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Posted on Sep 8th, 2008 by Sylvia : loving Spirit Sylvia
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Earlier tonight I was talking with my recently deceased friend Brad's older son, J.  In his early twenties, J. endearingly combines skepticism and spirituality - and flip flops back and forth between which he trusts more.  We've spoken before about my connecting with his dad since Brad's death in late June.  Tonight J. shared that his dad had spoken to him in a weird and wonderful dream - and he was still processing the experience - unsure whether it was real or not.  He said even in the dream that his dad was aware that he was dead and his son was living - and that his son was uncertain about communicating with him.  Apparently Brad indicated that he was willing to go away - and J. said urgently "no, don't!". 

Even with this experience, as I talk about my own communications with Brad through the veil - I have a sense that J. may be thinking that I've gone a bit around the bend in my own grief, and am projecting due to my need to still connect.  This is a reaction I've sensed from various other people.  I've been pretty open about my communications with Brad.  I deeply would like other people to connect with their deceased loved ones in other ways - and I sense Brad and other friends who've died would like that as well.  I know that in our skeptical and science based culture, such communications are often treated warily at best.  I continue to flip flop between skepticism and acceptance, myself.  I'm aware that this flip-flopping is part of the larger journey of acceptance - of Brad, his death, myself, life and death in general.  I'm not sure exactly where it will lead - I'm hoping for a bit more peace and at least a plateau in growth relatively soon but besides Source - who knows <rueful smile>.

Have you dear readers had experiences communicating with souls after the person has died?  If so - have you shared with others about it?  How has that gone?  Are there methods that you've found more or less effective?

peace and love -


Sylvia
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Merry Mary : Quite Contrary
about 3 hours later
Merry Mary said

Oh, yes, in profound and sometimes funny, as in hilarious,  ways. Yes, I have shared with others, but learned to be more discrete in terms of who I choose to share with. At first, I was totally open and had less boundaries because here i was connecting for real beyond the boundaries of physical space and time…I like to get a sense of someone's open-mindedness, their spiritual beliefs, so as to avoid casting my pearls before swine, so to speak. Last thing we need is to be anal-ized and invalidated at such a time of vulnerable sharing. One day, you and I will share our expereinces and how we walk with our beloveds!

Sylvia : loving Spirit
about 11 hours later
Sylvia said

Hey, Mary - I look forward to doing that over tall glasses or big cups of beverage - real or virtual :-).  For me the humor has really taken on new dimensions - and it's been quite a trip <g>.


loving <hugs>


Syl

helenrscp : Joy Within
about 15 hours later
helenrscp said

Sylvia and Mary, I'd love to join you for that delicious conversation if it's okay. 

I've had enough “miraculous” experiences to never doubt the existence of (insert name, my current favorite is “Universal Presence”) but I haven't had the kind of communication you're talking about.  I'm not even sure I'd thought about it before now, but I'm  willing….knowing that my intention is now wide open.

Love,
Helen

Sylvia : loving Spirit
about 16 hours later
Sylvia said

Hi, Helen - I've previously had what I now consider fairly mild experiences with souls who have transitioned.  In the midst of my rationalist tendencies and lingering skepticism - my reiki teachers helped me to be open to the possibility with their matter-of-fact stories about encounters with all sorts of souls.  With Brad - the connection has not been mild <slightly crooked smile>.  There are periods when I sense he's involved with others <thankful look> - when he's connecting with me, the communication tends to be parallel in intensity to when he was alive - and we would talk for 3+ hours at a time <wry grin>. 

Sometimes I sense he's around through almost a tingling or tightening in my throat chakra - and I've encouraged others to place their hand on their throat chakra and think of him - and see where it goes.

If there's someone in particular you would like to communicate with - ask them to help you in the process - and see what happens.


My sense with Brad is the intensity is partly because of how we shared in life - and partly shifts in energy which are generally opening and expanding channels of communication in all sorts of ways - and those channels are available for whoever's interested :-).


Thank you for posting!  I'll be interested in hearing how things go for you if you're up for sharing further <s>.


bright blessings and love -


Sylvia

about 17 hours later
Sherrilene said

I haven't had the honour myself, but I know it is possible. It is a gift I think. There are people in the Power of Light pod who share wonderful experiences. Perhaps you could take a look there as well? The discussions there are never 'out of place'. Best of luck.

