The afterlife, reincarnation and past lives Books

Book SynopsisWhilst the concept of karma is derived from ancient Eastern religious tradition, the word is very much part of contemporary vocabulary. We speak of karma in the sense of individuals getting 'what they deserve' - usually in a negative sense. But is karma a retributive law or is it based on healing and love? --- In his latest thought-provoking work, Dr Bob Woodward investigates such issues in conversation with his spirit guides. Beginning with the most basic question, 'What is karma?', they discuss how this law of destiny relates to illness, human freedom, relationships and individual development - but also to major crises on the world stage, such as the coronavirus pandemic, wars and conflict, global warming and climate change. They also examine how such key matters might relate to 'world karma' rather than personal destiny. --- Bob's spiritual guides speak of the law of karma as being, '...filled with compassion. It is not a law which makes people or beings subservient to some almighty and dictatorial power. It is a law which is generated by love itself, and is there to bring order, recompense and compassion to all beings and their mutual relationships.' Karma in Human Life offers answers to many puzzles and enigmas relating to modern-day life on earth.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements - Foreword - 1. Introduction - 2. What is Karma? - 3. Karma in Relationships - 4. Karma in Illnesses - 5. Karma in the Pandemic - 6. Karma in Accidents - 7. Karma in Evolution - 8. Karma in Freedom - 9. Karma in Climate Change - 10. Karma in Conflict - Afterword - Appendix - Further Reading

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Book SynopsisA conversation with the soul of a young soldier, Jim, killed in the First World War. In this follow-up to his bestselling Seven Steps to Eternity, Stephen Turoff revisits the young man's soul in the afterlife.

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Book SynopsisAncient Egyptians held a rich and complex vision of the afterlife and codified their beliefs in books that were to be discovered more than two millennia later in royal tombs. Erik Hornung, the world's leading authority on these religious texts...Trade ReviewIt is a fortunate circumstance that Eric Hornung... has rendered the invaluable service of producing a complete guide and manual to the texts... It now appears in an admirable English translation by David Lorton. -- Leo Depuydt, Brown University * Journal of the American Research Center in Egypt *

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Book SynopsisUncover insightful Universal patterns and predictions, learn how to direct your energy and create your own incredible destiny with this powerful 53-card deck!The quantum world offers endless possibilities. Astrounding abundance and unlimited assistance vibrate within and around you. Internationally renowned quantum energy expert Sandra Anne Taylor designed The Quantum Oracle to reveal the alignment of present energy, Universal influences and future possibilities in your life. These cards are not only predictive, they also offer guidance about an situation you focus on during a reading. As you become more aware of your options to shift your consciousness and energy, you''ll find a magical synchronicity unfolding. Let the cards open your intuition to all the prfound awakenings and joyous experiences that await you in the quantum world!

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A truly important and courageous book that will help many people to understand their soul's journey, to heal grief, and to let go of fear." -- -- Brian L. Weiss, M.D., author of Many Lives, Many Masters

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Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the ancient lands and extraterrestrial worlds that have appeared most often in Shelley Kaehr s client s regression sessions, such as the Roman Empire, Lemuria, and Atlantis.

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Book SynopsisSylvia Browne is a world-renowned psychic and best-selling author. In this book she shows how many of the health and relationship problems we are experiencing in our present lives could be the result of unresolved issues in our past lives. Bizarre phobias, unexplained illnesses, irrational anxieties and the partners we choose can all have their roots in our past lives, and even birthmarks and recurring dreams can be traced back to an earlier existence. Includes powerful stories of people who have positively changed their lives through their understanding of previous lives

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Book SynopsisFrom an award-winning artist, a beautifully mysterious guide to conducting seances and communing with the spirits in our conscious and unconscious lives. As long as people have lived, they have longed for wisdom and comfort from those who have died. In The Book of Séances, artist, author, and witch Claire Goodchild takes readers on a journey through the historical landscape of spiritualism and guides questers through safe practices for cultivating a connection with the other side. The Book of Séances details the four types of spiritual encounters, teaches us how to protect ourselves, and breaks down the different tools -- from spirit boards and tarot to dominoes and charms -- that are essential for opening a bridge to the afterlife. Whether conducting solitary or group séances, this book offers a way to safely glimpse beyond the veil. Through her evocative writing and singular art, Claire provides a comprehensive history of the séance, alongside an immersive guide to accessing and communing with the spirit world. The Book of Séancesprovides hauntingly lovely signposts into our own personal mythology as revealed through our conscious and unconscious lives.

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Book SynopsisIncludes case studies that highlight the profound impact of spiritual regression on people's everyday lives.

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Book SynopsisReincarnation -- by which human beings return to live on earth -- is a concept most often associated with eastern philosophies rather than Christianity. Yet in this challenging book, Rudolf Frieling makes the case for the integration of reincarnation into a Christian world view.He shows how an esoteric Christianity was brought to life again through the thinking of Rudolf Steiner, arguing that theology around the 'end of days' has shown how a gap exists between death and resurrection on the Last Day.Presenting the essence of Christianity, Frieling shows how it harmonises with reincarnation, and examines the relationship of reincarnation to the Bible.Trade Review'It is an encouraging and hopeful vision.'-- David Lorimer, Network Review

