Author: Tara

Somehow the idea of “God’s Will” triggers a feeling of unease and trepidation, and even guilt within our being. Deep within we have a misunderstanding or block that separates us from the Will of God. It seems to feel that God’s Will is something separate from our own free will; that God’s Will for us will mean we must sacrifice, lose, give up or deny something we desire. At this level, like defiant children who have rebelled we hold ourselves separate and apart from God’s Will, preferring instead to “do things our way.” 

Where did all this misunderstanding, this misalignment, come from? Some of it comes from the illusive ego and dome comes from the distortions of miscommunication we hold at the subconscious level. Ancient misunderstandings about God are also a factor here. Those old beliefs that God is a punishing, vindictive, angry, vengeful being who sends suffering, illness and even death to us as payment for our “sins.” 

Even the idea that we can sin is a distortion that separates us from the Love and Flow of God’s Grace. We really believe that all the un-reality we have created is real and that we have displeased God. We really don’t recognize that “sin” is nothing but “mistakes” or “learning experiences” and that if we just stop holding onto the guilt and shame, the whole “illusion of distortion” that we think we have created would disappear. 

Belief in the illusion comes from the ego perception which thinks it is a separate being, walled off and separate from God. Of course, that this belief is a misunderstanding is obvious because the ego itself exists and functions and is sustained by God’s Light. Everything is sustained by God’s loving light. In fact, we have never really separated ourselves from the Source, we have only succeeded in narrowing our vision to a small and limited part of ourselves; which is called the ego! The ego has a strong investment in holding onto its narrow vision, for without it the ego would fade and we would expand and recognize our Divinity and Unity with God. This doesn’t mean that we would lose our identity. It means that we would expand our identity! 

So, in truth the Will of God is our Will. God’s Will for us is to experience love, joy, harmony, health, abundance, creativity, adventure, brotherhood, happiness, peace, fulfillment, expansion, bliss … everything that our heart’s desire. When we are happy and our lives are healthy, prosperous and joyous, we are in alignment with God’s Will and God is happy along with us! Our happiness makes God happy. Ponder this for a moment, it is a powerful and wonderful truth. God loves it when we are happy! Our misery, pain and struggle does not feel any better to God than it does to us! 

Fear and separation from the Will of God are the key causes of our suffering, loss, illness, unhappiness, poverty and pain. By defiantly holding our energies separate from God’s Will, we bring about exactly what we are trying to avoid. We have it all backward! And, of course, the distorted dark force frequencies add a lot of energy to this confusion to hold it in place. That’s just what they do, for once we recognize and release this, our vibration becomes so powerful, they cannot come near us. 

God Energy is expansive; fear contracts. God’s love empowers and unites and uplifts. Separation diminishes and constricts and limits. Wherever our will is out of alignment with the Divine Will, we suffer. It is time to embrace God’s Will and let go of the old fears and misunderstandings! Take responsibility! 

Responsibility; here’s another concept that doesn’t sit well within us. Again it feels like we must deny our desires and ourselves if we are to be “responsible.” But, just as with God’s Will and our will being One, true responsibility is equally elevating and freeing. True responsibility means being true to your Divine Nature. It means claiming your Divine Inheritance. It means allowing abundance, health, joy, prosperity and fulfillment to flow to you and through you, enhancing everything in your life and surroundings. 

So, let’s all be responsible today and align our will with the Will of God and thus establish our true connection with all that is good, true, holy and uplifting. 

 

…What you Really Need to Know About Denying Yourself for Others.

Introduction 
I spent a good part of my life trying to please others, without even realizing that I was denying my true feelings. I never directly addressed my true feelings with others because I wanted to be “nice” and I was uncomfortable with disharmony or conflict. Over the years I learned that this behavior results in lack of communication and separation, eventually growing into rifts that separate people completely from each other. 

I feel it is important to bring this clarifying information through at this time for the many sincere people who strive to do good and live lives that inspire and elevate, yet the basic foundation of “kindness” and “good will” have been perverted in ways that actually cause the opposite effect to the good that is intended. 

Because of this perversion, we often do things for others that we really don’t want to do, that don’t feel good to us, or that actually cause us and others pain. We do this in the erroneous belief that this is the polite, good, or kind way. As you will discover, this is a deception that limits our love and inner joy. 

Using Your Free Will Correctly. 
We have all been granted the gift of free will. It is our birthright to use our will freely in a way that feels appropriate to us, in each moment. This sounds great, but in truth we have been programmed and conditioned to continually deny ourselves for the sake of others. We have been taught that to follow our own heart’s desire, to honor our own feelings, is selfish and unloving. 

Nothing could be further from the Truth. When we give to others, or do something for others that we do not sincerely and wholeheartedly feel good about doing, we are giving them a bitter gift. Our labor or action is filled with “disharmony,” with irritants, even with negative energy that is disharmonious, like a poison. If what we give to others is not a true gift coming spontaneously from the heart, then it will not have a positive benefit on the recipient, no matter how much they perceive they want this from us. 

Conversely, when we manipulate and pressure others to do what we want, we are again out of balance with the laws of Free Will. Everyone on this planet, at this time, is out of alignment to some degree with the beauty and empowerment of Free Will. At some time or another we all make the mistake of manipulating and pressuring others to do what we believe is “the best” or most desired course of action, either for ourselves or for them. 

Yet, no one can accurately know what experiences, actions and situations another person needs for their growth and personal development. An experience or situation that to one person may be stressful, upsetting or down right disgusting, to another might be just what is required to face some fear or misunderstanding, or to overcome some habit pattern or limitation. 

When we are truly using our will correctly we are neither manipulating nor coercing others, nor are we allowing ourselves to be controlled or manipulated. The balance point is somewhere in the middle. 

Following the Path of Balance inspires, uplifts and wholly benefits everyone. This is because when we are using our will correctly, it is aligned with God’s Will, which always seeks upliftment and the highest benefit for all concerned. We have been mislead to believe that our will and that of others are in conflict, that in order to “get ahead” or “succeed” we must do so at the expense of others. This is the opposite of God’s Laws of Unity, Oneness and Mutual Benefit. 

Our limited view comes from a sense of lack, scarcity and limitation. When we understand that what feels true and right for us is valid and thus appropriate, we then have the courage to hold our ground when others try to sway us from our path or goals. We can best do this by coming from a place of serene, yet solid strength, rather than defensiveness or attack. As we align our understanding with the God Source, we have more patience and empathy for others who are still at a place of struggle and confusion. This makes it easier not to judge and condemn others, and ultimately ourselves. Because what we think about others is what we think about ourselves, if we are dishonest and untrue to ourselves, then we cannot truly trust others. 

Some people feel that if everyone in the world were doing only what they wanted to do, our society would fall apart and our world would be filled with chaos. Yet, just the opposite is true. Right now, as we all deny our true feelings and desires, our world is full of unhappiness, chaos, attack, danger and tension. The outer is but a reflection of what the “inner” is holding. 

