{"id":30386,"date":"2024-08-30T11:30:38","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T15:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/?p=30386"},"modified":"2024-08-30T11:30:38","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T15:30:38","slug":"book-review-developing-your-supernatural-awareness-connecting-with-an-interactive-universe-by-fredrick-woodard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2024\/08\/30\/book-review-developing-your-supernatural-awareness-connecting-with-an-interactive-universe-by-fredrick-woodard\/","title":{"rendered":"Book Review- Developing Your Supernatural Awareness: Connecting with an Interactive Universe by Fredrick Woodard"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Photo Credits: Cover of\u00a0<em>Developing Your Supernatural Awareness\u00a0<\/em>from Publisher<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Developing Your Supernatural Awareness: Connecting with an Interactive Universe\u00a0<\/em>by Fredrick Woodard is a 200 page book, of which I received an E-Book Copy, published by 6th Books, an imprint of John Hunt Publishing.\u00a0<em>Developing Your Supernatural Awareness\u00a0<\/em>is a validating book for those who have had encounters that run contrary to what the science of logic and reason tells us is possible. Written from a Psychological point of view, as Mr. Woodard is a practicing Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist and also has had his own Supernatural Experiences, he weaves accounts from clients, research, and thoughtful exercises and journal questions at the end of each chapter. The book is divided into three parts: First Perception, Interaction, and Ethics. You can quite literally develop your psychic abilities alongside this book, as it validates those experiences that just haven&#8217;t made sense quite yet.<\/p>\n<h2>Personal Thoughts on\u00a0<em>Developing Your Supernatural Awareness<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>The metaphysical book market is literally flooded with books boasting that they can help you develop your psychic, seemingly supernatural abilities, but from my experience, very few actually deliver with tried and true methods, and many of them are printed for those who already believe.\u00a0<em>Developing Your Supernatural Awareness\u00a0<\/em>is different; first, so many real life accounts of unexplainable phenomena are given, that it can quite literally validate your own experiences. Wouldn&#8217;t it be nice to not feel so crazy after seeing a spirit or UFO\/ET? I appreciate Woodard giving multiple accounts per chapter, dealing with spirits, UFO&#8217;s and ET&#8217;s, Angels and Demons, and everything in between. This is the first step to getting those who are skeptical of even their own experiences, to see the scientific validity of any Supernatural experience. After Woodard has calmed some nerves for the skeptics, or those unsure of what they believe, he then goes on to describe how to actually develop these abilities further, should you so wish. Woodard also covers topics such as ethics, actually interacting (willfully) with these beings, either corporeal or non-corporeal, and how to address those who may label you as &#8220;crazy&#8221;, etc., (skeptics).\u00a0<em>Developing Your Supernatural Awareness\u00a0<\/em>is the book I needed when I first had an encounter after my grandfather had died. I&#8217;d had many experiences with spirits and the like before then, but was too young to fully understand what was happening. Woodard&#8217;s work could have saved me a lot of trouble, stress and money buying books on the subject that were, to be nice, not helpful. Because of that, I give\u00a0<em>Developing Your Supernatural Awareness\u00a0<\/em>a 5 on a scale of 1-5. It&#8217;s excellent for skeptics, those who have had experiences they can&#8217;t explain, but want answers, as well as those who are full-blown believers. Anyone can benefit from this book, especially if you&#8217;re looking to validate, and expand, your own supernatural, psychic abilities and experiences.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30389\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30389\" style=\"width: 240px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-30389\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_8310-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_8310-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_8310.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30389\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fredrick Woodard, photo courtesy of publisher<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Fredrick Woodard\u00a0<\/strong>is a clinical psychologist with three Master&#8217;s Degrees and a renowned author of peer reviewed articles on hypnosis, spirituality and psychotherapy. He has a private practice and focuses his research on hypnotherapy. paranormal events and spirituality. He is the author of\u00a0<em>Perceptual Hypnosis: A Spiritual Journey Toward Expanding Awareness<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>About the Author:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29555\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/the-modern-merlin.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/the-modern-merlin.png 384w, https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/the-modern-merlin-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hello there! I\u2019m\u00a0<b>the Modern Merlin<\/b>, and I\u2019ve been a Polytheist and Animist Pagan, Witch, Sorcerer, Wizard, Druid, Mystic, Ceremonial Magician and Soothsayer for 15 years, worshipping and casting magick with deities and spirits from many cultures, including Ancient Greece, Rome, Norse &amp; Germanic, Celtic, Egyptian, Sumerian, as well as many Faeries, Nymphs, Dryads, Ancestors and other nature and land spirits and spirits of place. I practice Necromancy and Deathwalking, as well as Traditional Witchcraft and Ceremonial Magick. I study and practice Astrology as well as Tarot and other forms of divination. I give readings and spiritual services on my Facebook Page, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61555346894171&amp;mibextid=2JQ9oc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Modern Merlin<\/a>, as well other free informational posts for everyone to see!