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March
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NEWSLETTER |
Vol. 03 No.
02 Ed. 1 |
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 The Near-Death Newsletter is a free semi-monthly
newsletter which is emailed to subscribers every 1st
of the month and on every 15th of the month.
The mission of this newsletter is to inform, enlighten,
entertain, and aid the public in understanding the latest in all
things concerning the NDE
and related phenomena by promoting IANDS
(International Association for Near-Death
Studies), NDE
researchers, experiencers,
multimedia
resources, and events.
[Disclaimer: This newsletter is not affiliated
with IANDS; but the creator of this newsletter, Kevin
Williams, is a member of IANDS who is
dedicated to the IANDS mission.]
IANDS is the premier organization for NDE research.
Membership gives you access to subscribe to their prestigious
Journal
of Near-Death Studies and their newsletter Vital
Signs. You can join
online right from their website. Get connected
with the people and organization which will likely
provide the world with the evidence of our survival after
death. |
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NDEs in the news |
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Notes from the webmaster |
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What's new at near-death.com |
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Discussion
on the NDE |
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Q
& A with P.M.H. Atwater, L.H.D., Ph.D. (Hon.) |
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Television
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Books on the NDE |
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Websites on the
NDE |
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Support
the search for the afterlife |
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Odds and ends |
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Two Former IANDS Board Members Return to the Light.
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FT LAUDERDALE, FL - (Sun Sentinel) |
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PMH Atwater eulogizes Barbara: |
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"Barbara had the ability to light up a room just with her
presence. No, she was not a near-death experiencer
herself, yet evidenced all the signs of someone who
had been transformed by the healing power of love..."
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - (P.M.H.
Atwater's website) |
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PMH Atwater eulogizes
Joanne: |
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"She was gifted with the ability to facilitate healings after
her near-death experience. Yet, she knew in her heart
this was not enough, that she must refine and develop
the gifts she was given. This she did. As a result, her healing
abilities skyrocketed and she became well-known..."
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BIRMINGHAM, AL - (al.com City Magazine) |
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Dr. T. Lee Baumann states, "Light has been proven
to be omnipresent, which means it's everywhere in
the universe at once. And as an entity for which time
doesn't exist, light is omniscient because it's aware
of everything in past, present and future. For the third
part, light's omnipotence, I have to take physicists
at their word because it's a very complex concept.
But basically, when scientists try to measure the
energy levels of electrons or atoms, they come up
with infinities, which makes the equation meaningless." |
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TUCSON, AZ - (Arizona Daily Wildcat) (Feb. 23, 2004) |
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Dr. Gary Schwartz states, "When you look at the totality
of the data, the simplest and most parsimonious
explanation that accounts for the largest amount of
data is the survival of consciousness hypothesis." |
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Notes
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"Everything I Learned About The World |
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I Learned From
The Movie "The Planet of the Apes"" |
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 After
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saw
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movie
"The
Planet
of
the
Apes" when I was a kid, it made me imagine what it would
be like if evolution were true (I didn't know that evolution
was true at that age) but more than anything it made
me realize how fragile this world appears to be and how
the wars over religion and material things could easily
destroy this planet. And the threat comes not only from
this planet, but from outer space. Just two months ago,
there was a "nine-hour crisis" where astronomers were
very concerned that a devastating asteroid was about
to hit the planet within 36 hours. And the odds of Earth
actually being hit by an asteroid of the kind that killed
off the dinosaurs is ... [read more] |
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What's new at near-death.com |
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near-death.com website: |
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NDE News
Page make-over |
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Instead of a simple links page of recent NDE news,
I re-vamped the entire NDE New page on my
website by adding the news history of NDE and Consciousness studies research as it is leading to
proving scientific evidence for the survival of consciousness
after death. (added 03/01/04) |
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NDEs of the Rich and Famous added |
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I have added the NDE testimony of famous crooner
Tony Bennett and CSI television show star William
Petersen of the show CSI. (added 02/26/04) |
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The NDE and the Future |
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I added another vision of the future given to Howard
Storm which he received during his NDE which I
wasn't aware of before and am now including. It is a
very dire vision of America's immediate future which
will occur before the year 2185 if American doesn't
change its ways. When I read about the prophecy,
my heart became very saddened for America because
it is not a good picture. Just remember that all such
apocalyptic NDE visions will be following by a new era
of human enlightenment and the "heaven on earth."
