[0:00] Welcome back and thanks again for joining me on another episode of The Inspirational Soul. The great thing is, today is different. It's going to be a little special. And yeah, I'm a little excited. I love when I get the chance to really interact and connect with everyone. And so today we're doing Q&A. So we're literally just jumping in. This is almost like spin the wheel. Let's see where this lands.
[0:30] And, of course, it's just me and I've jumped in. I've purposely asked my awesome connection community. So, this is where I hang out with a whole bunch of awesome souls and like-minded souls. And it's all about connection where it's all about the spiritual growth and it's all about the emotional well-being and balancing this out and obviously bridging the three worlds of our external world, our inner world and the energetic world. So, we really do jump in and practice and support each other in that way. But I love it when we get a chance to like literally have a chinwag. And I answer some of these things on our live chats when we do meet up live within the group. But there's quite a few. And so, literally this time I've gone, right, there are actually a lot. So, I love this. That means there's going to be multiple episodes like this, but they'll be kind of scattered along things everyone else. But I've literally gone, these are the ones at the top and I'm answering it. Now, there's beautiful. Some members have multiple questions. So, I've kind of taken a couple because I don't want it just to be focused on one thing. I want a good collective bunch of questions here. So, I've selected the first few that are on top of the list and we're going to work through them. We'll see how we go for time.
[1:53] And if we have enough time, I'll get through them all. so we'll just see how it goes so this is literature q a these are coming directly from the beautiful souls within the connection community so guys if you're listening here we go we're getting into it and of course, Anyone in the Connection community, if you want to have a follow-up question, you are more than welcome to do this after this conversation. And of course, if you are a member of the public and you have a question, I would love to hear from you as well. You are more than welcome to submit a question. You can do that via our live speak pipe method, which means you can record your one minute question. Okay, you have a minute. You can actually record it live and we can then put your voice on the podcast here with me so we can actually hear your voice. I'd love and really encourage you to do that because when that gets done, Linda, who is my absolute amazing creative director, we will team up. She will implement that and I will get that live. So, when we do that, we'll actually set that up and do that live. So, please, if you have questions that you would like to ask.
[3:04] Please go onto our podcast page. You'll see the submit button. You have one minute. Please remember because a lot of people do get cut off on that and so we lose half the question. So, you're going to have to really think about it. Get the question in, record it, and we can have you live and have your voice literally on here as well. And we can answer your question live here from the studio. So, of course. So, please feel free to do that. You can have a look at that, theinspirationalsoul.com forward slash podcast, and you can do that there. So anyway, let's have a look at the first question that has come through here. And this was submitted by Simone. And I will just preface this one a little bit because it was a little bit of apprehension, which I can totally understand because there are some times when you might get curious or have questions in and around like the energetic or spiritual world.
[4:02] And you're kind of like, is it okay to ask this or am I asking this the right way? And so, I just wanted to, you know, kind of lead you into this question. I had that little bit of tone of like, is it okay to ask this? And of course it is. And hence, we're going to jump into it right now. So, the question from Simone was, what if you have been told by someone that you don't have any soul family incarnated?
[4:32] Is this possible? Okay. So, the question is about soul family being incarnated and not having them or whatever else. So, I'm going to break this down just in case this is a new concept for some people. So when we're talking about this, depending where you are, I always like to break it down just in case you're tuning in or you're like, wow, I've never heard this term before. I like you to make sure everyone can follow along and I'll just make no assumptions that you know this stuff. So, bear with me. So, the first thing I want to have a quick chat about is the soul family. So, for those who are unaware, is the basic understanding and belief and the one that I do connect with and have a belief with is, of course, we have a soul. Now, the other thing too is on the other side. So, when we are in soul form, not human form, that's being incarnated. When we are in soul form, we actually have a soul family or a soul group. And they are primarily a bunch of souls, energies, personalities that we very much do connect with, no different to being born into a human family. It's the blood bond. For a soul family, it's an energetic bond. I'm going to say from my own personal experience, amazing feeling to connect with your soul family.
