Life Between Lives

Speaking of rivers...imagine yourself pure spirit being pulled along by a river of light to a world of loving guidance and total acceptance. I read Journey of Souls recently and I could not put it down. Published in 1994, Journey of Souls is not California hypnotherapist Michael Newton's first book on what happens to souls between lives, but from what I've heard, it may be his best.

Newton's subjects recount amazing journeys after death with souls joining familial groups to begin the process of choosing their next lives. Like every book we read, it's important to discern for ourselves what rings true and what doesn't, but Newton's reporting is extraordinary. While using different terms to describe their journeys, each subject recalls remarkably similar experiences. Destiny of Souls (2001) is his follow-up.

My curiosity about life after death soared after my ex-husband's death in 2004. There have been numerous astral visits from him. Once, he covered me while I lay sleeping on my stomach. He touched my hand and spoke into my ear. This, of course, awakened me immediately.

My sleep is often a playground for astral visitors and I have been touched before so that the sensation, which feels quite physical, remains after awakening. I first became aware of my astral body at the age of 24. We all astral travel in our sleep. But be careful about your astral associations. Most astral visitors are harmless, but there are lower vibrational entities who can disturb our nightly journeys. While they can do no real harm, they can leave an impression of defilement. Surround yourself with the "white light of divine protection" prior to falling asleep and thank your guides for their watchful presence.