Namaste and Blessings! Belated Happy Canada Day and wishing my American friends a very Happy 4th of July! The last few weeks have been highly instructive for me and I feel intense gratitude to a handful of friends who provided me with some incredible support and validation.

A special announcement: I've been directed to have a special "Seraphim and Sandalwood" show which will involve a dramatic reading of one of my favorite short stories entitled "A Crystal Conspiracy". This tale holds special significance for me for a number of reasons and strangely enough, it was written in one sitting...a very long session, I might add. One oddity is that I asked a dear friend if I could use her as type of template for one of the characters, to which she agreed. The other component is considerably more mystical. The crucial scene in the story played out in my mind with incredible ease and only after speaking to a friend, who is a returning Ascended Master, did I understand why it affected me so strongly. I was told it was a soul memory! 

While the Solstice has come and gone, many have discovered that aspects of their life have changed as a result, myself included. For many, a choice has been made - desperately follow the path of money and material gain or rely on Spirit and pursue our spiritual evolution, growth and development. Certainly, we can set our intentions and energy on both and many of us are doing exactly that. No, I'm not saying that we are not entitled to prosperity and comfort - we are sparks of the Creator and therefore the untold wealth and prosperity of the universe is our birthright. But each is a choice and neither is a "wrong" choice. Priorities must be established and those who choose the spiritual option will not find their life getting any easier, anytime soon. Hardly a ringing endorsement, is it? All I can add is what my own Guides and Tutors have been telling me: Either you trust Us or you don't. It's that simple. Trust your own intuition as well and if a person or situation feels "off", don't disregard it because We always play a hand in this. It may make no sense in the moment but rest assured We will never bring along situations, people or circumstances to purposely harm you. You have a divine mission of service and We are here to ensure you are adequately trained and prepared and We will assist you in all ways that we can. Trust Us.

Hopefully you've got a steaming cup of chai tea close by...

7 Tips For Spiritual Survival

Many who are actively following a spiritual path are already well aware that their soul chose this specific period in history to return to this dense, 3-D plane to assist all of humanity at this crucial stage in our development. As I read recently, if you're here now, you have a very definite mission of service. We have been given the unique skills, abilities and life experience to fulfill that role. Nobody else can do exactly what we came here to do and we are ALL needed.

The following is a list of what have been crucial elements for my continued "spiritual survival", from the perspective of a practicing sorcerer. That term may offend some but that is not the purpose for using that exact phrase. We are in the midst of an enormous change on a global scale that is unprecedented in history. The ancient Mayans were well aware that roughly every 25, 800 years, mankind ushered in a New Age, with the potential to progress us to the next evolutionary stage. The one known as Yeshua (renamed Jesus by the Greeks) arrived almost two millienia ago to prepare us for this coming change. As a soul that had achieved perfection, it chose to return to earth with guidelines that would assist mankind during this perilous period. 

This was not the first incarnation of the essence known as "Christ" and It did not arrive alone. Knowing how pivotal this Ascension would be, the darkness sent the "Anti-Christ" energy to counter the message of Love and Light. While it is commonly believed that these are actual people, they are not...but they can be. Let me explain a bit further.

The Christ essence arrived to prepare us for this Ascension, by providing messages of peace, hope, unity and love. The Anti-Christ essence is exactly that - opposed to the Light and to the Christ energy. It has disguised itself well in self-righteousness and apparent love but has always had an agenda. Any religion that preaches arrogant superiority and intolerance for another and uses its influence to torture, murder and oppress cannot be of the Light. It is cunning and has been responsible for untold terror, horror and destruction throughout the centuries and our history books provide ample proof of that. It has infiltrated governments and organizations and it does not want to see humanity progress to the next level of spiritual evolution - from "homo sapien" to "humanus spiritus".

