Mediumship Development: How to Connect with the Other Side
As a Spiritual Medium, I spend most days with one foot in reality and the other in what many would term “the other side.” I connect people with loved ones who have transitioned, their spirit guides, and their own soul to bring peace and clarity about their personal life lessons.
It is far from a conventional career, but I’d like to think that this is changing. As our religious ideals soften and we continue to tap into our inner being, we help to lift the veil between the physical and non-physical. The recent trends in yoga, meditation and new age spirituality are encouraging people to go within and tap into their own divine identity and intuition. TV shows about mediums are quickly reaching millions across the globe and causing people to ask, “Is mediumship real?”
Let’s start by defining it.
Mediumship is the ability to connect and communicate with the departed and the metaphysical realm using the energy that is felt beyond the five physical senses.
The Nature of Psychic Abilities
Perhaps it is most helpful if we discuss the nature of psychic abilities for it is within these that mediumship abilities are derived. We all have some psychic intution . It’s a survival tool. We’ve all had times in our lives when we clearly “know” something in our gut. Have you ever experienced having an immediate connection with someone when you first meet? Or have you ever just known when someone was lying to you? These unexplainable inclinations are a part of the psychic realm and the metaphysical connection; the energy between things that we don’t experience with the first five senses.
The truth is, everyone has some psychic ability but we’re just not accustomed to using it.
And in some, like with any skill, it’s more developed than with others.
Mediumship Misconceptions
I came into the world quite psychic. I wasn’t raised with any religious influence but by the time I was 4 I had gathered enough vocabulary to talk about God, the angels, why I came to earth and why I chose my parents in this life. I saw things that others weren’t seeing so as a child I learned quite quickly to cut off my intuitive sight. Fear promptly capped these abilities until later in life as an adult when I decided to open them up again, but it didn’t happen over night. I had to get over a lot of fears, doubts and misconceptions about developing mediumship abilities and what it meant to communicate with “the dead.”
People have been taught to fear the ethereal, mostly because we don’t completely understand it and partly because so many religions have taught that it was evil. By changing our perspective about “the other side” and simply considering our eternal nature, we inadvertently open ourselves up to link the bridge between heaven and earth Like anything in life, moving past fear enables us to discover new aptitudes and reach higher levels of consciousness.
As we detach from old societal paradigms, and welcome new ways of seeing our “reality,” it creates space for us to connect with the ethereal.
Because of our collective shift in consciousness, many are becoming more sensitive to receiving messages from the other side. I can’t tell you how many times a client’s suspicions of their loved ones visiting them in the physical have been confirmed. Usually if you feel like they may be visiting you, they indeed are.
I may not be able to give you the scientific expertise that you might be looking for, but I have witnessed the incredible shifts that take place within my clients by communicating with loved ones who have passed over. I have seen the light in their eyes as their beloved offers irrefutable confirmation that it’s them. We’ve had gut busting laughs over the departed’s new-found perspective and take on things from the other side.
I’ve seen incredible weights lifted from clients leading to profound change in their own lives after making peace with a family dynamic by communicating with a loved one has passed.
Even if mediumship wasn’t real, doesn’t it feel better to think that someday we’ll be reconnected to those who have passed? Doesn’t it bring comfort to think that they are at peace and relieved of their suffering? Opening yourselves up to this idea stimulates the feelings of being connected energetically and eternally, and the profound lesson that love has no walls.
We often need our own experience to really know something. So are mediumship abilities real? I encourage you to test the waters with these simple exercises. Acknowledge your ability to receive, recognize your connection to all things, and express gratitude when you do get intuitive “hits.”
Mediumship Development: How to Access the Other Side
Here are some ways to begin to open your intuition and bridge the gap between the physical and non-physical:
Meditate
Meditation is the quickest route to strengthening your intuition because it is from this place that all messages come through. You don’t have to be a yogi or guru to meditate. Simply finding quiet solitude through intentional breathing, a guided meditation or even a moving meditation like yoga or waking in nature helps to open your pathways to your intuitive communication.
Relax and Enjoy the Present
Find time to relax and enjoy the present moment. When we’re busy with our thoughts and continually responding to the physical conditions, it’s hard for us to receive information. When we can slow down the pace, when we are not chasing after things, we are more present, awake and aware. We are also more able to meet the vibration of the other side, which is based in love, peace and gentleness.
Release Sorrow
Release sorrow and the misconception, that they are “dead.” From my experience I have witnessed them being them more alive, rejuvenated and vibrant than ever before.
Our perception that they are unattainable blocks our ability to receive their messages. There are many ways they can come in to communicate with us and we can open the doorways by recognizing their eternal self and our infinite connection. We often think we have to hold sorrow in order to honor them, but this can keep us blocked from feeling them. By feeling the eternal love we share, we create more space for us to feel their presence.
