In search of Development and wholeness

You can read this Column In the Spanish Sun Newspaper
www.spanishsunnewspaper.com



In search of Development and wholeness

So many people are searching, trying to find a way forward through the stresses of daily life. Everything that happens to us on this path through life, happens for a reason. We can not be the judge of our decisions as this only limits the movement forward. As we begin to find a direction, that we feel we wish to develop, an overwhelming sense of self discovery kicks into play bringing with it an abundance of opportunities and spiritual abundance.

When I mention the word abundance, I am not soley focusing upon the financial aspect that the "West" has its primary focus upon. Abundance can incorporate Love, happiness, friendships, learning and evolvement, health and wellness and work opportunities. Abundance is everything. Yet if we are to develop and become whole we also need to balance our existance by experiencing hardships and upheavels as they assist in feeding our soul and give us inner strength when facing adversity.

Those people who wish to develop their medium and healing gifts often have overcome some great struggle in life before they are drawn to the path. Every situation makes us the person we are today. It is the only way forward to evolve and a spiritual being.

Why are we here on earth?
This has been asked so many times. Basically we are here to evolve. The only way we can evolve is to learn. Now I am sure you have experienced an upheavel or stress or even an embarracing situation, which you may never wish to repeat again. The reason you may never wish to repeat the cycle is because you have learned that that passage in life is not good for your soul to develop. It did not settle with you, but it gave you experience. However it has also assisted you in helping another person in need. There may come a time in your life where a person crosses your path who is going through the cycle you once experienced. In this situation you own empathy and compassion and maybe in a position to assist that person.

How can I develop my awareness?
Awareness is everything that assists with knowing the self. If you dont know who you are, how can you be in a position to help others. It is very true with many healers(channels) , that many who embark upon this path are in fact "people pleasers" and spend much of their time helping others before themselves until they get to a point of burning themselves out. By knowing the self, you are able to access what your own needs are as well as giving you a deeper understanding of others. Lets take Reiki as an example. Mikao Usui who rediscovered the Reiki system in the late 1800s, began working in a beggers camp where he assisted in helping the sick. He healed them which assisted them in going to look for work. However he noticed that they started coming back and begging. At this point he realized that he had assisted with their wellbeing physically, but had not healed their thoughts. As with many Philosophies, Mikao Usui introduced 5 Reiki principles. These are actually quite profound and can teach us to live in the moment. This is in part what "Spirit" teach us, but as a human race find hard to grasp.
The Reiki Principles are: Just for Today, I release all anger, Just for Today, I release all worry, Just for Today, I honour my teachers through life, Just for Today, I earn my living honestly(and work on myself), Just for today I am kind to every living thing. I feel if we have something to live by, to focus upon this can give us a greater understanding of who we are. Meditation is also a fantastic way in which to become aware of the self. One of the most powerful meditations is "sitting in the silence". One of the most beautiful experiences is sitting in a group of 10-18 persons in complete silence.

How often do you stop and make time for yourself?
If you find it hard to answer this question then believe it or not, you are a "people pleaser". Too many people go through their life pleasing other peoples needs and in the process forgetting who they are and why they are here.
Spiritual development and mediumship does not happen overnight. There are also many facets to this development. If you are running around like a headless chicken seeing to the needs of everyone else, then you are not making the time for your own healing and development. Listening is also another aspect to take on board. Many people pleasers have selective hearing or are often excellent at helping other people in situations but dont do anything to help themselves. Too many times I have seen the effects of burnout. Fortunately I was able to observe others mistakes before approaching that experience, however a few years ago I came close to it. It was as though I pulled the breaks before getting into that situation. However it gave me knowledge in assisting people with their development and awareness.
Learning to say NO, is a wonderful experience especially when you would normally say YES. Time for the self is incredibly empowering as well as helping you to find Time. Now anyone who says "I have too much happening in my life", "I havent got time", is just an excuss. Some people like to remain in the comfort zone. These people find it hard to change and move forward. If you really want to develop and work with spirit then you have to re-evaluate your life and find time for that to happen.

