Friday, August 1, 2014
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
July 2014 "Rants & Raves"
Funny how I got up this morning thinking I would go ahead
and write my blog, and here it is 10:30 at night. Another month has been flying by. However, Virginia weather has not been all that bad for the month
of July. Unfortunately, I am beginning
to see signs of an early fall.
We had family come in from Florida and stay with us this
month. Jaselyn was so good! (But she always is!) I also went to a brunch and saw some friends
that I had not been able to see in months.
It’s so good to reconnect! I hope
to end the summer with having a get together here. I am also VERY grateful for a friend showing up at 9:30pm last
night to cut our grass! (Yes, I broke
the lawn mower.) Even though it was cut
at night, I have to admit it looks better than me doing it in the daylight!
I have not had a vacation yet. I hope to sneak away for a couple of days in August, but we will
see how that goes. The month of August
is when I try to line up events for the fall.
In November, CVAPI will appear at Pamunkey Library in Mechanicsville VA
for Ghost Hunting 101, free to the public.
We also have several pending investigations coming up.
This Friday, August 1st, one of our best cases
will air on “A Haunting” on Destination America at 10PM. The episode is called “Demons Revenge” and I
am very excited to see it! (I do plan
to post more about that particular case at a later date.)
I can share with you a funny thing about filming. They picked me up at 6:30AM. Twenty minutes after leaving my home I was
asked, what was I wearing? (It was
February and I had on a coat.) Well, I
apparently had on the wrong color.
(Nope didn’t get the email on hair, makeup and wardrobe.) So they want me in a solid color coral
shirt. I don’t even OWN a coral
shirt! So, the next plan is to delay
filming, wait for the department stores to open and go shopping. I placed a call to my daughter who called me
back to say, “Good news, I have one solid color coral shirt”. “And better yet, IT”S CLEAN.” So thanks to my daughter filming went as
scheduled. It was probably sometime
around lunch time (Or when I actually woke up), that I asked, “Why a coral
shirt?” Because it works with my
complexion, hair, lighting, background, etc etc. And a free fashion tip on the color palette that works for
me. So what did I learn? I have been wearing the WRONG colors all of
my life! I have since tried to add
those colors to my wardrobe. (And I
still don’t own a coral shirt). But I
have to ask…..How many of you could pull out a solid color coral shirt from your
closet at 6:30AM?? ?
So for the month of July I have hit the cardio workouts
harder than normal. I must say a
pedometer is the best investment EVER!
It will certainly show you how much, or how little you actually move in
a day. Not to mention that I sleep much
better. (Which is always a problem for
me anyway.)
I have certified two in Reiki this month. The Rieki course remains on sale until the
end of July. On a suggestion from one
that is currently taking the course, I may very well set up a forum for Reiki
so you may interact with one another.
(YES, I do promise I will get to the blog on Reiki!)
The best time to catch me for a psychic reading is between
1PM and 1AM. (I am not a stickler for
hours, but those are generally when you can catch me.) Horoscopes will post to my website, and the
next newsletter will come out soon. To
get on the mailing list email me at Jackie@ms-swami.com. Join me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter.
Until next time…
Monday, July 28, 2014
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Sunday, June 29, 2014
The "Reality" of Reality TV
This is a topic that I have been meaning to discuss for a
while now and will probably publish this to both of my blogs. In filming three separate episodes for
different shows, there appears to be a lot that the general public is not aware
of. The next thing I want to discuss is
the “Bashers” of psychic television, paranormal television, and Reality TV in
general.
The first thing I want to start by saying, is what you see
on TV, actually took days to film. So
what you are actually viewing is the highlights of what was filmed. “Reality” TV, means that they are real
people, (or real families), they are not actresses or actors.
You will also hear people state that Reality TV is
scripted. Some of it is, but what does
that mean? Let me see if I can give you
an example. Lets say production has
asked me to meet up with these 3 people, at this restaurant, and
discuss this topic. That is
about as scripted as it gets.
Production will film it, and they will use what they see fit, no one is
reading from an actual script. Now,
also notice that the 3 people I am meeting were filmed coming in. That is because they were met up the road
and each has their mics (microphones) on.
Now speaking of microphones. Do you ever notice on shows were they “run into” someone? They have on microphones and yes, you can
tell. (Some shows do not.) I can tell you that you will not be filmed
for National Television and NOT sign a consent form to be on a show.
An exception to the rule of “Scripted” would be any show
filmed that use re-enactments. These
are actual people stating their stories, but actresses and actors do the
re-enactment part reading from an actual script that production has provided. It also may be a set and not the actual
location to which they are discussing.
Production companies like to use a neat trick called the
“Voice Overlay”. What does this
mean? Let me give you an example. Lets say, in watching a show, you heard me
say “this”. That was indeed my
voice you heard, but NOT in that particular conversation. This could have been filmed two days prior in a totally different
conversation. How can you tell? Because you won’t see me on TV saying
it. It will be my voice with another
scene.
After the episode has gone through several edits, who has
the final say? The Network. They are the final decision on what is
aired. What are they looking for? Ratings.
So why do people watch Reality TV? Because they LIKE it!
They like the people, the families, the subject matter, story line, or what they represent. It is known as “Entertainment”. Why do the “Bashers” watch it? Because they need a life. With all the causes that they could
represent to do some good in the world, this is what they have dedicated their
time to in hopes of recognition.
However, I am sure that the actual Networks are grateful for
them boosting their ratings. Any
Network can see the number of dedicated fans out weighs the “Haters” of the
show by far.
