The Psychic Medium Daniel Dunglas Home Comes Clean
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The Psychic Medium Daniel Dunglas Home Begins His Story
They've called me the greatest psychic medium of all time. Do I deserve this appellation? Perhaps I do, perhaps I don't. That's strictly for the individual to make up their own mind as far as I'm concerned. Except for a period of a year, when "They" decided to punish me for reasons I'll speak of later, the powers never failed me for well over twenty-five years.
How to begin. My actual surname I prefer pronounced Hume, not Home. I was born in Scotland, close by to Edinburgh. The year and month: 1833, March. And yes, I'll now confirm the birth was illegitimate. My father's title was Lord Home, my mother being a Highlander with the power of second sight. I came to America with my Aunt Mary at the age of nine to be reunited with my mother and siblings. As far as my father being there with the rest; its not something I'll go into now or later.
The first sign given that the power was in me occurred at thirteen. I saw my best friend Edwin standing at the foot of the bed. He made three circles in the air with his hand that I intuitively knew told of his death three days previous. And so he was. Many years later the power returned with a vision of my mother. She too had died.
The holy mystery was to rarely let up after this with bangs, raps and moving objects; and it finally reached the point where my Aunt requested I leave the home. Thus, at the early age of seventeen, I found myself thrown alone into the maelstrom of the world.
Daniel Dunglas Home Becomes the World's Greatest Medium
My charm and cheerful nature served me well. I made many friends who's kindness was joyfully given and most thankfully received. A professor Bush at one point even suggested I pursue the pulpit life for the salvation of souls.
As I pondered this proposition over the next few days, my departed mother, through the auspices of the power, strongly advised me that a greater extended mission was ordained for me.
I then continued my wanderings. Eventually I found myself in the very handsome home of a Mr.Elmers, who arranged a delegation from Harvard that included if I remember correctly, the eminent poet William C. Bryant.
It was pleasing to meet these most esteemed gentlemen, all of whom seemed eager to see what the power could produce. As "They" began to rap upon the table then levitate it, they- the Harvard gentlemen that is- later pressed all their weight down, unsuccessfully, when the table tipped upward on two legs. The floor then vibrated to the point of producing thunderous booms. All the while my hands and feet being alternately held by one of them. Thus, the force of the supernatural power made itself manifest.
Later, through the years, I astounded all by floating to the high ceilings of my hosts' homes, tipping tables with candle flames that went on burning at the same angle, levitating the heaviest pianos across lengthy floors and up to the ceilings of rooms. I was tested dozens of times in the most stringent manner by numerous committees of skeptics, and was never once caught in any fraud, for indeed, there were none.
When the power was at its strongest, I could float out a tall building's window and come back through another to the befuddlement of the gentlemen attending. Or while having my feet and body held tightly, elongate the body by near half a foot as measured.
The Psychic Mediums d' Attainville's Seance
It was an early evening, 1863 for your notes. I found myself in the stylish home of Madam Jauvin d' Attainville along with a princess, ambassador- many others in all- around a majestic drawing room. Sitting in an armchair, away from the others, I went into the usual light trance so the power could manifest itself through me.
Calling on my spirit guide Brain in particular, the raps and thumps began above and below the table, furniture moved about the room, and the heavy chandeliers started their swaying. At this time the Princess Metternich shrieked as she felt invisible and strong hands grasp her. This also, in a gentler fashion began amongst the others. The room of course was brightly lit. Nothing was hidden.
Next, the embroidered tablecloth lifted high in the air with Prince Metternich fruitlessly flailing underneath it for anything solid. All the men now ran to and fro seeking the source of the raps and force beneath the cloth, their efforts in vain however. I then asked for a vase of flowers on the piano; they slide across the piano's top and then airily floated over to fall in the princess's lap.
I then asked for an accordion. The princess was then told to stand in the center of the room with the instrument held above her head. A look of bewilderment came over her face as the accordion played a sweet and melodious tune that had many in the room sobbing. After which all was ended.
Robert Browning
Daniel Dunglas Home and the Browning Incident
The poets? They called on me, I did not present myself to them, the same circumstances as had occurred in a previous incident with them. During the seance the usual materializations, rappings, body touches, and air music were brought forth through the power. Mrs.Barrett was ecstatic at the conclusion but I could feel, or rather keenly sense the extreme jealousy coming from her husband. He most adamantly refused to accept what had transpired and after his wife's passing over wrote that outrageously unfair " Mr. Sludge the Medium."
