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Three Hidden Blocks to Mediumship Success

Mediumship is a rewarding but challenging path with hidden blocks to our success. Beyond the common obstacles, there are more subtle challenges that can impact your journey. Here are three additional obstacles to consider, along with strategies to overcome them.

Energy Management

As a medium, you work with various energies, which can be draining. Poor energy management can lead to burnout and reduced effectiveness in your practice.

How to Manage Your Energy:

  • Regular Self-Care: Prioritize self-care activities that replenish your energy, such as exercise, healthy eating, and adequate sleep.
  • Grounding Techniques: Use grounding exercises to stay centered and balanced. Visualization, connecting with nature, and breathwork are effective methods.
  • Energy Cleansing: Regularly cleanse your energy field through methods like smudging, salt baths, or working with crystals to maintain a clear and vibrant aura.

Isolation

Mediumship can sometimes feel isolating, especially if those around you do not understand or support your path. This isolation can hinder your growth and confidence.

How to Overcome Isolation:

    • Join Communities: Engage with online forums, social media groups, or local spiritual communities to connect with like-minded individuals.  A weekly development circle is an excellent resource.
    • Attend Workshops and Events: Participate in mediumship workshops, retreats, and events to meet others and expand your network.
    • Seek Mentorship: Find a mentor who can guide you, offer support, and provide valuable insights based on their own experiences.

Balancing Ego

The ego can be a double-edged sword in mediumship. While a healthy sense of self is important, an inflated ego can create barriers to genuine connection and growth.

How to Balance Ego:

    • Stay Humble: Remember that mediumship is a gift and a service. Approach it with humility and gratitude.
    • Continuous Learning: Always seek to improve and learn. Acknowledge that there is always more to discover and master.
    • Receive Feedback: Be open to constructive feedback from peers, mentors, and clients. Use it as a tool for growth rather than a blow to your ego.

By recognizing and addressing these hidden challenges, you can further enhance your journey as a medium. Stay mindful of your energy, seek out supportive communities, and keep your ego in check to unlock your full potential.

Rev. Colleen Irwin
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Reverend Colleen Irwin is a Wife, Healer, Psychic Medium, Mentor, Author, and Public Speaker from Rochester, New York, with over 30 years of business experience, including her work as a real estate broker. Colleen’s background in training REALTORS honed her skills in conflict resolution, marketing strategies, and analytical as well as presentation skills, which she now applies to her spiritual education and coaching. Colleen teaches, lectures, and serves Spirit, sharing her lifelong connection with the spiritual world, as captured in her book 'Discovering Your Stream.' She has studied with renowned mediums John White and Lisa Williams and was mentored by Reverend Jack Rudy. Ordained in the Order of Melchizedek by Reverend Dan Chesboro, Colleen is also a PREVIVOR who educates others about the BRCA genetic mutation and taking control of their health. Her mission is to empower women through life’s significant changes—whether it be a career shift, parental care giving, health crises, relationship transformations, or spiritual awakenings. Through spiritual education, inspirational talks, and coaching, Colleen offers guidance and hope, helping women embrace their new purpose.
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