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Friday, October 1, 2010

Where do we go from here?

I had a client recently contact me with wanting to know this information as well as suggested that I perhaps post this on the blog for others that might be wondering the same thing.

First and foremost, from what I have seen and felt, this life is NOT the end. When our bodies die, our spirits are then released. John Van Praagh told us all that there is no pain in death, and that we are all aware of what has happened and at peace with our passing. It tends to be our loved ones who are left here on earth that are more in pain emotionally than the one who has passed. James also mentioned to everyone, that anyone who passes over, will atttend their own funeral or service. It gives them the chance to say goodbye to those that came to pay their respects. For them, its a day of remembering, and don't wish it to be filled with sadness.

Most loved ones who have passed over, will remain here in spirit for a few days to a few weeks. Not because of unfinished business, but because they want to ensure that thier loved ones are dealing with their passing okay. Wanting to ensure that everything is alright and show that they made it with sublte little signs.

After we pass, we seem to go home. From what I have read, its a wide open place. Its almost the same as to what we lived here, but cleaner, more spiritually centred, and just at ease. People are happy and always content and can still fullfill the hobbies and any duties that they enjoyed while they are here. Time is endless, and we all seem to hover in our 30s. (I dont know why, I think I might have picked something in my 20s! lol).

For those of you who have lost a loved one, or someone who is going to pass soon, know that this is not the end. That you will feel the close again. It might take a bit of practice to open yourself up to this new experinece, but there will be times when you know that they are still there, or helping you through certain aspects of your life. During the meditation session with James Van Praagh, its just made it a stronger belief that my own mother who has passed, is never really far.

I know that I told the blog readers before, that its harder for me to cnnect with my mom than it is for me to connect with others who have passed. There is a more emotional connection for me, thus making it harder. But since that session with James, its put a whole new direction for me in the way to connect with her. To be able to feel her close and not just in mind but in body as well.

The one suggestion for those of you who are willing... As for your parents (or others) to write out some memories (good) that they have of you. Either of recent, or when you were younger (or both). As this is a definate keepsake to put aside. Something that you can go back and read and remember your loved one with the happiness of having them in your life and the good memroies, rather than the sadness of them passing and the memories surrounding their death. This is the best way to get through the grieving process and move towards acceptance.

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13 comments:

Lynn said...

Good to know. Thanks for posting this Cheri. I enjoy JVP books. Losing someone is so final and empty. Nice to know there is somewhere we will go where there is peace. Just lately i've been thinking of my mom, and also my aunt and how much i miss them.

Juliann said...

Very interesting!!!! I get anxiety thinking about dying....fear of the unknown I guess....nice to think it can be peaceful!!

ACrystalLilly said...

Cheri,

Thank you so much for posting this - I know that there are a lot of people out there that will be touched by your post. I also think that its really important. I agree with prev posts that its nice to know that where we go is peaceful and those I loved can carry on just as they were here.

Stacy said...

Thanks so much for the info! It is a huge relief to know that those who die are in a peaceful place. It makes it much easier to think of all the happy times knowing that they are in a good place now...

Amanda S. said...

I will definitely have to ask my family to do this. I think it would be nice especially from my grandmothers, mother, father and so on. I think I will sit aside one day this week and write something for my son and let him know how much I love him so he can read it when he is older.

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Unknown said...

Hi Cheri -

well that is a very touching post.. too touching for a pregnant lady! yowza.. i am sitting here crying because i know my mom is still very close to me and keeping an eye out on this pregnancy like she had to at the end of my last. i really like the idea of writing down good memories.. lately some of my dreams with mom in them havent been the happiest.. so maybe that will change the feeling of my dreams too!
thanks for posting! :)
Danna

Jaclin said...

Hey Cheri, thanks for the info. It helps to let us know and remind us that are loved ones are close by still. I like to think that my family members are taking care of my sons and helping them "grow" until I get there. Today as I was driving, a white feather fell from tke sky. I then saw two butterflies flying together, so I like to think they represent my sons playing and enjoying the beautiful Texas fall weather today.

Katie said...

The thought of losing someone close to me is pretty terrifying right now. I have this irrational fear that someone I love won't be able to see my baby's birth. It's probably just a new manifestation of the irrational fear of losing my baby. Focusing on the happy memories and those happy times yet to come is what keeps me from dwelling on those fears.

Anonymous said...

I love this post! I struggle so much with the idea of an afterlife and God and really anything spiritual. I want to believe so bad and envy those that do unconditionally but sometimes it all seems so unbelievable. But after reading your post I feel at peace. At least for the moment. :-) Danielle T.

nickelswier@hotmail.com said...

I really like your post but i was wondering you said that when people pass they go back to their 30's. What about the babies do you think that they stay babies or they grow up?

Marijke said...

I remember my grandmother's funeral. I totally felt like she was there with us. My Aunt and I performed a song together and every time I hear it or think about it, I feel her presence with me.
So comforting.

kate said...

Today we drove past a funeral service, I feel sad for the families left behind. I have a great sadness about dying, I don't want to leave my family, it helps to read your post, it makes me feel a little better.

Melissa said...

This is a very good post. Thanks so much for sharing it