by Mark Pitstick MA, DC

Note: If you already know the following information scroll down to the article title in maroon below the seven asterisks.  However, I strongly recommend reading this introduction until you really ‘own’ it.  In addition, post The Great News where you’ll see it every day.  

Over the last 15 years, and especially during 2019 – 2024, data from a series of experiments at the University of Arizona have definitively demonstrated scientifically that life continues after physical death.  This research was conducted by Gary E. Schwartz PhD, former professor at Harvard and Yale, and pioneer in the fields of behavioral medicine and energy healing.  

Dr. Schwartz is assisted in this work by a team of electrical engineers, software developers, research assistants, evidential mediums, and postmaterial luminaries at the Laboratory for Advances in Consciousness and Health.  (To learn more about the SoulPhone Project and lab, visit LACH.Arizona.edu.  To learn about postmaterial luminaries, see article #31 at SoulProof.com) 

The Demo SoulSwitch is a binary (Yes / No) SoulSwitch device that postmaterial persons (the so-called ‘deceased’) can use to answer questions, verify their identity, and begin providing information to help many people and our planet.  This device should be ready for beta testing by the summer of 2024.  After sessions with project volunteers and larger donors, we will share data that scientifically demonstrates life continues after bodily death.  However, this ‘reveal’ will initially occur as an ‘incremental trickle’ versus a ‘sudden splash’.   Over time and under optimal conditions, we will gradually amplify how widely this news is shared. 

Likewise, demonstrations of this technology will occur in a stepwise fashion.  We anticipate, but cannot guarantee, that full announcements and demonstrations will occur by spring 2025.  These decisions were made in April 2024 after many strategic planning discussions with core project team members.  The many factors involved are much more complex than you might imagine. 

See articles #1, 60, and 115 for an overview of the scientific, clinical, and experiential evidence that indicates – with 99.9% certainty – that consciousness survives bodily death.  This collective evidence also shows – with very high degrees of certainty – The Great News that you and everyone else:

  1. continue to live after your earthly body dies.
  2. can interact with ‘departed’ loved ones now and after you pass on.
  3. are integral, infinite, eternal, and beloved parts of Source Energy now and always.
  4. receive guidance and support from angels, guides, master teachers, etc.
  5. are sacredly interconnected with all people, animals, and nature.
  6. have special purposes for having this earthly experience now.
  7. may manifest in other simultaneous time / space realities now and after bodily death.
  8. have everything you need to enjoy an optimal earthly experience – no matter what your past or current circumstances.
  9. can find meaning, as well as opportunities for growth and service, amidst your toughest changes and challenges.
  10. co-create how heavenly your life feels – whether living on earth or elsewhere – by your predominant thoughts, words and actions.
  11. can likely use SoulPhone technology in the future to communicate with postmaterial loved ones and access wisdom from luminaries who can help us heal our world.  

Statements #1, 2, and 11 are based on definitive scientific research.  The other statements are based on: (a) clinical research: near-death experiences, past life memories and regressions, perinatal experiences, life between lives sessions, shared crossings, terminal lucidity cases, and deathbed visions; and (b) evidencefrom firsthand experiences: after-death communications, out-of-body experiences, spiritually transformative experiences, electronic voice projection / instrumental transcommunication, and other ways of knowing.

This is, obviously, a new and exciting era for humanity.  When understood and internalized – even just a bit – The Great News can help you make the shift:         

  • FROM thinking, believing, and acting as if your time on earth is unfair, meaningless, cruel, and ends with cessation of consciousness or the possibility of endless suffering.
  • TO thinking, believing, and acting as if this earthly experience is a totally meaningful, safe, and magnificent adventure amidst forever.

