There's The Answer

It was a Tuesday afternoon at a small college in upstate NY and students were waiting their turns in line for a psychic reading. I've never had one of these done before but this past year I have really taken interest regarding the spiritual world. This would also cover an extra credit assignment from Ms. Verri, my psychology teacher, so it was a win-win.

It wasn't until about 2:30pm, that my turn was finally here. A rush of excitment and anticipation came over me as I made my way to an empty table sitting across from this woman with long dark hair and big brown eyes. She asks my birthday and starts telling me what my interests and dislikes are- she’s spot on. "You don't find parties or big social events all that exciting. You'd much rather be in nature, or even just solitude. You hold family close and animals play a big part in your life. Religion seems to be one of your priorities as well." I lean forward and smile in awe as she's telling me this, "Yes, that's all very true."

She then asks me "Were you close with your father?" "Yes," I reply, "but he is still alive." She sits for a few moments with a determined look on her face, then asks, "Maybe a grandfather?" I shake my head no, "I was very close with my uncle who passed a few years back." She replies, "No, that's not your guide...He looks after your mother because she took care of him up until the end, there was no question about it.” This was surprisingly accurate. "Yes, you're right." I tell her, "She certainly did take care of him until the end."

She consentrates intensly for a moment before saying, “I'm trying to see who this is coming through right now...he wants you to do whatever makes you happy but, he wants you to be safe. He’s more of a guide than a teacher, he just wants good for you though." I sit back rather confused, going through possible relatives or close friends that have moved on, but none of significance comes to mind.

After a few minutes of chatting about my childhood, which consisted of mostly playing in the woods, she informs me, "You love the woods and nature because you have friends there, I don't mean only the forest animals, but special creatures. These are woodland friends that only you can see. They protect you and comfort you, that's why you feel at home in the forest."

I was amazed by the answers I had received clarifying why I feel drawn to some places more than others. I thanked her and left feeling overjoyed that my uncle watches over my mother but, I was still puzzled as to who my guide or spirit friend is. I wanted answers right then.

It was about a 20 minute drive back to my apartment and the whole ride home I got emotional praying to God to send me an answer, asking aloud, "Who is it? Who is my guide?" Not long after I get home, my sister calls me. I answer immediately, "Hey what's up?" "Hey," she replies, "Are you home?" "Yeah, just got home from a psychic reading at the college." I begin to tell her, "It was odd because I apparently have a spirit guide, but I'm not sure who it is." "I have some news," She sounded serious. "What is it?" I ask with my mind racing with possibilities. "He's alright now, everything is fine, but Dad had a heart attack earlier today, he flatlined until they resuscitated him...around 2:30."