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Seven Principles of Spiritualism
Deborah Livingston- Exclusive Interview by Shay Parker
OMTimes Magazine | March 2021 Edition
As seen on ABC, CBS, FOX, MSN, NBC and WBZ news networks, Television Show 6th Sense and Beyond and featured on the cover of OM Times Magazine, Deborah Livingston is an award-winning, internationally recognized psychic medium, animal communicator, and Spiritual Mentor
Born with tremendous spiritual gifts and abilities, Deborah is blessed with the gifts of clairvoyance, clairsentience of Spirit, clairaudience, and psychic premonitions. She views these gifts as a natural, sacred communication through Spirit to Spirit, a bridge between two worlds by linking with eternal energy of love and light. Deborah is a Shaman, a psychic investigator, a spiritual circle facilitator who also teaches workshops, and she serves as a Spiritualist in churches. In her adult-life, Deborah experienced a life-changing event that further strengthened her gifts and gave her the ability to control them. She embraces her gifts and uses them to bring peace, healing, comfort, and closure to people who have lost their loved ones to death. She explains to them that there is no death really, just an ascendance to the next level, a transition between two worlds.
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Shay Parker: Deborah was the Psychic of the Year on Best American Psychics. She has won the 20/21 Fabulous Feedback Award more than once. Deborah is still a successful entrepreneur plugging along even amid all the world’s challenges. How are you doing it? There are so many people out there who are really going underwater. They are not able to keep their heads up right now with all the trials and tribulations. Can you tell us how being a Spiritualist helps you get through times like this? Deborah Livingston: Absolutely. I am human, so I've had my low moments as most of us have as well, but I'm a lot quicker to come right back to that state of presence and peace.
And try to understand why all this is happening in our lifetime. I go back to the Seven Principles of Spiritualism, and they really help me navigate through my human journey. Spiritualism is classified as a religion. However, it is nondenominational, and anyone is welcome: Anyone and everyone, all walks of life, all faiths. There are several of my colleagues who belong to many different religions to also participate in spiritualism.
It's a way of life because it does combine philosophy, science, and eternal energy. So, in the center, we have what we call the essence of life. Surrounding that, you've got the unity of life, the obligation of life, the incentive to do well in this life. We also have the comfort in knowing the Spirit of life continues after human life. The possibility to contact those who have already passed, and, you also have an assured progression so that you're always progressing in the evolution of your soul, so to speak. Those are the Seven Principles. It obviously breaks down into a much more profound understanding.
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Still, in essence, that's what it is, and we can cover all or one or however you want to unfold. SHAY PARKER: Well, this is your space. DEBORAH LIVINGSTON: The way they developed is through a very well-known British Medium. These Seven Principles, mind you, belong to the Spiritualist National Union, which is about Light, Nature, and Truth. There are Spiritualist Churches in other countries, as well as here in the United States. However, they have different numbered principles. I, personally, resonate best with the Seven Principles, brought to us by Emma Hardinge Britten in 1871. She was in a state of trance, and her Guides came through. Then they were adopted by the Spiritualism Religion. SHAY PARKER: Just for our listeners and our readers out there, you can actually find these on https://www.snu.org.uk/7-principles If you just google Seven Principles of Spiritualism, you will find them as well, and you guys can have a point of reference where it's actually written down for you to thumb back through, or whatever. So, Deb, I know that you are a very studied and educated Professional Psychic Medium. When and where did you first learn about these Seven Principles? DEBORAH LIVINGSTON: I was raised Protestant, and I respected it, but I was not sure I fit there. My husband's Jewish, and I highly respect that, but I didn't fit there. Even as a child, a tiny child, I knew that there was much more beyond just living a human life. When I first read them, I got goosebumps. I so resonated. It's almost as if I had written them myself. There are no words to explain how my body just absorbed. My body, heart and mind, and soul just absorbed every little word. By the way, depending on which site people go on, there are different interpretations, so the test may be written differently depending on what site they come on, but the best one is the one that you did give, the www.snu.org.uk
SHAY PARKER: Yes, and I see what you're saying here. For instance, Unity of Life, the First Principle, is also known as Brotherhood of Man. Of course, they have this lovely graphic here, in the center of the circle. I guess, actually, that's the first one. It's the center. So that's called Fatherhood of God, or Essence of Life. It begins in a clockwise, you know 1 o'clock, 3 o'clock, and so on and so forth on this little graphic they have here. The first one says Fatherhood of God, but I would encourage you not to get too attached to the word God. I just don't want you to get caught up in this as a religious thing. It could be Fatherhood of Source, or Fatherhood of the Divine, or whatever. The basic point of it is Essence of Life, so what I'm saying here is I don't want our readers and our listeners to think that's not for me because of the word God. Deborah, I know that being a spiritual entrepreneur is literally your life. I want to share with our audience who may be out there saying they're so overwhelmed and don't know where to turn or what to do. When they're feeling these feelings, and you're really struggling, like many, many are at this point, you may need some help. I would like to give them some guidelines for how somebody like you implements these into your life and helps overcome obstacles.
