A Guide to Automatic Writing
Automatic Writing and Spirit
by Sherri Cortland, ND
Automatic writing is one of the ways that incarnated souls on this side of the veil can communicate directly with Spirit. While many may consider it to be New-Agey, it’s been used for centuries by regular folks, mediums, authors and composers since the 19th century to bring forth information, wisdom and even music from the other side of the veil. Originally called Spirit writing, this form of communication gained popularity during the 19th century, and here’s a quick peak at some of its early practitioners:
~ In the 1850’s, Judge John Worth Edmonds of the New York Supreme Court publicly stated his belief in automatic writing. He became interested in Spiritualism after the death of his wife.
~ In the early 1900’s, Sir and Mrs. Arthur Conan Doyle used automatic writing in order for her and her husband to contact their son, who passed over during World War I when he was killed in action.
~ Also in the mid 1900’s, English medium Rosemary Brown, who was renowned for her musical compositions, professed that music was dictated to her by famous composers. Brown said that in 1924 when she was seven years old, the late composer Franz Liszt told her that when she grew up, he would communicate with her and give her music. In 1964, she became aware of the presence of Liszt guiding her hands on the piano.
~ In the 1960’s and 70’s, Ruth Montgomery, a syndicated columnist for Hearst Headlines and United Press International as well as a member of President Nixon press corps, used automatic writing to channel information about life after death from her guide Lily and medium Arthur Ford after he passed over.
~ Also, during the 60’s and 70’s, Helen Schucman, who started out as a research assistant at a medical center, began using automatic writing to record the information that became A Course in Miracles.
Practitioners of automatic writing are generally in an altered state of mind, although fully conscious, as they put pen to paper or fingers to keyboard. There are three main ways that the process takes place: (1) Like dictation where you hear a voice and then write down what you hear. The voice can be inside or outside of your head, and it may or may not sound like your own voice; (2) Spirit physically pushes or moves the pen in your hand or your hands on a computer keyboard; and (3) A combination of the first two ways where you hear words in your head while at the same time your hands are being moved on the keyboard or the pen is moved across the paper.
One of the many benefits of automatic writing as a means of direct communication with Spirit is that it’s very much a back and forth conversation, meaning that one can ask questions and request clarification about the information that’s coming through. Another big benefit is that you have a written record of everything that’s been communicated.
There is no right or wrong way to practice automatic writing. Based on personal experience, one should be patient and persistent when first setting out to make contact this way. Contact could happen the first time you try or it could take several months. Truly, practice makes perfect when it comes to automatic writing, and the first step is, of course, to make first contact. The next step is to become comfortable with the process.
Here are some tips based on the way I communicate with my Guide Group to help you get started with automatic writing:
Getting Started
~ Choose a time of day when you can sit undisturbed for at least 15 minutes.
~ Sit comfortably with a pad of paper on the table in front of you and hold a pen or pencil loosely in your hand with the tip of your writing instrument touching the paper. You can use a computer keyboard instead of pad and paper.
~ Say a prayer of protection; for example: “I am protected by the love of God. Only those entities of the highest intentions can pass through my door. If others should try, my door will immediately close, effectively blocking them out. This is my prayer of protection. Amen.”
~ Write on the top of the paper, “Will someone write with me?”
~ Clear your mind and wait. If it helps you to burn incense or candles, go right ahead. Don’t forget to blow them out when you’re finished.
~ If nothing happens within the first five minutes, end the session; it won’t be happening that day.
Your First Connection
~ When you first connect, it may feel like someone is grasping your hand or your arm. It’s different for everyone. Just relax and let it happen.
~ You will most likely experience circles, figure 8’s, and back and forth movements with your pen or pencil. If you’re on a computer, you may experience your fingers moving around on the keys before you actually start to type.
~ Ask the entity for his or her name by writing the question on your paper or typing in the computer. Next, ask the entity what his or her relationship is to you. Don’t go any further until you know who you’re writing with.
~ Next, ask the entity for a message; i.e., “Do you have something to share with me?” Write this down on the paper and wait for a response. As you get information, you can ask questions about what you’re receiving – just write your questions down and wait for the responses.
~ When your guide is finished, you’ll feel you hand and arm relax. My guides end our sessions with the words “Go in Peace” to signify the end of a session. You’ll establish a similar type of routine with your guide(s). If you want to end a session, just write: “I have to go now.” Always thank your guide after each session.
~ Keep your eyes open while you’re writing so you can see what you’re doing. If you’re using pen and paper, don’t forget to move your hand back to the beginning of the page when you reach the end of the paper.
Continued Sessions
~ When you first start out, do your automatic writing at the same time each day. Have a set appointment time with your guide(s).
~ Keep in mind that your guide(s) have lives too. If you can’t make a session, let your guide know you won’t be working with him/her that day. Just say out loud, “I’m sorry, I can’t make it today for our session.”
~ Meditate for a few minutes before you start your session. It will help you open up and focus.
~ Say the prayer of protection I’ve provided above (or state one of your own) before you start in order to keep you firmly in the light.
Everyone deserves direct communication with Spirit. Automatic writing is something that is available to all of us. Another benefit of establishing this kind of direct communication with Spirit is that you can experience it anytime and anywhere you happen to be. We just have to sit down and get started.
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About the Author
Author Sherri Cortland has been channeling her guides through automatic writing for nearly three decades. Her books, published by Ozark Mountain Publishing, include: Windows of Opportunity, Raising Our Vibrations for the New Age, Spiritual Toolbox, and Guide Group Fridays.
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