Because there is a distinct sense of urgency, largely because of the prophecies of many ancient and enlightened races, the Dark is trying desperately to keep this realm as it is and maintain the "status quo". Recent events in Iran are bringing this to light on the world stage and it cannot be ignored, stamped out or "spin-doctored" away. Record numbers are now seeing through the deceit and corruption of governments and supposed religious organizations and it is no longer acceptable. We are all equal in the sight of the Creator and yet archaic rules and regulations still prevail to keep women regarded as subservient to men. Many have been brainwashed to believe that only their religion will enter Heaven and will spend their time singing praises to their God and looking down into supposed "Hell", watching the eternal suffering of all the "sinners". Uh, does anybody else see how conflicting this is? While the basic tenets of the Golden Rule and reverence for the Creator were at one time the role of religion, it was twisted and used by this "AntiChrist" essence as a form of opression and control and continues to be.

As I mentioned earlier, if you are here now, living in this period of humanity's history, you have chosen to return and you do have a divine mission. The following is a short list of actions we can take to ensure we remain true to our purpose or at least ensure we have a fighting chance. There is much more going on here than many are aware of and millions worldwide are counting on each of us to fulfill the contracts we agreed to before entering this lifetime.

1) Make your spiritual growth and development a priority. Each person's life experience, views and insights are unique. Choose your own path to the Creator, one that makes your heart and soul sing and make the effort to continue to learn. Explore and experiment. Don't allow others to tell you that you can't use aspects of several different spiritual paths and incorporate them into your life. To do so severely limits your perspective and appreciation for other's choices. Remember, we are all granted free will to choose a path of our choosing, unfettered by dogma and doctrine, if that is our wish. We are granted this RIGHT by the Creator, simply because we are all sparks of the Divine Creator. Choose wisely.

2) Ensure that acknowledging gratitude at every opportunity is an essential component of your life. There is an underlying energy component here that many of us are fully aware of- what we put out to the universe is always returned. Take time every single day to express your gratitude to the Creator and your Guides. Begin a gratitude log. At the end of each day, write down at least 5 things you were grateful for that day. Remember that it is only through adversity and challenge that our most important growth and lessons occur. While it may be difficult, challenge yourself to be thankful for them because they allow us to get one step closer to returning "Home".

3) Limit exposure to negative people and where possible, let them go. Many of us on this path to Ascension have already realized that often we have to make extremely difficult decisions in this area of our lives. As a society, we've been brainwashed into thinking that others must always come first and if we dare take steps to look after our own well-being first, we are being selfish and self-centered. DON'T BUY INTO IT! It is nothing more than another guilt tactic to keep us "in line" and thinking like sheep. Nobody else is going to make you a priority in their life. Each morning when we look into the mirror, we see only ourselves looking back. Not to say that we shouldn't make the effort to assist others whenever possible but not at the expense of our own well-being. Remember it is important to honour our commitments but equally important is to make commitments that we feel good about honouring (Jennifer Hoffman quote). As mentioned earlier, if a person or situation feels "off" or is a constant drain on our energy, we need to examine that relationship closely and weigh the cost of peace of mind against continued distress.

4) Sorround ourselves with positive people and trust Spirit to bring them into our lives. It's often been said that one must let go of something that is limiting and no longer serves us, in order to fully grasp hold of something that will allow us to progress forward on our spiritual path. Consider breaking a habit like smoking. Certainly an essential component is putting the smokes aside but that creates a vaccuum that must be filled. It is essential that one finds activities and support that will fill in this vaccuum. When we make the often painful decision to take back our power and let go of people in our life, for our own well-being and peace of mind, ask our Guides to bring along the people and resources that are needed to assist us in the transition. Too often, we try to "tough it out" on our own, when we have Helpers with unlimited potential to assist us in this area that are very eager to get to work, on our behalf. The key is that we need to specifically request that help.

5) Soul VS Ego: Pay close attention to our responses to challenging situations and people. It has often been said that we may not have created a problem or difficulty but we do have to power the choose how we react. Examine how we respond and determine why we chose that response. If it was to injure, belittle another in any way or simply to prove how "right" we are, it is a certainty that it is ego that's in control. Make a habit of stepping back from the situation before we take action and determine how important injecting our viewpoint really is. Not to say we shouldn't stand up for our rights... if an action clearly injures us or has the potential to injure us, certainly we need to take appropriate action to protect ourselves. But it's essential we don't immediately react from emotion where possible. To respond to anger with anger keeps that energy flowing and the effects can be devastating and long lasting. Holding a grudge grants a person rent-free space in our minds. And don't be dismayed or chastise ourselves if our automatic response to a situation or person is not to our liking or does not adequately reflect our spiritual path. Gently remind ourselves that the next time we'll do better.

