Auto-Writing: A Bridge to Departed Souls


Throughout history, humans have sought ways to communicate beyond the physical realm. The desire to connect with departed souls, to hear their messages, or simply to feel their presence, has inspired countless rituals, practices, and beliefs. Among these, auto-writing stands out as one of the most intriguing and mysterious methods.

What is Auto-Writing?

Auto-writing, also called automatic writing, is the process of writing without consciously controlling the hand or the mind. The writer allows words to flow spontaneously, often claiming that the words come from an external, spiritual source rather than their own conscious thoughts.

In many spiritualist circles, auto-writing is viewed as a form of mediumship - where the spirit of a deceased person communicates through the living hand of the medium, bypassing their conscious mind. The words might come as cryptic messages, emotional expressions, or even detailed information unknown to the medium.

A Historical Glimpse

The practice of automatic writing dates back centuries, but it gained particular popularity during the 19th century Spiritualist movement. Mediums would enter trance-like states and let their hands move freely across paper, believing they were channels for spirits.

Famous figures like the Fox Sisters, who helped spark the Spiritualism craze, reportedly used automatic writing alongside other methods like table tipping and séances. The phenomenon captured public imagination, blending scientific curiosity with the mystical.

How Does Auto-Writing Connect to Departed Souls?

The premise is simple yet profound: when a soul has departed the physical body, it is believed that their consciousness or energy still lingers in the spiritual plane. Some of these souls might have unfinished business, messages of love, warnings, or guidance to offer.

Auto-writing becomes the tool through which these souls can "speak" to the living. Because the conscious mind steps aside, the channel can receive impressions or thoughts beyond their own reasoning. The result is a form of writing that may reveal insights or emotions that feel otherworldly.

Scientific Perspectives and Skepticism

While auto-writing fascinates many, it remains controversial. Critics argue that it is a product of the subconscious mind or ideomotor movements - tiny, unconscious muscle movements that create the writing without any external influence.

Science has yet to definitively prove or disprove spirit communication, leaving auto-writing suspended between belief, psychology, and mystery.

Personal Experiences and Healing

For many, auto-writing is not about proving the existence of spirits but about healing and emotional connection. People who have lost loved ones sometimes find comfort in writing sessions where they feel messages or warmth from those who have passed on.

Auto-writing can also be a form of journaling that taps into deep intuition or suppressed feelings, facilitating personal growth and insight.

How to Try Auto-Writing Safely

If you are curious to try auto-writing, here are some tips:
  • Find a quiet, comfortable place where you won’t be disturbed.
  • Use a pen and paper rather than typing on a computer.
  • Clear your mind and set a positive intention - perhaps to connect with a departed loved one or to receive guidance.
  • Hold the pen lightly and let your hand move freely.
  • Don’t censor or judge what appears; just write.
  • Reflect on the writing afterward with an open heart.
Conclusion: A Mysterious Dialogue

Auto-writing remains a fascinating blend of the psychological and the spiritual. Whether one believes it is a genuine communication with departed souls or a manifestation of the subconscious, it offers a unique doorway to explore the mysteries of existence, love beyond death, and the unseen threads that connect us all.

In a world that often feels fragmented, auto-writing can be a gentle reminder that perhaps the stories of our departed loved ones never truly end - they continue to whisper through the pen, bridging the gap between worlds.

C. P. Kumar
Energy Healer & Blogger

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