Visitations with Angels, Spirit Guides, and Dimensional Beings

Over the course of my career as a counselor, I've been privy to quite a few stories of visitations. Each story has been unique and individual to that person, but the emotion, the awe and the uplifting nature of each story has been very similar. In each situation, my client had been visited by one or more beings, usually consisting largely of light, and having a specific message.

Now, every client had a different interpretation of this spiritual phenomenon. They have been named angels, guides, masters, aliens and extra-dimensional beings. My job as a therapist was simply to listen and to provide a safe space for such experiences to be related - not to interpret, define, or otherwise pass any sort of judgement on the event or the person who was passing it on to me.

It has surely been of interest to me though, not only as a professional, but as one who had also had similar experiences, which I had also defined in different ways depending on where "my head was at" at the time. My mood or current belief system was irrelevant though in the light of the experience - it simply mattered less what it was called than the fact of its happening.

This is why, as someone who attempts to be an objective observer, I find the common denominators of these experiences to be of great interest. It is very easy to pooh-pooh another's belief system if it doesn't coincide with your own, but if you both see something and it has exactly the same impact on you...well, there's room for discussion there.

I admit, I've done some additional research as well. What I've found is that there seem to be workable truths scattered among several different sources, and I personally don't fully buy into any of them. I must confess that I have a personal affinity for the ideas that have some age on them; some experience, some statistical weight. For example, the recitations of Divine Experience vary little over the ages and between widely diverse belief systems. An explanation for the subjective experience can be found in esoteric psychology texts, such as those of Alice Bailey. It makes sense to me that we apprehend such a visitor with the abstract part of the mind or brain, even to the deeper level of the dream mind. This would make memory retention of the experience different, to say the least, and the logical part of the mind would likely revolt. This is why I've gotten so many clients who want to talk about such things, since for a rational person, this can set up quite an inner conflict.

The people who seem to integrate the experience best, are those who contact the Masters, beings who have been mortal, have passed on, and now advise those who are still here. There is a long and honorable tradition of this sort of thing going on, and is respected in several cultures. This contact can utilize both sides of the brain. It does not always have the same impact as the visitations reported of angelic beings or other creatures of light. From my experience and observation, I'd have to say that this is because it doesn't hit that part of the human psyche that resonates to Divinity. These guys say they were mortal, after all. It has to be easier to deal with that, than to incorporate a level of being that is so far above one's normal experience that many simply fall to their knees instinctively on contact.

That's the "awe" part, that can have such an amazing impact on the psyche. Particularly in our western civilization, we aren't accustomed to any great humility in the presence of another and Americans in particular are proud of their ambivilant attitude towards authority. But then, one comes in contact with a life force, an entity that is so plainly far beyond what most of us have ever even contemplated, and there you are. On the floor. Amnesiac. Hallucinating? Probably conflicted over this incredible thing that has occurred.

The awe and mystery of the Divine makes more sense of the bible's exhortation to "fear" God. I might have trouble with the translation of these concepts myself, so I empathize with the medieval scholars who attempted to do so.

What about those who see aliens? Well, I consider myself lucky. The clients who have come to me with such stories have been well-balanced individuals who keep a very open mind about their experience (which lends a lot more credibility to their story), not those tortured souls who feel they have been victimized or who need attention for being different. I have met these people, but have not been their counselor. This was probably best for both of us. My client's experiences were so similar to those who had Divine Visitations that they were easily handled using identical techniques. I cannot make a judgement beyond that of the "reality" of what was told to me.

I suspect that with the sort of Visitations that I've been exposed to, it really is understandable that they aren't easily categorized and labeled, even by those who were in the middle of them. As most counselors of any modality will tell you, they tend to attract a certain "type" of client, and there are some who will never come their way at all. So it is with me and the clients who come my way. Every visitation story that I've heard first-hand from a client has been a positive one, even if somewhat scary.

What about these messages?

