“. . .a belief in non-physical beings is the most common feature of religions;
it may indeed be universal. In fact, the idea of non-physical beings has been taken
for the very definition of religion itself.”
—Steven Mithven (The Prehistory of the Mind)
Sacred Encounters
Spiritual Awakenings
during Close Encounters
by Janet Elizabeth Colli
Sacred Encounters is the culmination of 13 years of research bringing together the psychology of close encounters, spiritual experience, and ultimately — enlightenment.
Sacred Encounters reveals startling evidence that the enlightened gurus enshrined in Sufi, Hindu and Tibetan Buddhist traditions communicate with otherworldly beings, and explores the potential that a current surge of “subtle realm” encounters by Westerners is preparing the modern world for our next evolutionary leap.
Dr. Janet Elizabeth Colli presents case studies such as “Hayley,” whose close encounters unveil the hidden dimension surrounding us — the realm of angels and aliens. Trace Hayley’s development as she overcomes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to become a gifted interspecies communicator.
Discover the pivotal role so-called aliens are playing in the transformation of human consciousness — from those who are living it, firsthand.
Reviews of Sacred Encounters
Expansion of Consciousness
“Colli's focus on consciousness opens up the subject of ‘alien encounters’ to a broader interpretation and a wider audience. I found myself drawn in by her clinical approach, which deftly describes her clients' anomalous experiences, the impact on their lives, their subsequent personal growth and expansion of consciousness. She challenged me to stretch beyond consensual beliefs and wonder, ‘What if this were true. What would it mean about the nature of reality?’ We usually interpret anomalous phenomena through the lens of our belief systems and preconceptions, but what if the universe is more complex than we've ever dared to imagine?”
—Linda Jean Shepherd, Ph.D.
Author of Lifting the Veil: The Feminine Face of Science
“A transfixing exploration of the human side of alien encounters. Entering into the storied lives of two life-long ‘experiencers’ of alien contact, journeying from Dharamsala to the mists of Seattle, Dr. Colli discovers the most important lesson for humankind comes not from the beyond but from within the heart; that compassion is the foundation for understanding even the most ‘alien’ of experiences.”
—Will Bueché
Archivist, The John E. Mack Institute
Prepare to Open Your Mind About Close Encounters
“Meticulously researched, deeply philosophical, playfully organized, and yet daringly out on the edge, Dr. Janet Elizabeth Colli of the Emerald City of Seattle, weaves a tight web of discernment, discovery, and speculation around the outré experieces of her clients – courageous souls who delve deeply into their shocking memories about encounters with beings and objects from beyond our known reality. Coming as I do from the near-death side of spiritual awakenings, I'm delighted to recommend this emotionally gripping yet lighthearted account of the evidence behind the other paradigm-shattering story of the 21st century – that we are not alone in the universe.”
—Beverly Brodsky
Coordinator, San Diego IANDS (International Association for Near-Death Studies)
“Sacred Encounters is a remarkable and well-written study of alien encounters. Dr. Janet Colli, a major and well-published researcher, presents a gripping account of her investigations into alien phenomena. This book is a vivid reminder that what we don't know about the universe far exceeds what we do know. Sacred Encounters is highly recommended reading for anyone interested in alien encounters or spiritual exploration.”
—Jeffrey Long, M.D.
Founder of Near-Death Experience Research Foundation www.nderf.org
Takes Contact Studies to a New Level
“I've been a fan of the work of Dr. John Mack for many years and especially with Passport to the Cosmos felt he was at the leading edge of contact research — but Janet Colli's Sacred Encounters picks up where Mack left off and takes it to a whole new level. I honestly think this is one of those books that's so far ahead of it's time, its value won't be recognized for another 30, 50 years. Kudos to the readers who are here with Dr. Colli in the first wave!”
—Husnu Price
Are We Humans Evolving?
“As a practicing psychiatrist, I follow the 'transpersonal' viewpoint to broaden my understanding of the people I treat. Information on alien abductions (John Mack), near death experiences (Kenneth Ring), past lives (Ian Stevenson and many others), angels, subtle energies, and so much else has been helpful. Now, Dr Janet Colli's eye opening description of her own intellectual journey, the transformations of Hayley and Joy, and her wonderful interpretations of current research (PTSD, memory, childhood) have been unusually provocative, in a good sense. Is a species evolution or transformation taking place on our planet?”
—Dr. Ross F. Grumet
Psychiatrist, Atlanta, Georgia
“Your book is worth another re-read and a special spot in my spiritual book collection, and I thank you for all the hard work you must have put in to it. Your book has renewed my interest in the subtle realm and the beings that live there. May humanity be looking upwards when that house from Kansas starts to come down!”
—Rick Hale
Seattle, Washington
Time to Wake Up
“It is indeed ‘time to wake up’. Dr. Colli has written a compelling and compassionate account of the soul's journey toward full human connection with the divine essence of love. Whether inner or outer state experiences, her accounts from the lives of her subjects as well as her overview of other accounts from the literature and great spiritual traditions invite a closer look at our largely unconscious biases and a much deeper understanding of the varieties of intelligence in the universe.
