| What do you think about people who have psychics' readings?
Posted: 9/10/2009 2:27:15 PM | | In 2007, after my wife had been missing for almost a year and a half, out of complete desparation we engaged a psychic and her body was located more than 200 miles from our home. I was never a believer in this kind of thing, but our daughter insisted we try and now I don't really know what to think. | |
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| What do you think about people who have psychics' readings?
Posted: 9/10/2009 2:51:31 PM | My mother had been placed in a long term facility due to a chronic lung condition.. we were told she would remain there for the rest of her life. On the way to visit her, I drove by a Psychic Fair in our neighbourhood and pulled in for my very first ever reading.
I sat down and the tarot reader "Cheryl" asked me to let her hold something I considered special. I gave her a birthstone ring of mine that I wear often. The first three cards she turned over.. she asked me: "Who is the woman in the hospital that can't talk?" I told her it was mom and that she had trouble talking due to the breathing tube she was hooked up to.. After a lengthly reading where she told me many things about mom's state of mind etc. I asked her if she could tell when Mom would die. She said: "I can, but all I'll tell you is I see beautiful yellow roses."
Two years later, I came out of the store and there was a young man setting up flowers to sell by the bunch.. all kinds of roses and spring type bouqets. There amongst them was a single bunch of the most beautiful yellow roses I've ever seen, the blooms were huge. I almost bought them, but changed my mind and continued home.. as I drove, Cheryl's words hit me like a ton of bricks .. "I see beautiful yellow roses."
Mom died the next day.
During the reading.. Cheryl told me I would get two signs that Mom was at peace and she would let us know.. We got those signs:
1. Mom absolutely hated white Lillies.. A flower spray that we took home with us from the funeral had two white lillies in it.. In the morning, all the other flowers were still doing well, the two lillies had turned brown.
2. We picked a urn with a Monarch Butterfly inscribed.. In the afternoon after the funeral a Monarch Butterfly flew onto our covered verandah and practically landed on the tip of my daughter's nose, slightly freaking her out (she was 12 at the time)
I believe in psychics... or at least "Cheryl" anyway ..  | |
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| What do you think about people who have psychics' readings?
Posted: 9/10/2009 3:08:59 PM | I like the whole psychic and occult experience even tho there many con artists etc. There are in any service or product a person might purchase: buyer beware.
They usually tell me things I already know. But I find it curious that a few things keep coming up time and time again when applicable and not at other times no matter who or what I've consulted.
One is "the people you call your friends are not your friends" and my reply is always "I'm aware of that."
Another is the answer to "who am I going to spend the rest of my life with?" And it's always "somebody from your past and you are going to be very, very surprised." | |
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| What do you think about people who have psychics' readings?
Posted: 9/10/2009 3:19:23 PM | I have been to kick ass psychic's who were unbelievable with detailed stuff, and run of the mills who are 50/50, and then the $5.oo in Atlantic City Boardwalk who are as vague as the sky...
I don't live my life by them, but there is a level of fun and awe when they tell you things that they couldn't possibly know.
If you are a non- believer there is NO way to change their minds...
One funny story... Some years back, met a great guy from here. Had our first date at Coney Island Amusement Park. Walked into a pyschic's booth for" fun", and she told me that he was my "it", but the other lady told him, that the girl he was wiith, (me) was not for him.....
He later told me that even tho he wasn't a real believer in that stuff, that it did in a weird way, influence him in the back of his mind... LOL
Moral of the story, don't go on a first date to a phychic's booth for "fun". Unless you paid them to say "Yes, so and so--- Is the one for you!! " :)
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| What do you think about people who have psychics' readings?
Posted: 9/10/2009 6:02:23 PM | I don't know , I create my own reality. But there are definitely many things in this world that we don't understand..I think there is something to horoscopes, I know there are ghosts, I know there are powers of the mind. It really doesn't ruffle me. It is what it is..peaks my curiosity at times and I investigate objectively. But I know that nobody or nothing is responsible for my reality besides me.
Now what other people do...more power to ya! I wouldn't think any more of less. I know a couple of 'flakes' I love them ,but they're flakes. But the fact that they live, pee, sleep, love etc by a reading isn't truly the only thing that makes 'em a flake..it's all good. | |
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| What do you think about people who have psychics' readings?