Rarely does it seem that one of these beings just drops in for the hell of it (so to speak). Almost every time, there is a specific message, a request, a pointer, a type of guidance. Nine times out of ten of what's been reported to me, the message has to do with spreading the Word in some way, bringing more light into the world, or following the message of one's heart. To me, this goes beyond coincidence. Typically "lightworkers", those who work at bringing light in the form of joy, healing, love, teaching, etc. in our New Age, have experienced some form of visitation, or gotten this message in some other unusual way. I've heard a variety of ideas about the reason for this, and as far as I'm concerned, they're all good.

It seems to me that the form, the interpretation, even the reasons for this phenomena occurring are a lot less important than the fact of its happening. In my opinion, as a species we're bumping up against a new level of evolution, and for whatever reason, there are some helping hands to aid in the transition. This is not just for us personally, but for us as a race.

None of this is original information. As I said before, this has a long history behind visiting spiritual beings, like angels and spirit guides. It seems to be happening an awful lot though, and I know that I've had more than 100 clients come to me about it. Must be important...

 

  

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By David
2007-06-20 12:53:48

I've always remembered a series of "dreams" I experienced when I was around three or four years old: Someone, I forget if it was a male or female, would awaken me in the middle of the night and carry me...or sometimes walk with me and speak to me and sing to me. I cannot for the life of me recall what was said or sung to me. I only remember these dreams as pleasant experiences. I cannot recall exactly how many times these dreams occurred, but they stopped when my family moved from Orlando Drive to Greenpark Way in San Jose, California. I was four years old when we moved. I know in my heart, in my soul, that these dreams were visitations by a very wise, very beautiful soul who just wanted to tell me things about life. I know. I just Know. I don't know how I know about this Knowing. I just KNOW.

 
By Leeanne
2007-10-08 16:54:06

I have had awesomely amazing encounters. I feel such euphoria from the dreams where I am visited by my husband's spirit. I always know the difference between these dreams other regular dreams. It is hard to explain. I feel a fantastic sensation come across me before I start the dream. It is so profound and better than any mood elevating substance on earth. I am just wondering if you have ever encountered something like this. Thanks

 
By Nancy F.
2008-10-05 19:26:09

I was visited by the spirit of my sweetheart's wife. We knew each other before the died. He and she had 4 children, the same ages as my 4 children. She came to me one night and said "Come with me". I opened my eyes, looked around, and closed my eyes again. She said "I'm still here" She brought me to each of her children's rooms and made me feel the utter grief she felt when she had to leave them when she died, in 1990. I "awoke" in a fetal position, sobbing. Another time, she said "I'm taking you on a date" and we were under the "L" in Queens NY, outside of a restaurant where my sweetheart was waiting with another couple for his wife so they could go out to dinner. I again "awoke" in a fetal position, and told my sweetheart where I had been and exactly what he was wearing. He began to cry. There was no reason for me to know what clothing he was wearing, but he distinctly remembered that time. His wife has come to me a number of times since, but each time the purpose of her visit is prefaced by the revisiting of her grief. I believe that is how she identifies herself to me. Only another mother can feel that grief and sadness, and she knows just how to get to me. This is freaking me out a little. Can anyone tell me whether or not I should go for a private reading somewhere? I find it difficult to even formulate an opinion on this. Sometimes I try to tell her to go away, but I think I am also her way of connecting with her children who, by the way, are all grown by now. I've tried to tell people about this, but the only person who truly believes me is my sweetheart, who continually asks me whether or not I've had a visitations lately. Sometimes I feel like I'm less than his sweetheart and more of a connection to his deceased wife. It's rather debilitating and interrupts my sleep all the time. Nothing like this has ever happened to me in all my 58 years. I simply don't know where to go with this. I'm literally haunted. Any suggestions?

 
By Sandra
2008-11-19 19:11:28

When I was seriously ill my Gran dad who had died, came to me and told me that I would be OK and it wasn't my time yet. Ever since then, every couple of months I am awoken by what feels like someone sitting on my bed. It doesn't scare me, and I kick my legs out as a reaction. It's been happening more and more lately. Twice in one night, please can you tell me what this is?