Howard Storm was told by beings of light that because
America is the primary merchant of war and culture
of violence which is exported to the rest of the world.
This exploitation will come to an end because American
society has the seeds of its own destruction within
them. America will either destroy themselves or God
will bring it to an end if there isn't a change. America
exploits the rest of the world by greedily consuming
the world's resources and if this doesn't stop, God's
blessing upon America will be withdrawn. The American
economy will collapse and civil chaos will occur.
People will be killing each other over a cup of gasoline.
The world will watch in horror as America is obliterated
by strife. The rest of the world will not intervene because
they have been victims of American exploitation.
[Kevin Williams'
note: More can be read about this
on the NDE and Future page. This vision cuts to my heart
that such a thing is even possible to happen to America.
I only pray that enough of my fellow Americans will
seek to change the way America exploits the world for
profit, and help change our country away from a culture
of violence, and prevent this prophecy from happening.] |
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What's
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Recent
additions and updates to near-death.com are also
listed on this What's New page. |
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Discussion
on the NDE |
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A Critique of Mary Baxter's Hellish NDE and Her Book
"A Divine Revelation of Hell" |
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I received an email concerning a reported NDE by
Mary Baxter which she describes in her book "A Divine
Revelation of Hell" where she describes being given a
tour of hell by Jesus. The person who emailed me this
information was concerned about my statements that
there is no "real" Biblical, historical, or NDE evidence
for the existence of a being known as "Satan." He
claimed that Mary Baxter's NDE had a reference to Satan
and that I should check it out. I was being witnessed to
through email to attempt to get me to accept Satan
as my personal tormentor. So I researched Mary Baxter's
NDE and had a very interesting email debate about this
topic ... [Read more] |
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Q & A with
P.M.H. Atwater, L.H.D., Ph.D. (Hon.)
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An
in-depth look at the near-death phenomenon |
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 In this
section of the newsletter, P.M.H. Atwater will answer questions submitted to her from subscribers to this
newsletter. Atwater's
contribution to
near-death studies is considered to be one of the most
important as her first two books, Beyond
the Light
and Coming
Back to Life,
are
considered to be the "Bibles" of the NDE by
researchers and enthusiasts. If you have a question which you would like her to
answer for this column, just email your question to Kevin
Williams at http://www.near-death.com/contact.html for consideration.
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 PMH
Atwater's latest book is entitled The New Children and
Near-Death Experiences
and is now available. In the Summer of 2004, her next book
entitled The Real Truth About Death will be released but you
can order a reserve copy now.
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Question:
"Whether you have the time to reply to this I have no idea, but it's worth a go. I live in Dunedin,
New Zealand. This year my daughter Krysha Helen Hansen was killed whilst water skiing on the Waikato
River near Auckland. She hit a log and died within seconds.
My daughter was a born again Christian; devout to an extreme in her religion. I am not of that faith, having been
to India four times and am a disciple of a 'perfect living master.'
"I am concerned about my daughter's spiritual state - Krysha enjoyed an especially happy marriage, three
children. There was absolutely nothing in her life that would make her want to leave it. A very happy person,
vibrant and bubbly. I have no belief in Jesus but do understand, in a sense, that we go to where our mind is
focused. She would be shocked at leaving her husband and young children, and I believe she would be in a
confused, shocked, and surprised state; looking hopelessly for her family, not finding them, and wondering
what on earth is going on.
"If you can find the time, P.M.H. Atwater, to send your opinion on such a meaningless death, would be more
than appreciated. For myself, I blame the driver of the boat and see the whole event as an avoidable accident
and not pre-destined in any way. What is your opinion of accidents versus destiny? I send you love." ....Isha |
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P.M.H. Atwater's reply: "Goodness, you ask a question
that has been asked for thousands of years by millions of people, who receive just as many answers from just
as many others. Since you narrowed the field to "my opinion," I'll respond.
"Near-death research is replete with stories and observations that address this head-on: Why would a
nine-day baby have a hellish experience? Why would a female toddler suffer a terrible rape at the hands of her
father, die, then revive, only to endure having to live with
her murderer until she reached adulthood? Why would two brothers drown while swimming in a river - yet only
one revive? Why would an accident wipe out an entire family, except for one small child?
"We all ask why. Life does not seem fair to us, or even rational. God seems not to hear our pleas yet another's
prayers are answered and miracles occur. Why for them and not us? Does God even exist? Are our lives little
more than happenstance - fated - or do we have a destiny, a purpose?
