In the years since I first started offering psychic services, the following are some of the questions I'm asked most frequently about what to do before the first appointment:

* Consider what you're looking for. Do you want to focus on your life direction? Some specific part of your life? Relationships with other people? The focus matters because it changes the way you prepare for the session. Your desired focus will even change the psychic you choose for your session. Identifying your focus will help you find someone who specializes in the thing you're looking for, or who offers the temperament that you can best identify with. Spend some time in the silence, allowing yourself to explore your vision for hints of the outcome you are hoping for. Identifying your goal will help you write the questions that most need answering, so that we can create the experience that will be most fulfilling.

* Know that this will be an interactive experience. I will invite you to ask for more details if you need them. I may suggest that you move in a new direction if the questions that you're asking are limiting you in some way. I offer these sessions in order to help you grow and develop your spirituality. I'm only doing my job when I encourage you to think bigger, and look at the larger picture.

* Know that this is private. This is your session. You are welcome to bring any concern that you have. I hold your questions, your concerns, and your confidence sacred.

* Bring a friend if you want or need to.  Sometimes, people bring trusted companions for support. This is perfectly fine. I know that it can be a little scary to go to a stranger with your intimate concerns! You may want to have a discussion with your friend before the session--often, intimate matters are revealed during the course of the reading. Make sure you feel comfortable sharing these concerns with a friend that you bring with you. All I ask is that you let me know in advance that your friend is joining you. I do have a comfortable chair in a separate area, as well as ample seating in my reading room--so it is up to you whether you friend joins us for the reading.

* You will need to do some pre-appointment work. Write a list of the qeustions that you want to discuss. Place them in the order that reflects the way you would like to address them. Also, spend some time in the silence--make sure you note everything that comes up for you. If you are bringing a friend, then you may want or need to alter the questions that we address during your session. Be sure to give this thought before our time together.

* Bring a way to record your impressions. For some people, this means bringing pad and paper. Others bring a recording device. Either way, it can be very useful to bring a memory aid, so that you can focus on being present--not on straining your mind to recall all of the things that happened during our session!

* Know that I am a psychic, not a medium. I can answer your questions, help you find your balance, encourage your spiritual growth, assist you in developing your own gifts, and more--but I can't help you connect to your loved ones who have passed beyond the veil.

* I can read objects. You are welcome to bring a phone, a set of keys, a watch, a wallet, or some other personal item belonging to your loved one. (This should be an item with which your loved one has had regular, exclusive contact. An item that has been shared by multiple people will hold the energy of multiple people, and the reading will be more challenging.) I can read the energy of the item, and answer your questions about the person and the circumstances related to the item.

* Yes/No questions don't give Spirit a chance to elaborate. My guides believe the question is over once the answer (in this case, the one-word response) has crossed my lips. They withdraw the energy--they are ready to move on! That doesn't give us time to explore the issues that are attached to the question. I know there is more...so I suggest doing your best to avoid asking these. Believe me, you want details.

* You will have homework. I may give you work to do after the session. Most often, this is a list of questions to answer for yourself, or exercises to complete. This is part of the experience. If I give you an assignment, it is because I believe it can help you progress in some way. Try to set aside the time, and to make your best effort.

These are not all of the issues to consider--but considering these is a good place to start.  Most importantly, give yourself plenty of time to identify the best decision for you.

If you are doing the emotional and spiritual work that goes into deciding whether scheduling an appointment to gain some insight from a psychic—congratulations! Even if you decide that it is time, and you are ready to commit, your work is not complete yet.

Before you come to your appointment, there are a few things that you should do that will help you get clarity, and will help you make the absolute most out of your reading:

1. Start early. Start your preparation ritual as soon as possible, in the interest of giving yourself as much time as you may need. It may take a while for ideas to come to you. You may want to sleep on the issues before you add them to your list. These things are perfectly normal. Just give yourself as much time as you find necessary for you to feel the work is complete.
   
   
2. List your issues. Start by making a list of the issues that you might like to discuss during your session. Don't count on your memory to help you during the session—the page will be far more reliable. Besides, when you make your list ahead of time, that means you'll have plenty of time to change your mind if you want or need to. While you are organizing your list, consider placing the items in the order that makes your heart beat fastest.
   
   
3. Form the questions. I do my best work for you when you ask for information by forming open-ended questions. Open-ended questions may begin with the words What or how. They ask for information by assuming the reader will commune with Spirit to fill in the blanks. (If you need help phrasing your questions, please let me know.) Open-ended questions are never answered with a simple yes or no. (It's best not to ask me that kind of question, since they disturb my flow.) This requires a little preparation on your part. Spend the time and invest the energy, to make the best use of your time.
   
   
4. Prioritize. Once you have the list, take some time to place the items in the order in which you would like to address them. Putting the list in order will help you make sure you have a clear sense of direction around how to spend your appointment time. It may also clarify your goals for the session—not only what you want to know, but how you would like to feel when you leave your appointment.
   
   
5. Take it easy. The Eagles were right. On the day of your reading, go to the appointment with a quiet, relaxed mind. Meditate or say a prayer before you go in. Your focus is an important gift that you can give yourself.
   
   
6. Make a record. In order to give yourself the best experience, take a pad and paper with you. Making notes about what happens during your reading is an excellent idea. It means that you won't have to strain to remember all of the details, and that you can be more present as a result. Taking notes means that you're less likely to suffer from psychic amnesia (blanking out about important details of your life in the middle of a reading). Some psychics offer recordings of their sessions. Ask your reader if she or he can provide a recording, or whether they mind if you create your own recording of your session. Your smartphone may have the equipment you need. This will give you a lasting record of your experience.
   
   
7. Create some space. Do your best to give yourself at least a free hour or two after the appointment, so that you can rest, relax, and process for a while. Whether or not you decided to tell a friend about your appointment, it may be useful to take some alone time before you move on to the next commitment. A reading is not an everyday experience. Give yourself time and special care in order to absorb it.

 In the days and weeks after your reading, you may remember more about topics that came up during the session. You may begin to make connections about your life that had eluded you previously. These things are normal. Hold the space for yourself with compassion. That's the most important gift that you can give –to both yourself and the world.

 I am ready to support you. Are you ready to go deeper?

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