What is Evidence in the spiritualism sense?

It's factual proof. If I say to you that your mother who has been 'dead' for some years is standing next to you, this is not evidence although you might believe it to be true. Whereas if I describe her to you in body and character, recounting shared memories you have with her, this is proof.

We use the altered state of Clairvoyance to get this proof, which incidentally is a state of brain energy measurable by scientific instruments as the alpha-theta state.

DESCRIPTION 

 But ... this is not enough for us who wish to be more knowledgeable on the subject.  

Clairvoyant -- To see

Claircognisant -- To to know

Evidence

 "The proof of the pudding is in the eating". Is an old saying from the north of England, that means when you see something it might not be what it appears, only trying it will tell! In other words EVIDENCE is what we need.

I would define evidence in this context as exactly the same thing you find in the court of law, proof to be tested by examination.

Clairvoyance is one of the tools we use to get that truth / proof, it is communications between the spirit world and the physical world. Another word for clairvoyance in that context is 'communications' or 'messages', as people mostly say in the churches. Although it is also for healing and speaking otherwise known as 'the address'

If you haven't had your own personal proof yet, the way to get it is either by a private reading, or just go to your nearest Spiritualist Church and take pot luck that the medium will come to you and give a good example, i.e. a recognisable spirit person, behaving in a way that you know is true, straight and simple.

Do pick a medium for a private reading that is recommended by your local church to avoid any problems with unqualified persons, I say this for good reasons, as a psychic is not always a spiritualist medium and there are people who genuinely believe they are spiritually gifted, but aren't, and don't know the rules, yes, there are rules regarding ethics and the law of this country, given for spiritual reasons too!

Don't worry that any secrets will be mentioned in front of strangers if you are in a church, that NEVER happens because our Spirit friends and helpers come only to help not embarrass us or even to tell us what to do, in fact if that should happen you know the medium has not 'connected' to the spirit world.

Each Church, whether it is Spiritualist National Union [ SNU ] Independent, or Christian Spiritualist, [called The Greater World Churches] they all follow the basic pattern of service. Hymns then prayers, a talk, not called a sermon here, it's called Philosophy. Then the down to the nitty-gritty ... Evidence / Clairvoyance / Communications / Messages, and usually after the service some healing for those who request, so don't forget to ask.

Weekday services are usually missing the Philosophy talk out, and spend more time on the communications. Special evenings are charged on the door, or tickets in advance, but there is no charge for a public meeting. All churches as registered charities, and so hold a collection only as a free will offering, please give generously as they depend on you to keep the doors open!

There is a book of Churches that is be available to all, this is  called "The Signpost" - just ask at your local bookshop, see the book list on the front page - top right for the ISBN number to order through the websites.

WHAT NEXT?

So, you've had your proof now? Are you thinking about the next step?

What sort of person are you?

A sharing person?

Do you tell others if there's a bargain to be had?

Good ... so do I!

Well, Spiritualism is an everyday kind of thing, you can either take the philosophy and use it as you think best only for yourself, or pass it around to help others. I think it's better to pass it on, because you never know just when the smallest piece of information might come in handy!

If you like to help people you know and have already shared some information you've gathered, then that makes you a communicator, a 'middleman' / 'medium', a passer-on of information.

THAT ENERGY - IT'S CALLED LOVE!

How does the spiritualist way influence my life? Stop me from suffering as the rest of the world is over the horrific news on the 'telly'? How has this philosophy helped me?

By seeing this life as a continuation of all life, the bigger picture, looking forward into the other realms is good, but what about looking back into the other realms? Where are we going is a common question but think about this, where did we come from?

We are sympathetic people and the sorrow of others resonates on our heart strings, even more so when you're a sensitive [like all psychics and mediums] that's natural, but as spiritualists we see the principle of continuous progression working out in all our lives, those of individuals and groups too, yes all groups even towns, countries and nations have karma, a spiritual path.

This means man-made tragedies are part of that progression, it's hard, but it helps to see this worldly existence, this life, as a transient progression. Natural disasters, we are told by the Masters, are the progression of the Earth as a living organism, no more than that, we don't attribute any human characteristics to God, like anger or petty favouritism. Things are not 'His fault' they are allowed by Him for us to progress, each in our own special way. There lies the difference, the Great White Spirit, as some call God, is the light and in wisdom only allows darkness .

If you, like me, are a bit nervous of talking about this with other people, then let the spirit helpers do their bit, by just asking for their help in a silent prayer. Just one word "Help!" is always heard. And then speak from the heart on any matter.

Have you never put into words your thoughts and beliefs? Then now is a good time to think about them, and take courage - spirit are waiting for you to ask them to help. They are literally queuing up and waiting, but because we all have free-will they can't help us unless we ask them!

The Masters tell us what happens when we die :

1) There is a reception of friends and family organised to meet us, and ...

2) When a time has elapsed [it varies a lot ] we can communicate to those left behind, that all is well.

But there are so many silly fables that cause unhappiness, I hope you will look further for evidence as an intelligent person with common sense! If you need clarification about details that you are not sure about, then get in touch with me via the email on this site.

Did you ever have a friend that needed a confidence boost - and you just said what came into your head with kindness? Then afterwards you didn't know what you said, but it just came out OK. You're acting as a medium! That's spirit working on your behalf!

Put your thoughts into words ... and then the action will follow in a natural way. Have courage, trust a little bit that when you need it spirit will come to your aid and give you those words, as they have always done so, even when we didn't realize it.

Were you coming to church for proof? And having found it what do you do next? I'm talking about being a communicator yourself, attending some classes, we all begin by standing up in a circle meeting ... when you're ready this will be attractive to you.

All it takes is the wanting to help. That's all. We are all capable of helping each other, even just a little bit, and why refuse extra help from the spirit world? Just say to your guardian Angel, "Help me please." And it's there!

TEST IT AND SEE. That's all I did!

Now ... if you are interested ... go to the Articles on the Main menu and you will find all the different subjects there in more detail. Also there are many books on the subject of what goes on in the spirit world, and there's a Book List available.

See: Main Menu / Articles / General Knowledge / Reading For All. Maybe even have a look for your next holiday trip, the physical one, or the spiritual one!

The famous author Alan Kardec is very much more comprehensive on the subject you can read his book on the following website. Thanks go to my friends Jim and Lis in Australia  for this facility, their site is here>>  http://nasm.org.au/ 

Go to the 'Library' there for lots of meaty reading!

Happy hunting!

Stella