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#UFO #UAP: Why Won’t They Land on the White House Lawn? February 6, 2024This #short features #experiencer Roberts, a former Navel Intelligence Officer featured in the Netflix series “Encounters” talking about the ongoing disagreement on #disclosure of UFO and UAP. They are referred to in this 1952 #DepartmentofDefense press conference clip where two high-ranking military officials disagree. See more of the two men at the link above.
#UFO #UAP Disclosure: Conflicted, Then and Now February 1, 2024This short was created by Valerie Jones.
The Stories of a Greek Legend, Orpheus January 30, 2024Ronnie Pontiac was the personal research assistant for Manly P. Hall at the Philosophical Research Society in Los Angeles. He is the author of American Metaphysical Religion: Esoteric and Mystical Traditions of the New World. He is co-author with Tamra Lucid of “The Magic of the Orphic Hymns: A New Translation for the Modern Mystic.”
Tonglen – Giving and Receiving Meditation January 17, 2024By participating in meditations from the New Thinking Allowed YouTube channel you agree to be responsible for your own mental and physical well-being. When listening to the meditations, do not drive or engage in any activity that requires your full attention.
Beyond the Five Senses: Leanne Whitney Interviews Russell Targ in 2005 January 10, 2024In 2005, while working on a documentary about the evolution of human consciousness, Leanne Whitney had the opportunity to interview Russell Targ at his home in Palo Alto. This unique circumstance provided an intimate setting for an informative conversation, where Targ’s insights into parapsychology, remote viewing, and the mysterious facets of human consciousness were explored.
#Reincarnation Part 4: The Man Who Studied 2500 Cases January 4, 2024In this excerpt (part 4 of 4, parts 1,2 and 3 previously posted) Semkiw describes the pioneering research of Dr. Ian Stevenson at the University of Virginia who established the discipline of reincarnation research by focusing on investigations of young children who remember past lives. For the full interview on New Thinking Allowed’s YouTube channel [...]
#Reincarnation Part 3: The Man Who Studied 2500 Cases January 2, 2024In this excerpt (part 3 of 4, parts 1 and 2 posted, part 4 to follow) Semkiw describes the pioneering research of Dr. Ian Stevenson at the University of Virginia who established the discipline of reincarnation research by focusing on investigations of young children who remember past lives. For the full interview on New Thinking [...]
#Reincarnation Part 2: The Man Who Studied 2500 Cases December 28, 2023In this excerpt (part 2 of 4, part 1 posted, parts 3 & 4 to follow) Semkiw describes the pioneering research of Dr. Ian Stevenson at the University of Virginia who established the discipline of reincarnation research by focusing on investigations of young children who remember past lives. For the full interview on New Thinking [...]
Cultivating Inner Peace: Leanne Whitney interviews Peter Russell in 2005 December 27, 2023In 2005, Leanne Whitney had the unique opportunity to conduct an interview with Peter on his boat nestled in the coastal town of Sausalito, California. They delved into a wide range of topics including; exploring the nature of consciousness, self-reflection, emotion, psychic abilities and the possibility of experiencing inner peace amidst the chaos of modern [...]
Chetanananda Philosophy of Tantric Yoga I August 6, 2022Swami Chetanananda is author of Dynamic Stillness, and The Breath of God. Here he points out that contemporary westerners often mistakenly believe that tantric yoga is essentially a sexual practice. Actually, tantra need not involve any sexual activities. The essence of tantra is a focus on life energy or “kundalini” associated with the nervous system, [...]
Bigelow Institute Award Speech January 3, 2022In 2021, Robert Bigelow established the Bigelow Institute for Consciousness Studies and sponsored an essay competition on the topic of the best evidence for the survival of human consciousness after permanent bodily death. Some 1,200 people applied to enter this event. My entry was unanimously selected by a panel of six judges as the grand [...]
Retrocognition and ReincarnationwithWagner Alegretti August 14, 2023Here he describes his understanding of reincarnation, based upon his out-of-body experiences and work with subtle energy.
The Mythic Dimensions of Artificial IntelligencewithJames Tunney October 16, 2023Here he emphasizes the importance of understanding the soul-eviscerating forces that underly civilization’s rush toward technological control.
The Battle for the Soul of the WorldwithTom Cheetham September 22, 2023Here he focuses on the struggle between materialism and spiritual realities, particularly in the light of Henry Corbin’s great scholarship regarding Islamic mysticism. He finds a possible resolution in the poetic imagination.
Doctor Shares Psychic and Spiritual Stories of HealingwithRod Chelberg August 23, 2023Rod Chelberg shares several stories of being guided by a divine presence in the emergency room, ICU, and end-of-life care as a physician. He describes how we are all mystics and can quiet our minds to awaken spiritual gifts, let love flow, and walk in peace.
Global Angelic SpiritualitywithNormandi Ellis August 9, 2023Normandi shares that a belief in angels exists in all the world’s religions, they are everywhere, and are as close to us as thought.
Consciousness After DeathwithImants Barušs September 8, 2023Here he explains how he teaches college students about the possibility of life after death.
