Famous Psychics in History
A thorough list of the world's most influential psychics with an introductory biography of each one. This is an excellent overview of the history of psychics, including today's most famous names and running back through time to the earliest known psychics. A great crash course in “Psychics 101.”
Famous Mediums in History
A handful of short biographies that will introduce the casual reader to some of the more prominent mediums in history. The site also has several links to additional works and an extensive bibliography for anyone who wants to do some serious research on their own.
Spirit Site
A clean, easy to read site with links to tons of spirituality resources, particularly books, well-known columnists and articles on everything from healing to world religions. While you're there, sign up for their newsletter filled with site highlights and upcoming spirituality events.
Belief Net
Belief Net is a huge site dedicated to supporting each person's spiritual quest regardless of religious belief. Although a bit heavy on advertising, it is one of the Internet's largest sources of information on everything from quizzes to find your spiritual style to sacred texts, daily meditations and great video clips of famous religious leaders. You'll never run out of material to explore here!
The Global Oneness Commitment
This website is dedicated to the Global Oneness Commitment, which was initiated in June of 2004 and will end in June of 2012, coinciding with the twin transits of Venus. The site is filled with articles, meditations and information on the goals and progress of the Global Oneness Commitment. The Archive of Wisdom Articles is huge.
The Parapsychological Association
The official website of the Parapsychological Association, an organization of scientists and scholars dedicated to studying psychic phenomena. Abstracts of their research and archives of their journal are available, but the thorough FAQ is the best feature. Check out their concise definitions of clairvoyance, precognition and other parapsychology terms as well as explanations of poltergeists and other phenomena.
A.R.E. Cayce's Association for Research and Enlightenment
The official site of the Association for Research and Enlightenment, founded by Edgar Cayce in 1931. A great source of information and resources about one of the world's greatest spiritualists and his work, the site also sponsor impressive educational and travel programs for those who want to pursue psychic studies through travel, lectures, family retreats, conferences and many other activities. Membership includes an excellent magazine, Venture Inward, which covers topics from dream interpretation to meditation.
Institute of Noetic Sciences
Home of IONS (Institute of the Noetic Sciences), a non-profit organization dedicated to the study of the potential of human consciousness to transform everyday life. The site features information on their current focus on healing, emerging world views and "the Great Shift" toward increased consciousness.
Academy of Spirituality and Paranormal Studies
The home site of the Academy of Spirituality and Paranormal Studies is still under development, so there will be changes each time you visit. For now, it's pretty basic but will continue to grow. For now, the feature on Life After Death is informative and well written.
Rhine Research Center
This is the site of the most respected scientific research center for parapsychology in the United States, the Rhine Center, which was originally part of Duke University. Today it is an independent research organization with tremendous resources that is known for its rigorous standards for studying the impact of psi processes on perception, life after death and the use of prayer to alleviate suffering and ESP. The site is exceptional for its articles on past research results and information on upcoming events and lectures, including
summer camps for developing intuition and healing modalities. If you like your information balanced with scientific fact, this is the site for you.
The Seeker's Circle
This online community features several message boards and chat rooms focusing on developing intuition and psychic abilities. The site also has interesting solo exercises for developing intuition and several very good articles on a variety of topics such as precognition and defining the New Age Movement.
Self Development Forum
A back-to-basics forum where you can log into any number of chat rooms to talk with like-minded members about anything on your mind relating to self-development. The free exchange of ideas and thoughtful dialogue is refreshing on this active forum. Themes include hypnosis, lucid dreaming, psychic phenomena and brain synchronization. Moderators keep things on track and non-threatening.
GriefNet.Org
A resource center with links to over fifty different support groups for those suffering from grief or loss. Most of these are email groups operating 24/7 and moderated by a licensed traumatologist and grief counselor as well as group volunteers. An impressive array of support groups for specific types of grief, from grandparents grieving the loss of grandchildren to children who have lost a parent in the war. If you are grieving a loss, you will find kindred spirits here.
Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC)
ADEC's mission is to educate individuals and society regarding care of the dying, grief counseling and the psychological aspects of death and dying. Dozens of links to counseling resources and information on end of life care as well as information on becoming a thanotologist (a grief counseling specialist). Under "Coping with Loss," you'll find wonderful articles on everything from bereavement rituals to the suffering caused by the loss of a pet.
Compassionate Friends
This volunteer organization is based entirely on the circle of energy and support generated when those who have lost children reach out to each other. The recently bereaved are supported by others who have been through the stages of sorrow and can share their insights and aid in healing. Membership is open to everyone with numerous chapters in every state.
Psychology Today Therapist Referral
Psychology Today magazine provides an easy-to-use guide to finding a therapist in your area. Just type in your zip code and find licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors and therapists near you. The Therapy Section also has helpful tips on choosing the right therapist for you.
Spiritual Retreats and Educational Organizations
The Omega Institute
The home of New York's Omega Institute, dedicated to improving life by nourishing the human spirit. The site outlines the Institutes precepts of holistic health, spiritual life, creativity and the importance of leadership, community and accountability. Dozens of workshops, retreats and lectures are offered. Impressive membership includes such luminaries as author Isabelle Allende and Mia Farrow.
The Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
A great source of information on yoga, holistic and alternative medicines and spiritual well-being. The Kripalu Center offers a wide variety of courses that put you in touch with your inner self, enhance your health and promote optimal selfawareness, although yoga is a definite focus.
Merton Institute for Contemplative Living
The Institute is dedicated to following the ideals of Trappist monk Thomas Merton, a social activist and prolific author who practiced contemplative living in his search for grace before dying in 1968. The site explains the purpose of contemplative living in today's world. You can order books or sign up for retreats focused on the monastic tradition that features prayer and silent contemplation and based on Merton's earlier works.
Esalen
Esalen is arguably one of the most famous communal retreats in the world for exploring alternative learning all of kinds. The Esalen website proves why, with abundant information on its wonderful amenities at Big Sur (natural hot springs, ocean swimming, organic gardens and farm) and distinguished alumni, including Joan Baez, Aldous Huxley and Jack Kerouac. Over 500 workshops a year are offered in the arts, ecology, psychology, spirituality, myth and much more, led by the finest instructors in the world.
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