Psychic Care Giving
By Kathy Bibeau

What does it mean to be a psychic caregiver? The term sounds like a special profession that only a few people are gifted to do. However, in reality many of us are psychic caregivers, whether we realize it or not, and no matter what our “profession” may be. I’ll give you an example.

One of my professions is bookkeeping. About 6 months ago I took on a new client. A few months into the job she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Though I continued to be in her employ as a bookkeeper I found myself experiencing whole new dimensions to the job. I spoke with social workers and met with various other professionals who were involved with her care and affairs, and I’d think about how to make her life more comfortable long after I’d finished work. Sometimes I’d cry when the day was over and I’d even have dreams about her at night in which she was healthy and happy. In short, even though I knew I could not heal her physically, as a sensitive I wanted very much to heal her spirit.

Does this sound familiar to you? I am certain that if you are reading this newspaper then you are a person who cares for the psychic well being of others. As care givers we often “nurse” people with our energy. We don’t prescribe medicine for the body, but we use our healing nature to soothe them when they are going through a difficult time. Sometimes we take on energy in the process and need a healing ourselves.

The term psychic means “soul energy”. To be a psychic caregiver therefore simply means to care for the soul of another. How you do that may vary. Perhaps you are someone who provides a shoulder to cry on. Maybe you are good at getting others to laugh when they are down. Or you may be the person who remains calm and practical in difficult situations, thereby providing grounding for others involved. Psychic caregivers are “soul doctors”, they care for the soul, or spirit, of a person rather than the body, and the methods they use are as varied as the people involved.

In this issue of the American Spirit Newspaper you will read about how psychic care giving operates in different people’s lives. “Living and Dying By Grace”, shares the experiences of a hospice care worker who cares regularly for the dying and their family members. “Hypnosis in the Hospice Setting”, focuses on the value of hypnosis as a tool for easing pain and creating a sense of well being for those going through the dying process. “Healing of the Heart”, chronicles one man’s journey healing from a serious medical condition, and how both the medical and psychic professions assisted in his healing. “The Psychic Reality of True Spirituality” by Rev. William Duby gives profound insight into the world of spirit and how you can experience practical spirituality in your everyday life.

In this issue you may also enjoy an article on the Summer Solstice, and learn about how the energy on the planet at this time of year can best be utilized for your highest good, as well as our regular columns “Kirschner’s Corner” and “Intuitive Astrology”. We hope you will continue to enjoy the exciting new changes to our format, including the introduction this month of a new addition to our line-up, the “Psychic Crossword Puzzle”.

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