The Healing Potential, by Adriano, Spiritual Healer

Anyone with a natural empathy towards others can become a healing medium. I deliberately use the term `medium` as a healer is solely a channel or instrument, to direct healing energies through them to a Patient. Spiritual Healing is a holistic therapy which treats the Patient as a whole; mind, body & spirit. Although a Healer cannot promise a cure I have witnessed remarkable changes in patients` attitude and state of mind. Often, healing can encourage a Patient to `live with` and come to terms with a condition.

Q: I believe I have the gift of healing, how do I get started?

Try researching on the Net for a healing group or centre near you which best suits your beliefs. http://www.ukhealers.info/ lists the main healing organisations here in the UK. There are Christian Spiritualist churches, Spiritualists`National Union (SNU) churches and NFSH centres . UK Healers is a self-regulatory body, which ensures healers work to a high standard and abide by a common Code Of Conduct. I would suggest getting to know a church or centre first and allow them to get to know you too before asking to be a trainee. Most advertise in the local paper but you should find all you need on the Net. A good way of connecting with `Spirit` is to sit in a meditation/distant healing circle. I was lucky enough to attend a well run and disciplined circle at my local SNU church. More on how I became a healer later.

Sitting in a well disciplined circle is an excellent way of learning how to attune to spirit and become a channel for Spiritual Healing. Without an experienced mentor there is a danger of using your own energies and depleting yourself. This is often referred to as `magnetic healing.` With practice, it will soon become second nature to attune with spirit and `blend` with your Patient. My partner & I are experienced sitters and we have converted the spare bedroom into a meditation /healing sanctuary. The energies are retained as the room is not used for any other purpose. Our cat Sooty loves to meditate in there too !

At 9pm, Sunday - Friday I conduct distant healing for about about half an hour. Feel free to email me the names of anyone who you would like Distant Healing for . I don`t need details of their condition, injury etc. I personally believe that it is counter-productive to dwell on a condition. The power of thought is an incredible force and I try to send only positive thoughts out to them, free of pain, anxiety etc.

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The Dangers of Dealing with Exotic Guides

I have always respected Mediums who are able to conjure up descriptions of Guides, including North American Indians, Chinese and African Guides, Door Keepers, Spirit Helpers, Fairies, Angels and many others’ of exotic origin who, whilst alive on this earth plain, were held in high honour amongst their societies.

The platform Medium

During the early years’ of my Spiritualist career I recall the feeling of unreserved upliftment and calm whenever the platform Medium described my Indian guide, watching over me and caring for me. During sickness and during despair I recall the sense of total protection by the words handed to me by the platform Medium.

Several years on, I am still assured that my ‘Greek philosopher’ guide is working with me, waiting for me and guiding over me in a manor which sustains my personal strength, so that I may live on through each day. Albeit, I have noted a faint change in the way I respond with my much-admired Spirit Guides.

To a certain extent, I do not rely entirely on their never-ending powers of guidance and protection. Quite the opposite, I accept their company and carry on living regardless!

Similarly, I see spiritualists and non-spiritualists alike who gain enormous comfort and strength from the news that their ‘Tibetan Monk’ is sending strength and love to his chosen scholar.
I repeatedly think to myself that this flow of information surly cannot be unconstructive, in the company of a Medium who is able to communicate with such powerful spirit communicators and with such awe and wonder of the message that leaves it’s recipients uplifted and ‘on top of the World !.’

From an evidential point of view I will argue that the communication of exotic Guides does not necessarily constitute absolute proof of survival after death. The portrayal of exotic guides, including North American Indians, Chinese and African Guides, Door Keepers, Spirit Helpers, Fairies and Angels cannot be discounted entirely as proof of spirit survival.

Nonetheless, this type of ‘evidence’ should be rejected because it is based from start to finish on a physical description of an unknown personality.

Most, if not all people are unable to affirm any information about their ‘spirit guides’ from a previous encounter in this life. This includes the images of guides that have been drawn by psychic artists. People simply cannot accept the image of a red Indian as proof of the hereafter.
A growing number of Mediums will contend that spirit often appears in the guise of an ‘exotic` soul, with the idea that ‘exotic’ spirit is more easily accepted by the congregation or recipient as absolute proof of power and almighty of the Spirit World.

I vehemently believe there are two potential dangers associated with accepting ‘exotic guides’ as absolute proof of spirit communication:

The communicating Medium may become a victim of his own delusion by accepting every spirit guide in the form of an ‘exotic soul’. Can we absolutely discount the possibility that low-life spirit forms are attempting to enter this World through a Medium who is either susceptible to the dangers of deception or is harebrained enough to accept every spirit upon ‘face-vale’?. My own experience has offered discipline against the possibilty of negative spirit energies, who may never be too far away and who persistently endeavour to trick the communicating Medium, so as to get a foothold into our atmosphere. It is well known that negative forces can disrupt and even possess individuals for their own ends!.