DEBORAH LIVINGSTON: Absolutely. I'm not going to recite them as they are on the www.snu.org website. It's better for me and better for the listeners and you to just interpret how I work with it. As I said, it is called a religion, but it's just a way of life. That's how I view it. The Fatherhood of Life, the Essence of Life, is like the core belief of spiritualism's philosophy. It's the acceptance of divine energy, so there's no mistake in that we all have energy, even if someone doesn't have any belief system. We are made up of energy, so you can give whatever name to it you want, but the bottom line is that
These Seven Principles, belong to the Spiritualist National Union, which is about Light, Nature, and Truth. we are this energy that has been created, and there is and sustains all creation. So, you could call it the fear of God, you could call it the Spirit, our Spirit, you could call it our soul, the divine energy. Again, as you said, whatever name you want to give to it. It exists. My belief is it exists within us and around us. So, if it's within us all, then we're kind of like this one big family. We're this one big blanket, and each of us is a thread weaving within one another, making a whole. Therefore, we're like this one big family. We should treat each other as such, regardless of whether we're strangers or not.
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I come back to this during times like we're experiencing and do my best to help another struggling. I know that somebody else will help me when I'm struggling, and I certainly did. It put me in the hospital a couple of months ago. So, I came out of it quite quickly because I had to speak to my own Spirit. I allowed myself to get caught up in my human ego where I allowed fears to creep in, and we all know fear is false evidence appearing real. I just had to bring myself back to the knowledge that this energy I'm made up of is myself and those around me and everything else around me. So that's my interpretation of Principle One. SHAY PARKER: I think lots of times it comes back to the Essence of Life, but what I heard you say was essential, in so many words, to treat others as you want to be treated. I, myself, always go back to that because Eternal Creation can be seen around us. It's in each of us, right, and so really when we're ugly to someone else, or we're short with someone else, we're really in an extraordinary way, mirroring back to ourselves. That really ties very well into the Essence of Life's energy. If we're putting negative energy out, then certainly it stands to reason we're going to get negative energy back. DEBORAH LIVINGSTON: Absolutely. That's the law of attraction, there. SHAY PARKER: We've been discussing the Seven Principles. We've covered the Essence of Life a little bit, I want to jump into the Unity of Life, and I want to get your interpretation of that one. DEBORAH LIVINGSTON: Right. As I said before, we're all a thread in this energy blanket, which makes the family. So, the Brotherhood of Man is Principle Two, and it's plain and simple. It's just making sure that we can achieve unity throughout the world and just try and create betterment in everyone's life and bring equality, security, and peace to others. There's an understanding that we need to help all people regardless of race, color, or creed.
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We're a family regardless of any of those things I just said, and, essentially, the Brotherhood of Man is just precisely what it says. Helping one another because we're all in this together, right. We're all in this together, and some of us have lost people during Covid. Some of us have lost friends because of political reasons, and it doesn't have to be like that. It certainly doesn't have to be like that. I believe the Universe has delivered these external life situations to give us this opportunity to hit pause and think. Basically, to reflect on what our human life is actually supposed to be. It certainly enlightened me to come right back to these Seven Principles and re-examine them. It's helped me a lot to get through these difficult times.
There are ways, and it's just that it's essential, as you've said, to remember and refocus and re-examine those basic belief systems and the basic principles to help take us to the next rung on the ladder. I really like that. I love the Brotherhood of Man.
I take on that Personal Responsibility Principle because this is my life purpose.