What does awareness mean?
This is a general term in knowing yourself. Additionally, when you know yourself, you have a greater understanding of your clients. Awareness can teach you to get in touch with the emotions. For example let us take the emotion "ANGER". Anger tends to derive from situations that are beynd your control. Therefor the issue of CONTROL has a part to play in the situation as des FEAR. If you get in touch with how you personally feel when you feel this emotion, the effects it has on the body, the organs affected, the temperature of the body, the movements and so forth. Once realized, if at a later stage when you are giving a reading and suddenly you are feeling the sense of anger in your body, then you will be able to give forward a message from spirit with the way they were feeling at that time. Additionally if your path is healing(I recommend this path first to any "wanna be medium" as it gives a greater connection to spirit)then the clairsentient ability (clear feeling) comes to the fore.

How can I meet my spirit guide?
Although mediums can connect to the spirit world and bring forth guidance, I personally feel it is beneficial for people to find their own guides. "Let love be their guidance". I have written and recorded some easy to follow visualizations /meditations that take you from this world to the next. Within these you are able to meet your own guides and establish connection in your own enviroment.
Signs are always given by spirit, but unfortunately we are all too often too busy to take notice f what spirit are trying to say to us. Once again either sitting in the silence and asking for a sign, is often all that is needed when wanting to make a connection. Sometimes it can be a confirmation of a flower or a feather or something that only you know you have asked for that is received to give you confirmation of who they are. The emotion that comes into play here is the word TRUST. Our intuition is based upon what we receive and what we trust.

Please continue to send in your questions to
info@alternative-world.org or visit our website www.alternative-world.org You can also visit our blog for the development circle www.spirit-link.blogspot.com

Symbolic Whispers Column

Symbolic Whispers
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Due to the popularity of the Symbolic Whispers Development Circle, we have now expanded to reach the inland areas. Now the meetings meet twice a month in Fuengirola at Miramar Las Palmeras and twice monthly in Coin at Villa la Paz.

The question we are asked most often is , How do I become a Medium?
Well the first thing one needs to do is to still the mind and become aware of the self.
Self awareness is so important and can be achieved easily through deep relaxation, meditation and visualization. Some people believe that they are unable to relax. I have heard this so many times, yet once taught the simple steps to accessing deep relaxation and meditation, the connection to self is achieved.

One of the principle reasons for knowing the self is to be able to differinciate between messages from the spirit world and your own personal existance here on earth. Many healers and lightworkers are especially prepared to connect with spirit as they have already accessed the self and spiritual understanding of being a channel for energy. However there are many who posess a natural gift of communication and only need to be nudged in the right direction to embrace their unique gifts.

Messages come in many forms. Sometimes it is through a scent like perfume or tobacco. Those of you, and I am sure there are many who have lost a parent or loved one, may have expereinced a visitation, just once. This may have been a knowing that someone was there, a tickle like hair brushing across your face, a scent of their favorite perfume, the smell of their cigar. You may have seen your departed loved one sat on your bed bidding you goodnight or even a soft caress and a gentle kiss on the forehead.

Receiving Messages
Believe it or not, but many of us actually receive messages from spirit on a regular basis, but are often too busy to pay attention to what is being offered and sent our way. Sometimes when spirit are trying to get ur attention , it is not uncommon for electrical problems to manifest, such as televisions r computers to falter. These are mdes of communication. They are mediums to which we connect to to receive the news and programmes. That is often the message they are trying to relay. Either cntact a medium to receive the messages they are trying to convey to yu or find a way in which you can develop yourself.

When you mention the word "spirit" who are you talking about?
Spirit can be represented by a deceased loved one to whom you had a heart connection. Heart connection means a relationship with or a family/friend/client connection. Spirit can also be termed to represent the Energy of God. After all we are all one energy and are all connected to that which is whole. Spirit can be used as the general term in connection of the material and earthly existance to the spirit world we know and understand as heaven or the other-side.

