What is Channeling?

My very first time experiencing channeling was when I was about 18, and I was getting ready to move out of my mom's house and move in with my first husband. She had some "woo-woo" people over to our house, and they were in a circle talking. She had never had people over who were so interesting and eclectic, so I was fascinated by what they were talking about. They asked me if I would like to join the circle and receive a message. I knew nothing about what they were doing, but I was so curious, so I sat down.

Suddenly, the woman sitting next to me turned and looked at me with a sad face. But I immediately noticed that she looked different than I remembered when I first came into the room. It was like her, but there was something else in her facial expressions that I couldn't quite place.

She proceeded to tell me that she was channeling Mary Magdalene, and she had some information about my life and asked me if I would like to hear it.

I agreed, and she proceeded to tell me that

• I would not stay with the man I was currently with.

• That the love of my life will come in at a later time and we would spend our lives together.

• She then said that I would have tummy issues for many years, and finding the right foods to eat would be crucial.

• And then she looked at me as though she had seen something terrible happen that I would go thru, but would not speak on what it was. And that was it!

  
  

I immediately dismissed all of what she said because I didn't believe she could know these things about me and my life. But also, I was contending with my religious beliefs.

My mother had always been an atheist while I was growing up, but when I was around 15, I went to church for the first time with our next-door neighbor and walked up to the front of the church and gave my life to Jesus that day. I had been to church enough times at this point to know that what happened that day was considered to be "evil and came from a dark place." But I didn't feel that at all while she was speaking to me, as it was so compassionate and filled with love. And it was always in the back of my mind... "what if she is right?" So I kept it in the back of my mind as I went about living my life.

Well, now that I am much older, I can confirm that all of what she said came true. I assume the look of sadness she gave me was for my son passing to the other side, but it could be for something else. Only time will tell...

My second time experiencing channeling was several days after my son passed away.

He had planned to come home the following weekend for his 20th birthday party. He said before he passed that all he wanted for his birthday was to have a good time hanging out at home with a few friends and family. So when we found out he was gone, we were determined to grant his birthday wish anyway. We knew he would want us to celebrate his short life and not be sad. So a party is what we had!

Well, I had my first out-of-body experience that day when preparing for this party. And in that experience, Cameron came to me from the other side and showed me around the realm we call "heaven," and then he and my guides gave me many messages about my purpose and how I would use my gifts to help people. They explained how they would give me messages to relay to others to help them heal, and that I would come to understand this more as time went on. When I came out of that experience, I was amazed by all I had learned about my future, the nature of reality, and how different it was from what I had been taught all my life. But I had a party to prepare for, so no time to contemplate all that it meant.

I was told that there were about 200 people who came through our house that night. But I don't remember much of it because I was busy greeting his friends and their families, as well as all the people there to support us in our grief. What was so interesting about this is that I was giving messages to each one of them as I greeted them about what they needed most at that moment. I thought it was so strange at the time because I had never done anything like this before. But I trusted that it was Cameron delivering messages to the people he cared about and what he wanted them to know at that time.

However, later I learned from my guides that it wasn't Cameron at all delivering messages for people; it was me. I was in utter disbelief at that time, but then became obsessed with finding out what this channeling thing is and how it worked. I read a ton of books, started watching channelers on social media, and taking classes. I eventually began to try Automatic Writing.

Automatic writing is a technique where a person writes without being consciously aware of what they are writing. It can be practiced in a variety of ways, including using a pencil or computer. 

Well, the first time I did it, I was shocked at the information that came through. It was so helpful, kind, supportive, and loving. Nothing like how I would have talked to myself, that's for sure! And so I continued on the path to find out more about this strange thing that happened to me and tried to find out where it would lead me. I then eventually started speaking with my son in this way and was introduced to my guides.

Eventually, my guides encouraged me to try to do conscious channeling. And when I did, that took things to a whole new level! I discovered that the messages from the other side could be for me or for someone else. But either way, it was so beautiful and healing, no matter which topic they chose to talk about. And now I hope to bring healing and wonder to others by using this gift.

Here is what I have discovered about channeling:

What is channeling?

Channeling is often defined as the act of allowing a spiritual entity (e.g., angel, archangel, ascended master, guide, deceased loved one) to merge, join, or enter your body and use your body to communicate directly with those on the Earth plane. 

