I was just wondering how one would go about developing mediumship abilities...I have always been interested in this. I have had situations where spirits have tried to communicate something to me however, I completely blocked it off...I wasn't ready to deal with it at the time. I feel I am ready now, but may have blocked it so well that I can't get it back it seems lol
Would simple meditations do the trick? or does it go deeper then that for someone in my situation? would I have to start from scratch so to speak?
Meditation is a big help, IMHO. But, there is more to it then just that. I think the posts below are a great start at explaining it too--
Tell the universal energy you are willing to be of service to help those that need it.
But remember some ghosts are jerks so understanding how to protect yourself is very important.
I think being willing to help others who need your help can also be a great benefit to getting things going, too.
however, as Lark so eloquently put it, some ghosts are jerks, so before you even begin, I think it is important to learn how to ground and protect yourself. To get some ideas in this--you can search those words here on AT and find a lot of ways explained by those of us who do this. You can also google it--and find many ways as well. But be sure to do this--(at least IMHO), because you are going to be opening yourself up to something that can be dangerous to you.
And, as EmpressArwen also said--
As far as developing your own mediumship abilities, and I'm just beginning this sort of thing so take my advice with a grain of salt...protection is an absolute MUST. You wouldn't put a sign outside your house saying "Come on in and wander around" and open up your front door to whomever chooses to come in. Learn protection before proceeding further because trust me, it sucks when unwanted, unkind spirits run amok in your life.
also that meditation is a great way to go. Also, asking your guides to help you too--and try to 'meet' your guides in meditation. Don't try to hurry it, as it may not happen in a weeks time. Everyone is different. You may find you are open immediately--or it may take you a year or two.
Also, I would join in on some of the exercises posted here and elsewhere if you belong to other sites. They can't hurt you--as long as you still protect and ground yourself. There are a few books that can also help you. Two that I found to be truly wonderful are both by Debra Lynne Katz and are titled:
1. You are Psychic
&
2. Extraordinary Psychic
One thing that I would start with is to try and communicate to the deceased members of your family--that you knew in life. Perhaps your grandmother or grandfather? Or perhaps a beloved aunt or uncle. You can just begin to talk to them as if they were still alive. First just start talking to them by saying Hello, good morning, good evening. Tell them you miss them, love them, etc. Share your day with them, just as you would've done if they were still alive and you were visiting them in their home.
Then, after you get to the point, where you can 'feel' them around you, or you can smell their perfume, or perhaps the cigarettes they always smoked in life, or whatever, acknowledge them and thank them for coming.
After awhile of doing this, ask them for some help in some way--and ask them to come to you. At first, it may be they come only in your dreams or when you are just about asleep or awake. After you realize they did come to you--thank them for it. It can help and they will begin to come to you more and more.
Then, perhaps meditate asking your guides and their guides to help them come to you while in a meditation.
Always, always, always thank them for coming to you, whether you are. But, I'd definitely start with the deceased family and or well known friends first--as they do stay close by you in the spirit realm as they are still concerned about you and want to help you. Plus, since you know them, you can feel safer with them. however, this doesn't mean you still shouldn't ground and protect even with them.
