Overcoming the Curveballs of Life: In Your Lifetime, Follow the Light . . . the Story of My Visionary, Out-Of-Body Near-Death Experience

By Michelle Petersen

Michelle Petersen has been a mother-baby nurse for forty-plus years. At the age of fifteen, she had a visionary, out-of-body near-death experience that led her to the skirts of the heavenly realm then back again. Transformed by what she experienced and what she was told, she now shares with the world the valuable lessons that were revealed to her at a very young age and throughout the course of her life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press
• Release date: Jun 26, 2018
• ISBN: 9781982205539

Michelle Petersen

This true story will take you to a heavenly realm beyond the dimensions of this world then back again from the other side of the veil. It starts with the humble beginnings of a normal life no different than anyone else. Yet it will guide you from the depth of a spiritual seeker, to learn that there is a higher power in all of our lives, beyond this third dimensional life. It will also take you on a journey of her life, with words of encouragement placed in poetic form, that she has written to enrich and guide your own form that I have written, to enrich and guide your own journey on this path called life.

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MICHELLE PETERSEN

Overcoming

The Curveballs Of

Life

In Your Lifetime, Follow the Light …

The Story of My Visionary,

Out-of-Body Near-Death Experience

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Copyright © 2018 Michelle Petersen.

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The author of this book does not dispense medical advice or prescribe the use of any technique as a form of treatment for physical, emotional, or medical problems without the advice of a physician, either directly or indirectly. The intent of the author is only to offer information of a general nature to help you in your quest for emotional and spiritual well-being. In the event you use any of the information in this book for yourself, which is your constitutional right, the author and the publisher assume no responsibility for your actions.

This book is a work of non-fiction. Unless otherwise noted, the author and the publisher make no explicit guarantees as to the accuracy of the information contained in this book and in some cases, names of people and places have been altered to protect their privacy.

Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Bible.

ISBN: 978-1-9822-0552-2 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-9822-0553-9 (e)

Balboa Press rev. date: 07/31/2018

CONTENTS

Life Has It’s Cycles Of Initiations….

A Fresh New Baby In A Basket

Being Introduced To The Para-Normal

The Ghost In The Apple Orchard

Everyday Miracles

In Your Life Time, Follow The Light, Not The Darkness……….

In Your Lifetime, Follow The Light, Not The Darkness.

Being Filled With The Holy Spirit

We Are All A Piece Of God From Within….

God Reaches Out To His/Her Children In Many Ways……..

Free Will……..

Life Is An Initiation

Remember That Every Day Is A Fresh New Start……..

Significance Versus Insignificance

It’s Never Too Late To Change……..

Open The Aperture Of Your Heart

Bad Days Come And Go……..

Survive The Dark Night Of The Soul……..

Wait For The Good Days

Life Goes On As A Young Adult / Transmigration Of Souls

Dreams……..

Reincarnation / Gilgull Heshamot

Karma…….

Don’t Judge A Person Until You Walk In Their Moccasins

American Indian Spiritual Vision……..

You Don’t Have To Go To Church To Be A Good Christian.

The Lost Years Of Jesus

The True Temple Of God Is In Your Own Soul….

Being Born Again……..

Be Careful What You Think…. Gaurd Your Self-Talk

I Am Not A Saint……..

Lessons Of Life In Elementary School; Life Can Be Humbling…..

Earning Respect……..

Neither A Leader Or A Follower……..

Growing Up In High School……..

Later In Life As A Young Adult……..

Lessons Of Life In The Work Place……..

Work Place Protocol.

Spiritual Awakenings / Knundilini Energy

The Fruits Of The Holy Spirit ….

Life Continues……..

Unity Consciousness……..

Chakras…. Anatomy Of The Soul….

When The Student Is Ready, The Teacher Will Appear……..

The Auric Field……..

One God Within The Unity Of Creation……..

History Of The Christian Church……..

Symbolic Character References In The Bible……..

Ascension Of The Cosmic Christ - Knundalini Energy

Lighting Up Your Soul - The Empowered Light-Body

Guided Meditation - Meditation Is The Key

The Story Of The Lotus Flower……..

Father, Your Will Be Done, Not Mine……..

Images Of The Human Aura……..

The Caduceus > The Wand Of Hermes

The Eye Of The Storm

Heart Strings……..

Positive Thinking……..

Lessons Of Life In Your Own Family; Life Is Like A Game

Of Chess……..

One Day At A Time………

Suicide Is Not An Option……..

Regrets……..

Full Circle……..

Letting Go Of Anger……..

Let Go And Let God…….

Forgiveness……..

Healing……..

Goals……..

Blessingings……..

Think With Your Heart……..

Live By The Golden Rule

End Notes And Suggested Reading

Poem

Curveball

It’s Not Your Time To Go

Follow The Light, Not The Darkness

The Mantel Of Baptism

Reflections In The Mirror

Second Chances

Wish It, Dream It, Do It

Protect Yor Own Soul

Don’t Give Up Today

The Dark Night Of The Soul

Put Your Trust In God….

Second Birth

Transmigration Of Souls

Judge Not One Another

Mother Earth: Gaia Speaks

The Temple Of God Is Within My Own Soul

Words

Teenagers

What Is My Passion?

What Is A Mother?

Father’s Love

Forgive You

Life Is Sacred

Blossoms Of Life

Heart Strings Of Attachment

Setting Bounderies

Suicide Is Not An Option

Apology

Making Peace With The Crows

Forgive Me

Unfinished Business

Count Your Blessings

Crossing Over

Home Sick

Curveball

So when life throws you a curve ball,

That you did not expect;

You scratch your head and think: What the Heck?

You’re shocked beyond measure and think

Now what will I do?

