Talking to Heaven

1. Everyone possesses innate psychic ability, often unrecognized.

We are all born with some level of psychic ability.

Innate sensing. Psychic ability, often called a sixth sense or intuition, is a natural part of being human, present from infancy. Babies rely on sensing energy and vibrations before language develops, demonstrating this inherent connection to the non-physical world. This ability manifests in everyday experiences like thinking of someone just before they call or having a hunch about traffic.

Early recognition. The author's first conscious awareness of his psychic ability came in first grade when he accurately sensed a classmate's accident. His teacher, Mrs. Weinlick, validated this experience, explaining it as a "special gift" from God meant to help people, encouraging him to trust his knowingness despite its unusual nature. This early acceptance was crucial for his later development.

Beyond humans. Psychic energy isn't limited to people; it's present in all living things. Plants respond to their environment and care, and animals often sense danger or human emotions before they are physically apparent, relying on instinctual psychic awareness for survival. Recognizing this universal energy helps us understand our own connection to the world around us.

2. Mediumship is a distinct ability to bridge the physical and spirit worlds.

Everyone is psychic to some degree or another, but not everyone is a medium.

Bridging worlds. While psychism involves reading energy from living people or objects (like sensing a mood or a past event tied to an item), mediumship is the specific ability to communicate with the consciousness of those who have died. A medium acts as a "middleman," using energy to connect across the "thin veil" separating the physical and spiritual dimensions.

Higher vibration. Spirits exist on a faster, higher vibration than physical matter. A medium must raise their own vibration to become receptive to these frequencies, allowing the spirit's mind to impress itself upon the medium's superconscious mind. This telepathic connection is more involved than basic psychism as it engages with discarnate energy.

Not fortune-telling. Mediums are not fortune tellers predicting fixed futures; they relay information received from spirits. The information comes from the spirit's perspective and level of awareness, and spiritual laws prevent interference with a living person's karmic path or necessary life lessons.

3. Spirit guides and teachers assist us throughout our lives.

We are never alone. Our guides are with us always.

Constant companions. We are accompanied by spiritual helpers, often called guardian angels or guides, who assist us on our life's journey. These guides intervene to help us stay on our intended path, offering subtle impressions and signs that we may or may not notice depending on our awareness.

Types of guides. Guides fall into categories based on their connection and role:

• Personal Guides: Often souls known from previous lifetimes or loved ones who have passed, offering support in daily life and personal challenges.
• Mastery/Specialized Helpers: Spirits with expertise in specific fields who inspire and guide us in our work or creative endeavors (e.g., artists, scientists).
• Spirit/Master Teachers: Highly evolved souls, sometimes with many lifetimes of experience, who guide our spiritual evolution and help us recognize our potential.

Subtle guidance. Spirit guidance is typically subtle, not overt. Recognizing it requires paying attention to intuition, hunches, or patterns of ease or difficulty in situations. Following these subtle cues, like serendipitous meetings or unexpected obstacles, can lead us toward or away from certain paths, demonstrating the guides' influence.

4. Communication with spirits relies on energy, vibration, and mutual desire.

A medium is able to use energy to reach through the thin veil separating the physical life from the spiritual life.

Vibrational link. The core mechanism of spirit communication is the adjustment of energy vibrations. A medium raises their frequency, and the spirit lowers theirs, creating a bridge for telepathic connection. This connection can manifest in various ways, depending on the medium's specific abilities.

Mental mediumship types:

• Clairvoyance: "Clear vision," seeing images, symbols, or spirits not visible physically.
• Clairaudience: "Clear hearing," hearing sounds, voices, or thoughts from spirit.
• Clairsentience: "Clear feeling," sensing spirits' presence, emotions, or physical conditions at death.
• Inspirational Thought: Receiving thoughts, knowledge, or creative ideas without conscious effort.

Physical mediumship types: Less common, involving the use of ectoplasm to manifest physical phenomena like voices (voice box), forms (materialization), objects (apports), or healing energy. The author is primarily a mental medium.

Cooperation needed. Successful communication requires desire from both the living person (sitter) and the spirit. The sitter's emotional state can affect the clarity of the connection, making relaxation important. Spirits communicate through impressions, feelings, and sometimes fragmented thoughts, which the medium interprets.

5. Spirits retain their personality and memories, offering evidential proof.

When one passes to the other side of life, it does not mean that he or she has learned all the secrets of the universe.

Continuity of self. Upon death, the physical body is shed, but the spirit retains its personality, memories, likes, dislikes, and even quirks from earthly life. Spirits don't instantly become all-knowing; they continue to learn and evolve on the other side, much like they did on Earth.

Evidential details. Spirits often provide specific, sometimes trivial, details known only to the sitter to prove their identity and presence. Examples include mentioning a specific object in the house, a shared inside joke, a nickname, or details about hobbies or daily routines. These small facts serve as powerful validation for the living.

Observing from spirit. Spirits are often aware of the lives of their loved ones on Earth, observing their actions, thoughts, and even significant events like promotions or new relationships. They may comment on these events, showing they are still connected and interested in the lives they left behind.

6. Tragic deaths, including accidents, AIDS, and suicide, have spiritual context.

What appears as an accident, or even a natural disaster, is not always what it seems.

