Real talent vs imagination & psychic vs medium.

The need for articles like this come up more and more these days. The reason is something that I did see as purely good (an abundance of information and media on the metaphysical), but which is turning out to be "not so good". The are a few reasons for the "not so good", one being that not all the information out there is valid, and not all the "proof" that is out there is valid either. The other part which was originally "good", was that the stigma of the supernatural was removed. It was hard to tell people you are psychic or what you did for a living. You were labeled as crazy or evil. The stigma went away, but with it came another issue, crazy and "evil" people. Self perpetuating energy at its' best. What started out as a great change, has become a way to facilitate faking talents and attention for those with mental and emotional issues. There are other issues, but we will save them for another day.

First I want to be clear that when I say "evil" in this context, I mean the people who scam you, tell you that you have a black cloud over your head and it can be removed for $10,000 or a class to  teach you how to be able to survive 2012, for cost of $500- $1000.00.  It happened and it still happens. The part where there are people with issues involved in the metaphysical, has always been there, but now it has increased because the stigma is gone. They feel they will be more accepted now when they say "crazy things", and they are more vocal , and present.

I have written a few times on the difference between abilities and imagination or mental issues. I have also written on the difference between psychics and mediums. I get information on dead people, just like I do on live ones. I am a psychic and not a medium. A true medium is very rare, yet the fake ones are just oozing out of the woodwork these days. It used to be that it took quite a bit of searching to find a true medium, and that is STILL TRUE , although people who claim to be mediums are all over the place (FIVE people have introduced themselves to me as a medium over the past 2 months, NONE of them were mediums, and there were many before them). The popularity of ghost hunting has made mediums popular all over again. They feel it isn't good enough to be a psychic, they want to be a medium. They usually don't even know the difference or that psychics get just as much info, just in a very different manner.

Let's start with what a medium does. I first want to say that every authentic medium I have ever met is a person who is strong, independent, and has a VERY solid spiritual background. They are people who never seem to get angry, and who truly believe God's hand is in everything that happens. They are the people that you think are angels on earth, their actions speak louder than their words. Mediums directly communicate with the other side through a person who has passed. There are different types of mediums. Some read through symbolic information presented by the dead as they are near their vibration. Others speak directly to them and see them clearly as if they were speaking to a live person. Some allow the spirit to use their body, but remain in it and in total control.  They will be able to give you exact information like names, places and relationship to the living. They can communicate anything, just as if they were having a conversation over coffee in a restaurant. They can match the spirit's vibration and these folks are very rare indeed.


Psychics can also obtain information on the dead. They do it in a different manner that is indirect, but they can still do it. They read the person, their home, or their belongings just as they would a live person. They use the same techniques as when a person asks a question like "how does my husband feel about me?", on the dead.Psychic information is not limited to the here and now.

It is difficult for the dead to communicate. You don't get a big conversation from them, there are not a lot of words that pass to our side. Messages are short and important. The whole process rarely goes on for more than a few minutes. The medium can watch them interacting all night long if they want to, as they can easily peer into that other realm, yet is tiring. It is tiring to change your vibration to that high level, sort of like running on a treadmill instead of walking on this earth.

Mediums RARELY are psychics. It is two very different things. It is like assuming that a great snow skier will make an awesome water skier. They don't. They are two very different talents, and require different skills, and the use of different vibrations. You can't get your FM channels on your AM radio band. It is the same concept.

The dead are not psychic. They cannot pass on psychic information. They do sometimes have info you don't , and it can seem psychic. Let's say "Dead Aunt Martha" was at your sister's last check up when the doctor told her she was pregnant. Aunt Martha is thrilled and mentions it in a reading, although your sister hasn't told anyone yet. It seems like psychic information, but it is more like spying. A very cool kind of spying, but "Dead Aunt Martha" isn't psychic, she is just present (although you can't see her).

