Tranquil Spirit, Northwich, Cheshire, UK - Spirit Communications: Rituals

Spirit Communications:

Rituals

Lewis from Oakland, California, U.S.A. asked about the significance of candles burnt on altars for those who have passed on from the earth plane.

Q: White candles are burned typically on altars constructed for deceased loved ones. Do our loved ones in Spirit aknowledge these altars and what is the significance of the burning candle? What role does it play?

Hai: Tell my dear Lewis they do acknowledge, they do recognise these altars that have been made for them. The candles are of symbolic significance. From our point of view the white of the candle symbolises hope, symbolises love, which is sent to your loved ones, to us. You must when you think of these things think of them in that way. You (those of us on the earth plane) often talk about your loved ones, the loved ones, as if they are in the third person, but you should see these things in a more personal way. So when I say that we feel your love through such acts then you should think of your loved ones in the same way, that your mother, your father, your brother, your sister or whoever it is that has 'past on' feels your love through these acts. And the bond, the connection is as intimate, as strong, as loving, and as real as it ever was while they were on your plane. Therefore, you should feel a connection, a togetherness, a lovingness, an embracing-ness, but your loved ones are aware of every such act; they connect you with them. Whether it be actions such as these or whether it be loving thoughts, loving memories, you are connected with them.

Preparation for Meditation

Q: Some leaders of meditation groups advise that we should have only minimal or no food before meditating. Is this necessary?

Hai: No it is simply a matter of not having a full stomach. A full stomach will make mind go to stomach, but otherwise there is no point in starving yourself. So it is what you are comfortable with, what you know from your own experience. This is more important than your rules that you speak of. Happy medium, as in all things.