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The Psychic Housewives' Handbook: How to Keep Your Feet on the Ground and Your Head in the Stars
Signs You Could Be a Psychic
* You say things to the kids like, "Okay, everybody put up your protective pink bubble" before you go out in public.
* You overhear the kids telling their friends, "Yeah, it's sage. She burns it all the time." You wonder if the neighbors have smelled it and think it's pot.
* You don't actually need caller ID anymore.
* The pets are freaked out by all the spiritual activity in the house.
* Your child sees and hears ghosts and spirits and you respond by telling her to talk to them and find out what they want.
* You can't decide if you should go to Target to shop, so you whip out your angel cards to divine the best course of action.
* You're putting your kids to bed and your youngest looks toward the empty corner and asks, "Hey, who's that guy?" A fun, funny, and highly practical guide, The Psychic Housewives' Handbook teaches women and their children how to develop their innate psychic abilities. Psychic housewife and author Lorraine Roe helps women discover their inner psychic in a very down-to-earth style. In fact, much of Roe's advice focuses on the power of self care. Roe answers such questions
* What can I do to become a psychic quickly?
* How do I protect my energy?
* How can I make my homelife more comfortable and fun?
* What do I say to the kids? The book is filled with exercises and tips to help any ordinary housewife connect with the psychic energy within her to enjoy and enrich her life. "It is a book about pursuing authentic relationships with the living and the dead, experiencing complete freedom and really going for your life."
* You say things to the kids like, "Okay, everybody put up your protective pink bubble" before you go out in public.
* You overhear the kids telling their friends, "Yeah, it's sage. She burns it all the time." You wonder if the neighbors have smelled it and think it's pot.
* You don't actually need caller ID anymore.
* The pets are freaked out by all the spiritual activity in the house.
* Your child sees and hears ghosts and spirits and you respond by telling her to talk to them and find out what they want.
* You can't decide if you should go to Target to shop, so you whip out your angel cards to divine the best course of action.
* You're putting your kids to bed and your youngest looks toward the empty corner and asks, "Hey, who's that guy?" A fun, funny, and highly practical guide, The Psychic Housewives' Handbook teaches women and their children how to develop their innate psychic abilities. Psychic housewife and author Lorraine Roe helps women discover their inner psychic in a very down-to-earth style. In fact, much of Roe's advice focuses on the power of self care. Roe answers such questions
* What can I do to become a psychic quickly?
* How do I protect my energy?
* How can I make my homelife more comfortable and fun?
* What do I say to the kids? The book is filled with exercises and tips to help any ordinary housewife connect with the psychic energy within her to enjoy and enrich her life. "It is a book about pursuing authentic relationships with the living and the dead, experiencing complete freedom and really going for your life."
- GenresSpirituality
160 pages, Paperback
First published March 5, 2009
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February 17, 2019
Um...don't know what to say. Fun to read, but actually, this whole book could have been written on two index cards. The material contained was very repetitive, and I didn't learn much that I didn't already know or had not heard elsewhere. Appreciate her candor, if she truly believes what she has written. Some things are a little out there, even for believers. But most of what Ms. Roe has written is left to assumptions, interpretations, conjecture, and a real stretch of the imagination to assume any and all things around you could be signs or messages. Frankly, we could attach a meaning to anything if we want to, so that didn't help. Bottom line - her advice is meditation and trust your intuition. Not very helpful.
I did like her writing voice, though.
I did like her writing voice, though.
December 24, 2018
Roe's book was cute, informative, and insightful for any beginner who wants to learn about the psychic world. She described how people can see the magic and mischief of fairies. She described these paranormal/fantastical beings as not being scary. Her children are also interested in the psychic world, and she encourages it.
January 15, 2018
It had its funny moments, but it just didn't quite reach me like I was hoping it would.
