How often have you wished you had followed your hunch, gut feeling, or intuition on an issue or even the most straightforward decision? More often than not, that internal energy source shields us from threats and invites us to take on opportunities.
Whether you call it intuition, clairvoyance, or sensitivity, everybody has had that gut feeling, or that strange knowledge deep down that something would happen. That sense of knowing is so authentic that we feel it coursing through our very essence. We all come into this world with a sprinkling of psychic capabilities.
Everything living experiences transdimensional energy exchange. Our essence hovers between different energy fields at random. It explores unique realms and arenas as it seeks to understand its place within the mechanics of the universe. We are transient visitors in one form or another, but our core—our soul—roams free for eternity. It flits with organic matter, occupying vessels and enacting deeds through desire.
But as we grow up, and especially when we get to school, we learn to use more of the left side of the brain than the right. Before long, we are stripped of our psychic abilities. Or so we believe. Truthfully, we learn to shun that which refuses to abide by accepted societal norms or theoretical constructs. Because we cannot definitively prove or disprove the existence of metaphysical elements, we simply stick to the science of the known realm. But there is so much more to us and our innate psychic powers.
Over the past few years, we have become more sensitive, intuitive, and attuned to higher energies and frequencies. Our spiritual lights are increasingly being turned on, and our antennas are becoming more sensitive. These capabilities will generally fall between psychic and medium abilities. The distinctions may appear subtle, but they are crystal clear to those in the know.
Psychics and mediums are no longer outcasts or fringe elements in our contemporary society, and it is pretty easy to get the two kinds of seers all mixed up. While they may seem to have the same sort of supernatural abilities, they are quite distinct. We routinely use the terms psychic and medium interchangeably, but each possesses unique characteristics, abilities and nuances. We may flit between them as we please, but there is no denying their incredible foresight in their chosen vocations.
That said, here are some fundamental differences between a medium and a psychic, including the meaning of spiritual medium.
One Needs the Other
We all have the potential to be mediums, which is considered a higher energy or frequency level. Some people are ‘natural’ mediums, in that they get it faster than others after some lessons or practice. Others may still get it, but will probably have to put in more work or take up more lessons. In other words, it’s a craft that requires meticulous attention to detail. The only way to perfect this metaphysical craft is through practical application.
Mediums generally look at themselves as individuals with a gift or love connection, and they simply embrace their calling to serve as messengers for the spirit world. It is no mean feat being a messenger. These individuals – mediums – are the de facto ‘medium’ between otherworldly elements and the corporeal world. They serve as conveyor belts to relay messages without fear or favor, bias or supposition.
Psychics generally operate within our aura of energy and may sometimes touch the fringes of the spirit world. However, there’s a famous rule, which is also the rule of thumb, which states that ‘every medium is a psychic but not every psychic is a medium.’ Every medium requires psychic abilities. This distinction, albeit spurious, is sacrosanct. We must strive to understand that which is esoteric. A psychic sees things while a medium relays communication from otherworldly realms.
Receive Versus Perceive
One of the key aspects that differentiates psychics from mediums has to do with the fact that one perceives and one receives. When you engage a psychic, they are usually in your ‘space’. They look at things from your perception, pretty much the same way you are looking at them. Therefore, a psychic perceives while a medium receives from the other side.
This is the simplest explanation of these distinct metaphysical talents. A psychic works with what you bring to the table, whether it’s from this world or merely the frequency of your energy. A medium may need to tap into your energy to start receiving otherworldly signals pertaining to you.
The Past, Present and Future
Psychics can ‘see’ your past, present, and even future. They get the information from you based on your perceptions. The future is, of course, never set in stone and can be easily influenced. Mediums, conversely, don’t get the information from you, but from another realm, often referred to as ‘the other side.’ That other side is inextricably connected to you. Even astrophysics validates the particle theory nature of everything in the universe.
