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Click here to send me a text message ...Whatever Soul is, it's not tame. That's why we seek Soul in the wild places, where something locked away can be released and we can remember who we are and why we're here. That's also why we need an experienced guide to take us there, someone who knows the wild places of the human heart. Michelle Rigling is such a guide. Her Cavewoman Way group programs and one-on-one counselling invite the Wild Woman to appear in the lives of those seeking a soulful awakening. The participants, and the world, may never be the same again. ResourcesThe Cavewoman Way: https://www.thecavewomanway.comBooks"Women Who Run with the Wolves" by Clarissa Pinkola Estes; Ballantine Books, 1995"Courting the Wild Twin" by Martin Shaw; Chelsea Green Publishing UK, 2020"Becoming Baba Yaga" by Kris Spisak; Hampton Roads Publishing, 2024"The House with Chicken Legs" by Sophie Anderson; Scholastic Press, 2018Personal LinksMy web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.caMy email address: mysticcaveman53@gmail.comSeries Music Credit"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2022

Those familiar with the Enneagram know what a powerful tool for self-discovery and insight it can be. With that in mind we are pleased to announce our latest 10 session course offering from SDI – New Perspectives on the Enneagram for Spiritual Directors and Companions. This unique online course offering from SDI offers spiritual directors and companions the opportunity to connect with peers who are on the leading edge of the Enneagram field.  This course will give seasoned Enneagram explorers the opportunity to take a deep dive and develop new perspectives about the use of this medium in spiritual direction and companionship, while honing new skills and approaches to their practice and calling. We recently hosted a preview of this series, inviting many of our Presenters for this course to share their perspectives – what's new, what's stirring for them, how does exploration of the Enneagram take them beyond archetpyes and personality types – and into deeper reality and identity? In this episode, we are sharing the first two presenters from this free session, who also will be part of our upcoming course, Sandra Smith and Dina ElBadry. To learn more about the presenters, the course, and to register, go to sdicompanions.org. You do not need to be a spiritual director, or an SDI Member to attend (though members receive large discounts on the registration price). In the next episode of this podcast we'll have Part Two of this session, featuring Allen Proctor, Erlina Edwards, and Ben Campbell, then we'll release Part Three with Chelsea Forbrook, Rev. Nhien Vuong, and a brief Q&A. --- With over 23 years of teaching experience, author Sandra Smith weaves her background in business and non-profits with her theological education to offer a practical and compassionate exploration of the Enneagram's nine types. An accredited International Enneagram Association Professional and certified in the Narrative Enneagram Tradition, Sandra teaches internationally, inviting curiosity and compassion to guide the inward turn in exploring the foundational question, “Who Am I?” Sandra has presented at numerous International Enneagram Association Conferences in the USA as well as Canada, and been a speaker at several SDI (Spiritual Directors International) conferences, speaking to the role of the Enneagram in Spiritual Companioning. Her forthcoming book The Enneagram Map to Your Deeper Self: Living Beyond Your Type will be released by Hampton Roads Publishing in September 1, 2024. Dina ElBadry is an IEA accredited professional and Founder & Head Teacher at The Enneagram Academy, Egypt. She works with Chestnut Pães Academy As Head Mentor Worldwide & Staff member in Africa and Europe. Dina studied the Gurdjieff work and she teaches the CP levels of awareness model that's based on both Gurdjieff & Sufi Work.

