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FactorF,

If you don't feel comfortable with those thoughts because of how it will make you feel to others, then I'd say don't say anything to anyone. Personally, I don't give a crap what others may think of me; I'm used to being kind of a freak anyway. I've been like this since I could talk, according to my parents. So, I guess I had no choice. As far as your question about how do I know whether or not to say something, I use my best judgment at that moment. I consider how they would react and whether or not I think it is something they really need to know. Usually, I keep it to myself. Besides, if it's a ghost or spirit I see around someone, most of the time I don't say a word cause, well, frankly it would scare most people.

posted by SpitFire70 on March 24, 2005 at 12:12 PM | link to this | reply

Spitfire-

Thanks so much! It has taken me years to admit it to myself even...it's hard since a lot of times it is not verifiable. So I just think boy, what the heck made me think of that! There have just been too many times where I "just know" something and it is really hard for me to even admit to this here. It has been happening more often while I am awake too. When I was younger, it was only in dreams. I feel like I will be taken as some nutcase looking for attention. And maybe I am but, nevertheless...

An example, my friend had a little boy already and she called and told me she was pregnant. I immediately thought, "oh she's having a girl,that's so nice." She did not even know what she was having, but she did have a girl. But I had a 50:50 shot at that one... there are a lot more specific things.

How do you know if you should say something to someone? Although I would have to find a way to phrase it without looking like a total nut.

I still feel like I sound like some chick who really wants to think she's got some sort of magical powers and is making this up. There's also the feeling of once I admit it publicly, there's no going back to being the "respected science type" that I was...

posted by FactorFiction on March 24, 2005 at 6:26 AM | link to this | reply

FactorF, it makes perfect sense to me!!

I don't need to imagine having things happen to me that are out of the "norm" and then feeling like I was nuts. Well, I am nuts but for other reasons; not just cause of my weird so-called "gifts." I'm used to having to stifle myself rather than blurting out, "Hey, there's a ghost of a man in an army uniform standing behind you." SOOO many times I have wanted to tell someone what I am seeing, but I just don't. Mom taught me that since I was a little girl. (I did that often and freaked people out. Mom taught me the "ethics of the paranormal kind.") That was probably pretty smart of her. Anyway, any time you want to ask me something, feel free. Trust me, I won't find it weird.

posted by SpitFire70 on March 23, 2005 at 6:03 PM | link to this | reply

oops I just reread that and it is too ambiguous.

My problem is this: I have had plenty of weird "coincidences" happen to me that I don't talk about. Because I would just sound like some nutcase. Imagine if you never had anyone confirm any of the things that occur to you out of the blue. Would you start to think you were losing it? Maybe it's got a lot to do with being raised completely in that " this is how it is" frame of mind and furthering it with a scientific background which, unless you are into the theoretical side of things does not help matters. Does this make any sense? I hope so cause I have a 4YO climbing  on me and I have to go...

posted by FactorFiction on March 23, 2005 at 10:05 AM | link to this | reply

FactorF,

I'm not sure what "tetched" means, but you can meet the "real deal" if you want. I have spent most of my adult life proving that (not by choice, just by doing readings.) I don't have anything to prove to anyone and don't care to, but I always caution anyone going for a reading to be aware (as if most aren't already) that there are fakes, many fakes out there. There truly are some of us genuines out there and we're proud of not being scammers. I'll only have genuines at my camp; ones with many credentials and references. I don't want to add to the reputation that those 900 numbers and Miss Cleo's have given us.

posted by SpitFire70 on March 22, 2005 at 9:25 PM | link to this | reply

Well if you wind up doing a camp someday,

please offer a "meet a real psychic so you can determine whether you are somewhat psychic or just somewhat tetched in the head" seminar... I have always wanted to meet the real deal just so I could find out whether I have and overactive imagination or what. Ooh! I have my post for tomorrow. Well assuming I don't forget. Better write that down someplace here...

posted by FactorFiction on March 22, 2005 at 7:57 PM | link to this | reply

DarrkeT, I'd love for you to visit!