"I have said many times that with child experiencers of near-death states, reasons for the child's death and later
revival may not always be what we might expect. A child's experience, although important for the child once
mature, seems rather to happen, at least initially, more for benefit of the child's parents, caregivers, relatives, or
friends than for the child. I have observed this with adult
experiencers, as well. I saw the same thing during all those years I was researching fatal accidents - why some
lived and others died. Let me share a few paragraphs from the book that will come out April 2004
entitled We
Live Forever: The Real Truth About Death
about this very thing:
"During the days when my former husband John and I leased 160 acres near Filer, Idaho, there were many
farm tragedies. We were privy to all of them. This situation
intensified once he became a crop-duster pilot. He specialized in flying night jobs barely inches above the
soil of tree-lined farm fields. A number of gruesome and horrible accidents snuffed out innocent lives. We both
stared death in the face at moments of personal risk because of auto accidents and serious illness, so did
our loved ones and each of our three children. This kind of thing happened so often that for a time I used to set
a place for 'death' at the kitchen table, replete with dishes
and chair, so our children wouldn't be frightened of our family's familiar consort.
"Among what caught my attention then was the incredible number of people who, far from having a
brief hunch or scary feeling, actually exhibited pre-knowledge of their coming death. Conversations
my husband and I had with survivors and next of kin revealed intriguing stories about how the deceased
must have known what was coming because of the way he or she behaved before the tragedy occurred,
shifting routines about three to six months before his or her death.
"After a while, I noticed that these changes centered around a need to wrap up business and personal
affairs as if there existed some unspoken reason for expediency. Insurance policies took on importance,
as did the need to visit loved ones and to be more intimate or philosophical than usual. One last 'fling'
was often enjoyed before the individual relaxed and was at peace. Just before the death event, the victim
seemed to 'glow' as if something important were about to happen; something the individual had prepared for."
"You can find an article that goes more in-depth about this and gives the full pattern of how people tend to
behave before they die on my website.
"A mistake most people make in trying to make sense of life and death issues, is - we view the occurrence
from the point of view of our personality, which is wrapped up in the here and now, things eternal to us.
We miss the soul's point of view, which is internal to us, the larger picture.
"Here is another quote, from the chapter called "The Thought Which Stirred," in my book
Future
Memory.
This particular quote comes from that section where I attempt to convey in words what was revealed to me
during my third near-death experience:
"'Fate' is a term used to describe those specific and planned events encountered during specific
and planned cycles of the soul. These seem fixed in the cycles because of choices made previously
by the soul, and they usually remain as planned until met (fulfilled) or completed to whatever extent. But
that which seems fixed still carries within it an open range of responsive choices. Variations of response
can alter events or change entire scenarios. This is because choice is inviolate. As the soul has free will,
so, too, does any embodiment (personality). And with that freedom of choice, the embodiment can choose
to cooperate with or deny its soul, oppose or deviate from any plan its soul has made. Life experiences
tend to run smoother or at least be more effective and satisfying if the life-form cooperates with its soul
and accepts the plan of the cycle. The choice factor, however, is layered with possibilities and is not
restricted to any particular result or concept of sequential timing."
"Really, anyone who wishes to tackle the weightier issues of life should read Future Memory. Be advised,
though, that it is a labyrinth, not a regular book, per se.
You must read it as you would walk through a site labyrinth - follow the path, no skipping around (or the
book will not make sense to you).
"You might examine your daughter's life for the six months before she died to see if she left any clues that
imply she might have "known" what was about to happen to her. You may be surprised with what you
find. Life has taught me that we all know when we are going to die; some know subconsciously, others with
full awareness ... but somehow, someway, we know.
"Can there be real accidents? Can soul plans change suddenly? Can there be interference or intervention?
Yes, I believe so. Yet even that tends to serve a purpose sooner or later.
"I cannot say that your daughter's untimely death was fated or destined. But I can say that there is more to
life and death than what any religion or "perfect master" teaches us. Do not judge the impact of your daughter's
death solely on the basis of how it appeared or what you or anyone else might think. Embrace possibility,
and allow love to heal your grief and kiss your soul. |
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Her
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Television
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[Check your local TV listings for the correct time near
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It is unfortunate that Crossing Over ultimately lost out in
the ratings game, especially when there is such a hard-core
group of viewers who are dedicated fans of his. But I am
sure we have not heard the last of John Edward. Visit his
website but you will not find that it has been updated yet. |
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I hope to expand this web page even further soon. |
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I did an internet search for NDE documentaries and
movies on for this month and came up with these: |
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"Flatliners" (Drama) |
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The movie about medical students secretly inducing
their own NDEs but not being about to handle the
after-effects. Although this movie is well done, I was
disappointed that it only focused on hellish
NDEs. Kiefer Sutherland, Julia Roberts, Kevin Bacon. |
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"Dragonfly"
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Kevin Costner plays Dr. Joe Darrow, an ER physician who's
married to a pediatrician named Emily (Susanna Thompson).
