QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
MEDIUMSHIP
Q. HAS EVERYBODY GOT THE ABILITY TO BECOME A MEDIUM?
A. I believe that we can all bring about some ability, some may be stronger than others. Meditation
and joining a development circle will help you connect with your guides to help with your progression
and understanding.
Q. WHAT IS MENTAL MEDIUMSHIP?
A. This form of mediumship covers clairsentience (inner sensing), clairaudience
(inner hearing), clairvoyance (inner seeing), inspirational writing and
speaking. Mental mediumship all takes place in the mind of the medium.
Q. WHAT IS PHYSICAL MEDIUMSHIP?
A. This is when those in spirit work closely alongside a medium and are
able to produce such phenomena as transfiguration, levitation, materialisation,
direct or independent voice, apports etc. This form of mediumship is very
rare at present but it is said that, the time is right for this form of
mediumship to be rekindled.
Q. IS DEVELOPMENT OF MEDIUMSHIP HARMFUL TO A PERSON?
A. I can quite honestly say no. In fact the opposite. Many people benefit
mentally and physically.
Q. I HAVE BEEN TO SEE A MEDIUM AND WANTED MY DAD TO COME THROUGH BUT HE DIDN'T. WHY IS THIS?
A. Unfortunately, you can want to hear from someone so much that you can
subconsciously put up barriers. This makes it extremely hard for the loved
one to connect and for the medium. Try and go with an open heart to all
your loved ones and in a relaxed frame of mind, you should see the difference.
Q. I HAVE JUST STARTED SITTING IN CIRCLES AND MY DREAMS ARE MORE VIVID, WHY IS THIS?
A. This is because the dream channel is one of the first to unfold. Our subconscious minds are able to
communicate with the higher realms whilst our conscious mind sleeps.
Q. WHY DO SPIRITS COME THROUGH A MEDIUM RATHER THAN COMMUNICATING WITH US DIRECTLY?
A. The reason your loved one uses a medium is solely because mediums are very attuned to the
spiritual vibrations, making communication much easier. You can't pick music out of the air without
a radio and you can't make a phone call without a phone. It is the same principle.
Q. WHY IS IT HARD FOR THE SPIRIT WORLD TO GIVE EXACT TIMES?
A. When our loved ones pass over, they are not governed by clocks, days or nights, for time is
eternal. They may see an advent coming up in what they think is the near future, but sometimes
misjudge the actual timing.
Q. HOW DO WE KNOW IF THE MESSAGES WE RECEIVE ARE THAT OF OUR OWN THOUGHTS OR FROM THE SPIRIT
COMMUNICATING?
A. Always go with your first thoughts, they are from spirit. The longer you leave it, the more your
own mind comes into it. A developed medium will help train you.
SPIRIT GUIDES
Q. HOW DO OUR SPIRIT FRIENDS ANSWER OUR QUESTIONS?
A. They will answer you in a way that you can relate to. It may come as
an article written in a newspaper, a book or an advert. It may come through
a song or through a friend. It is up to you to recognise it when put your
way. I remember once I asked a question about physical mediumship and the
following week a van called Noah's Ark Builders pulled out in front of me
twice. I realised that I had to go to Noah's website which I had visited
in the past and I would find my answer there. You see my guide knew that
I would relate to that, I had probably seen that van before and had not
taken any notice and he inspired me that day.
Q. HOW CAN WE GET IN TOUCH WITH OUR SPIRIT GUIDES?
A. By meditating.
Q. WHAT IS THE HIGHER SELF?
A. The higher self is part of us that loves us unconditionally and that can see our lives clearly.
Q. HAVE WE ALL GOT A GUARDIAN ANGEL?
A. Yes, we all have someone in spirit who stays with us throughout our lives and helps us go through
the transition of life. They help us in our everyday lives. They know our every thought and deed.
Sometimes you may hear a little voice saying not to do something, you might call it your conscience
and you carry on and do it, only to find you should have listened to the little voice within.
