COMMENTARY: WHAT ARE WE REALLY CELEBRATING THIS CHRISTMAS? If you look beyond the materialism, Christmas can be seen as a celebration of love in all its forms. The love of a parent for a child, the love of family, the love of friends. For those who can open their hearts, it's also about love for the underprivileged and marginalised, love for the animal kingdom, and for the planet.
And, if we look at the evidence brought back by near-death experiencers, we can be celebrating the fact that every single one of us is loved, nurtured, and held by Source with a love that is truly incomprehensible.
Here is a sampling of what some NDErs had to say about the love they experienced once they crossed over.
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“No human can ever love with the love I felt in that light. It is all-consuming, all-forgiving. Nothing matches it. It is like the day you looked into the eyes of your child for the first time magnified a million times. It’s indescribable."
“I felt the presence of pure love. This is very hard to describe. Everything made sense: God exists, God is love, we are love, and love creates all that is. … I was surrounded by pure love. First I was cold and in pain, but then I was warm and comforted.”
“I know that love is all there is and that God loves all of His children deeply and equally. There are no stepchildren in the family of God. We are all divine.”
DO THE HIGHER SPIRITS CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS?
Michael Tymn reports what Silver Birch has said on the matter. "At what might be called retreats here on earth, these advanced spirits take counsel from even higher spirits, share experiences, learn how far they have succeeded or failed, and formulate plans for future missions. Among those higher spirits who give counsel, he said, “is the great figure of the Nazarene, who is still imbued with the task of teaching humanity age-old truth enshrined in all that we seek to do, that love is the fulfilling of the law.” Read more.
WILLIAM BUHLMAN ON OUT-OF- BODY EXPERIENCES An absolutely brilliant summation of many years of research. For more detailed information and free resources visit: http://www.astralinfo.org/.
TOP TEN THINGS MOST DEAD PEOPLE WANT YOU TO KNOW 1. They're not dead. 2. They are fine. 3. They miss their loved ones. 4. They are now in perfect health. 5. Life there is hugely better than on earth. 6. They hate to see their loved ones grieving. 7. There's no such thing as a devil or hell. 8. They wish they had told their loved ones that they loved them more often. 9. They are sorry for any pain they caused.
10. They look forward to a happy reunion when the time comes.
YOUR LOVED ONES DO RECEIVE YOUR MESSAGES Brilliant evidential medium, Susanne Wilson (the Carefree Medium) explains that our loved ones in Spirit receive a replica of the cards we write to them. Susanne's book "Soul Smart" is an ideal book to give to someone who is grieving or who is just beginning to ask questions about what happens when you die. And it also contains enough new information to be used for discussion by groups of developing mediums and spiritual seekers.
A CHRISTMAS TREE SEANCE One of the most popular events in Spiritualism was the annual Xmas Tree Party for spirit children held by Leslie Flint at his home in Bayswater, London. Presents were provided for spirit children. They would arrive and sitters would hear them unwrapping the presents. Because they had a memory of what the presents looked like, they were able to re-create them by thought when they went back in the astral world. The physical presents were then given to a local hospital. Other physical mediums, including Scott Milligan, follow this tradition even today. Listen to a recording of a Leslie Flint party held at Christmas 1973.
JURGEN ZIEWE GIVES US AN UPDATE ON HIS WORK AND EXPERIENCES THIS YEAR
"What did I do during the the 2021? This was the first question which is opening to a new series, of questions and answers in upcoming videos about Life and beyond. It is starting with the work I have undertaken during the last twelve months and the spiritual experiences and people which inspired".
VOICES ACROSS THE VEIL 'Voices Across The Veil' is a project created by Michelle Szabo and Dr. Dennis Grega (creators of Afterlife Data) to allow more people to experience after-death communications with experienced, reliable mediums at a reasonable cost. They set up and monitor online sessions via Skype. Members of a group of no more than 10 people are each given a reading by a skilled medium. People are asked a short series of questions before and after each session. The cost of a session is US $50 and sessions are usually available within a short time. Read more.
THE GRIEVING PROCESS AND THE AFTERLIFE August Goforth, a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in New York City, is also an intuitive-mental and psychophysical spirit medium. He maintains that the mediumistic gifts which he has experienced since childhood are available to everyone.
AFTER-DEATH COMMUNICATION DOCUMENTARY Living With Ghosts is an award-winning documentary about a widow suffering prolonged grief who agrees to participate in a research study about Induced After Death Communication (IADC). She was one of 162 people who took part in a University of North Texas comparative outcome study of IADC therapy featured in the video. See trailer. All the therapists were trained by Graham Allan Maxey. You can watch a screening hosted by Sandra Champlain up until December 31st. Register here. Donations are being sought to bring the documentary to public attention.
FREE AFTERLIFE ZOOM GROUPS - ALL WELCOME
Sunday December 26th 2021 / Monday December 27th Australia
Global Gathering - a community meeting. We will be sharing about books, talks, and experiences that have influenced us.
Times:
Los Angeles Sunday 12 noon
Phoenix Sunday 1 p.m.
Chicago Sunday 2 p.m.
New York Sunday 3 p.m.
London Sunday 8 p.m.
Rome Sunday 9 p.m.
Sydney/Melbourne 7 a.m. Monday
Auckland New Zealand 9 a.m. Monday Check the time for your city
Co-ordinators: karynjarvie@ozemail.com.au and wendyzammit@gmail.com https://zoom.us/j/7595442928
Monday December 27th 2021/ Tuesday December 28th Australia
DREAM CIRCLE with Kim Parker. A small group meets every two weeks to share and explore the meaning of their dreams.
