On today's episode, we welcome Susan Grau, a remarkable medium whose journey into the unseen realms began early in life. Her childhood was marked by a near-death experience that forever altered her perception of reality. Susan shares her story with vulnerability and wisdom, offering us a glimpse into what it means to live with one foot in both the physical and spiritual worlds.Susan recalls her first brush with death, an experience that came unexpectedly during a childhood game. Locked in an unplugged freezer by older boys, she describes the terror that filled her small body, and the angelic lights that appeared before her, telling her to stop screaming. It was during this profound moment that she felt herself pulled away from her body and into a world of light and knowledge. The experience was one of total clarity and peace, even as a child who didn’t fully understand death. She remembers standing before what she calls "The Well of Knowledge," a place where prayers and desires of others flowed like a river, vibrating with life.After this near-death experience, Susan's connection to the spirit world intensified. She began to see spirits everywhere—under her bed, in the hallways, and peering through her windows. Though her mother warned her to keep quiet about these visions, fearing institutionalization, the presence of spirits became a daily reality for Susan. She later learned that her gift of mediumship ran through her family, yet it was burdened with fear, shame, and misunderstanding.Throughout her life, Susan grappled with this gift. She felt out of place, at times misunderstood, and even bullied. It wasn’t until adulthood, after years of secrecy, that she began to embrace her abilities openly. As a grief and addiction specialist, she started integrating her mediumship with her professional work, offering healing on both emotional and spiritual levels. "I was meant to use my experiences to help others," Susan reflects, acknowledging that the pain and trauma in her life prepared her to support others through their darkest moments.

SPIRITUAL TAKEAWAYS

1. You are the light. Susan emphasizes that we are not separate from the light but embody it. As she explains, "When you cross over, you don't seek the light—you are the light." This understanding is essential in removing fear of death and the unknown.
2. What you try to control, controls you. During her near-death experience, Susan learned that attempting to force outcomes in life often leads to suffering. Instead, we must learn to walk the path that unfolds before us with trust and openness.
3. Pain and joy are equal teachers. Susan’s journey is a reminder that both joy and suffering contribute to our growth. In her words, "Pain teaches me the most because it is the experience that I want to escape the quickest."

Her spiritual insights resonate deeply with the human experience. From her near-death encounter to her later years working as a medium, Susan's life is a testament to the healing power of self-acceptance. She speaks to the importance of releasing fear and letting go of control—two lessons she learned early on from the angels who told her that humans don’t listen enough to their inner guidance.In closing, this conversation reveals how the challenges we face in life are not punishments, but preparations for deeper understanding and healing. Through Susan’s story, we are reminded that love, trust, and surrender are the keys to navigating life’s twists and turns.

Please enjoy my conversation with Susan Grau.

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