From Our Viewpoint

Here it is, January again, the start of a new year, the arrival of a new calendar. I shared with you a year ago how important the buying of a calendar is for me because I know it represents days and months of events that lie ahead. I want one that shows beautiful nature scenes that can transport me, even for a few seconds, to their midst. There must also be a memorable quote for each month that I hope will lead to personal growth.

How do I feel as I look at the new calendar lying to the right of me on my desk? There are fears, doubts, gloom, a knowing that we have not learned what we needed to learn about the intangibles of spirit-soul since we first stood upon our planet earth.

We have learned greed and hate. We have become masters on how to destroy all that lies in our path, a path that often leads to what we think must be ours, no matter whom we may harm in the process.

There are prophets of doom prophesying that the end is near. We are informed by others that there are space ships hovering nearby who will intervene at any moment and whisk the righteous to...?

I must admit I have my doubts about the accuracy of both. I don’t think the end is near. I place little faith in space ships taking masses of people anywhere. Yes I think there are space ships. Those of you who have read my book know that I’ve had my own ‘encounters’ but I have difficulty accepting that they are coming to save us. What I have learned is that they are interested in us, they are observing us, but if there is any saving to be done, it must be done by man.

Although I question that the individuals are right who think space ships are standing by in the wings to take the ‘good’ people away from their evil brothers, would I choose to go if given the choice? I doubt I’ve earned the right to a ticket but just suppose I—you—have, what would you do with yours?

My first feeling would be one of joy in knowing others felt I was worthy enough to climb aboard. Then, I would feel exultation that now I was going to have an opportunity to explore, to learn about other physical worlds and forms of life. My next thought would be, “Who will be with me that I love?” If that answer was satisfactory, I would then feel tremendous relief that at last I was leaving our ‘sick’ world whose ills are increasingly affecting me.

As I took my first step up the ramp, I would stop and look back one last time at all the ugliness that has become a part of our society of which even the most blind must soon be aware. What freedom to go on! What happiness in knowing that soon I would be a part of a new and better world. I would then look ahead at those waiting for me, holding out their hands to my own outstretched hand. Slowly, my hand would drop. I see me, even more slowly, stepping aside, stepping of f the ramp back to planet earth.

This is my world, here and now, and perhaps in the future. I have helped create it, I suspect from earliest times; I cannot abandon it. It is, alas, what I and my brothers have made it. We cannot deny our responsibility and place the blame on others for what it, and we, have become. There is beauty here and there, still; there is some light. If beauty is to grow, if light is to become more brilliant, I must do what I can to make it flourish.

There is a saying, “If the world ends, it will not do so with a bang but rather with a whimper.” I must try to do what I can to see neither happens. I invite you to join me.

Bonnie Harris Liberant

Word came in October from Ben Lee Harris of A, that his wife Bonnie made her transition September 1. They have been charter members of AA-EVP, joining in May 1982, the month I began accepting membership applications.

Ben Lee wrote that Bonnie had been ill for just 3½ months, a victim of Lou Gerrig’s disease. He feels that since her death, she has contacted him at least twice in “two dramatic and most unusual experiences.”

Bonnie shared with Ben Lee his interest for many years in PSI and encouraged him in his exhaustive study of the phenomena and how it often relates to passages in the Bible.

We are confident that Bonnie has returned t vibrant health and is already experiencing the joy of being back home.

Some Eloquent Thoughts

In a three month period, well over 300 pieces of mail cross my desk relating to the AA-EVP. Many are personal letters concerning everything you might, or might not, imagine. Some of them are especially noteworthy and stay in my mind a long time. Although a number are pleas for help, others express sentiments that help me in my own journey and I think may help you.

Along with his letter about Bonnie, Ben Lee Harris enclosed the following thought: “Man

Is a timeless inter-dimensional spirit, functioning through a soul matrix, expressing love, understanding, and awareness through mind and brain, operating a physical body, fulfilling THE will of God (the law and essence of eternal life)”.

Robert Hyner of West Australia wrote: “We have had a lot of sickness here. It is in it sometimes despairing times that the importance of the voices become apparent. The comfort of the strong evidence of the voices on the tape gives the strength to continue...As the years go by the barrier separating this dimension from the rest will narrow until the influence will be felt throughout the world, changing our approach to life and at long last showing us what the purpose of this material world is, a laboratory for human evolution.

