What is Psychic Amnesia and What You Can Do to Avoid It During a Spirit Medium Reading
A spirit medium reading is a three-way system of communication in which a being in spirit communicates with a spirit medium. The spirit medium receives and then transmits the information to the recipient of the reading. The recipient then identifies and claims the loved one in spirit who is coming through and opens themselves up to the messages being shared. It is a cooperative effort which requires active participation from the being in spirit, the spirit medium, and the recipient of the reading. At times, the recipient of the reading may not readily recall the person or animal coming through, or they may not immediately recognize the memories or messages being shared. This phenomenon is often referred to as psychic amnesia. There are many reasons why this can happen, even when everyone involved is doing their best to ensure clear and concise communications.
Reasons Psychic Amnesia Occurs
- Only wanting to hear from one person (this blocks out openness to others who may be trying to come through to help you with your life)
- Concentrating only on people who recently passed
- Thinking of your own perspective of the person, not the perspective of the person coming through
- Waiting for a code word, name, or specific message (no matter how much unique identifying information is brought through, some people will not believe it is one of their loved ones in spirit unless they hear a specific word, name, or message)
- In a group reading setting, some people do not want to be the center of attention
- Denial based on fear
- Some people do not want to revisit the pain of someone’s passing (people have mentioned they denied knowing the person coming through because they were fearful of the emotions that would be brought forth)
- Uncomfortable with spirit communication because they do not understand how it works
- Do not want to hear from a particular person due to painful situations encountered in life
- Fear of the unknown
- Skepticism about spirit communication (people who have had negative experiences with people who were not authentic or genuine, or they may have heard stories from others about this, may not want to believe the information coming through; strong religious beliefs or teachings which deny this type of communication exists or is a product of negative beings may be deeply ingrained in someone and they may not be receptive to the information being brought forth)
- Thinking only of blood relatives, not friends, neighbors, associates, or others
- Being awestruck (this can happen at any time, but most often when someone is sitting for a reading for the first time — it is as if their thinking mind has stopped functioning and they cannot even remember details about their own lives, let alone loved ones who have passed)
- Not understanding how spirit communication works (spirit communication is a complex process which involves the use of all the spirit medium’s senses — people who are not familiar with the way it works may sometimes think it is as simple as a fireside chat in which all information about a person’s life is easily shared)
- Impaired judgment due to inebriation from alcohol or drugs
- Distraction (thinking of other things and not living in the moment; not paying attention to the information being shared; having pets, small children, or other people in the room)
- Fatigue (if someone is very tired or exhausted, it may be challenging for them to recall information or to recognize it when it is coming through)
- Strong grief (messages may be brought through, but the person may be so distraught that they have a hard time hearing and digesting the messages)
- Cognitive or memory issues
Ways to Avoid Psychic Amnesia
- Keep an open mind and heart (enter a reading with no expectations or pre-conceived notions of how you who you would like to hear from, how they would come through, or what they would like to share with you as you never know who is going to come through for you, nor can you anticipate the message they will bring)
- Your loved ones in spirit know who you need to hear from and why — remember they view your life from an enlightened perspective to bring healing for your soul
- Be open to the information coming through because your loved ones in spirit are doing their best to share information using a very intricate communication process which involves the transference of their messages and information using all the spirit medium’s senses (it is like pieces of a puzzle that need to be brought together to define who it is coming through and what they would like to share with you)
- Know that anyone who has passed can come through, including blood relatives, in-laws, ex-in-laws, friends, acquaintances, co-workers, relatives whom you never met but who know you from watching over you from Heaven (such as great grandparents), pets and more
- Release your fears and trust in the bigger picture (receiving communications from your loved ones in spirit is an amazing experience that originates from the most powerful energy in the universe — love); be aware that fears are often an illusion which block us from achieving our dreams and living the lives we are meant to live)
- Prepare for your spirit medium reading (familiarize yourself with the process; do your research with reputable spirit mediums — Note: I provide articles and brief videos to help people understand how spirit communication works and I explain how spirits communicate with me prior to each reading I provide)
- Know that spirit communication is a very complex process which involves the full participation and cooperation of you, your loved ones in spirit, and the spirit medium
- Record your reading (if granted permission to do so) and/or take notes (if you don’t remember right away, there is a good chance you will remember later or the information they shared will be revealed in the future; sometimes information shared in a reading may be referring to a situation occurring in the future that you have no prior knowledge of)
- Be awake, alert, and sober as this is a special form of communication which requires your active participation
- Allow time to grieve before contacting a spirit medium for a reading (in the first stages of grief, which includes feelings of anger and denial of the person’s passing, it is best to wait until your heart and spirit have begun to heal and accept the person’s or pet’s passing)
- Do not be too hard on yourself if you temporarily forget loved ones or memories (there may be a reason why you are not remembering information right away, such as those in spirit wanting you to speak with others about them after the reading)
Relax and Enjoy the Experience of a Spirit Medium Reading
Most of all, it is important to make the most of your spirit medium reading by relaxing and allowing the process to naturally unfold. If you open yourself up to this incredible form of communication, the healing that comes from a spirit medium reading can change your life in amazing ways. Enjoy the communications coming through from your loved ones in spirit, as they are motivated by love, which is the greatest gift that can be transmitted from one being to another.
With Love and Light,
Karen T. Hluchan
International Spirit Medium, Paranormal Investigator, Reiki Master, Spiritual Artist, Motivational Speaker, & Author of How Have You Loved?
