by Mark Pitstick MA, DC

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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.  

 

In Honor of Lila the Cat

I buried the body of my dear cat Lila today.

Notice, please, that I said ‘buried the body’, not ‘buried Lila.’  Her essence, love, energy, intelligence, memory, and more survive bodily death.  Only her no longer needed outer shell is gone.  Estimates are that over 99% of who and what Lila is still exists – just not her earthly cat costume.

Twelve years ago, one of my daughters found a starving and freezing kitten cowering under a car downtown.  And you know how the rest of that story goes.

She was a Russian Blue breed, the first I’ve ever had.  Very beautiful gray-blue coat, tiny in size, extremely loving and affectionate.  But she never meowed; her vocalizations were, instead, a range of beeps, chirps, and squeaks.  Very amusing.

In the last year, she developed some chronic health problems.  All the natural and orthodox treatments we tried were of no avail.  She lost a lot of weight, vomited periodically, and occasionally urinated in the wrong place.

I knew it was time for her to move on to that big cat playground in the sky: lots of petting, snacks, mouse toys, and – of course – unlimited cat nip.  Ahhh, what a life.

Just before delivering the injection, the veterinarian said: “I hope I’m able to pass on in such a peaceful way when it’s my time.”  That led to a discussion of why pets can enjoy a quick and peaceful death when they are very old and have significant pain or loss of functioning.

But humans can’t.  What geniuses made that up?

As I prepared to bury her no longer needed earth-suit, I realized my sadness was probably only about 10% of the average person.  I definitely felt sad and already missed her little beeps, but my grieving was lightened by knowing:

  • Physical death is not the end of life.
  • She may be among those who welcome me back Home when I drop my body.
  • Bodily death isn’t a big deal since we are forever beings.

That night, I experienced her presence in dream visits three times.

A friend who is an evidential medium saw our recently ‘deceased’ friend John holding Lila the next day.  She was still resting, but already looked healthier and heavier.

In the Sanskrit language, the word ‘lila’ means — in part — ‘an effortless or playful relation between the Absolute and the physical world’.  Have you ever noticed how cats can seem to see something that humans can’t?  I’ve seen three cats all look in the same direction for a prolonged period of time.  Might furry spirits detect more of the greater reality than we imagine.  Could it be that their enhanced perceptions amp up even more after bodily death?  Might their delight stem from a fuller perception of Spirit / Love / the Divine all around and within?

Thank you, Lila, for being such a dear friend and bringing so much love and play to our home.  And thanks for helping co-create this story so more people can remember that this 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.

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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.