Well here we go again. I have been getting channeling after channeling and I keep not writing them down and then they evaporate like mist and I can't get them back again. Very frustrating to me and to my guides so I shall endeavor to do better.
Today they are talking about energy....that which makes up all of creation including you and me. What is it and how does it take so many forms? Nine months ago your body was made up of an entirely different group of protons and electrons, this is known as fact. So what was you last year is now part of a fish or a tree and what was a hawk or a blade of grass is now you. Strange but true...
What does this mean? It is the lesson of Yoda to a greater degree. While the fictional master told the aspiring Jedi that all things are connected he forgot to mention that we are all the same! Same energy just held in different forms performing different functions but still the same. Energy is energy is energy and the difference is only in how is is put to use. I was always struck by how an atom looked so similar to a solar system, electrons circling a center mass much as a planetary system orbits a central sun.The only difference besides the obvious one of scale is form and function.
So then what gives everything its form and function? Consciousness. Each of us has a working consciousness that informs our energy to take the form that we all experience while we are in this physical incarnation. We use an encoded DNA structure to deliver that instruction but it is our individual consciousness that makes that design. That goes for other animals, plants and yes even minerals. Sit with water or a rock and you can feel their energy and awareness. It is different than yours but it is there and it is tangible. Even man-made objects have a form of consciousness embued there by the will of its creator whether is a chair or a house, the energy and consciousness of its component parts along with the will of the one creating it goes into it to determine its energetic form and function.
The Shaman is aware of this and celebrates every day with a sense of joy and gratitude to that which created all. He celebrates by honoring his connection to everything around and strives to bring balance to himself which helps to bring balance to all around him. He revels in the feeling of oneness and connection to everything. It is his first step into seeing the other worlds that exist all around us...and he is blessed...
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Monday, November 21, 2011
The Shifting Sands
Last night I dreamed a dream. As often happens Spirit speaks to us in our dreams in metaphors and Spirit spoke to me last night. In my dream I was standing at the base of a sand dune. Standing near the top of the sand dune was a man I worked with many years ago and did not know well. He was calling to me to come up and see the view he had from his vantage point. I climbed the dune and as I crested a small ridge my friend was swept down the dune in a torrent of sand like an alpine avalanche. The sand swept me up also and started me rolling down the hill. I was very afraid and was being overwhelmed by the sand. It was hard to draw a breath. Suddenly, calmness flooded through my being and it was easy to breathe. I regained complete control of my movements even though the sand continued to roll past me. It didn't affect me at all. I was able to go to my friends aid without a problem.
You should know that I am aware when I awaken that I have had several significant sessions while I slept with Spirit but for some reason they are almost always completely inaccessible to me. I have learned to accept that I am receiving these lessons on a level that I am not supposed to or capable of accessing consciously so when I do remember one I really pay attention to it.
I sat with Spirit and asked about the meaning of the dream. They explained that the sand is a metaphor for all those things that can overwhelm us in our day to day life. So often we feel out of control and unable to cope with these issues. But once we find our inner calm and release the fear we can accomplish the tasks needed to resolve our situations. Fear is useful in the short term but it needs to released for us to move forward. It is what brings stability to the shifting sands of our lives.
You should know that I am aware when I awaken that I have had several significant sessions while I slept with Spirit but for some reason they are almost always completely inaccessible to me. I have learned to accept that I am receiving these lessons on a level that I am not supposed to or capable of accessing consciously so when I do remember one I really pay attention to it.
I sat with Spirit and asked about the meaning of the dream. They explained that the sand is a metaphor for all those things that can overwhelm us in our day to day life. So often we feel out of control and unable to cope with these issues. But once we find our inner calm and release the fear we can accomplish the tasks needed to resolve our situations. Fear is useful in the short term but it needs to released for us to move forward. It is what brings stability to the shifting sands of our lives.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
The glass is there!
There's little I enjoy more than being at New Visions and shooting the new age bull with my friends there. Recently two friends were having a very Zen conversation that went like this:
D said, "Is this glass half full or half empty?"
C-refusing to be bated said "It is holding about half its volume"
D came back with,"The master will tell you that the glass isn't there at all, its just an illusion!"
