Instructions for the Passing Over

Magazine Overview

This document, titled "Instructions for the Passing Over," is a guide manual published by Cosmic Awareness Communications, based in Olympia, Washington. It aims to provide information and guidance for both the living and the deceased concerning the transition after death, referred to as 'passing over.' The publication presents a spiritual perspective on death, reframing it as a transition to a greater experience rather than an end.

The Nature of Passing Over

The core message is that entities who are aware on this plane have a sacred duty to assist others in their 'passing over.' It is emphasized that no entity should be alone at the moment of death, as there is a period of sentient appreciation and identity with the material body for several hours afterward, during which information can still be received. The document refutes traditional somber rituals associated with death, such as black attire, mourning, tears, and elaborate funeral processions, stating that these are based on an erroneous understanding and are not the 'WILL of This Awareness.' Instead, death is presented as a possibility for a 'fuller experience' and movement toward 'greater love' and 'great light.'

Phases of Assistance and Guidance

The guide outlines several phases of assistance for those passing over:

• Phase 1: Focuses on ensuring the entity is not alone and repeating that the entity is loved. It clarifies that the love experienced is a part of a greater love that has always been with the entity.
• Phase 2: Involves confiding information about the threshold, including the presence of earth-bound entities, excarnates, and beings from the plane of limbo. It describes potential sensory experiences such as sounds, darkness, shapes, and colors, and mentions auras of gray, brown, black, and gray. It notes that while little can be seen, much can be heard, and temperature changes may occur. The love of 'This Awareness' is stated to be with the entity as they move from darkness toward light, and that feelings experienced are not pain or fatigue, but potentially fear and apprehension associated with new knowledge.
• Phase 3: Addresses the longing to retrace steps and return to earth. Entities are cautioned against seeking rebirth prematurely. It suggests that entities may find a 'fuller experience,' 'all knowing,' and a 'memory of all that has passed and all that shall be,' potentially experiencing concepts like Valhalla, Heaven, or Paradise.
• Phase 4: Involves providing information that alleviates fears of passing over, highlighting the 'great joys' and awakening ahead, and advising against seeking rebirth. It suggests meditative efforts to envision the soul-substance moving toward the plane of Essence, away from the plane of limbo, to avoid negative eternities.
• Phase 5: If rebirth becomes necessary, entities are told they have free will to choose their place of birth, and this choice cannot be changed by entities on the plane of limbo, Essence, or the physical plane. It is suggested that the chosen country of rebirth should be one of high spiritual advancement.
• Phase 6: Emphasizes that entities retain free will and the active principle of the mind, allowing them to choose their own parents based on attraction or lack of repugnance. The mind's power to understand is stated to be nine times greater after passing over than when on the physical plane.

Important Notes and Further Reading

The document concludes by reiterating that information should be communicated within the first two hours after passing over, repeated four hours later, and again eight hours later. It states that entities who perform this service will find their own passing over to be of greater ease. A note clarifies that the physical body should not be maltreated for at least seven to ten hours, after which its fate is of no consequence. Entities returning to the womb for a brief time and then leaving before rebirth, or being stillborn, go directly to the plane of Essence and do not return. The document suggests further reading, including 'The Tibetan Book of the Dead' and 'The Tibetan Book of the Great Liberation,' and lists several publications from Cosmic Awareness Communications related to the after-death experience.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes revolve around a spiritual interpretation of death, emphasizing continuity of consciousness, the importance of love and awareness, and the concept of spiritual evolution beyond physical existence. The editorial stance is one of guidance and reassurance, aiming to demystify the process of death and present it as a natural, albeit profound, transition. It advocates for a perspective that transcends fear and sadness, promoting a focus on spiritual growth and higher understanding. The document consistently refers to 'This Awareness' as a guiding principle or higher consciousness.