Famous Psychics - Sylvia Browne
In this last of a series of articles on famous psychics we're
going to cover another very popular modern day psychic who has
had more than her share of sceptics and bashers. Sylvia Browne
is probably one of the most controversial psychics of the modern
era.
Sylvia Browne is most noted for her psychic talent, her great
counseling ability and the extensive research she has done into
parapsychology. She has a very down to earth, sometimes
abrasive, but very dynamic and genuine personality. Yes, she
does have a tendency to rub people the wrong way. But what
controversial psychic hasn't?
Browne has lectured and taught people all over the world
including Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and Canada. Supposedly
Browne first achieved her psychic ability at the very young age
of three years old when she was living in Kansas City, MO. In
her early years she shared her psychic gifts with friends and
family. She eventually became very well known for helping people
see into the future. She moved to California in 1964. From her
new home she continued to assist people in private. Eventually,
Browne wanted to form a professional organization to study the
paranormal. This finally came to pass in 1974 when she formed
The Nirvana Foundation for Psychic Research, which is a
nonprofit organization. It is now known as The Society of Novus
Spiritus. Since that time Browne has helped thousands of people
find a deeper spiritual meaning in their life through God via
her gifts.
Browne's philosophy involves researching into people's past
lives through hypnosis. She also obtains much information
through what is known as her channeling ability. She has
established reincarnation as the key to understanding life. She
accepts this as the central theme in her philosophy. However,
she does not force this belief on anyone who does not accept it.
To all her subjects she says, "Take with you what you want and
leave the rest behind." Browne is also very religious but does
not force that issue either. If one chooses not to believe in a
supreme being she believes that is their right. She tells
people, "It does not matter if you believe in God because God
believes in you."
Browne, over the years, has appeared on shows such as Unsolved
Mysteries, In Search Of..., That's Incredible and the Montel
Williams Show. She has also been featured in magazines like
Cosmopolitan and People. She even had her own TV special called
Haunted Lives and was a guest on the Larry King Show. She was
heard on Coast to Coast by thousands and even had two Pay Per
View specials in 1999 and 2000.
Browne has also had several books published including, "Journey
Of The Soul," "Conversations With The Other Side," "Astrology
Through The Eyes Of The Psychic," and her Biography, "Adventures
Of A Psychic" which was a New York Times best seller.
Browne has come under attack by many sceptics as have many other
psychics before her. Some of the attacks have been so vicious
that they have prompted her to post some rather strong responses
to them on her official web site.
And again, as with all psychics who have come before her, the
question still remains unanswered. Is she the real thing or just
another very good entertainer?