Assignment 5-1 Date: 3/2/08

PSYCHICS

A popular culture topic that intersts me is the world of psychics. People with psychic abilities have been around since ancient times. The word psychic "refers to the ability to perceive things hidden from the senses through means of extra-sensory perception," (www.wikipedia.com). Belief in psychic abilities have been on the increase since the 19th century. One of the earliest most famous psychics was Nostradamus. He wrote books containing around 6,000 prophecies. "Edgar Cayce was one of the best-known American psychics of the 20th century," (www.wikipedia.com).

People believe that psychic ability is passed down from generation to generation. Many also believe that everybody is born with these abilities but lear to tune them out at an early age. People also believe that with training and discipline you can learn to develop your psychic abilities.

The most famous psychics of modern day are Sylvia Browne and John Edwards. Sylvia Brown has written many books, she appears frequently on Montel, she travels around the world giving lectures and readings and she has also developed her own church. She is my favorite psychic and an inspiration for all who believe in her abilities. John Edwards has also written a few books and he has his own television show where he gives readings.

What I find the most interesting is that we live in a society that is turning to be more spiritual. The belief in psychic abilities have been on the increase in the United States. Many people are still extremely skeptical but I believe they are just scared of the unknown.

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www.wikipedia.com