I shall now state the reason for his hatred. At another seance Mr. and Mrs. Browning had attended, a spiritual hand placed a garland of flowers on her magnificent brow. And stating only the truth I let it be known about town, that the man in his vanity had attempted to place himself, unsuccessfully, in it's path so as to be crowned himself.
The Psychic Medium Pondering
The Revelations From Daniel Dunglas Home Continue
I had always been a favorite with the ladies, from the bourgeoisie to the titled and this was later on to cause me the trappings of scandal and the greatest of troubles. As to my oft debated sexual yearnings; it would be correct to state that when the rare fancy took, a partner of either gender would suffice.
As my foolish self pretensions got the better of me the power announced I would be punished and bereft of it for a year's time. Later on I was declared a sorcerer in Rome("They" did not help matters any by rapping on the desk of the great city's police head), and was banished from the place.
My wanderings then took me to Paris were I fell in with Napoleon the 3rd's wife Empress Eugenie. This good fortune aroused the envy and jealousies of many but after the previous chastisement of the spirits I kept my sense of self worth on a humble field. I later married my Russian Countess , who gave me a son before catching and succumbing to the consumption that resided in me. All was not lost as "They" allowed frequent conversations between us.
I went on to retire in 1872 after many more adventures, ecstasys, disappointments and demonstrations of the miraculous gift. Fourteen years on I departed this life as the consumption finally ended my days on earth. Left behind were my beautiful second wife, a comfortable haven, and my son Grisha, who inherited the power from me as I from mother.*
*As a work of creative writing the channeling session is the author's interpretation on how Daniel Dunglas Home would have answered and responded if said session, had in fact, been real. However, the story presented here and the unexplainable powers of the great psychic medium D.D. Home are factual.
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......this must be one of the longest screen scrolls in hub history which is the reason I came back here to go on that magic carpet ride once again - and as you know I spread your name and talent around everywhere and to everyone - and this hub subject was always one of my personal favorites by you - so let's post this on my Facebook page and start another wave of Packer-mania
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Yep its here! I do feel those literary forces in the air.
My fingers and mind are working and there will be a new hub creation made thanks to you, Alastar.
Should be arriving any minute now Sannel! Get the those writing fingers ready!
Alastar, I'll be waiting, not with a gun and a pack of sandwiches. . .but with a pen and a clean sheet of paper. Lol!
A pleasure being kind and generous to one such as yourself Sannel. Just read last night where D.D. Home predicted Abraham Lincoln's assassination in France right before the terrible incident. So, be prepared for the powerful physic gift as it comes your way same-night-air!
Ahh. . . Alastar, you are too kind, too generous!
With impatience shall I wait for higher powers of lettered force to come my way.
Hi Sannel! Yes, this story was one of those too infrequent inspirations. Hey, are you doubting Mr. Home's awesome powers..lol! Your too kind Ms. Sannel, but you know how much I appreciate you. And certainly! Although you don't need it the physic literary force will be sent your way for a fantastic new Hub creation!
Alastar, this was a fascinating read, but looking at all the positive comments you got, I'm not the first one to think so (or the last).
Hmm, if Mr. Home's powers was real or not will remain unsaid. However, Mr Packer's powers as a true master in writing, and keeping his audience's attention from the beginning until the very end with his impressive hubs is real.
Mr. Home may have been the greatest focus of all time, but there are no doubt about Mr. Packer's powerful abilities as a great writer. Hey, care to share some of that power with me. . . for my next hub, I mean! lol!
Ah thank you so very much WE, high praise indeed, thank you. The muse inspired almost in a flash with this one. Can only wish for her inspiration more often. Perhaps she can be enticed down this season with some homemade Christmas fudge...lol. Appreciate the comment WE, Happy Holidays to you sir!
A very pleasant, enjoyable, and inspirational read. The way that you have made use of first person is very effective to convey a plethora of sentiments, experiences and facts. It is good to see you receiving so many comments on this well-researched hub.
Seeker I just channeled Mr. Home and he says you'll win! Game Over LOL!
Game on! LOL!!
Ah-Haa! We will buck up like our ancient ancestor William Wallace and play Snapdragon with bare hands Seeker! But being a lady, and a mighty fine one at that, you'll be allowed to wear the burn-proof gloves. Let the game begin! After a sip or two of the brandy that is..LOL.
Can I wear burn-proof gloves?? LOL!!
