"The unconscious psyche believes in life after death" - Carl Jung MD

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Near-Death Newsletter November 1, 2004
www.near-death.com Vol. 03, No. 11, Ed. 01
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Table of Contents
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(1) NDEs in the news
(2) Events, Conferences, Workshops
(3) Q & A with Dr. PMH Atwater
(4) Books on the NDE
(5) Websites on the NDE
(6) Support the search for the afterlife
(7) Odds and ends

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(1) NDEs in the news
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*** Clinton Tells of Death Visions During Operation
LONDON, UK -- (Scotsman)
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."
http://news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=3685687


*** Stroke Survivor Uses Near-Death Experience as Fuel
For Charity Work With Abandoned Children
San Marcos, TX -- (San Marcos Daily)
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.
http://www.sanmarcosrecord.com/articles/2004/10/28/news/news5.txt
Visit Donna Desoto's website: https://blossom.safe-order.net/savbaby/


*** Arizona Artist Died Three Times But Was Never Sick
CAMP VERDE, AZ -- (PRWeb)
"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."
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/10/prweb165039.php


*** Dreams - What Are They Trying To Tell Us?
SAINT PAUL, MN -- (Llewellyn Journal)
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.
http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/706


*** "Parting the Veil: A Novel of Life After Death," by Jay Davis
WICHITA, KS -- (The Wichita Eagle)
"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.
http://www.kansas.com/mld/eagle/living/religion/9990808.htm
Read more about "Parting the Veil":
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0765309505/ref=nosim/neardeathexpe-20


*** Election Special Article
*** A New Study Suggests a Relationship Between
Fear of Death and Political Preferences
TUCSON, AZ -- (American Psychological Society)
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."
http://www.psychologicalscience.org/media/releases/2004/pr041025.cfm


*** Archive of NDEs in the News
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(2) Events, Conferences, Workshops
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*** NOV. 7, 2004 - 9:00-11:00 pm (Eastern)
Jan Holden Interview on WPARanormal Talk Radio
Jan Holden, Ed.D., President of the IANDS will be
interviewed about the association and about research
on the paranormal aspects of NDEs. This will be a
two-part series on NDEs.
http://www.wparanormal.com/

How To Hear The Show:
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. 7, 9:00 pm (Eastern), visit the website located at
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- OR - Visit the WPARanormal Talk Radio website at
http://www.wparanormal.com/, then click on the link
"Listen (When Live)" or on the link "Archives," to hear the
show on WinAmp.


*** NOV. 14, 2004 - 9:00-11:00 pm (Eastern)
Jeff Long Interview on WPARanormal Talk Radio
Jeff Long, M.D. from http://www.nderf.org will discuss
his research findings associated with his NDE website.
http://www.wparanormal.com/
How To Hear The Show:
(See instructions previously described)


*** Visit the NDE Conferences page for more upcoming events
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(3) 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 book is entitled
"The New Children and Near-Death Experiences"
and you can purchase a copy online at this Amazon web page:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1591430208/ref=nosim/neardeathexpe-20

In the Summer of 2004, her book entitled
"We Live Forever: The Real Truth About Death"
is scheduled for release. Reserve copies can be ordered at this
Amazon web page:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0876044925/ref=nosim/neardeathexpe-20


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


ANSWER by PMH ATWATER: 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 from the link provided below]
http://www.near-death.com/atwater/index.html

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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(4) Books on the NDE
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*** Trailing Clouds of Glory
by Harold A. Widdison, PH.D.
This 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.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0882907727/ref=nosim/neardeathexpe-20


*** Mastering Astral Projection
by Robert Bruce, Brian Mercer, Joanna Willis
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.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0738704679/ref=nosim/neardeathexpe-20


*** Out-Of-Body Exploring: A Beginner's Approach
by Preston Dennett
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.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1571744096/ref=nosim/neardeathexpe-20


*** Book of Angels: Reflections on Angels Past and Present,
and True Stories of How They Touch Our Lives
by Sophy Burnham
A 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.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0345476964/ref=nosim/neardeathexpe-20

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(5) Websites on the NDE
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IANDS is the premier research organization in the field of
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SEPTEMBER 8 - 10, 2005 - IANDS Annual Conference
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*** 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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