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Automatic Writing Practice

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150
20 students
21 March 2026

Teaching Instructions

The Art of Automatic Writing and Drawing. Hour 1 Introduction- Automatic writing (psychography): producing text without conscious control dates back to Song-dynasty Chinese spirit writing (Fuji, c. 960–1279 CE) and appears in Japanese Ōbaku Zen from the 17th century onward (Ōbaku founded 1654). It influenced Western occultism (possible Kabbalistic uses in the 13th century, c. 1200s) and was central to John Dee and Edward Kelley’s claimed Enochian for more transmissions in the 1580s. The practice became prominent in 19th-century Spiritualism (term “automatic writing” c. 1855; widespread c. 1850s–1880s) as a method of spirit communication. Frederick Bligh Bond’s use to investigate Glastonbury dates to 1908. Early 20th-century Surrealists adopted automatisme (André Breton, Surrealist Manifesto 1924) to access the unconscious. Scientific and psychological explanations (e.g., the ideomotor phenomenon) were proposed from the mid-19th century and developed through the 19th–20th centuries, and the technique has seen digital adaptations in the late 20th–21st centuries Teaching on the topic: Automatic writing and drawing has been used for centuries. This form of channelling has been used to write and draw many stories fiction and nonfiction plus Songs, manuscripts documents Etc. including the bible and other famous writings. I was once told that tv was: tell a Vision. Many things we hear, know and see either on t.v., in theatres on the web etc are channeled work. Today we are going to show you how to connect to spirit so you too will be able to channel so you can do automatic writing and drawing.. There are 2 very important factors you need to learn and know before you do this kind of work. What Clair are you. This is important because not everyone gets the information the same way. Also be encouraged that the more you learn and use your dominant Clair the others will soon follow. The key to automatic hand writing is to write down everything that comes to you even if it does make sense, it’s like learning a new language. It may sound like gibberish at first but it will make sense later on. When doing the exercises it’s important to not analyze it just trust the spirit and write/ draw what comes to you that is your only job today. Also as information came to you ask questions have a conversion with the person you are channeling it will help you determine your Clairs and it will help you get more info. E.g. If you are a feelings person or an empath. All of a sudden you feel sad. You will write I feel sad. Then ask your guide why. There may be more feeling its dark why, where are you…. And continue. Ask the main questions Why, where, where how etc. . Also you must understand not only does everyone work with a different Clair. The guide or person you channel all have a different languages and experiences. They may come from a different planet or dimension. Automatic writing and drawing is so much fun we are going to do three different writings and drawing so you can connect to and experience your higher self, your relative and a spirit guide from a different dimension or planet. . The 8 Clairs (Intuitive Senses)

Clair Meaning How It Shows Up

Clairvoyance Clear Seeing Images, visions, symbols, colors in the mind Clairaudience Clear Hearing Words, messages, tones, or music heard

internally

Clairsentience Clear Feeling Emotions, body sensations, energy shifts

Claircognizance Clear Knowing Instant knowing without logical explanation Clairalience Clear Smelling Smelling scents that aren't physically

present

Clairgustance Clear Tasting Tasting something without eating Clairtangency Clear Touch Receiving information from touching

objects (psychometry)

Clairintellect / Clairunderstanding

Clear Understanding

Instantly understanding complex information or connections

Here are the different brain waves knowing the brainwave you normally operate under is helpeful. Because when we do spirit work when we find ourselves distracted or we are feeling pain or we get discouraged we are doing so because our brains are switching to different brain waves. If you get stuck or are having trouble with the exercise wave your hand right away . and one of us will meet you in the break room so everyone has a really good time.

Brain Wave States & What They’re Good For Brain Wave Frequency State of Mind What It’s Good For Connection to Automatic Writing/Drawing

Gamma 30–100 Hz

Peak awareness, higher consciousness

Insight, learning, spiritual connection, intense focus

Moments of sudden understanding or intuitive downloads

Beta 13–30 Hz Normal waking

mind

Thinking, problem solving, talking, analyzing

This state can block automatic writing because the logical mind is active

Alpha 8–12 Hz Relaxed awareness

Meditation, creativity, calm focus

The gateway state where intuition begins to flow

Theta 4–8 Hz Deep relaxation, dreamlike

Intuition, subconscious access, creativity, psychic awareness

Ideal state for automatic writing and drawing

Delta 0.5–4 Hz Deep sleep Healing, regeneration, unconscious mind

Not typically used for conscious channeling but important for energetic restoration