We affect each other profoundly. Minds do communicate with each other. This is why you will think of someone, and then unexpectedly hear from them or run into them. We are often not in touch with the subtleties of our higher realities, but they still do exist and influence our lives. As we learn to become more aware of how profoundly we affect each other, we also recognize that each time we honor our own desires and allow our higher will to direct our life, we are opening up this beautiful path of beauty for all of mankind. Our behavior becomes stronger, clearer and more accepted. Gradually, more and more people will be positively affected and influenced by our choice to be loving and honoring to ourselves; our world will become more harmonious and loving as well. It’s the ripple effect that always occurs. Just as when crime and oppression are on the rise it creates more fear and anger, when more love and goodwill is expressed, more harmony and positive experiences are created. This is how we become co-creators with God. 

Using our will correctly is done one step at a time. Begin with where you are and proceed from there. Judgment is never advised or constructive. Just decide to pay attention to how you really are feeling and begin to notice the times when you are feeling pressured to do something that doesn’t feel good. Does this mean that when the alarm clock goes off in the morning and you’d rather be sleeping that you skip your commitments and responsibilities for the day? No, that’s not what is being said here. It does mean that you need to take a look at what’s going on inside you. Are you in a job that is unfulfilling and unsupportive of your true nature? Have you committed yourself to activities that aren’t really on your true path? If this turns out to be the case, then it is time to sit down and get in touch with your deeper Self, with what you feel deep inside is your next step to furthering your growth and to contributing to the betterment of the world in some way. Then take the appropriate action in a loving and non-harmful way. 

Pleasing People At Our Own Expense 
Society and our upbringing has programmed us to “be a good person” at all costs. The biggest cost of this is often to ourselves. Society holds all kinds of conflicting rules and judgments about what a “good” person is. Some basic ones are: a good person doesn’t hurt other’s feelings or a good person is considerate and helpful to others. This is all true, yet when a relationship or situation is no longer working for us, and we continue on because we believe this is what a “good person” does, we are not only harming ourselves, we are harming the other person or people as well. 

When we are not being true to ourselves and honoring our own needs, when we are not in touch with our true feelings or if we deny them in deference to the expectations of others, this is an underlying cause of aggression or depression. Either we start to “shut down” diminishing our energy, vitality, enthusiasm and feelings of well-being, which leads to health problems and emotional unrest; or we get caught in bouts of rage, frustration and attack toward others. 

An example of this playing out in our society is the large number of depressed people who are on medication. Depression is anger turned inward on oneself. It slowly shuts down our vitality and enthusiasm for life. This doesn’t mean that we should rage and spew our anger at everyone around us. But it does mean that people need to learn to channel their internal anger outward in constructive and non-harmful ways. This can be done through physical activities such as kick boxing, jogging or even smacking a piece of cardboard against the kitchen counter, as well as through emotional release work. Then we need to get in touch with the cause of the anger and correct it. Often, as we get in touch with the core issues behind these emotions, we see that the lack of ability to love and be true to ourselves is the area that needs rectifying. 

Feeling good about ourselves doesn’t come from trying to please others. We have to stop trying to gain approval and validation by “pleasing” people. Once we restore our inner connection to our own divine nature, we are filled with self-love and self-appreciation. When we strive to please others, it is always at our own expense because we are making them more important than ourselves. This will never bring the desired results because we have already set ourselves up to be diminished and we are teaching others the same erroneous belief. 

Resisting the Tendency to Conform to People’s Expectations 
So, now that we are aware that it is best not to allow others to dictate and tell us how to be, what to do and how to respond in situations, how do we stop these behaviors and learn to become true to ourselves? 

A key to successfully achieving this is to learn to stay in the moment and respond from the moment, not from the past or the perceived future. Responding from the past means that whenever mom has asked you to drop everything and take her to the store, you have cancelled everything in your life to “do your duty.” In this case, the new response would be to agree, if this feels right, but to set up the outing at a time that is also convenient for you. Responding from the future means that you go along with your husband’s request that you cook a surprise dinner for his buddies because of fear that he will get mad and ultimately could leave you if you don’t “keep him happy.” Living in the moment is a challenge we are all working to master; in the moment all the power of the universe and God at our disposal. The moment is the only time that is truly real and that is why there is so much power to be found when we can embrace it. 

When we are experiencing our life from the awareness of the moment, we are empowered to hold our ground and be true to ourselves and our true heart’s desires. We start to become more peaceful and less stressed because we are not dwelling on the mistakes, hurts and perceived shortcomings of the past, nor are we anticipating fearful or restrictive situations in our future. This allows us to be more confident and “connected” to our own inner guidance and wisdom. 

Daily periods of meditation and/or relaxation are also of great benefit. These are quiet times, wholly for ourselves, where we are nourished and rejuvenated from the Source that dwells within us. There is so much goodness that we hold within our own beings, and when we connect with it we glow from the inside out. So often we are afraid to look within because, at some level, we think that there are “bad” things inside of us. This is part of the confusion that has caused us to give away our personal power in the first place. The Source of all Goodness and Love resides within us. When we take time to quiet our minds and turn inward, we reconnect with that Beauty and God feeds and fills us, from the inside. This is the most empowering and elevating experience we can give ourselves. 

With regular replenishing from within, it is far easier to stay balanced and stable without. This means that we can calmly access situations and relationships and make the choices that are for our highest good. 

Positive affirmations are another great method to reprogram our minds and our beliefs about ourselves. If you notice that at some level you really don’t think you are worthy of love, then start to affirm to yourself, “I am worthy of love because I am a child of God.” Or, “God is love and God created me in His image, therefore I am love.” Repeat the affirmation over and over for a period of time until you start to feel the “truth” of what you are saying. You can also tape your affirmations, maybe adding some beautiful music in the background, and then regularly relax and listen to your personalized affirmation tape. It is very profound, to hear positive messages regarding the truth about yourself being spoken in your own voice. 

The Universal Laws of: Right Action and Like Attracts Like 
In our Universe there is a Law that directly deals with correct actions. This is the Law of Right Action. According to this Law: when we are following our true course, when we are being true to ourselves, then the outcome will always be for the highest good of all concerned. ALWAYS. 

This means that if someone really wants something of us that we do not feel good about and we hold-fast to our truth and do not cooperate with their desire for us, this is also the path of highest good for this person, whether they understand it or not. Perhaps they need to look at how they are imposing their desires and beliefs on others, perhaps they need to recognize that their motives were selfish, self-centered or manipulative. Whatever their lesson, when we give our truest response, we give others in our lives the greatest opportunity to grow, if they choose. We cannot decide if they grow now or later, but we can offer them growth by being true to ourselves. 

Of course, many people will not choose to look within and see their lesson. Many will just be angry or annoyed that we have not done what they wanted us to do, and what they feel we “should” do. That is their choice. Whether or not they have the ability to perceive the Truth, doesn’t change the Truth. When we are aligned with the highest good, we can continue on our path, knowing that we have honored the other person and that we have made the correct choice for all concerned. If the other person cannot recognize this, at this time, take consolation that the Truth will be revealed to them when they are ready to receive it. So even if they may be hurt, angry or upset with you for honoring your true feelings, eventually, some day they will understand and honor you for following the path of Truth. 

Some people may choose to leave our lives if we do not cooperate with their wishes and we must accept that if this happens it is for the highest good for ourselves and for them. Whenever people leave our life, new ones come in. And when we are on a path of enlightenment and harmony, the new people entering will always be more balanced, more loving, more willing to look within and be responsible for their own feelings and lives. This is guaranteed because of another Universal Law ~ The Law of Like Attracts Like! 

