“The
human soul, the human matrix that we all make together is absolutely
fantastic, elegant, exotic, everything… I did not know how
beautiful we are. At any level, high or low, in whatever shape you
are in, you are the most beautiful creation… [T]o be the human
part of God… this is the most fantastic blessing… Each
and every one of us… is a blessing to the planet….”
This is just a hint of the
many revelations that came to Mellen-Thomas Benedict
during his at-least-90-minute near death experience. His is one
of the most studied near-death cases in the world; he has taken
part in more research projects and think tanks than any other near-death
experiencer. In a presentation based on his book Journey Through
the Light and Back, Mellen will tell the story of his near
death experience and some of what he learned, share his insights
about the true nature of the NDE, and describe its implications
for all humankind and our future.
After living a life of negativity and cynicism; despondent over
nuclear weapons, ecological damage, toxic waste, overpopulation,
and other man-made problems; and believing that humanity was a mistake
of nature and a cancer on the planet, Mellen was diagnosed in 1981
with inoperable, terminal brain cancer. He was irreligious: he had
no interest in spirituality or religion, despite having attended
Catholic boarding school as a child; he cared so little about it
he didn’t even describe himself as an atheist or agnostic.
He did read the few books on philosophy and spirituality that were
available at the home where he received private hospice care—including
one on world religions, which included some references to reincarnation
and NDEs. On a morning in early 1982, Mellen died.
When he first left his body, he realized he was having a near death
experience similar to those he had read about, and he began to move
toward the welcoming light; but then, knowing that to continue to
the light would mean that he was dead, he asked for the experience
to stop so he could ask some questions. In the course of his NDE
adventure, all his wide-ranging questions were answered and his
cosmic-travel requests were granted before he returned to his body.
Deepak Chopra, in his book Life after Death: The Burden of Proof,
recounts Mellen’s journey at length because, he says, it “practically
provides an encyclopedia of the afterlife.”
Mellen returned with a sense of hope and a passion for life, along
with continued access to universal intelligence, and with no trace
of the cancer that had killed him. An artist and writer before his
death, Mellen has devoted himself to scientific research projects
since then. The knowledge he gained about light properties, quantum
biology, and fractal geometry enables him to be a bridge between
science and spirit; he has participated in research programs on
life after death experiences and has developed and patented new
technologies for health and wellness.
In his talk he will examine cosmic questions:
• Where
did we come from? The sacred nature of biology and the revelation
of Gaia.
• Why are we here? The greatest gift;
the star seed of Gaia.
• Where are we going? The future of
mankind; the beauty of it all; nothing has been lost and everything
is gained.
• Is there life after death? What if
we have already been alive forever?
With a stepfather
in the military, Mellen had a roving childhood until his family
eventually settled in Fayetteville. Now he lives and works in Aptos,
California (on Monterey Bay). He has a second book coming out, Hitchhiker’s
Guide to the Other Side (Or What to Do if You Wake up Dead).
It is a joyful handbook on preparing for transition; it touches
on karma, the purpose of the life review, consciously planning to
be reborn, and how to ask for help. Both books will be available
from Amazon.com before the end of the year. You will be able to
purchase two CDs, however: Earth Gaia 101: Mellen Speaks Live
in Los Angeles and Excerpts from Journey Through the Light
and Back (2-CD set); a portion of the proceeds goes to support
SFF.
An interview with
Kala Ambrose was broadcast on Friday, October 9, at 8 p.m. Eastern
time on the Explore Your
Spirit with Kala online talk radio show. After the broadcast
the show will remain available in the website’s archive.
Mellen’s NDE is described in greater detail (which he declares
is still a mere glimpse into the full depth of his journey) at www.Mellen-Thomas.com;
there is a link on the home page, also, to a series of earlier radio
interviews.
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Opening Meditation
We will have, as always,
a brief meditation before the start of our program. Alice
Hough will lead a short crystal bowl meditation. Crystal bowls are
tuned to vibrate at specific frequencies that are beneficial to life.
As we meditate with them, the bowls offer gentle healing energy that flows
throughout our physical and energetic bodies. We emerge from the experience
feeling cleansed and renewed. Alice is an energetic healing practitioner
in Raleigh who has also donated a healing session as this month’s
raffle prize. She looks forward to sharing the crystal bowls with you.
