Meeting John Edward: A Dream Come True
July 14th, 2006 by Erin Pavlina
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A few weeks ago Steve said, “What would you most enjoy doing right now?” I thought about it and I said, “I would catch up on the web consulting work I have to do.” And he said, “No, I said what would most enjoy doing? Really, if you could snap your fingers and be doing something that you would really enjoy, what would it be?” After a few minutes I realized what my answer was, so I said, “I want to be sitting in a room with John Edward or John Holland (both mediums) and ask them about how they do their work so I can increase my ability to channel the deceased to be of more service to the people I do readings for.” That vision really got me excited but the chances of that were awfully slim to say the least!
But you all know how the universe works.
A week later, I went to the John Edward website and clicked on Events. As “luck” would have it, he was going to be in Las Vegas doing a seminar. Wow. I wondered if I could get a press pass to cover the event and report about it on Steve’s blog or my own. So I sent his “people” an email letting them know about Steve and my work and asking for a press pass for the event. After a week I got no response. Suddenly I realized what a dolt I was being. John Edward doesn’t get to Vegas very often, believe me, and to let this opportunity pass without seeing him was simply not going to happen to me. I bought a ticket to the Thursday, July 13 show for $175.
On Wednesday, July 12, I got sick with an illness that one of my children brought home from school. I had a long talk with the angels, specifically Raphael, and prayed to please be well enough to attend the show the next day. To improve my chances of getting well I decided I would need to totally rest on Thursday to be well enough to get to the show Thursday night, so I cancelled all my commitments for that day.
On Wednesday night I went to sleep praying I would make it to the John Edward show at all. And in my fevered state, I had a dream…
I dreamed that I went to the John Edward show and decided to sit in the middle section near the back. In the dream, John Edward came out on stage and started his readings with that very section! I saw John’s deceased father standing behind him on stage, very proud as if to say, “That’s MY boy.” During a break in the show, someone brought John Edward a Diet Coke. I took note of that. And then in the dream, John asked people if they had any questions. I was selected to ask a question, but someone asked a question before me. In the dream I was planning to ask John how he shuts himself off after doing readings all night, but another dream character asked that exact question right before me. So when John turned to me to ask a question I couldn’t think of another one. I told him I was going to ask that exact same question and he said, “I hope you have a backup question then.” In the dream, I did not, and missed my opportunity to ask him anything. I woke up.
Okay now it’s Thursday. I’m feeling a little better but not tip top. I did everything you can possibly think of to get myself well including taking a long nap. Before I went to the show I told all of my deceased relatives to go get in line on the other side so they could come through. But I added, “if it’s for the highest good of all,” because I didn’t want to take a reading from someone who needed it more than me. But I did ask my guides for a sign to validate everything that’s happening to me and left it at that.
I waited in line for one hour with other enthusiasts biting my tongue when people around me said, “I wish I knew a medium I could get a reading from.” I didn’t want to make it known that I was a psychic because I didn’t think that was too cool to be proselytizing for business, plus I’m still working on my mediumship skills. I’m no John Edward to be sure! But it was fun hearing people talk and just being a fellow fan.
Next, we went inside. I was one of the first 50 people to go in so I could have basically chosen where I wanted to sit. The back middle called to me, but I went against my gut and sat in the third row, on the end, so I could see him more clearly. I was pretty sure he would not be reading for me since I don’t really “need” to connect with my deceased relatives. I can already do that on my own, and I knew there would be hundreds of other people there who really needed that connection and validation that their loved ones on the other side were okay.
The show began and I have to say I was thrilled to be sitting that close to John Edward. I imagined myself on stage (and got a wee bit terrified) and realized how important it is to keep going to Toastmasters. 
As my dream seemed to prophesy, he went right to the back middle section and started his readings. By the time a half hour had passed, he’d read for everyone in that section. There’s a good chance I would have been one of them, but again, I really didn’t feel I needed the validation as much as others there clearly did. But that was the first part of my dream that came true.
John was amazing. There’s just no other word to describe him. He did a fantastic job validating details for these families and I’m certain he brought comfort to people who have lost their loved ones. He’s also really funny, which is important to the other 500 people who aren’t getting a reading.
