Do You Talk To The DEAD?

Many people wonder how they can talk to their passed loved ones themselves... and I also hear many frustrations from people that DO talk to their loved ones, but don't seem to get a response! Let's take a look at some of the ways we can open up that communication!

The first thing we want to do is to actually reach out and make that connection with our passed loved ones. Let them know "hey, I'm here and would really love to hear back from you!". We can do this in a variety of ways. The simplest way is to just TALK to them! Talk out loud as though they are still with you. Now, if you want to get a little more intimate and really get the convo flowing, we can use a journal to write down our thoughts and questions that we have for our loved ones. We can also sit in meditation and mentally express ourselves. When sitting in meditation, ask any questions or express any concerns that you have at the time. And then sit and be still. 

So that's one part of the conversation! But communication is a two-way street baby!! And our ancestors definitely WANT to communicate... and they DO communicate... but we have to listen a little closer! You see, once they're dead, they don't communicate the same way as they did when they were living! They can't just come right out and make sounds with a voice box... because they are no longer a soul in a meat suit... they are now just a soul! 

So, they communicate in different ways. They may come to you in a dream. Now, they may NOT come to you in the dream looking as they looked when you remembered them! This is why it will help for you to keep a "dream journal" by your bedside. You'll want to jot down any details of your dreams and then take a look at them later to determine what the message is. 

Another way our ancestors may communicate with us is through symbols. We may see synchronicities in our lives. A butterfly lingering around, a dragon fly in an unusual area, finding dimes or pennies regularly, or even having a feather placed in your path. These are often signs that your loved ones have heard you and are reaching out to make contact, telling you that they are around. 

You may see repeating numbers throughout your day. These are sometimes called Angel Numbers and each number has significant meaning. So, if you find yourself seeing a particular number fairly regularly, chances are, someone in the spirit realm is wanting you to take a second look. You may see 11:11 when you look at the clock, or 4:50 each day. Whatever the number or combination of numbers happens to be; take a moment to research what it means. This is one way that our loved ones may respond to us! 

One of the best ways to tune in to the spirit world is to develop your clair-abilities. Spirit will often let you know that they are around with various scents that remind you of them; be it a cigar smell, perfume or cologne. You may get a "feeling" or "just know" something your relative may be trying to share with you. 

Some people don't feel as though their connection is that good and will seek out a Medium to be the "go between" for them. This is another way to effectively communicate with the dead. Using an outside source can be tremendously helpful in these cases! A Medium should provide EVIDENCE to you of WHO the spirit is that they are connecting with. This means they should be able to share with you details that they would not otherwise know- such as a name, favorite things to do, habits, cause of death, etc. 

Certainly, many people have communicated with the dead using physical devices throughout the years! The Ouija board is probably one of the oldest methods to open up those lines of communication. However, many people have also had less than desirable experiences with that, so it is super important to be sure you are well versed in the safety measures to put into place prior to using one! The biggest question with this method seems to be "how do I know it's my relative??" Well... same way really. Ask questions that only they would know. Get evidence! Other devices include various Instrumental Transcommunication methods such as Spirit Boxes. The most basic of these use radio waves to allow the spirits to communicate with us. 

So... let's try a challenge!! Grab a candle and a quiet space! Make sure you've got about 20-30 minutes to spend and make yourself comfortable. Light your candle and as you sit in the quiet of your space, focus on the flame a bit. Think about your loved one that you'd like to communicate with. Visualize them in your minds eye. Speak to them, either out loud or in your mind. If you ask a question, pay attention to the candle flame. Does it move side to side in a "no" direction? Or does it grow larger, upwards in a "yes" direction? Do you sense a presence with you? Pay attention to images that come into your mind or words that you may hear in your mind. These may sound like they are coming from YOU, but trust that they are coming from your loved one. If the images seem weird- know that spirit often communicates in symbols, so make note of what the image is and research the meaning later on. If you are visualizing your loved one, you can watch to see if your image shakes its head no or yes when you ask a question. 

Use your intuition. Use your Clair-abilities. And in time, you will be able to really open up those lines of communication!

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Here's my why.... what's yours?

BORING material!!! UGH!!!

How many of you have sat in a class and found yourself practically falling asleep from boredom? And then years later, being shown that same subject and suddenly being inspired to learn more about it? 

Many moons ago I remember sitting in my high school history class, bored out of my mind. Oh, I passed the class alright, but it certainly didn't inspire a passion in me to learn more about history. 

Fast forward to my adult years, and I can tell you now that I LOVE history! So, what changed? Well, quite simply, watching channels such as The History Channel brought the subjects to life for me and inspired me to WANT to learn more. 

You see, it wasn't necessarily the subject matter that I found un-inspiring; but rather, it was the delivery! Had the material been presented differently, I'm sure I would have had that "spark" at a much earlier age! When someone brings that information to life for you and shows their own excitement for the material, it seems to ignite a flame within us as the students! 

"I DON'T KNOW WHAT I DON'T KNOW..."

How about this... have you ever sat through a course and just didn't "get it"? Maybe everyone else seemed to have complete understanding of the concepts, but you just felt lost somewhere? As students in any class we all want to come out on the other side successful. I've sat through so many classes where a few students, myself included, had a hard time grasping the concepts. And sometimes, we would have a teacher who would make it his or her mission to make sure we "got it". But other times, we were simply left by the wayside. The attitude seemingly, "hey, maybe if you just studied more....". 

Shouldn't every student be successful? I feel, as a teacher, that if even one student doesn't "get" the material, then maybe I need to take a second look at the way I am delivering the content. 