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Book SynopsisA psychiatrist’s comprehensive examination of evidence for the survival of consciousness after death After a twenty-year break from practice, Alan Sanderson returned to clinical psychiatry at age fifty-nine and soon realized that many of his patients were plagued by troublesome earthbound spirits, some of whom had been attached across lifetimes to multiple incarnations as well as multiple hosts. By talking with these attached spirits and persuading them to leave their hosts, Dr. Sanderson found remarkable success in the treatment of his patients. Now, more than 30 years later, Dr. Sanderson shares his extensive research on the afterlife, the survival of consciousness after physical death, and paranormal phenomena related to the spirit world. He explains his practice of psychiatric spirit release, centered on the spiritual and psychic aspects of emotional disturbance, and shares case studies complete with full accounts of treatment sessions. He offers first-hand accounts of the survival of the spirit after death, from ancient times to the present day, and explores end-of-life experiences, including what is witnessed by the living people in the room, as well as profound accounts of near-death experiences, out-of-body experiences, and reincarnation. He examines evidence for mediumship, clairvoyance, telepathy, and the psychic aspects of heart transplants. He also details cases of remote healing, further proving the existence of connections beyond the material world. Presenting a wealth of evidence, as well as suggestions for new treatment possibilities for mental health problems, Dr. Sanderson offers a comprehensive examination of spirit existence and the survival of consciousness after death.Trade Review“In today’s world our understanding of the universe, and the very existence of our species, is largely dictated by the findings of physicalist science. Dr. Sanderson brings a very different vision--a spiritual science that transcends physical reality and one that joyfully affirms the healing power of the human spirit. A compelling read for all who question the fundamental meaning and purpose of life on Earth.” * DR. ANDREW POWELL, psychiatrist and author of The Ways of the Soul and Conversations with the Soul *“Beautifully written and meticulously researched, psychiatrist Alan Sanderson shares the journey to his ultimate understanding that we survive death of the physical body. He takes you by the hand and introduces you in a clear, sometimes humorous, way to various subjects proving this. This is a brilliant book by a caring physician. It is a book for everyone, no matter his or her religion, current beliefs, or even knowledge of the subject.” * Edith Fiore, Ph.D., retired clinical psychologist and author of You Have Been Here Before: A Psychol *“Fear of death and the belief that death is the end of consciousness is the greatest neurosis of humanity--a neurosis that has caused and still causes immense and unnecessary suffering. This book has one crucially important message for all of us: we survive death; the body dies but consciousness, or what used to be called the soul, survives; consciousness does not begin and end with the physical brain. The firewall erected between the visible and invisible dimensions of our experience--a firewall created by materialist or physicalist science--tells us that the universe is dead, the soul does not exist, and life has no transcendent meaning. This book offers a welcome release from our imprisonment in these limited beliefs and breaks the spell created by them. We are free to welcome and explore the many anomalous experiences dismissed for centuries by both science and religion. In this anxious time of living through a pandemic, when so many people are dying, this book will bring comfort and reassurance that there is life beyond the death of the body. We owe Alan Sanderson an immense debt of gratitude.” * Anne Baring, author of The Dream of the Cosmos: A Quest for the Soul *“I read Dr. Sanderson’s Psychiatry and the Spirit World with fascination. He has brought together the full range of paranormal psychiatric techniques for curing mental illness. He specializes in spirit release, a therapy that brings healing to the victim by sending the attached or possessing spirit to the light. Using hypnosis, he engages the enraged, confused, or vengeful spirit and frees it. Dr. Sanderson laments that these highly successful techniques are never mentioned in medical schools and are shunned by most practicing psychiatrists, with their patients suffering the loss. The book also engagingly surveys much of the best research pointing to an afterlife. All told, Psychiatry and the Spirit World is a treasure for anyone bold enough to look for a fuller, more beneficial truth beyond the suffocating boundaries of an exclusively materialist science.” * Stafford Betty, Ph.D., author of The Afterlife Therapist and The Afterlife Unveiled *“Can you imagine a psychiatrist who has discovered the spirit world--and found it so valid and so helpful--that it is now a truth used in treatment? Prepare yourself. Miracles follow!” * P.M.H. Atwater, L.H.D., researcher of near-death states for 42 years and author of The Forever Angel *"This book is filled with many thought-provoking case histories, written by a practicing psychiatrist no less. A rare thing." * Brent Raynes, Alternate Perceptions Magazine *

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the exciting world of past life regression! Hypnotherapist Steve Burgess has conducted many thousands of past life regression sessions and this book details some of the incredible healings his clients have experienced as a result of past life therapy. Each of the client’s stories is vividly re-told using the words that they spoke whilst in trance in their regression sessions. They paint exciting pictures and describe in detail the events that took place in the past lives, often giving a fascinating insight into life in former times. If you’re interested in spiritual issues or in learning more about reincarnation and how our previous lives affect our present life, you’ll be fascinated to read the journeys of Steve’s clients as they release the traumas of their past lifetimes and achieve wholeness in this life.

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Book SynopsisPicking up where The Book of Séances left off, artist, author, and witch Claire Goodchild delivers a guide that is truly the first of its kind: The Book of Ancestors, a map for seekers looking to develop a relationship with their ancestors.Through a combination of text and illustration, The Book of Ancestors explores the history of traditional genealogy topics, such as how to research and build a family tree and the history of cemeteries. Alongside these practical measures, Claire provides rituals, spells, and crafts from her own personal practice, drawing on the British and Slavic traditions of her heritage, alongside contributions from fellow witches including Codi Popovich and Marjorie from The Punk Priestess for a broader, more enriched lens.As the text progresses, Claire guides her readers through the creation their own Book of Ancestors, a family grimoire of sorts, blending together their own ancestral legacies with witchcraft that can be passed down to future family. Visually, The Book of Ancestors pairs with The Book of Seances, containing witchy, esoteric, and funerary images in a Victorian style with lots of floral embellishments and classic colours. Whether a seasoned witch, or a newcomer to the spirit world, readers will walk away from The Book of Ancestors feeling empowered to perform their own rituals and spells, research family history, and form a lasting relationship with those who came before.

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Book SynopsisExplore exciting new case studies and research findings from the world-famous Newton Institute. This handy pocket-sized book provides an introduction to Life Between Lives, regression hypnotherapy, pastlife regression, and reincarnation

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Book SynopsisRenowned spiritual teacher and co-founder of The Way of the Rose Perdita Finn teaches the art and healing power of connecting with the dead, as she guides readers through the magical process of conversing with the unseen world.'Finn weaves a spellbinding meditation . . . an affecting ode to the power of the unseen.' —Publisher's Weekly What if you could live in a world where the guidance of those who were gone was available, right at your very fingertips? It's possible, if we are open to it. Anyone can reclaim the forgotten guidance of the dead, and anyone can return to the realm of magic and miracles. In Take Back the Magic: Conversations with the Unseen World, author, spiritual teacher, and co-founder of The Way of the Rose Perdita Finn reveals that life is beginningless, love is endless, and those who have passed don’t truly go anywhere when they die. Weaving together memoir, history, and a non-denomin

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Book SynopsisRudolf Steiner introduced the West to his detailed, scientific knowledge of reincarnation and karma. He gave concrete descriptions of the way individuals metamorphos during the course of successive incarnations and specific examples of how karma works. Steiner also provides practical exercises that lead us to experience the reality of reincarnation. He believed that by experiencing the reality of successive earth lives, we can form a foundation for a spiritual understanding of the relationship between humankind and the cosmos. These talks contain some of Steiner''s most important teachings on reincarnation and karma. His examples and exercises can lead us to direct knowledge of the laws of reincarnation and karma.

