COMMENTARY :
FAMOUS PEOPLE WHO DIED AND CAME BACK If you were a famous musician, a scientist, a
movie star, or another well-known person, and you wanted to come back with a message, how would you do it? and why?
Over the years, there have been many famous people
who have come back, some to give warnings about the state of the Earth, some to share wisdom from their lives, and some simply to provide evidence that the afterlife exists. Although most people who die try to get a message back to their loved ones, being famous means that people are more likely to be interested in what you have to say and to share your message.
Some have come back through channels or trance mediums, some through automatic writing, some through direct voice mediumship, and some through a demonstration of skills.
Why do these famous people bother to come back?
"These words of love and inspiration were sent by souls offering hope to those of us navigating the chaos and turmoil of our world..."
Watch as Regina Ochoa brings through scientist Carl Sagan and Swedenborg on the Soul Explorers Podcast.
LESLIE FLINT DIRECT VOICE RECORDINGS
Leslie Flint was a famous English direct voice medium who died in 1994. Literally hundreds of spirits from all levels of society spoke through him in a series of specially arranged sittings organised by the spirit world. The communications received would have been shared by only those present, and then lost, had they not been carefully recorded by Sidney George Woods, who sat with Leslie Flint from 1946 onwards, and Mrs. Betty Greene, who joined him in 1953.
Some of the famous people who communicated included Queen Victoria, Frédéric Chopin, Winston Churchill, Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde, and Mohandas Gandhi.
FAMOUS MUSICIANS WHO CAME TO SHOW THEY GO ON Rosemary Brown insisted she had no professional musical training or advanced composition skills beyond basic childhood piano lessons, yet she transcribed complex scores that mirrored the distinct styles of Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Liszt, Johann Sebastian Bach, Frédéric Chopin, Johannes Brahms, Franz Schubert, Claude Debussy, and Sergei Rachmaninoff.
Liszt
reportedly acted as her main "receptionist," introducing the other composers.
Some spirits guided her hands on the piano keys, while others dictated notes for her to write down on paper.
FAMOUS PAINTERS WHO CAME TO SHOW THEY GO ON - AND TO HELP A GOOD CAUSE
José Medrado is a Brazilian physical medium and spiritual teacher from Salvador, the capital of Brazil’s northeastern state of Bahia. He is a dedicated Spiritist and saw and heard spirts from his early years. At 17, he took over a small orphanage and dedicated all his wages from his work in a government department to it, but after a few years it was not enough.
The painter Renoir came to him with a proposition to "turn paint into bread". Although he was not a painter, Medrado would go into a trance and allow a group of painters in spirit to paint through him. The works would then be offered to those present at his demonstrations by auction to fund his charity work. Now, almost 50 years later, that group of painters has expanded to more than 100.
Recently, Medrado came to Australia and conducted several demonstrations. During the sessions, his body jolts when each painter arrives and leaves. The first and last painter is always Renoir, with whom he has the closest bond. He usually paints 10 paintings in about an hour, and all are unique. His eyes are either closed or unfocused, and he is clearly in a trance.
PAINTINGS
00:00 Renoir takes control of the medium
00:21 Pierre-Auguste Renoir
04:17 Claude Monet
11:03 Vincent van Gogh
14:15 Paul Gaugan
17:30 Eugene Boudin
22:42 Camille Pissaro 26:56 Toulouse-Lautrec
39:42 Odilon Redon
45:58 Giuseppe Jose Pancetti
51:05 Pierre-Auguste Renoir
58:33 Renoir leaves the medium
HOW DO PEOPLE SPEND THEIR TIME IN THE AFTERLIFE? One of the questions people often ask about the afterlife is "What work do they do"? For years, religionists thought that people sat around playing the harp and singing hymns. Steve Beckow has sorted through hundreds of reliable accounts from the afterlife to bring you the most detailed descriptions of the work people do there. Read more.
GORDON PHINN MUSIC SPORTS AND MIXED MEDIA THEATRICAL AND DANCE PERFORMANCES IN THE ASTRAL
Gordon Phinn transitioned on Apr 4, 2026, and came through Regina Ochia on April 12th, 2026.
Read his message.
THEY KNEW ABOUT THE AFTERLIFE
CICERO: 70 B.C. "Those whose minds scorn the limitations of the body are honoured with frequent appearances of gods (spirit people). Their voices have been heard, and they have appeared in form so visible that he who doubts it must be partly bereft of reason. Is not heaven filled with the souls of human beings?"
