COMMENTARY: THE ILLUSION OF SOLID MATTER
Many people wonder how we can accept that the afterlife realms can be as solid as Earth life.
One answer lies in decades of research into quantum physics, the study of the characteristics of and relationships between subatomic particles and energies.
We now know that despite their apparent solidity, atoms are 99.999999999% empty space and that the remaining subatomic particles- electrons, protons, and neutrons, etc- are not solid either. They are made up of waves of energy and when they are observed or interact with other particles, they change their behavior and location.
So the world we think of as being solid is in fact empty space filled with waves of energy. Physicists remind us that beings not equipped with our sensory system would not see earth life the way we do - instead, they would perceive it as waves of energy.
This means that there is plenty of room for other worlds, other dimensions, to take up the same space as our own world but at a different frequency. We know this happens when different radio stations and different television stations and microwaves and X-rays are all present in the same room but cannot be detected without the right kind of receiver.
MATTER IS AN ILLUSION This educational film is called "Invisible Forces" and was produced by the Moody Institute of Science in Los Angeles in the 1950s. The demonstrations are very impressive even by today's standards.
THE EARTH-LIKE ASTRAL WORLD
Back in 1961, Frederick C. Sculthorpe described his out-of-body excursions into the astral world (the lower regions of the afterlife) in a book that is almost identical in detail to accounts by Swedenborg and those in "Life in the World Unseen" dictated by Mons. Hugh Benson to Anthony Borgia. He says that it takes time for a person's astral body to synchronise with the vibration of a particular level which may explain why some out-of-body experiencers feel that they don't have a body. Read the section "Reunion with my Wife" in Chapter 1 of Frederick C. Sculthorp's "Excursions to the Spirit World".
NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES LEAD TO INCREASED PSYCHIC ABILITIES
Researcher PMH Atwater says experiencers who weren't psychic before their NDE often develop these abilities. Those who were psychic beforehand, usually 'skyrocket'. She says, "Out-of-body experiences can continue, the light beings met in death can become a daily part of life routines, the future is often known before it occurs, extrasensory perception becomes normal and ordinary." (The Big Book of Near-Death Experiences, p. 103).
ASTRAL PROJECTION: HOW TO HAVE AN OUT-OF-BODY EXPERIENCE
In this video, Rosalie talks us through 5 stages of having an out-of-body experience:
1. Preparation
2. The mind awake, body asleep state
3. The vibrational state
4. The exit
5. The return
She claims that the OBE is a sure way to convince a person that they are more than their physical body.
BENEFITS OF ASTRAL PROJECTION
Jannecke Øinæs
(producer of the podcast "Wisdom From North")
claims that we go out of our bodies every night when we sleep. She describes her first out-of-body experience. 0:00 - Episode Teaser 2:31 - Beginning the spiritual journey 14:27 - What OBE did for Jannecke
27:22 - Out-of-body experiences.
39:27 - OBE vs Meditation
44:18 - How we have been lied to about ourselves.
51:16 - Definition of living a fulfilled life
52:17 - Advice to young Jannecke
53:11 - Definition of God
53:45 - Ultimate purpose of life
55:00 - Jannecke's work
GANDHI'S MESSAGE THROUGH DIRECT VOICE MEDIUM LESLIE FLINT
"We on this side for a long time have striven to build between our world and yours a bridge where man can climb to heights and find that peace that your world cannot give. We know that it is only in this truth, only in this realization of communication between the so-called dead and the living, that there lies the salvation of your world. All history repeats itself. History itself shows the very foundation of man's happiness is in the knowledge and the realization of the life that is to come." Listen and read the transcript.
SO WHO REALLY WROTE THE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE?
The spirit of American orator Robert G. Ingersoll (1883-1899), speaking in direct voice through the mediumship of Mrs. Emily French, claimed that Shakespeare was an extraordinary writing medium. And like famous 20th-century medium Chico Xavier, he wrote a number of his extraordinary works under the direct influence of a number of spirits, who each were experts in their fields. Makes you think. Read more.
ROB CIMPERMAN - UNLOCKING THE SOUL
Filmmaker Rob Cimperman has spent 12 years exploring spiritual realities including past-life regressions, energy healing, and Eastern Medicine, as well as years of Buddhist study. He has now set himself the challenge of using his 20+ years of experience as a management consultant to synthesize the evidence for the spirit world into practical guidance for our lives and soul paths and making it easily accessible for the 50% of people who say they don't read. Rob will be our guest on next Sunday's Global Gathering.
NEXT WEEK'S FREE AFTERLIFE ZOOM GROUPS - ALL WELCOME
Saturday August 24th, 2024 / Sunday August 25th, Australia
Spiritist Literature: Directed Study (SLIDS) with Ana Castro.