Either talent has become popular, and many folks spew out things that they think make them look like psychics or mediums. Until you are facing a dead relative or a homeowner, it is easy to talk about ghosts and what they supposedly say. Some people make it all up, all for attention. Want to test them? Ask a medium to tell you who is around you , their name, and what they are there to say. There are ways the dead give us information to let us know it really is them.

There are many (too many), people in the world today who fake psychic and mediumistic ability. There are even more who have issues mentally and emotionally that "believe" they have these abilities, and do not. If you have read my past blogs you know that many things, like brain tumors, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and borderline personality disorder (to name just a few), can make people think they are or can present themselves as a psychic/medium. There are BIG red flags that psychoanalysts recognize as medical or psychological issues and not true ability, and there is also the fact that psychics and mediums can ALWAYS recognize another psychic or medium. There is a very easy way to do so, and I won't describe it here so no one decides to use it dishonestly. People who are not psychics or mediums could not use it , so it won't come in handy.

I have never claimed to be a medium, yet I can say that I have seen (and heard quite clearly) dead people, one of which was strong enough to ask for my help, and scared the crap out of me (as I was waking up "alone" in my home at 2 AM). I don't know who scared the other one more. Having that experience does NOT make me a medium. There are times when a dead person can come to call. A dead relative can come to say good bye, and you can see and hear them, but that doesn't make you a medium. I have seen a couple of apparitions in my life, that doesn't make me a medium. Mediums are a whole other energy. Seeing the spirits in the night,makes for a strong or determined spirit (or one who hit on the method of communication between dimensions by accident). Stuff happens. Make sure that you are not involving yourself with people who either pretend to be gifted, or imagine themselves to be. I am not sure which one is more dangerous. When the person seems a little "off" or "crazy" to begin with, they are absolutely NOT psychic or a medium. The Universe does not use people with mental issues as a channel as the messages would always be "off" after being processed through a brain that is not functioning properly. The Universe won't communicate through a filter that isn't filtering properly!

With the popularity of ghost hunting came the people who want to be the star of the investigation. The ones who have lives that are messed up, lack friends or have few friends. This is a great way for them to get attention, and it is totally WRONG. It is as bad as pretending to be a priest in my estimation. Information from the Highest Power is sacred, and not something to be played at or used to get attention. The emotionally and mentally ill don't know any better, they think it is real, so it is hard to blame them, but do not encourage them. Encourage them to get help, rather than "play psychic".

Find the right person for the job when you need the services of those who connect with the other side. Just like you wouldn't call a plumber to fix your electrical issues; nor a doctor who never went to med school; nor an insane person for any serious matter, make sure that you have a valid person who has the talents you need, and who is easy to work with. There are many truly talented people out there. I have met and taught many over my 40 plus years of delving in the metaphysical. I learned the hard way before there was a plethora of books, and WAY before there were TV shows on ghost hunting. When you really do truly love the metaphysical there are many ways to participate without faking talents, or scamming people. There is a little thing called KARAMA that will get you if you do. Use your time and energy to make positive results, not negative or fake results.

Meanwhile, let people who know what they are doing help you, and even if they claim to spot a demon behind every piece of furniture, then they are the ones to also run from. Real life metaphysical is NOT dramatic, it is quiet. The right kind of people to work with do not seek attention, but seek to help.

Know what you need, and have references.

Be smart about the metaphysical.


Peshaui Wequashimese

(C)2012 Dr R M Wolf. May not be used, copied or reproduced without prior written permission.
( I have a BS in psychology from Montclair State, am an ordained minister through IMM Sedona, and also a PhD in Metaphysical Sciences from IMM ( an accredited institution). I have written both a master's thesis and Doctoral Dissertation. Both are on file for review.Masters thesis subject was the Collective Unconscious, and the Dissertation is on Reiki Healing and using other healing modalities to create a healing process. My dues as a minister are paid and I am ordained, and current in my license. I have been a certified Reiki Usui Master since 2008. I have been psychic since birth, and have worked helping others since 1970).

Feel free to email me any questions about the metaphysical!