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The
Path to Harmony:
The Role of the Wiccan Rede and the Rule of Three
by Flame RavenHawk
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Wicca is
a process of living in harmony with ourselves, with others,
and with the World. We seek this harmony through Love. Harmony
can mean many different things. Harmony means balance between
things that seem different. Harmony means finding the same-ness
in things that appear to have nothing in common. Harmony is
the blending of these elements for the good of all. Love is
often the only way to find this difficult harmony.
We first
must love ourselves. There will never be harmony within our
spirits if we dont first love, respect, and accept ourselves
for who we are. Learning how to love ourselves often involves
getting to know ourselves better. We need to learn who we are
and why we are in the World. By getting to know ourselves, we
can love ourselves for the unique and special people we are.
By becoming aware of our weaknesses, we can overcome them. By
being aware of our strengths, we can use them as a force for
positive change, growth, and good.
From this
inner harmony of self-love, we can learn to love others. We
become aware of other people and learn to love them. When this
happens, there is mutual respect; for we love them like we love
ourselves. We begin to understand that we all have that same-ness
even though we are different people. We honor the spirits of
others because they are special and loved like us. Through love,
we discover the harmony between ourselves and others.
Compromise
is often necessary for harmony. NO ONE can ever have
everything one wants. We become aware that the needs of others
are equally important as our own needs. Love of others means
consideration of the needs and emotions of others, and then
striving to act in harmony with them. If the love is returned,
they will be considering your needs and emotions as well. Thus
compromises are made, and through love, harmony with others
is achieved.
When we
have learned to love ourselves and live in harmony with others,
we can then extend that love to the World. When we love the
world, we will not abuse it, just like we wont abuse ourselves
or others. We become aware that we are a part of the
World, not apart from it. We treat the Earth with respect,
and all who live on it, including people different than us,
plants, and animals. We love the whole world, not just
the parts that are easier to love. When we stretch our love
to every part of the planet, then we feel that love returned
equally magnified.
The things
in this world are not out to get us, we have just
forgotten how to live in harmony with them. When we do stupid,
careless, or bad things, then we have somehow lost that harmony.
We have lost harmony either in ourselves, with those others,
or with the World. Through Love, balance can always be restored.
The Wiccan
Rede & the Rule of Three
To help
us remember the connections between Love and Harmony, Wicca
has two guidelines that we agree upon and live by. They are
the Wiccan Rede and the Three-Fold Law. The Wiccan Rede states:
An it harm none, do as thou wilt. The Three-Fold
Law says: All energy that you send out in the World will
return to you Three-Fold.
The Wiccan
Rede is just like the Golden Rule: Do to others
what you like them to do to you, or treat others
like you would like to be treated. It means treating people
with respect and dignity, and realizing that other people have
rights, too. Never do anything that will hurt someone else,
either by words or by actions.
The Three-Fold
Law explains why this is so important. For everything you send
out, you will get it back. Thoughts, just like actions, are
energy. This is one of the fundamental concepts of magic. When
you send positive, loving, and healing thoughts into the world,
they will return to you three times stronger than the thought
you sent out. When you send negative, hateful, and harmful thoughts
into the world, they will also return to you three times as
strong.
There is
no special book where you can look up your name and see
how youre doing. No one can tell you that the special
treat you found or the unexpected surprise you received is because
of something nice you did last week. There is no time limit
on the Law, and the cause is not often clearly linked to the
effect. What Wiccans do know is that everything, eventually,
will be returned to you. Once you start to pay attention to
the Law, youd be surprised at how it always works.
When we
pay attention to the Rede and remember the Law, we are helped
in living our lives in harmony with ourselves, others, and the
World. We then know that to hurt someone else means that
we hurt ourselves, in many different ways. That is why we always
seek to find that balance, that harmony, through love.
About
the Author
Flame RavenHawk
is a Pagan author who has been teaching and writing about topics
of interest to the Pagan community since 1987. Visit her website
for more indepth information on Wiccan and Pagan topics. http://www.flamesfirepit.org/
Used
with Permission
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The
Infinity Makeover
by Daniel Jacob & The Reconnections
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Another
Transmission from The Reconnections
My Dear
Friends,
Many of
you are feeling the unrest that is present in the world today.
Those positive and negative vibrations are really on the move!
Those who are sensitive will often try to interpret what they
are feeling through their own "grid" of perception.
