Briarne:<br /><br />It sure sounds like you did see a spirit when you were swimming that night. Night time seems to be when the spirit world is "awake" and more sightings and interactions occur. Also, it is not unusual for one person in a group to see a spirit while others don't. I think that it is quite evident that you have a more fully developed clairvoyant/visual ability than the average person. Or as your Mum says, a gift.<br /><br />I have also read many accounts of loved ones that have died, like a grandparent, then come back to check up on their living family members in a noticeable way. If your intuition tells you your grandma was there, then she was. I have found that the greatest psychic ability enhancer is learning to believe and trust your intuition, and not to second-guess what you somehow "know" by reasoning away what has happened. In other words, it hampers your skills when you start to reason that it must be your imagination.<br /><br />Keeping a journal just to record interesting and psychic experiences is a great way to remember precisely what happened and compare it to new experiences. It also helps sharpen your psychic skills through concentration and attention to detail.<br /><br />I have to admit that I have never thought of having a seance, but it is an interesting idea. And I really appreciate all of your comments and input!