Daydreaming Sage

The Perfect Imperfection:

2011-06-06T23:28:00.000-07:00

The Unexpected Free Will Of Physics.

Science is based around the fact that the laws governing the measurable universe can be predictably repeated. However, the term "statistical anomoly" exists for a reason.
Sometimes, a rare and unpredictable result takes place. Sometimes, the unpredictable seems to be the only predictable outcome.
It seems as though, on occasion, the physical universe has a mind of its own...

With the moment of the universe's birth, we believe that an immeasurable explosion sent particles racing apart from each other. These particles would have separated from one another at a consistent rate.
Imagine a perfect, elastic net made up of equal squares rolled and squished and compressed into a tiny ball. [Pre-Big Bang representation.]
Now, if we pull at every side and corner of the overall square net, pulling at an equal speed in every direction, the net expands into a perfectly equal, and growing grid of squares.
Imagine that every corner of this grid is a particle. As the particles of our expanding net race apart, there exists an equal degree of tension on all sides of every particle. With the Big Bang Theory, this tension is gravity. Either the explosion of the Big Bang is infinite and the particles of our grid are destined to race apart forever, OR the equal gravitational pull would eventually recollapse the entire net upon itself before forming a real universe, at all.

This is where the marvelous randomness of nature created the cosmos. An imbalance in the way that the first particles of the universe had scattered apart allowed for greater concentrations of gravity in one place, and less gravitational resistance elsewhere. Now particles became free to pull into one another to fuse into the very first elements, and the very first stars, and voila! A diverse universe is made!

This magnificent unpredictability is woven within all of nature.
At times we write it off as a statistical anomoly. At other times we use the word coincidence. In some cases we simply state that we have yet to unlock the mathematical laws behind the unpredictabilities. Whatever the case, it seems that there's a centre of so-called 'reason' in the human mind that cannot accept an inherent unpredictability in that which we insist we fully understand.

I am starting to see that there's a certain 'free will' woven into our entire reality.
Unpredictability must exist, and not just in our individual minds. Think of it. One single life has immeasurable decisions each day, and every decision affects that life's environment in some way. Now, the cumulative effect of all decisions on the globe over a span of days, years, and generations...
Well, in the case of humankind we have already affected our corner of the cosmos with sattelites, space debris, and all sorts of transmissions. So how do i make the leap from the random actions of thinking and reacting organisms to the physical laws of the universe?

I begin with my belief of the interconnectivity of all things. I further my theory's point with the necessary randomness of the Big Bang Theory, and the anomolies that science must overlook (for now). Then there's personal observations.
For a while i started asking people at random to recall a time when they experienced something that was physically impossible, or miraculous. Put on the spot without time for the ego to worry about how they will sound to others, everyone had a memory that immediately sprang to the surface.

I also find that there's a fractal nature to the whole universe. That is, there are mathematical patterns of similarity everywhere; similar, but never one hundred percent identical. So, as i see it, there's an inherent unpredictability built into the fabric of things. As we have free will, perhaps there's a fractal version of free will built into the rules of nature?

Some believe that there is a base equation to all things, and that uncovering this formula would allow us to predict everything, everything, everything.
I admit that this is a romantic idea to which i am drawn. However, i believe that this would be a near infinite equation calculating every possible alternate decision in every possible alternate timeline across every possible alternate universal reality across every possible dimension. (Calculating pi in its entirety is a walk in the park by comparison.)
An infinite equation; one that only the complete consciousness of the Alpha & Omega - GoD - could comprehend at any one point.

These infinite multidimensional variations - random unpredictabilities - i imagine to be the fractal version of free will within the laws of nature, similar to the unpredictability of free will granted each of us, every day.

I Want To Experience Forgiveness

2011-05-19T19:43:00.000-07:00

[This is my anecdotal version of a beautiful children's parable from Neale Donald Walsch, called "The Little Soul And The Sun". The story was paraphrased by my reiki teachers and evokes such emotion. I urge anyone to find the original version. Thank you.]

Two little souls, perfectly made by their Creator, were sharing a conversation.
With awe and wonder, they spoke at length about some of the amazing things in the Universe. They knew all there was to know about these things. However, they realized that knowing and experiencing are two very different things indeed.

"You know what i would like?" asked one of the little souls. "I would like to go to Earth and experience forgiveness."

Filled with love, the other perfect little soul decided then and there to help.
"Okay," said the happy little soul. "I'll go down to Earth,too. And, i will do something so terrible, so aweful to you, that you will have the chance to forgive me..."

"But..." pleaded the beautiful little soul,
"...in the moment that i do this terrible, aweful thing,
too terrible to imagine...

...remember who i am."
Because i will have dimmed my light so much, that i will have forgetten."

While we are hurt by others, let us remeber who they are. They, too, are GoD's precious little souls. Let's love them all.

Messages For The Future

2011-04-04T17:44:00.000-07:00

Recently i spoke to a woman that has been continuously shown prophetic images of the near future. From what she has shared with me, the information she receives is very specific and frightening. She hesitates to share her messages, because it can cause panic.

I imagine that she is not alone. Surely, people like her must worry about the fear that can arise with the sharing of such persistent messages. So what does a person do with this type of information?

I think that it is important to begin by understanding a few things about the future. The future is never written in stone. Good, honest psychics will attest to this.

From my perspective, as a human being living in the present moment, the past is etched into permanent reality. The future, however, is an infinite collection of probabilities - an unwritten chapter. The soul - our highest self - is continually working from a different dimension to write every upcoming moment.
Sure, there are specifics that each of us is destined to experience. We all arrive on this Earth with a series of purposes. However, it is the specific details that are unwritten thus far.
The same holds true for the collective humanity. The species is moving towards a particular outcome, yet how we get there is being decided all the time.
Some people believe that these details of human destiny are decided at regular intervals, (similar to circadien rythms,) by the accumulation of collective thoughts and emotions. These fractal-time cycles of human destiny are occurring more and more frequently, resulting in global events that cannot be ignored; events that we collectively made real.

So, if we know that the future is not written in stone how does prophecy fit into the equation? And how can a modern prophet deliver her message without promoting fear?

I have to suppose that the person whom receives visions may not need to spread the message to the world on her own. Perhaps it is the duty of others to take her message and share it in the safest way possible. This means following one important rule:

No Judgment!

For, the way a probable future is called forth into reality is by the way in which we summon it; primarily, through our thoughts and emotional response. How we receive a prophecy decides how it will come to pass... if at all.

An example how the group consciousness can create a probable future:
If enough people agreed that the world would be better off without the many injustices of humanity we might unwittingly trigger a series of events. Let's say that an enormous asteroid strays from its usual route in space, attracted to Earth by the collective thoughts and feelings of humankind. (I am assuming that you already understand the power of thought and the Law of Attraction.) A probable future has been acheived, in which life on Earth will hit the proverbial reset button.
Shortly before life is extinguished, humanity comes together as one.

Using the same analogy, humanity can rediscover hope. The actions of a select few can reignite the faith of the masses. Now, the collective destiny of humanity shifts and in time NASA reports that a huge asteroid was unespectedly spotted passing close to the Earth. Some will call it a near-miss.
Slowly the news of Earth's luck helps humanity to come together as one.

This is how the future works for all of us; how prophecy fits into a fluid future.
Through the wisdom of our soul in conjunction with the Creator, the ultimate goal/purpose will always be acheived. (In the example above, the destined goal is humanity coming together.)
It's the details that can be altered, and they are influenced by our thoughts, emotions, and beliefs.

Therefore, what you and i think about a prophecy - whether we choose to receive it as good or as bad - can go a long way to deciding how the probable future plays out.
Once again, that means we have to exercise one important rule:

No Judgement!

It's important to be aware that our lifetime on this Earth is for future generations. Our time here is not for ourselves. In a sense, this human life is of no concern, for it is a small part of the soul's grander existence.
Our souls will carry on regardless of what happens in the flesh, so we must be thankful for every experience, and stop measuring how good or bad it all is.

