After the Fair
I’ve been recuperating for the last couple of days. This past weekend, I spent many hours at the Victory of Light Expo, greeting well-wishers, selling and signing books, and mostly, doing readings. I was there all day on Saturday and Sunday, so Monday and Tuesday were my days this week to rest and rejuvenate.
I used to do a lot of metaphysical festivals like this one when I first started reading Tarot professionally. I was about 22 years old when I worked at my first festival (hard to believe it’s been almost 20 years ago!), and I was eager to meet more folks who were interested in esoteric and occult things. The vendors sold crystals, jewelry, books, and magickal trinkets, so many temptations that there were several fairs where I blew almost all the money I made on stuff for myself. I made appointments to receive wonderful healing treatments like massages, reflexology sessions, and energy work, floating away on a cloud of happiness after my sessions were over. And yes, I even saw other psychics for insights into my own life in many reading sessions. I always enjoy receiving a reading from a fellow worker, fascinated as I am to discover new reading techniques and methods that might enhance my own professional work. Needless to say, for many years, I looked forward to these inspiring weekends, even though I worked, too. Providing readings thrilled me; I enjoyed helping people solve their problems through Tarot and intuitive counseling. Most seemed to appreciate my input and were happy to have the insights I could provide.
I still enjoy going to the fairs, even though I don’t do quite as many of these events as I once did. I prefer doing readings in quieter settings, and I like not having to rush through a reading to get it done in 15 minutes. Over the years of doing festivals, I’ve also had to take better care of myself. I tend to get very run-down after a long day at an event; I think it has to do with keeping my energy higher in order to stand between the worlds to speak to Spirit. The Natural Law of Vibration, which rules mediumship, tells us that our vibrations have to be higher in order to work with spirit energies. The spirit folks have to slow their high vibrations down, and we meet somewhere in the middle in order to communicate. When I work, I tend to crank my vibration pretty high in order to make a strong connection to Spirit. I’ve been told by some of my own teachers (those here in the physical world) that I need to stop doing this, that Spirit can come to me, that I’m going to burn myself out big time if I can’t stop doing this–so I try not to work my energy up into such a high place like I once did. But I still tend to do between 13 and 20 15-minute readings a day at a festival, and that’s a lot of different energies to get in and out of quickly and efficiently. By the end of the day, I’m usually wiped out. I do try to take more breaks now, and I eat more frequently to ground myself and to keep my physical energy in a good place. Still, the fairs take a lot out of me, and this most recent expo was no exception.
And yet, I had a good time. I feel very grateful for and blessed by all of the people who came to see me over the weekend. I lectured at the fair about my new book, Ask a Medium, and that lecture was extremely well-attended. I received good feedback about it. I love lecturing; teaching is my true passion, and being able to connect with folks in this sort of a setting is always fun. It’s wonderful to talk to a large group of like-minded people, too, those who are truly interested in investigating the spirit world and who believe in the validity of after-death communication. It uplifts me to see so many seekers, those who are truly trying to walk the Path of Light in this world.
I also love re-connecting with other metaphysical friends I don’t get to see very often at the festivals. Granted, there might not be as much time to do this when I’m working so hard, but usually, I can sneak in some great hugs and chatter in between readings, before we begin for the day, or when I’m on a break. We have a lovely community of people here in the Greater Cincinnati area who are bringing light to so many others, and I love having a few minutes to catch up with friends and fellow workers. These moments make me so proud of what I do, and they help me to feel as if I’m a part of a larger web of energy, one that illuminates a very special and important agenda in the Universe.
And I do love helping those who seek me out. Spirit reminds me a of a lovely groups of sisters who brought their dad to the festival. I am sometimes intimidated when asked to read for men (I know–it’s my issue, one I’ve been working on for years now, but it still rears its ugly head at times), and I was a little nervous when this gentleman sat down in my chair. But I put my faith in my spirit people, my lovely guides who help me make my connections in the spirit realms, and Mara, my joy guide, immediately connected me to this man’s wife, who had passed within the last year. It was a tremendous blessing to be able to bring her through to him, and I know that this man was relieved to hear from her. I had many readings over the weekend, and I couldn’t begin to remember them all (I very rarely remember anything about my readings–I don’t think I’m supposed to remember them), but I know I will always recall the feeling of happiness and peace that this connection brought to that man.
What a powerful, inspiring thing to be able to do! Can you see why I feel so humbled and so honored to do this work? It is moments like those that I live for, moments like those that I try to focus on when the work is hard, or when I am tired, frustrated, or unsure. These are the moments that Spirit brings us to remind us of our larger connections in the Universe.
So, this week, I rest. I still work, but I don’t (thankfully) have as many clients this week. I think Spirit arranges that, too, so I can relax a bit and try to dwell in a more peaceful, calming energy.
I hope your week unfolds in the same kind of loving, gentle energy. Blessings to all! xo
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April 14, 2010 5:25 am
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By Toni, April 14, 2010 @ 5:30 am
We all need to recharge sometimes, and I also think we do that a little more slowly as we age. Some of it is physical, yes, but it’s also the accumulation of experiences. When we’re young we’re full of empty spaces waiting to be filled, but as we get older it takes longer to find just the right nook and cranny to fit it all into.
Just always remember to take care of yourself, Twinsy. As I recently read in Laura Bennett’s book, we’re no good to others if we don’t take care of ourselves.
By Rose, April 14, 2010 @ 5:37 am
When we’re young we’re full of empty spaces waiting to be filled, but as we get older it takes longer to find just the right nook and cranny to fit it all into.
I love how you describe that, Twinsy! I couldn’t have said it better myself!
And yes–I am taking care of myself as best I can. I appreciate you being here and reading along!
xox
By Theresa, April 14, 2010 @ 5:38 am
HI Rose! Thank you for sharing your story about spirit faires. I don’t do them personally because they are too chaotic for me and I like to feel as if I have more control over my environment.
I do parties from time to time and they can be very draining. It usually takes me a day to recuperate. The best way for me to get back to “normal” is by rest, yoga, mediation and reading.
By Rose, April 14, 2010 @ 6:13 am
Theresa, thank you for stopping by! Fairs are definitely not for everyone. As I mentioned, I rarely do them, and the same can be said for home parties in my case. Your methods for getting back to “normal” sound very like mine, too! All of us who do this type of work need to remember the importance of replenishing the reserves.
By Maria, April 15, 2010 @ 3:37 pm
I did a ton of those fairs in college. I used to make such incredible money that I could work one fair a month and not have to work for the next month. The truth, though? I saw more fakes than genuines and you know how it is, after awhile, you can spot ‘em a mile away. I would sit there and seethe as I watched the woman next to me reading body language and being lauded as a mystic. I went to one about two years ago and met a true seer and I still call and e-mail with him, although he is getting up in years and doesn’t do readings anymore. When you find the real deal, it is incredible.