Do I have to be religious to believe in an afterlife?  And if the afterlife IS true….what is it like, and where do we go once we die?  In this article we are going to take a quick and easy look at what I believe is the very BEST afterlife evidence there is….and the best way to get personal PROOF that there is life after death as well.  Curious to know more?  Continue reading as we take a closer look below!

Is religion, or biblical text the best way to prove the afterlife?

Good question, and one that is a bit controversial to answer…..but I’m going to tell you the truth, from my perspective at least, below.

First, I believe that EVERY religion or tradition that is based on the Bible (or any other text) is certainly fine to follow, and can give you a great roadmap for living your life in a way that helps “arrive” at the afterlife well prepared.  However, in my own experience, my own religious beliefs only give me FAITH, and belief….and very little in terms of real first hand evidence and positive PROOF.

It’s one thing to believe in something strongly (which I do) based on family teachings and traditions you grew up with, it’s another thing to have first hand evidence that there really IS something that follows this life, and I’m not quite sure that religion alone, or any faith based practice, can offer this type of certainty.,

What types of evidence is there right NOW that the afterlife is true?  

The BEST evidence is the stuff that is so concrete, you can’t explain it away.  Seeing a “spirit” for example, and being 100% certain it wasn’t a figment of your imagination or a trick of the eye, is something that can have life changing effects on your world view.  (as it did mine, many years ago)

Having a near death experience is something that changes many peoples lives as well, as they feel they’ve actually visited the realm that separates this life from the next, and in more than 98% of reported cases……are CERTAIN that the experience was real and that the afterlife is simply a place we transition to when our time on the physical plane is completed.

There are many different types of similar experiences, which in my view, all are equally as compelling and evidential as well:

For example?

• Out of body experiences where you feel your “soul” split from the body
• Powerful Spiritual and psychic experiences
• Past life memories and Deja Vu

In total, there are more than 20 different types of unique experiences which I believe are highly suggestive of an afterlife…and taken together, are almost IMPOSSIBLE to dismiss.  (as they all point in the same direction)

The absolute BEST way to get PROOF that there is life after death?

A genuine experience with a real afterlife medium is probably the easiest way to get personal proof that can’t be explained away otherwise.

In my own life, I was once a die hard skeptic…and it wasn’t until a psychic medium told me things by phone about a loved one who had recently passed that were IMPOSSIBLE to explain.

Not only was the information specific and highly personal, this medium also told me about a recent dream I had in incredible detail, and detailed, almost to the word, the conversation I had with this loved one who had suddenly died.

Not only was this something I had never told anyone out of embarrassment, it helped me find a document that solved a family dispute as well.

To me….this was the PROOF I needed that not only was my loved one still very much alive in a different plane of existence, but that they were still a big part of my daily live and that one day, we’d be back together again as well.

Obviously this was a life changing experience and a gift I’ll never forget.  If you are skeptical or cynical about the truth of the above, I only challenge you to go out and seek out your OWN evidence…and while there are many paths to afterlife “enlightenment” a good psychic medium is the best place to begin!

Do you ever have a powerful sense that you’ve been somewhere in the past….even though you know it’s impossible that you were? Or maybe you’ve met someone for the very first time, and yet you can’t shake the feeling that they’re VERY familiar, or you feel like you’ve known them forever? Or maybe you have just picked up a new hobby or personal passion and find that you are just naturally REALLY, really good at it……and it seems to come to you far easier than it should? (or that other similar skills you struggle with do)

No matter how you “slice it”….there are many simple, subtle and powerful signs that your collection of experiences transcends the current lifetime.

And while many people think it sounds silly, believe it or not, there is PLENTY of powerful scientific evidence to support the idea that our soul or spiritual self continues on after physical death, and CAN choose to “come back” in a new body, and in a new lifetime in the future.

For example?

Small children who remember incredible details of past lives and who recount these experiences to their parents in painstaking detail…..EVEN when they’ve had no way to learn so much specific information.

