The psychic exercises are very helpful. I think that when I began doing them, in the back of my mind…my ego was always operating…trying to make me tentative in my impressions because I did not want to be “wrong” and feel bad about being wrong…or disappointed in my abilities. But the times I have been more free and loose in my associations, I have had more “hits”…..the trick is just to be playful as Dale has advised….just find your flow once you have utilized the exercises in the course….