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Find us on Meetup
Amy Simpson is the very active moderator
of our Meetup site. You can find out about SFF events, RSVP for events,
contact other participants or pay for events there. Check us out at Meetup.com.
Find us by searching for spirituality in Raleigh (Zip 27607).
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Thursday,
November 5, 2009 |
Special New Location!!
Location:
Amran Temple Shriners of Central
North Carolina
11101 Creedmoor Road
Raleigh, NC 27614 |
Doors Open:
6:45 PM
Lecture: 7:15
- 9:30 PM
Cost: $10
Seniors/Students: $8 with valid ID
Note: There will only be seating for 350 people. We will have
to turn away people in excess of room capacity due to the fire
code, so plan on arriving early if possible to assure a seat.
Note: Due to the special location, there will not be an early
healing mediatation for this event. We will have an opening meditation
using crystal bowls played by Alice Hough, though.
Private
Sessions
with
Mellen-Thomas Benedict
Mellen
will offer 60-minute sessions each consisting
of two parts:
First, a 30-minute intuitive session, based on
your needs, that may involve psychic reading, palmistry, tarot,
or energy work.
Second, a 30 minute treatment using StarClear,
a unique light technology Mellen developed, for chakra system
balancing and whole body energizing. In a graceful and gentle
way, this light works to clear negative emotional charges in the
atomic, cellular, and auric bodies all at the same time.
Friday,
Saturday, & Sunday
November 6, 7 & 8
$125 per session
As of today (10/28), there are only a few session slots left.
Be prepared to pay for your session at the meeting or contact
Jim Fletcher now to arrange your
session. If we have not received payment for any pre-registered
sessions by the time of the lecture, those slots will be made
available to others.
Location: Peace Tree Village
609
Saint Mary's Street
Raleigh, NC 27605
To register in advance, contact Jim
Fletcher.
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This Month's Angel Door Prize
A CD, Excerpts from Journey Through
the Light and Back (2-CD set)
These CDs contain
lengthy sections of content from Mellen-Thomas' new books.
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This Month's Raffle - $5
Buy
a ticket for a chance to win a one-hour healing session with Alice
Hough valued at $65.
Alice is a light worker and energetic healer. Drawing on a wide range
of training and experience, she works with Spirit to channel loving energies
from the Earth and Universe into your body and energetic field, allowing
you to release old patterns, restructure beliefs, and replenish energies.
Many forms of healing can occur as the flow of healing energy works with
you on all levels, altering your energetic alignment and creating a healing
state of grace in your life.
On the path of her own growth and healing, Alice studied many healing
practices and spiritual traditions: She is an ordained priest in the Order
of Melchizedek, a level II Reiki practitioner, a certified Theta Healing
practitioner, and a member of the Order of Michael. She is also trained
in DNA activation and healing techniques, energy balancing, aura clearing,
and shamanic journeying. She is a student of Kabalah and other mystery
school traditions, both eastern and western—teachings that greatly
enrich her life and spiritual practice, helping bring deep compassion
and insight to her healing work. She is also a long-time supporter of
SFF with service on the board (writer, chairperson, and treasurer), by
printing fliers for our monthly programs (with the support of Tremont
Medical Center), financially, and spiritually!
To learn more or to make an appointment, contact Alice at (919) 622-2329,
send an email to HeartLightHeals@bellsouth.net
or speak with her at the lecture.
Refreshments
With
the venue change for this event, we won’t be providing refreshments
this month. We’ll still take an intermission, however; bring a snack
of your own for consumption at that time, if you like!
We will have cups and excellently delicious artesian
spring water provided by Tom Hildebrand and Happy
Hill Springworks of Siler City.
If you would like to sponsor the refreshments at one of our monthly
events, please see any of the board members. Your contribution is tax
deductable.
Upcoming Events
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December 3, 2009
Diane Brandon
Vibrant Body, Mind, Spirit Living
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January 7, 2010
Bernie Ashman
2010: A Year of Enlightening Spiritual & Creative
Odyssey
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February 4, 2010
Sherri Dillard
Psychic Detective: How You can help solve crimes with
your intuitive ability
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March 4, 2010
TBD
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April 1, 2010
Amy Pierce
Embodying the Authenic Self
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May 6, 2010
Psychic and Healing Fair
Our Annual Fundraiser
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