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Book SynopsisThe Truth about Angels is the one book you need to discover the angels within. With the world in turmoil, spiritual forces are needed more than ever before. Harnessing the angel and new age movement can help you make sense of life when it feels directionless. Angels provide us with hope and illuminate a new path forward. They are appearing with more frequency and intensity in both our daily lives and our dreams as they're wanting us to see, hear and know them because, consciously or unconsciously, we have collectively been asking for them.Rather than visiting or becoming dependent on gurus, psychics or mediums, expert Theresa Cheung is here to show you how to directly communicate with angels on your own. Divided into three parts - The Secret World of Angels, The Secret Language of Angels and Angels and Miracles - Theresa Cheung's much-anticipated book will teach you everything you need to know, including how to decode the secret language they speak to us in, how to look within - rather than externally - to find angels, as well as sharing real-life anecdotes on how angels have changed the lives of people all over the world. In The Truth about Angels Theresa will also share her own spiritual story; her book is based on decades of research, personal experience, and is underpinned by science. 'Theresa Cheung is mysterious, illuminating, kind and informative.' - Russell Brand 'Theresa Cheung shows us that the way forward is to understand that consciousness/spiritual awareness is the fundamental ground of all experience.' - Deepak Chopra 'Theresa offers fascinating and practical advice to aid people in personally exploring mind-bending concepts and applying them to their own lives.' - Eben Alexander'In a world full of naysayers and skeptics, Theresa is helping to steer us on a new course. She not only offers support and understanding to those with the gift of inner sight, but also helps the non-believer to come to terms with the existence of the paranormal and non-corporeal with down-to-earth explanations that are backed by science.' - Alexandra Wenman, Sky well-being Angel expert, author of the Archangel Fire OracleTrade ReviewThe Truth about Angels offers intriguing speculations about the shimmering boundaries between angelic experiences and the edges of modern science. * Dr Dean Radin, chief scientist, The Institute of Noetic Sciences, bestselling author of Real Magic *What I love about Cheung's work is she takes human experience seriously, and helps explain what could be strange and mysterious in terms that are understandable to everyone. In The Truth About Angels, she even touches on the cutting-edge science of the mysterious - in a way that gets you thinking about all that we may discover about prophets and messengers in years to come. * Dr Julia Mossbridge, neuroscientist, Fellow, Institute of Noetic Sciences, Executive Director, TILT: The Institute for Love and Time *The belief in angels and other multi-dimensional beings, whether they are 'real' or not, is pervasive and has been present throughout recorded history. In The Truth about Angels, Theresa does a beautiful job of laying out what we know, what we don't and how to listen deeply for support from the invisible realms. * Dr Helane Wahbeh, Professor of Neurology at Oregon Health and Science University, Research Director at IONS and associated full professor for the Integral and Transpersonal Psychology PHD degree *Theresa Cheung's elegant and insightful work is the perfect solution for humanity at this time of change and transformation. A true tonic for the human spirit! * Debra Diamond PhD, Former Johns Hopkins University Professor, top ranked Wall Street Money Manager and CNBC contributor, medium and best selling author *Theresa diligently collates true afterlife experiences and offers deep spiritual insight balanced by deep respect for the science of the paranormal. * Dr Callum E. Cooper, parapsychologist, author, science promoter, noted skeptic and senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Northampton *A broad overview of the relevant afterlife research, Theresa provides readers with a holistic view of this fascinating and often misunderstood topic. * Julie Beischel, PhD, director of research at Windbridge Research Centre, author and GOOP afterlife expert *She got 'under the skin' of intellectual mystic Russell Brand, and met the rigour of journalistic 'Guardian' Michael Marshall, she even wrestled live with career sceptic and demigod of GMTV Piers Morgan, but Theresa Cheung will meet no such resistance from me: I believe her. She is brilliant, she is seminal, she is courageous, she is deeply informed and - I have no doubt - she is touched by angels. * Geoff Thompson, BAFTA winning writer *Theresa Cheung enriches the lives of many with her inspiring and thought-provoking books. * Dr Clare Johnson, author of The Art of Transforming Nightmares and creator of www.DeepLucidDreaming.com *Theresa Cheung is a rare, authentic light in this world. In her latest book The Truth About Angels, she offers a unique approach to our celestial guardians, stretching our curiosity beyond the mystical and into the realms of the scientific. For anyone who has had an angelic intervention, they will know first-hand how difficult it can be to quantify their experiences or relay their account to others without feeling challenged or ridiculed. In a world full of naysayers and skeptics, Theresa is helping to steer us on a new course. She not only offers support and understanding to those with the gift of inner sight, but also helps the non-believer to come to terms with the existence of the paranormal and non-corporeal with down-to-earth explanations that are backed by science. This is a book any mystic or healer could gift to their friends and family to help them see the world from a more magical perspective - in a way that feels safe and reassuring. * exandra Wenman, Sky well-being Angel expert, Author of the Archangel Fire Oracle *

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Book SynopsisIn December 1943, 20-year-old Army private George Ritchie died of pneumonia. Nine minutes later, he came back profoundly changed. What happened to him while his dead body lay under a sheet would change his life and that of his family, friends and patients.George Ritchie briefly retells the story of that strange experience and then tells what happened later, including the real miracles that he saw in his years of practice as a doctor and psychiatrist. Included here are powerful stories of physical and emotional healing that were shaped by those nine minutes on "the other side."What''s more, using plain, everyday examples from life, he offers penetrating insights into what is wrong with life today and how it can be set right."George Ritchie''s gripping account of his near-death experience and subsequent spiritual transformation is the best such book in print. Dr. Ritchie is the finest man I''ve ever known, and I urge everyone who is interested in the extraordinary visions of the dying to read Ordered to Return." -Raymond Moody, PhD, MD, author of Life After Life, inspired by Dr. George Ritchie''s story

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Book SynopsisThousands, perhaps millions, of people have had near-death experiences (NDEs). Why do so many report uncannily similar experiences? What are they—a simple trick of the mind and body or something more? What are we to make of them, and do they tell us anything about the possibility of an afterlife? An illuminating and thought-provoking journey into the enigmatic territory where science, spirituality, and human consciousness converge, Near Death Experiences: Afterlife Journeys and Revelations presents a comprehensive journey through different interpretations of NDEs: The Scientific. What neuroscience, medicine, and biology have to say about what happens at the brink of death. The Religious. What NDE-like experiences found in the Bible, the Tibetan Book of the Dead, the Talmud, the Quran, and other religious tracts tell us. Historic and Personal. What folklore and personal st

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Book SynopsisThis book demonstrates how to communicate and make contact with ancestral spirits, including practical methods for seeking their guidance. Raven Grimassi explores the realm of the ancestors and the role of reincarnation in the soul''s relationship to ancestral lineage. He explains the interactions between ancestors, the living and the dead and examines how communication with the ancestors is strengthened through various techniques and ritual practices. True to Raven''s style, the book will include folklore, legend and superstition surrounding the topic. Shrines, altars and offerings are discussed in detail, ancient practices related to communing with the ancestors are revived and new rituals are provided, including an exercise to lead readers into the "cavern of the ancestors" through guided imagery. Sacred sites, power places, special portals to the ancients, reincarnation and the "restless dead who are still bound to the earth realm" - he covers it all.