PLATO: 400 B.C. "When death approaches a man, his mortal part dies, but the immortal part departs safe and incorruptible.
SOCRATES 400B.C. "Each person has his guardian angel who takes charge of him during this life, and will lead him after the death of his body, to the place assigned by him."
FASCINATING STORIES OF PRE-BIRTH MEMORIES
Can babies come back to the same family after a miscarriage? Listen to the story of a 3-year-old girl who told her mother that she had been in her mummy's tummy but decided that the time wasn't right for her to be born. Twelve months later, she was again conceived. This story appears in print in the book "Cosmic Cradle: Spiritual Dimensions of Life before Birth," by Elizabeth Carman, Ph.D. and Neil Carman, Ph.D.
CARING FOR DYING LOVED ONES
American hospice pioneer Barbara Karnes is the author of Gone From My Sight: The Dying Experience. It is well known in end-of life education as “The Little Blue Book.” This was the first and remains the most widely used patient/ family booklet on the signs of approaching death.
NEXT WEEK'S FREE AFTERLIFE ZOOM GROUPS - ALL WELCOME
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Friday 14th August 2026
Mediumship demonstration with Dr. Liz Raver
Meeting cancelled.
Saturday, August 15th/ Sunday August 16th Australia
Spiritist Literature: Directed Study (SLIDS) A free Zoom group about Spiritism, Kardec, and Chico Xavier. See videos of previous meetings.
Times:
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Sunday, August 16th 2026 / Monday, August 17th, Australia
Global Gathering: DR. Rafael Machado Rezende Our speaker on Sunday's Zoom Global Gathering, Dr. Rafael Rezende, is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
Subject: The Planetary Transition and the Cosmic Cycles
Are we truly living through a unique moment in Earth's history? In this thought-provoking talk, Rafael explores the Spiritist understanding of humanity's evolutionary journey, connecting Allan Kardec's teachings, biblical symbolism, Chico Xavier's insights, and the concept of cosmic cycles.
Blending spirituality, science, and history, the presentation invites us to reflect on our role in the transition toward a World of Regeneration and the moral transformation needed to help build a more just, compassionate, and loving future.
Times:
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Monday, August 17th 2026 / Tuesday, August 18th, Australia
DREAM CIRCLE with Kim Parker When: Every two weeks on Mondays (UK EUROPE and USA) and Tuesday 7 a.m. (Sydney).
A small group that meets to share and explore the meaning of their dreams.
See Kim's Walking Wisdom Trilogy on wakingwisdombooks.com
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Tuesday, August 18th, 2026
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 20 minutes, relax, and listen to music.
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Tuesday, August 18th 2026/ Wednesday August 19th, 2026
Mediumship Practice Place with Susin Micallef A 45 minute session where intermediate to advanced mediums can practice their mediumship in a breakout room with a partner and get feedback. Susin Micallef is a spiritual medium trained in the British style of mediumship. She considers herself fortunate to be able to serve Spirit and provide healing to people in the physical and spirit worlds.
3rd Tuesday of the Month /Wednesdays in Australia Times:
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Contact: Susin Micallef ashortmedium@gmail.com Check time in your city Zoom room: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83017137283
Meeting ID: 830 1713 7283
Wednesday August 19th, 2026/ Thursday August 20th Australia
Spirit Search and Rescue The Spirit Search and Rescue group is held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m. Eastern U.S time (8 p.m. London time). Started by Gordon Phinn, who recently transitioned, it will be continued, led by David Wright with help from Gordon in spirit.
The group follows the technique of conscious meditation to connect and assist souls needing help to complete their crossing over following death of the physical body. Each session contains an introduction, a period of around 15 minutes for conscious meditation, and then a de-brief session. These teachings are outlined in Gordon's book A Short Handbook to Retrievals.
Wednesday August 19th, 2026/ Thursday August 20th Australia
Automatic Writing and all Things Spiritual Discussion Group with Sheila Lowe Discussion and sharing of resources with an afterlife author and handwriting expert
Sheila Lowe. Often features guest speakers.
Times:
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Perth 9.30 a.m. Thursday
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Coordinator: Sheila Lowe sheila@sheilalowe.com https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87248527074?
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[if the room is not open email Sheila]
Thursday August 20th, 2026/ Friday August 21st, Australia
Exploratorium - Grief and Growth with August Goforth August, a licensed psychotherapist recently retired from private practice in New York City, leads a participatory "Exploratorium" where readers of the book "The Risen" will be encouraged to offer ponderings and ideas on grief and growth. Free PDF copies of the book are available here.
