Everyone has some degree of psychic ability. Some people are born with this talent at birth. Some receive theirs after a trauma or near death experience. Others need to practice, using dedication and hard work. If you have the will to improve and develop your psychic abilities, this is a good indicator that you are ready and it can be done. Not everyone can be the next Edgar Cayce or Doris Stokes but psychic power is all about using your intuition to help yourself and others. We all have intuition but in the chaos of the modern world we live in, it is common to forget about such things as intuition. Most of us have lost contact with nature because of our modern society.

Have you ever been thinking of a friend you haven't seen in ages and suddenly she phones? Have you ever walked into a room and sensed a bad atmosphere? Have you ever known what a loved one was about to say, word for word? If so, you have had psychic experiences already.

What is a Psychic?

A psychic is somebody who has extra-sensory abilities, such as clairvoyance, clairaudience and precognition. A medium is also a type of psychic but a medium also communicates with spirits. Some psychics practice psychometry, which is when they divine information about people or events by touching or holding a possession. Others use tarot cards and use their psychic abilities to glean information from which cards have been drawn and what the cards mean together.

Meditation

A good way to begin enhancing your intuitive powers and psychic abilities is to meditate. This means sitting comfortably and focusing on yourself. It's best not to lie down or you might fall asleep. You can use incense or relaxing music if you like but these are optional. Focus on your breathing, taking slow steady breaths. It is common to get flashes of light or pictures in your mind or even hear words. It is a good idea to keep a meditation journal and record your experiences. Start with a five minute meditation and gradually work up to half an hour or even an hour if you have time. Make sure nobody interrupts you.

Psychic Perception

Another good exercise is to practice psychic perception. For this one, you need to observe people around you and ask yourselves questions about them such as "how is he feeling?" or "what will she do next?" This will feel strange in the beginning but the more you practice, the more you will find comes into your mind. This comes from creating a connection with the person in question.

If there is a psychic circle in your area, you should consider joining it. This will help with your development and introduce you to like-minded people.

How Long Will it Take?

It takes as long as it takes! Some people are able to tap into powers they never realised they had and others might practice for months on end without any obvious results at all. Many people expect too much. They want to talk to spirits immediately or predict the future with incredible accuracy without putting any hard work or practice in at all. This approach is never going to work. You need to stay patient and try again. People progress at different rates and as long as you stay focused, you will get there in the end.