As human beings we have a natural instinct not to want to stand out from the crowd. There is safety in numbers. It is easier to conform and follow accepted behaviour, style and the expectations and rules of society. Most of us try and avoid criticism. However, as Aristotle highlighted, ” There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing and be nothing.”
As human beings this can cause conflict with our natural inquisitive nature to explore, learn and advance. It takes someone to stand out and often face criticism before everyone else may choose to follow suit. 
Elvis Presley was initially seen as “unspeakably untalented and vulgar” and censored due to his dance moves, which nowadays seem pretty tame.
Some famous people only found fame after life. Vincent Van Gogh died having only sold one painting, critics disliked the poetry of Keats, Oscar Wild was bankrupt at the time of his death and even the composer Bach found fame after his departure.
We are still in a culture where we hide our spiritual talents; such as being psychic. They are not widely talked about or really encouraged. It still is a little taboo. They are not perceived as gifts as one would see a talented pianist, artist, dancer or runner. This means that these spiritual assets are often discouraged in our formative years.
I still remember seeing spirit people in my room at night-time and in fright informing my Dad, only to be told it was my imagination. Gradually over time I closed off this spiritual sight. Reflecting back it was helpful as allowed me to fit in with other children and my Dad could not help answer my questions. My spiritual gifts of being able to see, hear, smell, sense and have vivid dreams and premonitions remained unnurtured until into my adult life.
I often meet clients who have similar spiritual gifts and often override the advice given by them. They go against their spiritual guidance, their strong gut feelings and end up in a difficult life experience that they could have avoided.
Imagine if these spiritual gifts were actively encouraged what we could do to help such as :
- Working in schools scanning children to see who had energy centres starting to become blocked before depression or anxiety took a grip and became an issue
- Working with patients pre and post surgery to reduce the impact on the energy pathways and aid recovery
- Working with government and industry to find a more constructive, harmonious and sustainable approach.
- Helping people with death as it would be perceived as a natural less frightening and finite journey
These spiritual gifts would have been celebrated in our tribal days. Slowly they are starting to become more accepted. We see Reiki healing therapy being offered in salons and spas, crysals healing stones and jewellery being sold on the high street; as well as card readings at fundraisers and fetes.
We all have spiritual talents. We can choose to conform and keep them hidden. However, the fun is finding out what your gifts are and nurturing and developing them so they can support you in life and maybe, even help others and our planet.
