My boss (who studies at the national college of hypnotherapy) extracted detailed info from me by using suggestive techniques. Derren Brown (UK TV entertainer) did the same (check out youtube). Both claiming psychic ability is simply extracting information from a subject using techniques not noticed by them, and not psychic at all.

What sort of information is considered good enough as evidence psychic ability realy exists? Who can prove without doubt that it does? I prefer to use subjective thesis first of all to try to explain what might be termed 'paranormal' before jumping to that conclusion.

Can anyone tell me something ground shattering, to give me a change of heart?

Just want to add that this in my opinion only, and your free to believe what you want. So if your thinking of adding a moaning comment, take it elsewhere lol

A woman I had never met before told me a little boy followed me about and that he was my son. How she knew about my 1st son who was born premature and died shortly after, is beyond me as I never used to talk about it. My other son who is 21 now, also used to talk to some1 in his bedroom when he was 6 yrs old, who he called Stephen. That was what we called his brother. Pure gave me a chill that one!

Everyone has the power within themselves to display psychic abilities. It depends on how far you are willing to go to increase or decrease those abilities. It's all up to you. At one point I programmed myself to remember my dreams and those dreams actually gave me information on events that actually came to fruition, some several years down the line. Then I decided I didn't really want to know so those powers diminished greatly. Later I decided I did want to know after all and those abilities came back. So it's all up to each individual to decide whether those abilities will be prominent in your life or not, but the potential is there.

I've done very accurate readings on ppl, knowing nothing more than either their real name (sometimes only a nickname), and sometimes a photo.
Many more examples, but rather pointless when someone isn't open minded. I don't feel the need to convince ppl.
But the things that (can) happen once you've got your intuition / abilities going ... astounding!

I believe in psychics and their abilities but there are some out there that say they are and really arent but then im open minded when it comes to this subject and of ghosts and aliens and all that other unexplainable stuff. Many people are skeptic about this subject and thats okay, but until you actually come to encounter some kind of abnormality or unexplainable then you might just think differently.

as few of u r suggesting that we all have potentials for psychic abilities then y dont we have psychics around us..i mean i havnt met one til date. nd i would love to discover the abilities in me if i hv some as mam here said she can deduce future from dreams.. is it truly possible??

Yes, everyone has the ability to increase psychic awareness. Just like everyone had the ability to learn to play the piano. Some people have more natural talent and will become better in a shorter period of time. But anyone can work on increasing their own abilities.

There are several good books to use that will give you exercises to do. I can post a few titles if you like. However, the bottom line is that it is exercise. It takes time and dedication to the process an I find most people are not patient enough with that process.

Unfortunately there are a great number of people out there with or without some level of psychic abilities who are scamming people out of their money. It's very sad when it happens and it's hard to go after these folks criminally. My best advice is to steer clear of anyone who tells you you have a curse of any kind on you and that they can help you break the curse using your money in any way.

In my experience in law enforcement we ran across this scam all the time with gypsy fortune tellers.

I have always had a certain amount of vision. Just recently I started knowing how to use it by following the books by Author Echo Bodine. I do not charge money.

@ruth34611 yeah..i would realy like some titles of books or links to some good reference. does it has to do something with the activating of third eye.?

look for things that help the pineal gland, or look up how the pineal gland is referred to as the "third eye"

@mightymoe.. thanx.. actualy i searched for that. i know what are the benefits of opening of third eyes in medical terms as i come from india where these stuffs are in culture itself. but i cant relate it with being psychic..its simply hard to digest :/

i understand, everyone believes what they believe... my personal opinion is that we all have a form of psychic abilities, some more than others... i also think that the churches had a lot to do with why less people have them now than 500 years ago, because of the cleansing they did with anyone that showed any type of ability, which would include anything that they decided went against god...(non normal, in other words)

well..i think anythng except black magic is not a threat to humanity. and may be pyschics are realy there. after all our brains are the most complicated piece of puzzle

I do charge. I found that when I did not charge, people took advantage of my services and they did not really appreciate the time and energy I would put into a reading for them. I think most people simply don't value what they get for free as much as what they have to pay for.

Here's a good book to start with.

Wow this was a dead thread! lol

yeah I would guess I used to be open minded but that closed firmly after seeing someone I know charged a lot of money for a pshchic who was, in my opinion, utterly shite. The person in question was grieving and I just dont think its right that she was taken advantage of, and I could honestly have throttled this charlatan. People shouldnt have to be open minded when theres a death involved, it should be up to the psychic (if they want paid ridiculous money) to show they realy can do what they claim.

Still though, each to their own. If people believe it then fair enough I wouldnt argue with it

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So, you are saying that because someone you loved got scammed by someone claiming to be a psychic, you do not believe psychic abilities exist at all? Does that really make sense to you?

I'm not suggesting you must believe. It is neither here nor there to me if you believe or not. But, your reasoning doesn't make sense in this case.

Scammers are in every profession. Whether it's a small thing like false advertising (this occurs with most products advertised to us) or flat out lies intended to part vulnerable people from large sums of money, it all comes down to the same principal. Buyer beware.

It's best so get recommendations and referrals when finding a psychic or medium to help you out. Just like when you want to find a new hairdresser or mechanic, you are likely to ask around to get referrals from people who have actually used the services of the individual you are inquiring about. It can be a bit harder with psychics as you may not know who to ask. In that case you may have to do a little more research. It also never hurts to ask for a "free sample". I am usually willing to give people one free brief reading if they are a new client. I don't play the "prove it" game, but I also understand people want to make sure you are legitimate.

Also, know what the going rates are for psychic services. Shop around. Ask questions and ask for referrals. Just like you would if you were hiring anyone else.

Hope this helps.

if stupid people pay it, why shouldn't they charge it? seems like the American way