Navigating Mediumship in a Divided World: Setting Boundaries and Staying Aligned

If you’ve ever found yourself doom-scrolling through social media, shaking your head at the latest batch of chaos, and wondering why on earth you’re bothering with mediumship when the world feels like it’s going up in flames—welcome to the club.

It’s hard enough being a medium, tuning into spirit, and trying to deliver messages with clarity. Add in the external noise of an increasingly divided world, and suddenly, mediumship can feel like an emotional endurance sport. So, how do we stay aligned and keep our sanity intact when navigating mediumship in this climate? Let’s dive in.

Social Media: A Necessary Evil or the Devil’s Playground?

If you’ve been feeling like social media is sucking the joy out of your spiritual work, congratulations—you’re officially paying attention. Platforms that were once about connection have morphed into algorithm-driven engagement traps, rewarding outrage over authenticity. And as mediums, it’s frustrating to see the loudest, least ethical voices gaining traction while those working from integrity struggle to be seen.

The truth is, social media is no longer social. It’s a numbers game, a business model that forces us to dance for an algorithm that changes its tune every five minutes. Ever spent hours crafting a heartfelt post, only for it to get three likes and a bot comment about “growing your audience”? Yeah, me too. Meanwhile, someone shaking their backside while vaguely mentioning “messages from beyond” racks up millions of views.

At some point, we have to ask ourselves: Are we creating content for spirit, or are we performing for Mark Zuckerberg’s approval?

Solution:

• Post what aligns with you, not what pleases the algorithm.

• Set boundaries—limit scrolling, mute accounts that drain you, and for the love of all things holy, don’t compare your journey to someone else’s highlight reel.

• If social media is a source of frustration, step back. It’s a tool, not a lifeline.

The Art of Unfollowing (Without the Guilt)

Let’s talk about the real issue: how do you handle it when people in the spiritual community (or just in general) start spouting views that make you question everything? When someone you once respected starts posting beliefs that go against every moral fiber of your being, do you:

A) Engage in an epic battle of comment wars? B) Unfollow, but stress about it for the next six months? C) Block and move on while humming “Let It Go” from Frozen?

If you picked B, you’re not alone. It’s incredibly difficult to set boundaries in a world that thrives on divisiveness. The guilt kicks in—but what if they notice? What if they’re offended? But here’s the thing: you are allowed to curate your space. If someone’s content is making you feel like you’ve been hit over the head with an energetic frying pan, it’s time to go.

Permission slip: You do not have to stay connected to people who drain you.

And if someone notices and takes offense? That’s their work to do, not yours. Unfollowing isn’t an act of aggression; it’s an act of self-preservation.

Navigating Mediumship When the World Feels Like a Mess

One of the biggest challenges of being a medium in a divided world is the sheer emotional weight of it all. When human rights, global crises, and collective grief are at the forefront, it can feel incredibly disheartening to sit down and try to bring through Uncle Bob’s fishing stories when the world is on fire.

So, how do we stay aligned in a world that feels chaotic?

1. Remember Why You Started

If you’re in mediumship for the likes, the follows, or the external validation (ahem, bad idea), you’re going to struggle. But if you’re here because you believe in the power of connection, healing, and spirit, that’s what you need to focus on.

2. Set Emotional Boundaries

It’s okay to care deeply about the world while also protecting your energy. You are not a bottomless well of spiritual support. If you need to disengage from certain conversations, take a break from the news, or set stricter boundaries with clients, do it.

3. Stay Authentic, Even When It’s Hard

It’s easy to feel like you have to play the social media game or change who you are to fit a certain mould. But the world doesn’t need more watered-down, algorithm-pleasing mediums. It needs you—the real, raw, no-BS version.

Final Thoughts: Holding the Light Without Burning Out

Navigating mediumship in a divided world means holding space for both the spiritual and the human experience. It means setting boundaries, choosing alignment over engagement, and reminding yourself that you don’t have to fix the world—you just have to show up in a way that feels true to you.

So, if you need to unfollow, take a break, or scream into the void about the absurdity of it all—go for it. Spirit won’t be offended. And if you ever feel lost in the noise, just remember: you were never meant to fit in with this world—you were meant to light it up.