6) Share love and compassion whenever possible. Again, the energetic component to this is self evident - what we wish to receive, we must be willing to give. Before leaving home, request to the universe to be granted the privilege of sharing the Love and Light of the Creator with at least one soul. This sets some powerful energy in motion that will reap enormous blessings and joy. Whenever possible, participate in activities that honour Gaia, our Mother Earth. Pick up a piece of garbage, put food out ocassionally for the birds, adopt a pet, enjoy a walk in the park and thank Mother for being able to enjoy the beauty or begin each day with gratitude for that beautiful sunrise. Use our imagination. Beauty and blessings abound if we choose to acknowledge them. Do a favor for somebody without expectation of any return. The list can go on and on but the underlying components are easily understood.

7) Clear and cleanse often. This is absolutely essential to our continuing spiritual growth.  Certainly, for physical health reasons it's important to cleanse regularly but the energetic aspect is just as important... in some cases, even more important. Everything is composed of energy and an imprint is always left behind on an object or on our own energy body. If people have the ability to use energy to heal ailments, it stands to reason this same ability can be used for the reverse and you can be absolutely certain that it happens. This a very real concern for lightworkers during this crucial time. Quite often, we find ourselves affected by negative emotional energy that we tend to regard as our own. Many of us are extremely sensitive to energy and can easily become magnets to low vibration emotions. Objectively examine if there is anything in our life that could elicit the emotions we're feeling. As I mentioned earlier, if a person or elationship feels "off" pay close attention to that. Consult a trusted friend or ask Spirit to supply one.

On a quick side note here: Be wary of those who continually feel the need to extol their "qualifactions" when trying to convince you of something. While they certainly may have the book knowledge, take a look at their life and how they respond to emotional distress. They may be a "certified" this and "master instructor" of that, but if they are unable to maintain emotional balance during stressful situations and are not able to apply what they claim to be able to teach, look elsewhere for support. Do a "gut check" and trust your intuition. If you feel the slightest unease, you can be certain that your Guides are present and making you aware.

A) Personal Clearing: As for clearing, first and foremost explore options that you feel comfortable with. There are numerous methods available that take only a few minutes each day. Explore energy healing modalities like Donna Eden's Energy Medicine or EFT(Emotional Freedom Technique) and make it a priority to set aside the time, whenever possible, to keep your energy body cleared. Both of these modalities have been essential to my own growth and development. Many of us are in the process of letting people go from our lives. Any person we've had contact with for any length of time will result in an energetic attachment or cord. If we feel we are being influenced in any way by this, Archangel Michael is an expert at severing those cords. Take a few quiet moments and ask Him to use his sword to sever any connections that no longer serve your highest and greatest good. Ensure that you also request He fill in the area with healing blue energy.

A word of caution here: Cord cutting is extremely effective, when combined with a visualization, but one normally experiences a type of uneasiness for a day or two afterwards. When we become accustomed to the energy input and effect that these have had on us, sometimes over the course of years, it can be unsettling. And if we change our mind and decide to allow the person back into our life, the cord is reattached with the same resulting energetic input as before. It's important to have a trusted friend on hand to assist and support us. And don't be shy to reach out to our Guides or the numerous Angels and Ascended Masters who can provide their love and compassion during this difficult period. Lord Jophiel and Raphael are particularly attuned to assist, as is Lady Quan Yin and Mother Mary.

B) Clearing One's Home: To take that one step further, take a close look at your home. If you've ended a relationship, there are still remnants of that person's energy in your house. Get rid of objects that they've had direct contact with wherever possible. If that isn't practical, take the time to do a complete smudging. Many will attest to the potency of white sage or sweetgrass; personally I like sandalwood and find it very effective. Below is a suggested method that I've used. The incantation comes courtesy of a dear friend Lady Wolfen Mists and it is p-o-w-e-r-f-u-l !

