When the Mind Wants Answers But the Soul Needs Stillness

Listening to the Soul

Although I have a doctorate in psychology and counselling, and for a while considered myself a social scientist, my mind and ego have always been strong, persuasive forces in my life. Even now, I have to gently keep them in check, as they often want me to follow the “sensible” path, the safe and predictable one, even when my soul is whispering something different.

Part of my own healing journey has been learning to listen deeply to the wisdom that arises from my heart and soul, not just my rational mind.

What Lies Beneath the Urge for a Psychic Reading

Over the years, I’ve occasionally felt an inner “itch”, a subtle but persistent urge to have a psychic reading. I’ve come to recognise that this feeling tends to surface during times of heightened uncertainty or instability, when life feels ungrounded or in flux.

It’s a restlessness that stirs when nothing feels quite settled, and my mind begins grasping for clarity or control. Time can feel like it’s rushing forward while I seem to be standing still, and I catch myself reaching outward for answers, hoping a psychic reading might provide a glimpse of certainty or direction.

The other week, I was facing uncertainty in several areas of life and feeling particularly ungrounded, as though the foundations beneath me were shifting. My days were full of useful, necessary things: walking the dog, answering emails, washing up, researching and so on. All part of being a responsible adult. But while these tasks kept me busy and productive, they didn’t feel meaningful or creatively fulfilling. They did not nourish my soul.

The Deeper Longing Behind the Itch

This craving for a psychic reading wasn’t really about the reading itself. It was about the ache underneath, the need to feel seen, supported, and reminded that I’m still on the right path, even when life feels like it’s passing in a blur.

At its heart, it was a longing to reconnect with my soul, with Spirit. A deep desire to know that I’m still aligned with my soul’s purpose… and that the Universe is still supporting me, even when I can’t see or feel the evidence of that support.

The Trap of Grasping for Certainty

This craving, what Buddhism refers to as “grasping”, is driven by fear, urgency, and a lack of meaning. But ironically, this grasping only pulls me further away from my own soul’s voice.

If you’re anything like me, especially if you’re in midlife or beyond, you may know this feeling well:

·       The quiet panic that you’re running out of time.

·       The internal pressure to “hurry up” and figure it all out.

·       That driver part of you that whispers, “You should be further along by now.”

Why I Still Choose Psychic Readings

I do still have a psychic reading from time to time, but I approach them consciously. They’re not about giving away my power or letting someone else decide my path. Instead, they help me tune into, and receive confirmation about, my own inner knowing, especially when there’s a conflict between what my heart is guiding me toward and what my mind is pushing me to choose.

If something said in a reading deeply resonates, it often confirms what my soul has been whispering all along, but that my ego may have been trying to ignore.

Sitting with the Itch, and Returning to Alignment

That week, though, I didn’t act on the urge. Instead, I chose to meditate and be with the “itch”, the feeling, the restlessness, the ache, the craving for reassurance. I noticed it, allowed it, and met it with curiosity and compassion.

Underneath the urgency, I found something else: a longing for alignment. A longing for connection, not advice. A desire to feel more fully in touch with my true self again.

So now, when I notice the familiar psychic reading “itch,” I pause. I gently acknowledge my mind’s fear, its fear of time running out, and I soften back into presence, using mindfulness and self-compassion.

An Invitation to Reconnect with Your Own Inner Wisdom

So if you’re feeling restless, ungrounded or uneasy, I invite you to pause.
Sit quietly for a few moments. Breathe. Soften.
Notice if your mind is pushing for answers… but perhaps your soul longs for space?

Then gently ask your inner wisdom:

What is really going on beneath this uneasiness?
And wait. Let the answer come in its own time.

If you’re seeking gentle support in tuning into your own guidance, you’re warmly invited to explore how I hold space for soulful reflection, connection, and clarity.

Thank you for reading.