Developing Your Psychic Powers Through Meditation

Many people ask me what is the best way to develop psychic abilities. Meditation is always my first answer and I am surprised as to how many people have never meditated because they don’t know how. One of the best ways for beginners to open their psychic “third eye” is through relaxing the mind, body and spirit. You need to clear your mind of any outside thoughts and be quiet and still, inside and out. This takes practice. It can take a while to learn how to easily slip into this state of relaxation. It’s important to get your mind to relax. If it’s cluttered and busy, your subconscious mind cannot work through all of the mess to deliver psychic impressions and messages. There are many ways to meditate but this is one of the best ways for beginners to start the process

Prepare to Meditate

When you first begin to meditate, you should find a private place in your home in which you won’t be disturbed. It should be a sacred space. There should be no televisions, radios or computers in the room and you should use it only for meditation. Keep this area clean and clutter-free. Turn off your telephone and answering machine and make sure no one will disturb or interrupt you. If you like, you may have a little shrine or altar in this space. Perhaps you want to display a photo of Jesus, a statue of the Virgin Mary or another spiritual figure. Always take a bath or shower before you meditate so you are clean. Some people burn incense or candles. Others put crystals and flowers in the room.

Posture

It is important that you find a comfortable and proper position to meditate. Most people sit upright with their spine straight and erect. You don’t want your body to be stiff, only relaxed. You should always be comfortable. If you have a comfy chair, use it. Some people have a small three legged meditation stool. Others sit on the floor.
You really shouldn’t meditate while lying down because it’s easy to doze off and fall into a deep sleep. Your breathing isn’t as controlled either. Breathing is one of the most important tools to create a positive meditation.

Breathing

When you breathe during a meditation it is important your concentrate on your breath. The first thing you should do, is take a deep, slow breathe, then slowly exhale. Do this several times. Do not try to hold your breathe. Never do anything that makes you feel dizzy or uncomfortable during your meditation. If you get a headache, then stop and try to meditate later in the day. As you inhale, visualize yourself inhaling a beautiful white light, a light of peace. Feel as if every breathe you take in, you are breathing in joy, peace and harmony. As you exhale, breathe out any anxiousness, anger or hurt you have felt earlier in the day or are hanging onto. As you breathe in, know that you are taking in cosmic energy.

Eyes Closed?

You probably see pictures of people meditating with their eyes closed. Most people will fall asleep if they keep their eyes closed during a meditation. I suggest you keep your eyes half open. Perhaps focus your eyes on a pleasing object in your sacred space such as a flower or a photo.

Preparing and Focusing One’s Mind

The most important part of meditation is to clear your mind. This is also the hardest thing to do, but once you learn to do it, it becomes second nature. You need to calm and empty your mind. Think of nothing, even if it’s only for a few moments. Then increase the time to a few minutes, then 10 or 15 minutes. If it helps, visualize an empty TV screen. See nothing. Expect nothing. Concentrate on this empty screen.

When you feel you have achieved a relaxed or divine state of being, ask your mind some questions. Better yet, see what comes in...what thoughts or messages come. Ask your angel or spirit guide to channel messages. If there is anything that doesn’t seem right to you or if you feel negative energy around you, immediately put the white light around your body and refuse to process or validate that thought. Think only divine, good and pure thoughts. When you’re ready to come out of the meditation, come out slowly and become more aware of your breathing. Slowly return to a relaxed, conscious state. You may want to write down some of the messages and thoughts that came to you in the meditation

By learning to meditate, you’re opening your higher self to receive messages.

Your psychic abilities will grow and you’ll be able to connect to a clear channel when you use your intuitive abilities. Meditation can also help relax and reduce stress.

Maria Shaw is a celebrity astrologer with eight books to her credit, including her latest, The Book of Love. She writes monthly columns for Complete Woman, Soap Opera Digest, TigerBeat and Bop! Maria’s appearing on VH1 All Access this month as a commentator. Other national appearances include E! Entertainment, The TV Guide Channel, Blind Date, Fox News, WGN and daytime talk shows including Life and Style. Visit www.MariaShaw.com for consultation information and a list of appearances.