COMMENTARY: A WORLD TRANSFORMED BY AFTERLIFE KNOWLEDGE
One of the main aims of the Friday Afterlife Report is to help people understand the real nature of the afterlife. Would this make any difference to our world? Here's what some of our Facebook page members had to say:
1) "People will enjoy living life instead of fearing death or missing their loved ones by maintaining communication with them." - Samuel
2) "If only they knew that they chose this path and that it is achievable, albeit tough at times, and as a result the Soul will likely have become enriched with further knowledge through life lessons on return to our spiritual home." - Andy
3) "Everyone may begin to enjoy the adventure of life and start living rather than just existing or surviving." Jamie
4) "There would be much less fear, which would majorly change the vibration on earth to a more uplifting, hopeful vibration of love and peace." Sandra
5) "They will know that their acts have consequences and will avoid harming anyone and help as many persons as possible to end up in a better place in the afterlife." Rotsen.
6) "So much of religion preached fire and brimstone that people often lived in fear of the afterlife. Armed with the information we now have, so much of that could have been alleviated". Ian
NDEs vs RELIGIONS: WHICH IS RIGHT?
Alan Chapman has been producing a number of excellent videos featuring The Spirits' Book by Allan Kardec (available here as a pdf). He points out that it bridges the gap between the unconditional love found in near-death experiences (NDEs) and the traditional concepts of religion; that Earth isn’t a courtroom but a classroom, and that heaven and hell are not physical destinations but internal states of being we carry within ourselves.
THE MOST INTERESTING AND EVIDENTIAL NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES One of our favourite afterlife researchers, Michael Tymn, has put together a not-to-be-missed compact book. Consciousness Beyond Death: New and Old Light on Near-Death Experiences brings together reports of some of the most interesting and evidential Near-Death experiences that he has examined over the years. He also provides an excellent summary of the research and addresses the objections raised by materialists. At the end of the book, he has included as an epilogue "10 Lessons Not Offered in Sunday School or Science 101".
WOMAN DIES DURING PREGNANCY: LEARNS ABOUT LIFE PURPOSE AND CONTRACTS
Wendy Williams was 10 weeks pregnant when a recurring dream and a sudden sense of doom became real—fast. What followed was a medical crisis, a near-death experience, and a breathtaking encounter. She concluded that "The purpose of NDEs is to help get us on our path if we need the opportunity of a mid-course correction."
LIST OF MORE THAN 200 PSYCHIC RESEARCHERS
From the 1880s onward, some of the world's greatest scientists, thinkers, and artists of all kinds (including more than thirty winners of a Nobel Prize - see medal pictured) have used the scientific method to investigate precognition, mediumship, telepathy, healing, seances, psychokinesis, and many other aspects of parapsychology and psychical research. This list of more than two hundred of them shows that those of us who take these things seriously are in good company. Read more.
VALIDATING MEDIUMS
When it comes to validating mental mediums, there is a long history of ingenious tests from book tests to proxy sittings. Dr. Julie Beischel worked with Dr. Gary Schwartz and others to conduct modern tests of the accuracy of 19 mediums as detailed in "The Afterlife Experiments". Mediums who assisted included (in order of working with them) Laurie Campbell, John Edward, Suzanne Northrop, George Anderson, Anne Gehmen, George Dalzell, Allison Dubois, Catherine Yunt, Mary Ann Morgan, Janet Mayer, Christopher Robinson, Traci Bray, Sally Own, Mary Occhino, Debbie Martin, Doreen Molloy, Sally Morgan, Robert Hansen, and Angelina Diana. The video below, made in 1999, shows Professor Schwartz conducting experiments with some well-known mediums.
JOHN EDWARD'S GUIDES HELP HIM AVOID A SKEPTIC'S AMBUSH
John Edward tells of a time when his guides warned him to cancel an important film crew from attending an event. He had no idea why, but he listened to their guidance and avoided what could have been a public relations disaster.