No Judgements!

So fear not and live with courage & joy, for a perfect outcome is guaranteed! If not for us, then for future generations; and, for everyone in the afterlife! We all win!

So what will be in your heart should you receive my friend's visions? Fear, or LOVE?
Choose now.

And what is the message that my new friend has forseen...?
In due time that will be revealed.

With Deepest Love

Ophiuchus: The 13th Constellation

2011-02-18T12:34:00.000-08:00

There is no new constellation in our zodiac!

Ophiuchus the snake handler is a constellation that astronomy is quite familiar with, but western astrologers have never discussed until recently. For this reason we are being told that the Ophiuchus constellation is a new member of the zodiac, but that is simply not the case.

Yes, the Earth has been shifting on a new axis which changes the position of the stars in the sky (from our perspective), but this has been slowly taking place for a few thousand years. That means that there have always been 13 constellations along the zodiac belt. So what does that mean about the signs we once felt represent our personality so well?

People that have "really" studied astrology are aware that the Sun Signs only describe a small fraction of whom we are. It's the cosmic equivalent of defining a person's characteristics by observing the continent they were born on. Hardly an accurate definition, but broad enough to allow us to recognize certain traits.
There is a great deal more involved in studying the skies to understand any individual, and so knowing what the night sky looked like at the precise time we were born yields a far more accurate understanding of the individual. It doesn't mean that the broad definitions are bunk, just very generalized.

So how did the western world get so far off of the mark? Well, i find it interesting that all things intuitive by nature are traditionally linked to the lunar archetype, yet western empires seem more interested in making all things fit "under the sun", as it were. The modern (western) calendar is based on the Earth's relationship with the sun, and we have categorized this into twelve months. This has not been the case with so many other cultures around the world.
In fact, there are other calendars and zodiacs that still honour the feminine nature of the lunar cycles. We are familiar with the Chinese zodiac that follows the moon cycles each year. However, some cultures (including some present day Hindus) still pay attention to the lunar cycles and the monthly constellations along the zodiac belt -- of which there are 13.

This sudden acceptance of Ophiuchus and the 13 zodiac system, in my opinion, does mean something for the world. The consciousness of humankind is shifting! The people of Earth are connecting once again with the feminine archetype!

Furthermore, the principles of knowledge of (natural) medicine, inspired creation, spirituality and peace are being openly welcomed. Under the decision to accept truth, we are ready to allow ourselves to become who we are truly meant to be as humans.

Therefore, those sun sign characteristics that you held close to describe who you are are still present. The truth to accept is, that it has only been a small and shallow aspect of your complete self. You are so much more as a human being, and as a human being are becoming more, still. Now we can begin to re-define ourselves including our 'more-than-human' characteristics.

Welcome back, Ophiuchus! We are ready to see the divine spark within, that GoD has endowed us all with since our creation!

With Great Peace

Humanity: Worth Saving?

2010-11-30T17:08:00.000-08:00

I want humanity to be worth saving.

I look around and i see the way people act and think. This has all happened before in one way or another, and civilization has crumbled as a result.

So many people see themselves as better than or more deserving than their neighbour. People take from the world, from one another, without reflecting on the impact. Materials are demanded at any cost. Selfishness, greed, lack of any virtue...

I am watching as one group of humans pronounces another group to be their enemy; judging the others for their sins and questioning whether the others should deserve to exist.
I am watching as that other group of humans declares the first group to be their enemy, as well; judging their enemies as evil and demanding them to change or cease to exist.

My heart aches. How is it that after all of this time we still cannot adopt the simplest of rules, the Golden Rule? Why is it so frustratingly hard to treat others as we want to be treated? Why do we refuse to put ourselves in the shoes of another? Does this human race even deserve to be saved, to continue on into the next phase of existence on Earth?

Sometimes i just want to give up on all of them. Sometimes i wish i could just say, "Do what you will. I don't care what you do anymore. Destroy each other for all i care. I'm done with you."

But, i cannot abandon hope for people. I love them. I want to believe that human beings are still worthy of existence on this world. I want to believe that people deserve to carry out another era.

So i thank the few that consistently show me that humanity is not doomed to destroy itself. Thank you to the consistent, shining examples of what humanity ought to be. Thank you for showing us all that people are worth loving, worth hoping for.

Thank you for keeping my faith in the soul of humankind.

A Rich Person Reflects

2010-11-28T22:15:00.000-08:00

I am one of the richest people in the world. Literally.

This is not an esoteric expression about abundance, nor a spiritual perspective about the many blessings of life. I am admitting to you - to myself - that i have under my personal control one of the largest portions of money, resources, and power on Earth.
There are how many people on this little blue gem of a planet? Six billion? Nearly 7 billion?? I am one of the wealthiest human beings on planet Earth out of 7 billion people! Can you wrap your mind around that?

Want to know a sick, disturbing, little secret? I want MORE!

I realize how greedy that is. I don't feel this way all of the time, but often...
There are billions of people living in abhorent conditions, desperately struggling to earn a scrap of food for their families; getting sick without any hope of medical assistance and watching each other die. And me? I want more of what they can never have.

It's disgusting and shameful. How can i fail to see how privileged my existence is? Why do i fail to realize how endlessly grateful i should be at every moment? What on Earth makes me feel so entitled to selfishly want to consume more and more and more?

I wonder if it has something to do with being immersed in a culture that thrives on material possessions. Everywhere i turn i am being told that i need more items, that i would be happier with more money. I have been raised to see others with more money than myself as an enemy, because money is a symbol of power and freedom. Many faiths warn against this way of life, and we are globalizing a culture that thrives on it. So is it the capitalistic system that spawns my greed?

I wonder about the richest of the rich, the handful of humans that have the wealth to sway nations; those at the top of the capital pyramid, the true "masters of the world". Does this handful of capital elites continually struggle to outdo one another? Could the most powerful humans be caught in a timeless deathmatch to wrest the highest mountain of resources from the others?

It sounds demented to imagine people so absorbed by their insane cravings for 'stuff' while the result of this obsession is sick, starving, hordes of innocent souls. But that is the nature of the ego, isn't it?

Early on in life a human child identifies with toys and trinkets. We hardly realize it, but we are seeing our first possessions as extensions of who we are. It's a natural progression, then, that the better our possessions are the better we believe ourselves to be.

Led by the selfish nature of the ego, a growing human child will develop a sense of victimization, feeling wounded and hurt that it isn't receiving more great stuff, which the ego needs in order to feel better and greater.

It's ultimately such a futile drive isn't it? Since the craving, like a chemical addiction, can never be permanently satiated. Yet beyond reason the ego continues to want more, anyhow. Bigger homes, faster cars, newer laptops, fancier clothes, deeper pockets.

But i am not my ego am i? No, and neither is anyone else. It's a trick of the mind while we walk a material world. I have experienced enough to be absolutely aware that there is more to a human being than this flesh and skin body; more than even this egotistic mind. It is with this knowledge - that i am something more - that i must evaluate my position of wealth on this world. Realizing my connection to all things i must reflect on my rich way of life.

Yes, it's a fact. I am one of the richest people on this little blue planet. I live in a heated home with doors and windows. I drink clean water and fill my belly every day. I have money for entertainment and can afford access to a computer and internet. I can transport myself to and from my home each day. I have shoes on my feet and change in my pocket...

So what do i do now with all of this wealth? What would you do?

Your Financial Tide

2010-10-13T16:22:00.000-07:00

How does one keep to the Law of Attraction in order to manifest money when others want to remind us that we are flat broke?

This is a question that comes up easily when a person first chooses to attract financial abundance. We turn our attention towards the abundant life we desire and we start feeling really good about it. Staying true to the rules of purposeful manifestation, we turn away from any thoughts of "lack".
At first using the Law of Attraction is a simple task. Then a friend comes around and asks if we want to join them for a night on the town. Now what do we do?

