Voices From Beyond

by Marjorie Buessing

I’m a very earthly-down person, which is a phrase coined by Mrs. Durst for someone who is very grounded and not obviously affected much by the spirit world. I actually prayed to not have dreams and experiences when I was new in our movement so as not to get distracted. That being said, twice in the 90s during ancestor liberation ceremonies I heard the voice of someone connected to me from the other side!

The first time was in Barrytown. We were attending a liberation ceremony under a big white tent on the backlawn at UTS. I was herding my young children back into the tent when I heard my mother’s mother, my Grandma Smith say, “Margie, what about me? I want to be liberated too and my family. Please don’t forget us.” Back then we were only liberating the father’s lineage. Right there I promised her I would never forget her and I would liberate her too, which I was able to do later.

 The second time, we were attending the liberation at the Manhattan Center. We were seated with the children up on a balcony. We had finished the AnSu session and we were waving goodbye to our ancestors when I heard my father-in-law speak to Richard as only he could. Richard didn’t hear him but I sure did! It was his voice and tone. The voice of an honest hard-working farmer. He said, “Aw shit, Dick! I wish I understood what you were doing. I could have helped more.” I leaned over and told Richard that his dad was there with us and that I had heard him. As soon as I told him what I heard, he laughed and said, “well that’s dad.”

 I feel it has been a blessing to not be spiritually open. At the same time, it is comforting to have a few experiences that confirm that our life and relationships are forever.