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This page provides information about different ways you can develop your mediumistic abilities. Keeping in mind that people have different learning styles, you may want to try more than one method, so as to find the best fit for you and your lifestyle. As you explore them, just remember to remain patient with yourself. This is not an overnight process, but rather a gradual unfolding of ability that continues over the course of one's life. The five ways of learning covered in this section are listed below. You can either click on the topic to jump to it, or scroll down as you wish. 1.) Learning by going internally, by meditation and connection with spirit; 2.) Learning by observing externally, such as by developing an awareness of coincidence and synchronicity; 3.) Learning by direction instruction in the form of teachers and classes; 4.) Learning by reading books and similar material; and 5.) Learning by observing others, such as other mediums. 1. Learning by Going Internally, by Meditation and Connection with Spirit There is perhaps nothing more important in the development of your mediumistic abilities than engaging in a regular meditation practice. Going inside, sitting in the power, connecting with spirit—no matter what you call it, the first place to go is within. Learn to calm and clear your mind, perhaps for a few minutes at first, then for longer periods of time. At the least, you'll learn to relax yourself easily and reduce stress effectively; at the most you'll be fine–tuning your receptivity to communication from spirit. The point of meditation, from the standpoint of mediumship, is to move out of everyday consciousness and into an altered state where you are more sensitive to impressions from spirit. Learn to clear your mind of everyday distractions and listen for a quiet voice, a picture, a subtle impression, and/or a feeling of knowing. Don't worry if you think it's just your imagination at first—over time and with practice, you'll learn to discern the difference. Also understand that impressions from spirit may come subtly at first, so don't expect to be "hit over the head with a baseball bat," so to say, with impressions. Be still and see what comes in. As you're listening, always trust your first impression—not once in a while, but every single time. In fact, I can’t stress this enough. Over time, you'll probably discover that mediumistic receptivity is a two;ndash;part process: there's a first impression that comes to mind—that's the spiritual impression—followed by a process of your mind wanting to judge, analyze, or evaluate that impression. The spiritual impression, which may come directly, symbolically, or metaphorically, is the one to trust. If it doesn't make sense, don't try to analyze it (I think of this as "running away with the message.") Instead, go back and ask spirit for clarification. Do this as many times as needed, until you understand the message completely. In the future, I may post some articles about basic meditation techniques. In the meantime, there are many books and courses available that can teach you how to meditate. Skills covered in them often include, but are not limited to, breathing techniques, creative visualization, grounding, energy clearing, and connecting with God–consciousness. I encourage you to sample a few to find what style works best for you. [back to top] 2. Learning by Observing Externally, Such as by Developing an Awareness of Coincidence and Synchronicity Chance meetings. Lucky breaks. Accidents avoided. Knowing who's on the phone before you pick it up. All of these are classic examples of what you might call coincidence, synchronicity, or, for the more skeptical among us, a stroke of good luck. In my worldview,these moments aren't simply coincidences. Rather, I see them as evidence of an Infinite Intelligence, orchestrating our world with amazing interconnectedness. To me, these moments of coincidence and synchronicity are like tethers, connecting the spiritual world to the material world. They provide a place to be in touch with spirit and step out of ordinary life, even for just a few seconds. In terms of your mediumistic development, these moments also provide a great learning opportunity: all you need to do is to pay attention to them when they occur, and really take in their magical quality. Over time, being keenly aware of them will help you to get a sense of being connected to something greater, and to get a better feel for the vibration of spirit. Certainly, you can sit and wait for the next of these moments to occur. But in the meantime, why not recall some times in your life when you really felt the power of coincidence and synchronicity. What stories do you have? For example, you may remember moments of coincidence and synchronicity as they played out in your love life, such as in the unlikely and romantic timing of how you met your life partner. Or perhaps you have a story involving money, such as when you found the needed financial documents at your deceased relative's house. Alternatively, spirit might be the focus of your experience, such as in the morning you had the uncanny feeling a departed loved one was right there with you, and suddenly a song long associated with them came on the radio. The important thing isn't so much where in life you've experienced these moments, but rather, that you've found and recognized them in the first place. In finding them, you've found spirit: your spirit, and Spirit among us. [back to top] 3. Learning by Direct Instruction in the Form of Teachers and Classes In the United States, there are several places to go to develop your mediumistic abilities via teachers and classes. For example, you can inquire about church–based courses and development circles by contacting The National Association of Spiritualist Churches. You may also find that your local metaphysical bookstore has courses available, or perhaps there's a well–known and well–regarded medium in town who offers private instruction. I also wholeheartedly recommend Sharon Klingler of Starbringer Associates. Psychic development schools, such as AIIS (The Astrological Institute of Integrated Studies) also offer onsite and remote instruction. Additionally, The Morris Pratt Institute offers courses on Spiritualism. Overseas, the Arthur Findlay College, "The Worlds Foremost College for the Advancement of Spiritualism and Psychic Sciences" is also an excellent resource, as is The Spiritualists National Union; both are in the United Kingdom. Dr. Rom regularly teaches classes and courses; see her Events page for details!
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