The last thing we want to do is declare, "I cannot go out tonight. I have no money." That would practically undo all of our manifestational work.
So how does one continue to happily focus on attracting extra money, while remaining honest that it has yet to arrive?
I think i may have found a perspective that works for me.

All things work in natural cycles, in ebbs and flows. The same holds true for finances, and even extremely wealthy people have gains and dips. Consider this. Some self-made millionaires end up declaring bankruptcy, but rather than complaining they simply generate great wealth once more.

Accepting these natural cycles in personal finances, therefore, can be compared with the ocean tide. So with that in mind, now we can revisit our friend's invitation to go out for a night on the town.

"I am currently in a low financial tide, but maybe we can do it another time."

I think that adopting this perspective will allow me to feel good about my current financial situation, because it is not a shortcoming or a 'drought'. Just like when the ocean waters are at their lowest, we can rest easy knowing that we are experiencing the point before our levels of abundance begin to rise.

So that's the perspective i aim to adopt, and i invite you to adopt the same point of view.
Low financial tides and high financial tides.

"You Hurt Because The Earth Hurts"

2010-10-12T16:41:00.000-07:00

I had fallen into a deep spell of sadness. It was an emotional depression the likes of which i had not experienced in a long time. It hurt. I wanted to know why.
"Why, GoD? Why do i hurt so much?"
The answer came to me.

"You hurt because the Earth hurts."
The message was delivered as both a voice in my mind, as much as a feeling of emotional relief. I knew it was a profound truth, but was unaware of how deep the message was.

Indeed, like many of my fellow human siblings i am sympathetic to the Earth. On this occasion, i must have been particularly empathetic to the treatment that the planet receives. I imagine that such disrespect must generate great sadness, and i was profoundly sad and hurt... and as a human being ashamed, also.

Life continued on as it does, and happiness returned into my heart. However, being human means that i am by default designed to repeat cycles of emotional unrest. Hormonal cycles affect the moods of all people, whether male or female. On the recommendation of a book authored by Deepak Chopra, i came to realize that my mood cycles coincide with lunar cycles!

The discovery so far is as follows: Every few weeks i naturally enter into a 'lower' (or, more sensitive) emotional state. Sometimes during that lower state i revisit the profound sadness i mentioned above.
To translate, occasionally i still hurt, because the world still hurts.

Once again this information has come to me through inspiration, and i have the unique privilege of seeing the original message from a greater vantage point.

"You hurt because the Earth hurts."
The case here is not that the Earth feels pain or sadness at regular intervals which i alone am connected to. Being a living extension of the planet, i regularly feel and express the emotions of the world on its behalf. At their respective turns, other people will take up the task of experiencing the world's lower emotions.

So does everyone feel emotions of Mother Earth?
Quite honestly i am unsure. I have to suspect that to some degree all life must be aware of the joys and pains of the world, just as one person's feelings tend to affect other people in the same room.

Why is the world sad?
Certainly i can see no more apparent reason than the disrespectful attitude and actions of humankind. It's no secret that our species has spent ages treating our precious little home with increasing abuse. However, looking at the bigger picture i would have to suspect that it's all a part of the grand order of things.

I think that somehow the world, humankind included, is meant to experience lower emotional states in ebbs and flows, for now. With time, as we all evolve and grow together, perhaps the planet will no longer need the sadness we sometimes experience. And perhaps when that day comes, just as has been prophecied by the ancients, the planet will be Heaven-on-Earth!

With that i can only add that it is okay to feel down and get sad. We should permit ourselves to fully experience these emotions. Like emotional physical therapy, it needs to hurt a little bit to allow us to become stronger.

With Love For You

Why Do People Not Vote?

2010-10-02T19:08:00.000-07:00

"If you don't vote you have no right to complain."

That's a comment i have heard for a long time. A comment i used to entirely stand behind, for the sake of democracy. The truth is, it's a ridiculous notion. Who is born without the GoD-given right to complain about the way things are being governed? It's a freedom - the right to speak one's opinion. Democracy is supposed to stand for freedom, and thus of course you have the right to complain regardless of your voting status.

I suppose that the statement is intended to pursuade one to take matters into their own hands. Democracy is about freely electing a representative to make the decisions on behalf of the collective, the people, you and me. So it stands to reason that if you are unhappy with the way your representative is governing, then vote for someone that will properly represent you and your decisions.

It sounds so straightforward. Easy. If the government is doing a bad job, elect a better government. So why is it that so much of the public being represented is refusing to vote at all?

It is my opinion that the reason voter numbers are so low (particularly in North America) is that our democracy has failed us, the people it was meant to represent.
The job of politicians is to do one thing: Ensure they get (re-)elected. It's how a politician stays alive, how they earn money, the way to secure a semi-retirement plan of kickbacks.
This is a problem.

As the value of getting elected gains priority in the political system, the values that were intended for the job take a back seat. The politicians no longer become true representatives of the public, but they must seem to be in order to get re-elected. So they stand up at the podiums and promise the public whatever the public desires, winning the hearts and minds of as many voters as possible.
But once a politician is elected, he/she has debts to pay first...

It takes a lot of money -- a lot of money -- to run an election campaign. So companies with deep pockets make "contributions" to whichever politician can offer them the sweetest deal.
This is nothing new. We all know this is how democracy works in the twenty-first century. So we complain, but then we go and vote anyhow.

But wait a second. If the voters know that the politicians have the interests of giant businesses over the public, how are voters making their decisions?
Often they choose the political party that is the "lesser evil".

Welcome to our democracy! Which wicked devil will do us the least harm?

So the people don't really have a voice. Their representatives make promises that give voters hope, then quietly hand over the keys to the kingdom to the corporation that brands them first.
That's why people are not voting. Because their votes are a formality.

I think more and more people are realizing that the electoral system is a power struggle between two or three teams with their own interests in mind, and their own corporate sponsors to appease. The facade of voting allows people to carry the burden of electing someone that did them wrong. And as some would have me believe, voting earns the right to complain about bad governing.

In truth, the non-voters are voting with their silence. They are expressing that they are being treated like they do not belong to the democratic system and thus are choosing to begin acting like they are not a part of that system.

Democracy is failing its people, and it has to change, adapt, and evolve if it is going to survive.

Magic Mirrors

2010-09-28T08:59:00.000-07:00

I am a mirror of my desires.
I am the living example of the world i wish for everyone.

We are all the living reflections
of the Earth we see, the life we desire, the world we will accept.

My friends gaze upon my Earth. My family sees into my world.
The neighbours see into my mirror. Children can see my world.
What image do they see in me?
What do i see in them?

We are all the living reflections
of the Earth we see, the life we desire, the world we will accept.

What do you reflect in the mirror of your life?

The Virtue of Surrender

2010-09-28T06:49:00.000-07:00

Would you ever give up, let go, surrender?

I find it interesting to observe the positions we take on various perspectives.
For example, most human cultures tend to look positivively upon attributes of war.
You may be thinking, wait a second. I don't know anybody that thinks war is a good thing. I'm sure that is true. Much of humanity has evolved to see that war is an unfortunate and destructive action. However, most cultures admire the attributes of war, or of being at war.

Most of us admire warrior traits in people such as strength, bravery, determination, and so on. They are very admirable traits. But, we also seem to insist that we must be constantly fighting something.
Often our battles are against disease such as cancer and diabetes. Other times we are fighting against social injustice such as crime or homelessness.

I am unsure what it is that makes us choose this perspective of "fighting the good fight". Perhaps it's as simple as a long human history stained in blood and violence? I couln't say for sure, but i would like to take the time to observe an attribute that most cultures find to be negative:
Surrender.

It is interesting that spiritual beliefs often suggest that one should surrender to GoD, the Creator, or to serenity. Especially since we are often told to stand and fight for what's right, to never give up - never surrender.
In many areas of life the latter advice seems to fit just fine (though i would prefer to use a peaceful perspective to get the same message across). So what happens if we explore the concept of surrendering?

