First off, many people wonder about the difference between mediumship, psychics, and channeling. Channeling is not for everyone. But if you are ready for a much higher perspective and a bigger picture than what your deceased Aunt Betty can tell you, then a channeling experience is worth your time. We recommend you start with this post before you read further. Come back here when you’re ready ;)

Channeled responses are framed for education and information. The lessons and teachings are yours to experience to the depth and breadth that YOU need. Someone else may listen to your story and have an epiphany… we say GREAT! You may be thinking, “I’m not sure. I gotta see.” To this we say: PERFECT!

In general, prepare for a conversation. A yes/no response is almost never delivered. A channeling session is a dialogue for deeper understanding, education, spiritual evolution, and guidance. Remember: humans have free will. Your life might zig when you expect a zag. The course of your life is not predefined, so channeled guidance along each step can be enormously helpful — if not always predictive. The future is never certain.

Live channeling sessions with Ascended Masters, Extraterrestrials, and/or Divine Beings can be profoundly transformative experiences, offering mentorship, wisdom, and profound healing. When preparing for such a session, intentional preparation can significantly enhance both the individual and the collective experience.

You can ask almost anything. We ask that you prepare your questions ahead of time so you can get specific on what you want to know. General questions will return general responses.

For example: “What does the future hold for me?” is a very general question, and our experience shows that this type of question often results in a murky, or generic response.

A better question would be: “I’m thinking about moving to Florida, but I’m concerned about X, Y, Z. Can you give me more guidance on how best to navigate these concerns?”

Although health questions are never off limits, it’s been our experience that specific health concerns are best addressed in a private channeling session. There are varied and layered reasons why someone might be experiencing an acute or chronic health issue. The background information and personal insight for why something is manifesting in a physical way is not always appropriate to share in a group setting, and results in reticence from the questioner who may feel uncomfortable sharing past traumas amongst friends or strangers.

For more specific answers we recommend you do some journaling and set the scene. This means that you should do your best to prepare a question that describes the situation, or gives a history behind the question. The act of journaling also helps you organize your thoughts, so you can get clear on what it is that you truly need to know. The space of a channeling session — whether in person or online — may also affect your ability to be present during the session, so the journaled questions help you stay on topic. In addition, you will most likely have additional questions that come up while messages are being delivered by the channel. Having a journal handy helps you quickly jot down your follow-up questions, so you don’t lose the thread of thought when you can interrupt a speaker.

Your voice is a vibration unique to you. So speaking is a way for the channeled intelligence to better tune in to you and your situation. This is a good rule of thumb whenever you are working with anyone who is accessing the field for you, but is especially true for a channeling session.

There are instances when an event attendee does not feel comfortable asking a question in a group session, so a moderator will take the written question and ask for him/her; however, the channel often needs to connect with the energetic vibration of the questioner. For an in-person session, the questioner is best served if they are sitting directly across from the channel. For a zoom session, the questioner should have their video turned on, and is best served if they ask their own question. Again, the channeling session is a dialogue with divine intelligence — not a delivery of pat responses.

As a group, we formulate a clear intention at the beginning of the session that the entire group can understand and hold. This collective intention acts as a beacon, guiding the energy of the session. An example might be: “Our intention is to receive clear guidance for our collective spiritual growth and to deepen our connection with unconditional love.”

The channelled intelligence also begins the session with an opening statement. They may present overarching themes or shared desires that resonate with the majority of those present.

Before you join a live session, consider setting your own intention. You’ll often be amazed at the synchronicities that pop up during the conversation. Your intention will often line up with the opening or closing statements from the divine channel. Make sure to frame your intention in the positive. Instead of “I don’t want to feel stuck,” try “I intend to find clarity and move forward.” Also, make sure to say it aloud or write it down. This helps solidify the intention in your mind and energy field.

Example Intentions:

• My intention is to deepen my connection with the Ascended Masters and my spiritual guides.
• I intend to understand my spiritual path more clearly and embrace my spiritual gifts.
• I intend to heal past wounds and embrace self-love and forgiveness.
• My intention is to understand how I can best serve others and the world.

Trust the Process: Once you’ve set your intention, release it to the universe and trust that the appropriate guidance will come through.

Lauren will always prepare the space with a clearing, blessing and short meditation with the group before we jump into the high energy of a channeling session in person or via Zoom. She will also amplify the energy with crystals, candles, flowers, sacred imagery, or anything that resonates with the location to best create a safe, light-filled space.

In preparation for a live Zoom session, we recommend that you also do some scene setting and select a space free from distractions. You may energetically cleanse your space before logging in by using smudge sticks (sage, palo santo), sound (singing bowls, chimes), prayer, or a simple visualization of bright, purifying light filling your body and room. Amplify with crystals, candles, flowers, and/or sacred imagery that makes you feel love and joy.

Personal readiness is equally important. Prior to a Zoom or in-person channeling session we also encourage to:

• Hydrate and Nourish: Drink plenty of water and eat light, healthy meals in the hours leading up to the session. Avoid heavy foods, caffeine, alcohol or marijuana.
• Dress Comfortably: Wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement and deep breathing.
• Quiet the Mind: Engage in a calming activity before the session, such as meditation, gentle yoga, or spending time in nature. If you don’t have time to do a quieting practice prior to a session, make a point to limit exposure to stressful media or activities.
• Release Expectations: Try to let go of specific expectations about what will be said or how it will be delivered. Trust that what needs to come through will.
• Maintain an Open Heart & Mind: Approach the session with curiosity and a willingness to receive messages, even if they challenge your current perspectives.
• Practice Non-Judgment: Encourage a non-judgmental attitude towards the channeler, the other attendees, and the messages received. Each channel processes the messages differently, and each receiver may need their own time to get their questions out.

The experience doesn’t end when the channeling does. This section is the most important, but must necessarily come at the conclusion of our discussion on preparation. If you are embarking on a spiritual path, and all the “woo-stuff” is new to you, processing the energy, the reality of other universes, and the messages you receive is disorienting.

Take it from the Woo Team: adjusting to spiritual shifts can be very challenging, but these challenges offer the best rewards — no matter what stage of personal development you have reached.

So allow for a gentle transition following a channeling session. It takes about a week for the World of Woo team to process the audio/video/transcripts from a live session, so use that time as your “quiet period” for integration, and avoid rushing into any actions that may have been inspired from the messages you received.

Here are some additional tips following a channeling session:

• Share Experiences (Optional): When time allows, we offer brief, light discussion where group members can share their immediate feelings or insights following a Zoom channeling session or live event. This is not part of the recorded transcript, but it can help you work through something that came through and was troubling, or inspiring, or unclear.
• Journaling: Continue to journal about your experience, insights, and any messages that resonated with you or any synchronicities that came up during the session. Journaling may help you re-frame a question that you had previously asked, so you may re-ask the question for further insight at a follow-up session.
• Continue the Connection: The wisdom received is meant to be integrated into your life. We recommend that you work with a heart-based therapist, a trained life coach, or a trusted guide to help you apply the guidance received. Lauren is a trained life coach who offers private sessions for further development, and both Lauren and Jackie are available for private channeling sessions to go deeper into working through your issues. For private coaching session pricing and scheduling visit PracticalLifeCoach.com

When you thoughtfully prepare for an in-person or Zoom channeling session, you can expect a truly remarkable and illuminating experience with the Ascended Masters. Embrace the journey with open hearts, and prepare to be uplifted and guided by divine wisdom.

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