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WHAT IS REIKI?

2011-03-04T11:48:00.000-05:00

By Drs. Phillip and Jane Mountrose

Reiki is an amazing technique using universal life force energy for healing. It is holistic, because it brings balance and harmony to the body, mind, emotions and spirit.

It's fun to do and includes easy-to-learn techniques which are energizing for both the giver and the receiver. The extraordinary energy of reiki opens the energy field and offers a deeper level of spiritual awakening for anyone who is attuned to it. It is a unique and powerful method which may be used alone or in combination with hypnotherapy, massage or other healing modalities.

Reiki is a method of hands-on healing that connects us with the healing powers each of us has within ourselves. Hands-on healing is a natural part of the human experience. When a child is hurt, his mother puts her hand on the painful area make it better. When we injure ourselves, we instinctively use the energy in our hands to ease the pain. Tapping into the energy of reiki is a way to develop these natural abilities to help ourselves and others to heal.
Reiki energy also contains a mysterious ability to connect us with ourselves at a deeper level where we can recognize the magnificent spirit within ourselves. At this monumental time in human history, when all of humanity is preparing to open to the spirit within and shift to a higher level of reality, reiki energy can provide a deep level of healing for all of humanity.
The word Reiki is derived from two Japanese words:

"REI" means universal, transcendental spirit, mysterious power, essence.
"KI" means "Chi" or life force energy, which is the energetic building block of life.

Reiki, then may be interpreted to mean the mysterious power to transmit universal life force energy.

HOW REIKI WORKSLife force energy flows into and through all of us and creates life. It "steps down" as it enters our fields and flows through the chakras to the body, nourishing all of the organs and cells. When the flow is disrupted or blocked, this diminishes the life force energy flowing into an area of the body.
It can be shown that wherever there is disease, there is a corresponding blockage in the flow of energy. Reiki re-establishes the flow through these blocked areas, recharging them with life force energy. It opens up the energy flow through the blockages, which sets the healing process in motion.
For a receptive person, a treatment with this energy feels like a glowing radiance and naturally creates an altered state of consciousness. Reiki is often performed on the chakras, but it may be applied to any area of the body. The universal life force energy that is used is limitless and is energizing for the therapist as well as for the client.
A few key points about how this energy works:

The availability of this universal energy is limitless and is energizing for the provider as well as the receiver. Providing Reiki does not draw on the provider’s own energy or life force. It is a process of inviting and allowing the energy to flow through. No forcing or “trying” is required; in fact, it gets in the way of the natural flow.

Anyone can do it. Everyone has the innate ability to channel this energy. With practice, this ability is enhanced.

The receiver is responsible for their treatment. The goal of the Reiki provider is to help the receiver to heal him/her self. The receiver will either accept or block the flow of energy. It is also reassuring to know that the energy will go just where it is needed, regardless of where the provider is applying it.

THE THREE LEVELS OR "DEGREES" OF REIKIReiki is traditionally taught in three degrees. Each of the three degrees of Reiki include the learning of new skills in energetic healing, as well as opening channels in the student through the "attunements", which allow the energy field to receive and transmit energy more powerfully.
This naturally results in adjustments, which may include detoxification or "clearing" symptoms, as the student’s energy field realigns to the new flows of energy.
First Degree: Unlocks the ability to use Reiki for direct hands-on healing. This degree includes the use of one symbol and attunement by a person who has received the third degree attunement and training. It takes three or four weeks to adjust to the Reiki I attunement.
Second Degree: This level provides tools for sending Reiki long distance and for the use of Reiki on the mental level. It includes the use of two additional symbols and attunement by a person who has received the third degree attunement and training.
Third Degree, Reiki Master: This level further unlocks the power of Reiki. It also includes learning how to teach Reiki to others and providing attunements. It includes the use of one additional symbol and attunement by a person who has received the third degree attunement and training.

THE REIKI ATTUNEMENT PROCESS
The attunement is a sacred process of opening to the universal symbols of Reiki and allowing them to activate the natural ability to use the Reiki energy. The First Degree Reiki attunement may be seen as the "light switch" that turns on the ability to use the Reiki energy and opens the receiver to a new world.
Once this switch has been turned on, it just becomes brighter and brighter with use of the energy. This attunement opens and activates the crown chakra to receive the universal life force energy; then the energy centers in the hands are opened to allow the energy to flow out through the hands; finally, the ability to use Reiki in this way is sealed into the energy field, making it available for the user’s entire life.

A Reiki treatment should not be considered a substitute for professional medical care. The purpose is to open the flow of energy through the body, which stimulates healing. This makes it a wonderful complement to traditional medical practices, but the client should be told that it is not a substitute for proper medical treatment when a physical problem is involved.
"I believe there exists One Supreme Being - The Absolute Infinite - a Dynamic force that governs the world and universe. It is an unseen spiritual power that vibrates and all other powers fade into insignificance beside it. So, therefore, it is absolute! . . .

I shall call it "Reiki" . .
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Being a universal force from the Great Divine Spirit, it belongs to all who seek and desire to learn the art of healing."
- Hawayo Takata

Ouija Boards? Bottom Line Is Protect Yoursel

2011-01-11T14:39:00.000-05:00

by Cara Yowell

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I was really surprised at the responses I received to my review on The Isis Channeling & Feng Shui Deluxe Kit.
Many people emailed me about their experiences with Ouija’s and how they thought they were dangerous. Everyone accept my friend Pent(of course) who shared with me some letters Crowley penned about the Ouija being an reliable tool for the Adept.

Whatever you want to believe is your choice. I prefer not to mess with Ouija Boards.

Please note that The Isis Channeling & Feng Shui Deluxe Kit is not a Ouija Board(thank God!)

It’s pretty cool little tool.

Because of the overwhelming bad attitude toward Ouija Boards(mine included), I decided to post the following informative article.

The Ouija Board – A Metaphysical View by H.P. Thomas Moore

Simply saying the name ‘Ouija Board’ brings up a variety of mixed emotions in people. Many have had experiences with this talking board in their juvenile years, and many more refuse to even acknowledge the experiences that they had. In the metaphysical world, a world filled with future psychics and spirit mediums where does the Ouija Board stand?

The Ouija Board, as I have come to understand it is a tool much like any other. The Tarot Cards, Pendulum and Crystal Ball all have their purpose in the metaphysical world, so too does the Ouija Board. Before looking into the metaphysical of this fascinating board, we need to understand where it came from.
In the 1800’s the world saw a rise in the Metaphysical and Spiritual realm. People would gather for Séances and Table Tipping in order to once again contact those that had passed from this life. During the 19th century psychics and mediums alike began to invent different ways to communicate with the dead. Some of these were rather long and tedious like table tipping, while others bean to shape the instrument we know as the talking board. One of the first was an intricate pulley system that held a pendulum. The pendulum would hang over a paper with the letters of the alphabet on it and move in accordance to questions asked by the medium. The pendulum would then point to the letters and spell out its answer. Before long this instrument began to take further shape, and a moving planchette was created in order to hover over the letters of the board.

This form of communication with the dead was one of the clearest yet, and the form of the Ouija Board took shape. In 1892 a man named William Fuld took over a toy and novelty company. Seeing the popularity of the board the mediums were using he decided to create and patent it as a toy, a product that everyone could have access to. Fuld named it the Ouija Board and sold millions of the toys dominating the competition. After Fuld’s death in 1927 the family sold the patent to Parker Brothers, who still hold it and produce this talking board today.

From device to toy the Ouija Board has been around us for years. With its background and superstition it is no wonder why those in the metaphysical world feel strongly about it. The original purpose of the board was to communicate with the dead, and it seems that it has fulfilled its purpose of that even after being packaged as a novelty toy. In fact many people have their first psychic experiences linked to the use of the Ouija Board, though not all of them are pleasant. The metaphysical world sees this talking board as a gateway to communicate with the other side, just like any other tool or ability used within the psychic realm. As they say “With great power, comes great responsibility” and the Ouija Board is not left out of the equation.
One of the things that many psychics speak of when it comes to receiving future oriented information or communicating with the dead is the idea of psychic protections. So what is a psychic protection going to do for you and why is it needed to use the Ouija Board? Before we can understand the use of protections, we need to understand energy. Energy is around us all of the time and is neither positive nor negative. The actions that a person takes with the energy give it a positive or negative charge, forcing the energy to act in a specific way. That being said, it is important to understand that there are spirits that are both positive and negative. The idea of psychic protection is to create a sacred space. This space allows all energy and spirits that are positive to enter and pushes away the spirits and energy that are negative. From a spiritual standpoint this is one of the major faults of the Ouija Board. The board does not come with a protection to use; in fact it doesn’t even mention it. Without the psychic protection, the users are allowing any entity to communicate with them whether it is positive or negative.
If you talk to some of your friends and ask them if they have used a Ouija Board, most of them will tell you the strange and sometimes frightening experiences that they had. It is due to the fact that no protections are used that the negative energies are allowed in. These types of energies ‘feed’ on the emotion of fear and so cause fear in us in order to survive. On the spirit realm a medium or even a person using the Ouija Board look like a bright shining light. The positive spirits see this as a doorway to communicate and possibly re-connect with loved ones and pass along messages, the negative spirits see this as well. Any entity that is positive does not seek out to hurt, harm or scare anyone, they simply seek to communicate and pass along messages to their loved ones. However the problem arises when the negative entities get there first. When you use the Ouija Board, the planchette moves around and spells out the answers to your questions. Often times when a negative energy is attached it will start off by being kind, maybe even telling you the truth. Then it begins to scare you in order to gain energy from your fear based reactions. The psychic protection prevents this from happening, think of it like a bouncer at the door to a club, if your not on the guest list your not getting in…period!
These protections are done in many different ways, from white light to calling forth the Archangels every religion or spiritual path has a protective method with it. Some of the newer talking boards out there do come with a protection. The Psychic Circle for example is a board that in it’s instructions tell you to say a prayer of protection before playing. The metaphysical view on the Ouija Board and talking boards in general is a mixed one. Many feel that the board can be an important tool in connecting with the other side; however it should be done in a way that is spiritually safe for the players.

Next time your at a party or a friends house and they want to play with the Ouija Board or talking board, remember to protect your area. Allow only positive spirits to enter and give their messages and you will surely have a good experience with this psychic tool.

H.P. Thomas Moore is High Priest of The Coven of L.I.G.H.T in South West Florida, as well as a professional Psychic. He teaches a variety of classes in the metaphysical field as well as Wicca and can be contacted through his site at http://inperfectloveinperfecttrust.webs.com

Article Source: NewAgeArticles.com

P.S. When it comes to playing with Ouijas, The Queen of Metaphysics says:

“Just say NO!”

Ouija Boards,Pendulums,Channeling and Feng Shui, Oh My!

2011-01-11T14:20:00.000-05:00

My Experience with The Isis Channeling & Feng Shui Deluxe Kit

by Cara Yowell
I received a request to review The Isis Channeling & Feng Shui Deluxe Kit recently. My first reaction was,” not another channeler,no Oujia board-like stuff.”
Boy,do I stand corrected!
Before I get into the great stuff about this little gem of a kit, let me first give you some background.
I hate Ouija boards and channeling. Yes, it’s true. I’m a natural medium and have chosen not to develop the talent for the time being. But if channeling floats your boat, that is your prerogative. It is just not my bag. And I’ve always had a thing about Oujia boards. Perhaps it was The Exorcist(thanks, Linda Blair) or the bad experience I had with one as a kid at Christmas(not to mention I begged for the thing).
Dunno, just don’t like them. My friend Pent plays with them all the time, but has recently had to do some banishings because of them. Hmmm?
So what the heck am I talking about? Okay, I received The Isis Channeling & Feng Shui Deluxe Kit via mail. Hoo-wee! My reaction again was “no way in hell.” Now it may appear that I am being harsh. You bet I am! This reaction was before I even bothered to open it from the Priority Mail box. I knew the kit contained a pendulum and a letter and number board.
And then I started thinking about Lynn Grabhorn of Excuse Me, Your Life Is Waitingfame. She got all whacked out using a pendulum. Lynn was specifically asking her “spinner”questions. You can read about this experience in her book,Dear God What’s Happening to Us. I mostly use the pendulum to change energy in the environment. No problems with proper use of the pendulum. Hey, I’ve trained with Raymond Grace on this, of course I know my stuff…or so I thought.
After I got over my initial negative response, which was based on preconceived notions and past negative experiences, I took a closer look at the kit.
To my surprise it was absolutely beautiful!
And as a bonus, it’s also a Feng Shui Kit with a compass.
How could that be? Channeling and Feng Shui?
Well, before I get into how it can be a Channeling and Feng Shui Kit at the same time, let me share with you my experience of Feng Shui.
The extent of my knowledge is the following:
1.Do not have a mirror in your bedroom.
2.Animals,plants,fountains,and crystals are good.
3. Keep the bathroom door and toilet seat shut.
4.Make sure the foot of your bed does not face the door.
Never been able to use a compass…they just don’t seem to work for me. Feng Shui and Palmistry…two modalities I haven’t been able to learn. Not any more! At least I can now learn Feng Shui.
The compass in the kit actually worked for me, so it increased my confidence in being able to use Feng Shui to layout my new diggs. I now have “Feng Shui” hope!
The kit is able to incorporate both systems because of it’s design…you just flip it over. One side is “conscious interactive channeling,” number and letter wheel, the other is a Feng Shui Ba-Gua.
Now the channeling part is well thought out. It includes a rose quartz crystal pendulum and instructions on how to cleanse it and get it responding to you. It worked like a charm. I think I was most impressed by the instructions that included a blessing to say before beginning the work. Like Ouija’s, these type’s of practices can leave you open, and the intent behind the creation of this particular kit and the blessing help to protect you.
Now,I am not an advocate of channeling other beings or talking with the dead, though you could use this kit for those purposes. The Isis Channeling & Feng Shi Deluxe Kit is no Ouija Board!
I do believe in communing with your higher self ,accessing your subconscious and intuition. And that is what I used the kit for. The Isis Channeling & Feng Shui Deluxe Kitcalls it’s method of channeling “conscious interactive channeling.” Most dowsers use pendulum charts with numbers and letters, similar to this kit.
Another bonus is the kit is portable and durable. Just fold it up and put it in it’s convenient little carrying case and you’re good to go! No fooling around with paper pendulum charts and a bunch of feng shui tools.
If you are into energy work, or would like to explore “channeling” or “accessing your higher self” or learn a basic form of Feng Shui, you should take a look at The Isis Channeling & Feng Shui Deluxe Kit. The Queen of Metaphysics gives this kit a major thumbs up. In my opinion, The Isis Channeling & Feng Shui Deluxe Kit best use is as a tool to develop and access your intuition. Very easy to use, just remember to bless and protect yourself..you know,PRAY before using.That is my caveat with all forms of what can be interpreted as divination.
It’s beautifully packaged. It’s affordable. It’s kinda fun.
The creator of the kit, Mary Louise Schiavone is delightful. She truly has high intentions for this kit.

