Below are extracts from some of my writings. If you
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An extract from Chapter 10 of "Please God Why?"
In my experience, obtaining evidence of survival, like many of life's experiences, is a very personal matter. Vicarious evidence is never as convincing or satisfying as that received in person. Many books have been written on this subject and for readers wishing to discover just how wide-ranging and incontavertible is the evidence, I would recommend three books in particular:
"The University of Spiritualism" by Harry Boddington
"The Imprisoned Splendour" by Raynor C. Johnson
"The Archives of the Mind" by Prof. Archie Roy
We must all learn to "test the spirit." Be objective, do not judge on the basis of hearsay and never be afraid to oppose conventional wisdom when the evidence convinces you, you should. Never accept anything at face value but once you are satisfied there is no other reasonable explanation than communication from the world of the spirit, accept it and treasure it.
The Bliss of Solitude
“For oft when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon the inner eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.”
In this way, William Wordsworth concluded what is probably his best known poem. Recalling those lines sets me to thinking about solitude and its attractions, particularly to artistic people and religious thinkers.
What can possibly be blissful about being alone? Many people today seem to fear being alone almost more than anything else.
Is this not reflected by the almost constant need many young people find for loud music, by the abhorrence shown by couples at the prospect of one of them being left alone on the death or disappearance of the other, or the fear demonstrated by so many at the prospect of a “lonely old age”?
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The New Decade
Thus we see that “personal responsibility,” one of the foundations of the philosophy of Spiritualism, is in reality mutual: I truly am my brother’s keeper in this respect. Because, to quote Alexander Pope, “All are but parts of one stupendous whole, whose body nature is and God the soul,” and because light will always eliminate darkness, the smallest step in the direction of spreading the light of spiritual understanding will have a disproportionate effect upon the darkness with which humanity has clothed this beautiful globe. Thus can we be encouraged that even though at present we may be few, the continuing impact of light emission from a few individuals will soon create a change for the better. Let us move into this second decade confident in the power of the spirit to “lighten our darkness” if only we will have trust, determination and above all, love.
Happy New Decade to you all. - Lionel
