Lord Raziel: Spiritual Alchemy

See you in the ether ! 

Blessings and thank you for stopping by. Wednesday, September 23 marks the Autumn equinox - known as Mabon - this year. For information about this important pagan celebration and ways that you can celebrate, please click on the banner above. I am a guest on two radio shows this week and will include links and times at the end of this post, if you are interested. The subject matter will revolve around spirit communication and travel, connecting with Higher Self and, of course, a bit of magic and sorcery.

This is a bit of an odd post, largely because the lion's share wasn't written by me. I do prefer to include my own content and writing but in this case, the information below is extremely valuable and relevant. Certainly, any critic could explain away the symptoms described and that, in my estimation, reveals a great deal about the spiritual nature of the person. One aspect that is universal about people actively following a spiritual path - and I do not refer to religious mythology, dogma and  doctrine - is the acceptance that we are all free to choose a spiritual path that is uniquely our own. They do not feel the need to preach to anybody, imply superiority over another's beliefs or make any ridiculous assertions that their's is the "only way" to a rich and satisfying spiritual life.

The information below is very relevant, as I mentioned, in light of the massive amount of energy that has been reaching us over the last few months. While these outpourings were in part for those already on an ascension path, it also served to awaken many others. From my own experience, this can be a time of confusion and wildly shifting emotions. We have been brainwashed for so long to believe that religion was the only path to the Creator and yet, these same religions - namely Christianity and Islam - do not provide an adequate explanation of what is really going on now, both  globally and energetically... and not just on this plane of existence. Not only that but they shackle a person's spiritual evolution and understanding by making specific topics like psychic abilities, spirit communication with those beyond the Veil and even magic taboo and label them as the "Devil's work". It is not my intention to simply disparage religion. If a belief system assists you in being a better person and promotes unity instead of seperation - without causing harm or injury to others in ANY way - then you have found your spiritual path and truth and you have my respect.  

With the most recent opening of the 9/9/09 portal, many of us were overwhelmed with a variety of symptoms, many of them quite intense. My own experience has been considerable discomfort in various parts of my body - physically and emotionally. One major realization that many who are awakening have is an urgent need to begin clearing out aspects of our lives that no longer serve us or are a detriment to our spiritual progression. Unfortunately, this can cause considerable panic, anxiety and worry. It means we are required to make changes and many are uncomfortable with change. This is unavoidable, no matter how much we wish it not to be. And to complicate matters, our Guides often present challenges that force us to see these areas and life can become quite intense. If you're experiencing difficulty with this, my very good friend Dorothy Holder has some suggestions on how to deal on her site Energy Therapies.

The final point I wanted to make, before presenting the list of symptoms, is simply this. We are all here with one of our primary purposes being to experience a very distinct and unique reality for the Creator. Obviously there are other factors but the key word above is "unique". Pertaining to our choice of spiritual paths, this also applies. Any attempt by any religion to stilt a person's spiritual growth and exploration is nothing more than an attempt at control and manipulation. Our right to choose that path comes from the Highest Source, simply because we are all sparks of the Creator. If a belief system causes discomfort or concern it is imperative that we each look at that seriously. We all possess special gifts, including the ability to receive guidance and direction from our Guides and Angels in our own unique way. Many of us are becoming aware of this connection as a very valid and valuable source of wisdom. Whether one acknowledges it or not, this is fact. Simply saying it doesn't exist proves nothing, especially if the argument is that it isn't in the Bible, Koran or related "holy" books. And please don't buy into the damaging, deceitful and erroneous propoganda that searching for your path, outside of the church, and communicating with Guides, Ascended Masters and Angels is evil or "devil inspired". That inner yearning for more clarity and understanding of yourself, as a spiritual being, is a certain sign that you are embarking on a journey that brings you one step closer to joining with your Higher Self or Over Soul and our omni-conciousness. The Ascension Process is about integration and learning how to integrate these very powerful energies reaching us from some very high dimensions. We are in the process of evolving into a new form of being which the Hopi referred to as "Homo Luminus". Nobody is immune and nobody can shield themselves from this energy. The choice we have is to learn how to make the necessary changes and cope with the following symptoms or we try to ignore them.

Always remember that our unique spiritual truth is just as valid as that of Billy Graham or the Pope.

Symptoms Of Ascension And Spiritual Awakening

1. Changing sleep patterns: restlessness, hot feet, waking up two or three times a night. Feeling tired after you wake up and sleepy off and on during the day. There is something called the Triad Sleep Pattern that occurs for many: you sleep for about 2-3 hours, wake up, go back to sleep for another couple of hours, wake again, and go back to sleep again. For others, the sleep requirements have changed. You can get by on less sleep. Lately I have been experiencing huge waves of energy running into my body from the crown. It feels good, but it keeps me awake for a long time, then subsides. Advice: Get used to it. Make peace with it and don't worry about getting enough sleep (which often causes more insomnia). You will be able to make it through the day if you hold thoughts of getting just what you need. You can also request your Higher Power to give you a break now and then and give you a good, deep night's sleep. If you can't go back to sleep right away, use the waking moments to meditate, read poetry, write in your journal or look at the moon. Your body will adjust to the new pattern.

