Communicating with the dead has never been considered an unusual occurrence until modern times. Cathy Cox dispels some of the myths surrounding this ancient art of mediumship.

Mediumship Today

Over the last few years there has been a rise in the public interest in the whole process of mediumship - that is, communicating with people who have died. With programs such as John Edwards’ ‘Crossing Over’, the whole process has been brought to our lounge rooms. We seem both startled and skeptical as the medium communicates to loved ones and gives messages from beyond the grave, in what can be tear jerking, humorous or even to the point where we think “Wow! How could the medium know that?”

Mediumship in Ancient Cultures.

Within the linear time framework of modern day thinking, the whole process of mediumship with people who are deceased seems unbelievable, but this has not always been the case. The truth is that our modern “scientific way” of viewing the world and life after death is more abnormal in human history rather than the norm. Almost every culture and civilization has recognized there is a medium between this world and the world of people who have passed over. Through this medium, they have developed a way of communicating and relating to loved ones and other beings who may exist in those realms and who are interested in communicating with us. The medium or shaman in many primal societies was much respected.

Mediumship Today.

As a psychic, I have found mediumship to be in some ways the most challenging of the psychic arts, but at the same time, the most rewarding, as you make a connection with someone who has passed away and are able to contribute to renewing a link between the person who has been left behind and the person who has died, a truly fulfilling experience for everyone involved. The skill I have found with mediumship is that it is in essence a case of having to suspend your logical processes and open up to the different levels of communication. When you step into being a medium, messages, insights and understandings can come through freely and easily. When you battle with this, it can turn into a real ‘head trip’. What I have also realized is that mediumship in its own way, once you have the basics in place, is easy to do.

Mediumship is a skill that can be learned.

We have turned the process of mediating with people who have died into something only a ‘god-gifted’ psychic can do, when in truth, it should in essence be natural to all of us. Not only can anyone learn to be a medium with people who have died, I would say it should be compulsory that in schools throughout the world, children should be taught this ancient art. The truth is that we all will face the death of a loved one at some point in time. We will all, when the time is right, face our own death. As we come into contact with the death of those we love and the death of ourselves, our ability and confidence to relate to those from either world can transform this from being a frightening experience to a natural and healthy part of the whole cycle of life. So I would encourage anyone wanting to learn the skill, which can be life transforming, to take up the process of learning mediumship.

Cathy Cox is a gifted psychic medium and author, who has helped thousands with her wisdom and insight. To read more written by Cathy and to find out how she can help you in your relationship with her amazing psychic skills, go to www.find-the-right-psychic.co.uk