Steve Jobs succumbed to the devastating outcome of pancreatic cancer on October 5, 2011. Thus began his astounding journey into the unknown. Most journeys contain certain elements - a packing list, hotel reservations and the like. However, this one does not. There is no itinerary. In his own words, as related to Katherine, we experience along with him the shock and surprise of the undeniable reality that he had indeed died yet was still alive. His description of that event is heart-breaking as well as mesmerizing. Since that time, Steve and Katherine continue to communicate often.
What he has to share covers a wide range of topics. From essays on Death and Dying, to poetry written for his loved ones, to technology he still envisioned after physical death, Steve Jobs grapples with his own grief, frustration, agony and regrets. His consciousness - his soul - continues to expand and grow. From the first outpourings we get a clear picture of one who harbored sadness and anger. As time has gone by, those aspects soften, and we witness positive growth and deeper understanding.
That final journey is one each of us faces yet cannot pretend to understand what will take place. Many are fearful of the unknown, some embrace it. Religions and belief systems around the globe paint pictures of possible after-death experiences. Those who preach a vast wasteland of fire and brimstone no doubt do so with the intention of coercing practitioners to turn away from a concept of sin and live a life of prayer and similar concept of purity. Doing so ensures you a peaceful and heavenly existence. They say.
What Steve relates is nothing of the sort, and it should make most people happy to learn that we are, indeed, the masters of our souls. He has chosen his after-life path and tells us in no uncertain terms that we, as well, are free to choose ours. What a concept! How encouraging it is to learn that the consciousness stays alive after leaving the shell of the body behind - that we have so many options to explore and expand our awareness. Can you reincarnate? Yes. But it is only one way forward. Steve has chosen to remain in spirit consciousness, relating his experiences through Katherine, and giving us a glimpse of a mind-bending existence. His words are sometimes profane, but mostly profound.
Follow Steve's journey - so far - and learn about the afterlife of this giant of a man, one whose vision created the technology we now depend upon daily. Among his many words of wisdom, inspiration and motivation you may find humor, or empathy, or rage. But be assured you will find them most interesting.