—Pat Speidel
MPH Counselor, Washington
About the Author
Janet Elizabeth Colli is a consciousness researcher who integrates psychology with extraordinary human experience and healing. Dr. Colli holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, and is among the most skilled psychotherapists in the Pacific Northwest counseling those who are awakening to their relationship with the subtle realm. Her research extends to the scientific arena through journal articles and professional conferences, such as the International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS) Conferences. Dr. Colli was among the world-class consultants chosen for a Japanese Fuji Television prime-time special on Close Encounters.
Reviews of Sacred Encounters
A Review by Dr. R. LEO SPRINKLE
Excerpted from MUFON UFO Journal, (July 2005), No. 447, p. 14.
Dr. Colli gives her readers not only a scholarly presentation, but also a lively account of her interactions with two unusual women, Hayley and Joy. Dr. Colli assisted Hayley in dealing with PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder), and recounts Joy's process of spiritual awakening. Like many UFO experiencers, both Hayley and Joy experienced much anxiety and many doubts about their encounters. For many experiencers and investigators, the emotional trauma can vacillate between suppression and awareness, between acceptance and acknowledgment of these experiences. Fear of insanity, or loss of personal identity, can lead to denial or addictive behaviors to ease the uncertainty.
Dr. Colli describes with clarity and compassion, her interactions with Hayley and with Joy. Both women were able to apprehend and release their fears, and also move into higher realms of intellectual understanding, emotional acceptance, and spiritual awareness. In addition to these detailed investigations, Dr. Colli provides references to many authors and studies, not only of other UFO investigations, but also of psychological studies of memory and stress. She refers to the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), as well as the meditative practices of Asian spiritual masters.
The author is able to use her training in Philosophy as a shield to defend against the caustic complaints of critics; she is able to use her training in Psychology as a sword to find the truth of close encounters. Eventually, Dr. Colli, as well as Hayley, lay down the sword and shield as Joy surrenders to Unity Consciousness: in essence, the ending of duality/polarity as Joy experiences oneness with all.
Dr. Colli assists her readers not only to explore higher consciousness, but she also responds well to the perennial question about the motives of aliens: good or evil? She states, “Ultimately, the answer lies in fostering our own expansion of consciousness.”
Whether the reader is concerned about Earth and humanity, or concerned about extraterrestrial encounters, the reading of Sacred Encounters can be an opportunity for enlightenment. Dr. Colli provides this opportunity with her scholarship, her expertise, and her inner light of spiritual development.
—R. Leo Sprinkle, Ph.D., 5 May, 2005
Beyond the usual UFO literature...
A Review by G. Davidson, Webmaster, “Cosmic Harmony”
I have read a lot of ET/UFO related books and I would have to put this close to the top. Sacred Encounters deals extensively with the transformation of consciousness in the lives of two contactees. As their stories unfold we see the initial extreme fear eventually replaced by love and a feeling of family or community toward the beings with whom they are interacting.
The story of Joy Gilbert tells of her spiritual beginnings with an East Indian spiritual teacher, a Rishi who teaches Transcendental Meditation. From there, she moves on to a Tibetan Lama who leads her along the pathway to enlightenment. For me, her story was the crown jewel of the book because it tied together many elements I also have an interest in — meditation, Tibetan wisdom, and enlightenment. Her journey culminates as her true family, a race of higher beings, administers the final awakening ... telling her “it's time to remember.” The veil of forgetfulness slips away, her ego is shattered, and she slips into full Unity Consciousness.
The author further explores the star visitor phenomena in terms of the Vedic literature of the East and gives many first-hand accounts of realization experiences. Finally, the book examines the social forces that are hindering our expansion of awareness and how our awakening might proceed.
I highly recommend Sacred Encounters to anyone who wants to go beyond the usual sightings and abduction literature and tie the topic into metaphysical realms of thought.
Detailed Ordering Information
To order an autographed copy:
Mail check or money order to:
Janet Colli, Ph.D.
Good Shepherd Center
4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, Ste. 341
Seattle, WA 98103
$19.50 (Paperback) or $29.50 (Hardback)
+ $3.50 (Shipping/handling) + $0.99 per additional copy
UPS shipping time is 3 to 8 business days.
International: $7.00 per shipment + $5.95 per book
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Trade paperback ISBN: 1-4134-3675-7
Hardcover ISBN: 1-4134-3676-5
Library of Congress Number: 2003098127
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Contact
Janet Colli, Ph.D.
Thomas Beck, Ph.D.
206.329.9235 (Seattle)
360.678.7737 (Whidbey Island)
becolli@mindspring.com
The Good Shepherd Center
4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Ste. 341
Seattle, Washington 98103, also
Coupeville (Whidbey Island)