The Ministry of Angels comes through with healing. So, in Spiritualist Churches, there's always a set time – 10 to 15 minutes – where there's hands-on healing done. The belief is that this divine energy comes through from the Universe and helps heal emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical sickness. So that is a very crucial Principle within the Spiritualist belief. SHAY PARKER: Again, on the website, the little chart says Personal Responsibility and Obligation of Life, but when you scroll down a little bit further, it says The Communion of Spirits in the Ministry of Angels. That's a bit confusing. What is the Third one, as you know it? DEBORAH LIVINGSTON: The Third one is The Communion of Spirits in the Ministry of Angels. SHAY PARKER: The Communion of Spirits in the Ministry of Angels and, certainly, as a Professional Psychic Medium, that one absolutely would be critical for you. How would you apply this, Deborah, to someone that is not a Professional Spiritualist? What would you say to them for this one in application to their lives?
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SHAY PARKER: Yes, that's very well said. Re-examine them because we tend to lose track of the ball a lot when faced with just so overwhelming things. It seems like you're at the bottom of Mount Everest, and you've got to get to the top, and you're wearing flip-flops. It's like, "OK, how in the world are we going to get there?"
DEBORAH LIVINGSTON: The next one is probably the most key Principle for Spiritualists because mediumship is a considerable part of this way of life. It's definitely demonstrated in all of the Spiritualist Churches. It's not just about communion with the Spirit world, but also spirit guides as well as the Ministry of Angels.
DEBORAH LIVINGSTON: Well, for this one, that's why people come to me because if they want to have communion with a loved one in the spirit world, they will go to a Medium. The purpose of communication with the Spirit world is to provide guidance in this world. Also, to bring comfort and peace to loved ones left here on earth so that they know that the continued existence of the human soul continues. That's the next Principle. It is possible because I do it daily, sometimes seven days a week, bringing this communication with the spirit world to loved ones here on earth. It's because they do look for guidance in this world. The Fourth Principle is the Continuous Existence of the Human Soul and basically says that energy is indestructible. Energy cannot be destroyed, but it can change form. Therefore it has been scientifically proven that after the passing of the physical body, the soul continues to exist in a different dimension that we call Spirit World. The individual personality continues unchanged by the event we call death here on earth. SHAY PARKER: Yes, indeed. That is so interesting. Now, just to clarify the Continuous Existence of the Human Soul.
For instance, to those out there reading or listening, each of us is here, of course, on this earthly plane, and then we pass and leave this physical body. Then our soul, which is essentially energy, spirit energy, is indestructible. Therefore, even though we've left our physical manifestation, the Spirit continues. The Spirit can then communicate to this world through Deborah because she's a very gifted Medium. Deborah, I would like you to differentiate between Aunt Betty, who passes away, and your Spirit Guides. Can you shed a little light on that for our listeners? DEBORAH LIVINGSTON: I understand and believe that Guides can remain with us throughout our lifetime and shift as we need them. They may be Guides that have never been someone we knew here in this world, or they can be. Or they can be both. I have both. I have my Grandmother from my Dad's side of the family, and she has saved my life more times than I can count. I also have a young girl. I can identify her as having a very soft voice with two braids. I never got her name, but she was very helpful to me about 20 years ago. She's come and gone. I know that I had an Aviator World War One Pilot, who I believe was Asian. I definitely had an Indian. He's come and gone. What I feel mostly around me now are Animal Spirit Guides and still my Grandmother. She's my Guardian Angel and Spirit Guide forever.
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They come and go as you need them, that's for sure, and I'm pretty sure that everybody has a Doctor as well. Somebody that specializes in something that helps everyone. SHAY PARKER: That makes sense because there's got to be somebody who says, "OK, we've got to get this taken care of, or watch out for that." So, yes. That is fascinating stuff. We've got to continue with the Existence of the Human Soul. And what do you say about Personal Responsibility? DEBORAH LIVINGSTON: Personal Responsibility is huge because we've been given this enormous potential. We can manifest it. If we can think it, we can manifest it.
As long as it's for the good of ourselves and in the highest good for others. We want to use this potential to improve our own lives and others' lives. We have the gift of free will to make these decisions throughout our lives as we see fit. Whatever we decide, good or bad, no other person can influence or put right our wrongdoing. Nobody can replace or override our right to personal responsibility, essentially. Even though we're in this together, we are one. We're responsible for ourselves and no-one else. SHAY PARKER: That's really hard to remember. That's a challenging, hard principle to grasp sometimes because how many people do you know out there are Moms all over the world who feel responsible for their kids.
