THE PSYCHIC

Are you interested in what the future holds? I am and that is why I have always wanted to see a PSYCHIC!

Many years ago, my friend Zoe went to a PSYCHIC in Colorado. Since then, most of the things that I can remember she told me have come true (her marriage, her change of career and ultimately her leaving Colorado). My friend Kim recently saw one too and found out all sorts of exciting things in her future.

I’m a wholehearted believer that some people have a sixth sense and can see things in their mind’s eye that others can’t (I also believe in ghost, angels and fate). Being a believer also made me a little nervous to actually follow through and see a PSYCHIC. I mean, what if she told me (like in the movies) that disaster was imminent or what if she said something I didn’t want hear?

Recently, I was eating lunch with my friend Sara at Urth Café on Melrose and she mentioned she had once seen a PSYCHIC at the Bodhi Tree bookstore right next door. After we chowed down on our yummy salads, we went over to check out some books. As we walked by the PSYCHIC’s room, I took a card and stuck it in my bag (which is right where it sat for many weeks).

Then I had another disappointment with a guy I had been seeing (who I thought was pretty darn fantastic). I thought to myself… now is the perfect time to get some answers! I called and made an appointment for later in the week.

Driving to the Bodhi Tree on the day of the appointment, I wasn’t nervous or scared (as I thought I might be), I was hopeful and excited. You may not be a believer, but I was optimistic that this woman was going to give me some answers.

I arrived early, parked and sat outside the Bodhi Tree to wait. I was greeted by a nice looking light skinned African-American woman (not the person you might picture as a PSYCHIC – like Ms. Cleo from TV – just a normal lady). She brought me in and we made our introductions and some small talk. She asked what I wanted to focus on in our time together.

I tend to get down on myself in two major categories: Career and Love. I’m doing ok in my career NOW but it took many years for me to figure out my place, what I was good at and what would bring me joy in the long run. I hold the ideal of success high. I mean having a mother that is a superstar and icon makes a girl dream BIG! Even though recently I have seen some successes in my career, I tend to beat myself up. I often feel like things are not coming fast enough or often enough.

Love is another story all together. I mean, I just don’t really understand it (men) at all. I mean, I think I’m a pretty good catch. I am smart, attractive, fun and looking for a guy who is the same. The only problem is when I find someone who seems like a good fit, they disappoint me more often than not.

Needless to say, I sought out a PSYCHIC to answer this: Will I ever feel fulfilled and successful in my career (and be able to pay all my bills on time)? And will I meet a man who will appreciate me and not run for the hills at the mention of marriage and children?

She shuffled the Tarot cards and placed them in front of me. “What should we look at first,” She asked. We decided to start with career. I shuffled the deck, then she told me to place my hand on it and visualize my career. I thought about my struggles, confusion and the recent progress. I thought about the book deal, teaching and hosting. I thought of it all. She told me to cut the deck in three and then put them all back together in one. Then she took the deck and started flipping one card after another over.

She said, “I can see it’s been a struggle.” I agreed. She could see that I had been though many different paths to lead to where I am now, which is true! (I have been a teacher, ski instructor, model, worked in TV production, taught music, and studied acting). She also saw that I have chosen two paths instead of one. (I am actively pursuing writing as well as hosting). She saw that money has been a struggle and that I still do other things that lead me away from my main goals (a girl’s gotta pay the bills). But then she said just what I wanted to hear! My career looked bright! She said that I will finally feel successful and more settled upon my second book deal (bring it on!) and by early fall I will be coming into a VERY lucrative offer having to do with the media (Whoo Hoo)! Her advice was to try to stay positive, recognize the good things that happen and appreciate them… then more will come.

With career looking bright, we moved onto love (which wasn’t feeling so bright at the moment). She shuffled the cards, then I shuffled and again I placed my hand on the deck thinking this time about the good feelings of past love, love lost, joy, hurt, laughter and sadness. I cut the deck in three and returned them to one pile. She took the deck and began putting cards down again (this time slower). She said, “I can feel some sadness.” I agreed. My heart was still hurting. We spoke about the guy in question and she could see he was smart and handsome. She felt that he was dealing with his own issues without regard to my feelings. She said that although he has many of the qualities of the man I will eventually marry, he was not the one. She dealt more cards and told me the man that I will marry will be ruggedly handsome with short, cropped hair (Yeah! I will not die a spinster alone with a house full of cats!) He will be smart and have some sort of fame in his field. Not necessarily celebrity fame, but he will be well respected in the work he does (I like the sound of that)! She said I won’t meet him though till I am more settled in my career and finances. Now, please excuse me while I get back to work so that time will come sooner!

I don’t know if all that the PSYCHIC told me is true, but having something positive to look forward to in the future is FABULOUS!