In two readings this week, I've found myself in the position of having to tell people what they don't want to hear. The readings were very different ... one was a client asking for guidance around a relationship, and the other centered on the client's current and prospective job opportunities. But in both cases, the guidance I received from Spirit meant that I had to tell them the exact opposite of what they hoped I'd say.
In both cases, it would have been easier to just say what the client wanted to hear. But I feel very strongly that I need to convey information just as I receive it from Spirit.
I have an ethical obligation to treat the person who's come to me for advice with complete honesty and integrity. A client should have every expectation that I will gently tell the truth with love and compassion, but not sugarcoat or alter the message to make them like me better or feel happier about the choices they're making.
If I can't be counted on to tell the truth, even if it's uncomfortable, then why would anyone trust any guidance I gave them?
