A Happy Medium

02/12/2025

I wanted to share a wee honest update today.

After such a positive weekend, with great sales and so much fun chatting to folk about my What’s The Craic? cards on Sunday, I came home on a real high.

Instead of properly resting, I went straight back into “helper mode” – catching up on messages, thinking about the next fair, new ideas, future plans… all go, no pause.

And today?
My body hit the brakes.
A chest infection has floored me.

It’s another big reminder that I haven’t fully recovered yet and that if I keep pushing, my body will decide for me when it’s time to stop.

So, if you’ve messaged me, are waiting to book, or feel you “need me” right now – please know:

💛 I do care.
💛 I will reply.
💛 But I need to honour my own healing first.

I can’t pour from an empty cup, and I can’t be the best intuitive, healer or coach for you if I’m running on fumes and antibiotics. I need to be in my prime condition to do the deep work I do – physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

So I’m listening.
I’m slowing down.
I’m resting, even when my head wants to keep going.

If you’re reading this and your own body has been whispering (or shouting!) at you to slow down too, please take this as your sign:
• It’s okay to pause.
• It’s okay to reschedule.
• It’s okay to say, “I need time to heal.”

Your self-care is not selfish – it’s sacred.

✨ A wee bit of guidance while I’m quieter:
• Drink more water than you think you need.
• Take three slow deep breaths before you rush into the next task.
• Do one kind thing for your body today – a nap, a bath, a short walk, putting your feet up.
• And if you’ve got a deck (especially What’s The Craic? 😄), pull a card and ask:
“What does my body and soul need from me today?”

Thank you for your patience, kindness and understanding while I take the time I need to recover properly. I’ll be back, with more energy, more craic and more love to share – once my body says, “Right, we’re ready again.”

With love,
Derek 💛
A Happy Medium

30/11/2025

Last night was one of those magic little nights that just feels guided 🍀✨

Angela and I decided to head through early for a wee date night – pizza, the movies, then back to the Altens Hotel for a night cap in the bar. Proper simple joys with my favourite human 💕

While Angela nipped to the loo, I put my hand in my jacket pocket and found… a pack of my What’s the Craic? cards 😂
So I thought, “Why not?” and pulled a card for myself.

The folk at the next table spotted them and straight away asked what they were.
Next thing you know, they’re laughing, loving the Scottish banter on the cards and asking if they can buy a pack there and then!

So off I went out to the car, grabbed a few packs, and ended our wee date night with an unexpected card sale and some lovely chats with new people.

Nights like that remind me why I created these cards in the first place – to bring a smile, a bit of guidance, and a laugh with a Scottish twist.

Sometimes the craic really does find you 😄💚

Come and find us today at the Altens Hotel Aberdeen

28/11/2025

From today until 3rd December, my Etsy shop

A Happy Wee Shop

is offering a huge 30% off as part of our Black Friday deals – including my What’s the Craic? Scottish banter cards, tartan mugs and brand new Christmas gift sets. 🎄🃏☕

Whether you fancy a “Ma Heid Is Mince” mug, a deck of cards packed with proper Scottish humour, or a cosy gift box with cards, cup and Highland shortbread, it’s the perfect time to treat yourself or sort your Christmas presents with a wee saving.

Click the link below to browse the deals, stock up on the craic, and gie it laldy while the offer’s still on!

Will also be at Altens hotel Aberdeen on Sunday from 10.30am

We will have a stall there.

Pop in and see us!

👉 Order here:

https://ahappyweeshop.etsy.com/uk/listing/4395978315/whats-the-craic-cards-be-inspired-with

27/11/2025

I have reduced the event tickets to £10 as was going to do hot food and fancy snacks etc but with being off and a bit run down still, going to just do a Xmas snack table etc

will still have a raffle and just going to use the small supper room, those who have paid £20 bring a friend or I will give you £10 back on the night there was only two I think lol

looking forward to seeing everyone ware Xmas jumpers etc and let’s have fun x

26/11/2025

I opened my eyes at 5:05am this morning and just smiled.

5 is my soul number – change, freedom, growth – and 0 is The Fool in tarot: that leap of faith into the unknown.