Begin in one spot and work outwards. I prefer to start at the door and work my way towards the bedroom. Light the incense you wish to use and blow the smoke in every nook and cranny - in closets, cupboards, on and under furniture and beds, lamps, in corners... everywhere. Always end at a door or window to allow the negative energy to be released from your space. As you do, continually say this aloud and with authority:

I AM LIFTED BY THE LIGHT, NO DARKNESS HERE WITHIN MY SIGHT. I SERVE THE LIGHT WITH ALL MY HEART. DARKNESS HEAR ME NOW DEPART!

To conclude, request the Angel or Ascended Master of your choice to put a protective barrier in place. This may require a visualization on your part but it's not strictly necessary. For example, I visualize crackling blue flame sweeping through everything and adhering to walls, windows, doorways, ceiling and floor. I visualize a small hole in the window in my bedroom for the energy or entities to pass through. It obviously makes little sense to go through this ritual if you're only going to trap them with nowhere to go. And that can be dangerous. Once your house or apartment has been smudged and protection has been put in place, it's important to be very choosy who you allow into your space. Additionally, adding a sprinkle of salt at doors and windows is a good practice in general.

If you have questions or concerns about this, please do not hesitate to contact me: bright_sorcerer@rogers.com

 

It was not my intention to alarm or disturb anybody. To be quite honest, I had no intention of making this such a long entry. If it has assisted you with even one small aspect, in terms of enhancing your safety or ways to protect yourself, I am very gratified. Keep an open communication with your Guides and make an effort to really trust Them. Yes, much easier in theory than practice and I struggle with this aspect myself but I have seen a noticable difference between surrendering a problem to them and going it alone. I'll take the first option at every opportunity, although it may take some degree of distress to do so. But I am still, after all, in part a physical being.

On Saturday evening, July 4,  at 9 Pm EST, I narrating my short story entitled "A Crystal Conspiracy" on my radio show "Seraphim and Sandalwood". You can read a brief synopsis here.

Blessings and Light, Nick

 

Related Poems and Articles of mine that you may enjoy:

Poems

THE SACRED GIFT Written for a friend recovering from cancer-related surgery, it is a short astral voyage of Earth with the Goddess as a Guide.

IMMORTAL VISIONS Trapped in a balloon, I was pulled through a portal into the realm of the gods!

NIGHTMARE'S NEMESIS Plagued by nightmares at a difficult period of my life, my protector arrived in an unusual manner.

SHARING CHOCOLATE Obtaining closure on difficult events and people must be done in our own unique way. Mine was writing this poem.

GUARDIAN OF FEAR Giving fear an actual identity proved very empowering in understanding the emotion.

Articles

Preparation For Shamanic Journeying This exercise allowed me to meet and interact directly with a Spirit Guide for the first time!

7 Tools For Connecting Directly With Spirit These have been crucial in my ongoing education and includes a short and VERY effective exercise called "Raziel's Key".

Moonlight Sonata And My 6 Minute Mind Vacation This can easily be adapted for almost any musical piece. The only requirement is your imagination.

 

 

Excellent post, Nick - thank you. My only concern/question is with regard to letting go of people. What if a person has problems with depression? If they are normally positive people, but become very negative and dark when trapped in depression, are we supposed to let them go because they do tend to drain people? Somehow, that doesn't seem fair to me. So, that's why I'm asking about it.

I think the points you've outlined are awesome, and I appreciate that you took the time to share them. Thank you for caring!

wow nick so beautifully and eloquantly put... its so nice to see others like yourself, which arent many, to express themselves and their feelings to the point where we all should understand and take notice....the care and love you have for others show so much in your words and i for one am grateful...and im with holly thank you so much for caring !!! o:)o:)

Thank you, Nick An excellent list and suggestions! Namaste, Dear One ~*~Blessings to you~*~

hey Nick!! Oh how I've missed talking to you! I'm back :) And its lovely getting back into reading your blog. You always write such amazing and insightful posts. Blessed Be, my friend!