Elaine Thompson
International Clairvoyant Medium and Telepath
and author of "Voices From Our Galaxy" and To Andromeda and Beyond

Develop Your Own Psychic Ability

All people have an innate psychic ability, sometimes referred to as extra sensory perception, intuition or simply a "gut feeling." We can all use our hunches and intuition, and go on to develop the power of the "third eye" in order to see past, present, and future events psychically. With enough practice, anyone can develop or strengthen their innate psychic ability.

Tapping Into the Power of Intuition and the Third Eye
There are many techniques used to tap into the power of the "third eye." Native Americans conduct vision quests. Other native cultures use hallucinogenic plants and ceremonial dance and ritual. In the western world, probably the best method of developing clairvoyance is meditation. Here are some tips to help you on your way with meditation and visualization.

Try the following visualization exercise--It can help you reach a meditative state, while keeping you firmly grounded and centered. If you can do this outside, with your feet in contact with the earth, it can be more effective. Try this exercise for five to ten minutes a day to start. If you already meditate regularly, try this for fifteen or twenty minutes each day.

1.   Sit in a comfortable chair with your feet firmly on the ground. Take two or three deep breaths and exhale completely after each breath. Mentally relax your whole body, beginning with your feet and ending with your scalp-not forgetting your jaw muscles and your eyebrows.

2.   Imagine or visualise brilliant white light- and see it surrounding your body like a glowing capsule, completely enclosing you.

3.   Visualise beams of energy coming from the soles of your feet all the way down to the centre of the earth. Breathe the returning earth energy up into your entire being, right to the top of your head.

4.   See the very top of your head opening up and white light pouring in from the universal energy source. Receive it into your entire being and send it out toward the universe with every in and out breath.

5.   Visualise the universal energy joining with the earth energy. Together, both the earthly and universal energies combine to create a golden light that pulsates throughout your body. Feel, for a few moments, the soothing warmth of the golden light. Let it bathe your whole body and energy field.

6.   Now imagine a bright violet light emanating from your forehead. Feel it expanding and glowing like brilliant amethyst. Feel this light for a moment. Is it cool? Is it warm? Focus your attention on the feeling.

7.   Once you feel that the brightness of the violet light has reached its brightest point, allow the light to diminish and become no more than a candle flame, like a pilot light. Keep this light burning.

8.   Open your eyes and take another deep breath. Try not to focus on anything in particular, as if you are daydreaming. How do you feel? What do you see?

At first any images may appear unclear or out of focus. Don't try to clear it, or a stray thought brought on by outside surroundings may drive the impression away. Stay relaxed and focus your concentration on any images, and gradually the picture will clear. You may find yourself in a "daydreaming" state with your eyes slightly out of focus. This is the ideal state to receive mental images.

You may see colours, shapes, and symbols. These mental images can convey a tremendous amount of information. For example, if you see the colour green, this might indicate healing and growth. Shapes and symbols also have meaning. Clouds may stand for revelation or clarity. Animals signify important metaphysical concepts. A cat might represent transformation, while a hawk or a falcon might embody aspiration, freedom, and the rise to a higher level of consciousness.

As you progress, you may also begin to see moving pictures inside your forehead with the screen behind the third eye. These may be from past, present or future.

If you should see images of things you don't like, the key is not to be afraid! This is only a test from your inner self. If you want to succeed, you have to walk this path without fear.

When you have finished, or feel you cannot see anything else, visualise the golden glow around you as being whole like a complete bubble. See the universal energy pouring into your energy field from above and keep this connection throughout the day. Say a mental thank you to those who guard and guide you, and give yourself an inner smile. Imagine every organ in your body smiling. Remind yourself of this throughout the day.

Developing your clairvoyance is an ongoing process. Each of us is unique and develops at a different pace. Practice with like-minded friends who can give you feedback. Call a friend on the telephone and, with her permission, tune in to the colours she is wearing, or which room she is in, or what she is doing at that given moment. Don't be dismayed if you don't always get it right. Allow yourself to learn, and above all don't judge yourself. Be patient and you will begin to open up to your higher self and its wisdom.

Most importantly, always use your ability for good. We are all spiritual beings enjoying our human experience, each on our own path. Remove your judgement, honour others who are on their path, and bless them on their journey.