Forgive me if this is a repost- I tried to scan before writing this.  I've been reading alot of the different posts and starting wondering if we all (humans) have the ability to train our brain to become mediums or improve psychic ability.  I know thru meditation some things are possible, but I am curious if anyone who did not start out at a early age with the "gift" was able to become as such later in life?

personally I feel that any one can, I think that you have to be dedicated and work twice as hard because you are trying to learn something that isn't a natural 'reflex' for you. But once you learn how and practice that you will be just as accurate if not more so than someone born with the gift... I often wish that I was like this, because if you have learned to turn it on then you can turn it off too... The best that I can do with out feeling like I am missing a huge part of me is to try to ignore it... which doesn't always work and leaves me looking kinda crazy talking to myself... *smile*

Like all the talents within, some can be stronger in one person over another, but all are available for training.  Psychic abilities are no less a skill to be trained than any other talents we may have to exercise.

Begin by learning all you can, as knowledge is power.  Then practice - meditation is the tool.  Strengthening and balancing yourself in spirituality can be done through the tools of your own consciousness.  As you read up on these topics you will see how they fit together for the overall talents development.

I believe you are Right!  Knowledge is Power and I've learned so much all ready from this board.  I know it takes time and practice on mediatation.  I experience the "Monkey Brain" as some people put it.  I wish it was easier - but I know that good things usually don't come easy at least with me.   My brain seems to never slow down, even while sleeping, I dream constantly - lol.

When you use the tools of your own consciousness (visualization, meditation, affirmation) to put yourself into a positive mode of operation at all times.  When we do this in the conscious state, it also happens in the altered (sleep) state keeping us positive in all things - including dreams.  

The Monkey Mind (I love using this term since first hearing it) climbs and swings in the trees of our mind - from one thought to another.  That is why Meditation is about thinking upon - we can take charge of our own consciousness and return the mind to our own scene of peace we have developed for this purpose.  Meditation takes practice to strengthen and direct the mind - it does happen with each meditation we engage.