COMMENTARY: YOUR THOUGHTS HAVE SO MUCH CREATIVE POWER Have you ever thought of the implications of what spiritual teachers mean when they say that we all have "a spark of the divine"? What could we accomplish if we really believed that our thoughts have so much creative power?
Silver Birch explained it like this.
"The people in your world have, with very few exceptions, not yet begun to live. They are expressing only infinitesimal portions of the power which is resident with them. In supreme moments of crisis or emergency they call on that extraordinary power and it gives them added strength, added courage, added wisdom.
But that power can be tapped all the time. It can give you health to master disease, direction in times of uncertainty, guidance when you are perplexed, strength when you are weary and vision when you are blind. It is there for you to express it".
He goes on to say that although we say that we are part of the Great Power and know that we are eternal, too many of us are crippled by fear and forget who we are.
"Why is fear essential when you know what you are and can be? No, fear is wrong, for fear makes you afraid and you should not be afraid. You should live in the sunlight of knowledge based on the confidence that you are eternal spirits and nothing can hurt or damage for ever the eternity which is yours". Silver Birch Anthology pp.94-95.
ANITA MOORJANI: DYING TO BE ME
Anita Moorjani's "Dying to be Me" hit the New York Times bestsellers list only two weeks after its release in March 2012. Many of you tell us that you love hearing her story of how she overcame the fears that dominated her life before she almost died from cancer.
MEET DR. SALLY RHINE FEATHER Sally Rhine Feather, Ph.D. is co-author of The Gift: The Extraordinary Paranormal Experiences of Ordinary People. Here she describes her life, growing up as the eldest daughter of Dr. Joseph Banks Rhine and Dr. Louisa E. Rhine, founders of the Rhine Research Center and widely regarded as the parents of modern parapsychology. As a teenager, and also as an adult, she worked at the parapsychology lab at Duke University and was involved in experiments with human and animal ESP, psychokinesis, and precognition.
THE FUTURE IS NOT SET IN STONE Dr. Sally Rhine Feather claims that in a research study of 433 cases of premonitions of danger, where action was taken to avoid the event, two-thirds were successful.
One of the most dramatic of these cases was that of a streetcar conductor who had a dream of a terrible accident with a bright red truck. He awoke soaked in perspiration. Later that day a sequence of specific events began that triggered his memory of the dream. He slammed on the brakes and shut off the power. A truck shot directly in his path which his streetcar would certainly have hit had he not put on the brakes. He saw in the truck the same three people that in his dream he has seen dead and injured (The Gift Rhine Feather and Schmicker 2005:199).
DAVID BECKMAN DIES: GETS TAUGHT ABOUT NEGATIVE THOUGHTS DURING NDE David Beckman died in a kayaking accident and experienced an amazing life review. He became aware that he had chosen the main trajectory of his life before incarnating. He was given a choice to stay on the other side, but was told that because he had made certain agreements with other people, if he stayed he would need to undertake another life in the future.
INTERVIEW WITH LEADING ITC RESEARCHER DR. ANABELA CARDOSO Dr. Cardoso, author of Electronic Voices, Contact with Another Dimension, describes some of her motives for using the "direct radio voice" method to explore unknown domains of reality.
She has carried out hundreds of conversations with communicators who identify themselves as her deceased family members, as well as other unknown personalities who claim to speak from a dimension beyond time. According to her communicators, the survival of all forms of life--not only human--after physical death is part of the Natural Law.
She says her communicators insist on the need for expanding human consciousness; this seems to be one of their main goals when attempting contact with our dimension in this way. Read this wonderful interview by Sylvia Hart Wright.
SONIA RINALDI ITC RESEARCHER
The video below is a summary of a biography that was written by ZusrRen (an interdimensional being). The title of this book is "Sonia Rinaldi - The Voice that Tore the Veil" and it is available in its entirety here. This biography chronicles the life and pioneering research of Sonia Rinaldi, a prominent figure in the field of Instrumental Transcommunication. The text highlights her evolution from using simple tape recorders to implementing advanced artificial intelligence to refine these communications, emphasizing her commitment to scientific methodology over mysticism.
EXPERIENCES OF ONENESS Perhaps the most convincing evidence that we are all connected is that up to 40% of people have what are called "unitive experiences" or experiences of expanded consciousness at some time in their life. Here's a typical example:
"After a while, I realized that I had expanded. I was no longer a small discrete consciousness located in my head - I encompassed the whole valley. I was HUGE. I was part of everything - or rather everything was part of me. I was ancient and unbelievably powerful. It was wonderful." Read more.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DIE?