April 20, 2009
This is not a book I would normally pick up, because I don't fit the book's "target market." I am not a housewife, nor do I have any ideas on being a psychic. I was surprised to learn that I actually one a book in a contest after entering in MANY! So I was excited to read the book. It seemed like an interesting and fun read. Something different. An easy read. I was expecting a fun, humorous look at psychic abilities for a housewife, but it was more serious (but written with a fun tone) self-help book about making a person into a psychic. So enough about my personal feelings about the book and more on the actual book itself.
The book was an enjoyable read and even though I'm a skeptic of these kind of things I found it rather interesting and comforting. I liked the fact that the author talked about how anyone can be a psychic, that the abilities are within everyone. Psychic abilities are not for those in an exclusive club. She then proceeded to give well thought-out guidance that moved a person through developing the psychic abilities. At the end of each chapter there is a "laundry list" of exercises to help bring out psychic abilities that were given in a manner that took a person through the development in steps to grow with a person. It was not something that occurred over night.
There were many antidotes about her own abilities and learning to be a psychic, as well as others that have gone through similar development. As a skeptic and person who feels no linkage to having psychic abilities I did not do the exercises, but I read through them, and if nothing else they would provide excellent self-growth. The thought of having psychic abilities as presented in the book gives a comforting idea of being psychic, although she talks about how hard and trying the process may be to become a psychic and how scary some of the aspects of having such abilities can be. However, I liked the thought that you have guides and support throughout your life, seeing you through-- although it would be strange to see creatures and people when you're having an intimate moment (I enjoy my privacy).
One aspect that I had to adjust my mind-set to that the author talked about throughout the book was to let go and let God. The way I was raised was that anything magical or the likings of witchcraft (psychic abilities included) is the work of the devil according to religious teachings. I obviously don't follow that belief, but I had to adjust my thought process in regards to a more spiritual connection to allow for psychic abilities. I love shows like Medium which shows a psychic solving murders, so the thought of me being able to have psychic powers to help people is rather appealing. The book would be good for anyone who has a desire to become a psychic, but is geared towards women who are housewives. The psychic housewives guidebook is full of information and guidance to unleashing the psychic that is within all of us.
The book was an enjoyable read and even though I'm a skeptic of these kind of things I found it rather interesting and comforting. I liked the fact that the author talked about how anyone can be a psychic, that the abilities are within everyone. Psychic abilities are not for those in an exclusive club. She then proceeded to give well thought-out guidance that moved a person through developing the psychic abilities. At the end of each chapter there is a "laundry list" of exercises to help bring out psychic abilities that were given in a manner that took a person through the development in steps to grow with a person. It was not something that occurred over night.
There were many antidotes about her own abilities and learning to be a psychic, as well as others that have gone through similar development. As a skeptic and person who feels no linkage to having psychic abilities I did not do the exercises, but I read through them, and if nothing else they would provide excellent self-growth. The thought of having psychic abilities as presented in the book gives a comforting idea of being psychic, although she talks about how hard and trying the process may be to become a psychic and how scary some of the aspects of having such abilities can be. However, I liked the thought that you have guides and support throughout your life, seeing you through-- although it would be strange to see creatures and people when you're having an intimate moment (I enjoy my privacy).
One aspect that I had to adjust my mind-set to that the author talked about throughout the book was to let go and let God. The way I was raised was that anything magical or the likings of witchcraft (psychic abilities included) is the work of the devil according to religious teachings. I obviously don't follow that belief, but I had to adjust my thought process in regards to a more spiritual connection to allow for psychic abilities. I love shows like Medium which shows a psychic solving murders, so the thought of me being able to have psychic powers to help people is rather appealing. The book would be good for anyone who has a desire to become a psychic, but is geared towards women who are housewives. The psychic housewives guidebook is full of information and guidance to unleashing the psychic that is within all of us.
May 14, 2009
Honestly, I looked at this book with a good bit of skepticism. I received it for free, and wondered why the universe was sending me this book because I am neither a psychic nor a housewife.