Please continue to send in your questions
info@alternative-world.org
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New column in the Spanish sun Newspaper

We now have a column in the Spanish Sun Newspaper focusing upon Spiritual Development
The column will be called Symbolic Whispers.
Please click on the following link www.spanishsunnewspaper.com

Symbolic Whispers
www.spirit-link.blogspot.com

Introduction
Symbolic Whispers offers you insight into the spirit world and self and spiritual development. The Symbolic Whispers development Circle is based in Fuengirola, in Southern Spain. Its primary task is to teach training mediums and light-workers to create a stronger connection to the spirit world and Universal Consciousness.

Through this column we aim to highlight the connection to the spirit world. Please send in your questions conserning the spirit world. If you would like a reading please write one question and a reply will be given in the following edition or to you privately.

What is the point in trying to connect to the spirit world?
Scientists have been trying to prove that there is life after death, yet mediums through the centuries have connected and brought back proof that there is an existance beyond this one. Many people who have lost a loved one often feel the need to connect with their departed, for their own healing and coming to terms as well as closure to emotional hurt and bereavement. Connecting to the spirit world assists in healing both for the departed as well as those left behind.
We can also learn alot about ourselves and our life purpose. It is not only those who have departed that are contacted for assistance, but also spirit guides, Guardian Angels, Ascended Masters and spiritual teachers.

What is a development Circle?
A development circle is aimed at developing the spiritual self as well as learning methods of communication. Although it is not a healing circle, healing does take place. The development circle helps to assist with your own needs of spiritual development. Each person may have different gifts such as Clairvoyant ( clear seeing/visual) clairsentient (clear feeling sensing) clairaudient ( Clear hearing) or of course a combination of all. You may be psychic, where you have an ability to know about a persons life and read their minds. You may have an incredible gift where you can see spirit and communicate with them. Unless you are aware of yourself, you will not know what gifts you have or how to develop them further.

How do I know I have found the right circle for me?
If you are attending a development circle, you should feel uplifted by the end of the evening. You may have a headache around your thirdeye, yet this is normal in the beginning as you are starting to use a muscle that has not been used before. A circle should focus upon opening with a prayer or an uplifting song. Meditation on the light and protecting yourself with the aura. Your chakras should also be opened and activated to teach you to become a channel for the energy, a working medium. You are after all the transmitter. This needs to be in a good working order to enable you to make a stronger connection. Closing down is also important as you can not remain open to spirit all the time.

I have heard reports where people have attended circles and felt drained or have received negative messages. This is therefore a circle that is not working for the highest good of the members of the circle.

Spiritual development, confidence and healing are often felt during meetings. Many people comment that they feel a great sense of peace or a powerful sense of love. It is not uncommon to feel tearful especially when spirit is close. Overall connecting to the other-side is a special gift to be nurtured.

Why are we here?

This is the million dollar question. Why is it that so many people question this?
It appears quite obvious that our main reason for existing is to learn. Learning enables us to evolve and s to become whole. Wholeness is the ultimate goal for the soul. The human body contains a soul and attributed to that soul in this current lifetime is your spirit. The spirit contains within it your personality.

As we evolve we add through lifetimes to learn different aspects of human consciousness. We learn about the spectrum of personality and experience within the world. The world is a reflection of our existance and tells us the story of how and why we are here.

There is the builder. He is here to construct. There is the teacher, he/she is here to pass on knowledge. The chef is here to feed us, the roadworker is here to maintain, the dustman to clear the rubbish, the shop keeper to sell so we can buy and so forth. The world can not exist without each of us here. This is what we are learning. To appreciate every aspect. Even the murderer teaches us that there is right and wrong. However in the spirit world, judgement does not exist as we are all aspects of the same consciousness.

It may be hard to understand but it is true. The churches responsibility to man is to show that there is a connection from our world to the next. Judgement is not a part of its existance thugh mans invasion into belief has given birth to a differing system. Spirituality however teaches unconditional love for all without making boundries. Everyone deserves unconditional love irrelevant f what they have said or done in their life. Their place in the world has taught someone something positive, which is the universal reasn as to why we are here.

Jason and spiritual guide Simon

Symbolic Whispers Development Circle

Symbolic whispers development circle- Fuengirola
Monday 29th 2008 (meets every two weeks)
Time; 8pm-10.00pm
Place; Miramar Las Palmeras-Fuengirola
Cost; 10 euros

If you are able to attend this meeting please confirm your place, unless you have already done so.