2. Activity at the crown of the head: Tingling, itching, prickly, crawling sensations along the scalp and/or down the spine. A sense of energy vibrating on top of the head, as if energy is erupting from the head in a shower. Also the sensation of energy pouring in through the crown, described as "sprinkles". This may also be experienced as pressure on the crown, as if someone is pushing his/her finger into the center of your head. As I mentioned in #1, I have been experiencing huge downloads of energy through the crown. In the past, I have felt more generalized pressure, as if my head is in a gentle vise. One man related that his hair stood on end and his body was covered with goosebumps. Advice: This is nothing to be alarmed about. What you are experiencing is an opening of the crown chakra. The sensations mean that you are opening up to receive divine energy.

3. Sudden waves of emotion. Crying at the drop of a hat. Feeling suddenly angry or sad with little provocation. Or inexplicably depressed. Then very happy. Emotional roller coaster. There is often a pressure or sense of emotions congested in the heart chakra (the middle of the chest). This is not to be confused with the heart, which is located to the left of the heart chakra. Advice: Accept your feelings as they come up and let them go. Go directly to your heart chakra and feel the emotion. Expand it outward to all your fields and breathe deeply from the belly all the way up to your upper chest. Just feel the feeling and let it evaporate on its own. Don't direct the emotions at anyone. You are cleaning out your past. If you want some help with this, say out loud that you intend to release all these old issues and ask your Higher Power or your Guides and Angels to help you. You can also ask the Creator directly to help you release with ease and gentleness. Be grateful that your body is releasing these emotions and not holding onto them inside where they can do harm. One source suggests that depression is linked to letting go of relationships to people, work, etc. that no longer match us and our frequencies. When we feel guilty about letting go of these relationships, depression helps us medicate that pain.

4. Old "stuff" seems to be coming up, as described above, and the people with whom you need to work it out (or their clones) appear in your life. Completion issues. Or perhaps you need to work through issues of self-worth, abundance, creativity, addictions, etc. The resources or people you need to help you move through these issues start to appear. Advice: Same as #3. Additionally, don't get too involved in analyzing these issues. Examining them too much will simply cycle you back through them over and over again at deeper and deeper levels. Get professional help if you need to and walk through it. Do not try to avoid them or disassociate yourself from them. Embrace whatever comes up and thank it for helping you move ahead. Thank your Higher Power for giving you the opportunity to release these issues. Remember, you don't want these issues to stay stuck in your body.

5. Changes in weight. The weight gain in the US population is phenomenal. Other people may be losing weight. We often gain weight because many fears we have suppressed are now coming up to the surface to be healed. We react by building up a defense. We also attempt to ground ourselves or provide bulk against increasing frequencies in our bodies. Advice: Don't freak out, but just accept it as a symptom of where you are right now. You will release/gain the weight when all your fears have been integrated. Release your anxiety about this. Then you might find it easier to lose/gain the weight eventually. Exercise. Before eating, try this: Sit at the table with an attractive place setting. Light a candle. Enjoy how the food looks. Place your dominant hand over your heart and bless the food. Tell your body that you are going to use the food to richly nourish it, but that you are not going to use the food to fulfill your emotional hungers. Then pass your hand from left to right over the food and bless it. You may notice that the food feels warm to your hand even if the food is cold-- I like to think that the food is good for me when it feels warm and nourishing to my hand. I have also noticed that when I practice blessing the food, I don't eat as much. It is important not to let yourself off the hook when you forget to bless the food before you eat. If I've forgotten and I've nearly finished eating, I bless the food anyway. That way I don't slip out of the habit. Another thing you can do is to stay present while eating -- don't watch TV or read. Heartily enjoy what blessings are before you.

6. Changes in eating habits: Strange cravings and odd food choices. Some find they are not as hungry as they used to be. Or hungrier. Advice: Don't deny what your body tells you it needs. If you are not sure, you might try muscle-testing before you chose a food to see if it's what your body wants. Also try blessing the food as described in #5.

7. Food intolerances, allergies you never had before: As you grow more spiritual, you are more sensitive to everything around you. Your body will tell you what it can no longer tolerate, as if it, too, is sloughing off what doesn't serve it anymore. You might be cleansing yourself of toxins. Some people find they often have a white residue in their mouth, much like that of runners at the end of a race. Advice: An acupuncturist told me that this film can be removed by sloshing 2 tablespoons of cold-pressed olive oil in your mouth for 10-15 minutes (don't swallow, whatever you do), then spitting it out into the toilet -- not the sink, for you just removed toxins from your body and don't want them in the sink. Brush your teeth and do the same. Then clean your brush. (Sorry this is yukky, but it works.)

8. Amplification of the senses. Increased sensitivity. 8a. Sight: Blurry vision, shimmering objects, seeing glittery particles, auras around people, plants, animals, and objects. Some report seeing formerly opaque objects as transparent. When you close your eyes, you no longer see darkness, but redness. You may also see geometric shapes or brilliant colors and pictures when eyes are closed. Colors appear more vivid -- the sky might look teal or the grass an amazing green. Often I see grids running across the ground. As you become more sensitive, you may see shapes or outlines in the air, especially when the room is almost dark. When your eyes are open or closed, you may see white shapes in your peripheral vision (these are your guides). Advice: Your vision is changing in many ways -- you are experiencing new ways of seeing. Be patient. Whatever you do, do not be afraid. Hazy vision maybe relieved by yawning. 8b. Hearing: Increased or decreased hearing. I once thought I would have to pull off the road because of the painfully amplified sound of my tires on the freeway. Other symptoms are hearing white noise in the head, beeps, tones, music or electronic patterns. Some hear water rushing, bees buzzing, whooshing, roaring or ringing. Others have what is called audio dyslexia-- you can't always make out what people are saying, as if you can no longer translate your own language. Some hear strange voices in their dreams, as if someone is hovering near them. You can either ask the presence(s) to leave or ask Archangel Michael to take care of the situation. Again, there is nothing to fear. Advice: Surrender to it. Let it come through. Listen. Your ears are adjusting to new frequencies. 8c. Enhanced senses of smell, touch, and/or taste. I notice I can now smell and taste chemical additives in some foods in a rather unpleasant manner. Other food may taste absolutely wonderful. For some people, these enhancements are both delightful and distracting. You might even smell the fragrance of flowers now and then. Many of the mystics did. Enjoy it.