They will resonate with what is going on globally, and interpret
it as though it is being sourced in them. This is called "grounding
the energies to yourself." Very good! Very good!
Have you
ever been awakened abruptly, in the middle of a powerfully vivid
dream? Someone speaks to you, bumps you, or an alarm goes off
in the house, causing you to awaken? In the moment before you
open your eyes, you are caught between two realities--immersed
in the dream, but also receiving stimulus from the waking world
as well. In that brief moment, have you ever merged the two?
Have you suddenly noticed your child, right in the middle of
your unfolding dream, asking for a drink of water? If so, you
will understand what is happening to your 3D world right now.
Humanity
is now being awakened from the Dream of the Ages. Your physical
world is becoming a Metaphysical Portal. New energies are flooding
in--like sperm, during the act of love-- racing to fertilize
the first available egg! And Friends! In your individual universes........that
"egg" is YOU!
Possible/probable
realities are now gathering around you in droves. You brush
them away from your face, just to be able to see the path in
front of you. When a potentiated energy particle (PEP) enters
into you, you immediately find a way to harmonize that presence
with the rest of what is going on. If you cannot do this, you
will have a feeling of being "visited," causing unusual
sensations to move through your body. This is what produces
those surges that occasionally move through you during these
highly transformative times. They are voices of eternity, speaking
gently to your internal sensory self, shaking you awake from
the 3D dream. You are being QUICKENED, My Friends! Wake up!
Wake up!
TIME FOR
A MAKEOVER!
Many of
you are distressed by what we have described above. Many more
are delighted by it. How one responds to "visitations"
from the Other Side is largely determined by how safe they were
to express their spiritual perceptions when they were young
children. If your parents encouraged your spiritual journey
back then, you'll probably have less fear now, as you expand
your horizons. If they denied or inhibited your sharing back
then, you may have a bit of a struggle with new input in your
Now Moment.
It's time
for a makeover. The perceptions that are coming into your spirit
body long to be embodied and expressed, in some way, in your
physical world. We have found that the easiest, and most basic
way to do this is called "An Infinity Makeover." It
is a technique for rearranging your residence or business to
match the ever-changing flow of your Inner Self.
Many people
panic when they are presented with the prospect of a makeover.
They dread the idea of cleaning out closets, so they allow many
mementos of past life experiences to pile up to high around
them. In this way, they block themselves from seeing clearly
and appreciating what is happening NOW! Does this describe you?
Is your physical body surging and purging and rocking and rolling
with the incoming tide? Here is something that may help you.
You can do with it what you will.
Imagine
a figure "8" lying on it's side. It is the infinity
symbol, is it not? Weave that symbol into your heart.

Picture
the "left" side of the symbol as a circle of perception
that explores your physical home or business--a focused GAZE
through your living space--searching for "deadbeat"
articles that are simply taking up space, collecting dust, and
have no feeling left in them. Don't try to handle all of them,
in the beginning, simply look for one. Take the article from
its position in your home and make a choice about where it will
go. Will you: (a) pack it away in a storage facility (save it).......will
you (b) resurrect it, by giving it to someone whose life it
can bless, OR.... will you (c) bury it, by throwing it in a
dumpster, so Master Carion and his Associates can decompose
it, and remake it into something new?
After you
have made your decision, and let go of the "dead weight"
that had accumulated in your living space, move to the "right
side" of the infinity symbol. This would symbolize a circle
of discovery that takes you away from your home or business,
exploring your changing world as Christopher Columbus explored
his. Do you REALLY imagine that you have seen and embraced everything
in your own town or neighborhood?
There is
a whole world out there! And it is transforming, even as YOU
are transforming. Look for something new........something vital,
something wonderful to fill that empty space. It could be a
book, a feather, or a piece of art that excites you and thrills
your heart. It doesn't have to be expensive. It only needs to
be expansive, do you see? Acquire it, and take it back to bless
your home or business. If you cannot immediately find something,
return to your home with a fresh perspective and a host of vibrant
energies to harmonize or rearrange things so that occasional
emptiness seems like a balanced and happy thing.
Have you
ever tasted the grandeur of divine emptiness? It is a doorway
into All That Is! Many of you are secretly frightened at the
idea of expansion and infinite possibility. You create a small
circle of friends or a tightly defined "work track"
of movement, and you fill up your space with clutter (memories
of past lives that are not connected to NOW)---and your meander
around in that labyrinth, so you don't have to interact with
the idea of OPENNESS or POTENTIALITY. This is not true of all
of you, but it is true of some, yes? Now could be a time to
change that, if you feel ready.
