"The popularity of mediumship has blossomed in recent years with the advent of the worldwide web and the increase in media interest and in many ways has become more accessible to everyone, regardless of whether they are a spiritualist or not. Indeed, mediums such as Colin Fry, Tony Stockwell and Derek Acorah could almost be considered as household names.

However, mention 'White Feather' or 'trance mediumship' and people may wonder of whom or what you are speaking! Yet the spirit guide who has worked through his medium Robert Goodwin for almost forty years is one of the foremost spiritual teachers of our day. Like Silver Birch and others before him, his spiritual philosophy is both as broad in its appeal as it is profound in its content and six books of his discourses have propelled him to the forefront of modern spirit world communicators.

What makes trance different from other forms of mediumship is the ability of the medium or 'instrument' to enter an altered state to the degree that the spirit communicators can express more of themselves during the time of attunement. Often, mediums can be witnessed mentally asking their guide for information, as if talking to an invisible friend standing close by - which is exactly what they are doing, yet when trance mediumship of the quality demonstrated by Robert is witnessed, it soon becomes obvious that a totally different entity is present than that of the medium. It is as if Robert has stepped aside and White Feather has replaced him, which is essentially what happens. The exchange however, is always a mental one, not physical, although Robert will often say that he has no idea where he himself goes to whilst the guide takes over.

Robert and his wife Amanda (whom White Feather refers to as Sunflower) always go to great lengths to explain that the spirit teacher takes 'control' of the medium's mental aspect by entering into his energy field or 'aura' - thus gaining access to his subconscious faculties. Through this, further access to other mental faculties including speech, hearing and some motor movements can be obtained and the spirit visitor can, through the power of his thoughts, communicate directly through the medium. There are always notable differences in voice tone, language patterns, phraseology and most definitely spiritual wisdom, leading to the inevitable comment by observers 'that was not Robert speaking, but a totally different being'.

All true trance mediumship should demonstrate a depth of communication that exceeds the mentality of the medium and also be totally spontaneous, especially when it comes to the guide answering questions from members of the public. There should be no unnecessary interference from the mind of the medium. although as with all forms of mediumship, there is some colouration because the unconscious mind cannot be entirely bypassed.

Finally, the communication itself should demonstrate a greater intelligence at work and it should be obvious to all who witness the demonstration that a higher mind and spirituality is being manifest.

White Feather is a master of communication, often combining his undoubted wisdom, with profound answers expressed so simply that all can understand them. Utilising his own dry sense of humour when necessary, to lift the energies, he appeals to both young and old, knowledgeable and ignorant alike - a true teacher of our time."