The veil between worlds thinned dramatically the night I accompanied my best friend Kim to fulfill a promise 20 years in the making - styling her beloved client Carol's hair for her funeral. What began as emotional support for my friend transformed into one of the most profound spiritual experiences of my life.
Standing in that funeral home, the energy was so palpable it took my breath away. Not simply the expected heaviness of grief, but something far more complex and revelatory. As Kim meticulously styled Carol's hair with the same tools she'd used throughout their decades-long relationship, I witnessed something extraordinary - a gathering of souls. Carol's departed loved ones sat in the chairs beside us, paying their respects just as we do in the physical realm. This wasn't metaphorical; their presence was unmistakable, challenging everything I thought I understood about the afterlife.
Most fascinating was how our emotions flowed through this sacred space - oscillating between tears, laughter, and quiet reflection as Kim shared stories about her hilarious, spirited client. When Kim joked "you have enough hairspray for eternity," I distinctly heard Carol's spirit respond with humor. This experience crystallized a profound truth: grief manifests in myriad ways, and those who care for the deceased perform deeply sacred work, providing closure not just for the living but for souls transitioning and their spiritual families. As Kim later told her daughter, Carol simply "borrowed a body in the shell, outgrew it, and moved on to another journey." What a beautiful perspective that forever changed my approach to mediumship and deepened my understanding of life, death, and the thin veil between them. Does this story resonate with your own experiences of loss and spiritual connection? Share your thoughts with us.
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