I'm not talking about little ones. My Mom, if she were still here, she'd even be calling me up, saying, "You can't do this, and you can't do that." I'm 40 years old. It is undoubtedly challenging to break those ties, sometimes. Then with ourselves, we're like, "Oh, yes, let's sweep that under the carpet a little bit." It's tough. That's a hard one for sure. DEBORAH LIVINGSTON: It is a hard one, and it can be profound, too. We tend to overlook this, I feel. We don't have control over anyone else. We only have control over ourselves, but I do feel like we have the responsibility to have compassion, guidance, and support, empathy, all of that. I think, for me, it's a personal responsibility. How you were mentioning sweeping it under the rug.
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The Fatherhood of God goes into The Brotherhood of Man, which goes into the Communion of Spirits, which goes into The Existence of the Human Spirit, the Continuous Existence. Then as the Spirit here on earth with this divine wisdom which we accumulated. We have the personal responsibility, so we have that free will choice and personal commitment to make good choices or poor choices. These choices we make moving through our lives have outcomes, and these outcomes affect our soul growth. When we leave the earth, there is no real divine judgment, but everything is re-assessed, and we must take stock and decide how could we have done it differently? Could we have done it better? There are Compensation and Retribution for all our decisions, good and bad, here and hereafter.
The Sixth Principle is Compensation and Retribution. That's here and hereafter for all good and evil deeds done on earth. So, essentially, if the Universal Law of Cause and Effect is in high order here, it's the law that operates here on earth as well as in the Spirit World. So, as we move through our lives making these choices because we have the ability and the free will, all these are intertwined if you're noticing a little bit of a pattern here.
SHAY PARKER: Powerful. One thing you said in there which really struck me is it affects our spiritual growth. I think many people do not consider that when they are perhaps acting out in a way that they should not be acting out. We're not trained, to think "Oh, this will affect my spiritual growth." A lot of people live in the moment, in what they feel. That's strong stuff, Deb, that's powerful stuff.
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The Seven Principles form the basis of SNU Spiritualism and help Spiritualists to navigate and combine their spiritual and human journeys. They were given to us through the mediumship of Emma Hardinge Britten, and are adopted by those who choose Spiritualism as their religion. https://www.snu.org.uk/
DEBORAH LIVINGSTON: It is, and you know I just have to come back to we are human. I'm human, you are human, but we're all sold this eternal fear of having this human experience. When I'm having a bad moment, I try to look and see where I could possibly be fitting into one of these Seven Principles. Because I know they could help me move past it or help somebody else move past there. SHAY PARKER: That's a really, really good way to do it. It returns you to a grounding where you actually have to focus on something different from the everyday experience that's freaking you out or whatever the case may be. If nothing else, it's a fantastic grounding technique to remove you and refocus you when you're going through something very challenging.
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DEBORAH LIVINGSTON: Without a doubt and all of this has helped me understand that most people walk their life journey knowing only one of their consciousness's. I know all my "three": My seeded spirit self, who's the witness/observer of my other two consciousness's. One of those being my awake consciousness, and then the other one is the ego. So that really, really pulls me back and says, "Look. You're just this thread, here, with everybody else's thread." SHAY PARKER: You're just a grain of sand in the ocean, literally. As a Professional Spiritualist, how you actually utilize these in your daily life to overcome the obstacles you face. Tell us about the final Seventh Principle.
DEBORAH LIVINGSTON: Absolutely, and the number Seven is by no mistake. There are seven days and Seven Principles. The Seventh Principle is Eternal Progress open to every human soul. We're all just a collective human family suffering through this Pandemic. Eternity doesn't begin when we pass. Progress is open to all now, this exact second that we're seeking today on this radio show. Any actions we take or intend should be positive because we should take this as an invitation to change. This is our chance, right now, during these traumatic and emotional moments on earth. We need to take this as an opportunity to promote our soul/spiritual growth and progression and create a positive reaction from what we're handling. Adversity is darkness, but without the darkness, we can't appreciate the light. So, there's always going to be an opportunity to develop and move forward. No-one is ever deprived of this. Noone is ever deprived of this internal progress. We're all in this together. One big family here. Without these seven principles, I might be on the floor in a ball right now, to be honest. It's not been easy, but this is the reason we're here to pick up and use this as a learning curve and to grow from it. SHAY PARKER: Yes. For the people out there that may be just starting out and the people who have lost their jobs through Covid, how would you say that these Seven Principles can help? Do you feel that they have really helped you grow in your business? DEBORAH LIVINGSTON: I absolutely do because part of who I am I take on that Personal Responsibility Principle because this is my life purpose.
