These inhabitants who have risen to the Third Level of the Heavens, are usually called Guides, or controls. Spirits of this level, have earned the privilege, and responsibility of guiding people who still dwell on Earth. They are usually assigned to oversee a person of their own sex, and are seldom a relative. They are responsible for the welfare of this individual, that they consider their Ward. Even while they are in the Heavens they are aware of everything that their ward on Earth is doing. They know when their assistance is needed, and they come instantly. They stay with him to guide him (or her) mentally, in order to solve the problem. This is all done instantly, and unconsciously. Through a form of telepathy they guide their Ward. In this manner they help solve their problems. So everyone is sensitive to Spirit to some degree. Whenever you suddenly know the answer to a problem - ACT ON IT - do not use logic to try to work it out - as it is an inspiration from the one above who is helping you to better lead your life.

Spirit Guides think of themselves as people (not Angels) who have graduated to the Great Beyond, which they actually call Mora. After their death they were in the first level, as they accepted the fact that their physical body was dead but that they were alive and living in their Soul Body. (If they had not accepted their death they would be in what is often called the Astral Level). Ghosts are of the Astral Level and are attached to a place or object rather than a person. Spirits of the Astral Level hang around someone on Earth, (seldom a relative) and lead a very lonely and unhappy life, as they are not in charge of the physical body that they once had and mistakenly believe they still have. Very often they bring harm to the one they are attached to, causing physical, and mental disorders of every type. This situation could last for many years - even centuries, as they go from one person to another. However, the more obstinate can be rescued from this torture by a medium that is capable of exorcism. Then this Spirit will finally be able to progress to the First Spirit Level. Spirits in the First Level spend much of their time with their loved ones who had passed over and are already in the Spirit World, and still are in the First Level. They are also able to be drawn back to their loved ones on Earth whenever their loved ones think about them. Spirits in this level are the only ones that are most easily reached by mediums. Over a period of time, their loved ones think of them less and less, consequently they begin to spend more time with their loved ones who are in Spirit, and begin to visit with those who have progressed to the Second level of the Heavens.

While in the Heavens, they begin to realize that their true goal in life is to be closer to God and they become aware of the fact that the only way that they can make progress and become more God-Like is by helping others (by being more kind and caring). This is why it is so important that one lives as long as possible while on Earth, and to also raise their own family, as through your love for your children, and your spouse, one begins to make progress quite rapidly while still on Earth and in the physical body, without being aware of it.

Over a period of time those of the first level will begin to fit in with those of the second level and there they are given responsibilities, which is always ways of being helpful to others. Some become Greeters, and welcome those who came to the Great Beyond when their body dies (they are seen by those who have a Near Death Experience as a bright light approaching them, which seems to be inside a tunnel as the surrounding area is like a shadowy shade) others may help children, and babies who came over, by becoming a surrogate Mother, overseeing their life so that they will learn and experience situations that are very similar to what their life on Earth would have been. By being a companion of a child their own age, they grow with this child mentally and their appearance gradually changes to one of maturity.

Those who liked working with plants or animals find plenty of opportunities in this wondrous Second Level of the Heavens when they go to the Great Beyond. There are endless numbers of ways that one can keep busy while doing challenging but interesting things that are helpful to others. These subjects are covered in more detail in Overlee's book, THE GREAT BEYOND.

After a few years, or centuries, the next step of progression is to the THIRD LEVEL - but they are in no hurry as the Second Level is so beautiful, and carefree - all the while doing what they enjoy and finding great satisfaction with their wondrous life. The third level may hold them for Centuries, as they know that in the Fourth level, and all of those above that they will be unable to return and affect anyone on the Earth Level or the Astral Level directly. In order for those in the Fourth Level or above, to reach those in the Astral or First Level as well as those on Earth they then must use someone in the Second or Third Level and have them reach to the lower or Earth Level for them, and to act as their emissary. Remember that in each level there are infinite numbers of spheres, as people (Spirits) of the same interest and desires are drawn and held together by a common bond - in this manner they live in great harmony. We in the Third Level can reach into the Fourth Level and have glimpses of the Fifth Level. We are aware that there are levels above those (we do not know how many levels there are above as when we look toward them the light is so bright, nearly blinding to us, that we dare not look into it, although it is infinitely - very desirable - but we realize that to be part of it, one must be worthy and deserving, but these levels do exist, and that they ultimately culminate with the God Level - the True Source of all life and all creative good. There are no boundaries, like you have on Earth, This is all done with degrees of brightness, which could be more accurately termed deserving.

This area of knowledge deserves much additional exploration so send us your thoughtful questions, they will be appreciated, and we are certain that Henry Drummond and his associates, in the World of Spirit will respond with an answer. These could be bound in a book and you will be given credit if you so desire.