During my 20’s I was always curious about psychics and intuitive practices. It wasn’t uncommon a couple times a year to spend time with a girlfriend at a spiritual expo or tradeshow, or occasionally have a reading with a local psychic. This typically involved a palm, tea leaf or card reading or another type of intuitive session of some kind. For the most part for myself, there was usually information or insight within the reading that resonated with some truth. It was a confirmation I guess you could say of what I already knew. There wasn’t anything that I would categorize as being ‘earth shattering’ and yes, sometimes there was ‘guidance’ that was given in the reading that definitely didn’t align with me at all!

I find it very interesting that people are so drawn to this type of insight and guidance (as I was in my 20’s) and choose to relinquish their own knowing or intuition as they are hearing it from ‘someone that KNOWS”! I am aware this often occurs with clients as they have shared some of their less than favorable experiences. These can stem from a concern that they were advised a particular situation or life experience will or will not happen for them. And even in some instances being totally freaked out as they were told they have a curse attached to them. (Hint: if an ‘intuitive’ person is telling you that there is a curse, the next thing they should be doing is clearing it! Or referring you to someone who can!). Sadly, the occurrence of fraudster ‘intuitive’ readers is more prominent with people choosing to not follow and trust their own knowing. There are public accounts of many who have fallen prey to fraudsters and not only gave them thousands of dollars but so much more in their power and knowingness:(.

From where I am now, I see this as not acknowledging your own knowing and intuition. Putting it aside in favour of someone else’s intuition as perhaps they are formally an ‘intuitive’ or have completed training on certain aspects in the intuitive or healing realm.

When you are looking for guidance and insight on your life’s experiences or to expand your spiritual growth, think about what it is that you really desire to change. What is occurring in your life that you would like to shift or transform? Then using the Universal Laws, send out the intention to the Universe to connect with a Practitioner or Coach who is in alignment with your continued growth and learning. Tune into them and get a sense of their energy or awareness of being a ‘fit’ in your path at this time. Keeping in mind that just like friendships, sometimes Practitioners and Coaches may be intended to be short term and not longer term.
Watch for signs of standard requirements or timelines to achieve results as other clients have. Is there a component within the session where your awareness is included and encouraged? Are there practices and tools given to you to continuously increase your skill set in supporting yourself? Is there a strong suggestion to buy a multiple session package prior to your first experience? Is there a focus on being broken or ‘less than’ in some way? Ask how the Practitioner feels about you ‘out growing’ them in the future?

Sometimes with medical staff or a Doctor, we can have a knowingness or sense of what our body is actually doing and it requires something different than what the Dr is recommending. Yes, they have attended medical school and you most likely do not have a medical degree! Be knowledgeable and understand what is being experienced with your body. Honor your awareness by asking more questions or perhaps seeking a second opinion or different approach to your issue.
Another powerful way is to connect to the energy of working with someone. Going within your knowing and asking questions if this person will be a contribution to your highest healing or growth. We each experience our inner knowing in different ways.

Many have sensations in their abdomen or stomach, or perhaps tingling in a particular area of your body. Ask your body to show you how it feels about working with a particular practitioner. Does it feel ‘light and airy’ or does it possibly feel ‘heavy’? Be aware of how much you are trusting your awareness in general. Stepping into the practice of including energy and your awareness into such choices is so empowering. And just like any practice, your intuition gets stronger and stronger the more you use it.

You are a unique individual. There is no other like you. Amongst the thousands of amazing, gifted and talented practitioners, coaches and healers, there are the ones that are ‘light’ for you at this time. Using this for guidance, you will be moving forward in an empowered way with the aligned and ‘light’ Practitioner for you.