How to Automatic Write

Automatic writing is a very safe process of acquiring in information from the other side/spirit worlds.

The first step is to find a quiet comfortable place in your house (table and chair) where you won't be disturbed. Then you'll need 2 good pens that flow easily and 2 unlined note books. Place booth note books open on the table(one on the right side and one on your left hand side) then turn the lights low, or even use a candle of light because you  will not need to see that well to write, as you'll be in an alter state through out the process. It's also easier for the spirits to enter the room if the light is not as bright. Place both pens down on the right and left opened note books.

Now I the next step is to bring your body into an ready state to begin. Meditation is ideal for this process. Meditate from 20min minimum to 60 min maximum. I always start with a pray of intention and when I say a pray I mean what ever suits you and who you are. I have a non-denominational prayer and it goes something like this:

 "Oh Great Spirit, Grandmothers and Grandfarthers, Mother Earth, Farther Sky, Please help me to be clear and keep me in my heart and integrity in what am about to do today, bless me and watch over me as I begin to Automatic Write. Have my Ancestors come to look over me, in a good way. And ask the Angels and other spirits to come with ease and care with respect of who I am. Allow me to ask the questions and answer them easily and in a good way. Thankyou Creator." 

Begin to Meditate by breathing 4 seconds in through the nose, 8 seconds out of the mouth, then 4 in through the nose (into the belly deep and long) hold for 7 seconds then 8 out through the mouth making a sounds as you do this. Repeat this breathing process another 3 times. You have brought your heart rate down and you're ready to meditate.

Try this basic how-to technique, adapted from Meditation for Dummies by Stephan Bodian:

1. Sit comfortably on a cushion or a chair. Don't slouch, but your back doesn't need to be ramrod-straight either. At first, you may want to try sitting against a wall to support your back. Use extra pillows under your knees or anywhere else to make you comfortable.
2. Try lying down, if sitting to meditate is unappealing. Miriam Austin, author of Meditation for Wimps, recommends lying on the floor with your calves and feet resting on a chair seat. You can always sit up later.
3. Put on music, if that helps to calm you before beginning to meditate. Turn it off once you begin.
4. Set a digital (non-ticking) timer. Start with five minutes and work your way up to 10, then 15, and eventually 20. It will probably take weeks or months to lengthen the time you practice. Try not to put yourself on a schedule. Whatever your pace, it's fine.
5. Breathe normally through your nose, with your mouth closed. Your eyes can be open or closed. Focus on the breath moving in and out of your nostrils, or on the rise and fall of your belly.
6. When you notice your mind wandering, bring it gently back to the breath. Be careful not to drift off; this will be tempting, especially if you're lying down. While shutting off your mind is not the goal of meditation, neither is judging the meditative process. No matter what feelings or thoughts you have, simply bring your focus back to the breath again. And again.

As with anything new, once you've tried meditation, you're bound to hit a snag or two. Here are six of the most common barriers to developing a regular meditation practice and how to get through them:

Meditation Problem: "My mind races."

Why it happens: That's the way your mind naturally works.
How to work with it: Try counting your breaths, or repeating a word or phrase (such as "peace" or "one") silently to yourself. "The practice of meditation is not about suppressing thought, but surpassing it. Observing your breath is one way to approach this," says Victor Davich, author of 8-Minute Meditation: Quiet Your Mind, Change Your Life. You may want to try a guided meditation to quiet your mind and develop your focus. (Also try these meditation apps for beginners to try all different types of guided meditation.)

Meditation Problem: "I fall asleep."

Why it happens: It's a natural response when you're relaxed.
How to work with it: If you tend to fall asleep, try sitting up while meditating. "It's normal to feel sluggish when we let go of daily concerns," says Sharon Salzberg, cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA. "Remember to keep your spine straight, and try opening your eyes." Focus softly on a spot a few feet in front of you. (If you want to fall asleep, try this five-minute yoga meditation before bed.)

Meditation Problem: "I can't sit still."

Why it happens: Your body—and mind—are restless.
How to work with it: Try a walking meditation: Walk at your usual pace or slower, indoors or out. Synchronize the rhythm of your breathing with your steps. Gaze ahead calmly with your eyes lowered. Notice the contact of your feet with the ground. Focus on your breath and on walking. (Bonus: Health Benefits You Can Get from Walking Just 30 Minutes a Day)

Meditation Problem: My back (or knees or butt) hurts.

Why it happens: You may need to adjust your body, or you may just be tired or restless. Remember that it's fine to meditate sitting in a chair or lying down (as long as you don't fall asleep).
How to work with it: "Just sitting still is an enormous challenge for most of us," Bodian says. "If you're truly experiencing an urgent pain, move to a more stable position. But notice if it is just restlessness and if so, try to sit with it." You also may want to try a walking meditation.

Meditation Problem: I don't have time to meditate.

Why it happens: You're busy and feeling overwhelmed.
How to work with it: You can carve out the time. Really. Set your alarm clock to get up 15 minutes earlier in the morning or try meditating before bed instead of watching the late-night news, Bodian suggests. The most important thing is to meditate regularly—even if it's just for 10 minutes a day. Davich agrees: "All you need is time and consistency. Quite simply, meditation can help you become more aware and more present. And that makes life more enjoyable." (Related: How to Make Time for Self-Care)

Meditation Problem: I don't feel anything special.

Why it happens Your preconceived notions about what meditation is may be getting in your way.
How to work with it: Aim simply for increased awareness of your breath. Try to avoid unrealistic expectations that something monumental is going to occur. Bodian says, "In some ways, meditation is like building muscle. The repetitions with weights are not exactly exciting, but you know the ultimate goal is valuable." (You can also try these breath work techniques that act as a sort of meditation.)

When all else fails, "remember to have patience with yourself," says Salzberg.

Your experience of meditation is very personal. For some people, it is simply becoming aware of the thoughts that have always raced through their minds. For others, meditating is a feeling of intense concentration, and for others, it is a deeply relaxed yet highly alert state. The truth is, each meditator probably gets a taste of each of these states—and many others—in the course of a session.

The bottom line? No matter what you are feeling, you simply can't do it wrong.

Now you are ready to begin to automatic write. 

1.) Pick up the pen on the right and place it on the open note blank note book and ask your question. One at a time. Then give yourself a minute and pick up the pen on the left side and answer the question. If you are a lefty then reverse the process and ask the question with your left and answer with the right.

2.) Keep your eyes soft focused 

3.) Don't worry about how it looks, try not to judge your self, It'll impede your process.

4.) Try to stay away from absolutes ie: "When will I die?"

5.) Ask only 3 to 5 questions but if you find you're asking a ton and question that's okay but it will drain you. It's your responsibility to care and respect your self to manage your own experience. Be mindful.

6.) Really think about the question but don't really think hard about the answer, trust it will come to your left hand on its own. 

7.) The right hand is this world and the left hand is the spirit world and vice versa left and right depending if you're a lefty. It'll work wonderfully either way.

8.) Have fun and try not to take yourself too seriously. The more fun you're having the more will be happening.

9.) Do this whole exercise for 20 min. 

10.) Remember to use the breathing exercise I explained to exit  and ending your Automatic Writing Session. The Breathing I've taught you will open the door in to begin and closes it at the end.I always do this because it creates an opening, an indicator to all the spirits that I am ready to begin and tells everyone that I'm ending.

11.) Then read what the left hand has written, you may be very surprised!

Mostly remember if you don't succeed the first time try try try again. Practice, Practice, Practice. Think you'll do it 7 times before you decide if you want to keep on going or stop.

Duende (c)