COMMENTARY: THE GREATEST DISCOVERY IN HUMAN HISTORY
There is absolutely nothing as important, as critical, as significant, and as vital as the re-discovery that human consciousness survives physical death. Space exploration, the wizardry of computers, the secrets of making money etc., do not come close.
For more than a century, empirical researchers have shown that gifted mediums can demonstrate over and over that the afterlife does exist. Near-death experiences have given millions of people all over the world a taste of the unconditional love we can experience there. And, over the last twenty years, we have been learning more ways that people can have their own direct communications with the afterlife.
Imagine the changes that would come about if every single person in the world could experience a reunion with a loved one in spirit. And imagine if everyone really "got it" that we are multidimensional constantly evolving beings who are part of all-that-is.
EVERY SOUL KNOWS: THE JOY OF REMEMBERING WHO WE ARE Not yet released, Peter Alessandria's new film features interviews with 66 thought-leaders in the areas of near-death experiences, life between lives, channeling, psychic phenomenon, and mediumship. Its focus is on discovering our true nature as eternal spiritual beings and how we can use that knowledge to improve our lives while we're still in the physical.
CHRISTIAN SUNDBERG ON THE IMPORTANCE OF SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE
"You don't need to be afraid.
You are a multidimensional being having a human experience. This whole thing is like a play that we've created for fun and for expansion and creativity. There's nothing ultimately to fear. Because when we know that, when we know who we really are, man, we can live lives of joy and we can shine that joy to each other, we can be free here on Earth, we can actualise our true loving nature in the Earth context. That's what it's all about."
Extracted from the video interview below at 30:54 (where the video is set to open).
YOU CHOOSE YOUR HARDSHIPS Every soul knows before it incarnates into Earth what it is that it will undertake. It is a free choice made by the larger self because it knows that its earthly journey is precisely the one needed to fulfil and obtain the necessary qualifications for the development of the larger self. You know the life that you are going to live. The hardships are chosen because to endure them, and to overcome them, will bring into play those latent qualities of the self which require development to add their quota to the real, the higher, the true self.”
Silver Birch, a high level spirit teacher. 'Guidance from Silver Birch' p.67.
RECENT INTERVIEW WITH DR. PIM VAN LOMMEL Dr. Pim van Lommel (Netherlands) has been researching near-death experiences for decades. He is a cardiologist and one of the most renowned death researchers of our time. After extensive studies with clinically dead patients who were successfully resuscitated, he is convinced that consciousness continues to exist after physical death – in a "non-local" form, as "endless consciousness". This interview focuses on his journey from what he describes as "a materialistic cardiologist" to an idealistic death researcher, as well as the most important findings of his research.
PARAPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION BOOK AWARD FOR 2025
Committee members viewed The Self Does Not Die as not merely a collection of anecdotes, but a powerful evidential base for examining consciousness beyond the brain. Its continued relevance, new material, and contribution to survival research affirm its selection for the 2025 PA Book Award". Read more.
WILLIAM BUHLMAN TALKS ABOUT THE INSANITY OF HUMAN IGNORANCE
William Buhlman talks about what we as a species have learned from 40 years of exploring near-death experiences and out-of-body experiences. His message is clear - "it is a form of insanity that the vast majority of the members of the human species are pawns of belief systems; they don't know where they came from or where they are going after death." Learn more about William's books and online courses.
MEDIUM AT AGE 11 SPOKE WAY BEYOND HER EXPERIENCE
Cora Richmond became a trance medium at age 11. From the beginning, it was announced that she was being supported by a group of 12 spirits. Each of them had different gifts or areas of knowledge and they who would speak through her on scientific, philosophical, historical, political, or other topics chosen by a committee or by members of the audience.
"At age 14, she appeared before a large audience in New York City and was given the topic 'The Influence of the Aryan Philosophy upon the Philosophy of Modern Times' to discourse on. The next day, the New York Herald story read, in part: “She gave a most eloquent lecture upon the subject, replete with logic and erudition…and showed a knowledge of the subject far transcending that which [is] possessed by any mortal… Many abstruse metaphysical questions were propounded to her, which were answered with perfect ease and always in the same scholarly, dignified language.”
