Do you miss a loved one who passed away recently? These are some ways to reach out to the spirit world to help you ease your pain.
Have you ever felt the presence of a loved one in your house, but when you tried to tell that other people, they looked at you like you were some nutjob? Let me tell you something: it is possible to communicate with your loved ones and reach out to the spiritual world.
Three-quarters of those who have lost a loved one say they have had some communication with them after they have passed away. This may manifest as a dream, an emotion, a favorite song on the radio, or pretty much anything else. So, long story short, you’re not insane! Far from that.
In this article, I’m going to rule out all the ways to reach out to the spirit world proven to be real and effective as well. By the end of it, I am expecting to see many of you writing your personal experiences in the comments section.
OUIJA board really works
Yes, you probably expected that, but the Ouija board is among the best ways to reach out to the spirit world. Probably many of you have doubts about this; that’s why I am going to tell you a story that happened to me two summers ago, which few people are aware of.
After my sister died, maybe because we were pretty close or maybe it was destiny, for more than a year I felt her presence surrounding me all the time. But when I told my close friends and family members, nobody believed me. After all, it sounded a bit unusual.
However, because I wanted to talk to her one last time, I convinced two friends to help me use an Ouija board. While our session produced no particularly noteworthy outcomes, there was unquestionably a spooky quality to the planchette’s deliberate motion across the black letters and its firm response when it suddenly slid to “GOODBYE.”
It may sound silly, but thinking about it brings me both tears and joy. It was my sister’s way of saying goodbye for real because, after this, I never felt her presence again.
In your mind
A great way of talking to the dead is in your mind. The most common way that people communicate with their deceased loved ones is likely through their thoughts, and mostly through prayers. For a lot of people (including myself), this is very comforting, especially if you never had the chance to say goodbye to your loved one before passing away.
Additionally, since the deceased want their loved ones to be happy instead of mourning them for a lifetime, you can declare with confidence that “It’s what they would have wanted!” whenever you make a choice. This will uplift your spirit.
Set up different conductors
To reach out to the spirit world and talk to a deceased loved one, it’s important to create a setting, an atmosphere. I don’t know how many of you know, but, in the past, ghosts have been known to communicate through scent, candle flames, and liquid (a spirit may cause water in a glass to shake, no joke!).
Furthermore, audio and video recording appliances can be used in real-time to facilitate transmission and reach out to the spirit world. Make sure you have a variety of options available (maybe something that your loved one liked the most) because the deceased may have preferences for certain devices, just like the living do.
Never fake your way through the spirits
You probably noticed this in a ton of movies, people who use a seance or go for the Ouija board usually try and talk in a different dialect. But there’s a piece of advice: be authentic! There is no need to impress the spirit, especially if it belongs to someone who already knows you for who you really are.
Be respectful, use nice words, and most importantly, try and be clear about your wishes. This will help you proceed with the ritual more easily!
Write them a letter
Tell your loved one what you couldn’t say while they were alive. Writing them a letter in which you express your entire range of emotions is a therapeutic and liberating coping strategy. You’re letting go of pent-up feelings and allowing yourself time to deal with your loss.
The good thing about this way of communicating with a deceased one is that you can tell them everything you want as long as you’re being honest with them and yourself too. Take your letter to a place that makes you think of them (or a place you used to go to together), burn it, and notice how the smoke spreads your message to the spiritual realm. It’s a calming experience that will make you feel happier and more at ease knowing that your loved one heard you.
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Go somewhere that reminds you of them
As previously mentioned, writing a letter and then going to a dear place that reminds you of them is an amazing way to reach out to the spirit world. This helps you remember your loved one while also honoring their life. As you remember their legacy, you’ll be creating new memories.
Who knows? By simply standing where they were once happy, you might be able to reach out to them and talk to them, even if this might happen in your mind only. A subtle wind blow may be their way to say hello one more time.
Commemorate them on special days
Honoring those special days and recalling the enjoyable times you shared can improve your mood and strengthen your bond with your loved ones who passed away. This will bring back old memories and create new ones, giving you, your loved ones, and your friends a sense of connection to the departed.
Furthermore, you can also do something they used to love when they were alive. This could be like a message for them, telling them that you’re keeping their memory alive by cooking a dish they enjoyed or by watching a TV show they used to laugh at.
Contact a medium
It might seem a bit out of this world, but mediums are still a thing even in 2025. And it is not something unusual to contact one. Consider contacting a medium, psychic, or empath if you believe in the spiritual realm. It may provide comfort to know your loved one is in a better place now. Request that they speak with your loved one and observe the messages that surface. You might be surprised…
Honor life by accepting death
This is what Victorians used to do to make them appreciate life more and never be scared of death since it’s a natural occurrence. Accepting death is difficult; it’s frightening, heartbreaking, and painful. However, interacting with the spirit world reveals how fragile the material world is.
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