I have done just that. I have given up my control over others to see what happens. I have surrendered to difficult situations. I have let go of angers & frustrations of the state of the world. I have observed the perspective of surrendering and it has shown me some interesting results.

There have been times when the people i love have been making decisions that make their lives difficult, and i used to do everything in my power to try to change their situation. I could clearly see where their emotions and/or habits were clouding their view of a way to an easier life. I used to put pressure on these loved ones, i would preach and lecture, and struggle and struggle to get them to see the light, never achieving results.
Then i gave up.
Now i sit back and observe. The people in my life continue to make their difficult decisions, and often land themselves in a sticky situation. This is what they would be doing regardless of my interference.
This time, i noticed that once a loved one is getting tired of their experience they begin to seek a new direction on their own. With no struggle from me, they begin seeking advice (sometimes from me) and experimenting with new options. Often they come out of the situation much improved, having learned a great deal from their circumstances.
It seems we all have a reason for going through life's rough patches.

I have also surrendered to difficult personal situations.
I have accepted my inability to force change. I used to worry a great deal about the many injustices taking place across the globe. I would struggle to express my opinions about everything, in an attempt to wake people up.
The result was myself and everyone around me feeling hopeless about a plethora of issues we had no real control over.
I quit doing that.
I decided instead to just live the life i expected out of the world. Ultimately i was much happier, and those around me were no longer subjected to depressing conversation. A topic might arise in conversation, but we could share our points without getting emotionally bogged down.
It turns out that it's easier to make a difference by demonstrating to those around us the type of life we desire for the Earth, allowing them to adopt the aspects that suit them the best.

I want to close by promoting the virtue of surrender in everyday life. For i find that this little word with such stigma - surrender - can really be a useful tool in bringing peace to one's life. Afterall, surrender can be another way of saying 'let it go', or 'just be', or 'stop and smell the roses'. It's another word for 'acceptance', which is often the stepping stone towards personal growth.
Let us let go and let GoD, acheive acceptance, and surrender.
Let's try it today.

Namaste

We All Fall From Grace

2010-09-18T08:45:00.000-07:00

Such disappointment!
That's how i found myself relating to humankind: With utter disappointment.
I looked around at everything that people have accomplished, and the results i witnessed were heartbreaking. Selfishness; violence towards one another; violence towards plants and animals; careless poisoning of their bodies; careless mistreatment of their Earth and only home; gratuitous greed and bold-faced lying; complete acceptance of ignorance; etc.
*sigh*

I had fallen from a state of grace. I lost faith in humanity, which means i lost faith in the Divine part of us all.
I no longer wanted to connect or communicate with anyone, for they are a part of the problem. They are human.
I no longer wanted to take great care of myself or revere existence, for the plague of humans is connected to all of it.
In short, i no longer felt love. Instead i was filled with sadness and defeat.

I have been here before, in this place of depression, my faith wavering. I'm sure we have all fallen from grace, fallen from a state of peace and love and positivity. However, i had the presence of mind to observe what i was experiencing. This fall into despair was unlike my other visits into depths of faithlessness.
So what was different this time?

This time i still felt the sadness and disappointment in humanity, and the possible future it was leading to, but these thoughts and emotions were not directed to "them". I was disappointed in "us". I was disgusted by "our" actions and "our" decisions.
If someone littered on the sidewalk i was upset that "i", a human being, would be so careless.

This was an altogether new experience for me. All of the emotions of previous tests of faith were identical, but i found myself taking responsibility for that which disappointed me. It was a wonderful realization.
My heart was not crushed by the actions of others. My heart was crushed by the actions of extensions of myself.

Each of us is at the centre of the universe, creating and expanding outwards.
Each of us is linked to all life, its experiences, and the many results of its combined decisions. Therefore, on some level whatever is upsetting me is... me!

I strongly believe that all things everywhere are linked by an infinitely expanding series of fractal systems that appear separate to the senses, but are actually a single, complex "reality". Now i have been blessed by observing that belief during a personal trial.

It's the beginning of a new chapter for me. One that i think anyone can be a part of.
Though a fall from grace is considered negative, the experience is ultimately a powerfully positive gift!

In my heart it is confirmed that we are in fact all united by an invisible force, a field of energy, a Holy Spirit that binds us to the Universe. In my soul i have confirmation that my outward experiences are a reflection of my inner self - my thoughts, choices, and personal perspectives.

In my mind i see how this holds true for all. I think that my experience has shown me something about the entire human species.
I believe we are all evolving towards a point of transition where it is possible to better understand that We Are All ONE.
I see that we can choose to continue upon a path of unification, where we are all responsible for one another's actions - or we can choose to continue living under the influence of separation.

It is difficult to concisely express in words what this test of faith has revealed to me, but i know it is a profound new chapter for me. And since we are all ONE, i suspect it gives me a glimpse of a new chapter beginning for humankind.

Once again i can see the truth. That in fact, i love us all!

Deepest Blessings!

Ripples In Reality

2010-06-04T10:42:00.000-07:00

Which came first, the coincidence or the need for a coincidence?

If somewhere along the way something like the number '33' becomes significant to us, the Universe finds ways to reveal this symbol in order to guide us in the direction that best serves us. Suddenly, we find that number appearing abundantly on clocks, signs, and license plates. But, wait.
If the license plates were already produced with a large amount of 33s, how can the Universe be generating these symbols for us? Is the Universe making them to serve us, or have the license plates already existed? My brain tells me that the license plates already existed. So, how can they be made in order to supply us with guidance if they were already made?

Let's explain this paradox via a little analogy.
Picture being in a small boat during the day on a vast body of water. Traveling along the waters of life the boat continuously encounters waves. Each wave is an event, a significant experience in life. Some waves are small and barely stand out. Other waves are capable of dipping and hoisting the little boat in dramatic ways. These events stand out as very significant experiences.
Along the journey we will take time to fall asleep in our boat. As the waters of life calm down we take a respite from waking life. Envision now, that while we are asleep we start sleepwalking. Without being consciously aware of it, we are acting out an entire series of experiences, seeing our journey very differently from the way we see it during the day. (This sleepwalking version of ourself is like the Higher Self, keeping busy as the body slumbers.)
Picture this night time personality deciding to hurl a huge weight into the waters of life. Rather than hurling the weight ahead of the boat, however, we throw it back to where the boat has already traveled.
When we awaken with the light of day, the conscious self notices a series of small, concentric circles of water rolling into the usual waves of life. We are unaware of our personal role in causing these smaller 'events'. But, when the two sets of waves criss-cross under the boat we take notice. Something subtle, yet significant, is observed...

We notice these ripples in the fabric of space-time as coincidences. We recognize these tiny events as being significant in some way, all-the-while remaining mostly unaware that they are rippling into existence with help from ourself.

So, which came first? Was it the coincidence itself or the need for us to experience the coincidence? We can look at it this way:

First something like the number '33' became a significant symbol to us.
Second, our soul confers with our spirit guides, the angels, etc.
Thirdly, the organizing powers of the universe go back in time to generate the necessary tools to present the significant symbol.
Fourth, the higher powers organize a way to stage the symbol '33' when we need it.
Finally, the waking, mortal, human, self witnesses the number '33' on signs, labels, and license plates, recognizing that there is something significant being presented.

In actuality, time exists in one lump sum, so all probable pasts and futures coexist with the moment of now. However, for the sake of the logical, linear brain, this is as good a description as any to show the way that the entire Universe organizes and conspires to guide us towards our greatest good.

This demonstrates to me the awesome organizing power of the Universe, as well as the giving and limitless power of the Creator. It further solidifies for me the malleability of this thing called 'time'. Whether we are examining probable futures or the events of the past, nothing is written in stone.

I think that it serves us well to pay close attention to the synchronicities of everyday life, for they are our angels and guides (and even our own soul) communicating with us.

"The greater our awareness of ripples in reality, the greater the magic we experience in existence."