Seeker that is most gracious of you, thank you so much. The inspiration just kinda came naturally to do it through D.D. Homes personality. Something different than just a bio like sketch of the man. There is no doubt in my mind but that this gentleman was the real dealio. Thanks again Seeker, and are you ready to play Snapdragon, I'll furnish the required refreshment!:)
Alastar I will say this to you and not because we are friends but because it's true - you are one unique and awesome writer!!! This hub is not only fascinating and informative but it is a beautiful piece of writing! I could almost swear that this extraordinary man was speaking through you. You have a wonderful talent for getting inside the mind of people you are writing about and this makes the reading an awesome one!!
Voted up, up and up even more!!!
The inspiration was working well for this one, only wish it would work so well more often..lol. Thank you Peggy. I believe your absolutely correct about there being true mediums; unfortunately most declaring such are deceivers to themselves or more generally to others.
Fascinating rendition of a story told by the psychic medium himself...through your imaginative hub, of course. I do believe that there are true mediums in this world, and also a bunch of fakes. Interesting subject!
Home's life is very interesting. There can be no doubt but that the man had extraordinary powers. Or perhaps he was just able to utilize gifts we all have to some degree. At any rate thank you much stayalivemoma; a check on Amazon would probably find one a good book on him, it'd be well worth reading.
How very interesting. You have a good connection with your readers. I had no idea this was a true story!! Love reading this kind of stuff!
Hello Anaya! The approach was one of those inspirations that come along once in awhile. Do wish they'd come around more often though..lol. Mr. Home was apparently the real dealio and his story can be fun and interesting to read about. There was something about him-outside of his power- that was intriguing. Thank you Anaya, its very pleasing to know you enjoyed the seance!
Loved your approach on writing this, it was such a fun read! Voted up and interesting:)
His powers really were taken away from him. Thats on the record. Apparently he got a swelled-head for awhile and was punished for it by having the"power"taken away for a year. Some genuine mediums from that time would "cheat" when their gifts weren't responding well or they felt obligated to produce. Home was one of the few, so far as I know who, never had to resort to it. Yes indeed on Robert Browning. Browning tried, unsuccessfully, to be crowned with the ghostly garland himself. Homes said that's one reason for his hostility towards him. I agree with you on the scientific answers; perhaps one day we'll know how many, if not all, such things originate. Appreciate the read and comment very much Gail, thank you!
This would make an interesting podcast as I could pretty much "hear" Mr. Home "talking" as I read it. Was particularly intrigued with his claim that his powers were taken away for a year when "they" decided to punish him for foolish pretensions. Also loved the depiction of Robert Browning.
Great read. I do believe there are many mysteries in this world and paranormal activities and powers are ones that could use much more scientific study.
Rated up across the board except for funny.
Appreciate every one them too. Thank you Eiddwen. This is one of those that said write me write me, so who knows. Perhaps Mr. Home was out and about after all. Hey, thats a good one Eiddwen,..up up and away! Perfect fit!~:)
Hi Alaster,
Wow what a hub and then the never ending comments!!!
Mind you it didn't take much working out as to why so many had left their comments.
You are indeed a great writer,so much information,well told and also so very well presented.
This has got to have an up up and away !!!!
Take care my friend and have a great day.
Eiddwen.
Hi Canook! Thats some great news- I'm thrilled about the camp-fire reading- The hurricane didn't turn out so bad- mostly debris, you know limbs and stuff. There will be some cleaning up towards the coast. Oh, since you follow - the last movie ones up. Hope you like it. I made mistakes back then but learned good lessons..:D Tarheel.