The Art of Automatic Writing and drawing continued.   Make sure in the event we give them a list of materials they will need. ( i almost forgot that part) When it comes to Clairs we can do a short activity - go back into your mind and we want you to recall your favourite memory. What is coming to you. Are you seeing, Feeling , knowing? anything special, or are your feeling something. Or do you just know what happened. How you

recall memories  is how your intuition  and subconscious gives you the information you need. Theses are yur clairs most people have one dominant clair with secondary clairs. Knowing your clair will give the advantage and you will know how to record d everything you get in these three sessions/exercises. when it comes to connecting when doing drawing  and writing. My favourite feature is that I can press pause on the Energy. And influence it in all sorts of ways.   Go to the bathroom grab the phone. Doing chores. Do another reading and healing session. Then I will go back to the writing and drawing as if time stood still for that session. Its awesome. I can do several sessions at the same time using this technique. I can be doing a letter from spirit or astral projecting or traveling . I can travel through the time lines so easily. It could be currently happening. I’m doing the writing in Regina at work and im doing a funeral or a ceremony or healing session or channeling spirits for my book. I could be doing anything but using this technique. It’s my favourite thing to do because time literally stands still. It takes skill to learn how to navigate this. But in time and practice plus maybe extra training you will be able to do what I do with ease. Note that we are developing  a fully  certified course. The Purely Soul Writer/Artist practitioner. This workshop is on the beginning. Showing you the many possibilities.   Today we teach you how to connect. You will receive a simple message and a drawing from ach one of your guides today. And we will ask them each a special question to ensure each one of them gives you a different message. Each session will be 20 minutes long.  Let’s begin. This meditation will take you to your special garden. It was created as a short cut to save us time. Here you will meet your higher self, your deceased loved one, and then your Galactic Guardian We will only be connecting them one at a time. After each project we will return to the garden and connect to the next person/ being.  Does anyone have any questions before we start the meditation?     Does everyone have their markers pens, pencil crayons note book sketch pad and anything else you feel you will need eraser etc. Ready.  The Meditation- when you are ready. Sit down in a quite space have your writing and drawing utensils ready.  As you relax I want you to imaging yourself sinking deeper and deeper into your body with every breath you take you are going down deeper and deeper as you sink even  deeper you will find yourself sinking into the ground  you will be going down until you find yourself in the center of the earth. Imagine yourself in a giant cave. As you move around the cave imagine that there is a beautiful lush tree imagine your energy wrapping around the tree  this will help you to stay connected and stop your sul friom wondering. Now imagine that the tree routes are taking you to the most beautiful garden as you continue to expkore there it’s a very unique bench pay very close attention to the details this is where you will return to after each autowriting and drawing exercise. . now sit on the bench and look down imagine a the clearest and most still pool of water allow yourself to gaze into it as you do yu will notice that your reflection is changing not only is transforming imagine the most amazing figure coming forward remember your clairs . Your senses will guide you. This is your highest self. Say hello and let them know that you would like to get to know them by giving them an interview. And that you will be recording all

the information that they give you. Also ask them if they will help you to draw an image that will represent them so that you can easily connect with them later. . Now tell them I am going to open my eyes so we can start. Quietly staying connected to your higher self I would like you to to in your mind ask them anything they can hear you. Write out everything you get. Don’t forget to draw the image so you can call them back easily anytime you like. We will give them 15 minutes- after the end of the session we can see how they all did if there is anything they would like to share before we jump back in. Connection #2- This time they will be visiting with a loved one from heaven. Again you will have 15 minutes. Now everyone close your eyes and imagine your higher self still with you and thank them for a wonderful session. ask them to guide you back to the garden, and back to the bench. As you imagine yourself there. Your higher self will merge with you. Once that happens look up. As you are looking up, imagine the most beautiful bright light coming down from the heaven, as the light reaches you can ask anyone you wish to come down from heaven and join you. It can be a friend, pet, relative, or angel. You can invite a few to come down if you like. As you do, ask the heavens to make time stand still so that 15 minutes of earth time will feel like a lifetime with your loved ones. Once they arrive and they are with you. Still communicating with them and still connected Imagine and know that they are in the room with you. Open your eyes and begin grab your pen and ask them to communicate one at a time. Use their initials to keep track of who is communicating. And now ask them anything you like have full conversations with them you may hear answers in your own voice. You may just know things. You may see, or feel . They will be using the senses to communicate so write everything down. If animals coming forward. Know that if you get symbols that’s normal. Animals communicate through pictures. Draw and write everything that comes to you. Once the 15 minutes is up- its time! to say goodbye and for your loved ones to go home . Thank everyone for coming give them hugs kisses and say I will see you all soon. Close your eyes. Take everyone by the hands. Imagine your higher self-appearing, and ask them to take you to the magickal garden to the bench and the bright white light from heaven. Notice all your loved ones angel and animals going back up to heaven. As they do they are taking the light with them. A key drops and a door appears you lock the door and imagine an angel picking it up with the key and they all disappear. Connection #3- As you are still in the garden you will notice an alien ship coming towards you as it lands and stops the door opens. You notice a Majestic Being coming out of the ship. They are of the hisghest frequency and they are members of the Galactic counsel. They are your guardian from another Planet . They are here to help you as yo0u learn your new gift. Still connected to them open your eyes. Write and draw everything that comes to yo0u. and ask them to help you receive the gifts of other clairs that you wish to have. Ask them anything. What your gifts are. Where you came from. What your purpose is. Know thatr they are your guardians and they have been with y0u since your soul was created. Ask them what your soul name is and write

