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Balancing Mediumship with Family Life: Finding Harmony in Your Spiritual and Personal Worlds

Balancing Mediumship with your family is a common stressor for many Mediums.  The demands of family life with your mediumship practice can be challenging but deeply rewarding. Here are some practical strategies to help you integrate your spiritual work into a busy family schedule without compromising on either front.

Create Sacred Personal Time

Having a dedicated time for your mediumship practice is essential. Communicate with your family about your need for this personal time. It can be early in the morning or late in the evening when the house is quiet. Make this a non-negotiable part of your routine.

Example: Set aside 30 minutes every morning for meditation and connecting with your guides before the family wakes up.

Involve Your Family in Spiritual Practices

Involving your family in some of your spiritual practices can be a wonderful way to bond and share your journey. Simple activities like family meditations, mindful walks, or sharing positive affirmations can help everyone feel included and benefit from your spiritual work.

Example: Organize a weekly family meditation session where everyone can relax and connect with their inner selves.

Set Boundaries and Communicate Clearly

Clear communication and boundaries are crucial. Explain to your family why your mediumship practice is important to you and how it helps you stay balanced and happy. Ensure they understand when you need uninterrupted time and space.

Example: Create a visual schedule that marks your dedicated mediumship time, so your family knows when you’re unavailable.

Integrate Spirituality into Daily Activities

Find ways to incorporate your mediumship into daily routines without making it feel like an extra task. You can invite your guides to join you during mundane tasks like cooking, cleaning, or driving.

Example: While preparing dinner, you can mentally communicate with your spirit guides or silently affirm your intentions for the meal and family.

Share Your Experiences and Insights

Sharing your spiritual experiences with your family can foster understanding and support. Talk about your sessions, the messages you receive, and how they positively impact your life and the family’s well-being.

Example: During family meals or gatherings, share interesting insights or uplifting messages you’ve received that can benefit everyone.

Balance Is Key: Don’t Overextend Yourself

It’s important to balance your mediumship practice with family responsibilities. Ensure you’re not overextending yourself by taking on too many spiritual commitments. Balance is key to maintaining harmony in both areas.

Example: Limit your private readings or sessions to a manageable number per week, ensuring you have ample time for family activities.

Teach by Example

Your family, especially children, learn by observing you. Demonstrating the importance of spiritual practices and how they positively influence your life can inspire them to adopt similar habits.

Example: Let your children see you practicing meditation or journaling regularly, which can spark their interest in these practices.

Balancing mediumship with family life is about creating harmony between your spiritual and personal worlds. By setting boundaries, involving your family, and integrating spirituality into daily routines, you can nurture both aspects of your life effectively. Remember, a well-balanced life enhances your mediumship abilities and brings a deeper sense of fulfillment to you and your loved ones.

What strategies have you found helpful in balancing your spiritual practices with family life? Share your experiences in the comments below!

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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