Well, that was another one of those things that make me start to contemplate all of the esoteric principles that many of us are consumed with. For me, when these things occur, I receive sudden insights that I feel are channeled from Spirit. This time I got a very strong urge to say "The glass is most certainly there right in front of you." My point being that we often times get caught up in all matters spiritual and neglect this third dimensional experience that we're all having. Does anyone believe that this existence is some Cosmic waste of time? All of our experiences here are real and are needed for our growth as spiritual entities.
The beauty of a sunset or a breath-taking vista...the feel of your child's hand in yours....the feeling your lover gives you deep in your gut. These and many, many other experience we have are undeniably real and equally undeniably necessary. Let's not all get so caught up in looking ahead that we loose sight of where we're at.
Love and light,
mhk
D said, "Is this glass half full or half empty?"
C-refusing to be bated said "It is holding about half its volume"
D came back with,"The master will tell you that the glass isn't there at all, its just an illusion!"
Well, that was another one of those things that make me start to contemplate all of the esoteric principles that many of us are consumed with. For me, when these things occur, I receive sudden insights that I feel are channeled from Spirit. This time I got a very strong urge to say "The glass is most certainly there right in front of you." My point being that we often times get caught up in all matters spiritual and neglect this third dimensional experience that we're all having. Does anyone believe that this existence is some Cosmic waste of time? All of our experiences here are real and are needed for our growth as spiritual entities.
The beauty of a sunset or a breath-taking vista...the feel of your child's hand in yours....the feeling your lover gives you deep in your gut. These and many, many other experience we have are undeniably real and equally undeniably necessary. Let's not all get so caught up in looking ahead that we loose sight of where we're at.
Love and light,
mhk
Thursday, November 4, 2010
The Symphony
A lone man steps on stage and begins to beat on a kettle drum. The rhythm is compelling but not interesting in the long term. A young lady joins him, opens her case and pulls out a clarinet. She begins playing a melody in time with the drummers beat. Three more people enter from stage left with a violin, viola and cello, set up and join in. The sound is becoming more....compelling. Soon a section of brass arrives. A tuxedoed man arrives, takes his place at a podium and begins directing the musicians with his baton. More and more players join in with a variety of instruments then a choir walks out and sings in harmony. The music is beautiful and intricate and makes the breast swell and the heart beat faster! People begin filing into the audience with joy on their faces. (Did you think the musicians more important than the listeners?) Suddenly the first man on the stage sets down his drumstick and leaves. The music changes and is lessened. How important was that solo drummer, who none of us would listen to by himself, once he leaves the totality of the whole orchestra?
My friend Tom is the one who got me thinking along these lines. One day he said, "I know some of you think that I am more powerful than you and, while I'm very powerful, so are all of you." I've always admired his ability to channel and the strength and accuracy of his insights and have often wondered if I'd ever reach his level. This made me start to really think about power and ability. I believe that we are all like the great symphony, all with different parts to play. Not everyone can play a wind instrument. All of us can sing but I know I'll never get a recording contract! But isn't the person who listens to the music as vital to it as the one playing? So, yes, Tom, we are all equal in power since our power comes from the same source, but we all have unique abilities I think. And we are all essential to The Symphony..........
My friend Tom is the one who got me thinking along these lines. One day he said, "I know some of you think that I am more powerful than you and, while I'm very powerful, so are all of you." I've always admired his ability to channel and the strength and accuracy of his insights and have often wondered if I'd ever reach his level. This made me start to really think about power and ability. I believe that we are all like the great symphony, all with different parts to play. Not everyone can play a wind instrument. All of us can sing but I know I'll never get a recording contract! But isn't the person who listens to the music as vital to it as the one playing? So, yes, Tom, we are all equal in power since our power comes from the same source, but we all have unique abilities I think. And we are all essential to The Symphony..........
Friday Flash 55 collection
One of the things I used to participate in with many of my fellow bloggers was the Friday Flash Fiction 55. This is where you write a story in 55 words...no more and no less! Its quite a challenge if you enjoy writing. I'm going to post some of the more spiritual ones here.
