The Millstone Times March 2021

Believe- Do you? By Pam Teel

Millstone resident and first time author, Phyllis Mitchell, writes a down to earth com- pelling book about discovering and embracing her God given Psychic abilities. Abili- ties she was born with but that remained virtually dormant for the earlier part of her life until she was ready to accept her gifts and learn to use them in a way that would benefit others. Phyllis’s book delves into her life and how her family, both living and deceased, have encouraged her to accept her gifts and find the courage and confidence to finally em- brace her abilities. Calling herself a late bloomer, Phyllis finally faced up to her spiri- tual side and answered the calling that she had felt ever since she was a teenager. Tired of living a double life as a CPA in a business world but hiding the spiritual part of her being, this book explores Phyllis’s journey in finding her way to bringing both her worlds together and become one with herself. Throughout her book, Phyllis encour- ages readers to explore their journey and find their truth about themselves. Phyllis’s journey shows how in just a few short years she was able to come to fruition with the extent of her own psychic abilities, through hard work, exploration, seeking others advice, her own intuition, taking classes, and learning about things she didn’t fully understand. With newfound knowledge, she was able to discover her own hid- den abilities. For example, she realized that she could read tarot cards by taking a tarot card class and she came to the realization that she could talk to people who passed when a man who died in her own town connected with her asking her to give a mes- sage to his family. Her story is about her role as a mother, business-woman, teacher, student, friend, rel- ative, and now a spiritual advisor. Phyllis has a passion to help people in such ways as using her abilities to relay messages from deceased loved ones to those who need com- fort or closure, or teaching like-minded people ways to develop their own intuitions. Writing a book was always on Phyllis’s mind. The encouragement of her husband and

family and the guidance from relatives on the other side, her grandmother, mother, and sister to name a few, allowed Phyllis’s book to become a reality. Phyllis starts out in chapter one by paying homage to her grandmother Carmella who was a gifted seer who had her own successful business reading tea leaves and telling the future. Some of her clients who came to be read were in high political positions. Note, reading tarot cards in the early 1900’s was illegal and subject to jail, but Carmella could always tell who the undercover cops were who were trying to nab her from the true clients. Call it intuition! There were many relatives in the past in Phyllis's family who were psychically gifted as well as some family members today who are spiritually gifted in one way or another. During Phyllis’s lifetime, she was always drawn to visiting psychics, getting readings, and believing in spiritual beings, who to this day still bring her guidance. Phyllis finally overcame the last obstacle that somewhat was holding her back from her true calling. She worried about what others would think of her being psychic. Would her business clients, neighbors, friends and yes, even some family members stop talking to her or think her crazy? She was worried about the stigma that still exists today because there are many who are quite skeptical about psychics and their abilities. Having the full support of her immediate family helped her in a big way to overcome her fear. Her husband told her to pursue her new career and to focus on herself and do what makes her happy. Her son Sean helped her with all the technical support making it easier for her to take that leap of faith and make that conscious decision to just be herself and accept the truth. Her son Dean put it all into perspective for her when he told her, “Mom, You do You!” And that’s exactly what she has been doing. There’s no hesitation from here on in. Phyllis has come full circle and has finally embraced the gifts that God has given her. She started her own tarot card and medium business, launched her own website, created a YouTube and podcast both called Psychic Connection, can be found on Instagram, speaks on radio shows and podcasts, teaches classes, hosts open discussions and now has written a book. I am sure there is more to come!!! You can find more information about Phyllis, schedule a reading with her and order a copy of her book - Believe- Do You? at: www.readingsbyphyllis. com Tune in every other Tuesday to her YouTube channel -Psychic Connection- or listen to her podcast with the same content. Please note that a portion of the book proceeds will go to Phyllis’s favorite charities. Helping People is her passion!

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