The opposition is likely to be fiercer the closer you get to the Right Path, which is the one of love. You'ld think people would dig love, but it scares them, for it requires extreme presence and people are lazy but above all VERY attached to the self - even if they say they want to go no-self (Zen modus).

Your wise mum is very right. This is the manifestation of FEAR (which thrives in the absence of love). It is like a virus and I expect strains of it to run like wildfire on a platform like Steemit (by no means free of the Establishment). It is not obvious to detect for most, but people like us also attract it - it's part of the job, but I'm hoping you will find some good front-of-house (people or spirits) which allows you to stay in the kitchen as the Michelin Star Chef that you are.

Love means tolerating all sorts of pesky flies, and not squatting any, which I find you an absolute star at - You truly live and let live without conditions. Not everbody will trust you are for real, but that is all projection, and your greatest work might still lie in getting through to them, with your constancy (of being yourself). Some people will follow you for the novelty and end up wasting your time, they will be good people but not helpful in forming lasting constellations or bridge building.

You will need to gather an intimate hub around you of people who have the same level of trust and vision as you. Don't forget that in the early stages you need to allow yourself to recuperate frequently (seek higher ground). Retreats are necessary.
The pain you feel is not only personal. You will also be tapping into the world ether pain, which is enormous. Take care not to pick up too much in one go. You know this, but I thought I'd second this for you with loving support.
Run, Forrest, Run... or walk, or sit, but above all don't wobble.