NPCs, Spiritual Ego and Why There Is No “Better” Soul Path

What if the people you struggle to understand are not spiritually “less evolved” than you at all?

And what if spirituality itself becomes dangerous the moment it starts creating hierarchy?

In this thought-provoking and deeply personal episode of Mediumship Matters, Hannah explores spiritual ego, NPC theories, Dolores Cannon teachings, law of attraction, spiritual hierarchy, unconditional love, human experience and why different people may simply be living different versions of reality.

From internet trolls and spiritual superiority to consciousness, manifestation, empathy and lemon drizzle cake metaphors, this is one of the most unusual, philosophical and important episodes of the season.

Listen to the Episode

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da9FsQqeP40

What Are “NPCs” in Spirituality?

The episode begins with Hannah discussing a spiritual concept she encountered through Dolores Cannon content online: the idea of “NPCs” or non-playable characters.

The episode explores:

• Dolores Cannon

• NPC spirituality

• collective consciousness

• soul journeys

• spiritual hierarchy

• consciousness

The theory suggests that some people:

• do not possess individual souls

• operate through collective consciousness

• exist mainly to support the experiences of others

• function similarly to background characters in video games

Hannah initially admits: part of her ego immediately liked the concept.

Because honestly…it explained a lot.

Especially internet trolls.

The Video Game Metaphor

One of the most interesting sections of the episode explores the comparison between spirituality and video game NPCs.

The episode explores:

• gaming metaphors

• consciousness

• human behaviour

• spiritual journeys

• perception

• communication

Hannah explains that in role-playing games:

• NPCs repeat limited responses

• interactions feel repetitive

• conversations never fully evolve

• they exist to support the larger story

And initially, she found herself projecting this idea onto people who:

• disagreed with her

• criticised mediumship

• rejected spirituality

• seemed emotionally unreachable

But spirit gradually challenged her thinking completely.

The Humbling Realisation: “To Them, I Am the NPC”

One of the most powerful moments in the episode comes when Hannah realises:to some people…she is the NPC.

The episode explores:

• perspective

• communication barriers

• empathy

• spiritual humility

• consciousness

• ego

She describes interactions where:

• her spiritual language felt meaningless to others

• conversations failed to connect

• communication became repetitive and circular

And suddenly she recognised: what feels spiritually profound to her may feel completely disconnected or incomprehensible to somebody else.

Honestly, it’s such an emotionally intelligent and humbling shift in perspective.

Spirituality and the Danger of Hierarchy

Another major theme throughout the episode is Hannah challenging the idea that spiritual people are somehow “more evolved” than others.

The episode explores:

• spiritual ego

• enlightenment

• superiority

• law of attraction

• spiritual judgement

• consciousness

Hannah openly questions:

• who decides what enlightenment looks like?

• why spiritual paths are automatically seen as “higher”

• whether spirituality itself can become performative

She also reflects that: someone who:

• never studies spirituality

• never works with spirit

• never meditates

but simply lives kindly and compassionately

may actually embody deeper wisdom than many people within spiritual communities.

Honestly, it’s one of the strongest critiques of spiritual superiority culture you’ll hear.

The Cake Metaphor Spirit Gave Hannah

One of the most memorable sections of the episode comes when spirit begins communicating through cake metaphors.

The episode explores:

• spiritual individuality

• consciousness

• different life paths

• acceptance

• personal growth

• human experience

Spirit shows Hannah humanity as: different flavours of cake.

Some flavours resonate deeply with certain people. Others do not.

But no flavour is:

• morally superior

• more enlightened

• more spiritually important

There is simply: difference.

And honestly, the entire metaphor somehow works brilliantly.

Lemon Drizzle vs Carrot Cake Consciousness

Hannah hilariously explains her preferred “cake flavours” as:

• lemon yoghurt poppy seed cake

• red velvet cake

• chocolate cake

• coffee cake

while admitting she struggles with:

• carrot cake

• courgette cake

• nut-heavy cakes

The episode explores:

• personal preference

• spiritual resonance

• individuality

• energetic alignment

• consciousness

• acceptance

Spirit uses this metaphor to demonstrate: people naturally resonate with different:

• ideas

• energies

• beliefs

• perspectives

• experiences

And none of those preferences make one soul “better” than another.