“What you do… (what all of us can do)…has left its mark on many and most likely has created a thought form of light which will help all those who strive for a better world.”

Martha Sherman, AR, after reading a recent AA-EVP editorial wrote: “Like you, I feel that Truth for one person may be anathema to another. We see it through the perspective of our own experiences---so how could it be the same until we each have chalked up enough to understand the other’s point of view! I pray constantly that I may know the TRUTH when I find it even though I know it has to be relative! And the search becomes mind-boggling but fascinating!”

We Are One

Sir Arthur Eddington, (1882-1944), noted English physicist, astronomer and writer, wrote: “When the electron vibrates, the universe shakes.”

Years later, Irish physicist John Bell said much the same thing when he formulated in 1964, what is known as Bell’s theorem. Very simply, it means that all objects and events in the cosmos are inter-connected with one another and respond to each other’s changes of state.

On October 15, I taped a Class A male voice that said, “I bring her home.” Two days later, I developed chest pains. Although mild, they continued on and off until November 1. On that day a loved one unexpectedly made her transition from a massive heart attack. The pains stopped the morning of her death, but before I knew she had died. My thought is that I somehow picked up the pains and the disquietude my loved one was experiencing with her heart during that time. My contacts knew two weeks ahead of time they would be bringing her back home. The only regret I have is that I didn’t give her a basket-full of hugs during those last two weeks.

Perhaps it will help all of us to keep in mind that we should stop for a moment when we would frown, or say or do something unkind, whether it be to someone we love or a stranger. What we do, or neglect to do, can through its ripple effect, “shake the universe.”

We’ll Talk Next Week

Sir Oliver Lodge was a respected English scientist of the early 1900s, and well known in the early days of British Spiritualism. His book Raymond describing his contacts with his son Raymond, after the young man was killed in the First World War, is a classic in Spiritualistic literature. One day, Sir Oliver was talking to a friend and told him he’d been trying to contact a colleague but no one seemed to be at home. “He died last week,” he was informed. “Oh, I didn’t know. In that case, I’ll talk to him next week,” Sir Oliver replied.”

Do Mosquitoes Go To Heaven?

Dennis Stillings, AA-EVP member from MN and director of the Archaeus Project and Editor of Artifex, wrote to me after receiving the Autumn Newsletter. Quoting from his letter, he wrote:

“Your discussion of animal survival caught my attention. It is all very well to speak of the survival of pets—cats, dogs, horses—however, in principle, one must also grant immortality to spiders, flies, mosquitoes, ticks, and gnats. Now, if the little souls of all these organisms, from the beginning of time, pass on to another world, it would appear that other world would be one to which we would not like to go…I would certainly like to know how you or your readers would handle this problem. Do we opt for separate Heavens? Do mosquitoes become nice in heaven? Even if they would become nice, how would one navigate through the gigantic cloud of ‘skito’ souls and fend off the incredible hordes of things that creep and crawl?”

Quoting from my answer to Dennis, I wrote: “Well, yes, it is a puzzle isn’t it? Much as I love all forms of life—although I admit I have reservations about cockroaches--and to my shame, I’m not too enthusiastic about snakes, if I had the gift to grant immortality I would not deny it to any kind of conscious life. Like you, I do not want to continue swatting at skeeters in the great beyond, or shriek at a wasp, ‘Little bee, get away from me!’

“So what is heaven; what is survival? As I indicated in my book, and referred to at various times in the newsletter, there is much we don t know. Even when we get ‘There,’ wherever it may be, puzzles will remain and all of our questions will not be answered. This becomes clear on tapes when we have several spirits arguing about an answer to a question. For me survival means continuing consciousness, and the kind of consciousness in which I will continue to strive to learn answers to that which is unknown. If I can continue to know that I am still me, and not one lived in a dream-state as some researchers believe, and have a consciousness in which some of the unknown will slowly become known, then I think I will be content. This, obviously, is not the sort of survival everyone wants. They will be happy to sit beside Golden Pond for infinity. I hope their wish is granted as much as I want my own. Their desire is not more or less worthy than mine, but rather a different genus from which all rank and order is absent.

