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~ For the Curious and the Skeptic Alike ~ 
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​No Experience Required

Always Near!

Discover How to Sense and Speak with Your Own Loved Ones in Spirit 
Live Online
Wednesday February 11th, 2026  |   7pm to 9pm Eastern
​✨ What if your relationship with your loved one didn’t end—only changed form?

✨ Have you ever sensed someone you love nearby and wondered if it was real?

✨ What if you could quiet your mind enough to recognize the subtle ways Spirit speaks?
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✨ What if connection, comfort, and reassurance were always available…. Ever Close, Ever Present?
​What if the bond you share with those you love was never broken—only transformed?
Many people long to feel the presence of a loved one after loss, yet don’t know where to begin—or believe they need a professional medium to do so.  Always Near is a gentle, beginner-friendly class designed to help everyday people discover that meaningful connection remains available to us in quiet, subtle, deeply personal ways.
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Rather than focusing on dramatic experiences, this compassionate class teaches you how to notice the small, meaningful shifts that often go unrecognized: a sudden warmth, a familiar thought, a symbolic image, a change in mood, or a sense of nearness that arises without effort.
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This experience offers comfort after loss, not by asking you to move on, but by helping you attune to the continuing relationship that already exists—one that speaks softly through the body, the mind, and the heart.
Whether you are skeptical, searching, or simply curious, this class shows how connection ... and communication can be experienced in quiet, meaningful ways—ever close, ever present.
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Here's Just Some of What You'll Explore:
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✨ How to quiet the inner noise and stress that can block subtle spiritual awareness

✨ Simple, effective techniques to heighten your sensitivity to Spirit’s presence

✨ How to enter a gentle, controlled altered state of consciousness for deeper receptivity

✨ An introduction to the ancient practice of scrying as a way to manage and refine the senses

✨ Guided exercises you can continue using long after the class ends

✨ Practical meditations that support clearer, more heartfelt communication with Spirit

✨ How loved ones communicate through signs, symbols, and meaningful coincidences
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✨ How to establish a personal sign—a unique signal your loved ones can use to let you know they are near
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​This course is for all who carry the quiet ache of loss and long for comfort, healing, or a renewed sense of connection. It welcomes souls from every path—whether you are new to spiritual ideas, seekers of deeper understanding, or simply yearning for the presence of someone who has passed.

No previous experience with mediumship is required; The guidance offered is compassionate, grounded, and accessible—created for ordinary people carrying extraordinary grief.
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It is especially meaningful for:

✨ Grieving parents, partners, children, and close friends
✨ Those longing to feel their loved one’s presence again
✨  Individuals curious about spiritual connection, even if they feel unsure or skeptical
✨  Anyone who wants reassurance that love continues beyond physical separation
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​The guidance offered is compassionate, grounded, and accessible—created for ordinary people carrying extraordinary grief.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need experience with mediumship to take this class?
No. This program is designed for beginners and anyone with no prior experience. You’ll learn gentle, practical ways to recognize and communicate with your own loved ones in spirit.
Can I really connect with my loved ones without a professional medium?
Yes. This class teaches simple, reliable practices that allow you to notice their presence and communicate in ways that feel natural to you.
I’m curious but skeptical—will this work for me?
Absolutely. This program meets you where you are. It emphasizes observation, awareness, and practical exercises rather than belief, and encourages you to discover for yourself what feels real and meaningful.
Is this class religious or tied to a particular spiritual tradition?
No. The approach is inclusive and heart-centered, designed for people of all backgrounds and belief systems.
Can this help with grief and healing?
Yes. The practices are designed to provide comfort, reassurance, and a renewed sense of connection during times of loss.
What kinds of signs or communication can I expect from loved ones?
Students learn to recognize subtle impressions, thoughts, emotions, symbols, images, and physical sensations that may indicate the presence of a loved one.
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I created this program because loss has been my own teacher.
I have known the ache that grief leaves behind—the questions, the longing, the quiet moments when the heart reaches out for someone who can no longer be touched.