Honestly, it’s weirdly genius.

Why Spiritual People Must Stop Trying to “Fix” Everyone

One particularly powerful section explores the spiritual urge to:

• convert

• awaken

• enlighten

• “save” other people.

The episode explores:

• spiritual preaching

• lightworkers

• spiritual ego

• healing

• boundaries

• free will

Hannah reflects on how easily spiritual people begin believing:

• their path is the correct path

• everybody should awaken

• their role is to change others

• disagreement equals low vibration

But spirit repeatedly reminds her: people are allowed to choose different experiences.

And forcing spirituality onto others is no different from forcing any other belief system.

It’s such an important and mature conversation.

Social Media Trolls and Spiritual Compassion

Another fascinating conversation centres around online negativity and internet trolls.

The episode explores:

• social media

• trolling

• spiritual boundaries

• empathy

• online behaviour

• judgement

Hannah openly admits she still:

• blocks people

• removes negativity

• protects her energy

But she also recognises: people reacting negatively to mediumship may simply be reacting honestly from:

• their own beliefs

• their own experiences

• their own discomfort

• their own “cake flavour”

Rather than immediately labelling people:

• low vibe

• unconscious

• spiritually asleep

she questions whether spiritual communities sometimes lose compassion while claiming enlightenment.

Honestly, it’s such a necessary conversation.

Law of Attraction and Spiritual Privilege

One of the most powerful sections of the episode critiques certain law of attraction teachings.

The episode explores:

• manifestation

• spiritual privilege

• poverty

• suffering

• law of attraction

• human experience

Hannah questions the ethics of telling struggling people:

• “It’s your mindset.”

• “You manifested this.”

• “Raise your vibration.”

• “You create your reality.”

especially when discussing:

• poverty

• illness

• grief

• war

• childhood suffering

She asks listeners to imagine preaching manifestation teachings in:

• famine

• crisis

• extreme poverty

and whether those teachings suddenly become: deeply insensitive.

Honestly, it’s one of the boldest and most important conversations in the season.

Why Spirit Arrives at the Right Time

Another beautiful reflection in the episode centres around spirit communication arriving exactly when Hannah was ready for it.

The episode explores:

• spiritual awakening

• timing

• soul growth

• mediumship

• intuition

• consciousness

Rather than believing :everyone should awaken immediately

Hannah recognises: people unfold spiritually in:

• different timings

• different ways

• different experiences

• different “flavours”

And perhaps: that unfolding cannot be forced.

It’s such a compassionate perspective.

What Is a Lightworker Really?

Towards the end of the episode, Hannah questions modern ideas around “lightworkers.”

The episode explores:

• lightworkers

• spiritual service

• ego

• healing

• unconditional love

• humanity

Rather than: saving humanity or converting people

perhaps the real spiritual work is simply:

• loving people

• allowing difference

• offering your truth gently

• respecting free will

• embodying compassion

without needing everybody to become the same flavour as you.

Honestly, it’s one of the most emotionally mature spiritual conversations in the entire podcast.

Key Takeaways From This Episode

• Spirituality becomes dangerous when it creates hierarchy

• Different people naturally resonate with different experiences

• Disagreement does not make somebody spiritually “less evolved”

• Spiritual ego can appear in subtle ways

• Law of attraction teachings can become harmful without compassion

• Social media conflict often reflects different perspectives rather than spiritual failure

• People awaken spiritually in different timings

• Unconditional love includes accepting difference

Listen to More Mediumship Matters Episodes

Explore more conversations around:

• spirituality

• consciousness

• manifestation

• intuition

• mediumship

• personal growth

• spiritual philosophy

And if you’d like to deepen your own spiritual development in a grounded and thoughtful way, Hannah also offers online programmes, workshops and community experiences designed to support authentic spiritual exploration without hierarchy or dogma.