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I'm here to encourage, support, help guide, and place positive seeds in my clients' lives. There are a lot of people who have lost loved ones. Many people are on pause without a job, but many of them look at it as a positive because now they are able to sit back and create that plan. They can follow their heart and change their career into something they've always wanted to do. I had a client today. He was a salesman, and he's in his 70's, and he's decided he wants to write his Father's life story who was a Drycleaner in New York City. I met his sister, whose Father had had another wife on the subway, way back then. This gentleman in his 70's is such an inspiration because he's taking his past and turning it into a positive. These are challenging times, and if we don't use it as an invitation, then what are we going to do if we don't use it as an invitation to change. SHAY PARKER: That's right, and we cannot be so buried in the dilemma of what's going on that we forget why we're here. DEBORAH LIVINGSTON: Absolutely. The only thing that I can do for those in such depths of despair is to send them positive energy and pray for them. Because there are specific fears of having a human experience that has gotten them to the point of despair, they too can turn it around. SHAY PARKER: Yes, they can. These seven principles are a great place to start because they really are the basics of everybody's life. It doesn't matter who you are, race, creed, religion, sect, wherever. Even what financial status you are in. These are based on human spiritualistic principles that, no matter where you are in your life, can, I believe, help you. Help the people around you.
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DEBORAH LIVINGSTON: Definitely. For me, it's just a way of life. I try my best to be kind to everyone. If somebody cuts me off in the road, I'm not going to get upset about it? Of course, I'm human, but I'm quicker to pull myself back and say, "It's OK. He's in a hurry. I'm not." I try to laugh about it, right? It is just not worth bringing myself to the negative energy at all anymore. SHAY PARKER: That is particularly good advice. Can you imagine all these people, hundreds and thousands and millions of people putting a bunch of negative energy and thoughts and emotions and words into the world? It's actually been scientifically proven, that your words and your energy, they matter. There were scientific tests done on plants. They were treated exactly the same, precisely the same amount of water, same sunlight, the same room temperature, and same fertilizer, everything identical. Several plants they spoke to with nice calming words and said, "You're beautiful, you're wonderful, you're growing so well." The other plant they were speaking insults to.
Every time the plants that were spoken kindly to grow much faster than those that had negative energy pushed towards them. So, I found that fantastic. The same thing happens with water crystals. They tested frozen water crystals and did the same exact thing, and the same results were achieved. I just find that fascinating. DEBORAH LIVINGSTON: Yes. I know that scientific test about the water. It was Happy Water versus Sad Water, and then they froze it. The Sad Water barely made a crystal, but the Happy Water was a beautiful, individual snowflake. SHAY PARKER: That, to me, just blows my mind. It's water. If you think how powerful that is with water, imagine people. Imagine the people treated with ugliness and hatred and negativity and the ones who are feeling that. I firmly believe that this is why we have disease and illness and cancers and sickness.
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In her memoir, Strand of Pearls, author Deborah Livingston recounts her journey from childhood abuse, frequent tragedy, and adult addiction to a spiritual transformation that brought her inner peace and joy available to us all.
DEBORAH LIVINGSTON: Well, you're on to something there, and this is why I studied as many areas of energy as I possibly can. The Chinese Medicine Belief System is that all illness and disease is caused by an abundance of emotion. SHAY PARKER: Makes total sense. DEBORAH LIVINGSTON: Cancer or abnormal cells. Our cells are like little computer chips. They remember from the moment we were born to this exact second. If those cells are sad, they're going to get sick. SHAY PARKER: Your body is 80% water. Let us take that analogy of the negativity within the water and place it into your own body. It is mind-blowing.
DEBORAH LIVINGSTON: I find energy fascinating. SHAY PARKER: As seen on ABC, CBS, FOX, MSN, NBC, and WBZ news networks, Television Show 6th Sense, and Beyond and featured on the cover of OM Times Magazine, Deborah Livingston is an award-winning, internationally recognized psychic medium, animal communicator, and Spiritual Mentor. Deborah is a really extraordinary Professional Psychic Medium. The testimonials that Deborah gets on www.bestamericanpsychics.com are phenomenal. Her clients love her. She delivers evidential information pretty much all the time to her clients. So, I do want to drop a few plugs here for Deborah. If you're going to reach her directly on her website, you can go to www.deblivmedium.com.