Geez, I'm starting to feel like getting more wheels in motion here. Anyone got any ideas for a name of the camp? Come on you creative minds out there!

posted by SpitFire70 on March 22, 2005 at 5:22 PM | link to this | reply

Hmmm, never saw that one, Wham.

I'd like to hear your answer when ya think of it, though.

posted by SpitFire70 on March 22, 2005 at 5:21 PM | link to this | reply

You got it, strat!

It's yours.

posted by SpitFire70 on March 22, 2005 at 5:20 PM | link to this | reply

If I get it going, you better visit, Rach!

In fact, I'd feel personally obligated to have an open invitation for a real Blogitville Festival!! Wouldn't that be great?

posted by SpitFire70 on March 22, 2005 at 5:19 PM | link to this | reply

Quirk, it's good to have several answers to this one!

posted by SpitFire70 on March 22, 2005 at 5:18 PM | link to this | reply

David1S, that would be awesome, wouldn't it??

I'd love for you to join me!

posted by SpitFire70 on March 22, 2005 at 5:18 PM | link to this | reply

Ciel, I'm not sure if I've seen that blog of yours but I

will definitley check it out! Thanks for the info.

posted by SpitFire70 on March 22, 2005 at 5:17 PM | link to this | reply

Sounds great, I'd like to visit a place like that!

posted by DarrkeThoughts on March 22, 2005 at 12:37 PM | link to this | reply

SpitFire,

I saw a coffee mug in NYC:  If you knew you could not fail, what would you try?

Good question!  I have no answer yet.

posted by WHAMENATOR on March 22, 2005 at 12:20 PM | link to this | reply

I don't know about my own endeavors,

but I think it would be way cool to be in the house band there.

Here's hoping you get that camp!

posted by strat on March 22, 2005 at 11:53 AM | link to this | reply

Sounds cool...

I'll definitely visit!  :)

posted by RachelAnna on March 22, 2005 at 10:16 AM | link to this | reply

That is a wonderful idea. I would definitely love it. As for me, I'll have to ponder the question further, I have several and can't really pick one just now.

posted by Julia. on March 22, 2005 at 8:40 AM | link to this | reply

Spitfire

Your personal endeavor closely resembles what mine would be!  

I think I'll join you!

posted by David1Spirit on March 22, 2005 at 6:33 AM | link to this | reply

About the psychic thang...

Are you serious about it?  Have you glanced in my Universe blog?  Might find some useful tips...   Meanwhile, even if you can't jump in and make that special retreat place this week, you can begin to organize and assemble the tool kit you'll need to make it succeed--  some courses in  business, hotel/resort management--- When everything is really ready, I'll bet the rest falls into place! 

posted by Ciel on March 22, 2005 at 1:18 AM | link to this | reply

Yes maam, it does

By George, I think she's got it!

posted by Sherri_G on March 21, 2005 at 11:42 PM | link to this | reply

Sassy, well, the thing about the "psychic thang"

is enough to explain in a whole post of its own! I'll just say that yes, he could get away with some stuff, but it's cause I'm bias. He's a close part of my life. Same reason why I can't see things psychically for my own future (I can and most likely do, but I can't trust it at the time cause I'm me and I don't know if it's a psychic feeling, a normal "woman's intuition" feeling, or me wishing the feeling cause I fear it or long for it.) Does that make any sense?

posted by SpitFire70 on March 21, 2005 at 11:40 PM | link to this | reply

Jimmy,

More specifically, what would you put into your writing regarding this question?

posted by SpitFire70 on March 21, 2005 at 11:36 PM | link to this | reply

Thanks Spitfire

but everything that I touch has an element of clumsiness to it and easily turns to shit quickly. That is very cool that you have those kind of psychic abilities. Hubby can't get by with nothing, huh?

posted by Sherri_G on March 21, 2005 at 11:35 PM | link to this | reply

Straightforward, what a "straightforward" answer!

I get what you're saying, but I guess with my situation, it would be due to the money investment. The success would be up to me initially, but the money coming in on a regular basis would be questionable in order to keep the camp going.  

posted by SpitFire70 on March 21, 2005 at 11:35 PM | link to this | reply

That is a good one...

