. Whenever innocent people are being mistreated, I always do my best to step up to the plate on their behalf. Psychics are no exception to my rule guys. I truly wish there was something I could say or do to make people realize that psychics are real people, that they are for real and that with the exception of their special gifts, they are no different from you and I. When the world finally realizes and accepts that, I hope I will be alive when that day comes. Then again, I know humankind, so I wont hold my breath on that one.
This piece definitely didnt turn out the way I had expected it to. There's much more I want to say on this subject but I find myself having the need to end this portion of what I have said thus far right here. Perhaps in some ways I should've just written one single sentence - "Psychics are not freaks, they are people too" and called it good but in reviewing what I've written so far, I think all of it needed to be said. None of us, not even the greatest of psychics, has all the answers and solutions to both the problems and directon in which the Universe is headed, but for myself, I actually feel somewhat comforted thinking that someone else might provide a small clue or possibly even a real answer to any of the dilemmas that plague our world. I've always said, more than once, that we really are here to help each other along the road of life and if there are certain people out there who have a better compass reading than ourselves, what's the harm is listening to what they have to say? We may or may not agree with their responses, but isnt treating others the way we'd like to be treated one of the golden rules anyways? Thanks for keeping an open mind and thanks for reading.
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