After a break he asked if anyone had any general questions to ask him. My hand didn’t go up fast enough and he selected three people to ask him questions. Ah well. Still enjoying myself. At the end of the night, after doing 2.5 hours worth of readings, he again asked if there were any questions. I immediately raised my hand, intending to ask him the very question from my dream. He picked three people (I was #2) and we were each given a microphone. The staff person told me to stand up while #1 was asking her question so that John would know where I was. Before anyone asked a question, a staff person brought John a Diet Pepsi. Hmm. That triggered the memory from my dream of him getting a Diet Coke. Pretty close. So the first woman asks her question: “John, what do you do at the end of a show to close down your connection?” WHAT?!?!?! Oh my God!! That was my question! My dream was coming true and I knew what was coming next.
I was standing there like a deer caught in the headlights. I knew I had less than a minute to think of a new question because I didn’t want to lose my opportunity to ask a question and connect with him even for that brief moment. But all I could think of was that my dream was coming true. I was panicking. I was drawing a complete blank. And then John finished answering the question (I didn’t even hear his answer as the blood was pounding in my head from shock and panic), and he turned to me.
I said the first thing that came to mind. Here is what I rambled: “Okay, this is kind of trippy. I was going to ask you the exact same question she asked you. But what’s really weird is that last night I had a dream that I came to the show and was selected to ask you a question and a woman asked my same question before I could.” So the audience is now laughing and I went on and said, “And then you said…” and before I could tell him what he said in the dream, he said it in real life!! He said to me, “Well I hope you have a back up question…” and I was saying the same thing as he said it, “I hope you have a back up question.” To which the audience really reacted because now my dream was coming true in front of 500 people. Then I said, “I don’t have a back up question and I didn’t in the dream either.” Now people are really laughing. So I said, “But my question was basically, do you have a process that you go through after doing a seminar to shut down your connection to the other side.” So he went through a more detailed explanation of what he does after a show, which is to do a meditation as soon as his head hits the pillow. He said he can’t go to sleep until he’s shut it all off (something I’ve been working on as well.)
So after he tells me this (I’m still standing with the microphone) he turns to me and says congenially, “So what else happened in the dream?” And I told him about the Diet Coke and about his father being behind him and he confirmed that his dad was with him during the readings. And then he says something like, “So you had like a total premonition of what was going to happen tonight. You’re probably very psychic. You should develop your abilities and do this professionally.” To which the audience laughed. I just smiled and sat myself down. I could hear one of my spirit guides laughing in my ear as she said, “There’s your validation. Happy now?” Indeed I was. 
It’s been a while since I had a dream that came true like that. Although I would have loved the opportunity to sit down with John one on one and ask him questions about his process, I was still elated to have been able to see him work in person. I have no doubt that sometime in the future I will get my opportunity. The timing is not quite right just yet.
But it just goes to show you, dreams really can come true.
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July 14th, 2006 at 2:38 pm
I am a John Edward fan as well. I used to watch his show regularly when I had cable. I was completely amazed by it. I thought: “Finally! Here is some evidence that there is an afterlife after all!”
I was surprised that basically no one I knew shared my enthusiasm. Most people seemed to just brush him off, as if to say: “Yeah, whatever. I wonder what else is on TV?” I couldn’t believe how so many people could be indifferent about it.
I was finally able to take comfort in the idea that there was an afterlife. Because I am a skeptic, because I no longer trusted organized religion, it was a very big deal.
July 14th, 2006 at 7:31 pm
Very cool, Erin. Congratulations!
July 15th, 2006 at 3:56 am
I was really shocked when I read that you had to pay $175 for John Edward´s show! Better it would have been if that amount were given to charity.
Here in Brazil there are a lot of Alan Kardec´s followers who, like Mr. Edward, have similar beliefs and honestly foster “growth” of other people – NO MONEY INVOLVED – NEVER!.
It is very sad “to validate” that someone plays with the deepest sentiments of other people for the sake of money.
“Tell me who you walk with, I will tell you what you are”.
Sorry for the honest opinion.
July 15th, 2006 at 6:25 am
I think I have to meet you guys.
