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November 1, 2004
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NEWSLETTER |
Vol. 03 No. 11
Ed. 1 |
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 The
Near-Death Newsletter
is a free semi-monthly newsletter which is emailed to subscribers every 1st of
the month and on every 15th of the month.
The mission of this newsletter is to inform,
enlighten, entertain, and aid the public in understanding the latest in all
things concerning the NDE
and related phenomena by promoting
IANDS
(International Association for Near-Death Studies),
NDE researchers, experiencers,
multimedia resources, and
events. [Disclaimer: This newsletter is not
affiliated with IANDS; but the creator of this newsletter,
Kevin Williams, is a member of IANDS who is
dedicated to the IANDS mission.]
IANDS is the premier organization for NDE research. Membership gives you access
to subscribe to their prestigious
Journal of Near-Death Studies
and their newsletter
Vital Signs. You can
join online right from their
website. Get connected with the people and organization which will likely
provide the world with the evidence of our survival after death. |
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NDEs in the news |
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Events concerning the NDE |
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Q & A with P.M.H. Atwater, L.H.D., Ph.D. (Hon.) |
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Books on the NDE |
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Websites on the NDE |
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Support the search for the afterlife |
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Odds and ends |
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LONDON, UK -- (Scotsman) |
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He told of the dreamy images he saw while surgeons stopped his
heart for 73 minutes to bypass arteries which were 90% clogged. �I saw dark
masks crushing, like death masks being crushed, in series,� he told the ABC
News PrimeTime Live programme, being shown tonight. �Then I'd see these great
circles of light. And then, like, Hillary's picture or (daughter) Chelsea's face
would appear on the light, and then they'd fly off into the dark, into the
distance. And other people that I knew and cared about. It was amazing.� |
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San Marcos, TX -- (San Marcos Daily) |
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Donna Desoto is on a personal mission, one she's been on for
almost 15 years now. That's to save abandoned babies that are found behind
buildings, in trash bins or even in a VCR box, but also to raise awareness and
help young expectant mothers. |
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Visit Donna Desoto's website:
https://blossom.safe-order.net/savbaby/ |
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CAMP VERDE, AZ -- (PRWeb) |
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�It was as if I had to push myself back into my body, like
pushing toothpaste back in to the tube.� He says of those frightening moments.
�My meditations were filled with tunnels of light, radiant beings and
indescribable places and feelings. I became aware at some point that I had to
get back to feed my beloved dogs, who would have starved or frozen to death
without me.� |
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SAINT PAUL, MN -- (Llewellyn Journal) |
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Dreaming is one of the best ways for the subconscious mind to get
your attention. Many people get psychic impressions from their dreams. Others
may only dream when being forewarned about a situation. Some people think they
never dream. They do, but probably can't remember. In some dreams, our friends
and family members may make an appearance. Even loved ones who have passed on
can show up from time to time to say hello. |
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WICHITA, KS -- (The Wichita Eagle) |
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"Parting the Veil" is a gripping page-turner of a novel. The main character,
John Creed, is killed in a traffic accident. After being dead for several
minutes, he comes back to life. The rest of the book centers on his coming to
terms with his near-death experience and the gift he has been given. John has
the ability to "know" people. He "sees" their fears and failings. Then he leads
them to peace and serenity. The climax of the story is John's heroic effort to
save a family from their murderous father and husband. |
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Read more about "Parting the Veil":
Amazon book listing |
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Election Special Article: |
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TUCSON, AZ -- (American Psychological Society) |
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Following a reminder of death, there was almost an 800 percent
increase in votes for the charismatic leader, but no increase for the two other
candidates. "At a theoretical level," the authors wrote, "this study adds to the
large body of empirical evidence attesting to the pervasive influence of
reminders of death on a wide range of human activities. These findings fit
particularly well with prior studies showing how mortality salience leads people
toward individuals, groups, and actions that can help enhance their self-esteem.
People want to identify with special, great things, and charismatic leaders
typically offer the promise of just that." |
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Events, Conferences, Workshops |
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NOV. 7, 2004 - 9:00-11:00 pm (Eastern) -
Jan Holden Interview on WPARanormal Talk Radio |
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HOW TO HEAR THE SHOW: |
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STEP 1: |
Download and install the free
WinAmp software (if you don't have it already) to hear the show on the
internet. |
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On
Nov. 7, 9:00 pm (Eastern),
click here to hear the show on WinAmp - OR - Visit the
WPARanormal Talk Radio website, then click on the link "Listen (When Live)"
or on the link "Archives," to hear the show on WinAmp. |
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NOV. 14, 2004 - 9:00-11:00 pm (Eastern) -
Jeff Long Interview on WPARanormal Talk
Radio |
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HOW TO HEAR THE SHOW: |
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STEP 1: |
Download and install the free
WinAmp software (if you don't have it already) to hear the show on the
internet. |
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STEP 2: |
On
Nov. 14, 9:00 pm (Eastern),
click here to hear the show on WinAmp - OR - Visit the
WPARanormal Talk Radio website, then click on the link "Listen (When Live)"
or on the link "Archives," to hear the show on WinAmp. |
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Q & A with P.M.H. Atwater, L.H.D., Ph.D.
