5 ways our loved ones communicate with us from the other side

Our loved ones in spirit have many ways they communicate with us. The key is noticing and believing in the signs. Often we dismiss signs because we don't know what to look for, or we doubt what we're experiencing. But once we become familiar with the ways our loved ones may communicate, we can become more open to recognising those signs.

But here’s the thing, communication can be quite subtle. Like a wholly formed thought that drops in, a voice in your head that sounds like yours, a song you “randomly” hear, and also through dreams. Or for some, and it’s less common, they may show themselves in real life. They may appear as a translucent figure in your physical space. This is not my experience, but it can and does happen.

So here are 5 ways our loved ones in spirit communicate with us.

1 - Songs - omg yes songs! Depending on your age, and even still, we have a whole lifetime catalogue of music we have listened to or heard. Lyrics in songs are a powerful way our loved ones and guides send us messages or guidance. I get songs all the time! Songs I haven’t heard or thought of in years, or I know the tune, not the song, and have to look it up to listen to the lyrics. When I do, a certain lyric pops and I know that’s the message.

Our loved ones in spirit often communicate in ways that resonate with us. So if you're a big music person, they may use songs to get your attention. Or if movies are your thing, they may show you a film or a line from a film that has meaning.

2 - Dreams - our loved ones can appear in our dreams, very solid and real. Dreams are an easy way for our loved ones in spirit to communicate with us because our conscious mind is quiet. They may come to you when you need reassurance, or when there's something they wished they’d said before they passed. Or they simply show up to let you know they’re okay and at peace.

Like all spirit communication, dream visitations can be a comforting way to feel connected to your loved ones as you navigate your grief.

3 - Driving - another easy way for our loved ones in spirit to communicate with us. And why? We're often on autopilot when driving, so our minds may be less occupied with the usual stream of thoughts.

You probably won’t see them while you’re driving (that wouldn’t be safe!) but they may show up through different senses - a knowing they are with you, a feeling of their presence, their smell, or you hear them in your head speaking to you…. perhaps a song starts playing on the radio - their song, your song, or a song that holds special significance. They may use it as a reminder that they're with you.

4 - Thoughts and feelings - Yep, that compulsion to just go a certain way or do a certain thing can be our loved ones in spirit guiding us. Is there a “chance” meeting they are nudging you toward? A new idea that leads you on a certain path… Think of those serendipity moments you’ve had - how did that happen? I met my husband at a bush dance by turning my head, catching his eye, giving him a nod as a gesture asking him to dance - he got it, we got up, we danced all night. The rest is history. I have no idea why I turned my head at that exact moment. I wasn't thinking about it, I just did it.

5 - Physical touch - this one can be a bit weird but I’ve had it myself. I’m not sure it was from a loved one in spirit but it felt like it was from my spirit team. When I sit with the energy that surrounds us and tune into the energy bigger than ourselves, I have felt a physical hug - a reassurance that I am not alone. I have also been nudged from behind in the supermarket once and no, there was no one near me. I quickly turned and checked it was that strong a push! I was feeling sluggish and slow, and it felt like my spirit team was giving me a nudge to get moving and shift out of that low state.

A few things to remember

Whether it's your loved ones in spirit, your spirit guides or your spirit team as a whole, their communication is there to help and support you. All that scary stuff from the movies? That's what makes a good movie!

And just like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, you can set your own boundaries around communication (respectfully, of course): "I say who, I say when, I say how."

They won't tell you everything though. We're here on this earth plane for a reason - to learn and grow - so we do have to make our own decisions. Our spirit team may nudge us in certain directions, but ultimately, the choices are ours to make (sometimes the scary part!).

And finally, communication from the spirit world is quite normal. Some peeps don’t believe in it, but that doesn’t mean your experience isn’t real.

Have you noticed any of these signs? I’d love to hear in the comments.

Until next time,

Michelle