The communicating Medium may simply fool the audience into believing that a spate of ‘exotics’ is unequivocal proof of life-after-death, without giving a shred of real objective evidence from a deceased person. From my own experience, I have personally received messages from Chief Sittingbull and Jesus, advising me on how to go about my daily life. It would be arrogant presumption to write off the possibility of a message from someone famous. Even so, a message that is delivered by a notability embraces an ingredient of power and status which may be too irresistible to reject by some people, including the Medium.

The next time you receive a message from a Medium, which contains an exotic ingredient, take note and comfort from the words, feel uplifted in their presence but above all else, throw caution to the spiritual wind until your spirit guide provides you with absolute proof of life-after-death, by way of substantial evidence.

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Psychics - Making Ends Meet !

What strikes me most about the classified advertisements of mainstream psychic publications, which includes amongst other magazines, Psychic News and Spirit Destiny is the diversity of services offered by Psychics and Mediums in the United Kingdom, Europe and beyond.

Of course, as you might expect, many listed services include Runes readings, Horoscope, Spiritual healing and Tarot cards. Many of these services are traditionally accepted within the scope of adopted practices that have existed for a thousand years and more.

Reading further down the list of psychic related advertisements, I come across the most obscure departments, all of which exist under the umbrella of ‘psychic services’:

Spell casting
How to get your ex- partner back
Return your lover

Be that as it may, the objective of this article is not concerned with the diversity and relevance of the services offered by psychic consultants as this will be the subject of my next article which will appear in the very near future. My main consideration here is charged against the validity and range of fees demanded by Psychics and Mediums.

The principle of charging clients for a psychic consultation is, in my mind, acceptable to most people who seek out the services of professional psychics. After all most of us willingly engage the services of professional accountants and solicitors and we might pay a handsome sum of money for their time. In like manner, there is no reason why a psychic consultant should withhold charging a reasonable fee from their clients for services rendered. After all, psychic consultants have their need to pay bills and buy food.

However, what sticks in my mind as I read through the classified advertisements are the extortionate fees which are demanded by some Psychics. For example, I note one advertisement which features an internationally renowned Medium who is offering a private reading at the rate of £30 per 20 minutes consultation ( that’s £90 per hour! ). Similar advertisements demand fees which range from £1.50 per minute to £20 for a postal reading.

Contrastingly, some Mediums and Psychics suggest donations instead of fixed fees or request much smaller fees for their services. I personally know of several Mediums in the Hampshire area who charge between £15 and £20 for an hourly session.

The point I am making here refers to the fact that there is no official regulatory body in the United Kingdom which supervises the conduct of Mediums and Psychics who are free to set their own fee at a rate which they feel is appropriate for their services. Consequently the likes of bad psychics and charlatans have the potential to out price or even undercut the fees which are set down by genuine clairvoyants who perhaps deserve better.

As luck would have it, nowhere in the advertisements have I seen reference to money back guarantees for clients who are dissatisfied with their consultation!.

Spiritualism - The Comfort Zone

Each and every one of us has the instinctive need to belong to someone or something - at least for some of the time - and to be accepted by others so we may feel good about ourselves.

Not so many years ago I became a member of a Spiritualist church which was not too dissimilar to the local stamp-collectors' alliance or chess club where associates of like-mindedness would engage in frivolity and other out-of-the-ordinary activities. In due course, a bond of momentary friendship or more lasting association would develop in the midst of the group.

The age range of the members varied between 18 and 80. And like countless other clubs, the socio-economic makeup was a mixed bag of wealth and poor alike. One outstanding feature of the group was the ratio of women to men - approximately six to one. Our group would meet once or perhaps twice each week at an established venue in the heart of old town Brighton; a community which is celebrated for new age idealism and forward thinking arguments.

What sticks in my mind is the very ceremonial procedure at the heart of our association whereby a guest speaker would be invited, twice weekly, to grace our presence with the human ability of wisdom, laughter and song. Of interest, I recall, were the guest-speakers who made a lifelong impression on me. One such speaker in particular spoke for almost 45 minutes on the topic of gardening and endeavoured to liken the arranging of flowers with the life-challenges that all of us must face. Another speaker opted to share with us her very singular account of personal success in family and work-life and attempted to compare this ‘material’ success with spiritual accomplishment. To this day I fail to see the analogy.

