The Development Circle

by Derek Murray

This is a series of notes produced for an open development circle in Worcestershire. Development Circles are run by experienced mediums providing a calm and safe environment in which to encourage the abilities required for spiritual growth or to develop mediumistic ability. Spiritual organizations and churches throughout the world hold open or development circles. A Circle is where people gather to work with Spirit. An open development circle such as the one I run in Worcester is usually the first step someone takes to gain basic knowledge and experience, it’s called an open circle because that’s exactly what it is, open, open to anyone regardless of religious belief, class or ability. Closed circles are where the same group meet to work together. Because they become comfortable and familiar with one another, a closed circle can take you deeper into the unseen world. People usually progress to a closed circle when they feel they have gone as far as the open circle will allow. Due to its nature of an open circle, the same subjects will be repeated again and again. People come and go, some totally new, while others may turn up every now and again. I don’t consider this to be a bad thing, as revisiting areas that have been discussed helps in the process of learning and giving a deeper understanding. The following sections are written with the intention of providing general notes for those thinking of running a circle or for any one considering taking part. Every circle will take its own direction. Each section is a stand-alone module that can be used or discarded as required. This book is not a rode map but can be used as a reference work that will assist you along the path you have chosen. The main body of the script is written in standard text. (Each time a term, word or phrase is use that needs further explanation it will be indicated with an * and the comments shown in a smaller italic typeface within brackets.) These explanation notes will be shown after the paragraph in which they were used. What I have written is intended as a guide, it’s not cast in stone. Your reasoning may well differ to mine but please understand that I wish to give no offence and what I have written has been written with love.

48 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 21, 2012