9. Skin eruptions: Rashes, bumps, acne, hives, and shingles. Anger produces outbreaks around the mouth and chin. I had a dermatitis on my extremities for several months that accompanied healing an episode from my past. When I had worked through most of the issue, the condition was released. Advice: You may be sloughing off toxins and bringing emotions to the surface. When there is an issue to be released and you are trying to repress it, your skin will express the issue for you until you process the emotions. Work through your "stuff".

10. Episodes of intense energy which make you want to leap out of bed and into action. Followed by periods of lethargy and fatigue. The fatigue usually follows great shifts. This is a time of integration, so give into it. Advice: Roll with the nature of the energy. Don't fight it. Be gentle with yourself. Take naps if you are tired. Write your novel if you are too energized to sleep. Take advantage of the type of energy.

11. Changes in prayer or meditation. Not feeling the same sensations as before. Not having the same experience of being in contact with Spirit. Difficulty in focusing. Advice: You may be in more instant and constant communion with Spirit now and the sensation may therefore be altered. You will adapt to this new feeling. You are actually thinking and acting in partnership with Spirit most of the time now. You may find your meditation periods shorter.

12. Power surges: All of a sudden you are heated from head to toe. It is a momentary sensation, but uncomfortable. In contrast, some people have felt inexplicably cold. I have experienced both. More recently I experience waves or currents of energy rolling through me. Sometimes the energy seems so intense when it first comes into my body that I feel a little nauseated. But if I think of the energy as divine and let go of fear, I feel wonderful and enjoy the sensation. If you are an energy worker, you may have noticed that the heat running through your hands has increased tremendously. This is good. Advice: If you are uncomfortable, ask your Higher Power, that if it be for your best and highest good, to turn down/up the temperature a bit.

13. A range of physical manifestations: Headaches, backaches, neck pains, flu-like symptoms (this is called vibrational flu), digestive problems, muscular spasms or cramps, racing heartbeat, chest pains, changes in sexual desire, numbness or pain in the limbs, and involuntary vocalizations or bodily movements. Some of us have even had old conditions from childhood reappear briefly for healing. Advice: Remember what I said about seeking medical help if you need it! If you have determined that this is not a medical condition, relax in the realization that it is only temporary.

14. Looking younger. Yippee! As you clear emotional issues and release limiting beliefs and heavy baggage from the past, you are actually lighter. Your frequency is higher. You love yourself and life more. You begin to resemble the perfect you that you really are.

15. Vivid dreams. Sometimes the dreams are so real that you wake up confused. You may even have lucid dreams in which you are in control. Many dreams may be mystical or carry messages for you. And in some dreams, you just know that you are not "dreaming" -- that what is happening is somehow real. Advice: You will remember what is important for you to remember. Don't force anything. Above all, stay out of fear.

16. Events that completely alter your life: death, divorce, change in job status, loss of home, illness, and/or other catastrophes -- sometimes several at once! Forces that cause you to slow down, simplify, change, re-examine who you are and what your life means to you. Forces that you cannot ignore. Forces that cause you to release your attachments. Forces that awaken your sense of love and compassion for all.

17. A desire to break free from restrictive patterns, life-draining jobs consumptive lifestyles, and toxic people or situations. You feel a compelling need to "find yourself" and your life purpose -- now! You want to be creative and free to be who you really are. You might find yourself drawn to the arts and nature. You want to unclutter yourself from things and people that no longer serve you. Advice: Do it!

18. Emotional and mental confusion: A feeling that you need to get your life straightened out--it feels like a mess. But at the same time you feel chaotic and unable to focus. See #45. Advice: Put your ear to your heart and your own discernment will follow.

19. Introspection, solitude and loss of interest in more extroverted activities: This stage has come as a surprise to many extraverts who formerly saw themselves as outgoing and involved. They say, "I don't know why, but I don't like to go out as much as before."

20. Creativity bursts: Receiving images, ideas, music, and other creative inspirations at an often overwhelming rate. Advice: At least record these inspirations, for Spirit is speaking to you about how you might fulfill your purpose and contribute to the healing of the planet.

21. A perception that time is accelerating. It seems that way because you have had so many changes introduced into your life at an unprecedented rate. The number of changes seems to be growing. Advice: Breaking your day up into appointments and time segments increases the sense of acceleration .You can slow time down by relaxing into the present moment and paying attention to what's at hand, not anticipating what's ahead. Slow down and tell yourself that you have plenty of time. Ask your Higher Power to help you. Keep your focus on the present. Try to flow from one activity to the next. Stay tuned to your inner guidance. You can also warp time by asking for it. Next time you feel rushed, say, "Time warp, please. I need some more time to -----." Then relax.

22. A sense of impendingness. There is a feeling that something is about to happen. This can create anxiety. Advice: There is nothing to worry about. Things are definitely happening, but anxiety only creates more problems for you. All your thoughts -- positive or negative-- are prayers. There is nothing to fear.

