LONGEVITY

I recently read an interesting article in which the author indicated a belief that the life-span of human beings could be related to the emotional pain we are willing to endure. In other words, humans seem to be able to bear the sufferings and heartbreak of the world and their personal life for only about 100 years. I thought this was an interesting hypothesis.

Taking this a step further, I believe that authenticity is a determining factor in our ability to create longevity. Consider for example, the person who genuinely can give voice to his or her truth with confidence and good self-esteem, yet without judging or tearing down another human being. Following this logic, an authentic human being would have less depletion on heart energy. They would be able to act with honour and integrity because everything they did would be an action of love.

I believe authenticity is the most noble of qualities that a person can develop. The courage to compliment another person with genuine admiration and without fearing that it will make you seem emotionally weak is a splendid quality. The confidence to critique another’s (or your own) actions and offer beneficial or more effective solutions can be very valuable.

I believe authenticity is intelligence in action and being. It takes no cleverness whatsoever to fight with another person. It takes great intellectual capability to negotiate an evenhanded and fair outcome to disagreeing parties.

I believe it is a brilliant practice to ask our Infinite Angels every day, several times a day, to help us to be authentic and genuine as well as compassionate and caring. The qualities that we develop within will shape our outer world.

Blessings.

© 2010 Dr. Shanimah Leal Ra, PhD.
Clinical Hypnotherapist, Forensic Hypnotist,
Angel Therapy Practitioner®
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MERCURY RETROGRADE DEC 2010

When a planet (in today’s case, Mercury) goes retrograde, it appears to move backwards. It does not really move backwards – that is silly. A planet, star, galaxy, or any object moving in a particular circular pattern cannot stop itself and move in an opposing directional pattern.

A planet moving retrograde gives the impression that it is moving backward because other planets or the earth seem to move faster in their elliptical orbits. It is similar to a pair of trains moving in the same direction on parallel tracks. To the passengers in the faster train, it will appear that the slower train is moving backwards, although it is still moving forwards.

The symbol for retrograde is an Rx, just like the pharmaceutical symbol for a prescription. This just means we need a little help… not drugs! You can think of the symbol as representing a re-do, re-cycle, re-think, re-pair, or any other thing/word with a re- in front of it.

If you purchase something in the time of Mercury retrograde, you may need to re-turn it to the store because of a defect that you didn’t notice. You got home and re-examined the item, found the defect and realized you had to go back and get another one that is without flaws. Really, a retrograde just means that you need to be more careful and aware reguarding any qualities of that planet or the house it is traveling through at the time.

Mercury is the planet of communications, so you may notice a difference in how statements are affecting you or that you are more or less careful with your pronouncements to others.

The positive effects of Mercury retrograde are often found in re-connecting with old friends, re-gifting important sentimental items, or re-discovering delightful places you once enjoyed.

This particular Mercury retrograde lasts from Dec. 10th to Dec. 30th, 2010. There is a period of adjustment for a few days after Dec. 30th until the planet appears to re-stabilize.

As always, be sure to ask your Infinite Angels for assistance during the shaky times as they are above and beyond physical restraints and planetary influences. You can also call on the Ascended Master, Apollo, who is the archetypal representation of communication and the planet Mercury.

Blessings.

© 2010 Dr. Shanimah Leal Ra, PhD.
Clinical Hypnotherapist, Forensic Hypnotist,
Angel Therapy Practitioner®
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CHANGES

Human beings are often uncomfortable with change. Everything changes. Things change constantly. Even our bodies are ceaselessly making changes, creating new cells to replace dead cells, exchanging atoms and molecules.

The earth is changing rapidly. We are noticing more erratic weather. The planet is spinning more rapidly upon its axis. Scientists have had to speed up atomic clocks that were supposed to keep correct time down to the millisecond for the next few hundred years.

One of the often sad changes that we must deal with is the loss of loved ones. There are almost 7 billion people in the world now so it makes sense that many people would die and many would be born. And, I do not know about others, but it seems to me that there are a lot of people crossing over to the other side recently. There seems to be a world-wide grieving for loss of loved ones. I see people grieving for those who have died that they did not even know.

On a subconscious level, we are all connected. Although we are still connected in spirit with loved ones, it can be difficult to deal with the physical loss.

This is a poem by Mary Elizabeth Frye that I often share with friends and loved ones who have experienced a loss. For me, it is an expression of hope, love, and peace.

DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND WEEP
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die.
~Mary Elizabeth Frye.


© 2010 Dr. Shanimah Leal Ra, PhD.
Clinical Hypnotherapist, Forensic Hypnotist,
Angel Therapy Practitioner®
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TRIBUTE

This beautiful planet is a playground as well as a classroom. If you are lucky, you may realize that you can play as well as learn. This is just one of the profound truths that I learned from my beloved teacher & elder, Shakmah Winddrum. My beautiful Spiritual Mother crossed over into spirit on Thursday, November 26, 2010.

I first met Shakmah in 1996 & it was she that truly accelerated & motivated me along the spiritual path. Even before I met her, when I heard her name, it took my breath away. I knew she was an incredibly important person to me. I valued her guidance & would often mentally consult with her about choices & decision making. She was kind, brilliant, devoted, compassionate, & powerful. Once at a ceremony, I could feel her energy about 25 feet away. Most people have an energetic space of 2-3 feet.

Shakmah was also a great cook. After a weekend of teaching, she would often serve a feast for the students. Someone once complained that Shakmah had not cooked the meal. She went into the kitchen & I swear the taste of the food changed. I think all she did was stir the pot. She said she put love in the food. All I know is that it really was more flavorful.

Shakmah performed a ceremony for me in which she blessed my hands & throat (because I am a hypnotherapist) for healing. It was interesting that, for a year & a day, I could often see Shakmah’s hands at the end of my wrists.

I believe that I was guided by Spirit to legally change my name because of Shakmah’s love, devotion, & teachings. She helped me to be more, a better person & I love her always.

Blessings.

© 2010 Dr. Shanimah Leal Ra, PhD.
Clinical Hypnotherapist, Forensic Hypnotist,
Angel Therapy Practitioner®
www.321relaxhealingtherapy.com
www.myinfiniteangels.com
Shanimah777@gmail.com

FEELINGS

We have talked before about how your feelings are the communication link between your soul and body, and vice-versa. You have experiences on this planet – Mother Earth – in this 3rd dimension, which helps your soul to evolve. More than that, your experiences help the Universe to evolve.

Personally, I believe that this is the Unification Theory that scientists have been attempting to prove for hundreds of years. We are all connected on quantum levels. They have developed machines that show evidence of this on a small scale. I do not know if they will be able to gain evidence of this on the grand scale. Some things as the Bible teaches, you just have to take on faith.

Anyway, the point of today’s talk is that it is important to check in with your feelings often. Your feelings are not just talking in your head. They are in your body as well as your mind. Archangel Gabriel can help you with your inner-personal communication. Gabriel is the Angel that told Mother Mary that she was pregnant and so is the Archangel of Communication.

If you have a serious medical condition, of course you need to see your physician. In addition, take a moment to get quiet and tune in to that part of you that is giving you a message.

Louise Hay has several books that explain different emotional issues that may be affecting your body. For instance, too much weight may be your body’s way of shielding you from emotional pain; it’s called “armoring.”

Other examples are issues with your hips, knees, feet, or toes. This may mean you have fears of moving forward in your life. These are not hard and fast rules and the emotional correlation may not have anything to do with what you are experiencing. However, it is something to seriously consider as you are moving through these emotional times.

Always remember you are surrounded by your Infinite Angels who are ready, willing, and able to assist you through all of your life experiences. They love to help and are always thrilled when you call upon them.

Realize, in this season of giving, that this is your gift to them – to allow the Angels to help you. Just ask.

Blessings.

© 2010 Dr. Shanimah Leal Ra, PhD.
Clinical Hypnotherapist, Forensic Hypnotist,
Angel Therapy Practitioner®
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www.myinfiniteangels.com
Shanimah777@gmail.com

HYPNOTIC STATES

What is Hypnosis?
The word Hypnosis describes a state of mind that all human beings experience naturally several times a day, each and every day. The word Hypnosis comes from the name of the Greek god for sleep, Hypnos.
Hypnosis is dubbed "an altered state" of consciousness. It is really a natural state of consciousness that usually means that human brain wave frequencies are vibrating in the alpha level of approximately 7-14 hertz. We call this state of mind “hypnosis” when we access this state on purpose, yet all hypnosis is self-hypnosis.

Hypnotic States
Hypnosis is a state of focused and expanded awareness. You can be aware that you have more than one level of consciousness when you are in hypnotic trance. You can experience a high level of focus as you imagine, visualize or pretend you are experiencing a situation. Basketball players, golf pros, and other sports athletes commonly use this type of focused awareness when preparing for competition. Patients with cancer and other painful medical conditions use hypnotic trance to compliment their procedures and reduce pain or discomfort.

While in a hypnotic state, you may have a heightened awareness of sounds and movement around you without having the slightest inclination to do anything about it. You will be more focused upon your inner experiences.
Your inner experiences will expand greatly. You may discover a deep, multi-layered understanding of a feeling, situation, relationship, or event that you could not conceive of when in the ordinary waking state. Just having this profound understanding can help you to change unwanted behaviour and is the reason that one of my professional slogans is Expand Your Consciousness on Purpose.