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The idea of living in an enlightened
frivolous thought, a vehicle for
way with material wealth follows
arriving at the elusive state of
the important Buddhist element of
enlightenment. Such may be useful
non-attachment. We experience the
but is unnecessary to finding
many blessings of a diverse physical
enlightenment. Serving God alone
world, but we do not attach to them.
is the one necessary ingredient for
The world is a symbolic language
reaching enlightenment.
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RECOGNIZING THE ETERNAL
loss. An inner focus does the reverse; it leads to the limitlessness of the mind. There is no limit on thoughts.
Material wealth is a product of the
We may think one after the other
mind and is temporal. Attachment
without concern that we will run
to temporal forms invariably leads to
out of thoughts. There will always be
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another. Thoughts are the source
illumination or darkness, bliss or
of the physical world, the material
torment. When we give in to the world,
world being the recipient of thoughts.
when the forms and sensations are
Placing import on the thoughts, not
allowed to hypnotize us to the point
the result of the thoughts, is an early
where we believe the created forms
way of making God alone our focus.
are important and of most significant
However, thoughts are of similar
worth, we lose our trusted guide, the
distraction as is the created world of
higher mind, God.
thought, for thoughts too are temporal and will die. The eternal source of
Many pathways have been charted
thoughts — the mind — tells the story
for locating and securing the eternal
and gives a hint that shows the way to
bliss; the one thing necessary to all is
eternal life.
the singular focus: God, the mind, is always our center. Whenever we lose
God and mammon, mind and wealth;
our way or see that we are beginning
the two opposites are necessary to
to, we must return to that singular
one another. Yet, following wealth,
focus — God.
the mind will lose its way. It would be like the guide following the guided, at which point both fall into a pit. The mind must prevail over physical wealth, not allowing the things of the physical world to confuse it. The mind is the emperor over wealth. Using the physical assets as tools for negotiating through the pristine uncharted aspects of the mind from which mental thought can branch out in any direction or path at the mind's will. The eternity of mind and infinite thought creation leads us along a pathway that will take us somewhere. The two extremes identified in every religion are heaven and hell,
Arthur Telling has written numerous stories and articles on religion, philosophy, and metaphysics. His article, "A Different Jesus Message," appeared in the Nov. 2011 AMORC Rosicrucian Digest. Telling is the author of nine books, including the untold stories of Cleopatra and Jesus, a just-released novel based on real events titled: "THE INCARNATION: Cleopatra's Story of Jesus." His website: www. arthurtelling.com and Facebook page "Philosophy for a Modern Era: www.facebook.com/philo30
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Hang Out in the Present Moment By John Holland
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I
had to laugh when I saw a
I want to re-introduce you to the
cartoon some months ago. (If you
Present Moment. This minute, this
haven't seen it, I shared it on my
moment, this millisecond. It's a great
Facebook page: It showed three
place to hang out. When you learn to
booths at a Spiritual Fair. One of the
live in the present moment, you don't
booths offered "Past-Life Reading,"
have to be ashamed of the past or
and another touted "Future Telling."
worry about your future. All you have
Both booths had crowds of people in
to do is make the most of right now.
line clamoring to get their turn.
This is the place where you connect with your true self, with your soul. This
The middle booth, however, had
is where you are who you were meant
no customers whatsoever. The sign
to be. And believe it or not, you have
above it read: "Meditation," and the
more power and control right here in
lonely person operating this booth
the present moment.
kept desperately trying to wave people over, saying, "Present Moment
How do you get there? By being aware
anyone?"
of all the goodness around you and within you. By not really doing anything
How true is this? We yearn to discover
except to breathe and just BE.
more about how our past has shaped us, and we can't wait to find out
JOHN'S MESSAGE
what's in store for our future. But for right now, we're more inclined to
Test your fear of meditation and
shake our heads and say: "Uh-uh. No
mindfulness this month. Each
thanks. I'll pass."
morning before you get out of bed, try to meditate for 10 minutes. Set the
I think meditation scares us a little.
timer on your phone. Then just close
Maybe we're afraid to be alone with
your eyes, breathe, and enjoy this
our thoughts because we might not
quality time with your soul.
want to hear what our inner voice
When you go about your day, be
has to say. Or perhaps we're getting
mindful of your every step. Watch
too comfortable being distracted and
how you walk, how each foot moves,
disconnected instead of dealing with
how you breathe, how you move your
our issues.
