Furthermore, I would love people to know they are not alone or encourage them to share their own stories.
More and more people are open to spiritual topics. Just over half of global citizens (51%) say they believe in some form of afterlife, and it's gradually increasing over time. Even though there are a lot of excellent reference materials out there, not many people are quick to share their own stories because they are afraid of the reaction of non-believers, being labelled as crazy or our experiences invalidated or passed off as grief-induced hallucinations.
Luckily, those who do open up about it, come to discover there are many others with similar experiences and beliefs and they help provide a safe space for others to talk about their own experiences too without being met with a silent stare or awkward eyeroll-looks.
Interesting research projects around the globe and millions of anecdotes show there is much more going on than just wishful thinking or grief talking. Sharing our experiences can not only be inspiring and uplifting for others, it can help shift the current mindset of what's 'acceptable'.
Lastly, I hope this website may encourage others to start their own investigation or work through their own journey from hoping to believing. I'm truly rooting for you to discover your own personal truth and welcome the consolation and spiritual growth that comes with it. After all, looking at the world and this life from the broader perspective that the unseen world offers, leads to very interesting side effects: This bigger picture changes how we look at ourselves and each other, how we deal with challenges and hard times and how we spend our time here. It can even offer valuable inspiration about the meaning of life. In any case, it's wonderful to interact with likeminded people, exchanging inspiring experiences in a safe space and draw hope and comfort from it, and this website wants to do just that.