I started as an ordinary member, the main function of which focused on the need to be visibly present on a weekly, if not in twice-weekly basis. Then, as time passed, I was assigned greater responsibilities such as collecting money from ordinary members and manning the music system and lighting controls for the purpose of entertaining our members, committee and guests alike. These assignments, like any other stepwise responsibility, grew to be out-placed by more senior tasks that consisted of booking our guest speakers and raising funds from time-to-time. Several years into my membership, I too become a guest speaker on the platform which I shared with a very experienced group-member. Finally, in the second part of my membership within this group, I was entrusted the vice presidency; a position which required the most tactful diplomacy at all times.

Another sacrament of the group's was the informal gathering of members and guests alike immediately after the closure of ‘official business’ - the serving and eating of as much home-made cakes and tea as possible before the end of the evening. The cakes were meticulously baked by our President who possessed the ability to craft the most spectacular ‘eats’ that anyone could conceive of. From time to time, the committee would co-ordinate a day trip outside of the town for the ordinary members, families and friends.

Some of the more admired venues included public gardens, visitor centres, and shopping malls, to mention a few. I call to mind the actual planning of the day amongst the committee members, many months in advance which included the momentous responsibility of booking the coach, collecting members at prearranged halts and making contingency plans in case the final head count on the return journey confirmed a missing person. Some of our excursions would customarily end in a sit-down meal, affectionately known as the 'psychic supper'.

So now you know how I spent five ritualistic years of my life, every week for six hours, every week applying the rules that governed our group like so many other groups of similar make-up. I thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the Spiritualist church and by offering my help wherever I could be of service and partaking in the ceremonies and excursions afforded by the church, I benefited enormously. As did so many other people, from the friendship, warmth and feeling of belonging. Curiously, however, I eventually distanced myself from the association after so many years of service and after so many years of friendship, warmth and feeling of belonging.

On reflection, I recognise why I had to dissociate myself from orthodox spiritualism and therefore reject the friendship, warmth and feeling of belonging. I was very aware that finding the centre ground within our group was without a solution and that if I cast off one part, I was to all intents and purposes rejecting the whole lot.

I therefore opted to cast-off the deeds, which govern the people that support the seven spiritual principles, on account of my own sense of the way forward - in favour of uncertainty ahead and unchartered terrain.

I do not reject Spiritualism's optimism and the belief that the soul continues after bodily death. Quite the opposite, I consider that I have witnessed sufficient evidence to confirm the existence of the ‘spirit world’ and the people that live within that world.

For that reason I reject the tea and cakes, the day trips, the belonging and the cosy set of connections which drive the spiritualist movement today and I choose to embrace change and discover the challenging unchartered terrain.

Above all else, I accept the priority to improve mediumship and to discover new ways to work. To cut a long story short, I have abandoned the comfort zone.

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Credible Mediumship

Acceptable and credible evidence of life after death is often muddled and confusing. The solution to this dilemma is best explained in the following way:

Acceptable and credible evidence of life after death is 'intelligence' from spirit communicators that will hold up to scrutiny and prove beyond reasonable doubt, the existence of the spirit communicator.

The following underpinning communication techniques and the affiliated type of evidence produced may prove beyond reasonable doubt, the existence of spirit communicators.

Direct Voice:

A means of producing and hearing discarnate souls within a controlled environment. Documented evidence suggests how witnesses are able to claim and accept 'spirit' voices; by means of the characteristic tone, style, 'live' conversations and evidential information projected by the 'spirit' voice. This exceptional communication technique is thought to be infrequent and when investigated has baffled many scientists and psychic researchers alike. Two famous Mediums that have been identified with 'direct voice' are Estelle Roberts and Leslie Flint. Roberts has been known to communicate in foreign languages, including Dutch, a language that was beyond her grasp. Scientists have extensively investigated Flint. One scientific report concluded that an 'unknown force' was operating through him.

Materialisation:

The physical form of phenomena known as materialisation is the utilisation of human energy by spirit forces, for the purpose of controlling physical movement. For example, in documented cases, eyewitnesses have reported seeing the movement of tables, chairs and small objects in a controlled atmosphere. In other examples, eyewitnesses have identified three - dimensional images of ‘dead’ relatives and friends. The conversion of human energy into a spirit force has been conveniently called ectoplasm. This process is not obviously understood; however, the resultant process is powerful enough to move objects and the spirit 'material' can become tangible to humans.

Spirit photography:

Ectoplasmic objects can be photographed under appropriate conditions. Moving and still images of spirit forces have produced an array of spirit evidence.