When we are honoring and loving ourselves, we will draw people into our lives that are also at this higher level of reality. It is always a win-win situation when we strive for greater alignment with Goodness and Truth. 

The Law of Like Attracts Like will also show us where we are imbalanced or confused by the degree of these qualities we face in the situations and people in our lives. As we strive to hold our ground and stay true to ourselves we have the opportunity to heal our imbalances. 

Of course, as with all growth, there will be many challenges and times of discomfort as we strive to take the course of Right Action in our lives. It will help us to uncover many of our old programming and erroneous belief systems about what defines a “good person” and it will uproot all of the “shoulds” and other absolutes we hold firmly in our minds. Uncovering this greatly benefits our healing and elevation. 

Shortchanging Ourselves 
Even though our intensions may be for positive outcomes when we try to please others, by shortchanging ourselves it creates hidden resentments and negativity. It gives the impression that others are more valuable than we are when we place their wants, needs and desires before our own. At the other levels of reality this causes a disconnection with our innate unity and oneness with all of life. 

This separation causes us to keep score of all perceived slights and lack of return for our efforts. If we believe that we must give our all to others, even at our own expense, then we expect and even demand that others return this behavior. Giving is no longer joyous or free. The strings and obligations that come with our “giving” are like a poisonous pill that do more harm than good. The recipient of our “giving” is neither empowered nor liberated from our actions and usually will have a hidden resentment for our efforts which come at such a cost and level of debt. These unintended shortcomings deprive others of experiencing true giving first hand and it incorrectly teaches others that this method of martyrdom is the expected way of life. This leads to confusion, depression and despair when nothing really succeeds to feel good, despite our best efforts. 

When we judge ourselves to be less important than others, we carry this sentence over to those we love in our lives as well. In truth no one is greater than, or lesser than another. All have equal value in the eyes of our Creator. We are all perfect children of God, no matter what kind of mistakes in judgment or actions we have made. They are all just lessons on the journey back to wholeness and Oneness with the Source. At our true, and highest level, which is our God-Self which retains its link with God and has never separated from the Source, we are still pure, holy and completely perfect. This is the true understanding of our existence. 

Selfish versus Self Honoring 
Being selfish is self defeating. When one is selfish all their thoughts and actions are motivated by self gain and profit with no regard for the welfare or feelings of others. If our focus is only on ourselves we are out of balance and harmony within as well as without. Selfish people are lonely people because they have no ability to sustain healthy relationships. They are also unhappy people because they are always seeing through the eyes of lack. They constantly perceive others as having something they want, it’s as though the world owes them something for nothing. They constantly project their insecurities onto others, spending much of their time finding fault with others in order to feel superior and thus better about themselves. 

Selfish people are hiding a deep insecurity and lack of motivation. They would rather blame everything outside of them for what ails them in their life. They are never happy and never have enough: enough friends, enough possessions, enough money, enough prestige, enough appreciation, and so on. Selfish people are only interested in self-gain. They lack the ability to look with empathy at the situations and feelings of others. They are so wrapped up in their own reality, they cannot see beyond themselves to the larger vision. 

This is far different from the Self-Honoring, balanced person who does not give in to the demands and manipulations of others. You can clearly see the difference here. When one is selfish, they are rarely concerned about their behavior, much less if they are or aren’t being selfish. Because being selfish is their nature they usually are not seeking to elevate. To be concerned about others and our impact on others; to recognize our unity with others and their divinity is the sign of spiritual development and higher awareness. 

Because you are reading this material, it shows that you are not a selfish person. You do not live your life at the expense of others. What is being suggested to you here is that you stop allowing yourself to be pulled off course because of an old fear pattern and old programming that tells you that if you do not conform to the demands of others you are being selfish. This is simply not so. 

Our families have patterns that need to be looked at to really clear all this out of our systems. Everyone came into a family that operated with some of this programming in place. Each member of the family had a specific role to play and everyone else reinforced the necessity of this role being sustained within the family unit. So, when you first begin to break away from these unhealthy and restrictive patterns, you will likely hear about it from your family members who have a vested interest in you staying stuck in the old patterns! After all, if you shift out of these outmoded behaviors it leaves a gap, an empty space, that is uncomfortable for the other family members. 

Actually, what you are really doing is creating a space between yourself and the dysfunction. This serves as an opportunity for your family to look at this old pattern and to also shift these old patterns, if they so choose. Don’t be surprised if they choose not to shift and instead to try to draw you back into your old dysfunctional role. When you are ready to give up old behaviors that are not serving your highest good, you have to recognize that this is your right. It is also the right of all the other people in your life not to choose to give up their dysfunction. In other words it rarely works out that an entire family is ready to clear out all the dysfunction at the same time. Often one goes ahead and starts the process, opening the way for the others when they are ready. 

The same is true within marriages and in close friendships. Each partner may not grow at the same rate and at the same time. Each individual must be honored and accepted exactly where they are. But this doesn’t mean that it is always best to stay in a relationship when there are major discrepancies between the two individuals that make for constant compromises that do not serve each person’s highest good. 

An example is the marriage of Fred and Maybel. Although there was a strong past life bond between the two and a lot of old karma to be worked out, at the mental, emotional, and spiritual levels these individuals were on different paths, had different needs and enjoyed entirely different experiences. When Fred was in his element, Maybel was traumatized and visa versa. So, the greatest good that could occur for these two individuals was to lovingly move out of the relationship so that neither party had to deny their true feelings for the other. Instead, each partner supported the other as they moved their life forward in more harmonious and healthy ways. 

Some people have been coming together for many lifetimes because of old ties and past associations, when in reality they are such completely different types of beings that they cannot create true harmony between themselves. This doesn’t make one person better or worse than the other, just different. Each person deserves to be honored, respected and allowed to grow and unfold in the manner that feels most appropriate to them. If the other individual is not in harmony with this, then it is for that individual to take a sincere and deep look within and learn their own lessons from the experience. Staying in an unhealthy marriage or relationship out of a sense of duty or out of conditioning that it’s the “right” thing to do often leads to abuse, depression and a diminishing of the life force. 

Contrary to popular belief, God, or the Supreme Being, does not endorse suffering or self-denial in any form for any circumstance. These so called “laws” were created and interpreted by man and are fear based in nature. The Universal Energies are full of love and seek only for love to flow between all members of creation. When you are in harmony with another it is as though you create music that enhances all of creation. When you are in conflict with another, discord is the outcome, and this negatively affects all of creation. It is far better to honor the individual and their right to their own journey, and move on if their journey and yours are not in harmony, than to stay together for the sake of preserving an unhappy union. 

A key Spiritual Law requires Non-Harm of Self and Others. It is just as important not to harm ourselves and not to allow others to harm us, as it is to not harm others. Those of us who have gotten caught in the “pleasing others” cycle have generally learned well the lessons of non-harming others. What has been misunderstood is the non-harm of self aspect of this equation, and the realization that at a subtle level when we aren’t true to ourselves we are harming others. This is powerful to recognize and frees us from creating more karma with others. 

Criticism versus Constructive Feedback. 
Before addressing any situation where there is disharmony, it is always important to first of all work through any strong emotion you have about the situation and to ponder all angles and both sides of the situation, your side and the other person’s side. Then, when you are in a place of balance and clarity, lovingly give constructive feedback to the person. This is the truest response you can give, lovingly sharing your true feelings. The key is to own your feelings and not blame the other person for how you are feeling. 