Think of the times when you have taken a long drive in your car and arrived at your destination without consciously remembering what you were doing as a driver or passenger because the scenery was so enchanting. Think of when you have found particular enjoyment and lost yourself in a work of art or a particularly moving piece of music. These are instances of trance state activity or the hypnotic state. This state is characterized with relaxation of the body and waking consciousness. When measured with an Electroencephalogram or EEG, the brain wave frequency is in the 7-14 Hertz (Hz) range. You can train yourself to access the alpha brain frequency range just by closing your eyes and taking a deep breath.

Other states of consciousness are beta state with a brain wave frequency in the 14-30 Hz range, which is the range of normal waking consciousness; the delta state with a brain wave frequency range of up to 3 Hz, which is the deep dreaming and restorative sleep state; and the theta state, which has a brain wave frequency range of 4-7 Hz and occurs in the drowsy/sleep state. There is also the gamma state, which is a highly agitated state of psychotic anxiety and shows a brain wave frequency of 30-100 Hz.

In the delta state, you experience a deep, regenerative sleep. Your body recovers the energy you expended during the day and repairs any damage quickly and efficiently. Sometimes, your body may become rigid in this state because you are so deeply relaxed. The exception to this is the somnambulist state in which a person may have scattered delta state brain activity and be up moving around. Scientists believe that a person’s emotions may have something to with the somnambulistic, sleep-walking state of consciousness.

The theta state occurs when we are asleep and dreaming. At this level, you exhibit rapid eye movement (REM) and deep dreaming occurs. In hypnotic trance, this is the state of insightful subconscious. Some researchers believe this to be the state in which lasting and profound behavioural change begins and other studies show that a light alpha state may accomplish successful change just as lastingly and effectively.

The alpha state is the altered state that most people are referring to when they speak of hypnosis. Alpha is the state most often and easily accessed by trance. The body relaxes, yet the mind is alert. This is the state that you are in when you are enchanted by beautiful music, a wonderful work of art or something that captures your attention so that you become unconcerned about your surrounding environment. This is also the state you are in when you move from the waking state into sleep or from sleeping to waking up, so you are in the alpha state at least twice each day.

© 2010 Dr. Shanimah Leal Ra, PhD.
Clinical Hypnotherapist, Forensic Hypnotist and Angel Therapy Practitioner®
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THE HEALING POWERS OF NATURE

Nature is God’s healing channel. Everything that we need to heal us is already found in Nature. It is arrogant and presumptuous to think otherwise, but humans are good at that.

We are made of nature. All of the atoms, molecules, cells, organs, systems, and structures in our physical bodies are made up of stuff of Mother Earth – that is why she is called “Mother.”

Our bones, for example, are made from calcium. Calcium is found in rocks, plants, and other animals. When we eat foods (again, from Mother Earth), our bones are nourished by the calcium from the foods. Ninety percent of the world’s medical drugs that work the best are found deep in the Rainforests of the planet.

Think about how close we are to Mother Earth. Her hair is her grasses, shrubs, bushes, and trees. Her skin is the land of the continents; North and South America, Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, Russia, and the North and South Poles. The atmosphere is the breath of our Mother and her blood is the oceans, rivers, and streams. She has a warm heart in the center of her core. She is so intelligent that, if there were no humans to damage and desecrate her body, she would be in perfect harmony and balance in less than ten years.

But, every mother loves her children. Nature continues to support, comfort, heal, and guide us. Ask your Infinite Angels to help you to connect with Nature. Your Infinite Angels and Nature are tools from God that help heal your emotional situations, help you to relax your mental states, and help you to expand your spiritual soul growth. Be conscious of your actions and walk softly upon your Mother.

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WONDERMENT

In the Bible it says, ‘Jesus called them to him, and said, “Suffer little children to come to me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.”’ If we look at children and the qualities of a child, we can perhaps get a glimpse of what this teaching means in a practical sense.

A child of two or three years old is not yet infected with heavy cares and woes of the world. Toddlers can find joy and play even in the worst conditions of famine and war. Give a baby a bouncing ball and watch his or her face light up.

This is Wonderment. It is the ability to let go of everything else in the joy of the moment.

Toddlers do not hold grudges because they have not learned how to do that. They forgive easily and are anxious to move onto the next game. They have a sense of adventure and excitement. They are not afraid of change because everything can be new and wonderful.

Small children are grateful. They may not write you a formal Thank You note, but you can see gratitude in the gleam of their eyes. The inner joy that children express with every task is ineffable. A child can find joy in eating a bowl of cereal.

This is what I think the kingdom of God is; the wonderment and joy of a childlike spirit. Angels have this joy. In your darkest hour, your Infinite Angels want you to know their joy. Call them into your heart and ask them to help you know the wonderment that is the light of your heart.

Ask your Infinite Angels to help the divine light in your heart grow and expand until it is outside your body. Then, allow that light to spill into the room, your car, your office, your neighborhood, and your community. Let the light of joy spill into your state, your country, and all over the planet.

The more you practice living in Wonderment, the more you will notice amazing and delightful people, places, and things entering your life. Enjoy!

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SELF-ESTEEM

I have a very dear friend, Denise, who is a Master Astrologer and counselor. She has studied with the medical intuitive, Carolyn Myss, PhD. Recently, our conversations have centered around the fact that so many people have low self-esteem.

I realize that many parents, although they want the best for their children, often do or say things that cause the child to begin to lack self-confidence. I think there is more to it than pointing the finger at Mom and Dad.

When we look around us today, we see not only economic crisis, but war, constant violence, disease, lack of food and shelter. Perhaps we have experienced these situations in the past or are experiencing them now. Perhaps we feel like we experience these conditions because we are empathetic to the people we see in the media that are going through these trials.

Most people who feel deeply for the pain others experience often want to fix conditions that they believe are causing the pain. This can be appropriate, such as working to find a cure for a disease, helping out at a food bank, or helping a homeless person to find a place to live.

Conditions such as war, widespread poverty or famine seem out of the control of the individual and may cause us to question our self-worth, as in, “Why can’t I fix this? Why do these horrible things happen?”

I do not have the answers to those questions, but I do know that getting quiet each day, even for just a few minutes, going within and getting in touch with your divine inner spirit helps tremendously. The techniques for meditation and hypnotic induction are so similar as to be virtually identical. The only difference is that, with meditation, you are directing your thoughts inward while, with hypnosis, another person is assisting you to inward directed focus.

To find your inner focus on your own, find a quiet place where you can practice until you are good at tuning out distractions. Later, you can learn to meditate in Times Square, but for now, pick a quiet place where you will be undisturbed for 20-30 minutes. That amount of time is necessary because, while you may need only a couple of minutes to revel in your divine inner light, it may take you the rest of that time to calm down.

Begin by noticing your body, how it is positioned in the chair or on the floor, the couch, or the bed. Feel the clothes on your skin and the temperature of the room or environment. Notice your breath as it enters your nostrils, flows through your throat and into your lungs. Follow the oxygen as it enters your bloodstream and flows throughout your body carrying life-giving energy to all your cells.

Then, let your breath take you to your heart. Give your heart a loving “Thank you” for all it does for you in such a loving, wonderful way. Notice the warm, bright light in the center of your heart and its calm, steady glow. Use your breath to gently fan that glow and notice that it gets bigger.

Keep letting that beautiful, warm light get bigger until it fills your entire body and the area surrounding your body as if you are in a beautiful, golden egg of warm, healing mist. Allow this softness, this gentleness to caress you for a few moments.

When the mist begins to fade, bring your attention back into the room. Back out of your meditation by reversing the process of beginning to focus your attention outward. Follow your breath back out of your center, noticing the clothes on your skin, and then, the room around you. Begin to notice the surrounding sounds and noises.

You will find, with regular practice, that centering yourself and checking-in with your inner spirit will boost your self-confidence and self-esteem. You may also find it easier to communicate with your Infinite Angels on a daily basis.

If you are interested in astrology, especially location astrology, which is locating the best place for you to live or work, I invite you to contact Denise Talbot at Choicepoint – 810-599-1050.
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HONOR

An incident occurred recently that caused me to contemplate one of the commandments that God gave to Moses. The fifth commandment, “Honor thy father and thy mother” is interesting when examined from different points of view.

First of all, let me say I do believe that we should all honor our mothers and fathers, if for no other reason than they gave a part of themselves – however small – so that we could be born into this beautiful world and experience human life.

Let’s examine different perspectives now. Consider a baby’s point of view. A newborn child cannot defend itself, provide food or shelter for itself, keep itself warm, comfort itself or help itself if it becomes injured. A child absolutely must honor its father and mother, or at least its caregivers, by doing what they command or demand simply to survive. Until a child can find a way to provide the bare necessities of life for its continued existence, this is the practical manner in which a young child honors its father and mother.

As we get older and are able to provide for our needs, the subject of honoring mother and father takes on a different tone. Although we may not feel compelled to mind our fathers and mothers, we may find we have similar traits. We may have our parents’ facial features, body structure, or mannerisms. We may have assumed their beliefs or convictions, probably without realizing it.

