Dear Rev. Sherri,

My question is WHY? Why do we - psychics, intuitives, etc. - offer our services? Is it truly an altruistic event? Or in the case of those who charge for their services: do we need to show ourselves and others that we are indeed connected, that we are ONE? Or is it that we need to demonstrate that what we do makes the world a better place? Or prove that there is more to the world than the eye can see? Is it a question of faith?

Namaste,
Jan

Dear Jan,
AS AN INTUITIVE I have had these questions at times myself... I struggled with the idea of charging clients and understanding why I was drawn to do the work I do. I feel that each person has the same "gift" I have, that we are ONE, so why should I be doing this work or charging for it?

Why some of us feel drawn is as individual and personal as each person who came into this life experience. Just as some people are drawn to teaching, acting or writing, others are drawn to the modalities of healing and assisting through their intuitive nature. I feel each person, on a soul level, following their life path will be in alignment with what they feeling their calling is for this experience - whether it is spiritual or intuitive in nature or not.

In response to charging for services, I strongly feel, in all aspects of life and work, whether spiritual or traditional, there needs to be balance. In many cases this exchange comes from a monetary level. Many spiritual workers, intuitives and healers feel they are called and led to provide their services and feel part of this process involves poverty as result - this is not my understanding. All work, regardless of the nature, needs to be compensated for its perfect balance of exchange.

Not all compensation needs to come from a monetary source, more and more people seeking to barter their services as this balances the exchange. Follow what system feels best for you and know that your work worthy of equal compensation for services you provide.

Dear Rev. Sherri,

When I receive healing from a very good friend of mine, or from another healer who I know, sometimes I feel like something's going to happen to me. Why do some people feel like they have this phenomenon when they start to feel a mental shift or a shift on any level for that matter, when receiving healing?

All the best and blessings,
Veronica

Dear Veronica,
When we open ourselves up for a healing, it's a wonderful gift to ourselves. We allow ourselves to receive, and this is something not many people allow themselves to do.

Healing, in the capacity I feel you are referring to, is energetic and therefore can cause you to feel shifts or waves of energy movement within your body. This feeling can be due to an opening on an energetic level or an alignment of the chakras. These shifts should feel pleasurable and create balance within.

On a mental level it may cause you to feel dizziness or lightheadedness, this is okay, but it is important to rest and relax after any healing to allow your mental and energetic "selves" to align. Drink plenty of water and sit or lie down until you feel fully grounded and balanced once again.

Dear Rev. Sherri,

Even though I have grown considerably in my spiritual life I still feel like I am stuck at times. Can you give me some insight as to why I feel this way?

Thanks,
Chuck

Dear Chuck,
This is a very good question, as I too have felt this way along my path. The joy and enthusiasm of the journey seems to reach a standstill and while there is much progress on the spiritual pathway, nothing new seems to be happening... there is a feeling of what's next? Is this it?

I have learned to enjoy these plateaus over time. I find they are the quiet calm where all that has been learned can finally be integrated as simple a part of being and this is a very peaceful time. However, sometimes these periods can feel dull and lifeless, but know that there is a need for this "downtime" - you have accomplished much growth and learning and it is a time of rest and relaxation.

What you are experiencing is very common as we are always growing and expanding. In this process our souls know on that deep level when we need to rest and slow down, these are the times that feel stagnant or stuck - unmoving. You will get past these periods as energy is always moving and shifting. As you allow yourself to follow the flow, even when if feels like nothing is moving, you will always be in perfect alignment with your path.

If you would like to submit a question for Just Ask... or if you would like to contact Rev. Sherri, you can visit her website: www.RevSherriBarclift.com, reach her via email at Rev.Sherri@yahoo.com or by phone at 828-280-5635.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rev. Dr. Sherri M. Barclift isan ordained interfaith minister with the Alliance of Divine Love (Chapel 1547), a Doctor of Divinity, Spiritual Counselor, Intuitive, Healer and Teacher.

Rev. Sherri is internationally known for her work and has been featured on The Learning Channel, as well being published in PlanetLightworker, WomenOf.com, Natural Awakenings - Tampa and Asheville - and has held classes and workshops on various spiritual themes in both Florida and North Carolina.

If you would like to submit a question for Just Ask... or if you would like to contact Rev. Sherri, you can visit her website: www.RevSherriBarclift.com, reach her via email at Rev.Sherri@yahoo.com or by phone at 828-280-5635.