Elizabeth Owens was certified as a medium in 1984 and ordained as a
Spiritualist Minister in 1985. She has written and self-published four books,
including H.E.L.P.: The Spiritual Approach to Weight Loss; Spirit Guides: The
Art of Communication; What You Need to Know about Spiritual Readings; and The
Story of Cassadaga. Her next book is The Art of Communicating with Spirit
(Llewellyn, 2001). As a medium and psychic artist, she has appeared on
television shows such as The Other Side, CNN, Hard Copy, Now It Can Be Told,
and Current Affair, and has participated in news shows broadcast in Japan,
Germany, Australia, France, England, and Florida. Currently living in
Cassadaga, Florida, Elizabeth teaches spiritual development classes and
presents seminars while she and her husband enjoy the continuing process of
renovating their 1906 Victorian home.
Precis: The author of How to Communicate with Spirits gives insights into how
you can contact loved ones who have left us. She also shows just how easy and
useful this technique can be.
Many people would like to communicate with spirits, but do not think they
have the ability. My response to that is: It's Only Natural.
As children, we are all fresh, open and new to this world. We are so close
from the other side, that we still carry memories of past lives and the
spiritual side of life. Therefore, we are wide open and oh so very receptive
to the spirits who reside there. We can talk to our grandparents, communicate
with our spirit guides and receive visits from master teachers. That is,
until someone tells us we can't.
Many children experience scenes with their skeptical parents where the
parents convince them that they really aren't seeing Grandma, Aunt Myrtle or
the gardener, all of whom are in spirit. With enough pressure applied, the
child will soon forget that he or she ever could see, hear or feel the
presence of spirits. It is so unfortunate that some parents are not more open
themselves to the idea that their children really do see Grandma. What the
parents don't realize is, they, too, can communicate with Grandma.
I do not remember seeing spirits as a child, probably because my rigid
parents told me I wasn't seeing what I was claiming to see. As an adult, I
was always fascinated with astrology and anything mystical. I was so
impressed after receiving my first spiritual reading that my reaction was, I
want to do that too! So, I began development classes with the medium who had
given me the reading. After a short time, some of the sensations I
experienced felt familiar. It was then that I realized I had encountered
spirits as a child, I just didn't consciously remember the events. As adults,
we can go back and reclaim our natural abilities; we can reconnect to that
spiritual cord.
My students are frequently surprised when they deliver a message to another
member of the class and that person relates to the message. "You mean, I
was right?" they ask. Yes - it's only natural. What a pleasant surprise!
I liken communicating with spirits to dancing: everyone can do it - some
people just happen to do it a little better than others. Some people choose
to dance professionally, others for their personal amusement, and still
others just barely move around the floor - but they're still dancing. It is
the same with communicating with spirits. We can all dance - we can all
communicate with spirits - some are just more proficient than others.
SECRETS OF THE SPIRIT WORLD
The spirit world is eager to communicate. Your loved ones and friends who are
now in spirit would like the opportunity to talk to you, and frequently will
make attempts. It is common for spirit relatives to drop in to see how things
are going in our lives. During special holidays, anniversaries, graduation
and birthdays, the family gathers - in spirit as well as physically. Your
spirit family joins in on the festivities, whether you are aware of their
presence or not. They want to know what's going on in your life and be a
part. They still love you and care, so why wouldn't they want to hang around?
It's only natural!
Sometimes we ignore their attempts to communicate, passing it off as
coincidences, so spirit relatives will come to us in a dream state. While
dreaming, your conscious mind does not interfere with the communication.
Often they will speak with you, giving you advice or the answer to a problem
you are experiencing. Sometimes they simply want to express their love. Other
times they are involved in a scene in your dream, a dream that probably has a
message for you.
We can consciously choose to use our dreams to talk to our loved ones. It's
called programming. Be sure to place a tablet and pen beside your bed before
you retire for the night. Write the question you want answered on the tablet.
Choose the most appropriate relative suited to answer your question. On page
43 in my book How To Communicate With Spirits it explains how we retain our
personalities when we cross over. With that in mind, when I am concerned
about business matters, I always call upon my father because he was a
businessman, for example. So, select the person you feel would best be able
to answer your question. In the stillness, take several deep breaths and
visualize your chosen relative. Ask silently that he or she visit you in your
dreams. State the question you want answered and thank them for helping you.
Also, program yourself to remember the dream by saying silently to yourself,
"I will remember the details of this dream with perfect clarity when I
awake." Go to sleep, and when you wake up, write down as much of the
dream as you can remember, including your feelings. With a little faith, this
method will work the first time. If not, keep trying; practice makes perfect.
Some of the inhabitants in the spirit world elect to serve as personal guides
to those of us on the earth. We have many guides who oversee our endeavors,
creations and assist us through every crisis. They are but a breath away,
closer than hands and feet. All we have to do is call out to them in order to
receive. We are meant to communicate with our guiding forces in spirit. They
are there to protect us, guide us, inspire us.
LOOKING FOR ANSWERS
When we ask our guiding forces for an answer to a question, sometimes we
think we should receive the answer in a bold manner. Perhaps we imagine a
booming, masculine voice saying, "YES, you should change your job!"
