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There are no absolute requirements for anyone who chooses to embark upon a journey of psychic development. The principles that I offer within this book are meant as guidelines, not hard-and-fast rules. However, it is best to begin with the right intentions. If you are developing psychically from a position of strength, this will be reflected within the success and stability of your development. Therefore, endeavour to take care of your physical well-being at all times.

I would not recommend any psychic development that is linked to the use of recreational or psychedelic drugs. Anything mood-altering or hallucinogenic could potentially open your psychic senses artificially, but this kind of opening is usually damaging, unstable and ultimately limiting. If you open up your awareness naturally then you open up safely and are better able to stabilize and build upon the positive potential of your newfound psychic skills. Ideally it is also best to keep alcohol, nicotine and caffeine consumption to a minimum. While there have been a number of talented psychics who have been chain smokers, mild alcoholics or coffee addicts, the majority of us function better psychically (and otherwise) when the use of these substances is minimal.

For myself, it was the process of developing as a healer and a psychic that prompted me to give up cigarettes and alcohol. It became apparent to me that it was not comfortable for me to continue using these drugs and develop my abilities at the same time, and the latter was a much more attractive and satisfying option. I have never regretted making that choice! Whatever you choose for yourself, maintain an intention to care for yourself physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually and do your best to practise that intention in whatever way that your instincts tell you is appropriate.

In preparation it is also useful to think about your motives for developing psychically. What is it that you want or need from this process of development? How would you like to develop and what effect would you expect your psychic awareness to have upon other areas of your life? From my experience, people who wish to grow psychically as part of their ongoing spiritual evolution and their progression towards their highest potential are those who are likely to have the most satisfying and rewarding process of awakening. In addition, it often helps to have an intention to help and support the growth or healing of others with our innate abilities, although this is certainly not essential. However, the desire to grow and the desire to serve others often go hand in hand; one stimulates the other.