ONGOING CONTACT WITH A PARTNER IN SPIRIT
After their respective soul-mate spouses, Paul and Irene, left the physical, Mary Beth Spann Mank and William Murray both decided to continue the loving relationships they shared with their romantic sweethearts. Using various methods that were personal to each of them, they completely overcame their grief by discovering satisfying and enjoyable ways to continue communicating and interacting with their eternal partners. In 2018, Mary Beth and William founded the Love After Life Facebook Group and, later, the Red String Society, both of which help others continue their own trans-dimensional romances with their spouses and partners and contain resources that will help anyone seeking afterlife contact.
QUEEN VICTORIA'S SECRET When Queen Victoria's beloved husband, Albert, died at the age of 42, the young queen was plunged into grief and withdrew from public life for three years.
The only thing that seemed to help her was her close friendship with one of her servants, a Scot named John Brown. Their relationship has always been the subject of gossip, and it was rumoured that the two were secretly married.
However, in 1960 Queen Victoria came through in a seance with direct-voice medium Leslie Flint. She explained that John Brown had been a direct-voice medium like Leslie Flint. He had enabled her to maintain contact with her beloved Albert. She says that she kept detailed diaries of all their seances and the messages that came from Albert, but that after she died, everything was destroyed to protect her position as head of the Church of England.
This was her message:
"How privileged you are to know this great knowledge, this great truth. Indeed, if it had not been for this great knowledge you possess, I myself, I am sure, could never have continued that long life of mine. It was the wonderful knowledge and the realization I had that helped me through those many years of difficulty, trial, and tribulation. Indeed, it is a great solace and a great blessing to know of these great truths. God bless you all." Listen to the audiotape.
ARE MEDIUMS TALKING TO DEVILS?
Some religionists, basing their opinions on outdated texts from the Old Testament, claim that those who think they are being contacted by the dead are being deceived by evil spirits. A Vatican Spokesman says it is possible for our loved ones to contact us. Many mediums, like John Edward and George Anderson, are practicing Catholics. A Committee was appointed in 1937 by Archbishop Cosmo Lang (pictured) to investigate Spiritualism. It carefully studied the subject for two years and handed in its report. Although conservative, the majority report concluded that it is possible for good spirits to contact us. Read more.
SPIRITUAL TEACHER SETH RETURNS THROUGH THE CHANNELING OF JEANNE LOVE Cosmic Voices Network medium Jeanne Love has had a long standing connection with the entity known as Seth who first be came known to the world in the 1960s. Jeanne will be bringing Seth through with teachings about the current situation in a 2 hour Zoom session on Saturday 23rd August at
11 a.m. Pacific time; 3 p.m. Eastern time; 7 p.m. London time. Donation $40.
To book your seat email misticjeanne@yahoo.com for the Zoom link.
A video link will be provided for those who cannot make it in person.
ELYN AVIVA AND GARY WHITE
Our guests at Sunday's Zoom Global Gathering bring a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Elyn Aviva,Ph.D., M.Div., is an independent researcher specializing in sacred sites, powerful places, comparative religion, and pilgrimage. In addition, Elyn has worked as a tribal planner for the Kickapoo Tribe of Kansas, as a health planner for the State of Kansas, and as a science writer for the Department of Energy. She has also taught Introduction to Religious Studies and led various adult religious-education courses.
Gary White, Ph.D., is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Iowa State University, where he was a professor of music theory and a successful composer. After his (early) retirement in 1994, he established Pilgrims Process Publishers, which has published over 30 books by different authors.
Together, Elyn and Gary co-author the "Powerful Places" guidebook series for travelers seeking deeper spiritual experiences at various locations across Europe. They have been living in Spain since 2009. Learn more about Elyn and Gary.
Thursday August 7th 2025/ Friday August 8th Australia
AUSTRALIAN MEDIUMSHIP DEMONSTRATION
The Sydney Northern Beaches Spiritualists are organising demonstrations of mediumship free or by donation featuring excellent platform mediums giving readings via Zoom to those present. It is designed to be an easy way for people to have a first experience of mediumship. Doors open 15 minutes before starting time.