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Book SynopsisHow can we create a connection with loved ones who have died? Rudolf Steiner frequently spoke on death and what happens after we die, offering helpful insights into an area which is often left unexplored, yet which affects everyone. In this insightful book, Arie Boogert explores the connections which exist between the living and the dead through consideration of Rudolf Steiner's meditative verses and prayers, which provide support for family and friends who have lost a loved one. Offering thoughtful, considered guidance on how to come to terms with the prospect of our own death, this book also helps readers to prepare for what happens next. A supportive, clear and helpful companion for readers who have lost a loved one and who are looking to understand their own journey towards the end of life.

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Book SynopsisFDR, Al Capone, Henry Ford . . .What were they doing on Atlantis?And how did that set the stage for future lives?Elizabeth Clare Prophet penetrates the veils of akasha to reveal the past lives of individuals who helped shape the modern world. As she traces threads of karma, we see how their choices in many lives set their destiny and the karmic challenges they would face in the twentieth century.The stories are intriguing. More importantly, they show that while karma may determine the cards we are dealt in life, we each choose how we will play our hand. We can rise to our higher calling and balance our karmaor wrap ourselves more tightly in its bonds.The message is that we can transcend our past - and our past lives - and find a new freedom and joy in life each day.

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Book SynopsisA collection of tales from the Middle Ages that reveal voyages to Heaven and Hell, the realm of the Faery, mystical lands, and encounters with mythic beasts • Shares travelers’ accounts of voyages into the afterlife, alarming creatures of unparalleled strangeness, encounters with doppelgangers and angels, chivalric romantic misadventures, and legends of heroes • Explains how travelers’ tales from the Middle Ages drew on geographies, encyclopedias, travel accounts, bestiaries, and herbals for material to capture the imagination of their audiences • Includes rare illustrations from incunabula and medieval manuscripts Heading off to discover unknown lands was always a risky undertaking during the Middle Ages due to the countless dangers lying in wait for the traveler--if we can believe what the written accounts tell us. In the medieval age of intercontinental exploration, tales of sea monsters, strange hybrid beasts, trickster faeries, accidental trips to the afterlife, and peoples as fantastic and dangerous as the lands they inhabited abounded. In this curated collection of medieval travelers’ tales, editors Claude and Corinne Lecouteux explain how the Middle Ages were a melting pot of narrative traditions from the four corners of the then-known world. Tales from this period often drew on geographies, encyclopedias, travel accounts, bestiaries, and herbals for material to capture the imagination of their audiences, who were fascinated by the wonders being discovered by explorers of the time. Accompanied by rare illustrations from incunabula and medieval manuscripts, the stories in this collection include voyages into the afterlife, with guided tours of Hell and glimpses of Heaven, as well as journeys into other fantastic realms, such as the pagan land of the Faery. It also includes accounts from travelers such as Alexander the Great of alarming creatures of unparalleled strangeness, encounters with doppelgangers and angels, legends of heroes, and tales of chivalric romantic misadventures, with protagonists swept to exotic new places by fate or by quest. In each story, the marvelous is omnipresent, and each portrays the reactions of the protagonist when faced with the unknown. Offering an introduction to the medieval imaginings of a wondrous universe, these tales reflect the dreams and beliefs of the Middle Ages’ era of discovery and allow readers to survey mythic geography, meet people from the far ends of the earth, and experience the supernatural.Trade Review“Through Travels to the Otherworld and Other Fantastic Realms, Claude and Corinne Lecouteux bring forward mythical narratives of our medieval ancestors as rich, tangible cosmologies for us to peer into. Just as these extraordinary heroes and creatures come alive in this collection, so does the Lecouteuxs’ passion for sharing them.” * S. Kelley Harrell, M.Div., author of Runic Book of Days, rune reader, modern shaman, and creator of *“The authors provide a succinct and readable compendium of unexpected journeys from this world to those which lie just beyond our ordinary human experience, as recounted in several ancient and medieval sources: Greek, Latin, Arabic, Scots, Old Czech, and Middle High German. Some of these unknown lands are deep within the forest or over the horizon; others are above or below or within our terrestrial world--a parallel universe in a different dimension of space and time altogether but not inaccessible to bold adventurers or curious readers who often discover their real selves in these imagined realms.” * Craig R. Davis, professor of English language and literature, medieval studies, and world literature *“Claude Lecouteux is the most versatile and wide-ranging of the scholars of the medieval imagination, and any book of his is a treat. Here, he and Corinne have given us both a good resource and great entertainment.” * Ronald Hutton, professor of history at the University of Bristol, England, and author of Witches, Dr *“In a time when many traditional themes are trivialized, overdramatized, or, conversely, rendered bland for entertainment on film and television, here is a collection of timeless stories and legends from ancient texts, myth, and folklore, as they were presented to readers in the Middle Ages. I found this collection to be inspiring, well-chosen, and skillfully presented.” * R. J. Stewart, author of The Merlin Tarot and The Underworld Initiation *“Travels to the Otherworld and Other the Fantastic Realms presents tales of traveling to the end of the Earth, traversing the globe in the name of love and/or vengeance, seeing the fires of Hell, and more! Along with these stories are rare illustrations from manuscripts and chapbooks. If you want to voyage to ancient, magical places, Travels to the Otherworld and Other Fantastic Realms by Claude and Corinne Lecouteux is a beautiful resource." * The Magical Buffet *"Magnetic mountains, topless fairies, monster frogs of varied colours – what’s not to like in this collection of mediæval adventure stories? Claude and Corinne Lecouteux have collected tales in languages from Greek to Czech about heroes who step off the edge of ordinary reality and pass through strange worlds. Some are actual journeys out of the map, others venture into an uncanny fairy realm, while the Irish knight Tundal lies motionless between life and death while his soul travels through the afterlife. Bit of a mixed bag, then." * Fortean Times *Table of ContentsIntroduction Between the Worlds PART ONE Extraordinary Journeys One Journeys to the Borderlands 1. Alexander’s Letter to Olympias (Greek) 2. Dhul-Qarnayn’s Entry into Darkness near the North Pole in Search of the Spring of Life (Medieval Arabic) 3. Alexander’s Letter to Aristotle (Latin) 4. The Adventures of Alexander in Images Two Journeys to the Otherworld 1. The Prince in Paradise (Latin) 2. Tundale the Knight (Low German) 3. Guests of the Devil (Latin) Three Travels in the Land of Faery 1. Thomas of Erceldoune (Modern Scots) 2. The Song of Tannhäuser (Low German) 3. The Tannhäuser of the Brothers Grimm (Modern German) 4. Guerrin Meschino at the Home of the Fairy Alcina (Italian) PART TWO Romances of Adventure Four Duke Ernst (Middle High German) 1. How They Arrived in the Land of Grippia 2. The Magnetic Mountain Five Solomon and Marcolf (Middle High German) Six Solomon and Marcolf: The Chapbook Illustrations Seven Štilfríd and Bruncvík (Old Czech) By Way of Conclusion The Priest Amis, an Adventurer (Middle High German) 1. The Invisible Fresco 2. Priest Amis the Doctor Notes Bibliography Folk Motifs in the Tales and Legends Index

