avatarLiberty Forrest, Author

Summary

The article discusses the misconceptions and expectations surrounding psychic and medium services, emphasizing the value of such skills and the reasons why they should be compensated.

Abstract

The author, a psychic and medium, addresses the common expectation of free services from the public, highlighting the entitlement some individuals feel when asking for impromptu readings. The article underscores the professional nature of psychic abilities, comparing them to other skilled services that require time, energy, and dedication to develop. It explains that psychics charge for their services because it is a profession that provides comfort, guidance, and direction, and like any other job, it deserves fair compensation. The piece also touches on the personal benefits received by clients, often without recognition of the psychic's needs or efforts.

Opinions

  • Psychic and medium services are undervalued and often expected for free, which is disrespectful to the professional skills and time invested by the practitioner.
  • Charging for psychic services is justified due to the expertise and energy required, similar to other professional services like medical or therapeutic consultations.
  • The author feels that the societal expectation for free readings is akin to expecting other professionals to work without pay, which is unsustainable and devalues the service provided.
  • There is a sentiment that clients may not fully appreciate the personal cost to the psychic when they benefit from a reading, both in terms of energy expended and financial sustenance.

This Is What You Should Never Say to a Psychic

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When I say I’m a psychic and medium, many people ask, “What do you see about me??” Or “Are there spirits around me right now?”

Translation: “I’ve never met you before and I demand your services, free.”

Doctors, therapists, healers etc. get this treatment, too.

On one of my many BBC appearances, one caller asked, “If it’s a gift, why do you charge for it?”

Because of the time and energy that have gone into honing that gift, just like highly-paid sculptors, rock stars, and opera singers.

Because it’s a service that brings comfort, guidance, and direction.

Because I could do free readings all day but they won’t accept that as payment at the supermarket.

Because you wouldn’t work for nothing but you think I should.

Because you benefit and you don’t notice — or care — that I won’t.

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