If you have any friends or know anyone who is interested in Joining the circle please feel free to recommend them as well as arrange a meeting with us.

Please contact Jason 0034 677114989 or Luis 0034 617810209 or home 0034 951260538
info@alternative-world.org
www.alternative-world.org


New!!!

Symbolic Whispers Development Circle- Alhaurine
Wednesday 8th October (meets every two weeks)
Place; Villa La Paz (between the coin road and Alhaurine golf)
Time; 8pm-10.00pm
Cost; 10 euros

The symblic whispers development circle will also be available inland.
As from the 8th October on Wednesday evenings 8pm-10pm we will meet
between Alhaurine and Coin at Villa La Paz

If youhave any friends or know anyone who is interested in Joining the circleplease feel free to recommend them as well as arrange a meeting with us.

Please contact Jason 0034 677114989 or Luis 0034 617810209 or home 0034 951260538
info@alternative-world.org
www.alternative-world.org

How to develop as a Spiritual Medium

Firstly, I believe that we need to have a sense of humour. "Spirit" are not "upstairs" being all serious about life. If there was one important lesson they would wish us to learn, would be to live in the moment. Its incredible really, if you think about it, most people who face life threatening illnesses, then for whatever reason gain strength and continue their journey here, re-evaluate their lives completely. It is one of the lessons to still the mind and connect with the source and the silence so you may hear the unsaid words or feel the unfelt vibrations.

Sometimes we are just too busy with our lives to pay attention to the signs that "spirit" give to us. Yet believe it or not, everyone of us receive messages, yet we tend to brush them off as co-incidence or we simply are not aware of what is happening. This is why it is so important to expand ones awareness of ones world.
When was the last time you walked down the street and stopped and observed a flower opening its petals to greet the midday sun?



You may ask what that has to do with developing as a medium. It actually teaches you to become aware of your own world, so that you may know what is real in one world and what is real in another.



Our aim through the development circle is to teach you to connect with the universe and your surroundings as well as the energy of spirit. It is only when you are still that you will listen, feel, see, sense the energy of spirit. It is important that you are not afraid of the unknown. Interestingly there are so many people who want to connect to the otherside, yet they fear the unknown in their own lives.

We need to learn to trust. If we trust ourselves, our lives then we are in a position to trust spirit and open to trusting what we are receiving as far as messages go.

Not everyone who sits in a development circle will develop as a medium. Some of you may just heighten your sensitivity, some of you may be psychic and others clairvoyant. Mediums are able to see, feel, sense, spirit and connect with departed loved ones to bring back messages for those left behind. In many ways it aids spiritual counseling and eases pain. Sometimes it helps to close a chapter and move on knowing there is still a loved one on the other side. Mediumship is there to prove that life cntinues on the otherside.



Some mediums may not connect with loved ones and instead work with Angels and Spirit guides and Ascended Masters to assist in Teaching and development.
Sometimes you may find that your development leads you on to spiritual counseling.
Whatever your unique special gift you have, our aim is to nurture and bring out the best. We believ in you as an individual so therefore encourage you to move forward in a positive way.

Our teaching modual has been handed down by spirit. Jason is guided by his spirit guides to assist in teaching you and meeting your individual needs. To encourage your development, we set you homework so that you are able to expand your knowledge.
Confidence is also a top priority. We encourage you to stand up as platform "fledglings". From the first meeting you will be giving readings.

Within this circle you will learn about the Chakras, aura, healing, spirit guides, angels, meditation, visualization, spirit communication, the tarot, numerology,crystal readings, psychometry, visiting guest mediums plus much more...