Honor Signs
Honor the signs you receive. Pay attention to your dreams, they often visit us this way because we’re in a state of utter relaxation and receiving. Don’t bat these experiences away. They can even reach us through the physical. Pick a sign for you and your loved one to share, maybe a symbol or a word, and watch to see how quickly it can appear. You will be surprised of the ways they can reach you if you open up your heart and have fun with the process.
Create Connection, Find Soul
Creating this connection is easier than you think. After all, we are more soul than anything. We tend to be so focused on the physical. It just takes a little redirection in noticing the infinite ways that life is woven together, the perfect ways solutions are provided, and the seemingly coincidental ways you meet people at the right time. Have you noticed that when you look on back at life, it all makes mores sense? That there always seems to have been a reason for the events that have taken place even if you didn’t se it at the time? It doesn’t hurt to believe that things are working out for you and that somehow this beautiful tapestry of life is woven together through and with love.
If you are curious about the afterlife, there are plenty of books out there on past lives. There are confirmed studies of children remembering their previous lives and personal accounts of mediumship that are soul rocking. The studies are endless, but it has to resonate with you.
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How to Activate the Pineal Gland and Open the Third Eye
The pineal gland is known as the third eye because of its role in perception and awareness beyond the physical senses. Activating this gland can lead to transcendental experiences and a heightened state of well-being. In this article we explore what the pineal gland is, how to activate it and the benefits of opening the third eye.
Table of Contents
- What Is the Pineal Gland?
- What Does It Mean to Activate the Pineal Gland?
- Benefits of Activating the Pineal Gland
- 3 Techniques to Activate the Pineal Gland
- Consequences of Activating the Pineal Gland
- Dangers of Activating the Pineal Gland
- Frequently Asked Questions About Pineal Gland Activation
What Is the Pineal Gland?
The pineal gland is a small organ about the size of a grain of rice, located in the center of the brain, between the back of the throat and the back of the head. Historically, it has been known as the “third eye” because of its ability to influence our perception and awareness beyond the physical senses. Its main function in three-dimensional reality is the production of melatonin and serotonin, neurotransmitters crucial to the regulation of sleep and wakefulness.
In addition to regulating the sleep cycle, the pineal gland is also associated with perception and intuition. Many spiritual and mystical traditions consider it the portal to higher dimensions of consciousness and the key to accessing a heightened state of perception and connection with the universe. This small gland acts as a transducer, converting energy frequencies into inner sensory experiences.
What Does It Mean to Activate the Pineal Gland?
Activating the pineal gland involves awakening its ability to perceive beyond physical reality, opening the third eye and allowing a deeper connection with the quantum field and spiritual dimensions. This process is achieved through practices that increase your sensitivity to energetic frequencies, stimulating your internal calcite crystals to act as information receiving antennae.
When the pineal gland is activated, a series of biochemical changes occur in the brain. Melatonin is transformed into more powerful metabolites that induce altered states of consciousness, allowing inner visions and transcendental experiences. This activation can lead to a sense of deep connection with the universe and greater spiritual clarity.
In Rewired, available on Gaia, Dr. Joe Dispenza explains in detail what it means to activate the pineal gland and how this process allows for a deeper connection to the quantum field and spiritual dimensions.
Benefits of Activating the Pineal Gland
Opening the third eye has multiple benefits, spiritually, physically and emotionally. Some of these benefits include:
- Increased intuition: Allows a clearer and deeper perception, helping in decision making and in the understanding of complex situations.
- Spiritual connection: Facilitates mystical experiences and a deeper connection with the universe and the inner self.
- Stress reduction: Practices associated with pineal gland activation promote relaxation and mental calmness.
- Improved sleep: Melatonin regulation improves sleep cycles, allowing for a more restful sleep.
- Development of creativity: By accessing higher states of consciousness, creativity and the ability to innovate are enhanced.
- Emotional balance: Helps to manage emotions more effectively, promoting stability and overall well-being.
3 Techniques to Activate the Pineal Gland
To activate the pineal gland and open the third eye, it is essential to use specific techniques that promote the stimulation of this gland. Joe Dispenza, in the Rewired series, details several practices that can facilitate this activation.
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Breathing and Muscle Contraction
One of the main techniques to activate the pineal gland is deep breathing combined with muscle contraction. This practice involves inhaling deeply from the perineum, the base of the spine, to the top of the head, while contracting the intrinsic muscles of the body. The contraction of these muscles, along with breath holding, creates a mechanical pressure that stimulates the calcite crystals in the pineal gland, generating an electrical charge known as the piezoelectric effect.
This process of breathing and contraction not only increases the energy in the spine, but also helps to direct the flow of energy to the pineal gland. This practice, when done consistently and correctly, can lead to the activation of the gland, allowing the perception of frequencies beyond the physical senses and the opening of the third eye.
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Visualization and Mental Focus
Another important technique for pineal gland activation is visualization and mental focus. During meditation sessions, it is recommended to focus attention on the area between the eyes, where the third eye is located, and imagine an intense light shining in that area. This visualization helps to activate the pineal gland and strengthen its ability to receive and convert energy frequencies into images and internal sensory experiences.
