This week in our psychic development class we learned about meeting our animal guides. It was interesting looking at what different animals represent. I had not thought about animal guides before.
One of the students in the class was upset, as she had not seen anything in the meditation, and as our class is a mixture of beginners and intermediate students, she felt that she needed to see what the others saw. I tried to tell her not to make comparisons, as she was not comparing like with like. I also think that the way spirit communicates with one person, is not the way they will communicate with another.
The President in spirit at my local spiritualist church, I was told ,sat in a circle for twelve years, and did not see a thing. However, after the twelve year period she became a well known medium. I saw a medium at the SAGB this month, and he told me he sat in circle for three years, and didn't get any messages, and then it all started to happen. I can see how frustrating it may be for some people, however I am aware it can take years of patience and regular attendance at circles before spirit communicates.
I believe that spirit communicates with us when they feel we are ready. There are exceptions, for example people who are born with the gift,and see spirit,at a young age, but some of them still go to circles, to develop further.
Showing posts with label spiritualist church. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spiritualist church. Show all posts
Friday, 23 May 2008
Sunday, 18 May 2008
A Blast from the past at my Spiritualist church
I went to a service at my local spiritualist church this evening. I walked into the church, and the first person that I saw, was someone who I used to work with twelve years ago. I said hello, and found out that she comes to the church regularly, and is a platform medium. I had not seen her at any of the services that I had attended in the past. I felt it was such a coincidence that our paths should cross at this stage in my journey. I guess that there are no coincidences, and this was the work of spirit. We had a natter after the service, and I have no doubt that we will meet again.
Saturday, 10 May 2008
An unusual experience at my spiritualist church with a trance medium
I went to my local spiritualist church today, and the medium for the evening, was one of the founders of the church. He no longer lives in the UK, and comes once a year. A group is organised for him to see. I was fortunate to see him, as one of my friends had mentioned that I should put my name down.
Something happened in the group, that I have never witnessed before.He is a trance medium. He started off by giving myself and two others some messages, through his guide. Whilst he was talking to the third person, he said that he felt he was being shut down. He could not make contact with his guide. He mentioned that it was not anything to do with the group, but he had been shut down. He said he felt drained, and asked the third person whether she felt drained. She said she felt okay. He then came out of trance, and had no idea what had happened. One of the group members explained what he had said in trance.
He continued where he left off with the third person, by using psychometry. He felt he was being shut down again, and had to stop. He also said that he received a message stating that this was no longer the sort of work he needed to do.
I have never seen any medium stop in this way. Clearly some people were disappointed, as he has a good reputation, and some didn't mind. I feel that he is human, and still cannot work out what it is, that shut him down. I need to talk to my friends who are more in the know, about this.
I believe that something, or someone may have acted as a barrier, and his guide told him to shut down. Maybe as a form of protection. I don't know, but those are my thoughts.
Something happened in the group, that I have never witnessed before.He is a trance medium. He started off by giving myself and two others some messages, through his guide. Whilst he was talking to the third person, he said that he felt he was being shut down. He could not make contact with his guide. He mentioned that it was not anything to do with the group, but he had been shut down. He said he felt drained, and asked the third person whether she felt drained. She said she felt okay. He then came out of trance, and had no idea what had happened. One of the group members explained what he had said in trance.
He continued where he left off with the third person, by using psychometry. He felt he was being shut down again, and had to stop. He also said that he received a message stating that this was no longer the sort of work he needed to do.
I have never seen any medium stop in this way. Clearly some people were disappointed, as he has a good reputation, and some didn't mind. I feel that he is human, and still cannot work out what it is, that shut him down. I need to talk to my friends who are more in the know, about this.
I believe that something, or someone may have acted as a barrier, and his guide told him to shut down. Maybe as a form of protection. I don't know, but those are my thoughts.
Friday, 2 May 2008
Conversation with my mother on spiritualist churches
I spoke to my mother a few days ago, and mentioned that I had been to a number of spiritualist churches. She was worried, and warned me that it was okay to visit the churches as a bit of fun, but to do it on a regular basis was not right. Her view was people who went to spiritualist churches were devil worshippers, and it could lead to mental illness. I was brought up as a catholic, and understand where she is coming from, although I don't agree with her.
I find it sad that I can't share this experience with most of my friends or colleagues, because of the stigma around it, and that I will be labelled as someone who has lost the plot.
I find it sad that I can't share this experience with most of my friends or colleagues, because of the stigma around it, and that I will be labelled as someone who has lost the plot.
Tuesday, 29 April 2008
Joining the development circle at my local spiritualist church
I have joined a development circle.This is one way of developing my gift, if I have one. It is a closed group. I had no idea what to expect. I had rang a number of local churches, and most of their circles were full, some wanted to interview me before joining, or needed a recommendation from a group member. My local spiritualist church had some spaces, and I went for a brief chat with the group leader.
