The Seance Newsletter

Thoughts From Suzane

I was sitting in the dentist office when I noticed a copy of AARP on the table. I went to reach for it when I noticed in bold letters in the upper right hand corner, “Life after Death: What You Believe!” I grabbed it, devoured all the stats which I must confess I already knew. Now just to get the record straight we’re talking about questions that 1000 baby boomers over 50 were asked. The numbers are the following: 86% believe in Heaven, 94% believe in God, ¾ or 73% believe in Life after Death (80 % of women believe in an afterlife, 64% of men. Those who were much older, in their 80s and 90s, had increased confidence in their beliefs as they got older. In the book The World’s Religions: Our Great Wisdom Traditions by Huston Smith says belief in the afterlife has risen in the past 50 years. It seems that many people feel that after death, life is a lot of fun. It includes sex, uniting with families and lots of humor. Death is seen as a dynamic amazing thing without wings, harps or just sitting on clouds.

Now, most of you know I’ve been in the business of “talking to the DP’s” for over 30 years. So you can imagine how I have personally experienced my profession going from underground to mainstream TV, not to mention hit shows, even if the truth is stretched as to what is real or not. But there is no denying the power and interest in the afterlife and spiritual matters. This is evident from the guests I have on my show which includes doctors, scientists, bio-physicists, and many well-known established authors. There would have been a time when people with those distinctions would not have been comfortable being on a “mediums’” radio show!

This is not only reflected in the media but in places such as Omega, Kripalu, and the many spiritual events around the country that are well attended. I am, however, often asked, “With what seems to be so many awful things going on, how could we actually become more spiritual?” My answer always is, “It depends on what we focus on—the awful or the hopeful.” If you listen to TV daily, of course you’re going to see what’s going on in the world from what the media shows you. I learned a long time ago not to always watch TV because you may not, or probably won’t, get the true picture.

The thought I would like to share with you is that I believe there are some wonderful people doing some wonderful things in the world. If you want to see just some of the exciting things going on, and you want to see them on TV, you don’t even have to look further than Oprah. She has done a wonderful service in healing the planet and enlightening people. Warren Buffet and Bill Gates have donated billions of dollars around the world for education and healthcare. They do this not only because they have money, but want to make a difference. Many people who have money, have no desire to make such a difference. Also, one does not have to have money to make that difference. Ideas for new causes and organizations are created because someone cares about making a difference.

I believe there is a “shift” taking place around the world, and just recently, one of my guests, also one of those people who endeavors to make a difference, told me that there’s a short movie that reflects this sense of a shift around the world. You may want to check it out. I hope you enjoy it as I did.

And, I hope you, as I am, will continue to bask in the rest of summer.

Warmly,

Suzane