The Student Who Couldn't Get Past Her Ego: Tuesday Morning with Lynn

Written by Lynn Pritchard June 15, 2026

Good morning everyone!

I've been working hard behind the scenes to bring new experiences, products, and events to Spiritual Uplifts. This weekend is our Summer Solstice Celebration! Join us to make your own candle, create a beautiful wreath, and enjoy special deals throughout the store. We have a fun weekend planned, and we'd love to see you there.

As I've been reflecting on this journey, I've decided to start sharing some of the lessons I've learned as a business owner. Many people see the finished product, but they don't always see the struggles, setbacks, and difficult lessons that happen behind the scenes.

Today's story is one of those lessons.

The Student Who Couldn't Get Past Her Ego

When I first opened my metaphysical store, I started teaching psychic mediumship classes. At one point, I had 20 to 30 people attending regularly. I truly enjoyed teaching and worked very hard to keep the classes fresh, educational, and interactive every month.

The classes were only $25, and while that may not sound like much, it helped pay the rent during a time when I was still building the business. People would often shop after class as well, so it became an important and profitable day for the store.

During one class, a student I will call Kay came to me upset because another student, who I will call Jay, had told her she saw "dark smoke" around her during a reading. I understood what Jay was trying to describe intuitively, but I also knew how important it was to communicate messages carefully and responsibly.

I privately explained to Jay that while we may sometimes pick up on heavy energy, people can become uncomfortable or fearful depending on how things are said. I told her that energy can shift and clear during a reading, and that delivery matters.

Jay became upset and told me she would read people however she wanted.

Not long after that conversation, Jay gathered everyone's phone numbers and started holding classes and practice groups at her house. Ironically, the person she asked to help teach the group was Kay—the same student who had originally come to me upset about Jay's reading style.

At that time, losing that income was hard on me. When you are a small business owner, every dollar matters, especially in the beginning stages of building something from the ground up. Losing students affected the income coming into the store, and I remember struggling financially while trying to figure out how to rebuild and create new ideas to keep the business moving forward.

More than the money, I remember feeling hurt because I had worked so hard to build those classes, support people, teach them, and create opportunities for them to grow spiritually.

Eight years later, after I had purchased my building and started another mediumship class, Jay eventually came back with a few friends. At first she acted friendly, but the energy immediately felt uncomfortable and tense.

What stood out to me was that her reading style had not changed, and honestly, she had not grown much as a reader either. Once she realized I was not interested in reconnecting, the atmosphere shifted quickly, and I was thankful that she and her friends never returned after that class.

Don't Let Ego Make Your Decisions

What happened harmed my business and affected everyone involved. Eight years later, Jay had experienced very little spiritual growth because her reading style and delivery remained unchanged.

One of the most important lessons I have learned through my spiritual journey is this:

The moment we believe we know everything is often the moment we stop growing.

In my own spiritual practice, Spirit has taught me that humility keeps the door open to wisdom. Ego, on the other hand, closes that door.

True spiritual growth requires self-awareness, humility, and the willingness to learn from feedback. When ego gets in the way, people often limit their own growth while trying to prove something to others.

The lesson wasn't about losing students.

The lesson wasn't about losing money.

The lesson was that growth only happens when we remain teachable.

Don't let ego make your decisions.

Love you all Lynn Pritchard