Q. HAVE WE ALL GOT A SPIRIT GUIDE?
A. As you develop spiritually, guides will be attracted to you to help you with your work for the
sole purpose of using their psychic gifts on behalf of humanity. The guides are responsible for all
psychic activity allowed by the door keeper or guardian angel.
Q. WHAT DO SPIRIT GUIDES ACTUALLY DO?
A. Our guides are a necessary participation in a medium's desire to serve. They regulate the
vibrations of the medium to meet the changing vibrations of those who seek our aid. They are with us
in spiritual service, helping with communication and healing. It is up to our guides to decide whom
we can help and how we can best be of service so it is advisable to leave it to them.
Q. WILL THEY HELP US WITH OUR MATERIAL LIVES?
A. They can guide us and inspire us but they will not interfere. However
we have to learn from our own experiences and lessons, through these trials
in life that we all have, we in turn grow and learn. Unfortunately, if you
have not learnt a lesson it will be presented to you in a different way
again and again until you do. The power of prayer and meditation will help.
Q. HOW MANY GUIDES DO WE HAVE?
A. I personally can't answer that. I have friends that have up to ten and friends who are just aware
of three or four. It would appear that we have a main guide who is the mouthpiece so to speak. They
in turn have access to many others who supply the information or power which is needed to do what
is required.
MEDITATION
Q. WHAT IS MEDITATION AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
A. When we meditate, we shift our minds from our every day hectic way of thinking into a conscious
form of thinking and breathing. We take our thinking minds out of the picture and access into
something more powerful and limitless. When our minds are peaceful, we go into a state of altered
consciousness.
Q. WHICH IS THE BEST WAY TO MEDITATE?
A. You should find a meditation that suits you. There are many different ways. Sitting in silence
or with soft music, chanting, drumming, these are a few ways. Some people meditate whilst
gardening or walking.
Q. I FIND IT HARD TO STOP MY MIND THINKING ABOUT EVERY DAY THINGS. HOW CAN I STOP THIS?
A. When you first start to meditate, most people find it hard to stop thinking. They call it mind
noise. As you meditate and a thought comes to mind, either put it in a bubble and send it up and out or just acknowledge it and let it go. Gradually you will find that the more you meditate, the quieter your thinking mind becomes.
Q. HOW OFTEN SHOULD I MEDITATE?
A. I feel that you should meditate as often as you feel comfortable with, considering your life style. I can't stress enough how important meditation is to your development. If you can start off with fifteen minutes once or twice a week, and then slowly increase the time and days, it really would be for your benefit. There are no rules, just be comfortable with what you can do. However I would say, make it a regular thing.
Q. WHAT IS A GUIDED MEDITATION?
A. A guided visualisation is easier for a lot of people to follow as you are following directions. It is hard for some to remember and memorise instructions while they are trying to relax. Guided meditation CDs have beautiful background music and usually the voice is softly spoken, enabling you to drift easily into an altered state.
Q. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PASSIVE AND AN ACTIVE MEDITATION?
A. Passive is when the mind is still and you are an observer to what is going on. Active can mean that within your meditation, you are reflecting on spiritual matter or your development etc.
Q. WHY DO A LOT OF PEOPLE LIKE TO MEDITATE TO MUSIC?
A. Music is therapeutic to the soul. As said before, sometimes having an active mind interferes with the process of meditating. Listening intently to music actually helps beat mind noise. Music alters the biochemistry in our body and brain. It makes you more relaxed, enabling you to shift consciousness.
Q. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO KEEP A DIARY?
A. I personally feel that keeping a diary that contains your messages and visions you receive through your meditations is vitally important. Sometimes we see things in meditation and hear things that do not make sense or are predictive. By having a diary, you can always look back to have things confirmed another day. Another reason is it is a progress report. When I look back at my diary, I am amazed at how my meditations have changed and advanced, and are continuing to do so.