Perhaps we are happy with the resemblance to our parents. How do we fix things that we are unhappy with in reguards to parental heritage?

For physical changes, many people now turn to plastic surgeons or some sort of cosmetic procedures. There is also diet, exercise, and personal training to help you buff up or manage your weight.

Inner changes are more complex. You may not even realize you are expressing someone else’s beliefs or convictions until you are embarrassed, feel guilty, or have some major regret and find yourself saying, “Why did I do that? That is not me!”

It is helpful, from time to time, to examine your beliefs, principles, and convictions to know if they are helping you or hindering you. Just like cleaning your closets or pantry in the spring or fall, cleaning out beliefs that no longer serve you helps free the energy in your body, mind, and spirit. You can still honor your father and mother by gratefully accepting your heritage, but you do not need to become stuck or buried in convictions that were possibly mistakes in thinking.

You can honor your parents by acknowledging the love, comfort, and care they gave you – however great or small that may have been - and still honor your own right to develop the personal principles with which you govern the life you lead now.

As you mature, you can also honor others and their parents by realizing that they may have developed different beliefs because of their environment, circumstances, or societal influences.

You may consider examining your beliefs by getting quiet and asking your Infinite Angels to help you find what beliefs do not serve you anymore. Ask, “What are the beliefs, convictions, or opinions that I am holding on to that are not serving my highest good?” Then ask, “What is the truth of the matter, which I can embrace that will best serve my highest good and the good of all?”

Archangel Chamuel will help you find the truth of any situation. Archangel Michael will help you to remove unhelpful convictions from your mind and soul. Archangel Zadkiel will teach you to embrace courage, honor, and integrity in your life.
Blessings…

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PRAYER ELEMENTS

I have researched prayer from the time I could comprehend that there was a larger power – even bigger than my Mom, who could take care of me in a crisis. One day, I also realized that IT took care of other things as well. IT took care of the plants, animals, the sky, and everything!

This was important knowledge to me and I wanted to know the best way to pray so that IT would grant my petitions favorably. We talked last week about feelings. Feeling your prayers answered is an essential factor in praying effectively.

Another element that seems to be critical is time and/or quantification. Quantification is praying with someone else. It is reported in Matthew 18:20, “For where there are two or three gathered in my name, there I am, in the midst of them.” So, having several people coming together for one purpose and feeling the positive outcome of a purpose will achieve that purpose. Everyone must be on the same page, though. Lack of attention from the outcome you wish to achieve thwarts your efforts.

Another essential component is time. In Gregg Braden’s book, The Lost Mode of Prayer, he delves into research that he has investigated involving calculating the number of people that can have a positive effect on their surrounding environment. The defining number is the square root of one percent. That is so minimal as to be astonishing.

So, let’s get back to time. Taking those calculations and applying them to a twenty-four hour period, we would convert the hours into minutes. Twenty-four hours times sixty minutes equals one thousand four hundred forty minutes in one day. One percent of that number is fourteen and one half minutes. The square root of that number is three point seven nine, or less than four minutes.

Praying with your whole heart and soul for less than four minutes each day can change your life!

Of course, it may take you fifteen or twenty minutes to get into a relaxed state to be able to feel what you really want as if you already have it. With practice, you will be able to get into that state quicker and easier.

Ask your Infinite Angels to help you. They are experts at prayer and feeling the love of God. They will support you in every way possible when you come to them with a pure heart and request their assistance. Archangel Zadkiel will help you to learn to calm yourself and release your cares.

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PRAYERS

Why is it that sometimes our prayers are answered and sometimes they aren’t? What makes a good prayer? Aren’t all prayers good?

I have asked questions like these from the time that I was very young. I want my prayers to be answered the way I think they should be all the time. It is okay with me if I am selfish. If I ran the Universe, that is the way I would make the rules. Does God love me when I get what I pray for and not love me when I get something that I don’t want?

What follows are some conclusions that I have come to from personal experience and from watching those around me.

First of all, I have found that sometimes our prayers are not answered because they are incomplete. What I mean by that is that there seems to be essential power factors that amplify the act of praying. Whether you are praying by rote, which are sometimes called canned prayers, or praying spontaneously, an important thing to remember is to feel your prayer. The more you can feel your prayer answered and feel the gratitude in your heart, the quicker you will have it.

This is the basic premise that author, Stuart Wilde, teaches in his book The Trick to Money is Having Some. So, if you are working on financial prosperity and praying to be more abundant in that respect, just remember a time when you felt abundant. That is the trick, the feeling of prosperity, wealth, healing, academic excellence, or whatever you are attempting to create. You must feel as if you already have it.

This is a paradox, I know, but you can do it. You can even transfer your feelings into other prayers. In other words, you can think of a time when you felt powerful or satisfied – like, remembering a time when you won the spelling be in third grade or made the touchdown in high school. When you have created those feelings as intensely as possible, begin imaging your health, wealth, or warm relationships. Create more good from the good that you have already experienced.

If it is difficult to remember a good feeling, ask Archangel Chamuel to help you find your good, powerful, or peaceful feelings. Ask Archangel Zadkiel to help you learn to recognize your good feelings so you can build more good upon them. Any and all of your Infinite Angels are awaiting your call to assist you with creating more good in the world.

More on technical factors that I have learned about prayers next week.

Blessings.

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LIFE SUPPORTS YOU!

Sometimes, no – often-times, it seems that everything is going to hell in a handbasket. Earth changes, cosmic cycles, economic fluctuations, and everyday relationships seem bound for destruction.

It seems that each new day brings a new disaster or disease. I can understand why there are so many people with feelings of depression. The pharmaceutical companies are making billions of dollars selling legalized drugs that have side effects that can do more harm than good!

Here’s the thing, though. We need to remember to go into the place of light and truth within our own hearts. Rather than listening to the media, the social networks, or even your own best friend tell you that the sky is falling, listen to your heart.

This is where the truth resides. In your heart is where the Angels speak to you and this is where God is.

Life supports you in every way. The Universal Law that proves this statement is reflecting back to you each moment from your surroundings. Your environment is the sum total of what you have been focusing upon up to that point.

If you have chaos in your life, YOU can calm it down. It might take a minute, or more depending on how focused you were previously on disasters. The amazing thing about owning your power is to know that you created what you have around you and within yourself.

Knowing this is true; you can choose a new style by choosing new beliefs. Choosing new beliefs will help you to make better decisions and your actions will produce better results.

The first thing that is very powerful to do is ask your Infinite Angels for help. They will help you with your decisions, the words you speak as well as the friends you hang around with, and they can show you what beliefs will support your soul growth. They can also show you what beliefs to release that no longer serve you and hinder your soul’s evolution.

Do your best to get very quiet to hear your Angels’ guidance because they usually whisper. It is a good idea to meet them at the same time each day or week for your special purpose of gaining guidance. Make an appointment with your Angels and write it down in your planner or on your calendar.

This is similar to going to the gym to workout or having a regular coffee date with a friend. It becomes something to look forward to and you are strengthening your Angel muscles in a sense.

If you want to know the names of your Guiding Angels, I recommend having a pen and paper ready as you get very quiet. Ask your Infinite Angels to provide the name(s) of your Guiding Angels. Then, write the first name(s) that come to you.

Being able to call upon your Angels by name is special. You will always get loving service from your Angels; however, you must also know that it is much more fun to go to the restaurant where you know everyone by name and they treat you extra special!

Cheers!

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MANTRAS

Most people may think that a mantra is just chanting “Om” for long periods of time. While this is true, that is not all there is to the practice of Mantra.
Mantras are seed sounds that can cause changes in your mind, body, and in your surrounding environment. The Bible reports that God created with sound. And, God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. ~Genesis 1:3. So, before there was light, there was sound.

We create with sound every day. We create peace and love or war and hate with our words. We create within our minds because we can hear with our mental ears. Studies have found that 75-80% of the time, we worry about our problems. This is ego. Ego likes to think it is a problem solver and wants to be useful so its focus is problems. The problem with ego is that it can wear you down, physically as well as mentally. Mantra can help.

In the Buddhist teachings, this part of the mind that is critical and full of ego is called Monkey Mind. If you think of your mind in its agitated, unsettled state; it resembles a tribe of monkeys in the jungle. The restless monkeys jump from branch to branch in trees; they squeal and scream. They may do this for hours, just as our problem focused ego consciousness does.

This is called Monkey Mind in Buddhist teachings, but it is a universal concept that affects all of humanity. In some cultures, it is called Maya, which means illusion. Other ancient teachings call the incessant critical mind the Mitote (pronounced mee-toe-tay), which has a meaning in Mexico similar to a loud, busy, crowded, and crazy market place.

Taming your Monkey Mind is easy and difficult at the same time. It is easy because the process is simple. Just pay attention. Listen to your thoughts and worries. Learn to identify subtle distinctions between worry and concern. A concern is a question that requires an answer, and can be answered satisfactorily. You can move on after your concerns are addressed. It is good to have concerns because the answers you get help you to make informed decisions.

On the other hand, worry tends to be an endless loop of focus on problems that breed and expand. Worry multiplies until it breeds fear. This manifests as anxiety, which can be felt in the physical body as anything ranging from slight nervousness and hyper-ventilating, to ulcers and migraine headaches, to disease and heart attacks.

