All editorial content by Zsuzsana Summer, www.arcanamatrix.comIssue date: Saturday, January 27, 2007 ------------------------------------------------------------ P A R A N O R M A L I N S I D E R ------------------------------------------------------------ Hi Everyone! There has been a real flurry of interesting information on strange phenomena and weird events coming to my attention lately, so let's take a look at some of the latest world headlines. Did you know that.... Scientists have found evidence of flowing water on Mars? In a Dec. 16/06 article published in New Scientist magazine, David L. Chandler reported that the latest images from the Mars Global Surveyor have revealed evidence of liquid flowing water, present on the red planet right now. This is way more than just dried up, dusty plains that may once have been ocean beds, or gullies that may once have held rushing rivers. The rover Opportunity has already found evidence, both physical and chemical, that water was once present on Mars, but now scientists are saying that groundwater might still be surfacing on Mars today, and at the least, has been flowing within the past 5 years. For those who believe that the presence of water is the main indicator that life as we know it exists, this is a huge discovery. Personally, I feel that the precept of the presence of water being a prerequisite to the existence of 'life' is too narrow and limiting, but the scientific 'powers that be' seem to feel otherwise:>) Anyway, this is pretty amazing news! Did you know that... Birds are dying en masse mysteriously all over the world? I have had several news items come across my desk in the past few weeks about birds behaving strangely and/or dying in large numbers without any obvious signs of illness or logical cause. Last fall there were reports of some 1600 bird carcasses found on shores of an Alaskan island; hundreds, perhaps thousands of barn owls being found dead around Boise, Southern Idaho along the I84; several thousands of native birds dropping dead out of the skies in West Australia, and dozens of dead birds mysteriously dropping from the skies in Austin, Texas. In Esperance, the centre of the West Australia , officials say they are baffled by the catastrophic event, with the gruesome, steady death toll coming to a stop only when no birds were left in the area to become new victims. Someone in Toronto wrote just a week or two ago about seeing about a hundred small birds dive bombing the ground - bizarre and scary behaviour to be sure. While climate change and the latest weather extremes across the globe are certainly a concern and a possible factor in some of these incidences, others wonder if there are paranormal causes of these mass deaths. Officials have looked at bird flu, exposure to chemicals, pollution, poisoning, and other types of disease for explanations but so far, most of these possible causes have been ruled out in spite of worldwide attention to these cases. As of yet, these cases of mass avian deaths are still a mystery - whether, as some say, this is a sign of an impending Armageddon or some sort of man made, biological or environmental cause - no one seems to know. Did you know that ... A recent UFO sighting at O'Hare International Airport is being considered as part of a possible "flap", which is a time period when we experience a rash of UFO sightings and reports? Dozens of United Airlines employees witnessed and reported a UFO in November, describing a saucer shaped object in the skies that hovered low over the airport for several minutes before taking off with such speed and force that it left a 'hole' in the skies. The Chicago Tribune said, "All the witnesses to the O'Hare event, who included at least several pilots, said they are certain based on the disc's appearance and flight characteristics that it was not an airplane, helicopter, weather balloon or any other craft known to man." Reports of the sighting were initially denied by the FAA, who later confirmed the reports, but have since been explained the incident away as a weather phenomenon. Since then, there has been a major sighting and reports of a crashed UFO this month in Iran's Barrez Mounts, followed by further sightings in Arkansas, California, Maine, Washington, and Manitoba, Canada. Wonder who's next? ------------------------------------------------------------ I recently received the following email from a reader named Dixi: "Greetings. Do spirits like being around water, as in when you are taking a shower? I have had a few experiences in that fashion. I know it sounds crazy ... could you clue me in on this? Thank you." Hi Dixi, No, your question doesn't sound crazy at all. In fact, the one time that I witnessed an orb distinctly with my naked eyes was while I was in the shower. Water has long been acknowledged for homeopathic and healing properties. Just consider holy water, the healing powers of springs, waterfalls, streams, lakes, water fountains, even simple baths. Water is also associated with emotions and the subconscious, and definitely with the mystical. Water has also been studied by metaphysicists for its possible ability to record and retain information, creating 'memories', perhaps via a magnetic field, and if this is indeed the case, then water may be the perfect medium for recording or making possible various hauntings. Negative ions produced by running water create an atmosphere that is believed to enhance both health as well as mood and it has been suggested that an atmosphere with a high concentration of negative ions may also attract ghostly activity. Some paranormal researchers use NIDs (Negative Ion Detectors) to measure the atmosphere in haunted locations to detect if there is an excess of negative ions which many feel is associated with paranormal activity. Hope this helps! Zsuzsana ------------------------------------------------------------ Hi Zsuzsana- I, as well as several family members, seem to be very sensitive to spiritual communication, visits, etc. After reading your recent columns on dreams, I felt I wanted to share this with you. My father passed on, suddenly, in 1976, leaving behind my mother who was not in the best of health. She had suffered with heart problems including angina attacks, diabetes, and digestive problems. After Daddy's passing, I often had dreams of him, in a personal setting such as a scenario in our family living room, the backyard, etc. I soon came to realize that when I had one of these dream visits, I needed to call my mother and inevitably, she'd had a bad night, with angina pain or whatever. I would call her and simply ask if she'd had