Auld Lang Syne, Happy New Year !!!

2011-01-01T15:22:00.002-05:00

Auld Lang Syne

The song, "Auld Lang Syne," playing in the background, is sung at the stroke of midnight in almost every English-speaking country in the world to bring in the new year. At least partially written by Robert Burns in the 1700's, it was first published in 1796 after Burns' death. Early variations of the song were sung prior to 1700 and inspired Burns to produce the modern rendition. An old Scottish tune, "Auld Lang Syne" literally means "old long ago," or simply, "the good old days."

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Auld Lang Syne
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne?

For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We'll tak a cup of kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!

And there's a hand my trusty fiere,
And gie's a hand o thine,
And we'll tak a right guid-willie waught,
For auld lang syne

For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We'll tak a cup of kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!

The "Real " Story Of Christmas, Parts 3 & 4 of 4

2010-12-18T18:52:00.001-05:00

III. The Origins of Christmas Customs

A. The Origin of Christmas Tree
Just as early Christians recruited Roman pagans by associating Christmas with the Saturnalia, so too worshippers of the Asheira cult and its offshoots were recruited by the Church sanctioning “Christmas Trees”. Pagans had long worshipped trees in the forest, or brought them into their homes and decorated them, and this observance was adopted and painted with a Christian veneer by the Church.

B. The Origin of Mistletoe
Norse mythology recounts how the god Balder was killed using a mistletoe arrow by his rival god Hoder while fighting for the female Nanna. Druid rituals use mistletoe to poison their human sacrificial victim. The Christian custom of “kissing under the mistletoe” is a later synthesis of the sexual license of Saturnalia with the Druidic sacrificial cult.

C. The Origin of Christmas Presents
In pre-Christian Rome, the emperors compelled their most despised citizens to bring offerings and gifts during the Saturnalia (in December) and Kalends (in January). Later, this ritual expanded to include gift-giving among the general populace. The Catholic Church gave this custom a Christian flavor by re-rooting it in the supposed gift-giving of Saint Nicholas (see below).

D. The Origin of Santa Claus

a. Nicholas was born in Parara, Turkey in 270 CE and later became Bishop of Myra. He died in 345 CE on December 6^th. He was only named a saint in the 19^th century.

b. Nicholas was among the most senior bishops who convened the Council of Nicaea in 325 CE and created the New Testament. The text they produced portrayed Jews as “the children of the devil”[1 who sentenced Jesus to death.

c. In 1087, a group of sailors who idolized Nicholas moved his bones from Turkey to a sanctuary in Bari, Italy. There Nicholas supplanted a female boon-giving deity called The Grandmother, or Pasqua Epiphania, who used to fill the children's stockings with her gifts. The Grandmother was ousted from her shrine at Bari, which became the center of the Nicholas cult. Members of this group gave each other gifts during a pageant they conducted annually on the anniversary of Nicholas’ death, December 6.

d. The Nicholas cult spread north until it was adopted by German and Celtic pagans. These groups worshipped a pantheon led by Woden –their chief god and the father of Thor, Balder, and Tiw. Woden had a long, white beard and rode a horse through the heavens one evening each Autumn. When Nicholas merged with Woden, he shed his Mediterranean appearance, grew a beard, mounted a flying horse, rescheduled his flight for December, and donned heavy winter clothing.

e. In a bid for pagan adherents in Northern Europe, the Catholic Church adopted the Nicholas cult and taught that he did (and they should) distribute gifts on December 25^thinstead of December 6^th.

f. In 1809, the novelist Washington Irving (most famous his The Legend of Sleepy Hollowand Rip Van Winkle) wrote a satire of Dutch culture entitled Knickerbocker History. The satire refers several times to the white bearded, flying-horse riding Saint Nicholas using his Dutch name, Santa Claus.

g. Dr. Clement Moore, a professor at Union Seminary, read Knickerbocker History, and in 1822 he published a poem based on the character Santa Claus: “Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in the hope that Saint Nicholas soon would be there…” Moore innovated by portraying a Santa with eight reindeer who descended through chimneys.

h. The Bavarian illustrator Thomas Nast almost completed the modern picture of Santa Claus. From 1862 through 1886, based on Moore’s poem, Nast drew more than 2,200 cartoon images of Santa for Harper’s Weekly. Before Nast, Saint Nicholas had been pictured as everything from a stern looking bishop to a gnome-like figure in a frock. Nast also gave Santa a home at the North Pole, his workshop filled with elves, and his list of the good and bad children of the world. All Santa was missing was his red outfit.

i. In 1931, the Coca Cola Corporation contracted the Swedish commercial artist Haddon Sundblom to create a coke-drinking Santa. Sundblom modeled his Santa on his friend Lou Prentice, chosen for his cheerful, chubby face. The corporation insisted that Santa’s fur-trimmed suit be bright, Coca Cola red. And Santa was born – a blend of Christian crusader, pagan god, and commercial idol.

IV. The Christmas Challenge

· Christmas has always been a holiday celebrated carelessly. For millennia, pagans, Christians, and even Jews have been swept away in the season’s festivities, and very few people ever pause to consider the celebration’s intrinsic meaning, history, or origins.

· Christmas celebrates the birth of the Christian god who came to rescue mankind from the “curse of the Torah.” It is a 24-hour declaration that Judaism is no longer valid.

· Christmas is a lie. There is no Christian church with a tradition that Jesus was really born on December 25^th.

· December 25 is a day on which Jews have been shamed, tortured, and murdered.

· Many of the most popular Christmas customs – including Christmas trees, mistletoe, Christmas presents, and Santa Claus – are modern incarnations of the most depraved pagan rituals ever practiced on earth.

Many who are excitedly preparing for their Christmas celebrations would prefer not knowing about the holiday’s real significance. If they do know the history, they often object that their celebration has nothing to do with the holiday’s monstrous history and meaning. “We are just having fun.”

Imagine that between 1933-45, the Nazi regime celebrated Adolf Hitler’s birthday – April 20 – as a holiday. Imagine that they named the day, “Hitlerday,” and observed the day with feasting, drunkenness, gift-giving, and various pagan practices. Imagine that on that day, Jews were historically subject to perverse tortures and abuse, and that this continued for centuries.

Now, imagine that your great-great-great-grandchildren were about to celebrate Hitlerday. April 20^tharrived. They had long forgotten about Auschwitz and Bergen Belsen. They had never heard of gas chambers or death marches. They had purchased champagne and caviar, and were about to begin the party, when someone reminded them of the day’s real history and their ancestors’ agony. Imagine that they initially objected, “We aren’t celebrating the Holocaust; we’re just having a little Hitlerday party.” If you could travel forward in time and meet them; if you could say a few words to them, what would you advise them to do on Hitlerday?

On December 25, 1941, Julius Streicher, one of the most vicious of Hitler’s assistants, celebrated Christmas by penning the following editorial in his rabidly Antisemitic newspaper, Der Stuermer:

If one really wants to put an end to the continued prospering of this curse from heaven that is the Jewish blood, there is only one way to do it: to eradicate this people, this Satan’s son, root and branch.

It was an appropriate thought for the day. This Christmas, how will we celebrate?

AUTHOR: LAWRENCE KELEMEN

The "Real " Story Of Christmas, Parts 1 & 2 of 4

2010-12-16T12:04:00.000-05:00

I. When was Jesus born?

A. Popular myth puts his birth on December 25^th in the year 1 C.E.

B. The New Testament gives no date or year for Jesus’ birth. The earliest gospel – St. Mark’s, written about 65 CE – begins with the baptism of an adult Jesus. This suggests that the earliest Christians lacked interest in or knowledge of Jesus’ birthdate.

C. The year of Jesus birth was determined by Dionysius Exiguus, a Scythian monk, “abbot of a Roman monastery. His calculation went as follows:

a. In the Roman, pre-Christian era, years were counted from ab urbe condita (“the founding of the City” [Rome]). Thus 1 AUC signifies the year Rome was founded, 5 AUC signifies the 5^th year of Rome’s reign, etc.

b. Dionysius received a tradition that the Roman emperor Augustus reigned 43 years, and was followed by the emperor Tiberius.

c. Luke 3:1,23 indicates that when Jesus turned 30 years old, it was the 15^th year of Tiberius reign.

d. If Jesus was 30 years old in Tiberius’ reign, then he lived 15 years under Augustus (placing Jesus birth in Augustus’ 28^th year of reign).

e. Augustus took power in 727 AUC. Therefore, Dionysius put Jesus birth in 754 AUC.

f. However, Luke 1:5 places Jesus’ birth in the days of Herod, and Herod died in 750 AUC – four years before the year in which Dionysius places Jesus birth.

D. Joseph A. Fitzmyer – Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at the Catholic University of America, member of the Pontifical Biblical Commission, and former president of the Catholic Biblical Association – writing in the Catholic Church’s official commentary on the New Testament[1], writes about the date of Jesus’ birth, “Though the year [of Jesus birth is not reckoned with certainty, the birth did not occur in AD 1. The Christian era, supposed to have its starting point in the year of Jesus birth, is based on a miscalculation introduced ca. 533 by Dionysius Exiguus.”

E. The DePascha Computus, an anonymous document believed to have been written in North Africa around 243 CE, placed Jesus birth on March 28. Clement, a bishop of Alexandria (d. ca. 215 CE), thought Jesus was born on November 18. Based on historical records, Fitzmyer guesses that Jesus birth occurred on September 11, 3 BCE.

II. How Did Christmas Come to Be Celebrated on December 25?

A. Roman pagans first introduced the holiday of Saturnalia, a week long period of lawlessness celebrated between December 17-25. During this period, Roman courts were closed, and Roman law dictated that no one could be punished for damaging property or injuring people during the weeklong celebration. The festival began when Roman authorities chose “an enemy of the Roman people” to represent the “Lord of Misrule.” Each Roman community selected a victim whom they forced to indulge in food and other physical pleasures throughout the week. At the festival’s conclusion, December 25^th, Roman authorities believed they were destroying the forces of darkness by brutally murdering this innocent man or woman.

B. The ancient Greek writer poet and historian Lucian (in his dialogue entitled Saturnalia) describes the festival’s observance in his time. In addition to human sacrifice, he mentions these customs: widespread intoxication; going from house to house while singing naked; rape and other sexual license; and consuming human-shaped biscuits (still produced in some English and most German bakeries during the Christmas season).

C. In the 4^th century CE, Christianity imported the Saturnalia festival hoping to take the pagan masses in with it. Christian leaders succeeded in converting to Christianity large numbers of pagans by promising them that they could continue to celebrate the Saturnalia as Christians.[2]

D. The problem was that there was nothing intrinsically Christian about Saturnalia. To remedy this, these Christian leaders named Saturnalia’s concluding day, December 25^th, to be Jesus’ birthday.

E. Christians had little success, however, refining the practices of Saturnalia. As Stephen Nissenbaum, professor history at the University of Massachussetts, Amherst, writes, “In return for ensuring massive observance of the anniversary of the Savior’s birth by assigning it to this resonant date, the Church for its part tacitly agreed to allow the holiday to be celebrated more or less the way it had always been.” The earliest Christmas holidays were celebrated by drinking, sexual indulgence, singing naked in the streets (a precursor of modern caroling), etc.

F. The Reverend Increase Mather of Boston observed in 1687 that “the early Christians who first observed the Nativity on December 25 did not do so thinking that Christ was born in that Month, but because the Heathens’ Saturnalia was at that time kept in Rome, and they were willing to have those Pagan Holidays metamorphosed into Christian ones.”[3] Because of its known pagan origin, Christmas was banned by the Puritans and its observance was illegal in Massachusetts between 1659 and 1681.[4] However, Christmas was and still is celebrated by most Christians.

G. Some of the most depraved customs of the Saturnalia carnival were intentionally revived by the Catholic Church in 1466 when Pope Paul II, for the amusement of his Roman citizens, forced Jews to race naked through the streets of the city. An eyewitness account reports, “Before they were to run, the Jews were richly fed, so as to make the race more difficult for them and at the same time more amusing for spectators. They ran… amid Rome’s taunting shrieks and peals of laughter, while the Holy Father stood upon a richly ornamented balcony and laughed heartily.”[5]

H. As part of the Saturnalia carnival throughout the 18^th and 19^th centuries CE, rabbis of the ghetto inRome were forced to wear clownish outfits and march through the city streets to the jeers of the crowd, pelted by a variety of missiles. When the Jewish community of Rome sent a petition in1836 to Pope Gregory XVI begging him to stop the annual Saturnalia abuse of the Jewish community, he responded, “It is not opportune to make any innovation.”[6] On December 25, 1881, Christian leaders whipped the Polish masses into Antisemitic frenzies that led to riots across the country. In Warsaw 12 Jews were brutally murdered, huge numbers maimed, and many Jewish women were raped. Two million rubles worth of property was destroyed.

