2B - - Michigan Daily - Weekeetc. Magazine - Thursday, Januo 11, 2001 0 0 The Michigan Dai- Weekend, etc. tc Question & Answer Interview 7:00 & 9:30 p.m. $6.25. Professional psychic advises students on decision making By Jenni Glenn WCkend. Etc. Editor None of those New Year's doomsday predictions came true, but many people are still wondering what 2001 will hold. For specific advice, they'd have to make an appointment with local psychic and University alumna Nanci Rose Gerler at her practice Crystal Clear Expressions, located in Nickels Arcade. The Michigan Daily chatted with her about exactly what her job entails.r The Michigan Daily: How did you become a psychic? Or were you always one? Nanci Rose Gerler: I had flashes, a sense of a greater reality. I found my first psychic when a series of tragedies forced me to seek higher answers, and started taking meditation and psychic develop- ment classes for personal and spiritual growth. I was always top of the class and I found I had a natural talent, but I never intended to go public. Then I had to take my dog in for emergency surgery and was late for work. I saved her life bat lost my job. An acquaintance was looking for someone to work "Psychic Night" at a 'bar, and I had to pay the vet bill. TMD: How do your abilities work? NRG: I'm a psychic, channel, medi- um and energy healer. TMD: What's that exactly? NRG: As a psychic, I am perceiving specific information - past, present and future - pertinent to the individual. I answer people's specific questions regarding relationships (family, friends, romantic), educational, career and life purpose. As a medium. I contact departed loved ones on the "other side." ... I receive visual images and impressions as to how they look, their surroundings, their emo- tional state, their energy level and what they're doing. And I receive direct verbal messages (they talk to me and through me) for their loved ones still on earth. As a channel. I'm a conduit for mes- sages from non physical beings - guides, guardian angels and the ascend- ed masters. They are the unseen hands that assist us in our lives on earth. As an energy healer. I channel univer- sal energy through my hands to remove energetic blockages. This allows greater clarity and healing to occur. I use crys- tals as tools in my work to help me focus and clear, hence the name Crystal Clear Expressions. TMD: What would a typical session with you be like? NRG: I do a protected reading so that only information of benefit to be known at this time comes through. My sessions are designed to be informative and empowering. I connect with the person's energy using their full name, date of birth and occupation. I begin by giving people my impressions of their personal- ity traits, character and life experience. I'm an excellent photo reader and encourage clients to bring pictures of anvone they want to know about. I'm here to help individuals navigate the waters of their lives. TMD: What do dead people look like? What is heaven like? NRG: First people are reunited with friends and loved ones who have depart- ed before. When people get there, most of them go through a healing process to restore themselves energetically. They live in a group setting much like upscale dorms and hospitals. If they had lessons they did not learn on Earth, they are forced to confront themselves and their issues before they can move on. After the healing process is complete, people look radiant. In Heaven, they can choose the optimal version of life they want,.select- ing an environment in alignment with their own likes and desires. I've seen one mother on a cruise ship playing canasta, kids in a summer camp surrounding and people in beautiful mansions. Unlike Earth, there are no problems or conflicts Everyone lives in cooperation and ser- vice to all. TMD: Can anyone become a psychic? NRG: Everyone comes equipped with intuitive abilities. With practice, they can be developed. Just as anyone can play chopsticks, it takes time, appli- cation and practice to plav a concerto. The biggeststep is having faith and trust Co.r'esy o' N an Rose Ge 'er Professional psychic Nanci Rose Gerler operates her practice Crystal Clear Expressions from Nickels Arcade. in your own intuitions. Many people receive prescient messages through dreams. TMD: How can a person find a good psychic.? NRG: In looking for a good intuitive, discernment should be used. You should speak to the person prior to the initial appointment and find someone who answers your questions and feels good to you. Look for 100 percent honest, integrity, sincerity and love. TMD: What was a memorable ses- sion for you? NRG: A client came in to my office to know if she should take a new job over- seas, and I begged her not to because she was going to be disappointed and unhap- py. I told her to keep the day job for now because she was going to be married and living in Hawaii by age 37 anyway. ... Within two months, she had mov ed to Hawaii, met the guy eight months later and now they're engaged. TMD: What kind of advice do you have for students? NRG: As a former college recruiter, I add my psychic abilities to- my knowl- edge base to guide students to suitable educational and career paths, as well as satisfying personal lives. TMD: What is an