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61555346894171&amp;mibextid=2JQ9oc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29558\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/the-modern-merlin-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"197\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/the-modern-merlin-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/the-modern-merlin-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/the-modern-merlin-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/the-modern-merlin.jpg 403w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photo Credits: Cover of\u00a0Developing Your Supernatural Awareness\u00a0from Publisher Developing Your Supernatural Awareness: Connecting with an Interactive Universe\u00a0by Fredrick Woodard is a 200 page book, of which I received an E-Book Copy, published by 6th Books, an imprint of John Hunt Publishing.\u00a0Developing Your Supernatural Awareness\u00a0is a validating book for those who have had encounters that run contrary to what the science of logic and reason tells us is possible. Written from a Psychological point of view, as Mr. Woodard is a practicing Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist and also has had his own Supernatural Experiences, he weaves accounts from clients, research, and thoughtful exercises and journal questions at the end of each chapter. The book is divided into three parts: First Perception, Interaction, and Ethics. You can quite literally develop your psychic abilities alongside this book, as it validates those experiences that just haven&#8217;t made sense quite yet. Personal Thoughts on\u00a0Developing Your Supernatural Awareness The metaphysical book market is literally flooded with books boasting that they can help you develop your psychic, seemingly supernatural abilities, but from my experience, very few actually deliver with tried and true methods, and many of them are printed for those who already believe.\u00a0Developing Your Supernatural Awareness\u00a0is different; first, so many real life accounts of unexplainable phenomena are given, that it can quite literally validate your own experiences. Wouldn&#8217;t it be nice to not feel so crazy after seeing a spirit or UFO\/ET? I appreciate Woodard giving multiple accounts per chapter, dealing with spirits, UFO&#8217;s and ET&#8217;s, Angels and Demons, and everything in between. This is the first step to getting those who are skeptical of even their own experiences, to see the scientific validity of any Supernatural experience. After Woodard has calmed some nerves for the skeptics, or those unsure of what they believe, he then goes on to describe how to actually develop these abilities further, should you so wish. Woodard also covers topics such as ethics, actually interacting (willfully) with these beings, either corporeal or non-corporeal, and how to address those who may label you as &#8220;crazy&#8221;, etc., (skeptics).\u00a0Developing Your Supernatural Awareness\u00a0is the book I needed when I first had an encounter after my grandfather had died. I&#8217;d had many experiences with spirits and the like before then, but was too young to fully understand what was happening. Woodard&#8217;s work could have saved me a lot of trouble, stress and money buying books on the subject that were, to be nice, not helpful. Because of that, I give\u00a0Developing Your Supernatural Awareness\u00a0a 5 on a scale of 1-5. It&#8217;s excellent for skeptics, those who have had experiences they can&#8217;t explain, but want answers, as well as those who are full-blown believers. Anyone can benefit from this book, especially if you&#8217;re looking to validate, and expand, your own supernatural, psychic abilities and experiences. &nbsp; Fredrick Woodard\u00a0is a clinical psychologist with three Master&#8217;s Degrees and a renowned author of peer reviewed articles on hypnosis, spirituality and psychotherapy. He has a private practice and focuses his research on hypnotherapy. paranormal events and spirituality. He is the author of\u00a0Perceptual Hypnosis: A Spiritual Journey Toward Expanding Awareness. &nbsp; About the Author: Hello there! I\u2019m\u00a0the Modern Merlin, and I\u2019ve been a Polytheist and Animist Pagan, Witch, Sorcerer, Wizard, Druid, Mystic, Ceremonial Magician and Soothsayer for 15 years, worshipping and casting magick with deities and spirits from many cultures, including Ancient Greece, Rome, Norse &amp; Germanic, Celtic, Egyptian, Sumerian, as well as many Faeries, Nymphs, Dryads, Ancestors and other nature and land spirits and spirits of place. I practice Necromancy and Deathwalking, as well as Traditional Witchcraft and Ceremonial Magick. I study and practice Astrology as well as Tarot and other forms of divination. I give readings and spiritual services on my Facebook Page, The Modern Merlin, as well other free informational posts for everyone to see! &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":290,"featured_media":30387,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10005],"tags":[15054,10015,10309,15055,15056,10608],"class_list":["post-30386","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-reviews","tag-6th-books-publishing","tag-book-review","tag-psychic","tag-psychic-abilities","tag-sixth-books-publishing","tag-supernatural"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30386","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/290"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30386"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30386\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30391,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30386\/revisions\/30391"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30387"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30386"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30386"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30386"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}