Your Abilities Are a Natural Phenomenon

One of the first steps in alleviating that sense of isolation is to realize that what you’re going through is actually a common experience that tells the story of the human spirit’s potential. And while you may be going through this in secret, so are many others, just as I and others have before you, and just as many more will after us. This means there is already existing wisdom about this natural process from those who have come before you that’s available to you. You’ll find some of that wisdom right here within these pages.

In this chapter we’ll cover exactly what is meant by the word psychic, how it compares to the more commonly used term intuitive (or intuition), and why you might have a preference for one of these terms over the other. We’ll dig into various reasons why you might feel as though you’re caught between two worlds, along with reasons why you may sense the need to keep this side of yourself secret. Tips for ethical and safe practice will also be shared, as well as some notes of caution to ensure your experience remains a positive one as you increasingly open yourself up to subtle energy.

Let’s make this point clear up front: your subtle abilities are a very natural phenomenon. One of my favorite examples of someone making this point comes from the movie Phenomenon, where the main character, George Malley, is an average, hardworking man and a loved member of his small community. After seeing flashing lights one night, he begins to develop sensitivity to energy and extraordinary abilities such as telekinesis (the psychic ability to move objects without touching them), clairsentience (psychic feeling), and heightened intelligence. As his abilities grow, an increasing number of people begin to be wary and distance themselves from him. Only a select few remain faithful. In the end (spoiler alert!), it’s revealed that the flashing lights and his phenomenal abilities were all due to a tumor that was growing in and stimulating his brain.