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Ego is not a dirty
word, or is it?
by Suzanne Newnham
T
he theatre is
set, lights in the
auditorium dim.
A grand entrance
is made. The
charismatic, out-going
personality, advantageous
for the stage, embraces the
applause with a huge smile.
The flamboyance settles as the
medium prepares to channel
spirit. As they become the
conduit for information and
energies, their ego disappears.
Likewise, a psychic in a market
place or a private reading
space becomes a messenger
devoid of self. Once a reading
starts, all ego and personal
investment into that session is
put on hold. It is the message
not the messenger that is
important.
To borrow the title of a classic
Australian song of the 1970s,
Ego is not a dirty word. But
things can get muddy if the
influence of one’s ego is
detrimental to someone else.
From an intuitive friend to a
professional reader, it’s the
message that is important. Ego
plays no part in a reading.
There are many branches
of psychic and spiritual
communication, as well as
types of ability, training and
various levels of connection.
In this article, I use ‘psychic’
when referring to a person
with an ability to connect and
communicate beyond the
earthly realm with or without the
aid of divinatory tools.
Ego and Confidence
Ego means ‘I’ in Latin. It is
basically about self. Ego
motivates. It pushes and
focuses. It is a great attribute,
unless it operates as self-
interest to the exclusion
of another’s wellbeing.
Confidence is having faith in
your ability. A psychic needs
confidence to be able to delve
into the unknown and convey
information that might have
a far-reaching impact to the
recipient. Everyday insecurities
might influence a psychic in
their mundane life. But, in a
reading, their trust in spirit goes
beyond those insecurities.
Many psychics report feeling an
inner strength during readings.
Life outside that session is of
no consequence. Ideally, it is all
about the message.
Self-confidence is enlightening
and uplifting for self. It is also
a beacon of light and strength
that helps motivate and support
others. Confidence is not
about being out-going. People
can be quietly confident. An
introspective personality may
prefer to connect to people
through a small, private
practice. A psychic who is more
outgoing might choose to give
large public demonstrations.
There are psychics on
television, in magazines and on
billboards. Others opt for low-
key exposure. This has more
to do with lifestyle balance and
goals rather than confidence.
In either setting, ego can be a
factor.
Happiness and
Satisfaction
There is a difference between
being satisfied and being happy
with a reading. It is not always
possible to be happy because
of the nature of the information.
When a psychic provides
enough specific detail in a
reading you can be satisfied it is
not a generic bundle of words.
A reading might shine a light
on your possible future or give
hope, clarity, or useful guidance.
There are many ways a reading
can be beneficial. There is no
guarantee of being happy with
the information that comes
through.
If the contents of a reading
fall short of your desires or if
a timeframe given is too long
or too short, then you may be
unhappy with the information,
but that does not mean you are
unhappy with the messenger.
“It is the message not the
messenger that is important.”
If another psychic gives a
similar message, then that is
the energy surrounding you. It
can be confronting. You might
dismiss the reading. Whether
you take on the message
is up to you. It is absolutely
your choice. If a psychic is
upset, disappointed or feels
personally rejected because
you don’t accept their guidance
categorically, perhaps they
need to look at why they are
doing this type of work.
A reading is not about unduly
influencing someone or stra