11-09-2007
Blinded by Skepticism
One evening my mom came to me and told me, her newly made friend Jackie, (not her real name) was coming over for coffee. I was curious why coffee; my mother barely drank it. Then I realized it was because of me.
My mother had invited her over to see if I could pick up on her brother, who had passed away many years ago. She did not know much about what happened, she just knew he was young.
This woman was not mean, but she definitely had a chip on her shoulder. Oh, let me not forget to mention that she was a skeptic. I have to admit, I did not want to be involved with the situation, but once again, I put my foot forward.
She arrived shortly after my mother‘s announcement. We sat at my dinning room table. It took me a few minutes before I could adjust myself. I was a bit uncomfortable. I was nervous because I feared nothing would come through.
With my heart racing, and my palms sweaty, I began. After a few minutes of silence, I reached for her hand. I stayed quiet for awhile. I felt at peace within the silence of my head.
Once I opened myself to the light, the visions quickly began. I was in a bedroom. I could see a little boy. He stood shyly in the door way. It was like he was afraid to come into the room. I tried to call him over, so that I could see him better, but got no where. He just stayed in the same spot.
It was like a virtual tour. I could see all around the room. There was a natural wood colored dresser by the window which drew my attention. I wanted to open the top draw, but decided to look out of the window first. I could not see anything, but I could hear trains in near distance.
I asked Jackie if she and her brother lived near a train station when they were younger. She replied, “Yes, the tracks could be seen if you looked out the bedroom window.” Though she said this, I could not see the tracks, I could only hear the train.
I could not hold my curiosity back any longer. I opened the top drawer and there it was, a big shinny gun. With that, I snapped out of the vision all together. My heart was racing fifty miles a minute. I felt like an anxiety attack was about to occur. I could not shake the fact that the next thing I would have seen, was this little boy shooting himself by accident!
I opened my eyes and looked at Jackie. She had a grimace on her face. I almost wanted to lie and say I saw nothing, but I couldn’t. I told her what I saw, and asked her if her brother shot himself with a gun. She just looked at me and said, “How old was the boy?” I told her he was not close by, but if I was to guess I would say around eight years old.
Well she just got in a huff and said, “That could not be my brother. He might have shot himself with the gun, but he was ten years old not eight.”
I had to walk away from the table. For her to be in such denial, even after I told her about the trains, the dresser, and the gun, I just couldn’t be in her presence.
It is hard to place an exact age on a spirit. They look younger and more refined than they did when they were here. I would say eight is close to ten. Even if the kid was alive, it would be hard to judge the age when they are that youthful. I don’t know about you, but I am horrible with guessing ages, period.
I believe he showed me what happened. I had no way of knowing about the trains, or that the gun was in the top dresser drawer. Jackie did not disclose this information to us. I think she is just so hurt by the ordeal, and being a skeptic, she could never have enough evidence to make her understand or believe.
It is too bad, I just wanted to tell her that her brother was ok, and that he is still with her.
It is hard for me to deal with stubborn skeptics. Sometimes it can be right it front of their face, and they still deny.
I need to work on my patience with them. Believe me, I know we are all on different levels, and have our own paths to follow, it just gets a little frustrating that’s all. But, I am glad the boy is ok, and maybe one day she will be able to look back at our sitting and feel comfort in it.

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November 10th, 2007 at 11:22 am
That’s a remarkable story, Lucid. You’re clearly very attuned to your emotions. It can be helpful to learn to be less empathic in such circumstances, but that will come with time. You definitely shed light on the visitor’s source of anxiety.
As far as grieving and denial go, as much as we might like, its not possible to influence the evolution of another human being. You may know the saying,
‘you can lead a donkey to water but you can’t make him drink.’ The point however, may not be to make him drink at all. Your role may simply be to offer enough details to prompt reflection. This may happen at a later stage. You’ve done a great thing, provided a meaningful service.
November 11th, 2007 at 5:01 am
Hi Lucid!!!