Enlightenment
Trembling with anticipation, he held The Book of All Knowledge in his hands! He worked up some courage and opened the leather bound volumn to the first page. Unbelievably, the first page, like all the rest, was blank! He pondered this, perplexed. How could this be? Then with a smile he picked up his pen...
The Path
He continued to wander the forest in search of The Path. He knew it was here because he could feel it. He climbed a high hill and looked off in the distance. Seeing nothing, he looked back and saw a long and winding path to his feet. He realized then that the world was his......
Meditation
Having released his frustrations into the healing waters of the lake, he climbed a hill that sat high above the water. There he sat cross-legged under an old oak and watched a hawk glide majestically overhead. He closed his eyes, listened to the call of the hawk and accepted the energy of Spirit deeply.
Skipping Stones
He walked down to the lakeshore, selected the flattest stones he could find and began skipping them across the surface of the water. He had always felt a sense of calmness and spiritual connection at the water's edge.He named each stone with a negative experience he had. When the stones were gone....he breathed
Rain
The rain is falling, soft yet determined, washing the world around me and renewing it's purpose. Tomorrow will find everything changed-no matter its appearance. Change is oh so subtle and hard to detect, yet undeniable. Not necessarily for better or worse, but changed. I feel it raining on my soul, so softly yet determined......
And the one that may be my last...
Spirit
Spirit has the power to enlighten us. Why not be enlightened?
Spirit has the power to heal us.Why not be healed?
Spirit has the power to empower us. Why not be empowered?
Spirit has the power to grow us. Why not be bigger?
Spirit has the power to move us. Lets all get moving!
Enlightenment
Trembling with anticipation, he held The Book of All Knowledge in his hands! He worked up some courage and opened the leather bound volumn to the first page. Unbelievably, the first page, like all the rest, was blank! He pondered this, perplexed. How could this be? Then with a smile he picked up his pen...
The Path
He continued to wander the forest in search of The Path. He knew it was here because he could feel it. He climbed a high hill and looked off in the distance. Seeing nothing, he looked back and saw a long and winding path to his feet. He realized then that the world was his......
Meditation
Having released his frustrations into the healing waters of the lake, he climbed a hill that sat high above the water. There he sat cross-legged under an old oak and watched a hawk glide majestically overhead. He closed his eyes, listened to the call of the hawk and accepted the energy of Spirit deeply.
Skipping Stones
He walked down to the lakeshore, selected the flattest stones he could find and began skipping them across the surface of the water. He had always felt a sense of calmness and spiritual connection at the water's edge.He named each stone with a negative experience he had. When the stones were gone....he breathed
Rain
The rain is falling, soft yet determined, washing the world around me and renewing it's purpose. Tomorrow will find everything changed-no matter its appearance. Change is oh so subtle and hard to detect, yet undeniable. Not necessarily for better or worse, but changed. I feel it raining on my soul, so softly yet determined......
And the one that may be my last...
Spirit
Spirit has the power to enlighten us. Why not be enlightened?
Spirit has the power to heal us.Why not be healed?
Spirit has the power to empower us. Why not be empowered?
Spirit has the power to grow us. Why not be bigger?
Spirit has the power to move us. Lets all get moving!
Things to pass on...
I wrote this at Writerscafe.org a while back-around the time Little Joe was born, and then had it on my other blog. It is kinda cheatin', but I can copy and paste with the best of them!
Miscellaneous thoughts
We all learn things as we journey through life. Being a little past the midpoint of mine, there are some things that I want to share. I have no credentials, no expertise beyond what anyone else has, so take these things for what they're worth. These are a few things I would tell my children...if they ever cared to listen!
1. Money Matters. I know there are people out there saying that it doesn't, but it does. Having money makes things easier. When you can live day to day without worrying how to pay the mortgage, fix the car or pay for dinner, its easier. It opens the world to you, allows you to enjoy life, travel, eat well and do all the things you enjoy. There is no nobility in poverty regardless of what the monks tell you.