Hi! Tarheel The weather was fine and we had a great weekend camping. Members of my family took turns reading this story, when we were sitting around the campfire and they liked it. This week the weather will be not so good, will you have problems with the hurricane? Canook
Oh great Canook. Thanks. I bet they are a wonder and sure wish to see them one day. You write a Hub on the camping trip when you get back and have a very happy time. Bless you Angie..:D Tarheel
Hi! Tarheel I think Thousand lakes is in the Thunder Bay area... I was camping in Thunder Bay area three years ago on summer holiday...the lakes and forest are beautiful. Thunder Bay is a two day full drive from were I live. I will be camping this weekend..I will tell this story at the campfire :-) Canook
Thanks Canook. Almost got to see some of them two years ago but only had time for New Brunswick and Campobello isle. From now on every time theres a campfire I'll think of you and all your know-how about them. Those are very good Hubs you have on them..:D Tarheel
Hi! Tarheel Our lakes are very nice and fishing is great to. This story would be great around the campfire :-) Canook
Hi Canook! Will look up where Stratford is and then try to find the lakes. Bet your lakes up there are pristine and clear. There are some still like that in the mountains down here. That was a great album when it came out, Jesus Christ Superstar. It caused some controversy too. Thats nothing today though is it. Wonderful you got to see the play...:D Tarheel
Hi! Tarheel I have not been to thousand lakes but I have been to places like that....I love to canoe. I live near Stratford Ont., Shakespeare Festival, I saw the play Jesus Christ Super Star it was great :-) Canook
Yes it sure does Canook. I'd like to levitate like D.D. Home up there right now..lol. He said they had a 100 year lease on the property and are hoping it'll be renewed in 2017. Tell me some time how far you are from the thousand lakes in Ontario?..:D Tarheel
Hi! Tarheel Sounds like paradise. Canook
Hi Canook! Was doing business with an impressive young man today who told me that he and his wife just got back from vacation. They were staying in a secluded cabin that's been in their family for almost a hundred years. Its in Ontario, a place with a thousand lakes or something. No electricity and a mile from the road. He said they would portage between the lakes a lot. Sounds like paradise to me, how-about you. Happy you liked this one Canook, thank you..:D Tarheel
Hi! Tarheel I enjoyed reading this Hub! Canook
Hello Gaizy. Home was a fascinating 'focus' as they're called sometimes instead of mediums. There can be no doubt about his powers. Another remarkable medium from around that time was an Italian lady named Pallodino I believe. When the powers weren't cooperating or she was tired and pressured she cheated a few times, but there's no doubt about her abilities either. Thanks Gaizy. I've noticed some awesome Hub topics you've put out lately and will be reading them ASAP.
Fascinating Hub - I had heard of Mr. Home but knew no details of his life. Interesting stuff. Voted up.
Great to hear from ya Terri. A lot of people according to the forums and questions seem to be having that problem--hopefully temp glitches. Terri I prefer to write a little differently sometimes as well as leaving a mist of mystery. This one was placed in creative writing for that purpose. The channeling may or may not have happened but since you've asked I'll let you know before long. If one is a first person paranormal one in that section then its non-fiction. There is one possible exception with 'Close Encounter' which may be true or something in-between. Can you believe it has more views than anything else written on here. Yes, I know about your 'special companions' and it is the truth-- your an intelligent lady with integrity.
The tables have turned(just look at whats on TV and the movies)on naysayers or people who would call someone like you derogatory names. They're the kooks now. Terri thank you for the super comment and generous compliment. Gonna read your latest later on and will let you know about the other.
This was terrific! I don't know how I missed it in my notifications, but I'm glad I found it at last. I'm curious about the channeling session...were you present or have you simply used the notes taken to build your article? Either way, this is right up my alley, as you are well aware. Of course, I've never floated or dealt with table tipping or rappings, but I've sure had my share of spirits "popping in" to pass on a little mundane information I might need. I know, sounds like I'm a nut, but it's the truth. I really liked your style with this one!
Thank you ole boy and I do like to go down the less traveled path occasionally. Your compliments are well taken my friend. And giving inspiration is the best part of all here. Hey Richie, you've already laid claim to a new Zombie description--why not a levitating undead brood too! Appreciate you and say hello to Thailand for me.
Fantastic hub and I love the way you wrote it in first person. Your hubs continue to impress me. The topics you write on are not only very interesting, but extremely well written and researched too!
You've inspired me to write about levitating zombies now!! :) That would certainly be a first hahahah!
Take care my friend! Rich
Well thanks so much Quality Girl. Your post is good timing as I've been reading some on healers, poltergeists and magic in S. America recently. All that can be said is that it's up to the individual to decide if they would want to attend one. Got to think a sec...you mean his powers being passed down to his son I suppose? Appreciate the optimistic spirit in you Q Girl!
great hub Alastar! I love anything to do with the supernatural! I've never been to a channeling session but I think it would be cool to do. Love the ending!
Ah, then # 10 it is. Everything is in order Irish. Thank you; and I'll eagerly be by to read your latest before long. Glad you and Mary are doing fine my friend.
I know you are very busy Alastar I do not presume to add to your load. You are very kind to accept my suggestion but I didn't mean that you have to read the whole series as Part 10 is the one I felt pertinent to this topic and as such I was asking you take a look at the one. If you liked it might then be tempted to read the others. I apologise for not being clearer. Mary and my family are well and I hope you too are in good health and spirits Dixie.
Those look very interesting but you know Spirit with everyday business and the HP too, one can't always read as much as they'd like to in a timely fashion. However, when someone takes the time to let a writer know about something another is covering that could be of interest it can make a difference. Marking at this moment a reminder to read the first in the series tomorrow. Appreciate Irish n say hello to Mary.