[5:57] Like magic. It's indescribable. it like oh my god like you just want to be there it's it's a bond that just connects you and there's understanding and there's no judgment it's such a beautiful beautiful bond now so we all have one we've all connected to one just to clarify not everyone in your earth family is your soul family. And sometimes and more often than not, there's actually no one in your earth family that's part of your soul family, right? There's a little bit of a misconception where people think you're just going to keep going around and around and around and around the same families. That's not always the case. You can spend a lot of time with the same souls because you're going to go through lessons with the same souls. But again, that doesn't mean that they are soul family. So that's a quick introduction to the soul family aspect. But coming back more directly to the question is, is it possible not to have soul family incarnated? The answer to that question is yes, it's totally possible.
[7:12] Again, it's more common not to have them, okay? Like some of the Beaver lessons, you might have them, but it is absolutely possible not to have them. Because quite often, and especially the souls that are actually super close to us, they will more often choose to stay behind to guide us, to be with us. And that's not always by, they do choose that, but more often than not, that is actually at the request from us. Yeah, from yourself, from us here saying, hey, I'm going to go down. I'm going to incarnate. I want to experience this, this, and this.
[7:57] It's going to be a bit of a ride. I know there's going to be some challenges. I would would you possibly be my guide and watch over me during this incarnation during this lifetime and of course because of the bond that you have more often than not it's a no-brainer like yes I'd love to do that for you because the trust that you have between yourself and your soul family is is indisputable so that's why we tend to ask them to be the guides for us more often than not, so that will help us. And so, yeah, it's absolutely possible not to have your soul family with you. They can be, like, on the planet. Okay, now we're really stretching the thought process. They can be on the planet. And what you may find is that you're maybe only just meant to have a smaller interaction with them in this incarnation, like just to meet and have one particular thing happen in life and then separate again. But for some people, you're meant to have them here. So, it's all about making sure it fits in with your lessons and your soul growth first and whether they're a part of your soul family kind of comes second. That's where that jumps in. So, it is possible.
[9:25] I know for me personally, having done quite a few regressions and gone back and looked at it, it can be a little disheartening, but I remember being asked, even when I was looking on the other side, do you recognize anybody from your current family in the soul world, in soul form. And it was like, no, there's no one in my immediate family that I felt that was connected to me on a soul level or soul family level. So, I know that. That's why it's also possible with that experience-
[10:04] Yeah, I was probably a little bit disheartened because it's like, and I think that was just probably more that being asked that question, even though I was not going for there to look at any of that. It came up. I wasn't expecting that question or looking for that answer. But because it did get asked and the answer was no, I was like, oh, like it's almost like, oh, I don't love my family that much. In a soul form. It's like, oh, we're not that close. Because we're a beautiful, close family on a human level. But it's just really weird. It's like, oh, we're not that close on a soul level. So, it's a little bit the opposite. You think you're the way around. But yeah, that kind of did disappoint me a little bit. But I feel you on that one, Simone. So, I just wanted to answer that one for you. So, yes, it is absolutely possible.
[10:57] And soul family is an amazing topic. I love it and could talk about it forever and a day. So, hopefully, that one helps you out there as well.
[11:07] Right. Next question has been submitted by Louise. Now, Louise, I'm going to point out, wow, wow, wow, wow.
[11:19] Love your questions. There were quite a few. I've just taken the first two. I'll probably delve into the other questions at some point during another episode. But these were the first two on your list so again i purposely just went for the first couple i didn't pick the ones like i just literally just go i said to myself whatever's at the top let's just go with that so these i've taken two here uh from your lovely list and we'll jump into those i your first one like what a doozy so your first question the first question from louise is If you could deliver one message to every human being on earth right now, what would it be? I think that is a brilliant question. And while before I answer that, anyone who is listening, can I ask you that question? What would your answer be? What would your answer be to if you could deliver one message to every human being on earth right now? What would it be? What would be your answer? Let us know. I'm going to put a big thing on the socials about this one, and I'll specifically put this question up. I'd love to see what everyone's answer is. But as for me, my answer, like.
[12:47] It was like, I have to, I do, like it was, I was like, poof, this is a big question. Very powerful, but it kind of reminded me, well, this is actually what I'm here to do. And the biggest thing or the main message that I have for every human being on the planet right now would be to remember. Yep, to remember. And what I mean by that is it's to remember who you really are, to remember and honor what is true to you. And that is by not following the head. It is by following the heart. I know it sounds cliche, but I'm talking a little bit more on that soul level. Because we all come here with a purpose. I genuinely believe that. We all come here. And I take my group through an exercise called Finding Your Treasure. And this is the treasure because I genuinely do believe we all come here with a gift. That's our treasure. We all come here with a gift.