23. Impatience. You know better, but sometimes you can't help it. You want to get on with what seems to be coming your way. Uncertainty is not comfortable. Advice: Learn to live with the uncertainty, knowing that nothing comes to you until you are ready. Impatience is really a lack of trust, especially trust in your Higher Power. When you focus on the present, you will experience miracles -- yes, even in traffic.

24. A deep yearning for meaning, purpose, spiritual connection, and revelation. Perhaps an interest in the spiritual for the first time in your life. "Constant craving", as k.d. lang says. The material world cannot fulfill this longing. Advice: Follow your heart and the way will open up for you.

25. A feeling that you are somehow different. A disquieting sense that everything in your life feels new and altered, that you have left your old self behind. You have. You are much greater than you can possibly imagine. There is more to come.

26. "Teachers" appear everywhere with perfect timing to help you on your spiritual journey: people, books, movies, events, Mother Nature, etc. Teachers may appear to be negative or positive when you are trapped in polarity thinking, but, from a transcendent perspective, they are always perfect. Just what you need to learn from and move on. By the way, we never get more than we are ready to master. Each challenge presents us with an opportunity to show our mastery in passing through it.

27. You find a spiritual track that makes sense to you and "speaks to you" at the most profound levels. Suddenly you are gaining a perspective that you would never have considered before. You hunger to know more. You read, share with others, ask questions, and go inside to discover more about who you are and why you are here

28. You are moving through learning and personal issues at a rapid pace. You sense that you are "getting it" quite readily. Advice: Keep remembering that things will come to you when they are ready to be healed. Not sooner. Deal with whatever comes up with courage and you will move through the issues rapidly.

29. Invisible presences. Here is the woo-woo stuff. Some people report feeling surrounded by beings at night or having the sensation of being touched or talked to. Often they will wake with a start. Some also feel their body or bed vibrate. The vibrations are caused by energetic changes after emotional clearing has taken place. Advice: This is a sensitive topic, but you may feel better blessing your bed and space around it before you sleep. I rest assured that I am surrounded only by the most magnificent spiritual entities and am always safe in God's care. Sometimes, however, the fear gets to me, and I call in Archangel Michael and/or Archangel Uriel. I don't beat myself up for being afraid sometimes.

30. Portents, visions, "illusions", numbers, and symbols: Seeing things that have spiritual importance for you. Noticing how numbers appear synchronistically in your awareness. Everything has a message if you take the time to look. I enjoy the experience of "getting the messages." What fun!

31. Increased integrity: You realize that it is time for you to seek and speak your truth. It suddenly seems important for you to become more authentic, more yourself. You may have to say "no" to people whom you have tried to please in the past. You may find it intolerable to stay in a marriage or job or place that doesn't support who you are. You may also find there is nowhere to hide, no secrets to keep anymore. Honesty becomes important in all your relationships. Advice: Listen to your heart. If your guidance tells you not to do something, speak up and take action. Say "no". Likewise, you must also say "yes" to that which compels you. You must risk displeasing others without guilt in order to attain spiritual sovereignty.

32. Harmony with seasons and cycles: You are becoming more tuned to the seasons, the phases of the moon and natural cycles. More awareness of your place in the natural world. A stronger connection to the earth.

33. Electrical and mechanical malfunctions: When you are around, lightbulbs flicker, the computer locks up, or the radio goes haywire. Advice: Call on your angels, guides, or Grace Elohim to fix it or put up a field of protection of light around the machine. Surround your car with bluelight. Laugh.

34. Increased synchronicity and many small miracles. Look for more of these. Advice: Synchronistic events tell you if you are heading in the right direction or making the correct choices. Honor these clues and you cannot go astray. Spirit uses synchronicity to communicate to you. That's when you begin to experience daily miracles. See #30.

35. Increased intuitive abilities and altered states of consciousness: Thinking of someone and immediately hearing from them. More synchronicities. Having sudden insights about patterns or events from the past. Clairvoyance, out-of-body experiences, and other psychic phenomena. Intensified sensitivity and knowing. Awareness of one's essence and that of others. Channeling angelic and Christ-consciousness energies.

36. Communication with Spirit. Contact with angels, spirit guides, and other divine entities. Channeling. More and more people seem to be given this opportunity. Feeling inspiration and downloading information that takes form as writing, painting, ideas, communications, dance, etc.

37. A sense of Oneness with all. A direct experience of this Wholeness. Transcendent awareness. Being flooded with compassion and love for all life. Compassionate detachment or unconditional love for all is what lifts us up to higher levels of consciousness and joy.

38. Moments of joy and bliss. A deep abiding sense of peace and knowing that you are never alone.

39. Integration: You become emotionally, psychologically, physically, and spiritually stronger and clearer. You feel as if you are in alignment with your Higher Self.

40. Living your purpose: You know you are finally doing what you came to earth for. New skills and gifts are emerging, especially healing ones. Your life/work experiences are now converging and starting to make sense. You are finally going to use them all. Advice: Listen to your heart. Your passion leads you to where you must go. Go within and ask your Higher Power, "What is it you would have me do?" Watch for synchronicities. Listen.

41. Feeling closer to animals and plants. To some people, animals now seem to be more "human" in their behavior. Wild animals are less afraid. Plants respond to your love and attention more than ever. Some may even have messages for you.

