Why Skepticism is Healthy [Spiritual Growth]
I have found over the years that there’s an ideal mindset to follow when you’re doing psychic and spiritual work. It’s basically being skeptical, but open and willing to learn, and curious about everything.
Too Much Skepticism = Bad News
Being too skeptical closes you off to everything! The people who think anything psychic is fake, or the work of Satan, end up shutting themselves off to the magic and wonder of this realm. Skeptical people tend to ridicule believers, too. Those of us who are sensitive have a very hard time with that. Some of us are afraid to shine our light for fear of being burned at the stake. This is not an unfounded fear.
Too Much Blind Belief = Bad News
If you are too extra with the woo-woo, that can be bad, too! Walking around with your head in the clouds, being too airy-fairy and over the top, can leave you ungrounded. It can also lead you to believe people, concepts, and ideas that may not be in your best interest to follow. You might open yourself up to corruption, like the people drinking the Kool-aid to get on the Mothership.
The Middle of the Road
I firmly believe the best path is to take everything and study it before fully believing it. Read the books. Listen to the meditations. Watch the videos. And then, decide for yourself: is this true for me?
I come across so many different concepts in this psychic work. Some resonate with me, and some don’t. For example, I discovered the iChing when a friend did readings with it. She did some for me, and I was intrigued. Eventually, I got the iChing book she used, and another…and then more. I continue to do readings for myself, and find them to be insightful and accurate. You see, using cards and clairvoyance for yourself can be tricky. Your own “stuff” tends to get in the way. But the iChing is different, and can be very clear. So I use it more often now, because I find it to be very helpful.
A lot of this boils down to plain old trial and error. If something really resonates with you, then it’s meant for you. Remember that people in authority and power are invested in your believing them. They will say whatever they need to say to be heard, even if they’re not authentic. Questioning leads you to your power. And being skeptical, but curious, is a wonderful state that allows you freedom, but protects your safety and sanity.
