Re-frame Your Expectations With Your Mediumship
Embracing the Journey of Mediumship
Do you need to re-frame your expectations as you are studying mediumship? Expectations play a powerful role in how we experience mediumship. Whether you’re just beginning or have been practicing for years, it’s easy to set high expectations for yourself and your connection with Spirit. But what happens when things don’t go as planned? When the messages aren’t clear or the connection feels distant, it’s easy to feel like you’ve fallen short. That’s when it’s time to re-frame your expectations.
The Trap of Unrealistic Expectations
In the world of mediumship, there’s often a pressure—sometimes self-imposed, sometimes external—to get everything right. We expect immediate connections, clear messages, and perfect validation from our sitters. But mediumship isn’t about perfection. It’s about being a channel for Spirit, and that process isn’t always predictable.
When I first started, I expected to receive information the way others did. I saw mediums who heard clear messages or saw vivid images, while I simply knew things without always understanding why. It took time for me to realize that my experience was valid, even if it didn’t meet my original expectations. By re-framing how I saw my abilities, I was able to embrace my unique connection with Spirit.
Why Re-framing Expectations Is Essential
Re-framing your expectations allows you to release the pressure to perform and instead focus on the process of mediumship. It shifts the goal from “getting it right” to “being open and present.” When you let go of rigid expectations, you create space for Spirit to work in its own way, without the pressure to fit into a specific mold.
Mediumship is a journey, and every reading is an opportunity to learn something new. By re-framing your expectations, you move from a mindset of striving for perfection to one of growth and discovery.
How to Reframe Your Expectations in Mediumship
Focusing on progress rather than perfection is a key step. Expecting every message to come through perfectly can set you up for disappointment. Instead, celebrate the small wins and acknowledge your development. Each time you connect with Spirit, you’re learning and growing, even if the reading doesn’t go exactly as planned.
It’s also important to embrace the unknown. Spirit communicates in its own time and in its own way. Sometimes, the messages are clear, and other times, they require patience. Re-framing your expectations means embracing the unknown and trusting that Spirit will bring forward what’s needed when the time is right. It’s okay to not have all the answers immediately.
Accepting your unique connection is another powerful shift in mindset. No two mediums work the same way, and that’s a good thing. Some receive messages through hearing, others through seeing, and some, like me, experience a deep sense of knowing. Re-framing your expectations means accepting that your connection with Spirit may look different from someone else’s—and that’s perfectly okay.
Releasing the pressure to perform is essential. When you re-frame your expectations, you let go of the need to be perfect in every reading. This frees you to be fully present and allows the energy to flow more naturally. Spirit works best when we’re relaxed and open, without the weight of expectation bearing down on us.
Ultimately, re-framing expectations comes down to trust. Trust that Spirit is always working with you, even in moments of uncertainty. Trust that the right message will come through, even if it doesn’t arrive in the way you expected. Trust that each reading is part of your journey, and every experience—whether smooth or challenging—has something to teach you.
Final Thoughts: Embracing the Journey
Mediumship is not about perfection; it’s about connection, trust, and growth. By re-framing your expectations, you can move from a place of pressure and doubt to one of openness and discovery. The next time you feel frustrated or disappointed, take a moment to shift your perspective. Trust the process, embrace your unique way of connecting with Spirit, and know that every step of the journey is bringing you closer to a deeper understanding of your abilities.
