Spirit Whispers (After-death communication)

The after death communication is a term coined by Bill and Judy Guggenheim's in their research and publication of "Hello From Heaven." My first recall of this type of 'spirit whisper' was around the age of 7 when my 'great-grandfather' came for a visit after he passed away. This ability continued for many years.

Personal Experiences

After my 1978 afterlife experience, I found myself with an ability to see and hear spirits from the beyond. This was disturbing at first. I got used to dealing with a special kind of medium-ship when I helped a mother cope with her grief over the loss of her teenage son.

This sort of ability when I lost friends due to death. I continued to have them visit me in dreams and make their presence known to me, as well as others.

I was constantly being reminded of my own past experiences with spirit due to the fact I was constantly burying these type of memories.

The most common type of visit from the afterlife was during nightly sessions.

I would wake up in the middle of the night to find a spirit sitting on the side of my bed. I would know what that meant and roll over and go back to sleep. I would then meet up in an 'out of body' like experience.

A direct experience where my human conscious mind dealt directly with the spirit was very disturbing to my senses. The spirits would comply with my wishes to have a 'gentle' type of conversation during dreams.

It was as if I had one foot in the physical world and one foot in the spiritual realm.

Through the years, I would be called upon by spirit to pass on message to people in grief for the loss of a loved one.

The common theme was "life and love are eternal." It was a message of 'until we meet again."

I share my stories here as a testament to the fact that life is eternal and a part of us lives on when we pass over to the other side.

1978-80 Spirit Whispers

Spirit Whispers 1980 to Present

Based upon research, the following are the twelve most frequent types of after-death communication people report having with their deceased loved ones:

Sensing A Presence: This is the most common form of contact. But many people discount these experiences, thinking, "Oh, I'm just imagining this." It's a distinct feeling that your loved one is nearby, even though he or she can't be seen or heard.

Hearing A Voice: Some people state they hear an external voice, the same as when a living person is speaking to them. However, the majority of communications are by telepathy – you hear the voice of your relative or friend in your mind. When you have two-way communication, it is usually by telepathy. In fact, it's possible to have an entire conversation this way.

Feeling A Touch: You may feel your loved one touch you with his or her hand, or place an arm around your shoulders or back, for comfort and reassurance.

Smelling A Fragrance: You may smell your relative's or friend's favorite cologne, after-shave lotion, or perfume.

Visual Experiences: There are a wide variety of visual experiences, which we have divided into two broad categories: partial visual and full visual ADCs. Appearances range from "a transparent mist" to "absolutely solid" with many gradations in between. You may see only the head and shoulders of your relative or friend, or someone you love may make a full appearance to you, and you will see the entire body as well, which will appear completely solid. Some visual ADCs occur in the bedroom, next to or at the foot of the bed. Others may happen anywhere – indoors or outdoors – even in a car or aboard a plane. Typically he or she will be expressing love and well-being with a radiant smile. Loved ones virtually always appear healed and whole regardless of their cause of death. Verbal communication may take place, but not always.

Visions: You may see an image of a deceased loved one in a "picture" that is either two-dimensional and flat or three-dimensional like a hologram. It's like seeing a 35 mm slide or a movie suspended in the air. Visions are usually in radiant colors and may be seen externally with your eyes open or internally in your mind. Communication may occur, especially during meditation.

Twilight Experiences: These occur in the alpha state – as you're falling asleep, waking up, meditating, or praying.

ADC Experiences While Asleep: Sleep-state ADCs are much more vivid, intense, colorful, and real than dreams. They are very common. Both one-way and two-way communications are typical. You usually feel your loved one is with you in person – that you're having an actual visit together. These experiences are not jumbled, filled with symbols, or fragmented the way dreams are.

Out-Of-Body ADCs: These may occur while you are asleep or in a meditative state. They are dramatic experiences during which you leave your body and often visit your loved one at the place or level where he or she exists. These are extremely vivid, intense, and real – some say, "more real than physical life."

Telephone Calls: These ADCs may occur during sleep or when you are wide awake. You will hear a phone ringing, and if you answer it, your loved one will give you a short message. Two-way conversations are possible. His or her voice will usually be clear but may seem far away. If you are awake, you will probably not hear a disconnect sound or a dial tone when the call is completed.

Physical Phenomena: People who are bereaved often report receiving a wide variety of physical signs from their deceased relative or friend, such as: lights or lamps blinking on and off; lights, radios, televisions, stereos, and mechanical objects being turned on; photographs, pictures, and various other items being turned over or moved; and a long list of "things that go bump in the night."

Symbolic ADCs: People frequently ask a Higher Power, the universe, or their deceased loved one for a sign that he or she still exists. Many receive such a sign, though it may take some time to arrive.