I just read a very interesting hub by Slarty O'Brian in which he talks about his own personal experiences with astral projection and levitation and I suggested he take a look at your hub. You also might find what he says interesting in his Warrior Series "The Road to Becoming a Warrior Part 10"
Your welcome fashion. Start by keying in blogs here on HubPages and read some of those. When i get a chance over the next several days I'll go to your blog again. What you've done so far looks good. Have you thought about writing on Hubs any and backlinking the two?
Thanks Alaster.My blog is incomplete and i need your suggestions.
Hi G, that's an amazing story about your sister's dream and I can see why you've never forgotten it! That reminds me of the movie "Final Destination." It seems that would be a burden to have that kind of psychic ability but also a potential challenge for positive results. As far as your remarkable insight, I think maybe it is a little more than just "intuition". There are more people out there with "psychic" abilities; but they don't know how to really use it. Thank you for reading and commenting on the story. Many terms could be said in relation to this power: Matrix, Noosphere, String theory, etc etc. As you can see(no pun G)theres a great deal more to this than some believe. The sub-conscious mind and its connections are a very deep and far ranging ocean that has only recently begun to be truly explored. Best G...appreciate you and this superlative reply.
Alastar! This is fascinating.....really cool. I was so into every word here. GREAT hub!!! My interest in this subject has been with me since I was a child when I saw my sister see a plane crash in a half sleep state in our bedroom......cringing in the corner of her bed as it came towards her.....she screamed....said it was going to crash.....and after I panicked......went right back to sleep!!!! The next day a big commercial flight crashed....she did not remember her dream.....BUT I never forgot it!!!....I have seen people close to me say things before accidents, earthquakes and more.....like they had some sort of psychic meter with events. I have seen things happen before they do, but I have never considered my self "psychic." I usually say that my "intuition" is always right on.....I have been right about a lot of things.....I just have.....ANYWAY this is not about me.....this is about an amazing subject that will forever keep me wondering and interested.....Loved this!!!!! G
Thank you fashion and its wonderful to see your comment on a story again. Very happy you loved it. I checked a blogger site out last night and really liked it...:D
Wonderful hub.Very true article.I love it
Spirit, hello and good day my friend. You have paid me a most generous compliment. However, this must be stated: I'm basically a non-fiction writer that possibly dabbles in a little creative fiction occasionally. There are now two stories on HP- this one and Close Encounter of the Second Kind which I mistakenly placed in the paranormal section when it should have gone into creative writing- that leave the reader with a choice as to whether they think they're fiction, non-fiction, or something in between. Hence, this Home story was placed under creative writing. That does not necessarily mean the channeling didn't occur; it simply leaves it open for the reader to take from it whatever they wish. The facts on Home are of course on the record. And If this channel-er is in fact a real person they are very private in certain matters and their wishes shall be respected. I too, would love to see what comes through next if indeed that happens. Appreciate yo so very much Irish and with your enlightening and always well meant and written Hubs you're no doubt soon to find yourself with a vastly increased reader-ship and response from the fine one you already have. And please do say hello to Sister Mary for me my friend.
Alastar, this is a great story and I have no doubt that this man did all the things you have described here. I am also intrigued by the way this information was channeled to you. Do you have more experiences like this from that psychic? I hope so because you have a captive audience waiting your next instalment.
There is just one thing that seems to contradict what others say about this man and that is his name. In your story you give his name as Home but others have given it as Homes. This in my books is further evidence to show how authentic the psychic reading was that you had and you might even wish to include now in your hub.
Dixie, you are a living legend! Thank you for directing me to this great hub.
That is an excellent way to keep the peace and any problems from potentially occurring Mo. It is kinda creepy to imagine a dis-embodied entity or spirit watching your most intimate actions. Like dis-robing for a bath. What you do is often very effective acknowledging their presence at the start. Whatever these paras really are, cases like the 'Bell Witch' one from the early 19th century in Tenn. showed that they or it could have affection to degree with those who were respectful & kind to them & literally deadly to those who weren't. Thats cool about moving into the 160 year old house. Thanks Mo and maybe the departed members of that family are all happy somewhere else.
Polly and Alastar - I've always had a way of acknowledging the spirits of a home's former inhabitants when I move somewhere new. Generally, I tell them that I know they're there but would rather they not make their presence known. I offer to leave them alone if they do the same...lol So far, I've been blessed that no one from the other side has ever made any "trouble" for me.
