Question For the Hosts/Channelers

Do you ever do anything to strengthen the connection you have to the people/spirits/deities for whom you're acting as host or channel? Or have you noticed that anything you happen to do anyway (not necessarily for that purpose) also has that effect?

Please also consider this question open to any who do not use those precise terms for what they do, but practice some form of intentional/voluntary spirit possession on a temporary or permanent basis.

Input from the hosted/channeled beings also very welcome, if they have anything to add on this subject.