"To not think of dying, is to not think of living." - Jann Arden

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Near-Death Newsletter June 1, 2004
www.near-death.com Vol. 03, No. 06, Ed. 01
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Table of Contents
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(1) NDEs in the news
(2) Events concerning the NDE
(3) Notes from the webmaster
(4) What's new on near-death.com
(5) Article on the NDE
(6) Q & A with Dr. PMH Atwater
(7) Books on the NDE
(8) Websites on the NDE
(9) Support the search for the afterlife
(10) Odds and ends

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(1) NDEs in the news
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*** Child Pronounced Dead Shows Vital Signs
BOISE, ID - (Associated Press)
A hospital worker preparing a drowned toddler for a funeral home
noticed the boy was breathing - more than an hour after he had been
pronounced dead.
http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0504/149980.html


*** Sex That Makes The Earth Move
SAN JOSE, CA - (Mercury News)
But what could be better than sex? How about sex that takes you to
heavenly realms that is a thousand times more powerful than the most
earth-shattering orgasm? This is not about Tantric sex. It is about lovers
who engaged in sex as usual and suddenly found the veil between the
worlds torn open. Jenny Wade states that it is about the best-kept secret
in human history: that ordinary people, with no special training, can find
themselves in different spiritual realms while having sex.
http://home.comcast.net/~neardeath/news/040523.html
Jenny Wade's new book: "Transcendent Sex: When Lovemaking Opens the Veil'':
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0743482174/ref=nosim/neardeathexpe-20
Read about Margaret Birkin's sexual NDE:
http://www.near-death.com/experiences/triggers21.html


*** Near-Death Survivors Show Brain-Wave Abnormality, Study Finds
TUCSON, AZ - (Arizona Daily Star)
The finding does not prove or disprove that near-death experiences are
actual encounters with a heavenly afterlife, but it may help explain why
lives and attitudes are often dramatically changed by such experiences.
"This is the first study ever to find neurophysiologic differences in people
who have had these experiences," said Willoughby B. Britton, the
UA researcher who led the study, published last month in the journal
Psychological Science.
http://www.dailystar.com/dailystar/dailystar/24289.php


*** Prophetic Notes of a Movie, a Storm Warning, and Those Swerves
in Climate
LATHAM, NY - (SpiritDaily)
The "prophetic pulse" also seems to be registering in Hollywood, which
has just premiered a new movie called "The Day After Tomorrow" that
focuses on massive storms and floods due to a climate shift. This is
fascinating because it nearly perfectly fits a prophecy granted to a
Long Island man named Ned Dougherty who claims prophetic visions
during a famous near-death experience.
http://www.spiritdaily.org/Quickhive%20articles/dayaftertomorrow.htm
Also: http://www.spiritdaily.org/Prophecy-seers/ned_dougherty1.htm


*** Guardian Angel
MEMPHIS, TN - (WMC-TV News 5)
Ever since a near-death experience at age five, Tina Michelle says
she's been able to see angels. Ones, she claims, are with ALL of us,
ALL the time. Not only does she speak to them now; but, as Action
News Five's Carrie McClure found out, she draws them too. Tina Michelle
says she doesn't feel she chose to see angels ... she just does.
http://www.wmcstations.com/Global/story.asp?S=1867217
Read about Tina Michelle's NDE: http://www.tinamichelle.com/info-bio.html


*** On The Town With Scary Gary Busey
TORONTO, CANADA - (GlobeAndMail.com)
What did he learn on the "the other side"? Hey, in a celebrity interview,
you go with the flow. "That's a personal conversation. Not now," he says,
waving his hand in the air. "I want to settle down with you heart to heart,
eye to eye, spirit to spirit, and let you know the feeling that I had doing
it, because if I don't do that, it will be like explaining an orgasm to a
10-year-old. You won't get it."
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/ArticleNews/TPStory/LAC/20040508/HAMPSON0\
8/TPEntertainment/Columnists


*** Archive of NDEs in the news
Read all the major news articles concerning the NDE and related
phenomenon from 1995 to current. This is a permanent archive to ensure
that these news articles will always be available on the internet.
http://home.comcast.net/~neardeath/