I've recently moved in with one of my dearest friends and we're living in a home that has a 160 year recorded history of occupation by the same family. I'm sure that there are spirits of those who lived here before us, but there is nothing at all ominous or uneasy about the home.
Hello Polly. Yes, they do take your poems seriously. Why the last one had me thinking there were problems in paradise for you. What a relief to find out differently at the end.Thank you Polly and it would appear your feelings at the moment produced a physical reaction from somewhere. Could have been from inside you or from elsewhere. Since nothing else happened its fun to imagine that it was the previous resident letting you know you were correct in that there was no reason to be uneasy...:D
People always take my poems seriously, I guess because I can get pretty tempered over certain things but my poetry is usually song related. Now I did do serious poetry when I first got here over my mom (I have all that on my poetry site now just counting the days to get it all done) and abusers of the elderly and children, the president...lol...whatever... but I have lightened up or try my best!
You did a great job here and that is the fun finding new things of interest and to tell you the truth I have had a couple of incidents like a heavy coffee table lifting off the floor right at my knees and it didn't float or sway, just up and then down when I was talking about not feeling any fear living where someone had died. I guess most would take that and run with it but it just happened, I don't know why and I don't care and it didn't scare me.
I like that Yowza mar, forgot all about it. I'll pass on your very kind compliments to Mr. Hume if he ever decides to drop in again. Hope he's pleased with it too, wouldn't want to upset a powerful spirit. Hey, here's an oldie goldie: A passel of us wee ones talked a neighborhood mom into taking us to go see the Monkees. Jimi Hendrix was the warm-up band and it wasn't long after they started playing that some of the teeny-bopper girls started shouting, "Get off the stage you freaks! We want Daaavy!" I'm a Believer they were barking up the wrong tree. Thankee Nurse Mar. O
Yowza... Alastar! I found your writing style in this piece to be sophisticated and riveting-- absolutely and perfectly suited for Mr HUUUME...! It was clean, flowing and kept my rapt attention from start to finish...
and in the words of Davey Jones, "I'm a Believer"! Voted UP & ABI, mar.
Thank you James its always an honor to have you read one. I like to believe these kind of stories are like clay models from long ago that haven't completely dried yet; and some shaping here and there make em a little more fun. Appreciate you my friend and the welcome lift in spirits you bring. (no pun intend James.) Stay cool.
This is beautifully written and a testament to your gifts of creative writing. I enjoyed reading this piece very much. Thank you for this pleasure.
How does one explain the unexplainable? Great question Frog. Heres an unexplainable thats been baffling- The more views I get for the Hubs, the lower my Author score goes. Amongst other little head-scratching goings on. Oh well, why worry over what can't be explained. Thanks for the read and great comment Frog. Need to hop on over your way today and see what me fellow Amphibs. been up to.
Alastar - How do you explain the unexplainable? You usually can't.
Great work.
The Frog
Thank you Gail and there certainly seems to be people with these 'gifts,' back through history up until today. My personal faves are the 'real' healers in S. America. If one looks into them its absolutely beautifully amazing. The first one I found out about from the 50s and 60s was a man named Arigo. You want something eye opening and in a way entertaining check his story out for starters.:D
Alastar-wow, this was a great story-I loved the way you told it in 1st person! I do believe there are some strange things out there going on and people that seem to have "special gifts"-I'll admi
t, those people kind of scare me. As long as they use their "gifts" for good or just innocent entertainment then that's ok. Keep up the very entertaining hubs please.
Appreciate the read and kudo Rob. The endless enigma for some, nothing in it for others. Live and let live. Nameste my friend.
The reason that was asked Mo is because once in a church that happened; and wasn't sure what to make of it. Like an energizing tingling feel that started on the crown and then spread down some before ending. And it was a peaceful feel. Well, I hope you do write about them Mo and what better group of folks than the HP. The facts on the man are on the record. Thanks for reading and comment. You know my style sometimes gal...maybe, maybe not.:D
Very well written and entertaining. I don't believe in this stuff, but it's still a nicely done hub.
Rob
Your right again on the leaky dimensions Mentalist. Temporal parallels. Both metaphysical to the max. Thanks my friend and that tilted table with the candle flame still burning straight musta been an angle and sight to behold.
Actually, Alastar, I've had experiences of the Holy Spirit which were very similar to the way you describe it. Of all the qualities of a true HOLY spirit experience, I think the overall feeling is one of true peace. Not just satisfaction, but peace. I may write about them someday, but I want to be sure that I address the appropriate audience.
