Whole Medium Academy Resources

Category: Developing Your Mediumship

  • A Higher Purpose: Are You Up for the Challenge?

    A Higher Purpose: Are You Up for the Challenge?

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Sharon B. Jones and Nancy Scheel, WMA Faculty

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    Sometimes we get caught up juggling the “day-to-day” of our lives. You know what I mean … the laundry piling up at home. The report that’s due at work tomorrow. Next week’s play date with the kids. And that mediumship practice you’ve planned with a fellow student.

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    There’s nothing wrong with focusing on day-to-day details. It’s a significant part of life.

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    But there’s also something more.

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    There’s a greater reality. And it’s one we can choose to tune into at any given moment.

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    In that greater reality, each of us has a higher purpose. Many people believe we’ve come here — incarnated in the physical plane of Earth — to work towards (or realize) that purpose.

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    Where’s the Finish Line?

    As developing mediums, we often set goals for ourselves, either consciously or subconsciously. For example, we want to get more evidence. Hold our link longer. Deepen the conversation with the person in Spirit. Be more confident in our delivery.

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    Without realizing it (especially if our attention is rooted in the day-to-day) we begin to think of that goal as an actual finish line.

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    It goes something like this. You’ve been working hard to develop your mediumship abilities. You’ve practiced. Received feedback upon feedback upon feedback. You’ve just gotten to a comfortable place with how your mediumship is working for you.

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    Whew, you think. I’ve finally arrived!

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    And then … BAM!

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    The next thing you know, your guides have changed things up on you. Your comfort has once again become a kind of discomfort.

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    In mediumship, as in any type of growth, there really is no finish line! Our learning and our “becoming” is never complete. During the course of our development, our mediumship will change time and time again. That’s why your guides change things up! It’s to help you develop even further.

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    So THAT Happened … AGAIN …

    Even more, it’s through life’s challenges that we’re given the opportunity for “chosen” growth.  Have you noticed that the same challenges — in both your personal life and the fine tuning of your mediumship — seem to present themselves over and over again?

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    There is a higher purpose to this.  Each time a familiar situation arises in your life, you can choose to make a different choice in how you handle the situation. Or you can explore a new way of thinking about that particular situation.

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    When we pay close attention to how we feel both within our choices and within ourselves, we can begin to make our way to what feels good and most aligned with our authentic selves.

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    Make the Choice to Grow!

    All situations give us the privilege of that potential for learning. New awareness comes to us every time we go within and ask ourselves, “What can I learn from this experience?” Every choice we make leads to the next choice, and the next after that, making infinite growth possible.

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    Just think about that! Infinite growth.

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    And with it comes understanding, acceptance, compassion and empathy for ourselves and for others. Our mediumship, same as the broader context of life, is a challenging, miraculous, ever-changing journey. Embrace it![/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_separator el_width=”70″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]

    Want to start — or further — your mediumship journey?

    Check out WMA’s classes for all levels, plus Mediumship Mentoring Circles!

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  • More Than One Spirit Communicator? How Do You Know?

    More Than One Spirit Communicator? How Do You Know?

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By WMA faculty for Evidential Mediumship Level 1

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    When you’re doing a mediumship reading, how do you know when you have more than one person (Spirit Communicator) coming through at the same time?

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    This happens to all mediums, both developing and professional. It’s quite common to have two (or more) people come through at the same time — but you don’t realize it’s happening.

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    Here’s the typical scenario. Using your clairs, you think you have one person. You’re communicating with them and providing the evidence to your sitter. Your sitter is saying yes to much of what you’re saying. The reading feels like it’s going well, and your confidence is strong!

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    But then something changes.

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    Suddenly, you notice the sitter isn’t saying so “yes” so much! Now they’re saying yes, no, yes, no … and maybe, and I’m not sure …

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    When that happens, you might have a little internal freak out! But stay calm.

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    Now What Do You Do?

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    Once you’ve noticed your sitter’s answers changing, you can ask your them, “Does this sound like two different people to you? Because sometimes we find two people are quite similar!” Then you can also ask the two people in Spirit to separate. Simply ask them, “Would you please separate?”

