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The Biograph Theater-The Death of John Dillinger

Barek Halfhand — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:34:37 +0000

The Biograph Theater-The Death of John Dillinger

By Barek Halfhand

Spring in Chicago represents an almost ritualistic awakening from hibernation as the lakeside city is finally freed from the often debilitating grip of Midwestern winter extremes… a drive along Lake Shore Drive on one of these sun bathed, warmer afternoons proves that the locals are more than ready to return to the manicured beaches of Oak Street and North Avenue as they stroll, cycle or Rollerblade down the endless sidewalks separating the concrete from the sand and Lake Michigan …while the beach attire is not full blown bikinis and swim trunks, the short sleeved shirts and windbreakers tied around waists leave little doubt that the new indigenous are more than ready to shed their winter coats …

The Congress Hotel still catches my eye no matter how many times I thread my way through the outlying urban grid and finally arrive in The Emerald City …Capone’s unyielding reign as Chicago’s undisputed crime boss was often dictated from that classic block of architecture and Michigan Avenue was awash with blood as a result … I could still feel the dark countenance of Big Al’s “Thousand Mile Stare” as I explored the old banquet rooms and lobbies a few years back …I still feel intimidated every time I stand his headstone in Mt Carmel …

John Dillinger was a different breed of “gangster” than Capone, while the local and federal law enforcement agencies charged with terminating his career tried demonize him with the pejorative; “Public Enemy Number One”, he seemed to have cultivated a sort of celebrity and popularity that many gangsters of the post Capone, Depression era enjoyed… much the way Bonnie and Clyde were acquiring legendary outlaw status down in Texas almost simultaneously …holding up banks at a time when so many were in foreclosure was not necessarily looked upon with disdain by those teetering on the precipice of destitution and homelessness (sound familiar?) …

An illustrious career of crime comprised Dillinger’s resume … by the time he returned Chicago and was “laying low” he had managed to rob 15 or so banks, successfully executed an elaborate plan to break out of one county jail in Ohio and boldly escaped yet another lockup in Indiana …there was the famous shootout at the Little Bohemia Lodge that seems to have some been the subject of some historic revision to accommodate the Johnny Depp film “Public Enemies” but I suppose I can grant some artistic license to that version of events because it was an such good flick …

John Dillinger had the sort of loquacious personality and effervescent demeanor that made him a media sensation and he did seem to bask in the camera flash when the reporters encircled him in Crown Point Indiana … While his assertive self-confidence was often misconstrued as the defiant braggadocio of a common thief in his early days, the later celebrated infamy of “Public Enemy Number One“ welcomed his colorful colloquialisms and good ‘ol Indiana boy antics … was it the perceived sense of public adoration that served as the impetus for John’s false sense of invincibility?… the Robin Hood-esque “steal from the rich” and brag about to the poor imagery that ingratiated him in the collective depression weary sensibility of the public? … Or was it simply because he really was THAT good at being bad?

Alas, even with his success as a crook and escape artist, all of that gangster swag and brazen bank robbing bravado, he could not conceal that much of a larger than life identity even with a trip to the plastic surgeon…his naive attempt at a low profile blurring into the Chicago landscape while things “cooled down” was in vain … Jim Purvis of the newly founded branch of federal law enforcement; “The Bureau Of Investigation” (which would later become the FBI) knew exactly who he was looking for as he staked out the Biograph Theater that humid June evening in 1934…

Lincoln Park traffic has always been challenging and this unseasonably warm pre-spring weekend afternoon was no exception …getting off of Lake Shore Drive and onto Fullerton Ave brought back memories of circling these blocks looking for a parking space when I worked downtown a few years back and the Lincoln Park Zoo seemed to have spoken for every conceivable parking spot for miles on this particular day …It’s not hard to understand why the Twenty-Somethings want to flock the city as soon as they have the means to move out of their parent’s home in the suburbs …there are a billion things to see and do and an equal number of hedonistic delights to indulge but most usually end up relocating back to the burbs by age 30 or so …or once the novelty wears off, whichever comes first ….

