Historical Aspects Of San Diego Mediums

By Jason Butler


While Sylvia Browne, John Edwards and others are often well known and trusted, many still remain skeptical of these and other psychics. Although, usually when a medium calls upon an individual with information no one else would know, belief often grows. As a result, San Diego mediums, palm readers, psychics and tarot card readers have now become popular.

To better understand the concept of Mediumship, one must first understand the practice. Although, the practice did not become popular until the mid-19th century. During this time, alchemists, mediums and psychics all became popular as a form of entertainment. After which, others became accepted as individuals whom could communicate between the physical and spiritual world. In doing so, it became evident that these individuals could also communicate with spirits whom had passed on.

While many psychics amazed the masses with the ability to read minds, locate objects and perform acts of levitation, many believe these to be mere acts of magic. As such, others began using magic as a method of fraud to collect money posing as mediums or psychics. In doing so, many failed which created the ongoing disbelief and criticism which still exist in the 21st century.

While there have been several scientific studies, most have ascertained that it is impossible to prove psychic ability. As a result, whether famous or lesser known, these individuals often have to include a personal message from the other side to prove such claims. For example, John and Sylvia often offer information that only audience members could know about the individual with which one is attempting to communicate.

Ghost oriented programming now exists on a number of cable, satellite and television channels. In most cases, these shows provide a team of paranormal researchers at various locations reported to be haunted by ghosts. Most often, these ghosts are considered to be the long lost souls of individuals whom experienced a brutal or violent death at the location. Although, there are others that, like the movie Insidious, provide the theory that ghosts and spirits can attach oneself to humans.

Although rare, spirits have also been known to appear as apparitions having a voice and telekenetic powers. While a popular aspect of some ghost oriented programming, most often these incidents take place during a seance. While similar, a seance is a specific gathering of family, friends and psychics whom work together to call upon a spirit to present itself at the time.

Considered a spiritual more than religious practice, Mediumship is associated with several different religions and belief systems. Some of these include New Age, Paganism, Umbanda, Voodoo, Spiritualism, Spiritism and Candomble. When it comes to beliefs in Christianity, these individuals often look at this and similar practices as being evil, or related to the devil. Whereas, many Catholics often believe these entities to be demons rather than spirits trapped in the physical world.

Ultimately, whether real or imagined, these individuals have helped a number of others find closure when it comes to the loss of loved ones. For, whether real or imagined, having the ability to communicate messages between the physical and spiritual worlds can often allow for apologies or other information which had yet to be shared in the physical realm. After which, many of these individuals often find far more comfort in the future than when feeling guilty about things left unsaid in the present.




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