A Reluctant Spirit

Unpleasant people are catalysts in our lives

In this continuation of my last post, “The Divine places people in our lives for a reason,” I look at how those we perceive as negative have a purpose in our development as well. All of us have had relationships that feel combative, negative and discouraging. It has taken me decades to realize that [...]

By |2022-11-16T08:21:39-08:00November 16th, 2022|A Reluctant Spirit, Spirituality/Christianity|2 Comments

The Divine places people in our lives for a reason

Over the course of our lifetime, each of us will meet more than 10,000 people. At any specific point, people are strategically placed in our life for a divine reason. They have their part to play in our time here as we have a part to play in theirs. Like a spider’s web, our [...]

Intuitive abilities aren’t evil

My transcendent night with the spirits in the Goldfield Hotel opened my third eye. Suddenly, I found myself receiving divine messages, and started seeing and hearing energies. I thought I’d lost my mind. But even worse, I’d believed I was destined for hell. Why? Because a church I’d once belonged to preached the evils [...]

The Goldfield Hotel is open for day-time tours and night-time ghost investigations

I’ve just been notified that Central Nevada’s Goldfield Hotel, which has been closed to the public, is now accepting reservations for tours and night-time paranormal investigations. This is the building where I encountered extraordinary paranormal activity with a TV news crew in 2007 (see my book, A Reluctant Spirit). Goldfield Hotel Here is [...]

By |2020-06-16T14:11:34-07:00October 30th, 2017|A Reluctant Spirit, Ghost Hunting|0 Comments

Ghosts and What They Teach Us About the Afterlife Presentation Video

Last month, I spoke at Carson City's A to Zen on "Ghosts and What They Teach Us About the Afterlife." In response to requests from out-of-town readers that I post one of my presentations online, I've uploaded this hour-long talk on my YouTube Channel. Yesterday's post notification failed, but it's live Due to technical [...]

Ghost Stories and What They Tell Us About the Afterlife: A Free Presentation at A to Zen in Carson City

Join Kathleen Berry for an entertaining evening hearing ghost stories, enjoying s’mores and meeting the author on Friday, Aug. 18 from 6 to 7 p.m. at A to Zen, 1803 N. Carson St., in Carson City, Nevada. Kathleen’s topic—"True Ghost Stories and What They Show Us About the Afterlife"—will relate paranormal tales from Virginia City, [...]

By |2020-06-16T14:12:06-07:00August 11th, 2017|A Reluctant Spirit, Ghost Stories|2 Comments

Kathleen interviewed on “Dialogue with Divinity” radio show

This week, more than 200 radio stations will air the “Dialogue with Divinity” radio show interview with Kathleen Berry.  Stations presenting the show are part of America Talk Radio, the Canadian News Network and 14 other networks. The show is hosted by Johanna Carroll, author and spiritual counselor. The interview covers Kathleen's views as [...]

Join Kathleen on Ecto Portal Show, 8:35 p.m. PST tonight

Kathleen will be the featured interview tonight (Jan. 25, 2017) on Ecto Portal, an internet radio station based out of San Francisco. You can listen live by visiting fccfreeradio.com and clicking on "Listen Live, Studio 1A." Kathleen will discuss how ghosts changed her views on reality and the afterlife. The interview will take place 8:35 to [...]

By |2020-06-16T14:12:57-07:00January 25th, 2017|A Reluctant Spirit, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Attempting to micromanage God

I pray all day. I pray for: the traffic light to stay green a good night’s sleep the grocery store lines to be short and the people around me to be civil. Could I be any more pious? A few weeks ago, I realized I’d been cloaking my arrogance as prayer. I’d been trying [...]

By |2020-06-16T14:12:58-07:00December 21st, 2016|A Reluctant Spirit, Spirituality/Christianity|6 Comments

“Attracting Positive Energies” to be taught by Kathleen Berry at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada

Two weeks from today (Wed., Sept. 7), I’ll be teaching “Attracting Positive Energies” from 6 to 9 p.m. at TMCC’s Meadowood Center in Reno.  A part of the annual Nevada Ghost and Paranormal Series, this class is great for those who are empathic, seeking spirit interaction or ghost hunters. My goals are to help you: [...]

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