About Robert PetersonRobert Peterson is the author of five books: Out of Body Experiences: How to have them and what to expect Lessons Out of the Body The Gospel According to Mike Answers Within Hacking the Out of Body Experience Robert (Bob) Peterson was born on April 14, 1961. He has been studying and inducing out-of-body experiences and psychic experiences since he graduated from high school in 1979. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology, with a B.S. degree in computer science in 1984. While attending the University, he became more proficient at out-of-body exploration, while keeping detailed journals of his experiences. At the same time, he did volunteer work for a student-based organization called the Minnesota Society for Parapsychological Research (MSPR), which gave him experience as a “Ghost Buster” before the movie made the subject popular. Since college, he has had a very successful career in systems level computer programming. He lived in Phoenix, Arizona in 1985 and 1986, where he started editing and occasionally contributing articles for a local spiritually themed newsletter called The Spontaneous Self. In 1987, he moved to Rochester, Minnesota and worked as a contract programmer at the IBM plant until 1996. During that time, he compiled his experiences and journals into his first book, Out of Body Experiences: How to have them and what to expect (Hampton Roads Publishing, 1997) which has been available online for free since 1996. His second book, Lessons Out of the Body, was published in 2001. His third book is a novel titled The Gospel According to Mike. Today, Bob works for Linux software leader Red Hat. He lives near Brainerd, Minnesota with his wife and soulmate, Kathy. They have no children. His hobbies include writing, traveling, biking, woodworking, stained glass, fishing, kayaking, and strategy games. His web site is: http://www.robertpeterson.org/?fbclid=IwAR2nkyxS5GlYbDJ0SHyZjRaqnvNZLO67yGgT2U6mxHmrUadVsnB3GcjTtE4 https://www.facebook.com/groups/495848321095643/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063613507200

The year ends with encouraging realizations as the Sun in Capricorn trines Jupiter, Venus enters Sagittarius, Jupiter stations direct on Dec 31, and Mercury stations direct on Jan 1. You may feel a rising trust in what you want to create in 2024 as you end karmic energies and comfort zone habits that have been limiting. Mercury RX conjunct Mars in Sag and squaring Neptune in Pisces can be fatigue, disappointment, and mental exhaustion, but the energy picks up as we enter January. Become an observer of yourself to see what is working and not working for you, as there could be many possibilities presenting themselves to consider and sample. More to share in this week's podcast episode.   Publish You Masterclass – LIVE 4-week online course in Feb taught by Randy Davila, president of Hierophant Publishing, and president emeritus of Hampton Roads Publishing. All details, dates, pricing, and more is at the link right here: https://insighteventsusa.com/publish-you-masterclass-2024/ref/39/   Join me on a "bucket list" adventure to the land of Fire and Ice and the Scottish Highlands as you connect with mystical energies and open up to more of your astrological energies! All details here: www.MidnightSunCruise.com .

Tonight, “The Light Gate” welcomes author and out-of-body traveler, Robert (Bob) Peterson.  Episode:34 Date: December 18th, 2023 Discussion: Bob will be taking about his OBE experiences and Travel    Bob was born on April 14, 1961. He has been studying and inducing out-of-body experiences and psychic experiences since he graduated from high school in 1979. He graduated in 1984 from the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology, with a B.S. degree in computer science. While attending the University, he became more proficient at out-of-body exploration, while keeping detailed journals of his experiences. At the same time, he did volunteer work for a student-based organization called the Minnesota Society for Parapsychological Research (MSPR), which gave him experience as a “Ghost Buster” before the movie made the subject popular. Since college, he has had a very successful career in systems level computer programming. He lived in Phoenix, Arizona in 1985 and 1986, where he started editing and occasionally contributing articles for a local spiritually themed newsletter called The Spontaneous Self. In 1987, he moved to Rochester, Minnesota and worked as a contract programmer at the IBM plant until 1996. During that time, he compiled his experiences and journals into his first book, Out of Body Experiences: How to have them and what to expect (Hampton Roads Publishing, 1997) which has been available online for free since 1996. His second book, Lessons Out of the Body, was published in 2001. His third book is a novel titled The Gospel According to Mike. He also has other books, “Hacking the Out of Body Experience” and “Answers Within,” and has written many articles about various aspects of OBEs, which you can read on his website. Today, Bob works for Linux software leader Red Hat. He lives near Brainerd, Minnesota with his wife and soulmate, Kathy. They have no children. His hobbies include writing, traveling, biking, woodworking, stained glass, fishing, kayaking, and strategy games. LINKS: http://www.robertpeterson.org/ https://www.facebook.com/bob.peterson.127