It’s almost as bad as loosing my shoes.

Then all of a sudden you begin to think;

It’s better to throw everything into the sink!

The unexpected twists and turns in the roads of life;

Can certainly cause us alot of strife.

So time goes by, and you sleep on it at first;

And sooner or later a new solution will take birth.

So don’t give up just yet;

You’ll think of something I know, I’ll bet.

Your’re faced with a new start in life;

A time to create, a time to put away all of the strife.

New beginnings are facing you now.

Stand Tall and be Strong; you can do it even though,

You may not know how?

Time will tell….

New thoughts will download;

Into your pathway along the road.

Keep going one step upon step at a time;

And God will lead you all in due time.

Success is just around the corner;

So stick around to see what’s in order.

Life is worth living I know you will see.

Even when life throws you a curve ball;

And this just Can’t be!!!

Yes life can throw you off course at times;

BUT MAYBE A NEW COURSE IS JUST WHAT YOU NEED!

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My mother was an atheist all her life; to the very end. She died at the ripe old age of 96. I wish to formally thank her for the spiritual freedom she gave me……. to seek out the snipets of wisdom and spiritual truths that have crossed my path. I must express that I have found gems of truth in all the major religions. I have found, after sifting through them, that there is a commanality and underlying theme which is referred to the Golden Rule:

Love your neighbor, as You (Love yourself)

and to

Treat others as you would like to be treated.

Keeping in mind that I was raised without any formal religion or dogma, there was a deep desire in my inner being to know if God even existed?

LIFE HAS IT’S CYCLES OF INITIATIONS….

About every ten years, something profound would happen to me as I was growing up that was somewhat unexplainable in everyday terms. Looking back, it was like a predestined occurrence to test my character or to mold my soul into a new layer of awakening towards something that was a much higher power than mine self.

So here is my story from youth to adulthood; then beyond to middle age. I am still learning, still experiencing every day miracles with a life directed by the spirit of God. Ask and you will receive, is a common saying amongst the spiritual teachings of old. Your life will be an amazing journey if you invite God to walk it with you. This doesn’t mean that things will always turn out exactly like you may wish them to transpire, but it will surprise you in the end with just how wonderful life can be. Above all, learn to (Love Yourself). Seek God’s direction at every turn when you feel the need to do so. Spend time in quite prayer and contemplation. Listen to the inner promptings of your soul’s journey. Answers and guidance will come to you like a download of information little by little, taking one day at a time as life unfolds. Life is likened to a game of chess. Because we live in a space of free will, we cannot control the decisions or moves that others make in our lives as they cross our path. Yet I have found that it is (my decisions) that I am responsible for…. not theirs.

I have learned that the greatest wisdom is just an inner knowing > called Gnosis when written in Sanskrit.

IN YOUR LIFETIME, FOLLOW THE LIGHT, NOT THE DARKNESS.

These are the words spoken to me during my visionary out of body, near-death experience at the age of 15. I will tell you more as the pages of this book unfold

A FRESH NEW BABY IN A BASKET

My neighbor Harold use to tell me that he felt sorry for me as a three month old newborn baby, lying in a small basinet placed near several tall trees. My parents placed me there while they were building our cabin at the lake. It was strange to hear his words, feeling sorry for you because I have always loved these particular trees that he was referring to. They are located behind the house that was constructed so many years ago. To this day when I visit the lake home, I will at some point in my return, secretly slip back to these trees and look up at their tall branches. I then say in my own mind as in telepathic review, I am home again. I have fond memories of the forest and the trees of this region. I grew up roaming the country side from the beaches on the lake to the top of the very large mountain behind our home. The view of the lake at the very pinnacle of the mountain is spectacular. It gives you an enhanced panoramic view of the entire lake which is about two miles in length and one mile in width. It’s not unusual to see a bald eagle flying above or a deer roaming the country side. I was very fortunate to grow up in the company of this beautiful lake surrounded by several densely forested mountains. I refer to this lake as a mountain lake that still has its pristine beauty preserved by nature. Some of the lakes I see in the area where I now reside, I refer to as city lakes because they are surrounded by the skylines of many tall office buildings. Numerous homes are built on every inch surrounding the water front. When I was first born, this cabin home that was being built consisted of only one large rectangular room. Both of my parents worked and lived in the nearby town, so this was a secondary piece of land that they had purchased in the year of 1954. The price of which was eight hundred and fifty dollars with their hard earned money. They made monthly payments of fifty dollars until it was completely paid off. Our cabin had the usual kitchen, table, and living room. Towards the farthest corners of the room, it housed three bunk beds. My crib was carefully placed at one far left corner while the bunk beds lined up to the right of my space. They placed a very large curtain to separate the sleeping areas from the living room. The living room was graced with a very large picture window that overlooked the lake. My father had seen a nearby gas station in town that was being torn down. They had a sign that said HELP YOURSELF to any of the left over supplies lying on the ground. There was a very large window that was once part of the garage door of the old gas station’s work area. He got the window for the right price, free of charge for just hauling it away! One of his brothers had a truck so this was an easy opportunity. In my younger years the cheapest wood was cedar so this was the wood of choice. The high peaked roof was surfaced with smooth aluminum roofing. Each winter, many feet of winter snow would slide right off of the cabin onto the front deck below. The wooden front deck was built around several tall trees that are still growing taller to this day. They shade the house quite well from the hot summer sun. Every few years the immediate space on the deck around the trees will need to be widened to permit room for growth. As you sit on the deck, the view of the lake is quite serene and peaceful. All in all it’s like heaven on earth in this little remote country lake home.

We spent many weekends and summer vacations at the lake while I was growing up. I was able to learn how to swim like a fish from a very young age.