Kids who play musical instrument, speak foreign languages and exhibit artistic talents on a “prodigy” like level…..and whose memories of past lives coincide with people who displayed those same skills! (whole books have been written about this, including work by the late Dr. Ian Stevenson, regarded by most as the worlds foremost expert on legitimate reincarnation cases…..and today, in 2012, Dr. Jim Tucker at the University of Virginia, who studies and publishes on children with verifiable past life memories)

As a matter of fact……

Most serious past life research focuses on children, because they have far less to “gain” from making up stories, or wanting to be famous in a past life, or having a psychological agenda that makes telling tall tales attractive. (something unfortunately, that most skeptics and debunkers focus on when it comes to adults who describe previous lifetimes)

That said, there are several PROVEN ways to remember a previous lifetime as an adult that can have a profound, and powerfully positive benefit on your current life.

1. Regression Therapy (Can be expensive and intense and does require a licensed professional therapist with a focus on past life memories to do the right way)
2. Dream Therapy. (often involves a prolonged period of documenting your dreams, and looking for elements of precognition as well as recurring “karmic symbols” which keep coming up)
3. Meditative and Guided Visualization Techniques. I personally do this at least once a day, and for 15-20 minutes will try to “regress” myself to a previous lifetime using a guided meditative script a pair of headphones and an mp3 player
4. Tarot Card Readings. As goofy as many people believe these are, if you have a GENUINE tarot reading you’ll be amazed at how much “karmic” stuff and symbols you’ll start to see in your daily life that have a deeper spiritual meaning. (and are often trying to POINT you in a specific destiny direction as well)
5. And of course, a good old fashioned past life psychic reading can often be the very BEST way to remember your previous lifetimes with incredible detail and clarity, and without having to do anything other than let someone’s psychic gifts put the pieces of YOUR puzzle together. Each of us has a path and a purpose….and a good past life reading can help reveal that in a very powerful way when you’re ready to hear what the Universe WANTS you to know.

Remember…..

Regardless of what you believe right now, opening yourself up to the idea of past lives can reveal the fullness in your life, and can help you understand your higher, authentic self and TRUE spiritual nature as well. After all, each individual lifetime is a mere microcosm of who you really are….and understanding that MAY be the key to true fulfillment, happiness and bliss. (at least it was for me!)

Do you believe that your life is going to be a non stop carnival of cool experiences and crazy people if you develop your own psychic skills?  The truth is, most people who learn to develop their intuition do very little with the god given skills they’ve got.

Why not?

Most aren’t even 100% sure they are REAL…and spend a ton of time trying to get personal proof that they aren’t just getting lucky more often than most.  Others try hard to ignore the feelings and sensations of being sensitive to things that others are not…..just so they do NOT feel weird or out of place.  Others may have a religious aversion to supernatural powers…..or face family pressure to ignore what is going on inside of them.

What is a bit ironic is, while there are millions of people who are actively trying to learn to become psychic, there are probably a few million people walking around right now who ARE uniquely gifted and trying to stifle their own psychic skills.

The good news?

For most of us, using our psychic abilities to improve our lives is a huge adventure, and there are lots of cool things you can try that “normal” people can’t…and that’s a ton of fun to boot!

Curious to know a few of them?  Let’s take a look immediately below!

Enjoying Out of Body Travel

Learning how to have spontaneous OBE’s is a lot of hard work, but if you can master it…..a wonderful world opens up to you that 99% of the population will never experience in their lifetime.  OBE’s are truly the definition of spiritual freedom….as you can literally travel around in your etheric body and visit places via thought alone, that would be impossible in your physical “shell”.

Remote Viewing

Quite simply, remote viewing is like being able to access psychic information on steroids!  It’s one of the very few psychic skills that has been proven in a lab (studied extensively by the US government for decades) and can allow you to see, peek and SPY on stuff happening a world away, from the comfort of your own home or office.

Spiritual Communication

Many psychics go own to develop skills as a mental medium as well, which allows us to make contact with the world (or worlds) that exist beyond this one.

Believe it or not, while they make it sound like a very exotic skill on TV, about 50% of all people will have some sort of communication with the spirit world after losing a loved one, and for those of us who practice opening up the lines of communication, the percentage can go up exponentially as well.

Getting first hand knowledge that life continues on after physical death is probably the most exciting discovery that a person can make, and I truly believe that having my own personal experiences with the afterlife (and my loved ones who are there) has been the greatest gift I’ve been blessed to receive.