Q. HOW DO I OPEN UP?
A. It is a simple process. You just use your mind and visualise. There are many ways to do this and it is up to you what you feel comfortable with. Here are a few suggestions. Imagine your chakras or energy centres being closed lotus flowers. Starting at the base, open these flowers one by one, reaching the crown. You can simply open a door or watch a flower opening up; there are many ways, it's all done by the thought process. I personally say a prayer. To end your meditation, it is as simple as reversing the process.
Q. WHAT DOES BLENDING WITH SPIRITS MEAN?
A. We all have an energy or aura that surrounds us. Spirits are beings of energy and spiritual life forces. When we are in a meditative state, spirit draw close to us to enable us to pick up their communication. They have to blend their vibrations with ours to make the communication possible.
Q. WHY DO I FEEL ODD SENSATIONS?
A. There are a few reasons for this. I always find them comforting, it's all part of the blending. Another reason is that spirit have to work with our energy centres to enable us to develop. You may feel a slight pressure around your head or elsewhere, even a slight headache. A vibration is sometimes felt, a feeling of being hot or cold. It is quite normal to have feelings of cobwebs on your face. All these are quite normal experiences, however, if you do feel uncomfortable, just ask spirit to take the feeling away.
Q. SHOULD I ASK OUR SPIRIT FRIENDS QUESTIONS?
A. Of course. If you don't understand something, or want to know something, you must question. When spirit answers you, it is usually a form of telepathy. You will probably think at first that you are making it up, but trust in spirit and yourself, and gradually it will become stronger. It will sound like your words and vocabulary, however, do not worry. As you progress with your meditations, it will all become stronger. Write it in your diary.
Q. ARE ALL SPIRITS GOOD?
A. There is very little to fear, but we all have gatekeepers to protect us. Like attracts like. There are some spirits who are lost and confused and some have a bit of an attitude and need help being guided to the light. This doesn't happen very often, but it's good to know. Always ask your gatekeeper to be with you in meditation.
AURA
Q. WHAT IS AN AURA?
A. An aura is an electro-magnetic field. An energy that surrounds both animate and inanimate bodies. Anything that has an atomic structure will have an aura. Every atom of every substance is made up of electrons and protons that are in constant movement. These electrons and protons are electrical and magnetic vibrations. Everything has got an aura: trees, grass, rocks, animals, birds, fish, even a table and chair has an aura.
Q. WHAT SIZE IS THE AURA?
A. The aura on a healthy individual will extend eight to ten feet around the body. They say that the aura of ancient masters extends for a few miles.
Q. HOW IS THE AURA MADE UP?
A. It is made up of seven different layers that surround each other and also blend with one another. Each layer has its own function and vibrates at different rates:
1. Physical functions
2. Emotions.
3. Mental activity
4. Love
5. The divine will and the power of speech
6. Universal love
7. Higher Self
Q. WHY DO I FEEL DEPLETED AT TIMES?
A. There are individuals who unknowingly can feed off your energy. Have you ever noticed when a friend of yours is feeling at a low ebb, and you have a chat that they go away from you with a smile on their face and yet, you feel tired? They fed off your energy. If your auric field is weak, outside forces and influences are more likely to impinge upon you. This can result in being more easily manipulated and tired, amongst other things. If you are healthy in mind, body and spirit, and you are feeling energised, this is because your aura is strong and less likely to be affected by outside forces.
Q. WHAT CAN WEAKEN THE AURA?
A. The aura is weakened by negativity, smoking, bad diet, alcohol, stress, drugs, lack of exercise, rest and fresh air.
Q. HOW CAN THE AURA BE CLEANSED?
A. There are many visualisation techniques for cleansing, strengthening and protecting the aura. Many books have been written on the subject and are available at good book stores.
Q. CAN THE AURA BE PHOTOGRAPHED?
A. Yes, a technique was developed called Kirlian photography which allows us to photograph the aura. You should be able to find someone who specialises in this field at a psychic fayre.