The "Infinity
Makeover" is a two-way process. You make a circuit of WHAT
WAS and then you circle yourself around into WHAT COULD BE.
The fluidity of the figure "8" provides an image of
two circles that are constantly giving to and receiving from
one another. This is how your life can be, if you will allow
it. If you cannot afford what you want, take a picture of it,
and put that picture into the space where you would put it,
if you had it. Or........write down what you want, and place
a small metal pyramid over that piece of paper, so you can draw
that energy unto yourself.
The image
of Infinity is not meant to be flat or confined--nor does it
exist in just two dimensions. In the Multiversal sense, it is
meant to be a kind of stairway that takes you through many levels
of reality, if you desire it. This is why the Reconnection experience
is often referred to as "The Spiral Journey."
Go ahead.
Have a makeover! It's fun. It's simple. And your physical world
will begin to smile. Your home and surroundings will begin to
reflect the energy upgrade as well! The air around you will
begin moving, as excitement and possibility gradually fills
the air! The process doesn't have to absorb a LOT of time. But
you will have to devote a BIT of time to it. Once you taste
the difference, you will constantly be wanting to dance through
the spiral. And, as you do, something wonderful will happen.
Those "surges" and "purges" of energy that
you feel in your body will diminish. Instead of fretting over
them, you will find yourself RIDING THEM, through joyful, conscious
action. You will be integrating the Unseen into the World of
the Seen.
Is that
groovy or what?
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transmission>
Channeled
by Daniel Jacob http://www.reconnections.net
Copyright,
2005, by Daniel Jacob. All Rights Reserved. May be copied and
shared, for purposes of personal growth and/or research, so
long as the above URL and this copyright are included. All reproduction
for profit, by any means, requires the written permission of
Reconnections, Inc.
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Your Beliefs
By Carrie Hart & Quado
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Question
from a Reader:
In a
message on www.Quado.com, Quado seems to be saying that coincidences
and serendipitous experiences, which I always took to be God
working in my life, are actually the result of spirit guides
and not God. Is this a correct interpretation of what I have
read?
Quados
Response:
I am going
to ask you to do something which some of you will welcome and
some of you will find difficult. I am going to ask you to believe
whatever it is you wish to believe and not to be swayed by what
anyone else tells you is true.
There are
several reasons for this. The first and most important is that
you own your own truth. The truth is, in fact, what you believe.
This is not only your truth, but also to a great extent the
truth that you create around you, influencing the world.
And so,
if you believe that you are alone in the world, you are. If
you believe there is a benevolent God watching over you, who
knows your fate and is directing your destiny, then there is.
And if you believe there are spirit guides who are causing coincidences,
or fairies or angels who do this, then there are.
And if you
believe you have a special relationship with Jesus and that
he is intervening with his Father on your behalf, then he is.
And if you think that it is better to go through Mary to achieve
this, then this is also your truth, your reality. And if you
believe that you are your own god, then you are.
In fact,
you will never know how things are in a greater and broader
sense. No one who lives on earth and shares this dream of life
can tell you how things are. And how can I, since my words are
being passed through a dreamer such as yourself?
You can
only understand what you can understand. If you had never seen
an airplane, someone would describe it to you as being like
a big metal bird gliding across the sky, since a bird would
be your only reference to flying. And thus does the bird become
a metaphor for the plane and thereby allow you to understand
at least a little of what it is, enough for discussion at least,
enough for you to get a picture in your mind. But yet, an airplane
is not really very much like a bird, is it?
And so it
is with religion and spirituality. No one can tell you exactly
how things are and exactly what will happen after you die. Any
words that you hear are filtered down through the metaphors
which work in your life and with your life experience.
In spiritual
writing, much of what is presented to you is in the form of
old metaphors, such as angels and Jesus, spirits and God, some
from the traditions of your own society and some borrowed from
various older traditions and religions around the world. And
much of it is a newer metaphor, such as pure energy. And this
metaphor works for you, because you have accepted that energy
is a real but unseen force that makes the television work.
And so here
is the only truth you can know. If it feels right and true to
you, it is. Learn to know your center, your heart of rightness,
the feeling of peace and calm in your center that says, yes,
this feels right. Learn to give this feeling precedence over
any rational explanation your mind can come up with.
