Why a website about the afterlife?
Dear reader,
Thank you for visiting this website.
The heartbreaking and unexpected loss of my most favorite person on this planet sparked a powerful spiritual journey for me.
It led me to hope that there is something more beyond this physical world, somethong other than what we can see, touch or feel.
I have been investigating and gathering a lot of information, because I simply could not fathom that my loved one had dissapeared into nothingness. I have read and heard about so many interesting things and I have been inspired by countless consoling stories about wonderful encounters with loved ones beyond the veil.
I have also experienced a few magical things myself, so I became convinced that our loved ones do not die. It's my personal belief that they haven't left us, that they remain closeby, that they can still see us and want to support us and sometimes reach out.
I've created this website to share what I've learned. Scroll down for more details about my goals and objectives for this site as well as some other remarks. Browse around as you see fit or get in touch with me if you'd like to reach out or ask questions.
Thank you for visiting this website.
The heartbreaking and unexpected loss of my most favorite person on this planet sparked a powerful spiritual journey for me.
It led me to hope that there is something more beyond this physical world, somethong other than what we can see, touch or feel.
I have been investigating and gathering a lot of information, because I simply could not fathom that my loved one had dissapeared into nothingness. I have read and heard about so many interesting things and I have been inspired by countless consoling stories about wonderful encounters with loved ones beyond the veil.
I have also experienced a few magical things myself, so I became convinced that our loved ones do not die. It's my personal belief that they haven't left us, that they remain closeby, that they can still see us and want to support us and sometimes reach out.
I've created this website to share what I've learned. Scroll down for more details about my goals and objectives for this site as well as some other remarks. Browse around as you see fit or get in touch with me if you'd like to reach out or ask questions.
Goals and objectives of this project and website
First of all, this is a way of keeping track of my own spiritual journey.
It's a process that comes with many ups and downs, but there is so much interesting stuff to learn about. There are many heartwarming and comforting stories of interactions with the unseen world, tons of evidential material as well as scientific research, even though it's not widespread or completely accepted - yet.
I found it so helpful that I decided to document and summarize what I learned, because that is simply how I'm wired - I'm sort of a summary-geek :).
Secondly, I'm sharing what I learned, hoping these insights may bring comfort and peace of mind to anyone who may need it.
The grieving process is the most challenging experience I have ever gone through. And am still going through as I miss my person so deeply, each and every day. The concept of the afterlife is the one thing that has brought solace. Knowing that our loved ones are not gone (just not here the way we are used to), was a powerful and uplifting insight for me. I still miss him tremendously, but I now know the connection is (still) so strong and we can continue our bond beyond the veil. If what I'm sharing can help just only other person feel a little lighter, just for a brief moment, I would feel truly grateful.
It's a process that comes with many ups and downs, but there is so much interesting stuff to learn about. There are many heartwarming and comforting stories of interactions with the unseen world, tons of evidential material as well as scientific research, even though it's not widespread or completely accepted - yet.
I found it so helpful that I decided to document and summarize what I learned, because that is simply how I'm wired - I'm sort of a summary-geek :).
Secondly, I'm sharing what I learned, hoping these insights may bring comfort and peace of mind to anyone who may need it.
The grieving process is the most challenging experience I have ever gone through. And am still going through as I miss my person so deeply, each and every day. The concept of the afterlife is the one thing that has brought solace. Knowing that our loved ones are not gone (just not here the way we are used to), was a powerful and uplifting insight for me. I still miss him tremendously, but I now know the connection is (still) so strong and we can continue our bond beyond the veil. If what I'm sharing can help just only other person feel a little lighter, just for a brief moment, I would feel truly grateful.
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.
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.
The personal beliefs of a sceptic
I want to make it clear that I am just sharing my personal views. I have a collection of things I find interesting or believe to be true, which is also evolving all the time as things unfold, as I discover new insights or take note of fascinating points other people have made. You can take or leave what I'm sharing, or take bits and pieces that you feel that make sense and add them to your own little patchwork. My only wish is that you keep an open mind and that you keep what inspires and uplifts you.
I personally went through a journey fromhoping that our loved ones just don't vanish after they transition, to believing in the afterlife and finally knowing that there is much more out there, and it's been such a gift. So by all means, explore for yourself, investigate, look up information, look into opposite points of view and then make up your own mind based on what feels right for you. No one else can decide this for you.
I try to practice what I call healthy scepticism. I have grown up with a scientific mindset and do not want to just blindly believe what anyone is saying. Frankly, there are a lot of unkind people who may be making things up or even taking advantage of those who are vulnerable. It makes sense to tread lightly, ask questions and not just take everything at face value. On the other hand, this does not mean we should stop being open-minded or dismiss the whole topic because of a few charlatans who are after money or attention.
