The Near-Death Experience of Mellen-Thomas Benedict

...A Light shone. I turned toward it, and was aware of its similarity to what others have described in near-death experiences. It was magnificent and tangible, alluring. I wanted to go towards that Light like I might want to go into my ideal mother's or father's arms. As I moved towards the Light, I knew that if I went into the Light, I would be dead. So I said/felt, "Please wait. I would like to talk to you before I go."

The entire experience halted. I discovered that I was in control of the experience. My request was honored. I had conversations with the Light. That's the best way I can describe it. The Light changed into different figures, like Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, archetypal images and signs. I asked in a kind of telepathy, "What is going on here?"

The information transmitted was that our beliefs shape the kind of feedback we receive. If you are a Buddhist or Catholic or Fundamentalist, you get a feedback loop of your own images. I became aware of a Higher Self matrix, a conduit to the Source. We all have a Higher Self, or an oversoul part of our being, a conduit. All Higher Selves are connected as one being. All humans are connected as one being.

It was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. It was like all the love you've ever wanted, and it was the kind of love that cures, heals, regenerates. I was ready to go at that time. I said "I am ready, take me." Then the Light turned into the most beautiful thing that I have ever seen: a mandala of human souls on this planet. I saw that we are the most beautiful creations—elegant, exotic...everything. (more...)

(via: want to know website) -- excellent articles here

Reawakening Feminine Power

Once upon a time, in the sacred societies and temples of the ancient world, women were respected and revered as the living embodiment of their divine role model, the Great Goddess. Their bodies were seen as sacred alchemical vessels of creation and transformation, as radiant temples of Divinity. Deeply in tune with the inner world of spirit and the outer forces of nature, women were known as the "Keepers of the Sacred Mysteries."

Author: Sharron Rose

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It is possible that the next Buddha will not take the form of an individual. The next Buddha may take the form of a community – a community practicing understanding and loving kindness, a community practicing mindful living. This may be the most important thing we can do for the earth's survival.

Thich Nhat Hanh
Buddhist teacher

FUTURE PRIMITIVE os a great podcast website with Joanna Harcourt-Smith and John Lash.

Discussions on Entheogens and the Planetary Shift:

The Wasson Thesis and the Religious View of Nature
The Psychonautic Adventure - Three Generations of Discovery
The Organic Light and Telestic Shamanism
The Planetary Shift - Society or the Species

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Dancin' With Mr P

Plain talk by Daniel Pinchbeck and how he rediscovered his sense of wonder. Knowledge of spirit is a gift and a responsibility to take it seriously. What are we waiting for? Embrace the spirits and validate them. No matter the context or culture.

"...if frenzied spirits and sneaky demons are attacking us from beyond the margins of our interpreted world, we may require a revival of shamanic practices to reveal and release them. "

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Second Annual David Lynch Weekend * May 25-28 * Memorial Day Weekend featuring Filmmaker David Lynch, Quantum Physicists John Hagelin, and Singer/Songwriter Donovan at the Maharishi University of Management. There will also be live brainwave demonstrations on meditataion and transcending.

Through David’s work, thousands of students are learning the creativity-enhancing, stress-reducing Transcendental Meditation technique in the US and around the world. David is now launching a new program "Teaching One Million Students to Meditate."

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Catching the Big Fish: Meditation Consciousness and Creativity - washingtonpost.com New David Lynch book and transcript from the online chat today on the Washington Post where he discusses films and transcendental meditation.