It has taken some searching and requesting answers from my guides to begin to understand what has been happening with me, as far as my spiritual journey. You may be able to relate...I spent several months literally devouring information, along with the accompanying new awarenessess and insights that always ride on its coat tails. And then suddenly, I hit a patch where I felt like I had lost my forward momentum and even, to some extent, my desire to continue. Fortunately, I was able to realize - within myself - that my path was progressing as it should be.

All right, a bit of a confession here. Some months ago I made a commitment to quit smoking and actually did quite well for a time. I held a ceremony and requested assistance from my guides, some of the angels and even my deceased parents and felt very empowered as a result. And then I was hit with several incidents that I was unsure how to deal with and to shorten this explanation, I took up the habit once again. No, I am far from pleased but realize that the effort I spent was not wasted time but it did not negate the feeling that I was a failure. Encountering triggers was a biggie - some that I was totally unaware of - and I felt like I had let a lot of people down when I didn't know how to deal with these things. I realize now that is not the case at all, although it put me in a funk for a number of weeks.

During this time, my guides were still pretty active and I found myself being directed towards reading and insights that really helped me to understand what was going on. One place was a channeled message from Metatron where he talked about the "void" - the time and place where we feel we're not making any progress. Another channeled message from Michael referred to this as a type of rest stop, a gathering of strength and an assimilation of knowledge. I needed to read these things, among others, and really accept that this was what had been happening to me. It shouldn't have surpriised me - but it did -  that actually understanding these concepts went a very long way towards easing the guilt I had felt. As far as the smoking cigarettes, it's not as though it will be my only opportunity to quit...in fact, I feel much more postive that my next attempt will be considerably more successful because I will be armed with the knowledge of my mistakes. Not mistakes exactly, simply areas where I will have to find new ways of dealing with specific triggers.

Spirit Guides

To progress on any type of spiritual path, I really think that it is imperative that one firmly believes that they do have spirit guides to assist them on their journey. The type and number may vary but many believe that we have at least 4 that are with us for the duration of our journey. One source suggests the following...a JOY guide, a PROTECTOR guide, a DOCTOR TEACHER guide and a CHEMIST guide, as well as a MASTER guide. (Rose Vanden Eynden, "So You Want To Be A Medium"). I will try to, in future posts,  detail some of the attributes of each but for now, I wanted to leave an exercise that can be used to determine the identity of each and how to actually contact them. They may appear as human or animal and there is some effort required, as far as the visualization. The difficulty for each party (you and them) is that their vibration is considerably higher than ours in this dense physical reality and to contact them we have to find some middle ground. We need to raise our vibration and they need to lower theirs and the best way is through specific types of meditation like the one directly below. Don't be shy about requesting their help in this because I can tell you, from my own experience, they are exceptionally pleased at such requests and will work with you.

Spirit Guide Meditation

Begin in a comfortable sitting position, ensuring your spine is straight, and close your eyes. Begin rhythmic breathing and concentrate for at least 6 cycles on the intake and out breath, counting if you have to (I have to...lol). Once you feel relaxed, bring up a picture in your mind of a grand staircase with 10 steps. Mount the steps slowly, counting each as you ascend. When you reach the top stair, bring to mind a scene that comforts you....a garden, a cottage in the woods, a cave, a beach, a patio. This will become your sacred space and the meeting point for you and your guides. Across from you, imagine a gate or a door and walk slowly towards it. Looking down, see a silver (or gold) key that fits neatly into the lock. This is your gateway between worlds and try to keep in mind that you can return here at any time. Similarly, you have total control of who or what enters your sacred space.

Silently in your mind, express that you wish to meet your Joy guide, for example. Insert the key in the lock and open the door. As I mentioned earlier, they may appear as human or animal but they will apear, if you have requested it. Put away any doubts that it is all a figment of your imagination...that is crucial in establishing contact, which is essentially what we are trying to do. When they appear, greet them in any fashion that is comfortable to you. Take a few moments to notice any sensations that you are experiencing in your guide's presence. Do you feel hot or cold? Do you feel tingly or energized? Do you see anything like a specific colour? Can you see your guide's face or clothing? What are they wearing? What colour are the hair and eyes? Can you hear anything they are saying? Listen for a name or any words or phrases that you might understand. Take a few moments to enjoy the contact and don't be shy to ask them questions. You are in the presence of an entity of pure energy and one that has been a friend to your soul over countless incarnations, both as a physical being and in the realm of spirit. When you are satisfied, escort him/her back to the gate or door, say good bye and allow your guide to pass through and KNOW that you can speak with them at any time in your sacred space...Your guide will always heed your request. To conclude, you can walk back down the stairs slowly, counting each step (an important aspect for helping you to return to the physical world) and pause at the bottom. Open your eyes slowly and feel refreshed and relaxed.

Notes:

By paying attention to any sensations you have in their presence, you will quickly be able to sense those same ones, in your everyday life. One of mine sends tingles between my shoulders when they want my attention while another sends rippling energy in my legs and lower back, while still another evokes a feeling like a gentle flowing river down my legs. Many times, I also get those same sensations when I have acted on some strange internal desire to follow a certain course of action...if a certain action is contrary to their guidance, I feel it very strongly in my solar plexus chakra and crown chakra, at the top of my head.

