Maybe it will help to think of it this way: Theresa Caputo is the Long Island Medium.

Long Island refers to where she’s from and Medium is her gift. I am from the Bible Belt and I am a Mystic.

When I decided to relaunch myself as the “Bible Belt Mystic”, friends, family and clients were almost polarized the second they heard about it. Some immediately got the paradox and thought it was brilliant, while others looked at me with one arched eyebrow and asked if I had lost my mind. Maybe both are right.

Many months ago, I had a dream where I was given the name “Bible Belt Mystic.” I immediately rejected the idea. I have had some painful experiences relating to being an Intuitive in the Bible Belt. I was literally ran out of a small Texas town because of my spiritual purpose and work. My husband lost his job, and we came home to Oklahoma feeling very rejected and raw. So the idea of branding myself “Bible Belt” anything was immediately rejected. I even tried to give the name to another Intuitive.

But the “Bible Belt Mystic” dreams continued. Two. Three. Four. and Five. Five dreams all involving me as The Bible Belt Mystic. I ignored all of them. Every one. Then the sixth dream came. At this point, I realized that I was ignoring Divine Guidance, and I am a person of Faith and I always trust Divine Guidance. I finally sucked it up, and said, “Fine. I surrender! I am now the Bible Belt Mystic.” And then I whispered under my breath: Please, please, don’t let me get burned at the stake.

Within days of my decision to embrace this new branding, a woman named Aimee Adams, Editor in Chief of Okie Mama Magazine, came into my life. She helped me with professional photographs, rebranding, a new website and a complete relaunch of myself and my work. It all just fell into place perfectly, as it always does when you follow Divine Guidance.

Now that I’ve had my first few public events as the Bible Belt Mystic, I can say I do understand why this was my path, and I also understand just how healing this path has been and will continue to be.

After we left Texas, I told my husband that I would go East or West, but there was zero chance I was remaining in any state located in the Bible Belt. Fast forward two years, and I am now very settled in my wonderful home in Norman. . . Oklahoma. I found my place in this world, in the last place I would have expected: Right in the heart of the Bible Belt. I have a thriving healing practice and I have an amazing spiritual family and network. I have true friends, love, support and peace. And even more importantly, not only does my husband’s employer know about my spiritual work, they are okay with it! There is no risk of my husband getting hurt because of my life purpose.  (I think his boss actually likes me! Believe it or not-)

Embracing the Bible Belt Mystic was more than healing and empowering, it was full of purpose. I see my purpose in a whole new way. Just as Bible Belt and Mystic are in a paradoxical relationship, Oklahoma and I mirror that relationship.  My job is to help create a bridge between Religion and Spirituality for those in the Bible Belt.  When I became aware of this truth, I began to reflect on the many clients who have walked through my door – afraid, worried and trying to figure out how to merge their traditional religious upbringing with some intuitive nudges that won’t leave them alone.

Last year, I had a young woman who came to see me because she was terrified of the intuitive gifts that were developing. She was a lifelong Christian and felt like there was no one in her life that she could talk to, and so using a fake name and fake email address, she set up an appointment with me. She parked around the block and walked to my office, so there was no chance of anyone knowing she was seeing an Intuitive. Before we even began her paperwork, I was already channeling a message for her.  I can still remember the first words out of my mouth: You can have a deep and profound relationship with God and embrace the gifts he gave you.  Those 17 words brought her to tears.  She wanted to know how I knew that was why she had come to see me. I smiled and said, “God told me.”

I grew up Pentecostal. And then nondenominational. And as an energy channel, I was one of the youngest ones in my church to pray in tongues. I’ve read the Bible. I’ve also listened to it on audio tapes. And if I ever had to, I could probably quote some scripture. But I won’t. That’s not my purpose. I am not the Bible Mystic. I am the Bible Belt Mystic. I am not here to teach the Bible. There are more than enough people doing that here.  I am here to help people heal by embracing the Divinity within them.

My job is to be the interpreter for whatever language my client needs. If my Christian client needs me to use the words God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, I can. If my spiritual client prefers Universe, christ consciousness, and spirit, I can do that too. I am the bridge. That is my job.

I’m sure I’ll have people curious and even misinterpreting my name/title and what it stands for, but as long as it helps create meaningful conversation about Intuitives, Soul Work, Healing and Empowerment, it’s all good.

Maybe it will help to think of it this way: Theresa Caputo is the Long Island Medium. Long Island refers to where she’s from and Medium is her gift. I am from the Bible Belt and I am a Mystic.

Being the Bible Belt Mystic wasn’t my first choice. Actually it wasn’t on my radar in any way.  But sometimes, we have to take that first step toward a leap of faith and just trust the guidance that we’ve been given. So far, no angry mobs with torches have tried to run me out of town. Just a few angry men who didn’t understand the paradox of Bible Belt Mystic. I’ve gotten more trollers on my FB page since relaunching. It’s been interesting to watch. Most of them have came to my page to share their anti-religion rhetoric, assuming that I am a religious leader or Bible scholar. Clearly, they have no idea that I am a full on Star Seed, recently activated on earth. I spend my day talking to Higher energy beings, Ascended Masters, Angels, Guides and yes, spirits. I am an energy healer and a spiritual teacher, and none of that will ever change. I do all of this – every day – while living in the heart of the Bible Belt. And this, my friends, is a story worth telling.

With Light and Love,

Leslie

Your Activated Star Seed Healer, Teacher, and yes, Bible Belt Mystic