A free Zoom group about Spiritism, Kardec, and Chico Xavier. See videos of previous meetings.
Times:
Pacific time 1 p.m. Saturday
Phoenix time 1 p.m. Saturday
Mountain time 2 p.m. Saturday
Central time 3 p.m. Saturday
Eastern time 4 p.m. Saturday
London 9 p.m. Saturday
Rome 10 p.m. Saturday
Sydney/Melbourne 6 a.m. Sunday
New Zealand 8 a.m. Sunday
Check time in your city
Co-ordinator: Ana Castro
Just click this link to join.
Sunday August 25th, 2024/ Monday August 26th, Australia Mediumship Development with Dr. Susan Barnes CSNU
Developing the skills of mental mediumship and blending with spirit.
Meetings: Every 2nd and 4th Sunday
Note: If Dr. Sue is not there at the appointed time, it is probably because she is dealing with an ongoing health issue. She apologises in advance and will try to be back next time.
Times:
Pacific Time 10 a.m. Sunday
Phoenix time 10 a.m. Sunday
Mountain Time 11 a.m. Sunday
Central Time noon Sunday
Eastern Time (New York) 1 p.m. Sunday
London 6 p.m. Sunday
Rome 7 p.m. Sunday
Sydney/Melbourne 3 a.m. Monday
New Zealand 5 a.m. Monday Check time in your city
Coordinator: Dr. Susan B. Barnes, CSNU susanbbarnes@gmail.com
Online in Zoom https://zoom.us/j/8738817733
Sunday August 25th, 2024/ Monday August 26th, Australia
Hear from a respected cardiologist, Dr. Ed Kaliman, who shares his experiences with miraculous healings that defy medical explanation. We'll also explore historical accounts of people manipulating reality and the potential dangers of collective negativity. You'll discover: --The theoretical underpinnings behind reality from sources of Spiritualism including Jane Roberts/Seth channeling and "Holographic Universe" by Michael Talbott --How placebos affect more than just drug trials --The power of collective intention --Real-life examples of miraculous healings --Whether prayer really matters --The potential downsides of manipulating reality (learn all about the shocking story of the Janesenist Convolusionaires from 1700s France!)
Times:
Pacific Time 2 p.m. Sunday
Phoenix 2 p.m. Sunday
Mountain Time 3 p.m. Sunday
Central time 4 p.m. Sunday
Eastern time 5 p.m. Sunday
London 10 p.m. Sunday
Vienna 11 p.m. Sunday
Sydney/Melbourne 7 a.m. Monday
New Zealand 9 a.m. Monday
Check time in your city
Co-ordinator: wendyzammit@gmail.com https://zoom.us/j/7595442928
Monday August 26th, 2024/ Tuesday August 27th, Australia DREAM CIRCLE with Kim Parker When: Every two weeks on Mondays (UK EUROPE and USA) and Tuesdays (Australia). A small group meets together to share and find meaning in their dreams Times:
Pacific Time 2 p.m. Monday
Phoenix 2 p.m. Monday
Mountain Time 3 p.m. Monday
Central time 4 p.m. Monday
Eastern time 5 p.m. Monday
London 10 p.m. Monday
Vienna 11 p.m. Monday
Sydney/Melbourne 7 a.m. Tuesday
New Zealand 9 a.m. Tuesday Check the time for your city
Email: Kim at kmrainbow57@yahoo.com https://zoom.us/j/7595442928
Tuesday August 27th, 2024
Australian-based Physical Mediumship Development Circle (Dark Circle)
Every week participants interested in trying to develop physical mediumship sit in a darkened space in their own homes for 40 minutes, relax, and listen to music. This is a long-term project and participants must be prepared to sit in harmony without much seeming to happen on the surface.
Times:
Pacific time 3 a.m. Tuesday
Phoenix time 3 a.m. Tuesday
Mountain Time 4 a.m. Tuesday
Central Time 5 a.m. Tuesday
Eastern Time (New York) 6 a.m. Tuesday
London 11 a.m. Tuesday
Rome 12 noon. Tuesday
Perth/Singapore 6 p.m. Tuesday
Sydney Australia 8 p.m. Tuesday
Auckland 10 p.m. Tuesday Check time in your city
Email paulhinson@gmail.com for more information and the Zoom link.
Tuesday August 27th, 2024/ Wednesday August 28th, Australia
Spirit Art with Dr. Susan Barnes
We are meeting to create spirit art with messages.
No art experience required.
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday
If Dr. Sue is not there at the appointed time, it is probably because she is dealing with an ongoing health issue. She apologises in advance and will try to be back next time.
