Adams Media - The Supernatural Guide to the Other Side: Interpret signs, communicate with spirits, and uncover the secrets of the afterlife

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Contains material adapted from the following titles published by Adams Media, an Imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc.: The Everything Ghost Hunting Book, 2nd Edition by Melissa Martin Ellis, copyright 2014, ISBN 978-1-4405-7147-3; The Everything Guide to Evidence of the Afterlife by Joseph M. Higgins and Chuck Bergman, copyright 2011, ISBN 978-1-4405-1008-3; How to Be a Psychic by Michael R. Hathaway, copyright 2017, ISBN 978-1-5072-0061-2; and How to Interpret Dreams by Adams Media, copyright 2017, ISBN 978-1-5072-0190-9.

Have you heard a song on the radio and wondered if a deceased loved one was trying to tell you something? Have you seen a cardinal and wondered if it was a sign from the other side? Do you have vivid dreams that feature deceased relatives? These common occurrences show how a persons soul might be able to separate from his or her physical body and continue after life as we know it on earth.

From seemingly coincidental events that are just too meaningful to happen by chance, to paranormal phenomena such as ghosts, to near-death experiences, today, more than ever before, people are talking openly about these happenings in their daily lives. You, too, have the power to invite these connections into your life.

Through modern scientific technology, researchers have opened the door to new possibilities of the existence of another realm beyond the physical plane that is seen by the world today. The study of consciousness has shown the possibility of life continuing after death. Recent scientific advances have revolutionized ideas about what everything is made of, including man himself. The possibility of multiple dimensions interacting with this one is no longer science fiction, but on the verge of becoming reality.

Interacting with those on the other side does not have to eliminate or clash with your current belief system. It can coexist with the faith or cultural beliefs you have followed throughout your life. Judge the evidence with an open mind, accept what you can, and contemplate the rest.

The Supernatural Guide to the Other Side brings you up-to-date studies, theories, and evidence of the afterlife, and teaches you what to make of these signs and signals you seeand how to be open to receiving more of them. You will be asked to open your mind to new possibilities. As the evidence is presented, ask yourself the question that French philosopher and Jesuit priest Pierre Teilhard de Chardin posed ages ago: Are you a human being having a spiritual experience, or a spiritual being having a human experience?

Cultural beliefs in the afterlife have had a great influence on organized religions. Many afterlife theories and concepts have transcended regional cultures and become the foundations of modern religious belief systems. From the earliest days of the ancient Greek and Chinese cultures, you will find many similarities to modern-day thought concerning the afterlife.

As we can tell from ancient cave paintings, man has always found the idea of an afterlife to be not only interesting but also something that is a part of him. Human beings have a self-awareness that other species lack, and this includes awareness of the eventual death of the physical body. Some of the modern-day phenomena, such as near-death experiences and deathbed visitations, also took place thousands of years ago. This led individuals to question if there was more to their existence than what they could observe. All the great civilizations of the past have had some belief in an afterlife.

The highlight of an ancient Egyptians life was ultimately his death and burial. The Egyptians believed in an eternal afterlife, complete with possession of their earthly riches. In their overwhelming desire to secure a perpetual place in the afterlife, much time, effort, and thought was put toward preparing for death. One of the most important aspects of their belief system was the idea that if the soul were to live on in the afterlife, a persons body had to remain relatively intact.