This particular hub did indeed leave me scratching my head a bit, as do many of yours that deal with the paranormal. :-)
Leaky dimensions and temporal parallels...great bio and angle on the phenomenon Alaster.;)
Some say the Ouija board can be a conduit for dis-embodied entities to come across. Plenty of stories out there about the hurtful results happening. Whatever yours was Polly apparently it told the truth and nothing bad came of it. If someone gets a detailed & personalized horoscope from a true professional there may be some very accurate things in it. Those newspaper ones I agree may be fun but definitely shouldn't be taken seriously. So your a Pisces huh. My sign Libra is supposed to get along good with yours. Enjoyed your comment as always Polly thanks. You had me a little worried with your last poem until the comments thank goodness.
I've seen the ones who are tricksters Sunnie; and they're very good at slight of hand. The real ones humbleness and healings speak for themselves. When I see 500$ hair-cuts and promises of miracle cures from tiny water bottles on the television...well, I feel bad for those who put their faith in them. I believe were getting closer to true scientific answers about many supernatural occurrences but even so there will always be more mysteries for us. Thanks so much for the wonderful comments & all Sunnie sunshine.
Hi there prasetio. Someone you know gave you extra high marks the other day. As a person and a writer. Thank you my friend and vintage can be very cool.
It is interesting and I do believe these things are real, a Ouija board my mother-in-law (her questions) and I were urged to use not long after my marriage said I would have two children, one boy, one girl and my plans had always been for four children, two of each. It was right, not me. I had no knowledge about any of these things at that time, but since know we have been told that some people can tell the future and of course we know some only pretend to...like every Pisces is going to have the same thing happen today? Get real. But the ones who really do know are more dangerous and they are not from God and we are told to stay far from them. Interesting hub.
You are so right Alastar so many unexplained mysteries..I do believe in healing and I think there are gifted people who do this..some are frauds..well many and it makes me ill to see them showboating on TV..but there are gifted ones who really do heal and are not out for monetary gain or notoriety...Many have experiences that are mystical and unexplained..so much we do not know..Thank you my friend.
Sunnie
This was so beautiful. I love vintage and I found again through this hub. Thank you very much. Cheers.....
Always trying to leave folks smiling, thinking or a bit mystified when you can is a good way to go about it. And thank you kindly for the kudos Mo. Its perfectly understandable why you don't want to write about your experiences. They definitely can be very personal and have different effects for each person. If the majority have been good or positive then your on to a very fine wave-length. Have you ever heard of people describing the Holy Spirit like a warm tingle that starts at the top of ones head and then goes through the body?
At the end of so many of your hubs, I find that I've been holding my breath. Usually, I expel it with the word, "fascinating!" This was truly fascinating, Alastar.
I am also one who doesn't record many of my supernatural experiences. Thanks be to God that the majority of them have borne good fruit, and I believe them to have come from the Holy Spirit, and not those less inclined to goodness.
Love your style, as usual, and visually, it was an incredibly well put together hub.
Fascinating, truly.
Appreciate the breath of fresh air your comment brings me this morning AA. Whether through imagination or an actual channeling session they're both covered under creative writing. Different is how I prefer to create when possible. Thanks again for the read & vote. And while we're on it, you know what 'different' album collection this boy wants for a present. Word has it he's far from the only one.
Interesting article! A freswh breath of air to write it in the fisrt person. Voted up!
When a Mensa member starts a comment like that I can only thank you from humble ground Nell. Mediums are like everything else, a lot of fool's gold on top of a real nugget or two. Theres one very popular medium who's on tv all the time and has a gazillion number of ghost written books out who I feel belongs with the dust. And then there are ones like the subject of the article which when researched appears to hold real value. The channeling is neither here nor there. Triple tack Nell and congrats on a super deluxe Hub on those hidden English wonders.
Faithful Daughter I respect and keenly understand your feelings on the matter. Those of us who have experienced the unusual must make our own decisions whether and/or when to record them for posterity. I will read that Hub. Thank you for your very kind sentiments and peace be with you in every way Faithful Daughter.
What an honor to have such praise from the Star Fleet Commander himself. And one of, if not the most respected and beloved men on the HP to boot. Who also writes by unanimous claim out-standing poetry. Can't thank you enough kind sir and rumor has it I am cooler than Captain Kirk...Lots of Laughs for sure on the latter!
Hi, this was genius! I really felt as though we were listening to him! whether it was a really good fake or true, people did believe that sort of thing back then, these days it has changed a bit, I have been to Spiritualist Churches and listened to Mediums, some were total rubbish, and others, well lets just say I got the spooks! lol
Always very happy to see a return from Hyph. Appreciated very much Ms. Bee. Could the channeling part be realistic because it is. Maybe, maybe not? It's under creative writing you know.
