Question about personal objects that belonged to those who passed.

When you have objects from a deceased person/ animal, would you receive information psychically or is it possible to tune into the spirits energy. OR is it more about the intention you set? (like if i felt into that object with the intention to connect with the energy directly).

I am asking because I am used to receiving information psychically rather than through direct spirit communication (I am not too developed with mediumship yet, as I am more focused on strengthening my clairs atm) so naturally, I assume because I work with psychism more, I would be tapping into “residual energy” rather than the energy of a spirit. I would love to see other people’s perceptions about this, because I have heard different things about this. I hope this makes sense and it’s not confusing lol.