42. Seeing beings of other dimensions. The veil between dimensions is thinner, so it is not surprising. Just stay in your sovereignty. You are more powerful than you can ever imagine, so do not entertain fear. Ask your guides for help if you slip into fear.

43. Seeing a person's true form or seeing loved one with a different face -- past life or parallel life.

44. Physically manifesting thoughts and desires more quickly and efficiently. Advice: Monitor your thoughts. All thoughts are prayers. Be careful what you ask for.

45. Left -brain fogginess. Your psychic abilities, your intuitive knowing, your feeling and compassion, your ability to experience your body, your visioning, your expressiveness all emanate from the right brain. In order for this side of the brain to develop more fully, the left brain must shut down a little bit. Normally the left-hemisphere's capacity for order, organization, structure, linear sequencing, analysis, evaluation, precision, focus, problem-solving, and mathematics dominate our often less-valued right brain. What results are memory lapses, placing words in the wrong sequence, inability or no desire to read for very long, inability to focus; forgetting what you are just about to say; impatience with linear forms of communication (audio or written formats); a feeling of spaciness, being scattered; losing interesting in research or complex information; feeling bombarded with words and talk and information; and a reluctance to write. Sometimes you feel dull and have no interest in analysis, lively intellectual discussion, or investigation. On the other hand, you might find yourself drawn to the sensate: videos, magazines with photos, beautiful artwork, movies, music, sculpting, painting, being with people, dancing, gardening, walking, and other kinesthetic forms of expression. You may search for spiritual content, even science fiction. Advice: You may discover that if you allow your heart and your right brain to lead you, the left will then be activated appropriately to support you. And someday we will be well-balanced, using both hemispheres with mastery.

46. Dizziness. This occurs when you are ungrounded. Perhaps you have just cleared a big emotional issue and your body is adjusting to your "lighter" state. Advice: Ground yourself by eating protein. Sometimes "comfort food" feels right. Don't make any food right or wrong for you. Use your guidance to know what you need at any given moment. Take your shoes off and put your feet in the grass for a couple of minutes.

47. Falling, having accidents, breaking bones. Your body is not grounded or perhaps your life is out of balance. Or your body may be telling you to slow down, examine certain aspects of your life, or heal certain issues. There is always a message. When I recently broke my ankle, I understand that my ankle was taking on what I myself refused to deal with. And that was all of the above. Advice: Stay grounded by taking your shoes off and putting your feet in the grass; even better, lie down on the grass without a blanket under you. Feel the earth beneath you. Get out in nature. Slow down and pay attention. Be mindful about what you are doing. Feel your feelings when they come up. Stay in the present. Surround yourself with blue light when you are feeling shaky.

48. Heart palpitations. A racing heart usually accompanies a heart opening. It only lasts for a few moments and means that the heart is re-balancing itself after an emotional release. I had one episode that terrified me: I woke up in the middle of the night, my heart pounding. I thought it was going to come right out of my chest. It only happened once and was, I understand, a huge heart-chakra opening. But I did check it out. There is nothing wrong with my heart. Advice: Remember what I said about getting medical attention when needed. Consult your doctor about any conditions you are not comfortable with.

49. Faster hair and nail growth. More protein is being used in the body. Too bad we can't tell the body where to grow the hair and where not to grow it. (Or can we? Hmmm.)

50. A desire to find your soulmate or twin flame. More than ever before, the idea that we can have a relationship that matches who we are seems more desirable. Advice: The truth is, we have to be the kind of person we want to attract. We have to love ourselves and where we are right now before we can attract a more "perfect" mate. The work begins at home. Here is how I think it works: Hold the desire for this person in your heart, but without attachment. Expect that someday you will meet someone who is more suited to you, but let go of any expectations as to who this will be and how it will happen. Focus instead on cleaning up your own life and being the kind of person you want to be. Be happy now. Enjoy your life. Then you may see.....

51. Memories surface. Body memories, suppressed memories, images of past lives and/or parallel lives. We are healing and integrating all our "selves", so expect to have some of these experiences. Advice. Keep in mind that it is best to recall only what comes to mind, leave the rest alone, don't analyze everything to death (because you will be stuck in the tape loop of infinite issues to process), and feel your feelings as they come up. Ask for help from your guides.

As I mentioned, I do not take credit for this list. It was posted on one of my ning groups called "Unification Project". When I inquired about where to give credit, I was told it was free for everybody to use by the group's founder.

Obviously, taken one at a time, the above symptoms can be explained away by critics. However, if you're reading this and it does resonate with you, accept it as guidance and encouragement from your spiritual helpers. Not all of them were present in my own life but there were quite a few that definitely applied. If you recognize these symptoms in your own life, please take comfort from that and understand that you are here for a very real purpose and the spiritual component plays a key role in fulfilling that purpose.

As mentioned in the prologue, I am honoured to be a guest on 2 radio shows this week. One is on the Blog Talk Radio platform while the other is on Talkshoe. There is no requirement to register to listen to either of the shows. On Blog Talk Radio, however, if you wish to participate in the chat you will have to register a username but there is no such restriction on Talkshoe.

1) Wednesday September 23/09 on "energytherapies" radio show: I will be interviewed by Dorothy Holder, a medium and healer with a wide range of expertise and services including energy healing, chakra and relationship readings and Neural Linguistic Programming (NLP). She offers free readings during her shows (not this one) and is well worth the time to listen to, if you have the chance. She is one of my favorite hosts.