But it doesn't happen that way. That would be too simple, and spirit doesn't
usually work in the field of simple. Sometimes when we ask a question the
answer will be felt immediately. No loud voice, just a feeling. We
"feel" with our intuition that this is the correct choice, the
wisest path, to take. Other times the answer will come several hours later by
various means, several days later, or perhaps several weeks. The point is, we
do receive an answer, it just might not be at the particular time we think is
appropriate to our impatient needs.
Spirit expects us to be aware of our environment, otherwise, we will not
recognize our answers. It has been my experience that spirits sometimes make
us work to receive an answer so that we learn to pay attention to our
surroundings. If we are wondering if we should change jobs, for instance, and
then read in the morning paper that a particular well-known store is opening
and needs managers, that could be our message to apply for the job. But if we
are not paying attention, we miss the answer intended to help us. Then again,
even if we recognize a potential answer, the normal response for us is
usually, "Oh, it can't be that. This is a coincidence." We deny the
answer that has been put right in front of our face. Spirit is testing us to
see if we are paying attention. If we are working on an awareness level, we
will understand immediately that the advertisement is our answer. However, if
we want to view this as a coincidence, we probably will remain in our old,
stale job for many months to come.
Spirit can assist us with inspiration, but sometimes it is tricky. Those who
are artists, lyricists or writers will understand that sometimes the
inspiring thoughts we are seeking seem to be avoiding us. Try as we may, the
word doesn't come, the musical bar escapes us. Spirit can assist in this hunt
for perfection, but we must be wide open as to how we will receive. Peaceful
surroundings and meditation are usually the suggestions we are given to
facilitate inspiration. After all, this is the most conducive environment in
which to receive inspiration. However, don't close the door on other means
spirit may choose to impress you.
I GOT THE MESSAGE
One time in particular, I asked for direction during my morning mediation on
a writing project, the details of which can be found on page 33 in How To
Communicate With Spirits. I did not receive the answer I was seeking during
the meditation (no booming voice). Later that day, while driving to Daytona
Beach, I was playing rock and roll music on the radio. Despite the racket it
produces, I frequently receive inspiration while driving with loud music
blaring, and this method did not disappoint on that day. A song came on the
radio titled "Got My Mind Set On You," by George Harrison. When
George came to the chorus, he sang repeatedly, "Do it, do it, do
it!" If that wasn't obvious enough, to make sure I got the message, just
as George was singing the chorus, a motorcyclist road by on my left. On the
back of his white tee shirt were the words, "Do It." Mission
accomplished, message received. Most of my answers are not received in such
an obvious way, and your answers probably won't be either.
Sometimes we get what I call "teasers." We think we just received
the answer, but when applied, it doesn't work out. So what gives? Sometimes I
believe spirit's purpose is to get our attention, not give us an answer. The
real answer comes later - if we pay attention!
THE VALUE OF JOURNALING
Keeping a journal of the messages received during meditation is a very
worthwhile practice. In our busy world, we can't be expected to remember
every single message. It is also wise to keep a record of what we are asking
guidance about. If we are experiencing a repetitive situation in our lives,
it means we aren't paying attention to the message being given. It would be
wise to refer to the journal to see if this recurring situation is a message
relating to one of our questions. We have to remember that spirit will try
some very unique ways to impress us with the answer.
Journaling is also very therapeutic. Over a period of time when we journal
about a dilemma in our lives, we can come to a resolution through the
journaling process. As we write our thoughts, spirit has the opportunity to
impress us with answers. And even if we do not feel we have received an
answer, we should feel better for having done the exercise. It's cleansing to
put pen to paper, expressing our emotions and concerns.
There was a time when I was single and lonely due to a break up in a
relationship. I received the inspiration to journal my feelings everyday. I
poured my heartbreak out onto the pages of my journal, knowing that I didn't
understand why this was happening to me, but trusting that it was for my
highest and best good. I always ended the passages with the phrase,
"Thank you, God, I'm learning." Showing gratitude for whatever
circumstance we find ourselves in assists in our spiritual growth. When the
time is right, spirit will make it clear to us why we had to go through a
trauma or heartbreak. But in the meantime, be thankful for the opportunity to
grow.
DEALING WITH OTHERS
People react in one of two ways when I tell them I am a medium or psychic.
Either they are overjoyed and think it's a wonderful thing, or they become
rigid and make a speedy exit. People who don't have an understanding about
spirits frequently are afraid. I wouldn't recommend sharing information about
your communications with spirits with people in general, but especially avoid
doing so with those who may be skeptical or ignorant of the facts. Some
people may think you're nutty, have an active imagination or an inflated ego.
Our spiritual activities are best kept in the silence.
I remember, as a child when something exciting was expected to occur, such as
going to the circus, if I talked about it, somehow things didn't seem to work
out the way I had anticipated. When this would happen, I always felt I had
jinxed the event by talking about it. From these childhood experiences I
learned to shut my mouth. What's between you and spirit is private. Don't
talk about your experiences with people. You don't want other people's energy
interfering with you or their personal skepticism destroying your belief in
the development of your abilities.
There's a whole world of spirits out there waiting for you to reach out to
them. They are there to assist, guide, protect and love you. It's only
natural!
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