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Psychic medium Laura Lynne Jackson explains why she believes meaningful coincidences can be messages from loved ones who have died. She also shows how to ask for a sign, notice it and raise your own energy to receive it.

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Grief can leave a person feeling that the line to someone they loved has simply gone dead. In Signs, psychic medium Laura Lynne Jackson argues that the line stays open, and that the odd coincidences grieving people notice, a dragonfly that will not leave or a broken radio that suddenly plays, may be messages from loved ones who have died. Her idea builds on a hunch of the Swiss psychoanalyst Carl Jung, who coined the word synchronicity for coincidences that seemed too meaningful to be chance.
Jackson’s claim is that our energy outlives the body, that those who have crossed over keep reaching toward us through animals, electronics and timing, and that anyone can learn to notice, ask for and welcome these signs. Through a mother who lost her son, a famous skeptic on his wedding day and a widow told when love would return, the book offers a simple way to feel less alone, plus daily habits Jackson believes strengthen the connection.
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A grieving mother kept seeing the same small creature, in her car, in her home, even on her head. She feared she was losing her mind. What she learned changed how she read every strange moment after.
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A medium told a mother exactly which animal would bring her son’s message, and roughly when. Then she slept through the moment it seemed to happen, and spent a weekend believing she had missed it.
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A man who built his career on debunking the paranormal spent hours failing to fix an old radio. On his wedding day, something happened in his bedroom that he still cannot fully explain away.
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Jackson borrows a famous idea from physics and then takes it somewhere physics never went. Her picture of what a person really is explains why the signs in her stories come through the channels they do.
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A widow was told that new love would come, who was arranging it and exactly how long it would take. She had no reason to believe it, and then she started counting back.
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Jackson’s method for contacting someone who has died is far simpler than most people expect. What she says makes it work has more to do with your evenings, your thank-yous and your sleep.
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Signs asks grieving readers to treat the world as more talkative than it seems. In Jackson’s account, a dragonfly that rides along on a painful drive, a radio that plays for one night and a rainbow over a studio parking lot all carry the same message: a loved one saying the bond still holds. Whether a listener shares her belief or stands closer to Michael Shermer’s doubt, the stories show how much comfort a single moment of attention can bring.
The practice she supports is small. Choose a sign that belongs to the person you miss, a favorite song or something they collected, and ask for it in a quiet room with the phone put away. Keep a short gratitude list, and say thanks out loud when something feels like an answer. Guard your sleep, since Jackson sees the night as the time messages get through. And if a sign seems to come late, think of Carla, who slept past the herd by the road and met her deer outside a pub on the way home.
The message, Jackson believes, was never lost. It was waiting for someone ready to see it.
Losing someone can feel like a door closing for good. Laura Lynne Jackson, a psychic medium, argues that the door stays open. In Signs she claims that the energy making up a person does not vanish at death but crosses to what she calls the Other Side, and that those who have crossed keep reaching out through animals, electronics, rainbows and coincidences with uncanny timing. The book builds its case on stories. A mother who lost her seven-year-old son is followed by dragonflies and then meets a deer. The founder of The Skeptics Society hears a broken radio play on his wedding day. A widow is told how many years must pass before new love arrives. Jackson frames these through Carl Jung's idea of synchronicity and her own picture of a Team of Light watching over each of us. Readers get a gentle, simple practice: how to ask a lost loved one for a specific sign, and the daily habits Jackson believes make the connection stronger, from art and gratitude to protecting sleep.
People grieving a parent, partner or child who keep noticing coincidences they cannot explain.
Readers drawn to spirituality who want a simple practice for asking a lost loved one for a sign.
Curious skeptics who want first-hand stories, including one from the founder of The Skeptics Society.
Laura Lynne Jackson is a psychic medium who also teaches and speaks. She is certified as a medium by the Windbridge Research Center and by the Forever Family Foundation. She has written three books, The Light Between Us, Signs and Guided, and all three have been New York Times bestsellers. She lives on Long Island with her husband and their three children.
Listeners find this book encouraging, featuring moving narratives that evoke both joy and tears, and they value how it offers context for lessons while fostering an awareness of signs. Additionally, the work shifts viewpoints and initiates spiritual paths, offering remarkable and motivating tales that validate actual life events. Listeners call it beautifully written, with one noting the author narrated it herself, and they enjoy identifying the signs throughout the work.
This book arrived at the perfect time in my life while I was struggling with the heavy weight of loss. Laura Lynne Jackson shares stories that are so deeply moving they practically vibrate off the page, especially the accounts involving children sending messages to their parents. I found myself reaching for tissues during almost every chapter because the emotional resonance is just that powerful. Truth is, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the way she describes our 'Team of Light' gave me a sense of peace I haven’t felt in years. While some might find the anecdotes a bit overwhelming in number, they serve as a beautiful reminder that we are never truly alone. It isn't just a book; it’s a tool for healing that helps you develop a new kind of awareness for the world around you.
Show moreEver wonder if your loved ones are still watching over you from the other side? After reading this, I am absolutely convinced that they are constantly trying to communicate through subtle nudges and synchronicity. Jackson’s writing style is incredibly uplifting and helps bridge the gap between our physical world and the spiritual realm in a way that feels accessible. I loved the specific examples, like the story of the red balloon, which gave me actual chills and a much-needed perspective shift. It’s a beautifully written testament to the endurance of love beyond death. Personally, I think this is a must-read for anyone starting their spiritual journey or looking for a reason to smile through their grief.
