One Half of the Creative Cycle is Destruction.

Posted: June 18, 2025 by Andrea St. Amand

I love the construction phase of creating. Dream the thing, construct the thing, go after the thing with rabid energy.  All is possible during this time.  

At some point when the creation needs only maintenance, I’ll sense I need a break.  I ignore it.  Every time.

It’s not until I’m dangling at the end of my rope, feeling like I can’t take it anymore that I’ll finally start to think about changing things up.  (How many of you have come to me in the same place?!)

This bad habit leads to severe burnout.

This bad habit has led me to severe burnout on multiple occasions. With careers, creative endeavors, even house remodeling.  Which then prompts me to throw a hand grenade into the situation.

Most of the time, the hand grenade was 100% necessary.  I needed to leave the job or sell the house before I could glimpse possibilities of what might come next.  Recently, though, all I needed was a break.

It’s hard to acknowledge burnout when you’ve spent years working toward an achievement, be it a degree, a successful business with a solid client base or a relationship.  

It’s baffling to get burned out WHEN YOU LOVE WHAT YOU DO.  But guess what.  It happens.

By August of 2023, after 5 1/2 years, I was so burned out of my much beloved readings and group events business, I had to take months off. 

Six months later, Dad passed away unexpectedly.  There went any energy I started to build back up. 

People told me, “Just don’t work so hard,” “Do readings differently,” and “Don’t be so demanding on yourself.”  My favorite:  “Just have fun!  Why do you take what you do so seriously?”

Not an option.  I love what I do, and folks have come to expect a certain level of quality in my work. 

Lowering my standards is never an option. Taking a break is.

Taking a much-needed break is a better option than lowering your standards.

I just returned from a week in Charleston, SC, where I gave readings to about thirty people.  I felt on fire and loved every single minute of precious time with clients.

No more burnout.  

I’m here today to give you permission to give yourself a breather.  Dismantle and destruct the thing if necessary.  Pull out the hand grenade.  Or just hibernate.  

Don’t worry about what you, your job or your endeavor will look like when you resurface.  

You don’t have to go it alone.  Nothing blooms without assistance from the soil, the rain and the sunshine. 

Thank you so much for being here.  Let me know if I can help you breathe, spark your fire or help you bloom.

Halloween Happy Hour with Spirits!

Posted: October 12, 2023 by Andrea St. Amand

Lift your spirits!

Happy Hour with Spirits 👻 returns to Charleston for Halloween!

A ghost story + mediumship & psychic readings = a faboolous start to this thrilling, soul filled weekend. 🎃

Join me on Friday, October 27 at 6 PM, in the yoga studio at the gorgeous Salt Spa & Yoga on King Street.

Please note seating is unique in this venue – there are limited yoga chairs and meditation pillows. Feel free to bring mats, blankets or anything to make you comfortable in the yoga studio.

**This is a non-alcoholic happy hour**

Space is limited.

Join Me for a Spirited Dinner!

Posted: March 29, 2023 by Andrea St. Amand

So excited to be part of the event line up at Fire to Table!

I’ll give readings, you’ll eat fantastic food. We’ll all connect with our hearts and souls. Reserve your spot by emailing: FireToTableEvents@gmail.com

I will provide as many connections and messages as time and energy allow.

Please know that not all attendees are guaranteed a personal reading during this event.  But the intention is for everyone to experience inspiration, peace and comfort from the spirit world, and a deep connection with your own heart and soul.

You’ll have plenty of time after the event to talk with me privately.

For more information on how public group demonstrations work, watch this video here.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Happy Hour with Spirits! An Evening of Mediumship and Psychic Readings

Posted: January 25, 2022 by Andrea St. Amand

Ready for a twist on happy hour?

Join me for an in-person Happy Hour with Spirits, an evening of mediumship and psychic readings and soul connections.

Friday, February 4 at 5:30 PM

Location is the gorgeous yoga studio upstairs from the Salt Spa.

Come prepared to kick off your shoes and get cozy with your heart and soul, with laughter and the wisdom of the spirit world.

More info and buy your ticket here.

As always, book a private reading here.

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