In our existence these days, more and more we seem to be preoccupied with what is good for our bodies. Not that I see anything wrong with taking care of ourselves through exercise and eating the right food, etc. but all that seems to matter is how we “look”, to the point that teenagers between the ages of eleven and seventeen are having facial surgery because they cannot accept the way they normally look. I’m all for trying to be the best you can be, losing weight, feeling attractive, changing clothes, getting a new hairstyle, but at some point is that what it’s all about? Far too many of us spend the majority of our time focusing on the 50% of what we are, but I have discovered that if the other 50% of our being is ignored, neglected, or abandoned, we cannot find true peace and happiness. Yes, the body is important, but just as vital, is the SOUL. The soul, like the body, must be nourished, or it too will starve. It seems that in our existence we live on two levels, our daily functions, and our spiritual well-being. If only one is nurtured and nourished we as human beings, at the end of the day, feel depleted. Many proclaim that one main ingredient for nourishing the other half of our existence is prayer. Prayer helps us find peace. Prayer also connects us with the ultimate Being , that most of us call God. Prayer helps us find the center of who we are, and an understanding of the importance of why we are here. There is man, and God, and prayer is the tool that is used as the bridge. I hope today you, like me, have found how meaningful prayer can be, in the quest to understand the importance of the soul, and the nourishment that is needed to find the balance in life.

Take time to love,
Jennifer Avalon
© 1997 Jennifer Avalon

The Near Death Experience (NDE), in most cases, is a life-altering experience. Many who have had NDEs have been given knowledge and information that I believe must be shared with humanity. As a group, those who have had an NDE experience face tremendous frustration and sometimes ridicule for the extent of their visions, thoughts and feelings. If all we do is talk among ourselves about our experiences then how can we take the knowledge to the next level? I find it hard to believe that the knowledge that has been given is not supposed to be passed on to those who are in desperate need to understand this world and the here-after. Far too many people already doubt what is seen, and heard through the Near-Death experience. If all we do is keep it to ourselves, then we feed this neurosis. I do believe there is a purpose to EVERY NDE experience. It is so important for NDE’ers to find what it is they are supposed to do! Every single one of us in this world has a mission. I think each one ofus has to ask ourselves, “What is mine?” There are some wonderful people out there doing some incredible work to help mankind, in their own unique way. The level of spiritual emptiness in the world is reaching critical proportions. If all we do is take care of our bodies, then what will happen to the soul? The human soul, too, needs nourishment , love, and peace. Many people are searching, wondering why do I feel pain, why do I hurt? Why don’t I have all the answers? Well I guess nobody has all the answers, but perhaps it is the soul’s way of crying out. That’s why I feel NDE’ers can be so important to helping other people understand that there is a purpose, and there is love, and peace CAN be obtained. So today, if you haven’t already asked yourself, what is it that I have been brought back to do? What is it that I can contribute in my own unique way? And why was I given the knowledge? It’s time you asked yourself. If you already know the answer, then you have taken the next step. You have begun THE MISSION.

Love,
Jennifer Avalon
© 1997 Jennifer Avalon