Psychic art:

Some Mediums are able to draw images of ‘dead’ people. Consequently, eyewitnesses can positively identify friends and relatives. This source of evidence can hold up to rigorous scrutiny and may produce reliable evidence.

Trance-mediumship:

This form of spirit communication is uncommon today, and when witnessed, can be branded as tomfoolery on the part of the Medium. Scientists, doctors and even some priests regard the idea of a spirit force, taking control of a human in a possessive action as comical. Be that as it may, eyewitnesses have been astounded by the brut-force of the 'possession'. Accounts of remarkable philosophy and knowledge have been observed and when likened with the same 'dispossessed' Medium, has proven impossible to replicate the same comprehension and intellect that was demonstrated during the 'possession'. One famous Trance Medium known today is Colin Fry.

Mental phenomena:

This is by far the most popular form of 'spirit contact' today, whereby the Medium communicates with the 'spirit' on a non-physical level and passes the information on to the third person for which the information is intended. Mental phenomena have been subjected to condemnation in recent years inasmuch as the standards of mediumship have declined. However, this process cannot be dismissed entirely in view of the fact that some spirit links can be highly evidential. For example, obscure information, unusual names and addresses which all inter-link. Excellent memory links and accurate descriptions of ‘dead’ associates may be convincing enough to hold up to scrutiny and prove beyond reasonable doubt, the existence of the spirit communicator.

This is by far the most popular form of 'spirit contact' today, whereby the Medium communicates with the 'spirit' on a non-physical level and passes the information on to the third person for which the information is intended. Mental phenomena have been subjected to condemnation in recent years inasmuch as the standards of mediumship have declined. However, this process cannot be dismissed entirely in view of the fact that some spirit links can be highly evidential. For example, obscure information, unusual names and addresses which all inter-link. Excellent memory links and accurate descriptions of ‘dead’ associates may be convincing enough to hold up to scrutiny and prove beyond reasonable doubt, the existence of the spirit communicator.

Home Sanctuary and the Circle Leader

It is not easy to establish a development circle, for reasons such as commitment by the members, facilities available and the ability of supporting circle leader will be called into question during the set up and progression of the development group.

The Circle Leader should naturally have the ability to observe and guide the proceedings of the circle, as suitable controlled monitoring is essential at all times. Practical instructions and jurisdiction within the circle should also be maintained at all times.

One of the hazards of a meditation group is inappropriate behaviour on the part of anyone participating within the group. Idle chat or a blasé approach towards the group may adversely effect the energies within the circle and consequently, damage to the group may be done. Be that as it may, a finely tuned and balanced circle should be a chief consideration.

The circle leader’s responsibility should embrace the ability to allow students to develop at their natural pace and with appropriate tutoring, their progress should be checked and pushed forward when both parties feel the time is right.

An important part of the Leader’s function is to make sure that students are physically, mentally and emotionally prepared for the group. This may include assessing and offering ideas and help for people who somehow or other feel imbalance in their lives. ” Emotional disturbance can on nervous systems and on the etheric body upset progression”.
( Grace Cooke, New Mediumship ).

Sanctuary in churches

Many British Spiritualist churches and spiritually related organisations offer their congregation a mass of ‘spiritual ‘ learning classes which range from sand- readings and psychic art to mediation and circle training events in both open and closed format - the list of events is literally without end as far as things go.

Some churches and organisations possess the luxury of private rooms within their building headquarters that empowers the committee to successfully run their devoted classes in privacy and without intrusion or at least, minimal disturbances from other groups that maybe running concurrently.

Though many organisations have space to facilitate their classes, just as many organisations do not have the luxury of private rooms on their premises. Some organisations are forced to share their property with other associations. Very often, a small spiritualist church will have no alternative other than conduct the open and closed circles within the same room that serves teas and cake, healing sessions and public demonstrations of mediumship. Despite this shortcoming, a well run committee should be smart enough to plan their events well in advance so as to avoid clashes of differing interests wherever possible and keep any disruptions to a minimum.

Previously attended sanctuary

I vividly recall the sanctuary within the spiritualist church in Brighton where I previously held the position of Vice President. The church premises was quite small compared to the National Spiritualist church in nearby Kemp town. Our church’s only sanctuary / meeting room was small but serviceable to suit the purpose for which it was designed, namely, private readings, healing, closed circles, tabletop sales, general chit-chat and teas / cakes service.

During my public service within the church, I was aware that the sanctuary contained an array of differing energies, including negative and positive vibrations that were partly due to the various personalities that occupied the room at one time or another. The fluctuating energies was remarkable and my sensitivity was adversely effected by this, which in turn influenced my mediumship development.

