INTRODUCTION:
Sending a spirit on the light is something which many spiritual people and beliefs, religions, take on in order to help a departed spirit onto the light. This theory has originated from the fact that once you are dead it is possible that your spirit can be stuck on the earth plain because we are still trying to hang onto things in our lives and sending a spirit on the light will help them to release memories, feelings, and anything holding on from their past life, stopping their spirit from being stuck in the light.
In this guide I will provide techniques so that a spirit may be sent on the light in order to help yourself to feel safe, stable and peaceful as well as sending a spirit away from this place of Earth:
The Light
The light in different beliefs represents different things such as; love, peace, ascending or a transfer to another level/realm. The light has also been described during near death experiences, as being very bright, warm, containing unconditional love and also comfort. The meaning of the light varies greatly between people and can represent such things as:
- Home
- Divine Guidance
- Everlasting Peace
- Release from all pain and suffering
- Transferrence to another space/realm
Those with no spiritual belief may recognize the light as a symbol of letting go of things emotionally.
Identifying a Troubled Spirit
Those who 'read' energy find that certain actions and feelings may indicate a troubled spirit is trying to get to the light but they cannot or they may be not realized that they have already died:
- Feeling cold, a drop in temperature (this is seen as being common among those who work with spirits)
- Vivid dreams/ thoughts of the departed spirit wanting help or needing released
- A certain room or place makes you feel sorrowful, fearful or have negative emotions
- Strange sounds in the home such as walking or knocking
Preparing Emotionally and Spiritually
Before carrying out any guidance to send a spirit to the light, spiritual people try to be mentally and physically prepared to enable them to create an atmosphere. In order to create an environment in which spirits feel more welcome you may need to ensure your own spiritual/emotional mindset is ready:
Remaining calm: Negative thoughts are believed to upset spirits, it is vital that you remain calm when you are thinking of or are expecting to see a spirit, as you will be able to get through the tasks easier. You must ensure that you have a clear, calm mind using any helpful meditation or breathing exercises and you must send love and compassion to the spirit:
- light a candle, burn incense or have calm music playing softly.
- open a window to promote circulation of fresh air
- say a prayer or affirmation to the spirit
- visualise yourself or the spirit surrounded by a clear light (protection)
Talking to the spirit with compassion: Spiritual people usually address a spirit with the words 'it is okay that you are no longer on this earth, and it is time to move on to the light and find everlasting peace'. While wordings differ, people ensure they are speaking with love and positive thoughts for the spirit, as they will understand you a lot better than what you are saying and you do not need to worry about using the right wording. Sending this message to the spirit is a comforting and reassuring experience to help them to move onto the light, thus feeling comfortable and safe.
Prayer and Meditation: Two common methods of sending a spirit to the light include:
Prayer – Using religious and spiritual prayers help the mind to remain on its task.
Meditation – A tool that allows us to have more of a clear mind and also have an increased awareness of the inner thoughts that we may hold.
Emotional energy: The thoughts you are sending to a spirit are believed to be more powerful than your actual words, you will be told to only send thoughts associated with love and care towards the departed spirit, however if you have memories of their past and what they may have gone through you can then try to overcome negative thoughts so that your positive thoughts about the spirit may increase.
A loving and comforting environment: You must strive to have your living space very clean. The more uplifted, clean and happy the environment feels the more peaceful the spirit will feel at being directed to move on towards the light.
Forgiveness: Unfinished emotions and unresolved situations are often believed to be the reasons why a spirit may not have passed to the light so you need to offer them forgiveness along with asking them to forgive you for any issues.
Seek help from those with more spiritual experience: If you have spiritual concerns it is better to obtain help from people who are experienced at working with spirits, to know exactly what is needed to send the spirit away.
Remember yourself and what your life needs: Whilst you are being helpful and guiding a spirit on the light, it is still vital that you focus on your own life and well-being as well, you cannot always be occupied with trying to save spirits and should take steps to keep yourself feeling safe. You must remember you are not alone and should ask others for help.
Compassion is the key: Everything that you do when guiding a spirit onto the light must come from love and compassion. The experience not only benefits the spirit to get to the light but can be a form of therapy and provide solace to you.
CONCLUSION:
When all else fails and if a spirit is strongly tied to a place and you feel it is not your place to move them it is also acceptable to take spiritual help from others. The spiritual process of guiding a spirit onto the light does not always involve moving a spirit out of the Earth plane but the whole reason for it, according to those who do it, is to bring about positive energy and peace for both yourself and the spirit by helping it onto the light to another dimension of heaven, and also helps with providing comfort for the departed spirit in their after life and for those who are left behind.
