Feeling Psychically Blocked? You're Not Broken—You're Becoming

Journaling in Nature

In a recent episode of The Constance Messmer Podcast, I responded to a heartfelt message from Diana in California—a dedicated soul who’s been immersed in spiritual study, Reiki training, daily meditation, and mediumship circles, but still finds herself feeling… stuck.

Despite her commitment, Diana shared that she struggles to “hear spirit,” doesn’t always trust the names that come through, and often feels unsure about what she’s experiencing. She asked: Is there something I’m missing? Is there a better way to connect?

My answer? You’re not missing anything. You’re building something.

And what feels like a block may actually be a shift in how your Soul Senses are activating. And it may be that your next step is more focused connection to the experience as it occurs.

You’re Doing the Work—But Are You Letting Go?

Often when people feel blocked, it’s not for lack of effort. In fact, like Diana, most have been working really hard at it. The real issue? They may be too grounded in the process—coming from their emotional body or mental mind instead of reaching up toward spirit. The magic happens when we let go. When we think, “Whatever. I’ll just try this and see how it goes.” There is a fine balance between knowing something can happen but dropping expectation to how it will.

Often, soul-level experiences can be subtle, but it is up to us to grab the experience completely. It may be that you have to work extra hard to hold the connection while also believing that it is real and valid. Disbelief will cut off the connection. Discerning the thread of truth starts with ClairSensation. How does the connection or information feel in your body? Does it resonate in any of your other soul senses?

The questions I have asked students who found they were experiencing psychic blocks to their innate abilities are these: (1) What would happen if you were really good at this? (2) What would happen if someone else were there to validate the subtle moments and psychic impressions that you felt were insignificant?

I want to remind you to grab the little stuff, and you’ll get more, and more, and more coming through. You are building relationship with this way of being. You are becoming more aligned with your true self.

In this episode, I talk about:

• Why feeling “stuck” in your feelings may be a sign of over-reliance on ClairSentiment

• How your desire to help others can actually accelerate your development

• The role of empathic reads—and how to use them with energetic boundaries

• What to do when a name or message comes through but isn't immediately confirmed

• The value of practice circles (with qualified instructors) and why energetic hygiene is crucial

• What it means to follow the vibration even if you can’t yet follow the voice

You’re Not Blocked. You’re Learning a New Language.

One of the key shifts Diana—and so many others—are experiencing is a move into empathic perception. You may not yet “hear” spirit in clear audio. But you can feel into someone else’s experience. You can tap into their struggles and guidance. That is psychic communication. That is soul work.

When you get a name for yourself or another, hold it. Close your eyes. Ask yourself or your sitter if it resonates. And even if it doesn’t, stay with the thread. You’re not asking for proof—you’re practicing presence. And that’s how we develop heightened awareness. Sometimes it takes a deep, consistent focus on how the information is registering within your soul senses.

You’re not broken. You’re becoming.

You Don’t Need to Push Harder. You Need to Connect Differently.

If you’re empathic (and many of you are), the key is to tune in—and then tune out. “Get in the water”, deliver the read, then disconnect, cleanse, and ground. Just like Diana, you might already know about energy fields through Reiki. That’s a beautiful foundation. Now apply it.

Practice giving a read not just to hear something—but to feel something. Then, as you build trust with your own inner connection, the knowing gets stronger. The threads get louder. The blocks dissolve.

If you’ve ever wondered, Why isn’t this working?—this episode is for you.

Feeling blocked is often a sign that your connection is shifting—not disappearing. The way you once received information might be evolving into a deeper, subtler sense of awareness.

You are soul first. And your Soul Senses are always available to you—even as they change form.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be

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