CLAIRVOYANCE

In order to understand the complex phenomenon of Clairvoyance, it is essential to clarify the meaning of the word so misused today. To most people Clairvoyance is the ability to visualise facts or events which will occur in our lives in a more or less distant future. Clairvoyance, clairvoyant: from the Latin 'veance' meaning sight, describes the gift of second sight. The Clairvoyant sees images, either literal or symbolic which will relate to the 'clients' past, present and future experiences.

CLAIRAUDIENT

This term refers to the ability of the Clairaudient to 'hear' information relating to the 'client's' past, present and future.

CLAIRSENTIENT

This term refers to the Clairsentient to 'sense' emotions, vibrations etc. relating to the 'clients' past, present and future.

MEDIUMSHIP

This term is commonly given to a form of Psychic Perception which enables the 'Psychic' to receive communications from deceased persons. A Medium is a person who is used as a spiritual intermediary between the dead and the living.

Spiritualism exists as a religion, science and philosophy that promotes communication with those who live in the spirit world through mediumship, together with healing and a belief in God and natural law. It is based on the concept that there is continuous life and that all those who have passed on still live. It teaches personal responsibility and that what man sows on Earth, he reaps in the life to come, that man is a spiritual being in a physical body for an experience on Earth and that communion between the living and the dead is proven through mediumship. Spiritualism is different from Christianity in that God is not an omnipotent being who watches over all of us but more of a positive force in the universe. You can define 'him' in your own way and this can be whoever or whatever you want 'him' to be. Similarly, the figure of Jesus is not seen as the saviour of the world but as one of the greatest mediums who ever lived. In Spiritualist churches, there is a regular service like other religions but there are also significant differences. A healing list is read before the congregation, who are asked to focus their thoughts and to see the people on the list in perfect health. The Declaration of Principles is also read aloud before the sermon which is usually about the applications of Spiritualism to everyday life. Then, after the sermon there is a message service where mediums are called upon one at a time to give messages to people in the congregation. Spiritualism is a continuous learning experience. It acknowledges that there is still much to learn about the spirit world and embraces new ideas even if they contradict current thinking. It is one of the few religions that is prepared to ask 'why?' and admit to not knowing all the answers.