While on a Red Cross mission in Venezuela, Emily is killed
in a bus crash. Six months later, Joe sees dragonflies - Emily's
good luck “totem” - everywhere and begins to wonder if his
wife is trying to contact him from the Other Side. He also
encounters young cancer patients who have had near-death
experiences and claim to have messages from Emily. Is his
wife really trying to reach him, or is he simply consumed
with unresolved grief? I recommend this movie because of
the many references to NDEs and the actual NDE scenes
they have in the movie. |
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"Defending Your Life"
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Albert Brooks and Meryl Streep find love in an afterlife
way station where fates are determined. This movie
is based around Brook's life review in heaven which is
done extremely well in dealing with the life review as
self-evaluation. This movie is actually almost a tear-jerker
and very funny. Well worth seeing if you haven't seen it
already. Two thumbs very enthusiastically up! |
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In case your a fan of this show, I recently added Michael
Petersen's NDE on my NDEs of the Rich and Famous. |
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"Penn & Teller: Bull!
Ouija Boards; Near-Death Experiences" (Deception) |
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The skeptical magicians
(Why are they all magicians? Where's
the skeptical brain surgeons?) get their sleight of hands-on experience
dealing with Ouija boards, and kill time discussing
near-death experiences. It is always good to hear the skeptics
opinion to understand your own position better. I am sure
we will not hear about brain surgery or anything too in
depth here. Check your TV listings for the time nearest you. |
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At the NDE
Online Store you can find NDE products
such as books, documentaries, movies, music, magazines, and journals. More NDE media products
are coming. |
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Dr. Newton's next books is soon to be released!
Dr.
Newton is world-famous for his spiritual regression techniques
which take hypnotic subjects back into the past when they were
lived in heaven in between Earth lives. His two best-selling
books, Journey of Souls and Destiny of Souls, have left thousands of
readers eager to discover their own afterlife adventures, their
soul companions and guides, and their purpose in this lifetime.
Now, for the first time in print, Dr. Newton reveals his step-by-step
methods. His experiential approach to the spiritual realms
sheds light on the age-old questions of who we are, where we
came from, and why we are here. This groundbreaking guidebook,
designed for both hypnosis professionals and the general public,
completes the afterlife trilogy by Dr. Newton. And it is remarkable
how well his research compliments NDE research. I get more
email from people wanting to know about Dr. Newton. So now
your wait will soon last no more! Also visit his website
which I recently discovered at: http://www.lifebetweenlife.com/
For many years I have been trying to find his website or contact
him. Judging my the name of the above internet address, I
believe that Dr. Newton probably has the rights to that website
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Whatever you thought you knew about life and death,
be prepared for some surprises. This material is based
on PMH Atwater's 25 years of researching the
near-death phenomenon with thousands of experiencers, other
personal stories, plus what she herself witnessed on
the Inner Planes when she died in 1977. |
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Grosso covers some of the best cases supporting survival
of consciousness after death from the vast body of
paranormal research from a wide variety of anomalies.
Larry Dossey, M.D. says this about the book: "A daring
new vision of consciousness is currently taking shape, in
which the mind transcends the physical brain and body.
This new picture of the mind holds the promise of survival
of bodily death - immortality... Dr. Michael Grosso is one of
the leading architects of this new paradigm, as this book shows." |
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This book is an expansion of her original book,
"Children of the New Millennium" and it goes much
further in examining children's cases; a large and
detailed Resource Section and Appendices. Included
in the material is the story of the youngest hellish
case she has found, that of a nine-day-old infant. |
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Fortean Times Website |
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This is one of the best websites dealing with everything
weird. It has been around for over 30 years and they
have an excellent archive. |
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Esolibris Website |
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This is a large site containing many different articles dealing
with survival after death, reincarnation,
meditation, and healing. |
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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:
neardeathexperience@earthlink.net
Thank you! |
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the search for the afterlife |
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