Namaste

The Consequence Is You

2010-05-13T10:37:00.000-07:00

Part of The Great Paradox [that is existence], is that we are each unique, outside & inside. Each of us has & needs unique experiences and is at a level of 'soul-ar evolution' unique to himself. Therefore, even the ideas of 'right' & 'wrong' are specific to the individual. These concepts of morality will also change throughout a person's life. This means that we each have our own unique set of rules!
We each need to follow our moral rules despite others and for others, while accepting their own rules.

Herein lies the grandness of our world.
We collectively create all things around us, while we each follow our separate guidelines for doing so. We have these personal ethics to serve everyone/everything else, yet must not push our 'right way' of acting upon those we are serving.
AND, in this [behaviour of] acceptance & process of co-creation, we (collectively) accept EVERY event in our lives.

Even the largest disasters and tragedies on Earth were collectively accepted & created.
One might wonder why we would choose such things. Why/How could we permit negativity on par with starvation and genocide? But, remember: To experience positivity we need to first know its counterpart.
So, in order to be gratefully full in the belly, we need help experiencing hunger. These events of massive negativity in our lives is an accelerated way of getting to the good stuff.

There is no general, all-encompassing right or wrong. Every decision we make is part of the process of creating ourselves in the flesh.
Each thought, word, and deed is never right or wrong, nor is it good or bad, in the eyes of the Universe. There IS always consequence, however.

YOU ARE THE CONSEQUENCE OF
YOUR THOUGHTS & YOUR ACTIONS!

Our words declare to the world ------------>Who We Are.
Our actions show the Universe ------------>Who We Are.
Our thoughts create reality according to -->Who We Are.

The current version of yourself is the result of your current choices. In choosing the thoughts, words, and actions of today, you have resulted with this you of today.
Since we are All ONE, who you are has an impact on Who We All Are.

So, there are no set rules for right/good & wrong/bad, but we are always submerged in the resulting consequences of our actions.

Peace & Harmony

Sending Out Love

2010-05-13T10:00:00.000-07:00

This is a visualization exercise:

Sending Out Love

Imagine yourself containing Love. Whether it's a glowing cloud or radiating light, picture it inside of your body, full of warmth.
Now imagine transferring waves and rays of it out towards a person, place, or object.
Clearly 'see' your subject accepting & absorbing the beautiful warmth.

This visual blessing, this silent prayer, can perform wonders.
It can promote health in people, purification in the elements, and happiness in the Self.

Namaste

Childlike or Childish

2010-05-13T09:48:00.000-07:00

The child sees the smallest parts of the world with awe, and the grandest possibilities with wonder.
The child has no judgment, understands no limits, and conceives of no fear.

BE CHILDLIKE!

A child learns to manipulate those around them.
A child is taught to ignore her emotions & the emotions of others.
A child is shown to hide the truth, justify the untruth, and accept the lies...

As so-called 'adults' we play such games which keep the three-part-self (Mind, Body, Soul) out of balance. This manifests into emotional & health issues until we --

STOP BEING CHILDISH.

Streams Of Time

2010-05-07T07:53:00.000-07:00

Lately i have been daydreaming a lot about time, and i keep seeing an image in my mind. It's an image that i feel helps to illustrate the way time operates.

Picture that there is a long, flat, sandy surface that slowly slopes downward for miles and miles.
(The sands represent all of existence; it's the physical universe.)
At the very top of the long, flat slope we introduce a small amount of water. For the purpose of this analogy the water flows continuously at an even rate.
(The water represents time.)
The top of the slope is where time first begins to flow, and as it moves downwards into the future, it carves out a thin path in the sand. The water moves as a thin stream from past to future. Now we introduce a single celled amoeba in the stream that is carried along the flowing currents.
(The tiny organism represents you or me - a human life.)

As life moves forward in the flow of time, there are always situations that appear, forcing us to make a choice. As a pebble appears in the path of the stream, the water splits off into two directions. Now the single cell must make a decision as to which path it will follow.

Each time an obstacle splits the single stream into two or more branches the amoeba is presented with probable futures, probable outcomes. Each of us lives in this fashion every waking moment. Each choice we make will divert our life down a new path, filled with its own obstacles and outcomes.

Imagine that as we approach a fork in the stream, we divide and split into two organisms. One cell follows one path, and the other cell travels along the other path. Though we have split into two 'selves', we can only be aware of one. The other amoeba - even though it began as you/me - also continues unaware of our experience along our stream. It is only aware of its own existence, its own reality in time.

These branches in the streams of time are what we call "parallel" or "alternate realities", because they are theorized to exist alongside our current reality. That is, even though we are consciously aware of the experiences taking place as a result from taking the left stream rather than the right one, the stream to the right continues to flow with an amoeba of its own - another version of you/me.

I feel this is a good representation of the human consciousness as it explores all possible realities throughout its existence. Each unique individual must remain unaware of its counterparts in order to remain fully submerged in one series of chosen experiences.
The whole consciousness - the soul or Higher Self - can stand back and observe every single celled amoeba along every branch since the initial time stream began.

At this point we can see that altering our future events is as simple as making a choice, choosing the direction of our life. Sometimes we can even shape our future before a choice is presented. The amoeba can take control of its own life.

In the grand scheme of things the choices of a single cell may seem rather small in the flowing streams of time. It would be like tossing a large grain of sand in the path of the water. The waters might be slightly diverted, but the significance would only be visible to a few cells. To purposefully create greater course corrections a lot more energy would need to be exerted.

If enough people get together with a single purpose/intention in mind, large scale changes can result. Using the analogy, it would take millions of amoebas working in unison to hurl a pebble into the path of the stream. However, if the energy is successfully exerted, the long term results could be substantial. The course of history could be greatly influenced.

Let us look back at the initial point where the water first began to flow. By this point a lot of time has passed and the unending flow of water has carved out a deep channel in the sandy surface. The initial stream has become like a great river and the past has become very permanent. I feel that this accurately represents the collective history of humankind. The more people that believe the same past, the more concrete that past becomes. Our cumulative, collective beliefs are Thought Energy that maintains an unaltered history.

But wait. Does this mean that i'm suggesting the past is somehow alterable? In a word, yes.

As the streams of time flow forward the perceived past is shared by more and more people, making that past more 'real'. Unlike changing the course of the future, changing the deep currents of the past would require a lot more energy. A greater obstacle would be necessary to change the water's direction.

The Higher Self, however, stands over the entire flowing system and its many diverted paths. The human soul might be able to move the necessary boulder into place, even if it takes a little help from other souls. However, there may still be another alternative.

There are theories suggesting that every possible reality already exists. Therefore, any past one could dream of has already been formed. The souls have already placed boulders into the rivers at the top of the slope. So instead of finding a way to change the streams of time, the amoeba can find a way to leap into a parallel path of water/time, instead.

From the cell's point of view, it would be the same as changing the past. To exist in a reality where the dinosaurs survived extinction, the cell would have to find where the streams branched off into a reality without dinosaurs, and swim into the correct path.

I know it sounds far fetched and impossible. As an amoeba swept along the streams of this reality it seems impossible to me, too. But we are far more than specks swimming through time. We are also the grand observer that exists above the two dimensional (technically 3D or 4D) existence of the amoeba.

In fact, i truly believe that most (if not all) of us often catch small glimpses into alternate versions of this reality. We simply aren't aware of what it is we have just experienced. I, myself, have felt sure that i have witnessed changes in details of this reality. Some clues are very small, like being absolutely certain that a house i have passed by for years and years used to have double doors, but now the house is only big enough fit a single front door.

What's more, some people (myself included) have been clearly shown alternate outcomes and/or have experienced 'leaping into' a parallel stream of time. It's only the consciousness that transfers over into a new timeline. The physical amoebas already exist in any past or future streams we can imagine. It's just the awareness that enters into the unique experiences of a different stream.