A little off the topic here, but I also know someone who has
their story done into a Lifetime Movie.
(Notice it says “BASED ON a true story.”)
In the last 3 months, several different individuals have
contacted me about people “Bashing” popular psychics on television as well as
paranormal shows. These “Bashers” are
nothing more than “Glorified Stalkers” that are seeking a following. Some have dedicated websites to support
their beliefs and some have fallen so far off their rockers that they have even
self publish books on different Reality series. These idiots have contacted me before as well as people I know.
This is when I hear the famous phrase of “I KNOW FOR A
FACT….” This is also followed by: (from
me)
“Do you know these people personally?” NO
“Have you ever met these people?” NO
“Where you there when it happened?” NO
“Where you there when it was filmed?” NO
“Did production acknowledge you or ask you to be on
TV?” NO
(hmmmmm…..all very interesting.)
Next will come, “I HAVE INTERVIEWED THEIR FAMILY AND
FRIENDS”. Really? Because you are unable to validate any of it
by stating it is “Confidential”. Well I
can tell you what IS indeed “Confidential”.
The contract between the person filming and the production company as to
what can be discussed. (One would not
think it would take a rocket scientist to figure that out.) So why do people with television appearances
refuse to answer to these people?
Because they don’t HAVE to and who are they anyway?
To anyone in the news field, that will actually give these
idiots the time of day, I would like to suggest that you fire your researcher,
because you have now tainted your own credibility. These people have dedicated their time and energy to “EXPOSE or
INVESTIGATE” one thing only and that is TELEVISION……Seriously? (Obviously their parents never taught them
not to believe everything they see on TV.)
To those that appear on these shows, my hats off to you for
taking the high road! You are doing
something right! (In all honesty, I
watch very little psychic and paranormal television, but do watch other reality
shows.)
To the “Bashers” if ANY of you EVER contact me again, I will
do nothing more than refer you right back to this blog. The very idea that you are “investigating or
exposing” something seen on television is ABSURD. The only thing you are doing is publicly stalking people. I would
also like to lend some advice to those that hate Reality TV……TURN THE
CHANNEL!!!
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
June 2014 "Rants & Raves"
Welcoming the month of June and the first day of summer hit
on the 21st. (My favorite
season of the year!) Today I am
celebrating 8 years on my website. It
is hard to believe that 8 years ago, it actually launched as a 3 to 5 page
site. So, for the remainder of the
month, one-hour phone readings for $98 and the Reiki course remains on sale,
with an additional discount to groups of 4 or more. (Email me, for an appointment for a one-hour reading.)
I can say that June has been a rather productive month as
far as me getting some things done that I had been putting off. My daughter and I have also really enjoyed
having Jaselyn outside and spending some pool time with her.
I do have an issue that I want to address this month. That pertains to the bashing of psychics and
the paranormal and a few other things on television. I have a LOT to say about this so I plan to do so on a separate
blog.
Live readings have been put on hold until I find another
local venue. As an alternative, you may
want to check into hosting a Psychic Party.
I have run into some problems with scheduling appointments
in advance. I am in Virginia and in
the Eastern Time Zone. Understandably,
a lot of you are in a different time zones.
Though I express this when setting the appointment, you can generally go
to “Google” to find the time zone
conversion. If you are having a problem
with this PLEASE just let me know.
I have a lot of writing to get done, and just waiting for
that notion to strike me. I actually
came across something I began a few years back that I was really impressed
with. The problem appears to be in
finding the time to do so.
I do get a lot of questions on Reiki and will see if I can
give you a brief summary of it. It
pertains to “Energy healing”. Learning
the “Chakras” (the energy fields), and
how to align them. It is also used for
the “Greater good”, meaning the intent is to heal or relieve pain in the areas
needed. Will it cure things? NO.
It is wonderful for pain management, or centering and grounding yourself. If you have any questions or anything you
would like to discuss, don’t hesitate to email me.
Mercury Retrograde ends on July 1st. I have several varying reports of some that
this retrograde has hit them hard, to some that say it has not been that
bad. Either way, you are coming up on
the end of it. The next Retrograde will
hit October 4th to October 25th. You can always find these dates on my
website under the Free Horoscopes, as well as the traits of the zodiac and
compatibility.
The month of July, it is all about new beginnings and
getting things done!
Now to answer the most popular question that I get:
What do people ask you when they call?
-
Love Life (Most popular) Separation or divorce, long term or
short terms, if someone is coming in their love life, are things ending,
infidelity, and just about anything pertaining to love.
-
Career – Have they chosen the right career, job changes, new
jobs, searching for a job, self-employed, problems at work, income, seminars
and conventions, and anything pertaining to their career.
-
Money - lack of,
investments and purchases, the sale of home or property, residential moves,
income potential, what the future holds, loans, those that have borrowed from
them, etc.
-
Family & Friends – relationship problems, trust issues,
when will they get together, vacations, etc.
-
Education – If they have chosen the right path, when they will
return, funding, college, etc.
-
Missing – persons, pets and items. (More on this below.)
That is not everything obviously, but that will give you a
general idea. My clients come from all
over and all walks of life.
With one of my television appearances being on the Animal
Planet, I really want to stress that I am NOT a “Pet Psychic”. NO ONE can read your pet better than
you. However, I am good at locating
them when missing and have done so many times for my friends and clients. In regards to “Missing persons”, I do NOT
get involved unless a family member or a detective directly contacts me. (I also do not charge for this.) And of course, I have a mouthful to say
about psychics that do jump in the middle of an open investigation.
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