Trance Mediums and New Media

Author: Anja Dreschke
Publisher: Fordham Univ Press
ISBN: 0823253821
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 360

Book Description
Ongoing debates about the “return of religion” have paid little attention to the orgiastic and enthusiastic qualities of religiosity, despite a significant increase in the use of techniques of trance and possession around the globe. Likewise, research on religion and media has neglected the fact that historically the rise of mediumship and spirit possession was closely linked to the development of new media of communication. This innovative volume brings together a wide range of ethnographic studies on local spiritual and media practices. Recognizing that processes of globalization are shaped by mass mediation, the volume raises questions such as: How are media like photography, cinema, video, the telephone, or television integrated in seances and healing rituals? How do spirit mediums connect with these media? Why are certain technical media shunned in these contexts?

An Exploration of Trance Mediumship

Author: Chris Ratter
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
ISBN: 1785359584
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 198

Book Description
When psychic surgeon Chris Ratter was starting out on his own path of unfolding trance mediumship, he found there was very little information available to clarify certain points or answer questions he had. His desire to ensure others did not feel the same isolation and confusion became his main motivation for writing An Exploration of Trance Mediumship. Chris takes the reader on a touching quest to find greater understanding of the bridge between our world and the world of spirit, explaining key aspects of trance mediumship as well as introducing the reader to his spirit team and providing insight as to how he came to know his individual guides. All mediumship is healing, and an accurate, perceptive verbal communication from a loved one in spirit has the power to mend a metaphorical broken heart. When it comes to the physical body, however, Chris's psychic surgery, which goes hand-in-hand with his trance mediumship, has the power to heal across the spectrum of psychological and physiological conditions.

Mediumship Within

Author: Chris Ratter
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
ISBN: 1785353357
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 151

Book Description
In this book Chris Ratter combines practical advice with personal experience to inform and guide the reader on the development of mediumship and healing. Each person who undertakes to develop their mediumship will experience occasional concerns and doubts. Chris Ratter illustrates how, with dedication, trust and by maintaining an open mind, these hurdles may be overcome to make it a wonderful and fulfilling journey.

We Don't Die

Author: Sandra Champlain
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
ISBN: 1614483825
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 305

Book Description
“We Don’t Die: A Skeptic’s Discovery of Life After Death” gives credible evidence of life after death. The goal of “We Don’t Die” is to have people believe that their deceased loved ones are still near them, help them navigate through the grieving process and educate that we are ‘eternal souls having a human experience. It is unique because it teaches people about the grieving process, keeping relationships whole, gives awe inspiring exercises that the reader experiences that we must be ‘more than our bodies.’ It gets readers in touch with the purpose of their lives and gets them on the path to producing results. Readers will no longer fear death, their pain of losing someone will be lessened, they will have hope, faith, and powerful access to live a successful life.

Psychic Surgery and Faith Healing

Author: Jessica Bryan
Publisher: Weiser Books
ISBN: 9781578634415
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
A journalistic quest that begins with the couldn't-be-more-personal experience of her own psychic surgery, Bryan takes the reader from The Faith in God Spiritual Church outside Reno, Nevada to the Pangasinan Province of the Philippines Island of Luzon, famous for its healers who perform surgery without cutting open the body - bare-handed surgery, where no anesthesia is used, and there is no pain, scars, or infection. Even as quantum physicists close in on a scientific description of how it works, Bryan asks: "Is psychic healing a miracle of God or a trickery of fake blood and cotton balls perpetrated by charlatans?" She goes on to explore how it might well be both. This is an open, honest, in-depth look at the multiple, often contradictory realities of faith healing and the ripples it casts into the realms of physics, metaphysics, spirituality, and higher consciousness. Into this heartfelt first person account of a life-changing journey from patient to student to sometimes teacher, Bryan weaves a parallel narrative full of historical detail and cultural perspective on telekinesis, the magnetic force of cells, trance mediums, miracles, the placebo effect, and the power of expectation, as well as minor and major deities on the order of John of God, Franz Mesmer, Emanuel Swedenborg, Albert Einstein, and Shirley MacLaine.