it down. Your soul was named when it was created. Spend this time to get to know them and yourself. They are your guide for eternity. Once the 15 minutes are up- Our session has come to an end. Still connected to your guardian, close your eyes. Imagine them taking you by the hand and instantly you are back in the garden by the bench and at the ship. You Thank your Guardian for coming and reach into your pocket and pull out a gift for them it will be a part of you it could be anything. But not your soul i. that is yours and yours alone. It stays intact. As you give them a gift they return the gesture and give you a gift accept it with open arms. Say goodbye and how grateful for them being there for you. Thank them for guiding and protecting you always, as you wave. You notice them going back on the ship you imagine the door closing and the ship leaving. As it does you notice you higher self is with you. You turn around and as you leave the garden your higher self begins to merge with you. You follow the roots of the tree into the center of the earth. Your energy that was wrapped around the tree unravels and is returned to you. You noticing yourself flying upward through the soil up towards your body. Your spirit is now entering your body and you are completely attached and completely grounded. Yu may notice that you are wide awake as if you had a complete night’s sleep. That is completely normal. Conclusion- How is everyone feeling? Are yo0u ok to go a bit longer. If time is almost up. Is there anything anyone would like to share about their experiences? Any questions you may have. We would like to thank everyone for coming. Each month we will be teaching a new class? Workshop. Plus we have a a few full Courses that we have developed and developing. These are certified courses. The purely Soul Writer? Artist & Musician Course The Purely Soul Practitioner Course The Purely Soul Intuitive Training Course. Plus we are working on going on tour. We are both Authors and once our books are published we are going on tour and taking our workshops on the road. You are welcome to stay and ask us anything or just to visit. Again thank you for coming. It’s been wonderful to see you and meet you all.

At the end -we will post sell the Course: The Purely Soul Writer/ Artist/ musician Course. (Maybe Ami, would like to help with the music part)  In our full course you will be able to do it all. Travel all the time lines.  Pause, fast forward, rewind the session you are in. Fully influencing the energy.  Connect to everything and everyone. Animals all guides all Dimensions. Write anything including books. Learn to draw & paint, meet and collaborate with past famous artists. Tap into the spirits in charge of the creative powers that be. Write  lyrics for songs and the  music to go with it,  if thats your wish. You will be able to know hear and  Connect to the song as if it was already written . Connecting to your Future self.  Connecting to the Powers at be!

Overview

This 150-minute lesson invites Grade 12 students to explore the art of automatic writing and drawing within a structured, experiential framework. Grounded in the International Baccalaureate (IB) learner profile attributes such as open-mindedness, reflectiveness, and communicators, this session connects historic, cultural, psychological, and spiritual perspectives with hands-on exercises to deepen self-awareness and intuitive skills. The lesson aligns with the IB’s emphasis on interdisciplinary understanding, critical thinking, and ethical engagement.


Curriculum Connections

  • IB Diploma Programme Theory of Knowledge (TOK): Exploration of knowledge acquisition, perception vs. reality, and intuition as valid ways of knowing.
  • IB Learner Profile: Develops inquirers, thinkers, and risk-takers.
  • IB Approaches to Learning (ATL): Enhances communication, social, self-management, and thinking skills.
  • Transdisciplinary Links: History (cultural origins), Psychology (ideomotor phenomenon, brain waves), Visual Arts (drawing, symbolism), and Philosophy (concepts of spirit and consciousness).

Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate understanding of the historical and cultural contexts of automatic writing and drawing.
  2. Identify and describe the eight Clairs (intuitive senses) and brain wave states linked to creativity and channeling.
  3. Practice automatic writing and drawing to connect with their inner selves and imagined spiritual guides.
  4. Reflect critically on personal experiences during automatic writing, recognising the role of intuition versus conscious control.
  5. Communicate and share their insights and creative expressions respectfully within a community of learners.

Materials Needed

  • Notebooks/sketch pads (minimum A4 size)
  • Pens, pencils, markers, pencil crayons
  • Eraser and sharpener
  • Comfortable seating and quiet space for meditation and reflection

Lesson Breakdown

Hour 1: Historical and Conceptual Foundations (60 minutes)

A. Introduction to Automatic Writing and Drawing (20 minutes)

  • Present a brief interactive lecture covering:
    • Origins of psychography in Song Dynasty China and Ōbaku Zen practices.
    • Influence in Western occultism and Spiritualism (John Dee’s Enochian writings, Frederick Bligh Bond).
    • Surrealist adoption of automatisme and scientific perspectives (ideomotor effect).
  • Use a timeline visual aid to situate historical milestones.
  • Connect to IB TOK questions: How do different cultures acquire knowledge? Can intuition be a reliable way of knowing?

