The future is in your hands

Curiosity finally got the best of me. For the first time in my life, I paid for a psychic’s services.

I have felt skeptical about it for a long time because often, it seems that people who have approached me to offer their guidance repeat information that could apply to almost everyone.

“You’re very confused about your future,” or “There is a boy on your mind that you’re not sure about.”

I planned that if I ever decided to see a psychic, I would go prepared, meaning that I would not accidentally disclose any information about myself involuntarily through the way I appeared. I wanted to see if there was any truth to the claim that psychics read people through their presence and aura rather than their looks and material possessions.

But this trip was spontaneous. While going for a walk down a busy shopping strip with some friends, we noticed the signs advertising special savings on palm readings. We climbed up a flight of stairs to enter the building, which was a unit attached to the woman’s home.

It was exciting. I did not know what to expect. Contrary to popular belief, however, the set-up did not resemble the images that one is normally bombarded with on television or movies. It was not dark and scary, nor did it remind me of a séance. There was not an overabundance of lit candles nor was there incense burning nearby. The psychic was not an old woman draped in cloaks and amulets.

In fact, the room was fairly well lit and very welcoming. There were tarot cards laid out on a small table against the wall. We sat down in two regular chairs, face-to-face. The woman had to be in her late 20s at the most. I almost thought she was going to retrieve someone else. She didn’t.

The readings were one-on-one with each of us, individually. I was surprised that without telling her any personal information, she accurately described several aspects of my present life.

Once I showed her my palm, she immediately said, “You are very indecisive,” and went on to describe my conflict with career choices.

“You have one strong talent or passion that you somewhat are trying to avoid. Do not listen to your family. They want to keep you in a safety net but that lifestyle is not for you.”

She continued to tell me things involving love and relationships, marriage, potential pregnancies, traveling, family and friends, jealousy and much more. There were things that were pleasing to the ear and some that were not.

I should not get into the details for obvious reasons. But overall, I was very satisfied with the experience. She seemed very genuine and sincere. Call me a fool but I believe most of what she said, at least to a certain extent.

But I cannot say that I am a complete believer or not. I think everything is still questionable. I will take what she said and try to expand on it. What I can change for myself, I will. But I will try to not let her words completely dictate my actions.

We are each in control of our destinies, after all. Some say that our lives are predetermined. I would like to think that the future can always change.