KnightOfTheCosmos
I agree that stress can really keep us from receiving the impressions or spirit connection we are used to feeling. Fear doesn't always do it-some people are terrified by anything "supernatural" and they still experience it. When I was about 18 I tried to block it all because I had a friend younger than I was who killed himself and I saw and felt his spirit all around me for months. I had no guidance and I was afraid I was somehow keeping his spirit around by interacting with him and so I just shut down as best as I could and hoped that he would go wherever it was he was supposed to go. Shutting down didn't completely keep me from sensing spirits, but I couldn't see them anymore. My intuition still kicked in when I needed it over the years but it wasn't like it was before I tried to block it.
It took years to get my vision back once I decided I wanted it, but it can be done. Though I've gotten back to the abilities I had and gained a few more- whenever I'm stressed it really affects things.
There is a book by Sonia Choquette called "Trust your Vibes". Maybe you would like it. I liked it.
Meditation really is the key. Everyone told me that and it was so hard for me at first. The more grounded or centered I am, the more info I can receive. Maybe it will be the same for you. Life gets hectic, just stay open and ride the wave. Good luck.
Hello! I am sorry about your friend. =( I can totally understand how that experience could cause you to want to shut down. I'm beginning to think stress and fear might be the cause of it. I say I'm not afraid but maybe deep down I'm really afraid of what I could experience and that subconscious fear is also contributing to my loss of abilities, along with other stressors. Thanks so much for the book recommendation! I'm always looking for new books to read about these topics! =)