One other crucial item that one must fully understand is that they are unable to assist us unless we specifically request it. In the case of our Master Guide, his/her energy vibration is considerably higher and more powerful and they typically lend assistance to more than one soul or person.  I would urge caution in approaching this particular guide at first, for a number of reasons, and highly suggest that you establish contact with some of the others initially.

One other aspect you may have to contend with is emotion. It can be a very moving experience to finally meet an entity whose sole role is to assist you. From my own experience, I have returned with tears in my eyes and remained teary-eyed for several minutes after a meeting, while at other times, I have felt indescribable joy that has lasted for several hours. And never feel awkward about requesting their help with a quick and silent plea. If you're going out where there will be a lot of people for instance, you might want to request that your Protector Guide shield you from any negative energy or entities....and they will. And try to remember to include "for the greater good" or "for my highest and greatest good." That energy sucker that crosses your path, even after your request, is almost always to make you aware of some aspect of your journey...or to learn some essential lesson. My strong suggestion is to examine it, learn from it and move on. One recommendation given to me was to ask myself some basic questions about the situation, namely...  "How does this situation affect me?"  and "What can I learn about myself?" And try to remember to express gratitude for the chance to learn or grow (a new awareness, a new way of viewing a particular situation or even in dealing with it). Each evening, I spend a few quick seconds and thank my guides for any lessons learned or insights gained during that day. Don't be shy about talking to them at odd times, as if they were there physically, because they really are and it is our responsibilty to establish and maintain that connection. You will not be disappointed at the results. Leave a problem with them and request a solution (or even a temporary guide to assist you with a specific situation) and it will arrive in short order, although perhaps not in a way you might expect. And for me, that only adds to the mystery and wonder.

That Synching Feeling

Just a quick exercise - a type of inventory actually - to help with recognizing our psychic ability at work. Think back on the times when you knew, before hand, an event that would transpire (mother in the hospital, a niece getting sick, a new job opening etc). Try to recall the physical reaction that you felt in knowing this event would occur....chills, vibrations, headache, sick feeling in the stomach, difficulty breathing etc. By recognizing these things - after the fact - you may be able to apply that to present and future situations. A feeling of dread, for example, at a ringing phone could well indicate that somebody close to you is experiencing difficulty, while a bubbly feeling in your stomach may indicate good news. We've all, at one time or another, recieved news and have said to ourselves, "I knew it! I just had this feeling that something like this would happen." Keep in mind that these types of insights are not random and you truly do possess psychic abilities. What you do with that knowledge is, of course, entirely your affair.

Dead wife contacts Lancs man via SMS
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Hauntings investigated at Homestead Police Department
The Homestead Police Department hired paranormal investigators to look into hauntings at its station. The hauntings have been a rumor for years. Now, Homestead police officers want proof that they're for real. Slamming doors and creaky floors are one thing, but police officers say some of the other incidents cannot be explained.

Priest 'made £3m from fake exorcisms'
A senior priest in Florence is under investigation for fraud after allegedly amassing £3 million by performing fake exorcisms. Prosecutors said that Father Francesco Saverio Bazzoffi would "stage shows" at the House of the Sainted Archangels, an organisation he founded. During the events, which regularly attracted crowds of over 400 people, a number of associates would "pretend to be possessed by demons" and Fr Bazzoffi would allegedly exorcise them using ancient and obscure rites.

Decoded: The clay tablet that tells how an asteroid destroyed Sodom 5,000 years ago
A clay tablet that has baffled scientists for more than a century has been identified as a witness's account of an asteroid that destroyed the Biblical cities of Sodom and Gomorrah 5,000 years ago. Researchers believe that the tablet's symbols give a detailed account of how a mile-long asteroid hit the region, causing thousands of deaths and devastating more than one million sq km (386,000 sq miles)...

Mirror mind
Phantom limb pain consistently baffles the medical community. Theories abound as to its cause, but they are only conjecture, and no consistently effective treatment exists -- until now. Clinical trials of "mirror therapy" at Walter Reed Army Medical Center have yielded surprising and welcome results.

Moscow goes psycho for psychics
Whether they offer a glimpse into the future or a promise to fix your problems, it’s clear many Russians are falling in love with psychics. Their popularity has soared thanks to television.

Mystical car crash zones
Since the ancient times people believe in dead zones and devil places, where people get in terrible situations and lose their lives. Today we have new modern vehicles and still get accidents. And sometimes the modern directions pass through such places...
(Also read: "Phantom Plane Crashes") 

No internet experience is complete without subscribing to newsletters and I am no exception. All of the ones I receive have great information but there are some that are truly noteworthy. This week, I wanted to highlight one of my absolute favorites, a publication that has added greatly to my understanding and knowledge….called Inner Expansion Spotlight Newsletter and Energy of the Week Mini-Course.