Posted: 9/10/2009 6:37:40 PM |
Any questions? As a matter of fact.. I do have a question. After you did this "like the self proclaimed gentleman you perport"
Because I am a gentleman, I did not criticize, I did not make a scene, I took her to the opera, took her home, walked her to the door. I have never spoken to her again. Did you at least tell her that you didn't think it would work between the two of you, or did you just not bother?
you're too stupid. Gentleman indeed! | |
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| What do you think about people who have psychics' readings?
Posted: 9/10/2009 7:35:39 PM |
I used to go around quoting James Randi and pointing out that there's a million bucks as well as a good amount of fame and great publicity waiting for anyone who can prove any type of paranormal phenomenon under controlled test conditions
This would be a deterent for anybody who actually could prove such abilities. Every day, people coming to you looking for answers. Never would you have a moment's peace. To people who are unable to understand the consequences, of course it seems ridiculous that no one would come forth and claim it. Would a million dollars be worth never being able to leave your house? | |
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| What do you think about people who have psychics' readings?
Posted: 9/10/2009 7:53:04 PM | | is probabley the one you should marr!y At least she's open enough to find depth in life and she's willing to learn to be humble. Anyway, in this age of spin, psychics readings should be so called success tools. Most people feel embarrassed about needing help, but everyone needs help at becoming more successful! If it works for the m why not. | |
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| What do you think about people who have psychics' readings?
Posted: 9/10/2009 7:56:01 PM | Many rely on others to tell them how to run their life. If these people really try to figure out their own problems they would have more power to control their life. The bottomline is you are the creator of your own destiny so why rely on psychics to tell you what you already know. Tackle your own problems, and some day you will appreciate your efforts.
As for the psychic phenomenon, this has its own benefits, but again you are more powerful than anyone else. There are crooks out there abusing this natural human trait. We all possess this ability, look into it, you would be surprise what is instil in you. So don't knock the psychic phenomennon just because others abuse it or you heard bad experiences about it.
We are not alone! | |
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| What do you think about people who have psychics' readings?
Posted: 9/10/2009 9:30:21 PM | | hi... for me to be comfortable with prophesy or the foretelling of future events the person would need to be 100% accurate in their predictions ... also, I have seen too many instances where the person going for readings ends up living their lives within rigid limits such as dating people based on their haircolor because the psychic told them they were going to marry a blond.... I do not take psychics and fortune tellers lightly because they have a power to influence people in either a negative or a positive way.... blessings | |
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| What do you think about people who have psychics' readings?
Posted: 9/28/2009 4:50:20 AM | | As a psychic myself, Ive been able to help many folks with insight into their lives. I can also appreciate those who dont believe. Its always said about psychics taking your money. Well what about the churches that you donate to every sunday? I think if you pay for a service and enjoy it then why not. Sure you can change your own future. Just finding out how to move your life in the right direction is the key. I find alot of folks are suffering depressions and just need someone to give them a positive boost and show them that there lives are worth living, there is hope for the future. That is my goal, there really isnt that much money involved unless your Sylvia Browne | |
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| What do you think about people who have psychics' readings?
Posted: 9/28/2009 6:36:31 AM | Although I do think that the "mind" (not to be confused with the brain) is something we have yet to fully understand, I do think that most of the work psychics do is damaging.
I meet people all the time who say they were told by a psychic that this would happen or that would happen, even foregoing major choices in lieu of what the psychic told them would happen instead. I think this is foolishness.
When it comes to those who say it's just "entertainment"...I believe that if it's something they really WANT to hear, they'll take it more seriously than with just a grain of salt. Unwise to me.
My mother told me some very damaging things that a psychic had told her, things that were psychologically damaging to myself and my sisters. I haver never forgiven her for being so indiscreet with such "doomsday" nonsense. It put a really sour taste in my mouth toward psychics since that time.
I do think that there are people who have an open channel to the "knowing" but I do not believe they should be using it to facilitate people's every day lives. Let people be accountable for their own choices and decisions. It just provides a scapegoat for personal responsibility and it lines the psychics wallets.
The ones that really know what they are doing don't seem to expect to make a living from it. They are compensated for their "work" which usually entails going out into the field and finding missing persons and such, driving to locations and so on. They deserve to be paid for their insights.
Home psychics on the other hand really ought to be more careful. | |
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| What do you think about people who have psychics' readings?
