Is It Spirit or My Imagination? How to Tell the Difference When You’re Developing Mediumship

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One of the most common questions I get from beginner mediums is:

“How do I know if it’s Spirit or just my imagination?”

If you’ve ever felt like you’re playing a game of tug-of-war between your heart and your head, you are not alone. I’ve been there, and every developing Medium has been there too.

The truth is, second-guessing is part of the journey. It’s not a sign you’re doing it wrong; it’s actually a sign you’re starting to wake up to the subtle differences between Spirit communication and your mind chatter. And once you know how to feel the difference, your confidence will skyrocket.

Let’s dive into some practical tools to help you figure it out.


1. Notice the Feel

Spirit communication feels different in the body. When Spirit drops in, there’s often a sense of calm, stillness, or certainty. You might feel goosebumps, a tingle, or warmth in your chest. It feels solid, like it just “lands.”

Imagination, on the other hand, often feels lighter, flimsier, or fleeting. It comes in as a thought that flutters away just as quickly as it appeared.

👉 Tip: When a message comes in, pause and ask yourself: “How did that feel in my body?” Trust the feeling before you overanalyse the thought.


2. Check the Language

Spirit rarely rambles. Their messages are short, clear, and often arrive all at once,  like a download. It might be a single word, a picture in your mind’s eye, or a knowing that’s hard to explain but impossible to ignore.

Imagination tends to babble on. It overexplains. If it feels like you’re writing a whole novel in your head, chances are, that’s your mind filling in the blanks.

👉 Analogy time: Spirit is like a best friend who texts you, “I’m here.” Clear, straight to the point, and you just know what they mean. Imagination is like that one friend who sends a 500-word essay in WhatsApp about their neighbour’s dog lol


3. You Couldn’t Have Known It

One of the easiest ways to build trust is through evidence. Spirit often delivers details you simply couldn’t have known,  the blue blanket on a teddy bear, the smell of pipe tobacco, or the exact phrase someone’s nan used to say.

Imagination, however, wants to make a story or connect what you receive with something it understands.

👉 Tip: Keep a “Spirit Wins” journal. Every time you share a detail with someone who’s validated, write it down. This builds confidence for when self-doubt creeps in, especially if it's something that you had doubts about.




FAQs

What if I still can’t tell the difference?
That’s completely normal at the start. Discernment is a muscle; the more you practice, the stronger it gets. The key is to keep showing up and trusting the process.

What if I get nothing at all?
Spirit is always communicating. If you’re not picking up, it may be that your nervous system is overwhelmed or your mind is overthinking. A quick grounding exercise (like focusing on your breath for 60 seconds) can open the channel again.

What if I’m scared of making it up?
Then play with it! Ask Spirit to give you validation through signs in the physical world (a song, a feather, a name on a number plate). Let Spirit meet you halfway.


The Truth About Imagination vs Spirit

Here’s the secret: Imagination isn’t the enemy. In fact, Spirit often uses your imagination as the doorway to drop messages in. The more you trust what you receive in your everyday life and build trust with the easier it gets to notice the difference.


Final Thoughts

If you’ve found yourself doubting, questioning, or dismissing your experiences, trust me, you’re in exactly the right place. This is all part of developing as a medium.

And if this blog has lit a spark in you, Spirit probably nudged you here for a reason. You don’t have to figure it out alone, and you don’t have to wait years to feel confident in your gifts. I’m here to guide you every step of the way.


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