Doug Dillon's Blog, page 189
February 28, 2012
Amazing Journey into the World of the Paranormal
Review of
An Explosion of Being: An American Family's Journey into the Psychic
By Isabel Durand Osth
I've always been intrigued by occurrences that defy a definitive explanation. This was one of the reasons that prompted me to read Doug and Barbara Dillon's An Explosion of Being. The book is the true story of a family of five who, from their completely normal central Florida home, begin an amazing journey into the world of the paranormal. The story is told from two points of view, with alternating chapters written by Doug and Barbara. It begins with a car trip to the spiritualist town of Cassadaga. This easy, ambling trip is a foreshadowing of the incredible, sometimes frightening, but always fascinating journey into the realm of the unknown.
Invitingly and beautifully written, the story takes the reader through almost a decade of discoveries, encounters, experiences, and insights that, in Doug's own words, make us "stand back and question the very nature of physical existence." The authors take the reader into their world, with generous hospitality, much like a couple of good hosts. Their courage in sharing their personal, detailed stories makes this book an inviting read.
Theirs is a riveting account of a contemporary family that did not look away from the unexplained, but instead was willing to ask questions and look deeper into the mystery of existence. It is a good and memorable read.
February 27, 2012
A Heart Thumping Mystery
Review of
The St. Augustine Trilogy: Book I
By Charles R. "Chuck" Dowling, author of To Keep Our Honor Clean and The Mad Dogs
This is a frightening story about Jeff Golden, a self- pitying and rebellious teenage boy who is being attacked by ghosts and deadly entities. The setting, St Augustine Florida, the oldest city in the United States is an inspired location for this heart thumping mystery. The old Spanish fort, the curling mists that exude from Matanzas Bay, the old cemetery with the pyramids that burn, the historic buildings and the unwitting tourists that walk in and out of the tale, all provide just the right background for this marvelous story. I thoroughly enjoyed Sliding Beneath the Surface and predict the book will be a big seller.
February 25, 2012
February 24, 2012
Paranormal Activity: Experiences, Part 6
That's what this posting is about and it comes to you from a trusted guest blogger.This person, who will remain anonymous, is very analytical and never accepts things on face value. Here's his story:
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In my dream, I was approached by a woman in some non-distinct place, other than that the light was very dim, almost like a candlelight supper.
I knew she looked familiar, but couldn't make out her face until she came to a stop right in front of me.
That was when I realized she looked familiar because she was my grandmother, who had succumb to cancer back in the mid 90′s while I was in the navy and out to sea for 6 months, so I never had the chance to see her in her final days, or go to her funeral.
Gram was just simply gone when I got back for some leave time.
Anyway, the gram I was face to face with now was a beautiful young woman and just beaming with love. We embraced in a hug, she then held me out at arm's length, and told me psychically "just LOOK at how well you're doing!" With that, she gave me the biggest kiss on the cheek you can imagine, and it was over.
For me it was a no brainer that this was a direct encounter, especially being that during this particular period of time I had been having numerous lucid dreams and out of body experiences. What was the purpose? Dunno. Maybe sometimes these events happens just for the sake of them happening, the images and feelings to be stored in the bank of our subconscious of things that we now "know" are real, and don't have to believe or take anyone else's word for any more. Maybe they're the well timed and needed encouragement we all need from time to time on this tough road of Samsara we trod together. Or, maybe she just wanted to say hello…LOL. Maybe all three, or more.
What I DO know is there are infinite realms of existence beyond our nearly blind 5 physical senses, that we are a part of them, they are a part of us, and by birthright we are free to explore them if we so choose. All of us.
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Thanks so much for sharing that. What a great experience. Dreams seem to be a very special meeting place for us to connect with those who have gone before us.
February 22, 2012
Excellent Pick, Midwest Book Review Says
Review of
The St. Augustine Trilogy: Book I
There are worse things than death. Sliding Beneath the Surface is the first book of Doug Dillon's St. Augustine Trilogy. It follows Jeff Golden as his education ends up taking him a much different way than he ever thought it would. As he crosses paths with the spiritual, he ends up forced to ask questions about the nature of the world, endanger his sanity, and find that he may be responsible for something bigger than him. Sliding Beneath the Surface is an excellent pick with much to consider, highly recommended.
