Simple Tips to Build Your Mediumship Skills

The psychic ability most people desire to develop is their mediumship ability.
We all have the ability to connect to the other side. Some of us have an easier time of making that connection than others. From first-hand experience, I can tell you it's much easier than you may think.

First, I'd like to share some guidelines that are extremely important.

1. The connection to the other side is not like a water faucet. You are not in control of who or what information comes through. Please do not be too attached to making a connection to a specific person. If it is for the highest and best good of all, then there will be a message and a connection.
2. Be sure to keep your vibration high by meditating, clearing your space (saging) and only facilitate spirit contact when you are in a healthy frame of mind (absolutely no drugs, alcohol).
3. Your motives to connect to a certain spirit must be of the highest intention and integrity. 
4. Know your limits energetically. A typical "session" should not last more than 60 minutes. If you go longer, you run the risk of over exerting yourself energetically and could run the risk of a psychic headache or getting fatigued.

Now on to the fun stuff...

1. If you haven't already, start a spiritual practice of meditating, journaling, reading books or even take a class or two on psychic development.
2. Take notes on how the information comes through. Some people are more comfortable with automatic writing. This is when we ask questions, the answers flow  freely through our consciousness without even thinking about the answers.
3. Before going to bed at night, ask to remember your dreams. Also, you can request a specific spirit share a message with you in your dreamtime.
4. When someone comes to us in a dream 99.99% of the time it is a visit from them.
5. The messages often come in the way of music, through other people, sometimes through fragrances, through animals (certain ones keep showing up) and through our thoughts.
6. Ask spirit to help you fine-tune your mediumship abilities and help you to trust the messages that are coming through without second guessing the messages.
7. Light a candle during your session. Candles light the way for spirit and help create a sacred ambiance. 
8. To be perfectly honest, the more you develop your psychic abilities the more clear ALL types of messages will come through. 
9. Prepare some questions and write them down beforehand. It is a good idea to have your standard mediumship questions to refer to such as: Whom am I speaking with? How did you pass? Is there a sign you reveal to your loved ones? 
10. There are times when some spirits are not "available". This could be for a number of reasons. It could be the spirit is busy working on their own spiritual growth process. It could also be the information may be misunderstood and not beneficial to the receiver. There are many reasons. Try to not get caught up in the whys, simply trust all is for the highest and best good for all.
11. Begin your session with prayer to help you open and close the session. For example ~ I call upon my highest and most divine guidance to assist me with connecting to the other side. I ask only information to come through that is purposeful and loving. Thank you. When you are complete, thank spirit, release the energy and open the space.
12. Not all spirits n the other side are of a higher vibration ~ remember this. They may still need to go to spirit school to evolve to a loving space. This is why creating sacred space beforehand is important.
13. Be sure to create a filter or a protection system. This may be your higher self or a guide that is the guardian or keeper of the information, making sure that no stragglers get through.
14. It is inappropriate to randomly read people as you are out and about. Treat the process as sacred and your gift will evolve, expand and you will receive more detailed information from spirit as time goes on.
15. Give yourself a break. There is a learning curve :)
16. Please don't turn away messages or guidance because this is not who you wanted to speak with. Always trust whoever comes through is for your highest and best good. This "unwanted" visitor may be the opening act for the person you were hoping to connect with.
17. Don't forget that animals may come through as well. I have had many animals with people names and confused them because they were members of the family.
18. When you are through with your session close with a prayer of gratitude, then break the psychic connection by washing your hands, saging, clapping your hands, ringing a bell or even asking for the connection to be sealed and complete.

There is no shortcut to becoming a confident medium. It takes practice, patience, gratitude, consistency and trusting in your own psychic abilities to develop this gift. Mediumship is a gift. It's a gift of healing, validation, love and hope that life goes on even after we transition to the other side.

Blessings and Light,

Laurie Barraco

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Simplifying Your Life...Is It Possible?

Ever wonder how some people seem to have all the time in the world? They travel, they leave work at the office, they have the neatest and cleanest homes, their lives seem effortless and stress-free.
How do these people achieve all of this?
I think I have some answers. I have been thinking about this for a while and have  read a book or two on time management and priorities.
After applying my "new" attitude to my life I have come up with a few ideas I would like to share.
When everything seems to need your attention at once and you are at your maximum stress level it may be time to ask yourself some important questions and integrate some new policies:

• Is this a priority?
• Do I really want to do this anymore?
• Where do I waste time?
• Is this bringing me joy?
• Can I delegate this activity?
• Am I using my time wisely?
• How about a schedule?
• Use an egg timer to monitor your time
• Limit checking your email to 2 or 3 times a day
• Make a list of only 3 goals to achieve in a day
• In a loving way eliminate the toxic people and situations in your life
•  Say no when you mean no
• Would it be worth it for me to farm out this job? (Most times it is worth it)
• Am I over-extending myself?

These are just a few ideas and suggestions that have really helped me bring in more peace and less stress in my life. Life is meant to be enjoyed, most of the time work can wait.

Please share your thoughts an ideas :)

Blessings and Light,

Laurie

Meditation Tips

Meditation Tips

Meditation is a quieting of the mind. Ideally, you'll allow thoughts to come and go as you become still and reconnect with your spirit.
What if I you cannot quiet your mind, should you give up? Absolutely not! This means you should meditate even more so! 

A quiet environment where you won't be disturbed is one of the most important elements to a successful meditation. If there is a lot of noise or traffic then select another space.

Is it okay to meditate outside? Absolutely, as long as you are able to allow thoughts to come and go.