“Getting back to those pesky creepy crawlies, I think they also survive but perhaps they have their own heaven. They, it appears, have a personal type of consciousness although I am

(rather) sure they’re not striving in their earthplane life to try to earn Brownie Points to get to Summerland. When I see an ant in my path I step around it. It has an ant’s consciousness, and’ although I can’t enter it, life, to an ant is savored as much in its personal consciousness as our life is to us. They have the instinct (will) to survive. Just get out a can of big spray and start spraying away, or a fly swatter and begin swatting at a fly that has been foolishly buzzing you much too long. They quickly prove they are not ready to give up the ghost.

“Why should dogs, cats, horses, birds, and perhaps a few other forms of animal life continue to share our world after death, and not ticks and gnats as you asked? No one can give a definite answer. However, it may be our love, for them and their love for us has created a bonding that carries us through together to life beyond life. As I have already indicated, I truly feel a love for all conscious forms of life; yet that doesn’t mean I want to share my home here and beyond with each species. The Bible tells us there are different levels of heavens. We have some indication on tape that this is correct. So, perhaps pesky critters want nothing more than to be with other pesky critters---that is their idea of heaven. I must confess I hope this is so, and I am more than willing to grant it to them!”

Do you have an answer to Dennis’ question? If so, please send it to me.  Perhaps I can use it in the Spring Newsletter.

MTFD

A recent newsletter of the MTFD, Frankfurt, Germany, has been translated for us by Hans l-Heckntann, PA AA-EVP member to whom we are deeply grateful. Without Hans we would be unaware of the important work our European colleagues are doing.

Several people associated with the MTFD are continuing to have computer and tape recorder contacts. Manfred Boden, who died in March 1990 and was deeply involved with trans communication, has given evidence to prove his idenity, including the word CHARY which was the identification he used as part of a CB system during his life. One woman, through automatic writing, received, “Life so empty— Death so beautiful-Pray-Thanks.” She didn’t known Boden during his life but his friends said that at the end, Boden felt life was very empty. Another time, she received, “L” is positive.” The “L” is a code word known only to Boden and F. Malkoff who is associated with the MTFD. It was decided between the two men four months before Boden’s death, to be used as positive identification.

The above four pictures were sent to me by Monique Simonet of Reims, France. She has made an exciting discovery in the field of spirit video photography which she calls Macro-Photography. Quoting from Monique’s letter, she wrote: “The four pictures came from the negatives I obtained after taking a picture of the original negatives. I take a picture of the I screen when it seems as if there is a form, a face, or just a whirling cloud...When we look at the negative with a good light, we see often other faces ( pale...which is invisible on the print we had made). Then we take a picture (Macro-photography) of the negative against a bright light, which = a second negative. From these negatives we get prints like the 4 prints enclosed.”

For those of you working in the field of TV photography, you may want to try this discovery. We also have members whose special interest is spirit photography while visiting an apparent haunted location. I would like to suggest you take some of the negatives from good spirit photographs, take a picture of those negatives against a bright light as Monique suggests, and see if there is anything there on the developed prints. It seems logical, that if the phenomena occurs in video photography, it could also take place in still photography. Even those who don’t regard themselves as spirit photographers could try the same thing. Many people take pictures of special family dinners-birthday, holidays, and so on. Follow the suggestions given for Macro-photography. I feel at times that loved ones, who are no longer physically with us, drop in for special, events, whether it be a dinner or other occasion. Let me know your results—or better yet  send me a convincing print(s). This discovery (your work) could revolutionize spirit photography and add a new dimension to the field!

A Miraculous Healing

Nancy and on Stallings are close friends of mine. I mention them several times in Voices of Eternity and the experiments and investigations we’ve done together in my home and out in the field. A year ago, Nancy was diagnosed as having an inoperable brain tumor. She was taken to several outstanding hospitals including the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins. Top men in the field examined her and she underwent the most sophisticated tests available. During this time, Nancy’s health continued to fail. She suffered a stroke which affected her speech, her sense of balance, and a weakness on one side. The doctors agreed the stroke was caused by the tumor.