Spiritual plan. The manner of death, even if sudden or tragic, is often part of a larger spiritual plan or karmic obligation. Souls may agree before birth to experience certain challenging transitions, not as punishment, but as opportunities for growth, either for themselves or for those they leave behind.

Sudden transitions. In cases of sudden death like accidents, the spirit may be unaware of their passing initially, literally thrown from the body. They may relive the death experience or feel confused until met by guides or loved ones who help them understand their new state. Pain is often not felt at the moment of impact as the spirit leaves the body quickly.

Illness and karma. Diseases like AIDS or cancer are seen from a spiritual perspective as potentially linked to balancing negative karma, either individual or collective (like the karma generated by prejudice). While devastating, these illnesses can also be catalysts for profound spiritual growth, forcing individuals and their families to confront deep questions about life, love, and acceptance.

7. Suicide results in a difficult state of being stuck, with regret.

When a person kills himself, one of the first things he realizes is that he is not dead.

Earthly ties remain. Suicide is viewed spiritually as interrupting the soul's predetermined time on Earth. The magnetic ties to the physical plane remain active, leaving the soul feeling heavy and "stuck" between worlds. The soul is not fully free and may relive the act or remain unaware in a state of limbo.

Regret and awareness. Suicide victims often experience profound regret, realizing the value of the life they cut short and the pain caused to loved ones. They become aware of the spiritual lessons they bypassed and the destiny they abandoned, leading to anguish and a sense of being trapped.

Help is available. While suicide victims face challenges, they are not abandoned. Spirit helpers and guides work to assist these souls, helping them understand their situation and begin a process of healing and forgiveness, both for themselves and from those they left behind. The living can help by sending thoughts of love, peace, and forgiveness.

8. Grief is a necessary, multi-faceted process for healing.

Grief has many appearances—physical, mental, and emotional.

Normal reaction. Grieving the loss of a loved one is a natural and necessary process, manifesting in various ways like shock, denial, anger, depression, and physical symptoms. These reactions are normal and should not be suppressed or judged.

Stages of healing. While not linear, the grief process often involves stages:

• Shock/Numbness: Initial disbelief and emotional shutdown.
• Denial: Refusing to accept the reality of the loss.
• Feeling the Pain: Allowing oneself to experience the hurt, sadness, and anger.
• Acknowledgment/Acceptance: Recognizing the reality of the death.
• Settling Practical Matters: Addressing legal and financial aspects.
• Moving On: Reintegrating into life and finding new purpose.

Importance of feeling. Repressing grief can lead to long-term physical and emotional health problems. Allowing oneself to fully feel the pain, cry, and express anger in healthy ways is crucial for healing and restoring balance. Support from friends, family, or grief groups can be invaluable.

9. Love is the most powerful force connecting us to the spirit world.

For love is the strongest component in bringing us closer to spirit.

Transcending death. The bonds of love created on Earth do not end with physical death; they continue in the spirit world. Love is the energy that allows spirits to remain connected to their loved ones and is the primary motivation for them to communicate.

Mutual connection. When a reunion occurs between the living and spirit, it is often filled with palpable feelings of love, joy, and peace. This experience demonstrates that love is eternal and transcends the physical barrier of death, offering comfort and reassurance to those left behind.

Universal principle. Love, in its purest, non-judgmental form (the "Christ light of love"), is the highest spiritual property. Cultivating love, tolerance, and compassion in our lives not only aligns us with higher spiritual realms but also strengthens our connection to the universal energy of God, which is love itself.

10. Developing psychic ability requires preparation, discipline, and an open mind.

Discipline plays a very intricate part in developing any spiritual gifts or spiritual communication.

Holistic preparation. Developing sensitivity to the spiritual realms requires preparing the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual self. This includes maintaining a pure diet, managing stress and emotions, cultivating positive thoughts, and living a life of service and love.

Practice and patience. Consistent practice is key. Regular meditation helps quiet the rational mind and increase inner awareness. Sitting in a development circle with others can also accelerate progress by building collective energy. Patience is essential, as development takes time and results may not be immediate.

Openness and trust. Approaching this work with an open mind, humility, and respect is crucial. Letting go of preconceived notions and trusting subtle impressions, even if they seem illogical, allows for clearer communication. Understanding that spirit communication is a cooperative effort, where you must guide the spirit on how to impress you, is also vital.

11. Contacting spirits should be motivated by love and spiritual growth.

You cannot seek contact in order to get revenge or to satisfy personal greed.

Higher purpose. The motivation behind seeking contact with the spirit world should be rooted in love, spiritual growth, and a desire to help others. Using mediumship for frivolous reasons, personal gain, or negative purposes like seeking revenge is inappropriate and can attract lower energies.

Service and enlightenment. The spirit world desires to share knowledge and spread love. They seek individuals willing to be clear channels for this message, contributing to the enlightenment and betterment of humankind. True spiritual work is selfless and focused on service.

Respectful approach. Approaching spirit communication with reverence, humility, and discipline ensures a connection to higher spiritual realms. Understanding and adhering to spiritual laws, such as not interfering with another's karmic path, is fundamental to ethical and effective mediumship.

Last updated: June 12, 2025