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Book SynopsisCompelling evidence for afterlife messages backed by scientific research. After the unexpected passing of his youngest son, Mark Ireland began a search for messages from the afterlife and discovered remarkable proof of life after death. Interweaving profound personal experience and compelling scientific evidence, Ireland presents a deep dive into psychic-medium phenomena, spirit visitations, after-life communication, reincarnation, synchronicity, and near-death experiences, pointing to the survival of consciousness after bodily death. He details how he confronted his resistance to engaging in the spiritual and parapsychological practices of his deceased father, prominent 20th-century psychic Dr. Richard Ireland, who counseled celebrities such as Mae West and the Eisenhower family. On his journey, he meets with respected mediums who deliver unexpected messages from his son, father, and others who have passed and explores the healing impact that such messages can have on people who are grieving. He shares his interviews with mediums to understand how they see, hear, and feel the information they receive from the spirits of the deceased, and he explains how to recognise fraudulent mediums. Ireland presents detailed accounts of scientific experiments conducted to obtain evidence for the continuity of consciousness, including the author’s own test involving a secret message left behind by his deceased sister, Robin. The contents of this message were unknown to any living person and remained sealed in an envelope until the author received messages from a group of mediums. He exposes deceptive arguments made by skeptics and examines mediumship through the lens of multiple religious traditions—including some factions who seek to demonise the practice. Showing how spirit communication can be undeniably accurate and frustratingly ambiguous, Ireland reveals the profound healing and transformative possibilities available to those who come to believe in the persistence of the soul.Trade Review“The Persistence of the Soul could not be more timely. Mark Ireland provides guidelines for those who want to attempt communicating with deceased loved ones and his comments are housed in anecdotes from his own experiences, some of them poignant and some humorous. He also provides historical context that illustrates the ubiquity of mediumship through the ages and does so with just enough skepticism to make his account authentic.” * Stanley Krippner, Ph.D., coauthor of Extraordinary Dreams and How to Work with Them *“Mark Ireland raises fundamental questions about the nature and fate of human consciousness. This touching, heartfelt account takes its place in the enlarging body of evidence suggesting that death is not final.” * Larry Dossey, M.D., author of One Mind *“Mark is a soulful, intelligent man who brings higher thinking to mediumship and shares with us his own thought-provoking stories in his book. As a father who has suffered the loss of his own son, he truly understands the importance of reconnection between the living and those who live again.” * Allison Dubois, inspiration for the NBC TV series Medium and author of Talk to Me *“Not all books deliver what their titles promise. This one certainly does that and much more. The messages are there and very impressive as is the author’s balance between spiritual seeking and a strictly scientific approach. Fascinating reading.” * Guy Lyon Playfair, journalist and author of If This Be Magic and Twin Telepathy *“What a gift this book is for those who need to trust what they know in their hearts—death is not the end. Thank you, Mark Ireland, for providing this invaluable resource to take readers to the awareness that love never dies.” * Suzanne Giesemann, psychic medium and author of Messages of Hope *“I loved this book! Raymond Moody opened the dialogue on NDEs, Brian Weiss did it for past-life memories, Michael Newton for life between lives, and now Mark Ireland has done it for mediumship, the capacity of certain individuals to communicate with the spirits of the deceased.” * Jane Katra, Ph.D., healer, professor of public health, and coauthor of Miracles of Mind and The Hear *“The journey that Mark has traveled since the death of his son in 2004 is quite remarkable. He has taken his original grief and raised it to a positive experience of hope for everyone who has lost someone precious.” * Tricia J. Robertson, psychic researcher and author of Things You Can Do When You’re Dead *“Mark has been in a unique position to experience and analyze mental mediumship and other phenomena in a highly personal way by using his network of bereaved parents, top mediums, and psychical researchers. He records extraordinary afterlife messages facilitated through dreams, after-death contacts, and mediums, always writing with an awareness of the need for evidence. We highly recommend this book.” * Victor and Wendy Zammit, authors of A Lawyer Presents the Evidence for the Afterlife and publishers *“This book is a must-read and will bring comfort and peace to thousands.” * John Holland, psychic medium and author of The Spirit Whisperer *“Practical, insightful, and poignant, this book is written from the heart of a grieving parent and the brain of a pragmatic researcher. Whether you’re interested in psychic-medium abilities, evidence of life after death, or new ways to comfort your grief, Mark’s story and analysis delivers.” * Bob Olson, founder and host of Afterlife TV *Table of ContentsA Note to ReadersINTRODUCTIONThe Catalyst 1 The “Why” 2 The Next Phase 3 Seeing Things Differently 4 Does Good Mediumship Prove Survival? 5 The Skeptical Neurosis 6 Interviews with Two Psychic-Mediums 7 Psychic Phenomena and Mediumship in Religion and History 8 Reflections on Reincarnation 9 Life as Richard’s Son 10 “That’s So Random” 11 Unfoldment 12 Robin’s Flight 13 The Combination-Lock Experiment 14 A Reading to Remember 15 It’s Up to You 16 Finding a Credible Medium POSTSCRIPT Letter from Richard Ireland to His Dying Father, 1962 APPENDIX More Signs: Reports of Synchronicity and After-Death Communication References Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisThis book investigates the wide range of near-death experiences (NDEs) of patients that Penny Sartori has encountered during her nursing career, as well as the hundreds of cases of people who have reached out to her over the years. Many people take NDEs at surface value and are misinformed about the full extent of this highly complex phenomenon. Dr Sartori argues that, by pathologising the NDE, we are missing out on vital insights that can empower us to live fulfilled and meaningful lives. Dr Sartori does not offer superficial physiological or psychological explanations for why these experiences take place. Rather, the crucial point of this book is that NDEs undoubtedly occur and have very real, often dramatic, and life changing aftereffects. Further to that, the wisdom gained during the NDE can be life enhancing and have hugely positive effects on those who don't have an NDE - all we have to do is take notice of and hear what these people have to say. A greater understanding of NDEs can not only enhance the way in which we care for dying patients, but also revolutionise our current worldview. This book encourages readers to take notice of and incorporate the wisdom and powerful messages of NDEs into their own lives.Trade Review“Nurse Penny Sartori was driven by an experience with a traumatized dying patient to study near-death experiences, not to pursue what might happen in an afterlife but rather to improve what happens in this life. Her goal was to learn all she could about the dying process in order to help her patients find meaning in their illness and restore a sense of well-being in their lives. The Wisdom of Near-Death Experiences, the fruit of her labors, is an invaluable resource for health care workers, for dying patients and their families, and for all of us who will face death eventually.” - Bruce Greyson, M.D., Carlson Professor of Psychiatry & Neurobehavioral Sciences University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA "With more than twenty years experience of nursing dying people in an intensive therapy unit , plus a Ph.D. in Near-death Experiences, Dr. Sartori is very well qualified to discuss issues of death and dying. She believes that NDEs provide us with a greater understanding of the dying process and that care of terminally ill patients could be enhanced if NDEs would more widely studied. A greater acceptance of the inevitability of death would help the situation of terminally ill people. At present they are increasingly exposed to invasive and burdensome treatments even when prospects for recovery are recognised as minimal. This is an immensely valuable contribution to current debates about patient care." - Paul Badham PhD., Professor Emeritus of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Wales, Trinity, St. David