This week's medium is Donna Young from rural NSW. She is highly recommended in Australia, USA, UK, and New Zealand for her detail and accuracy in all areas of spirituality, ranging from one-on-one reading to teaching & platforming just to name a few. Also known as one of the World's Most Accurate Remote Viewers. Her commercial events are sold out weeks in advance.
Donna offers Zoom and phone readings "at prices everyone can afford." Read more.
Times:
Pacific Time 5.00 p.m. Thursday
Phoenix 5.00 p.m. Thursday
Mountain time 6.00 p.m. Thursday
Central time 7.00 p.m. Thursday
Eastern Time 8.00 p.m. Thursday
London time 1.00 a.m. Friday
Rome 2. a.m. Friday
Perth 8. a.m. Friday
Singapore 8.a.m. Friday
Sydney/ Melbourne 10.00 a.m. Friday
New Zealand 12.00 p.m. Friday Check time in your city
Coordinator:paulhinson@gmail.com https://zoom.us/j/5562413788
A "What Feels Right by You" donation to keep the lights on would be appreciated Paypal:NBSC2024@gmail.com
Bank Donations to
BSB 484-799 A/C # 165 648 823
Account Name – Northern Beaches S C
Thursday August 7th 2025/ Friday August 8th Australia
Afterlife and Spiritual Discovery Book Club
with Gary Langley This month the group is discussingThe Reluctant Medium by Elyn Aviva, Ph.D. The Reluctant Medium is a trail-blazing document. It intertwines a year’s worth of channeled messages with courageous personal memoir. Vulnerable and honest, the author describes how her evolving relationship with beings from the Other Side has transformed her life. These transmissions will change your world.
Times:
Pacific time 5 p.m. Thursday
Phoenix 5 p.m. Thursday
Mountain time 6 p.m. Thursday
Central time 7 p.m. Thursday
New York time 8 p.m. Thursday
London 1 a.m. Friday
Sydney/Melbourne 10 a.m. Friday
New Zealand noon Friday Check time in your city
Contact: Glangley@mcn.org https://zoom.us/j/3155117825?
pwd=RWtBOVJRRFJPTmpxWlNKUXo3bWlmQT09
Saturday, August 9th 2025 / Sunday, August 10th Australia
The Angel Guidance Group with Nancy Freier This group meets every second Saturday of the month (Sunday in Australia). Angel Medium Nancy Freier leads the group into a growing awareness of those in the higher realms of Spirit and the ways they guide us through the lessons and challenges we face. Each meeting is unique. We explore the methods of communication with The Greater Reality, share enriching real-life stories with Spirit, and discuss enlightening Q&As about the communication process and the messages we receive. You are welcome to join this angelic-inspired conversation.
Nancy is the author of "Angel Guidance: Wisdom for Navigating Life's Challenges" and “You Can Talk With Your Angels” (both available on Amazon). Nancy is also the co-publisher with her brother Steve Freier of The Inner Voice e-magazine. Read it here www.theinnervoicemagazine.com
Times:
Pacific time 11 a.m. Saturday
Phoenix time 11 a.m. Saturday
Mountain time noon Saturday
Central time 1 p.m. Saturday
Eastern time 2 p.m. Saturday
London 7 p.m. Saturday
Rome 8 p.m. Saturday
Sydney/Melbourne 4 a.m. Sunday
New Zealand 6 a.m. Sunday Check time in your city
Co-ordinator: Steve Freier
sgfreier23+AngelZoom@gmail.com
Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85243991209?
pwd=RDZNczE4a3piVjR1UFM5VHRPeVZkZz09
Meeting ID: 852 4399 1209
Passcode: bck514
Saturday, August 9th 2025 / Sunday, August 10th 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 10th 2025/ Monday August 11th 2025
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
Monday, August 11th 2025/ Tuesday August 12th Australia
Dream Circle with Kim Parker
A small group meets to share and explore the meaning of 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
Perth 5 a.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
Monday, August 11th 2025/ Tuesday August 12th Australia
Old School Mediumship Meeting A weekly Zoom Meeting every Monday at 8 p.m. Eastern time
(Tuesday at 10:00 AM Sydney time).