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(2) Events concerning the NDE
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*** Dr. Raymond Moody to Present Theories of the Paranormal
The Scientific and Medical Network in London, UK, is having a special
weekend on June 19 - 20, 2004 in association with the Natural
Death Centre. The main presentations will be made by Dr. Moody
and there will be special dialogue sessions with David Lorimer as
well as exploratory dialogue with the audience.
http://www.datadiwan.de/SciMedNet/home.htm


*** Annual Near-Death Conference to be Held June 24 - 26, 2004
The International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS) will
present its annual conference in Evanston, Illinois north of Chicago.
The conference theme: "Creativity in the Light" will present such
notable researchers as: Peter Fenwick, PMH Atwater, Paul Bernstein,
Allan Botkin, Neal Grossman, Jan Holden, Jeff & Jody Long, Kimberly
Clark Sharp, and many others.
http://www.iands.org/conf.html


*** Annual Reincarnation Conference to be Held July 1 - 4, 2004
The International Association for Regression Research and Therapies
(IARRT) will present its 24th annual conference in Colorado Springs,
Colorado. The conference theme: "Spiritual Revolutionaries:
Evidence of Reincarnation" will present such notable researchers as:
Walter Semkiw, Raymond Moody, and Peter Novak.
http://www.iarrt.org/pressroom/052404.htm


*** Visit the NDE Events page for more upcoming events:
http://www.near-death.com/events.html

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(3) Notes from the webmaster
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Kevin Williams writes: "Why I Am in Love With Osama Bin Laden"

The simple message of all higher religions is that we are one with
the Whole. Separation is an illusion. "Evil" is merely being ignorant
of these realities. Jesus said to not be so stupid as to hate your
enemies (paraphrase). Instead, love those who persecute you.
Osama Bin Laden is an "arm of God" in the same way that we all
are "arms of God." One might even say that Bin Laden is a "tool"
of God in the same way that some people believe that Satan is a
"tool" of God meting out divine justice to "sinners." If a Satan really
does exist (which I don't believe he does), I am sure that we are
obligated to love even him unconditionally as well. According to Jesus,
God loves all his so-called "enemies." So the horrible terrorism that
Bin Laden is causing, must have a higher purpose for it - even if
Bin Laden is completely ignorant of it. For example, the Bible reveals
that the people who killed Jesus were only doing God's will and their
actions were predestined by God before they were even born. Many
Christians believe that the unjustified killing of Jesus was the greatest
atrocity ever committed. But, at the same time, Christians also believe
his death resulted the greatest good of all - the redemption of humanity.
Is it possible that the greatest "sin" can also be the greatest "good"
at the same time? It appears that way. The Bible even states that Jesus
was made perfect because of what he suffered. [Read more at this link
http://www.near-death.com/newsletters/notes/notes004.html

Peace and Light,
Kevin Williams


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(4) What's new on near-death.com
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The following are the latest additions to near-death.com:

*** Ian McCormack's near-death experience
Ian was stung by five deadly box jellyfish in 1982 and died for 15 minutes.
During this time he had a remarkable near-death experience involving
Jesus and the dark void.
http://www.near-death.com/mccormack.html


*** What's new on near-death.com page
All the recent additions to this website are also listed on the
"What's New" page on my website.
http://www.near-death.com/whatsnew.html


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(5) Articles on the NDE
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*** Near-Death and UFO Encounters as Shamanic Initiations:
Some Conceptual and Evolutionary Implications
With the May 11th UFO sighting reported by the Mexican Air Force,
(see http://msnbc.msn.com/id/4955164/ )
I thought this excellent article by Dr. Kenneth Ring would be timely.
Ken Ring wrote this article concerning the overlap between NDEs
and the journeys of the "shaman" - a spiritual teacher who induces
altered states of consciousness for the purpose of entering different
dimensions and realities to transcend the illusionary, rational world
in order to obtain spiritual wisdom. Dr. Ring makes the case that
NDErs are modern shamans.
http://www.near-death.com/articles/0022.html


*** Search the NDE articles archive
http://www.near-death.com/articles.html


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(6) Q and A with Dr. P.M.H. Atwater
An in-depth look at the near-death phenomenon
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In this section of the newsletter, PMH Atwater will answer a
question submitted to her from subscribers to this newsletter. If
you have a question that you would like her to answer for this
column, just email your question to me at:
webmaster@... for consideration.