[14:05] And the big thing is needing to remember what it is. That is a big part of life's journey to connect us up and to really connect back with ourselves and that's why my biggest message is please remember remember who you truly are give yourself the time and the space to do that because i genuinely believe if we all took the time to do that, you can't tell me the world would not be a better place. Seriously.
[14:50] And if I'm really honest, I think it's something that the world really needs right now. We need more people to be heart-centered. We need more people to be genuine and authentic and connected. And I mean like connected to self, connected to soul, connected in a way, connecting to other people in a beautiful, genuine way. Not on this superficial crapola level. Like, to be honest, like social media, oh, my God, make me vomit. I'm on it because we have to be. It's a part of our world.
[15:31] But imagine if we could have a platform where it was all kind of like genuine and we could be a little bit more inspired and not just scrolling through crap. So, that would be my message. It is a very, very big message and that's also part of why I came back and have decided the inspirational soul because the inspirational soul really sums up who I was in my past, who I am at the moment, and I can see it also reflecting my future. So, it's a beautiful, encompassing aspect of who I am. So, it's a part of remembering and getting to this point and recording this episode is a part of that. So, I really appreciate that question.
[16:19] So, and I loved it because your second question, so the second question from Louise here is, how do you know if we're on the path our soul intended? So, that's why I wanted to include the second question here from Louise is because it kind of beautifully dovetails off her previous question. And how do you know it's like, There's the thing. There's a very key word even in that question. How do you know, right? So, most people are trying to think that they're on the right path, but thinking is not knowing.
[17:05] Knowing is a sense or a feeling that you have that is not in your head. It is not a thought. So, you can't think it. So, it is a feeling and it is a sense or a sensation that goes throughout the whole body. And when it comes through, it's like this, it encompasses you, it is very wholesome and it just sits there and there's a feeling and a sensation of this is it, there's nothing else and it's just there. It just sits there. You can't ignore it. It's like it would be almost like someone putting something in front of you, like there it is. But instead of being in front of you. It's inside of you and you can't shake it. And so, leading into these things,
[17:58] that's why you've got to feel these things out rather than think these things out. The thinking part really is where most of us get tripped up.
[18:08] Anyone who's been a little bit dabbling in the energetic side of things or is aware of it, there is a term called claircognizance. This is one of your senses, one of the energetic or psychic senses. And the clear cognizance is like a knowing. And it's quite interesting. So, when you're connecting or getting in someone else's energy, sometimes it's like, I see this, I sense this, I hear this, and this is what it is. Like, I can't shake this, I can't change this. This is something I just know. That's where that feeling comes in. I'm very fortunate because I've experienced that through other people. And because of that, I can now get that sense or feeling for myself when looking at the soul and soul purpose or your path of your soul. But I want to reiterate, the key thing is there is no, not think. It is a feeling and a sense. that's what you need to look at and that's how you will know so hopefully that makes sense to you but again beautiful question i feel like it you know carried on from your previous questions so it's beautiful so thank you so much for your questions there louise really really appreciate it.
[19:32] Right oh look talk about change change of tone change of topic it's like it's like this really kind of keeps me on my toes. I like this energy. It's fun. Okay. So the next question is from Desly. So thank you for your question, Desly.
[19:51] The question here is, how do you handle skepticism or criticism being a medium?
[20:02] I actually love the fact that you ask that question because I don't think it's something that a lot of people would care to think about or ponder. So, you know, I love the fact that you're even thinking that. And I actually genuinely believe it's the skepticism and criticism of others and the fear of judgment of others that really stops and if not hinders a lot of people's like foray or movement forward and growth in their own kind of spiritual abilities or wanting to express or use their abilities more. I will say you have to do or find a way to handle this and you do need some level of thick skin. There is no doubt.
[20:58] So, I'm going to break this up. So, skepticism is okay. Now, skepticism is when people are kind of sitting on the fence. And I love this because my mentor at the time, Lisa Williams, introduced me to this concept and I remember she was talking about like, once you start doing this, you're going to run into skepticism and cynicism.
