{"id":18618,"date":"2018-10-01T01:10:44","date_gmt":"2018-10-01T06:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/content\/?p=19207"},"modified":"2018-09-30T14:37:51","modified_gmt":"2018-09-30T19:37:51","slug":"coming-out-of-the-psychic-closet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2018\/10\/01\/coming-out-of-the-psychic-closet\/","title":{"rendered":"Coming Out of The Psychic Closet"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are You Afraid to Share Your Experiences with Others?<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

It is certainly encouraging that modern society is beginning to allow people to come out of their unique closets of personal truth and be accepted for who they are.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Those people are finding the courage to reveal the true nature of their individual life choices and experiences. But what if you don\u2019t understand the nature of your\u00a0life experiences and don’t remember making choices to be psychic? How do you share such a thing with your friends and family? Will they reject you, laugh at you, or call you \u2018crazy\u2019 and force you back to the safety of your secret closet? And if so, how long might you remain alone there until you try again?<\/span><\/p>\n

We asked medium and mentor, Sheri Engler, author of\u00a0The Pearls of Wisdom: A Fairytale Guide to Life\u2019s Magic Secrets For All Ages<\/i>\u00a0for advice to help one cope with burgeoning psychic skills, while finding balance between personal and social realities. She says, \u201cIt is important to first identify what your fears actually are. Then simply replace them with something more comfortable.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are a few typical questions and fears with some possible solutions to help get you started:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

–Does using the word \u201cpsychic\u201d conjure foolish images of fortune tellers with crystal balls; spiritualists raising tables in shadowy s\u00e9ances; greedy scammers on psychic hotlines; or even new age, “airy-fairy” wannabe\u2019s?<\/b>\u00a0\u2014If so, consider using other words such as\u00a0\u201cintuition\u201d\u00a0<\/i>or\u00a0\u201chigh sensitivity to energies\u201d.<\/i>\u00a0Try enlisting support from others by confiding that you are experiencing\u00a0\u201cmetaphysical events\u201d<\/i>\u00a0that you do not yet fully understand yourself. Ignite their interest and compassion, as opposed to judgment, by researching together the many resources online. Treat it as light and fun, and it will likely be less fear-provoking for all concerned. It is important to\u00a0avoid trying to prove anything\u00a0<\/i>to anyone,\u00a0as that quickly develops into a negative debate instead of the positive support you are seeking.<\/span><\/p>\n

–If you were to accept that you do indeed have \u201cpsychic ability\u201d, could it suddenly\u00a0take you over or invite dark energies?<\/b>\u00a0\u2014The short answer is \u201cNo\u201d. The longer answer is that having a fear of anything is the surest way to attract that exact thing to you. So don\u2019t.\u00a0Know that<\/i>\u00a0you have complete control over your own mind and your own personal space.<\/i>\u00a0You have a sovereign right to declare your space to be free of all negativity. It is as simple as that. Consider this… by the act of driving your car down the road, are you risking that your vehicle may suddenly take over your ability to control it?\u2014Or could driving be construed as an invitation for someone to crash into you?… Of course not. You simply drive safely and go about your business, right?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

–What about the reaction your religious acquaintances or your partner might have once you reveal your \u201cpsychic self\u201d? Might they reject you?\u00a0<\/b>\u2014It needs to be said here that not all relationships are supportive to one\u2019s own growth. Inner and outer change and expansion are opportunities to houseclean not only\u00a0your own<\/i>\u00a0belief systems but those of\u00a0others<\/i>\u00a0as well. True love will accept you as you are.\u00a0This may be a providential litmus test for your highest good. If you stick to the rule of\u00a0\u201ckeep what serves and leave what hurts,\u201d<\/i>\u00a0you will rarely if ever go wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ms. Engler advises those who are having unexplainable experiences to\u00a0\u201cBe calm and go with the flow.\u00a0Don\u2019t be afraid to discover who you are, but use discernment when choosing with whom you wish to share your exciting journey.\u00a0Frequently, you\u2019ll find that they are grateful to you for coming out of your psychic closet, because it offers them courage to come out of their own! This increase in energetic awareness is happening on a massive scale. Statistically speaking, it is more unusual to\u00a0not<\/i>\u00a0have had some sort of psychic experiences than it is to have them. Survey your friends and see for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe truth is\u00a0we are all born into this world as psychic beings.\u00a0This heightened sensory ability is greatly revered in indigenous cultures. Modern society, however, begins at childhood to systematically shame away this basic component of our natural birthright to the extent that we have forgotten that the \u201csupernatural\u201d is\u00a0natural<\/i>\u00a0and the \u201cparanormal\u201d is\u00a0normal<\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cUltimately, there is nothing\u00a0<\/b>wrong<\/b><\/i>\u00a0with you\u2014in fact, there is something\u00a0<\/b>very\u00a0right<\/b><\/i>\u00a0with you. You are just as you were born to be, so be who you are.<\/b>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

