This is uncomfortable to admit:
When I first transitioned to an intuitive career, I held a lot of judgment towards those who seemed too "woo" for my liking.
Grounded practitioners, I was fine with. I found comfort in their down-to-earth, practical approach.
My more free-spirited colleagues?
Honestly, I didn't want to be associated with them. Their way of expressing themselves felt strange and complex. It seemed like we were coming from different worlds.
But deep down, my concerns stemmed from fear.
I worried about their impact on my reputation and how society would perceive our profession as a whole. I feared their unconventional ways, might undermine our work and breed distrust.
Really, I just wanted society to accept me.
As time went on, I challenged my biases and realized my judgments were terribly unfair.
Here's what I've learned:
Acceptance of self is acceptance of others.
Have you ever met someone who’s excessively judgmental of others?
More often than not, it's because they’re incredibly judgmental of themselves. They struggle to accept certain things in others because deep down, they struggle to accept those same things in themselves. I can relate because I wasn't comfortable with my own wild and free nature, so I projected that judgment onto others.
But as I've progressed on my spiritual journey, things have changed.
I've learned to embrace myself more fully. I’ve grown more accepting of my weird and wild ways, and in turn, have my spaciousness for those qualities in others.
While I still connect strongly with grounded practitioners, I've come to appreciate my more free-spirited colleagues. Why? Because they inspire me. Their fearless authenticity awakens my brazen soul. They show me it's ok to break free from societal expectations and explore unconventional paths. They teach me there isn't one right way to do things and that growth occurs when we step outside boundaries.
Why am I sharing this?
Well, if you're someone who’s interested in exploring spirituality but worried about being labeled as one of "those" people, I want you to know it’s natural to have reservations.
I see you and I’m sending my love to you.
And, I’m encouraging you to be kind to yourself.
When we love all of who we are, even the parts that feel unconventional, we create extraordinary space for growth and evolution.
And here's the beautiful thing: Society is changing.
More and more people are awakening. As the collective consciousness evolves, narrow-minded judgments are replaced with open-minded acceptance.
By stepping into your spiritual journey, you contribute to this shift. You become a radiant beacon, inspiring others.
So go ahead, and celebrate the beautifully bizarre and gloriously unconventional parts of yourself. Embrace them, shower them with love, grant them freedom to flourish.
Should we work together?
Hi, I’m Tiffany May Yan Chan, and I work with extraordinary leaders on the spiritual path. When I’m not writing, I teach visionaries how to trust their intuition and take courageous action. If you’re interested, apply to work 1:1 and we’ll jump on a call and see if we’re a good fit.