P.M.H. Atwater's latest books are:

"The New Children and Near-Death Experiences"
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1591430208/ref=nosim/neardeathexpe-20

"We Live Forever: The Real Truth About Death"
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0876044925/ref=nosim/neardeathexpe-20

Question: I came across your web page recently and found it very
interesting. Years ago I watched you on the Geraldo Show, and as a
result bought your book, Beyond the Light. In my lifetime, so far, I've
experienced a few interesting events concerning the afterlife (the next
realm), or things related. Years ago I had an interesting experience,
not a near-death experience for me, but from a famous person who had
just died. The actor Michael Landon (Bonanza, Little House on the Prairie)
was in a hospital in the Los Angeles area, and he had just passed away.
I perceived his spirit (because I wasn't really seeing him in a physical sense)
coming to me. He got very near and said, "Thanks for being such a great Fan."
Then he moved toward the sun, then around it into the (outer) space behind it
and kept going. Years later my brother-in-law told me that two of his
friends had the same experience at the time Mr. Landon passed away.
I hope this intrigues you. I have never mentioned this to anyone outside
of my immediate circle of friends or relatives. I never knew where to go
with such information. You are the first "celebrity" that I have given this
to." - George R. Zadravec

Answer: Thank you so much, George, for sharing your story and allowing
me to reprint it. Michael Landon had quite a reputation for being a caring
individual. Besides any short-comings he might have had (and we all have
them), he loved his family and his children and was exceptionally kind to
his fans. You can look back on his career and note that he appeared
only in family fare, shows he could be proud of and allow his own children
to see. I am not surprised that people in far flung places "saw" him leave
this earth and "heard" him bid a fond farewell. He was a Catholic; his
religion and the spiritual meant a great deal to him. [Read more at this
web page: http://www.near-death.com/newsletters/atwater/ ]

P. M. H. Atwater, L.H.D.
http://www.cinemind.com/atwater/
http://www.near-death.com/atwater.html
Marketplace (a public service):
http://www.cinemind.com/atwater/rosen.html


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(7) Books on the NDE
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*** The NDE Online Store includes NDE books, videos, movies,
documentaries, magazines, and other media.
http://associatesshop.filzhut.de/shop/index.php?ID=62ed2010a2e86954f2f1f2020e105\
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*** Seven Steps to Heaven: How to Communicate with Your Departed
Loved Ones in Seven Easy Steps - by Joyce Keller
This book clears up misconceptions about the afterlife and reveals the
various ways in which those who have crossed over make contact with
us. With clarity and compassion she shares for the first time her successful
Connection Technique that makes it possible for anyone to bridge the
divide between the living and the dead. Developed over a period of twenty
years, Keller's Connection Technique involves seven simple and safe tools:
angels and spirit teachers, prayer and affirmations, meditation, dreams,
a spirit space, sound, and a labyrinth.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0743225600/ref=nosim/neardeathexpe-20


*** Exploring Reincarnation: The Classic Guide to the Evidence for
Past-Life Experiences - by Hans Tendam, Colin Wilson
This is the classic guide to past-life recall, written by one of the world's
leading experts. Hans Tendam's definitive study includes fascinating
stories and case histories from around the world, as well as intriguing
theories about the relationship between body and soul. It looks at all
the issues concerning reincarnation, including: the most recent research,
the relationship between past-life memories and paranormal abilities,
cases of sudden recall of past lives, karma, events prior to birth and
beyond death, and counseling techniques for past-life therapy.On
the strength of the evidence in this fascinating book, it becomes clear
that the subject of reincarnation holds great implications for us all today.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0712660208/ref=nosim/neardeathexpe-20