I have no idea if any of this makes sense to you, my beloved reader, but it's a topic that i feel passionate about and one i feel i have a strong internal knowing about. This knowing certainly combines the topics of space-time and other dimensions - for i feel they (and their laws) are intimately related to one another. More importantly, i feel that this knowing shows the unparalleled genius and Divine nature of GoD. And since our Higher Selves have access to some of these aspects of the divine, creative genius of the Universe, it also shows the love that GoD has for us all.

With Deepest Respect and Adoration

What Is Peace?

2010-04-25T10:26:00.000-07:00

I find it interesting to see more and more people flashing two fingers in the air and saying, "Peace." I wonder if this is an action that people think about, or if it is mimicry. I also wonder if people consider what the word 'peace' means.

The definitions for 'peace' tend to revolve around the cessation of war. There is a great need for this type of peace around the globe. In the past the world governments and militaries have always told their citizens that war is necessary to create peace, yet war still runs rampant after thousands of years. Therefore, i would hope that those calling out for peace as an end to war think about what it is to be peaceful. I would love for these people to imagine how we all must act to produce an atmosphere of peace.

The other dominant definitions for 'peace' deal with ending commotion and public unrest. War is removed from this equation, but i feel that it is just as important. I see this definition of 'peace' as a smaller component required to ensure a greater, global scale of peace. That is, the way communities act towards one another will eventually reach out to the matters between nations. And so, i would hope that those flashing their two fingers include this localized desire for peace.

A definition for the word 'peace' that generally only receives a single dictionary entry is one that i find to be the most important of all. Personal peace - that blissful calm within. This is the type of peace that i think is the driving force behind all other forms of peace. When one's thoughts and everyday actions carry peacefulness, it invariably extends to their dealings within the community, which can then ultimately reach out to touch nations. This peace is one that i would absolutely hope is being desired by anyone holding out their two fingers.

I firmly believe that our thoughts and intentions generate ripples of energy that extend outwards from everyone. I firmly believe that these thought/intention ripples affect everyone they encounter. This is the reason that, to me, placing conscious intention in this sign of peace is important. Along with the way the Universe manifests things (such as with the Law of Attraction) this strong desire for three types of peace will eventually circle back, generating that same peace in us.

(Many others are finding ways to promote a group effort for spreading peace. Among them are the creators of the Vow of Non-violence movement and the United Earth Project. I would urge everyone to see what they are about, and consider taking the vow.)

So let us all wish peace for one another;
peace within, peace in the community, and peace across the Earth.

Peace and Love

Experience It NOW!

2010-04-12T17:16:00.000-07:00

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What is the purpose of this book?

This booklet is designed to be an introduction to the elements behind this new way of seeing existence. My intention is that i might provide some knowledge and resources to begin this journey. There is, of course, much that can be explored in greater depth in the way of research and personal practice. That being said, the points contained within these pages act as an introductory guide for those of us beginning our spiritual journey, or as a starting point for those exploring a new consciousness.
Though we are all deeply interconnected, we each experience life uniquely. This means that some of the content supplied for you shall resonate more strongly than the rest, and some pages may provide a bigger impact at a later time.
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God Bless.

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The Non-Patriot

2010-03-04T10:25:00.000-08:00

I recall that at a fairly ripe age i was developing a heavy feeling in my chest as i watched people declaring their national pride. People wave their country's flag and holler and shout and announce that they are the best country in all the world! Can you guess which country i am specifically speaking of? Any country; every country.

Every nation on Earth has its reasons for being the best country. Be it the people, the culture, the resources, or a nation's wealth, every country boasts incredible pride. None of this sounds unusual, so why the heck was it bothering me so much? Years and years later a comedian gave words to my issue.

George Carlin stood before an audience and figuratively condemned the boasting masses he had witnessed throughout his life. He pointed out that in order to be proud of something, one first has to accomplish something. Being born Hispanic, for example, is not an accomplishment. Therefore, it makes no sense to declare one's pride in their heritage. We have done nothing to earn our genealogy, so we simply cannot be a proud Jamaican just because mom and dad are Jamaican. Make sense?

The same holds true for anyone born in their country. How can i claim pride in my nationality if it was a given? It's almost like bragging at the top of my lungs that i have ears. George Carlin's comedic routine went on to give immigrants the right to declare their national pride, and i fully agree with him. I have known many, many immigrants. Many of them had given up high status careers, a home, family, and a rich history, to start a better life. Some of these immigrants escaped political persecution, which in many cases means their families' lives were on the line.

These brave travelers started their lives over from scratch, working for years to earn a place in a new country, to receive things that most of us were handed at birth. These people should be very proud of their accomplishments. These people can honestly, and rightly declare their national pride.

This misplaced sense of pride is something we are taught to project in many arenas. We are made to identify with the product brands we purchase, and we declare our team pride at sporting events. I have no problem showing pride towards athletes performing at the top of their game. What troubles me is that we have a tendency to attach ourselves to the team. We did not win or lose last night's game, because we weren't on the field. It was the the athletes that won or lost the game.

Our identification with sports teams is small potatoes in the grand scheme of things, but it reflects a way of thinking that has damaging potential. The United States of America clearly showed the world what can happen when the stakes are higher, after September 11th, 2001.
Another comedian, Chris Rock, dared to tell us about the state of things when misplaced loyalty entered the public consciousness.

Patriotism quickly became a game of us versus them, and the definitions of us and them were perverted due to extreme fear and anger. People were out for blood on the streets, looking to punish someone - anyone - that was unlike themselves. This is my main concern with patriotism: Its separating nature.

The more i observe the blind loyalties people choose to have, the more illogical it seems to me. The more i observe the blind loyalties people choose to have, the more i see the potential to control those people. (Propaganda power.)
You see, when we identify with groups and ideas we are entering into another illusion. We are making ourselves out to be more than what we are, which honestly fuels the ego. Now our real identity becomes blurred, because... what happens when these groups and ideas dissolve? What happens if tomorrow your country drops its borders, and your sports teams are sold? Who/What are you now?

I would hope that we start to explore whom each of us is as an individual. With a clearer sense of self we can then begin to examine our place within humanity. I would wager that whatever we turn out to be upon such self examination, is an identity without national borders.

Love & Light

My Video Game Life

2010-02-22T13:27:00.000-08:00

I hold to the belief that i am more than my physical body. I hesitate to call it a belief because, from my point of view, this is inherent knowledge. I also maintain that i have incarnated many times on this little blue planet, which means my personality is not who i am either. I feel certain this is true of you, as well...

There is a point in the film "The Nines" in which the viewer is asked to imagine that their life is like a character in an online video game. Having spent countless hours on a massively multiplayer online role playing game, i have often made the same analogy.

To follow this train of thought one must begin by seeing the game as the 'Game of Life on Earth'. Just like a soul planning its next incarnation, the player has decisions to make about its character. What race or class will i be? What gender shall i be? Do i want dark hair or light hair? Shall i be short and stocky, or tall and slender?

Some games allow a bit of a back story to better develop the personality of the character. It's good to have an idea why my character is dark and brooding, or perhaps overly optimistic. Also, the player gets the fun task of choosing the character's special traits and abilities. Will i be a healer, a strong leader, or perhaps really good at assembling gadgets? Maybe this time around i will be exceptionally agile, or i might opt for physical strength.

After all of the planning our character comes to life. For the first time our digital person begins to explore a massive world filled with obstacles and challenges, and new relationships, too. Of course, the character begins with no experience in this new life and must achieve personal accomplishments to better him/herself.

In this exciting new world our character watches day become night over and over, while the player sits behind the screen for only a few hours. As the digital character finds allies to assist with various quests and trials, she is oblivious to the discussions taking place by the player and his "real life" friends. As much as a gamer adopts the role of an in-game personality, the gamer's life outside the game has complexities that are beyond his character's understanding.

The video game hero has no conception of its life being put on pause. It has no understanding of the complex series of tasks involved in gathering real life food and money, and how this process keeps the struggle for justice alive in the digital world. The tiny, unique person can't conceive of the player's decision to meet with friends over the weekend, when the fate of the digital world is at stake.