Six months after the tumor appeared, Nancy was scheduled for one final test at Hopkins the following day. The night before, right after Nancy fell asleep, she was taken out of her body. Since Nancy is no stranger to OBEs, she knew immediately what was happening. She found herself on a table in an examining room with a small dark haired woman approaching her. The woman told Nancy she was a doctor and was going to cure her. Nancy told her she had an inoperable brain tumor, and the doctor replied that this was correct but she was going t take it away.

“I’m to see Dr. X tomorrow at Hopkins for a final test,” Nancy said.

“You will, but he won’t find anything. We know about Dr. X and the fine work he is doing but no one can yet cure you of your problem. Only we can do this, and only for a very few people. We have decided to cure you but you must do exactly what I tell you.”

The doctor then told Nancy that for the rest of the night she was to drink great amounts of water and gave her a special large crystal that she was to put under her back when she was returned to her body in her bed. This is what Nancy did, and although she couldn’t see the crystal, she told me she felt it was there. She was taken out of her body several times during the rest of the night, and each time found herself back in the examining room being examined by the same woman doctor.

The following morning, Ron took Nancy to Johns Hopkins hospital. She underwent the final test by the well known physician. There was no evidence of a tumor. It was gone.

Nancy’s story could stop there, but she continued to feel unwell. In desperation, she had Ron take her to a doctor who had once been their family physician but who she hadn’t seen for years. He conducted several simple tests in his office and told her she had diabetes. Later tests by the local community hospital confirmed his diagnosis. Nancy is taking medication for this and has returned to almost normal health.

Although Nancy thanked the woman doctor for curing her, she asked that I do this through my tape recorder. The following morning, and during my regular ten minute taping, I asked my unseen contacts to express Nancy’s thanks, as well as my own, for curing her of her brain tumor, to the woman doctor. Two Class A messages were returned that referred to their visiting her while she was asleep: “Yes, I will sleep with her. I will sleep with her,” and two minutes later, “We find her. We find her. We sleep with her.” This was sent to the Stallings who confirmed my interpretation. They also heard several additional messages that I hadn’t.

The question arises why the woman doctor ‘gave’ Nancy diabetes when she took away the brain tumor? The tumor would have killed her. With diabetes, she can live an almost normal life. But give her anything? I know some of our members are heavily involved in healing. Do you have an answer?

News From and About Members

As mentioned in the last newsletter, Carol Barron-Karajohn, MA State Coordinator, took her tape recorder with her on her honeymoon to Aruba and taped. She has now had the chance to analyze her tape and there are many messages on both the forward and reverse sides. They said her name repeatedly and her guide Hegeler spoke several times.

Robert Camburn, Pa, had an excellent article in the Fall Spiritual Frontiers Journal under the title, Christmas Is A-Coming There were three articles appearing under this title and Robert wrote the third part: “Christmas-The Uncertain Birthday.” In it, he explored the historical date celebrated by the Christian church, and showed various reasons why Dec. 25 is probably not the correct date. Robert ends his article with: “It would seem that Jesus’ birth occurred no later than 4 B.C. and in one of the warmer months of the year. The exact date may forever escape the historians so that the traditional festivities of December 25 will remain undisturbed.”

Ray Dietz, MD, further commented upon his idea as found in the Autumn NEWS that tapers make a tape of white noise and ring a bell every 5-10 seconds while taping as a sound source. He wrote that the bell should not be a clapper type, but rather a Tibetan bell, rung by striking.

Justice Krishna Iyer of Cochin, India, a retired Justice of the Supreme Court in India, was in the U.S. on business in October. While here, he visited me, Clara Laughlin, VA State Coordinator, and Carol Barron-Karajohn. Each of us taped while he was present and messages came through at each home he visited.

In the November 1990 issue of FATE Magazine, there was a special section about Chicago. One section was titled, “Chicago: The World’s Biggest Ghost Town.” The investigations of Dale Kaczmarek, IL, and his picture, were a prominent part of the article.

Tina Laurent, Wales, wrote that she was part of a four person panel on Central TV in Oct. Tina now has an agent who is trying to arrange for her to give lectures about EVP and survival.