Monitoring your mind patterns gets easier as you learn, which is the reason that you do not need to beat yourself up when you find you have that critical, worry loop rolling around in your mind. It is like learning to ride a bicycle, or learning anything; you just practice until you get good at it. Your mind is energy and it is also like a muscle. You need to exercise it, but worry and fretfulness are not helpful exercises for the mind. They are exhausting.

Mantra helps me when I find I have negative thoughts such as angry discussions revolving in my monkey mind. Toning the sound Om vibrates my mind and fills it up so that there is no space for negative thoughts. It is like filling a crack in the wall with insulating foam that expands so cold air cannot penetrate the room. I found the CDs of a mantra teacher, Thomas Ashley-Farrand, 10 years ago while browsing through the metaphysical section of my local bookstore. The results were so profound and so quick that I have been practicing ever since.

The practice of chanting mantra is ancient. One of the most practiced Mantras is Om Mani Padme Hum, which is loosely translated as a Jeweled Lotus or a Jewel in the Lotus. Chanting Om Mani Padme Hum brings joy and peace to your heart. A revered Tibetan Monk, Rinpoche teaches that this Mantra can purify 6 realms.

Everything is energy and energy vibrates. That is the simple principle of Mantra. There are thousands of mantras that you can learn and chant for many different reasons. Some chants are banishing chants that ward off negativity and evil. Some chants are for drawing things to you like love and financial abundance. It seems logical that, since sound can manifest material creation, it can create a space of peace in your mind and heart as well.

Your Infinite Angels, especially Archangel Chamuel, can help you find the perfect Mantra for your situations in life. Your Angels can help you to be persistent and invoke the energy of Ganesh to plow through any resistance to the practice.

You can find out more and view my websites at www.321relaxhealingtherapy.com and www.myinfiniteangels.com

FOCUS

Multitasking is the current buzzword. If you take this a little deeper though, you will realize that you are interacting with only one situation at a time. How many yous are there?

You can really focus on only one thing at a time with your waking conscious mind. Most humans use only 3% of their waking conscious mind. It is said that Albert Einstein only used 10% of his brain.

I imagine that Nikola Tesla used slightly more since he invented the technology in 1908 that we use for our cell phones today. He also invented the technology for the stealth bomber and a way to provide free energy for the world. Tesla was very focused!

Many times we are in situations that require multitasking. Our jobs are becoming more and more involved. Even fast food service has many tasks that are required of one person and you must get it all right or the customer will be unhappy.

Realizing that you are only one person with one waking consciousness can help you. Placing your entire focus upon whatever you are doing in that moment will help you to put more and better energy into the completion of your task. If you get distracted by the demands of another task, focus totally on the new task.

Practice focusing your attention in this manner and notice how the qualities of your actions improve. You may have many projects going on at any given time however; you will see them move along more quickly and with better outcomes.

Now, your subconscious is another matter! Your subconscious carries out millions of functions of which your waking consciousness is not aware. A few of these functions include storing your memories, repairing damages to your physical body, digesting food, eliminating toxins from your body, and keeping your heart and other organs functioning properly.

The subconscious mind is a treasure trove of infinite creativity. I love calling in my Infinite Angels to help me work with my subconscious to improve my life. You can ask your Angels to help you improve your subconscious intuition so you can find a job or a better job. They can help you to be in the right place at the right time to meet someone and develop a meaningful, loving relationship.

Your Angels can work with your subconscious to help you overcome addictive behaviours. Habits are created and maintained in the subconscious mind. Trust that painful situations can and will be healed with the help of your Infinite Angels and the guidance of Ascended Masters.

Ask for their help and tell them you trust them. Then, follow their guidance. Their help will be useless if you do not consciously use it. Always remember to say, “Thank you, Angels!”

You can find out more and view my websites at http://myinfiniteangels.com/ or http://321relaxhealingtherapy.com/

Hypnosis... is it spooky?

What are the benefits of self-hypnosis and how can it specifically help you?
Answer
The benefits of self-hypnosis will assist you in improving your life by helping you to release bad habits, such as overeating, smoking and addictive behaviors; to develop good habits in their place. It will assist you to overcome tension so that you are more relaxed in your daily routines and help you to sleep more productively, therefore overcoming chronic tiredness.

Self-hypnosis will help you have a more positive outlook on life, eliminating depressive and unhappy moods. It can assist you in overcoming sexual challenges and help you develop a true affection and respect for yourself and others. It can help increase your creativity and intuition as well as helping you to take life more lightly and release negative emotions which do not serve you.

You will be able to enjoy yourself and your interactions with others with the help of self-hypnotic techniques. You can feel younger and live longer by developing a relaxed, healthy, energetic lifestyle. You will develop realistic goals and achieve them successfully.

Self-hypnosis can assist you in controlling the critical monkey mind so that you experience peace of mind within yourself. It will assist you by bringing a natural relaxation to your relationships with others, also helping by boosting your confidence and self-esteem so that outcome of every endeavor is successful.

Self-hypnosis can also specifically help you by allowing you to increase your reading speed and cognition, making academic tasks easier to complete in less time while obtaining greater skill and comprehension.

Is there more than one kind of hypnosis?
Answer
There are actually two kinds of hypnosis. These are the explanations and their underlying theories.

1. One kind of hypnosis is a hypnotic state, which is introduced by someone else, such as a hypnotist or operator, to a subject. This is called hetero-hypnosis. The practice of hetero-hypnosis involves relaxing the subject being hypnotized. The hypnotist offers suggestions to the subject, who is in a state of profound relaxation or concentration.

It has been observed that a person in a strong emotional state is also highly suggestible and periods of strong emotion such as love or crisis can mimic the hypnotic state. The hypnotist may include suggestions to the subject that they can easily return to a self-induced hypnotic state and repeat the suggestions for beneficial pattern changes.

2. Another kind of hypnosis is a planned self-hypnotic or auto-hypnotic state, which is entered into by oneself. This practice of self-hypnosis involves suggestions made to oneself and repetition is key to the mind’s acceptance while in a relaxed state.

Relaxing oneself for this particular purpose induces self-hypnosis. While in a relaxed state, suggestions are repeated in one’s mind that are helpful in changing negative or unwanted behavior patterns into positive and more desirable behavior patterns and thinking. These suggestions can also be repeated and reinforced in a waking state by simply acknowledging them over and over again in one’s mind.

When I work with clients, I always ask my Infinite Angels to guide me to offer the best suggestions that will benefit the client and help them achieve their goals. Anyone who has worked with me knows that we always call in their Angels, Guardians, and Guides to accompany the client on their journey of healing and wholeness.

You can find out more and view my websites at http://myinfiniteangels.com/ and http://321relaxhealingtherapy.com/

BOOK REVIEW

Walking Through Illusion by Betsy Otter Thompson

This book relates the author’s mental conversations with an energy she names Jesus, in which she examines questions about her human frailties, strengths, choices, and decisions. These are questions we all ask at, one time or another, in a quest to become more human.

This is a well organized and well written book. There are parts that read almost like a novel, telling of occurrences that could have been actual events. There are questions you may answer like a workbook. There are inspirational affirmations that may uplift your soul as you move through your own journey of removing veils of illusion. There are deeply poignant, personal insights that Thompson shares from her own life experiences. In other words, there is something for everyone.

You may or may not believe that Thompson actually spoke with Jesus, but that is irrelevant because her insights, revelations, and discoveries are thought-provoking, profound, and far from illusory.

Read through Walking and you will notice memories surfacing in relation to the pages you that you are reading. Keep Walking as a resource to refer back to when you are experiencing issues with ideas such as Morality, Beliefs, Truth, and Gifts in your life. You will want to examine your perceptions of life as you re-read Walking again and again.

Seeding

I have a wonderful son (in-law). He once told me an interesting real-life story about a man who practices the philosophy of seeding. This is, of course, the “What you sow, you shall reap” philosophy. Often, it seems that ancient teachings are not applicable in our daily lives. This man’s practice disproves that mistaken assumption.

First, some background information. My son works as a skilled automotive technician at a car dealership in North Carolina. The owner was at the helm, running the business for many years.

The service department of the dealership had a steady business. The first half of the week would be busy with Thursday and Friday a little slower. I do not know what the numbers were for the sales department. Anyway, the father chose to step back a little, giving the reins of running the business to his son. This is where it gets interesting.

Paul noticed business in the service department beginning to pick up. After just a couple of months, he commented that he was booked three weeks in advance in the service department. Of course, he was thrilled because this was recently, about the time the economy began its downswing.

I asked him what he thought was bringing in the extra business. Paul said that he thought it was because his new boss was seeding the business.

Paul watched him one day, throwing pennies into the parking lot of the dealership & asked the new boss what he was doing. The man explained that he was seeding – throwing pennies into the lot where people shopping for new cars would be walking & looking around. He said people would find a penny & think; this must be my lucky day. I should buy a car here!

Paul thought that it was not only lucky for the car sales, but also for the service department. Hence, the appointment book was filled for weeks in advance.