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    Often, they will separate. But not always!

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    They may both keep talking at the same time. If that was their family dynamic in the physical world — talking over each other — they’re not necessarily going to change it just because they’re now in the spirit world.

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    In fact, that can be a wonderful, fantastic visit for your sitter! And the fact that the two people are talking over each other is, in itself, a form of evidence.

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    Respect Each Person as an Individual

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    Still, it’s important that we give respect to each individual by identifying them — to ensure we first provide enough evidence and facts for each person.

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    Once we’ve done that, then we can start relaying the different pieces of information or messages as they come. For example, “Okay, now your uncle is saying (such and such) … Oh, and now your mother just cut off your uncle! Now she’s saying (such and such).”

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    A Few More Tips

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    Here’s another tip. Keep a note pad next to you while reading. When you feel like you have two people — or your sitter tells you that you do — draw a line down the middle of the page. Then, as a way of keeping track, associate each person with a certain piece of evidence that they’ve given you.

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    That might sound like, “Okay, the guy with the blue T-shirt says (such and such), and the guy wearing the overalls is saying (such and such).

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    You may also find that different communicators use your clairs differently. For example, maybe one speaker primarily uses your clairvoyance, while a different one uses more clairsentience. Those differences can also be a clue to separating multiple speakers.

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    Don’t Be Crushed By the No’s

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    Notice how important those no’s and maybe’s from your sitter were! When we’re developing our mediumship, we get thrown when we start to hear a string of no’s.

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    We’ll start to go into our head. Our inner critical voice will say something like …

    • “See, you’re losing it! You’re losing your link — just like always!”
    • “You’re not very good at this. You’re probably making this all up.”
    • “My sitter must think I’m terrible at this!”

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    Now, sure, any of those things could be true … but they’re probably not! It’s the nature of the inner critical voice to exaggerate and blow things up.

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    So, this is just a reminder that when you get a no, don’t go to the dark place about it! It probably means something useful. In this case, it’s a great indicator to check whether you’ve got two people at the same time.

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    Hang in There!

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    As you continue to develop your mediumship, eventually you get used to it. This does get easier! You’ll often be able to tell what’s happening in the moment. And, your mediumship will change over time as you hone your skills.

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    All that said, there are always going to be people in the Spirit World who’ll mix it up! So don’t let it throw you.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator el_width=”70″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Are you a developing medium? Evidential Mediumship Level 1 is for people who’ve learned a few basics and want to take the next step — whether for their own connections or to connect for other people.[/vc_column_text][ult_buttons btn_title=”Learn More Now” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fschool.wholemediumacademy.com%2Fp%2Flevel-1-evidential-mediumship|target:_blank” btn_align=”ubtn-center” btn_size=”ubtn-large” btn_title_color=”#ffffff” btn_bg_color=”#058b99″ icon_size=”32″ btn_icon_pos=”ubtn-sep-icon-at-left” btn_font_size=”desktop:18px;tablet:18px;tablet_portrait:18px;mobile_landscape:16px;mobile:16px;”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • Let’s Talk About FEAR

    Let’s Talk About FEAR

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Nancy Scheel, MS, and Lynn Karjala, PhD

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    Mediumship is supposed to be about connection, healing and comfort— and even joy. So why do we need to talk about fear?

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    Because when you’re on your learning journey for mediumship, some form of fear will likely show up at one point or another. And that’s completely normal!

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    Whether you’re trying to connect with your own loved ones, or you’re learning to make connections for other people, you may fear:

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    • Making a mistake or being wrong
    • Looking stupid or foolish
    • Disappointing other people
    • Being seen (being vulnerable)
    • Being “bad” or “sinning” (going against religious upbringing)
    • Having your trust betrayed

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    Sometimes we’re aware of our fears, sometimes not. But either way, these fears usually create blocks to our intuition — mediumship or otherwise. For example, you:

    • criticize yourself for not being good enough — or not keeping up with your classmates.
    • feel paralyzed or terrified of practicing in class when others are watching.
    • doubt yourself or Spirit, or question whether mediumship “is even real.
    • are too anxious to “settle down” or “trust” enough to make a connection.

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    Can You Relate?