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what's in front of you and around you.
baby sleeps. If you don't' have a
What do you see that you haven't
little one in your household, try to
seen before?
find a YouTube video. Notice how a baby breathes slowly, in and out
Meditation and mindfulness are the
with their abdomen rising up and
opposite of distraction—they give you
down. Of course, we all breathed this
the ability to maintain an easy sense
way at one time. It is known as The
of focus and attention on the here
Complete Breath, and I encourage
and now. Welcome to the Present
you to look into the techniques and
Moment!
its many benefits.
Take time this month to notice how
When you combine your mind and
you breathe. Are you breathing with
body with the help of the breath, you
shallow, restricted short breaths?
can get through these anxious times
If so, you're likely suppressing your
a little better and experience a more
emotions and feelings. Therefore,
enlightened, healthy, and positive life
you're limiting your potential and the
experience.
true nature of who you really are and who you can be.
If you know someone who may like to get this message, feel free to share
To appreciate how you should
these Soul Inspirations or recommend
breathe adequately, watch how a
they join my newsletter list.
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What Does it Mean to Dream with a Black Cat? By Ministry Earth In ancient times cats were worshiped as gods; they have not forgotten this. Terry Pratchett
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R
egardless of what is
trying to interfere with your personal
happening in the dream,
affairs. Watch out and stay away from
dreaming about a cat
those who don't want your good!
can seem like a delightful
thing to you, considering that these
DREAMING ABOUT A HURT
animals are very much appreciated
BLACK CAT
by most people. As to why you
You have probably been disappointed
see cats in dreams, keep in mind
in a love relationship and are still
that they have shown themselves
in the process of healing. Cats are
as mythical symbols because of
sensitive animals, and when it comes
their intelligence. Through their
to emotion, they absorb what we
expanded connection, they can feel
feel. In this dream, it is practically a
the harmful energies of the world.
mirror of what you are feeling at the moment.
People who believe in the superstition that the black cat
DREAMING OF WATCHING
brings bad luck will probably say
A BLACK CAT
that this cat's dreams are bad
If you are just watching a black cat in
omens. But the dream world is a
the dream, this may indicate that you
box of surprises. That kind of dream
have acted with a certain cynicism
can mean many things for someone
in your waking life. This scenario
awakened - both positively and
may also suggest that you are losing
negatively. In order to realize and
your faith or experiencing a time of
interpret the dream, it is necessary
personal confusion.
to pay attention to some details of what was dreamed. We have
DREAMING BLACK CAT
listed some possibilities below and
ON YOUR LAP
understand what the dream world
Unfortunately, this dream is not a
can tell you through a black cat!
good sign. Holding a black cat in the dream world means that you will
DREAMING OF A BLACK
experience uncomfortable situations
CAT ATTACKING
that can give you future problems.
This dream symbolizes that you
Besides, it can also mean that you
are surrounded by people who are
will fail in some kind of relationship,
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loving, or friendship. But in the days
DREAMING THAT YOU OWN
following the dream tries to take care
A BLACK CAT
of the words you will say to the person
This is an excellent indication that
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with a simple goal: to manipulate
Everything you've done well in
you. Perhaps this person is a relative
the past will return double to you
or someone else who is present in
soon. You can be happy because
your social life.
dreaming of a sleeping black cat is a good sign!
DREAMING YOU'RE RUNNING FROM A BLACK CAT
DREAMING ABOUT A DEAD
This is another not so positive
BLACK CAT
dream. Dreaming that you are
This dream means that you are
running from a black cat or chasing
experiencing internal struggles in
you means lousy luck - yes, just like
your waking life. Many questions
in ancient times. This means that
have popped up in your head, and
some bad luck will hang over your
you just don't know how to resolve
life in the next few days, indicating
them.
that you do not make any plans or close any deals. Avoid deep subjects,
Dreaming about a dead black
as some conversations can end in
cat underscores the need to find
disagreements.
tranquility and peace itself. But if you dreamed that you killed a black
DREAMING OF A BLACK KITTEN
cat yourself, it indicates that you
This particular dream is a sign
will have some problems soon, but
that you don't mind your own
you will be able to overcome them
business! Likely, you have already
easily.
lost countless good opportunities that have come your way, simply
FINAL THOUGHTS ON DREAMING
because of the image you show
ABOUT A CAT
of an uncompromised and
Dreaming about a cat can prove
irresponsible person.
to be a revealing and heartfelt experience about your life. Like
DREAMING OF A BLACK CAT
them, you will be more exposed
SLEEPING
to the truth you need to see. Even
This dream indicates that you are
if it is difficult, it is necessary to
seen as someone of good nature.
understand the situation and
People see it positively and honestly.
overcome it.