[21:29] And it was very important. Lisa pointed out the difference between the two. So, I do want to clarify because this may help yourself, Desly, or could help other people out there. So, it helped me. So, I'm just passing it on. So, skepticism is really important. And Lisa always said, skeptics, go for it. Have fun with them. Help them out because they're literally sitting on the fence. They just need a little bit of hand-holding or a little bit of the nudge to go, see, come over here. There's nothing bad or negative about the energetical soul world. So, they're people you can actually healthily engage with, have a conversation with, or a discussion. When it comes to criticism, or more so cynicism, when you get a person who is a cynic, that means they, doesn't matter what you say or do, they're not going to even entertain it. They're literally just there to tell you whatever you are doing, it's crap, it's a lie, it's a bullshit, you're a fraud, you're a scammer, like all those words I've copped and I've received on social media at some level of point.
[22:41] That's people being cynical. Let them go. There is no point in entertaining that. That energy is a dead end. It is a rock wall. Don't worry about it. So, the beautiful thing is we can just delete that and move that on now. So, you know, it's like, as you can say, it's like love and let go. That's an easy way to deal with this cynics.
[23:03] But another way that I have learned and kind of developed to handle some of the skepticism and criticisms there's a couple of ways but the biggest one is humor.
[23:18] I like to find the funny side of it i like to just have fun with it because life is too short don't take it too seriously have a laugh and if they can't laugh that's on them because if someone's taken time out of their day and gone out of their way to put themselves to put a lovely little comment on one of my posts, for whatever reason, they have just entered my domain. They have just come into my world. And for that reason, I have every right to reply how I see fit. And if that means telling them to F off, I'll tell them. If that means I can literally have some fun with them and find the humor in this situation, I will. But me being me, I don't take it to a point where it becomes, you know, ridiculous and it's like, you know, out of hand. It's just literally pointing out going, you know what, but I can have some fun because the whole point is have some fun with it. So, humor is one way that I like to definitely deal with it, but there are other ways, but you can go into discussions about it with criticisms. Criticisms, the biggest one that I kind of tend to rely on when it comes to handling more criticism, when people try to tell me how this happened.
[24:45] And what's really fascinating, I'll give you a really, I'll give you a real life example. And I kid you not, this one, I haven't, spoken about because it's like it's still like jaw-dropping stuff like there was a couple of ladies that joined me for this and experienced this and I can tell you there was like there was five or six of us we were all just absolutely gobsmacked what had transpired this particular night and this is just gives you an idea of sometimes what we have to deal with.
[25:27] So this was a couple years ago and this was in harvey bay now i've been going to harvey bay for a quite a number of years love going to harvey bay it's always a wonderful night and this particular, event was it was a good event it was a nice we had 120 people there so it was a nice crowd, and of course most people anybody who has attended my event always say hey be mindful who comes through it may not be the person that you expect, anyway so i started the evening and i started the connection and and i had this man come through there's a big connection to piano music all these particular things acknowledge his age acknowledge his name, the whole lot.
[26:16] And what was fascinating is no one wanted to acknowledge him or take him. Now, I have my methods and ways to find out. I always say, if you're going to make me hunt you down, I will hunt you down. And so, I started my process of hunting him. This person and recipient down. And through that process, I knew exactly where I wanted to be. I wanted to be right in front of me. And there was like between four people, literally out of 120, I said, I'm here. I'm between like this little grid, one, two, three, four, even to a point we're going, we're very much here. I know we're here. This information's got me here. This is what i need to know and we still couldn't get it even though i was like the energy was there now this slows things down like naturally and it's really hard like people don't understand when you're doing a public event like and you've got 120 or plus people like you don't want to be slow you don't want to bog down you don't want to you know limit and take up too much time however you still need to honour the connection. You still need to honour where the message goes.
[27:32] Now, what was interesting is this whole time, now this is now taking close to 15 minutes to hunt this down. Like I've been going through the processes. And during that 15 minutes, so to give you the physical description of the room, there was actually like three banks of chairs. There was a left, a middle and a right. And so where I was talking, I was talking very much in the middle and a little bit towards the left. So, my left. But during this whole time, I did notice this particular lady and she got up within the first five minutes and then kind of just walked out and walked out with her handbag, which I thought was a bit odd because I thought she might be just needing to go to the toilet. And anyway, so she left the room and then a few minutes later, she came back in the room. I'm like, okay, she must have just gone to the bathroom. Anyway, I'm still trying to track down this particular spirit and the recipient to the spirit.
