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Article #143: Psychic: Extended Senses (E.S.P.)

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Extra Sensory Perception was well There has been and still remains
acknowledged in the past by the classical considerable ignorance about the psychic
philosophers as Plato, who included them and spiritual powers that manifest
amongst the Gnostic powers beyond the through people who are sometimes
regular importance of the 5 senses. conscious instruments and sometimes
There have been times in classical completely unaware of what happens
history when these skills were revered through their mediumship. However, in
and associated with the gods. But at India and no doubt many other cultures,
times in later history to our shame, we the individual ESP faculties generally
remember that anyone who demonstrated known as Siddhis, are well recognized,
sensory knowledge beyond the average each identified and prized as an
range was likely to be burned at the exceptional talent to be used ideally for
stake by the ever zealous agents of the exceptional purposes in helping others.
orthodox and most powerful religion of Modern psychics who function as amateur
the time, Christianity. explorers in areas that are sometimes of
Certainly there were periods in ancient dubious nature and value are generally
history when the inherent skills of viewed rather sceptically by most of us.
particular individuals were harnessed and The casual visit to the 'gypsy' at the
they were trained as seers within the fair is usually seen as a lighthearted
temples, as in ancient Egypt. The venture.
priests of this particular era were Dedicated professionals who have trained
particularly well versed in matters of and wish to offer their skill and
the spirit and those who were respected experience in service are a different
possessed exceptional wisdom, as we learn matter. These include wonderful people
from records. The role of these psychics who are employed, or who voluntarily
and visionaries was seen as a sacred offer, to assist people with personal
duty. It was mostly young priestesses issues and private consultation, or to
who were trained to serve the country in aid in helping the community. Some have
this way, just as most psychics today are been successful in helping police
female. In ancient Greece the Delphic investigation of missing persons as well
Oracle was famous and her work aspired to as cases of criminal activity. Although
help the people of her country. not always publicly acknowledged, many
In modern times our understanding of people in public office or positions of
these faculties is limited. Psychic responsibility also value the assistance
faculties are only just beginning to be of a psychic.
seen for what they are; as specially Some psychics better known to the public
extended senses. E.S.P has been a through some sensational issue are
curiosity and somewhat of an frequently those who have been accurate
embarrassment to people who value the with prediction of various kinds. Each
material world and revere the observed psychic usually has a faculty that is
material sciences as their gods. specially developed such as clairvoyance,
Even the Church has had problems of clairaudience or talents as seer or
various kinds, including explaining some visionary. Public fascination with the
of the exceptional powers displayed by subject continues. So does the serious
individuals. One such perplexity being work of those psychics with integrity,
in cases of levitation. If a monk, nun who have come to terms with their unusual
or priest within the Church levitated abilities and have found ways of
whilst in intense state of prayer or utilizing them for the benefit of others.
meditation - and this did happen, What is required now is that we
although rarely, the presiding bishop was co-operate with psychologists who are
instructed to command the poor subject to attempting to understand the subtler
'come down!' It was judged that if their realms and to extend their knowledge
response was immediate, then they became about the human psyche. This will assist
subjects for possible sainthood. If they us all by helping to establish the
didn't obey immediately they were branded psychic abilities as natural extensions
to be 'of the devil.' And no one seems to of our senses. It will also help to make
know what occurred when the poor person us more confident in utilizing the human
didn't know how to reverse the happening faculties, which we may already have
and remained stuck to the ceiling! become aware of within ourselves.






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