Psychics connect with people by tuning into their energy and the aura of their energy fields. They feel things about themselves, what is going on in their lives, and what possible futures they face. Mediums take it a notch higher. They connect with people through the spirit. The spirit is the essence, the energy, the soul, the life force that animates the body.
You may give them some information or tell them about yourself, but they ultimately guide you through spirit. In this case, they will act like a conduit of a particular message or direction from the other realm. Mediums help to guide us in specific directions or validate who we are. And the person offering the reading is not possessed by a spirit of another realm; the medium simply give passage to energy forces to communicate with one another.
A medium, therefore, is more like a translator of special words, feelings, phrases, and impressions of things. It is much like watching little clips of videos about a person and, unlike a psychic, has more to do with receiving information than retrieving it.
Some mediums believe that, to a degree, we even leave our state of consciousness through dreams. Our spirits temporarily leave our bodies when we go to sleep. We are acutely aware that we can remotely operate objects or organic matter on Earth. In much the same way, our life force retains its bond with the body during times of rest. Rest is healing. Our essence needs to heal and grow daily. During these times, the soul may take leave and explore a universe of infinite possibilities.
Crossing Over
Mediums generally get more attention because of their distinct ability to cross from the physical to the spiritual world. They can even communicate with the dead and pass some key information or provide imagery that often has personal and special meaning to their clientele. Mediums believe that the dead connect to us and even pass on important messages.
Because most religions believe in life after death, these abilities make mediums more acceptable and respected than psychics. Therefore, mediums are often seen more positively and receive more press coverage than psychics. It even costs more to engage a medium than it does to engage a psychic. A medium is the embodiment of a spirit in human form. Authentic messages from the other side pass through mediums.
Mediums claim to act as a bridge between the physical and the spiritual realms of their clients, intending to provide healing for both worlds. Spirits impress their minds and bodies with thoughts and feelings, which they pass on to their clients. Mediums don’t necessarily conjure up spirits that have passed on; instead, they connect us to them. When we have left things unsaid, we seek out closure. That’s what mediums are for.
According to mediums, spirits of our loved ones that have passed on are already here, and it is their job to connect us to them through hearing, seeing, feeling, and pretty much all the senses. When human beings pass on, their energy usually resonates at a higher frequency. Since mediums connect at this higher level, they can also connect with our guides.
Predicting the Future
Psychics generally focus on predicting the future and tackling questions about love, health, work, or money. By predicting future events, they generally offer straight-up advice to their clients on such practical areas of life. This information provides insight into potential future outcomes based on your current journey or the road you are presently traveling.
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The Medium Experience
Mediums, on the other hand, mostly tune into past and present issues. They tend to provide guidance or connection with the spirit. All living things are said to have an aura, mostly of energies surrounding our human bodies. It holds our thoughts, good or bad, and the interaction of our energy and the energy of our environment.
Therefore, depending on our physical, mental, or inner state, the characteristics of this aura may change from time to time. Protecting this nature is also critical because it is thought to determine our wellness. Some seers believe illness first manifests itself in our aura. Even emerging science supports the mind-body connection and concludes that healing is ‘an inside job.’
The future, as we all know, is hardly set in stone. While it may be helpful at times, predicting the future may effectively disempower people. Imagining a certain fate or outcome can have a debilitating effect on you. It is much better to know that you can influence your future and redirect the course of your life using free will.
Never Label People
Finally, labeling people to try to understand them or their work is generally ill-advised. Whether someone is a psychic or a medium, it is much better to try to understand the concept, or the underlying idea, which is that we are innately connected and to the spirit world. We are all the embodiment of energy with a life force that animates and connects us in perpetuity.
Remember, no one knows you better than yourself. Learning to go within yourself and listening to your inner voice will help you to gain access to everything you need to know about yourself. After all, self-knowledge is the best kind of knowledge to possess. It is calming and reassuring, compassionate and rewarding. Once we know what drives us, including our emotions and desires, we can better understand our place in the cosmos.
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