My sweet friend Alastar, your comments always warm my heart. It would be nice if you did have a little dove symbol, but your words are enough :)
Although, I have had my encounters with the supernatural, I do not like to write about them. I do like to watch mystery movies and once in a while, a really scary one.
Maybe if you read a hub I wrote about eight months ago, "What happens when Christians celebrate Halloween" you will understand why I do not like to write about them. I had even started a book a while back; however, I could not finish it for reasons I will not go into here. If you have the time, stop by and take a quick look at this hub.
...well it dosen't take a medium, or psychic ability, or hocus pocus to figure out that Alastar Packer is one of the best writers we have here at the Hub (and not just because he looks more 'cool' than Captain Kirk in his profile picture - this man is the Man!!!! so says Epi!!!
lake erie time 8:07pm out of the world for the 3rd and final time today and off to work in another hour or so - and I will be posting this riveting story to my Facebook page with a direct link back here ....
Double Yikes when the piano flies up to the ceiling, eh. Thank you Faithful Daughter. I still remember your wonderful comment on the Angel soldier, it really touched me. I'm going to check back through your Hubs soon and see if you've written anything on the strange and frightening times. Wish the comp. had a dove symbol cause I'd leave one at the end of this if it did.
Appreciate that Sunnie; and Home was rather up-front and non mysterious on where his powers came from. They were from the spirit world according to him. In particular one he called Brain. How do we explain the healers in Brazil for example, who aren't charlatans and line their hundreds of sufferers up one at a time under a picture of Jesus and heal them with little more than a knife and cloth. They say they go into light trances and are guided by the spirits the same as Home claimed. If the fruit is good theres no need to run. And thats right, Hubs sure does have the diversity thank goodness and you Sunnie.
Alastar, this is VERY realistic. VERY
YIKES!! Scary but intriguing at the same time. Very well written and convicing. I've seen my share of very strange and freightening things in my lifetime. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you kind Kathy. This ones another example of having it in mind to write on something else that just wasn't working and then giving in to the subtle direction. Are you sure the channeling is only convincingly real? Hey, that could be right. Your definitely correct about Mr. Home. He has a very strong claim to being the greatest medium of all time and had his share of intrigues and high living. Its interesting though how he was denied his assumed powers for a year because of a swelled-head. Maybe theres a lesson in that somewhere. Appreciate all K and suppose will have to wait and see if Home himself desires a return.}{
Wow Alastar, very well written hub and interesting..I agree with Hyph. I am sure we will see things like this happen again and more everyday...Things unexplainable to most humans. I will be the one running in the opposite direction..lol..
You are so right..wonderful thing to be able to share the diversity in hubs...
Thank you,
Sunnie
Phew! (hand whiping brow)...Alastar! The timber of your voice (I can imagine) as if speaking these words while relating the tale! The use of terminology and syntax..so appropriate for the time and place in which this occured...memories and recalling of a nature - convincingly real! You are speaking for the infamous Mr. Daniel Douglas Home, I see.
In my perusings here, this is a first for me! To read such an article in first person...by an aurhor alive and living today! Pretty damn good!
What a life to have lived, hmmm? Surely captivating! Enticing, alluring and a man who has the potential to get himself into trouble, deep! This Mr. Daniel Douglas Home.
Will there be more?
Absolutely impressed with this latest of yours, Mr. Alastar Packer! Bravo! and Two Thumbs Up! And Encore!!!
(All the positive selections chosen, kind sir!)
This is one reason why your such a great person and writer Hyph. You have strong beliefs but keep an open mind. And I have the greatest admiration for you. Besides, if we all wrote on the same things it'd get pretty redundant then boring rather quickly. Variety is the spice of life someone once said. Merci Ms. Bee
I don't know if Mr. Home's abilities well authentic or if the imparted information herein came through seance. I do know you wrote it well and this is very interesting. Stranger things have happened and will happen again. Regards, Hyph.
Thank you Reynold thats some very touching fiction with the child.. Perhaps you were implying through this link that this story is fiction. You might be right...but then again?
Wow Fascinating HUb and a fascination man!
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Alastar Packer Hub Author 3 months ago
Oh yes Mr Epi, Mr Home's 'confessions' have elicited quite the scroll down. Unfortunately for me, the muse only makes rare appearances in the creative writing genre. Colin, bless you as always sir; and I still insist Epigrammanmania has it all over that other one!