Explain the importance of development and training in our colleges, churches, centers, and SNUi.
That it follows the structure and foundation of the SNU. We’re trained by SNU tutors to guide us, and help us make sure we follow the structure. In the churches, we’re in a safe environment to learn, and also in the open circles. Also it gives us the opportunity to move onto Fledgling evenings which is slightly out of our comfort zone but still under the wing of our SNU tutors.
Why is it important for a student to prepare for both speaking and demonstrating in our churches and centers and on the SNUi?
Speaking and demonstrating are both related because the demonstration proves what we’ve said in the speaking, and during the speaking we talk about one of the principles. They’re interrelated and you need to be able to do both so you can prove life after death and prove what the medium’s do.
Describe the importance of self-development as a Spiritualist.
We continue to learn, it’s lifelong learning. We may begin by looking at the 7 Principles and interpreting them a certain way, but as we continue through this physical life and learn, our interpretation will change and we will develop spiritually. And as exponents of the SNU, it’s very important we keep up to date and give the right messages to the congregation.
Explain the differences between meditation and attunement, and ways in which each is used within Spiritualism.
Meditation is for our own self, for our own relaxation, our own upliftment, to make us feel well, more focused and it help us to connect with what is often called “the higher self”.
To “attune” means to harmonise one’s mind with or become in rapport with someone or something. We attune to the different vibrations of those in the SW.
Even if meditation is NOT mediumship, it can be a usefull practice within Spiritualism to train the medium’s mind to stay still, to find the balance, etc.
In Spiritualism we attune for:
- Spirit communication
- Healing
- Just attune with the SW without asking for anything in particular
Name some of the development strategies available in churches.
Awareness circle, development circle, open circle/platform, stump speeches, mini service, discussion groups, workshops, seminars, courses.
Why is important for a demonstrator to develop themselves?
- Know the techniques
- Know the history to be able to speak to people and inspire them
- Know and work at the SNU standards
Why should a speaker research and develop?
- the spirit can use our knowledge to inspire us
- People look at us as exponent, and listen to us
- We might inspire people and lead them into spiritualism or into develop themselves (PAS, CSNU, etc.)
- With the time, our understanding of the principles may vary and become deeper
- It is also important to develop public speaking presentation
Explain how sitting in the power can enhance our mediumship.
- Develop attunement
- Sustain the communication longer
- Quickening the perception of the spirit
- Quiet the mind
- Listen to the spirit
- etc.
What book would you recommend to someone new to the Spiritualism?
Philosophy of Spiritualism (Minister Barry Oates, Minister David Hopkins, Officiant Carole Austin).
What are the benefits of research and educate yourself?
your answer.
What method do you use for research?
your answer.
How do you sit in the power?
your answer.
Which development have you seen since you sit in the power?
your answer.
What the training for healing includes and why is this important?
- an understanding of the SNU Healing Code of Conduct & Healing and the Law”
- With ongoing development the medium attunes quicker with the healing energy (or spirit?)
- No contact with sensitive areas
What professional development means?
It means being able to present Spiritualism in a professional manner.