If you are interested in this circle please either call 0034 677114989 or 0034 951260538

Or you can e.mail info@alternative-world.org or visit our website for details
www.alternative-world.org

The symbolic Whispers Development Circle

The symbolic Whispers Development Circle
www.spirit-link.blogspot.com

October

At Villa La Paz
Between Alhaurine Golf and the Coin Road

Starting on the 8th October 2008
Wednesday evenings 8.00pm-10.00pm
The cost for this Circle is 10 euros
The meeting will take place every other week.
Homework will be given

Those interested in attending should call 0034 677114989 or 0034 951260538


Jason Ritchie and Luis Alves look forward to meeting you soon.
Please visit our website for details and information on all the courses and events.
www.alternative-world.org

Clairvoyant Readings and Reiki Treatments(Tapas Christmas Fair)

Luis and I will be at the T.A.P.A.S. Christmas Fair at Sol Andalusi Hotel and Spa in Alhaurine

The date for this event is on 22nd November 2008 at 11am-3pm

We will be offering readings for 15 euros for 15 minutes Readings)
or 10 eurs for 15 minutes Reiki Treatments.

Come and pamper yourself before you start organizing the Christmas festivities or find out what the year ahead has in store...

We also have a selection of vouchers for various treatments which make ideal gifts for friends and family.

If you would like further details or wish to book readings or treatments in advance then please contact Cath (mikecathy53@yahoo.co.uk)

or additionally you can contact Jason on 0034 677114989 or Luis on 0034 617810209
Visit our website www.alternative-world.org

Alternative World Newsletter..coming soon.. contributers wanted

Coming soon... The Alternative World International Newsletter

This is an international Newsletter about spirituality and holistic therapies.
We currently would like anyone who wishes to send in articles covering the aspects of Angels, spirit communication, spiritual development, spiritual readings, chakras, auras, and information for beginners who wish to meditate or develop.
This is an online newsletter reaching out to the internet community. Therefore please include workshop material, courses, spiritual and holistic fayres and events. The newsletter will also be available to read on our website
www.alternative-world.org

Hugs
Jason and Luis
www.alternative-world.org (official website)
www.linkedin.com/in/alternativeworld (professional site)
Please reply to info@alternative-world.org
or call 0034 677114989 / 0034 617810209
or 951260538

Visit my professional profile on linkedin

You are invited to join us on our interactive site The Universal Consciousness. The symbolic Whispers development circle has an interactive group for all mediums and students who wish to develop. Join free today
http://unconditional.ning.com/group/symbolicwhispersdevelopmentcircle

Author and psychic medium Carole Lynne

October 17 All That Matters in Wakefield, Rhode Island 7:30 - 9:30 $30 (register now)

Receiving Messages from the World of Spirit
With author and psychic medium Carole Lynne


When our loved ones in the world of spirit communicate with us, we receive a gift beyond description. A message from a loved one can transform our lives. As we communicate with the world of spirit we learn that life is eternal and this changes our whole conception of life.

Carole Lynne will give a demonstration of mediumship during which she will deliver both mediumistic and intuitive messages. Some members of the audience will receive readings. At the end of the demonstration, there will be time for questions. Carole Lynne will also explain how your loved ones in spirit communicate with you in dreams and visions. Let us join together for an uplifting evening.




October 18 All That Matters in Wakefield, Rhode Island 1:00 - 5:00 $75 (register now)

Exploring & Expanding Your Psychic and Mediumistic Gifts
With author and psychic medium Carole Lynne


Would you like to be able to communicate with the spirits of those who have passed on into eternal life? Would you like to be more aware of the spiritual guidance around you in order to make better life decisions? If so, come and join with Carole Lynne as she leads students in mediumistic and psychic-intuitive exercises.

Exercises are designed so that students can work at their own level. Beginning students and working psychics and mediums are all invited to participate.

Communication with the world of spirit is an expanding and transforming experience. As we discover our spiritual gifts we become more peaceful and compassionate, even with ourselves! Come join our seminar for an exciting and inspirational afternoon.


Visit www.allthatmatters.com for program details
Register with All That Matters
All That Matters
315 Main Street
Wakefield, Rhode Island
TELEPHONE 401 782-2126

Clairvoyant, psychic, Medium, Tarot Readings and Spiritual Development in Fuengirola, Costa del Sol

Jason Ritchie 2008




Luis Alves (and Tigger)

Jason Ritchie is a Psychic medium He is available for readings.
If you wish to book for a reading please call 0034 677114989 or 0034 951260538
A reading costs 45 euros for an hour. 45 minutes for the reading and 15 minutes in case you need to talk or ask any questions.
If however you would like a reading in your own home an additional charge of 5 euros is added to cover petrol costs.