A MOTHER USES A PENDULUM TO START COMMUNICATION WITH HER SON IN SPIRIT
Carol Morgan learned to connect with her son, Mikey, who died at age 20. She was upbeat and committed, and dedicated a lot of time to documenting the signs that she received from him. After she was shown by a leading medium how to use a pendulum, she practiced every day for more than two years. Her communication with her son then became telepathic, and Carol was able to publish an excellent book of Mikey's descriptions of the afterlife that were totally unlike Carol's previous Catholic beliefs.
Read about "Flying High: A Young Snowboarder's Account of His Ride Through Heaven".
INDUCED AFTER-DEATH COMMUNICATION
For 20 years, Dr. Allan Botkin had treated patients at a Veterans Administration Hospital in Chicago. He utilized EMDR (eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing), a widely used and proven method of treating PTSD. In 1995, he discovered that it could also facilitate direct communication with the deceased. For his remaining 8 years at the Vet Hospital, Botkin continued using IADC therapy, in secret. Dr. Botkin moved into private practice and successfully treated over 3,000 patients, many of whom reported that their intense grieving subsided in one or two sessions, and the fear of death no longer existed. Most clients felt they were in the presence of the person who had died and could talk directly to them. Some people saw the person, heard their voice, felt their touch, or could smell them. His work is being carried on by people he trained at the https://www.iadcinstitute.com/.
OUT OF BODY EXPERIENCES Question: I am interested in out-of-body experiences - is there someone who has done a huge amount of research into OBEs? Vince W.
Victor: If you're interested in a "how-to" book, you can't go past William Buhlman's books. If you want descriptions of what people find in the out-of-body state, Jurgen Ziewe's work is excellent. On the other hand, if you're looking for a research-based overview, the best and most recent is Consciousness Beyond the Body: Evidence and Reflections.
As a modern compilation, the book aims to meld contemporary scientific evidence with the latest and most compelling practical applications of OBEs. Contributors: Nelson Abreu, Luis Minero, Ed Kellogg, Ryan Hurd, Robert Peterson, Preston Dennett, Graham Nicholls, Jurgen Ziewe, Clare Johnson, Robert Waggoner, Alexander De Foe, Natasha Tassell-Matamua, and Anthony Peake. Download the book for free.
HOW THE SOUL FINDS ITS NEW FAMILY AFTER DEATH - EDGAR CAYCE
According to Edgar Cayce, one of the most mysterious spiritual figures of the 20th century, souls don’t just reincarnate randomly — they choose. In this video, we’ll explore Cayce’s incredible revelations about how and why a soul selects its next family, what karmic ties are at play, and what it all means for your own life.
NEXT WEEK'S FREE AFTERLIFE ZOOM GROUPS - ALL WELCOME
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Thursday May 7th 2026/ Friday, May 8th Australia
Mediumship Demonstrations (Australian mediums) 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. Our guest this week is outstanding Australian psychic and medium Marcia Quinton who will give messages to some of those present. Marcia has been an International clairvoyant and medium for over 35 years. She has met with thousands of clients to support and guide them on their spiritual journey. She is also a powerfully advanced Trance Channeller, Reiki Healer, Rescue Medium, Spiritual Counselor, and Workshop Leader.
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. Thursday
Rome 2.00 am Friday
Perth 8.00 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
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Saturday, May 9th 2026/ Sunday, May 10th Australia
Spiritist Literature: Directed Study (SLIDS) 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 4 a.m. Sunday
Check the time in your city.
Co-ordinator: Ana Castro
Just click this link to join.
Saturday, May 9th 2026/ Sunday, May 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 for free: www.theinnervoicemagazine.com
Times:
Pacific time 11 a.m. Saturday
Phoenix time 11a.m. 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 4 a.m. Sunday
New Zealand 6 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
Sunday, May 10th, 2026 / Monday May 11th Australia
Mediumship Development with Dr. Susan Barnes CSNU Developing the skills of mental mediumship and blending with spirit.