What does channeling feel like?

Channeling is a spiritual phenomenon that can be challenging to put into words, as each individual experiences it in a unique way. It is an experience that one must encounter firsthand to truly understand.

Below are some common physical sensations that channelers might encounter:

• Feeling very hot or cold

• Tingling or vibrating sensations

• Sensation of floating or heaviness

• Pressure felt in specific areas of the body

• Sensation of a nearby presence or contact

• Receiving images and energies to support the message the channeler is delivering.

  
  

While each channeler's experience is unique, there is always one constant: The other side is pure love. Consequently, when channeling, you are allowing a profoundly spiritual and high-frequency love to flow into your being. The love felt is beyond words and truly extraordinary!

Given the intensity of this interaction, those who channel (especially in the initial stages) often experience a deep sense of awe. Shedding tears of joy is also a common response.

Different types of channeling

Instead of being seen as clear-cut categories, the following forms of channeling are more accurately perceived as a spectrum. Nevertheless, they are frequently referred to using the following descriptions:

• Conscious Channeling:

  • This can also be referred to as voice channeling. 

  • During conscious channeling, the channeler is aware of what is happening. This includes being able to stop the experience at any time. 

  • Typically, the channeler can remember some or even all of what they said (for a period of time, and then it may disappear from short-term memory). 

  • Often conscious channelers will say that they hear themselves speaking as if they are at a distance or as if they were listening from another room.  Other channelers will say that when told about what was said, they feel as if they are remembering a dream. 

  • There are many people currently alive on the Earth plane who consciously channel.  For example, Esther Hicks brings through the group of entities that refer to themselves as Abraham (no relation to the Old Testament).  They speak about the Law of Attraction.

  • This is the type of channeling that I have always done.

    
    

• Trance Channeling:

  • This form of channeling is done while in a deep trance state. 

  • A trance is a form of extreme relaxation that produces an altered state of consciousness, much like sleep. Depending on the depth of the trance, the channeler (a) usually has limited or no awareness of what is happening, (b) often lacks the ability to recall what was said, and (c) experiences in the body the personality of the entity they are channeling. Such as facial expressions or mannerisms.

  • My first experience with this type of channeling was with Kryon and Bashar. As is typical of most trance channelers, they typically are unable to remember what they said in the session.

    
    

• Physical Mediumship:

  • This is a special form of channeling in which a medium channels a deceased loved one.

  • Physical mediumship can be done by conscious or trance channelers.

Do all of us Channel?

Indeed, we often engage in this process instinctively, without conscious awareness.

Below are some instances where we may unknowingly act as conduits:

• There are moments when we communicate with someone and later find ourselves unable to account for the origin of our thoughts or words. This phenomenon is particularly prevalent during times of heightened stress, when individuals are unsure of how to react or respond. In such cases, it is believed that spiritual forces recognize the individual's inherent channeling abilities and intervene by essentially taking control, signaling, "Stand aside and allow us to guide."

• Individuals who possess artistic or musical talents may naturally serve as conduits, especially when reflecting on occasions where they felt completely absorbed in their creative process. Indications of being "in the zone" include (a) a partial or complete lack of recollection of their actions and (b) the creation of works that diverge from their typical artistic output.

• Automatic writing represents a form of channeling that involves the use of one or both hands (e.g., writing, typing, texting) to produce written content. While not universally applicable, individuals who engage in automatic writing often find it relatively easy to transition from writing to verbal channeling.

How do you know when someone is really channeling?

Channeling has become increasingly popular, with numerous individuals asserting to be channelers. While many are legitimate, some are not.

When listening to a channeler or reading channeled messages, it is crucial to consider the following:

• Is the individual genuinely channeling?

• Do the messages come from "the Light" rather than a negative source?

To differentiate between authentic and deceptive channeling, take into account the following:

• All messages should express love, support, and encouragement.

• Messages should never evoke fear, blame, or reprimand.

• Particularly in group channeling, messages typically focus on humanity as a whole rather than individual persons.

Determining if messages are coming from the Light

Those working with Spirit must develop the crucial skill of discernment. This involves recognizing the difference between messages originating "from the Light" and those from darker origins. A helpful practice is to start with a prayer, inviting only spirits such as angels, archangels, ascended masters, guides, deceased loved ones, and beings of light to participate in the channeling session for the highest good of all involved.