The Dream Police - by Brad Klinge

Before we dive in, let’s make one thing clear: at the Skeleton Key Society, our goal is to explore logical possibilities within the paranormal—not to dismiss anomalous events, but to approach them thoughtfully and scientifically. We believe that what many call “mystical” might simply be misunderstood natural phenomena. These blogs aren’t meant to offend anyone’s personal beliefs. They’re meant to offer alternative ways to think about strange experiences.

With that in mind, I came across a post recently from a psychic who claimed they were visited by a deceased friend during a nap. A long, detailed conversation took place, according to them. To the average person, that’s called a dream. But to someone with psychic abilities, it’s seen as genuine contact with the dead.

So here’s the question: how can you tell the difference?

Let me be clear—I'm not saying such contact is impossible. I’ve had vivid dreams that felt like premonitions myself. In fact, my son’s name was inspired by a dream conversation my wife had with her deceased grandmother. But experiences like this beg for structure and testing.

The key? Documentation.

If you have a dream that feels significant, write it down. Record who, what, when, and where. Try to remember exact phrases or messages, and—critically—follow up. For example, if your late grandfather tells you something important in a dream that you need to relay to someone, don’t start the next day by saying, “Hey, I was talking to my dead grandpa and he told me to tell you this…” That sort of setup invites bias—people naturally look for ways to validate the message, which can lead to unintentional self-fulfilling interpretations.

Instead, document your dreams. If they’re recurring, go further: set up a camera or audio recorder while you sleep. Use data loggers to track environmental changes. If these “contact dreams” are real, they might leave behind measurable traces.

Most of us have dreamt of deceased loved ones. But rather than defaulting to, “I must be psychic,” consider the possibility that we can quantify these moments—track them, study them, and build a better understanding of what’s really going on.

Just some food for thought. What do you think?