When the Truth “hurts” 
Often we tell “white lies” or “sugar coat” our words in an effort to be polite, when in truth we are feeling something quite different to what we express. How do we reconcile our true feelings with our concern for the feelings of others? Again, we must be willing to come from a deeper place of truth with our thoughts, words and deeds. The power of our thoughts is profound and even when we think a judgmental thought the energy of that thought goes out to the person and affects them adversely. We are responsible for all our thoughts, all our words and all our actions. 

As much as possible it is our responsibility to purify our thinking, purify our words and purify our actions so that everything we give out is loving and kind and honest. So, you may ask, what about the times when you feel taken advantage of by another. What is the “polite” way to communicate this and not hurt the person’s feelings? The main catch here is “hurting the person’s feelings” it is not always possible to avoid hurting another person’s feelings. While it is very important to consider the feelings of others, it is more important to hold fast to your truth and to be willing to communicate in a loving way what you really feel. Often it is helpful to “own your own feelings” as a means of sharing your true feelings without being harsh to the person. For example you could tell Johnny, “I feel pressured when you continually ask me to come over, even after I’ve told you I am busy.” 

When we communicate with others about feelings or experiences that are likely to cause discomfort or hurt feelings in another, we must be very clear as to our intent. Is sharing this something that will be of assistance to the person? Will it strengthen your relationship with this person. For example if someone has very bad acne and you feel drawn to tell them that their appearance is quite repulsive to you, do you really think this will help this person in some way? Rather it may be better for you to examine why you have such strong feelings of unease around this situation and then work through your end of the situation. 

Many people feel it is wrong to say anything to another that seems like criticism. But constructive criticism is needed for growth. If you have a child who is honestly lazy, you may have to sit that child down and lovingly tell them that they are very lazy and that unless they make an effort to change this behavior they will have adverse affects in their life. You cannot help the person to change if you don’t address the problem. Of course, the key is to address the issue in a respectful and loving manner and to do so only when it is appropriate. 

So, you may ask, how do I know when it is appropriate? It is always appropriate when someone asks you for your opinion or seeks your council. At these times it is always appropriate to tell the truth in the most gentle and loving way possible. No matter how “impolite” it may seem to be. It is also appropriate when you are in a position of guidance as is the case with parents or teachers. 

Sometimes, even if your advise is sought, if after you access the situation you determine that your true feelings would not be helpful for the person to hear at this time, you can just gently guide the conversation away from that topic. If the person persists in going back to that topic, just reply, “I don’t feel comfortable discussing that with you at this time.” And hold your ground!!! 

In conclusion, everyone and everything in creation benefits when you let go of the old programming of “politeness” and people pleasing and learn to be true to your own inner feelings. Let them guide and direct the course of your life. The skills you develop along the way will greatly enhance your life, your relationships and your sense of well-being. Your radiance and balance will touch a lot of lives and inspire others to follow the path of truth and self-love.

 

The focus of our energies is an important factor to consider at all times. Are we focusing on positive changes, self-empowerment, being responsible for our actions, thoughts and feelings? There are so many victims in this world; victims of time and space, the environment, our interactions with others. Few people want to take responsibility for the events that they draw into their lives. It feels safer and better to “blame” everything we don’t like on our neighbor our partner our boss our children, parents…anyone but ourselves. Of course, blaming ourselves is also not the answer. 

These times are times of great transformation and freedom for those brave souls who are willing to honesty look at their role in all the events of their life!When responsibility is recognized and accepted, great strides are made on the path of enlightenment…..freedom and expansion are direct results. 

One can never grow when they are living in victim consciousness because they have perceived that they have no direct role in the events that are transpiring in their lives! This means that they have no control. It leads to depression indeed, for without responsibility there is no true personal power. Without a sense of responsibility, the events in our life seem to be out of sync with what we most need to experience in order to grow and purify. 

The power to change and to grow and uplift are the primary energies that are flooding the earth plane and mankind at this time. There is so much to elevate and it all starts WITHIN the self. All change must first happen within, then it will expand and embrace the without. This is important to understand, each step you take to free yourself of an old, outmoded pattern, a negative habit, an unhealthy relationship and so on, frees not only you, but all others as well. 

You are not alone and you do not only affect yourself. We are all one and we each affect each other. There is no such thing as “private thoughts/words/actions” we all live in this universe and we all influence each other…either directly or indirectly. Such is the “ripple effect” with water and with human consciousness. 

This is great news for those of you who are diligently striving to clean up your “house” yourself, your thoughts, words and actions, your emotions. For you have so much influence in the world and your efforts are assisting to transform and elevate the entire humanity and earth. 

Right now on earth there seems to be more negativity than ever, more murders, more acts of violence and evil. The weather patterns are reflecting the energetic imbalance with floods, droughts, tornados….. All imbalance is being pushed to the surface for cleansing, clearing and transformation. No one will escape this process, there is no escape because it is the natural order of events. 

What you can escape is the degree of intensity of the process, this is your area of empowerment. Those who refuse to take responsibility and learn from the events in their lives and make the necessary changes, those who choose to make everyone and everything else to blame, will be unfortunate indeed for the lessons will magnify and intensify in their lives until they finally “get it” or decide to leave this plane and continue in their denial elsewhere. For, on the earth denial is not going to be allowed to continue.

The Earth Mother is moving forward in her own evolutionary process and in order to be successful, only those who are in alignment with her intentions will be comfortable living on her surface. There is no judgment involved, it is just a matter of vibration. Just as you are working to cleanse and elevate, so too is the earth involved in a transformational upliftment. You do it together. Every time you take a stride forward and free yourself of an unhealthy relationship or attitude or habit, you assist the Earth in elevating as well. It’s that simple; it’s that profound; it’s that direct. 

There has never been such a powerful inflow of uplifting energies to the planet as there are at this time. The Lord Jesus and his faithful are anchoring and transmitting the energies of change, upliftment and transformation throughout this planet and universe. The call has been going out for some time now to all who “have ears to hear” to clean up their lives, to focus their energy on love, harmony, goodness, brotherhood and goodwill, to forgive and extend a hand to all those who suffer in the grip of separation, greed, and selfishness. 

This call is part of the energies of transformation. The more you put yourself aside and assist others, the more you forget about your petty grievances and strive to bring the light of love and goodness to others…..the faster you will elevate and ascend! Your good works are what make the most difference in your forward progress. This cannot be stressed enough. Every good deed you do for another, every time you forgive someone or yourself for some perceived wrong, every time you refrain from judging and thus condemning someone, you open the door for change to come to you and to the earth. You create the “space” for elevating energies to not only enter but to radiate as well. These beautiful and elevating energies will enter you….. they’ll enter into your mind, your emotions, your physical body. And then they will radiate out of you, touching and blessing your life and that of others and the earth. 

This means that not only will you receive blessings and transformation, but you become a vehicle for transformation and blessings…..you literally bring those expanding energies to humanity and to Mother Earth. So you see, you have a powerful and very important role to play in these transformational times! This is why it is stressed that you keep your mind on the focus of transformation at all times. 