Perhaps this man was tuned in to his Infinite Angels & followed their helpful guidance. Perhaps he thought of the idea all on his own. Either way, you can ask your Angels, Guardians, & Guides to help you with projects such as seeding so that you can reap the benefits of this abundant Universe!

You can find out more and view my websites at www.321relaxhealingtherapy.com and www.myinfiniteangels.com

Charmed

There is a wonderful feeling of connectedness when you realize and accept that you are divinely watched over and cared for.

You can flow with the ups and downs of life more easily. This does not mean that you do not get upset, mad, glad, or sad. It does mean that you can acknowledge your feelings, feel them, and then, let them go. You do not become the slave of roller coaster feelings. You can allow your feelings to be expressed through you appropriately, of course.

You can give yourself permission to know when you are glad, sad, or mad. These normal human feelings will not get stuffed down into your cellular structure and begin to cause imbalance that can manifest into disease or addictive behavior.
In our modern society, many people grow up in a co-dependent family. Feelings are often suppressed rather than expressed. Feelings are meant to be expressed, that is why they are called emotions – you emote.

As you mature and become more human, you realize it is not only okay for you to emote, but that it is necessary. Learning to express your feelings lets you begin to connect with your inner self, which in turn helps you to connect with your environment and other people around you.

Connecting your inner and outer self becomes magical, therefore charmed. Your intuition grows and expands in amazing ways that you never imagined.

To learn to develop that connectedness of your inner- and outer-self, call upon Padre Pio, Archangel Ariel, and all of your Infinite Angels to assist you. They are anxious to co-create your magical life with you!

You can find out more and view my websites at www.321relaxhealingtherapy.com and www.myinfiniteangels.com

Communication

Human beings are communicating all the time whether we realize it or not. Even if you try, on purpose, not to communicate – that is a communication.

Communication is how we stick together. Ancient tribes developed complicated forms of communication to let other clan members know of food and water sources, trails that were easily traversed, and to warn them of other warring tribes.
Humans still have complicated forms of communication. We have email, twitter, face book, iPods, and g-networks as well as the old standbys of newspapers, magazines, books, television and telephones.

Good communicators in Native American tribes were called Orators. They were usually the Chiefs of the tribes because they could clearly articulate thoughts and ideas to the people. They could think with clarity and formulate plans. They strongly influenced the survival of the group so the clan members depended upon the good communication skills of the Chiefs.

Consider that you are communicating with, not only the people around you today, but the entire Universe. The Universe is reflecting the quality of your communication back to you. Notice the form it is taking.

If you feel you are not receiving good, clear communication from those around you, perhaps it is an indication from the Universe that you need to add clarity to your communication. If you notice that your communications are generally well received except in one area, perhaps you need to change the person with whom you are communicating.

Communication takes practice. It takes courage. It is important to observe all the facets of your communication to develop successful ways of exchanging ideas and turning your thought forms into reality. Without successful communication, there are no successful relationships.

Communicate with your Infinite Angels, especially Archangel Gabriel, who conveyed the message to Mother Mary that she was pregnant. Call upon Ascended Masters Melchizedek, Thoth, and Hilarion to assist you with clarifying and articulating successful communication. Remember also that your actions, or lack of actions, often speak louder than words.

You can find out more and view my websites at www.321relaxhealingtherapy.com and www.myinfiniteangels.com

Habits

I attended a motivational seminar with Don a few years back. I have had enough experiences by now that much of seminar material is repetitive. Still, it is fun to go and see what others are doing, observe and interact. If you can learn or remember one good thing, it is worth it, yes?

My favorite learning that I took home with me from this particular seminar was the quote from the author, T. Harv Ecker. He says, “How you do anything is how you do everything.”This was deeply profound to me. It is a very concise statement about a very real truth. This is the manner in which we form habits and also how we form or deform character.

Each moment, we have the opportunity to choose success or failure. The outcomes of success or failure may not be immediately apparent, but they will follow according to your choices.

This is a salient point to remember because, just when you think your actions do not matter, they do. This is the reason it is so important to choose higher frequency thoughts, words, and actions that will ensure successful outcomes for your highest benefit. Cheating, theft, gossip, or resentful thoughts form habit patterns that nurture and feed lower vibrations, which grow into unsavory character lacking integrity.

Developing habit patterns by acting honorably in all your dealings, even with the government and especially when it is difficult strengthens the muscles of your character and raises your vibrations. You may evaluate where you are on the character integrity scale by noticing character traits in the people you attract to you.

When you are thinking uplifting thoughts, speaking positively with grateful feelings, and conducting your actions with honor and integrity, you will notice those traits in others around you. If you notice anything less than honor and integrity, seriously consider changing to encourage the good and positive to blossom in your life.

Your Infinite Angels are eager to provide you with assistance with every momentous decision. Especially helpful are Angel Metatron and Ascended Master Saint Germain.

You can find out more and view my websites at www.321relaxhealingtherapy.com and www.myinfiniteangels.com

Kindness

Kindness and Strength

Most people mistakenly attribute weakness with kindness, love, compassion, or empathy. Some people think that, if you are kind or if you love them enough, they can take advantage of you. Gratefully, that is not everyone, but some people are like that.

On the other hand, these same people often think that, by acting overly condescending to others, it will make them likeable or provide them some gain at the end of the day. Unfortunately, giving in or kowtowing to others usually gets you more of the same kind of mistreatment.

There is great strength in kindness, especially when you begin with kindness to yourself. You will never allow yourself to be abused by another more than you abuse yourself so it is very important to treat yourself as if you are your own best friend. This can be difficult when we are raised in a society such as ours that regards sarcasm, demeaning others and ourselves as acceptable or funny.

There are many complexities to kindness and strength. Some people set themselves up for failure. They keep fighting their own inner power while looking for strength and support from others outside themselves. In order to know whether you are strong in kindness, check-in with your own heart and notice what you are feeling.

When you are being kind to yourself and finding strength in this quality of kindness, you will notice calm feelings in your body; you will notice balanced blood pressure. Your decisions will have a firmness and finality that guide you to the best outcome for you.

You deserve to live without limitations, in a timeless sea of abundance. You can call upon your Infinite Angels to help you and guide you to notice where you need to make strong changes to be kind to yourself and support the best possible outcomes for your goals. Call upon Archangel Raphael to heal relationships that you have outgrown and are no longer serving you. Call upon Archangel Michael to assist you with strength and power in loving yourself so you can attract that which is for your greatest good.

The Hub and the Wheel

The Hub and the Wheel is a manifestation tool that the Angels channeled to me in the year 2000. I have used it many times with fantastic results. I have taught the method to many people, mostly with great results, depending upon the way they have used it. One person experienced no results at all, until she stopped crossing out her desire and placed the details of her goal in the correct position.
To use the Hub and the Wheel, you need unlined paper such as computer paper. Any colour is okay; personally, I like white. You also need a writing instrument such as a pen or pencil. Crayons are okay, but keep in mind you may need to write small to get all of your details on the paper.
In the center of your unmarked, unlined paper make a small circle about the size of a silver dollar - a real one like a Kennedy silver dollar, not a quarter-size one like a Susan B. Anthony coin. That might seem small, but trust me, that's all you will need. This is your hub.
In the hub circle, write your goal, desire, or what you wish to accomplish. Keep it as few words as possible and do your best to be succinct. You want to have a laser focus. This is the center of your attention and intention.
From the outer edge of the circle of the hub, draw your lines to define how you want the final outcome of your goal to look; on these lines you will describe the details of your desire. I usually begin with lines up, down, and to each side. These are my North, South, East, and West directions. I am Navajo from my Father's lineage, so it seems correct for me to start in the four directions. You may do as you like.
So then, on these spokes of the wheel you will write the descriptions of everything that will fulfill your desire that you wrote in the hub. You may have as many or as few spokes as you wish, but I have found that the more you define what you want, the quicker and more fully the Angels and Universe will accommodate you.
This last part is the most important, though. When you have done all of the details that you can possibly imagine for your goal, you need one last line or spoke of the wheel. This is the final balance.
On the final line, you must write: "This or something better now manifests for me, for my highest benefit and the good of all."
This allows your Infinite Angels and the Universe to change any little part of your details to make your desire most perfect for you. You are, in a sense, giving the Universe and your Angels permission to perfect your desire in the best possible manner for you.
And, don't you deserve the Best???

Releasing

Sometimes when you want to bring something into your life, your efforts seem stuck, blocked, or somehow you keep encountering barriers.

It could be that you do not really believe you deserve anything good in your life because of some mistake in thinking that you unfortunately learned when you were young. It could be that you are trying too hard and not giving the Universe room to respond. It could be that what you want is not in your best interest.

Many times, the reason our manifestations are blocked is because we already have stuff and we need to clean out what we have to make room for beautiful new good that the Universe is eager to bestow upon us. By stuff, I mean not only stuff in the physical sense, but also stuff in the emotional and mental sense.

There could be guilt, resentment, and vengeful feelings in the way of receiving our good. There could be fear as well. The fear of success is as powerful a deterrent to allowing new good into our life as the fear of failure.

Call upon your Infinite Angels and Angel Isaiah for assistance if you think you might have accumulated emotional or mental toxins that are harming your ability to receive good things from the Universe or blocking your powers of manifestation. A wonderful affirmation that you can say with your Angels and works really well is, "I am now willing to release from me the pattern that allows this condition to be."