This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.
THE IMPORTANCE OF SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT The Universal Spiritual Brother & Sisterhood (USB) stresses that
among the highest forms of development is the mental attunement
with great souls that comes to those who live humbly, think godly
thoughts, and serve selflessly in the way or
ways that are at hand. They may be
unaware of that attunement, but it is real,
nevertheless.
“Among the spiritual things we can do is to
sit in the silence, with love and peace in our
heart, and be used for good, if we ask it
humbly and from the depths of our being.
Enlightened spirit friends will use us then to
bring light to those in darkness, or to those
tied to earth for one reason or another”
(S.L.
1406).
The full teachings of the USB have been compiled in the book Spiritual Light, published by USB Vision Press.
THE BLACK
LEOPARD AND THE ANIMAL COMMUNICATOR ANNA BREYTENBACH
What is impressive about animal communicator Anna Breytenbach is that her clients see definite changes in their animals after her intervention. Also, after taking her training, they experience the same level of communication. Read more about Anna's work.
A BLESSING FROM SILVER BIRCH "And now let us pause to attune ourselves to the highest force in the universe, the force of which we are ourselves an integral part. Let us be conscious of the inflow, the divine power, the benediction of the breath of the spirit; let us be worthy of the highest; let us never fail in the trust reposed in us; let us so live and think and speak that we are indeed the instruments of the higher purpose; and let nothing sully in any way that sacred mission."
'The Seed of Truth' edited by Tony Ortzen p. 46.
FEEDBACK (3 only)
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1)
Absolutely wonderful. Hard to fathom that Tom Harrison discusses events that occurred 70 years ago...I wish we had more of this incredible phenomena today. Maybe we will have more experiences like this in the future. It seems pretty rare nowadays.
Much love,
Lisa
2)"I cannot explain how much SB’s words make my heart leap. I have read most of his teachings over the years, and as soon as I see a quote from one of the books, I instantly remember it with such familiarity as if I read it yesterday. Over the years I have also read many different biographies of various people and after a few years have often read them again having almost completely forgotten the contents." Av
3)
"The other side is beautiful; colour is more vibrant. The truth is out there. People who are in the material world, open your eyes to the truth, you do not die." Eb
SOMETHING INSPIRATIONAL: "YOU HAVE COME TO SHOW YOU GO ON"
This 1997 song recorded by the Canadian singer Celine Dion was the theme for the film "Titanic".
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FAMOUS PEOPLE WHO DIED AND CAME BACK
One of the questions people often ask about the afterlife is "What work do they do"? For years, religionists thought that people sat around playing the harp and singing hymns. Steve Beckow has sorted through hundreds of reliable accounts from the afterlife to bring you the most detailed descriptions of the work people do there. 
limitations of the body are honoured with frequent appearances of gods (spirit people). Their voices have been heard, and they have appeared in form so visible that he who doubts it must be partly bereft of reason. Is not heaven filled with the souls of human beings?"
"When death approaches a man, his mortal part dies, but the immortal part departs safe and incorruptible. 
A free Zoom group about Spiritism, Kardec, and Chico Xavier. See 
Our speaker on Sunday's Zoom Global Gathering, 
When: Every two weeks on Mondays (UK EUROPE and USA) and Tuesday 7 a.m. (Sydney).
Every week participants interested in trying to develop physical mediumship sit in a darkened space in their own homes for 20 minutes, relax, and listen to music. 
A 45 minute session where intermediate to advanced mediums can practice their mediumship in a breakout room with a partner and get feedback. 
The Spirit Search and Rescue group is held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m. Eastern U.S time (8 p.m. London time). Started by Gordon Phinn, who recently transitioned, it will be continued, led by David Wright with help from Gordon in spirit.
Discussion and sharing of resources with an afterlife author and handwriting expert
August, a licensed psychotherapist recently retired from private practice in New York City, leads a participatory "Exploratorium" where readers of the book "The Risen" will be encouraged to offer ponderings and ideas on grief and growth. Free PDF copies of the book are 
attunement, but it is real,
nevertheless. 
"And now let us pause to attune ourselves to the highest force in the universe, the force of which we are ourselves an integral part. Let us be conscious of the inflow, the divine power, the benediction of the breath of the spirit; let us be worthy of the highest; let us never fail in the trust reposed in us; let us so live and think and speak that we are indeed the instruments of the higher purpose; and let nothing sully in any way that sacred mission."