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Astrea responds:
Dear Rick,
I know you are making your father feel welcome if you're able to feel his spirit touch you, you but there are other things you can do that may be more effective. It takes quite a lot of energy for our loved ones to come through to us in the manner you describe.
Is it possible for you to wear his watch or another piece of metal jewelry to bed at night? This might create a tangible connection through which his spirit could connect with you.
In addition to touching you at night, I think your father is trying to talk to you in your dreams, which is much easier for spirits. Of course, controlling our own dream experiences is difficult.
Dreams are the easiest place for most of us to communicate with spirits. Many people find if they write down what they want to speak to their departed loved ones about before they go to sleep, that person will come into their dreams and initiate that conversation.
Keeping a notebook is very handy because you can write out your questions beforehand and then later record the answers you receive. This won't happen every time you want it to, but it WILL happen every time your dad is able to visit you.
You may have to repeat the questions in your notebook two or three times before things really gel, and you may have long conversations that don't address the questions you want to ask, but you WILL be communicating with him.
We have an electric clock that Daddy sets forward a few minutes every now and then. This activity usually follows a very vivid dream I've had of him. Pay attention to the electrical items in your room and see if your father is leaving any evidence that he has been there.
I find that small acts of charity can bring our loved ones closer to us and make it easier for them to communicate. These don't have to be grand or expensive gestures. You might give a blanket to a homeless shelter or take a friend who is financially challenged to get a few groceries. Every time I complete small, selfless acts, I feel Daddy close to me. In many religious faiths, an act of charity made in the name of a departed loved one is said to bring their spirits closer to God and closer to us as well.
Remember that you are doing these things because YOU miss HIM. He is worried that you're not getting on with your life or he wouldn't be around so often. I think it's wonderful your dad can come to you as he does, but you should try to work toward letting him go.
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Susyn responds:
Dear Rick,
Though we may not be able to tell if our messages are being received, our loved ones can always hear us, so communicating with your dad can be as simple as talking to him out loud, especially when you sense his spirit around you.
We tend to doubt what we are experiencing because we’ve been influenced by society to discount anything of a supernatural nature, and to focus on the so-called facts. This may be one reason you feel you need a special ritual or way of speaking to your dad to be sure he can hear you.
Though you don't have to limit your conversations with him to night hours, it would appear this is the time when it's easiest for him to visit you. He seems to be better able to get your attention without the distractions of everyday life.
You may want to start with a guided meditation and a few rituals to help you get used to the idea of communicating with your father. This is especially helpful if there are certain subjects you want to discuss with him or questions you want to ask. If you perform these practices before bedtime, you may find that your encounters with your father become more frequent and more powerful.
Begin by gathering together a picture of your dad or a few of his belongings. Light a white candle and focus on the flame of the candle while meditating on your father. Think about what you would like to tell or ask him.
For a more concise, effective approach, write him a letter. Putting your thoughts and feelings down on paper will allow more to rise into your consciousness. This is also an ideal time to ask him for a definite sign that he is okay and is indeed visiting you during the night.
Once the letter is complete, light it with the flame of the candle and then burn it, sending the message into the ethers where it will be delivered to him.
If you practice these rituals for a few nights in a row, you should begin to feel more comfortable talking with him. These practices can center us and expand our awareness, thus making it easier to sense and interact with our loved ones who dwell on the other side. As this communication grows stronger, you'll begin to trust more in the experiences you have with him.
If you still feel any doubt that he can hear you, you may want to visit a psychic medium who can act as a go-between by processing specific messages back and forth between you and your father. In this way, you can also affirm that he is well and get more advice on how to best communicate with him. |