I think some people want to believe but are afraid. I think they put their wall up so high that even they can not see over the top. You did what you could to help her or guide her with the information you were given. You just have to move on when someone like this is not ready or willing to hear the truth.
(It has been a while. I have been tired lol)
November 12th, 2007 at 8:55 pm
The situation you describe is a trying one. You did your part and that’s all you can do, other than hope the person will look back, as you said, and find solace in it one day.
November 14th, 2007 at 10:09 pm
Many people do not want to see what they want to see, There is so much conflict on what we think we believe and what we intuitivley know is right. You did a good thing, send her and the boy love.
November 15th, 2007 at 12:55 am
Poor woman, to have such a hardened heart. Maybe skeptics are people who, at one time were ardent believers…who experienced some sort of great pain …maybe by a betrayal of ‘trust’ ….and they’ve shut down to avoid any more pain.
What a wonderful gift you have!
Lucid, I have a question maybe you can answer me,,,regarding “psychics”. When a psychic volunteers a particular “future”, how much of that can be influenced by things surrounding the people involved, and how ‘fluid’ is the future?
When I was in the church, people were always ‘prophesying’ to each other. It was my position that any prophesy or vision was just a ’snapshot’ of a possible future based upon present conditions…change one thing in the “present” and the future can change.
Thoughts???
November 16th, 2007 at 7:01 am
Lucid,
How ungrateful was that skeptic? After all, you took your time to help her and she didn’t appreciate it. I think most skeptics have preconceived notions.
I agree that when you see a soul body, they are more youthful, vibrant, happy (usually). She just didn’t understand, especially when you didn’t tell her what she wanted to hear.
If she didn’t tell you, I will. You are appreciated Lucid. You did a good job.
Have a great weekend.
November 16th, 2007 at 8:53 pm
It’s important to look at skepticism as having a positive role - most of science came from it and wanting to verify things. The negative side of it is very blocking and denying, of course. But this also serves a useful purpose of letting people handle what they can. If we truly saw the magnitude of the universe, our interconnection, love, and the depth of what we can perceive all at once, we’d likely blow our minds. No matter how far you are along on this Earth, if you’re not Buddha there is always far more you’re not seeing than what you do see. That thought gives perspective.
Loving Awareness
November 19th, 2007 at 3:08 am
Hello Everybody!!!! Good evening
I am so sorry it has taken me this long to respond to your beautiful supportive comments!!!! They make my day! I have been sick these past fews days and have not had the strength to get on the computer. I usually like to answer each comment individually so I apologize.
Liara- What you said is true, you can show someone a path, but that doesn’t mean they will walk it!
Angie- So many of us build walls, and we think that they are protecting us, but most of the time, it is hurting us!
Mark- I think alot of us have those moments of inner battles between the mind and spirit. We need to trust our higherself, it usually knows best!
Mother Winter Moon- I hope she does find peace one day. I know how much pain tragedies can bring!
Grace- I would love to use your questions as a Q & A on the main page. I think they are good. Hopefully I feel better soon, and then I will post about it! (if you don’t mind)
Alexys- I think she was trying to debunk me right from hello. I know there was only a 2 year difference which should not have been such a damper but…. Maybe it wasn’t just that she didn’t hear what she wanted to…Maybe it was that she heard what she feared….
Mathew Spears- Hello welcome!!! I believe a certain amount of skepticism is good especially when weighing and comparing. Plus… I woud never try to force her to believe something she wasn’t willing to…
Guys, thanks for visiting. I hope I will be back in the swing of things real soon. Everyone be well!!!! Blessings !!!
November 20th, 2007 at 9:48 pm
Oh, gosh! I had no idea you weren’t well, Lucid!! ((( LUCID )) Sending you healing thoughts and PLEASE - answer only if you have the desire.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
I’m so grateful for your presence in the BlogWorld!
XOXOX
November 26th, 2007 at 7:27 pm