Hi everyone,
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all.
We're in the middle of December now, and I'm finishing my last work today before taking a couple of weeks off. Both my boys are coming down to visit, and honestly? That's always the best Christmas gift I could ask for.
But before I disappear into family time and too much food, I wanted to share something with you.
What's Actually Good in Your Life?
I think sometimes we focus too much on what we didn't achieve this year. What we missed out on. What went wrong.
Instead, I want you to think about what's actually good in your life. What you have that means something to you.
Because focusing on everything we haven't got? It can be quite detrimental.
It's the same with developing your mediumship. We focus on the flaws and mistakes instead of asking: what did I learn?
So—what did YOU learn this year?
What This Year Taught Me
Personally, I learned that I can only do so much.
And worrying, worrying, worrying—when I can't actually DO anything about it—is a hell of a waste of energy. Sorry for swearing. But it's true.
It's not easy when it comes to your close ones. But that's taught me quite a lot.
I've learned to control my anxiety better this year. Maybe because I finally got tablets for my menopause. But also because I've accepted something important:
Life is a rollercoaster. And if we didn't have our downs, we wouldn't appreciate our ups.
I Was Terrified of the Dark
When I was little, I was absolutely terrified of the dark.
I hated going to bed. I had a little flashlight hidden under my duvet, you know? Because when it gets dark, everything goes quiet—and all your senses come alive. Everything you're picking up that you don't understand... your animal instinct says "this is dangerous, be aware."
So I had this ritual. Every time I jumped into bed, I would say: "Close, close, close iron. No one can take me, no one can take me, no one can take me."
In Swedish, of course.
And in the middle of the night, my mum and dad would hear me running from my bedroom. I'd throw my pillow between them and jump into their bed because I was so afraid.
Today I Love the Dark
Today? I love the dark.
I live in the countryside now. It's pitch black out here—you can't see anything. And I love it.
Because in the dark, when everything goes quiet and your senses come alive, I feel spirit closer than ever.
And another thing I love: when I close my eyes in the darkness and focus on my own aura—my own reflection from my soul and spirit—I can see it. Lights coming up beside me.
It's absolutely beautiful.
And when I do that, it reminds me of my own beauty. Especially on days when I don't feel that good within myself.
It's Been a Couple of Hell Weeks
I'll be honest—I've had a rough few weeks. Really sick. Nausea, coughing, everything you can imagine.
Today I finally felt a bit better. Went outside to put up my Christmas lights.
And fell down the stairs on my porch.
So it's been a shit day, really.
But not really. Because tonight I'll be working with the Journey with Mia community—and that always brings me joy. When my mind is focused on the spirit world, on the love and the energy, everything shifts. Your energy rises. You see life differently.
Yeah, I'm in a bit of pain after falling down. But hell, that will heal. No big deal.
This Year Has Been a Rollercoaster
I'm an only child. My mum died last year—29th of December, if I remember right. So it's nearly a year now.
My dad has Alzheimer's dementia. I go to him twice a week to take care of him, look after him, make sure he has everything he needs.
It's stressful. And it's painful to watch my hero—the man who supported me my whole life—dwindle away.
But what has this taught me?
At least I moved closer to him. Now it's only half an hour away. I can see him twice a week, which I couldn't before.
And I will be the best daughter I can be. I will be there for him as much as I can, to the end of his days. Because I don't want to live with regrets that I wasn't there. That I didn't do what I could.
So I will do my best. And I'm going to enjoy and appreciate every little moment I have with him before it's his time to go home to my mum.
We Need Every Medium We Can Get
The world is chaotic right now. There's a lot of evil out there, a lot of wars. And we're not really taking care of each other the way we should.
Sometimes we think: "What can little me do?"
Well, it has to start somewhere. Start with yourself. Say: "I'm going to be kind."
A lot of people tell me I'm naive. But I prefer to be a little bit naive and be a kind person—and believe the best in everybody until they show me otherwise.
We need every healer. Every medium. Every kind soul we can get.
It Is Never Too Late
So I wish you a beautiful, beautiful Christmas and a Happy New Year.
And remember: it is never too late to start over. Never too late to start with a new thought. To think well of yourself.
Because it doesn't help you—or anybody else around you—if you're not kind to yourself.
I Recorded This For You
I sat down and shared all of this on video—the fear, the darkness, what this year taught me, and why I think your soul is more beautiful than you realize.
It's raw. It's me rambling with my philosophical thoughts. But sometimes that's exactly what we need.
Thank You
I want to thank everybody who has joined me on this journey with Mia. My community where we meet three times a month—I love those sessions.
And I especially want to reach out and thank all the guest teachers who shared their talents with us this year. There will be new, exciting ones in 2026, and I'm really looking forward to it.
I love this community so much. It's nice to have a place where we can all get together and share everything within us.
So much love to you all. Hopefully I'll see many of you next year.
Mia Ottosson is a Spiritual Medium, Healer, Spirit Artist and Author and has been working with Spirit and teaching for over 30 years.
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