 
By Amanda J.
2009-04-12 20:37:38

One night, 11 years ago, I "awoke" while staying at my Mother's place (part of an old, Victorian house) to find an old-fashioned, stately-looking pearly white lady with a staff in her hand. I had this instant sense that she was always present and that there were countless other beings which I could not see, yet somehow sensed that they had always been there. I simultaneously had this sense that there was no such thing as time or space. I sat bolt upright, and quickly and spontaneously raised my arm so that my fingertips were in contact with the magnificent lady's fingertips. What then happened was as surge of light energy going from her and flooding my whole being. The experience lasted maybe 1 or 2 seconds of clock time from my perspective, but really I wonder if it was much less time. When she had "left", I found myself not sitting upright but not fully reclined either. She was beautiful and suffused with timeless wisdom. I never saw her again after that but it somehow seems not that important to "see" her again. Since I awoke in a different position, I wondered whether the experience took place in a more, subtle (astral?) aspect of myself? I would be very grateful indeed for insight from people who are veterans of our subtle worlds, as I am not someone whom this sort of thing happens to on a regular basis. I just yearn to be filled with compassion and love, that's all.

 
By Suzanne
2009-09-08 20:14:28

Can you bring any light to the following, I have experienced my bed shaking at night also, at times the blankets seem to be pulling down on my feet? There is a feeling of something jumping onto the bed and sitting on the bed. All this happens during the night time hours.

 
By Karlytta J.
2009-09-16 20:13:21

Are the smell of roses a sign of an angels pressence?

 
By Jon D.
2009-12-14 22:00:47

For the past few months I have awakened in the middle of a deep sleep to 'see' different people, sometimes a man, sometimes a woman, standing over me and looking down at me. They've appeared on different sides of my bed, and even at the foot of it and from the head of my bed. Except for once, they've all appeared as very benign, non-threatening experiences. Usually just staring down at me, sometimes smiling, once pointing at me. One other time, the figure was holding a flash camera up to 'its' face as if taking a photograph of me. It was around this time that I had the 'feeling' that they were looking at a 'baby'. Since I have been practicing prayer and meditation, I surmised that I may have been 'reborn'. Some of the figures seem more dense than others and usually disappear after 3 or 4 seconds. Up until today, all of these experiences have occurred during the middle of the night. Today, around 4pm, I took a nap and was awakened by a slight 'nudging' on my interlaced hands resting on my chest. He was an Asian-American appearing young man with a slight smile. Since the initial shock of the first appearance, I've felt totally comfortable before, during and after the experience. I've even tried to 'conjure' up the experience but to no avail. They seem to be completely acting on their own schedule. I've even had time enough to ask them to stay longer, but, so far, haven't convinced any of them to stay longer. My asking them to speak to me has also not been met with any success. Today is the first time I actually had any 'physical' contact with one. Since I am totally into the truth that God is all and only good, I have absolutely no fear regarding these visitations. At this point, my curiosity revolved more around 'what's next'? Of course I want to know what's really happening? Who are these people? And why are they visiting me? Any answers out there?

 
By Jose M.
2010-08-28 02:24:36

People, I have a solution about spirits of dead people visiting you in your dreams it is a very very scary words you have to say in your dreams to that particular person face to face and whether you believe it or not that spirit is gone for ever out of your dreams. It has happened to me with three different spirits. I now sleep a lot better.

 
By Marcia M.
2010-09-06 00:57:39

In reading the messages, the one from Jon D most closely matches my experiences. I started having "psychic events" many years ago,mostly they were precognitive. Then I started waking up at night to find a visitor or visitors in my bedroom. They appeared on either side of the bed, at the foot, or on the spare bed. I have kept a journal of all of the visits, describing the people, clothing, hair, etc. and any details that I saw. Also, I have given a description of any communication with the spirit visitor. This has been a most fulfilling phenomenon. My deceased husband visits very often. These are not dreams, although I did once have a very vivid dream of my husband shortly after he died. I awake to see a person and go back to sleep as soon as they leave. At times, the entire room becomes lighter and goes dark again when they are gone. I constantly wonder if there is some way to share these experiences with others. To me this answers the age-old question of whether there is life after death; the answer is yes. Wouldn't it be wonderful to be able to tell the families of the visitors that they are alright. I have had one group of six visitors, obviously together, four adults and two infants, and could only think that all of them must have been killed in one accident. Is there any place to publish such a journal? It is difficult to even tell most people or friends about this as they simply have no understanding. I hope to hear from more who have similar experiences.