It felt like a wee cosmic nudge to keep going, keep trusting.

✨Over the years I’ve taken many leaps – as A Happy Medium, life coach, healer, creator of What’s the Craic? cards, guides and workshops. I’ve had knock-backs and challenges, but every time I’ve stepped forward in faith, I’ve learned, grown and met incredible people.

If you’re reading this, maybe 5:05 is your sign too – to trust yourself, dust off an old dream and take one small brave step. 💛

I’ve got Zoom sessions available today and tomorrow if you’d like support with life coaching, spiritual readings or healing.

Derek McGillivray – A Happy Medium
📞 07468 119635
🌐 www.ahappymedium.co.uk

25/11/2025

25/11/2025

Sometimes abundance hides in a big daft 2 pint glass in your bedroom… 😂💰

This morning I woke up with a really positive thought.
Yes, I’ve been off sick. Yes, the last couple of months have been tighter money-wise.
But… I’ve also had time.

Time to create and push my What’s the Craic? cards.
Time to design new ideas for future decks.
Time to put together our very first Christmas fair stall. 🎄✨

Before the fair, I was worrying a bit – I needed boxes, display bits, wee cups, gift ideas… and of course, that all costs money. Then I remembered something:

I always throw my loose change and a couple of spare pounds into a big two-pint mug in my bedroom.
A wee “abundance jar” for rainy days and future dreams.

So I tipped it out.
Counted it.
And I was totally shocked at how much was actually sitting there waiting for me.

There was enough for what I needed for the fair and a wee lunch as well. 🥪☕

It really hit me how much my mindset has changed – from spending my last penny and living in worry, to quietly putting a little aside and trusting that more is always on its way.

Tiny actions.
New beliefs.
Different results.

That’s exactly the kind of shift I talk about in my digital guidebooks:

🟣 “What’s the Craic? Guide to Abundance” – a fun, down-to-earth abundance mindset guide inspired by my What’s the Craic? cards.
🟣 My spiritual educational guidebook – packed with insights, tools and teachings to support your spiritual and personal growth.

Both are available as instant downloads over on my A Happy Wee Shop on Etsy – and for Black Friday week they’re 30% off. 🙌

If you’re ready to:
• shift from “there’s never enough” to “I’m open to more”
• start taking small, doable steps towards abundance
• add a bit of humour and Scottish craic into your spiritual journey

…then these wee guides are a lovely place to start.

👉 Browse the guides & cards here:
A Happy Wee Shop on Etsy – www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AHappyWeeShop

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Contact & bookings:
📞 Derek McGillivray – A Happy Medium: 07468 119635
🌐 Website: www.ahappymedium.co.uk

24/11/2025

When You Change Your Frequency, Doors Open

In life it’s so easy to give up on a dream.Challenges slow us down, other people’s negativity (often just jealousy) can knock our confidence, and we start to question if it’s all worth it.

What I’ve learned is this: when I slow down, come back to the now and realign my energy, everything changes.

When I shift my frequency to gratitude and trust, I attract the right people and opportunities instead of chasing them.

Recently, we were given an opportunity that really proved this. I found myself in the right place at the right time, in front of people who genuinely got what I do.

I had my What’s the Craic? cards and cups with me – and the only sample of my Caledonian Spirit Oracle Cards – and I didn’t have to hard sell anything.

I just had to:
• Be myself
• Share the passion behind our products and services
• Listen, connect and see where we could truly help

And we were rewarded with amazing openings in new areas and companies I’d never have dreamed would be interested in what we offer.

All of this happened because I chose to change my frequency, stand in gratitude, and be true to who I am.✨ So if you’re close to giving up on your dream – don’t.

Pause. Breathe. Realign.Your “right place, right time” might be closer than you think.

💛If you’d like some guidance, a reading, coaching, or to get your hands on my What’s the Craic? cards, mugs or Caledonian Spirit Oracle Cards, get in touch:
Email derek@ahappymedium.co.uk📞 07468 119635
🌐 www.ahappymedium.co.uk

Whatever you’re working towards, remember one of my favourite sayings…

“Gie it laldy!” 🎉

23/11/2025

All set up at our first what’s the craic? cards sale come and see us and we will pull you a card!