I thought I was just going for an interview, and then he would make a decision. But I was asked to come into the group, told the ground rules, and sat in. An interesting experience.
The group started off with a brief talk from the leader, followed by hymns and a prayer, and then a period of a long,long silence where everyone went into a meditation. At the end of the meditation, each group member would share with the group what they had seen in the meditation.
The group leader interpreted the message for the group if a member was unsure of the meaning.
I noticed some of the group members had messages for each other, including myself. I didn't have messages for anyone, but some images came into my mind, during the long, long, long silence, which the group leader interpreted for me. A name popped into my head at the start of the group which I shared, and apparently more than one group member could take the name.
I thought I was just going for an interview, and then he would make a decision. But I was asked to come into the group, told the ground rules, and sat in. An interesting experience.
The group started off with a brief talk from the leader, followed by hymns and a prayer, and then a period of a long,long silence where everyone went into a meditation. At the end of the meditation, each group member would share with the group what they had seen in the meditation.
The group leader interpreted the message for the group if a member was unsure of the meaning.
I noticed some of the group members had messages for each other, including myself. I didn't have messages for anyone, but some images came into my mind, during the long, long, long silence, which the group leader interpreted for me. A name popped into my head at the start of the group which I shared, and apparently more than one group member could take the name.
Sunday, 27 April 2008
Spiritualist Churches making the first step
April has been a strange month for me. I have always had an interest in the paranormal, and have seen a fair number of mediums, and psychics over the years. I believe there is a life after death.
Last month I went for a sitting with a psychic, I hadn't been for one in about five years. He told me that I had a gift that I could develop. This didn't surprise me, as I have heard the same thing from several mediums or psychics over the years. I just chose not to do anything about it then.
This time for some reason, I felt I wanted to do something about it, and asked how to go about it. He suggested that I go to a local spiritualist church, and then join a development circle.
So I did. I have visited a number of spiritualist churches this month. The first church I visited was Acton Spiritualist Church. I had no idea what to expect. Meetings are held at various churches several times a week, where mediums will demonstrate their clairvoyance. They give members of the audience messages, which are proof of survival after death. In my experience most of the messages that I have heard are uplifting.
Some churches start off with prayers, hymns, and an address before the medium gives out messages. In other churches, or centres the medium will introduce themself and start giving out messages.
I had no idea what sort of people to expect in the churches, and a part of me expected to meet lots of New Age hippie types. I was surprised to see that the churches were filled with normal people, whatever normal means.
All of the people that I have chatted to in the churches have been friendly, and I was amazed that some people travelled out of their local areas to attend a church. For instance, I met someone at the Gateway centre, at Lower Addison Gardens, who lives in Woodford. Someone attended the Acton church, but lived in Brentford. It seemed like it was about finding a church that you felt comfortable in.
The evening I walked into Acton spiritualist church, I was a few minutes late for the service, as I didn't know where it was located. It was packed that evening. I sat right at the back. The medium gave his address, and then gave his first message. His first message was directed at me, shock horror. My heart was beating like a drum, and I couldn't really take in what he was saying, as I was in shock. I wish I had arrived earlier, so someone could have told me what to expect. I calmed down after a few minutes, and sat through the service. It was an interesting experience.
What I have picked up is that different churches have a different feel to them.Mediums have different ways of working. I went to Wimbledon spiritualist church yesterday to see Ivan Lee, clairvoyant and psychic consultant. Keith Charles a medium, Paul Cissell a spiritual medium and paranormal investigator, and David Wells. They all work in different ways. Ivan Lee incorporates a lot of humour in his messages, and builds the audience up. It was fascinating to watch. He knows how to work the platform. Keith Charles came out with some revealing messages for some members of the audience, and I can see how and why he was a detective.
I have seen a number of mediums on platforms this month, in different churches. Some of them were impressive, and some not. I know mediumship is not an exact science, and I am aware it takes a lot of courage to go onto a platform. However, in some cases I wonder who booked some of the mediums I have seen, and why, as they didn't seem ready. In some cases audience members walked out, or started to have conversations while messages were delivered, which I think is downright rude. I recognise their job is not easy. I am fascinated that some mediums are able to zone in on individuals, and give precise accurate messages, and others throw out information to the audience, hoping that someone will pick it up. My preference is for the former, as with the latter, it can take some time to verify who the message is intended for.