Getting involved in psychic communities

For me, this is the MOST fun part of working on my own psychic abilities.  Getting involved in adventures with other people who DON’T roll their eyes when I talk about things I find exciting….and working together to explore ideas and adventures that most “normal” people don’t believe are possible.

I’ve gone on ghost hunts with my psychic friends, have “ouija board” parties that are tons of fun, have hosted internationally known mediums in my city for public demonstrations…and even have met some famous TV personalities along the way.

The truth is, I can’t imagine what my life would look like if it was as “plain jane” as it used to be BEFORE I immersed myself in the world of imagination, intuition and surrounded myself with inspiring people who felt the same.

Do we ALL come back and live again after this life is over……or only some of us? Do we travel with the same groups of friends and family from one lifetime to the next, or is each NEW lifetime a brand new slate?

In this article we are going to take a quick and easy look at the evidence for past lives, and then give you 3 simple techniques you can use to PROVE it to yourself once and for all. Curious to know more? Continue reading as we take a closer look below!

Is there any real evidence that past lives are real?

Absolutely. And lots of it. Children who remember vivid past lives and recall in great detail specific names, places, speak languages they’ve never heard and do all sorts of other things that seem to suggest their memories ARE in fact that of the lives they’ve described. There have been many books written about small children and the evidence for reincarnation by HIGHLY esteemed scientists and researchers, and there is even an entire division at the University of Virginia that studies this incredible phenomena in an academic setting.

Do we seem to come back with the same group of people each time?

Much of the anecdotal evidence SEEMS to say YES! As a matter of fact, Dr. Brian Weiss, the well known psychiatrist and author of many books on past lives, believes that each lifetime is really an opportunity for each soul group to grow together and overcome obstacles they need to evolve in the next life, as a unit.

Does EVERYONE live past lives? Will we all live FUTURE lives as well?

It really depends on who you ask. There are all kinds of complex, convoluted ideas about what an afterlife would be like, and what our choices are once we get there. Some say that time, as we know it, doesn’t really exist at all….hence, maybe past and future lives is really not the way to look at it at all! (e.g. – maybe there are multiple “levels” to each existence, and maybe, some argue……time only really applies to this one)

The easiest ways to get first hand evidence that past lives are real?

The 3 traditional modalities for past life recall are:

• Meditative and guided imagery
  Past life regression therapy
  Psychic, Tarot or astrological readings for past life memories

Each of course has it’s pro’s and con’s and I’ve done each multiple times, with great results. Past life therapy is probably the most in depth, but it’s also the most expensive, the most time consuming and occasionally the most frustrating as well. (plus you need to make sure the person you pick is good, honest and knows their stuff)

Readings are the least expensive and time consuming…and can often yield great results in 30 minutes or less, for 20 dollars or so. Meditative techniques are great, but take a while to learn and can really require a great investment in your time, to have genuine past life memories you can trust. (although I practice this everyday myself…and it IS a lot of fun!)

I guess you probably gathered that by the title of this article.  But the truth is, I haven’t always been a “new age nut”.  (the nickname many of my friends and family call me when they think I’m not paying attention)

I started off as a super skeptic.  Actually, I was the person MOST people would turn to when they needed a paranormal claim debunked.

You see, as a writer and researcher and explorer of all things magical, mystical, mysterious and unknown…..I had looked at some many so called “cases” that “proved” all kinds of extraordinary things, that I had grown tired of the chase.  Almost every time…..I found a logical explanation that those who reported the case didn’t see.  (or if they did….they intentionally chose NOT to share it up front)

I had come to believe ALL psychics, mediums, ghosts, and similar style stuff was ALL a big scam.

One day…..ALL of that began to change.

First, I had a bizarre experience in the middle of the night, where I was awoken by a co-worker standing at the foot of my bed….bathed in a weird, golden light.  He stood there, waved….and then slowly disappeared.  (I also heard the phrase ” I came to say goodbye” clearly in my head, although he never moved his lips, or said anything out loud that I could tell)

Of course, the next morning…..we got a surprise call at the office letting us know that this well loved friend and colleague had passed away the previous night in his sleep, of a brain aneurism.