Through my own journey, and through thousands of sessions with people overwhelmed by loss, I came to understand something essential: mediumship is not about performance or proof. It is about healing. It is about reassurance. It is about helping ordinary people rediscover a sense of connection when they feel most alone.
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Over time, I saw how deeply people longed not for spectacle, but for comfort—for the simple knowing that love continues, that their loved ones remain present in gentle, meaningful ways. This work became less about messages and more about restoring trust in the bond that never truly breaks.
I designed this class to share the same simple, practical tools I return to again and again—quiet practices like the Holy Breath, gentle meditations, and learning how to recognize signs as they naturally appear in daily life. These are not skills reserved for trained mediums. They are pathways available to anyone willing to listen with the heart.
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At its core, this program is my way of honoring both worlds—the living and the spirit—by easing the pain of loss and revealing a truth that has brought comfort to countless souls: love does not end with death. It changes, it deepens, and it continues to reach for us… only a thought away.
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CAN'T MAKE THE LIVE EVENT? NO WORRIES 
We truly encourage you to join us for the live class—there’s so much benefit in being present in the moment, connecting with your classmates, and experiencing the material together.
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But we also know life can get busy, and you might not be able to make the session. Don’t worry—you won’t miss a thing. This class will be recorded and available for one full year on our school portal, so you can revisit the course whenever it works for you, at your own pace.


⭐You’ll just need a free school account to access the recording—there’s no extra cost.

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We do our best to upload sessions as soon as possible, though sometimes it may take up to a week after the live class.
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Always Near

Discover How to Sense and Speak with Your Own Loved Ones in Spirit ​
February 11th, 2026  | 7pm to 9pm Eastern
​No Experience Required
Course Fee: $49 
Registration Closes at 4pm Eastern on February 11th, 2026
​All purchases are final 
Courses are non-refundable and non-transferable
By purchasing this course you are consenting to our Terms and Conditions

⚠️ Important – Don’t Forget to Complete Your Zoom Registration
After submitting your payment, be sure to click “Return to Merchant” on the PayPal confirmation page. This will take you directly to the Zoom Registration form.
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Once your registration is complete, Zoom will send your class link from [email protected].
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  • Still can’t find it? Reach out to us at [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help.

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The Journey Within Spiritualists’ National Union Church
Rev. Joseph P. Shiel III, Pastor
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Forever Family Foundation
To further the understanding of Afterlife Science through research and education while providing support and healing for people in grief.  Read more...
See Joe's Appearance On
​'Surviving Death'  
Episode 4
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Arthur Findlay College
The world's foremost college for the advancement of Spiritualism and Psychic Sciences. 
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© 2025 Joseph P. Shiel, III

  • Home
  • Readings
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    • Mediumship & Psychic Readings
    • Spirit Portraits >
      • Spirit Portrait Gallery
    • Multi-Spirit Drawings >
      • Multi-Spirit Drawing Gallery
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      • Auragraph Gallery
    • Spiritual Advisements & Assessments
    • Telephone & Zoom Readings
  • Events Calendar
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    • PRACTICE CIRCLES >
      • BEGINNER'S DEVELOPMENT CIRCLE
      • INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT CIRCLE
    • AWAKENING YOUR PSYCHIC ABILITIES
    • ALWAYS NEAR
    • SPIRITUAL ARTISTRY
    • ON-DEMAND Self-Study >
      • Journey of the soul Auragraphs
      • ONLY A THOUGHT AWAY
      • Embarking on the Road Less Traveled
      • Sensing Truth
      • The Ministry of Mediumship
      • Orienting the Mind for Spiritual Growth
      • Prayer and Meditation
      • Committing to your Mediumship
      • Confident Medium
      • The Flow of Mediumship
      • NO!
      • No Fishing
  • About Joe
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