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Colours, voices, experiences

Psychic master — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:25:17 +0000

In the early stage of the development, mediums very often see colours of various shades and hues in space before them. They are unable to tell whether or not these colours have any definite shape or outline; they seem to possess an odd, irregular shape of their own; something like a large blot of ink. At this stage also
many psychics see faces of friends and relatives, either living or dead, just as they are falling asleep or as they are awakening in the morning more usually the former.
They also see many strange faces. These may be mere vague images or clearly outlined. Instead of the faces they may hear voices, speaking and the first thing which these voices generally say is the name of the subject himself. After this the voices may become more and more clear and intense, but such phenomena should be permitted only at stated times, because if they are allowed to develop whenever they may be experienced,
trouble may result. Many odd and grotesque figures and shapes may present themselves to the mind’s eye at this stage of development. These shapes may be highly coloured or may be almost colourless, seeming to be made of the air itself, yet soaiehow separated from this in outline. Many of these images are symbolic, though as a rule a few of them are recognizable. More often tbey represent curious patterns and figures, such as roses, circles, outlines of patterns such as may be seen on the wallpaper and occasionally weird and horrible images
flash into the mind, to be gone again the next instant.

Unpleasant experiences

If these manifestations develop an unpleasant character at this time they should be checked instantly. The subject may do this in several ways. First of all he should build up his physical health. Second, he should see to it that he obtains plenty of sleep. Third, he should exercise his brain as little as possible on anything of this unpleasant character. Fourth, he should keep busily occupied in material, practical things and leave
himself no time to ponder and dwell upon these unpleasant occurrences. Fifth, he should avoid by all means
day-dreaming and never allow the mind to become passive or absent-minded. He should cultivate his objective attention and interest, in short, and focus his whole personality, as it were, between his eyes, so as to have it under thorough control. If he does this, and refuses to sit for development for a short time, he will find that these early unpleasant symptoms (should they develop) will soon wear off and this advice holds good at any stage of the development of mediumship.

Signs and experience

Psychic master — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:17:00 +0000

Just here it is advisable to state that the would-be medium should not at first sit for the express purpose of cultivating any particular phase of mediumship. He may desire to obtain materialization, but unless he is naturally endowed in this matter, he might sit for ever and obtain nothing; whereas if he developed whatever phenomena presented themselves, he might very soon develop into a striking medium in some other line.

To return, however, to the early development of mediumship: Soon after these early impressions have been noticed, the subject may note for the first time that his mind is peculiarly susceptible to influences of all kinds. He feels as if his mind has been “skinned,” so to speak, and that he is now exposed to the psychic breezes from every direction ! He may become erratic and irritable and develop “moods” which he himself cannot understand. Peculiar buzzings in the head are sometimes heard, sometimes cloudlike masses seem to form in space before him, twisting and turning and moving up and down, and round about with a very irregular motion.
As a rule, these clouds appear to be of the consistency of vapour, though they may in time become more and more solid, until they become built up into definite forms. Of this however later.

At this phase of the development the subject may feel cool breezes blowing upon his hands and face from
various directions breezes whieh appear to be perfectly physical in character. He may also experience a peculiar sticky sensation on his hands and face as though cobwebs were applied over the bare skin which is exposed. This cobwebby sensation is very common, and is not limited, as many think, to mediums who obtain materialization.

Atmospheric conditions

Psychic master — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:05:37 +0000

Atmospheric changes play a great and important part in all mediumistie conditions. The dryer the atmosphere, the better the phenomena, as a rule. On damp, rainy days, little can be obtained. During a thunder storm, startling phenomena occasionally take place. High, rarefied air is better than that of lower levels, and for that reason a house on the side or even the top of a high mountain should be selected, if possible, in which to hold stances. Failing this, select a house which has as
high an altitude as possible.

One member of the circle must, by universal consent, undertake to conduct the proceedings ; to converse with the “spirits” when they appear; to arrange the sitters in their proper places, to adjust the amount of light required, etc. His word must be followed at once, and without question; otherwise the necessary “harmony” will be destroyed, and the circle will fail to obtain as
good results.

Excitement in all its forms should be avoided. If one of the circle develop mediumistic power, he should be placed next to a more fully developed medium, unless instructions are received not to do so. In this way the power is concentrated and focussed at one point.

Formation of the circle

Psychic master — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:59:07 +0000

The proper formation of the circle is of the utmost importance, and upon it depends the excellence of the phenomena, and whether or not helpful personalities are drawn into your “aura” and environment. The best results may be obtained by closely obeying the following rules :

From six to ten persons usually constitute a circle.

They should range on an average from twenty to fifty years of age. Of these, half should be gentlemen and half ladies. They should sit alternately round a table, or round the room, in case one of the party enters the cabinet. It is desirable to join hands, in order to form a “battery,” so-called, and the feet should be
kept flat on the floor. The circle should not last more than two hours, and not less than half an hour. An invocation or short earnest prayer should begin the proceedings, followed by slow and quiet music, which may or may not be accompanied by singing, according to the expressed wish of the “controls” or the experience of those forming the circle. The light should be subdued, but absolute darkness should not be permitted, unless
strict instructions are given to that effect. Avoid dark stances, if possible, at all times!

Your power

Psychic master — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:47:02 +0000

The mind should be exercised in all healthy channels.
Do not “introspect” or reflect too much on your own inner, mental conditions. You must learn to live outside your head, so to speak, in the outer world. Do not constantly wonder what is going on within your own brain. If you do, you will surely lead yourself into difficulties later on. In short, you should lead a healthy, active life, and, between those times when you experience phenomena, you should think about them, as applied to yourself, as little as possible.

If you desire to obtain certain manifestations, it is not advisable to sit for them or try and obtain them for longer than twenty (20) minutes to half an hour each day. At first five or ten minutes would suffice, and this time can gradually be lengthened as you progress. This is especially important; and the neglect of this rule is one of the great reasons for the dangers which mediums experience later on in their development. Suppose, for example, that some one appeared to you and gave you certain advice as to your course of action. It would certainly be unwise for you to follow this advice in every ease, without inquiring whether or not it would be just and sensible, and without using your own judgment when the advice was given.

Even supposing that the person who appeared to you were really the spirit it claimed to he, there is always the possibility that this spirit may be mistaken, and the further possibility that some malicious and lying spirit was coming to you, pretending to give advice, while in reality it was only leading you astray. There is this further possibility that the figure you saw was not really a spirit at all, but merely the product of your own subconscious imagination. Often this is the case, and yet the figure has given true and sound advice I All that we are stating now is that the judgment of the individual who receives such messages, or advice, must always be exercised upon the message received. If you do not cultivate this habit, you will find that messages often become more and more insistent, when they are not followed, and I will sometimes give untrue or lying information.

They may even urge you to do certain things which are against your own welfare. All this can only be settled by the exercise of right judgment, and by asking the advice of those who know how much to believe in these messages.
It is for this reason that the counsel and help of one who has had long training and experience in this subject is most desirable, during these early stages of mediumship.