Becoming a medium or enhancing mediumship abilities is a personal and unique journey. Each one of us goes through a very personal transformation within ourselves to become a medium. It’s in the journey that we learn about ourselves, who we are and how to help others through mediumship.
For myself, I went through years of personal development and understanding of self. In learning about ourselves and understanding who we are, we can truly learn about what may hold us back from furthering our mediumship development.
It’s a gradual process for many, even if we have known since we were young that we were mediums. Each of us must develop mediumship abilities and learn how best to communicate with the spirit world. Learning the various clair senses, working through challenges, and understanding spirit are by far the most important aspects for our development.
For mediums who develop the skills to connect with the spirit world, they often go through many ups and downs, trials and tribulations, movement forward and setbacks to become a beautiful medium for the spirit world.
Here are some common reasons why you may feel held back in your development a mediumship. Each one is just as important as the others:
Beliefs
Sometimes, limiting beliefs or doubts can hinder progress. Often we come into mediumship from other traditions and religions that challenge our beliefs, and may possibly hold us back from our development. Consider the beliefs you hold about mediumship and ask yourself if any other them may be subconsciously hindering you from developing further.
Fear and Anxiety
Fear or anxiety about the process or outcomes can block our sensitivity and abilities. With fear, it is one of the more common reasons why people hold themselves back from developing mediumship. Fear lessens our ability to communicate and disallows the flow of information, so consider fear if you are being held back in developing. One Fear that many have is the medium does not want to be wrong in front of another human being. This fear then does not allow the medium to advance their skills because they often are in fear of making a mistake, which is not a good energy for accessing our senses.
Self-Confidence
Lack of self-confidence can affect your ability to trust and interpret the information you receive. If we are unsure and less confident when connecting to the spirit world we will not be able to deliver a message of love and hope for those who seek our help. Confidence that you are on the right path, that you are in fact receiving information, is essential to developing mediumship communication.
Training and Education
Ongoing education and practice with other mediums is essential. We often can be held back from developing our skills further if we do not actively continue to self-develop with education and training. For myself I have trained with the most amazing teachers at the Arthur Findlay College where I will be returning to in 2024.
Spiritual Development & Study
Strengthening your spiritual connection will enhance your mediumship abilities. Often mediums develop in practice circles which assist in breaking through barriers and help with spiritual development of self. In addition to practicing, I often suggest reading spiritual books about mediumship, intuition, and the spirit world for more understanding.
Intention and Purpose
Clarify your intentions and purpose behind developing as a medium. Having a clear sense of why you are pursuing this path can provide focus and motivation. For myself it was to help others after doing my own healing from grief. For some, they jump into mediumship too fast and try to work with the spirit world without developing spiritual practice, understanding themselves, or receiving training, and they burn out rather quickly and become very discouraged. Take your time in your development as you may end up holding yourself back without the knowledge and time to understand your purpose.
Feedback and Validation
Seek constructive feedback and validation from experienced mentors. This can offer insights into your strengths and areas for improvement. With proper guidance, your mediumship should flourish. Part of development is receiving much-needed feedback as this will assist you with developing. Seek teachers and tutors of the highest good to assist you.
Patience and Persistence
Mediumship development is often a gradual process. Be patient with yourself, stay persistent, and acknowledge the progress you make along the way. When you feel you need to climb a mountain, take it slow. When you feel like giving up, take a breath and see how far you have come. You are very important to the spirit world so please do take care of yourself and take the time needed to develop the best of yourself.
Remember that everyone’s journey is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to mediumship development.