Thursday, December 31, 2009

Making the Most of Your Readings

Getting to the Heart of Your Concerns

I've been writing for the past several months about how to find a good reader and how to get the most from your sessions.

As I have pointed out, good readings often come from having clarity about the questions you wish to ask. While a good reader will enjoy helping you fine-tune your questions during the reading, the more time you spend preparing, the more time you can spend focusing on answers.

Therefore, as I wrote in November, you might want to consider the time constraints of a session, and what can be reasonably covered.

But what if your concerns can't be satisfactorily addressed in the time limitation of one reading? For instance, what if you have a complex concern that truly requires much more than an hour's reading?

Or what if the challenges you are facing are occurring over a period of time, and you would like more than one session, or ongoing 'check-ins' to come to a sense of calm and confidence?

It is precisely for this reason that I decided to create a number of bundled packages for readings. They can help you establish a sense of continuity, which is enormously helpful if you are working through a long-term situation.

For instance, some of my pre-pay package clients are checking in with me on a regular basis as they transition through divorce; changing careers; the death of a spouse or parent; going back to school; recovering from a life-changing illness; or enduring separations from loved ones due to circumstances like military duty.

Naturally, general check-in readings, without a particular area of concern are fine, too. I consider them to be like getting a regular check-up, and good preventative practice.

But if you are seeking a reading for specific help on a goal, a concern, or a question, the more clarity you have, the more your reader will be able to co-create a meaningful (and affordable) map with you.

Perhaps she will highlight some possible scenic detours on that map, as well as any pitfalls you could encounter on that particular route. But the best readers will always make sure that you know you are in charge of where you want to go.