July 15th, 2006 at 7:00 am
Lelis: I suppose you think doctors shouldn’t be paid for their work either?
I think one problem with the Light Worker movement today is that many of the Light Workers are broke, which makes it difficult for them to really do the work they were sent here to do.
People with talents and skills such as John Edward has have a right to make a living and feed their families too. Plus don’t forget all the costs involved in putting on the seminar.
July 15th, 2006 at 11:26 am
Hi Erin,
That was really, really neat. But I have to ask: after you had the dream, why didn’t you try to come up with a backup question? Did you not believe the dream, at some level? Or did you feel, somehow, that you SHOULDN’T try to come up with a backup question? Or were you just too blitzed/sick/feverish to come up with one?
I hope you’re feeling all better, by the way!
July 15th, 2006 at 11:32 am
The reason I didn’t come up with a back up question in advance was two fold.
1. I didn’t expect that he was actually going to do audience questions. I had never seen him do that before on his shows so I had no reason to think he would do it at our show either. If I had thought there was a chance of asking questions and of actually being picked, I would have definitely come up with a back up question.
2. The other reason I didn’t was because I thought the odds of someone asking my same question would be pretty astronomical. Most people who asked questions asked things of a very personal nature. But this woman asked him something about himself and his process.
Anyway, I think it was also partly the spirit’s way of showing me I would get some validation at the show.
July 16th, 2006 at 7:30 pm
You certainly did get that validation! What a wonderful time!
July 17th, 2006 at 7:00 pm
I agree with you, it was way more incredible that you didn’t have a back up question and you shared your dream experience openly with everyone on stage. Who knows what kind of an eye-opener that might have been for everyone involved?
August 8th, 2006 at 6:28 am
I know this is a late post to this thread Erin but one thing did stand out to me. When you were standing in line and someone said “I wish I knew a medium I could get a reading from”, I question your choice not to let this person know what you do. The odds that he/she will be blessed by a reading from John are pretty slim. Maybe this was our wonderful universe trying to give this person a chance to get that reading.
Anyway, I’m not questioning your choice. Just wondering if this was an opportunity missed for both yourself and this individual.
Love the site and the insight!
Mike
September 27th, 2006 at 5:34 am
Just found this gem of a story. Very entertaining to read by the way.
I have to agree the entire experience played out beautifully! I can appreciate what it is like to have someone who you know is “the real deal” to tell you to believe in yourself and go for it. And I know how valuable those experiences are. They produce a confirming, wonderful feeling, that “yes, I can do this”.
Of course all of us see Erin from the outside and feel it is obvious that you are incredible, gifted, and deserve highest honors for the service you provide! =)
October 4th, 2006 at 6:24 am
[...] I told the spirits that I was ready and willing to help people, and they made me able. Once that contract was signed, my abilities grew so fast and so quickly. My head was spinning (not Exorcist style!) and I could barely keep up with the tasks they were giving me. Appear on the Criss Angel show, meet Doreen Virtue and get confirmation, give psychic readings to friends, family, and then total strangers. Start a blog and start telling people what I know. Begin seeing and hearing dead people. Boost my abilities through practice. Meet John Edward. Form a psychic development group so I could practice my abilities and be around other people into the paranormal. [...]
October 10th, 2006 at 11:11 pm
This gives me such great hope… I’d positively love the chance to be in the same room as John Edward!
I like the way you write.
My most favorite, most life-saving articles have been the ones on fear based stuff, I’d been looking for the answers for five years now, then read one article (which by the way, totally backs up what a ‘prophet’ lady who i call a prophet but really believe was an angel, told my bf to tell me) on how I needed to like, let go of fear thoughts, etc. & just like that (snap!) the issue was gone, kinda. The light was finally visible @ the end of the tunnel.
I was soo grateful. Still am.
Pretty much I have to read the article every day.
love it.
Thanks for writing so insightfully.
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[...] I just finished watching the 9am episode of Oprah where her guests were John Edward and Allison Dubois. Allison is the psychic that the show Medium is based on, and John Edward is a famous psychic medium who currently has his own television show, Cross Country with John Edward. I’ve seen John Edward perform in person and I watch the show Medium every week, for obvious reasons. [...]
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