The essential difference between Old School Mediumship (OSM) and Everyday Mediumship (EDM) will be discussed, and an opportunity to demonstrate will be provided. Open to mediums of all levels.
Times:
Pacific time 5 p.m. Monday
Phoenix Time 5 p.m. Monday
Mountain Time 6 p.m. Monday
Central Time 7 p.m. Monday
Eastern Time (New York) 8 p.m. Monday
London 1 a.m. Tuesday
Rome 2 a.m. Tuesday
Perth/Singapore 8 a.m. Tuesday
Sydney Australia 10 a.m. Tuesday
Auckland 12 p.m. Tuesday Check time in your city
Northern Beaches Spiritualists
Contact paulhinson@gmail.com for more information
Tele +61 (0) 412 276 960
A small donation to Northern Beaches Spiritualists would be appreciated. You can donate by PayPal to NBSC2024@gmail.com You do not need a PayPal account - simply open the PAY BY CARD option.
Tuesday, August 12th 2025
Australian-based Physical Mediumship Development Circle (Dark Circle) Every week participants interested in developing physical mediumship sit in a darkened space in their own homes for 40 minutes, relax, and listen to music. At the moment, the group is focusing on table tipping with several members getting phenomena.
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 p.m. Tuesday
Perth/Singapore 6 p.m. Tuesday
Sydney Australia 8 p.m. Tuesday
Auckland 10 p.m. Tuesday Check time in your city
Northern Beaches Spiritualists
Contact paulhinson@gmail.com for more information
Tele +61 (0) 412 276 960
Tuesday, August 12th 2025/ Wednesday August 13th Australia Receiving Messages Through Spirit Art
with 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
Perth/Singapore 9 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 13th 2025 / Thursday August 14th 2025
USA-based Physical mediumship development group 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
Paris 3 a.m. Thursday
Perth 10 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.
Wednesday August 13th 2025/ Thursday August 14th Australia
Platform Mediumship with Paul M. Hinson (at times suitable for USA and Australia)
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. Thursday
Rome 2.30 a.m. Thursday
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:paulhinson@gmail.com https://zoom.us/j/5562413788
Thursday August 14th 2025/ Friday August 15th Australia
SHERI PERL'S A Word to the Wise from the Very Wise
From mediums to mystics, from poets to experiments, from those in Spirit and those in body we will scout out the wisdom and find the inspiration.
This group will alternate the time it meets on the second Thursday of the month. The TEA TIME meetings will take place at 3 p.m. EST.
The following month The TWILIGHT meeting will be held at 9 p.m. EST. Contact: sheriperl@gmail.com masseusiebennett@comcast.net
This month's meeting:
Calling Earth - EVP and ITC with filmmaker Daniel Drasin TEA TIME MEETING Times:
Pacific time 12 noon Thursday
Phoenix time 12 noon. Thursday
Mountain time 1 p.m. Thursday
Central time 2 p.m. Thursday
New York time 3 p.m. Thursday
London 8 p.m. Thursday
Sydney/Melbourne 5 a.m. Friday
New Zealand 7 a.m. Friday Check time in Your City http://zoom.us/j/8700196553.
Thursday, August 14th 2025/ Friday August 8th Australia
Pet Communication Group with Gretchen Bickert Do you have questions about animal care or how to support an animal with a disability or illness? Would like like to be able to communicate better with your fur baby?
Times:
Pacific time 1 p.m. Thursday
Phoenix time 1 p.m Thursday
Mountain time 2 p.m. Thursday
Central time 3 p.m. Thursday
New York time 4 p.m. Thursday
London 9 p.m. Thursday
Sydney/Melbourne 6 a.m. Friday
New Zealand 8 a.m. Friday Check time in your city
Contact Gretchen: ursus88@gmail.com https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87870490412?
pwd=KzMvTlNFRTdRQWtiY002YzBnOWgzZz09
Thursday August 14th 2025/ Friday August 15th Australia
UK MEDIUMSHIP DEMONSTRATION
The Sydney Northern Beaches Spiritualists are organising demonstrations of mediumship free or by donation featuring excellent platform mediums giving readings via Zoom to those present. It is designed to be an easy way for people to have a first experience of mediumship. Doors open 15 minutes before starting time.
