As I settled into my seat in the auditorium, the lady next to me noticed the words on my t-shirt: "RARE MEDIUM." My sister, sitting beside me, wore a t-shirt that read "MEDIUM RARE." The lady asked if this meant we were fans of the renowned psychic medium John Edward, whom we had come to see. "No, I'm a medium," I replied. Her grey eyes widened in surprise. "My dear," she said, "if you're already doing this, why would you want to come here?" "Because," I responded, feeling like an art student given a chance to watch Picasso in his studio, "I want to see the master at work."
Even though I've been a psychic medium for over 30 years and have hosted numerous message events around Toronto, I believe there's always more to learn about my intuitive abilities. The opportunity to see John Edward, one of the world's most renowned mediums, was simply too good to pass up.
John Edward took the stage to thunderous applause. Dressed casually in blue chinos and a beige button-down shirt, he greeted the audience warmly. For the next two hours, the sold-out crowd listened intently as he delivered rapid-fire messages from the spirit world. But he did more than just convey messages; he sprinkled his work with valuable insights, educating the audience on the true essence of mediumship.
One of the first things John said was, "You cannot change someone’s beliefs." This resonated deeply with me. Often, people come to me for readings expecting to be convinced of the supernatural. However, the spirit world isn't about converting skeptics; it's about helping those who are grieving or seeking to connect with deceased loved ones. "If you have an open mind, that’s okay," John said. "But if you have a closed mind, why did you bother to come?"
John also emphasized the importance of meditation, prayer, and protection for anyone looking to develop their psychic abilities. I couldn't agree more. Before every reading, I always start with a prayer, asking for the highest and best energies to help me deliver messages of love and hope.
What struck me the most was when John said, "Interpretation can skew the message." He explained that we receive information from the spirit world in flashes, and sometimes we inadvertently misinterpret these messages, confusing the person receiving them. For instance, at a recent message event, the spirit kept showing me a woman with a big hat. However, the person I was linking with insisted that her mother wore hats, but not big ones. "She wore hats, but not big hats," the woman said. "Mom really loved wearing hats."
John illustrated this point by addressing a woman in the audience. "I’m getting someone who died in a fire. Was that your husband?" he asked. She shook her head. "I smell smoke," he continued. "He died in a fire?" Again, she said no. John persisted, "He’s showing me a fire. And the cause of death was a fire." The woman finally clarified, "No, he died in a hospital. He had third-degree burns." John nodded, proving his point about the complexities of interpretation.
After the event, my seat-mate asked, "So, did you learn anything? Are you glad you came?" "Absolutely," I said with a smile. The experience reaffirmed my belief that no matter how long you've been practicing, there's always room for growth and learning.
Seeing John Edward in action was an enlightening experience that reinforced the importance of continuous learning and open-mindedness in the field of mediumship. His insights into belief, psychic development, and the challenges of interpretation were invaluable. As a medium, I left the event with a renewed sense of purpose and a deeper understanding of my craft.
This article has been fact-checked and expanded to provide a more detailed and nuanced perspective on the experience of learning from a master psychic medium.
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