Spirit and SomawithStanley Keleman (1931 – 2018) September 16, 2023The human organism and the biosphere are part of one system, says Stanley Keleman, a leading pioneer of psychotherapy from a somatic perspective. In this profound interview he discusses the unity of spirit and soma (or body) in the life process. The characteristic attitudes we take in life are reflected in the postures and attitudes [...]
Exploring Imaginal CognitionwithAlan Steinfeld September 13, 2023Steinfeld’s new book is called Making Contact: Preparing for the New Realities of Extraterrestial Existence: https://amzn.to/3IDQIWL The book contains original writings by: Linda Moulton Howe, Whitley Strieber Professor John E. Mack, Darryl Anka, Nick Pope, Grant Cameron, Drs. J.J. and Desiree Hurtak, Caroline Cory, Mary Rodwell, and Henrietta Weekes.
Conscious EvolutionwithBarbara Marx Hubbard (1929 – 2019) August 5, 2023A leading visionary thinker, Barbara Marx Hubbard suggests that we are in a unique evolutionary phase in which the universe is coming to understand itself through the vehicle of human consciousness. She argues that the spiritual attainments of the great religious founders and avatars are now becoming available to masses of people.
Deeper Into the MysterywithWhitley Strieber August 16, 2023Here he continues his multi-decades exploration into the nature of the “Visitor” phenomena he has been confronting since 1985.
Psychic Experiences of ChildhoodwithNanci Trivellato August 7, 2023Here she describes her own personal experiences as a child and also her findings from interviewing people about their own childhood psi experiences.
Understanding the AfterlifewithDaniel Drasin August 2, 2023Here he shares insights from his long career as a paranormal student and researcher, from the 1960s to the present day.
Empowering Yourselfwiththe Subconscious Mind with Friedemann Schaub September 20, 2023Friedemann suggests ways to move past survival patterns within the subconscious mind to discover deeper love, truth, and a greater purpose.
The Life and Legacy of Ingo SwannwithElly Flippen August 30, 2023Here she reflects on her experiences living with him in New York and on his literary, artistic, and parapsychological legacy.
Miracles of MindwithRussell Targ August 12, 2023Scientist Russell Targ describes remote viewing research he conducted with sponsorship from the CIA and military intelligence establishment. He presents graphic illustrations of the tests that persuaded the government to fund this research. He describes his own personal experiences as a remote viewer. He explains that remote viewing, or free-response clairvoyance, is probably the single [...]
Yoga Wisdom for Modern SeekerswithRizwan Virk October 25, 2023In celebration of its 75th anniversary, Rizwan Virk highlights stories and lessons from saints and mystics from the book, Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramhansa Yogananda. He offers that life is like a video game where we all must find our own karmic path through quests and achievements.
Psychiatrist De-Stigmatizes the ParanormalwithManuel Matas (1945 – 2022) October 21, 2023Throughout his life, Manuel had a number of experiences which could be considered anomalous or paranormal. It is his hope that by sharing his knowledge and experience in both psychiatry and the world unknown, he will provide a bridge between these two worlds and will give people permission to share their own experiences without shame [...]
Imagery and the AlphabetwithLeonard Shlain, MD (1937 – 2009) July 15, 2023In ancient times, says Leonard Shlain, human societies universally worshipped the image of a goddess. Sometime about 5,000 years ago a massive shift occurred in which the gender of the diety changed. He presents his hypothesis that this change is related to the introduction of the alphabet and its effects upon the human brain. He [...]
The Fates of the EarthwithJane Caputi October 14, 2023Jane Caputi, professor of American Studies at the University of New Mexico, is author of Gossips, Gorgons and Crones. She notes that, over the centuries, powerful female, mythological figures have been superceded by patriarchal symbols. This also correlates with the rise of the warrior mentality. Today, as we face the problems that our nuclear technology has [...]
The Gnostic TreasurewithJune Singer August 26, 2023June Singer, PhD, an analytic psychologist, was author of Seeing Through the Visible World: Jung, Gnosis and Chaos; A Gnostic Book of Hours; and Boundaries of the Soul. Here she discusses Gnosticism as a practice that involved a fusion of Judaism, Christianity and Manicheanism. The Gnostic texts found in the Nag Hamadi scrolls appear to satirize traditional [...]
The Impact of UFO/UAP InformationwithSean McNamara October 27, 2023Here he describes the impact upon those who are experiencing UFO-related phenomena, and those who are endeavoring to digest public reports thereof.
Mind PowerwithBernie Zilbergeld October 28, 2023People who are motivated to transform and improve their lives can do so effectively by harnassing the power of their own minds. The late Bernie Zilbergeld, PhD, clinical psychologist and author of Mind Power, suggests a number of techniques – among them learning to monitor and change negative thought patterns, working with positive memories, visualizing goals, [...]
Your Inner HealerwithMarcia Emery October 23, 2023PowerHunch!: Living an Intuitive Life. Her website is drmarciaemery.com.