Time: 10:30 PM EST

URL: http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/34517     

2) Thursday September 24/09 on "Bird Talk With Kiwi Girl and Kestrel": This show promotes communication with, and enlightens people regarding, their animal spirit guides and each segment provides free readings. The hosts establish a mood that is laid back and comfortable and it is a show I really enjoy listening to and participating in the chat room. Always informative and enjoyable and well worth a listen. This show will entail a lively discussion centering on spirit communication, which both of these hosts - Dorothy and Stan - have very considerable experience. If there is time, I'll be talking briefly about my novel entitled "Bright Demon", which will be published and go on sale in late October, just in time for Halloween.

Time: 11:00 PM EST

URL: http://blogtalkradio.com/animalmessages/2009/09/25/Bird-Talk-with-Kiwi-Girl-and-Kestrel   

Thanks again for dropping by and I extend a Blessed Mabon to you.

See you in the ether ! 

Some of my work you may enjoy:

POETRY:

The Amazon Principle

The Sacred Gift

Nightmare's Nemesis

Immortal Visions

NARRATION OF MY STORIES:

Sorceress Of Silence

Angelic Sorcery

Demon's Ploy

A Crystal Conspiracy

Feel like you are being adversely affected by magic or spells placed on you? I may be able to help. Send me a brief email at bright_sorcerer@rogers.com with some general information of the problem and why you think magic is the source. No money or obligation is required.

Love and Light. Nick

Searching For The Over Soul

There are numerous books and articles written that give a lengthy and comprehensive explanation of the "Over Soul", more commonly referred to as the "Higher Self". This short piece will only detail some highlights and insights - along with a few personal exercises for you to experiment with - of my own search for reconnection to that sacred part of me. On Sunday, September 6/09, at 10 PM EST, I will be hosting another episode of my "Seraphim and Sandalwood" show which will go into much greater detail how essential it really is to connect with our Higher Self, especially in light of the present ascension process we find ourselves in.

Many schools of thought contend that there is a very specific series of actions that take place, on the higher planes, prior to any soul incarnating on the Earth plane. It is claimed - and I subscribe to this fully - that each soul willingly selects not only the primary life lessons but also the parents and siblings of their future life. Having been assigned specific guides, the soul selects how these lessons will be learned and then requests the assistance of their Guides to ensure that the optimum conditions are in place to get the full benefit of each lesson. A small segment of the soul essence is separated from the host, taken through a process where it loses all memory of its true identity and then incarnates into a human body. So begins a new life in this dense 3D plane along with a series of life lessons it is ignorant of. While this can be regarded as "involution", the opposite of "evolution", the potential for the latter is a large part of the purpose for each new incarnation. When that actually occurs - at actual birth, conception or mid-way through - is far beyond the scope of what I wish to focus on here.

So, what happens to the Over Soul? Does it merely sit in limbo in a fictitious realm, while a small ignorant piece of itself runs rampant on Earth?  Is it possible that it, as well, is still in the process of spiritual evolution or perhaps even has duties and work of its own in the higher realms? Surely it must play some type of role in its own development, even if it is only a very small portion of itself?

To understand that, it's important to comprehend and accept how truly interconnected we are with the multiverse. In his latest book entitled "21st Century Jedi", Dr. Damon Sprock uses the descriptor of "Spiritual DNA" for easier understanding of this concept. An ancient text known as The Kybalion, penned by the father of modern day Hermetics, Hermes Trismigestus (believed to be an incarnation the Egyptian god Thoth), comfirms that everything was created by "The All" and therefore everything is interconnected with this same "Spiritual DNA".  Add to that an understanding of a few other important aspects:

1) What one sees and experiences on this dense 3 dimensional plane is just as real as what we experience in other dimensions.

2) Very often realities overlap each other in what we consider the same "location". Dimensions are not spatial locations, as we think of it with our limited 3D brain, but rather refers to rate of vibration.

3) We all possess the ability to access other realms of existence and often our Higher Self is present in numerous dimensions simultaneously.

4) At the completion of one life span, we return to this collective or essence of pure energy - the Higher Self - and by extension, it possesses the sum of our wisdom and experiences.

As I mentioned earlier, our Higher Self is also intimately familiar with our life lessons, role and mission in every lifetime. Needless to say, this does qualify it as a very powerful ally and source of assistance and guidance. It makes sense, then, doesn't it, to learn how to connect, communicate and interact with this sacred part of ourselves?

Exercise 1: Make A Date - Set aside time, preferably at least weekly, and invite your Higher Self to merge with you as you enjoy a pleasurable solo activity. The options are really limitless but you might consider picking up the ingredients for a banana split, a steak dinner, your favorite pasta dish, an ice cold beer or glass of wine etc. and issuing an invitation to join with you as you enjoy that activity. On sunny days, I love to just take off on my bike or on foot to enjoy the warm weather and make a special effort to open all of my senses. I view it as though I'm taking a dear friend to a special location to watch the ducks along the river, squirrels scampering merrily or birds weaving in and out of the trees. As always, it's a great idea to take an offering of food for the Guardians of whatever location you choose to enjoy with your Higher Self. My own experience has been a dramatic increase in my senses without any conscious effort on my part - colours seem more vibrant, the air sweeter and the sounds much clearer. My Higher Self dwells in a dimension of pure energy, and while he may have access to all of my experiences, I consider this a gift to him to really experience all of the sensations of an activity that I find pleasurable in this 3D reality - through me. I wouldn't really suggest sex as an activity for this exercise....maybe it's just me but that idea seriously weirds me out..lol.  