Jason is available for 1-1 sittings or group or private parties.
Occaisionally he also works with his partner Luis Alves who is a Clairvoyant and Reiki Practitioner. Prices available upon request.

Jason also teaches Psychic and medium development and awareness. This is available on a 1-1 basis or in a group setting. Currently meetings take place on mondays 8pm-10pm
We will also be starting another group on Mondays 3pm-5pm.

He is also a Reiki Master/Teacher. Please visit his site http://www.reiki-costa-del-sol.blogspot.com

Symbolic Whispers Development Circle

The Development circle meets mondays 8pm-10.30pm
We currently have two groups. Students attend every two weeks, however there is an option to attend every week if you wish, thus interacting between the two groups.

We ask that you only join if you honestly wish to develop yourself. Sitting back and letting others work, is not going to develop yourself. We get you working straight away. Homework is also set and you are required to complete the work set.

This development circle acts as a foundation course. You are required to fulfil this course for 1 year. When you have completed all the tasks a certificate is then awarded.

Learn to connect and work with spirit energies

Interpreting messages and de-coding

Channelling

Trance

Angels

Meditation

Crystal Readings

Tarot and Oracle Card interpretations

Accessing energies and images with Crystal ball

Clairsentience

Clairaudience

Clairvoyance

Flower Readings

Working with your spirit Guide

Past life regression

Aura interpretations

Working with the Aura

Colour interpretations

Confidence building and fledgling eveings

Evenings of clairvoyance with mediums

Many more ways to further develop your connection to spirit

This is available to beginners or intermediate or advanced.

Further information please contact Jason 677114989 or 617810209

www.alternative-world.org

Your comments
Aimee Gray Really enjoyed tonight
Allison Barker Fabulous Thanks
Jocelyn Pinnock Very Enlightening
Ann Borders Best night out for 10 euros in Spain!
Malachy Thanks for Messages
Anne Mezzone Enjoyed thank you
Patricia Gray Great!!
Tracey Ann Edwards Lovely evening full of love and kind energies
Anne Enjoyable evening
Linda Dow Great, gave me back my confidence
Elizabeth A good experience

Spiritual Development 2008

Spiritual Development in a journey. We never stop learning. I have had many enquiries of late off people who wish to develop and join a circle for this purpose.
Starting soon, spirit-link offers an opportunity for you to join a development circle.
This will meet twice a month on monday evenings.

Dedication is the key to development.

"Spirit-Link"

Miramar Las Palmeras, Fuengirola
Mondays 8pm-10.30pm
10 euros
Starting February 11th

If you are interested, please call 0034 677114989 or 0034 or 0034 951 260538
E.mail info@alternative-world.org

Re:Evening of Clairvoyance 25th Oct 2007

Les Gardener and Lorraine Gratton gave a demonstarion of mediumship at "Alternative World" Miramar Las Palmeras, Fuengirola, to a full audience.
Below are the comments by some of those who attended.

Lovely night, thank you. Susan Churchill
Great, Thanks . Samantha Stretch
Very Interesting!! Allison Barker
Very good, Thanks. Sue and Alan Andrew
Very Good . Lesley
1st time, will be back . Bill
Nice to have two mediums giving readings, Thanks Elizabeth
Good to be here. John and Barbara
Lovely evening, thank you . Hilda Masser

hi jason and luis

thanks for putting that evening on last night , i
thought it was really beautiful.

can you pass me the email of les and lorraine so that
I could send a thanks, if you dont have it, or cant
give it, pass them a thanks from me, I found them an
huge inspiration in their love and their willingness
to do that for people.

talk to you soon
hope to join you soon

love elaine

The Revelation Experience

Gaynor Thompson, who has given Evenings of Clairvoyance, taught workshops and given Readings has now launched her long awaited Spiritual development game that assists with the connection and development of Spirit.
Please visit her link http://www.revelationexperience.co.uk/

Congratulations Gaynor...