[28:34] And in this space of 15 minutes, this lady literally ended up getting up three times in that space of time. By the end of the third, it was really odd. It actually did catch my eye. It caught my attention. I was like, what? And anyway, she eventually didn't come back. I'm like, okay, whatever. It happens. And anyway, so by this point, she had just left. I had decided to, I'm going to bring another spirit through because I know that this other spirit will help to bring this connection. So, I put this lovely 40-year-old gentleman on hold and I brought through this beautiful young man about 24 25 and unfortunately he had passed from suicide.
[29:24] And it was fascinating because literally within like oh about five or six sentences of the information coming through a lady where i was focusing literally just yelled oh that's my son and she just literally howled and screamed this like to a point where i cannot do that in this microphone because you guys will go deaf but she just literally screamed anyway then this lady god lover just lost it and i mean lost it we're sobbing we're howling she's acknowledged she's now at a point.
[30:10] Like can't even you know start to form sentences because it's the connection, the idea of the connection, and obviously her grief is just overwhelming her. I very politely asked the people around her, are you with her? Because sometimes just to help the connection going, I can talk to the friend or the family member because it just keeps things moving because you've got to remember, I'm holding the spirit's energy here and that also takes up my energy. So, And unfortunately, no one was with her, so it was just her. Now, in all the events I have done, in all the events that I've done, this is the first time I've ever, and I've never had to do it since, but this is the first time ever, this one time only, I've had to stop the whole event.
[31:02] I've literally had to get down on my knees and I've had to console her because that's how deep and how much this had hit her because she had no support with her in the room. There was no one with her to help through it. We couldn't finish the connection. I literally had to make the decision to stop and just be and hold space for this lady. Everyone was just an absolute kind of shock and horror, like in a nice sense going, oh my God, what's going on? This is really bad like she's really feeling this there was no doubt and anyway just had to really kind of just hold space for her and get her breathing under control and kind of bring her back and regulate now this probably took another good three minutes or so three to five minutes but eventually she calmed herself down and we walked our way through it it was such a beautiful connection it was one of those moments where you go this is why i do what i do everything she's like that's his name that's his birth like she goes everything's there oh my god i only lost him a couple of months ago oh wow like thank you thank you like it was beautiful so we finished the connection.
[32:22] Everyone gave her a beautiful round of applause after she was done it was such a beautiful connection and she was now kind of gone from complete grief stricken to feeling so elated and light her whole body and demeanor changed it was amazing and it was wonderful it was great so then in that moment so once we finally got that energy kind of you know we've worked with that, we've found it and we've managed to process that energy, find its home and like really tie off that energy. Then it was everyone kind of there's a big like breath in the room like, ah, okay, right. We can get back to the normal program now. And just as I was about to ramp myself up towards another connection, I was, This lady that just received that connection, she literally then just kind of screamed out like, oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God. And again, like the whole room's like, what's going on? This is insane. Like, what's happening here? And I was like, I was thinking the same because I'm like, oh, have I missed something?
[33:41] But what was interesting is she then looked at me. She goes, oh, my God. She goes, oh, my God, oh, my God. I'm so, oh, I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry. That first man, oh, my God, that's my stepdad. How could I, oh, my God, I'm so sorry. Every, oh, that's his name. This is this, the music, the connection with the piano. Yep, and even with like, I remember like the Blues Brothers because that was his favorite band, blah, blah, blah. All of this information. She had just connected with the first spirit who had came through. And I was like, oh, beautiful, wonderful. And then he had other things to say. She goes, yes, and she validated everything. So, the beautiful thing was that, you know, he was coming through first and was helping to bring through her son. And the downside was she was so grief-stricken and so focused on her son, she wasn't able to recognize or open-minded enough at the time to recognize her stepdad. So, in exactly the area that I wanted to be. But this is what happens, okay? You can't force people to take a connection. Now, this has all transpired. This was like ended up being, yes, a little bit on the longer side of things. Yes, it was a little bit drawn out.