2. Money isn't everything. Don't define yourself by the size of your bank account, house you live in, car you drive or who's fashions you wear. Those material things that people obsess over never truly improve your life, they just become shackles that restrain your creative and spiritual side. If you spend your life collecting the latest and greatest stuff, you will never be happy. They just keep making more of it.
3. Everything in moderation. Eating, drinking, smoking and sex are all okay, as long as you don't go overboard. Having a delicious meal is great-being a glutton will kill you young. Drinking is good for the soul-drunkeness will ruin your life. If you enjoy an occasional cigar, cigarette or pipe from time to time that's fine-the Surgeon General can tell you what 2-3 packs a day will do to you.There are few things more fulfilling than a great sex life-frequently jumping into bed with various random strangers cheapens you.
4. Always be reading something. Have a book that you are reading at all times. Fiction or non-fiction doesn't matter. If you read a book a day or it takes you two months to finish doesn't matter, just have something that you pick up and read. Reading is very different from watching a movie. In a movie you are seeing and experiencing the story as the director sees it. When you read, you create your own pictures. It's exercise for your mind.
5. Take a walk. No, this is not the exercise portion of this treatise. Just put on some comfortable shoes and walk through the city, countryside, your neighborhood or along the beach. Look and listen at life around you. Let your mind wander. This is even better when holding hands with someone you care about.
6. Spirituality is divine inspiration, religion is man made. I'm not telling you what to believe in and my children can attest to that. I apologize to all the hard core church goers out there, but religion is at best a poor attempt to explain a force that is unexplainable and at its worst a means to control a group of people. Be cautious when trusting proclamations made from the pulpit, they often spring from ulterior motivation. Don't be afraid to think for yourself, you are just as qualified as they are.
7. There are more things worth dying for than there are things worth killing for. Wouldn't it be a better world if everyone understood that? Seems simple to me but if you watch the nightly news, you'll see that it is becoming more and more difficult for people to grasp.
8. Work. Work is good for the soul. Accomplish something. It matters less what it is than that you do it well.
9. Play. Play is good for the soul. Have some fun. It matters less what it is than that you enjoy playing it.
10. Laugh. Laughter is good for the soul. Find things funny. It matters less what makes you laugh than that you find humor in life.
11. Love. Love is good for the soul. Spend time with someone you love. It matters less who it is than that you allow yourself to truly love them.
12. Live. Everybody says this, but what does it mean? Life isn't the big moments, the great vacations, the big house or the expensive car. Life is all the little moments strung together. The small joke with a friend or co-worker. The movie that made you laugh or cry. Telling that special someone something significant about your day. The night out with friends. Time spent alone in contemplation. If you only live for the big things, most of your life will be wasted.
This is my list, not of the most important things but of things to consider. All of us make our lives what they will be and you may not agree with me on any of this. That's okay with me. Hmmm...maybe that's #13.....
Miscellaneous thoughts
We all learn things as we journey through life. Being a little past the midpoint of mine, there are some things that I want to share. I have no credentials, no expertise beyond what anyone else has, so take these things for what they're worth. These are a few things I would tell my children...if they ever cared to listen!
1. Money Matters. I know there are people out there saying that it doesn't, but it does. Having money makes things easier. When you can live day to day without worrying how to pay the mortgage, fix the car or pay for dinner, its easier. It opens the world to you, allows you to enjoy life, travel, eat well and do all the things you enjoy. There is no nobility in poverty regardless of what the monks tell you.
2. Money isn't everything. Don't define yourself by the size of your bank account, house you live in, car you drive or who's fashions you wear. Those material things that people obsess over never truly improve your life, they just become shackles that restrain your creative and spiritual side. If you spend your life collecting the latest and greatest stuff, you will never be happy. They just keep making more of it.
3. Everything in moderation. Eating, drinking, smoking and sex are all okay, as long as you don't go overboard. Having a delicious meal is great-being a glutton will kill you young. Drinking is good for the soul-drunkeness will ruin your life. If you enjoy an occasional cigar, cigarette or pipe from time to time that's fine-the Surgeon General can tell you what 2-3 packs a day will do to you.There are few things more fulfilling than a great sex life-frequently jumping into bed with various random strangers cheapens you.