(Hon.) |
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An in-depth look at the near-death
phenomenon |
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In this section of the newsletter,
P.M.H. Atwater will answer questions
submitted to her from subscribers to this newsletter.
Atwater's contribution to near-death studies is considered to be one of the most
important as her first two books,
Beyond the Light
and
Coming Back to Life, are
considered to be the "Bibles" of the NDE by researchers and enthusiasts.
Her latest books are entitled
We Live Forever: The Real Truth About Death
and
The New Children and Near-Death Experiences.
If you have a question which you would like her to answer for this
column, just email your question to Kevin Williams at
http://www.near-death.com/contact.html for consideration. For more
information about P.M.H. Atwater's contribution to near-death studies,
download her press kit here.
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 QUESTION:
"I have a question that I hope you can answer. Recently, I choked on coffee in a
restaurant and stopped breathing. All I recall is that I was looking down on 2
or 3 people walking towards me and 2 or 3 people walking towards the door. I
could hear voices but didn't hear what they were saying. Then, I experienced a
strange feeling. It wasn't like being sucked back into my body. It was like
being 'sucked' back into consciousness. I then sat up and struggled for breath.
I coughed twice which cleared my airway and then I was fine. My friend, who I
was with, was standing at my side with her hand on my shoulder. She told me that
when I stopped breathing, I collapsed on the table and against her as a dead
weight, definitely no consciousness. She said that a couple had walked over to
our table and talked to her while I was out, so it had to be more than a couple
of seconds. Would that be an NDE, or simply an out-of-body experience? It took a
few days before I realized the significance of what I had experienced. At the
time, it just seemed like part of being unconscious. Now, I am really curious.
If I did, in fact, die for a few seconds, it reaffirms my belief that I don't
have to give in to death before I'm finished raising my son. That is something
I've mentioned to you before. I am strongly determined to be here until he is
grown. I have managed to keep going through stage four breast cancer several
times when they thought I was going to die. The coolest thing about this
experience I had is that, due to the tumor in my lung and how it has caused
breathing problems from time to time, I have been terrified of being unable to
breath. I thought it would be a torturous experience. Now I know that it won't
be. I'm no longer afraid. Thanks for your time." -- Melissa
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P.M.H. Atwater'S REPLY:
Out-of-body experiences are extremely common; in childhood, they occur daily,
sometimes many times a day. We spend so much money as a country researching
insignificant things, when we could and should spend that money for out-of-body
research. We've also researched things like coughing, scratching, humming,
sneezing, the sounds we hear and where we hear them, but not a penny goes to one
of the greatest phenomena of them all - the clear and coherent perception of
being able to leave one's body and then return to it. We acknowledge the
mystical, spiritual, psychic aspects of this trait - never once admitting ...[
Read more here ] |
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PMH Atwater's
website |
Marketplace
(a public service)
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profiled on this website | |
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At the
NDE Online
Store you can find NDE products such as books, documentaries, movies, music,
magazines, and journals. More NDE media products are coming. |
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book is the result of seven years of interviewing, researching and collecting of
first person accounts of NDEs. Dr. Widdison became interested in the subject of
death, grief, and bereavement two months before his marriage when his father
suddenly died in a car a accident. He later created and taught one of the first
courses on these subjects in a university setting. He also had several family
members share their experiences with him� one uncle had a NDE on the operating
table and an adopted daughter had a visit from her dead grandfather. |
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Mastering Astral Projection is a hands-on, step-by-step manual for learning how
to have an out-of-body experience (OBE). It provides a systematic approach for
astral projecting out of your body in a fully awake state. The exercises in the
program are largely based on the New Energy Ways (NEW) system of raising and
simulating personal energy. This method uses body-awareness movements for
conscious and direct manipulation of one's energy body. The NEW system is easy
to understand and learn. Anyone can do it. |
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 Dennett
began his own out-of-body exploring decades ago in a quest to contact his
deceased mother. He shares the techniques he used to go out-of-body, as well as
the tricks that helped him maintain that state for longer periods of time,
gaining more clarity and confidence all the while. Dennett is the author of five
previous books including California Ghosts, Extraterrestrial Visitations and
UFO's over Topanga Canyon. This book is a perfect primer for anyone wanting to
try astral projection. It takes a step-by-step approach to the techniques for
mastering out-of-body experiences and includes the author's tricks which help
him maintain this fragile state of consciousness. |
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Book of Angels tells not only the extraordinary true stories of present-day
encounters with angels, but also traces the understanding and study of angels
through history and in different cultures. Discover what angels look like, whom
they chose to visit, how they enter our lives, and so much more. |
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These websites are exceptionally
outstanding: |
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Support the search for the afterlife |
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can your usual online shopping raise funds for near-death research without any
extra cost to you? By joining the free charity website called iGive.com.
Then whenever you shop online and make a purchase at eBay, Barnes & Noble,
Land's End, Florist.com, Amazon.com or over 500 other participating websites,
iGive.com
has arranged to automatically direct up to 27% of the purchase price near-death
research (IANDS) as a contribution. Become a part of the family of people who
are working to bring proof of life after death to this world! Just click on the
graphic for more info. |
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