AUTHOR: LAWRENCE KELEMEN

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2010-12-06T14:43:00.002-05:00

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When water is moving, there is a natural electromagnetic interchange between

the hydrogen and oxygen atoms that make up the molecule of water which

humanity knows as the “Liquid of Life”. All life originally came from the sea,

and water is still the incubator of life. Before you were born you gestated in the

watery embryonic sac within your mother’s womb and your body developed in

your water environment. As you can see, water has played a vital role in your

life and health.

When you were born, your body was 85% water and your pH was extremely

alkaline (much more on this later). After the age of approximately 25, when your

body stopped growing (anabolic), your body stabilized at 70% water levels for

males and 75% for females. This period of homeostasis (pH acid/alkaline water

balance) lasts for about two decades. Around 45-50 years of age your body starts

to naturally deteriorate with the build up of acid waste (catabolic) and your water

content gradually evaporates until you die, when your water level is a fatal 50%

of your body mass.

This is all part of the Biblical “Ashes to ashes, dust to dust” prophesy. In

older people, it is quite obvious to the casual observer that the elderly are literally

“drying up”, and this is because they can not or choose not to keep them-selves

properly hydrated. The major cause of dementia and senility is the lack of body

water. Without ionized water, your body has no “juice”. You are an electrical

soul. Your brain works on an electrical pulse and your heart beats with an

electrical spark. It is your ionized blood plasma that supplies your nervous

system with the electricity your body needs to sustain your life.

History of Ionized Water

Ionized water has been with us since the dawn of time. It is the mildly

charged energy which enabled our God to create life. Water in a stream is

ionized as it rapidly follows gravity and flows to the sea. In the sea, the constant

churning of the ocean’s currents, tides and surf creates the ions and the electrical

current so vital to life. Both environments energize humanity.

Benjamin Franklin, a Founding Father, and one of the most famous scientists

of the world, is the inventor of the Ionizer Footbath. Around 1755, Franklin was

totally absorbed with the discovery and use of electricity. He correctly

understood that your body is run on electricity. Franklin invented the storage

capability for electricity and named it a “battery”. Once a week, he would use

this device (similar to today’s car battery), hook up an anode terminal to the

poles, and ionize the water in a bucket. Then he would place his feet into the life

energizing elixirs of salted water and soak them for 10 minutes.

In Franklin’s Colonial Age, the average American lived for only 35 years

before yellow fever, cholera, influenza, typhoid, etc. overtook them. Ben lived a

vigorous and fulfilled life for a remarkable 84 years and attributed his long life in

part to his weekly addition of electricity. In fact, Franklin took his status as

“Father of the Nation” a little to heart, as he was a well known womanizer, and

was sued in a paternity suit which he lost at the tender age of 71. Maybe, the

footbaths had something to do with his remarkable libido.

Franklin shared his Ionizer Footbath with his good friend and fellow scientist,

Thomas Jefferson with similar results. After the death of Jefferson’s wife,

Martha Skelton, when he was in his 50’s, Jefferson had a long affair with Sally

Hemings, his Black housekeeper, whom he had an additional 4 children before

his death at 83 on the 4th of July, 1826.

Both Franklin and Jefferson truly believed in the longevity power of the

Ionizer Footbath. works. The Ionizer works by using electrical ions to draw

toxins, fungus, mold, yeast, bacteria, viruses, and other poisonous pathogens out

of your body through the magnetic power of electrical energy. By cleansing the

body of all these harmful substances, the detoxifying action greatly strengthens

your immune system. It is your naturally strong immune system that keeps you

healthy and free from disease. Ask any holistic based doctor, and he/she will tell

you that it is your immune system that God designed, that will keep you healthy

forever.

Detoxification

Your life is a continuous circle of Consumption, Digestion, Metabolism and

Elimination. Your health is determined by an efficient flow of this

eating/energizing/exiting of excess acid cycle. Unfortunately for you, your

system is not perfect, and your many hiccups that occur from your mouth to your

anus cause you multiple health problems.

For Americans, many of our problems start with Consumption. We are the

world’s leader in fast food, junk food, eat-on-the-run, pressure cooker, rat race,

chase-our-own-tail, spinning-out-of-control existence. Our life style is poisoning

us with untold toxicity because we make so many wrong choices. Even though

we know in our minds what is right, our body’s desires trick us continuously.

We need to make the mind/body connection.

Because we follow a bad nutrition philosophy, the rest of our gastro-intestinal

(GI) alimentary channel becomes clogged with way too much acidic garbage.

Acid is corrosive and by its very nature it wears away everything that it touches.

This includes you! Acid burns, acid hurts and the more acid you build up in your

system the faster it will bring your health and life to a halt. Excess acid is the

primary cause of most of today’s diseases.

Diseases fall mainly into three categories: Genetic (Congenital)-diseases

you inherit; Infectious-diseases you catch from others by sexual activity or

something bites you; Chronic-lifestyle diseases you develop usually by what you

eat. These include diabetes, obesity, arthritis, cancer and heart disease, to just

mention a few (there are many more). The Chronic category diseases kill 90% of

all Americans, and all of them are based on excessive acidosis, which is too much

cellular and blood stream acidity. This is why it is so important to use the Ionizer

Footbath to reduce your toxic, acidic overload.

Your Digestion does nothing to change your acid levels. If you eat acidic,

processed foods like white sugar, white flour (pasta & bread), white rice, white

milk, white fat (in a steak) and white cooking oils (trans-fatty acids); you will be

acidic, and your health will suffer. You need to eat alkaline foods; i.e., anything

green because it contains chlorophyll, which is made by using sunlight (God’s

true source of all energy) and grown into food by the process of photosynthesis.

Humanity evolved eating God’s natural foods of plants, berries, nuts, seeds, roots

and drinking pure, ionized water, which are all alkaline. It has only been in the

last century, that we have eaten processed foods, and the acid buildup is making

you sick and tired!

Your Metabolism is hurting you because you are suppose to eat alkaline

foods, which through the Kreb’s Cycle is converted into ATP energy by your

cellular mitochondria, and the byproduct of your metabolism is acid. Your body’s

main Elimination job is to rid yourself of this produced acid. Your body has six

ways to do this. They are: Urination, Defecation, Perspiration, Respiration,

Buffering and Storing.

Urination is simply your kidneys eliminating uric acid in your urine (unprocessed

uric acid crystals causes gout, arthritis, fibromyalgia, sore backs,

etc.) Defecation is your lower GI tract producing stools, acidic hard wastes

(the recent Minneapolis bridge collapse is attributed to excessive bird droppings

– highly acidic, eroding the steel joints). Perspiration, is your sweat coming out

of your pores which is salty/sweet because it is full of acid (all

sweets from sugar based food are acidic, this is why we have so much diet

failures. Diabetics have very sweet perspiration; this is why they are the first to

get bitten by insects at the next picnic). Respiration is your breathing, when you

expire acidic carbon dioxide as your waste gas of metabolism (in the cycle of life,

your carbon dioxide acid is plant’s life gas, which they use to make alkaline food.

The plants produce alkaline oxygen as their waste gas which becomes your life

gas. The moral of this story is to keep a lot of plants around, as they will give

you an abundance of oxygen which raises your alkaline pH value, keeping you

healthy).

In a healthy person, the last four methods of eliminating acid buildup should

be sufficient in keeping a normal, alkaline blood pH. However, we, with our

Standard American Diet (S.A.D.), produce way too much acidic waste in our

bodies to be eliminated by normal means. Therefore, your body is forced to take

extraordinary methods to lower your health-robbing acidic luggage.

The first emergency protocol that your body uses to put out this acid fire, is to

use your body’s supply of alkaline salts of Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium,

Potassium and Iron to raise your pH to a healthy level. In an emergency, this is

OK, but living the life of S.A.D., it becomes a daily, chronic condition, for which

your body responds by becoming sick and tired.

Your loss of Calcium causes osteoporosis, frailness in both sexes. Your loss

of Magnesium causes your inability to handle stress. Your loss of Sodium hurts

your ability to balance your body’s water, causing diarrhea. Your loss of

Potassium causes muscle weakness and heart problems. Your

loss of Iron causes anemia because the iron is stolen from your hemoglobin.

You have read but a few of the many, many health problems caused by too

high blood acid levels – there are many more!

If this wasn’t enough, the sixth method your body uses in its fight to keep the

acid fire under control is storage. With too much acid to cope with, your body

finally decides to stop bailing out the overflowing acid and store it. God gave

you an emergency storage closet to hide your excess acid when all other methods

failed to dump it overboard. It is Adipose tissue. Of your 218 cells, it is the one

designed to store fatty acids. You have them all over your body, but men have

them most in their pot belly and love handles and women have them in their

thunder thighs and bubble buttocks. It’s not a pretty solution, but it is desperation

time for your poor, acid racked body. Under microscope, your adipose cells look

like flat balloons, but with a fill up of excess fatty acids they inflate and so do

you. This is called obesity! This is America’s epidemic, and it causes a lot more

health problems than just tight jeans.

There are only two general ways to correct this over acidification of your

body. The first is to stop building up the acid overload in the beginning.

Generally, there are four ways you make the body too acidic; Diet, Stress, Drugs

and Age.

We already know through the S.A.D. Diet, that we eat too much acid-forming

foods. Learn to eat more alkaline. Stress, and anxiety, personal turmoil, and

depression all cause acid forming hormones to retain body acid. Mental patients

are all extremely acidic in pH chemistry. Learn to chill out, meditate from the rat

race, take time to smell the roses and get proper rest. Deep breathing exercises

are absolutely your best medicine…and cheap! Drugs are mostly acid because

they need to change a healthy alkaline body’s chemistry to work. Chemotherapy

acid drugs are pure poison because cancer cells are usually less than 2% of your

body, so the theory is to kill many cells with the hope your healthy cells will win

the cellular war. Works out some times, but so does Russian Roulette. Age,

once we pass the age of 45-50, we should have fulfilled our promise in Genesis to

go forth and multiply. God gives us only so much time to hold up our end, then

He begins to naturally acidify our bodies turning us into ashes to ashes, dust to

dust as a means to clear the land for the next generation. You can postpone this

inevitable scene through the use of alkaline diet, lifestyle and vitamin/mineral

supplementation.

The second best method is to take the excess acid out of your body. One of

the easiest, less intrusive and feel good methods to do this is by using the Ionizer

Footbath. If you are generally healthy, using this 300 year old method will help

eliminate excess acid on a weekly basis. If you are suffering from any of the

Chronic Diseases of Diabetes, Obesity, Arthritis, Cancer or Heart Disease,

you need to do it daily. Remember to supplement after each treatment with

vitamins and minerals to restore the good “stuff” back into your system.

E-mail: DrGeorgePhD@aol.com

www.Academy4Health.com

The First Thanksgiving

2010-11-24T15:59:00.003-05:00

by Nora Smith

Nearly four hundred years ago, a great many of the people in England were very unhappy because their king would not let them pray to God as they liked. The king said they must use the same prayers that he did; and if they would not do this, they were often thrown into prison, or perhaps driven away from home.

"Let us go away from this country," said the unhappy Englishmen to each other; and so they left their homes, and went far off to a country called Holland. It was about this time that they began to call themselves "Pilgrims." Pilgrims, you know, are people who are always traveling to find something they love, or to find a land where they can be happier; and these English men and women were journeying, they said, "from place to place, toward heaven, their dearest country."

In Holland, the Pilgrims were quiet and happy for a while, but they were very poor; and when the children began to grow up, they were not like English children, but talked Dutch, like the little ones of Holland, and some grew naughty and did not want to go to church any more.

"This will never do," said the Pilgrim fathers and mothers; so after much talking and thinking and writing they made up their minds to come here to America. They hired two vessels, called the Mayflower and the Speedwell, to take them across the sea; but the Speedwell was not a strong ship, and the captain had to take her home again before she had gone very far.

The Mayflower went back, too. Part of the Speedwell's passengers were given to her, and then she started alone across the great ocean.

There were one hundred people on board - mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters and little children. They were very crowded; it was cold and uncomfortable; the sea was rough, and pitched the Mayflower about, and they were two months sailing over the water.

The children cried many times on the journey, and wished they had never come on the tiresome ship that rocked them so hard, and would not let them keep still a minute.

But they had one pretty plaything to amuse them, for in the middle of the great ocean a Pilgrim baby was born, and they called him "Oceanus," for his birthplace. When the children grew so tired that they were cross and fretful, Oceanus' mother let them come and play with him, and that always brought smiles and happy faces back again.

At last the Mayflower came in sight of land; but if the children had been thinking of grass and flowers and birds, they must have been very much disappointed, for the month was cold November, and there was nothing to be seen but rocks and sand and hard bare ground.

Some of the Pilgrim fathers, with brave Captain Myles Standish at their head, went on shore to see if they could find any houses or white people. But they only saw some wild Indians, who ran away from them, and found some Indian huts and some corn buried in holes in the ground. They went to and fro from the ship three times, till by and by they found a pretty place to live, where there were "fields and little running brooks."

Then at last all the tired Pilgrims landed from the ship on a spot now called Plymouth Rock, and the first house was begun on Christmas Day. But when I tell you how sick they were and how much they suffered that first winter, you will be very sad and sorry for them. The weather was cold, the snow fell fast and thick, the wind was icy, and the Pilgrim fathers had no one to help them cut down the trees and build their church and their houses.

The Pilgrim mothers helped all they could; but they were tired with the long journey, and cold, and hungry too, for no one had the right kind of food to eat, nor even enough of it.

So first one was taken sick, and then another, till half of them were in bed at the same time, Brave Myles Standish and the other soldiers nursed them as well as they knew how; but before spring came half of the people died and had gone at last to "heaven, their dearest country."