Mental focus also involves maintaining a clear intention and a state of deep relaxation. By reducing brain waves to alpha and theta levels, it facilitates connection with the quantum field and enhances the pineal gland’s ability to pick up and interpret energetic information. This state of relaxation and focus is crucial for experiencing inner visions and reaching higher states of consciousness.
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Meditation to Open the Third Eye
Meditation is a powerful tool for the activation of the pineal gland. Following Joe Dispenza’s methods, it is possible to perform a guided meditation that includes specific steps to stimulate this gland and open the third eye. The following is a step-by-step approach to this meditation:
- Initial preparation: Find a quiet place and sit comfortably. Close your eyes and begin to breathe deeply to relax.
- Focus on breathing: Inhale deeply from the perineum to the top of the head, while contracting the intrinsic muscles of the body.
- Breath Hold: Once you have fully inhaled, hold your breath and maintain the muscle contraction. Feel the energy move into the pineal gland.
- Visualization of light: Visualize an intense light between your eyebrows, in the area of the third eye. Keep your focus on this light while continuing to hold your breath.
- Release and repeat: Exhale slowly and relax the muscles. Repeat this process several times, gradually increasing the duration of breath holding.
- Closing the meditation: At the end of the session, allow your breathing to return to its natural rhythm and remain in a state of deep relaxation for a few minutes before opening your eyes.
Consequences of Activating the Pineal Gland
Activation of the pineal gland modifies the way reality is perceived. Many people report an increased sensitivity to surroundings, emotions and even to their own and others’ thoughts. This expansion of perception can improve decision-making and intuitive understanding of complex situations.
It is also common to experience a sense of synchronicity with the rhythms of nature and the body. Some people begin to perceive patterns, signals or coincidences more frequently, which can generate a sense of inner guidance or clearer purpose. This connection can strengthen spiritual practices such as meditation, contemplation or energy work.
On the other hand, it is common for the sense of time to change. During deep meditative states or after sustained practice, the perception of the past and the future may become more fluid. This does not imply a disconnection from reality, but a new way of experiencing the present from a state of greater clarity.
Dangers of Activating the Pineal Gland
Although pineal gland activation can bring profound benefits, it has also been the subject of many myths and misunderstandings. It is not dangerous in nature, but it does require respect, awareness and preparation. It is essential to understand that it is not necessary to be afraid, but to act with caution and emotional balance when exploring these states of consciousness.
- Emotional overload: When opening the third eye, repressed emotions may emerge. This is not negative, but can be overwhelming if not addressed with proper accompaniment.
- Energetic imbalance: An abrupt awakening can alter the internal balance. It is key to advance progressively and take care of the physical body during the process.
- Sleep disturbances: Increased sensitivity to energies can modify sleep cycles. Lucid dreams or temporary insomnia are common and tend to stabilize with continued practice.
- Confusion or disorientation: The expansion of consciousness may generate a different perception of reality. This does not mean losing control, but it may require time for integration.
- Social isolation: Some people feel disconnected from their environment when they have new perspectives. It is important to maintain healthy bonds and share the process with people you trust.
Activating the pineal gland is a path of self-knowledge, not a dangerous practice. With proper guidance and a mindful approach, the benefits far outweigh the potential challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pineal Gland Activation
Many people approach pineal gland activation seeking spiritual expansion, inner healing or a deeper connection with reality. However, to move forward with safety and clarity in this process, it is important to resolve common doubts that often arise in practice. Below, we answer the most frequently asked questions based on real experiences and proven principles within the spiritual and energetic realm.
How long does it take for the pineal gland to activate?
Time varies from person to person and consistency in practice. Some people notice changes in a few weeks, while others require months or more. The key is regular practice, clear intention and a lifestyle that supports holistic wellness.
Is it safe to activate the pineal gland?
Yes, as long as it is done with proper techniques and a conscious attitude. Although temporary side effects such as intense dreams or emerging emotions may arise, it does not represent a danger if approached with respect and balance.
What does it feel like to open the third eye?
Effects can include greater mental clarity, spiritual connection, vivid dreams and more intuitive perception. Each experience is unique, but many people report a sense of well-being, presence and expanded awareness.
How do I know if I have an activated pineal gland?
Some common signs are more finely tuned intuition, sharper inner perception, frequent lucid dreaming, and a sense of connection to the present. You may also notice an increased sensitivity to energy or spontaneous moments of deep mental clarity.
Is it possible to close the third eye after opening it?
It does not shut down completely, but its activity may decrease if the practice is abandoned or if there is an emotional or energetic blockage. Resuming meditation and habits that favor activation can restore its functioning.
Can I activate the pineal gland without previous spiritual experience?
Yes, it is not necessary to have advanced knowledge to begin. The important thing is to approach it with an open mind, discipline and a willingness to explore the inner world. The techniques are accessible to anyone committed to personal development.