4. Always be reading something. Have a book that you are reading at all times. Fiction or non-fiction doesn't matter. If you read a book a day or it takes you two months to finish doesn't matter, just have something that you pick up and read. Reading is very different from watching a movie. In a movie you are seeing and experiencing the story as the director sees it. When you read, you create your own pictures. It's exercise for your mind.
5. Take a walk. No, this is not the exercise portion of this treatise. Just put on some comfortable shoes and walk through the city, countryside, your neighborhood or along the beach. Look and listen at life around you. Let your mind wander. This is even better when holding hands with someone you care about.
6. Spirituality is divine inspiration, religion is man made. I'm not telling you what to believe in and my children can attest to that. I apologize to all the hard core church goers out there, but religion is at best a poor attempt to explain a force that is unexplainable and at its worst a means to control a group of people. Be cautious when trusting proclamations made from the pulpit, they often spring from ulterior motivation. Don't be afraid to think for yourself, you are just as qualified as they are.
7. There are more things worth dying for than there are things worth killing for. Wouldn't it be a better world if everyone understood that? Seems simple to me but if you watch the nightly news, you'll see that it is becoming more and more difficult for people to grasp.
8. Work. Work is good for the soul. Accomplish something. It matters less what it is than that you do it well.
9. Play. Play is good for the soul. Have some fun. It matters less what it is than that you enjoy playing it.
10. Laugh. Laughter is good for the soul. Find things funny. It matters less what makes you laugh than that you find humor in life.
11. Love. Love is good for the soul. Spend time with someone you love. It matters less who it is than that you allow yourself to truly love them.
12. Live. Everybody says this, but what does it mean? Life isn't the big moments, the great vacations, the big house or the expensive car. Life is all the little moments strung together. The small joke with a friend or co-worker. The movie that made you laugh or cry. Telling that special someone something significant about your day. The night out with friends. Time spent alone in contemplation. If you only live for the big things, most of your life will be wasted.
This is my list, not of the most important things but of things to consider. All of us make our lives what they will be and you may not agree with me on any of this. That's okay with me. Hmmm...maybe that's #13.....
Crutches
When we talk about someone using a "crutch" to perform a task it tends to take on a negative connotation. I don't believe that's necessarily true. A crutch in the literal sense of the word is that which helps someone support themselves when they are unable to do so unaided. If you are unable to walk then a set of crutches can allow you to stand and walk on your own, giving you both mobility and independence-a very good thing.
Every other Thursday, my wife and I head down to the home of our friends Tom and Katie. There is a group of us there to discuss various spiritual issues. Tom and Katie are both strong channels and healers. Tom generally channels for the group and topics flow from there. Some weeks ago, Tom said that ritual wasn't necessary and it made me think of crutches. Now, the funny thing about Tom is that when he hits on these topics, everyone has a slightly different take on exactly what it means. For me, I immediately thought of my Reiki practice. Reiki is filled with certain rituals, symbols and hand positions that the healer uses to channel energy to the one being healed.
This brought me to a realization. Ritual is a spiritual crutch. This is true regardless of the religion or spiritual belief. I am able to channel some really strong energy when I conduct a healing session and the time I spend in ritual preparation helps me to access that power. I really don't need the ritual but it helps me to make that connection and makes me that much stronger. That's a worthwhile crutch to have!
Every other Thursday, my wife and I head down to the home of our friends Tom and Katie. There is a group of us there to discuss various spiritual issues. Tom and Katie are both strong channels and healers. Tom generally channels for the group and topics flow from there. Some weeks ago, Tom said that ritual wasn't necessary and it made me think of crutches. Now, the funny thing about Tom is that when he hits on these topics, everyone has a slightly different take on exactly what it means. For me, I immediately thought of my Reiki practice. Reiki is filled with certain rituals, symbols and hand positions that the healer uses to channel energy to the one being healed.
This brought me to a realization. Ritual is a spiritual crutch. This is true regardless of the religion or spiritual belief. I am able to channel some really strong energy when I conduct a healing session and the time I spend in ritual preparation helps me to access that power. I really don't need the ritual but it helps me to make that connection and makes me that much stronger. That's a worthwhile crutch to have!
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