Then – about a month later, I had a chance meeting with a psychic medium who told me about this experience, and included details I had never told anyone in the world.  (including hearing the voice in my head telepathically, saying goodbye)  This medium, who was working on the phone and had never met me personally, also told me details of my relationship with this co-worker that no one in the world had known, and even things I didn’t know myself.  (but checked out to be true when I went home and looked through records)

These 2 experiences changed me.  And in profound ways.  And regardless of what you believe now, I think if they happened to YOU, they’d change you too!

I began to aggressively commit myself to studying psychics, mediums, and evidence of the “afterlife” that I had one time looked upon as silly.

1. Psychic readings
2. Near death experiences
3. ADC’s (after death communications…..which is the scientific term for “ghosts”)
4. Astral Travel and OBE’s
5. Past life memories
6. EVP (or people who hear electronic messages that sound remarkably like loved ones who have passed)

And of course, I studies psychic mediums of ALL types, including getting readings, or seeing many celebrity or famous mediums who are household names and well known around the world.

What I came to believe is very simple.

Most psychics are NOT that impressive.  And most paranormal experiences are NOT all that hard to explain.

But 10-20% of all psychic experiences CANNOT be explained away as luck, chance or fraud.  And when you have a genuine experience, with a legitimate psychic, medium or clairvoyant, your WORLD view changes in ways that are exciting, liberating and incredibly eye opening to boot.

I’ve now had MANY of these experiences, and I’ll never be a doubter again.  (i’ve also had plenty of BAD readings, and “false alerts” as well, but that goes with the territory of studying this field)

The truth is, if you want to believe in psychics, reading articles like this one is NOT the answer.  Seeking out your own experiences, and having your OWN adventures is.  And I promise you this, regardless of what you believe right now….when you begin that journey, your life will NEVER look the same, I promise!

Are psychic mediums “born that way” or can anyone develop the ability to communicate with the dead?  Is mediumship a gift, or is it a skill that can be honed with practice?  And is it a good idea to even WANT to speak to spirits, or it is more of responsibility than a real reward?  In this article we are going to take a quick and insightful look at how mediums work, and whether or not ANYONE can develop the psychic skill that makes spirit communication possible.  Curious to know more?  Continue reading as we take a closer look below!

Filed Under:  Psychic From Birth?

This is a pretty controversial question, even amongst those who are true blue believers in the magic and mystery of psychic mediumship.  Some mediums truly believe that you MUST be born with this gift to be considered an authentic medium.  Others are convinced that EVERYONE has the innate ability to speak to spirits, and to gain and glean information from the “universe” that most folks can’t see or sense.  And others believe that LIFE circumstances can trigger or unlock this innate ability, and allow “normal” people to become SUDDENLY psychic, without any previous paranormal history at all.

Filed Under:  Psychic Science

The fact is, in my research anyway, there is a good amount of truth in ALL of the above.  Some of the very best psychic mediums started seeing and speaking to spirits from a very young age…..with much of this manifesting between the ages of 5 or 6 forward.  (at about the age that most kids start having imaginary friends……only in their case, they aren’t imaginary at all!)

In other cases, losing a loved one can trigger the ability to see and speak to spirits as well, as up to 50% of spouses who lose their partner will report an experience like this, and up to 80% of parents who lose a child will have a similar “psychic” encounter, often called an after death experience.  (ADC)

The REALLY amazing thing?

It seems like normal, ordinary people can develop genuine psychic abilities with practice.  Meditation, yoga, prayer and even speaking to other psychics on a regular basis can be a trigger for having incredible spiritual transformations that defy scientific explanation.  Did you know that people who have near death experiences, for example, are well known to come “back” far more psychic than before they “died”?  It’s not only 100% true….its’ something that’s being studied right now, in 2011, by many leading hospitals and universities who are actively researching the after affects of a NDE.  (as up to HALF of all Near Death Experience Survivors report being able to communicate with loved ones who have passed on AFTER they come back!)

My own feeling?

I used to be a die hard skeptic. (no pun intended!)  But after having a genuine encounter with someone who died MANY miles away from my home…..at the very moment of his sudden, and unexpected passing, I’ve dedicated myself to studying the psychic connection between us all.  I’m now convinced that some psychics ARE in fact super special, and have the ability to see, sense and feel things that most of us never will.  (sort of like psychic “superstars” that may be born with the gift) I’m ALSO convinced that anyone can become more psychic with practice, and I know from first hand experience that ALL of us CAN speak to the so called “dead” with practice as well……and regardless of how skeptical you may be today, when it happens to you, you’ll know it’s true!