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    These fears come from your “Critical Voice” — that negative, nagging voice almost all of us have. Sometimes we hear actual words, like “dumb” or “stupid.” Sometimes we just experience of a wash of negative feeling, especially shame or guilt.

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    We create this part of ourselves in our early childhood to be a protector. No matter how judgmental our Critical Voice may be, it always has a positive purpose. It wants to keep us safe.

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    But it thinks like a 4-year-old child! Because that’s about our age when we create it. And it’s born out of trauma, including “everyday” trauma. The more unresolved trauma we’re carrying, the more powerful our Critical Voice becomes. Again, because it is trying to be protective.

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    Mediumship Without Fear

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    We often say that learning mediumship is a journey of learning to trust and to overcome doubt.

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    Once YOU are in the driver’s seat — instead of your Critical Voice — you’ll be able to develop authentic, abiding trust in Spirit and in yourself.

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    You’ll find it easier to make connections and hold them longer. You’ll get more information from your Spirit Communicators, and you’ll be able to confidently accept those inevitable “no’s” from your Sitters.

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    Why Fear Persists

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    Your Critical Voice creates fear. Think about it: if you’re afraid of danger, you’re more likely to avoid situations where that danger could arise. (See the list at the beginning of this article!)

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    You may know your fear is irrational. You may try to talk yourself out of it. You can be totally aware — and yet, it’s still there. Ugh!!

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    Your Critical Voice is not just in your head. Yes, it’s in your thoughts and emotions. But it’s also in your body (your stomach in knots, sweaty palms, tension, and so on). And it’s in your energy system, those invisible flows of electromagnetic energy throughout and around your body.

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    And, if you’ve ever tried to reason with a 4-year-old, you know it’s futile. The same is true for your Critical Voice.

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    A First Step

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    So, what can you do about your Critical Voice?

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    First, observe yourself when fears arise:

    • What words do you hear in your head?
    • What emotions do you feel?
    • What physical sensations?

    Your Critical Voice will have patterns that you can learn to recognize.

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    Once you’re able to recognize your Critical Voice, you can use mind-body-energy techniques to calm your nervous system.

    Then, you can create some “space” from your Critical Voice. Direct it to sit across the room from you, or even go into “time out.” Be authoritative in your tone — pleasant and firm.

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    Even still, your Critical Voice may present blocks or obstacles to your intuition and mediumship.

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    If so, consider working with a qualified coach (or, if you have severe trauma in your background, seek a licensed clinician specializing in trauma treatment).

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    You can also join WMA’s specialized group coaching program to help you release your Critical Voice’s beliefs and fears at the root — often permanently.

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    Without fears getting in the way, you can finally feel more confident and enjoy your mediumship learning journey![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator el_width=”70″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Nancy Scheel, MS, and Lynn Karjala, PhD, are faculty with Whole Medium Academy™. They help accelerate students’ intuitive development through the Clear/Create/Transform™ approach to holistic personal growth. Dr. Karjala is originator of the Critical Voice concept. See her book, Healing Everyday Traumas.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ult_buttons btn_title=”Learn With Us” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fschool.wholemediumacademy.com%2Fcourses%2F|target:_blank” btn_align=”ubtn-center” btn_size=”ubtn-large” btn_title_color=”#ffffff” btn_bg_color=”#058b99″ icon_size=”32″ btn_icon_pos=”ubtn-sep-icon-at-left” btn_font_size=”desktop:18px;tablet:18px;tablet_portrait:18px;mobile_landscape:16px;mobile:16px;”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • Mediumship: Your Amazing Journey

    Mediumship: Your Amazing Journey

    When you think of a journey, what comes to mind? Whether literal or metaphorical, a journey brings change, growth, new perspectives — and even personal transformation.

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    Sometimes we choose a journey. And sometimes the journey chooses us!

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    A journey isn’t a straight-line trip. It’s not a non-stop flight from point A to point B. Instead, it has some twists and turns. Some hills and valleys. Times when you wonder: Am I still on track? What is this journey? Where am I going?

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    At the same time, a journey brings fascinating discoveries. Pleasant surprises. Unexpected achievements. And deeper relationships with others who travel all or part of the way with you.