But by and by the sun shone more brightly, the snow melted, the leaves began to grow, and sweet spring had come again.

Some friendly Indians had visited the Pilgrims during the winter, and Captain Myles Standish, with several of his men, had returned the visit.

One of the kind Indians was called Squanto, and he came to stay with the Pilgrims, and showed them how to plant their corn, and their pease and wheat and barley.

When the summer came and the days were long and bright, the Pilgrim children were very happy, and they thought Plymouth a lovely place indeed. All kinds of beautiful wild flowers grew at their doors, there were hundreds of birds and butterflies, and the great pine woods were always cool and shady when the sun was too bright.

When it was autumn the fathers gathered the barley and wheat and corn that they had planted, and found that it had grown so well that they would have quite enough for the long winter that was coming.

"Let us thank God for it all," they said. "It is He who has made the sun shine and the rain fall and the corn grow." So they thanked God in their homes and in their little church; the fathers and the mothers and the children thanked Him.

"Then," said the Pilgrim mothers, "let us have a great Thanksgiving party, and invite the friendly Indians, and all rejoice together."

So they had the first Thanksgiving party, and a grand one it was! Four men went out shooting one whole day, and brought back so many wild ducks and geese and great wild turkeys that there was enough for almost a week. There was deer meat also, of course, for there were plenty of fine deer in the forest. Then the Pilgrim mothers made the corn and wheat into bread and cakes, and they had fish and clams from the sea besides.

The friendly Indians all came with their chief Massasoit. Every one came that was invited, and more, I dare say, for there were ninety of them altogether.

They brought five deer with them, that they gave to the Pilgrims; and they must have liked the party very much, for they stayed three days.

Kind as the Indians were, you would have been very much frightened if you had seen them; and the baby Oceanus, who was a year old then, began to cry at first whenever they came near him.

They were dressed in deerskins, and some of them had the furry coat of a wild cat hanging on their arms. Their long black hair fell loose on their shoulders, and was trimmed with feathers or fox-tails. They had their faces painted in all kinds of strange ways, some with black stripes as broad as your finger all up and down them. But whatever they wore, it was their very best, and they had put it on for the Thanksgiving party.

Each meal, before they ate anything, the Pilgrims and the Indians thanked God together for all his goodness. The Indians sang and danced in the evenings, and every day they ran races and played all kinds of games with the children.

Then sometimes the Pilgrims with their guns, and the Indians with their bows and arrows, would see who could shoot farthest and best. So they were glad and merry and thankful for three whole days.

The Pilgrim mothers and fathers had been sick and sad many times since they landed from the Mayflower; they had worked very hard, often had not had enough to eat, and were mournful indeed when their friends died and left them. But now they tried to forget all this, and think only of how good God had been to them; and so they all were happy together at the first Thanksgiving party.

All this happened nearly four hundred years ago, and ever since that time Thanksgiving has been kept in our country.

Every year our fathers and grandfathers and great-grandfathers have "rejoiced together" like the Pilgrims, and have had something to be thankful for each time.

Every year some father has told the story of the brave Pilgrims to his little sons and daughters, and has taught them to be very glad and proud that the Mayflower came sailing to our country so many years ago.

Feng Shui - Addressing The Balance For Green Living

2010-11-10T22:06:00.001-05:00

Green living is a phrase we hear more and more, but all too often it seems that politicians and others who step into the spotlight miss the point entirely; green living is not an alternative way of life, it is the only responsible way of life which is likely to permit our survival. We have a responsibility – we have always had a responsibility – to take charge of this earth as its caretakers; we are passing through, taking on the baton of care whilst we share in the never ending story of life.

The earth we have inherited was left to us by our ancestors, as we too will leave what is left of the earth to our children, and their children. Green living is the only way in which we can ensure that the lush green and pleasant lands we have known and loved continue to thrive long into the future. The call of the bird on the breath of the wind, the song of the stream as it splashes through the fields and pastures, the glory of the sunrise and the joy of the dawn chorus – all these and many more are gifts beyond price, and gifts we have the responsibility to ensure are passed on for others to enjoy.

For those who already follow a life which takes the ideas and messages of Feng Shui to heart, there is much which can be learnt, and put into practice, which can help each way of life complement the other. Living in harmony with our surroundings, and the natural forces around us, could easily be interpreted as either green living or Feng Shui. In fact, this similarity in ideals should not be a surprise, since the very name words – Feng Shui mean, translated from the Chinese, ‘wind water’. Two natural elements, working together in harmony, and today more relevant than ever before as we are increasingly looking to these elements to harness renewable, natural energy sources to fulfil our moral obligations and legacy responsibilities.

Feng Shui is very much concerned with the way solar light and energy can be harnessed within the home, given free passage and reflected in ways which can enhance the feelings of wellness within the home. Green living is very much seen as being at one with this same belief, taking greater advantage of the wealth of natural light and energy granted to us at the beginning of each new day. Whether you choose to install solar panels, or simply arrange the home in such a way that natural light can be allowed in more freely, without restriction.

Our ancestors may have lived in dark, damp caves, but there is no need for us to shut out the natural light, and burn our way through nature’s precious resources in order to fuel our need for artificial light, warmth and cooling breeze. Yet, each and every day, this is precisely what many millions of households do. Feng Shui is very much about ensuring the home and those who call it home live in harmony with each other, and the natural forces around them.

We can easily see that green living, eco awareness, environmental awareness or sustainable living, is simply a way of complementing these concepts, and taking them a little further. In this way, the art and life of Feng Shui does not limit itself to the interconnectivity of home and those within, but a much greater and more splendid form of interconnection.

Indeed, the harmony of Feng Shui and green living can be said to extent this relationship far beyond the home, and the nearby surroundings, and embrace the forces and powers of nature throughout the whole word – a global interconnectivity, in celebration of the natural world, the forces which draw life, and which are ours to cherish and enjoy from our own personal dawn to our inevitable sunset.

Whilst this can be seen as a global challenge, and certainly a very exciting one, as well as a necessary obligation we cannot afford the luxury of shirking, it can also seem to be a little daunting. Personal and global responsibility does not come quickly, or easily, yet if each journey must begin with a single step, so our personal responsibilities must similarly start small, as indeed does humanity’s in general.

Feng Shui is the awareness, understanding and celebration of the interplay between the seen, and known forces, and those unseen, or beyond our physical grasp. It is the understanding of the precious balance which enables life and happiness to flourish.

Whether you take time to consider the fabrics and materials you use each day which are the product of energies that have poisoned the planet, such as the seemingly humble plastic bag, or consider more fully the implications of your daily living, and whether your contributions are in balance with the energy and resources which you are taking for yourself, we can all embrace the tenets of Feng Shui, and take those first, important and ultimately fulfilling steps on the eco-friendly, recyclable and environmentally clean path to green living.

By: John Culbertson

Om mani padme hum, What does it mean?

2010-10-28T16:50:00.000-04:00

H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama's definition

"It is very good to recite the mantra Om mani padme hum, but while you are doing it, you should be thinking on its meaning, for the meaning of the six syllables is great and vast... The first, Om [...] symbolizes the practitioner's impure body, speech, and mind; it also symbolizes the pure exalted body, speech, and mind of a Buddha[...]"

"The path is indicated by the next four syllables. Mani, meaning jewel, symbolizes the factors of method: (the) altruistic intention to become enlightened, compassion, and love.[...]"

"The two syllables, padme, meaning lotus, symbolize wisdom[...]"

"Purity must be achieved by an indivisible unity of method and wisdom, symbolized by the final syllable hum, which indicates indivisibility[...]"

"Thus the six syllables, om mani padme hum, mean that in dependence on the practice of a path which is an indivisible union of method and wisdom, you can transform your impure body, speech, and mind into the pure exalted body, speech, and mind of a Buddha[...]"

-- H.H. Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama, "Om Mani Padme Hum"

Do not believe anything simply because...

2010-10-27T19:13:00.000-04:00

Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many. Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books. Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders. Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations. But after observation and analysis, when you find that anything agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it. ~Buddha

Channeling 103...

2010-10-19T16:16:00.000-04:00

channeling is the process of communicating with spirits who are not currently inhabiting bodies. More specifically, the communication is based in either telepathic or direct spirit-to-body contact (or both). You can think of telepathy as a more refined and subtle form of verbal communication. Spirit-to-body contact can and often does involve some amount of "taking over" of the channeler's body. In extreme cases, this can become possession, either with conscious agreement from the channeler or not. Last century, when spiritualism took root in Western Europe and the United States, channelers were called mediums. Before that, they might have been said to "hear voices" (such as with Joan of Arc) or to be prophets, such as with Muhammad, Jesus, and many of the other well-known Middle Eastern mystics. The oracles at Delphi were almost undoubtedly channelers, as were many others in the service of a wide variety of deities throughout time and history. Channeling has come to mean communicating with entities who have either inhabited a body but now don't or who claim to have never inhabited a body. It is possible to channel someone who is currently inhabiting a body, though that isn't generally what people mean when they speak of channeling. For completeness, though, do bear in mind that the definition includes this aspect.

source: http://www.paranormal-nyc.com/ch.html

Divination Vs Prediction

2010-10-19T15:50:00.001-04:00

Divination has always been one of the most popular and widely practiced of all the occult arts. In a world so full of uncertainty the idea of getting some wise guidance from a higher power, the idea of peeking into the future and gaining advanced knowledge of what will happen, the idea of knowing the consequences of your actions in advance so that you can choose the right path - these are all very appealing notions indeed.

There a literally hundreds of different methods of divination, from examining the entrails of a recently slaughtered sheep or goat, to staring into the flames of a fire. Today, with divination at least as popular as it ever has been in the past, the most commonly used methods are astrology, tarot cards, palmistry and the Chinese I Ching.

But although more people than ever have access to some form of divination, such as newspaper horoscopes which are read by millions, there is also a greater degree of misunderstanding around as to the nature and purpose of divination than would have been the case in the past.

Most people tend to think of divination as fortune-telling, as a method of predicting what will happen to someone in the future. But actually this is an over-simplification, and it introduces a subtle but important error into the way we think about divination. Whether you perform reading yourself, or if you are just an interested person who maybe reads their horoscope, you should know that in order to gain the most possible benefits from consulting a divinatory device it is important to be aware of the nature of the information which you will receive.

The classical warning against the kind of misunderstanding which is prevalent today was given in the form of a story. This story is about a king or emperor (I don't remember the details, only the general outline, but it's that which is the important bit). There was tension with the neighbouring kingdom and the emperor consulted an oracle to help him in a decision about whether or not to declare war and invade his neighbour. The oracle told him that if he went ahead with the war her would crush a great army and lead to the collapse of the kingdom. he took this to mean that he would win a great victory and went ahead with the war, but it turned out that through his own incompetence his actions crushed his own army, and lead to the collapse of his own kingdom.

The significance of this story is that the emperor went to the oracle expecting a prediction but actually got a divination and his misunderstanding lead to his downfall. In this case it was not in the oracle's power to predict the exact outcome of events, or describe what would happen to whom. What she did (what divination always does) was to describe the character and form that events would take. Within this pattern individual people and events are somewhat irrelevant, and cannot be accurately predicted. If you keep this in mind when using divination it will serve you well.

It is also important to remember that whilst divination describes the cosmic, spiritual influence which will come to bear, and the overall character of what you might call the physical and psychological environmental factors, human free will and the inertia of material circumstances may have something else to say. The correct attitude to divination is expressed in the medieval word from divinatory signs - 'auspices'. You may often read in a newspaper horoscope, for example, that you will come into some money or that you will meet a new lover, or some other such thing. But what it should really be saying to be more accurate is that it is an auspicious time to do business, look for a new source of income, or play the lottery, or that now would be a good time to socialise and meet new people. By doing this they would not be trying to predict the future, an endeavour in which they would often fail, but would instead be providing advice as to how to make the most of the situation and how to be successful, happy and perhaps most importantly in harmony with the world around you, which is what divination is all about.

Reproduced by permision of the Morning Star Portal. By: Kephri Ra

Article Source: www.NewAgeArticles.com

The Shift Towards Galactic Consciousness

2010-10-14T15:25:00.008-04:00

The recent release of the apocalyptic film 2012 is fuelling the debate on the Maya ‘end-date’ of the Winter Solstice 2012, which is now only three years away. The mainstream media focuses mainly on horrific visions of the end of the world, or occasionally refers to the instantaneous deliverance of humanity to a ‘golden age’, but then argues against both of these by clumsy rebuttals of all Mayan Calendar studies.

However, many of us who have studied the calendar—and the consciousness derived from immersing oneself in the subject—see something altogether more refined. The first point to recognize is that the 2012 end-date (aka ‘cyclical renewal’) is interconnected with the consciousness and events taking place in the world right now. The Mayan Calendar is an intoxication—the subject pulls us in. The date of 2012 has proven to be a great attractor of human desire and wish fulfilment, so for this reason alone it is a massive global event. We cannot deny the sociological impact of 2012 as a subject of exploration; the abundance of ever-widening theories is itself an artefact of the end-date. It must be recognized that the divergent and often extraordinary interpretations of the meaning of 2012 are systemic to the date itself. The totality of the intoxicating and compulsive 2012 social phenomena is a product and reflection of the change of reality heralded by the Mayan Calendar.

The truth about 2012, from my perspective, is that it signifies the awakening of Earth within the cosmos—it heralds a ‘galactic initiation’. The single most important message of 2012 is the expansion of consciousness toward the galactic frequency. The human experience of this frequency is diverse and kaleidoscopic, with an attendant explosion of information.

The Maya and their Calendars

To counteract the plethora of misinformation and disinformation, it is vital to understand some basics about the Mayan Calendar. While the Maya undoubtedly developed and made full use of their calendrical system, it is useful to remember that the calendars pre-existed the Maya and are generally attributed to earlier groups, in particular the mysterious Olmec.