And here we each are, little characters so sure of our existence in our dramatic, physical reality. How easy is it to imagine that what we think of as "me" was written before birth? Can i imagine that my family was predetermined? Can i picture that major events and trials in my life were selected from a list of choices? How well can i understand that my personality traits were sketched into reality before my birth?

Is it easy to imagine that there is a soul sitting behind the scenes, experiencing life along with us? Can i conceive that there are indescribable events unfolding in other dimensions that my soul is aware of, but i am not? Can i picture my soul designing other human lives to log into in this 'Game of Life on Earth'?

One way or another, if i accept myself to be a character being experienced by my Higher Self, i must know that i am always linked to that greater aspect. Part of my soul exists in my human identity, and my human identity is just a fraction of my soul. Furthermore, i must accept that this exciting, dramatic world, is only a fraction of a greater reality. This physical world, too, is a designed map of the 'game'.

Beyond the analogy, when i reexamine my human existence in this current body, it seems like i can begin to feel something. It's as though i can begin to feel the divide between the material 'me' and the spirit 'me'. It begins to feel like i can almost look down at this flesh character from elsewhere. Can you feel it? I bet you can.

It makes me want to thank this body - this physical 'me' - for everything that it does to allow this spectacular experience of Life on Earth. I would like to extend an invitation to you to do something nice for the material 'you', today. Let's thank our beloved 3D characters!

Blessings

Ego's Old Patterns

2010-02-18T19:00:00.000-08:00

Like many of you i came to a point in my life in which i decided to change everything. It was time to examine my life and recreate myself. There were many inspiring sources to guide me along the path of transformation, and many of these sources persuaded me to explore my ego. It didn't take long before my desire to undo my egoic behaviours became a priority in my transformation process.

And so began the many changes of my previous life. I monitored the influences surrounding me, including media and entertainment, as well as people. I changed the words that i once used by default, such as complaints about the weather, negative humour, and curse words. I observed my daily actions to ensure that they coincided with the me i wanted be, like moving more slowly, smiling often, and admiring nature. One of the most important changes that i made was a shift in perspectives regarding... well, everything. That is, i consciously made an effort to think positively about absolutely everything.

Changing the way i think about things was a very daunting task, at first. I was amazed to realize that my physical identity (my ego) had absorbed an endless supply of negative ideas and outdated beliefs. I had believed that i needed to attain degrees of social status, because others' opinions about me would make me happy. I was also addicted to material goods to satisfy my happiness. I craved emotional dramas for many unhealthy reasons. I even came to realize i was carrying out roles simply because i identified with them. Was i actually happy eating anything sugary? No, but i was known for having a sweet tooth. Stupid, right?

As the weeks and months went by it became gradually easier to tame the ego. Happiness followed in higher and higher doses. My new life was great! Little did i know that the ego was slowly preparing its return.

Recently a friend had metaphorically climbed out of a dark valley in their experience, and found themselves at the radiant summit of a brand new chapter in life. This friend's new outlook on life had a familiar ring to it. One night he/she began to share a personal insight into their new existence. As my friend explained that they no longer viewed their job as "work", i was stunned. Only a year ago i had shared almost the exact same point of view with someone else! When the heck did my ego regain control over my perspective about "work"?

I am grateful to my friend for reminding me that my thoughts need not equate my job with "working". Like most of us, i have been trained to see "work" as that unpleasant thing i have to struggle through in order to return to enjoying my life. Yeck! I know that years of conditioning makes it easy to see a job as something negative. But i needed to understand how i slipped into this old pattern so easily. (Not to mention a number of other old patterns.)

In looking back i am reminded of something i learned in Eckhart Tolle's book "A New Earth". It's true that each of us has this thing called an ego within us, but since humanity is linked by its consciousness, our egos are also linked together. That is to say, i was exposed to the 'collective ego'.

Slowly and subtly, i had been persuaded by the collective ego to take a step into one or two old patterns. (Note that i clean for income at the time of this story.) Someone would applaud me for my good work, and add that the messy weather makes my job more difficult. "Yeah, but that's okay," i would reply. At this point i was only tasting a hint of a negative outlook. The next time, someone asked me if the terrible weather made it harder to work, and i admitted it did. Hmmm. Did i forget to add "but that's okay"?? Oops. Such a simple slip up, yet such a familiar pattern.

You can see how easy it can be for the ego's old patterns to resurface. What made it easier was the fact that i had been dreaming about exploring another career. It was easy for my ego to compare my current job with my dream job. (The old comparison trick. What a devious little ego.)

Now, i want to reassure you that i'm in no way washing my hands clean and putting all of the blame on this internal voice. The fact is that i must choose to remain vigilant. However, i want to share that the ego should not be underestimated.

Think of it this way. Most of us have spent years, even decades, being programmed with certain ways to think, act, and believe. If each of these things were a tattoo on the body we would be covered from head to toe in ink. Erasing this dark tapestry takes a bit of effort and patience. In my case, just when i thought i was done with most of my tattoos i was persuaded to walk into the tattoo parlour... just for a peek.

I am blessed that i have people around me that can rekindle my desire to live a better life, to create a better version of me. I am so grateful for such a well-timed reawakening of Spirit. And perhaps this is where the lesson of this experience can be found:

As long as each of us does our best to become a better human being, to live a better life, our example can serve as the shining beacon to guide others out of the shadows.

God Bless

A Global Warming Agenda

2010-02-12T09:08:00.000-08:00

Global warming is a term that has been around for many years, warning us of possible consequences for emitting certain gases into the atmosphere. We are told that the Earth will inevitably heat up to cataclysmic levels, undoing the delicate balance of nature.
Now, we are being warned that the theories are wrong; the computer models are erroneous. We are told that global warming is a falsehood being perpetuated in order to make money. This leaves us wondering, "What is the truth about global warming?"

We can explore a lot of the data that has been compiled over the last few decades and find all sorts of figures that appear to substantiate the case proving global warming. One particular bit of research involved temperature readings taken in September 2001. As most North American flights were being grounded, there was an observable change in temperature readings across the entire continent. As it turns out, without the usual pouring of jet fuel gases the entire continent heated up by about three degrees.

With fewer gases in the air, a rise in temperature might seem like evidence against global warming, but the opposite is the case. A steady blanket of "greenhouse gases" does cause damage to upper layers of the atmosphere, say scientists. However, that same blanket creates a "global dimming" phenomenon which lulls us into feeling safe. Therefore, as long as we keep filling the skies with poison, the poison itself acts as a wall between the Earth's surface and the growing damage it's causing on the other side.

But, if damage is being done, heat trapped in the atmosphere should be slowly showing increments in temperature across the globe. This is the point presented to disprove global warming. The average temperature readings across the planet ought to be showing a steady increase in heat, yet data has shown temperatures dropping. There are other figures that make a compelling case against global warming, as well. Notably, CO2 levels.

There has been evidence showing that carbon dioxide levels across the globe may not be as drastic and dire as presented by Al Gore (in his documentary "An Inconvenient Truth"). Some say that his famous diagram was in fact inverted to show the exact opposite effect as that which the data suggests. The claim suggests a deliberate and inconvenient untruth.

So here we are, in the middle of a great debate which is somehow becoming a barometer showing how politically left or right we are. (How the heck did that happen?)
Every time we are presented with a change in once-predictable patterns of nature, we are told that it's further evidence that global warming is real.
Every time that the weather is unexpectedly cold we hear mocking laughter, and are told that this is obvious evidence that global warming is a lie.
Surely it can't be that on hot days global warming is legitimate, but on cold days it's a sham.
So what is the truth about the global warming issue?
Here it is...

The truth is that we have been fooled. There is an agenda behind it all. Each time we are persuaded to choose sides on this topic, we have taken the bait! You see, the debate itself is a smokescreen.

The term "global warming" is being used to divert attention away from the truth.
It does not matter whether global warming is a real phenomenon or not.
It does not matter whether or not global warming is a provable scientific theory.
It doesn't even matter what the overall agenda is, or whom is behind it.
As we argue with and mock one another the real problem persists.