The buildings surrounding The Biograph Theater all have that look and feel about them like they are harboring a dark secret that is shrouded in antiquity and obfuscated by neon …the history of this small section of town alone could surely fill up four volumes of an almanac …The site of the St Valentine’s Day Massacre (2122 N. Clark St.,) is a little over a half mile away and if you listen very carefully you can still hear the ringing staccato of machine gun fire when you pass the buildings that now occupy the property where The Obanion Gang made their headquarters…when conditions are right ….

As luck would have it; I was able to secure a parking spot a reasonable distance from the old theater … As I exited my vehicle I was able to seamlessly blend into the throngs of young metro-hipsters making their way along the promenade (being the paragon of trendy hipness that I am)… some of them stopped to chat with small groups congregating in front of a pub or dinner …some simply nodded in acknowledgement of their fellow cosmopolitans before proceeding to their obscure destinations like a coffee house, eclectic boutique or perhaps a music store specializing in reselling vinyl records, black light posters, lava lamps and assorted incense…Ah nostalgia for a past never experienced, such a strange phenomenon that seems so prevalent amongst today’s youth…I reminded myself that I used to wear black pants, a Concho belt and boots as an homage to Jim Morrison in my late teens/early 20’s even though I was barely out of kindergarten when “The Lizard King” turned in his crown … I almost missed the famous Marquis of the Biograph as in my mental absentia …

Posters advertising plays like “The Wale” lined the lobby windows but I could see that there were people milling about inside, likely there to attend a matinee …as I opened the front doors and assertively strolled inside like I owned the place, I was struck by the telltale momentary disorientation that has come to be an indication that something was amiss …

The sparse audience for the afternoon performance hob-knobbing over cocktails in the lounge area took little notice of me meticulously photographing the building’s forefront interior …nobody challenged me when I made my way down the aisle leading to the main theater although a woman standing on the stage studying the set (comprised solely of a couch surrounded by litter) glared at me indignantly as I casually snapped multiple shots of the old theater-turned auditorium …turning to make my way make down the runway leading out and ultimately back to the lobby I turned the corner and was mildly shocked to see (what I assumed to be) and actress smoking a cigarette indoors …Illinois smoking laws are pretty tough and the fact that she was wearing her stage wardrobe while committing this almost unheard-of violation piqued my interest enough to simply stop and ask :

“You can smoke in here?…

Looking up at me with troubled yet piercing brown eyes she responded with a terse, Slavic sounding accent; “Of course, why not?” …

She immediately averted her eyes away from me and wiped away a tear …the old fashioned orange gown she wore as her costume complimented her buxom features but she seemed extremely uncomfortable in it nonetheless…

”Something wrong?” I inquired sympathetically …

“What would you care?” she shot back, sharply returning her attention in my direction … Wouldn’t you like to see a conniving Gypsy like me deported?” …

Striving to avoid a tendentious topic like immigration, I decided to extricate myself from the potentially volatile conversation and exit the building… I wasn’t keen on being seen cavorting with the indoor smoker either…

”If you’re one of Purvis’s men, tell him he doesn’t need to check up on me! “She called after me in a tone that seemed to be intentionally muffled but clearly rife with enmity…

I turned to ask for a clarification but she evidently had already left the corner and returned to the backstage area … the retrofitted ventilation system must be pretty good in that old structure because I didn’t see any trace of the billowing cloud she was producing by her emotionally charged smoke break …Back outside, I turned left and proceeded to the alley where Dillinger met his demise …

I didn’t see any bullet holes as legend contends are still visible upon close inspection…but I did see the blood …some pushed past me in a jovial frenzy to dip handkerchiefs in the dark ichor liquid that looked so black against the streetlight illuminated darkness …the pop of flashbulbs were like lightning flashes against the night shrouded background features of the city block… as I struggled to regain my equilibrium; it was then that I realized that not only did my reality shift from day to night but from living color to black and white…

