Here are 7 easy ways to tell your deceased loved ones are reaching out to you

1. Dreams

Having dreams of your loved one is pretty common, especially since you may have many fond memories of them. If you can recall your dreams upon waking, jot down the details in a notebook that you remember.

What meaning can you gather from the details of the dream? Is there a message that your loved one is trying to send you while you’re unconscious?

After passing, communication may also be experienced as an out-of-body experience, whether you’re asleep, awake, or meditating. These could seem very vivid, and your loved one might even appear to glow with light. It’s often like lucid dreaming, where you’re aware that you’re dreaming and can control what happens in the dream.

2. Random Thoughts

When your thoughts suddenly shift from one subject to your loved one, it can be a sign that they’re reaching out. The simple fact that your thoughts are about your loved one is significant.

Embrace the thought as you would your loved one and relive the memory of them. It’s natural to experience emotions alongside the thoughts.

3. Unusual Occurrences

When something moves on its own when no one was near it, this seemingly unexplained movement can be attributed to your deceased loved one. If you put the item back again and it moves without explanation, you might be more convinced of it.

Lights flickering, the phone ringing, or animals behaving oddly can all be signs that your loved one is communicating in whatever way they can. Your loved one is making their presence known by getting your attention.

4. Physical Reminders

An object that reminds you of a uniquely special moment between you and your loved one is revealed to you. For example, you see a black feather lying across your path as you walk down the sidewalk, which reminds you of the time that you and your deceased loved one both watched a movie together in your pajamas on Halloween.

This kind of special physical object which holds meaning for you might just be interpreted by anyone else as a coincidence. The fact that it happened to you and brought to mind your loved one indicates they’re reaching out to you. Otherwise, it would have reminded you of something completely different.

5. Sensations

Physical sensations in your body such as tingling, the hairs on your skin standing up, or feeling a breeze when there was none, can all be signs of a departed loved one contacting you. Or, perhaps you smell a well-known scent that reminds you of your loved one.

6. Hallucinations

Seeing things that aren’t there can be scary, as we usually associate this with mental illness. If you have a vision of something that no one else saw, it’s possible that it’s the presence of your loved one trying to connect with you.

Rather than feeling fear, take a moment to close your eyes and remember what you saw. Then, pay attention to your body and any physical sensations. Are there any scents, sounds, or sensations of touch that also remind you of your loved one?

Open your eyes again and say their name aloud while focusing again on all your senses.

Sometimes people report hearing a voice when no one was there. Again, this could be a sign to you. Did you recognize the voice? Try responding aloud and see if your loved one can communicate with you.

7. Coincidences

An increase in seemingly coincidental connections is a sign that your loved one is reassuring you that they’re watching out for you. This synchronicity in your life could be brought about by your loved one acting on your behalf.

It’s natural to feel fear when we experience signs from the spirit of a deceased loved one. Your loved one will continue to love you even beyond passing, so respond with love in mind, rather than fear.

Keep an open mind and remember that this isn’t the ghost of some unknown person; this is your friend or relative reaching out to you.

Though many people have claimed to communicate with the dead, most remain skeptical. There are psychics or mediums (also called channelers) that you could contact if you wish to try to reach out to your loved one, but be wary of scam artists who will only tell you what you want to hear.