Choosing to Be a Medium

Author: Sharon Farber
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 073875773X
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 237

Book Description
Discover How to Become a Medium When You're Not Born That Way...Or Are You? Experience the wonder of spirit communication first hand—even if you don't think you were born a medium. Sharon Farber shares her amazing story of becoming a medium through study, not birthright, and she reveals how you can become one, too. This easy-to-use, empowering book provides everything needed to lay your foundation for connecting with loved ones in spirit. Build your skills through practical techniques and hands-on exercises. Explore the different types of mediumship, what it is and isn't, and its roots in Spiritualism. Learn how to gather information from those you connect with in spirit and how to overcome common fears and challenges. Featuring insights from Q & A sessions with various mediums, along with many ways to enhance your abilities—including setting intention, raising your vibration, trance work, meditation, and grounding—Choosing to Be a Medium demonstrates that anyone can connect with spirits on the other side.

Divine Love Mediumship

Author: Albert Fike
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359008054
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 134

Book Description
Since the inspired work of James E. Padgett who brought through the truths of Divine Love with his gift of automatic writing, many have taken a keen interest in the subject of mediumship. Though there has been some information given to us by Celestial Spirit Guides on what Divine Love mediumship is about, a comprehensive book has not been written until now. Albert J Fike, a Divine Love medium himself, has now written another compelling addition in the series 'Explorations in Divine Love'. It addresses many questions relating to this subject. This book is short and easy to read. It is designed to both educate and inspire the reader. It is not just an instructional book for those who wish to become a medium, but gives valuable information regarding the laws that govern the gift of communication and rapport with Celestial Angels.

Exploring the Levels of Creation

Author: Sylvia Browne
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1458726118
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
EXPLORING THE LEVELS OF CREATION: Have you ever wondered about life and creation? Is there existence after death? Why do we have to go through such trials and tribulations here on Earth? Why do we have thoughts and dreams that run from the sublime to the bizarre? Why do goodness and evil go hand in hand in life ... or do they? The answers to these questions and more are brought to light by author and spiritual teacher Sylvia Browne. Once again, she shares her psychic gifts and years of research in order to enlighten us and give us more insights into God and the realities of life. This time she tackles the structure of creation by showing us that there really is purpose and order in our seemingly chaotic world. She outlines the levels of physical incarnation, along with the reality of the afterlife and the heretofore-unexplored ''lower levels'' of creation. From the wondrous and weird lower levels, to the everyday intricacies of life on this planet, to the beautiful and perfect Other Side, Sylvia takes us on another journey of exploration and truth. This is a book that explains all levels of life ... as only Sylvia can!

Edgar Cayce on Soul Mates

Author: Kevin J. Todeschi
Publisher: ARE Press
ISBN: 0876044151
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 216

Book Description
Is there really such a thing as soul mates? According to Edgar Cayce, yes. But his definition of "soul mates," "twin souls," and "perfect partners" may differ from what you're expecting. For decades, Cayce provided thousands of individuals with insights into the nature of their personal relationships, the dynamics of soul attraction, and the universal laws at work that draw individuals together. What is unique about Todeschi's book is that it explores the development of relationships over time, played out within the framework of reincarnation. In addition to discussing soul mate relationships, their connection to the cyclic pattern of reincarnation, and the nature of loneliness, this book looks at the fundamentals of soul attraction and provides contemporary examples of the same principles discussed by Cayce.

Surgeon from Another World

Author: George Chapman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781786770172
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 244

Book Description
George Chapman was a remarkable man. He was an internationally known healer and gifted trance medium. In his entranced state he surrendered his identity to a distinguished surgeon named William Lang who had passed away in 1937, just a decade before he first spoke through Chapman. Through Dr Lang, Chapman was responsible for many extraordinary cures, and he travelled all over the world on his healing mission. The evidence for his claim to be the mediumistic channel for William Lang is extremely impressive, involving not only former patients but also Lang's family members and former medical colleagues. When asked about the mission, Chapman once said: 'The real purpose of Dr Lang's spirit return, I am convinced, is not solely to cure sick people. lt is to touch the soul and to give us a new convincing insight and understanding of the spiritual reality which surrounds us'. This fascinating and inspiring book tells the story of George Chapman and Dr Lang, whose relationship has a significance that goes beyond the healing of physical bodies. Roy Stemman, a well-known author and journalist specialising in the paranormal, penned the first edition of Surgeon From Another World with George Chapman. He has now produced this updated and expanded edition, with the cooperation of Michael Chapman, George's son. It includes previously confidential material about the special medical contract under which Chapman worked for many years under the direction of William Lang's daughter.