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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 [...]
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Satir Becoming More Fully Human July 23, 2022The problems of society result less from an intrinsic “evil” in human nature than from our failure to stop repeating behavior patterns from the past. Change, says Virginia Satir, begins with learning to accept and understand the many parts of oneself. Ms. Satir, is one of the most influential psychologists of the twentieth century, was [...]
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 [...]
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.
Classic Reboot: Understanding NeoPlatonismwithPierre Grimes June 28, 2023In this 2018 interview, he points out that the Neoplatonists deviated from Plato’s original emphasis on the Self. He regards their interest in theurgy as a decadent development. However, he holds that there is a continuous Hellenic, philosophical tradition extending from the pre-Socratic philosophers through Plato and Aristotle to the Neoplatonists. He also suggests that [...]
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.
Reprogramming Your Subconscious MindwithRJ Spina August 31, 2023Here he describes a 21-day process for achieving awareness of your true, immortal self.
WorkingwithSubtle Energy with Wagner Alegretti June 26, 2023Here he discusses his own fMRI research investigating the measurable effects of subtle energy. He also explains how he uses it for out-of-body travel.
Life After LifewithRaymond Moody July 1, 2023Do near-death experiences represent an authentic encounter with a world beyond? Psychiatrist Raymond Moody explores the nature and significance of the near-death experience and describes the profound effect it has on those who go through it. Dr Moody is author of the classic Life After Life which sold over ten million copies and inaugurated research [...]
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.
The Making of a Paranormal InvestigatorwithRobert Bigelow July 11, 2023Here he discusses his childhood and early life as well as his initial research efforts regarding UFOs and paranormal manifestations. NOTE: This is a revised version of the video that was previously released.
How Humans Mirror the CosmoswithEdi Bilimoria September 6, 2023Edi Bilimoria shares how humans mirror the cosmos through a continuum of energy, consciousness, and matter.
The Subtle Energy of Consciousness and the VELO techniquewithNanci Trivellato August 18, 2023Here she describes her decades of work with conscious intention and subtle energy, and its relationship to the out-of-body experience as well as other forms of nonlocal consciousness.
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.
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 [...]
The Guru PrinciplewithJoseph Chilton Pearce (1926 – 2016) September 9, 2023When the guru teaches, says Joseph Chilton Pearce, he does so not through the intellect but by opening the heart to spiritual experience. Pearce was a devotee of Siddha Yoga as taught by Swami Muktananda and his successor Gurumayi Chidvilasananda. He compares the guru-disciple relationship to the bonding relationship which occurs between parent and child.
Advances in Remote ViewingwithLyn Buchanan August 28, 2023Here he shares some of his most recent work training advanced remote viewing skills.
InPresence 254The Paradox of Being Human July 12, 2023Edited subtitles for this video are available in Russian, Portuguese, Italian, German, French, and Spanish.
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.
Time and TransformationwithPeter Russell July 29, 2023Peter Russell is a visionary writer, filmmaker, and management consultant. He is author of The Creative Manager, The Global Brain and The White Hole in Time. Here he suggests that if we wish to understand the significance of the present, we must understand all of cosmic and biological evolution. He maintains that the human race [...]
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.
Unlocking Universal Secrets of the SoulwithEdi Bilimoria June 30, 2023Here he describes how the soul is an interface between the spirit and physical body and that a deeper understanding of the mind and inner space can be beneficial to all of humanity.
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 [...]
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 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 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 [...]
Who Were the Gods?withNiel Freer July 8, 2023Neil Freer is author of Breaking the Godspell, a book which delves into the implications of the radical theories of scholar Zecharia Sitchin (The Twelfth Planet, Stairway to Heaven, etc). Here he discusses the hypothesis that the gods of ancient cultures were actually from another planet that colonized the earth. Several lines of argumentation support this [...]
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.
Researching the AfterlifewithRobert Bigelow August 20, 2023Here he shares his interest in establishing empirical evidence for the existence of the afterlife, and its implications.
Healing Ecoanxiety and the EarthwithSusan Bauer-Wu July 5, 2023In 2021, Susan introduced, “His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Conversation with Greta Thunberg and Leading Scientists.” She shares simple steps to engage in climate action and contemplative practices that can help heal ecoanxiety.
Evolution of Consciousness (2005)withJeffrey Mishlove July 3, 2023Leanne Whitney, PhD, is author of Consciousness in Jung and Patanjali. She is a transformational coach and also teaches yoga philosophy to yoga teachers. Her website is https://leannewhitney.com/.
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.
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.
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.
An Open-Ended ConversationwithLori Lambert Williams September 4, 2023This open-ended conversation largely focuses on the emotional issues associated with becoming a professional remote viewer.
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.
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.
Classic Reboot: Understanding The Trial by Franz KafkawithJason Reza Jorjani July 7, 2023Here he describes the important plot threads of Franz Kafka’s posthumously published novel. The main character seems to be trapped in a nightmarish scenario, in which he is put through a mysterious legal proceding, from which he cannot seem to escape. Jorjani elucidates several important folklore and mythological references. Ultimately, he believes that the protagonist [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
Consciousness After DeathwithImants Barušs September 8, 2023Here he explains how he teaches college students about the possibility of life after death.
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.
Spiritual AlchemywithRobert Simmons February 22, 2021Here he explains principles of spiritual alchemy, emphasizing the union or intersection of inner and outer realities. He describes alchemical stages and highlights the importance of the union of opposites. He also shares several stories concerning his own awakening and alchemical discoveries related to his work with minerals, stones, and gems. These experiences challenge us [...]
Music and MysticismwithMatthew Ingram February 19, 2021This stimulating conversation explores the very nature of music and covers different music genres including blues, rock, gospel, jazz, new age, and even punk. Some of the many musicians discussed include John Coltrane, Alice Coltrane, Carlos Santana, Paul Horn, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Robert Johnson, Enya, Brian Wilson, Allen Ginsberg, Bob Dylan, and Karlheinz [...]