And while some parts (seeing ghosts, auras, etc.), didn't really resonate with me, I have to admit many parts did. The sub-title is "How to keep your feet on the ground..." and the author manages to suggest exactly that. I viewed most of the book as advice on how to de-stress. She recommends, first and foremost, learning to take care of yourself - by "saying no this week to at least 2 requests for your time," and taking a luxurious bath. I don't have to be, or desire to be, psychic to appreciate that advice. Other bits of advice include taking a walk in nature, writing down your troubles on bits of paper and burning them, and learning to meditate.
I would recommend this book to anyone who needs to let go of some of the control and worries in their life and just let God/the Universe/Spirit Guides of Highest Conciousness do the driving.
And while some parts (seeing ghosts, auras, etc.), didn't really resonate with me, I have to admit many parts did. The sub-title is "How to keep your feet on the ground..." and the author manages to suggest exactly that. I viewed most of the book as advice on how to de-stress. She recommends, first and foremost, learning to take care of yourself - by "saying no this week to at least 2 requests for your time," and taking a luxurious bath. I don't have to be, or desire to be, psychic to appreciate that advice. Other bits of advice include taking a walk in nature, writing down your troubles on bits of paper and burning them, and learning to meditate.
I would recommend this book to anyone who needs to let go of some of the control and worries in their life and just let God/the Universe/Spirit Guides of Highest Conciousness do the driving.
January 25, 2012
This book is a hoot..I loved it because Lorraine Roe really gets into what being intuitive is in a way that is not only approachable but with methods that will not scare you or make you go, huh?
She takes stories from her own life and those that used her methods and what they got from them.
Lorraine covers ghost busting, how to help sensitive kids, what the fairies are really all about, tricks of the trade that can help you on your path like crystals or tea candle burning in front of icons as well as protection methosds, getting creative, and other ways that can not only be fun but that you'll want to do.
After each chapter she recommends a Psychic Laundry List to do such as making a God Box to let go of what's bothering you, throwing a tantrum at your angel guides if need be, clearing your house with sage or prayers, and how your intuition comes in for you.
This book is charming, fun, magical and will help you out since no one really tells you how to handle this stuff..Lorraine does.
She takes stories from her own life and those that used her methods and what they got from them.
Lorraine covers ghost busting, how to help sensitive kids, what the fairies are really all about, tricks of the trade that can help you on your path like crystals or tea candle burning in front of icons as well as protection methosds, getting creative, and other ways that can not only be fun but that you'll want to do.
After each chapter she recommends a Psychic Laundry List to do such as making a God Box to let go of what's bothering you, throwing a tantrum at your angel guides if need be, clearing your house with sage or prayers, and how your intuition comes in for you.
This book is charming, fun, magical and will help you out since no one really tells you how to handle this stuff..Lorraine does.
November 15, 2011
When this showed up at my house through some scavenging, how could I NOT read it? Some have called me both "psychic" and a "housewife," and while there is some good advice in this book, you have to navigate some of the most ADHD writing I have ever encountered. The author is all over the place and makes HUGE assumptions about the reader. In the end, this book is not really all that helpful. You'd be better off reading books by Sonia Choquette who writes wonderful books about the basics of exploring your psychic gifts.
May 19, 2009
Enjoyed reading this one...it was an easy, entertaining read. I won the book on First Reads here @ goodreads.com; it's not something I would have bought for myself, but I still gave it a go & found it fun & interesting. Curious about the possibility of trying out some of the advice given for relaxation & de-stressing. I gave it only 3 stars because I DID like it but some of the writing felt sugar-coated & over-simplified. Overall, it was a pretty fun little read.
April 17, 2013
May seem to have a weird title if you don't consider yourself a Psychic Housewife but it's one of the best, most offbeat, self-help books I've ever read. Love it, re-read it a lot and highly recommend it!
October 19, 2009
Ummm no!
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