If that feels almost right but not completely true, say "I am willing to learn to release the pattern in me that caused (or allows) this condition to be." Remember, learning is beneficial no matter how big or small the lesson.

Catch a Falling Star

The Perseid Meteor showers are happening now. You can get official information at http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2010/05aug_perseids/ It is just amazing to me that God created all the wonder for us to observe.

Just think, these pieces of heaven fly across the galaxy so that we can marvel at the works of Nature that God created. Even sunlight takes 7 minutes to reach us from 93 million miles away! We must be pretty special.

There is great consolation in knowing that we are cared for so much that pieces of rock and space debris give up their existence to change into twinkling bits of stars for us to wish upon. You can put the most horrendous day into perspective when contemplating the magnificent grandeur of the Universe.

I like to imagine that God has Angels that direct each bright star into the perception of the person that most needs it and will appreciate it. One little falling star may change your life - make a wish! Perhaps Walt Disney made a wish like the song in Pinocchio, and look at what he accomplished! You can find the song at http://www.lyricsdownload.com/disney-when-you-wish-upon-a-star-lyrics.html.

I also like a song from my MOM's era (like eons ago) sung by Perry Como, Catch a Falling Star. And, you can find that song at http://www.metrolyrics.com/catch-a-falling-star-lyrics-perry-como.html. Of course, in reality, it would be quite hot to put a burning rock in your pocket.

Anyway, I wish on all the stars that Infinite Angels help make your dreams come true!

Happy Dancer

"The Lord loveth a cheerful giver." So it says in the Bible. We often think this statement only relates to money because we often hear it at church gatherings from ministers and priests when the collection basket is going around.
The practical side of this statement is the energy that is infused into action. If you are doing a favor for someone, yet you are angry, fearful, or resentful, your actions will have a lower frequency, negative energy. The eventual outcome of your actions will be less than stellar.
If you are happy to be of service to someone, your actions will be infused with high frequency, positive energy that will boost the outcome. Your completed task will be impressive. Even if no-one acknowledges the fact, you can be impressed with yourself.
The flip side of the coin is to notice when someone really does not want to do what you ask them. You may think that getting someone to do what you command is worth putting up with the unsavory, resentful energy. Is that what you really want?
My teacher's Teacher is quoted as saying, "Creator loves a happy dancer." In this Dance of Life, each moment is a golden opportunity to be a Happy Dancer. We can use our divine creativity and choose to look for the best experience in everything.
Not every experience is satisfying, however we can learn from every experience. Perhaps we may only learn that we will choose a better experience next time, but that is good to know.
Your Infinite Angels can help you to create situations and experiences that get better and better. You can learn to move from success to success. Archangel Chamuel is an excellent Archangel to call upon to help you to find meaning and growth in your Dance of Life!

Soulmates

Having a soulmate is an interesting concept that has developed since the 19060s. People have used the term to define someone with whom they have fallen deeply in love. In truth, we are all soulmates.

We all come from the same source. All souls come from MotherFatherGod, so there is the commonality of soulmates for everyone no matter your nationality, the colour of your skin, or any other individual characteristic with which you choose to identify.

Any relationship might be considered a soulmate relationship. You may find it difficult to the point of nausea to be in the same room with a certain person. And yet, this very person may be the only one in the Universe that can have this particular relationship with you in which you learn patience and compassion.

Hard lessons are easy to learn with someone you like. You readily put aside your preferences and make allowances for those you love. Virtues such as patience and compassion are everyday, all-the-time qualities that help our souls to blossom with Divine Lovelight. So much more the reason that we need to cultivate them with those that irritate us; this helps us to be better humans.

Call upon the Infinite Angels to help you develop compassion and patience, as well as other qualities that uplift your soul. Archangels Uriel and Raphael are especially happy to assist you!

New Moon

The new moon and within 3 days after is the time to begin projects that you want others be a part of and to show to the world. You can often see tangible results within the 2 weeks that it takes for the moon to grow to full.

When you notice the waxing and waning of the moon, you become more conscious of cosmic forces. You can get into the rhythm of the universe by observing the workings of our tiny piece of solar system.

Cosmic forces subtly influence our subconscious minds, so the conscious use of energy is a powerful communication that can assist you to achieve your goals.
You can use cosmic energy on purpose in as many ways as you are able to imagine.

Using your imagination directs Universal energy in a very dynamic manner. It is often not obvious until the final outcome, so you must pay close attention. It requires great concentration.

You might consider beginning a new job after the new moon date or purchasing a home or car. Any project that you want to grow is best begun then.

When humans decided to evolve from hunter/gatherers and began to develop ancient agriculture, they realized the strength of using the moon's energy. They probably did not know the moon was strong enough to move the tides of oceans on the entire planet, but what they lacked in scientific knowledge, they made up in intuition.

Archangels Ariel and Raphael, as well as any of the other Infinite Angels, can help you with your projects. They will help your goals to blossom and bloom for your highest good and the good of all!

Accepting Blessings

I am reminded today of a story about a man caught in the middle of a hurricane. Gale force winds slammed huge tree branches and debris into his home. Windows shattered and gallons of rain poured in.
As the waters in the house rose, he climbed onto the roof with shingles ripping up and flying away all around him. He cried out to the heavens, "God save me!"
Shortly thereafter, a rescue-copter approached the man on the roof. A spotlight illuminated him & he heard a disembodied voice say, "Grab the rope and we'll pull you up." The man waived to the pilot, "No, no - you go on; save someone else. I prayed to God and God will save me." The pilot was low on gas, so she did not stay to argue with the man on the roof.
The winds continued to howl as the man clung desperately to the roof. He prayed again, "God, can you hear me? Please, save me."
The waters were to the roof line and a couple rowed close to the man's house in a small dinghy. They hollered to him, "We'll throw you a rope. You catch it and we'll pull you into the boat." He hollered back, "That's okay. Help another person. God is going to save me. I prayed."
The man watched as the couple rowed away and became lost in the sheets of rain. He said almost under his breath, "God, I am getting weak. Please, save me."
A large log floated toward the man and bumped into the roof. It was big enough for him to straddle like a horse. The man ignored the continued bump, bump, bump against the house. Shortly after that, the man died.
When he got to heaven and met up with God, he said, "God I prayed and prayed. Why did you not answer me?"
God said, "Dude, are you kidding? I sent you a helicopter, a boat, and finally a log to float you to safety. Why didn't you pay attention and trust me?"
So often, we miss the answers to our prayers because they do not look exactly like what our tiny human minds want to believe. Consider approaching everything as the answer to a prayer.
Ascended Masters Abraham and Moses, as well as your team of Infinite Angels can help you to open your eyes and ears to answered prayers.

Degrees

My mom used to tell me, "We are all crazy. It's just a matter of degree."
When I was young, I understood the first part. I could see, even at a young age, that the ways in which most people acted did not make sense to me.
As I got older, I would think about her statement from time to time. It would usually surface when I had a judgemental opinion about something somebody had done. It would occur to me that I might do the same deed if I were in the other person's position. I would like to think I could do things differently, act more compassionately, be more generous, but is that really true? Hard to say.
Perhaps the best thing we can do is accept that we are crazy to some degree, try to stay on the lower end of the bell curve & live in the moment while shining our light as brightly as possible.
One of the most effective methods I have found to help me maintain balance and harmony is meditating. Find a quiet place such as the bus, your backyard, a quiet spot (away from the TV and jam boxes) in your home or apartment. I have counseled my clients to meditate in the bathroom, if that is the only place you can get a few moments to release the craziness of the day.
You can ask the great spiritual teachers and ascended masters, Paramahansa Yogananda, Mother Mary, and Mary Magdalene to teach and help you.
Sit comfortably with hands, legs, and feet uncrossed. It is important to sit, not stand, especially until you become accustomed to having more oxygen in your body. Close your eyes. Breathe deeply into your abdomen. Count slowly with each inbreath and outbreath until you can breathe more deeply than you have ever done before. Ask your Angels for help with this. You will be surprised at your lung capacity.
After you are breathing deeply, use your inbreath to pull balance, harmony, and peace from the Universe into all of your bodies - physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.
Then, with your outbreath, expel any of the day's craziness, along with any other accumulated garbage that you no longer want or need. Just let it flow down, down, down, and out of your body. Do not worry about hurting Mother Earth. She is equipped to transform this kind of energy into light. She does this in the same manner as turning poo into fertilizer to create beautiful roses, trees, and other flora.
When you feel complete (and you may be quite surprised at how quickly this can happen for you), open your eyes and move gently about the rest of your day.
Remember to thank your Angels, Guardians, and Guides that continuously love and care for you.