Some of the spiritualist churches charge a door fee, and some leave it to you to make a donation. I am moved by how little some of the mediums earn in spiritualist churches. I am aware that their role involves them helping others, and yet I wonder how some of them survive if they do this for a living. In my local church it is £5 for a 15 minute sitting, which I think is very low. It costs you £30 for a 30 minute sitting at the SAGB, and more at the College of Psychic studies. I have no problem with the rates, as I think mediums need to earn a living like everyone else, and yet I met a medium recently who felt guilty taking payment, who wants to leave her day job, and work as a medium full time.
Why have I taken this journey?
Why now?
I feel that it is something that I need to explore. I don't know where it will lead, but if I can help others with whatever emerges I will. I have had several messages from mediums in the churches this month, stating that spirit will contact me directly soon. I don't know how I will react to that when it happens, but I have an open mind. In the meantime, I am thinking of attending some courses and workshops.
I also intend to go to India at some point after having read Angela and Andrew Donovan's book, on the Naadi Palm readers,which is on my recommended reading list.
Last month I went for a sitting with a psychic, I hadn't been for one in about five years. He told me that I had a gift that I could develop. This didn't surprise me, as I have heard the same thing from several mediums or psychics over the years. I just chose not to do anything about it then.
This time for some reason, I felt I wanted to do something about it, and asked how to go about it. He suggested that I go to a local spiritualist church, and then join a development circle.
So I did. I have visited a number of spiritualist churches this month. The first church I visited was Acton Spiritualist Church. I had no idea what to expect. Meetings are held at various churches several times a week, where mediums will demonstrate their clairvoyance. They give members of the audience messages, which are proof of survival after death. In my experience most of the messages that I have heard are uplifting.
Some churches start off with prayers, hymns, and an address before the medium gives out messages. In other churches, or centres the medium will introduce themself and start giving out messages.
I had no idea what sort of people to expect in the churches, and a part of me expected to meet lots of New Age hippie types. I was surprised to see that the churches were filled with normal people, whatever normal means.
All of the people that I have chatted to in the churches have been friendly, and I was amazed that some people travelled out of their local areas to attend a church. For instance, I met someone at the Gateway centre, at Lower Addison Gardens, who lives in Woodford. Someone attended the Acton church, but lived in Brentford. It seemed like it was about finding a church that you felt comfortable in.
The evening I walked into Acton spiritualist church, I was a few minutes late for the service, as I didn't know where it was located. It was packed that evening. I sat right at the back. The medium gave his address, and then gave his first message. His first message was directed at me, shock horror. My heart was beating like a drum, and I couldn't really take in what he was saying, as I was in shock. I wish I had arrived earlier, so someone could have told me what to expect. I calmed down after a few minutes, and sat through the service. It was an interesting experience.
What I have picked up is that different churches have a different feel to them.Mediums have different ways of working. I went to Wimbledon spiritualist church yesterday to see Ivan Lee, clairvoyant and psychic consultant. Keith Charles a medium, Paul Cissell a spiritual medium and paranormal investigator, and David Wells. They all work in different ways. Ivan Lee incorporates a lot of humour in his messages, and builds the audience up. It was fascinating to watch. He knows how to work the platform. Keith Charles came out with some revealing messages for some members of the audience, and I can see how and why he was a detective.
I have seen a number of mediums on platforms this month, in different churches. Some of them were impressive, and some not. I know mediumship is not an exact science, and I am aware it takes a lot of courage to go onto a platform. However, in some cases I wonder who booked some of the mediums I have seen, and why, as they didn't seem ready. In some cases audience members walked out, or started to have conversations while messages were delivered, which I think is downright rude. I recognise their job is not easy. I am fascinated that some mediums are able to zone in on individuals, and give precise accurate messages, and others throw out information to the audience, hoping that someone will pick it up. My preference is for the former, as with the latter, it can take some time to verify who the message is intended for.
Some of the spiritualist churches charge a door fee, and some leave it to you to make a donation. I am moved by how little some of the mediums earn in spiritualist churches. I am aware that their role involves them helping others, and yet I wonder how some of them survive if they do this for a living. In my local church it is £5 for a 15 minute sitting, which I think is very low. It costs you £30 for a 30 minute sitting at the SAGB, and more at the College of Psychic studies. I have no problem with the rates, as I think mediums need to earn a living like everyone else, and yet I met a medium recently who felt guilty taking payment, who wants to leave her day job, and work as a medium full time.
Why have I taken this journey?
Why now?
I feel that it is something that I need to explore. I don't know where it will lead, but if I can help others with whatever emerges I will. I have had several messages from mediums in the churches this month, stating that spirit will contact me directly soon. I don't know how I will react to that when it happens, but I have an open mind. In the meantime, I am thinking of attending some courses and workshops.
I also intend to go to India at some point after having read Angela and Andrew Donovan's book, on the Naadi Palm readers,which is on my recommended reading list.
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