Although some people have more natural talent than others, all psychics and mediums need to develop their skills. This takes patience and practice. Patience cannot be stressed too strongly, especially today when we expect everything to be instantaneous.

There is no set of instructions that works for everyone. We are all individuals and need to approach mediumship in our own unique way. There are general principles that we can all follow.

Be serious: Training to become a medium is not a game or frivolous task. You need to approach the mission with an open mind and serenity.

Be patient: Those with a natural talent may see results in a short amount of time, but others may take weeks or months to develop their abilities. Be prepared to practice for as long as it takes.

Stay healthy: Mediumship does not require and special diet of physical training, but it’s best to maintain your health to develop the energy required to connect with the Spirit World.

No sign is too small: Don’t expect large physical manifestations, disembodied voices, or knocking sounds when you first begin. It takes time to develop a connection with the spirit world, and signs will start out small.

Keep regular hours: Chose a time of the day for your training. It doesn’t have to be exact, but within a few minutes of the same time each day. Begin with a ten or fifteen-minute meditation session every other day to start. Gradually increase the time that you are sitting until it’s about 30 minutes. Daily sessions are acceptable, but don’t go beyond that as a beginner.

Have a training room: Select a room that is quiet and not too large. The light should be subdued. Red cloth can also be put over a lamp light to shade the harshness. Training can be done in the dark, but you will need to keep from falling asleep. Sit in a comfortable chair.

Practice “Expectancy”: Sit quietly and clear you thoughts of worldly concerns. Put yourself in a receptive mood. Be alert, but don’t expect anything. Just wait.

Stay calm: Normal physical responses to sitting include points of light appearing because of eye strain in a dark room, creaking floor boards or furniture, and numbness or arms or legs because of stiffness. Don’t over react to these and miss genuine light phenomena or raps that do occur.