Conscious language can help you adopt a greater reality perspective and live based on the second bulleted worldview.  And that, in turn, can help you create the greatest life YOU have envisioned, fulfill your purposes for being on earth, serve others, and enjoy a magnificent journey.  In the pursuit of using more conscious / accurate terms, l:   

  1. Will use the term ‘YOU’ to describe the totality of your energy / being. Your real self may manifest in different spacetime ways simultaneously since only approximately 50% of your consciousness is needed to have an earthly experience. The term ‘YOU’ recognizes both of these possibilities.
  2. Won’t use the terms ‘die, departed, deceased, or dead’ without single quotation marks since those have strongly entrenched and erroneous meanings indicating an end of life.
  3. Will use the terms ‘bodily death’ and ‘death of the earthly form’ to remind you that only the earth-suit dies. The rest – all the intelligence, love, personality, memories, preferences, sense of humor, and much more – continues living in other parts of the field of all possibilities.
  4. Will use the terms changed worlds, passed on, transitioned and others that aptly describe a continuation of consciousness after bodily death.
  5. Will primarily refer to those who have passed on as postmaterial persons. That term recognizes the points in #3. I also will use soul, consciousness, essence, and awareness.
  6. Will primarily refer to ‘physical humans living on earth’ as material persons. Why? Because those terms within single quotation marks may apply to postmaterial persons.  That is, they can have physicality, visit earth, and are still human in meaningful ways.
  7. Will use the terms lower versus higher energies, emotions, and ways of being. These descriptors are not critical, judgmental, or subjective; rather, they are based on objective measures by, for example, David Hawkins PhD, MD author of Power Versus Force. He and other researchers found that higher-energy emotions of peace, joy, and love calibrate at 600, 540, and 500 respectively.  Conversely, lower-energy emotions of anger, fear, and guilt calibrate at 150, 100, and 30.  To be clear, energy / consciousness is who and what you really are, not just how you are feeling.  Your predominant energies create the quality of your life and the nature of your earthly or other time-space experience.
  8. Will use single quotations marks with words such as ‘lose and fail’.  The Great News and collective afterlife evidence can expand your worldview about what seem to be losses and failures.  We can’t accurately judge the big picture of life – what is lost or how we failed – with our limited human senses.   

Note: To recognize and respect different genders and sexual identifications, I will alternate using ‘he’ or ‘she’ and related pronouns.  Depending on a person’s orientation, one, both, or neither of those may apply.

The free articles and radio shows mentioned are available at SoulProof.com.  To learn more about the collective afterlife evidence and The Great News, read Soul Proof, The Afterlife Evidence, Greater Reality Living (co-authored with Dr. Schwartz) and The Big Picture of Life (for ages 10 – 16 written with Schwartz and Katta Mapes MA, MEd).  To experience expanded states of consciousness to optimally heal and transform your life, use audio sessions under Shop at SoulProof.com. 

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You Might Be More Evolved If  . . .

I’m writing this on my 70th birthday as a present to myself and others.  (Who said I don’t know how to have fun?)  It’s subjective – that is, not based on scientific research – and discusses indicators I’ve observed after working with many people in different care settings for over 50 years.  This article can help you evaluate and upgrade your thoughts, words, and actions.  It also may help you consider your level of progress thus far as a person / soul / being of energy.  (Note: I’ll use those terms interchangeably to convey that your earthly body is much less than 1% of who and what you really are.  I’ll also use YOU to denote your higher self / total being)

You might be more evolved if . . .

You are kinder and more compassionate than ‘average’ people. Many bereaved parents, whose children passed on at a relatively young age, observed that their children were exceptionally thoughtful. This is especially notable for teenagers who are often swayed by peer influence.  These young ones, who were likely more evolved souls, were good athletes and popular with ‘the in crowd’.  But they still befriended others who were labeled ‘geeks’ or ‘slow learners’.   At their funerals, the parents heard about the many random acts of kindness that their children showed to others.

You have an urgency to accomplish a lot as soon as possible. More advanced people / souls may not need a long earthly experience for karmic or growth reasons. They may know this on some level and, thus, want to experience and do all they can on earth while they can.  I was certainly this way until I realized that I have eternity to learn and do my long list.

You saw through religious BS at a young age. Did teachings about a loving God who would allow His children to suffer for eternity make sense to you? Many people first began to see through power / control ploys of some denominations when taught obviously nonsensical notions about Creator.  (Some denominations are more open-minded and love-based while others, in the same religion, are more dogmatic and fear-based.  I won’t name examples of the latter, but they’re pretty easy to spot.)  These advanced ones listened to their inner wisdom and heart versus established doctrine.  Some of them left that denomination while others stayed in an attempt to create positive change within.  (To learn more, see article #16 Evidence-Based Spiritual Teachings)