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    If you’re reading this, you’re most likely developing your mediumship or thinking about doing so. You’ve encountered (or soon will!) the skills — or “mechanics” — of the craft. They include clairvoyance, clairsentience, clairaudience and claircognization, and much more.

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    But learning mediumship is not only about those mechanics, is it? It is a journey, exciting and deeply fulfilling. It’s about self-discovery and growth as a person. Let’s take a closer look at some of the dimensions of that journey.

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    Your Beliefs

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    Connecting with the Spirit World (mediumship) can challenge everything we’d previously thought of as true. Growing up, we inherited beliefs from our families and society. Those often include lots of judgments — about ourselves and others. About what we “should” and “should not” do.

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    Stepping into the role of the medium and connecting with the Spirit World puts us in a different “place” or “state” where we can experience non-judgement and unconditional love. When that happens, we may discover many of our prior beliefs just don’t serve anymore — or even make sense! We find ourselves letting old beliefs fall away as new ones emerge.

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    Your Emotions

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    Every one of us experiences difficult emotions at times. (Or we push them away and go numb — which is not any better.) Emotions are part of the human experience — but wow, can they mess things up! Our feelings of fear, insecurity, anxiety or shame can prevent us from stepping out, taking risks and reaching our potential.

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    When we’re learning mediumship, we can experience difficult emotions, the same as learning anything new. We might feel frustrated or confused at times. We might struggle to understand or put the pieces together. We might feel we’re “not getting it.”

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    But there’s another angle. All of those emotions (and others) impede clear connections with the Spirit World. And these emotions can leak, unintentionally, into the sacred space we’re intending to create for our Sitter.

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    So, when we learn mediumship, we also have to learn about our emotional patterns. We discover how we habitually react. We discover new ways to respond with groundedness and confidence. This can be a bumpy road at times, but so worth the effort.

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    Your Relationships

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    As you’ve no doubt experienced, some friends and family embrace your journey of mediumship. Others reject it — whether they tell you outright, or simply don’t ever talk about it with you.

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    You don’t have control over how others think or feel. So, there is a journey of navigating your relationships. That means finding ways to feel authentically connected with others even when you can’t share the excitement of your growth. Or you may discover that it’s time to let some relationships gently go.

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    Meanwhile, as you discover what is important to you, you can choose to nurture the relationships that support and fulfill you.

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    Your Self-Care and Boundary Practices

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    Learning mediumship puts us face to face with our attitudes and habits around self-care and boundaries. Or lack thereof!

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    If you’d decided to learn a physical sport, you’d do exercises to increase your strength, flexibility and endurance. You’d pay greater attention to your hydration and nutrition, as well as your rest and sleep.

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    The journey of mediumship is also a journey of self-care, including boundaries. While it’s your soul that makes the actual connections to the Spirit World, your physical body and energy body are also very much involved.

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    While many of us may resist self-care — and boundaries — we soon discover that it’s really not optional. On the one hand, we find our bodies can absorb and hold onto heavy emotions that are not ours to hold. Over time, that creates new physical difficulties of our own. And, on the other hand, we discover that caring for our body and maintaining healthy boundaries bolsters our mediumship and keeps us energized throughout.

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    What Is YOUR Journey?

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    Everyone’s mediumship journey is personal and unique. And if you don’t have a supportive community, that journey can feel quite lonely at times.

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    If you’ve been focused mostly on the mechanics of mediumship, consider adding in some reflection. Keep a journal. Share experiences with a trusted friend. Explore your changing beliefs, emotional habits, relationships and practices in self-care and boundaries. Find a community of like-minded learners.

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    Celebrate every milestone. Be loving with whatever must be released. And every so often, pause and reflect on your amazing journey: where you started, where you are, and what incredible experiences lie ahead!

  • For Better Spirit Communication, Keep Your Energy System Clear

    For Better Spirit Communication, Keep Your Energy System Clear

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Nancy Scheel, MS[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Bring to your mind’s eye a clogged pipe. (Ugh!)

    Now, a dirty windshield.

    And a dusty air filter.

    Finally … sludgy oil in your car.

