by Mark Pitstick MA, DC

My e-books, ​audio books, audio programs, documentary film, radio shows, articles, and ‘Greater Reality Healing, Living & Helping Program’ are ​all FREE at SoulProof.com.  In lieu of payment, I ask that you fully use the products, share them, and help others as you feel called.

This evidence-based information and holistic resources will help you . . .

  1. Adopt a more accurate worldview based on contemporary understandings about ‘the big picture of life’ and live accordingly – whatever that means for you. (see article #19 ‘The Great News’ about the Nature of Reality at SoulProof.com)
  2. Experience shorter and lightened grieving after loved ones change worlds and other big changes that seem like losses. 
  3. Fine-tune yourself physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually so you have the vitality to handle life’s demands AND share your greatest gifts / soul’s missions. 
  4. Become more aware of, benefit from, and share life’s silver linings that always accompany opportunities masquerading as adversity.
  5. Create the greatest life YOU have envisioned. (The term ‘YOU’ refers to your higher self / eternal consciousness / soul)
  6. Fulfill your highest purposes for being on earth and help make our world a better place. This is now practically possible as discussed in article #125 Eight Developments for Widespread Conscious Living Now. As enough people do this, widespread personal and planetary change will naturally unfold. 

To learn more about how you achieve these lofty goals, read the following articles at SoulProof.com/ArticlesAND watch videos at SoulProof.com/Greater Reality Program.  

 

I’ll Still Be Sad . . . But Not As Much

My seven-year old grandson John sat on my left knee while nine-year-old granddaughter Stella sat on my right.  She was reading parts of my latest book to us.  Grandpa heaven! 

The Big Picture of Life – co-authored by Katta Mapes MA, MEd and Gary E. Schwartz PhD – had recently arrived.  (It is a young person’s version of the book Greater Reality Living written by Dr. Schwartz and me.) 

As she read and we looked at the illustrations, we discussed important questions: “Is there really a God?  What happens after we die?  Why do people have to die?” and more.  You’d be surprised what kids think about if you ask and then listen patiently. 

After all, their young lives had already been touched by death and illness.  Their cat Billy, a pet that had been around since they were born, died last year.  Lila, their favorite cat at our house died the year before.  Their other grandma suffered a severe stroke and almost died.  She can barely talk six months later and they are worried.  

The illustrations were especially helpful.  They stared at them and then asked questions.  One of a little girl surrounded by postmaterial family and pets led to discussions of them still being around and caring . . 

Later, Stella read about a grandma’s body dying and the family standing by her no longer needed body.  That really fueled the questions.  We discussed this very important difference: a person doesn’t die — just his or her earthsuit does.  

To wrap things up, I said: ‘You know, kids, one day I will probably pass on before you. But now you know the real mecan’t really die and we will see each other again.’  

John sadly said, ‘But I don’t want you to die, grandpa.’  I replied, ‘I won’t die.  Just my earthsuit will.  I hope that makes you less sad.’  

That’s when Stella said those profound words in the title of this article: ‘I’ll still be sad . . . but not as much.’  

That’s a great description of merging your humanity, that feels scared and sad about death, with your inner wisdom that knows all about the greater reality of life.  Even having a little more knowledge and a little less fear can make a huge difference.  And then, over time, your knowing that life and love are forever can continue to deepen. 

Many people whose lives I’ve touched have shared to me that this is true.  Parents of a child who changed worlds can see some hope and light; that allows them to move toward being shining light parents instead of bereaved parents. Widows and widowers believe more strongly that they really will see their ‘departed’ spouse again.  Pet owners – who sometimes love their pets more than most people – know that they will see their furry spirit again. 

It’s a huge difference and it starts with just a little more knowing about topics that really matter but aren’t widely discussed.  We hope our books make a difference. 

I hope this discussion helps you know and show that your brief earthly experience is a totally safe, meaningful, and magnificent adventure amidst eternity.    

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Thank you for telling others about this article!  Your life, and that of others around you, will be more enriched when you:  

  1. read the article again so you really know it.
     
  2. discuss with close family and friends to more deeply internalize it.
     
  3. take action steps that seem right for you.
     
  4. share it with others via social media, discussion groups, and other ways.

Hugs, love, blessings, and let it shine!
Mark

Mark Pitstick MA, DC

– a​uthor, lecturer, c​ounselor, and holistic chiropractic physician 

– spokesperson, researcher, and strategic planner for SoulPhone Project

– ​founder of ‘Greater Reality Healing, Living & Helping Program’

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University-based research has now scientifically proven that life continues after bodily death.  The SoulPhone Project will enable communication with postmaterial (so-called “deceased”) loved ones and luminaries who want to help us heal our world. How does this project, The Great News, and The 8 Developments affect the way you live and treat others and our planet?  (To learn more, see articles #35, 19, and 125 at SoulProof.com/Articles)

Dr. Pitstick is a master’s clinical psychologist, holistic chiropractic physician, and clinical nutritionist.  He has also helped others in pastoral counseling and suicide prevention / education settings.  His goal is to help you know and show that this earthly experience is a totally safe, meaningful, and magnificent adventure amidst eternity. 

To learn more about the Greater Reality Healing, Living, and Helping Program, visit the ‘Greater Reality Programs’ top tab at SoulProof.com and SoulPhone.org.  Also see  articles #19, 72, 82, 119, and 125 at SoulProof.com/Articles.

SoulProof.com provides many FREE resources: 

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In lieu of payment, he asks that you: (1) fully use and appreciate the products, (2) share them with others, and (3) help others in ways you feel called.

The following are also available for a fee:

  • 8 printed books Radiant Wellness, Soul Proof, The Eleven Questions, Greater Reality Living, The Big Picture of Life, The Afterlife Evidence, Ask the Soul Doctor, and Shining Light Parents Speak
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Note: This article is intended as a reference source, not to replace professional treatment for physical, emotional, or mental problems.  The author disclaims any liability arising directly or indirectly from the voluntary use of action steps discussed in article. 

Dr. Pitstick created this article while ‘wearing the hat’ of a clinician, counselor, and educator.  His statements are based upon some scientific research; much clinical and experiential evidence; his personal experiences; and best current understandings.  This article does not reflect his role in the SoulPhone Project since that requires scientific data for all statements.