Blessings to you. Sherri

Sylvia : loving Spirit
about 19 hours later
Sylvia said

Hi, Sherri - I hope at some point you will have the honour if it's something you desire.  Thanks for the tip about the Power of Light pod - I'm a member there but haven't followed all the discussions.


blessings and love -


Sylvia

Karin Maree : Dragonfly
about 24 hours later
Karin Maree said

As a medium, I have had a lot of experiences with spirit.
In my communication with spirit I have found that they are very aware of what is going on in the lives of loved ones. They really do keep in touch and pop by for visits, they also know about issues and problems that are going on. I think what you are doing is just BEAUTIFUL and not a bit strange or odd.
I can name dozens of people who set a place for a deceased loved one at Christmas or have a photo of them placed on the table at a wedding….it's about honoring and cherishing the life of some-one you have lost physically, but not spiritually. LOVE is alive, you can feel it !
Even if some-one doesn't believe in this sort of stuff, I would hope they would respect the rights of others to mourn the loss of a loved one in whatever way they see fit. (as long as it isn't hurting anyone)
As for talking openly about all of this stuff….I have had some not so great experiences with that. I shut down for years because I was not believed and ridiculed. But I can say this…people are becoming far more accepting now. I am speaking my truth and learning to stand strong…people will believe when they are ready. I would say, just go with your instincts about who to tell. You can sort of pick people who may be open to this sort of stuff. There are many here at Gaia who are open to it, or have had experiences with communicating with spirit. Please feel free to ask any questions of me that you can think of. I would be happy to help in whatever way I can.
And I thank you for bringing up this topic and openly talking about your experiences!
Blessings
Karin

about 24 hours later
Sherrilene said

Sylvia, I feel the energy, that satisfies me presently. I'm so in touch with the 'living' that I'm pretty much ok with others having the connect with the 'dead'… if you know what I mean.

I can tell who I can trust with a true channeling though; there are definitely some frauds out there that have more of their minds speaking than their gut/spirit and I know this because I connect with their heart directly. And yes, I call them out! It's disrespectful, in my opinion.

I'm not sure if Karin answered my call or yours directly, but I knew she would be a great help to you, as a colleague in the Power of Light.

Continued good inflow Sylvia. Peace and love. Sherri

Sylvia : loving Spirit
1 day later
Sylvia said

Hi, Karin and Sherri - thank you both :-).  Karin - I risked posting this blog on Gaia because my experience has been so far that it's a relatively safe place to share about communicating with people who have died.  Sherri - I tend to scan people for open-heartedness also - and to draw back from engagement with folks whose hearts I experience as being sleezy for lack of a better term.  Closed-heartedness is a really different issue from those who I sense are manipulating heart issues.

As far as setting a place for Brad - I found out he was dead on a Friday.  That Saturday the friend I've had the longest and I went to one of the restaurants Brad and I enjoyed, and unexpectedly were greeted by the general manager instead of the usual host or hostess.  On finding out what was going on - the manager, among other special touches, came out with extra cutlery, linens, and china, and set a place for Brad in addition to the ones already there for my friend and I.  That experience still brings a lump to my throat - and a sense that “honey” really enjoyed being with us at dinner.

blessings and love -


Sylvia

2 days later
Sherrilene said

Hey! I can't believe I forgot to put you onto the Passing Pod! Anna and others there were very helpful for me in processing some old family pain surrounding death. I appreciate them greatly…

Best to you! Sherri

Sylvia : loving Spirit
2 days later
Sylvia said

Hey, Sherri - thank you :-).  I've been quite active on the Passing Pod - folks there have been awesome.  I'm taking a breather right now - and imagine I'll go back shortly.  I've connected with a number of people there who resonate with communicating with souls in transition <smile>.


best to you, too -


Sylvia

HummingBird : Joy
2 days later
HummingBird said

I meant to get to your blog yesterday but somehow got side tracked.  I do feel we have a lot of conecting with those who have passed on and also what people refer to as psychic experiences. I think this is all normal and entirely natural. It's often just a case of accepting and believing one's experiences. We so often 'talk oursevlves' out of what we are experiencing and in this way 'do ourselves short' of what's happening in our lives


I have had so many 'messages' from loved ones passed on. Mostly in dreams. But also other 'signs'. Let me share a dream I had a couple of nights ago where my daughter, Gra-anna visited me:

Gra-anna visited wearing a long flowing dress. Her hair was long too. She felt very beautiful and in a good space.
In the dream Gra-anna was going to a further realm and wanted a blessing from me
She was carrying an ancient book (bit like the iching) which she referred to
She’d chosen this day for departure based on the book which guided her to selecting this as the most auspicious day.
She also showed me pages at the back of the book which she said showed that I was an advanced being
Anyway I could feel time was running out and she had to go soon
this wasn’t her death
this was her moving to further realms
I said to her that if I could keep her I would – but it wouldn’t be the right thing to do
I told her my wishes for her are wisdom, creativity and compassion
And that my personnel wish is that she carry my nurturing maternal love with her to the furthermost reaches of the infinite universe to draw from
that was the dream
I woke feeling acceptance and also sadness – always saying goodbye
So some tears fell


I will also share this bit which I shared in Gra-anna's Book:

extract from an  e-mail “….When I departed for London to organise (Gra-anna's) funeral, Neville, my youngest, asked me to put a rose down next to Gra-anna from him. I did this at each one of the ceremonies we held & put a large bunch of yellow buds on top of the coffin at the funeral itself.  The 1st ceremony we held was on the day of my arrival when we were shown the actual tree where she'd taken her life. The day was cold & misty. As we neared the site I noticed white feathers on the ground. White feathers have always been a beautiful symbol for me. The compassionate paramedic who was leading the way stopped & indicated silently with her hand. The tree & environment were very beautiful. At the foot of the tree white feathers covered the ground. This cemetery was a  it was the place she chose in the end. We laid down our flowers, offerings & burned sage. I placed a pink rose bud for Nev at the place I imagined would have been below her. We were silent a little, wept a little, offered our prayers & sore open hearts & Ian, her soul mate & father of her child, Awen, played the didge – about two breaths until his tears choked him too. Then I noticed Neville's rose bud had opened & felt it to be a beautiful sign. Felt light in the midst of the mist.   Someone from Wales who knew Gra-anna was speaking to a psychic who neither knew Gra-anna nor of her death. While they were speaking the psychic said –  Gra-anna is here, she has a star behind her & a large pink rose in her hair. She is with the star people & it's a good place ….”

much love

Sylvia : loving Spirit
2 days later
Sylvia said

Hi, Hummingbird - <sitting quietly with you as Gra-anna shifts to a new level>



I honor and treasure you and the ways you share her with us - thank you.



blessings and much love to you -



Sylvia

J~E~S~S : Living on Purpose
2 days later
J~E~S~S said

Hi…you asked “Have you dear readers had experiences communicating with souls after the person has died?”

For me, only in dreams. There was an instance when the spirit of my husband's mother went to visit my mother's dream and calm her down! She said “everything is going to be fine” in regards to our marriage!

Well, then when I went to visit mother-in-law's grave this spring, I didn't hear any voices or get any communication other than a “feeling” that she died tragically. (I've never met her, as she died in the '70s).

Sylvia : loving Spirit
2 days later
Sylvia said

Hi, Pixellator - that sounds like a neat way for her to communicate with you and your mother.  Had your mother met your mother-in-law before the dream?  How are things with your marriage?


Thanks for sharing your story and your family here :-)


peace and love -


Sylvia

J~E~S~S : Living on Purpose
3 days later
J~E~S~S said

No, they had never met. My mother in law died in El Salvador when husband and I were children. I didn't meet husband until the late '90s. My own mother tends to obsess and worry a lot and a dream of my new mother-in-law assuring her things would be ok really calmed her down when I was first married! Our marriage now is the best it's ever been…we've been married 12 years now.
And I didn't mention my husband occasionally has heart to heart talks with his Mom through his dreams. Who is to say whether it's a manifestation from his own unconscious, or really a communication with another soul? Aren't we all one?

Sylvia : loving Spirit
4 days later
Sylvia said

Hi, Pixellator - the more I connect with Brad - the more I have a sense it is him, rather than a projection of my own longing.  Partly because he continues to be the hard headed, loving impetuous soul I knew in his body <wry smile>.  He has shifted *significantly* spiritually - finding himself in the afterlife was pretty much a shock to his analytical, questioning, cynical wary self - because he'd been really resisting connecting with Spirit while he was alive.  He's embraced it with enthusiasm though - he's really enjoying himself - and he's much more peaceful now that he knows what I was talking about re:  spirituality wasn't bullshit after all <rueful look>.

The dreams of your mother in law sound really neat.  I'm also glad that your marriage is going well :-).


blessings and love -


Sylvia

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