You love pets more than you love many people. Animals provide unconditional love and nonjudgmental companionship. More evolved persons are often sensitive and can feel the lower energies of humans: anger, fear, anxiety, guilt, blame, etc.  As such, more advanced souls often prefer the higher energy emotions of animals: love, peace, joy, faithfulness, gratitude, enthusiasm, etc.  (see article #108 Higher Energies, Emotions, and Ways of Being)

You love being around nature.  Plants, soil, water, and rocks have tremendous positive energies.  That’s why, for example, earthing – walking barefoot on grass, sand, and earth – confers benefits for body, mind, and spirit.  Some people prefer being outdoors in nature while others like lots of indoor plants.  Being in nature helps you be still and know that YOU are an integral and beloved part of G.O.D. / All That Is.  (see article #77 Centering Practices).

You are empathic.  In my experience, advanced beings of energy can often feel the energies and emotions of others.  They may be significantly bothered by news reports of people half way around the planet suffering because they can feel their pain even.  They can get sapped (drained) or zapped (harmed) by their sensitivity to lower energy emotions of others.  Fortunately, these negative outcomes can be prevented and reversed by means described in article #23 Are You More Evolved and Sensitive / Empathic?

You had trouble understanding earthly ways. More evolved souls may, during their youth, feel like a stranger in a strange land. They have to work to learn how the ‘average human’ thinks and why they act as they do.  I certainly felt this way during my teens and sometimes felt like an alien observer.  It can take time to learn how to be more fully on this earth while remembering you’re not solely of this earth.  (article #56 Are You “The Weird One” In Your Family?)

You love altered states of consciousness. As Alan Watts – author, philosopher and Anglican priest – put it: ‘In order to come to your senses, you sometimes need to go out of your mind.’ Much of the brain’s function is inhibitory.  That is, it filters out much that exists but isn’t essential for surviving on earth.  That’s adaptive for basic survival but greatly limits perceptions of the fullness of life.  More evolved souls enjoy periodically shifting their brain’s focus for the many benefits therein.  However, seeking other states of consciousness via alcohol and/or drugs can lead to addiction, suboptimal functioning, injury / death, etc.  (articles #51 Meditation, Yoga, and Relaxation, #64 Drugs, Alcohol, and Greater Reality Living, and #114 Out of Body Experiences)

You have sensitive abilities. Many people have extrasensory perceptual abilities that extend beyond what the five senses usually report. They can see, hear, feel, and know more of the greater reality than average.  As a young person, this can feel like a curse; later in life, this gift can be used to excel in any field.  Some sensitive persons become evidential mediums to help others communicate with departed loved ones.  As with empathic persons, those with greater than usual perceptions must learn to stay balanced and not let their energy become drained or impaired.  (article #6 Evidential Mediums)

You have a special appreciation for angels and The Divine. Those with higher energies often love art depicting and stories about angels. Likewise, they savor stories about a wise and caring power and presence that operates throughout the cosmos.  Thanks to Star Wars and other movies, some people can relate to The Force more than they can archaic Judeo-Christian images of God.  Parents of children who passed on have showed me their artwork that depicted the child communicating with an angel in the sky.  Others tell of sensing angels and being told it’s their time to graduate from earth.  Again, all signs of likely evolved souls / people.  (article #73 Angels and Higher Energy Assistance)

You asked big questions at a young age. Fifty years later, my Sunday School teacher still remembered questions I asked around age 7. I was taught that Adam and Eve, two white people who were the first and only humans created by God, had two sons who married other women and populated the world.  For me, the obvious question was: ‘Where did the wives come from?  Also, if that’s true, why would people have different skin colors?’  Over the years, I’ve heard from many people who also wondered about such big questions. They usually show signs of having more advanced energies.

You tend to avoid large and noisy crowds. More evolved persons often limit their exposure to many people in extremely noisy environments. They dislike the lack of social graces when people are packed together like sardines.  When given a choice, they usually prefer quiet and natural spaces with fewer close loved ones.

You serve others in some way. The work of Michael Newton PhD showed that advanced souls usually choose a helping profession. Other more evolved people serve others at least part time if their day job doesn’t involve that.  Loving compassion – a priority for people with higher energies – can be expressed when teaching, healing, or otherwise helping others.  Being in those fields also introduces them to others who can collaborate and help make the world a better place.