 
By Elizabeth M.
2010-10-01 01:29:07

I was at my Mum's bedside when she passed away recently, as she went, I saw my Dad's face in my Mums' face appear just for seconds. Dad passed away ten years ago. I was frightened at the time but am now seeking answers, can you help me with this?

 
By White Raven
2011-01-08 22:06:19

I thank you so much for your sensible article on this. It has only now occurred to me how often I am visited by different spirits. As you mentioned in your article, I don't think much about the fact that it is a spiritual contact, only about the message. I've gained incredible gifts of wisdom from it, but just as often, I've simply been touched by love and compassion in a time of sadness or despair. It is quite remarkable that you mention Alice Bailey and the esoteric traditions where these visitations, from the Masters, are well-known. This is exactly what I was interested in when I Googled this subject and found your article, but I didn't realize you mentioned it here. I am a member of such a tradition. One of the Masters has visited me many times. I've been unable to discuss it with other members, but I feel certain that it is actually a very common occurrence, albeit extremely special and sacred. Mainly, it does not mean the receiver should attach any sense of self-importance whatsoever. It is the Master that is carrying on the work, in spirit, who deserves the credit for this. It only means that the receiver is listening, and there is great reward in so doing as every message offers very real guidance in their studies, pursuits, or other paths. There is a tremendous degree of love that pours forth with these messages. It is that which is felt the clearest. A Spirit visitation is like having a candle suddenly lit when you are alone, to light your way, and it's light glows with the knowledge of being loved and cared about. Even though it is not discussed often, I know I am not alone.

 
By Jessica
2011-02-11 23:53:08

I had a dream not last night but the night before. In the dream, everything was pitch black, but I knew there was something or someone right next to me. I wasn't frightened at all. I don't know if I was sitting or standing either. The "being" next to me wanted to show me how powerful it could be. There were no words spoken, but I just knew that was what was about to be demonstrated. So the "being" hugged me or something. It seemed to be a hug, and I had this incredible rush of euphoria. My whole body was just fuzzy warm, cozy and tingly but in a totally non-sexual way. It was such a secure feeling, like I could stay there forever. I don't even know what time I dreamed this because it didn't wake me up. I remembered it out of the blue at 8:30am yesterday morning. I have never had an experience like this before.

 
By Susan
2011-02-20 22:36:28

I was five or six when I awoke and there, in the door way between my bedroom and kitchen was a glowing head which radiated outward. It seemed to be "peeking" at me. I dove under the covers and must have fallen asleep. This happened in a matter of seconds. I'm 65 yrs old now and will never get that image out of my mind. And no, I do not go around telling people.

 
By Vivian
2011-02-28 22:22:59

I have had visitors on and off since I was a teenager. These souls were here to help me when I was depressed or alone. I have developed my psychic abilities through meditation and study at a metaphysical college. I have gained much support and help with these experiences. Meditation and prayer have helped me in all areas of my life. I still am only human, and I am still struggling to be more independent financially and socially. In these struggles I believe I am able to share and help others to do the same, to become stronger and able to love ourselves and others better, and be successful in all areas of our lives. I am a student of Life Coaching and Hypnotherapy and I want to use these techniques to help others and myself. Having a personal, character or Guardian Angel and an incarnate spirit lover, astral projection during his sleep, has helped me to grow in my faith that God loves, protects, comforts, and guides me. This is what I have learned from my visitations. Finding and fulfilling God's will in my life is being met through meditation, faith, and help from my visitors, and visitations. May you find your answers also.

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