There is
so much talk, talk, talk, all meant to convince your rational
mind that some view of life makes sense. Leave that off. Go
to your own center and ask yourself there what feels true.
And when
someone tells you that God is love, ask yourself, does that
feel right and true? And when someone else says you are god,
ask yourself, does that feel true? And when someone else says
we are all one, does that feel like truth? Is all of this true,
or none of it? The answers are inside you, in your truth.
And who
am I, Quado? Am I a little piece of God spun off and down here
to help you? Am I but an aspect of Carrie, part of her soul
self expressed differently? Or am I a spirit guide, a higher
guide who is here to pass down wisdom? It does not matter. I
am what you wish to believe. The only thing that matters is
this: do the words feel true to you? When you read what is written,
does it feel good and true? Does it make you feel settled and
comfortable in your center? Then, good, this is your truth.
If not, that is all right. Just let it go and move on to something
that makes you feel true, centered and right.
There is
no right or wrong with this. You own your own view of life.
You create it. And if there are things for which you have no
explanation, questions you cannot answer, then good. That is
the sign of spiritual growth and enlightenment.
Having all
the answers is an end to growth and learning. Learn to be comfortable
in a world of ambiguity and paradox. Accept that you will not
know, cannot know, and no one else can either. Then just continue
to learn and explore, having experiences and interpreting these
experiences through your center of truth. Read and explore and
learn with others as well, but pass everything through your
own filter of truth.
You know
as much as anyone. For everyone is in this same dream of life,
living in this same dimension. And even forays out into other
dimensions still can only be interpreted and shared through
the limited tools available to you in this one.
So why not
relax and enjoy your life and accept that it cannot be intellectually,
rationally explained? Live this moment, right now, as fully
and completely as you can, embracing the beauty of each moment,
filling it with love and caring and connection with others.
Fill each moment full of the wonder which is you, opening your
heart and letting it pour out into the world, letting your light
shine out and sending the darkness running.
Glow from
your own center of truth, by feel, not by intellect. Just glow
and be and share all of the love and light and wonder that you
are. Squeeze each moment dry, taking from it the great juice
of life, the vibrant energy of being. Laugh out loud, run and
jump, sing and dance. Live!
Do this
and everything else will fall into place, and all the rational
and intellectual explanations, all the channelings and visions,
will not matter at all. For you are alive and living this life,
having this experience, feeling it, embracing it and knowing
it, deeply into this very moment, right now. And that is all
that is true. That is all that exists. Now.
About
The Author
Carrie
Hart is a spiritual healer and channeler of Quado. Go to http://www.carriehart.com
to read more messages from Quado and learn how Carrie became
a spiritual healer & what services she is now offering.
Carrie Hart is the author of "There is a Garden",
the story of her spiritual journey from stressed executive to
spiritualist and channeler of Quado. This book, Carrie's CDs
of original music, as well as daily messages by Quado are available
on www.carriehart.com.
Copyright
2005 - Carrie Hart
Reprinted
with Permission
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Spirit Signs - June 2005
Falling Asleep At The Wheel
By Robyn Johnston
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Greetings
travelers! This months Spirit Signs takes a look at
Drivers
fatigue. We often experience drowsiness after weve
been on the road for many hours (days, weeks, months, life times!)
Well, find a place to pull over and ponder these thoughts!
How many
of you have driven for several long hours, happily motoring
along, only
to find as you glance out at your windshield that you dont
know where you are? Or better yet, you dont remember driving
by a familiar landmark. Kind of creepy isnt it? These
interesting moments may happen often or only on occasion, but
the fact that it happen is noteworthy.
As responsible
drivers, we dont want to make it a habit of
being out
of body for very long. Such practices are best left to
our sanctuaries and meditation chairs! However it is in coming
back that we have the opportunity to gain insight and remember
why we are here, to rebalance and reestablish our goals and
priorities.
So, why
are you here? It may come as a surprise to a few readers, but
most of us know, at least on a soul level, that we consciously
choose to re-enter this plane. Aside from the religious affiliations
you hold or the beliefs that you keep, it makes sense that this
is one big classroom! Those who are living here at this time,
made the choice to be here. You are here for a reason, it is
not random accident. You are here and more than likely it has
to do with learning to love. So, if you are just now joining
us, Welcome to our Spiritual Classroom on EARTH! (It doesnt
hurt my feelings if you have been asleep for the past several
editions, Ive taught in a public school for nine years!)