[35:09] However, the lady that had left didn't get to see any of that. Now. We've finished the event and I always say to people when I'm finished working, I like to connect with the other spirits, okay? I'm non-discriminative. I like all types of spirits. So, once I finish my work with those spirits, I go and connect with the other spirits. And usually when I'm connecting with those spirits, I'm connecting with other people, the physical ones, the real ones. So, we made our way over to the boat tavern and we were just sort of ducking there, have a quick drink because it was late anyway so we walk in there the place is pretty much like empty, but as we walked in all of us noticed there was the couple with the lady that had left they were there and you could tell by on the table that already had a few of the other spirits as well, and it's interesting like i saw them i acknowledged them and i acknowledged the gentleman because he He was facing our direction towards the entrance. He yelled at, he goes, oh, I was really hoping for, you know, a spirit to come through. And I, being off duty now, and of course, using my humor, I said, mate, me too. And that's why I'm going to connect with one right now.
[36:31] So, because if you don't draw that line, it's very easy. People will and can take advantage of your energy. And you do have to be mindful of that. Now, don't get me wrong. I love helping people. I love talking to people. I do take time. But by this point, I was like, it was a big night. It was a very different type of night. It was very full on, very strong energy. So, I needed to, you know, I was like, I'm done. I'm off duty. So, that was fine. So, we've got our drinks. We're sitting at our table and we're just talking. All good. No problem. We're there for about 15 minutes. then you the couple decided to come over to our table. I knew in an instant, I'm like, this is not going to be a pleasant interaction. That's your knowing. That's your knowing, right? Going back to Louise's question, there's a knowing. You just know these things. But the beautiful thing is I don't try to purposely avoid it. At all costs. I don't even try to bring it early to get it dealt with. I just kind of maintain and navigate what I can.
[37:50] Anyway, so what had happened, long story short, is eventually we were talking, it was all pleasant. Then I was talking to the gentleman and then they swapped sides. So then he's part of the lady, who's the lady who walked out of the event, came and stood right next to me in front of me. And it was all nice and pleasant for about a minute or two. Then she says, I just want to ask you one question. And I said, sure. What is the question you'd like to ask? Speaking of Q&A, it fits in with this episode, surprisingly. Sorry, guys, this is a tangent, but I thought this was very appropriate. And so, what was interesting is that she said, I would just like to ask, how do you think you went tonight?
[38:44] Meaning, how was my general overall feeling of the event? So, I answered her very directly, very quickly. I said, look, I've learned I don't judge my own events because it's not for me to decide how it really went. The people get what they want and that's up to them. I can't force anyone. That's what I told her and that's what I will tell everyone else i actually don't go this was a good event or this was a bad event like i just let you go it is what it is i can't change these things because every night is different anyway so she proceeds to tell me she goes look yep totally get that totally appreciate that but you know but that aside i'd just like to know how do you you know how do you think you went and i just looked at her i said i just told you i said it's not for me to she's like i know i don't know i know you're saying that, and I do appreciate that, but I would just really like to know. And that's when I'm like, here we go. So I literally said to her, I said, well, clearly it doesn't matter or you're not really interested in how I think the event went. So let me ask you the question that you're really wanting.
[39:58] I'm going to ask you, how do you think the event went? And there it was. It was like a little wind-up doll. We've just pulled that string and away she went. And without hesitation, she says, you're slow. You take too much time. You need to be faster. Those spirits are there, man. It should be bang, bang, bang. I was literally outside having a cigarette while you're doing that. And I'm out there talking to those people and I'm connecting with their loved ones out there. And I'm doing it so much quicker and so much faster. It's like, so like, and you're in there, you just take, you could do this. You just need to be quicker. You need to be on the mark. Spirit awaiting, man. Like, you just really- She was absolutely letting loose. By this point, my eyes were very like, right, okay, that's interesting.
[40:53] And like, I'm looking around the table. Wow. Everyone was wide-eyed, jaws literally hitting the floor in absolute, like, shock horror that this person is letting loose on the person who's just got finished their work, come to the pub for a drink and going, this is what I think of you. What was interesting is, and the reason why I bring this up is, there's a few things there. Number one is she was not there for the whole event. She stayed for the first 10 minutes and she missed the first connection and the power of the first connection. So, then you start going, well, who are you to judge it? She let me know who she was. Oh, look, I'm a medium and I read for other mediums and I'm from Melbourne. I was like, I don't care.
