Tag: Spiritualism
Breaking Spiritual Elitism
Breaking Spiritual Elitism: Why There’s No ‘Right Way’ to Practice Mediumship Spiritual elitism is a real thing. In spiritual communities, differences are inevitable. There are various styles of mediumship, such as Direct (American style) and Indirect (British style), along with church-based practices and secular practices (psychic fairs and private practice). Each approach has unique strengths […]
Spiritualism Crossroads: Progress or Stagnation?
Spiritualism’s Crossroads: Progress or Stagnation? Spiritualism was founded by free thinkers—visionaries who challenged the norms of their time. Many pioneers were women. They saw Spiritualism as a way to connect with the spirit world and fight for social change. Their advocacy for women’s rights, abolition, and equality was core to the movement. Today, the movement […]
Bullying Beyond Belief: Identifying and Confronting Toxic Behavior in Church
It often surprises people that there is toxic behavior in Spiritualist Churches. In the realm of spiritual communities, one might assume that kindness, compassion, and unity prevail. However, just like any other sphere of society, religious organizations are not immune to the scourge of bullying. It’s a topic often brushed under the rug, as we […]
The Fox Sisters
174 years ago today the Fox Sisters publicly demonstrated Evidential Mediumship. This demonstration occurred in Corinthian Hall here in Rochester, New York on November 14, 1849. Their bravery in this act caused Spiritualism to become a worldwide movement. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote, “It was no new gift they exhibited, it was only that their […]
Egotism and the Decline of Spiritualism
Egotism Creates Problems Ego is one of the biggest problems in Spiritual Communities. I am sure it has played a factor in every religion. These thoughts are on Spiritualism. I am a Spiritualist, and I have observed a few things over the years. This article was originally published on March 11, 2022, still rings true […]
How Vision Boards can help you with your Spirituality
A vision board is a tool used to help clarify, concentrate and maintain focus on a specific topic. Literally, a vision board is any sort of board on which you display images that represent whatever you want to be, do or have in your life. Let’s get creative about Spiritualism. Take an afternoon and explore […]
Spiritual Thoughts
Spiritual thoughts run through my head every day. Lately I have been struggling with what is happening in this nation. The basis of this nation was created on a clear separation of Church and State. The founders of this nation wanted to live their lives without persecution for their beliefs. Yet we have a radical […]
Spiritual Evolution and Psychic or Mediumship Development
Spiritual evolution is different for each of us. What is common is that there is pain that needs healing which often we are stopped by fear.
Principle 8
Someone out there needs to hear this. Principle 8 has come into focus to me recently in so many ways that I cannot miss the signs. For those of you that are not Spiritualists, this principle states: We affirm that the doorway to reformation is never closed against any soul here or hereafter. Or more […]
Halloween and Spiritualism for everyone
My friend Celeste Elliott wrote this and it is a great explanation of Spiritualism and Halloween. So since I cannot do a better job and she has given permission to share, I thought that I would. Halloween is a special time of the year and so many wonderful family memories are made during this time. […]