This week's medium is Debs Kiely a UK-based medium who offers online and live readings, courses and events. She has a passion for mediumship, psychic readings and spiritual talks.
Times:
Pacific Time 2.00 a.m. Thursday
Phoenix 2.00 a.m. Thursday
Mountain time 3.00 a.m. Thursday
Central time 4.00 a.m. Thursday
Eastern Time 5.00 a.m. Thursday
London time 10 a.m. Friday
Rome 11. a.m. Friday
Perth 5. p.m. Friday
Singapore 5.p.m. Friday
Sydney/ Melbourne 7 pm Friday
New Zealand 9.00 p.m. Friday Check time in your city
Coordinator:paulhinson@gmail.com https://zoom.us/j/5562413788
A "What Feels Right by You" donation to keep the lights on would be appreciated Paypal:NBSC2024@gmail.com
Bank Donations to
BSB 484-799 A/C # 165 648 823
Account Name – Northern Beaches S C
FINDING THE TRUTHS OF SURVIVAL "Wisdom is often found in the humble—those who approach Truth without arrogance or prejudice. It is not formal education but openness and sincerity that have best served the truths of Survival and Communication. While scientists, leaders, and scholars possess vast knowledge, few recognize or support these truths, despite the overwhelming evidence before them.
Too often, those considered highly educated dismiss such ideas without proper investigation, a stance that contradicts true scientific inquiry. Rather than advancing enlightenment, they have hindered its spread. True seekers of knowledge must remain open and courageous, embracing Truth wherever it is found, rather than allowing preconceived notions and rigid institutions to dictate what is accepted or rejected. Only then can wisdom flourish." (SL 323)
LISA JONES' SHARED DEATH EXPERIENCE
The night her husband passed away, angels came to her bedside and escorted her soul from her body and took her to heaven for a shared death experience. Lisa got to see her husband's welcoming party and reception in heaven before she was sent back to her body where she was told by her brother-in-law that her husband had just passed away.
REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL
"It has become conventional wisdom that we are hopelessly divided. But this narrative masks a larger truth: that we humans are incredibly skilled at overcoming division. We Are Not Divided is a collaborative multimedia journalism project dedicated to revealing that truth by telling the stories that show our capacity, and our deep desire, to bridge our divides". Read more.
SYDNEY WORKSHOP WITH LOUISE HERMANN Date: Sunday 10th August 2025
Time: Arrive 9:45am for a 10am sharp start. The day will include morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea and will finish at 4pm.
Venue: Drummoyne Community Centre, 10 Cometrowe Street, Drummoyne. More details.
FEEDBACK: (Three only). 1)
"Oh my goodness the Afterlife Report references Shushan’s work, much to my surprise. You see I am preparing PowerPoints for a workshop on the afterlife at Lilydale. And one of my sources is Shushan’s research. Also, one of the pictures under the Shushan post, is exactly one of the same pictures that I’m using in the PowerPoint. I was quite surprised in a very good way to see this. It must be a good portent.
And, if all this wasn’t enough, when I opened up the Inner Voice Magazine, Regina had an article about bees and and spirit communication. I love bees and they hold a very special meaning for me regarding the spirit world, so I was kind of surprised to see that too. So, this is how I’m starting out my day today and I couldn’t be happier. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Ohhhh that Spirit world constantly sends us messages and miracles." Elizabeth Raver
2) "Thank you so much for sharing every week. It was a blessing for me in 2014 when I lost my loved one and continues to be." Daniela
3) Very interesting report about Robert Monroe and the CIA's Gateway Process. Also about the multi-dimensional self explaining the nature of so-called 'reincarnation'. Tony
HIGHLY INSPIRED MUSIC: CHOIR
Something completely different. An interesting tribute by Guy Sebastian, a popular Australian musician and songwriter, to a close friend and musical collaborator who died in 2019 (see backstory). He created a joyous celebratory song that is spreading the message of the afterlife to young people. It reminds us to stop postponing catchups with friends and make time to spend with them before their time runs out.
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