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Book SynopsisJames Leininger was just two years old when he began having disturbing nightmares that would not stop. He screamed out in the night: 'Plane on fire! Little man can't get out!' While nightmares are common among children, what happened next shocked those around him... James began to reveal details of planes and war tragedies that no two-year-old boy could know. His desperate parents were at a loss to help him until he said three things: 'Corsair', 'Natoma' and 'Jack Larsen'. From these tantalising clues, James's parents travelled thousands of miles and spent many long years piecing together these facts to try and find an answer that could end his torment. Finally, despite his mother's fears and his father's staunch Christian beliefs, they found only one possibility to the endless coincidences that surrounded every detail in James's life - that their son was reliving the past life of a World War II fighter pilot.Their touching story is one that will challenge sceptics and confirm the beliefs of those who already believe in life after death.

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Book SynopsisA fresh and thoroughly modern take on Afterlife communication. Claire Broad is known as the Honest Medium, in What the Dead are Trying to Teach Claire shares invaluable insights into life after death gained through her own experience, whilst also drawing on the most up-to-date scientific studies on consciousness.As a young child, Claire experienced psychic phenomena, as she grew older her experiences and the communications she received became stronger, resulting in Spirit teachers making their presence known and guiding her. Naturally analytical and now an adult, Claire was forced to question the validity of her experiences against the common academic opinion surrounding survival after physical death and embarked upon a life long quest for the truth. In her refreshingly down to earth, honest and open manner, Claire shares personal stories to bring comfort and hope to many whilst highlighting findings from consciousness studies that challenge our understanding of the world and encourage us to consider our true nature and full potential. Claire teaches us why we may have confidence there is life after death, how we can heal and awaken spiritually through the therapeutic practice of mediumship and most importantly what we can learn from those already on the other side in order to make the most of this life whilst we are here. By the end of this compelling book, readers will have an understanding that we all have a natural connection to the spirit world and will have gained tips and tools to deepen this connection; that death is an illusion; that our loved ones can visit us after their passing and that we can learn to recognise the signs; that genuine mediumship is a therapeutic practice and why visiting a medium is nothing to be feared; that spirit guides gently support us all; that it is natural for a child to display psychic ability and what you can do to support a child that does; that there is scientific research to support the validity of mediumship and psychic ability and that it is possible to seek evidence for survival as well as keeping faith.Trade Review'Claire Broad is an honest medium. The eternal wisdom she shares in this beautiful book will bring spiritual comfort, guidance and inspiration from cradle to beyond the grave.'- Sunday Times bestselling author Theresa Cheung'There should be more people like Claire Broad in the world … her book will help anyone wanting to understand life after death. Claire asks important questions allowing us to experience her trust in the spirits that guide her, as they provide answers.'- Gordon Smith'What the Dead Are Dying to Teach Us address what it’s like to be a medium, and Claire Broad shares what’s she’s learned about how you can experience spirit – and spiritual – connections. But rather than relying only on her experience, or that of her spirit guides, she keeps the reader grounded in the physical world by bringing in the work of scientists studying experiences, abilities, and phenomena that put a spotlight on consciousness surviving the death of the body, as well as the experiences of everyday people with the Afterlife. I highly recommend this book for anyone exploring questions about spirit communication and Life After Death (and psychic experience in general).'- Loyd Auerbach, M.S. Parapsychologist

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Book SynopsisSooner or later, everyone eventually asks questions about end of life. What happens to me when my physical body dies? Is there an afterlife? If so, where do I go? Do my loved ones meet me? Will they usher me to the next plane of existence? In Diary of a Death Doula, psychic medium, and near-death experience researcher Debra Diamond presents the story of life as a hospice 'Death Doula', revealing 25 critical life lessons from those at the threshold of the afterlife, and those who have already crossed over, ultimately revealing a new way of understanding death.

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Book SynopsisA past-life therapist's real sessions tell stories demonstrating healing methods and illustrating profound spiritual laws.