Exercise 2: Raziel's Key - I've included this largely because it provided me with an opportunity to come face to face with my Higher Self and actually see him in his own environment. It was one of the few times in my life when I was actually told that somebody was proud of me and it touched me deeply. I spent the entire time in tears. To use this tool:

a) Close your eyes and imagine you are holding out the palm of your dominant hand.

b) Imagine a skeleton key materializing in your palm. Allow your imagination free rein here and don't worry too much about getting it perfect.

c) Picture a large door develop in your brain, of any shape or size. Typically, large and wooden is most effective and easiest, as long as there is a key hole for the key you just made.

d) Now imagine bringing the key up to the door, while making your intent known that you wish to connect with or see your Higher Self. I usually make this a verbal request but silently in your mind is fine.

e) Insert the key in the lock and visualize your hand pulling the door slowly open. From here, the rest of the short journey is entirely up to you. Allow your intuition to guide you. Take in the scenery in front of you and if you want, imagine yourself stepping through. Each person's experience will be unique but I can guarantee that if you're sincere, it will be a noteworthy encounter.

Keys to using this effectively are the key, an intent and a belief that you are capable of truly walking between worlds. Additionally, another use for the key involves manifesting it just before you go to sleep when you are in need of a specific answer to a problem. Once you state your request and who you wish to provide the help, visualize yourself putting it under your pillow and then proceed with your normal bed time rituals. It's extremely important that you follow any intuitive guidance the following day.

Note: This exercise is called Raziel's Key because it was given to Ellie Crystal in channel from Archangel Raziel. I have included it because not only have I worked with this technique personally and successfully, but Lord Raziel is presently one of my Teachers and Tutors. I've included a blog post with some interesting information about this enigmatic Archangel, including my own perception and interactions with him which you can view here. It is roughly 3/4 of the way through that post so just scroll down if the other content does not interest you.

Exercise 3: Holon Of Ascension - This exercise was designed specifically to connect and interact energetically with one's Over Soul. It was one of many exercises channeled by the Hathors specifically for this ascension process to a healer and teacher named Tom Kenyon. There are levels of progression and my own experience with using this daily has been quite fascinating and I've included some rudimentary observations throughout the description.

Image courtesy of Tom Kenyon.

A) Begin by getting comfortable, either sitting on the floor or a chair. My preference is the latter. Extend your hands upwards and over your head until they come together. This is the location of what is commonly called the "star chakra" and it is a direct link to your Higher Self. This step is simply to orient you as to its location for the next phase.

B) Close your eyes and visualize your star chakra forming at the location you just made note of. I see it as a beautiful white, about 6 inches across with concentric circles but follow whatever guidance you receive. The next step is to summon up high vibration emotions like gratitude, compassion and love and send them directly into the chakra. It's important that you remember that it isn't simply a thought of these emotions but the actual energy of them. If it helps take a second to recall a loved one or a favorite pet or yes, even your Higher Self.

C) Once you've sent the emotion - it may take two tries - relax and allow the return of them from your Over Soul. You will feel it; it may be a massive wave or simply a slight trickle that filters down through your crown chakra and into your body. Once you sense it, shift your focus immediately to your root chakra, located between the anus and genitals.

D) The next step is to visualize either a disc or a sphere forming around you, where the top intersects with your star chakra. My own approach is from a chaos magic perspective, which simply means modifying a process or ritual so it is effective for me. For that reason, I prefer to use a sphere roughly six feet across because I am more comfortable working with that.

E) Visualize the sphere beginning to spin - clockwise or counter-clockwise, whichever you are most comfortable with - and turning white in colour. In working with this on a daily basis, I've noted that my Higher Self usually enters my conscious awareness as a very real part of me at this point in the exercise. Continue to spin the sphere around at a pace that you're comfortable with, keeping a marginal awareness of both your star chakra and root chakra.

Note: In my own experience, my Over Soul makes his presence felt often by injecting thoughts, conversation, encouragement and coaching directly into my conscious mind and it was a bit distracting art first. If you find your mind wavering, simply resend your gratitude energy at your star chakra again and pick up where you left off. Don't get discouraged if this happens - you are performing a task in conjunction with your Higher Self, in most cases consciously for the first time in your life. So be patient and loving to both of you.

F) When first starting to use this method, apply it for only five minutes maximum. I can't explain that fully except that I've been told there is a psychological component to this suggestion. According to Tom Kenyon, when used consistently and daily for up to 20 minutes at a time, it can result in actual healing to occur within the physical body.

G) Conclude by dissolving the sphere around you, send a quick burst of gratitude to your Higher Self (you can never go wrong if you include this verbally), allow your star chakra to wink out of sight and open your eyes. The three keys to this are a constant awareness of your star chakra, your root chakra and the spinning sphere. Don't get discouraged if you have difficulty the first few times. I can tell you with certainty that if you apply this technique with the aim of integrating more fully with your Higher Self, you will see results relatively quickly.

Levels Of Progression: You will not find these anywhere online except here. My own "joining" through this exercise is quite unique because I already had a direct connection with my own Over Soul. I'm including these because they are the exact levels of progression I've been coached on since I began using this technique. I'm including a short addition to the end of this post that was an insight I was given only recently and was cause for considerable optimism and joy, which I'll share with you. Once you read it, I think it may put a smile on your face as well.