Times:
Los Angeles 12 noon. Monday
Phoenix 1 p.m. Monday
Chicago 2 p.m. Monday
New York 3 p.m. Monday
London 8 p.m. Monday
Rome 9 p.m. Monday
Melbourne 7 a.m. Tuesday https://zoom.us/j/7595442928 Check time in your city
Email: Kim at kmrainbow57@yahoo.com
Tuesday December 28th 2021/ Wednesday December 29th 2021 Army 4 Love Gathering every Tuesday at 3:00 Arizona Time.
People share what is happening in our world, how we are dealing with issues, holding each other’s hands, bringing in laughter and love. To bring in laughter each week one person shares a joke. This person then receives a few messages from a loved one they choose to connect with on the Other Side. Debra Martin always ends the gathering with a mini healing meditation. Times:
Los Angeles 2 p.m.
Phoenix 3 p.m.
Chicago 4 p.m.
New York 5 p.m.
London 10 p.m.
Rome 11 p.m.
Melbourne/Sydney 9 a.m. Wednesday
Auckland NZ 11 a.m. Wednesday Check time in your city
email: Via a form on her website https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87968366796
Wednesday December 29th 2021/ Thursday December 30th Australia
Physical mediumship development group Every Wednesday 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:
6 p.m. Pacific Time
7 p.m. Phoenix time
8 p.m. Central time
9 p.m. New York time
1 p.m. Sydney/Melbourne time Thursday
3 p.m. Auckland NZ time Thursday Check time in your city
Contact Rob Blackburn (rkblack@mtco.com) or Craig Hogan (r.craig.hogan@afterlifeinstitute.org) before joining the group.
https://zoom.us/j/4381898190
Thursday December 30th 2021/ Friday December 31st Australia
NEW GROUP Practical Metaphysics - an exciting fortnightly group for anyone interested in mediumship and more. This week's topic is ‘Psychometry’ – Participants will need to have a pen and paper to hand, and an object they are happy to show, and know a lot of information about.
Paul and Syann will share their many years of experiences, answer questions and where appropriate lead practical exercises. Future sessions will include:How to contact and evidence your guides;Astral Travelling 101;Remote viewing for beginners; Tools for Self Healing;Discernment in mental mediumship;Tools for Clearing your Energy; Live Q&A with our Guides.
For more information email zeta_events@hotmail.com Times: Check time in your city
6 p.m. Pacific time
7 p.m. Arizona
8 p.m. Chicago
9 p.m. Eastern time
noon Friday North Queensland (Aust)
1 p.m. Friday Sydney/Melbourne
3 p.m. Friday Auckland N.Z. https://zoom.us/j/7595442928
Does consciousness lie outside the body? Are animals able to tune into information outside their brains? Science has no explanation for cases of animals being able to find their owners years after being separated. Read more.
CHRISTMAS TREE MIRACLE STORY AND HOW I GOT ENGAGED TO MY WIFE Rev. Bill McDonald is a superb storyteller. Enjoy.
MEDITATION AS SELF-CARE WITH KAREN FRANCES McCARTHY In this series of free gatherings progressive medium and best-selling author of "Till Death Don't Us Part" Karen Frances McCarthy CSNU draws on her two decades of Buddhist practice to help you develop mindful awareness that will bring a deeper connection to self, which will ultimately mean a deeper connection with those in Spirit.
ARE THERE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE IN THE SPIRIT WORLD? "Far more than you face on earth. We have problems such as you cannot possibly realise. We have to deal with millions of souls in many parts of the spiritual universe - sick souls, young souls, forgotten souls, lonely souls, malformed souls, ignorant souls. Have we got problems? We have them because you send them to our world." More Philosophy of Silver Birch p. 76.
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A SWEET CHRISTMAS SONG: CLIFF RICHARD'S 'MISTLETOE AND WINE' We love the line in this song "time to rejoice in the good that we see."
Originally written for the musical, Scraps, an adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Match Girl, the writers intended it to be sung by well-to-do carol singers who are indifferent to the fate of the starving little match girl, despite the words they sing. Cliff Richard liked the song but changed the lyrics to make it more religious. It became his twelfth UK number-one single, spending four weeks at the top in December 1988
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AFTERLIFE REPORT 
If you look beyond the materialism, Christmas can be seen as a celebration of love in all its forms. The love of a parent for a child, the love of family, the love of friends. For those who can open their hearts, it's also about love for the underprivileged and marginalised, love for the animal kingdom, and for the planet.
1. They're not dead.
One of the most popular events in Spiritualism was the annual Xmas Tree Party for spirit children held by Leslie Flint at his home in Bayswater, London. Presents were provided for spirit children. They would arrive and sitters would hear them unwrapping the presents. Because they had a memory of what the presents looked like, they were able to re-create them by thought when they went back in the astral world. The physical presents were then given to a local hospital. Other physical mediums, including Scott Milligan, follow this tradition even today.
'Voices Across The Veil' is a project created by 
winning documentary about a widow suffering prolonged grief who agrees to participate in a research study about 
Times:
Army 4 Love Gathering every Tuesday at 3:00 Arizona Time. 
Every Wednesday with Rob Blackburn and Craig Hogan.
group for anyone interested in mediumship and more. This week's topic is 
problems such as you cannot possibly realise. We have to deal with millions of souls in many parts of the spiritual universe - sick souls, young souls, forgotten souls, lonely souls, malformed souls, ignorant souls. Have we got problems? We have them because you send them to our world." 
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(Three only). 