716. Kim Sheridan

Kim Sheridan is an award-winning author, naturopath, entrepreneur, and more. Her focus includes animals, the afterlife, health, the environment, veganism, and all topics related to compassion for humans and animals alike. She is a highly respected expert on life after death for animals, and much of her time is devoted to rescuing animals, caring for them, and providing hospice care for elderly animals making their transition to spirit. Kim is the author of Animals and the Afterlife and the founder of Compassion Circle, a non-profit organization with a mission to expand the circle of compassion to all beings. Compassion Circle is comprised of animal rescue, animal sanctuary, and a line of nutritional products for animals, all proceeds of which help fund the rescue and sanctuary. Kim has been listed in 2,000 Notable American Women, Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals, and Great Minds of the 21st Century. Her goal is to help make the world a better place, to provide comfort to those grieving the loss of a beloved animal, and to be a voice for the voiceless, teaching compassion and respect for all living beings. Website: animalsandtheafterlife.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group Summary and transcript of this interview Interview recorded September 30, 2024 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump   00:04:15 Life's Mission and Early Connection to Animals   00:07:32 Mystical Experiences and Auras   00:11:32 Finding Peace with Loss 00:15:20 The Value of Immortality Discussed   00:18:26 The Gift of Animal Communicators 00:22:07 Debating the Afterlife with an Atheist   00:25:29 The Case for Intelligent Design 00:28:43 The Spiritual Connection with Animals   00:32:21 Ethical Considerations of Consuming Different Life Forms 00:36:27 Animal and Human Visitations After Passing 00:38:27 Understanding Animal Communication and Grief 00:42:17 The Role of Compassion in Spiritual Teachings   00:45:52 The Possibility of Animals Returning in Another Form   00:49:08 The Debate on Souls and Animals in Religion 00:52:41 The Soul's Higher Self and Astral Realms   00:56:18 The Concept of Group Souls in Nature 00:59:19 The Continuation of Love Beyond Loss 01:02:17 Tribute to June: The Rat That Inspired a Journey 01:05:01 Ghostly Encounters with Deceased Pets 01:08:45 Embracing Mystical Experiences   01:12:14 The Importance of Open-Mindedness in Science 01:15:25 Scientists and Believers: Bridging the Gap 01:19:37 Messages from Animals through Professional Mediums   01:21:59 Communicating with Animals and Nature   01:24:48 Experiencing Pet Communication   01:27:51 Profound Contact Dreams 01:31:16 Investigating Electronic Voice Phenomenon (EVP)   01:34:25 Werner Von Braun on Spiritual Continuity 01:37:41 Full Circle: The Author's Journey and Ending Reflections   01:41:10 Safe Driving Tips and Personal Experiences

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The implication of the title - Buddha at the Gas Pump - is that ordinary people are experiencing higher states of consciousness once thought to be rare and difficult to attain. People everywhere are undergoing a shift or awakening to their true nature. For some, this shift has been abrupt and dramatic. For others, it has been so gradual that they may not have realized it has occurred. Such shifts, or awakenings, are not new: Christ spoke of the Kingdom of Heaven within, Buddhists speak of Nirvana, Zen masters of Satori, Hindus of Moksha, but these traditions generally regard these states as rare and difficult to attain. Many people are therefore skeptical of claims of higher states of consciousness. They find it hard to believe that apparently ordinary friends and neighbors might be experiencing something extraordinary. Maybe they expect Enlightenment to look as remarkable on the outside as it is reputed to be on the inside. This show will attempt to dispel skepticism and misconceptions by week after week, allowing otherwise ordinary people to relate their experience of spiritual awakening. The terminology is tricky, because there are no universally agreed upon definitions to describe this experience. So please forgive us if we use some unfamiliar terms. We will try to clarify our definitions as we go along. Perhaps, after a while, those listening will become convinced that genuine and permanent spiritual awakenings are not just a pipe dream, but are real and are becoming relatively commonplace. These podcasts are the audio track of a weekly interview show which may be seen as videos on our YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/buddhaatthegaspump). Also see the main site: http://batgap.com. For search purposes, I will add the following to this description - batgap, Buddha at the Gaspump, Buddah at the Gas Pump.