Do you believe in spirit communication? Do ethereal entities actually exist in the physical realm and help guide us through life? In a recent poll conducted by CBS, 48 percent of Americans stated that they believe spirits exist, while a Gallup poll showed that one third of Americans believe it is possible to communicate with spirits.
While scientific evidence on spirit communication is controversial, most investigators believe spirit contact is possible, but the signs that it is occurring are subtle. As a result, a person receiving contact may view it as a coincidence or ignore it completely.
Here are the five most common signs of spirit contact and describes how a loved one who has passed on may be reaching out and attempting to communicate.
Sudden Change In Temperature
One of the most common signs of a spirit presence is a rapid and unexplainable temperature change in a room. Cold temperatures are more commonly associated with the presence of a spirit. You may walk into a room and notice it is significantly cooler than other areas of the house or feel an unexplained draft.
Seeing Lights
Spirits are "made" of energy with light being one of the most common forms of energy. When a spirit is present, the lights in a room may react to its energy by flickering or going out completely. Another indication of a spirit presence is odd floating lights. These are referred to as orbs or ghost lights. Orbs can appear as tiny flashing pinpoints of light or can move about in a random way.
Seeing Vague Images
Some people report seeing smoky shapes which may or may not be a human form, shadows or flashes of light in their peripheral vision. Others have reported glimpsing a figure which resembled a loved one who had passed away. These images are fleeting and turning towards them usually causes them to vanish.
Dreaming of a Deceased Loved One
A person grieving often finds comfort at having a loved one appear in a dream. These dreams can be extremely vivid and give the impression that the loved one is actually with you. They can also appear as reenactments of events which occurred when the loved one was alive or as messages offering reassurance or conveying love.
Suddenly Remembering a Specific Event
Suddenly thinking about a certain event associated with a loved one who has passed on is referred to as a "waking dream." When it occurs, it may be an indication that the spirit of a deceased friend or relative wants you to know they are still a part of your life. Triggering the memory of an event that both of you enjoyed is one method a spirit uses to validate its identity and show its presence.
Spirit communication should not be feared or seen as part of the occult. It can be a rewarding experience which can connect you with a loved one, provide guidance and bring comfort to those who are grieving.
Sources:
- Sean Alfano, www.cbsnews.com, Poll: Majority Believe in Ghosts, July 2009.
- Richard Webster, Spirit Guides & Angel Guardians: Contact Your Invisible Helpers, Llewellyn Publications, September 2008.
- Ivo Dominquez, Jr., Spirit Speak: Knowing and Understanding Spirit Guides, Ancestors, Ghosts, Angels and the Divine, New Age Books, April 1, 2008.
- Dr. Gary Fearn D.D., How to Talk to the Other Side: Learning How to Communicate With Loved Ones, Spirits and Angels, Trafford Publishing, July 2006.
- Konstantinos, Speak With the Dead: Seven Methods for Spirit Communication, Llewellyn Publications, March 2004.
- Elizabeth Owens, How to Communicate With Spirits, Llewellyn Publications, September 2001
- Linda Williamson, Contact the Spirit World, Berkley, September 1997.
- Greg Barrett, www.unexplainedstuff.com, Can the Living Talk to the Dead?, June 2001.
Danielle McGinnis - Danielle McGinnis is the mother of a college freshman and full-time freelance writer.