Here are a few suggestions to help you quiet your mind:

• Create a space that is quiet and clear of clutter
• Sage or light incense to clear the air and purify your environment
• Light a candle to connect with spirit
• Turn off all cell phones and electronics, computers etc.
• Play some relaxing music ~ this is not a requirement but it does help set the mood
• Say a prayer of intention to connect with your higher self, angels or guides 
• With your intention or prayer ask a question that is pressing to you and ask for clarity, guidance and wisdom
• Hold a crystal, one that you connect with and that holds a high vibration
• Have a journal and pen near by to document your experience
• Breathe ~ if you are stuck with your thoughts, breathe in light and exhale stress
• Counting your breath helps you relax as well
• Realize some days it is easier to meditate than others
• If you cannot keep still, go outside and listen to the sounds of nature as well as the thoughts that run through your mind blessing them and letting them go
• Listening to a guided meditation, will most certainly give your busy mind a job to do
• If you meditate in the same spot you will create a vortex of energy therefore, each time you will be able to connect easier and more quickly

When you meditate, you raise your vibration and recalibrate your frequency. Raising your vibration puts you in alignment with more blessings, opportunities, better health, less stress, stronger intuition, more abundance, happier and healthier relationships.

There aren't any negative side effects from meditating! Your friends and family will thank you as you become happier and healthier and more patient with them!

Blessings,

Laurie

Prayers of Healing and Hope For The Midwest

I have written before about tragedy and what we can do as a collective consciousness. It

is time to come together again as a collective for the people affected by the destructive storms here in the US.

Let's send prayers of healing, comfort and hope to those who are suffering. 
As you read this please take a moment to send those healing prayers and thoughts to the people, the land, the animals. 

See a golden, white light with swirling greens and pinks surrounding the areas of the midwest which have been affected. Ask the angels and the light to bring in comfort and love to the suffering. May there be strength for those who are helping with the rescues to be strong and may they receive healing as well.

After this continued prayer for as long as needed remember to count your blessings. Remember to hug and appreciate those you love, tell them you love and cherish them. Be grateful for your blessings...we never know when or it they are going to change.

Blessings,
Laurie

To Use Metaphysical Tools Or Not ~ That Is The Question

I have gone back and forth with the question do these candles work? What about the crystals? Does sage really clear the energy? This may raise a few eyebrows since I do own a metaphysical shop where these items are sold. 
I have had dialogue with a few people and here is the responses I have received:

• You do not need tools. You can go straight to source. These are just things.
• All of these tools crystals, herbs etc. have been put here on earth so they have value and purpose.

After going within for the answer I was guided by my guide who shared this with me.

"Does it really matter what one thinks or believes? What matters most is what you know to work in your heart. Yes, the crystals all have vibration and healing powers as well as consciousness as do the herbs. Medicine has been created through these herbs and crystals are put into acupuncture needles to help intensity the healing. Scientifically this has been proven. What you want is an absolute answer. You will not get one answer. There are many personal truths. Asking a question like this is like asking what is the best color in the spectrum? There are different personal preferences. What you also may take into consideration is this ~ what does each crystal mean for you? The descriptions and healing properties do vary. One citrine may not work for abundance by itself for one person.They may also need another stone such as an apache tear first to help them move through their emotional wounding. The answer you are looking for is within you. Find people to talk to about these subjects who are like-minded and open to contemplation. This will be like a stepping stone to help you raise your consciousness, which is the ultimate goal for your time here on earth. These tools are comprised of the elements of the earth: earth, water, air, fire and spirit. YOU are comprised of earth, water, air, fire and spirit. Why would these elemental healing tools not have an effect on you unless you cancelled them out by negating their frequency. Use your candles to light the way, use your water to cleanse your auric field, use your herbs to heal your skin and organs. Use crystals to heal your broken heart. Use the incense to stimulate the sense of smell to shift your emotions. When smelling roses does this not open your heart? I have given you plenty to think upon. Do your own research if you must. First go within and honor your own personal truth. Be open to what others may have to say then weigh this with your heart. You then may decide if this rings true for you." 

And there you have it ~ I will use my crystals, candles, sage and herbs because I feel and know they work for me :) I welcome comments and suggestions to this subject.

I thank Kathy S. for continuing this conversation it has opened me up to more understanding about personal truths.

As a side note, my spirit guide has been nudging me to bring her through more with my writing and channelling. Ray Sette has met her through a personal session I had with him last week. This was my own personal validation it is time to allow her to come through for others as well. She has much more to share as more knowledge is wanting to come through.

Her name is Althea and she says her presence can be felt by all who work with me as well as read my channellings. I also welcome feedback as to how she comes through for others. I know what and how she comes through for me. I am intrigued as how she reveals herself to others.

Blessings and Light,

Laurie

This Week's Advice ~ Keep Calm and Keep The Faith

I wasn't sure what to write about this week. In fact, I thought well...maybe I am not supposed to write about anything, and then the voices that are always speaking in my head spoke up. They said "Talk a little bit about patience and faith. Tell them not to give up. Life isn't about instant gratification about getting our way instantly. We are short term patience people here. We are forgetting about the process we go through as we wait and overcome our fears and worries. If we have not manifested or achieved our goals where is the growth? Why are you here? How can you bond and unite as people if you do not help others with struggles. Just because you do not have everything right now it does not mean that it will not happen. Send out your prayers and then let them go. See them as balloons that are set off into the air to go where they need to. Let your attachment to the outcome be released like the balloon and carry on. We, will take care of the rest. Be ready though. Be ready for what comes up because there are reasons and patterns and thinking that are blocking your desires. Be ready to go through the muck of your minds and emotions. But...be ready for the blessings, be ready for the love, the self-love, be ready for happiness and self-empowerment. Be ready for spiritual enlightenment. Your life will change, but it will change for the better."
And so as I let go of my "What do I write about?" it all came to me. 

Have a great week everyone!
Blessings and Light,
Laurie