Manifesting (continued)

This brings us to the feelings part of the art of manifestation.
Many people become frustrated with their efforts of manifesting good things in their life, which of course, draws to them more frustration - you know why.
They get wrapped up in the thinking part of manifesting. Some people only make it as far as visualizing and affirmations. They do not do this on purpose; it is the way society is bent with emphasizing electronic technology. This is not a bad thing because you are reading this now on your computer, without which I could not share this learning. There must be a balance, though. You must have balance in the art of manifestation.
After you have determined what you want to bring into your life in a good way and created your appropriate affirmations, you adjust your actions to fit the better lifestyle that you want. You need to internalize all that. It needs to go within you so quantum physics can work its magic.
Everything that is within you becomes reflected without, in your surrounding environment. The quantum shift occurs within you because everything is energy. We are made up of energy and electricity. You can feel the shift within on a quantum level. These are your emotions that fuel your desires and create changes in your life. That is the reason the fake it till you make it works; you get to the heart of the feeling.
All you need to do now is do it and practice getting better and better everyday in every way.
One last reminder; you cannot use manifestation techniques to manipulate other people. They have their own God-given divine free will. You may be able to influence others for a moment, but that is very bad karma; not good juju, so don't try it. It will backfire on you, even if you think you are doing it for a good reason. Justifying manipulation with left-brain reasoning is a trick of the ego and has destroyed entire civilizations.
Your Infinite Angels can assist you every step of the way with using the art of manifestation in the highest frequencies for you. When you uplift your life, you enhance the lives of others. You can call upon Archangel Raziel to help you realize your power as well as Archangel Gabrielle to move you toward fulfilling your life's purpose.

Manifesting (continued)

By this time you are thinking positively and speaking your truth. You are making sure you say what you mean and mean what you say. If you have any doubt that you are being understood or that you understand what someone else is saying to you, you ask. It is that simple.
You are beginning to get congruent with your actions as well. I know there is this nagging question in your mind; "I know I am not exactly where I want to be financially, career, or relationship wise, how do I do that?"
There is a method of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) modeling nicknamed fake it till you make it. This is not considered a lie or a breach of your values and beliefs to your subconscious. It might seem so, but you keep your fake it in the realm of believability so that your actions can be in line and congruent with what you are manifesting in your life.
For example, if you want to manifest ownership of a new car, or a newer car, you would begin thinking about what kind of car you want, how it will look, and how you would feel owning that car. You could share your ideas with someone who supports you, definitely not with anyone who will shoot your ideas down. You would put that all into action by checking out cars for sale online and, best of all, visiting dealerships in person.
Sit in cars that you would choose to own and feel their energy surrounding you. This is the best way to continue imaging your new car till you make it a reality. You can do this with any change you wish to make in your life, such as furthering your education or choosing a different career.
Ancient Ascended Masters such as King Solomon and King David, Quan Yin, and any of your Infinite Angels can help you find ways to fake it till you make it that are in line with your highest values and purpose in life.
To be continued...

Manifesting (continued)

The next important component in the art of manifestation is congruency. Congruency is when everything; your thoughts, words, and actions match up.
You have experienced incongruency when you have known someone was lying to you. You may not have known how you knew, but you did. The person's eyes may have wavered and been unable to hold your gaze, or they spoke with a crack in their voice that did not match their words.
Congruency is the reason you must believe you deserve and can handle what you want. If you do not believe in your desires or have confidence in yourself, it will take longer and be more difficult to manifest what you want in your life.
Your subconscious knows the truth about your beliefs and values. The good thing is that if you want to exchange your beliefs for better ones, you can do that easily with the power of your imagination. Anthony Robbins and Louise L. Hay are very good authors that have written about exchanging lousy beliefs for better ones.
So, after you begin changing your thoughts for higher-frequency ones, you need to make your words and actions follow suit. If you make a cutting remark to someone and then say, "Just kidding," the Universe will determine that you are just kidding when you make a request to manifest something. You have to be consistently congruent with your language.
You must also be consistent with your actions. Your word must become law. If you say you will be somewhere at a certain time, you must do your best to be there. If you say you will help a friend, you must do so. Learning to make your word law will give you self-confidence and you will begin to realize your power.
You can call upon Yeshuah,(the proper name that was translated to Jesus), and Archangel Gabriel to help you with your words and the power of your actions.
To be continued...

Manifesting (continued)

You are beginning to do well with changing your thought patterns. However, there is more.
The reason so many people have difficulty with positive thinking is that they think that is the end of it. They create fantasies like a Cinderella story and then slump back into their old patterns of thinking out of frustration.
First of all, you cannot give up. Persistence is the key word here. You must continuously monitor your thoughts. Constantly nip negative ones in the bud and replace them with believable, higher-frequency thoughts. You cannot just think, "Cancel, Delete," because no energy is ever lost. You must have a higher-frequency thought to push out the lower-frequency, negative energy of the old thought.
It must be believable because, if your subconscious is not convinced, it will not partner up with your conscious mind to create the conditions allowing you to experience positive change. For example, if you are thinking that you want to have all the money that Donald Trump has, your subconscious will know that deep down you really only feel capable of handling $50,000. The conscious and subconscious thoughts both cancel out as they are not compatible with each other.
Examine your beliefs and values to find resources of positive thinking. Teach yourself to accept that you truly only feel able to deal with a certain amount of money or a certain level of relationship - at this moment. Once you own that, you free yourself to move on and move up. You can build upon those levels of acceptance.
And that, briefly, is what persistence is about.
Any Angels, Guardians, and Guides can help you with persistence. A few particular ones are Archangel Uriel, Noah, Moses, Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce, and Lugh, a Celtic god of Harvest.
To be continued...

Manifesting

Manifesting is a big buzz word these days. People forget or do not realize that we are manifesting all the time. Whether it is something you think you want or something you don't want, you are still manifesting.
You manifest with your thoughts, by what you think about persons, places, things, or situations. These thoughts are usually in the form of judgements and, if you examine them, are mostly negative judgements.
By the Law of the Universe - What you put out there comes back to you - thinking negative thoughts directs negativity into your life. If you want to examine your thought patterns, just take a look around at your life at this moment. Your manner of thinking has brought you to this point.
If you want to change anything in your life, you must begin now to change your thoughts, your judgements about it. Then, be patient. Your thoughts are instantaneous, but it takes a minute for the Universe to convert that cyberspace thought energy into a physical manifestation that you can experience.
The Angels are excellent to call upon to help you transform your thinking patterns. Michael the Archangel can quickly dissolve negative thinking with his Blazing Sword of Light. There are also Ascended Masters that can help uplift your thoughts into a higher frequency such as Thoth the Teacher, Kuthumi the Sikh Spiritual Leader, and Melchizedek the Canaanite King.
To be continued...

Birthdays

I just celebrated a birthday & while some people may complain, I think birthdays are wonderful. I learned, many years ago, that for 40 days after your birthday, you can make wishes to the Universe.
Forty is an important number in many cultures. Remember the story in the Bible of Noah and his family enduring 40 days and nights of rain and Jesus fasting for 40 days in the desert? There are 40 days of Lent before the celebration of Easter. Psychologists say that it takes 40 days to cement a habit change in one's personality. It may take 21 days to change, but 40 is the magic number to confirm the change.
Making wishes to the Universe may be a bit Pollyanna-ish, but it offers a way to give back to the Universe that doesn't cost you money, just an effort to intend on purpose. You can wish for one thing each day, such as blessing the Rain Forest or sending anonymous blessings to shut-ins, or any infinite number of good wishes.
The wonderful thing about this exercise is that your wishes bounce back to you multiplied. You may not know which wish is returning to you in a good way, but the laws of the Universe make it so: "As above, so below" and "What you sow, you shall reap."
If you have difficulty in thinking of a wish to send out to the Universe, ask your Infinite Angels for ideas. They will offer you ideas that will be compatible with your personality, beliefs, and ideals.
And today, I wish that you find the Wonderment and Joy of a young child in each day!

Remembering Your True Self

The Greek admonition of "Know thyself" inscribed on the Temple of Apollo at Delphi is a task worthy of a lifetime of study. And, it usually takes a lifetime of observing oneself as we humans are complicated & complex.
It occurs to me that, when you learn to know yourself, you begin to have the recognition that you are not learning something new. You are remembering.
You begin to remember what you have experienced & with whom, what conditions formed your likes & dislikes, your personality. Then, you begin to have the ability to see others' perspectives, which widens your universe.
You can begin to remember that you are bigger than your experiences, larger than your conditions. You remember that, deep within you, you have a spark of God that is Your True Self.
That can be shocking & have a profound effect upon your personality. The implications may cause fear & trepidation. What if you are fabricating a fantasy? (You are not) What if all the criticisms you have heard all of your life are the reality? (It is not) What if you have to live up to a higher standard now & you do not have the ability?
Surprise! God has given you everything you need to succeed! You also have extra help from special helpers... your Angels, Guardians, & Guides. Push through with the solid knowingness that you can succeed in making your life better.
Remember who you are & remember you are not alone.