Times:
Pacific time 6 p.m. Tuesday
Phoenix time 6 p.m. Tuesday
Mountain Time 7 p.m. Tuesday
Central Time 8 p.m. Tuesday
Eastern Time (New York) 9 p.m. Tuesday
London 2 a.m. Wednesday
Sydney/Melbourne 11 a.m. Wednesday
New Zealand 1 p.m. Wednesday Check time in your city
Coordinator: Dr. Susan B. Barnes, CSNU susanbbarnes@gmail.com
Online in Zoom https://zoom.us/j/873881773
Wednesday August 28th, 2024/ Thursday August 29th, Australia
Platform Mediumship with Paul M. Hinson
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month USA / at 4.30 p.m. Pacific time
Paul is an English medium now based in Sydney. He does "platform readings" giving messages to most people present.
Times:
Pacific Time 5.30 p.m. Wednesday
Phoenix 5.30 p.m. Wednesday
Mountain time 6.30 p.m. Wednesday
Central time 7.30 p.m. Wednesday
Eastern Time 8.30 p.m. Wednesday
London time 1.30 a.m. Wednesday
Perth 8.30 a.m. Thursday
Singapore 8.30 a.m. Thursday
Sydney/ Melbourne 10.30 a.m. Thursday
New Zealand 12.30 p.m. Thursday Check time in your city
Coordinator: wendyzammit@gmail.com https://zoom.us/j/7595442928
Wednesday August 28th, 2024 / Thursday August 29th, Australia
USA-based Physical mediumship development group
Every Wednesday with Rob Blackburn and Craig Hogan. Participants sit in a darkened space in their own homes; the group has been going for some time and members are experiencing phenomena.
THIS GROUP IS CURRENTLY TAKING NEW MEMBERS
Times:
Pacific 6 p.m. Wednesday
Arizona 6 p.m. Wednesday
Mountain time 7 p.m. Wednesday
Central time 8 p.m. Wednesday
New York time 9 p.m. Wednesday
London 2 a.m. Thursday
Perth 9 a.m. Thursday
Sydney/Melbourne 11 a.m. Thursday
New Zealand 1 p.m. Thursday Check time in your city
Email r.craig.hogan@afterlifeinstitute.org for meeting guidelines and link.
"LIGHT FROM SILVER BIRCH"
Compiled by Pam Riva this book contains the last ever teachings from Silver Birch after the sudden passing of his medium Maurice Barbanell on July 17, 1981. Also featured is Maurice Barbanell's obituary, which, ever the keen journalist, he prepared in advance. His mission with Silver Birch lasted sixty-one years. Pam Riva was the medium's secretary at "Psychic News", the paper he founded in 1932. Read more.
QUESTION: Do we lose contact with loved ones and our closest friends in the afterlife?
Mons. Hugh Benson directly from the afterlife: "In the immense future that lies before us we shall not become lost to the companions who are the joy of our lives. Some may advance along the road of progression a trifle faster than others, but we shall always be able to meet as of old. Our wisdom and knowledge will also increase. There will ever be a thousand good purposes to devote them to".
FEEDBACK (3 only)
1) "I wish more people understood this. Lots say when someone dies rest in peace . As if everything has come to a stop. Life goes on they're busy doing other things. I wish them well. Bless them". Eileen
3) "I have always loved the teachings of Silver Birch and his medium Maurice Barbanell. We have had the privilege of having Maurice as a regular visitor to our home circle for many years now. If you are interested, over 10 years ago he asked us to publish his talks on a website. This we did on www.insightsfromspirit.com". Roy Allen Trance Medium.
INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC - ANGELS AMONG US
"Angels Among Us" is a song written by Don Goodman and Becky Hobbs and recorded by the American country music band Alabama. The song was released in December 1993 as a Christmas single. Alabama lead singer Randy Owen has said that the band received "hundreds of letters from all over the world saying that the song was a blessing."
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I was walking home from school on a cold winter day
Took a shortcut through the woods and I lost my way
It was getting late and I was scared and alone
But then a kind old man took my hand, and led me home
Now mama couldn't see him oh but he was standing there
And I knew in my heart he was the answer to my prayers
[Chorus]
Oh, I believe there are angels among us
Sent down to us from somewhere up above
They come to you and me in our darkest hours
To show us how to live to teach us how to give
To guide us with the light of love
[Verse 2]
When life held troubled times and had me down on my knees
There's always been someone to come along and comfort me
A kind word from a stranger to lend a helping hand
A phone call from a friend just to say I understand
But ain't it kind of funny at the dark end of the road
That someone lights the way with just a single ray of hope
[Chorus]
Oh, I believe there are angels among us
Sent down to us from somewhere up above
They come to you and me in our darkest hours
To show us how to live to teach us how to give
To guide us with the light of love
[Bridge]
They wear so many faces show up in the strangest places
To grace us with their mercy in our time of need
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