***<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

About the Author:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Sheri D. Engler <\/b><\/span>is the author\/illustrator of\u00a0<\/span>The Pearls of Wisdom: A Fairy Tale Guide to Life\u2019s Magic Secrets for All Ages<\/i><\/span>(<\/span>www.ThePearlsOfWisdomBook .com<\/span><\/span><\/a>). She is an experienced mentor, medium, and metaphysicist with a background in psychology, counseling and research. She received a BA in Clinical Psychology at San Francisco State University. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are You Afraid to Share Your Experiences with Others? It is certainly encouraging that modern society is beginning to allow people to come out of their unique closets of personal truth and be accepted for who they are.\u00a0 Those people are finding the courage to reveal the true nature of their individual life choices and experiences. But what if you don\u2019t understand the nature of your\u00a0life experiences and don’t remember making choices to be psychic? How do you share such a thing with your friends and family? Will they reject you, laugh at you, or call you \u2018crazy\u2019 and force you back to the safety of your secret closet? And if so, how long might you remain alone there until you try again? We asked medium and mentor, Sheri Engler, author of\u00a0The Pearls of Wisdom: A Fairytale Guide to Life\u2019s Magic Secrets For All Ages\u00a0for advice to help one cope with burgeoning psychic skills, while finding balance between personal and social realities. She says, \u201cIt is important to first identify what your fears actually are. Then simply replace them with something more comfortable.\u201d\u00a0 Here are a few typical questions and fears with some possible solutions to help get you started: –Does using the word \u201cpsychic\u201d conjure foolish images of fortune tellers with crystal balls; spiritualists raising tables in shadowy s\u00e9ances; greedy scammers on psychic hotlines; or even new age, “airy-fairy” wannabe\u2019s?\u00a0\u2014If so, consider using other words such as\u00a0\u201cintuition\u201d\u00a0or\u00a0\u201chigh sensitivity to energies\u201d.\u00a0Try enlisting support from others by confiding that you are experiencing\u00a0\u201cmetaphysical events\u201d\u00a0that you do not yet fully understand yourself. Ignite their interest and compassion, as opposed to judgment, by researching together the many resources online. Treat it as light and fun, and it will likely be less fear-provoking for all concerned. It is important to\u00a0avoid trying to prove anything\u00a0to anyone,\u00a0as that quickly develops into a negative debate instead of the positive support you are seeking. –If you were to accept that you do indeed have \u201cpsychic ability\u201d, could it suddenly\u00a0take you over or invite dark energies?\u00a0\u2014The short answer is \u201cNo\u201d. The longer answer is that having a fear of anything is the surest way to attract that exact thing to you. So don\u2019t.\u00a0Know that\u00a0you have complete control over your own mind and your own personal space.\u00a0You have a sovereign right to declare your space to be free of all negativity. It is as simple as that. Consider this… by the act of driving your car down the road, are you risking that your vehicle may suddenly take over your ability to control it?\u2014Or could driving be construed as an invitation for someone to crash into you?… Of course not. You simply drive safely and go about your business, right?\u00a0 –What about the reaction your religious acquaintances or your partner might have once you reveal your \u201cpsychic self\u201d? Might they reject you?\u00a0\u2014It needs to be said here that not all relationships are supportive to one\u2019s own growth. Inner and outer change and expansion are opportunities to houseclean not only\u00a0your own\u00a0belief systems but those of\u00a0others\u00a0as well. True love will accept you as you are.\u00a0This may be a providential litmus test for your highest good. If you stick to the rule of\u00a0\u201ckeep what serves and leave what hurts,\u201d\u00a0you will rarely if ever go wrong. Ms. Engler advises those who are having unexplainable experiences to\u00a0\u201cBe calm and go with the flow.\u00a0Don\u2019t be afraid to discover who you are, but use discernment when choosing with whom you wish to share your exciting journey.\u00a0Frequently, you\u2019ll find that they are grateful to you for coming out of your psychic closet, because it offers them courage to come out of their own! This increase in energetic awareness is happening on a massive scale. Statistically speaking, it is more unusual to\u00a0not\u00a0have had some sort of psychic experiences than it is to have them. Survey your friends and see for yourself. \u201cThe truth is\u00a0we are all born into this world as psychic beings.\u00a0This heightened sensory ability is greatly revered in indigenous cultures. Modern society, however, begins at childhood to systematically shame away this basic component of our natural birthright to the extent that we have forgotten that the \u201csupernatural\u201d is\u00a0natural\u00a0and the \u201cparanormal\u201d is\u00a0normal. \u201cUltimately, there is nothing\u00a0wrong\u00a0with you\u2014in fact, there is something\u00a0very\u00a0right\u00a0with you. You are just as you were born to be, so be who you are.\u201d *** About the Author: Sheri D. Engler is the author\/illustrator of\u00a0The Pearls of Wisdom: A Fairy Tale Guide to Life\u2019s Magic Secrets for All Ages(www.ThePearlsOfWisdomBook .com). She is an experienced mentor, medium, and metaphysicist with a background in psychology, counseling and research. 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