Posted: 9/28/2009 6:40:49 AM |
Your thoughts? Did someone has a direct experience with this subject?
All psychics / palmists etc all I've encountered were no better at cold reading than I am. I've convinced people I'm a better psychic / palmist / astrologist etc all than the one they're currently seeing. I frequently get down to what people have described as "alarming detail". Then I tell them about subjective validation, Barnum statements (Forer effect), and explain that cold reading (and occasionally warm reading where I use it) is a skill anyone can learn in a short while:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haP7Ys9ocTk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Dp2Zqk8vHw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G18NfN76bAs
(this is actually a warm reading ^^^)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cEadctJdwM http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_reading http://www.skepdic.com/barnum.html
In scientific double blind studies, Psychics have always failed to produce actuate predictions. Their excuse is almost always a variation on, "our destinies aren't set in stone...". If that's true, and they're no more accurate than a control group (who's just guessing), then what's the point?
Aparrently special crimes use psychics and and these psychics have helped them solve many crimes.
No, this doesn't happen. Many psychics claim they do this, but it doesn't happen. It would be a matter of public record as the cases went to court, because the sixth amendment gives you the right to face your accuser. The CIA is the only agency I'm aware of that's admitted to giving paranormal stuff a shot - they closed down the program because they came to the same results the scientists have... they don't produce any better results than someone just guessing.
having seen what they can do to help police, etc.
Not sure why Americans buy into this nonsense... there's no good they actually help police. They just sit up there and CLAIM they help the police. There's extremely isolated incidents of psychics helping out on individual cases (they fall apart when asked to repeat the phenomenon). If they're soooooo accurate, why doesn't every police station have a psychic crime investigator? The answer should be painfully obvious.
Never would you have a moment's peace
If someone had any kind of real accuracy with their predictions, this would happen anyway.
Would a million dollars be worth never being able to leave your house?
Okay. How about preventing tragedies like 9/11 or Hitler's "final solution"? What about warning Haloburton employees, or pregnant women who are in the wrong place at the wrong time, and her and her child are killed? I'd think sensible people with this skillset would be out doing good for friends & society - not charging by the hour / session / seminar for personal gain.
If it works for the m why not.
It's a question of honesty. If I'm selling people "holy water" that's nothing but tap water... but they believe it's helping them... do they deserve to know they're being sold a placebo? Do they deserve to know they'll get the same results with ordinary tap water? If the inside cap on the bottle of my water gave them "guidance" on how to live their lives - and they took that into account when making decisions....
... see where this is going?
As a psychic myself, Ive been able to help many folks with insight into their lives.
Okay. I challenge you to give a reading to myself - in this thread - for all to see.
I think if you pay for a service and enjoy it then why not.
Other than my holy water example...
How about inciting wars, bigotry, sexism, oppression of people's rights.... and overall asking people to abandon reason, and adopt a moral code from 2000+ year old text. 'cause, you know, society shouldn't evolve.
That is my goal, there really isnt that much money involved unless your Sylvia Browne
Book sales on paranormal activity alone is a multi-million dollar industry. That doesn't include TV shows, documentaries, personal readings, seminars, schools... | |
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| What do you think about people who have psychics' readings?
Posted: 9/28/2009 7:46:55 AM | It has been interesting reading the replies on here, I do have a reading once a year, I had been to many "psychics" before and to be honest they were not accurate and obviously in it for the money, which is awful if the person is grieving and looking for spiritual comfort.
I was given a number for a lady in Glasgow 10yrs ago and I can honestly say she is very accurate and I would recommend her to anyone. (please private mail me should you want details).
I think that some people live their life by the reading you receive, this is wrong, it shouldn't be taken too seriously but it does bring comfort, this lady can give names, places etc and can reveal things only you will know, very impressive.
I also beleive that people who refer to this a "rubbish" have a secret fear of it ! | |
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| What do you think about people who have psychics' readings?
Posted: 9/28/2009 8:22:40 AM | JMO
People who actually have psionic abilities don't talk about them. Else they'd be part of a government program. If they're not already. MOST folk who claim psychic abilities are just "readers", much like mediums. They read your reactions to their vague statements. Thus can then guide the reader who answers and then that leads to more vague questions and answers that are very "daily horoscope" in nature. Most can apply a statement to any general activity.