Squinting at the sudden flashback to midday brightness as I exited the alley, I began the block or so jaunt back to the car … I was suddenly thrust back into my subjective state of redolence by the squawking sound of a 1930’s era car horn (struggles to phonetically express the sound; “aaaaahhhh-ooooooh-gaaah”)… The Ford DeLuxe Roadster that rumbled up from behind was piloted by a man wearing clothing of and indeterminable era at first assessment but as he rolled past me my hopes were dashed by the Blue Tooth clearly visible in his right ear…

Here are the photos from my visit to the Biograph Theater, some may have been color enhanced or edited for aesthetic optimization ….b

http://s1098.photobucket.com/user/FoundersHill/library/The%20Biograph%20Theater-Chicago?sort=3&page=1

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Charlotte Haunts Scares Up New Riding Ghost Tours

MysticalKnight — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:07:56 +0000

Charlotte, NC – City Haunts LLC announces their new Riding Ghost Tours. Working in conjunction with Charlotte Party Charters, Charlotte Haunts will be introducing two unique Ghost Tours to the greater Charlotte Area. Beginning May 31st, Charlotte natives and visitors can board a passenger bus to experience the haunted history of the Queen City in climate controlled comfort (regardless of weather).

Charlotte Haunts expects the new tours to be a welcome addition to Charlotte’s Friday & Saturday nightlife. All guests will board at Kennedy’s Premium Bar & Grill on Caswell Road and will enjoy a guided tour of Charlotte’s ghostly locales or enjoy spirits with the spirits in one of several haunted pubs. Each tour is different and we encourage you to sample them both.

Kennedy’s provides easy parking and a central location for tour-goers. The Riding Ghost Tours are approximately an hour and a half and depart Kennedy’s promptly at 7pm. Tickets are $30 for adults, $15 for children ages 6-13 (children under 5 are free). The Haunted Pub Tour lasts 2 and a half hours, stops at 3-4 pubs and costs $45 (no one under 21 is admitted). This tour departs Kennedy’s promptly at 9pm. Tickets for both tours are only available online, group rates are available for 20 or more.

For more information, go to their website www.charlottehaunts.net. They can also be reached at (704) 879-1313, or through email at info@charlottehaunts.net.

About City Haunts LLC

Charlotte Haunts was founded by paranormal investigator and author Jamie Roush Pearce. Jamie has enjoyed success with her book “Historic Haunts Florida” and is expecting her second book “Historic Haunts of the South” to hit bookshelves by fall (Charlotte will figure prominently in her upcoming book). Roush, a former Haywood County resident, has also been seen on tv’s “Most Terrifying Places in America” and “My Ghost Story”. She has worked for over 16 years in the paranormal and has worked with many notable figures and groups in the field.

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Paranormal Underground Radio: Thomas Fusco (Author, Behind the Cosmic Veil)

MysticalKnight — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:39:31 +0000

In this episode of Paranormal Underground Radio, we talk with Thomas Fusco, author of the book, Behind The Cosmic Veil: A New Vision of Reality Merging Science, the Spiritual and the Supernatural.

Thomas Fusco has devoted nearly three decades of research into the relationship between mind, physics, spirituality, parapsychology, scientific anomalies, and paranormal phenomena with the goal of uncovering the unifying cosmological framework that has eluded mankind for generations.

About Behind The Cosmic Veil

Throughout modern history, humanity has made remarkable strides toward unraveling the secrets of the universe. Yet in spite of these impressive scientific achievements, certain fundamental mysteries continue to evade both our powers of reason and our modern physics. Among these are:

- Is there a Divine Order within the cosmos?
- What are the causes behind the bizarre events known as    the paranormal?
- Are anti-gravity, time travel and teleportation possible, or    are they just food for fantasy?
- How was matter created “from the void?”
- Is there a gateway to a higher dimension, and what does    it look like?
- Is dark matter real, and why can’t we see it?
- How did life originate on earth?
- Could UFOs really be advanced spacecraft?
- And how does religion and spirituality fit into all this?

