Periodically I answer questions for “Signs of Life” a publication of Forever Family Foundation: where science and spirituality work hand-in-hand to find answers for the world and bring comfort to the bereaved.

Dear Medium,

I have just lost my younger brother. We were very connected in many ways. He was murdered in Brazil and I live here in the USA. I always talk to his pictures and honestly I have never felt that he is trying to contact me. People always tell me that specially in those situations in which somebody so young (he was 31 years old) was taken so fast they are still around us and they don’t know they are dead. I need to know if it is true and in this case can he be around me since I live in another country and he has never been here before. How does this work? Other people say he would have a period of sleep and then would wake up and be told he is dead. What should I believe in? I would really appreciate an answer to these questions that occupy my mind all the time.

Regards,

Inez

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Dear Inez,

Thank you for your questions regarding the passing of your younger brother. Your closeness and connectedness is felt, and will continue, for love has no boundaries.  Your brother is now in spirit and can commune and travel to any place you are, not limited to any geographical place. Our thoughts carry a vibration and can be recognized by our loved ones. At the appropriate time you may sense or recognize a sign from your brother no matter what country or place you are in. There is not one definitive answer to your question regarding how a young soul whose life was taken suddenly, as in the case of your brother, may respond to his or hers death or when they will begin communicating with their departed loved ones. Sometimes they may need some time to readjust to their new surroundings or as you stated wake up from a period of sleep. I sense and would trust that he is adjusting to his new surroundings since you mentioned he “just” died and you have not felt his presence.  Know that the concept of time is different in the spirit world and that departed souls can and often gain a larger perspective after their passing of their own life and the lives of others. May you continue to send your loving thoughts to your brother, and may peace and understanding help you in this difficult time.

Wings of Light and Love,

Samara Anjelae