I personally went through a journey fromhoping that our loved ones just don't vanish after they transition, to believing in the afterlife and finally knowing that there is much more out there, and it's been such a gift. So by all means, explore for yourself, investigate, look up information, look into opposite points of view and then make up your own mind based on what feels right for you. No one else can decide this for you.
I try to practice what I call healthy scepticism. I have grown up with a scientific mindset and do not want to just blindly believe what anyone is saying. Frankly, there are a lot of unkind people who may be making things up or even taking advantage of those who are vulnerable. It makes sense to tread lightly, ask questions and not just take everything at face value. On the other hand, this does not mean we should stop being open-minded or dismiss the whole topic because of a few charlatans who are after money or attention.
I don't 'know' for sure what the afterlife is like. I just happen to believe what I believe and what has brought me comfort. I don't want to convince anyone of anything. I also do not believe that one person can know all there is to know. I don't pretend to know more or know better about these topics than anyone else. I'm not a professional, a scholar or a metaphysicist, nor was I trained in formal scientific research. I'm just al layman who did her own research and made a summary and decided to share what I experienced firsthand or what I found helpful, comforting or what felt true for me personally.
Science keeps evolving every day. The only thing we know for sure is that we don't know everything. There are still a lot of topics that scientists may not be able to fully explain - just yet. It doesn't mean that these phenomena are not true or not real. Proof can come in lots of different ways and even though afterlife topics still are considered pseudoscience (at least for now), we keep learning new things every day. So, one day, hopefully, we will understand more about how consciousness or intuition works. Maybe we will be able to communicate easily with 'the other side' (see for example the soul phone)?
We moved on from believing the earth was the centre of the universe, didn't we? If you would have tried to explain to someone who lived two centuries ago that we would walk on the moon, have small supercomputers in our pockets, travel through space and can take pictures to see the insides of our bodies, you may very well have been burnt at the stake for talking nonsense. Yet, here we are. There are a lot of things that the human senses cannot register, yet they exist. Dogs can hear high pitch sounds that humans can't. We can't actually see the radio waves or the wi-fi signal, yet we see the results right in front of our eyes. Who knows what instruments will be invented in the future that can register energies or other dimensions we currently cannot officially detect yet?
Science keeps evolving every day. The only thing we know for sure is that we don't know everything. There are still a lot of topics that scientists may not be able to fully explain - just yet. It doesn't mean that these phenomena are not true or not real. Proof can come in lots of different ways and even though afterlife topics still are considered pseudoscience (at least for now), we keep learning new things every day. So, one day, hopefully, we will understand more about how consciousness or intuition works. Maybe we will be able to communicate easily with 'the other side' (see for example the soul phone)?
We moved on from believing the earth was the centre of the universe, didn't we? If you would have tried to explain to someone who lived two centuries ago that we would walk on the moon, have small supercomputers in our pockets, travel through space and can take pictures to see the insides of our bodies, you may very well have been burnt at the stake for talking nonsense. Yet, here we are. There are a lot of things that the human senses cannot register, yet they exist. Dogs can hear high pitch sounds that humans can't. We can't actually see the radio waves or the wi-fi signal, yet we see the results right in front of our eyes. Who knows what instruments will be invented in the future that can register energies or other dimensions we currently cannot officially detect yet?
What is 'truth'? I have a pretty open mind and I think a lot of things can be true at the same time, it just depends on how you look at it and where you are coming from (also depicted in the cartoon above). One person can get hurt even though the other person had the best intentions. One person can believe in God, Heaven and Angels the way their religion describes it, and someone else may have a more general spiritual perspective and believe in Source, Eternal Souls and Spirit Guides, but both believe that life continues after death and can draw comfort from it in their time of grief.
We do create (or at least influence) our own reality. In this realm and in any other. It isn't about what you are looking at, it's about what you see, about what you focus on. We can definitely influence our own experiences. We can use the power of our minds, choose what we give energy to, and not only feel differently along the way, but also achieve different outcomes. Visualisation is a powerful and succesful techique used by the best sportsmen and -women in the world. The law of attraction is based on the same principle. We can create more of the same by choosing where to focus our attention. Will you choose to focus on what's going to be taking you down the rabbithole, or what sparks a positive spiral? If whatever we choose helps us to feel just a little bit more inspired or less sad, then why wouldn't we choose the path that makes us feel lighter?!
I hope this website can inspire others or help someone on their journey, to move forward with their grief and with a lasting connection to their loved ones.
I hope this website can inspire others or help someone on their journey, to move forward with their grief and with a lasting connection to their loved ones.
Please take note that I am not a native English speaker. I apologise if there are any typos or grammatical mistakes on this website.
Please feel free to get in touch if you spot something that is wonky, I'll be happy to correct.
Please feel free to get in touch if you spot something that is wonky, I'll be happy to correct.