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Book SynopsisWhen Frances Banks died her friend Helen Greaves was by her side. Then, one evening, some three weeks after Frances' death, Helen sensed her presence. This extraordinary encounter marked the beginning of contact between them from either side of the veil. 'Testimony of Light' is based on the communications that Helen received telepathically from Frances. The scripts have been authenticated by those who knew them both and who were familiar with their individual writing styles. Moving and inspiring, this book is a testament to the enduring power of their friendship and offers an important message to us all - that the death of the body is but a gentle passing to a much freer and fuller life. 'Never have we read such a spontaneous, simple, direct, happy and instructive series of scripts from "the other side"' Science of Thought Review'A glass of spiritual champagne' - Churches Fellowship NewsTrade ReviewA classic...deserves every accolade....breathtaking in its simplicity, yet also very profound...A must-read * Prediction *A glass of spiritual champagne * Churches Fellowship News *

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Book SynopsisThis is a collection of compelling, true stories of after-death communication from the experiences of psychic medium Carole J. Obley. These inspiring examples open our hearts and minds by convincingly demonstrating how contact with the spirit world can be a catalyst in healing grief. We are uplifted and comforted by realizing that the challenges we face in life can be positively transformed by the magnificent strength of undying love.Trade Review'An extremely readable record. A worthwhile addition to anyone's library of spiritual and Spiritualist books. I welcome it.' Ray Buckland, Author of The Spirit Book. 'Carole Obley's extremely well-written journey into mediumship is an inspiration to anyone wanting to understand life after death, connect with loved ones or with their own spiritual guidance. This must-read book makes mediumship understandable for anyone in an easy-to-read format that transforms mysteries about life after death into realities.' Nancy Mramor, Author of Spiritual Fitness. 'Carole Obley's tools for healing grief are powerful and clear. This book can give people dealing with loss a new sense of purpose and a new level of relationship with their loved-ones in spirit.' Sharon Anne Klingler, author, Intuition and Beyond.

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Book SynopsisMiracles are possible in your life, easily and effortlessly. It's simply a matter of remembering who you are by removing the blockages between you and your soul. Almost all of these obstacles have their roots in your distant past, so it's very valuable to travel back in time to release them. In Denise's book, you'll learn how to travel back to your previous incarnations to release buried obstructions so you can create the miracles in your life that you deserve! Anyone can do it and it's safe, easy and fun. Inside, you'll learn how to: • Discover your past lives without ever doing a regression • Remove limitations that originated in your past lives • Uncover the symptoms of past-life traumas and how to clear them • Understand the roles that loved ones played in other incarnations • Recall the choices you made before you were born • Expand your ability to create reality and manifest your dreams • Get help from your personal guides, spirit guardians and angels. Past life regression is an incredible tool for personal transformation, and Past Lives, Present Miracles is the perfect way to start your discovery of your hidden past.

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Book SynopsisContaining a wealth of material on a variety of subjects, Light for the New Millennium tells the story of the meeting of two great men and their continuing relationship beyond the threshold of death: Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) - the seer, scientist of the spirit, and cultural innovator - and Helmuth von Moltke (1848-1916) - a renowned military man, Chief of the General Staff of the German army during the outbreak of the First World War. In 1914, following disagreements with the Kaiser, Moltke was dismissed from his post. This led to a great inner crisis in the General, that in turn drew him closer to Steiner. When Moltke died two years later, Steiner maintained contact with his excarnated soul, receiving communications that he passed on to Moltke's wife, Eliza. These remarkable and unique messages are reproduced here in full, together with relevant letters from the General to his wife. The various additional commentaries, essays and documents give insights to themes of continuing significance for our time, including the workings of evil; karma and reincarnation; life after death; the new millennium and the end of the last century; the hidden causes of the First World War; the destiny of Europe, and the future of Rudolf Steiner's science of the spirit. Also included are Moltke's private reflections on the causes of the Great War ('the document that could have changed world history'), a key interview with Steiner for Le Matin, an introduction and notes by T. H. Meyer, and studies by Jurgen von Grone, Jens Heisterkamp and Johannes Tautz.

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Book SynopsisMany people are looking for their soulmate and expect to be blissfully happy when they find one. But, sadly, they seem doomed to disappointment. Soulmates are both a powerful fact and one of the biggest illusions of all time. This new book from the best selling author of The Crystal Bible draws on Judy Hall's thirty five years as a karmic counsellor examining karmic relationships in general and soulmates in particular. It explains why meeting a soulmate can be a soul-scouring experience and what the karmic lessons and conundrums may be. Offering exercises and visualisations to heal the past, it then introduces the revolutionary new concept of twinflames: soulmates without the karma.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"One of the best books of this genre to cross my desk in some time; its easy style will be of equal appeal to experienced readers and newcomers to spiritual matters alike."----Psychic News

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Book SynopsisThe Spiritual Truths About Planet Earth, the Universe, and the Spirit World Revealed While the non-existence of the spirit or the Spirit World has never been definitively proven, Okawa provides profound yet clear answers to each unique spiritual question?without a script. His insights reveal that he is no ordinary spiritual leader, but a figure of immense wisdom and enlightenment?a living Buddha?possessing a comprehensive understanding of the vast, multidimensional nature of the universe and the very essence of existence. Through these 28 Q&A sessions, you will uncover the secrets of this world and life itself, which God has created for us with His infinite love. Topics Include: ? Is the Theory of Evolution true? ? Do animals, plants, and minerals have souls? ? How did the Spirit World (the multidimensional universe) come to manifest on Earth? ? What causes black holes in the universe? ? Can we change our past using a time machine? ? What is the relationship between ancient civilizations and extraterrestrials?

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Book SynopsisMichael Newton is famous for his spiritual regression techniques that take subjects back to their time in the spirit world. Here Newton reveals his step-by-step methods. His experiential approach to the spiritual realms sheds light on the age-old questions of who are we, where we came from, and why we are here.

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Book SynopsisIntroducing the revolutionary concepts of the NDE (Near Death Experience), the bright light and the tunnel, Life After Life has shaped countless reader’s notions about the meaning of the death and offered essential reassurance to anyone who has wondered 'what comes next'?Trade ReviewDr Moody…will enlighten many and will confirm what we have been taught for two thousand years – that there is life after death -- Elisabeth Kubler RossAnyone who is not grateful for Moody's immense contribution to human welfare ought to check his pulse -- Larry Dossey, author of Healing Beyond the BodyMoody's pioneering activities have...helped millions of people to understand and accept these special states of consciousness -- Pim Van Lommel, author of Consciousness Beyond Life

