Common Ground Part 5
In this age of devices, interesting energetic instances are happening. Perhaps you have heard of people (or animals) who have transitioned from this life on Earth communicating with loved ones by affecting lights or other electrical equipment. Energetic messages can be received through electrical means quite easily and it appears to be something that is learned quickly when someone transitions. Now, because practically everyone has a mobile phone and some sort of device, stories about experiences with these communication instruments are being told.
At a workshop that I taught, one woman shared a story about her deceased father. A notification appeared that there was a voice message. It was from her father; the last one he had left her. This was some time after his death. She had heard and saved the message, but there was no apparent reason why it had come up on her phone. She believed that he was reaching out to her.
I have personally had several instances, two from the same person. A dear friend who had been a true support for me passed suddenly and it was a big loss. We helped each other but she always had the sense when I needed an emotional boost. She would call me out of the blue, exactly at the right moment, knowing I needed to hear her telling me that she loved me, that she would always be there for me, and that everything was going to be fine. One day, I was working at my computer. My cell phone was nearby, and I could see its screen. Life had been challenging, and I was feeling a bit overwhelmed. Suddenly the screen of my cell phone lit up with my friend’s name and number, as if she was calling me. I knew that she was sending me a message, and I knew what she was telling me. My spirits lifted immediately.
Another time, when I was again facing challenges. I decided to check my Facebook notifications to see if anyone had tried to get in touch because I had not been communicating through it for well over a year. As I was scrolling, I was shocked to see a “friend request.” The picture and name were of my friend who had transitioned and, obviously, was not an active member of Facebook. Before I could reason that perhaps her account still existed and was hacked, a flash of white light emanated from the screen, startling me further. After that, the friend request notification appeared with a stranger’s face and name. Once again, my friend found a way to make me aware that she was supporting me from another dimension.
There have been instances when my cell phone has lost sound, and I couldn’t resolve it. This type of interference has always happened at night, when I am quiet and focused on my environment in a different way than during the day. The first time, it took a repetition of my phone going wacky two nights in a row before I realized something was up on the second night. So far, these occurrences have been related to the sudden presence of my guides, wanting to connect and provide me with information which requires me to stop and allow myself to enter a meditative state of receiving. My experience and ability to discern energy frequencies helped me to understand. But, the point is, repetition is common when your energy senses and psychic abilities are involved. There is no lost opportunity. Continual intention to be open to energetic experiences will also open you to deeper comprehension over time and at your own pace.
Digital photo frames are a more recent form of technology that I have found to be wonderfully responsive to energetic intervention. Like dreams as far as supporting a safe feeling while sending messages to you, communication can be varied and helpful. Once I began to pay attention, I learned that animals and people who have transitioned will quickly interact in this way. Messages become personal and geared toward what you’re experiencing in your life. If you think about it, your attention is not always focused on your frame. When it is, consider what you are seeing and if it is timely. For instance, a few years ago when my mother had to undergo surgery, family members who would have supported her when they were on Earth began showing up on my digital frame at meaningful times. Since two cat companions transitioned within two weeks of each other last year, they have utilized the frame to assist me in my grief and even help me to comprehend where I was in my grief process. It can be as simple as hearing a noise, turning and my focus is drawn to the picture on the frame, which triggers a memory that softens my sadness. My cats have often used the frame to remind me that they want me to release my pain and remember the amazing life we had together. This too is a common message from those you love in other dimensions. They know what’s going on in your life and want you to feel that their connection to you is very real.
Occasionally, the pictures have informed me in an interesting manner. I remember a recent occurrence where I was thinking about how I became involved in a particular positive but unexpected situation. Again, I was suddenly drawn to look at the frame. Over the next few minutes, as the pictures changed, they were related and progressive. By the last one, I had full clarity that there had been a process involved. I knew that the situation did not “just happen” but had an important purpose in my life.
Now, I appreciate my digital frame for its ability to connect me with people I love who live far away from me, but I know it has other abilities and I’m grateful. I am watchful for pictures to include that can expand my conscious connection to those I love who are no longer in physical form. Sometimes, it’s simply heartwarming to see them. Other times, it’s a physical means to interact with the souls of loved ones, bringing me love, guidance, peace, memories, comfort, and joy.