Tonight, “The Light Gate” welcomes author and out-of-body traveler, Robert (Bob) Peterson. Episode:34 Date: December 18th, 2023 Discussion: Bob will be taking about his OBE experiences and Travel Bob was born on April 14, 1961. He has been studying and inducing out-of-body experiences and psychic experiences since he graduated from high school in 1979. He graduated in 1984 from the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology, with a B.S. degree in computer science. While attending the University, he became more proficient at out-of-body exploration, while keeping detailed journals of his experiences. At the same time, he did volunteer work for a student-based organization called the Minnesota Society for Parapsychological Research (MSPR), which gave him experience as a “Ghost Buster” before the movie made the subject popular. Since college, he has had a very successful career in systems level computer programming. He lived in Phoenix, Arizona in 1985 and 1986, where he started editing and occasionally contributing articles for a local spiritually themed newsletter called The Spontaneous Self. In 1987, he moved to Rochester, Minnesota and worked as a contract programmer at the IBM plant until 1996. During that time, he compiled his experiences and journals into his first book, Out of Body Experiences: How to have them and what to expect (Hampton Roads Publishing, 1997) which has been available online for free since 1996. His second book, Lessons Out of the Body, was published in 2001. His third book is a novel titled The Gospel According to Mike. He also has other books, “Hacking the Out of Body Experience” and “Answers Within,” and has written many articles about various aspects of OBEs, which you can read on his website. Today, Bob works for Linux software leader Red Hat. He lives near Brainerd, Minnesota with his wife and soulmate, Kathy. They have no children. His hobbies include writing, traveling, biking, woodworking, stained glass, fishing, kayaking, and strategy games. LINKS: http://www.robertpeterson.org/ https://www.facebook.com/bob.peterson.127

John Nelson is the author of visionary novels “Starborn,” “Transformations,” and “Matrix of the Gods,” originally published by Hampton Roads Publishing, and “I, Human” published by Cosmic Egg and the upcoming The Miracle of Anna published by Roundfire Books. He authored the nonfiction book “The Magic Mirror,” which won the 2008 COVR Award as best book of the year and best divination system, and “The Guide to Energetic Healing” published by Rainbow Ridge Books. Nelson is a former editor with Hampton Roads Publishing, and was the editorial director of Bear & Company in the mid-1990s and Inner Ocean Publishing in early 2000s. He is the owner of Bookworks Ltd., where he edits fiction and nonfiction books for a variety of authors and publishers. This includes “The Sacred Promise” by Gary Schwartz, “The White House Doctor” by Dr. Connie Mariano, “The 12-Step Buddhist,” “Yoga and the Twelve-Step Path,” “The Buddha Speaks,” and “Bright Light” by Dee Wallace. Nelson has had articles recently published in major magazines about our evolving consciousness: New Age Journal online, “Is Technology Destroying Spirituality”; in Kindred Spirit, “The Singularity of Consciousness” and “The Etheric Cleanse”; in New Dawn Magazine, “The Borg are Coming,” and “The Goddess in the Machine”; and in Mind Body Spirit, “Nature's Path to Genius,” and “Our Puer Culture.” His website: www.johnnelsonbookworks.com

Jessie Asya Kazner has launched her newest book Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching, (Hampton Roads Publishing) and is now available on Amazon!    

Co-hosts of the program, Joe and Laurie, look into the strange accounts, from the past and present, about extraterrestrial beings that appear in reptilian form, and who have long been associated with havoc being reeked upon humanity.https://www.biblicalarcheaolgy.org/daily/biblical-artifacts/the-nag-hammadi-codices/ https://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/unanswered-mystery-7000-year-old-ubaid-lizardmem-001116 https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/what-happeded-to-this-cult-leaders-lost-treasure-map.amp https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/where-addiction-meets-your-brain/201404/your-lizard-brain https://www.compellingtruth.org/succubus.html We've Never Been Alone: A History of Extraterrestrial Intervention, P. Von Ward, (2011), Hampton Roads Publishing, Newburyport, MA Bloodline of the Gods, N. Redfern, (2015), Pages 176-179, New Page Books, Wayne, NJ Canadian Mysteries of the Unexplained, J. Marlowe, (2009), Arcturus Publishing Company, London The Secret History of the Reptilians, S. Allan Roberts, (2013), Pages 58-60, New Page Books, Pompton Plains, NJFollow us on Facebook