The ancient Maya were a Mesoamerican civilization who lived in what is today southern Mexico to northern Central America. Their civilization is known to have existed from about 1,800 BCE; however, the Classic period of the Maya, during which their culture flourished, covered from about 250 CE to 900 CE. The Maya coexisted with and succeeded other Mesoamerican cultures such as the Olmec and the later Zapotec, and preceded the Aztec and the Inca.

The Maya of the Classic period were experts in architecture, astronomy, mathematics, art, agriculture, urbanization, theatrical ritual and shamanic cosmology. They fully developed pre-existing advances such as a written language, a system of calendars and carved inscriptions on stone. They were responsible for many of the stepped pyramids, while their astronomical and numerical systems were astoundingly accurate, measuring cycles and timescales far beyond present-day science’s estimation of the known Universe.

The Maya utilized a number of remarkably complex, interlocking and synchronized calendars and almanacs—according to Maya Elder, Humbatz Men, the Maya employed up to 17 different calendars. One of these is known as the Sacred Calendar, or tzolkin, which is a 260-day calendar based on the period of human gestation. The Sacred Calendar is comprised of 20 Daykeeper characters and 13 Timewave numbers, giving each day of the 260-day ‘year’ a unique flavour.

The Maya also used a 365-day solar calendar, the haab; a lunar calendar; an astonishingly accurate 584-day Venus cycle calendar; and other calendars measuring different planetary cycles, including the orbit of Mars.

However, it is from the Mayan Long Count calendar, which measures vast amounts of time, in the thousands and even billions of years, that the currently debated ‘end-date’ of 21 December 2012 is derived.

The proven track record of the Maya to accurately measure planetary cycles proves that the shaman-priest caste were not ignorant barbarians making this stuff up. We can infer that they, as did many ancient cultures before them, knew about the precession of the equinoxes, the Earth’s approximately 26,000-year cyclical relationship with the galaxy. (John Major Jenkins has made an excellent case for the 2012 renewal date to be tied to the completion of a 26,000-year precessional cycle.)

Even conventional archaeologists recognize that 2012 is the end of a 5,125-year cycle (one fifth of a full precessional cycle). This is the completion of an era that began in 3114 BCE, a time that is generally acknowledged as the birth of recorded history.

Our historical perspective—and with it our whole concept of the origins of the species—is under revision. This will then generate a completely different vision of the future than is currently credited by our consensual worldview, which will in turn change the present.

The Mayan calendrical system as a whole looks to be both a legacy of an advanced ancient civilization and a shamanic download encoded with more information than the Classic Maya could possibly need or know about in their era.

Galactic Consciousness

Looking at the huge cycles of time measured by the Long Count calendar naturally orientates us towards the principles of creation and the cycles of civilization. The Mayan Calendar links the cycles of civilization to the energies of the cosmos. After all, it is in the cosmos where these huge numbers are meaningful, so we look outwards from Earth to space, which inspires our futuristic urge as a species, to explore, to travel and to colonize. It brings up wonder about what is out there and, looking from the viewpoint of standard science, we are left with the puzzling understanding that the starlight we are looking at is many light years away. In other words, we are looking at past events. From the present, we are looking at antiquity; we are receiving transmissions from the mind-bogglingly distant past. This speaks to us of a new relationship with time-space and multidimensional consciousness—a new form of mystical consciousness.

The Mayan Calendar suggests transformations of culture and the planet; it measures the relationship of our planet with the galaxy in which it lives and directs us to understand the galactic energy and consciousness that the Earth is absorbing.

The nature and the scale of the cycles in the Long Count calendar suggest endings and beginnings over a relatively short period, but not during the course of one day, and certainly not at one particular moment in time (11:11 GMT on 21 December 2012).

What I call the ‘2012 era’ began to emerge possibly 100 years ago. Its effects accelerated in the 1990s—as evidenced by many things, including the sudden and compulsive interest in the Mayans, their calendar and their culture; the advent of the Internet; globalization; and the upsurge of new economic powers. The ripples will continue for another two or three decades.

However, the epoch of fundamental change is upon us now. From my perspective and research, I must emphasize that this change is connected to human consciousness, culture and all that we presently see occurring in our society. The 2012 effect is the shift towards galactic consciousness and the very early stages of a beyond-Earth civilization, which means membership with a much larger community than we currently experience.

What does this mean to us?

The acceleration of change on all levels of society. The 2012 effect can perhaps best be understood in conjunction with the Enchantments of Life model, which maps the evolution of human consciousness—our personal and collective levels of reality. Individual and collective development is becoming increasingly interrelated.

We can portray the multileveled nature of human reality as a theatrical stage, with its cacophony of voices and its chaotic kaleidoscope of perception—or, we could say, its breathtaking diversity of frequencies. The 2012 shift is taking place on a much finer frequency than the current dominant paradigms—its voice is quiet. The loudest voice on the World Stage at the moment is the mainstream paradigm of materialism—the mainstream and its media do not really expect to see anything significant happening in 2012. However, it is on the finer frequencies, through the quiet voice of the World Stage, that the profound shift of the 2012 era can already be detected, at least partially.

So tune in and recognize that the multifrequency sound of the world has distinct levels of consciousness within it. You will then be able to navigate the information ocean and the different scripts arising. The 2012 awakening will filter down from the level of the Earth’s energy field through the lower levels of human reality, most noticeably after 2012—when the date will be all but forgotten by the media.

The 2012 effect is bringing the following issues to the surface: a planetary consciousness of immanence, a remembrance and harnessing of nature’s abundance and intelligence, the extraterrestrial presence, official disclosure of UFOs, easier access to and availability of telepathy and remote viewing, global governance and decentralized decision making, an open source economy, an integrated and adaptive global communications network, genetics and the convergence of technologies, dynamic whole systems sciences, the rewriting of history, interfaith religion, new diverse forms of local community, the ability to calibrate our energy field for healing and the synthesis of nutrients and, most importantly, the power of the human heart to intimately feel what is appropriate for each person.

The evolution of human consciousness is accelerating. This is not an entirely comfortable experience as it uncovers the inhibitors and blocks to our evolution on planetary, species, social and individual levels. The 2012 era is an evolutionary imperative to change the world, which will be felt and experienced for at least 10 to 20 years after the end-date itself. It is fair to say that the next decade will be an intense one, offering the human species a profound opportunity to shift consciousness and social values, as well as crucially reframe the context of human life to much larger scales of reality.

What does this mean to you?

The need to become more conscious of planetary issues and to recognize the power you have to be an agent for positive transformation.

The game is on; the stakes are being raised.

Do you need to change your life and become more conscious of your role in the world? What is your purpose and how does it relate to the issues you face right now? How does your life fit into the greater scheme of things?

Article by Laurence James Lucas
www.change-your-life-ljl.com

What’s At The Heart Of Divination

2010-10-14T14:57:00.000-04:00

Divination is also referred to as fortune telling. Divination uses aspects of the supernatural to predict the future or give insight. There are many different forms of divination. Divination usually involves a ritual or other formal routine. This could involve the lighting of candles, chanting of incantations or burning of incense. Divination is a way to connect with the other side, which could be those who have passed away, spirits or holy beings.

Divination is a highly criticized practice. There are many people who believe that divination cannot be proven as real. They believe that since divination usually involves one person connecting with the other side that the person is simply scamming or faking the connection. Many skeptics believe that divination is merely tapping into the sub-conscious mind and not communicating with the other side at all. Still others believe that there is no connection at all and the person doing the divination is just saying whatever they believe people want to hear. Despite numerous attempts to prove critics wrong, there is still skeptics out there who will never believe in the supernatural abilities of those who practice divination.

Some of the more popular and best known forms of divination include the following:

Astrology- Using the positions of the planets, sun and moon in correspondence with time, date, location and the Zodiac to give insight into one’s life and future.

Tarot- The use of a 78 card deck that is laid out into spreads or patterns then read to look into one’s situation.

Palmistry- Reading the lines on ones hand to interpret their life path.

Rune Casting- The use of runes that are cast upon the ground or a cloth to tell a persons situation.

Channeling- Connecting with the other side, spirits, and delivering their messages.

Psychic/Intuition- Connecting with a spirit or other celestial being to deliver messages, can be used with other forms of divination.

Divination may be something that a person is born able to do. For others it is something to be learned. It is widely thought that every person has the ability to tap into the supernatural. It just takes time for some to learn how to do it.

Divination has been used for centuries. It is often looked at as evil or as something that is only done by those who do not believe in God. This is not true. Many religious activities often include divination style practices. Anything that brings a connection between a person and a celestial being, be it God, a Saint, an angel, is a form of divination.

Most divination is done in a proper setting. The area used for divination is only used for that purpose. Nothing else is done in that area. Many times there are alters or other things to honor the spirits that may be present. It is done in a manner that shows respect to those beings that are coming to help or send messages. For people that practice divination it is a very serious ritual.

Divination is something that requires great patience and dedication. It may take a person a long time in order to connect to a spirit and when they do it can tae even longer to understand the messages they may be sending. It is a process that should be done with the knowledge of how to do it properly. Many times people expect to see amazing things, like lights flickering, the person performing the divination to fall into a trance or something else spectacular. This is usually not how it happens, though. It is usually a rather peaceful process that happens almost naturally.

By: Marissa Moonwhisper Article Source: www.NewAgeArticles.com

Healing the Present by Retrieving the Past

2010-10-11T18:12:00.000-04:00

I attended a small workshop in a lovely old granite farmhouse in Jersey, Channel Islands. The workshop was facilitated by Henry Lee Bolduc from The Edgar Cayce Foundation in the USA. Many people have heard of Edgar Cayce, the sleeping prophet, who while in a trance or meditative state was able to access a vast field of information which helped to diagnose people with illness and the medication they needed as well as advising and predicting events in the future. This information Cayce highlighted was available to all of us, if only we would calm our minds and let go of beliefs as to what is possible.

During this weekend, I was to experience my first past life regression and it was not very glamorous. Being a fair woman, I was shocked to see myself as a native African man, with big black feet. My conscious mind rejected this immediately and it took some time to be willing to go there again! However, during the years of 1993-1995, I again took the plunge, and after years of accelerated learning, studying and actively working on opening up, was able to access much more information. Some of it was incredible. I faced my fear of death, and was able to see the world’s in-between and understand the many challenges I had been facing in relationships. I saw the different roles we had all played out together in the form of karmic lessons in this lifetime. As a result, my view of these people changed, as I was able to forgive them, and see the other side of the story. Although I have studied and worked with many of the metaphysical and esoteric healing modalities all of my life, tome, past life regression is the most powerful and liberating of all of them. Past lives can be accessed through either a hypnotic meditative state. I facilitate my clients into this state using breathing techniques, guided visualisation and intention. Overtime, people are able to access or remember their past lives naturally, through meditation or sudden ‘insights or feelings’. I have learnt that feelings and imagination are the way the soul communicates to us.

Many people ask, “what is the point of looking into the past when you have to deal with the present life and circumstances?’’ I have seen first-hand the incredible miracles that have occurred because of the leap of consciousness, and transformations to individuals lives and health as a result. Many religions (Hinduism, Bhuddism, etc.) believe in the concept of reincarnation, and past life regression can aid in personal growth and healing of people with psychological or physical problems, conscious and unconscious. Reliving or discovering previous experiences or traumas, a person can identify the origin of his/her problem, whether it is a phobia or a disability, Past life regression is helpful in many situations. For example, it can be used to treat phobias which seem to be unconnected to an experience in the current life; to help understand the dynamics of relationships (intimate and non-intimate); to help understand patterns which inexplicably occur in your life (emotional patterns, physical ailments, etc.); to help with trauma or other issues which you have faced in this life, or troubling behaviour and attitude patterns that have persisted over time, despite repeated attempts to change; and to help with illnesses and dis-eases that can be the result of a deeply rooted trauma from the past, i.e. those born with a certain illness or disability.

There are also many positive areas in which past life therapy can help as well. Rather than going after traumatic or troubling memories, they focus on positive experiences. Past life regression can be used to access strengths and accomplishments from prior lifetimes that can be brought forward to increase confidence and effectiveness in the present, or to help re-experience a happy, successful lifetime which can bring a sense of balance and peace when undergoing difficult times, fortifying us to work through our temporary difficulties. Prior lifetimes shared with current loved ones can also be accessed to bring a great sense of reassurance that we are indeed never parted from those we love.

Past life regression can be used to help clarify direction and life purpose by viewing our blueprint for this lifetime. It can also be helpful in accessing the wisdom, peace and guidance that are available from the spiritual realms between lifetimes, where our higher mind and/or guiding ones can assess our progress. This therapy can also be useful in strengthening the clarity of the spiritual nature of our existence.

Some of the most common reasons why people undergo past life regression are:

• Insecurity and fear of abandonment. This is often related to past life memories of literal abandonment, being orphaned,
being sold into slavery, being left to die in times of war or famine, or being separated from loved ones during a crisis.
• Depression and low energy. This can be the result of loss of loved ones, unfinished grieving, suicide memories, or despair as a result of war, imprisonment, massacre or deportation.
• Phobias and irrational fears. These may be caused by all kinds of trauma in a past life such as death by fire, water, suffocation, animals, knives, guns, and natural disasters.
• Guilt and martyr complexes. These commonly stem from past life memories of killing a loved one, sacrificing a child, ordering the death of others, or feeling responsible for the death of others. The deep-rooted belief is “it is all my fault.”
• Material insecurity and eating disorders. Past life memories of starvation, economic collapse, or inescapable poverty may manifest as anorexia, bulimia or obesity.
• Accidents, violence and physical brutality. This can include repetition of battlefield memories from warrior lives, unfulfilled quests for power, or love of adventure. Often this comes out during adolescence, as this is the time many young soldiers or freedom fighters lost their lives.
• Family Struggles. These may be past life scores to settle with parents, siblings and partners, involving betrayal, abuse of power, inheritance injustices and rivalries.
• Sexual difficulties and abuse. People with problems such as frigidity and impotence often have past life stories of rape, abuse or torture behind them. Even cases of incest and abuse may be re-runs of past life patterns where emotional release was blocked.
• Marital difficulties. These sometimes derive from past lives with the same mate in a different power, class or sexual role (e.g. slave and master).
• Chronic physical ailments. This especially includes those born with chronic physical ailments. Headaches and migraines are often associated with intolerable mental choices made in other lives. Throat pain or infections may be due to unspoken thoughts, or being forced to make false statements or confessions after torture, or death by hanging. Unexplained pain may be the result of old physical wounds that have been reactivated in the present due to circumstances from the past.