Questions like these have long confounded scientists, philosophers, and ecclesiastics alike. Efforts to solve these riddles have often suffered from too narrow a focus, such as those that attempt to describe telepathy or consciousness in terms of quantum theory while overlooking the vast body of other unexplained phenomena. None have led us to a single cosmological framework that can accommodate the wealth of scientific anomalies, spiritual experiences and paranormal events that are observed and recorded.

Now for the first time, BEHIND THE COSMIC VEIL cracks the cosmic code of creation with a bold new “Theory of Everything” that encompasses all these mysteries, and many more. In this groundbreaking work, author Thomas P. Fusco employs a revolutionary approach to uncover the underlying cosmic matrix connecting contemporary physics, the human psyche, paranormal phenomena and long-established religious principles, then weaves it into an entirely new model of reality never before described that not only joins these disciplines into a single, greater system, but explains in plain English the enigmas of our time in a sensible, consistent and scientific way. This extraordinary model foretells the coming of a future super-technology by which we might spontaneously create anything we can imagine. BEHIND THE COSMIC VEIL opens the door to a whole new way of looking at both our inner selves and the universe around us, where the boundaries between mind, faith, physics and the supernatural become indistinguishable.

This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever pondered the deeper meaning of existence.

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May 2013 Paranormal Underground Contest

MysticalKnight — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:08:32 +0000

Have you entered Paranormal Underground Magazine’s May 2013 contest yet? Just send an email to editor@paranormalunderground.net with the name of your favorite cryptid, and you’ll be entered to win 3 free issues of Paranormal Underground Magazine’s digital issue.

If you already have a 12-month digital subscription to the magazine, you can pick out 3 archived issues of your choice! We’ll have 5 winners this month, so e-mail us now!

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Top 10 Books That Influenced My Afterlife Research

MysticalKnight — Sat, 11 May 2013 17:39:25 +0000

This article was featured in Paranormal Underground magazine’s May 2013 issue. To read more from this issue, click here. Or to get a 12-month digital subscription of the magazine (a PDF mailed to you automatically each month), click here.

Top 10 Books That Influenced My Afterlife Research

By Karen Frazier, South Sound Paranormal Research & Paranormal Underground Radio

I’m going to slow it down a little this month, she says, channeling a high school dance band. Actually, this month I decided to do a serious (gasp) paranormal top 10 list as I share with you the most influential books I’ve read that have encouraged and developed my work as an afterlife researcher.

10. “On Life After Death” by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
This is a collection of essays by near-death researcher the late Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. It was released in 1991 and has an inspiring message for anyone facing death (which is pretty much all of us). The Swiss-born psychiatrist also wrote Why Are We Here, The Tunnel and the Light, and Life Lessons.

9. “Paranormal: My Life in Pursuit of the Afterlife” by Raymond Moody
Dr. Raymond Moody has written a great autobiography here in which he shares his journey from studying near-death experiences to experiments with reincarnation and scrying. This particular book was published in 2012. You’ll see Dr. Moody later on in this list, as his complete works include more than 11 best-selling books.

8. “Lessons of Many Lives” by Melissa Watts
This really isn’t a plug for a book I co-wrote. The book is hypnotherapist Melissa Watts’ autobiography (2009) in which she shares how her journey into life between lives hypnotherapy provided valuable insights into our ultimate purpose in life. As Melissa’s coauthor on the book, it had a profound influence on me and affirmed much of the information I’d been seeking since I was a teen.

7. “Spirit Faces: Truth About the Afterlife“ by Mark Macy
Mark Macy is an ITC and afterlife researcher who discovered the remarkable ability to photograph the faces of spirits using a Polaroid camera and something he calls the illuminator. This fascinating book was published in 2006 and based on 15 years of research. The images are extremely intriguing.

6. “Someone Else’s Yesterday” by Jeffrey Keene
Some call Keene’s case, as documented in this 2003 book, the most evidentially documented case of reincarnation, and it’s a compelling one. Keene is a gentle warrior who relates the lessons he learned as he experienced spontaneous recall of life as Civil War General John B. Gordon.