Symbolic Whispers

Symbolic Whispers is a new group that was Inaugerated on the 29th April 2007 4pm-6pm We were blessed to have speacial guest, Medium and Healer, Gaynor Thompson, a former teacher of mine who helped to inspire and encourage each individual to believe the connection with spirit. Each one has a unique gift that is in the process of manifestation. This group is currently full. All places are taken for the group that meets on Sunday afternoons. I do however have another group that meets on wednesday evenings from 8pm-10pm Symbolic Whispers helps to encourage you to make the connection with spirit through self awareness, meditation and visualization We also ask for commitment and dedication to develop your clairvoyant, psychic or medium abilities. Certificates will be awarded as you complete each task. For further information please e.mail sacredcirclespain@yahoo.es or call 677114989 for further details

The next meeting is on Saturday 7th July 2007 8.30pm-11pm This Meeting is now fully booked.

The name Symbolic Whispers was a channelled thought from spirit for the name of the development Circle from Student Darren Kaufman. Watch out for this talented individual, Im sure you will be hearing alot from him in the future.

Contacting Spirit

There are three important factors that must be considered when conducting a séance. They are; the purpose, the quality of the sitters and the location. Each of these must be provided for to increase the expectation for a reasonably successful outcome.

The conducting medium:
The medium should be one that has already presided over a séance before and is familiar with the importance of insuring that the basic requirements mentioned above are met. The séance may be conducted by a non-experienced person, however, the success of the outcome may be affected because of a lack of attunement. In either case, it is up to the conducting medium to assure that the conditions outlined below are met.

Purpose:
The purpose for the séance should be established prior to the meeting. Is it to contact someone’s deceased relative or friend, find spirit guides, or to conjure apparitions? Whatever the purpose it must be the only purpose for all the sitters and this must be the only thought in everyone’s mind. There cannot be divided purposes in the circle once it begins because it will weaken if not destroy the singleness of psychic energy needed in the séance. It is up to the conducting medium to query each sitter, and to make them aware of the importance of a single mind among them all. All thoughts of personal affairs, the day’s events or any other distracting thoughts must be put aside because these also interfere with maintaining a single energy.

The sitters:
Desire to be there is the primary qualification for a sitter. Without this there is a loss in the expectation that gives the séance that special feeling. If you have to drag someone into the circle, you’re doing the wrong thing. Here are the types of people you want in the circle:

1. Someone that really wants to be there, who is serious and not frivolous or silly and giddy. Positive and uplifting people that will add their energy.
2. A family member that wants to make contact with a deceased loved one. (In the case of seeking such contact) They must not be grasping and groping for the connection, but rather, subjective and patient for whatever comes. Grasping and desperate persons sometimes block the energy, so they must put their feelings in check and be neutral.
3. Persons that are empathetic and can inject love into the séance. Love is the vibration of communication in the spirit world. Its presence enables communication to take place.

Avoid these people:

1. The skeptical and cynical person will act like a sinker. Just one will drain the entire circle of its energy and the result will fulfill the skeptic’s expectations. Even if it is a family member, do not allow this person to be a part of it.
2. A fear filled person has almost the same effect as the skeptic, because fear is one of the great negatives that have a counter effect to the positive love vibration. Their fear may be self generated or the result of religious superstition, nevertheless, avoid this one also.
3. Anyone full of hate or envy against anyone in the circle or outside of it, will have the same deleterious effect as the previous two.

Location:
There are two best choices. The first is to hold it in a neutral location free from outside disturbances, noises, and interference, preferably one that has been previously used for such a purpose. Next is to hold it in a place that has a symbolic connection to the purpose. For example, hold it in the home of a deceased person you’re trying to establish contact with, because there will be objects and artifacts that still have their owner’s imprint within them. Incidentally, these personal artifacts can also be brought to a neutral meeting place.

The gathering for the séance or Circle
Wait until everyone is present and then sit around and make small talk for about twenty minutes to give everyone time to settle down and get accustomed to the setting. Then you will be able to begin.