[41:44] Literally, in my mind, I'm like, I don't care what you say. What you're doing right now is just completely inappropriate and unacceptable but i let her go because it was just and i her partner he went red as a beetroot never seen anything like it he was just absolutely super embarrassed i feel like he just wanted to just you know duck and curl up in a ball and disappear but you know he had to stand there and you know support her i suppose but it was so interesting how you know and she's like, oh, we can read these people now. We can read them. I said, we're not here to read people. She was just so about needing to prove herself and I wasn't into it. And I was like, no, I don't need to. I said, I've learned, I don't need to read people here like this because this is not the time. We're enjoying ourselves. But it's interesting, that was not enough for her.
[42:38] She kept going. She kept going. I said, look, that's okay. You can believe what you want to do. I said, you know, whatever else. So, it's through interactions like that, how do I deal with that kind of criticism? I literally do put myself in the position of, well... When you are up there doing what I do, and I have the chance and ability to sit in the audience when you're doing it, then we can have a conversation about it. Because until you do, until you have experienced it or you know what it's like and you do it on a constant basis, doing it in front of literally hundreds of people. I'm not talking about doing it in front of 10 and going to a psychic party at someone's home. I'm talking about big audiences where you have to manage not just the spiritual energy coming through, but the living human's energy of the room too. Until you have that experience and I have the chance to sit down and have like the absolute equivalent of watching that, then until that happens, your criticism or your opinion is exactly that. It's yours, and I do not need to take it because until you know what it's like, then why should I even listen to it?
[44:03] And that's the whole thing. Like, you can sit down and read one-on-one. That's a totally different ballgame. And it's interesting. Like, the other thing, too, is I'm like, why are you reading people when you're out having a cigarette? Like, that's an evasion of people's privacy. That's just you needing to prove yourself, okay? That is the epitome of being egotistical or feeling I need to validate myself. It's not an appropriate thing. And let alone doing it at someone else's event. So, it's a very, very interesting factor there and a very interesting side. Like I said, I've never shared that with anybody, but I felt it was very appropriate to fit in. And guys, that's a true story. That is an absolute true story. It's not something I'm going to forget for a while. It's like literally off duty and getting slammed and criticized by someone who was only in the room literally for 15 minutes out of two hours.
[45:04] And that's almost like judging a book by its cover and you're not willing to read it all the way through and form a very proper opinion of the piece.
[45:17] So, that's why you've got to do it. That's why humour is good. That's why I always am very aware. I like to debrief. I like to go through things. I love the fact that I had people with me during that moment because I don't think anyone would believe me if no one else was there. So, I'm very, very happy I had witnesses in that instance. So, it was a very different one, that one. So, very long-winded. I know that we've kind of went from Q&A to story there, but I just was in that, guys. And I just, you never know. I just truly do believe that if you're listening to this, you listen to Q&A,
[45:56] it fits in with that question, yes, and it may ever help someone. It does happen. The criticism and the skepticism is going to happen. But we are here to lead the way. And this is what I'll leave you with. And we're here to lead the way. And here's the thing. Leaders are always going to get bloody teeth. We are going to get bruised. We are going to get bloodied because we're at the front. We are at the front of doing this and whatever modality that you are in.
[46:31] Any kind of energetic modality where it's going to be mediumship, psychic, you could be tarot, you could be healing, even kinesiology, all these things, right? There's always going to be criticism. That's just the way the world's geared. And you've got to be really astute and latch on to the fact of going, hey, what is this something that I really need to take on? Or is this something that's more about them?
[46:56] If you use that, that will really help you to sort out where you can actually improve, which we all can, but it also stops you from taking on unnecessary, like just poison and negative criticism that is nothing but a reflection and a projection of the other person's crap.
[47:20] That's how you start to deal with that. So, much longer answer there, guys. A little bit of story time, but just remember, have the courage and you will learn from it. And dealing with skepticism and criticism is like a muscle. It's like no different, like, you know, if you want to start running, you're not going to run a marathon the first time you do it. You've got to lead up to it and you practice and you increase your distances as you, you know, practice and train. Same thing is with criticism and skepticism. You learn and you train yourself how to deal with it, how to work with it, how to process it, learning what to take on, learning what to literally leave alone. That all comes with experience. experience and my last words of wisdom here on that will very much be but just remember unless you actually have those experiences you're not going to grow so that's really really important so make sure don't shy away from it just because you're afraid of a little bit of skepticism or a little bit of criticism you're going to get it you're going to receive it and when you're.