5. “Spook: Science Takes on the Afterlife” by Mary Roach
Mary Roach is a great science writer. Her books are always funny and informative, and this one is no difference. In Spook (2006), Roach travels the world investigating cases suggestive of reincarnation, near-death experiences, ghosts, and others.

4. “The Afterlife Experiments” by Dr. Gary Schwartz
In this book (2003), University of Arizona’s Dr. Gary Schwartz relates his increasingly more controlled scientific experiments with psychic mediums in his ongoing attempt to scientifically document the afterlife.

3. “Many Lives, Many Masters” by Dr. Brian Weiss
Psychotherapist Dr. Brian Weiss stumbled upon past life and life-between-lives regression during a traditional psychotherapy session. Along with Michael Newton, Weiss is one of the pioneers in life-between-lives hypnotherapy, which may just give us a glimpse of the afterlife. In this 1988 book, Weiss examines the “space between lives.”

2. “Destiny of Souls,” “Journey of Souls,” and “Memories of the Afterlife” by Michael Newton, Ph.D.
Not one book but three, Michael Newton’s works are among the most influential in my own personal philosophy. Newton is a pioneer of life-between lives hypnotherapy. He has developed protocols for other hypnotherapists who wish to help their clients glimpse the afterlife. I personally have had LBL hypnotherapy, and it has changed who I am, allowing me to live with more compassion and love, as well as to pursue afterlife research in a whole new way. Newton presents case studies in these books.

1. “Life After Life” by Dr. Raymond Moody
This book (1975) is #1 because it was the first, and you never forget your first. My dad gave me Life After Life when I was about 14. Moody’s look into near-death experiences opened my eyes to something I’d felt all along — that there’s more waiting for us than what we experience here on Earth. Thank you, Dr. Moody!

Have suggestions for The Paranormal Top 10 List? E-mail paranormalunderground@live.com.

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To learn more about the author of this article, visit http://www.authorkarenfrazier.com/.

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Paranormal Underground Radio: Darren Thompson, Washington State Paranormal Investigations and Research

MysticalKnight — Sat, 11 May 2013 03:16:08 +0000

In this episode of Paranormal Underground Radio, we talk with Darren Thompson, president and cofounder of WSPIR (Washington State Paranormal Investigations and Research).

WSPIR is a paranormal investigation, research, and education organization committed to seeking scientific and metaphysical evidence of other realms of existence; dedicated to assisting those experiencing unexplained phenomenon; and providing educational resources to the community.

By day, Darren is an engineer with a large telecommunications company, but when the sun goes down, he is president of Washington State Paranormal Investigations and Research (WSPIR). Darren has always been fascinated by the unexplained or the “paranormal.” After having mysterious experiences at a haunted B&B in New Orleans, he and his wife, Jill, began to actively pursue their shared interest in the paranormal. In 2005, Darren, Jill and three others established WSPIR, which has now grown to 60 members, all dedicated to assisting those experiencing unexplained phenomenon by in-depth investigation and historical research.

Over the past eight years, Darren has led many paranormal investigations in Washington state, as well as around the country. He has investigated with Jason and Grant of The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS) and investigated in Copenhagen with the Paranormalt Institut of Denmark. Darren has been a guest on numerous radio and television shows and makes personal appearances at colleges and universities speaking on the paranormal.

In addition to investigating the paranormal, WSPIR, under Darren’s leadership, assists in the preservation of valued historical landmarks and “forgotten” cemeteries for future generations. WSPIR maintains a local cemetery, transcribes cemetery gravestones for genealogical research, and encourages the study of gravestones and gravestone restoration from historical and artistic perspectives. “We have an appreciation for historical buildings and cemeteries and are honored to help preserve history anyway we can.”

Darren is a member of the American Association Electronic Voice Phenomenon (AAEVP), the Association for Gravestone Studies, and International Paranormal Investigators. WSPIR represents The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS) in Washington State.

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Paranormal Underground Magazine’s May 2013 Is Online Now

MysticalKnight — Tue, 07 May 2013 23:25:39 +0000

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Paranormal Underground magazine’s May 2013 issue is now online! Check out this issue now by clicking here.