The Séance/Circle format:

1. Everyone should be sitting around in a circle, either around a table or with straight back chairs. They should be close enough to hold hands, but not touching knees. The lights should be dim or have candles. You need just enough light to see everyone’s face. Do not conduct the meeting in total darkness, its not necessary.
2. Play some soft meditative music in the background for at least ten minutes. Then its time for the conducting medium to remind all present that the love vibration carries communication and to invoke it now. Then the purpose is said aloud to everyone. In the case of seeking spirit guides, remind everyone to remember any feelings, visions and thoughts they receive in the session so they can be shared with all present. For the case of conjuring apparitions, they are given the same injunction because most apparitions will be visions they receive when their eyes are closed, not when they are open. When the séance is to invoke a deceased person’s spirit, the same rules apply, except that they are told to send the love vibration to the spirit sought and hold the person in loving remembrance.
3. They should be encouraged not to accept any message or information that has silliness or frivolity associated with it. They should firmly reject it and continue waiting for something more substantial.
4. Allow 20 to 30 minutes for everyone to stay in this loving remembrance state and then softly request them to return their attention to the circle and open their eyes when ready.
5. After a few minutes they should all be alert and ready to talk. Start anywhere in the circle and encourage everyone to share their experience. What you are looking for are profound information that has evidence of a connection within it. Look for duplicate messages, visions or feelings which are confirmations of a connection with the spirit.
6. A recording can be made of the message part of the séance for future reference.

Don’t expect a voice to emanate from the corner of the room or from within an object. That only happens in the movies. Remember that those in spirit must try just as hard as we do in order to communicate. They are not specialists, just who they were when they were here in their physical bodies. These séances sometimes require repeat sessions to get sufficient details to piece together a coherent picture. Patience is required.

For conjuring an apparition, you have look for the number of similarities in the information of the sitters. Many times there will be a number of people who get the same message or vision or feeling during the session. These are confirmations of a single spirit’s influence during the séance.

How to become a Medium

Focus
A medium has a different focus than that of a psychic. While the psychic focuses on the events and relationships of person for which a reading is being given, the medium focuses not only on the person, but on the spirit energies surrounding that person also. The medium needs to be a psychic and a medium at the same time. An analogy would be that the psychic would be on channel 4 and the medium on channel 6. The action is the same, it’s just a different program that they are tuning into.

Practice
The student should practice psychic development at the same time as learning to become a medium and can follow the instructions given on the pages for Psychic power. Particular attention should be given to learning and practicing meditation on a regular basis. This is the key to getting into the frame of mind where the other senses are temporarily put to rest allowing the sixth sense to be in a heightened state of awareness. It is from this heightened state that information, symbols and knowledge comes through from the other side of the veil. The "veil" is a common term used to describe the thin barrier that exists between the spirit world and ours. Tuning or focusing into the right channel becomes easier with one’s ability to meditate and the rest is practice.

Sincerity
Another critical factor is your desire to communicate with the realm of spirit for a serious and purposeful reason. If you want to speak to spirit because you have nothing to do on a Sunday afternoon or you just want to entertain your friends, forget it! You are guaranteed to get zero. However, if you are sincere and dedicated toward developing a connection and are patient to work it through, even though progress seems to be scant at times, then you will succeed.

Expand your awareness
The next thing you need to do is to develop your awareness about the spirit world and how it has already been in contact with you through your dreams, or while you were awake. You can learn a lot from near death returnees and from those reported cases where the deceased come to comfort the dying. Finding your spirit guides enables you to understand the sense of someone behind the scenes helping. And there is the séance, the place of learning and practice where you gain valuable experience. Follow these links and make yourself better prepared to develop your connection.

Focus on spirits
It is from the knowledge of how those that exist in the spiritual realm interact with you that will in itself give you a large boost in developing toward mediumship. Follow the format outlined in the section on Psychic Ability listed below. Once you have practiced and are proficient with that you can begin to focus on the spirit energy around people. Mediumship is developing your psychic sixth sense and then putting the focus on deceased spirits and getting lots of practice.