To open to the higher energies you must “make room” which means release the old, lower frequencies you have hidden within yourself. Of course while these old energies are releasing it may not feel uplifting. This is why you must remember and understand the whole process. That way when old fear or anger surfaces you can hold strong and confident and stay separate from the influences of these lower frequency energies. The goal is to move them out without identifying with them…..just understand that they are old, trapped energies that have held you down and that they are releasing.Don’t judge yourself or the emotions, just establish a calm sense of detachment and allow them to release. 

Find a vehicle that will assist you in their release in a way that is non-harming to yourself and others. Physical exercise can be helpful, time alone in nature may assist, many skilled practitioners are available to help. Just be sure to release in a way that creates no harm to others, yourself or the earth. Keep in your mind’s eye the vision of goodness that lies just past this release; see yourself freed up and expanded, full of more peace, confidence, joy and harmony. 

Enjoy the journey as it unfolds, for it is leading you Home! Home is a place where you are radiant, balanced and joyous…..Remember that you are loved and accepted completely every step of the way as you transform yourself back to the recognition and experience of your own Divinity and Oneness with the Source of all Love and Goodness.

During these times of tremendous transformational strides forward, be sure to call on Christ, your spiritual guides and all the blessed Beings of Light who are a part of your heritage, your family, your birthright. They are there, waiting for the invitation to assist; as they assist you, they assist themselves as well. Remember, we are all in this together, we all need and benefit from each other. The love that is there for you is beyond description; it is love that transforms, heals, elevates. It is love that is steadily radiating down upon our world and her inhabitants. It is love that is our goal and the vehicle of our ascension. Open your mind, heart and body and RECEIVE. Receive love and radiate love. 

 

Attachment primarily involves expectation and this brings limitation into our lives. Limitation is a constant source of agitation, which diminishes our vibration. When we are attached we have a vested interest in having people, situations or events unfold in a particular manner or pattern. All pain comes from attachment because when the object, thought, person or emotion that we are attached to fails to live up to the result we desire, disharmony and unhappiness are the result. 

Attachment binds us to the past and this keeps these old patterns and perceptions alive in our reality and causes them to keep playing out in our outer lives. By keeping us “stuck in the past” attachment robs us of the only moment that truly exists: the “Eternal Now.” This Eternal Now is also the only time when we can truly be God-connected and God-empowered. If we want to be fully alive and have the ability to fully create in the moment, with true and genuine responses that are appropriate to the situation we are facing, we must not be attached to anything…… except God! This is the only attachment to keep; the attachment to the Source of all love, goodness, freedom, harmony, joy, abundance, goodwill ……… 

True forgiveness, which is complete release from the past, is only possible when we have released our attachments. Forgiveness is so elevating because we are no longer weighted down by the negativity of the past, and our energy is no longer stuck in the past. Forgiveness increases our love and compassion and thus our sense of happiness, freedom and well-being. This means forgiveness for both ourselves and for others. 

We can be attached to many people, situations and things, and we can be attached to them at many different levels from many different times and types of associations.Attachment occurs on all levels of being: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. There is attachment to specific outcomes, to being treated a particular way or to owning certain possessions. Many of us are very attached to our status and role in society and within our families. 

Attachment to our body image leads to eating disorders, vanity or insecurity and lack of self-love. Attachment to the body also creates many limitations for our spiritual growth. Attachments to material objects decreases our spiritual vibration because they create a rift or barrier between us and our High Self. 

Attachment can also be linked to power, wealth, recognition, lifestyle, ego and personality factors. We can be attached to the glamour’s and illusions of other people. There’s attachment to being understood, to being appreciated, to being accepted, and to being treated “fairly.” Often we have attachment to the image of how we “think” our life should be, what we think we should have accomplished by a particular age, or how we believe our “gifts” should be received. . …. The list goes on and on….. attachment to desires, urges, drives, thoughts, prejudices, pride, racial and national feelings, doctrines, religious practices, dogmas, ideologies, self-interest, and achievements. 

When we are attached to specific results or outcomes in our lives, this eventually leads us to believe that we are a victim of all outer forces and circumstances. Most people in the world, at this time, are thus aligned with victim consciousness and are therefore not in touch with their personal power. 

Attachment also leads to identifying our self with an object/idea or belief and this keeps us dependent and dis-empowered. When we are detached we can calmly observe relationships, situations and events. The ability to remain in a place of balance and to observe without judgment what is going on is incredibly empowering! It also leads to wise choices and actions! As we let go of attachment, we allow the experiences and relationships in our lives to unfold without judgment or attempts to control them. This offers us the greatest opportunity to grow and elevate spiritually. This also enables us to be proactive or empowered~ rather than reactive victims! 

Hatred is a strongly negative form of attachment that creates a lot of disharmony in our lives. Because we unconsciously copy the things we hate, holding onto hatred thus perpetuates this negativity in our lives and world. When we detach, we forgive and by so doing we dissipate the negativity and change it into a loving frequency. To effectively release hatred we must learn to identify with the purity of our core, not with physical reality. 

We often worry that if we are not attached we will be cold and indifferent and not “connected” to the world. Yet the bible advises us to, “Be in the world, but not of it!” We must understand that we can love without attachment!!! Love is free and does not bind in any way! Love does not have requirements or expectations or goals or stipulations, conditions or limitations. Unconditional Love flows from the soul level in a detached free manner that carries a higher vibrational frequency than attachment. It brings peace and serenity that increases our magnetism and radiance. 

Freedom is attained through non-attachment. Non-attachment does not separate, it unities! Our goal is to detach our High Self from the limitations of the physical body, from the glamour of the emotional world and from the illusions of the mental realms. Letting go of attachment is a process that leads to feeling and experiencing our at-one-ment and unity with all of creation. It is so liberating and elevating to realize that we can love, serve, cooperate and grow without attachment! 

As we strive to let go of attachments, it is important to “notice” where we are still attached and then to gently, without judgment work toward releasing those attachments. Every attachment released elevates us, all of those around us, and the planet! So it’s well worth the effort! The Christa Healing work is powerfully effective in assisting to release attachments and stubborn old patterns that you may find resist your attempts to transform. 

 

“The Banner of Freedom”

How does one define success in its truest form? In worldly terms we have a vast array of ideas of what constitute a successful life ~ fame, acclaim, status, wealth, influence over others, notoriety, popularity, public service …… such are the distinctions that the world values and holds in esteem. 

But what defines success for the spiritual aspirant on the path of soul elevation, enlightenment and re-connecting with God’s Energies? What are the signposts on this path that demonstrate we are truly succeeding in our efforts? How can we be sure that we are on the right path when financial freedom, fame and popularity seem to allude us at every turn? What is the real goal anyways? 

So many of us begin our inner search for deeper meaning because of an emptiness we feel, deep inside, that has nothing to do whatsoever with the outer reality of our lives. We may be bored, tired, or just plain unmotivated to keep playing the game of life, acquiring more and more possessions, status and “stuff” that never seems to fill our inner emptiness. At this point we begin to look for the deeper meaning to life. Why are we here anyway? 

And we begin to understand that it is our inner development, refining our personalities and thought processes, building our moral character and striving to become a better, more balanced person who makes a positive difference in the world, these are the efforts which hold the greatest meaning in life. For as we strive to purify our own being, we elevate, not only ourselves, but also all of mankind in the process. And as we proceed, we are “re-born” and come alive to our true Self, our joyous, abundant Self. 