Paranormal Hitchhikers and the Skinwalker RanchwithRobert Bigelow August 11, 2023Here he describes why he purchased the Skinwalker Ranch in Utah as well as the paranormal phenomena, such as cattle mutilations, that his investigations there yielded.
American Metaphysics in the 1800swithRonnie Pontiac August 25, 2023Here he explains why 19th Century America was a fountain of innovative metaphysical traditions, many of lasting influence.
Henry Corbin and the Mundus ImaginaliswithTom Cheetham August 4, 2023Here he describes the life and scholarship of the French scholar, Henry Corbin, particularly with reference to Iranian mysticism and his concept of the imaginal.
The Future Evolution of HumanitywithMichael Murphy September 23, 2023Human beings are capable of extraordinary transformations that often go unrecognized in contemporary thought. Michael Murphy summarizes scientific efforts to document extraordinary human capabilities. He draws upon research in hypnosis, parapsychology, and biofeedback as well as medical accounts of the placebo effect and the uncanny remission of disease. Murphy suggests that programs of transformative training [...]
David Hume’s Argument Against MiracleswithGeorge Williams October 13, 2023Here he focuses on the influential eighteenth century, Scottish philosopher, David Hume, his philosophy of naturalism, and his argument against religious miracles. He examines how that argument has been wrongly used by those hostile to parapsychology.
The Dark Side of ExcellencewithJohn R. O’Neil July 22, 2023Motivational training techniques often focus mindlessly on “positive thinking”, glossing over the need for people to engage in soul-searching and self-renewal. John O’Neil, past-president of the California School of Professional Psychology, discusses the unfortunate trend to treat “success” as an all-consuming end in itself, without regard to the consequences of this attitude. O’Neil is author of The [...]
John Steinbeck: Rewriting the American MythwithJames Tunney September 18, 2023Here he focuses on the life and work of one of the most widely read and influential American writers. He expands on the mythological motifs behind Steinbeck’s social critiques.
Advances in Remote ViewingwithLyn Buchanan August 28, 2023Here he shares some of his most recent work training advanced remote viewing skills.
Friedrich Jürgenson: Pioneer of EVP and ITCwithAnabela Cardoso October 9, 2023Here she describes Jürgenson’s life story and his significance in the history of Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP) and Instrumental TransCommunication (ITC).
Unveiling the Psyche’s Secrets: Janet, Freud, and JungwithAdam Crabtree September 11, 2023Here he compares Janet’s discoveries concerning dissociation with the insights of Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung.
The Gurdjieff WorkwithKathleen Speeth September 2, 2023The average human is functioning in an unawakened state, according to Russian philosopher and mystic George Ivanovich Gurdjieff. Psychologist Kathleen Speeth, Ph.D., author of The Gurdjieff Work and Gurdjieff: Seeker of the Truth, was raised by parents who were students of Gurdjieff, whom she met as a child. She discusses the history and present status of the Gurdjieff [...]
Researching the AfterlifewithRobert Bigelow August 20, 2023Here he shares his interest in establishing empirical evidence for the existence of the afterlife, and its implications.
How Humans Mirror the CosmoswithEdi Bilimoria September 6, 2023Edi Bilimoria shares how humans mirror the cosmos through a continuum of energy, consciousness, and matter.
Proof of an Afterlife: the Shared-Death ExperiencewithRaymond Moody and Paul Perry October 11, 2023Paul Perry Perry is the co-author of many best-selling books concerning near-death experiences and the afterlife, six of them were written with Raymond Moody. His newest book with Moody is Proof of Life After Life: 7 Reasons to Believe There is an Afterlife.
God and SciencewithVernon Neppe September 15, 2023In this discussion, Dr. Neppe proposes connections between the Neppe-Close theoretical model of higher consciousness and reality and its implications for our understanding of the divine.
InPresence 255Can Thoughts and Prayers Reduce Gun Violence? October 18, 2023Edited subtitles for this video are available in Russian, Portuguese, Italian, German, French, and Spanish.
InPresence 254The Paradox of Being Human July 12, 2023Edited subtitles for this video are available in Russian, Portuguese, Italian, German, French, and Spanish.
Psychedelics and Psychic AbilitywithSean McNamara October 20, 2023Here he describes the history of Andrija Puharich’s parapsychological investigations as well as his own investigations of the connection between psychedelics and psi ability.
Spiritual TrainingwithIrina Tweedie August 19, 2023Mrs. Irina Tweedie was the author of Daughter of Fire, a diary of her intensive spiritual training in India with a Hindu Sufi master. In this moving and personal interview, the 80-year-old Mrs. Tweedie, who was then a Sufi teacher in London, describes the bliss, peace and love — and the despair, hatred and loneliness [...]
The Rosicrucian EnlightenmentwithBetty Kovács March 22, 2021Here she describes a very brief, yet important, episode in the history of esoteric culture. In Bohemia, during the early years of the seventeenth century, there existed for about twenty years a tolerant mixture of alchemists, kabbalists, muslim scholars, Catholics, hermeticists, protestants, philosophers, and troubadours. It was a continuation of humanity’s authentic, life-giving tradition. While [...]