James Van Praagh

Van Praagh would have done himself a favor had he followed the wise marketing mantra: "under-promise and over-deliver." A passage in one of his opening salvos suggests that this book will forever change the way readers view their lives. That's a tall task -- even with readers who are eager to embrace his assertions. I've always been at least tenuously interested in spiritualism. My late mom was a spiritualist. Over the decades, many of her predictions and apparent other-worldly encounters were chillingly authentic. I thoroughly enjoyed much of this book, but it felt a bit redundant three-quarters of the way through -- almost as if the author was trying to hit a targeted page length. Still, "Ghosts Among Us" reinforced my view that we're not alone. Van Praagh's tips for using our dreams to foster spiritual connections have spawned some intriguing nocturnal encounters!… (more)

Talking To Heaven:A Mediums Message After Death🍒🍒🍒
By James Van Praagh
1999

"I believe the leaders of religions are more interested in gaining power here on earth, then preparing the flocks for salvation. "

"The idea of a guardian angel is one of the few truisms that organized religion has not destroyed."

Afterlife. After. Life.
How can anyone know what happens after we live...after we pass...How does anyone know about the afterlife unless they were already dead?
This is exactly what Van Praagh will help us understand in this novel. With his easygoing and unassuming manner he has dedicated this book to the topic of communicating with those who have passed on. Van Praagh helps us to understand this connection by sharing many of the sessions he has had with grieving- or just curious - people desiring contact with the spirits of the deceased.
"....there has to be a way for me to make a link between the spirit world and earthly participants. This is accomplished by my spirit guides, who learn of a spirits situation and very carefully position the behind me. I have NO say in the positioning or order in which I receive information and never know who will appear."
The stories are enlightening and enriching and positive. Including exercises and meditations to develop your own abilities, this book is transforming.

Whether you are a believer or a skeptic this book will help you understand and find peace in death. It may change your perception of death.....and maybe on your life as well, as this book confirms....your spiritual life begins on earth. It follows you after your passing. Your never far from the heart of a loved one.
Highly recommended and definitely a book to help deal with the passing of someone bear or dear to you.… (more)

James van Pragh has the ability to contact the dead; the messages he transmits from to those left behind seem to be exceedingly accurate. On reading the book we understand that he is highly spiritually developed, and we feel his love.

James relates many absorbing case histories and tales throughout the book, which makes it very readable.

He recounts an experience he had at the age of eight – an experience of God’s love. He was lying in bed when a cold gust of wind blew across his face. He looked up and saw a glowing hand of light above him. He called this his guardian angel and it has guided him throughout his life. It is this loving presence that has enabled him to communicate with the spirit world and bring messages of “comfort and spiritual insight” to people.

The first part of the book explains how we can love ourselves and share our love with others. The second deals with how to use the power of love when making our everyday choices. The third shows how we can “cultivate an atmosphere of love, light, and joy”.

Each chapter ends with a meditation. In order to access the voice of our soul, we need to turn down the noise of everyday life, and we can do this by meditating or taking a quiet, mindful walk.

The voice of Spirit is the voice of love, Every obstacle is another learning experience. “The more you trust the voice of Spirit, the more easily you can flow through life.” When you follow the voice within, you will feel a sense of inner peace.

“Forgiveness is the cornerstone of love – it is a gift you give yourself.” “It is in your forgiving that healing takes place.”

James tells us about some of his friends and clients, about their problems and potential solutions.

He tells us that the more we practice loving ourselves, the more we will become love magnets.

He quotes Gary Zukav as saying: “There is nothing that cannot be healed with love. There is nothing but love.”

James’ own father didn’t really believe in the afterlife but when he passed over, James felt his presence almost immediately. He came to James frequently and described how beautiful things were in heaven compared to on Earth. James states that he has a file full of information that his father gave him from the other side, which amuses him because his father was such a sceptic before his passing.

This is a well-written, uplifting book which I highly recommend.… (more)