Very often we are brought into difficult situations to resolve that which has occurred in the past, or in a past life. When we realise that the victims of today have often been the persecutors of the past, our whole perception changes. We are offered the opportunities to transform our judgements, and prejudice towards others religions, gender, cultures and many other differences. When we see what our relationship has been to the enemies of today, and the challenging situation we sometimes find ourselves in, our worlds are lifted to great heights. Healing occurs on many levels and people are united. Two great recent examples of this are the Dalai Lama and Nelson Mandela. An estimated 87,000 Tibetans were killed, arrested or deported to labour camps after the Chinese leader Mao Zedong invaded Tibet, yet when he died a few years later, the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan people prayed and sent him love. When Nelson Mandela – whose people had been killed, tortured and imprisoned – was released after 27 years, instead of seeking revenge on his oppressor, he united his people and Peace was the path chosen.

Unfortunately many people are unable to forgive. In order to forgive, you first have to validate your own experiences of the situation – that of pain, sadness, anger or whatever it may be. You first have to really state your own feelings about the situation and the loss of power, or choice you may not have had in that situation. This can take a while, depending on the degree of hurt and the history with the person or soul involved. Resentment affects your ability to trust, to love, to receive and to fully participate in life. The worst extreme, which I have seen many times, is illness and death. We are all hurt at times by people in life, but it doesn’t mean we still have to have a relationship with them. We can however live in freedom by releasing the chains that bind us to them, through forgiveness. By seeing other pieces of the puzzle, and by recognising that on one level we have chosen this experience for our soul’s growth, it can forever change our perceptions of the experience and of life. In time, we may also appreciate the people who have hurt us, for the gifts they have brought us, the personal changes we have made as a result, and the life that we now live with awareness and purpose.

Dellaina is a visionary therapist from Jersey, an island off the coast of France in Europe. Dellaina has been living and working in the fields of healing, channelling, self/spiritual development and facilitating groups for self and spiritual development since 1995 in Christchurch, New Zealand. She specialises in the treatment of cancer, trauma, emotional and physical healing and holds regular workshops and retreats mainly in and around New Zealand. For more information – Website: www.dellaina.org Dellainas Resource Page: www.rainbowbridge.co.nz/regression.html Examples from Dellaina's practice: www.rainbowbridge.co.nz/regressionexamples.html

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Lady Sarah and the Practice of the Threefold Flame

2010-10-06T16:38:00.000-04:00

By: Rachel Goodwin

Welcome all.
Welcome, I am the ascended Lady Master Sarah, as I am known; although little is known about me. I represent the co-joined energies of dark and light, male and female, the androgynous, the whole of the complete. I also represent an ancient power, because although I am ascended, my purpose in my last life here on earth, was to embody that ancient power, just as the master Jesus embodied the power of the Christ consciousness, and the Magdalene embodied the Magdalene flame.
I am the ascended Lady master Sarah. She who was borne to the Master Jesus and The Magdalena, Mary Magdalene.

There are many who have not heard of me, who do not know me, and would not rationally believe in my existence if they did. These things do not matter. As a concept, I am truth; fusion of polarities that existed only outside the realms of matter until now.
And so, I have come to tell you of my news! That I am returned here once again, not in physical form, but through conduits, sources of energy, through the hearts of mankind, my light, my power is being given birth to on earth. This birth is happening as we speak, as you read these words, my love, my light, the power that I represent is manifesting onto the physical planes.

These are mysteries which are the Divine’s gift to you, mankind has paid heed to the call; lightworkers across the planet have worked and toiled, struggled and persevered, lifted their hearts and minds in love and joy, and the vibrational energy of the collective consciousness of humanity, and of the earth has risen enough that my arrival has been achieved.
But first, let me explain to you some of what this means.

My energy represents the fusion of and perfect balance between the Christ energy (male) and the Magdalene flame (female). I am these two energies combined to create a third and perfectly balanced, harmonious energy.

This energy has not been present on the earth plane before this moment. In my lifetime, I held the energy, which was borne, as I was from the sacred union between my parents. I was the receptacle for this perfect power, but was simply a vessel to hold the power, as it was not the time for this energy to be birthed upon the world.
Since that time, I have held the imprint of the energy within my soul’s pattern, so that one day, when the conditions had been sufficiently met, and all was in place, mankind and all of physical manifestation could be impregnated with this awesome power, through me, the conduit for this power.

This is my work then, to birth this power across the earth, as the Master Jesus held the Christ flame and my mother, Mary Magdalene birthed the Magdalene flame, so I hold this power, which I have called the threefold flame and I bring it to you, to all of physical manifestation.

The timing of this birthing has been designed to coincide with the coming of the Age of Aquarius, and is indeed the energy which will bring about the Age of Aquarius. This power which is being gifted to you is no small thing! Being gifted to you indeed it is, because now it is present upon the earth plane, it is present upon the earth grid, and so is freely available to all with intent to use it.

Open your hearts and breathe me in, I am there, already, lying dormant, waiting to be awakened. You can see my energy as the bright green of nature, the colour of spring, new leaves growing on the branches, abundant growth.
Indeed I am abundance in all its forms. Life itself flows through me. The power of divine abundance, is being brought now closer to matter. Not so much being high in the heavenly realms, where one can only pray and hope for abundance, but is being brought now, and seeded into the earth grid, into vortexes, and this work is being done by a number of individuals and groups around the world.

It is time to awaken, time to remember; you are not the consciousness of your body and your mind, they are the physical manifestation of you, each of you is the Divine, birthed into manifestation, given individual consciousness.
I have come to help you remember what you already know, to empower you to be the perfect and divine beings that you are.

The master Jesus, performed many miracles.
I am here to light up your hearts so you can perform those miracles yourself.
Remember who you are!

You are the Divine made manifest, the divine clothed in the wonders of matter.

I hold the power of life, I hold the power of life and all creation, and so do you. I have simply come to remind you of that which you already know, but have simply forgotten.
I hold the power of all life and all creation, and so do you!

The whole world, the whole universe has been waiting for this moment, and now it is here. I have come, I have come, I am here, I am here. All is well, all is well, all is well.

My power, my light, my love, will grow exponentially upon the earth in the years to come. If you like, you could liken me to the energy of Spring, for I have come to usher in a new era. A new beginning not just for humankind but all of existence. I am new beginnings, new hopes; my power will at seem at first to grow slowly but this is because in reality, enormous surges of power will be required to overcome the inertia of the old, of what has been, and help it to flow in a new way, to seek out new pathways.

You can, if you wish, help my flow to gather pace by calling on me, bringing my energy into you, breathing it into you and sending it out to the world, wherever you feel it has need. Or simply calling on me, and grounding me into the earth. And of course you can call on me to manifest in your own life. You can also use the ‘threefold flame’ chants which have been devised for you to connect more strongly within to the Christ, Magdalene and Sarah energies.

In wishing to empower you to be the perfect and divine beings that you are, my energy will help you grow ever towards your highest potential, your greatest possible brilliance at any given moment, your greatest capacity for love; in all things, from the smallest to the greatest act, thought or feeling.

There is much that I have come to teach you, much that I have to give, but for now, let it be enough for me to tell you that I am here, I have come.
Let your hearts sing and be proud at what you have achieved through the power of your own free will. I am here because of you! You are bringing about the age of Aquarius through your intent and free will. Jubilations to All!!

May love and blessings shower down upon the New Earth, created anew in each moment.

Blessed ones, I bring you the news, I am here, I am here, I am here.
Jubilations to all, I resound my joy in circles of power across the earth.
All is well, all is well, all is well.

Bright Blessings!
Lady Sarah.

The threefold flame

*OM JESU CHRISTAYA PARAMATMANE PURASHA AVATARAYA NAMAHA
(Om Yea-soo Kris-teye-yah Pah-rahm-aht-mah-neh Poo-roo-shah Ah-vah-tahr-eye-yah
Nahm-ah-ha)
This mantra states that Jesus is a true world teacher, a presiding soul of all the souls, carrying the authority of the Divine. (from ‘Healing Mantras’, Thomas Ashley-Farrand)

OM MATA, OM MATA MAGDALENA, MATA JAGADAMBA
(Om Mah-tah, Om Mah-Tah Magdalena, Mah-tah Jah-gah-dahm-bah)
Om mother, Om mother, salutations to the Magdalene, who is a mother to the world.

OM SRI SARAYEI NARAYANI NAMOSTUTE
(Om Shree Sah-ra-yei Na-rah-yan-nee Na-moh-stoo-the)
Om and salutations to Sara, the three fold flame,
bestow upon us the highest blessings.
(the last mantra was inspirationally created by me, so I can’t account for it’s Sanskrit accuracy!!)

*if you find it helpful, you could imagine a triangle forming as you perform the mantras, with the Christ energy behind you and to your left, the Magdalene energy behind you and to your right, and Lady Sarah’s energy at the apex of the triangle, with you standing on the apex or slightly behind it, as you feel comfortable.

Notes
This exercise is used to create a fusion of the male and female qualities within us, and call forth the Sarah energy within us.

When practicing this, I see the Christ energy as yellow, the Magdalene energy as pink, and Lady Sarah’s energy as a bright green.
The chant to the Magdalene, is calling on her in her aspect of being Sarah’s mother, and also as a mother to the world, as she is working to birth the Magdalene flame into humanity.
Lady Sarah’s energy is at the same time, her own individual energy, (which I see as green), and also the energy she has received from her parents, the Christ and the Magdalene. These three energies exist simultaneously as individual layers of light, (yellow, green and pink) but are also one. This is Sarah’s energy as the threefold flame.
Sarah is the catalyst that alchemizes the energies and brings them into manifestation onto the earth plane. She ‘makes it so’!
When invoking Lady Sarah’s energy, you can imagine an intensely focused laser beam of light blazing fearlessly forward from the apex of the triangle. This beam is forging straight forward and lighting the path ahead, taking you into your highest potential. In this aspect Lady Sarah’s energy is symbolizing the new age of Aquarius, supported from behind by all those who have gone before, and taking us (humanity) to our new levels of vibration, to our ascension and evolution.

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Lady Sarah Channeling 'The Centre of yourSelf'

2010-10-05T16:17:00.001-04:00

By: Rachel Goodwin

Heart Chakra

Welcome all. I am the ascended lady master Sarah.
Today I have come to speak to you of the physical shells of which you inhabit and their entry way into the world.
Many of the worlds most spiritual religions have been dedicated to teaching how to cast off the body so as to liberate the spirit ‘trapped’ inside, to allow the soul to reside within ‘nirvana’, the higher spiritual dimensions.
Today I wish to speak to you of how the higher self can inhabit your physical body and become more nearly the way in which through you can be in contact with nirvana, in fact of all of creation, all of the time.
These are the mysteries I have come to teach.

Your body is your physical tool here on this earth, it is how you will effect change here on the physical planes. The ascended masters, the angels and archangels, all can assist and help from the realms within which we exist; we can gently persuade and create optimum conditions from within which the best possible chances for change and transformation can occur. But it is YOU that has the power to create the New Earth here in physical manifestation, and in so many more ways than you know.

At the point where heaven meets earth in your bodies, between the heart and solar plexus, so am I. I have come to reawaken that which lies dormant within yourselves, already my light, my love dances secretly across the earth, skipping and laughing that the miracles of life which are yourselves are beginning the long thaw to your spiritual spring.
And in my secret dance, I would whisper stories of hidden chakras, lying nestling under the snow, simply waiting for all to melt, so it can reveal its magnificence. Humanity…….creation is your birthright, and within you, you have the power to create, not just your own lives, but universe’s aswell.
At the point where heaven meets earth in your bodies, so I am. Here is the entry point to your souls, your higher Selves. Not high above you in some far away dimension, but here, right at the centre of yourselves. Here is all things, and no-thing, manifest and unmanifest creation. From here will New Humanity start to live, here at the centre of themSelves, at the centre of all things.

To assist you in your lives, you can call on me, my light, my love, by bringing your attention to me, to the balance point in between your heart centre and your solar plexus, at the Hrit Padma chakra. Breathe into this space, feel your awareness. BE here. Breathe into this space whenever ‘mind’ has taken over, and you need to re-connect with yourSelves.

Chant and call on me,
OM SRI SARAYEI NARAYANI NAMOSTUTE
(Om Shree Sah-ra-yei Na-rah-yan-nee Na-moh-stoo-the)
Om and salutations to Sara, the three fold flame, bestow upon us the highest blessings

Say to yourself, as you breathe into yourSelf, ‘I am here, I am at the centre of myself,

I am in the moment, in the Now, at the centre of all things, I am here.’

You are upon your mission to become more of who you are, a nara-narayani, your higher self here in full manifestation upon the earth.
The most powerful truths are often the most simple, and yet can be the most complicated to explain, for now let it suffice to say, that if you wish to live more from your divine self, using the precious resource of your physical body, then this simple breathing exercise can help you achieve this goal, through out your daily life.