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
Coordinator: Dr. Susan B. Barnes, CSNU susanbbarnes@gmail.com Check time in your city.
Online in Zoom https://zoom.us/j/8738817733
Sunday, May 10th, 2026 / Monday May 11th Australia
GLOBAL GATHERING: with guest Nancy Freier.
Nancy Freier presents Awakening to Angel Communication: An Experiential Journey into Inner Listening, sharing how this path led to the creation of The Inner Voice magazine. She will explore the process of spiritual communication and the messages we receive. Her presentation may include a sample of one of my Angel Guidance groups
Nancy is the author of Angel Guidance: Wisdom for Navigating Life’s Challenges and You Can Talk With Your Angels (both available on Amazon), and co-publisher, with her brother Steve Freier, of The Inner Voice monthly e-magazine. Read it free at: www.theinnervoicemagazine.com
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
Amsterdam 11 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, May 11th 2026 / Tuesday, May 12th, Australia
Dream Circle with Kim Parker When: Every two weeks on Mondays (UK EUROPE and USA) and Tuesdays 7 a.m. (Sydney). A small group that meets to share and explore the meaning of dreams.
See Kim's Walking Wisdom Trilogy on wakingwisdombooks.com
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
Amsterdam 11 p.m. Monday
Sydney/Melbourne 7 a.m. Tuesday
New Zealand 9 a.m. Tuesday Check the time in your city
Email: billraine49@gmail.com
https://zoom.us/j/7595442928
Tuesday May 12th, 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.
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 8.00 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 May 12th, 2026
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 May 6th, 2026/ Thursday May 7th 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 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 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.
Thursday May 14th 2026/ Friday May 15th Australia
Sheri Perl's Word to the Wise will not be meeting this month.
Thursday May 14th 2026/ Friday May 15th 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?
Mediumship Demonstrations (UK mediums) 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.
Our guest this week is outstanding Scottish psychic and medium Elizabeth Titterton. In this video she shares the philosophy of her spirit guide Running Cloud.
Times: Pacific Time 2.00 a.m. Friday
Phoenix 2.00 a.m. Friday
Mountain time 3.00 a.m. Friday
Central time 4.00 a.m. Friday
Eastern Time 5.00 a.m. Friday
London time 10.00 a.m. Friday
Rome 12.00 noon Friday
Perth 5.00 p.m. Friday
Sydney/ Melbourne 7.00 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
WHEN PROSPERITY BECOMES A GREATER TRIAL THAN MISFORTUNE
"The Inspirers of the Universal Spiritual Brother & Sisterhood (USB) affirm that life on earth is a proving ground where every circumstance — whether labeled fortune or misfortune —tests the strength of our spiritual character. They also highlight how, paradoxically, abundance often proves a harsher trial than poverty, for history shows that individuals and nations frequently rise to nobler heights in hardship, war, or devastation than in periods of ease and prosperity.
Those who know that life on earth is but a fleeting moment in eternity, those who realize that the greatest wealth is nobility of character, will not use power for selfish ends, but as a trust to be exercised for the common good of all."
The teachings from the USB have been compiled into the book Spiritual Light.
QUESTION: DO WE KNOW WHEN WE ARE GOING TO DIE?
It seems that many of us do - at least at an unconscious level. When John Wesley wrote to Emanuel Swedenborg that he was about to leave on a six-month trip, but would like to meet with him upon his return, Swedenborg said that it would be too late as he (Swedenborg) would “go into the world of spirits on the 29th day of the next month, never more to return.” Swedenborg died of natural causes on March 29, 1772, even though he still appeared in good health and gave no signs of dying beforehand. He had, in advance, also told his landlady and maidservant of his departure that day. The latter said that he seemed pleased at the prospect, “as if he was going to have a holiday, to go to some merry-making.” Read more.