Is there any "proof" that ghosts and apparitions are NOT products of an over active imagination or wishful thinking?  Is there really an afterlife, or is that something we tell ourselves to feel better?  In this article we are going to take a quick and easy look at some of the best PROOF that paranormal experiences are real, and the implications they have for those of us who remain in the living as well.  Care to know more?  Continue reading as we take a closer look below!

Filed Under:  The TYPES of actual evidence is OVERWHELMING

If ghost stories were ONLY the types you see on TV….it would be easy to write them off as entertainment, or imagination.  But the truth is, there are so many different types of experiences with apparitions, and the "afterlife" that it’s impossible to explain them as simple tricks of  the brain.

There are literally MILLIONS of events like the ones listed below each and every year, and they all point to the same reality.  (which IS, that this reality is NOT all there is!)

• After Death Communications
• Crisis Apparitions (Spirits who appear to people many miles away at the moment of their death)
• Death bed visions
• Near Death experiences (where deceased family and friends are seen)

And of course, there are MEDIUM readings where information comes through thats impossible to explain away through conventional means, even if the skeptics, and debunkers want you to BELIEVE that the readings are simply good guesses, luck or outright cheating.

And remember, when you REALLY start to look at the whole spectrum of super natural experiences, you really start to see how many of them there are, and they ALL point to that very same place.

1.  
2. Out of body experiences
3. Remote viewing
4. Psychic abilities
5. Past life memories (especially those in small children that are later proven to be true)

The truth is, there is way too much to list here.  And they all seem to suggest that THIS reality is only a fraction of the spectrum of our spiritual awareness.  And that MAYBE our authentic selves are really spiritual beings, trapped in the limiting confines of a physical body for a fixed period of time…..and when that body disappears, what REMAINS is our spiritual selves.

(and that self is what endures and persists AFTER death, and possibly lives on forever!)

Are all psychics equally as good, or are some far superior than others?  And what should I look for BEFORE calling or visiting a psychic, that proves he or she is really gifted?  Are there any signs that someone has real paranormal powers BEFORE you actually speak?  

Any of these questions sound familiar?  The truth is, if you are anything like I once was, believing that ANYONE has genuine psychic skill is not an easy belief to buy!  I used to be a die hard atheist and skeptic, and the idea that anyone could "see" the future, or read  my past WITHOUT cheating was laughably ludicrous as well.[button sid="PSYCHCI SOURCE" link="http://thewholetruth.info/psychicsource-button1" type="1" color="red" shape="bigrounded"]Get a Live Psychic Reading for $10….100% Guaranteed to Blow You Away or it’s FREE![/button]

What changed?

I had an amazing experience with a genuine psychic about 15 years ago which first challenged, and then RADICALLY rearranged everything I thought I believed about the world around me in UNDER 60 minutes flat!  The reading was far too complicated to get into here…..but it involved a psychic medium who spontaneously told me hyper specific things about someone very close to me that had recently passed….things SO intimate and unbelievable, it was hard for me to believe they were true.  (but they most definitely were!)

So are ALL psychics equally as accurate, or did I just get very lucky?

Good question!   The truth is, I wouldn’t call it luck, but I will say, in the many years that have followed, I have had FAR more bad readings than good ones.  As a matter of fact, only about 1 in 10 of the psychic experiences I’ve had have been worthwhile….and a smaller percentage of those, about 50%, have "WOWED" me like the very first one.

The BEST way to tell if a psychic is real?

It’s actually the wrong question, as far as I’m concerned.  The real question is – the best way to tell if a psychic is RIGHT for you!  Every reader has a unique personality, much the way each of us is equally as unique.  and just because someone amazed ME, doesn’t mean they will be equally as impressive for you.  (alot of it has to do with rapport, CONNECTION and being comfortable)  

I’ve had celebrity readings that have been a HUGE waste of time, energy, effort and MAJOR money….and I’ve had phone readings with relatively little known intuitives who have rocked my world…and blown me away!  (and for a lot less money to boot!)