B. The 8 Clairs and Brain Wave States (20 minutes)

  • Introduce the Clairs with a student-centred activity:
    • Recall your favourite memory. Prompt reflection: Are you seeing images? Feeling emotions? Knowing something instantly? Write brief notes sharing dominant Clairs.
  • Explain brain wave states and their relevance to automatic writing. Use a graphic chart contrasting Gamma, Beta, Alpha, Theta, and Delta waves.
  • Discuss how different brain states influence creativity and subconscious access.

C. Grounding and Preparation (20 minutes)

  • Overview of important factors in spirit communication: trust, non-judgment, conversation with guides.
  • Explain the importance of not analysing the output immediately and to record all impressions.
  • Outline safety and support procedures if anyone feels disconnected or overwhelmed during exercises (e.g., signalling for assistance).

Hour 2: Experiential Automatic Writing & Drawing (60 minutes)

A. Guided Meditation and Connection to Higher Self (20 minutes)

  • Lead students through the "Magickal Garden" meditation script (as provided), using calm voice and soft background music if possible.
  • After meditation, prompt students to:
    • Open eyes and begin automatic writing and drawing for 15 minutes.
    • Encourage interaction with the ‘higher self’ by asking questions mentally and recording all impressions.

B. Connection with a Deceased Loved One or Spiritual Being (20 minutes)

  • Guide students back to the garden, inviting them to welcome a loved one or spirit.
  • Facilitate silent automatic writing and drawing sessions with reminders to use initials and symbol drawing to track insights.
  • Encourage sensitivity to emotional responses, allowing them to express feelings openly afterward.

C. Connection with a Galactic Guardian (20 minutes)

  • Lead the final meditation inviting a ‘Galactic Guardian’ or interdimensional guide.
  • Write and draw impressions while asking questions about soul identity, gifts, and purpose.
  • Remind students about the symbolic importance of soul names and guardian roles as metaphors for personal strength and higher guidance.

Hour 3: Reflection, Sharing & Consolidation (30 minutes)

A. Group Reflection and Sharing Circle (15 minutes)

  • Facilitate a respectful sharing session; students may choose to share writing, drawings, or insights.
  • Use reflective questions:
    • What senses guided you most?
    • How did your brainwave state feel?
    • What challenges did you face when trusting the process?

B. Consolidation and Conclusion (10 minutes)

  • Summarise key learnings linking back to IB learner profile and TOK.
  • Encourage students to consider how this form of creativity and intuition may enrich other areas of their IB education and personal life.

C. Introduction of Advanced Course Opportunities (5 minutes)

  • Briefly present the pathway to further development via the Purely Soul Writer/Artist/Musician course for interested students.
  • Provide information about ongoing monthly workshops and professional certification.

Assessment and Feedback

  • Formative Assessment:

    • Observation during activities regarding engagement and risk-taking.
    • Written and visual automatic work showing ability to engage with the exercise without conscious filtering.
    • Participation in reflection and sharing sessions, demonstrating respect, clarity, and insight.
  • Summative Reflection Entry: (can be submitted digitally or handwritten after class)

    • A two-page reflective journal on personal experiences with the three automatic writing/drawing connections, explaining:
      • Which Clair(s) dominated and how they discovered this.
      • How knowledge from the session relates to IB TOK questions on intuition and perception.
      • Personal insights about creativity, consciousness, and self-expression.

Differentiation & Inclusivity

  • Provide audio recordings of meditations for students who benefit from auditory cues.
  • Encourage multiple modes of expression: words, symbols, shapes, or abstract art for drawing parts to respect different comfort levels with visual representation.
  • Allow breaks or stepping out for students who feel overwhelmed by meditation or spiritual focus.
  • Foster a culturally sensitive atmosphere recognizing diverse belief systems relating to spirit and intuition.

Teacher Reflection and Preparation Tips

  • Familiarize yourself deeply with the history and terminology of automatic writing and drawing to confidently facilitate the introduction.
  • Prepare a calm, distraction-free environment with dimmable lights and quiet seating.
  • Support students sensitively as some may face unexpected emotional responses during spiritual exercises.
  • Maintain a non-judgemental presence and reinforce that all experiences (or lack thereof) are valid.
  • Collaborate with music teachers or artists (if available) for future workshops involving multisensory creative channeling.

This lesson offers a compelling blend of IB interdisciplinary inquiry and personal growth, fostering intellectual curiosity and creative expression in senior students through the unique modality of automatic writing and drawing.

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