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What
is 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. What
is CLAIRAUDIENT ? This term refers to the ability of the Clairaudient
to 'hear' information relating to the 'client's' past, present and future. What is CLAIRSENTIENT ? This
term refers to the Clairsentient to 'sense' emotions, vibrations etc. relating
to the 'clients' past, present and future. What
is 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. What
is SPIRITUALISM 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 lecture which is usually about the applications of Spiritualism
to everyday life. Then, after the lecture 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. |