So, I've implied or casually mentioned a desire several times (here and elsewhere) and flat out asked for (elsewhere) guidance as to any psychic abilities I might have... what they are, where my strengths are, how to develop them.... But, I either don't get an answer at all (as in most cases) or the answer I do get is vague enough as to not be helpful to me.

My first thought was that I was touching on some sort of taboo among psychics, bringing up questions that just aren't talked about. But, I seem to remember reading other threads where things like this were discussed. So my next thought is that any psychic who reads me sees that I have negligible abilities, but doesn't want to say so for fear of sounding negative. Quickly followed by the thought that maybe I'm just asking in a way that's off-putting... or that my activity in the group I've asked has been off-putting somehow. (Yes, I'm that insecure. ) Eventually, I come to the conclusion that I'm "not supposed" to know the answer right now. But it doesn't take long for me to grow tired of that conclusion! (Though, really, that might be the most true, unfortunately.)

Whatever it is, I can't figure it, and I'm getting really frustrated. Can anyone please, please offer advice or insight? Thanks

~ Zan

Hi Zan

I thought I had given you quite a comprehensive answer in your first thread on the subject.

I believe you have strong abilities, I also believe your abilities are similar to my own. I dont want to lead you down a path that you dont need to go on, sounds strange but my abilities have actually led me to a similar place to where you are now, and have always been which is recognizing that we have a connection to God. I have thought several times when I have read your posts - that you are already exactly where you need to be. Your abilities serve you well in your present circustances. Unless you wanted to do readings or healing of some kind, professionally, I dont know why you would need them to develop further. If you did want to do that, I think all you would need would be practice. I think you are more developed than you give yourself credit for. Does that make sense?

Whether you realize it or not, you give off vibes of a very psychic person, perhaps people feel that they dont have anything helpful to say.

Apart from that, there are just not as many people posting as there used to be, so perhaps that is another reason. I havent been on much myself recently.

What specific questions are you wanting answers for?

Edit: Just a thought, perhaps you were led to this place to give advice rather than to receive.

You did, Angel, but I forgot about it. Again. As soon as I finish this, I'm going to go copy into my readings folder on my PC.

But, I'm glad you answered this one, too, because each time you answer me again it makes a little more sense -- sticks with me a little better.

I guess I start to really doubt myself when I'm going through "dry spells" like now, where it's hard to "hear".... and when I have difficulty "hearing" solutions to specific problems, as has been happening lately. During times like this, without having had someone tell me "Zan, you are definitely intuitive/psychic, and you can really rely on what you hear/see/sense" or something like that... I find it easy to just chalk everything in the past up to imagination, coincidence. And, then, since I make so many decisions based on my intuition, I begin to doubt the wisdom of those decisions.

I guess, at this point, the only reason I have for wanting to develop is that I feel like if I did, I could be more consistent and avoid these periods of doubt.

As usual, thanks, Angel.

~ Zan

When I am struggling to hear, I feel sad, I know spirit don't want me to be upset, sad, unhappy... but it really gets me down because I love being connected to spirit... but I put it down to my energy levels... perhaps a little tired, some minor stresses but it seems to have a bearing on my energy & one or two nights in a row sometimes more & I cannot communicate in the way I would like.... They say "steven, get more sleep, don't worry so much, we're always here"... then bam, things are back to normal again....

So don't worry, they are always there, even if you think you're having a dry spell, it's only a matter of time before things come full circle & you're on your way again.... "trust & belief" - they are the magic words......

I've been through a little bit of a "dry spell" myself recently, but today have had signs that things are getting back to normal.

you could be the most psychic/intuitive person in the world and everyone in the world could tell you you are, and the president and all the mayors and all the heads in all the other countries and all the people on the u.n. councel could say, you are the most psychic/intuitive person that has ever existed.

but if you dont believe it if you doubt it if you cant acknowledge it then what they say wouldnt matter, part of being able to experience things is knowning the differences in those expereinces and trusting in what they are. if you have low self esteem or you doubt your gifts continually then your not going to be aware of them, your own critizing and crytiques on yourself could be destroying what its possible for you to be aware of.

maybe you are sourrounded by people who make you doubt maybe you were condictioned that way, but it needs to change you need to bring more stability and grounding into your life or you will always be doubting not only yourself but your gifts. you have to learn to listen to your own instincts and what they mean and what they are saying before you can begin to trust them, if your relying on others to tell you what you wanna hear or to somehow make you believe it when you dont. thats not really going to work.

Okay, I believe you. Think you are absolutely correct. Now, how?

Which threads are these? I'll have a look at them again. Are they really taboo? I don't think so. Taboo is only what makes people uncomfortable; the more we learn about these the more comfortable we'll feel about them. Taboo is just misunderstood; what were the questions you had?

Dry spells... perhaps you're picking up on other people's energies, and their clogging your energy. I find this happens to me a lot, and I feel confused because I'm feeling all these different things that aren't really mine! Notice the difference in feeling when your energy is clear, and when it is not. I find that when it's clear it's so much easier to receive help from the spiritual world. Or whatever you want to call it. It's easier to be receptive, and it's easier to be assertive too; because you know what's going on inside of you! At least, better than you normally would-- I know I have some things I have to figure out.

Soul searching to the rescue! We need an icon for that; like a Captain Obvious sort of thing only not.

I don't remember which threads were here, but those weren't ones where I had flat out asked a question. I had just implied an interest.

My questions (elsewhere) had been -- am I psychic? in what way? what are some things I can do to have better control over that (whatever it is)?

Dry spells -- your explanation is probably right, because I have no idea what, if anything, I'm picking up or whether I'm "clear" or not or what to do if I'm not. Wish there was a "psychic training program" that walked you through step by step. hehe

I'm pretty sure there are. I've heard of people doing distance courses. If you google "psychic training program, I'm sure you will get a load of results. I went to a local psychic for mentoring at one point. I've heard of a few people doing that. If you do that though, make sure you get someone who goes at your pace.

However, Reiki would bring out all of your abilities, give them focus and purpose, and the training usually fits in well with having young children. I think you should look into that first.