the insight nook

Welcome to The Insight Nook...

... a quiet corner of VivMcG where gentle reflections meet soulful learning.

This is a space to pause, ponder, and peel back the layers - whether you’re deepening your intuition, navigating your healing path, or simply curious about what lies beneath the surface of your spiritual journey.

Each blogpost shared here offers insight drawn from real experience, teaching moments, intuitive nudges, or soulful observations I feel called to pass along. You’ll find guidance on oracle card reading, intuitive development, mindset shifts, energy work... and more.

So, lovely soul…
Make yourself comfortable. Let the words land gently. And may whatever you read here support you in becoming more fully you.

The #1 Habit That Keeps Intuitive Readers Playing Small

Are you still turning to the guidebook for every card meaning?

It’s a common habit, especially when you're still growing your confidence. However, this well-meaning practice might be holding you back from the deep, intuitive readings you're capable of.

If you’re ready to step out from the shadows of someone else’s words and into the richness of your own inner knowing, this one’s for you.

The #1 Habit That Quietly Erodes Your Pendulum Practice

Sometimes the biggest blocks in our pendulum work aren’t dramatic mistakes - they’re small, almost invisible habits.

On the surface, they seem harmless. Yet over time, they slowly chip away at your confidence, clarity, and connection.

This gentle yet eye-opening read will help you spot what’s holding you back, so you can move forward with trust and ease.

meet your inner guide (visualisation)

What if every time you sat down to study…
Every time you felt unsure about a reading…
Or every time you wondered if you were "doing it right"…

… you could turn inward and meet the most loving, wise version of yourself?

boundaries: the secret ingredient for true spiritual growth

True growth isn’t found in doing more, rather it's found in honouring the quiet boundaries that give your spirit room to breathe.

Why is it that these unseen lines matter most?

boundaries aren't barriers - they're bridges

When you picture boundaries, do you see walls or bridges?

Healthy boundaries don’t close us off — they lead us back to balance, connection, and calm.

Discover how loving limits create space for deeper growth, truer relationships, and a life that feels aligned with your energy and soul path.

What if your pause is part of your progress?

We’re taught to measure progress by movement — by how much we do, not how deeply we grow.

But what if slowing down isn’t failure at all? What if your pause is the hidden part of progress?

Discover why stillness can be sacred, helping wisdom sink in and transformation take root.

are you manifesting by accident?

Manifestation isn’t something we switch on when we remember. It’s happening all the time.

Every thought and belief sends energy into motion - and life mirrors it back.

Discover how to move from manifesting by accident to manifesting with awareness, intention, and heart-aligned focus.

one growth edge, one boundary

Growth isn’t about constant motion, it’s about learning when to pause and protect the space that lets you expand.

Your energy is the foundation of every new beginning. Without boundaries, growth soon becomes depletion.

Discover how one mindful edge - and one loving boundary - can transform the way you grow, create, and thrive.

Stepping through the 11/11 portal

Each 11 November brings a mirror-moment - a chance to pause and realign.

You don’t need to be “spiritual” to feel it; you only need curiosity and presence.

Discover what the 11/11 portal really means, how to step through it with balance and intention, and download a free guided meditation (available for a limited time).

read what matters, not everything

When every symbol seems to speak at once, intuition becomes hard to hear.

Discernment isn’t about knowing more — it’s about trusting what truly matters.

Discover how focusing on less can deepen your readings, strengthen your intuition, and bring a clearer, calmer connection to the messages meant for you.