In this video, Scott Degenhardt tells the story of the communication he had with his father seconds after the father died. He also talks about the importance of people who have spiritually transformative experiences sharing them with other experiencers. He wrote a kindle book about his own discoveries called "Surviving Death Again".
REMEMBERING PROFESSOR STEPHEN BRAUDE
Thanks to Tricia Robertson for telling us that Professor Stephen Braude has passed over. She writes, "He was a wonderful researcher in the field of psychical research who was happy to come to speak to the Scottish Society for Psychical Research. He was a stickler for truth and accuracy in his work. He provided a great contribution to the study of our human condition and our place in the universe. One of his lines of study was The Gold Leaf Lady, which is, to me, fascinating. We will hopefully meet again, a bit further up the line."
FREE WEBINAR TO EXERIENCE MONROE INSTITUTE FOCUS LEVELS Monroe Institute outreach trainer Carol Joyce will share insights into the foundational dimensions of Focus 10, 12, and 15—specific states of awareness identified in Robert Monroe’s pioneering work—demonstrating how this structured geography enables you to bypass the analytical mind and access inner wisdom with intention. Zoom Friday 16th Jan but video link available to all registrants. Read more.
NEXT WEEK'S FREE AFTERLIFE ZOOM GROUPS - ALL WELCOME
Thursday January 8th 2025/ Friday January 9th Australia
Zoom 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 so perfect for referring a friend. Doors open 15 minutes before starting time.
This week's medium is Dr. Elizabeth Raver who is already well known to our community for the Mediumship Development group she runs on the 4th Thursday of each month. She has studied with several teachers in the U.S. and Great Britain and has a PhD in Psychology, is certified as a Spiritual Intuitive Life Coach and is a Reiki practitioner. She has her own private practice as a medium in addition to serving Connecticut spiritualist churches via sermons, platform work and healing. She can be contacted on ravelizabeth516@gmail.com phone 203-400-9212.
Times: Pacific Time 3.00 p.m. Thursday
Phoenix 4.00 p.m. Thursday
Mountain time 6.00 p.m. Thursday
Central time 5.00 p.m. Thursday
Eastern Time 6.00 p.m. Thursday
London time 11.00 p.m. Friday
Rome 12 midnight 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
Saturday January 10th 2025/ Sunday January 11th 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 for free: www.theinnervoicemagazine.com
Times:
Pacific time 11 a.m. Saturday
Phoenix time 12 noon Saturday
Mountain time 12 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 6 a.m. Sunday
New Zealand 8 a.m. Sunday
Co-ordinator: Steve Freier
sgfreier23+AngelZoom@gmail.com Check time in your city
Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85243991209?
pwd=RDZNczE4a3piVjR1UFM5VHRPeVZkZz09
Meeting ID: 852 4399 1209
Passcode: bck514
Spiritist Literature: Directed Study (SLIDS)
This group is in recess until Saturday January
17th, 2026
Sunday, January 11th, 2026/ Monday, January 12th, 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. Susan can be contacted at
Times:
Pacific Time 10 a.m. Sunday
Phoenix time 11 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 5 a.m. Monday
New Zealand 7 a.m. Monday
Coordinator: Dr. Susan B. Barnes, CSNU susanbbarnes@gmail.com Check time in your city.
Online in Zoom https://zoom.us/j/8738817733
Sunday, January 11th, 2026/ Monday, January 12th, Australia
Global Gathering: Community Gathering - a
chance for everyone to connect, to share their experieces and current projects and enjoy being with like minded people who "get" what they are going through.
Times:
Pacific Time noon Sunday
Phoenix 1 p.m. Sunday
Mountain Time 1 p.m. Sunday
Central time 2 p.m. Sunday
Eastern time 3 p.m. Sunday
London 8 p.m. Sunday
Amsterdam 9 p.m. Sunday
Sydney/Melbourne 7 a.m. Monday
New Zealand 9 a.m. Monday
Check the time in your city Co-ordinator: wendyzammit@gmail.com https://zoom.us/j/7595442928
Monday, January 12th, 2026 / Tuesday January 13th, Australia
GOSH with Kim Parker 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 strange experiences like missing time, seeing scenes from another time, interacting with a person who suddenly wasn't there, bi-location etc. If it's something you cannot share easily with others, bring it to this group to get validation and speculate on its cause. See short video about GOSH
Times:
Pacific Time 12 noon. Monday
Phoenix 1 p.m. Monday
Mountain Time 1 p.m. Monday
Central time 2 p.m. Monday
Eastern time 3 p.m. Monday
London 8 p.m. Monday
Amsterdam 9 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, January 13th, 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.