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    Yuck!

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    Sorry for starting off with such icky visuals. But there’s a reason! They all have something in common: they can’t operate well because they aren’t clean and clear.

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    Sure, a clogged pipe might sort of work. You can squint your eyes to see through a dirty windshield. And maybe your air conditioner and car are still running … just not efficiently.

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    Here’s why we’re talking about those things. You, as a living being, have an energy system. And that energy system can be “clean” and clear, or not!

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    Ideally, our energy system is nice and clear. Energy moves around with no obstacles, flowing easily. That’s our optimal condition. We feel energized, clear-thinking and grounded or centered.

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    But, similar to the physical body, and all those yucky visuals I described earlier, any part of our energy system can be “clogged,” “dirty,” “sludgy” … or any other word you might use something is NOT clear, open and flowing.

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    One of our students who works in the technology field shared the analogy of a “queue” jammed up by a file that’s stuck in that queue, preventing the flow of any other files or information. Same idea! Lack of flow.

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    Enjoy Better Spirit Communication

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    Because the Spirit World is not tangible and concrete like our physical world, our loved ones and Guides connect with us through our energy system.

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    We know these forms of communication or connection as “the clairs” —  clairsentience, clairvoyance, clairaudience and claircognizance.

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    Think of information from the Spirit World as a sort of “packet” or “wave” of energy that comes to your conscious mind by passing through your energy system to your brain. The clearer your energy system, the easier that information can reach you.

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    And that includes recognizing signs!

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    Signs are something in the physical world around you that your loved ones make happen to let you they see you and are with you. For example, they might send a random feather floating by, put a coin in a strange place, or encourage a cardinal to tap at your window.

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    They don’t need your energy system to cause those things to happen. But you are much more likely to recognize them as signs when your energy system is clear. The “energy” of those signs has an easier time getting to your conscious mind where you can recognize, feel and appreciate them.

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    Why Isn’t Your Energy System Clear?

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    So many things can affect your energy system. For example …

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      • Your unresolved anxieties, worries or concerns
      • Residual “material” from difficult experiences you’ve had, either a long time ago or just the other day
      • Other people’s “stuff” — their issues, feelings, worries, etc. (and not necessarily because they’re “toxic” people)
      • Difficulties in your environment, community or the world at large
      • Allergies or other “irritants” to your physical body

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    When you develop strong energy boundaries, these things are less likely to occur. (But that’s a topic for another day!)

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    So, What IS This Energy System?

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    Let’s take a look. And we’ll keep it simple.

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    You, like all living things, have an electromagnetic biofield that surrounds and permeates your physical body.

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    You can think of it like an egg-shaped area going out about 12-18 inches from your body in all directions: out in front, out to the back, above your head, and even below your feet (yup, down into the ground).

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    Although you can’t see this biofield with your physical eyes, it’s there. And, it connects with your physical body, and runs through it, through chakras (spinning wheels of energy) and along meridians (channels or pathways). These connections affect your nervous system and organs, among other things.

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    The energy system is often called “subtle energy” because we don’t necessarily feel it as obviously as we do our physical body. It can take some learning to sense it.

    But you don’t actually need to be able to sense it in order to help keep it clear and flowing.

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    Many wisdom traditions have well-developed, in-depth understandings of the energy system — for example, Traditional Chinese Medicine, including qi gong and acupuncture, Vedic traditions (chakras), and yogic traditions. Many energy medicine practitioners, psychologists, and other healing arts professionals have further expanded upon these ancient foundations, creating specific techniques used in psychotherapy, coaching, energy healing and more.

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    You Can Clear and Maintain Your Own System

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    Drawing from these teachings, there are many simple and straightforward ways to clear and maintain your own energy field.

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    As just a few examples, you can:

      • tap your body on identified acupoints (stimulates energy flow)
      • hold identified acupoints or neurolymphatic reflex points while breathing (settles your nervous system)
      • combine intention and visualized imagery
      • combine visualization with breathing or specific hand movements while accessing each chakra one at a time

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    My friend and colleague Dr. Lynn Karjala describes brief daily attention and maintenance of the energy system as “energy hygiene.” In other words, it’s like brushing your teeth or taking a shower!