So, when I became a teacher of various subjects... I made it my personal mission to make sure that every one of my students was able to come out on the other side successful and with a good understanding of what I was teaching. I honestly didn't ever want anyone to feel that they were on the side-lines. And more importantly, I wanted to inspire a passion for the subject in the same way someone inspired that passion in me!

But, Why These Crazy Subjects???

I have this strong belief that, as human beings, we ALL have the innate ability to heal ourselves as well as others. I also have this crazy notion that we all have the ability to use our "sixth sense"... if only we would develop it. I really feel that these skills lie dormant in us. I know you've heard this statement: "If you don't use it, you lose it!" and that is pretty much my feelings on these special abilities that only a select few seem to hone. But I do believe that once you start to work on these abilities, not only will they develop, but we become so inspired to keep on growing with them! It's almost like unlocking a secret door that you just recently found and watching in child-like wonder at what's on the other side!

When I first began to work on my abilities... the awe and excitement I experienced is something I hope that EVERYONE can experience! It has made such a significant difference in my life on so many levels that I want nothing more than to share that excitement with anyone who is open to it! And that is my why! Why I teach at all and why I teach the things I teach! To inspire YOU to grow! To inspire YOU to want to expand your mind and abilities! To instill in others that same excitement that I found when I was taught! 

What is YOUR why? Share in the comments below!!


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Spirit Guides... say whaaaat???

We've all probably heard people talk about their spirit guides, but what - or who - are they actually referring to when they say that? 

It's been said that Spirit guides are incorporeal beings that are assigned to us before we are born that help nudge and guide us through life. They're responsible for helping us fulfill the spiritual contract we make with ourselves before we incarnate. (link here). And I believe this is an excellent description of who or what spirit guides ARE. 

Do they speak to us? Can we speak to THEM?

Spirit guides are here to help us to navigate through this life of ours. They are always available to us if only we take some time to listen to what they're saying and connect with them. They communicate with us in a variety of ways, primarily through our "sixth sense" or intuition. When you get those gut feelings (clairsentience) it is often the result of your spirit guides sending you a message about something or someone. 

Sometimes, spirit guides will speak to us by showing us physical signs. You may see a bumblebee at a time of year that bumblebees shouldn't even be around. Or you may see repeating numbers pop up each time you look at a clock or when you get a receipt back from the store. Looking up the symbolic meaning of the things you notice will help to clarify the message the spirit guides are giving you. 

Other times, our spirit guides may come to us in dreams. This is why it's important to keep a dream journal near your bed; so you can write it down as soon as you wake up and before you forget the dream! Later on, you can research the symbolic meanings of the various aspects of your dream to get clarity on the message! 

If you haven't already noticed, there's a theme here... Spirit tends to speak in symbols! This can make it a bit challenging for many people to determine the actual message, but the symbolic meanings are often easily found online when you take the time to look into them. 

So, how can you better connect with YOUR spirit guides? 

The key is to pay attention to the signs! Trust that the messages that you're receiving through your intuition or dreams is coming from a place of unconditional love and support for you. Speak to them. And even more importantly, ask them to show you signs and help give you direction. Alternately, you can easily find fabulous spirit guide meditations or sleep hypnosis tracts on YouTube which offer a guided method to connect with your guides. This is particularly useful for many of us who may have difficulties with meditation or even focus. 

I challenge you to make one small effort to connect with YOUR guides. 

Before going to bed at night, focus on a question. Ask your guides to show you a message in your dreams. And when you wake up, write it down right away! OR... ask them to give you a sign during your day regarding your question and make sure to pay attention as you go about your daily activities for any signs you may encounter. Be sure to thank them for the signs! 

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A Clairaudient Work-Out

Clairaudience can also be called "clear hearing". This is when we get messages from spirit through our sense of hearing. Most often the messages may seem like they are coming from your own mind; but it's important to trust that these messages are coming from spirit. At times, you may be able to hear audible sounds or voices that come from out of nowhere and not heard in your mind. This is not quite as common as the first type.

So how can we work on developing our sense of clairaudience? What are some ways that we can "work out" this mental muscle?

1. Listen carefully to the sounds around you that you may otherwise not even notice.

Take a moment to close your eyes and really listen to the sounds around you. As I sit here typing this, I am the television on in the other room. When I stretch my hearing even further I can hear the sound of a maniacal crow talking incessantly outside. As you sit and listen to the sounds that are around you, you will undoubtedly begin to hear sounds you never really noticed before. 

2. Train your mind to imagine sounds . 

This seems like an odd activity, but it is one that can be extremely helpful. Sit in a quiet space and close your eyes. Now imagine in your mind a sound. Any sound. But pick something specific. For example, I can sit here at my table and imagine the sound of my cat meowing for food. I can hear it very clearly in my mind. Now, move on to more difficult sounds and even music. Some of the best music to practice with is actually classical type music. In listening to this type of music, you can practice by trying to focus in on specific instruments as the music is playing. 

3. Meditate

You were reading this blog post and I absolutely KNOW that YOU KNEW that meditation would be on this list, didn't you?!?! Meditation is probably the most important exercise to develop ANY of the clair abilities, and that stands true for clairaudience as well! Meditation helps to raise your vibration which is always necessary when communicating with spirit! 

4. Use Crystals and Essential Oils

If you want to utilize crystals to expand your clairaudience there are specific crystals that will offer some benefit. Certainly, Lapis Lazuli and Amethyst are always good for enhancing psychic abilities. Two other stones that are helpful specifically for enhancing clairaudience are Selenite, which helps to quiet the external chatter going on in your mind; and Snowflake Obsidian. When using essential oils, opt for scents such as Grapefruit and Bay Laurel.

What are some of the other ways that you practice using your clairaudience abilities? Please share in the comments below!

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