You are fascinated with soul / consciousness and afterlife topics. Wayne Dyer noted that self-actualized people quickly disappear when conversations shift to how bad things are or new curtains. Advanced people / souls like to learn about more meaningful topics; they focus on solutions instead of rehashing and lamenting problems.  They enjoy discussions with like-minded kindred spirits who help make living on earth more joyful and sensible.

You question authority and don’t automatically trust mainstream views. ‘The unexamined life’ is a term to describe those who don’t seek their own answers. If you’re more evolved, you may listen to conventional wisdom and then explore other explanations or theories for yourself.  In the younger years, this can be seen as rebelliousness and can cause problems for those in very conservative families and denominations.  Over time, however, regularly questioning authority can result in greater wisdom, respect for diversity, and appreciation of important nuances.

You care for your body, the temple of your soul. In my observation, people with advanced energies are more likely to try yoga, meditation, and other ways to communicate with Source.  They often eat less or no flesh foods but, rather, appreciate the health benefits and higher energies of requiring no animals to die.  They may gravitate toward natural health care – acupuncture, clinical nutrition, chiropractic, deep tissue massage, etc. – whenever possible instead of taking multiple medications and having vital organs cut out.  More evolved ones recognize that the human body, while only a fragment of their totality, is a sacred vehicle that allows them to have optimal earthly experiences.  (articles #12, 32, 51, 54, 86, 87, 88, and 89)

You aren’t interested in having excess materialism. It’s fine to have nice things, a great home, good car, etc. But more evolved persons often disdain extravagances when others are starving and lacking shelter.  As often is the theme, they choose The Great Way or a middle and more soulful road.  They recognize that ultra-wealth can lead them away from remembering and doing what is really important.  When the body dies, you can’t take big homes, fancy cars, and huge bank accounts with YOU.  That’s why more advanced souls / persons focus on what – as The Bible puts it – ‘rust and moth can’t corrupt’.   

You’re still reading this article.

I hope this helps you consider your current stage of advancement and how to improve it.  Your level of evolution / advancement isn’t set in stone; you can upgrade it more quickly and easily than you think.  Becoming the highest-energetic version of yourself benefits others and allows you to enjoy the greatest life YOU have envisioned.

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Your life, and that of others around you, will be more enriched when you:  

  1. read this article again within a few days so you really own it. 
  2. discuss it with trusted family members and friends.
  3. take recommended action steps that seem right for you. 
  4. share it with others who can use it.

Let it shine,
Mark

Mark Pitstick MA, DC is an author, master’s level clinical psychologist, holistic chiropractic physician, frequent media guest, and webinar / workshop facilitator.  He has also helped others in pastoral counseling and suicide prevention / education settings.  Mark directs The Soul Phone Foundation, founded Greater Reality Living Groups, and assists research on the SoulPhone Project.  To learn more about how Dr. Pitstick might help you, visit SoulProof.com/About.

Dr. Pitstick’s goal is to help you know and show– no matter what is happening to or around you – that this earthly experience is a totally safe, meaningful, and magnificent adventure amidst eternity.  Visit SoulProof.com for free articles, newsletters, and radio interviews with top consciousness experts.  Other resources include his very reasonably priced books, audio-products, and documentary film.

Note: Because of his many outreaches, Dr. Pitstick can no longer answer complex and/or multiple questions.  However, he has created many resources to answer your biggest questions and provide holistic solutions for your toughest challenges . . .  

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– Books and Documentary (Shop at SoulProof.com) provide information and strategies to help you more deeply realize and demonstrate:

  • you are a forever being of energy / consciousness
  • the many wonderful benefits of realizing this
  • how to reflect this great news in every aspect of your life — even when confronted with big challenges and changes

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Disclaimer: This information is not designed to replace medical or psychological care.  Dr. Pitstick’s remarks are based on his personal and professional training and experience during forty-eight years of helping many thousands of people.  Collective clinical, scientific, and experiential evidence supports some, but not all, of what he shares.  Mark’s views may change over time, and he does not claim to have all the answers or the only answers.

Dr. Pitstick encourages you to consider this information and decide for yourself what makes the most sense.  Note: the articles and other resources at his SoulProof.com site are NOT purely based on scientific research as is the SoulPhone Project.