EARTH BLESSING ~by Jack Manno

I recently came across a prayer from the heart that I would like to share with you today. These are the thoughts in my heart as well.
EARTH BLESSING
May earth’s song reach us in our deepest & wildest places.
May it be heard as we move upon her, as we partake of her sustenance, as we nestle in her waters & grasses.
May we hear the voices of the stones, the winds & waters, creatures & plants, above the human chatter, softly but not silently, so we can heed them when we must.
May all those who try to conquer earth’s powers learn instead from compost & humus, and take from them humility, knowing any force conquered is lost forever to the conqueror.
May compassion wrack the polluter’s heart, so stunned the earth’s gifts their poisons cannot be released.
At long last, may earth’s protectors throw grand parties where victory is declared in a mighty sigh of relief.
May this exhalation resound in ocean depths, reverberate in humpback flesh & please all the watery souls.
May whales & wolves rejoice with weird shouts that all is well.
May we have a world’s celebration where everyone stays put, our roots seeking amusements together deep in the earth, our branches entwined in the winds.
May our grandchildren’s grandchildren share legends of when we brought about the end of the time of arrogance & waste.
May they toss stones from shores, hearing our names echo in the ripples.
So may it be. ~Jack Manno

Pulling Weeds

A lovely lady & prolific author, Louise L. Hay, whose teachings I have studied for almost 30 years recommends regular meditative practices of cleaning up your life.
One way to do that is pulling weeds. I did that today. Weeds can be symbols of those things in life that creep up on you. They get in your garden & before you know it, there is a big, ugly plant that has taken up root.
Weeds use water & nutrients from the soil that flowers & vegetables might use. The weeds of life such as negative thinking, pessimistic people, & low-frequency places steal life energy that you need to evolve & grow.
In using this type of meditation, you would affirm in your mind or out loud by saying, "I am pulling out & throwing away the weeds of my life. I am getting rid of anything that no longer serves my highest good."
As you pull the weeds out of the ground & your garden of life, you will be able to see a change right away reflected in the ground around your vegetables or flowers. Your subconscious mind will reflect improvements in your life by showing you more beauty within & surrounding you.
As always, you can ask your Angels for assistance with this project. Archangel Michael is a wonderful teammate as his Sword of Light can help with those especially stubborn weeds - of one kind or another!

Getting Quiet

In our hustle, bustle world, it is often difficult to hear or sense our inner guidance & messages from our Infinite Angels. Angels speak very softly, so when we are blaring music or arguing in our mind with others or ourselves, we cannot hear the whispers of support & love.
You may need to find a quiet place. Even the bathroom is okay, if that is the best you can do. Get as comfortable as you can, either sitting or laying down. Get all of your fidgeting done with as soon as possible. Calm your hands & place them in your lap or at your sides. Uncross your feet or legs. Move your head around so your neck is straight & in a comfortable position.
Then, breathe. Yes, breathe. Close your eyes. Notice your breath moving in & out of your lungs. Feel your chest move upward with an inbreath & downward with your outbreath.
Then, begin to follow your breath inward to your center, to the area of your heart. Feel the energy there, the love. Connect with your heartlight. See it in your mind's eye. Feel it growing brighter, stronger.
Feel yourself connect with your Angels as you become more & more quiet. You may actually hear them speaking to you in your mind's ear or you may have a sense of knowingness that is very firm & concrete.
Pay close attention to the loving guidance of your Angels. Notice how you feel with this guidance. True Angelic guidance will always feel comforting, loving, & gentle. You will always have a sense of forward movement in your life, that things are getting better in some way.
When you feel your experience is complete, simply open your eyes & continue with your day.

Angels Everywhere

There are an Infinite number of Angels everywhere in the universe. Most Angels are responsible for one task, such as helping you to find your keys. Some Angels, the Archangels, are assigned many tasks & can be many places at once helping millions of people.
The Angels can help you with things that you may deem unimportant but are significant to you. If finding a parking space close to the doors of the shopping center is an important accomplishment to you, it is important to the Angels.
Personally, I like for the roads to be clear of traffic when I come out of my subdivision & I want to turn left. Almost every morning, my Road Angels clear the way for me. I near my turn & put on my signal; pull up to the stop sign & stop to look right & left. Voila! The way is clear for me to make an immediate left turn. Thank you, Road Angels.
You can ask the Angels for all kinds of help that can make your life feel easier. Ask them to help you find your keys, your shoes, or how to put together a tasty dinner with what you have in the pantry. I even ask My Infinite Angels to help me with articles & what they want people to know about them.
They are your Infinite Angels, too & they are waiting to help. Find out how fun it can be to discover you have a team that is ready, willing, & able to assist you with your daily affairs.

Friends

It is nice to see old friends that you haven't seen in a while. I don't mean people you knew & were glad to not see for a time. I mean people who were meaningful to your life in some way; someone who was an important part of your journey through a troubling time or who shared a significant joy or accomplishment with you.
People come into our lives for a reason. We may glance at another person for a brief second, never to see them again. Within that moment may be a hundred-million meanings for you or the other person.
Every relationship is important. The most important relationship is the one you have with yourself. You are here, now, because you have a purpose in being here. You may not know what that is & you may never know until you have died & are in another realm. You may look into someone's eyes & change their life forever.
You are an angel on earth, a human angel. Also, you have Angels always with you guiding you on your journey. Sometimes they appear human & sometimes they actually are human.
If you are unsure or confused about your purpose, ask your Angels, Guardians, & Guides to help you. They will help you understand. They may guide you & you might need to trust their guidance until understanding is revealed to you. Their guidance is always good, kind, & full of love - never hurtful.
It can be helpful to you if you ask your Angels to be clear, understandable, & loud enough for you to hear them. Remember to say thank you & ask God to bless your Angelic helpers. They enjoy blessings, too.

Chop Wood, Carry Water

Many years ago, I learned of an ancient story about a teacher & a student. The student said, "Master, how do I reach enlightenment?" The master replied, "Chop wood, carry water."
The student then asked, "Master, what do I do after I have achieved enlightenment?"
"Chop wood, carry water," the master answered.
We are always striving for things to be better - prettier, costlier, more luxurious. Things do not change because we have reached some plateau of development. However, the point is that we change.
With experience & evolvement, we learn to handle things differently. The situation that made you angry in high school is one that you merely laugh at now. Of course, there may be different people, places, or things that rouse your anger & so what do you do? Chop wood, carry water. You learn to deal with those things in an evolved manner.
This does not mean that you allow an atrocity that you have the ability to prevent or watch on the sidelines while someone commits a crime. It means turning your experiences into wisdom by using your knowledge to choose the best course of action in any given moment. It means, rather than doing nothing, do whatever is best for the person, place, or thing in that particular situation at that time.
If you are unsure about what to do next, ask the Infinite Angels that surround you. Just say, "My Infinite Angels, help me."
They have always been with you & will always be with you to guard & protect you, to guide your actions in a good way, and to help you make loving choices.

Expectations

There is a paradox regarding expectations. You can expect a situation to turn out well, the way you want. This is called hope, but you may have a gut feeling - a knowing that things will not be the way you want at all.
You can expect something to turn out badly while knowing that it will actually be fine. This can be called hedging your bet.
So, what do you do? Do you plan for the worst & end up pleasantly surprised or do you fake it till you make it?
There is another choice. You could stay in the moment with no expectations. This takes some practice since we are trained to expect an outcome based upon previous experience. After all, this is the purpose of practice & training - to learn how to obtain a predictable result.
This is a wonderful thing when we are learning a skill & not so great if we would rather just enjoy ourselves.
The Angels can help you to stay in the moment, living your life to the fullest. Ask them to keep you in the moment, listening to your heartbeat & noticing your breath. Your Angels can remind you that each moment is new; each moment is unique. There are no ordinary moments because they are all filled with blessings, if you are paying attention.

Nature

Nature is an amazing Healer. Nature has intelligence that humans have tried to comprehend from the Dawn of Time.
When you are injured, get a cut on your arm for example, you do not need to think - my skin has just been cut, I should send some platelets to coagulate to form a scab so there is no infection. No; you do not need to do that because the natural intelligence of your body takes over & begins to repair your skin, muscle & whatever else it needs to do automatically.
Nature is good for your soul as well. Each day, you should spend some time outside. Even if it is only for a few moments, you should make it a point to connect with nature.
You can feel the Angelic Realm outside. Angels are everywhere, of course, but you can feel them especially outside in natural surroundings. You can hear Angels whisper to your intuition through the wind in the trees. You can see sparkles of Angel energy in the azure sky. You can smell the Angel's perfume in the aroma of fresh blooming flowers. You can feel Angel kisses in the sun's rays & in the drops of rain on your cheeks.
Make it a point to spend time out in nature each day, even for a few moments. Connect with the Angels to soothe your soul.

Distractions

It is often difficult to be in the moment when there is so much going on around us. It is difficult to keep connected with our inner power. Yet, that is where the true power is & where we must be to navigate through the amped-up energies of these days.
My beloved Elder/teacher, Shakmah Winddrum, says that everything around us is a distraction. Carefully consider that statement. "Everything around us is a distraction". And, ancient texts remind us that everything is an illusion. This is the same teaching.
I invite you to examine the distractions in your life. What is holding you back from fulfilling your dreams? What or who tells you lies that you are not good enough, rich enough, or smart enough?
Distractions, illusions, & lies. How can we deal with them?
Call upon the Angels. You may have a favourite angel such as Archangel Michael, Raphael, Uriel, or Gabriel that you call upon often. You may have a personal angel such as Angel Ibis or Blue Angel. You do not need to know an Angel's name for them to assist you. Just state your request & the perfect angel will be with you before you have finished asking!!
Please remember to express your gratitude for their loving service. This is as much for your benefit as it is a courtesy to the Angels!
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