 

Normally arriving on Mondays, it is quite unique in several respects. The main focus of Inner Expansion is to assist people in contacting their personal angels and they have an impressive record in this area. If I had not learned my own way of connecting and interacting with my guides, I would strongly consider making use of their unique method and services. While including all essential information on accessing their services, it gives a person one crucial component to prepare them for the coming week, month and even year… a forecast of the type of energy we will encounter.

 

According to the founder, Howard Wimer, “Every month and every week, the spiritual energy on planet earth changes.  This energy is the key message that people are learning about themselves and their relationships with others.  Since we all live in a "big school", there is a plan that comes from our spiritual helpers (guardian angels). Here are some spiritual tips that will help you make it through the week and keep a big picture of why you are here on planet earth to begin with.

 There are three areas we will cover each week:

(1)  Personal (Personal Loyalty)

(2)  Business (Service to Others)

(3) Social (Relationships)

 Each week, you will be given 3 key personal regrouping questions to help you clarify your:

(1)  Loyalty to Self

(2)  Service to Others and

(3)  Relationships”      (An excerpt from the actual newsletter.)

 

Needless to say, it can be quite empowering to be given a “heads up” on what to expect – in advance -  and how to use these changing energies to assist both ourselves and others in our life. The information and suggestions given have, on numerous occasions, been very pertinent to my own situation and have aided me greatly in understanding some of the difficulties I encounter along my own spiritual path and how to prepare - in advance - for some of these situations.

 

Signing up for this newsletter is simple and quick and located on the Inner Expansion homepage in the top left hand corner. Clicking on the link will take you to the registration page where you can narrow down what you want to accomplish or learn more about. The options range from learning about our personal guides and how to contact them, understanding our life’s purpose and personal direction, as well as how to heal and gain a better understanding of ourselves…and these are just a few examples. After having received this excellent newsletter for well over a year, I can also confirm that their claim of respecting a person’s privacy and not sharing my email address with any third parties has been honoured.

 

This newsletter has proven to be an extremely valuable tool and resource on my journey and I cannot emphasize that enough. In the least, you owe it to yourself to check out the Inner Expansion homepage and make your own informed decision. If  the information resonates within you, follow up on it. The newsletter is free, very professional in appearance and content and you will never receive email promotions that they offer, unless you specifically request it. Having been raised with the idea that we must put others before ourselves, it was refreshing and empowering to finally be shown that we must be loyal to ourselves first…and that notion is not being selfish in the least.

 

Howard Wimer, Founder of Inner Expansion: “Whenever you feel ‘chills and goose bumps’ around you, they (our spiritual helpers) are close by, giving you inspiration about your personal direction, how to be loyal to yourself  and how to communicate with yourself – and others – better.” and …. “The key to being successful in life for me is to learn as much as I can about myself and share this with others who are searching, just as when I first started over 30 years ago.”

 

If you are interested, I would be very willing to forward the latest newsletter to you. I can be contacted at dark_scriptor@yahoo.ca .

 

 

Are you a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)?  Recent statisitics indicate that as high as 20% of our population fall under this category of enlightened souls. Do you often feel overwhelmed by your environment or people around you? Are you considered shy or overly sensitive? Do you care deeply about the human condition but find it difficult to seperate yourself from often overwhelming emotions? Chances are extremely good that you truly are a Highly Sensitive Soul.

My friend Amanda has posted an excellent article that explains this and may bring some light and comfort to you, as it did to me. She has included several links, as well, to explore at your leisure that can help illuminate how to deal with this wondrous responsbility. If you have a moment, I would highly suggest that you click on the link below and read the article...if you're like me, you will not come away disappointed. (Thanks again, Amanda)

http://amandamagick.bravejournal.com/entry/23159

That's it for now. I'm on call all weekend and have to get ready. I hope you've had a great week and that the weather in your locale is as pleasant as it is here...25 degrees C. Have a great weekend and thanks for coming by. I finally made the move from dial up   so you can expect to see my presence at your blog or site with much more regularity. I did want to add a final note of gratitude to those of you like my dear friend Holly, who continue to drop by with such positive messages even though my return visits have been spotty.

See you in the ether!  

Hey, hi. :D

I'm glad you like the crappy stuff i've done. The one i posted is actually a fan art of an anime/manga series called Fullmetal Alchemist. :) (Well, technically, this a fan art for the anime, since the manga's still running...)

"Higher education" sucks, honestly. College is so pointless.

Holy crap! They sent penis spam with your e-mail?! That's... just... wrong. (And slightly, disturbingly amusing, if you think about it.)

I'm sorry if i sound stupid, but you're trying to get it all published, right? Good luck! :) And avoid anyone else who wants to use your e-mail for penis spam. (But you knew that already. ^ ^;;;;;;;)

Me, a comedian? Well, i'm glad you think so. ;)

HI!!!! I was so glad to see you stop in! I have an update on Cameron if you want to stop by and read it. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your prayers! They mean so much and I am forever grateful! I wish there were a lot more people like you in this world! I hope your week is a good one. Only one more week for me! Thanks again dearie!!