There was
a time, not too long ago that I had a personal revelation. I
remembered after reading some sacred information that yes, I
did choose to come here. I remembered thinking what fun it would
be, I remembered the energy initially involved in this choice,
the type of excitement that comes when I get going on a new
project, the exhilaration I feel when I am blessed with a fresh
starting point.
Shortly
after I began to open to my higher self even more and invite
the information in that had been waiting for me to tap into
all along. Each of us passes through these spiritual check points.
Sometimes we are awake for them, and sometimes we wake up during
them. What is important to remember is that there is really
nothing to fear and there is nothing we have to do while we
are here, except be aware that there are always teachers, guides,
and lots of lessons to assist us in what we came here to do
and learn.
One thing
I noticed from opening up to this awareness is that it was much
easier to release the fear that can build up from being on the
earth for a while. If youve ever observed babies and toddlers,
youll see first hand what it is like to look at the world
with innocence and wonder. It is a delight, so many new things
to learn and explore so many people to meet and things to do.
However, the longer we are here, the duller our senses become.
As we age and go through these experiences, we become masters
at the craft of tuning out the higher vibrations
that are available to lead us to the next set of instructions
and higher realms of spiritual insight.
I often
share with my reiki clients that our bodies are really vibrations
of light and energy. Over time these vibrations can slow, becoming
blocked, dull and clogged. Reiki and other energetic healing
therapies assist in helping the body release these old energy
patterns, emotional scars, wounds and garbage. This helps bring
the body back into alignment. We can go further by comparing
the body to a home and the spiritual, mental, emotional and
physical issues we harbor to debris or garbage. Most of us know
the importance of taking out the trash on a regular basis. If
we didnt dump the waste from our cars and homes, pretty
soon, we would find that there would be no place to sit! When
we clear out the rubbish within our body! , mind and spirit,
we create a more open and relaxing spaces for our souls to live
and grown in.
We dont
have to be excellent students to figure out that the lessons
that come to us are because we CHOOSE them. It doesnt
take a lot of brain cells to realize that if we dont learn
from perceived negative lessons, they will continue to come
back to us until we wake up to what we need to know and begin
the process of transcending these lessons.
No, we dont
have to become wise travelers, we ALREADY are! We need to learn
to drive our spiritual vehicles with more awareness, determination
and self-care. Once we learn to maneuver our own vehicles we
are then called to assist other drivers out there, making our
spiritual highways a joyous place for all.
One of the
easiest ways to welcome and open to this awareness is to take
responsibility for our actions. Seeing ourselves as divine images
of God can instantly free us from driving along the victim
route. Even the tiniest shift in thought and awareness
can bring about monumental change.
We are not
here to set land-speed records for spiritual acceleration, but
it might be a good idea to get going! (P.S. In some situations,
you can expect a cosmic thaw if you are NOT following
spirit as closely as you need to be. Our higher selves and spirit
teams are experts at keeping us on track!)
One thing
I have noticed on this particular spirit journey is that you
can expect to travel with feeling and insight as your map. Sometimes
spirit lessons dont come to us in the form we expect and
certainly doesnt happen in a linear sequence. For example,
we may have already grown out of a job that no longer fosters
or supports our spiritual gifts. We may be guided to move on,
long before we see the physical abundance that is there to support
our move. If this is the case for you, you are being given a
divine lesson for your soul. I encourage you to take whatever
routes are opening to you at this time! Look upon these trails
with adventure and fun-loving excitement. Our time on this journey
is short. There is really nothin! g that we HAVE to do. You
came here for the SOUL PURPOSE of learning to love, love yourself,
love others and to be of service to all those brothers and sisters
who chose to come in at this time as well. How do you want to
bring about your divine purpose? What steps can you initiate
today that will invite change and refreshment in your life,
right now?
Its
all right for you to fall asleep behind the wheel of spirit,
just as long as you remember to wake up! Spirit is always patient.
Its true you may crash a couple of times,
but dont worry these wake-up calls are not road blocks
or detours; they may have been carefully placed in your life
for a divine reason!
Here are
some driving tips for staying awake:
Take a breather,
pull off and get out of your vehicle, shed off the
mundane
world, the to-do list and obligations. Dip into a meditative
retreat
and refresh your soul.
Driving
can be monotonous, especially on along road trip! Give your
self little breaks; pull over for a fun pit-stop to invite creativity
and inspiration from your spirit team.