You see, the actual problem is not a scientific theory, it's a lack of respect for life.
The "issue" is designed to keep us distracted so that the destructive actions of humankind may continue, while we debate and argue about it. Care to see what i mean? Let's look at this by pretending that "global warming" does not exist at all, in theory or otherwise. What might we observe now?

We see that humanity is pouring literally tons of poisons into the air. We can observe that this is causing respiratory issues in people, which means animals and plant life must be prone as well. We can observe that more life is being decimated as land is unearthed and explored for the means to create our poisons. We can see that our decimated forests lead to winds that dry up the land's moisture, and we easily observe that the poisons are leaching into our soils and water sources. Food and water sources are being greatly contaminated.

But, wait. There's so much more going on aside from our poisonous gas emissions. Our lack of respect extends to the abuse of animals, plants, and children. The human lack of respect for life reaches out from a greed that maliciously hunts down ancient resources to strip them bare. The human desire for power perverts nature and produces increasingly lethal methods of death. This is the real issue: Lack of respect for life.

Dearest sisters and brothers, let us remove ourselves from this egoic desire to be right. I say we gently persuade our human family to follow our examples, as we ignore the buzz words and demonstrate respect and appreciation for Mother Earth. That is all that really matters, and there is no need to lose time in fruitless discussions.
We will no longer be pawns in the Global Warming Agenda. We are awakened members of the Planet Earth!

Peace & Harmony

The Universal Body

2010-01-30T15:22:00.000-08:00

There's no way that i'm the first to use the analogy of the universe being a gigantic, living body. The memory of this idea, i believe, is embedded deep inside each of us. I'm sure the thought is swimming inside of every cell in everything.

To state that the universe is a godly body might receive criticism. Such a statement might be seen as fanciful storytelling like that of any legend, myth, or fairytale. Yet, i invite us to view this analogy for a moment.

Let's imagine that the super clusters of galaxies are like the major parts of the body, such as the torso, limbs, and head. Perhaps they are all held together by the dark fields of energy & space that act as the body's skin. Each individual galaxy within a cluster would take the place of smaller appendages, similar to hands, fingers, and toes. Solar systems, individual planets, and nebulae would all come to represent smaller parts of the universal body, the way we would view internal organs, the skeletal system, and so on.

This perspective of the material universe would suggest then, that each part within serves a function that permits the entire system - the whole body - to work in perfect health, as it were. If all parts have a function, it stands to reason that with proper knowledge of the body's physiology would allow the possibility for manipulation. That is, specific reactions could be made possible if we know how the parts of the universal body work.
Let me explain what i mean by having a look at the human body.

If we were to take a small splinter of bone and suddenly place it elsewhere in the human body, chemicals would activate and race back and forth throughout the body. Before long, blood and antibodies and platelets will have surrounded the splinter, treating the bone shard like a foreign entity. The site of the activity would change shape and colour as swelling and bruising rearrange the surrounding area.

A chain of predictable events can take place in this scenario, because we understand the functions of the body's many internal parts. We are capable of manipulating the biological machine.

Of course, using a human body for this example would be an easy process to witness and understand. Understanding the functions of the cosmos, on the other hand, is more difficult. For one thing, most celestial events work in cycles that no human being can live long enough to observe. But what if countless generations of humans kept track of some of these large celestial events? What if there was a culture that did its best to record its findings and describe its observations, long before developing a science that could more accurately translate the records? Perhaps it all might end up sounding like silly, fantastic, mythology and superstition.

But, what if there is more to this universe than our modern science can observe? What if there's something to learn from the ancient superstitions of cultures like the Sumerians, Egyptians, Hopi, and Mayans? Imagine...

If all things are connected and are functioning parts of an all-encompassing "nature" - a universal body - then there are likely ways to take advantage of the many inner workings. Who's to say that the various heavenly bodies and the minerals of the Earth can't possess properties that the tools of science are too blind to observe? Just because one is unable to see anything taking place when prayers, herbs, and elements are used during a full moon is no clear indicator that we aren't quietly healing a splinter.

There is much awaiting discovery in the way that all things interrelate in this wondrous universe. May we keep an open mind and unlock the many mysteries together!

Magic & Miracles

Fighting For What's Right

2010-01-04T10:22:00.000-08:00

Over two thousand years ago Lao Tsu taught that anything that we push against weakens us, and anything we cooperate with strengthens us. The current mindset of much of humankind has forgotten Lao Tsu's wisdom. But is fighting for what's right a bad thing?
The powers that be have somehow convinced us that we should be at war...
with everything!

At one point the public had been persuaded to start a war against the use of drugs. At first, the statistics demonstrated that this campaign was becoming successful. Today, narcotics use has gone up, and the types of drugs available have multiplied. The battle rages on.

Illness and disease has become a concern for many people over recent decades, and somehow this was seen as an opportunity for more warfare. Scratching at the emotional wounds of the public, countless battles were started against AIDS, cancers, diabetes, heart disease, and so on, and so on. Over and over again, organizations have been pleading with the public to enlist and fight. They remind us that the battle is not over.

One of the most recent campaigns that has arisen is the war on terror. The public has been carefully and expertly persuaded to join against this vague, horrifying enemy: Terror. The focused attention of the public has created millions of recruits, emotionally invested in the campaign. The longer this fight rages on, the more the millions involved become afraid; the fight itself generates terror. And when the public becomes accustomed to their degree of fear, they are presented with a new reminder that terror has not been defeated. The war has yet to be won.

The point that i am presenting is that all of our fighting leads to more fighting. The Law of Attraction has shown us that whether we are fighting against bullies or fighting against the common cold, the result is always more of what we resist. Of course, this brings up the arguments of wars that have been "won", such as the finalization of World War Two. The argument points out that there was a clear end to the fighting, and that peace resulted directly from fighting back. To that argument i wish to sincerely point out a few important facts.

After the war was over, seething hatred and a desire for vengeance lived on. Those that had been the target of hatred became the instrument of it. Those that committed atrocities during war time continued to believe in their actions when the war was over.
Decades later the thoughts and emotions of the world perpetuate the second World War through literature, film, and anecdotes. The Jewish people are still being tortured in our hearts, and Nazis are still being hunted down in our minds. The war continues...

The same holds true with all of our battles, with all of humankind's various fights. As we push against one thing or another we are merely kneading the dough to help it rise. The power of the collective human mind allows for matters to get worse. Why? So that the ego feels better. People felt good about themselves fighting against asthma. The moment that it looked like asthma was getting defeated, we found ways to make asthma rampant. Now asthma affects more people than ever. Now we can feel good all over again, because we are "doing something about it" by fighting asthma. Is this what we're doing with every issue we face?

The proof is in the pudding. Every conflict and struggle that humanity has started has never gone away. It merely sat quietly and mutated into something new. This has been true with disease, sex crimes, drugs, terror, and every war ever waged. We tell our children that 'fighting doesn't solve anything', then ask them to join the fight against everything. So what are we supposed to do?

Kinesiology has recently shown that Lao Tsu's wisdom can be literally correct. Positive thoughts and actions can strengthen the human body. Mohadas "Mahatma" Ghandi has shown us that the same can be applied to real world situations. Rather than fighting, peaceful solutions exist. With millennia of fighting under humanity's belt it can be difficult to imagine a different solution, but the solutions do exist.

It's interesting to note that the only real success in finding cures against most diseases have taken place amongst students, researchers, and scientists working together. Schools that have a successful decrease in bullying do it by honest emotional sharing en masse. Louise L. Hay has experienced countless examples of spontaneous healing through acceptance and positive affirmation. The one thing all of these examples have in common? Not a single fight or struggle in the bunch.

I ask that we join in the peaceful cooperation being initiated by the peaceful souls of the world. Let us put aside our fears and cast off our anger. Let us open the lines of communication with one another.
Enough fighting.
Let us work together for what's right!

Peace & Love