Show moreJackson has a way of making the invisible feel incredibly tangible through her compassionate storytelling. I was particularly struck by the concept of the 'Team of Light' and how we can actively invite them into our daily lives. This book completely changed my perspective on small coincidences, transforming them into meaningful moments of connection. Not gonna lie, I was a bit skeptical at first, but the sheer sincerity in the prose won me over. The stories are amazing and provide a much-needed sense of hope in a world that often feels cold and random. It’s an inspirational read that confirms the experiences many of us have had but were too afraid to voice. Truly a life-changing experience for me.
Show moreListening to the author narrate her own words added a whole new layer of depth to an already incredible book. You can hear the genuine emotion and conviction in her voice, which makes the stories of the 'Other Side' feel even more authentic. I found myself sobbing in my car more than once while listening to the accounts of lost children and the signs they sent back. This book isn't just about death; it's about the vibrancy of life and the connections that never truly break. I love how it encourages you to have a conversation with the universe. It’s rare to find a book that manages to be both heartbreaking and incredibly uplifting at the same time.
Show moreWow, just wow. This book was a spiritual awakening for me and exactly what I needed to jumpstart my journey. Before reading Signs, I used to dismiss little 'coincidences,' but now I see them for what they really are: messages of love. The writing is beautiful and the stories are so inspirational that they’ve completely shifted my daily mindset. I’ve already started noticing more dragonflies and specific songs since I finished, and it brings a smile to my face every single time. Jackson has a gift for explaining complex spiritual ideas in a way that feels like a warm hug. I will never not think about this book and the peace it brought into my home.
Show morePicked this up because I needed some comfort, and in that regard, it absolutely delivered on its promise. The stories are heartfelt and serve as a wonderful confirmation for those of us who already believe in the universe's interconnectedness. However, I have to mention that the narrative gets quite repetitive after the first few chapters. It follows a very specific pattern: someone loses a loved one, asks for a sign, and then receives something like a specific bird or a song. While the message is beautiful, the book could have been trimmed down significantly without losing its impact. To be fair, it’s still a great read for developing awareness, but don’t expect a dense academic study. It's more of an inspirational collection than a technical manual.
Show moreFinally got around to reading this after seeing it everywhere on social media, and it’s a solid, uplifting read. The author does a fantastic job of providing context for why we receive certain signs and how to remain open to them. I especially appreciated the practical advice for those of us who aren't naturally inclined toward meditation or 'enlightenment.' My only gripe is that the middle section drags a bit because the stories start to feel very similar. You could probably skip a few chapters and not miss the core message. Still, the emotional payoff is worth it, and it definitely makes you pay more attention to the world around you. It’s a gentle, kind book for a weary soul.
Show moreAs someone who has always been on the fence about mediums, I found this surprisingly grounded and easy to digest. Jackson isn't trying to sell you a miracle; she's simply sharing a different way to view the universe and our place in it. The chapter on the red balloon was particularly haunting and beautiful—it’s stayed with me long after closing the book. I think this is the perfect gift for someone who is grieving, as it offers a form of comfort that isn't overly religious or dogmatic. It helps you recognize the signs that are already there, even if you’ve been ignoring them for years. It's a bit long-winded in places, but the overall sentiment is lovely.
Show moreTo be fair, I was expecting a comprehensive guide on how to communicate, but this felt more like a 'Chicken Soup for the Soul' signs edition. The author spends most of the time recounting stories from her clients rather than offering a structured methodology for the reader. If you enjoy reading anecdote after anecdote about butterflies and flickering lights, you will probably love this. For me, it felt a bit like a missed opportunity to dive deeper into the mechanics of mediumship or the 'advanced training' she occasionally references. It's a sweet, comforting book, but the title is a bit misleading if you’re looking for a pedagogical approach. I finished it, but I didn't feel like I learned much more than I already knew.
Show moreLook, I wanted to believe, but this felt like a massive exercise in confirmation bias rather than a spiritual revelation. The author mentions her father’s love for Elvis, and suddenly the reader is supposed to find meaning if they see an Elvis reference the next day? That’s just how the human brain works—once you’re primed to look for something, you’ll see it everywhere. Frankly, the writing felt a bit self-congratulatory at times, with Jackson repeatedly centering herself in these miraculous stories. The logic is circular and missed the mark for me entirely. If you want a collection of feel-good stories, this might work, but if you’re looking for something with a bit more intellectual substance, save your money. It’s just too repetitive and light on actual insight.
Show moreSigns argues that loved ones who have died stay connected to us and send messages. Jackson, a psychic medium, believes a person’s energy crosses to the Other Side at death and reaches back through animals, electronics and well-timed coincidences. She draws on Carl Jung’s idea of synchronicity and tells stories such as a grieving mother followed by dragonflies and a skeptic whose broken radio played on his wedding day.
Animals are common messengers in her account, including dragonflies, hummingbirds and a deer that rested its nose in a grieving mother’s hand. Electronics are another channel, from sparks in empty sockets to an old transistor radio that played for one night. Rainbows appear too, as with a widow named Susan, who saw them everywhere after her husband Marc died, including a 188-foot rainbow built at Sony Studios.
Jackson says you can simply ask. Go somewhere quiet and peaceful, with no phone or other distractions, and request something specific enough to recognize: a purple giraffe, or something linked to the person, such as a favorite song or a collection they kept. She adds that raising your own energy through art, gratitude and good sleep makes it easier to notice the answer.
Jackson uses the term for the presence she believes watches over each of us, much like guardian angels. It may be loved ones who have crossed over or simply the positive energy of the universe. In her view, they reach out either to comfort us with the knowledge that the bond survives or to nudge us toward the right path, sometimes over years.
It suits people grieving a loss who have noticed coincidences that feel personal and want a way to understand them. Readers open to spirituality will find a gentle, simple practice for asking for a sign. Skeptics may still be interested in the first-hand stories, including Michael Shermer’s account of his wife’s grandfather’s radio, which he admits only began playing after she voiced her loneliness.
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