ershiqi:

we all have moments where we wonder whether we’re talking to ourselves or to an actual spirit, moments where we second-guess ourselves. here’s a method i’ve been using to separate the two:

in the middle of the conversation, try to make the spirit you’re talking to say/do something absolutely ridiculous that you know they won’t do using only your thoughts. if they do as you think immediately, then it’s imagination. if you continue your conversation with them and/or they reprimand you, then it’s real.

other signs i’ve noticed when a spirit is real:

• they say things you don’t expect
• you get impressions of feelings and thoughts aside from words
• they teach you things you don’t know
• you feel a distinct presence when talking to them
• you might get tired if you talk to them for quite some time (while imaginations don’t tend to suck your energy)