DEAR ABBY: I will graduate from college in June and be a social worker. I am psychic, although I dislike that word because it conjures up visions of crystal balls, quacks and scams. For legitimate psychic individuals, it can be overwhelming to live this way.
I first noticed my ability when I was young, but I repressed it because my folks thought I was imagining things. It began to resurge in college. This school is haunted, so I have become used to daily interactions with ghosts -- often in the dead of night. I also notice that during client counseling sessions images will pop into my head. I once gave a classmate the "willies" by perfectly describing the garden in her backyard having never laid eyes on it. My adviser says I must never tell my clients the things I "see" in them because it will frighten them.
It's hard to separate my own thoughts and emotions from those of spirits around me. I'm concerned about my psychic ability in relation to my clients. If I pick up on abuse in the mind of a child, for example, am I obligated to report it?
Being psychic is as natural to me as my having blue eyes. It will never go away. I must now find the means to manage it. I don't want a career as a medium. I'm dedicated to the profession I have chosen. Can you offer me advice? -- GIFTED IN NEW YORK
DEAR GIFTED: Instead of using your visions to form judgments about your clients, use them to guide you during interviews. If you do, you will then be better equipped to provide concrete proof of the need for an intervention than revealing you "saw" something that others can't see or wasn't disclosed to you.
Many people have psychic abilities to a greater or lesser degree than you do, and those "vibes" can be invaluable. It is possible that your gift will give you insight into the individuals you will serve. I wish you success.
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Me: Yeah, go ahead and report child abuse picked up psychically in the mind of a child. See how long you keep your job.
15 comments:
funny that there is no evidence at all that there are people with 'psychic' powers.
If you disagree - you can always win lots of money showing that you reall possess those skills.
For some reason nobody ever has.
Lol! My first thought when I read this was 'wow, I guess you don't have to be smart to be psychic.' And then I wondered if she just watched one too any epusodes of ghost Whisperer and is just a wannabe..
Imabastard, you usually say smart things. Bad day?
BTW, basturd, here's a predic...I know I'll get stuck with some weird animal this year. Probably this Spring. It won't be a dog or a cat, oh no. It will be something totally odd. I can feel it coming.
a lizard?
I think it's mammal. Not sure though.
and now that you 'know' that, you will make sure to get one. Self fullfilling prophecy.
If you feel 'psychic' you can get more than 1 Million Dollars proving it. So why waiting?
I have no intention of getting any animal. This animal will come to me. You wait and see. As for money, I can usually see when someone's in a spell of luck and it's time to gamble. I can give clues as to what they should play. But, I can't pick the winning lotto. I keep trying and I always win a few bucks. So, I rarely lose. But, the whole shebang? Nope. It doesn't work that way.
Umm, you do understand that 'psychic' doesn't mean someone knows everything, don't you?
yes, and I do understand there are different 'kinds' of 'abilities'.
Shockingly, every single one has failed when put up to the test.
I hope it's not a raccoon or cat. Maybe a rat.
I'd like to read you, Imabastard.
No more rats for me. They don't live long enough and break your heart.
Dear DD,
As soon as I read your post about an animal coming to you, an image of a ferret popped into my mind. Sweet little white face, inquisitive expression, cute little paws. Do let us know what happens!
x0 -
MM
I LOVE Ferrets! They are the sweetest things. I hope it's a Ferret.
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