[amberj29811]

I belive that the "true psychics" are the ones who share their"GIFT" for free! The ones who are in it to make money will tell you ANYTHING you want to hear just to get YOUR money!!! :evil: And YES being psychic is a gift... why not share it with the world ...for FREE?

[jacquit]

UHMMM!!! Amber, I wonder what you base your idea on, have you perhaps had a bad experience... When i start a reading for someone as soon as i connect with my guide the thought of money just doesn't enter my head, the person i am reading for may or may not be paying me, it depends on the circunstances, and who it is, but always, my opening prayer to my guide starts with "use me as a channel, and give me any information to pass onto this person that will enhance her/his life and if possible give them peace of mind". And a so called "GOOD PSYCHIC" builds up work by reputation, so how long do you think they would continue to get work if they told people "ANYTHING" just to get the "MONEY". I would consider a psychic "GOOD" if the work they did came from the heart, and if it doesn't come from the heart it isn't my place to judge them.
As for "it's a gift", i am going to my hairdresser later today, and i consider she has a "gift", i could no more cut hair and style it, even if i had some training, i don't have that kind of flair, but i wouldn't expect her to not charge me.
Also, what happens to the people who don't know a psychic and don't know anyone who could recomend one, how would they be able to have a reading when they feel the need, surely those people like to be able to look in the local phone book etc and find a psychic, so, who would pay for the add if no money ever passed hands?.
Peace and light to you.. Jacqui

[purplemoon]

I belive that the "true psychics" are the ones who share their"GIFT" for free! The ones who are in it to make money will tell you ANYTHING you want to hear just to get YOUR money!!! And YES being psychic is a gift... why not share it with the world ...for FREE?

because amberj29811 a true psychic would be a dead psychic if she didnt have any money to buy food, also maybe she might like to feed her children too???
Or would that be selfish ??
Abilities are not a gift, an angel didnt come down to earth and give me a box with a big ribbon on it and say there you go, you can use this if you wish.
I have studied for 20 years and I am continuing to study and develop, no one has the right to tell me that I am unworthy of asking for a payment so I can live. I have never just said "anything" to someone just to get my hands on their money. I read for free every day online but when someone makes an appointment for a private sitting I ask for a small payment and I know I am right to do so.
Love and Light

[Datin]

I agree Jo. Psychic abilitites are not a gift. We all are psychic. I also feel that all of us have the ability to hear spirit, as we are all spirit in a temporary shell. Why do some hear spirit and others not? I feel it is because some of us choose to take courses to develop (some can be very costly, that goes for healing too), and many devote alot of time to their development and giving up many pleasures in life, so they can pass on the love from spirit. Some go to learning retreats instead of paryting on weekends. Some sit reading books on spiritual history so questions can be answered for those who ask (these books are very expensive). I would never pass judgement on one who chooses not to put the time and money in to develop so they can hear spirit themselves, why judge those of us who do? I also would like to add that I saw many say they could never charge for a healing. I have a few friends who constantly go on retreats to learn new ways of healing, retreats all over the world to learn new techniques, or going to universities that have special courses some at a cost of $5000. They devote all their time to learning new techniques, gaining more and more knowledge and hands on experience to benefit people. To some with children living hand to mouth a $20 course is equal to $5000. Most of all it is a never ending process. There is so so much to learn, and at great expense in both time and money. Also remember, most never talk about all the work they do for others at no expense. We all have our jobs to do, some teach, some work in stores, some are musicians, and some work for spirit. I would like to meet the person who at the end of the week on payday says, " My job is a gift, I do not want my paycheck."
OK I done. xxx

[enna]

I think sibyl got it right it is a personal decision - but those of you who say we should not charge should remember that the good readers have to practise and study - just as a good lawyer - and yes lawyer do pro bono work - but much of that is funded by "over charging" those who can afford to pay.

I have wrestled with the question of asking for payment and many psychics say i am undervaluing myself because i always say " pay me what you think it is worth" but in my own way i am covering "pro bono" work - that way if someone doesn't have much money they can still feel able to afford me. I do have some people that can and do pay me a good value charge - but i also have some who know that if they bring me a nice new candle - picked with love - then that is worth just as much to me .

I am not a rich or well off person - i am fortunate to have things that some class as luxuries ( as do i as it goes ) and most of the money i get from doing readings gets ploughed back into my studies - various classes and books and seminars - all of which enhance my abilities which makes my work better.

so those of you who feel that it is not right for us to charge - have a little thought for the amount it costs us ( financially ) to engage in this work

love
pam xx

[Wolfie]

im not sure there. Honestly to me our abilities are a gift, god gave us this ability to make ours and others peoples lives keep on track. Where as a musician, or artists has learnt their skills out of their own choice to eventually earn money for a living.

[TraceyUK]

Hmmm .. since when have ya had to work at receiving a gift?
It isn't there offered on a plate at a time in life we choose to take it.
We have to work at it, learn all we can and develop our awareness.

Sorry but that to me is not a gift ... we all have the ABILITY and it is our choice wether we choose to develope it or not ... that ability at differring levels down to our openness and willingness to learn

Oh yeah .... and practice, practice, practice ...and yep .... more practice.

Yes there are some lovely readers on site ... again at differing ABILITIES, and they do give free readings in delphi ... but they also have a choice on wether to charge or not when off-line.

It is like ... take an electrician who has sat all the courses necessary, paid for his schooling got loans to support his family and buy his home while doing so .... then askin him to rewire the whole house for free coz his GIFT is electricity????

Face it ... it isn't gonna happen in the real world ... we all have free will and it is a choice for each psychic/medium to make for themselves

[hemen]

Hi
after a lot of consideration and a lot of reading of the posts I thought I'd add something.

I'm going to copy below part of the mission statement from one of the professional organisations I belong to. I've removed the particular organisation's practice from the extract and substituted it with the terms "Sensitivity, Sensitivities or Sensitives" in bold but please, whatever your particular modality, or way of working, insert it and see if it makes sense to you

"Sensitivity is the property of the world and should be freely available to all the people of the world. It is accepted that some particular Sensitivities have been developed by individuals, often at great expense and personal effort, and the originators deserve adequate re-imbursement for their efforts. It is also understood that when Sensitives have spent time and effort (not to mention fees) in developing their Sensitivity, they can expect to charge a fair fee for their services; workers are always worthy of their hire. While accepting these points there are many things that can be given freely to all."

Namaste
Caz x

[Wolfie]

remember- A gift is something you recieve, something that cannot be acquired yourself. And is something there for the good of mankind, not entirely yourself.
An ability/skill- Is something you learn- Like an electrician, carpenter etc, and is something wholly done for earnings.

[robertpaul]

Mediums and Psychics at the end of the day have to eat like everyone else, if they are lucky enough to have enough income to allow them to give readings for free that is up to them but personally I feel those should charge even if they give the fee to charity. At the end of the day it is a skill that has been developed like any occupation and shoulod therefore be rewarded financially. There are always exceptions and even the most neady of professional mediums and psychics give there services freely when they feel they should. An artist sells their art, a writter sells their manuscript, a song writter sells their music, all are gifts .... are they any different? Not in my opinion.

Rob xx