There are good things within technology if you choose to be discerning. Attachment to these devices all the time will remove you from connection to your inner self. Energetic experiences can appear in obvious ways but quiet and being present is necessary to recognize them. Like anything you learn, the more that you put yourself in the right environment, the more you will learn and the faster you will achieve your spiritual goals. Using your computer, phone, laptop, or tablet is now necessary for certain tasks or for work. If you don’t acknowledge the energetic element of these tools, you can be affected in negative ways. Sometimes I can get an uncomfortable feeling while on my phone or computer and I know other people have shared the same feelings with me. I shut down the phone or computer for a while when this happens because I feel that my energy field is being negatively affected. I don’t care why. It probably has to do with changes I am experiencing in my system, and I need a break from the energy vibrations I am picking up on through whatever electronic device I am using. I have learned that I need to remove myself from external distractions when I feel the pull or presence of my energy senses or psychic abilities trying to get my attention.
Another tip which I learned from my years as a programmer and systems analyst, and have discussed with many people, is that your brain works in a certain way when you read on a device that is unlike the way your brain works when you read a book or anything on paper. On a device, your brain skips words. When reading a book, your brain takes in every word. If you only use devices to read, your brain shifts, and it is frustrating to try to read without a device. If you enjoy books or need to read in other paper forms, then you must make sure you are doing both. From talking to people who want to be able to read other than on devices, it seems to take around two weeks of book reading before your brain will “remember” and it becomes natural again. You just have to set aside a little time each day to read in a book, maybe in the morning or at night before sleep, and then make it a continual practice. It doesn’t have to be every day once your brain readjusts but enough to keep the memory alive. A current trend which I believe comes from this issue has been shared with me by people who work with the public when the filling out of forms is required. Today people are making many mistakes on forms. Often, they need help to complete them. It’s not that they can’t read. Their brain is skipping words. This makes filling out a form much harder than it should be, whether the form is online or on paper.
There is some advice that I would like to impart as far as developing your psychic abilities. It is important to allow your senses and abilities to develop naturally. It is never in your best interests to coerce any part of you to grow at a forced pace. There will always be repercussions that will not be pleasant. There is a balance in the way that life evolves through nature, and you are a part of nature. You, also, are meant to evolve. All parts of you are meant to grow and, if you just focus on one aspect of your being, you will suffer in some way. If you see a weekend workshop advertisement that tells you that you will be psychic at the end of the weekend, walk the other way. There’s nothing wrong with exposing yourself to information that will guide you to gain further knowledge. When you are a part of a group, there is a dynamic referred to as group energy. In this circumstance, the energy is directed toward bringing your psychic abilities to your consciousness and, perhaps, to the surface through exercises and feedback. It is common for people to have experiences of their psychic abilities within a group energy. I view the purpose of this type of experience as a means to illustrate for you possibilities in your energetic growth of which you were not previously aware. But you should not be manipulated into energetic growth unnaturally. Outside any teaching, workshops or classes, your whole system must receive your attention.
When you do find yourself in a growth period involving the non-physical aspects of your being, you do not have to expose yourself to everyone whom you know. Some people are extremely uncomfortable with this aspect of their, or anyone else’s, being and they will probably upset and confuse you. The positive side of technology is that there are so many ways to gather information. Likewise, there are ways to connect with other people for help or guidance, or to share thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Just remember to trust your instincts. If in any correspondence, or if in-person with an individual, group, or practitioner, you feel any uncomfortable feelings, do not judge them. Keep searching. You will find who and what you need but, for some reason, something is not right for you in the experience where you feel discomfort. It does not necessarily mean there is anything wrong. As a practitioner, I knew that not everyone who sought my care would resonate with me. Sometimes, I was the right practitioner for a particular purpose, and then a person was meant to move on to other health experiences. I considered it my responsibility to help in any way I could, including referring to others and researching another healing modality for someone. You are the only one who knows how you feel when you are in the vulnerable position of reaching out for knowledge or help. It is important to honor those feelings.