It doesn't bother me that someone has a psychic reading. If, however, they give over their lifes to the 'psychic', then YES I do have a problem
But, I wouldn't mind having a telekenetic tutor me. | |
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| What do you think about people who have psychics' readings?
Posted: 9/28/2009 8:24:03 AM | The older I get, the less tolerance I have for what I see as complete nonsense...psychics, flying spaghetti monsters, fairies, angels, devils, sky daddies, astrology...it's all the same to me.
What do you think about people who have psychics' readings?
I'm incompatible with those people so what I think about them (and they about me:) is moot (although I'm sure my thoughts should soon be coming through a psychic near you - check your local listi...er...stars...er...horos...err...palms?? Err...can you hea...err...read?? me now??????????
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| What do you think about people who have psychics' readings?
Posted: 9/28/2009 8:47:36 AM | I agree with some that psychic readings are akin to religion for some. I think people take comfort in the idea that they aren't fully responsible for their own actions and that fate is predetermined. The stress of making the right decisions for them and their families at all times can build up, and i think a momentary reprieve from that burden, and BELIEF that it will happen because it's fated, can have solace.
I mean I believe it's all fake, but who cares? I think the idea behind psychic readings isn't about that, it's about the peace of mind and the enjoyment the person garners from the service. It's like me going to the movies, it's one of the ONLY things i can do that will shut out the outside world and let me relax. Hence why i've seen more movies than probably 99% of the world.
Belief systems and the ability to absolve guilt are a recurring theme in these discussions, the idea that you can believe in fate or an afterlife has a calming effect for some. To absolve guilt because it was "in the stars" just makes it easier for SOME people to deal. Some like holy water, others choose tarot. Who am i to tell them what makes their life easier doesn't have merit. | |
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| What do you think about people who have psychics' readings?
Posted: 9/28/2009 9:09:16 AM | I do tarot readings for people. Yes, I charge. I used to do it for free & people would pester me constantly for free readings for the most ridiculous stuff. "What color should I dye my hair?" "What outfit should I wear tomorrow?" "Does he like my new shoes?" I wouldn't even do a serious reading for these, I'd toss out a few cards & give a random answer.
Now that I charge for readings, I find I get a TON of relationship questions. I warn every querant that I AM NOT a psychic. I don't see the future in a crystal ball & I'm not going to amaze you with things I should never know. In fact, a GOOD tarot reader will not tell you what decision to make when you ask a question. They should provide you with information so that you can make a better choice. You get a lot of questions like "Is he/she cheating on me?" "Are we right for each other?" "What does he/she think about me?"
People are very uncertain & want to feel more confident that they are making the right choices. That's why they go to psychics & diviners, to try & get the information they need, or to have someone to blame if they make the wrong choice. And then you have people who want someone else to do it for them.
I don't nessecarily see that as a terrible thing, but there are a ton of frauds that will prey on willing victems. I guess you just have to be careful is all. I don't look down on the people who go to them. Just those that keep going back when the fraud has been exposed. | |
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| What do you think about people who have psychics' readings?
Posted: 9/28/2009 9:17:29 AM |
People who actually have psionic abilities don't talk about them. Else they'd be part of a government program
I knew one woman who consulted with the LVPD for 35 years. She was amazingly accurate. She has passed away. I know another man who lives in NY/Florida who consults with the FBI and local police departments. He is the most accurate I've seen. And yes, I am happy to pass his name along by email. I have a friend who has been a detective in Central California for 30+ years who considers himself psychic (he's told me some things that he couldn't possibly have known. ) He says the police department accepts help from psychics occasionally but won't admit to it publically. | |
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| What do you think about people who have psychics' readings?
Posted: 9/28/2009 10:49:01 AM | | What do I think? I think whoever said it was right, "there's a sucker born every minute, & two to take him". I guess the people that get psychic readings need something to do while waiting for their horoscope to come true... | |
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| What do you think about people who have psychics' readings?
Posted: 9/28/2009 11:32:21 AM | | I started reading Tarot cards as a hobby and to better understand a suject I knew nothing about. Almost 20 years later I still only read for family members and friends when I get the feeling I need to do so and always for free. It is always amazing how accurate these readings are; they are used as a tool for insight and a different perspective. I believe that some family members and I have a greater awarness of what is around us because we choose to listen to our selves and our enviroment. Intuition is our greatest sense if we would all just learn to listen. | |
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