A Mind of Your Own

I LOVE THE WAY Gilbert puts everyone in their place. This quotation is especially applicable to the psychic world. And what better relaxation could you find than having a chat with a friend? Hours pass as you let your hair down and bare your soul, cleansing and healing simultaneously. It will never go out of fashion and cannot be surpassed as food for the soul. Highly recommended.

Visualisation: Arriving home after a miserable day at work, you sit down in your favourite chair and try to relax. But the adrenaline is still flowing, so you walk to and fro as you relive your day. Glancing at the telephone, you decide to ring a friend. After twenty minutes of idle chat, spiced with some cynical humour, you feel refreshed and ready to face the world again.

Affirmation: Don’t feel flat – have a chat.

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Cheating (#ulink_9de919db-a912-56d6-8f46-d8fb14e15798)

I to my perils Of cheat and charmer Came clad in armour By stars benign.

A. E. HOUSMAN

1859–1936

CHEATING IS LOATHSOME and deprives the cheat of integrity. Stealing something you had no right to have can only bring misery. Only achieving your goals on your own merit will bring happiness and fulfilment and the knowledge that you can survive alone.

Visualisation: You have the opportunity, before sitting for an important examination, to scan the questions and answers. You take it, even though you know you have the ability to pass without cheating. Unfortunately, someone has seen you and you are promptly disqualified. Your action has spoiled your chances of a bright future, brought shame on your family, and humiliation on yourself. It simply was not worth it, was it?

Affirmation: My achievements will always be a product of my own unique ability.

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Cheerfulness (#ulink_c258f6bc-7d68-5aa0-abd0-80ed23249826)

I have tried too in my time to be a philosopher; But, I don’t know how, cheerfulness was always breaking in.

OLIVER EDWARDS

1711–1791

IF YOU WERE BORN with a cheerful disposition, be thankful. Heaven alone knows how much the world needs the continued injections of this gift. At work or play, those that have it are a joy to be with and are much sought after for the light they bring into people’s lives.

Misery is so much easier to come by. Don’t let it put out your light.

Visualisation: Faces of misery are all around you. As you study them you realise how sad and comical they are. Vowing never to project this image of yourself, you smile, and the world begins to feel a brighter place. No matter what problems you are encountering at this time in your life, smile, and smile again. Resolve to have a cheerful disposition at all times, and to introduce others to your secret formula.

Affirmation: Spreading cheer will bring others near.

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Christmas (#ulink_7626ce4b-3fc7-5abb-8ac0-103b8bacf5e6)

Heap on more wood! – the wind is chill; But let it whistle as it will, We’ll keep our Christmas merry still.

SIR WALTER SCOTT

1771–1832

EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT RELIGIOUS, you should still perceive Christmas as a time for renewal, and take the opportunity to strengthen positive attitudes and add new ones. Looking back at the old year could give you some pointers as to how not to make the same mistakes again. Taking responsibility for your own life in this way means that you cannot continue to blame others for your mistakes, and you can now give yourself a pat on the back for the things you get right.

Those who are still aware of the spiritual meaning of Christmas are no doubt disturbed by the materialism that has come to shroud this special day. For some, Christmas has become a cause for financial stress, the effects of which continue throughout the following year. Expectations to buy bigger and better gifts can turn something joyous into a never-ending nightmare. Families should monitor this and step in with suggestions to relieve the burden. Make your own rules – above all, do not allow materialism to make this day of all days an occasion that your families dread.

Many people go on holiday to escape, but it is sad that many families will miss celebrating together, and friendships that could be renewed are forgotten. This is the one time in the year love should be at the top of your list.

Visualisation: Old and alone, you sit by the fireside remembering Christmases of long ago. Money was sparse, so the paper chains were home-made, as were the decorations on the tree that stood by the window to cheer passers-by. The only presents were apples and oranges and a small chocolate in each sock, but they were always received gratefully.

The turkey was the main attraction, and everyone would sit entranced as the first slices were cut and handed round. You would not see this again for another year. Later, carols were sung – everyone was happy and laughter rang through the house.

Thousands of children, both in this country and around the world, have never received a gift. So how about giving cheaper presents, and sending the remainder of what you would have spent to someone whose life may be saved by your generosity. It is no use just ‘caring’ – you have to show that you care. This way we can bring back the true meaning of Christmas.

Affirmation: I will keep the spirit of Christmas through the year.

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Clairaudience (#ulink_894cdd42-a04e-5d30-920d-a30d4b1f7801)

Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time.

HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW

1807–1882

CLAIRAUDIENCE IS THE ABILITY to hear voices of people from other dimensions. From my own experience I have found it much easier to pass on messages to my sitters when receiving clairaudient communication, especially if the voice is loud and clear. That is an added bonus.

It is widely assumed that this gift is limited to mediums. This is not so. I have listened to many fascinating accounts of clairaudient messages that have been given to apparently non-psychic people. And it can happen at any time. It depends entirely on whether the mind energy has extended enough to link in with another dimension.

The best way to expand the mind energy is to meditate. If you find this difficult, then simply day-dream. You may not hear voices but your awareness will increase, and this in itself will enhance your life.

Visualisation: Imagine a halo around your head. It is pure white, and the light is dazzling. It begins to expand outwards and upwards towards the universe. From out of space, shafts of light appear and touch the halo, as if to coax it ever closer to the spirit world. Stay in this space for as long as you wish, then watch as the halo returns to normal. This experience will stay with you forever.

Affirmation: I will practise expanding my mind energy every day.

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Clairsentience (#ulink_87ee0f7f-d44c-50a8-a6a2-b803da9ecf12)

O Love, the interest itself in thoughtless Heaven, Make simpler daily the beating of man’s heart; within, There in the ring where name and image meet.

W. H. AUDEN

1907–1973

CLAIRSENTIENCE IS THE ABILITY to decode imagery that comes from other dimensions as it appears like ticker-tape across the mind. The experience is rather like seeing the words of a poem in your head. If you close your eyes and think of a familiar poem, you will know what I mean. Unfortunately, the majority of the messages race across the mind so quickly that it is sometimes difficult to make sense of them.

For non-psychics, the closest comparison would be intuition.

Visualisation: This exercise is for psychics and non-psychics alike. With your eyes closed, think of a favourite poem, quotation or affirmation. Observe the words crossing your mind. If they pass too quickly, actively slow them down. Remember that the mind is the control tower and your thoughts govern its operation. Practise every day – at the very least, it will help you to discipline your mind and your life.