DistantNews
Support us
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Taiwan /Culture & Society

The Teenage Psychic's inspiration speaks out about spiritual guidance

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

In-depth Sources not specified Context piece
  • Liu Pai-chun, the inspiration for the TV drama "The Teenage Psychic," shared her experiences with spiritual guidance.
  • She recounted instances in her youth where she felt overwhelmed by elders offering unsolicited advice on her spiritual path.
  • Liu emphasized the importance of finding personal peace in faith and cautioned against the misuse of spiritual practices.

Liu Pai-chun, the real-life inspiration behind the popular TV drama "The Teenage Psychic," has broken her usual silence to share candid reflections on her early experiences with spiritual guidance. Known for her psychic abilities since middle school, Liu was often approached by elders who sought to direct her spiritual development.

In a recent social media post, Liu described feeling overwhelmed during her teenage years by the constant advice from elders regarding her spiritual path. She admitted to being young and sometimes impolite, often deferring inquiries to others and expressing a desire to simply go home and sleep. This candidness offered a glimpse into the pressures she faced navigating her unique abilities at a young age.

You think entering a trance is like opening a webpage on your phone? Or are the gods like Pokรฉmon in your pocket, ready to be used whenever you want?

โ€” Liu Pai-chunDescribing her frustration with chaotic spiritual sessions and the perceived ease with which some individuals entered trance states.

Liu expressed her dislike for situations where conversations became chaotic, particularly when individuals would enter trance-like states, which she metaphorically compared to instantly connecting to the internet. She recounted instances where she would sternly ask those individuals to step aside or manually bring them out of their trance if they refused, to avoid an unpleasant scene for everyone involved.

While acknowledging past encounters with what she termed "con men" in spiritual circles, Liu expressed a reluctance to dwell on these negative experiences. She stressed that traditional folk beliefs possess their own valuable frameworks and beauty. Her reflections concluded with a wish for everyone to find a faith that brings them peace and security, humorously adding the hashtag "Remember the world is full of fools."

Remember the world is full of fools.

โ€” Liu Pai-chunA concluding remark on her reflections about spiritual practices and interactions.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.