This world appears to be in a sorry state, at this time, because this is a time of deep cleansing, both within the planet and within humanity as a whole. All the judgments, all the conflict, all the hidden angers and feelings of competition, all the separatist thoughts and practices which serve to divide and break down the flow of loving harmony that should exist between people and societies are coming to the surface for cleansing and release. 

So, as we forge ahead in our journey of enlightenment, it is best if we refrain from judging our journey by the “worldly” signposts. The world’s view of success is really not an indication at all of our progress. The signposts of spiritual success are: Can we stay centered and balanced no matter what is happening in our outer reality? Do we feel a calm certainty, deep within our being, that everything in our lives is moving us forward in a perfect way for our growth and highest good? Are we taking time daily to meditate and receive the Universal Energies directly? Do we see beauty in each moment and day, feeling thankful for the goodness in the people and places around us? Do we wake up excited to experience the new day, with a sense of anticipation and wonder of what adventures will come our way? 

Well, maybe we’re not completely there yet! But, with regular spiritual efforts, we will notice more and more there are days when we just feel GOOD, for no apparent reason. And that is great progress! When we can hold the high vibrations of joy, happiness, peace and forgiveness and carry them with us throughout the day, no matter what events take place around us ~ this is a signpost that we are achieving great success in the spiritual realms! 

Often when we appear to be in the most distressing and dark times in our lives, this is the very time of greatest growth and spiritual elevation because we are facing our hidden fears and demons and we are being given the opportunity to “move them out” of our being and liberate ourselves of them once and for all! 

Sometimes we do need to receive help to effectively move out these lower vibrational energies, so that they no longer act as magnets. But once the energy is effectively cleared and the lessons have been learned, we no longer attract these types of experiences. So we can be assured that whatever is coming to us is necessary for our evolvement. And once it is learned it will be over. Everything changes, except God/Goodness, and that is the greatest assurance we have to get us through the growth process. 

“And this too shall pass” is one of my favorite affirmations in times of dismay. It has sustained me through my darkest times of grief and personal injury and loss. Now I also find it to be a gentle reminder during times of gladness and personal happiness, reminding me to embrace and cherish with gratitude the goodness in my life! 

Just as impurities are burnt out of metal at high temperatures, as we increase our ability to reach and bring in higher and higher dimensional energies, we will go through a process of purification. This means that “lower” thoughts, actions and emotions will surface. It’s best not to get caught in identifying ourselves with our personalities, physical body or our life situation; that just delays our spiritual progress. From a place of compassionate detachment we can just observe “what” is releasing with a liberating attitude of “thank God and good riddance!” 

We spend far too much time trying to define ourselves. We need to remember that as Children of God we are holy, pure and perfect at our deepest level. The rest is just a matter of misunderstandings or mistakes in our perception that have allowed us to feel fragmented and unworthy. The whole cleansing process is about correcting these misperceptions and feeling our alignment deep within once more. The analogy of “peeling away the layers of an onion” is an apt description of this cleansing process. 

And when that inner connection to our own God-Source is strongly established and felt once more, this is the Banner of Freedom that truly defines success. When we are aware, at all levels, of our Divine Link and Nature, then the ways of the world are no longer our defining principle. We are no longer tossed and turned by the events in our outer reality. We have achieved inner stability and a deep confidence that comes from knowing that we have an inexhaustible Source from which to draw upon for all our needs. 

We have a solid connection to a higher reality that is filled with love and bliss and joy and opens us to awesome energies that can propel us through the most uncertain times, emotions and experiences, allowing us to emerge unscathed, calm, peaceful and filled with an inner awareness that all things work together for good when one is viewing events from the eyes of Truth. 

May we all continue to hold onto the promise made to us by the Creator before the beginning of time, that each and every child of God is equal and worthy of all that is of the highest good. All the gifts and abilities of God are ours ….. they are our birthright. We are working diligently to bring these realities to the earth and to mankind. 

Many people on earth at this time are unaware of their spiritual nature and are not even seeking to remember the higher qualities of life. This lifetime may be a time of great awakening for them and that great awakening may come through personal or financial or environmental disasters that serve to “wake” them up to the deeper meaning of existence. This is why it is important that we do not judge the outer reality of the times ahead. It is impossible to accurately perceive why certain people draw in harsh, devastating or even tragic circumstances. 

Those of us with spiritual awareness need to focus our energies, during these cleansing times, not on trying to understand why people are experiencing what they are, or how to prevent it, but rather on offering the energies of love, hope, peace and courage to sustain those who experience harsh “awakenings” in their life’s journey. 

The Banner of Freedom needs to be carried and held firm by many, to assist those who struggle to maintain hope. Freedom is a flame of Truth within the heart and soul that cannot be extinguished or swayed, no matter what the external scene may hold. Freedom is not bound by a physical body, by financial situations or by life circumstances. Freedom is the right of each and every child of the Mother/Father and comes from our connection and bond with the energies of Goodness. As we reach higher and higher into these energies, through our purification and cleansing processes, we become freer and freer and we can wave the Banner of Freedom higher and higher, making it more visible for those brothers and sisters who are weary and tired. This Banner brings the message and energies of hope and ultimate success…… the truest success…….. our empowerment to stand strong and firm in all situations and conditions. This is true success: the ability to remain in alignment at all times with Love, Joy and Peace.

There is a different path, for those awakened spiritual beings, than the journey for the masses. This is true in all aspects of life, from the profound to the mundane. But this is especially true when one is looking at matters of physical, mental and emotional health.

It is an interesting irony, that when one really begins to clear and cleanse the energy bodies of old negativity and old trauma, this will lead, at some point, to a physical release which will mimic “illness” in that it will cause pain and discomfort! This can be termed, “a healing crisis.” Do not be fooled into believing that you have “caught” something, when you know darn well that you do not have to catch anything. There are always various types of viruses, bacteria, and illness energies around us. Those of us who live empowered lives know that we can be shielded from these lower vibrations by maintaining a higher, elevated frequency. Even if we are directly “exposed” we do not have to take in that disease energy or be affected by it. 

Yet, why are we still finding that “illness” is surfacing in our life from time to time? This is because when we clear out the dysfunction at the mental, emotional and etheric level, then the physical body can finally shift and release the lower vibrational charge that it has been storing in the related organs. This is not illness, it is PHYSICAL CLEANSING!! Once we understand this we do not attempt to block the body’s release, rather we support and assist it. 

Clearing out this old charge allows our body’s systems and organs to rejuvenate, preventing more serious illnesses from later erupting in our lives. There is a cumulative effect that goes on and which eventually leads to debilitating ailments, clogged arteries and worn out organs. If we are paying attention and shifting our thinking, our actions, our speech and our intensions to a positive direction, then we will periodically go through times of physical and emotional cleansing as well. This cleansing is a sign that we are moving forward on the path to ascension! If we are never experiencing physical release, then we are stuffing the lower vibrational charge into the body and this will eventually overwhelm the body’s ability to maintain health. 

Just as incorrect, or negative, thinking eventually creates disease in the physical body, conversely positive, loving and constructive thinking will eventually allow the old charge to release from the related areas and organs of the body. 

