One of the best parts of my work is that I get to correspond with people from around the world about their spiritual experiences. It’s fascinating and refreshing to hear the differences in people's understanding and beliefs of the Spirit World.
Recently, a grieving husband shared with me how he’s been communicating with his wife through a cell phone that is no longer in service, and she has sent messages to the family at a specific time and day of the week.
A new mom told me that when her infant looks into the corner of the room and laughs, she believes the baby's grandfather is playing with her from the spirit realm.
Someone wrote to me and shared that they believe they have their childhood dog now reincarnated as a rescue they adopted. Each of these stories has a place in my heart, and I could feel the love of the spirit world moving through me as I read them.
I also receive messages from people who feel lost. The grief of losing a loved one is heavy, or the circumstances of their lives seem so unfair it’s difficult for them to feel or believe in the Spirit World.
I used to feel unequipped to respond to these messages of loneliness or despair, letting them sit in my inbox while I accumulated guilt by the day. Finally, accepting that I won't help everyone has made it easier to try. So when I can, I take a few minutes and sit with the Spirit World to ask for their guidance in a few sentences.
They often encourage people to ask for signs from their loved ones who have passed, and I pass that message on in my responses. On a recent occasion, I got an email back immediately that read:
“How do I ask them???”
I smiled at this because I can relate to this question and the exasperated feeling of not understanding something others take for granted. Being neurodivergent and psychic has taken a lot of mental space and often left me wondering what was going on or feeling like there was a joke or secret I was missing out on.
Connecting to your passed loved ones through signs and synchronicity or feeling the love of your soul is always available to you. There are no special skills required. Truly, everything you need is within.
Here are three tips when asking for signs from your passed loved ones, spirit guides, or the Universe
Take time to get clear and connect.
This can be as simple as taking a few deep breaths to clear your mind and energy. Be clear on who you are asking. Is it a passed loved one, a spirit guide, or are you asking the Universe? Put your hand over your heart and let yourself feel all of the love you have for them. Take a moment to be in this love and appreciate your ability to feel it. Then, with your thoughts or out loud, ask for a sign. Say something simple in your own words, like, “Please send me a sign to let me know I’m on the right path.”
Give them time to respond.
Have you ever chased someone in a relationship? Remember that feeling of always being the one to follow up or check-in, and as soon as you become occupied or move on, you suddenly have their attention. Lean back and give the Universe or the Spirit World time to respond. When you lean back, they lean forward. Putting a lot of energy into constantly searching for the sign you asked for takes energy away from your connection to yourself and the world around you. After you ask for a sign, try to put it out of your mind for a couple of days or a week. Think of planting a seed and give it time to grow.
Stay present
Living in the moment, being in the now—mindfulness…it’s not easy.
There are days when I feel like being present in the moment would cause me to forget something or miss an important reminder, notification, or message. I almost always have my phone with me (on silent), or my mind is busy with something I’m worried about or excited to plan. There are a million distractions. But, truly, the moment we are in is all we have. It’s the only place you can go to connect with your intuition, your passed loved ones, or your spirit guides.
Check in with yourself throughout the day and notice how present you are. If you find you're leaving the present more than not, try planning some mindfulness time for yourself. Leave your phone in the next room, go for a walk, and focus on your surroundings, or set limits on the time you spend thinking about the past or the future.
Noticing your surroundings and how you feel about them is a huge factor in being able to receive signs.
With love,
Sheryl
P.S. I you want to read more about signs, this is an expanded blog post many have found helpful: Signs a deceased loved one is with you (2023)
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