Go through
the car wash by employing some detoxification rituals,
such as using a sauna, having a massage or even spending time
in a sweat lodge. Reiki and other transformational healing practices
are ideal ways to release old patterns and help raise vibrations
for ascension and assimilation of the new energies coming in
at this time.
Remember
to pack healthy, nutritious food for thought by
reading inspiring literature. Be open to the books that fall
into your hands!
Take time
from your day to just be. Journal your thoughts and be aware
of any reoccurring themes, your team may be trying to tell you
something!
Seek your
own truth. Avoid allowing the media to dictate what the truth
is. You create your reality by the thoughts you harbor!
Return to
natural lifestyle choices; avoid processed foods, use mesh bags
for shopping, instead of plastic, make your own skin care products
with essential oils, find ways to reduce waste and promote environmental
healing.
Take a look
at what influences your spending/shopping habits. Are these
choices in alignment with your spirit?
Incorporate
frequent breaks for exercise and play. Sitting behind the wheel
can become mundane, which leads to feelings of boredom. Use,
walking, cycling, hiking, swimming as a way to align your spirit
with your physical body. Summer time energy offers us wonderful
opportunities to get out and enjoy the precious environments
and scenery of Mother Earth
Hey, heres
an idea, WHY NOT LET YOUR SPIRIT TEAM DRIVE FOR A LITTLE WHILE?
You should enjoy the view every now then. I am sure they will
be more than happy to relieve you of drivers fatigue!
The truth is we are co-creators with Divine Source, we are not
asked to be in control all the time.Our guides are
always ready to assist!
Please feel
free to pass this along to fellow spirit travelers,
Especially
those who may be suffering from exhaustion! There are lots of
helpful practices and exercises to assist in taking control
of your wheel! For information on how to get started and the
services I offer, please email me at rainbowcanyonreiki@yahoo.com!
Happy Trails!
Robyn R.
Johnston, Spiritual Guide
About
the Author
Robyn Johnston
is a Feng Shui practitioner, Nine Star Ki Consultant and Reiki
Master. She is available for residential and business consultations,
energetic readings and distance reiki sessions. Robyn also offers
personal coaching and intuitive guidance through these tools.
If you would like to schedule a consultation, reading or session
with Robyn, she can be contacted through email at rainbowcanyonreiki@yahoo.com.
Be sure to also check out her website for online Nine Star Ki
Readings and Distant Healing! http://www.dekora-lotus.com/mystical-messages/robyn/
For details on the unique services that Robyn offers, please
check out her website http://www.freewebs.com/9starki/index.htm
Reprinted
with permission, submitted by author
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Spirit Signs - July 2005
Dedicated to those following their higher
purpose
By Robyn Johnston
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Hello travelers!
Tourist season is in full swing in my neck of the woods. Lots
of sunshine, swimming, hiking, canoeing, and camping! Summer
energy tends to bring on a more relaxed attitude, sneaking away
to a quiet spot at the lake or hanging out with friends on the
deck. In my former career as a teacher, I lived for May, June
and July! This time was equated with freedom from a strict schedule
and the burden of stress carried from the nine months of classroom
teaching.
I am so
thankful that I finally made the choice to face my fears and
reclaim my authentic life. By taking these steps, and following
spirit, I realize that there was more to it than simply quitting
my job, I was giving myself a permanent vacation!
So while
I write you now, I see myself as full-time tourist, though I
wont be doing a lot of world traveling until 2008! In
truth though, were all tourists! None of us make our permanent
home here on earth. Were just hangin out
for a while. I think some of us forget from time to time that
this experience can be a fun and exciting adventure, just like
the ones you look forward to on vacations.
How many
of you live for vacation time? Do you tend to deprive yourself
of the relaxation and rejuvenation that is available right in
your own home, every day! Wouldnt you love to live like
you were on vacation? Does this sound wonderful? So how does
one go about becoming a full-time tourist, rather than a resident
on this spiritual journey? The answer lies in our suitcases!
Thats right. You need only to look to your luggage to
see which category you might fall into. Heres a hint,
the lighter the load you carry, the faster and smoother and
getting to your destination is!
Country
western crooner, George Strait reminds listeners of traveling
lightly in his song, Youll Be There, You cant
take nothing with you there and you dont bring nothin
back, I aint never seen a hearse with a luggage rack.
What a positive reminder for all tourists! As we pass through
this life, we realize that were here for the experience,
integrating lessons along the way, learning to identify and
accept our own divinity, while balancing all that comes with
being fully human.