In this issue of “Paranormal Underground” magazine, we profile Hans Holzer and Alexandra Holzer, as well as “The Scent of Freedom” author Mhairi Simpson. We also feature the Ohio State Reformatory, crop circle conspiracy theories, dark workers, crystals and gemstones, and an in-depth look at auras. Other columns discuss the dangers of Ouija boards and other spirit communication, what shadow people are, the psychological effects of alien abduction, and the haunted Country House in Illinois. This issue also explores the Irish cryptid Lough Ree water monster, the amazing Daniel Dunglas Home, and nighttime in the realm of the dead. Join us as we Explore the Unexplained at www.paranormalunderground.net!

INCLUDED IN THIS ISSUE:

Publisher’s Letter
–The Crop Circle Debate?
By Chad Wilson

Investigator Spotlight
–The Weird & Wonderful World of the Holzer Family
By Rick E. Hale

Special Report
–The Colors of Life: A Study in Auras
By Jackie Chin

Haunted Sites
–Redemption: The Ohio State Reformatory
By Shannon Lusk

Cryptids & Mythological Creatures
–Irish Cryptid: Lough Ree Water Monster
By Jill Stefko, Ph.D.

Are We Alone?
–Psychological Effects of Alien Abduction
By Jill Stefko, Ph.D.

Haunted History
–The Amazing Daniel Dunglas Home
By Rick E. Hale

Demonology — The Dark Files
–Ouija Boards, Spirit Boxes, and Paranormal Ghost Hunting
By Bishop and Demonologist Jerry Williams

Spiritual Connections
–What Are Shadow People?
By Dustin Baker

Inside the Psychic Mind
–Nighttime in the Realm of the Dead
By William Becker

Haunted Hospitality
–The Country House — Clarendon Hills, Illinois
By Rick E. Hale

Crystals & Herbology
–More About Crystals and Gemstones
By Silvermoon Medicyn

Magic & Lore
–Bringing Dark Workers Out of the Shadows
By Silvermoon Medicyn

Katie’s Conspiracy Corner
–Crop Circles
By Katie Christopher

Ghost Hunter Case Files
–The House That Freedom Built … And Haunts: Part 3
By Rick E. Hale

Personal Experiences
–Tales From the Haunted Heathman
By Rob St.Helen

Reader Encounters
–Who Is Tickling My Feet?
By Paulette Ballard

Religion and the Paranormal
–Reconciling the Paranormal with Hinduism and Buddhism
By Melinda Stum

Author Profile
–Mhairi Simpson: “The Scent of Freedom”
By Michelle M. Pillow

Also
–Equipment Update: Thermal Imaging Cameras (by Jack Kenna)
–The Paranormal Top 10 List: Top 10 Books That Influenced My Afterlife Research (by Karen Frazier)
–Ghost Hunter Comic — Entities-R-Us (by Terri J. Garofalo)

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Paranormal Underground Radio: Raymond Moody, Afterlife Researcher

MysticalKnight — Sat, 04 May 2013 20:41:53 +0000

In this episode of Paranormal Underground Radio, we talk with afterlife researcher Raymond Moody.

Raymond Moody is a psychologist and medical doctor. He is the best-selling author of 11 books and is most famous as an author of books about life after death and near-death experiences, a term he coined in 1975 in his book Life After Life.

Best-Selling Author of twelve books including Life After Life—which has sold over 13 million copies world wide—and Reunions, as well as numerous articles in academic and professional literature. Dr. Moody continues to capture enormous public interest and generate controversy with his ground-breaking work on the near-death experience and what happens when we die.

Award-Winning Author. Dr. Moody received the World Humanitarian Award in Denmark in 1988. He was also honored with a bronze medal in the Human Relations category at the New York Film Festival for the movie version of Life After Life.

World-Renowned Scholar and Researcher. Dr. Moody is the leading authority on the ‘near-death experience’—a phrase he coined in the late seventies. Dr. Moody’s research into the phenomenon of near-death experience had its start in the 1960′s. The New York Times calls him “the father of the near-death experience.”