When old emotional charge is releasing we will also find ourselves “back” in undesirable thinking or behavioral patterns and negativity. We must understand, here as well, that when the energy is up for release, we temporarily re-experience these lower emotions as we push them out of our energy field. This happens also with the old emotional charge of fear, pain, and other imbalances. This stage of the release process is the final step to release this negative charge from our energy field. But if we don’t understand, we will try to deny these feelings and stuff them back in, preventing the transformation we have so diligently worked to bring about! So, it is important to understand the “cleansing” process and to lovingly allow ourselves to move through it as quickly as possible!! Of course, at these times of final release, the Christa Healing work is of great benefit to assist you to quickly shed these old dense layers. 

Another point worth mentioning is: our bodies are not something separate from us to be chastised and blamed and criticized! Our bodies are extensions of our spirits and deserve love and honoring just as much as our spirits do! When we can appreciate our bodies and all that they do that is “right” for us, we set the stage for greater ease of transformation of our physical vehicles. Our bodies are working their hardest to maintain optimal health in a very polluted and depleted environment. When we constantly judge and criticize our body, and act like it is betraying us when it is releasing, or feel it betrays us by the way it “looks”, we cause a rift within ourselves that further diminishes our ability to transform. At the highest level of our being-ness, we are not our bodies, we are more than our bodies; but they are our vehicle of expression in this life. So it is good to befriend them! 

The best course of action is LOVE. As we all know, love is the highest path for every area of our lives. Loving our bodies can be a challenge, yet it is incredibly freeing once we start to really feel that unity and connection again!! Of course, once we truly love and honor our bodies, our physical body responds by transforming and bringing to us the health and optimal weight and energy that we desire. And, even though we still are pleased with these results, the irony is now it’s not a necessary requirement for us to feel love for ourselves. And it’s because of the very fact, that we are not demanding a particular requirement as a means of being worthy, that it actually occurs! So, to get everything we really desire, we have to be willing to love ourselves NOW, as we are, knowing that true perfection as a spark of God is our ultimate reality, but being willing to love ourselves through the process. 

The wisdom of the body is awesome. It knows how to create what it needs, reproduce cells, eliminate wastes, breakdown food and protect against invasion. When we really think about it, our bodies are awesome and worthy of so much respect. 

We have to learn to honor the “cleansing” process and understand the messages that our body is giving us when “dis-ease” surfaces. With these understandings we can then move effectively past the cleansing and back to a state of balance and health. There is no such thing as an “incurable” illness. There are some physical ailments that the medical profession and scientists have not yet learned how to treat. The body knows. It can deal with anything when it is strong and vital. The body knows how to heal itself. It just needs to have the right environment. 

I believe that we all need to focus more energy on self-love because that is where we are most lacking. I’m not talking about selfishness or self absorption. Loving ourselves doesn’t mean that we don’t notice our flaws or want to evolve them. Loving ourselves means that we gently and kindly acknowledge our weaker areas and lovingly encourage ourselves to transform at whatever pace we are capable! It doesn’t matter how long it takes, as long as we are making progress and we stay focused and committed we will achieve our goal. Our arrival is guaranteed – enlightenment – unity – at-one-ment – is assured us! So, we may as well embrace and enjoy the journey. And the more we can do this, the smoother and easier will be the experiences that lead us to our ascension! 

 

A Tall Order

Those of us who are living our lives with focus on our spiritual path like to believe that we are full of faith and trust in the Supreme Source. Our lives are focused on growing and expanding, elevating our consciousness and reaching higher levels of peace and harmony within. 

Faith is the fountainhead, the corner stone of belief and trust in God. Jesus told us that if we had but , “the faith of a mustard seed, we could move mountains.”Even though we have all heard this message of Jesus, how many of us have truly pondered his message here? I think he has been telling us to look deeply within at the source of our faith, is it truly coming from trust in the Almighty? 

How many of us tend to be worriers? Worrying about our jobs, finances, and health? In many ways our trust is more “in the system” than in the Lord. We feel secure if we have a well-paying job with good benefits. We feel safe if we have a good financial portfolio, a large savings account, and a low deductible health insurance plan. I think you understand what I am alluding to here. 

Faith is a deeper, more pervasive knowing that we hold deep at the core of our being, that we are strong, capable, and in control of each stage and age of our lives. This doesn’t mean that we have it all right now, but that we know that whatever we need we can create or draw into our lives, at the perfect time and in the perfect way. 

Along the path of faith many tests present themselves to us. These challenges and stressful times are not being sent to us by God, to test our “faith”, but rather are being drawn to us by our desire to truly live a life of faith. For, in order to accomplish that feat, we must first sift out and transform any blocked or hidden areas of confusion or mistrust that we hold deep within. 

For so long the systems of the earth have not been in alignment with God’s unlimited and abundant flow, yet we have had to find ways to survive down here. So it is no wonder that we have layered within our energy fields, so many levels of old charge, old discouragement, times when we felt our faith let us down, didn’t cover the bills, and so on. 

As the earth shifts and transformations continue, more and more of these “old” systems will be breaking down. So, even if we do amass financial wealth that may not sustain us when money no longer holds value. The only thing that can truly sustain us and keep us in the flow is our faith, trust and connection to the Source. Listen to your intuition and pay attention to the prompts you receive from spirit. It may be that you are being guided to change careers at this time. Perhaps you even have grown to hate the job you go to each day, yet there may be a great retirement benefit if you can just persevere and “hang in there” for a few more years. So the inner prompt from spirit, is met with the outer resistance from the rational mind. This creates struggle and strain within and without. 

My motto has become: Live each day as if it were possibly your last. This is the closest I have been able to come, at this time, to truly living and being present in the moment. We are told that the moment is the point of power where all things are possible. If all our energy was concentrated in the moment, we would be powerful and dynamic and able to “move those mountains!” I find that if I focus on enjoying and empowering each day with what, at that moment, feels the most right for me, then the joy and uplifting feelings that are produced spill over to the next day and open new doors, new opportunities, and new avenues of creative expression. 

When we stop wasting our energy on regrets from the past, which is over and cannot be changed, this also frees up a lot of energy to flow joyously in the moment. It is rewarding and awe inspiring to watch how events will unfold and work together for your good and the good of all around you, when you let go and let God …… in other words when you trust! 

Our world is so programmed, like drones, to function and live within limited parameters. We are so programmed to trust the very systems that we are here to help break down, because we know they do not work! Yet, at some level we still feel “more responsible” or better if we follow the very dictates that we have come to transform. Let us remember to trust in the power of change and transformation! 

Faith and trust are areas we all need to explore within, but explore with a spirit of love and not judgment. It takes courage to look within and be willing to face the flaws or misunderstandings that are deeply hidden there. Then, gently, as you find each old tie to these systems, break the “belief” that they are what keeps you safe and secure. Let go of “money” as the source of abundance, let go of “insurance” as the safe guard for health, let go of possessions as the proof our your value. All these areas will open and expand your being to a deeper and greater level of connection with the truth of your Source of supply, who is always available and there to lead you to everything you need and desire. This is the greatest empowerment and freedom! Use that faith to “move those mountains” and whatever else is in the way of your true path! 

