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Sedona: A Guide to spotting a Fake Spiritualist

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Sedona is a beautiful place full of red rocks and crimson sunsets. You're never at a loss for something to do, the hiking is spectacular and you can find great places to meditate and food that will please every palette. It's chuck full of the most talented artists and musicians I have ever had the pleasure of meeting and is also a great place to regain your spiritual roots and increase your consciousness. Sedona Psychics. Good Sedona Psychics. Find Sedona Psychics
As far as the practitioners, I get asked a lot about the validity of some of the practitioners in Sedona. These questions apply to all forms of spiritual modalities in a town where you can toss a stone and hit more people trying to sell you some spiritual this or that, from a reading, healing, channel, crystal or amulet.

I have to say that I have tried many places and practitioners and spoken to other spiritual minded people in the couple of years I have lived in Sedona. As a channel myself, I follow truth and  have always believed that a gift  should be free, so I have never charged for the messages I have provided to others. But my messages are not ones that I can turn on and off at will. They come when I least expect it or when I least want them, like when I am talking to a nice couple I meet on the street providing them with a restaurant suggestion, at brunch at one of Sedona's upscale resorts or having a drink with a cute guy. (Go figure.) Find Sedona Psychic. Best Sedona Psychics
I don't begrudge these people from making a living, but from my experience, I can tell you that, like anything else in life, there are more talented people than others and that all people have good and bad days. Good Sedona Psychics

Although I've met talented Sedona psychics, channels, readers and teachers, unfortunately because Sedona is a place where people of love and light gather, it also attracts darkness and unsavory characters and for every great practitioner there is a charlatan in the shadows waiting to scam as many of the tens of thousands visitors searching for answers and healing that grace this town with their presence. 

I live in love and am not going to give you my personal preferences in this article, because that's all they are, MY preferences, Everyone is different and what may resonate with me, may not resonate with you. What I can tell you that I have read the reviews on the boards, just like you, and some of them I agree with while others leave me scratching my head as I peruse incredible reviews for old time talentless scammers who are the very fixtures I am speaking about, the worst of the worst, based on my personal experience. I guess that's why they're still around, because they're great at what they do. No one said that scammer were not talented at their scam or lazy.  Below is food for thought on the subject as I provide information on how to determine a fake as well as how to find a good Sedona spiritualist.

Determining if someone is a Fake in Sedona
I have spent lot of time in Central and South America with Shamans of many tribes. They have alI been very humble and follow their heart. Be wary of self professed shamans in Sedona. They work with each individual based on their needs and level, and don't homogenize their practice. 

As you tour the plethora of places and types of services, if the price seems ridiculously high for the service compared to what you would pay in your corner of the world, then you should question the ethics of the person providing that service, A true spiritual practitioner who follows their heart and lives in love will not overcharge their clients and tell them that they need their extended series. They do not wear black capes, have fake tans making them look more native and charge clients thousands. That would be against their path to enlightenment to do so. 

Use your head, be cautious and aware. Your first gut instinct is usually correct. If they promise you the world or TELL you that you NEED to pay for this or that or something terrible will happen to you, or give you a song or dance about them give you some "privilege" for extra bucks, then most likely they are not interested in your highest good, just filling their pockets with your dough. If they try to charge you as they perform some mumbo jumbo that has you raising one eyebrow, then yes question them. 

If you're in town and some self proclamined guu says he can take you on a three hour spiritual tour for $200, but for an extra $200 he will relinquish all your evil spirits, do some shamanistic ritual, etc., then run, don't walk the other way before emptying your wallet or handing over your credit card. You can certainly find someone else in town who will provide you with the same or better service for a lot less.

If you are in the middle of a service and something doesn't feel right. GET UP and walk out! Yes you heard me WALK OUT! It does take guts to do so, and we are brought up being polite, but trust me, if you are not feeling it, you'll be better off in the long run if you get up. A good practitioner will want you to leave if you to feel uncomfortable in any way and will show you the exit with love and perhaps even a hug and good wishes.  A charlatan on the other hand, does not want your wallet moving one little bit and will hawk and complain. 

I actually had one try a tactic at the very beginning of a service where they yelled at me, basically trying to intimidate me before we even got started. Of course they did not want me and my cash to get up. That would defeat the purpose of that initial rant. They did that only to try and control me. As I got up to leave they grabbed my arm. "Where are you going?" When I said that they were correct, that this was not right for me, they changed their tune and where all of a sudden sweet as pie. "Too late," I said, as I strolled out the door. 

I've had several scammers come out of the wood works when they discovered my past background as a successful corporate VP telling me that the "spirits" told them that I was going to be their administrative assistant and build their business as they tour around the country or write a book about their life.  Funny, but there were several that said something very similar to this to me. My response has always been the same. "Did the spirits also tell you that I would not enjoy doing that?"  Living in Sedona is a bit different than visiting, but I think you get the picture. Scammers will do and say anything to get your cash or your time. 

By the way, if you do pay for a service and don't think that you got your money's worth, then speak up. Most likely the business will reduce the cost or refund the money. If they don't, then complain loudly in the middle of the store. 

I was concerned for about a second that this article might anger some Sedona folk, but if they live in Love and Light and work for the highest good of their clients, then they know I am not talking about them and will not be put off. How can you determine who is a good psychic?

Guide to Good Sedona Psychics, Readers, Channels and Spiritual Practitioners
As I said, there are also wonderful talented people that provide services in Sedona. And they don't rake you over the coals for their services. You need to do your homework and follow some simple rules:
  • Know what you wish to gain from the experience. This will assist in managing your expectations.
  • Get a personal recommendation. Speak to a friend or someone who knows someone who has used this practitioner.
  • Do complete research on the person. Reading online reviews is okay, but they are not always a good judge. If you do the look the closest at the negative ones and see if you can reach out to that negative reviewer. Look closely at where the review comes from. If a positive review about the practitioner comes from Sedona and immediately follows a negative review from outside the area, this could be just smoke and mirrors to fool the boards and tripadvisor.
  • Make an appointment ahead of time to ensure that you get to visit with the person you want and are not pushed to someone else whom you have not researched.
  • Find out exactly what you are getting for your money
  • Trust you gut and ask your heart when deciding on who to use
  • Shop around and compare prices before you get to town. 
  • If the person you want charges more, get an explanation from them about what is different about their service that warrants the increased price
I hope this helps as you discern the services that are best for you. If you still have questions, you'll see my email address below. It's okay to ask.

Wishing you a day filled with Love and Blessings,

LeeZa Donatella
leezadonatella.com
[email protected]

PS - I LOVE questions, so please keep them coming! I answer every one and depending on the topic, add them to a question and answer section at the bottom of each article. There are no stupid questions, just unasked ones. We are all here to help each other.  Open your heart and share your question. You just may be helping another by asking it. To shy to post a comment. That's okay, email me.


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