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To talk to the dead, empty your mind of all worldly thoughts as if you were going to meditate. Once you feel your mind is clear, fix an image of the dead loved one you want to communicate with in your mind. After a few seconds of holding the image, ask them a question and wait to receive a reply that you feel did not come from your own mind. For example, you could ask the spirit to tap once on the window for yes or twice for no. If this doesn't work, ask the spirit to respond to your questions with 1 knock for yes and 2 knocks for no. You could also try consulting a professional medium if your attempts to contact your deceased relative fail. For tips on how to use EVP technology to talk to the dead, keep reading!