Blessings be upon you all, beauteous web of light spread across the earth. Blessed are you that these secrets are being revealed to you now, use them well, embrace them into your own lives, contemplate upon the profound truths which are being given to you now. Do not search for cleverness and complicated sophistications; these are not truths to be understood by your minds, but wisdoms which can only be felt in the truth of your hearts.
Allow yourselves to practice being at the centre of yourSelves, and watch the magickal mysteries of your lives unfold before you.
And remember, at the centre of yourSelves, there you will find me.
Blessings, Blessings, Blessings, Namaste my beautiful ones, Namaste. All is well.

Rachel runs a monthly group, “Raising the New Earth’ which guided by Lady Sarah’s teachings endeavours to assist with the ascension of humanity and of the earth. Rachel is a channel & healer working with the ascended masters, angelic & elemental kingdoms, & is a qualified hypnotherapist & nurse
© Rachel Goodwin 2007

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Understanding The Truth Of Healing Crystal

2010-10-01T10:54:00.000-04:00

For something so apparently straightforward healing crystals evoke confusion very easily. In this article we look at how crystal healing really works, and how you can get started.

Healing crystals and Shiva Lingham stones have been used increasingly in a number of healing therapies, from stress, depression and mood related problems to physical concerns such as headaches, backaches and muscular problems, and even serious illnesses and diseases. But how does crystal healing work, why do so many people use it, and vouch for its success, and what should you look out for when considering purchasing healing crystals or Shiva Lingham stones yourself?

If you’ve ever wandered near a television or loudspeaker with a mobile phone, especially as you’re calling someone or sending a text message, you’ll know the alarming sounds picked up. This is just one example of the powerful signals, vibrations and energies passing through the air, and through our bodies, each and every single moment. Many of these signals, such as those transmitted by television companies or radio broadcasters, are harmless. There are arguments and concerns that mobile phone transmitters and electrical power lines may cause mood swings, periods of depression and other illnesses, but what is clear is that unseen vibrational energy is not simply very real, but something we accept, live with, and realise has a significant effect on our well-being.

It has long been known that crystals have special properties, and as each type of crystal has a different vibrational property, each contributes different vibrational energy, and different health benefits. But this in itself is not the whole story, because one cannot discuss crystal healing without at the same time taking into account the importance of the aura.

Much has been written about auras, but one aspect of the aura in particular is its vibrational properties. Different areas or aspects of the aura pulse or vibrate at specific rates. One of the ways in which psychic healers identify areas of the body which may be unwell, restricted or diseased is by detecting vibrational discrepancies. But how does this tie in which healing crystals?

Imagine throwing two stones in a pond. The waves from each spread out, until they meet. Depending upon the weight of the stones and the depth of the water, when these ripples meet, they may either cancel each other out, creating a calmer surface, or they may create much more powerful waves. By placing the right kind of healing stone against a part of the body which needs healing, strength, support or calming, the vibrational energies of the crystals and the aura should help to create a calmer pattern, with the crystal helping the aura to recover and strengthen.

But it is not the case that any old crystal will do. Just as the slight variation of size, weight, shape and density of a stone may create different ripples on the water’s surface, so crystals will give out vibrations at varying frequencies, and in various strengths. There are ways in which crystals can be helped in giving out their vibrational energy smoothly and cleanly – and there are ways in which it can be stifled. For example, crystals encased in metals will have almost no effect, and so healing crystals sold with metal clasps or mounts will have reduced effect.

Within the space of this article it isn’t possible to run through the many ways in which healing crystals and Shiva Lingham stones can be used, and in any case there’s much debate as to the best ways to use them. But one thing is clear, and that is that by having crystals close to the skin, and using them within a healing ceremony or meditative experience a very great deal of good has been known to occur. Many people swear by healing crystals either as part of a holistic remedy, or as the sole means by which pain relief or healing occurs.

From dog bites to headaches, people have used the powerful energies within Shiva Lingham stones and healing crystals, with much evidence to suggest that healing takes place more quickly. Clearly it is always preferable to use a natural remedy such as crystals or stones to cure a headache than to force chemicals and drugs into our body. To take drugs is often akin to pulling the plug out of the lake to stop the ripples, or freezing the surface! Much better is to create soothing ripples or vibrations which work in tune with our body’s natural harmonics to calm and heal any damage or problem.

Conventional medicines do not always work, and there are some illnesses or conditions which simply can’t be treated with conventional medicines. Complementary healing using healing crystals or Shiva Lingham stones can do wonders for restoring calm, strengthening and energising the body and improving ailments or conditions which are troubling the body. Ancient, tactile, beautiful and energising – healing crystals have a great deal to offer.

Faith Lamb has long been fascinated by various New Age and Paranormal subjects. For more information on Faith and her interests you can visit her New Age Shop, Moonrust. Faith also runs the Moonrust Forum, where like minded people can discuss New Age lifestyles and ideas.

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How to use a pendulum to channel yes and no answers...

2010-09-30T18:35:00.000-04:00

WHAT IS CHANNELING?

Simply put, Channeling is the process of accessing higher energies and then translating impulses of information into your language. These higher energies (also known as “Astute” * Energies) can be identified as God, Angels, Guides, Ascended Masters, or Higher Soul-Selves. The Higher Soul-Self is the soul’s true divine essence, literally the part of the soul that is not encumbered by this physical reality. When we Channel, our intention is to reach through the multiple layers of Ego and to access Astute Energy from one’s Higher

Soul-Self, from God or from other Astute Entities.

Guess what? You already know how to Channel! Everyone Channels all of the time. We are connected by a universal source (God) and pull in divine information constantly without consciously knowing it. In its most obvious form it is known as inspiration or intuition. We are all souls inhabiting physical bodies and as such we all have the ability to commune openly with our Higher Soul-Selves. However, somewhere along the way in our human development we collectively forgot that we could exist, in these physical bodies, experience what we came here to experience, and still have the benefit of divine influence. Somewhere along the way we buried this in our subconscious. You can take it back! It is your birthright! When you make a conscious effort to “tune-in to” or Channel the Higher Energies, you become more consciously receptive to receiving them. It is like opening the valve on a garden hose and allowing clear, cool water to wash through you. It feels wonderful to bask in divine energy and the very act of recognizing that these divine energies not only exist, but are also available to you, elevates you and speeds up the process. When you Channel, you allow Astute Energy in just by participating in it!

GETTING STARTED

Location - Choose a location where you will typically do your Channeling. It can be any table or desk in a quiet space in your home. It is not necessary but feel free to add candles, crystals, devotional items or anything else you desire. You can actually Channel anytime, anyplace. The energy is in YOU. However, establishing a routine helps to set the energy in motion.

Pendulum – Prior to the first use of the Pendulum, cleanse the natural crystal. This can be done easily by holding it in your hands and allowing tap water to run over it for a few minutes. (It is best to think joyful, elevated thoughts while doing this.) Pat the crystal dry with a soft cloth and it is ready to use. A ROSE QUARTZ pendulum is common for the vibrational frequency of Love and heart energy. You can use any kinds of crystal pendulum you wish.

It is highly recommended that you take a few minutes to center yourself before beginning your Channeling. This will help you communicate more easily with the higher energies. Meditate or relax with a few deep, cleansing breaths. Address your guides, thank them for joining you and ask for guidance and protection.

HOLDING THE PENDULUM

Sit comfortably. Place both elbows on the table. Hold the pendulum in one or two hands by the end of the chain so that the crystal hangs directly above the black circle in the center of the board. There should be 6-8 inches of chain hanging from your hand to the crystal. The crystal should hang about a half inch to an inch above the board without touching the board. This is your Neutral Position.

YES and NO

First, establish what your signal will be for “Yes” and “No”. These will either be a vertical and horizontal swinging of the pendulum or a clockwise and counterclockwise circle. Ask to be shown what your signal is for “Yes”. Your pendulum will start to move. Observe the swinging motion. When a definite pattern is established, that is your “Yes” indicator. Stop the crystal, hold it over the middle again and ask to be shown your signal for “No”. It should swing in the opposite direction from the “Yes” signal. Do this a few times until you are certain. Most people find they initially have the vertical and horizontal lines. After a while the swing will become more elliptical and turn into a clockwise/counterclockwise indicator.

Next, practice with questions that can only be answered by “Yes” or “No”. Start each question fresh, hold the pendulum very still in the center of the board and ask your question. It might take a while to respond, just relax and let the energy flow. Practice this for several sessions until you feel comfortable with the technique and the answers are easily interpreted.

THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT YOUR CHANNELING

Time, space and dimension are not the same here as they are for those you Channel. For this reason Channeling about specific dates and times is not advisable.

Also, when you are emotionally invested in the outcome of a Channeling, your Ego can influence the message.

Making life-altering decisions based on these Channelings is not advised.

* Channeling does not replace the advise of medical, legal or other Professionals.

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How to Interpret 10/10/10 aka 10-10-10; Sunday, October 10, 2010. And a Metaphysics Experiment.

2010-09-30T14:26:00.000-04:00

How to Interpret 10/10/10 aka 10-10-10; Sunday, October 10, 2010. And a Metaphysics Experiment.

How to Cleanse Pendulums and Stone Energies...

2010-09-30T12:10:00.000-04:00

Amethyst is a healing,
calming, spiritual stone.

"Periodically cleansing the energy in your pendulum, divination and/or healing stones will make them responsive and bring out their full potential."

Have you ever tried to use a pendulum and gotten frustrated because it was sluggish or even erratic? Well maybe it just needed a good energy cleansing.

Many pendulums are created with crystals, stones, and natural gemstones. These absorb whatever energy is around them and can hold on it for a long time. You will get the best results from your pendulum if it has only your energy to work with - so it's really a good idea to cleanse it before using the first time (and then occasionally thereafter as you feel necessary).

Over time, natural stones and crystals pick up and store the energies they encounter, both positive and negative. In most cases the energy stored in your pendulum is very beneficial, but if there's a build up of negativity or old energy in the stones, it can interfer with its effectiveness. It’s recommended that you periodically cleanse your pendulums, and in fact, all of your healing stones and crystals.

There are dozens of ways to cleanse stone energies, but I've limited my recommendations to those that are completely safe for all stones and for sterling silver. If you've read much about energy cleansing, you've no doubt come across methods that employ sea salts and/or liquids. Though effective at cleansing energies, these methods can corrode sterling and damage certain types of natural stones (see note at the bottom of this page). There are other reliable, easy, effective methods that don't have these risks. Here they are:

1. Gentle Energy Cleansing Kit

Energy cleansing made easy - This is my simply system that employs natural energy cleansing methods - the power of citrine and written intent.

2. Smudging

Light a smudge stick (it can be dried white sage and/or other herbs, or cedar) or you can use your favorite incense. Blow out the flame and pass pendulum or crystal through the fragrant smoke slowly - at least four times.

3. Cleansing Crystals

Citrine is a self-cleansing stone that also cleanses other stones. Put pendulum or crystal in a pouch or container with citrine and leave undisturbed for 24 hours. When cleansed, carnelian and selenite both carry the ability to cleanse other stones. Put pendulum or crystal in a pouch or container with cleansed carnelian or on a slab of selenite and leave undisturbed for 24 hours.

4. Crystal Cluster "Baskets"

Place pendulum or crystal on a cleansed crystal cluster or "basket". Let it rest there for several hours.

5. Brown Rice

Fill a small can or bowl with dry brown rice. A round grain is preferable to long grain. Submerge your pendulum or stone under the surface. Let rest for 24 hours.

6. Sunlight

Place pendulum or crystal in direct sunlight for up to 4 hours, morning or late sun is best (avoid noon day if it's overly bright or hot). Please note - some crystals fade quickly if exposed to direct sunlight. Do not use this method on fluorite or amethyst as they will lose their color.

7. Moonlight

Unlike sunlight, moonlight is safe for all stones. Place pendulum or crystal on a windowsill during a full moon and let it sit overnight.

8. Ho'oponopono

Hold your pendulum or crystal in your hands and say this phrase several times: "I love you. I'm sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you." This phrase conveys the power of Ho'oponopono, an ancient Hawaiian healing art that essentially means "make it right". Ho'oponopono is used to cleanse and restore balance and provide an immediate sense of peace and relaxation. It is traditionally used to repair relationships and rebuild family harmony - but written or spoken, Ho'oponopono can be used for any type of healing or cleansing and it is excellent for blessing pendulums and crystals.

9. Visualize Cleansing Light

Hold your pendulum or crystal in your hands or place in front of you on a table. Visual beautiful, cleansing, healing white light or golden light surrounding the stone and washing through it making it fresh and clean.

After cleansing, then charge with fresh positive energy

After your pendulum or crystal is cleansed, you may also want to “recharge” it. Recharging puts beneficial positive energy back into the stones. To recharge, you can use therapeutic sound, light, blessings, or even your own physical touch. If trained in Reiki, you can recharge your pendulum and crystals with Reiki energy and/or symbols making them nimble and responsive.

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Some cautions about salts and water: I don't recommend cleansing with salts of any kind because salt is a corrosive and it will damage sterling silver. Additionally, there are certain stones that don't do well with salt. Rather than memorize which are safe and which aren't, I recommend simply avoiding it. I also caution against using water as a cleansing method because some crystals do not fare well if wet. Selenite for example, will turn cloudy if it gets wet and it may stay that way for a long time (or forever). Also, placing sterling silver into a water bath can hasten its natural oxidation process.

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The Path of Light and Happines

2010-09-29T18:02:00.000-04:00

By: Ramaathis-Mam

MASTER SANANDA
Channeled by: Ramaathis-Mam

To the divine light of your being divine flooding and gives life to your body expressing in time and space of evolution Sananda honor and loves you for being what you are and always have been and you will be: Sons of the Creator designed to serve and love unconditionally.