Many years
ago my parents gifted me with a trip to Mexico for my college
graduation. My mom who was very nervous about taking to the
air, in moment of weakness, (or perhaps too much wine?) agreed
to go with me. Our friends, who were experienced travelers,
about fell over with laughter when they saw how much my mom
brought along. Literally everything in her bathroom, she figured
there would be a sink in the hotel so she didnt bother
with that! Our friends went through the items releasing all
but the most essential things. Her belongings went from two
suitcases to a small carry-on! Liberation! (However, she chose
not to remain light for very long, you should have seen all
that she brought home!) We all have free will, right?!
We are a
society that collects and collects. Many people have the mentality
that more is better, but dear spirit seekers, we know this is
not the case. If we are really going to enjoy this vacation,
assist ourselves, our families and our society, we are going
to need to travel lightly. In truth there isnt a whole
lot that we HAVE to have.
As a feng
shui consultant, clients often share tangible experiences of
becoming lighter. After they analyze the contents of their homes
and begin to purge what no longer supports them, they release
items that are not harmonious. This creates space to bring in
items and energy that anchors what they want to accomplish,
who they wish to become and where they wish to go. Emotional,
spiritual, mental and physical detoxification is a direct route
to taking a permanent vacation! Are you ready to join me? Still
not convinced its possible to be on a permanent vacation?
Ok, read on!
Jesus provides
an excellent example of spiritual living, trust and traveling
lightly. It wouldnt have done much good for him and his
disciples to bring all the cooking pots, materials, clothes,
etc. Not only would that have taken a lot of time to pack and
unpack, it was totally unnecessary. God promised that if they
followed His call, their needs would be met. That promise still
stands for spiritual tourists of today. Our divine connection
with the higher realms requires little more than an open mind
and a willing heart as to ensure a peaceful and enjoyable journey.
Did I mention you can begin at any time?
In addition
to all the baggage carried, vacationers add to their load by
stressing about funding the fun! Again, the divine master Jesus
provides a beautiful example of trust. As Jesus taught and shared
his wisdom, healing and insight, his needs were always provided
for; he was given food and shelter along the way. In other words,
he didnt have to worry about finding the audience, establishing
contacts, getting out press releases, doing publicity work,
managing a website, checking emails or worrying about how to
pay for a building and materials needed to share his message.
He also didnt take the time to stress about hotel reservations,
or what clothes would look best for his presentation! He knew
he was a tourist, he was in the world, not of the world, and
so are we.
So being
the divine masters that we are, why do we burden ourselves with
emotional, physical, mental or spiritual baggage? For one thing,
many of us get locked into negative pattern from an early age.
As we head into the higher vibrations many are integrating now,
we realize these programs are not working like they used to.
When this new energy crops up, many start feeling the physical
strains of carrying around such heavy loads. For some, the weight
of these burdens has provided a barrier, emotional padding.
The negative thinking and false beliefs have become unconscious
habits. However, we dont need to lug around these heavy
loads, the baggage of worry, doubt and fear can be released
at any time. All we need to do is
One of the
quickest ways to downsize is through your thoughts. With some
divine assistance I am creating a Manifestation Manual
to guide those souls who wish to transcend from the place they
are right now to where they wish to go. Believe me, it doesnt
have to take long to create your ideal life. The life I am living
right now is a direct result of applying the techniques that
I am transcribing in the manual. Once the choice is made to
align with spirit, great miracles begin to occur!
You will
notice that heavy emotions, situations, relationships, thoughts,
beliefs and ideals take up too much room! Once they are gone,
there is room and time to enjoy your vacation. For me, the release
of deep seated fears, and limited thinking created a shift that
allowed more time in my schedule for writing, doing readings,
distant healing sessions, teaching, counseling, speaking and
guiding others, the activities I love to do! Obligations and
worries had slowed me down, took up space and drained me of
the vital energy needed to carry out my divine purpose. I consciously
realized that I am enjoying my life more and working
less, just like being on a permanent vacation!
What could
you do right now to lighten your load? The first answer that
comes to mind is probably one from the soul level. Honor it,
try not to dilute or judge it. Spirit comes through very clearly,
if we are willing to be objective.
