After much hemming and hawing, I leapt into the unknown recently. I had heard of a very specific, deeply challenging training course for those of us that get information beyond the five senses. Because I am a snob about education, especially in this metaphysical sphere, where my experience is that it is too common that teachers are fluffy, unprepared and unprofessional, I researched the institution thoroughly. I decided it met my standards, so I slipped out quietly and travelled thousands of miles, hoping this was the right move. It was a game-changer. I wish I had done this years ago. Never have I been able to speak so freely about being a seer, and utilize my ability without reservation. Never have I had such demanding and responsible instruction in psychic work, and exercises that taught me precision I could not have achieved by myself. I bonded quickly with almost everyone in my class, and we supported each other beautifully. My new friends are all as normal as I am, not a mu-mu, crystal or cape in sight. They are from all professions and have all read the same books, had the same thoughts, wondered about the same things as I have - the difference being they are living their path openly. They have not been rejected by their friends or family the way I fear I might be, but they were gracious in their sympathy for my fears. They give readings in a variety of methods in addition to their day jobs and it all works out very well for them. They live in the flow, they are not hiding their light, and their perception is sharpening the more they use it. We worked hard that week, harder than I could have anticipated, and between the faculty and the students I knew I was amongst my real tribe. They have offered to support me as I consider coming out from behind the curtain. Let's see if their bravery can bolster my own.