I'd put everything into my writing...

posted by jimmy68 on March 21, 2005 at 11:34 PM | link to this | reply

But why would you only want to undertake this endeavour with a guarantee?

As far as I know that even guarantees limit themselves to certain things and as you carry out your endeavour, certain things will surface which were not visulaised and there will be no guarantee for those things. So we may as well have started out without a guarantee, isn't it? Just my two pence!

posted by Straightforward on March 21, 2005 at 11:29 PM | link to this | reply

Sassy,

1. To be psychic- The kind of one that could help aid the police and save lives.---- I have been asked by so many why I don't use my abilities to do this. I won't. The police and FBI would have to seek me out for my help before I will offer it; risking getting laughed out of the place whether I'm eventually found to be right, or getting accussed of the crime based on the fact that I know too much. Scary waters to tred upon.

2. To find the cure for deadly diseases----There is nothing wrong with trying. This is a worthy risk to take with only possible success to gain and if you fail, you've hurt no one. 

3. To come up with a plan for world peace that actually works---Got your point, but as long as you throw ideas out there, what harm could it do?  

4. To invent a way to stop child molesters permanently.----Castration. Fail-safe IMO.  

5. To be creative with everything I touch.----Too late. You've succeeded already.

posted by SpitFire70 on March 21, 2005 at 11:29 PM | link to this | reply

Spitfire,

1.  Marriage---- It takes a lot of work, but it is less of a risk to try than to never attempt it again after a bad one.  It's worth the risk. Besides, what do you really have to lose if it fails? (I'm hearing pre-nup in my head, but that's the devil on my shoulder! )  This is a new take for me...I think you are right!

2.  PhD---- Is it the lack of confidence here? Cause I don't see you not succeeding in this.  They have a "shoot on sight" poster out for me on camus!

3.  Med School for my daughters---Again, lack of confidence or the risk of wasted MOOLAH? Can't blame you on the second one!! Scary for any parent! No not the money, I think we're gonna go for it.

4.  A decent physician for my mother----Try and try again. There are still decent ones out there!  We're running out of them.

5.  Tell my ESL students that we were going to be able to learn unbothered by morons---Um, can't blame ya on this choice. Morons are everywhere. Good to get that guarantee for this one! Yes, they are starting to lose trust in my guarantees.

posted by kingmi on March 21, 2005 at 11:27 PM | link to this | reply

Jems, great choices.

I can see the risk factor. I think your dreams may be a lot more do-able than mine, here. I think you can do it! 

posted by SpitFire70 on March 21, 2005 at 11:22 PM | link to this | reply

kingmi,

1.  Marriage---- It takes a lot of work, but it is less of a risk to try than to never attempt it again after a bad one.  It's worth the risk. Besides, what do you really have to lose if it fails? (I'm hearing pre-nup in my head, but that's the devil on my shoulder! )

2.  PhD---- Is it the lack of confidence here? Cause I don't see you not succeeding in this.

3.  Med School for my daughters---Again, lack of confidence or the risk of wasted MOOLAH? Can't blame you on the second one!! Scary for any parent!

4.  A decent physician for my mother----Try and try again. There are still decent ones out there!

5.  Tell my ESL students that we were going to be able to learn unbothered by morons---Um, can't blame ya on this choice. Morons are everywhere. Good to get that guarantee for this one!

posted by SpitFire70 on March 21, 2005 at 11:20 PM | link to this | reply

There are so many to choose from

but at the top of my list would be: 1. To be psychic- The kind of one that could help aid the police and save lives. 2. To find the cure for deadly diseases 3. To come up with a plan for world peace that actually works 4. To invent a way to stop child molesters permanently. 5. To be creative with everything I touch.

posted by Sherri_G on March 21, 2005 at 11:14 PM | link to this | reply

Write and publish a book

Open up my dream coffee house.

posted by Jemmie211 on March 21, 2005 at 11:13 PM | link to this | reply

Spitfire,

1.  Marriage

2.  PhD

3.  Med School for my daughters

4.  A decent physician for my mother

5.  Tell my ESL students that we were going to be able to learn unbothered by morons

 

posted by kingmi on March 21, 2005 at 11:07 PM | link to this | reply