Think about
the bare necessities. What is it that you really need to be
happy? In truth we probably dont need that much, but having
clear thoughts are a big bonus! I also appreciate the intuitive
guidance and confidence that is given with the commitment to
follow spirit. Other answers may include good health and loved
ones. I doubt many of us answer with a dollar amount in the
bank account, or the latest SUV model. However, these can be
nice experiences to have as well!
Many of
the energies present at this time support the desire to lighten
the loads we carry.
However,
its easy to get caught up in the drama of every day lives.
Far too many feel they simply cant afford to take time
off to rest, let alone leave for vacation, when taking a break
is what many of us need most! And when there finally is a get
away most dont want to be without modern conveniences.
In fact, our padding and baggage is so much a part of our being
that many spirit travelers continue to carry around unnecessary
burdens, old hurts, outdated relationships, deeply rooted fears,
and limited thinking long past the point of being helpful. What
are you ready to release today?
One of the
suitcases, youll want to check is the one that contains
your self-talk. An affirmation such My life is easier
and more fun every day, sets a solid foundation for vacation
energy and opens the doorway to new perceptions. The key
to creating a permanent vacation is consciously choosing the
thoughts you carry. The reality of our tourism experience lies
in the thoughts held each moment. To experience a blissful vacation,
identify and focus on what attractions youll take in and
what you want to experience. Set your spiritual itinerary with
positive intentions.
How many
of us fantasize about a dream vacation? When the time to get
away has gone how many of us sit an analyze it? We attach
some kind of positive or negative label to each vacation. Were
there delays, confusion, frustrations? If so, check in and see
what thoughts could have attracted these experiences? Most of
us know, on at least a soul level, that our thoughts create
our reality. Even negative or difficult experiences are ones
that are attracted to us through our thoughts. Often times,
if we can release the need to judge an experience as good or
bad, we can shift the focus to see it as necessary, learn the
lesson and move on to the next destination on our vacation.
You may
have to start unpacking, lifting layer after layer, to get to
the bottom of the bag. Once you reach the bottom though, it
should be a lot easier to see what youve been toting around.
The unconscious thoughts, the ones at the bottom of the pile
are ones that really add the weight. When these thoughts/perceptions
arise from the depths, they attract situations and experience
to match them. Like dirty socks, they may hibernate for a while,
but eventually theyll be discovered!
So while
its difficult to claim responsibility for these unconscious
thoughts, doing so shows great spiritual maturity. Of coarse
none of us want to experience delays or storms on our vacations,
but by understanding and accepting that we create our individual
experiences, we are then empowered to find an alternate route,
detouring or at least positively navigating through any unpleasant
territory. Being consciously aware of what we are thinking each
moment requires conviction and consistency. Those who work to
remain open and be aware of their mind talk are rewarded with
the treasures of co-creating with the divine, rather than acting
by default and allowing the auto-pilot to call the
shots.
If you feel
a permanent vacation is out of reach, ask why? How might you
be placing limitations on your divine destination? Rather than
depleting energy, learn to transmute your programming to attract
relationships, experiences and situations that are most desired.
Who ever said that learning lessons here had to be hard? Consciously
choose to learn in an accelerated and enjoyable fashion. I have
a high pain tolerance, but I really have more fun learning in
comfort! Depending on the amount of debris youve packed
around, you should start to feel lighter and lighter each day
as you practice conscious thinking. If youd like assistance
in releasing excess baggage you now carry, please consider scheduling
a transformational healing session and reading with me, Id
love to assist.
The choice
to see this life as a permanent vacation is yours, so how do
you want to spend your time? Trapped in the baggage claim of
negative thoughts or on the express lane to personal liberation
and joyful bliss?
I encourage
you to pack lightly. You are only going to need a few things,
an open mind, willing heart and the freedom to follow your dreams!
Enjoy your travels, vacation time seems to fly!
Happy Trails!
Robyn Johnston, Spirit Guide
About
the Author
Robyn Johnston
is a Feng Shui practitioner, Nine Star Ki Consultant and Reiki
Master. She is available for residential and business consultations,
energetic readings and distance reiki sessions. Robyn also offers
personal coaching and intuitive guidance through these tools.
If you would like to schedule a consultation, reading or session
with Robyn, she can be contacted through email at rainbowcanyonreiki@yahoo.com.
Be sure to also check out her website for online Nine Star Ki
Readings and Distant Healing! http://www.dekora-lotus.com/mystical-messages/robyn/
For details on the unique services that Robyn offers, please
check out her website http://www.freewebs.com/9starki/index.htm
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