Level 1: With the sphere spinning, project a portion of your consciousness forward so it is only an inch or two from the edge of the sphere, directly in front of you. When you're ready, insert your consciousness into the sphere and allow it to go around a complete revolution. But here's the catch - you must be able to see with your third eye exactly what you would see if your eyes were open. Good preparation for this is taking a moment before you begin the exercise and looking around the room, turning or walking in a complete circle to ensure you note what it looks like from the persective of where you are. Consider it just like being on a kid's carousel because it is very similar. Attempt 3 revolutions and then stop the sphere. Draw your consciousness back an inch or two from the edge, begin it revolving in the other direction and once again, follow it all the way around. At first, try this only once and then add revolutions as you're comfortable...or, as in my case, are directed to..lol.

Level 2: The above progession focuses your third eye vision outwards while the next level involves the same steps, only this time, the focus is what one would see if they were looking inward. Once again, think about a kid's carousel and you turning your vision to look at the center, instead of outward. This presents an interesting problem because it means that you are, essentially, looking at yourself from a  360 degree view. You have to quickly imagine what you would look like sitting where you are from all directions. This was relatively easy for me because I learned how to do this some years ago when I began experimenting with spirit travel. In that context, I would propel a portion of my consciousness forward a few feet and then pause to look directly back at myself sitting, before focusing my vision forward once again and then entering the portal or location I was going.

Level 3: If you're really adventurous, this one will boggle your mind. I claim only a reasonable proficiency with this progression and this, along with the next level of progression is the stage I presently work at for this technique, but I do receive considerable guidance and direction from my Higher Self when performing it. It is proving quite a challenge, I can tell you. After completing three revolutions of the above two exercises, stop the sphere, draw your consciousness back and allow it to begin rotating forward. Enter the sphere and follow it as it loops forward, down and under and then back up. To experience this: Take a moment and close your eyes. Imagine you're on a spring board. You are vaulted into the air and then do a complete somersault, watching the view as you spin around. As you can imagine, there is some preparation required for this but it is doable, if you take your conscious mind out of the picture entirely. In this case, one's conscious mind will want try take over and it can be a battle.

Level 4: In this phase, all of the above have been completed. The sphere is stopped and moves to the rear this time, with your third eye focus outwards. I will be honest and tell you, I am barely able to do one revolution at this level but I do see progression daily and that is a key component - it must be done daily to get to this point. Often I get mildly chided for moving my eyes. These excercises, at least these progressive levels I'm being guided through, are designed to take the conscious mind right out of the picture. It's important to keep them looking straight ahead behind closed eyes. Another important aspect is to really challenge yourself (or so I've been told by my Higher Self) and push your limits. Just like weight training, it takes slight but increased resistance to build strength and muscle mass; in this case, it is that aspect of ourselves that is truly interdimensional which requires ever increasing levels of difficulty to progress.

Some years ago when I first began experimenting with astral projection, I was exposed to an exercise that was not only much easier, as far as preparation, but also enabled me to connect and interact directly with a Guide for the first time consciously. The only requirement was a picture containing scenery (you can use ones with people in it but it creates some unique problems for beginners to spirit travel and shamanic journeying). If you're interested in trying your hand at spirit travel, you can find a complete description on the method I began with on my blog here.

The next time you pass a beggar on the street, a child in a wheelchair or a person with deformed features or body, consider this: they chose to incarnate in that form, knowing full well the numerous challenges they would have to face. Can you imagine the incredible amount of courage that took? It always gives me a totally different attitude when I regard them in this light.

Additionally, I mentioned a recent insight from my own Higher Self that was cause for immense optimism. I had been more than distressed at the sequence of events, as far as my training. I found that I would lose myself in learning a technique or ability and then...nothing for a few months. The old "feast or famine"... It felt as though I should be doing something but found my motivation out the window and nothing in sight to concentrate my efforts on. If you find you're undergoing months of intense activity and then everything just seems to stop, I have a message for you. It seems that when our Guides orchestrate our learning, we are given a rough time frame to accomplish it. In my case, I am a very motivated student when it comes to learning new things and the "down time" was really bothering me. What happens, essentially, is that we have applied ourselves so well to learning, we exceed their expectations. We learn some things far quicker than they had imagined or anticipated!! Yes, part of the "down time" is to ensure that we assimilate the new knowledge but quite often it is our Guides who are left scrambling to orchestrate our next series of lessons or learning! I thought that was so damn coool!

Thanks again for coming by to share your Light at my place. Remember that this Sunday, September 6/09, I will be airing another episode of "Seraphim and Sandalwood" which will involve some of this material but also additional information on the importance of connecting with our Higher Self as it pertains to the ascension process. All I can tell you is that it is a crucial component for the physical changes many of us can feel taking place within our bodies, as we are being rewired to accept the upcoming energies of higher and higher levels of vibration. I'll also be supplying link where you can download a meditation specifically for the 9/9/09 portal occurring on Sept.09.

See you in the ether !

Samples of my own work you may enjoy:

Poems:

The Amazon Principle

The Sacred Gift

Immortal Visions

Nightmare's Nemesis

Narrated Stories:

Sorceress Of Silence

Angelic Sorcery

Demon's Ploy

A Crystal Conspiracy

Namaste.

Join a global effort in an hour of meditation and visualization to assist the planet during this very powerful occurrence of energy that will be reaching us. Spiritually-minded people globally will be adding their own thought energy in this truly incredible event. For a general description of this event, Infinite Being has a short article that will provide more information or you can click on the banner above to be taken to the Fire The Grid homepage..

The last time anything of this magnitude was accomplished was in 2007.

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.