M.D. from the Medical College of Georgia, 1976
Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Virginia, 1969
M.A. in philosophy from the University of Virginia, 1967
B.A. with Honors in philosophy from the University of Virginia, 1966

A Dynamic Lecturer. Dr. Moody has enlightened and entertained audiences all over the world for over three decades. He offers many different lecture/workshop presentations on the topics of: Near Death Experiences, Death With Dignity, Life After Loss, Surviving Grief & Finding Hope, Reunions: Visionary Encounters With Departed Loved Ones, The Healing Power of Humor, The Loss of Children, The Logic of Nonsense, and Catastrophic Tragedies & Events causing collective grief response.

Expert Trainer & Instructor. Dr. Moody trains hospice workers, clergy, psychologists, nurses, doctors, and other medical professionals on matters of grief recovery and dying.

Featured Expert In the Media. Dr Moody has appeared three times on Oprah, as well as on hundreds of other local and nationally syndicated programs such as MSNBC: Grief Recovery, NBC Today, ABC’s Turning Point, Donahue, Sally Jessy Raphael Show, Geraldo, and The Joan Rivers Show.

Private Counselor. Dr. Moody works as a practitioner of philosophic counseling, consulting on a private, individual basis—in person, by phone, or at the bedside of the dying.

Air Date: May 16, 2013
Topic: Near Death Experience, Afterlife, Paranormal Investigation, Paranormal History
Guest: Raymond Moody
Hosts: Karen Frazier and Rick Hale
Producer: Cheryl Knight

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Describing the Indescribable – Finding Your Psychic Voice

MysticalKnight — Sat, 04 May 2013 02:06:15 +0000

Originally posted by William Becker at http://www.paranormalinsights.blogspot.com.

I think one of the challenges of teaching people to find their own psychic voice is finding ways to describe the indescribable. I don’t always have the vocabulary to accurately express some of the places I go and feelings I have when doing the work. I don’t know if the vocabulary exists in the English language.

I was thinking about this the other day as I prepared for my class. Connecting with that which is within us, yet bigger than us is an important aspect of any spiritual or energy work. It’s a foundation for grounding, listening and accessing our true selves. But how to adequately describe what this looks like and feels like to me? Especially as each person will have their own unique experience with this connection and place of their soul.

For me, there is a place deep within that contains all the universe. Not just the one we are part of and experience, but it is connected with the parallel universe or dimension as well. It’s a place is my mind’s eye and a place in my heart chakra area. It’s the place where I am most connected to my true self – the completeness of my soul. I connect to this place – I go there by seeing it and simply knowing it.

It’s from this spot that we grow and evolve as spiritual beings. It’s the place where we can touch a deeper understanding and level of knowledge, one that is simply “known”, not so much taught. In my experience, this is an eternal process – one that we work with here on this plane, as well as between lives and on other planes.

To read more from William and comment on his blogs, visit http://www.paranormalinsights.blogspot.com.

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Paranormal Underground Radio: William Becker, Psychic Medium

MysticalKnight — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:53:52 +0000

In this episode of Paranormal Underground Radio, we talk with psychic medium William Becker.

William is a psychic medium and paranormal investigator and researcher. He has been a tour guide for the Downtown Oregon City Walk with the Spirits Tour for three years. William’s interest in the paranormal goes back to his early childhood when he saw his first full apparition. With this interest in the paranormal along with a degree in history, it was only natural that he would jump at the chance to combine the two by giving tours.

William offers classes and remote readings. He is in the process of helping Northwest Ghost Tours design some new specialty ghost tours for people interested in getting involved in paranormal investigation and/or interested in finding their psychic voice.

For more information about William and his work, visit nwghosttours.com and www.paranormalinsights.net.

Air Date: May 9, 2013
Topic: Paranormal Investigation, Psychic Phenomena, Psychic Medium
Guest: William Becker
Host: Rick Hale
Producer: Cheryl Knight

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