There are also people in the world who don’t believe in what I do because they don’t believe in an afterlife or a spirit world.  To them I say: Everyone has their own path in life and their own beliefs.  I will respect yours, so please respect mine.  I don’t try to convince these people of anything because what would be the point?  If they were truly curious and had an interest, then they would ask about it and become informed.  One day they will understand, but it’s not my job to make it that way.  I’ll let them walk their own path without interference.

On the other end of the spectrum, we have the people who not only believe, but they think that I know everything ALL the time.  To this I say: Give me a break!  No one on this earth knows everything, so why should I be any different?  My natural intuition is strong, but I’m only human.  Think of it like translating a foreign language – sometimes the meaning gets lost in translation and sometimes I just don’t understand the message that is coming through.  At my shows I often relate certain type of spirit communication like a big game of charades or like talking to someone in China with two tin cans and a really long string!  It’s not always easy and I do my best to be clear about the information that I receive.

When it is easy, my job totally rocks!  Talking with people who have passed is like always having a group of friends around you to support you and give you sound advice.

If I’m in a store and I pick out something to buy, I’ll sometimes hear “That really won’t look good on you” or “I would go another size up if I were you”.  And you know what?  They’re always right.  It’s true…that outfit wouldn’t have looked good on me and those pants were more comfortable in the next size up.  So, there are some fringe benefits to being a psychic medium.

Another question that people often ask me is what the difference is between a psychic, a medium and a psychic medium.  I love answering this question because it really explains to people what I can do.

A psychic is someone who has natural intuitive abilities, like clairvoyance (seeing the unseen), clairaudience (hearing what others can’t hear), and so on.  Every psychic has a different gift, but these gifts always include some form of “knowing” without being given advance information.

A medium is someone who can communicate with the spirit world, including people and animals that have passed.  All mediums are also psychic, but not all psychics are mediums.  So, medium and psychic medium are really the same thing, but we mediums like to throw the word “psychic” in there so that people understand that we do it all.  In addition to these things, I’m also an animal communicator, which is really a lot of fun.  I love it when animals make special requests to the people that take care of them.  It’s never a dull moment in my line of work!

Finally, we get to the people who like to tell me how psychic they are.  Guess what?  You are ALL psychic!  Everyone has that natural, instinctive feeling that sometimes takes over when it is necessary.  That is your natural intuition.  Some people call it “gut feelings”, but it’s still psychic ability.  Anyone can enhance and increase this natural intuition to help with their everyday lives.  Just like anyone can become a concert pianist if they practiced and had enough dedication, anyone can become more psychic by practicing and meditating.  Practice while watching “American Idol” (who will be voted off), “The Apprentice” (who will be fired) or other television shows where you can write down your answer and know the results in a short period of time.  Practice at the bank drive-thru when you’re trying to determine which line will be shorter.  With all of this practice you’ll eventually begin to identify what it felt like when you were right and what it felt like when you weren’t.  Throw some daily or weekly meditation in there and you will automatically become more focused on the energy around you.  Of course, this doesn’t mean that you’ll be doing readings any time soon, but increasing your psychic awareness will definitely help with your everyday life.  It can mean the difference between getting lost while driving and knowing which way to go.

So, now that you know all of this information, I hope you also understand that I’m doing my best to make this world a better place.  I’m not judging you and I truly hope that you’re not judging me.  I encourage each and every one of you to walk your own path and find your own truth.  If you happen to see me walking along the way, be sure to give me a wave and a smile and I’ll be sure to send some smiles and joy your way.

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