THOMAS MERTON'S SECRET TO FINDING GOD What if finding God required nothing more than washing the dishes? Thomas Merton — Trappist monk, prolific writer, and one of the most beloved spiritual teachers of the twentieth century — spent decades in a monastery discovering something radical. The divine is not hiding. It is shining through ordinary life all the time. In this reflection we explore Merton’s secret—the teaching that runs through everything he ever wrote:
• Why the world is absolutely transparent and the divine is always present
• The trap of dividing life into sacred and ordinary—and how to dissolve it
• What a tree can teach us about giving glory to God
• Why contemplation is not a monastery practice but a quality of presence available to anyone
• The simple invitation Merton extends to every soul living an ordinary life: You don’t need to go anywhere to find God. You need only to be—fully, lovingly, presently—exactly where you already are. Learn more.
INSPIRATION FROM SILVER BIRCH "May I try to leave one thought with you and it is just this: remember there are around and about you many unseen presences whose one desire is to guide you, to guard you to influence you along the lines of the greatest good.
You are never lonely, you are never neglected. Always there are those whose mantle of love is wrapped around you, and the power which they wield is the power of the spirit, that power which is the genesis of all life, the power that fashioned the sun, the moon, the stars, the mountains, the oceans, the whole of life, the whole universe and all that it contains.”
FEEDBACK Please send any feedback, comments or suggestions about the report or items you would like to see to wendyzammit@gmail.com.
1) "This week I realized (some of us are slower than others) that on a daily basis, I'm being sent more afterlife-related education invitations to podcasts, zooms, books, Youtubes, classes, interviews -on the Shift Network, Sounds True, and so many more than I can possibly fit into any one Earth day.
Agreed, the public media is focused on politics, wars and atrocities, but turning from that, the explosion of afterlife education selections now is wonderful and amazing. I want to acknowledge you for being pioneers and for planting so many seeds for us via the FAR and the Global Gathering." Gloria.
INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC: 'MY LOVE'
A really beautiful song magnificently presented and eloquently expressed by Julio Iglesias and Stevie Wonder. Given the current world situation, we ask that, as you listen to the words, you join in with this glorious visualisation of the world as it could be and as it will be.
Some of the really beautiful lyrics:
" ... Let my love shine throughout the world
To every mountain top and steeple
Let It be felt by every soul
'Til love's all over
Let it reach out to every heart
To every disenfranchised people
'Til it is present and no more is
Pain all over ..."
FRIDAY
AFTERLIFE REPORT 
COMMENTARY: A WORLD TRANSFORMED BY AFTERLIFE KNOWLEDGE 
One of our favourite afterlife researchers, 
RESEARCHERS 
Joe Higgins,
looking for a research-based overview, the best and most recent is
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. 
Our guest this week is outstanding Australian psychic and medium 
A free Zoom group about Spiritism, Kardec, and Chico Xavier. See 
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 "
Developing the skills of mental mediumship and blending with spirit.
When: Every two weeks on Mondays (UK EUROPE and USA) and Tuesdays 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. 
We are meeting to create spirit art with messages. 
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. 
earth is a proving ground where every circumstance — whether labeled fortune or misfortune —tests the strength of our spiritual character. They also highlight how, paradoxically, abundance often proves a harsher trial than poverty, for history shows that individuals and nations frequently rise to nobler heights in hardship, war, or devastation than in periods of ease and prosperity.
unconscious level. When John Wesley wrote to 
What if finding God required nothing more than washing the dishes? Thomas Merton — Trappist monk, prolific writer, and one of the most beloved spiritual teachers of the twentieth century — spent decades in a monastery discovering something radical. The divine is not hiding. It is shining through ordinary life all the time. In this reflection we explore Merton’s secret—the teaching that runs through everything he ever wrote: 
"May I try to leave one thought with you and it is just this: remember there are around and about you many unseen presences whose one desire is to guide you, to guard you to influence you along the lines of the greatest good.
Please send any feedback, comments or suggestions about the report or items you would like to see to wendyzammit@gmail.com.