Dear brothers of the universe today I have the opportunity to interact with all of you to inject in your life and evolution in the light of the transformation. Without change there is no life or evolution because everything gets stagnant and disintegrates as an expression of nature reactionary of matter. The universe is a mechanism designed by God with the aim of reintegrating those beings who have split from the flow of love and divine service. The universe itself is the scenario in which experienced varying degrees of development through the expansion of spiritual awareness. Awareness is the projection of your Divine Presence reflecting its existence via virtual reality or projections shadow of ego. Why the Essential Being experience the dark or disassociation of the Divine Source? Because its conscience overshadows creating a misperception of the reality that hides the presence of the Creator that at each instant feels love and compassion for those living in the shadows of unconsciousness.

The path of light and happiness is the path of everlasting of the Being that seeks to fully integrate with the divine to arouse great power with which God has endowed it that is to love and be loved unconditionally. The shadow state of existence is when such a function of intrinsic of love and be happy becomes obstructed by projections of mental ego that vibrates in the juncture of coldness and unhappiness. Although constantly y are seeking happiness in various ways you are not aware that your conception is wrong and thus your efforts end over time in frustration and failure. One can not be happy escaping from the light. You are not aware that your experience in general terms are projections shadows of ego which oversees the scene through the mind and negative emotions.

Happiness is not something alien to your consubstantial nature as beings of immortal light but it is your very essence and therefore pressed incessantly your life and evolution. Light is a synonym of awakening and understanding that have been designed to love and work with the divine plan of evolution that is to regain your eternal and immortal status. Yet did not yet understand that your origin is divine and that you are in the worlds of virtual reality to rectify your insurrection attitude towards God, the universe and the evolution. Being happy is natural for the being because it is a most important attribute of divinity and as we are parts of the Creator is part of our divine essence.

The path of light is the attitude of surrender and acceptance of the divine aims that are based on the dissolution of ego and the expansion of feeling of love and divine service. This implies to get rid of all that impedes your spiritual growth and the dissolution of ego that is hidden behind the masks of self-deception, manipulation and individual an collectively psycho-emotional exploitation. When the spiritual sensitivity is awaken is when the Being begins to receive the light of the transformation to regain its status immortal and divine. Immortality is not a utopia but a reality inherent to the Essential Being that constantly debated in the shadows of ego trapped in desires and thoughts harmful and destructive.

Healing your soul or divine consciousness must be the priority of your life because it is injecting energy into your thoughts, words and actions. Now you are sailing in the mists of false concepts that come from the ego to keep you trapped in the labyrinth of decay and suffering. The path of light is the path of the resurrection and the incorporation of the parameters of spiritual evolution aimed at the ascent of your Being, and the return to divine origin. Happiness is part of the path of the light because both coexist simultaneously. If there was no light or knowledge of your identity divine you will project in virtual realities that are based on concepts, perceptions and erroneous and harmful attitudes. The happiness that sometimes you experiment is relative because it depends on circumstances and specific time. In fact you do not know what is happiness because your energy is channeled toward the dissolution of all that produce you grief and suffering. Happiness is a state of being that had nothing to do with objects, places, people, time or circumstances, but occurs as a result of the connection with your Divine Presence and with God.

Happiness is not for seeking, because do not exists outside, this is a misconception of ego and the mind. Happiness comes inside you when you are understand that you are immortal, divine and eternal and that neither time nor circumstances can damage your spiritual integrity. You are souls wandering in a false darkness that you have created to forget the light that you are that so much scare and anguish you. Being happy is natural but your attitude and conception of happiness is artificial because identify it with the acquisition, manipulation and control of objects, people and circumstances. When you are in the dark only perceive your mind and ego that fear their own shadows and are powerless to be diluted even they are its creators. The path of light is the mechanism for the acquisition of spiritual knowledge that allows you to detect and dilute the shadows of ego that are responsible for your conflict and suffering. The more you seek happiness more will evade you because that attitude is a reflection of the desire to control and generate something that only emanates from the divine level when you are in tune with it.

The path of light is the path of meeting again with your Divine Presence that remains disconnected from the world of the mind and ego in which usually you live. You walk between the shadows of egocentrism that projected confusion, fear, anxiety and frustration in your life. The more you are struggling to evade the circumstances that are a projection of God's plan of evolution the more you grow apart of happiness of acceptance and understanding that everything is perfect. The universe and the Divinity are supporting constantly your processes of evolution, but as you do not have the perception and proper attitude you interfere and generates conflict.

Your Being is pervaded by eternal life pressing all states of cosmic evolution that you are going discovering when you surrender to the intentions of the Creator. The path of the light is to understand that you are divine service units to expand the creative power of God and vibrate in the love of selfless love for peace and harmony in your life. When you seek the happiness of others you are creating an endless source of prosperity, harmony and inner peace. Being happy is not a mental or emotional excitement, but a sense of harmony and communion with God knowing and integral partner in the dance of cosmic evolution.

Every day you walk the sidewalks of ego that are rugged and dangerous and generating exhaustion and loss of spiritual vision. You are very active looking for happiness which is a reflection and projection of your identification with the physical body and mind that are volatile and susceptible of corruption. You walk among your fellow human beings as strange and distant that only pursuing the demands of egocentrism and producing separation, resentment and frustration. You walk in the darkness of mind that deviates you from the connection with your Divine Presence and with the flow of life and evolution. You are roaming aimlessly by the labyrinths of duality because you forgot your divine origin that is beyond space and universal time. You live in the shadows of ego that drags you to experience the decadence and corruption of your immortal and divine essence. You have agreed with the shadows of ego to experience a fleeting happiness that leaves a sediment of bitterness and disappointment in your life.

You are divine emanations wandering in the mythical worlds of evolution in an attempt to experience what you are not. You are light but living from the darkness of ego that thrives on separation, aggressiveness and exploitation. Why been light lived in the shadow of ego? For personal choice and forget your divine nature that is the source of connection with the happiness and love that emanate from God. It is a state of insubordination towards life and the laws of love and divine service thinking that in this way you will be happy. But time and circumstances constantly demonstrate you otherwise. The path of light is the path of unconditional surrender to divine intentions, where love and harmony are the elements of a transaction. You are subjected to the demands of ego and the mind that constantly harass you with all sorts of proposals of control, manipulation and exploitation of life and evolution.

If you follow the path of light will experience the joy of being part of the universe and of God flowing in a fountain of wisdom and spiritual evolution ad infinitum. Being happy is to be aware that you are beyond the jurisdiction of time, space and circumstances that only interact with the ego and the mind. You must understand that you were born to discover this great purpose of resurrection you yearn Essential Being when connecting with the path of the light that leads to God. Now and always you are light walking the light that sometimes perceive as shadows, because you fear to accept that you are divine and immortal. Only then you will be happy and you will discover that happiness and you are one and indivisible when vibrating in the tessitura of service and unconditional love. This is the message that Sananda transmit you so that your essences capture light and the love that I have printed on it. You are all very loved by my me, children of the universe and of the divine light of the Creator.

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The Spiritual Maturity...

2010-09-27T14:54:00.001-04:00

The Spiritual Maturity

By: Ramaathis-Mam

The Spiritual Maturity
METATRON
Canalized by: Ramaathis-Mam
11 January, 2008

That the light of the divine spheres love penetrate deep into your heart and invade it of harmony and peace.

To walk on the path of spiritual ascent must be discernment and introspection to analyze what is expected of such a transformation process. Most operators of light are not aware of the wishes hidden that under the mask of spirituality sabotage their life and journey of spiritual elevation. Many people addressed the spiritual life as a device to resolve their labor, physical, mental, psychological problems and obtain better quality of life. Due to ignorance and misinformation, take refuge in all sorts of techniques and processes that are supposed to give them happiness that so much are hankering for and do not get through conventional methods that supply the system.

Depending on the level of evolution that one has it vibrates in a certain frequency that attracts ideologies, concepts, values and processes that supposedly produce a comprehensive welfare on the individual. But if we make an objective assessment of the situation in the world of spirituality we can detect a lot of confusion, conflict and disagreement. Although each individual is in a specific stage of evolution, there are universal factors that are common at all levels of evolution. The problem of the techniques and procedures for spiritual growth, which now abound in your world, is that limit the person blocking its spiritual progress. All methodologies and processes are mechanisms that must promote the spiritual growth of individuals to bring them to the pinnacle of perfection, which is recover immortality and return to the level of divine love and selfless service. There are many spiritual schools, and each one of them thinks that has the monopoly of the spiritual ascent, when actually are partial expressions of a specific level of evolution.

Discernment and introspection are two essential tools for those who are interested in advancing spiritually. Without discernment we can not know the level of evolution in which one is neither the procedure for moving up the ladder of spiritual evolution. The introspection helps us understand what our spiritual cracks that keep us stuck in the process of repeating mistakes. Everything in the universe is interconnected because it emanated from the same divine source, and as a result, there is a process to tune it. The spiritual maturity implies understand which is the aim of life as a axiomatic truth in the universe, that is to develop the selfless service attitude as a device of connection with Divinity.

Spiritual maturity implies to know our limitations and conditionings in order not to fall prey to the spiritual egocentrisms that generate all kinds of crises and conflicts that end destroying us. When you go into the regions of the divine must be aware that walk along a path unknown to you and that is beyond your comprehension and control. Many people think through their intellectual mental and physical capacities can enter and dominate planes of spiritual evolution. It is important that you understand that the world of the divine spheres is a level much higher than your intellect, reasoning and sensory capacities. These are the worlds in which live those who have developed the spirit of service and unconditional surrender to the divine intentions. Are you willing to that or your interests vibrate at the level of egocentrism seeking optimal conditions of existence so they satisfy your egos? Many people join all kinds of schools, groups and spiritual movements with the aim of improving their living conditions, unaware that this has nothing to do with the spiritual metamorphosis. Spiritual maturity implies questioned what is the purpose of life and what it seeks when practised meditation, altruism, therapies personal growth, relaxation, and so on. In reality, what you are looking for with all this is a psycho-emotional and physical well-being instead of going in the path of inner transformation that is challenging and painful because it violates and questions your egos.

Being mature means to be honest with oneself and see how far are you willing to give up all that hampers your spiritual growing. The bad habits are still present in many light operators thinking that this does not affect their spiritual sensibility. The separatists and exclusivist concepts only create conflict and confusion in many people due to ignorance and spiritual fragility that end disappointed about spirituality. Sincerity must be present to accept the mistakes, limitations and ambitions that prevent you to give up the ideas and mental speculations that are projections of the ego that sweeten and nourish your life. When you have a certain level of spiritual maturity, one questions anything that does not encourage the detachment toward relationships that do not create spiritual bonds, but negative and emotional anchors. Those who already have some connection with the divine level are the ones who stand out for their work in personal transformation utilizing the appropriate mechanisms to do so. These are people who have developed the universal vision of life and accepting those tools that contribute to the expansion of consciousness and spiritual growth.

When one is sailing in the spiritual maturity feels the need to take off all conceptual, ideological, emotional and psychological ballast that obstruct the connection with the divine source. The universe, as an emanation of the creative power of God, has been created for the purpose of arousing the spirit of service and unconditional cooperation with the divine plan of cosmic evolution. Everything else is secondary aspects that pollute and overshadow your perception of reality as divine service units designed to work together and vibrate in tune with God. Spiritual maturity is the power with which the Divine has given us to understand that we are small divine particles sailing in the ocean of unfathomable cosmic evolution. This feeling generates a spiritual sensitivity that strengthens the consciousness of being part of the creative power of God, who manifests its magnificence and compassion within each creature.

Spiritual maturity is a state of self-observation that covers all aspects of the individual that interfere with the flow of spiritual transformation. What you are willing to do to change your discordant behaviors, harmful habits, misconceptions and conflicting and belligerent attitudes? When one has spiritual maturity, compassion and respect for those who do not vibrate in harmony with the laws of life and evolution is manifested through the warmth, acceptance and lack of criticism. When it vibrates in a tessitura of spiritual maturity the life is perceived as a relentless flow of divine grace that is guiding from anonymity and love, our processes of evolution. It is to admit that without the guidance and protection of God everything is full of darkness and confusion, ending in the abyss of self-destruction and spiritual decadence.

Spiritual maturity is been develop when you understand that, despite the personal effort, you are still anchored and the shadows of ego and you ask for the divine grace to guide you and help you to transmute it. Patience, perseverance and determination are tools of spiritual evolution that are par of the spiritual maturity, that activate and transmute those aspects of your life that are mistaken. The honor and adherence to the codes of spiritual metamorphosis is something that you have forgotten and that is the essence of the spiritual warrior that is vibrating in the spiritual maturity. The personal improvement is another important element of the spiritual maturity that generates inspiration, strength and understanding when you are trapped in the spiritual crisis. When you develop the spiritual vision of life, you transcend the ego barriers that catalogue and evaluate all, because you understand that everything obeys the purpose of the cosmic evolution and you are the promoters of it.

Every time you face the challenges of life with integrity and transforming spirit you are developing spiritual maturity. When adversity of the circumstances hit you psychologically and emotionally, and accept them as part of your transformation and divine grace, you strengthen the spiritual maturity. When you are caught in the confusion and uncertainty and you open, fully accepting your vulnerability to life and its circumstances, you are developing spiritual maturity. The understanding that everyone has something to contribute to your spiritual development is a symptom of spiritual maturity that contributes to dissolve the hig-handedness of ego that lives in the world of shadows and constant confusion. So when you are in adverse circumstances, it tends to disappear from the scene so as not discover that he does not know how to deal with them because of a lack of discernment and introspection that comes from connecting with the Essential Being and with God. Spiritual maturity is a path of transformation and personal that looks for the protection and guidance of divine plane that generates prosperity, harmony and inner peace. Only then you will get to vibrate and experience what it means to live in the world of the spirit and the divine consciousness as the essence of life and evolution.

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Life is like a game of cards...

2010-09-23T19:51:00.000-04:00

Life is like a game of cards. The hand you are dealt is determinism; the way you play it is free will.
Jawaharlal Nehru