Psychic powers

Every student of “psychics” -every one who has experienced “phenomena” of one kind or another, or who is more or less “mediumistic,” – desires to know how to develop his own powers and faculties so that the phenomena which come through him may be increased in power, in clearness and in excellence. It is quite possible to insure this since we are all more or less mediumistic or psychic, and need only to cultivate our powers in order to develop them, and bring them to maturity. Development will differ, according to the character of the phenomena that we desire. Those who desire physical phenomena must develop in one way; those who desire to obtain automatic writing must develop in another; those who wish to become clairvoyant must develop in still another, and so on.

Spontaneous phenomena

A few general hints to those who have experienced spontaneitus phenomena in their waking state, or who have experienced remarkable dreams, which they feel signify something  but just what, they do not understand. These spontaneous phenomena are often the simplest types of mediumship, though as a matter of fact they are also an indication of psychic power, having but little to do with true mediumiatic messages,  they are the result of remarkable powers within ourselves. All who obtain phenomena of this nature should make it a point, first of all, to maintain the physical health at the highest possible standard, so
that the energies are not drained, and the body remains healthy and the mind clear in its judgment. It is essential to reduce the amount of any stimulants which may be taken to the lowest possible quantity, or, if possible, omit them altogether.

This applies not only to alcohol in all its forms, but also to tea and coffee. These stimulants excite the nerves and the imagination, and often induce “manifestations” which are not true psychic phenomena at all, but merely the results of a disordered nervous system. The subject should not eat too much meat. On the other hand, fruits of all kinds, particularly acid fruits,  such as the pear, peach, plum, orange and lemon, are especially suitable, since the juices of these fruits act upon the liver and tend to cleanse the blood. 
Of course, these precautions are only for those who are serious in their study, and who are determined to obtain the best possible phenomena.