a bad night, and she would reply yes, wondering how I'd known. After a while, I confessed to her that Daddy was watching over her, and letting me know when she needed me more than usual. This was very comforting to both myself and my mother, knowing he was still very much with us and taking care of her from afar. Unfortunately, I lost my mother also in 1987, but still occasionally receive messages from the both of them, as well as from my granddaughter who we lost in 2003. Thank you for letting me share this. Sincerely, Darlene ********************************************* Finding Lost Things This story sure hit home. When my dear husband passed away I had lots of things to find - he had a very unique file system. I needed the title to his vehicle and had no clue as to where it might be. After looking through file cabinet drawers for what seemed a hundred times I finally said out loud, "Okay, hubby, I need help. Where did you hide the papers?" I was drawn back to the file cabinet only to think, "I've done this so many times, they aren't there." My gut feeling was to just try one more time so I did. The first batch of papers I pulled from a drawer had a big elastic band around them. I took the band off and started going through each piece of paper. About 1/2 way through the bundle I found a big envelope with our bank name of it. As I turned it over to open it in black marking pen he had written, "Title" and sure enough there it was. I now keep him busy with requests to find things I've misplaced; and so long as I start out with "Hubby, I need help" he's always there to show me where I've put them. He was always there for me and it's a nice warm feeling to know he still is. Irene *************************************************** Crossed Over Hi Zsuzsana, I mean to write you before about the suicide, and forgot... sorry. Anyway, this is what I 'know'. Not believe...I know; just can't tell you how I know! When the human body dies, the Spirit, which is a part of the Supreme Being, so can not die, leaves the body. That Spirit returns 'home' ... to what some call Heaven. However, if the actions while the Spirit was in a body were horrible, or suicide was done, then the Spirit still returns 'home', but with a difference...the form of Judgment. Well, the Supreme Being does NOT judge us; He/She can only love us. But, in the clear clean light of being with the Supreme Being, WE judge SELF. I don't know about everyone else, but the mere thought of having to judge myself later has kept me from doing many things while in this body. I strongly suspect ANY Spirit undergoing self judgment might find it a horrible experience. And, that includes each and every one of us... it can only be worse for some... Light and love your way Jan from Montana ------------------------------------------------------------ For Your Comments and Feedback... Hi Zsuzsana and my fellow readers, In the last issue sent, there was a reader who signed their letter 'G'. He/She spoke of living in NJ and being in an extremely haunted cemetery that dated back to the 1700s. I also live in NJ and my friends and I would love to know where this cemetery is, and I was wondering if he/she would mind telling us, so we could check it out. As well as any other interesting places they've been to. If not, it's okay, I understand, I'm just very curious and into investigating the paranormal. Thank you for your time! Abby *********************************************** Zsuzsana, I love your newsletter. I look forward to reading it every week. I just read the one on dream interpretation and hope that you might be able to help me. My husband and I have been trying to have a baby since we got married. I've prayed about it and we have even had names picked out from the very beginning. I've been having this recurring dream for the last 2 years. In it, we have a newborn baby girl. The thing is, I don't remember having the baby and I can't remember her name. I struggle to remember the name that we had picked out for her, but I can never seem to remember it. I don't know what this means, but I have it at least once a week. Recently, I had a dream about my grandpa. I have never dreamed about him. He has been gone for a really long time, like 30 years or so. I used to be his little peach (I was born in Georgia). In my dream, he was still alive, but then he died. I remember feeling terrible sadness. I couldn't stop crying. I remember that I had taken my family to an amusement park, I want to say Disneyland, but I couldn't stop thinking about my grandpa. Every time I would think of him, I would break down and cry uncontrollably. It was like losing him all over again. I remember thinking those exact words as well. I also remember telling my husband that my grandpa was my favorite person in the world. Like I said, I have never dreamed about him before and don't know why I would be dreaming about him now. I wasn't thinking about him or anything. I have a few others, but I've already taken too much of your time. Thank you for whatever help you can give me. Lori ******************************************* Unsure Hello Zsuzsana, A friend emailed this site to me. I didn't think I'd be writing so soon. It's a very simple story where two days earlier I began having strong thoughts about an old friend I had not seen in nine or ten years. It grew to a point where I started to wonder if there was any way I could track her down. The thoughts about her grew stronger over the two day period. On Sunday, the third day, a friend and I decided to take a day trip to Brattleboro, VT. We were walking up the Main Street, when suddenly this woman started yelling to me. As I got closer, I realized it was the person I had been thinking of. I was shocked. I figured what were the chances of running into this woman in Brattleboro, and what were the odds of the two of us being in the exact same spot, at the exact same time. Similar incidences have happened to me in the past, and I wonder about it. A lot of my friends insist that I am psychic in some way, and I'm beginning to think they are right. They joke with me about dreaming up tomorrow's lottery numbers, but I tell them that it doesn't work that way, and I have no way of controlling it. Any comments or ideas? Richard L. Please send your thoughts and comments to these questions to paranormal@zsuzsana.com or post to our forum at: Paranormal Insider Forum Carpe diem! Zsuzsana ------------------------------------------------------------ End of PARANORMAL INSIDER - Another Gopher Central Publication http://www.gophercentral.com Copyright 2007 by NextEra Media. All rights reserved.