Home sanctuary

My partner and I decided to convert the spare room in our home, based in Fareham in Hampshire, soon after moving here in the summer of 2006. We both agree that it is essential to create an atmosphere that encourages spirit activity and exclusively promotes psychic development / meditation and healing. You can see from the photo image on the right; the room is a comfortable size and is scantily furnished. The predominant deep blue colour provides a vibrant energy to the carefully maintained atmosphere.

Our regular home meditation circle allows for a maximum of six people at any one time and a specialised healing bed is housed within the room that allows Adrian to facilitate his healing sessions. The sanctuary possesses an overwhelming sense of peace and tranquillity which is increasing on a daily basis.

You can e-mail me if you would like to enquire further about the sanctuary or any other questions relating to your own mediation network. tony@spiritvoice.biz

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The Death of Spiritualism

If there is one consistency within the Spiritualist movement that cannot be discredited without doubt, it is the evident decline of it’s popularity during the last decade . This most extraordinary outcome is the consequence of poor management, arrogance and complacency on the part of officialdom that has failed to act on opportunities and has declined to address the need for the organisation to move forward and change. The once mighty symbol of spiritualism has become the victim of the subject it advertises........namely death.

The spiritualist’ footing has been unmercifully slaughtered by the rise of information technology and other media based outlets that have integrated their programming to the promotion of life-after-death issues; Most Haunted, Ghost Hunt and Psychic Detective are just a few of the programs amongst many that regularly attract a large audience. One producer of a well known supernatural show on Living TV is often commanding an audience of three-million people per show. Be that as it may, the increasing popularity of paranormal type digital tv / radio shows, which were previously thought to promote traditional spiritualist beliefs are in-fact adding further atrophy to the spiritualist core.

A remarkable consideration is the number of vagabond type attendees at Spiritualist churches in the United Kingdom. This plight can be illustrated by focusing on a typical average gathering within a spiritualist congregation. It can be justifiably argued that approximately 70 percent of attendees will be aged 60 years or over and all but 25 % of the congregation will be under 40 years of age or less. The former group ( 60 years plus ) is more likely to consist of members who are regular attendees, whereas the latter group ( 25 years plus / minus ) is more likely to consist of people who are either one-off visitors or occasional attendees; consequently the downward trend is set.

The descending trend in Spiritualism is therefore verified by this striking picture of waning attendance's throughout the United Kingdom as spiritualist die-hards do die and fewer strangers join the church for any considerable time.

Even more formidable is the topsy-turvy definition of the term Spiritualism that is held by people who are genuinely interested in the paranormal . If asked the question ‘ How do you connect with Most Haunted, Colin Fry, Derek Accorah, Supernarural, Ghost Hunt’, etc , the overall retort is one of enthusiasm and fervor. Notwithstanding , if asked the same question about Spiritualism, the audience might be hard pushed to get a clear definition that inspires any kind of zeal.

Remarkably, Spiritualism along with all other supernatural media outlets share the same of sense of purpose, that is to say their aim is to investigate the paranormal and return evidence of supernatural incidents. All the same, the typical spiritualist church attracts a congregation of a few dozen people at best, whereas the technically based media outlets can attract a potential viewing audience of thousands if not millions of people.

The spiritualist church has per se lost its way in the 21st century of information technology where news-feeds and information of any kind can be returned and transmitted across the globe at the push of a button. Thousands of paranormal type web sites can be identified on Google alone, some of which display exciting new ideas and imagery that the impoverished spiritualist church just cannot match. In addition, some web sites are so sophisticated that audience participation via a membership scheme offers a real alternative for enthusiastic people who wish to proactively contribute and share paranormal information.

One such web site is The Atlantic Paranormal Society ( http://www.the-atlantic-paranormal-society.com/ ) which offers it’s readers a wealth of audio and visual media as proof of the afterlife.

The spiritualist church has its roots in the Victorian era when spiritualism was young and the spiritualist audience gathered to share prayers, worship the lord, sing hymns and dabble in a little spirit communication. This ceremony has not changed in a hundred years and apart from a little tweaking around the edges to dodge the likelihood of upsetting the diminishing but loyal congregation, most other enthusiasts, including the disenchanted have moved on and are connecting in ways that were unthinkable just ten years ago.

The Spiritualist church has taken leave from it’s once mighty bond with the paranormal mob and a well earned rest is now inescapable. The catalogue of missed chances can be tagged to various circumstances but the ‘dinosaur mentality’ of spiritualist officialdom must take the flack. They have instead chosen to wash their hands of responsibility, just in time for a large slice of sweat sponge cake, washed down with weak milky tea.

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