*** If Morning Never Comes - by Bill Vandenbush
This is the powerful story of Bill VandenBush's NDE during combat
in Vietnam and how it affected his life. A tragedy of war nearly destroyed
his life, but a spiritual force intervened and guided him on an incredible
lifelong journey. Learn how the Spirit taught him to overcome overwhelming
odds and find his purpose in life. Bill shares the insights and lessons
learned from his excursion into a dimension of enlightenment, and his
return form the hell of combat.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0972161341/ref=nosim/neardeathexpe-20


*** Experiencing the Next World Now - by Michael Grosso
From the scientific underground of psychic research comes a stunning
report on the evidence for life after death. But all the proof in the world
is nothing when compared to actual experience with the place beyond.
This book takes the reader to the next level -- and offers a more personal
kind of journey. If there is a "next world," it must be nearby, and the path
leads through the gateways of our own minds. Philosopher Michael Grosso
shows us how to open these passages -- or at least peek through a
keyhole -- and glimpse what may lie beyond. This is the guidebook
for an adventure that nobody can refuse.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0743471059/ref=nosim/neardeathexpe-20


*** Life Between Lives: Hypnotherapy for Spiritual Regression
by Michael Newton - Over many years, Dr. Newton developed his
own intensive age regression techniques in order to effectively take
hypnosis subjects beyond their past life memories to a more
meaningful soul experience between lives. With his blockbuster
books "Journey of Souls" and "Destiny of Souls," Newton is considered
to be a pioneer in uncovering the mysteries about life after death
through the use of spiritual hypnotic regression. In this long awaited
follow-up book, Newton now trains other advanced hypnotherapists
in his techniques which gave him the international reputation for being
the regressionist who has mapped out much of our life in heaven
between reincarnations.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0738704652/ref=nosim/neardeathexpe-20


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(8) Websites on the NDE
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These websites are exceptionally outstanding:

*** International Association for Near-Death Studies
IANDS is the premier research organization in the field of
near-death studies. If you haven't yet joined this wonderful
organization, I encourage you to join online at their membership
page. There are many benefits for being a member. Their quarterly
newsletter Vital Signs is alone worth becoming a member.
Home page: http://www.iands.org
Join IANDS: https://www.iands.org/joincard.html
JUNE 24 - 26, 2004 - IANDS Annual Conference in Evanston, IL
near Chicago at the Best Western Hotel. Visit this web page
for conference information: http://www.iands.org/conf.html


*** Soul Travel Magazine
This site is my personal favorite because it has everything! It is filled
with fascinating articles, links, video, news, and it is beautiful to look
at. You will find yourself lurking around this site time after time. It covers
not only NDEs, but OBEs, remote viewing, lucid dreaming, and
everything related to being outside of your body.
http://www.soultravel.nu/index-ENG.asp


*** A Heavenly Paradise website
What is heaven really like? Is paradise a crystal city? Is there sex
in heaven? What will we be like there? Will we ever see our departed
loved ones again? Does a celestial paradise of comfort exist?
Is it like Shangrila? Walhalla? Nirvana? The Garden of Eden?
http://www.heavenlyparadise.cjb.net/


*** The Website of P.M.H. Atwater
I was pleasantly surprised this month when I visited Dr. Atwater's
website and discovered that it had been redesigned. All the excellent
articles and documents on her site are at your fingertips directly from
her home page using pull-down menus. If the wealth of information
doesn't knock you out - the beautiful color scheme will. Five stars.
http://www.cinemind.com/atwater/


*** Near-Death Experience Research Foundation (NDERF)
Jeff and Jody Long has put together a vast database of NDEs for
which they research and profile on their outstanding site. They
probably have the largest collection of NDE testimony on the net
(over 300 of them) for which to read online. Check out their excellent
book review section.
http://www.nderf.org/


*** The Campaign for Philosophical Freedom
Michael Roll developed this outstanding website to achieve a
philosophical balance in the media which is often dismissive of
the paranormal and to increase public awareness of the existence
of scientific proof that everyone survives death. This website is
overflowing with goodies!
http://www.cfpf.org.uk/


*** If you know of any new NDE website or web article you would
like to see profiled, email to me the address of the website at:
webmaster@...

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