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Book SynopsisDeepen your spiritual understanding of the internal journey of the dying and the adventurous after-death journey to come Through her decades of hospice work, Phyllida Anam-Áire has revived the ancient Celtic tradition of “watching” with the dying and traveling with the soul after death. Drawing on her Celtic background, she integrates the wisdom of her ancestors with modern knowledge of the death process. She shows how a peaceful transition for the leaving person is possible and how this process can be consciously supported for relatives or friends. In A Celtic Book of Dying, Phyllida details the Celtic rituals of honoring death and dying, revealing how these rituals act as a catalyst that allows the change of form for our essence to pass on into the afterlife. She shows how becoming familiar with the dying process and acknowledging our own personal death forms an important aspect of preparing for this natural transformation. The author guides us with reflective questions, exercises, and meditations to help us become aware of and evaluate our own beliefs, attitudes, and fears around dying and learn to live our life more con­sciously and with joy. Once we have come to terms with our own passing, we will also find it easier to assist family and friends in their last hours. Phyllida presents the sacred meditation of traveling with the dead as held by an anam-áire or soul carer. She also offers suggestions for Celtic rituals, prayers, and ­blessings for support. She addresses many practical questions around care for the dying during and after the process, including the importance of silence. A practical yet soulful guidebook, A Celtic Book of Dying deepens our spiritual understanding of the internal journey of the dying and the adventurous after-death journey to come. Through the eyes of an anam-áire, we see death not as the end or something to be feared, but just as the moment of being called home again.Trade Review"Drawing upon both Celtic and Christian traditions, The Last Ecstasy of Life: Celtic Mysteries of Death and Dying is a metaphysical exploration of death as a transition of the soul's boundaries. Thoroughly accessible to readers of all backgrounds, The Last Ecstasy of Life offers insights on how to help those who are dying, learning to accept death as preparation for what lies beyond, sample Celtic blessings and poems, and much more. The Last Ecstasy of Life is a comforting browse and resource for anyone going through the difficult process of saying goodbye to a loved one, or confronting their own final days. It should be noted for personal reading lists that this book is also available in a Kindle edition ($9.99)." * Midwest Book Review *“When Phyllida Anam-Áire speaks, writes, or sings, she takes you on a soul’s journey! A Celtic Book of Dying will take you to a deeper understanding of Celtic consciousness that encompasses conscious dying as well as conscious living, as the one cannot be understood without the other. Everything Phyllida teaches comes out of her own experience and is therefore always authentic. I am deeply grateful for the wisdom she is passing on to us and for encouraging us always to embody this wisdom and to live it instead of understanding it intellectually.” * Le Grá Mór, Jolanda Aoisanam Marks, psychologist and initiate of Brigid *“Phyllida draws from the deep well of her own life journey and the wellsprings of the ancient spiritual and mythological wisdom held within the ancestral memory of Ireland. Our ancestors embodied a nondualistic perspective concerning life and death that emerged from their close connections with the natural world and its rhythms. Life was understood as a river of presence that flowed in and out of many different forms, and death was understood as a natural part of the continuum of life, death, and rebirth. Earlier cultures saw death as a transformation of form rather than the end of life. These insights are urgently needed in our death-phobic culture. This book is a wonderful spiritual, philosophical, and practical resource to educate and guide people who are dying and those who are journeying with them. With insights, practices, prayers, and blessings to support the journey for everyone involved, this book offers all of us an amazing opportunity to grow in awareness, in consciousness, and in unconditional love and acceptance.” * Dolores T. Whelan, M.Sc. Biochemistry, guide, healer, and teacher within the Celtic spiritual tradit *“Phyllida writes with a natural flowing style that invites the reader in. A Celtic Book of Dying is a gift for those wishing to know more about the dying process and an invaluable aid in assisting a dying loved one. I highly recommend it.” * Barbara Vincent, M.A., RGN, RHV, RNT, priestess of Brigid *“This sacred book contains an extremely precious sharing of a deeply rooted knowledge and wisdom, focussing on both the biological as well as the spiritual process of dying. It offers us an opportunity to approach death with open hearts and with less fear, so we can be more present for our own death, for being a witness or sitting with another who is dying, and in supporting those whose loved ones are dying. Working with Phyllida you find yourself in a powerful cauldron in which to face all aspects of yourself, including those that may have previously been cut off or denied, so that you can welcome all of yourself home, sit in the fullness of you, and live the whole of who you are. Life becomes an amazing and vibrant journey of preparation for death.” * Bryony Smith, M.Sc., biodynamic cranial therapist *“Although this book is entitled A Celtic Book of Dying, it is very much about the living and how to live. Phyllida is our loving and empowering guide upon The Path of Love in the Time of Transition, as the subtitle says. Deep insights are communicated with honesty, passion, and practicality. Poetry, song, stories, and rituals are interwoven in a comforting and reassuring way. It is written with great compassion and has an authority that is always rooted in true experience. I don’t believe that one could read a book like this and not be changed by it. I know these teachings helped me to accompany my father in the dying process, because they freed me to truly listen to myself and to him, and, as a result, I have a beautiful memory of the gift of his passing. I also know that there is enough teaching in this book to keep my heart and soul inspired for the rest of my life.” * Cecilia Rose Kane, teacher (retired), writer, and storyteller Cecilia Rose Kane, teacher (retired), *Table of ContentsGlossary of Gaelic Words and Expressions Introduction How I Met with the Teachings -- My Own Story: In Grief Did My Mother Conceive Me ---Brigit, Stirrer of the Cauldron PART ONEDeath and Dying in the Celtic Tradition Opening the Heart to Death -- Life Is Not Threatened by the Loss of Form --Never-Ending Life --Death as Mystery in the Celtic Tradition -- A Time for Change -- Death, the Great Catalyst -- A New Language --The Áite, or Passages of Birth and Death -- The Áite of Birth --The Áite of Death PART TWO Dealing with Your Personal Death and Dying Process Natural Transformation as Death Approaches -- The Paths Home -- Slip Away --After the Death of the Body --How Can We Live and Die Consciously? -- Celtic Festivals of Transformation -- Death Is Simply the Next Step -- Lessons in Tough Love -- Learning to Receive LovePART THREE Helping a Dying Person and Their Relatives How Can We Help a Dying Person Make a Happy Transition? -- “I Am Afraid of Pain” --The Stages of Releasing into Healing --The Power of Music: Medicine for the Heart --The Work of an Anam-Áire -- The Service of a Traveller with the Dead --Care of the Environment When a Person Is Dying -- How Can We Best Support the Dying? -- Guidelines for Helping the Dying -- Technology Can Help People Suffering Alone in Hospital -- Sacred Ritual of Watching with the Dead --- Blessing the Body -- Disposing of Water and Bedclothes -- Burial of Rings --Letting Go of the Past -- Distant Help for the Dying through Imaging and Meditation -- Prayers for the Dead -- Do What Is Natural -- The Ethics of Assisting Another in Their Desire to Die PART FOUR Being With the Bereaved Supporting Bereaved People -- The Golden Breath of Love -- Sacred Ritual for Bereaved People -- Other Rituals Celebrating Transitions in LifePART FIVE Lessons from the Heart of Nature Nature Is Our Guide -- The Seasons Are Our Teachers PART SIX Stories from the Heart of Death “Do This for Each Other Often -- Don’t Wait until You Die” -- Fear Versus Love Appendix The Alchemy of Love -- The Court of Love Overview of Exercises and Practices IndexAcknowledgements About the Author

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