As an interdisciplinary cosmologist, Paul Von Ward works to synthesize recent discoveries in the fields of prehistory, archaeology, physics, biology, genetics and consciousness studies. His newest book (Our Solarian Legacy: Multidimensional Humans in A Self-Learning Universe, released by Hampton Roads Publishing in September 2001) reveals how the latest research points to a purposeful universe, one designed for experimentation and the testing of its own potential. He writes that humans as local manifestations of universal consciousness combine the roles of teacher and student, and have direct responsibility and accountability for the future contributions of this solar system to a larger galactic community. Paul's earlier book Solarian Legacy: Metascience & A New Renaissance brings together forgotten prehistory and perennial wisdom with recent scientific discoveries to describe a three-faceted universe-electromagnetic particles/waves, subtle energies, and consciousness. He believes a more complete understanding of human history and human powers will result in a global renaissance, a stellar era of human civilization. Paul is a multidiscipline and multilingual researcher and writer, with degrees from Florida State University (BA '61-Phi Beta Kappa-and MS '62) and Harvard (MPA '74). A U.S. Naval Officer (1962-65), he later served as a U.S. diplomat in France, Martinique, Sierra Leone, and the Dominican Republic (1966-73). In Washington D.C., Paul held government policy and management positions (1974-79) and headed the nonprofit Delphi International which he founded (1980-95).In addition to the above two books, Paul also authored Dismantling the Pyramid: Government by the People, an analysis of bureaucratic government and a blueprint for democratic reform. His articles on "frontier science and social change" appear regularly in U.S. And foreign publications. He is currently working on the book Gods, Genes, and Consciousness: The Emerging Human Story. - www.vonward.com

John Nelson is the author of the novels Starborn, Transformations, and Matrix of the Gods, originally published by Hampton Roads Publishing, and I, Human published by Cosmic Egg. He authored the nonfiction book The Magic Mirror, which won the 2008 COVR Award as best book of the year and best divination system, and more recently A Guide of Energetic Healing. Nelson was the editorial director of Bear & Company in the mid-1990s and Inner Ocean Publishing in the early 2000s. He is the owner of Bookworks Ltd., where he edits fiction and nonfiction books for a variety of authors and publishers. This includes The Sacred Promise by Gary Schwartz, The White House Doctor by Dr. Connie Mariano, The 12-Step Buddhist, Yoga and the Twelve-Step Path, The Buddha Speaks, Bright Light by Dee Wallace, and the YA novel Avatar Magic. Nelson has been a yogi and a meditator for fifty years and brings an expanded consciousness perspective to all that he writes. His fiction is usually a blend of hard science, science fiction, and psycho-spiritual insights, but The Miracle of Anna is strictly spiritual or visionary fiction. Nelson’s two nonfiction works are based on his own personal spiritual explorations. Visit his website at www.johnnelsonbookworks.com.