At tonight's meeting we have guest physical medium Karen Richards giving suggestions for individual development.
Times:
Pacific time 1 a.m. Tuesday
Phoenix Time 2 a.m. Tuesday
Mountain Time 2 a.m. Tuesday
Central Time 3 a.m. Tuesday
Eastern Time (New York) 4 a.m. Tuesday
London 9 a.m. Tuesday
Rome 10 a.m. Tuesday
Perth/Singapore 5 p.m. Tuesday
Sydney Australia 8.00 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, January 13th, 2026/ Wednesday January 14th Australia
Receiving Messages Through 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 7 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 1 p.m. Wednesday
New Zealand 3 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, January 14th, 2026/
Spirit Search and Rescue with Gordon Phinn
The Spirit Search and Rescue group is usually held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m. Eastern US time. This time it is one week later.
Gordon is teaching 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 (during which Gordon joins each group member in turn to observe their work) and then a de-brief session.
For more information about the group, contact davidmonroewright@gmail.com. You can see more of Gordon's astral adventures on his YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@thewordofgord
To contact Gordon about the many services he offers email mooninjoon@yahoo.com
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026/ Thursday, January 15th, Australia
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.
Times:
Pacific 6 p.m. Wednesday
Arizona 7 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 1 p.m. Thursday
New Zealand 3 p.m. Thursday Check time in your city Email r.craig.hogan@afterlifeinstitute.org for meeting guidelines and link.
Thursday, January 15th, 2026 /Friday, January 16th, 2026, Australia
Exploratorium - Grief and Growth with August Goforth August, a licensed psychotherapist recently in 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.
Thursday January 15th 2025/ Friday January 16th Australia
Zoom 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 Debbie Romero from Oxnard, California 93036, United States. Debbie is an evidential psychic medium, paranormal investigator, energy worker, and empowerment teacher.
Times: Pacific Time 12.00 a.m. Friday
Phoenix 1.00 a.m. Friday
Mountain time 1.00 a.m. Friday
Central time 2.00 a.m. Friday
Eastern Time 3.00 a.m. Friday
London time 8.00 a.m. Friday
Rome 9 a.m. Friday
Perth 4 p.m. Friday
Singapore 4 p.m. Friday
Sydney/ Melbourne 7 p.m. 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
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HER DOG WAS WAITING FOR HER While many people are greeted by a “Being of Light” during their near-death experience, Jan Price was greeted by Maggi, her beloved dog who had died three weeks earlier. Their new relationship, while she was in heaven, will astonish you as you learn all about “dog heaven”. Her experience will show you what happens to your beloved pet when they cross over to the Other Side. Kevin Williams' website near-death.com has excerpts from her book, The Other Side of Death, which describes her NDE and her adventures with her pet. Read more. There is also a video - see from 18.18.
MESSAGE FROM SPIRIT FOR THE NEW YEAR (2026)
Elaine Thorpe is an English trance medium who brings through the spirit of Jonathan Hunter, a Victorian gentleman who lived from 1845-91. He gives guidance about what he felt was needed now that we have come into a new year.
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COMMENTARY: YOUR THOUGHTS HAVE SO MUCH CREATIVE POWER
Dr. Cardoso, author of 
Perhaps the most convincing evidence that we are all connected is that up to 40% of people have what are called "unitive experiences" or experiences of expanded consciousness at some time in their life. Here's a typical example:
Monroe Institute outreach trainer Carol Joyce will share insights into the foundational 
This week's medium is 
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 for free: 
Developing the skills of mental mediumship and blending with spirit.
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. 
We are meeting to create spirit art with messages. No art experience required. 
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. 
August, a licensed psychotherapist recently in 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 
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 
From an Illumined Soul of 
While many people are greeted by a “Being of Light” during their near-death experience, Jan Price was greeted by Maggi, her beloved dog who had died three weeks earlier. Their new relationship, while she was in heaven, will astonish you as you learn all about “dog heaven”. Her experience will show you what happens to your beloved pet when they cross over to the Other Side. Kevin Williams' website near-death.com has excerpts from her book, 
1) "Your newsletter is genuinely one of the highlights of my week—I even keep a dedicated folder so I can return to the many articles and videos you feature when time allows. It warms my heart to see long-held ideas and wisdom traditions receiving the attention and appreciation they deserve. Thank you for helping so many of us remember and reawaken." Michelle