At the end of the day….it’s truly up to you.  Don’t believe the hype.  Go with your OWN gut, and trust your instincts.  Keep your readings SHORT and inexpensive until you are certain that a psychic is a good match for you, and you’ll find their accuracy, and YOUR enjoyment both go up exponentially when you do!  

Are you curious what your future may hold when it comes to LOVE, or passion, purpose or destiny? Do you believe in KARMA, or a connection that exists between all people, places and things…..and want to explore that in an intimate setting? The truth is, most of us will be curious about the BIG questions in life at various points, and consulting with a psychic, or an intuitive who has unusual gifts is a great way of exploring this WITHOUT having to make any huge life changes, or investing in anything weird.

But yet…….many people still find the process of finding a psychic they can trust overwhelming, intimidating and often procrastinate or put it off completely because they DON’T know where to begin.

In my experience? Calling a psychic is actually a super easy, stress free process once you know the in’s and out’s….and a ton of fun to boot!

I recommend doing a few key things before you call.

Identify what TYPE of reading you need. (e.g. – every psychic has a speciality, and knowing what SORT of "skill" you need is a BIG part of getting a reading that gives you the answers you crave)

Read a few reviews, or articles, or customer ratings on the type of intuitive you’ve decided on.

If you pick a network, or psychic service (I hate the word "hotline" due to it’s negative connotation) look for one that has demonstrated continuity or consistency. The networks we use and recommend are usually those that have been around for a decade or more…..and that’s always a good sign that the service is good!

Relax! And enjoy yourself, too. Most people get so nervous before they call a psychic that it’s hard for them to process, or enjoy the information that’s coming through. You don’t need to take it all so seriously to have an AMAZING and eye opening experience, and this is something I’ve personally learned over the course of many readings.

Always write down 5 KEY questions you need answers, or guidance with. Many people forget what they REALLY want to know in the heat of a reading…..and having something jotted down to refer to, can be a HUGE help when this happens.

Lastly…….set aside a small budget. NEVER go for free readings, or 100% free offers, because they are never good, never really "psychic" and almost always a complete and utter waste of your time. Plus they are really rarely even free….and instead, are only sneaky ways to up-sell you other things you DON’T want and don’t need.

You CAN (and will) get a great reading for 10 or 20 dollars if you are on a serious budget and know where to look, and that’s the most important lesson of them all!

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Is practicing your precognitive powers the answer? Is trying to have an out of body experience, or playing with a Ouija board, or exploring the paranormal going to give you the answers you need? In this article we are going to take a quick and easy look at how you can TEST your psychic abilities by communicating with spirit, or said differently……..working with psychic mediums to talk to the dead! Curious to know more? Continue reading as we take a closer look below!

NOT Everyone Can Communicate with Spirit

It’s true. It seems that people who are MOST amenable to making spirit communication a reality are those that have some openness to pre-existing belief in the authenticity of psychic abilities AND a curiosity about an afterlife. In fact, in many scientific studies, the people who do the WORST on just about all psychic tests are those that are either fundamentalist in their religious beliefs…..OR, are fundamentalist in their atheistic beliefs. Pretty interesting…..don’t you agree?

What does that tell us?

That a closed mind……is a closed mind, regardless of what they believe. And in my view, the more open minded you are, the more open your consciousness is to receive REAL information that is waiting to come through and "speak" to you.

For example……

Psychic mediums, in scientific tests done by both believers and skeptics alike, report a FAR easier time getting messages for people who are at least "curious" or "open" to the idea that there could be an afterlife. MORE importantly, people who have at least one POSITIVE contact with a psychic medium where genuine information comes through tend to be FAR more likely to have subsequent contact with spirit on their own….without needing to use a medium as an intermediary.

(in other words, a medium reading can OPEN you up, or trigger something that allows future communication to come FAR more easily)

The same seems to be true of all sorts of other experiences. For example, one of the striking similarities in people who have a traditional near death experience is they come "BACK" with psychic abilities or unusual sensitivities they didn’t have before. (this is SO common, it’s actually listed as one of the top 10 aftereffects of an NDE)

The truth?

How ALL of this works exactly is a magical mystery and no one really has all the answers. But the fun is in the adventure, and the exploration and in opening yourself up to the joy of discovery. And for ME……it all started with a simple psychic medium reading almost 20 years ago, and life has never been the same since!