Aired Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 8:00 PM ETD. Patrick Miller – How To Be Spiritual Without Being ReligiousGrowing up in the fifties and sixties, I remember that religious identity was very important to many of my friends and stressed by their parents. One of the blessings of growing up in the religiously diverse neighborhoods of Brooklyn, New York, was joining my friends and their families while celebrating religious festivals and holidays. There was an energy in these gatherings that seemed to transcend the diverse doctrines of the various religions, an energy predicated on the feelings of family, oneness, joy and love. Today, many are seeking that same energy and often outside of the religions of their birth. According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 37 percent of Americans identify themselves as spiritual but not religious. This sentiment seems to be prevalent amongst millennials. Is there a way for each of us to pursue this energy of spirit in our daily lives and find meaning and happiness?My guest this week on Destination Unlimited, D. Patrick Miller, has developed a concise approach to this based upon what he calls “the spirituality of ordinary life.”D. Patrick Miller is the author of a dozen books, two published by Penguin Random House, two by Hampton Roads Publishing, and the rest under the Fearless Books imprint. First trained as an investigative journalist, he began writing about spirituality, human potential, and creativity after a seven-year illness initiated his spiritual path. Since that time he has intensively studied A Course in Miracles, the Enneagram system of personality, Jungian depth psychology, shamanism, and related fields of contemporary spirituality.As a magazine and online journalist, Patrick has written more than 100 articles for Yoga Journal, THE SUN, Elephant Journal online, and many other media. He is also the founder of Fearless Books and Literary Services, and has helped other authors prepare manuscripts for such major publishers as Viking, Doubleday, Crown, Simon & Schuster, Tarcher Perigee, Hay House, Hampton Roads, and New World Library. He provides manuscript consultations, editing, assisted publishing, and professional representation to published and unpublished authors working in fiction and nonfiction. He is also a semi-professional photographer whose work can be viewed and purchased in multiple media at Fine Art America. His websites include dpatrickmiller.com and fearlessbooks.com. He joins me this week to discuss his seminal work, How to Be Spiritual Without Being Religious.

John Nelson is the author of visionary novels “Starborn,” “Transformations,” and “Matrix of the Gods,” originally published by Hampton Roads Publishing, and “I, Human” published by Cosmic Egg and the upcoming The Miracle of Anna published by Roundfire Books. He authored the nonfiction book “The Magic Mirror,” which won the 2008 COVR Award as the best book of the year and best divination system, and “The Guide to Energetic Healing” published by Rainbow Ridge Books. Nelson has had articles recently published in major magazines about our evolving consciousness: New Age Journal online, “Is Technology Destroying Spirituality”; in Kindred Spirit, “The Singularity of Consciousness” and “The Etheric Cleanse”; in New Dawn Magazine, “The Borg are Coming,” and “The Goddess in the Machine”; and in Mind Body Spirit, “Nature’s Path to Genius,” and “Our Puer Culture.” 

Betsy's work has always gravitated toward the media. A native Philadelphian with a B.F.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, Betsy worked as an account executive for WFIL radio in Philadelphia, and from there went to radio stations WPEN and WFLN. After that, she became a commercial print model and acted in television commercials in New York and Philadelphia. For seventeen years, she worked in Los Angeles at the motion picture and television company Castle Rock Entertainment as the Assistant to the Chairman and CEO. In August '99, she followed her boss to Warner Bros. as he took a new position there as President and COO, and became his Executive Assistant. She is now writing full time. Betsy's writing began unexpectedly while going through an especially difficult time in her life. She believes that her books were the answer to her prayers.In addition to Walking Through Illusion (published by O-Books, an imprint of John Hunt Publishing Ltd), Betsy Otter Thompson is the author of The Mirror Theory (published by Hampton Roads Publishing) and 4 self-published books through her own company, Ascension Publishing. The self-published books are now at of print except for LOVEPARENT, which is now available on Kindle and through Paypal.

Join me as I talk to Betsy Otter Thompson and her new book Walking Through Illusion... This will be a fantastic show make sure to tune in and call in with any questions you may have for us WALKING THROUGH ILLUSION – Jesus speaks of the People who shared his Journey – features a series of stories about biblical people who either knew Jesus or knew of him, and were influenced by him in one way or another. It is not a book about Christianity; it is about people who lived long before Christianity began. The book makes no attempt to preach religion; the author believes that we don't take our beliefs with us when we leave here; we take the love we found from having them. The stories are less about the picture these people might have lived and more about the emotions they might have experienced. Each chapter focuses on the growth of a particular person and each chapter is complete within itself with a specific theme. The end of each chapter has a worksheet with questions designed to bring the ideas from the book into the reader's everyday life in a meaning way. There is also a page at the end of each chapter, where the author shares how that chapter's theme impacted her life. In addition to Walking Through Illusion (published by O-Books, an imprint of John Hunt Publishing Ltd), Betsy Otter Thompson is the author of The Mirror Theory (published by Hampton Roads Publishing) and 4 self-published books through her own company, Ascension Publishing.