"I remember reading somewhere that a lot of the seers in ancient times would be considered insane by today's standards."

I'm pretty confident that--at least among some--I'd be considered insane by today's standards, too!  I used to kind of worry about that at first, but then I looked into it more and learned some things that put my mind at rest.  As far as I understand it, psychosis/"madness" usually involves fear, feeling out-of-control or under the control of external forces, etc.  I felt some of that (at least the fear part) when this all started, but after a while and the aforementioned amazing guidance and protection, I started to feel just peaceful, happy, and safe, and I'm learning to see day-to-day "problems" as opportunities and challenges (working on it, anyway!).  The world looks more beautiful to me than it ever has.  And the happiness isn't like a temporary mania--it settles deeper and deeper every day, and is very tranquil (and it's lasted nearly a year at this point).  In other words, if this is "insanity", I'm all for it!

O.S., I'm afraid that your original post got kind of hijacked, and I'm sorry.  You seemed to say that you thought you might have the answer to your own question, but that you just wanted others' opinions.  What were YOUR feelings on the subject?

Doe

Crow:  We are each worthy of our hire with whatever talents we possess.  Isn't that a fair bargain for services rendered?  Some people do not respect what is freely given.  If you give it away, does it have any value?

I certainly agree with the comments on beggars and the down and out.  God willing we do not have to walk in those shoes.  But respect for any path helps us see our own good fortune.

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Perhaps it is not so much a psychosis as a different way of seeing the world.  

When I found the indigo material, I realized that many people were born with a different viewpoint.  They felt different and out of sorts with their own life and environment.  What a wake up call!  

Of course, it is the individuality of all of us that makes us unique.  We need to be celebrating it, not trying to hide it!  There is no normal in life - only what we use to restrict ourselves.

Spirit work is the best gig in town - they do all the work and we get all the credit....a friend is wont to tell me.  Of course, spirit gives us words, enhances our talents and generally works with us.  How much is a measure of our willingness to attune to the source.

Spiritalk,

I guess there is still the lack of trust with people.  Nothing is for free.  What's the catch?  Or that phrase, the best that money can buy.  

Long ago I promised myself, in whatever field I choose I will push to be the very best.  Then offer my services to those who are limited by their financial situation.  Back then it was the field of medicine, before  my adult life unfolded.  Might go back one day.   This is my spirit's nature, and isn't that what our guides do? Help us along our spirit's path?

This goes back to the original question left by Omnicron Solaris. How do we know a real medium from a fake?  I guess it all boils down to trust.

Safe Journey

And not all mediums will be the best for all people.  Some people just won't resonate while others are deeply impressed.  

A psychic, writing a book of her experiences, phrased it as 'for every client, there is the right psychic'.  It kind of goes to we can't all be best for everyone.

As human beings we have many talents - psychic or mediumship is just one of those talents.  How do we decide which we will charge for and which we will give away?  They are all God-given talents.  

Spirit's job is to help you along your spirit path.  But the first focus is our own - if we are caught up in materialism or material thinking that is the focus they will help to make clear to you.  If your own focus is spirit, then they will help you fulfill your spirit's needs.

im wondering if the possibility are abilitity abt psychic power isnt a universel think
i mean by that taht everebody can have it whatever it isbut that some are better tahn other in some case
like at school some are really good at math other at bio ect ...
thks