example of one of your predictions for a student that has come true? NRG: A recent (University) grad was unsure about pursuing a masters degree in Nursing Home Management and Administration. I assured him he would have a brilliant future if he did so. He began his education, but wanted practical experience in the field. I tolde him there would be two options: One would be easy and comfortable while the other would be a fast learning curve but very challenging. He was impatient and got the hard one, and I coached him to stay, insisting he would be executive director in one vear, increasing his income by S15,000. I received a dozen roses from him when it came true. TMD: How do you feel about your job? NRG: As an intuitive counselor, I have the most rewarding profession on the planet. I am able to assist people in providing answers unavailable from any other source and to give them empower- ment, peace and enlightenment. State & Main See Friday. Michigan Theater. 5, 7:30, 9:45 p.m. $6.25. MUSIC Greenstreet The group brings their brand of local rock into the Pig, with special guests The Gryphon Shepard jamming away the opening spot. Blind Pig, 208 S. 1st St. 10 p.m. $7. 996- 8555. Al Hill and the Love Butlers Careful Ladies or these Blues Boogie-Woogie- ers may take more than just your coat for you. Cavern Club, 210 S 1st St. 10 p.m. $8. 332-9900. Dead Heroes Detroit's power punk band heads on the road again, Willie Nelson style. Elbow Room, Ypsilanti. 10,30 p.m. $3. 483-6374. Vermeer Quartet World-renowned string quartet known for its clarity of sound and technique performs a pro- gram featuring Haydn, Shostakovich and Mendelssohn. Rackham Auditorium. 8 p.m. $14-30. 764-2538. ALTERNATIVES Plant Life See Thursday. Museum of Art, Works on Paper Gallery. Free. 764-0395. Mark Rothko and the Lure of the Figure: Paintings 1933-46 See Thursday. Museum of Art, Apse Gallery. Free. 764-0395. Casting Shadows See Thursday. Museum of Art, West Gallery. Free. 764-0395. Sunday CAMPUS CINEMA Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon See Thursday. Michigan Theater. 1:45, 4:30, 7:00 & 9:30 p.m. $6.25. State & Main See Friday. Michigan Theater. 8:15 p.m. $6.25. Silent Film Society The Ann Arbor Silent Film Society shows Buster Keaton's "Sherlock Jr." and Ernst Lubitsch's "The Arabian Nights" star- ing film fox Pola Negri. Yowza! Michigan Theater. 2:00. $4. Stalker (1979) Two and a half hours roaming through the mind of director Andrei Tarkovsky. A rollicking good time. Michigan Theater. 5:00 p.m. Free. Michelle Yeoh shows her tough side in Ang Lee's martial arts flick "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." MUSIC Charlie King and Karen Brandow Storytelling, music and political aware- ness. Is Clinton running for office again? The Ark, 316 S. Main. 7:30 p.m. $13.50. 761-1818. Isotope 217 Avant garde rock is opened by Crush, Kill, Destroy. Blind Pig 208 S. 1st St. 10 p.m. $10. 996- 8555. ALTERNATIVES Art Video "In Search of Rothco," a survey of Mark Rothco's work from the Guggnheim Museum, will be shown. Museum of Art, Media Room. Free. 764-0395. Plant Life See Thursday. Museum of Art, Works on Paper Gallery. Free. 764-0395. Mark Rothko and the Lure of the Figure: Paintings 193346 See Thursday. Museum of Art, Apse Gallery. Free. 764-0395. Casting Shadows See Thursday. Museum of Art, West Gallery. Free. 764-0395. Monday CAMPUS CINEMA Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon See Thursday. Michigan Theater. 1:45, 4:30, 7:00 & 9:30 p.m. $6.25. State & Main See Friday. Michigan Theater. 8:15 p.m. $6.25. Slam (1998) The story of Raymond, who is saved from prison gangs by his neat-o poetry. Discussion to follow. Michigan Theater. 4 p.m. Free. Top Hat (1935) Prof. Bauland strikes again with this musical gem. Michigan Theater. 7 p.m. $6.25. MUSIC Mingus Big Band UMS presents the Mingus Big Band showcasing the tunes of the late bandleader and com- poser. Hill Auditorium. 8 p.m. $20-32. 764-2538. Acoustic Open Mic Bring an acoustic guitar and step under the bright light to play a tune or three. Tap Room Ypsilanti 9:30 p.m. Free. 482-5320. A LTERNA TIVES North Campus Cultural Fair This Martin Luther King Day event will showcase student performances and exhibits on diversity. Chrysler Center Lobby and Media Union Gallery. 5:30-7 p.m. Free. 936-3066. Plant Lfe See Thursday. Museum of Art, Works on Paper Galle 764-0395. Mark Rothko and the Lure Figure: Paintings 1933-46 Thursday. Museum of Art, Gallery. Free. 764-0395. Casting Shadows See Thu Museum of Art, West Gall 764.0395. Tuesda, CAMPUS CINEMA Crouching Tiger, Hidden C Thursday. Michigan Theat & 9 p.m. $6.25. State & Main See Thursd Theater. 4:15, 6:45 & 9:. MUSIC Blind Pig Showcase Ni booked open mic (is tha then?) features Wild Shrinking Violets, Terra Pillow Book. Blind Pig, 2 10 p.m. Free. 996-8555. Blues Jam Take your ins band, or your better ha The Terraplanes. Tap Ro 9:30 p.m. Free. 482-532( A LTERNA TIVES Poetry of Everyday Life C for a youth poetry slam a by local high school stud Arbor District Library, 34 Ave 7 p.m. Free. 327-42 Plant Life See Thursday. Art, Works on Paper Gall 764-0395. Mark Rothko and the Lur Figure: Paintings 1933-4 courtesy of Fine line Features Julia Stiles minds the counter in David Mamet's "State and Main."