My authentic Self

I have not been honest, authentic, or true to myself and I realised the hypocrisy of that when yet another client asked me why I don’t have the words ‘psychic’ on my website when that is exactly what I am. I say hypocrisy because as a spiritual coach, I am dedicated to working with people to identify their authentic selves and walk their true path.

Soon after I realised my website at the end of last year, I wrote a post about Psychic vs Intuitive, after a friend and former colleague expressed their concerns about me using the term ‘psychic medium’ on my website and professional profile. Concerned that I would offend people and worried about what they thought of me, I changed the wording on my website from Psychic Readings to Intuitive Sessions.

The thing is…I am psychic. Yes, I use intuition, as most of us do, but there is no denying that I know things I have no way of knowing.

I have spent my life running from it. Hiding my true self from friends, family and colleagues and honestly, I am exhausted from it. I am worn down and tired and I don’t want to feel this way anymore.

I wonder if there will ever come a time when I can hold my head high and say, this is who I am and not fear criticism or ostracism. I understand what I am going to say next will be controversial, but I do think about groups of people throughout history who could not be their authentic selves and needed to hide who they were through either warranted or internal fears.  

·      LGBTQ+ individuals in many societies have stigmatised and marginalised individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. LGBTQI+ people have often concealed their identities out of fear of persecution, discrimination, or violence.

·      Minority racial and ethnic groups have frequently faced discrimination, prejudice, and systemic oppression. In many cases, individuals from these communities have felt compelled to hide aspects of their cultural or ethnic identity to avoid negative repercussions or social exclusion.

·      Throughout much of history, societal norms and expectations have limited women's autonomy and expression. Women have often faced pressure to conform to traditional gender roles and expectations, stifling their ability to be their authentic selves in various spheres of life.

·      Followers of minority religions or non-religious individuals have sometimes faced persecution or discrimination due to their beliefs or lack thereof. Fear of backlash or ostracism has led many individuals to conceal or downplay their religious or philosophical beliefs.

·      Individuals with physical, cognitive, or developmental disabilities have historically faced stigma, discrimination, and barriers to fully participating in society. Many people with disabilities have felt compelled to hide or downplay their disabilities to avoid negative perceptions or mistreatment.

·      Innovators, artists, and individuals with unconventional ideas have often faced criticism, ridicule, or ostracism for challenging societal norms or expressing unique perspectives. Fear of rejection or ridicule has sometimes led creative individuals to suppress their authentic selves or conform to mainstream expectations.

These are all people or groups who have struggled to be their authentic selves throughout history due to societal pressures, discrimination, and fear of reprisal. Over time, societal attitudes and norms have evolved, leading to greater acceptance and tolerance for diversity, but challenges persist for many marginalised communities.

I wonder if there will come a time when I feel fully accepted and embraced. Not just among small spiritual minority groups but among the larger collective. Will there be a time when I can stand tall and proud and say I am a psychic medium and the person I am speaking to doesn’t look away, bow their head, look uncomfortable, or outright tell me there is no such thing…or worse, that it is evil.

I don’t know how I know the things I know or where the messages and information come from. What I do know is that they are never messages of hate. They are completely the opposite, they are messages of love, support and guidance.

Medium messages are not something that happens for me at every reading, they come out of nowhere and they usually happen when the recipient of the message is at a low point in their life or at a crossroads and needs to hear the very message that I have been given to pass on to them. I am often in awe of the healing power of the messages.

Anyway, enough said. I guess this post is just a heads-up to others and to keep myself honest that I want to be authentic. I want to be true to myself and who I am and what I do.

I now offer Psychic Readings instead of Intuitive Sessions. Which is all a bit silly because, they are only words after all.