May this New Year be a year of increasing faith and trust in the Source of all Supply. Despite what changes or upheavals come into the earth reality, may we all hold firmly to the unchanging reality of flow that God provides. Our lives may change, circumstances may shift, old patterns may be blocked, but with our connection to the Source strong and open, opportunities will continue to be presented to us, creative ways to continue on in the flow. These opportunities will probably challenge us to stretch and release old fears, inhibitions, or personality quirks that try to hold us stuck, but with faith, with trust, with Hope and perseverance…… victory is assured us, for that IS God’s Way. And, as Jesus reminded us, it doesn’t take a whole lot of faith, we don’t have to transform in massive ways, we just need to find the mustard seed kernel of faith within and grab on and hold it tight with all our might! 

 

Freedom from Victim Consciousness

Mass consciousness around the earth still holds, primarily, the vibration and consciousness of victimization. Today, more than ever before we are watching this belief system play out and reap havoc in our world. We witness this with terrorist attacks, with snipers who randomly kill people going about their daily lives and with the increased incidents of violence erupting all around us in the world. Indeed, this extreme imbalance cannot help but trigger alarm, fear, anger and feelings of injustice within us. President Bush appears ready to declare war, leading to yet another dark road of grief and pain and loss. The stock market and job situations are unstable and inadequate. 

Those of us with spiritual understanding are being challenged more than ever before to hold our balance, to hold our peace, to hold our truth, and to keep our hearts open and flowing with love. For we know that this is a universe of “like attracts like” and in order to maintain our own safety, as well as assist the Universal God Energies that are entering the planet, we must anchor these higher frequencies within our being and then vibrate them out to others. We are the conduits that hold God’s Energy onto the planet. We need to remember that we are here with purpose to assist God in heralding in dramatic changes. We volunteered to come and help because we are strong and capable spiritually. Our vibrations of peace, love and hope are needed to inspire other light-workers to stay and assist God with these changes. A lot of Energy will be needed to break up the old destructive, inharmonious patterns. Once they are shifted, elevated and loving systems will be created. 

We all have held dreams and hopes that our ascension to the next dimensions will be a beautiful, smooth and flowing experience. Yet, it is becoming apparent that this will not be the case for Mother Earth and many of her inhabitants. This is not because God wills destruction and pain, but rather because of the lower state of consciousness of the majority of humanity who populate Mother Earth. We must remember this and hold onto our deep knowing that despite how dark the outer world may appear to become, the light of a new and elevated age will be the end result of this transition. As the saying goes, “The darkest hour is just before dawn.” 

Those who vibrate fear will draw to them fearful situations. Those who hold hate and rage will attract violence. Those who hold, often in denied states, feelings of victimization and powerlessness will draw aggression and tyrants. It is a reminder to us all to continually be “looking” within for unhealed energies and aspects of ourselves that need to be transformed. Empowered living involves staying committed to and diligent with our clearing process at this time. Remember to pay attention and witness your own process, yet do this without judgment. Loving acceptance and compassion toward yourself and your clearing process will greatly accelerate your upliftment. 

Our ultimate goal is God Realization, at-one-ment with the Source. To be one with Absolute Reality means we have mastered all areas of our being. We must be the master of our emotions, our thoughts, our speech, our body and its functions. We must master our personality and our desire nature. It’s a tall order! Unlike those still caught in victim consciousness, we have learned to utilize the experiences and the situations that come into our life as a “mirror” to help uncover hidden, repressed or denied areas within that need healing and transformation. We have learned to work with our dreams and other levels of consciousness to further our elevation. We practice meditation faithfully, connecting in with the Source and expanding our upper channel’s capacity to reach and hold higher energies. The more we grow and shift our consciousness to higher levels of clarity, the greater is our realization of still how much more is possible! Expansion is exhilarating. With this attitude we understand that every setback, disappointment and block is an opportunity in disguise. We know that we truly are getting close to the goal when we can stay in harmony and balance within despite whatever is going on in our outer reality! 

Many beautiful, high vibrational God Energies are entering the earth plane and our energy fields at this time. This is part of the effort of Spirit to raise, not only the consciousness of mankind, but the frequency of Mother Earth as well. Whenever a higher energy comes in, it will stir up any lower vibrations that are being held within. This is happening within the Earth and this is happening within our own beings as well. Much of this process is playing out in very distorted and unsettling ways with those who are unawakened to their spiritual nature. They don’t know how to cope with all the disruptive and unsettling emotions and impulses they feel. They don’t understand how to effectively release these frequencies in ways that are non-harmful to others. The natural spiritual process involves the “lower” tendencies being pushed up in the energy field and then released and dissipated. This process is not working effectively because of all the outside negativity, which is attracted to a similar vibration and then attaches on and blocks it from releasing. When people push up old fear or trauma and try to release it, often other lower frequencies add on and intensify these fears. 

To experience empowerment in our lives we must first disconnect from the victim consciousness and realize that everything we draw to ourselves comes to teach us something. We must diligently remain focused spiritually; we must “be in this world, but not of it.” Healing and protection are two of the most important aspects of our spiritual process to pay attention to now. God will always protect those who call upon Him/Her: this is an absolute reality that will never change. However, God Energy is a very high frequency and the earth plane frequency is a lot lower at this time. This means that when we become troubled or caught up in lower vibrational tendencies and call for God’s White Light or Energy, although it appears instantly, It will often dissipate quite quickly. To have constant protection can take a lot of effort on our part. Of course, when we are feeling loving and joyous and confident we are already bathed in God’s vibration. Yet, despite all our great efforts, we all slip into feelings of hopelessness, despair or anger at all the pain we see and feel around us; after all, we are all so sensitive. Also, if we want to grow and elevate our own frequency, we must allow ourselves to move past our comfort level and experience times of challenge and disharmony. For those who are sincerely on the spiritual path, the times of uneasiness are great markers that we are facing our subconscious blocks and making progress! 

During your healing process, pay close attention to power issues. Look at who is taking your power and release those old ties. Also look closely at the times when you abused your power. Those old impressions also need to be released; otherwise fear or guilt will hold you back from allowing your full potential to be achieved. 

So, allowing unharmonious old charge to release from within and yet staying in a higher state are our main goals. We must not deny our feelings of discouragement or pain, when they arise. Yet we must diligently work to release and shift them, rather than getting caught up in them. Knowledge brings power and empowerment brings protection. We need to understand that there is a “weeding” out process occurring. Those who cannot flow with the higher energies and changes that are coming to the earth will choose to leave this plane and continue their process in another dimension that is supportive of their level of growth. People will be leaving the planet in many unsettling ways. We need to not judge how they chose [at some level] to depart. We need to remember that, in spirit, we can assist them to cross over safely to the Light and continue their spiritual journey. If we can remember this we will not get overwhelmed with grief and despair; we will find the peace to stay balanced within and to assist our brothers and sisters. The spiritual path involves flowing with God’s Energies of upliftment that are entering the planet at higher and higher frequencies. To do this we must be persistent and push ourselves to make the changes in our lives, thinking and personality that will move us forward toward greater evolvement and balance. 

God is with us, each step of the way. Remember to call often on God for assistance. Call also to the legions of beings of light, angels, ancient masters and guides who are available in spirit and are eager to assist you. We are all one. We are all in this together. Be open and willing to receive. God is Love and empowerment and this is His Gift to his children. Accept that beauty into your life each moment, and trust the future to unfold harmoniously.