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    Where to Start?

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    There are many ways you can learn energy clearing techniques. One way is Whole Medium Academy’s  “Essential Energy Toolkit” class (2.5 hours of experiential learning, covering nine techniques).

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    But as a very simple start, you can:

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      1. Visualize your energy system in any way that makes sense to you.
      2. State your intention to clear it of any dust, debris, yucky stuff, emotions or “baggage” that belongs to others, etc.
      3. Hold your visualization while you also imagine any type of “cleaning” that makes sense to you, such as:
        • Breathing in fresh air
        • “Vacuuming” or “sweeping” it
        • “Showering” it with fresh water, energy, golden light or any pleasing color
        •  And so on! There’s no right or wrong

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    Whatever you choose to do, do it every day for two weeks. Notice any changes in how you feel and in your ability to notice and receive communication from the Spirit World![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator border_width=”3″ el_width=”60″][vc_column_text]Nancy Scheel, M.S., is a certified coach and certified Energy Health Practitioner. As one of Whole Medium Academy’s co-founders and instructors, she helps accelerate students’ intuitive development through a holistic, “whole person” perspective.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ult_buttons btn_title=”Learn With Us” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwholemediumacademy.com|title:See%20What’s%20Available%20at%20WMA|target:_blank” btn_align=”ubtn-center” btn_size=”ubtn-large” btn_title_color=”#ffffff” btn_bg_color=”#058b99″ icon_size=”32″ btn_icon_pos=”ubtn-sep-icon-at-left” btn_font_size=”desktop:18px;tablet:18px;tablet_portrait:18px;mobile_landscape:16px;mobile:16px;”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • A New Blog for Your Mediumship Journey

    A New Blog for Your Mediumship Journey

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Want to connect with your loved ones? Connect for others? Connect more strongly and get more information? Grow your confidence? Are you on a path to semi-professional or professional medium?

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    Welcome to Whole Medium Academy’s blog for developing mediums!

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    As we begin publishing posts, you’ll find topics for all different levels of development. See below for the kinds of topics we’re planning to share with you![/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][ult_content_box box_shadow=”horizontal:px|vertical:px|blur:px|spread:px|style:none|” hover_box_shadow=”horizontal:px|vertical:px|blur:px|spread:px|style:none|” bg_color=”#fcf5e5″ padding=”padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:20px;” margin=”margin-top:0px;margin-right:60px;margin-bottom:20px;margin-left:20px;” border=”border-style:solid;|border-width:2px;|border-color:#e4b024;”][vc_column_text]

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    Beginners, Get Started

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    You’re just becoming aware of “the Other Side.” Or perhaps you’ve been receiving signs from your loved ones. Maybe you’ve had a mediumship reading or two. But now you’re interested to try for yourself.

    Sample Topics:

    • What exactly is a medium connection?
    • How can you make more connections with your own loved ones?
    • If I’m not getting signs, how can I possibly connect?
    • Do you need to meditate?
    • What if you feel fear or anxiety?

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    Expand Your Skills — Personal and Pre-Professional

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    You’ve taken a class here or there and learned some basics about making mediumship connections. Now you’re curious: how can you make longer or stronger connections? How can you get more information?

    Sample Topics:

    • What is the difference between a medium connection and a psychic connection?
    • What are the four main clairs we use in mediumship?
    • How do you know which are your stronger and weaker clairs?
    • How can you develop each clair?
    • What if you connect and get … nothing?
    • What is the inner “Critical Voice” and how does it impede connections?
    • What is Sitting in the Power?

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    Build Confidence and Further Expand Your Development

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    You know your clairs, you’ve practiced with others in a class or Circle. You might be exploring a path to professional medium, or you’re already charging for readings.

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    Sample Topics:

    • Why are some Spirit Communicators harder to connect with than others?
    • What is considered “evidence” in a reading?
    • How much evidence do you provide before messages?
    • How do you know the relationship between the Spirit Communicator and your sitter?
    • How can you hold a connection longer?
    • Should you keep your eyes open in a reading, and why?

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    Enjoy Your Journey!

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