Dennis Stillings wrote a long review of Paul Kurtz’s book, Exuberance: An Affirmative Philosophy of Life in the November issue of FATE. Paul Kurtz, as many members know, is an important part of CISCOP, chief de-bunker of the paranormal. Dennis’ review of the book was very negative, and he gave a number of good examples to support his conclusion.

Valerie Tjaden, N.J. State Coordinator, said that she and her mother held an open house on Nov. 11, for all N.J. AA-EVP members. Many came and Valerie reported it was a “Success! And What FUN!” In a later letter, Valerie wrote that she and her mother visited a haunted house. Her mother taped, “Lady” and also laughter. Valerie got a photo of a small dog. She contacted the owners of the home and they said the description sounded like their previous dog who died three years ago. Valerie has sent the picture to the owners and is waiting for confirmation.

We Didn’t Fly

Unfortunately, it was necessary to cancel our November trip to Switzerland/England. Up until the last minute, I hoped we could go, but several people who had planned to attend were unable to because of health or personal reasons. The international situation and the economy discouraged others. From all reports, it was an excellent conference and I am sorry we had to miss it.

Exciting Innovation for Cross-Country List

You will find enclosed a form that asks you to check what best describes your interest in EVP. Walter Sherbrooke, CA AA-EVP member, first suggested this several months ago. He, taping with AA-EVP member Paul Simmons also of CA, felt it would be especially helpful to other cross-country members to know the chief focus of interest of members listed.

Starting in November, every new membership application form, and every renewal notice, had such a place for members to check. Some of you have already done this so you needn’t be concerned with the enclosed paper unless you want your status changed. Although the check list is primarily for cross-country people, I would like to know the focus of your interest even if you’re not listed.

If you aren’t sure whether you are on the list (many people sign for it originally and then fail to mark the box provided when they renew), check your envelope. All cross-country people have C on their envelope. You should also receive an update of new cross-country people with each newsletter. There is a space provided on the enclosed form for you to sign for cross-country—if you wish, or to indicate you don’t want to be listed.

The cross-country list is only one of the things that is unique to AA-EVP and not found anywhere else. Many people are happy at the idea of meeting other like-minded people through it, some discovering and making new friends living in the same city. As you know, I have never charged for the list even though it sometimes means additional postage. Although it is extra work for me, and for my faithful daughter Cindy, who types the master list every three months, I want to continue offering this service to those who wish.

In our Spring NEWS, our Ninth Anniversary! I hope to send a complete list of all cross-country people, indicating their special interest to everyone on the list. If you are on the list, or want to be on and have your interest indicated, please return the form no ‘later than March 15.

We Are Listed

Word has come that we are listed in two other reference sources in addition to Who’s Who In The East and their special supplement for this year’s Who’s Who In America. Reference Press International of Greenwich, Cr has listed the AA-EVP in their new book. R. R. Bowker N.Y., publishers of Ulrich’s International Periodicals Directory also describes the AA-EVP and its quarterly news letter, in its book.

Books For You

You will find enclosed a list of books, a special record and tapes that are available. Look it over carefully and order promptly. For some of the books, I have just one or two copies. A delay could mean disappointment.

As I mentioned in the Autumn NEWS, Cohn Smythe, editor and publisher in England, and I have been in communication with one another. You will remember he is the original publisher of Raudive’s book, Breakthrough into English. I arranged with him to send me several copies of the book, as well as Raudive’s famous record, both unavailable for a long time in the United States. When the books arrived, I was surprised to discover they are in hardback, so this is a rare opportunity for you to get either or both.

In order to avoid delays, please add your figures accurately, taking into account the proper amount for postage and handling.

Journey Into Oneness

Paul Johnson, FL AA-EVP member, President and Founder of the Spiritual Advisory Council, is holding his yearly winter festival from February 8-10, at Las Palmas Inn, Orlando, FL. The conference promises to be outstanding, as always, with many noted lecturers and work shops. There are also several pre-festival intensive workshops offered that sound interesting.

Odds And Ends

My wish, my hope, for each of you is that 1991 will bring you joy and good health. May you be surrounded by love. At the end of 1991 may you look back upon the year as one well lived in which you freely shared love and hope with others.

Let me hear from you. The deadline for the Spring NEWS is March 29.

Always my best wishes, Sarah Estep