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Animal Heaven, Rainbow Bridge, and Abandoned Animals
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By Ministry Earth
e all have heard
enjoy a human person's love. Thus,
about the "Animal
the emotional story of our legend
Heaven" legend in
continues in this way
the human middle
path of transcendence called The
"Suddenly, the Rainbow Bridge
Rainbow Bridge. This same legend
dawned differently from average
we are talking about does not forget
sunny days; this was a cold and gray
those animals that could not, in life,
day, the saddest day you can imagine.
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The newcomers did not know what
angel appeared and, with a sad face,
to think. They had never seen such
apologized and told him that he could
a day there. But the animals that
not cross. Only those animals that
already had more time there, waiting
were accompanied by their loved ones
for their loved ones, knew perfectly
could cross the Rainbow Bridge.
well what happened and started to
With nowhere else to go, the older
gather on the path that leads to the
animal turned around. Between the
Bridge to look.
fields, he saw a group of other animals like him, some older, others very
They waited a while, and a much older
fragile. They were not playing. They
animal arrived, with its head sunk
were simply lying on the grass, looking
and dragging its tail. The animals that
at the path that led to the Bridge. So,
already had more time there knew its
he went to join them, looking the way,
history immediately because they had
and stood there waiting.
seen this happen many times. The animal was approaching slowly. Very
That was when one of the newcomers
slowly, it is evident that it had great
on the Bridge did not understand
emotional pain, even though there
what he had seen. To better
were no physical signs of distress.
understand, he asked another to explain what was going on. "Do you
Unlike the other animals that waited
see this poor animal and the others
on the Bridge for their earlier owners,
who are there with him? They are
animals without previous humans
animals that never had a person.
have some more challenges than the others. This animal had not
But at least, they reached a refuge; he
returned to his youth, nor had he
entered the sanctuary that you see
been full of health and joy again.
now, an older animal, with gray fur and
As he walked towards the Bridge,
a somewhat cloudy view. But he never
he saw how all the other animals
managed to leave the shelter and
looked at him. He knew that this was
died without his caregiver's care to
not his place and that as soon as he
accompany him while he left Earth. As
could cross the Bridge, he would
he did not have a family to give him his
be happy. But that would not be so.
love, he has no one to accompany him
When he approached the Bridge, an
and cross the Bridge".
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The first animal was thinking for a
Other animals of those who were
moment and asked: And now, what
waiting also approached the path
will happen to them? Before receiving
and lowered their heads as that
the answer, the clouds began to
person came. When passing in
break, and a mighty wind made them
front of each head, the person
disappear.
touched each one, caressed some, scratched others' ears
They could see a person, alone,
affectionately.
approaching the Bridge. Among the older animals, an entire group was
The animals that had rejuvenated
suddenly bathed in golden light.
started to stand in line behind
Again, they were young and healthy
and followed the person towards
animals full of life. "Look, and you will
the Bridge. Then they crossed the
see," said the second.
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"What was this?" asked the first
But the ones you saw older
animal.
and soon rejuvenated were the ones who never found a
And the second replied: "This
home ... and since they had no
person was very passionate about
family, they couldn't cross the
animals and worked in defense of
Bridge. When a person arrives
them. The animals you saw bowing
on Earth to help abandoned
their heads out of respect were
animals, he is allowed one last
the ones that found new homes
gesture of rescue and love.
thanks to such people's efforts. Of
He can accompany all those
course, all these animals will cross
poor animals for whom they
the Bridge when their time comes,
were unable to get families on
when those who were their new
Earth, so they can also cross the
families arrive.
Rainbow Bridge". OM TIMES | March 2021
When Someone Else's Clutter Becomes YOUR Problem
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by Kartar Diamond
ost people seek out de-
is likely the home environment,
cluttering and organizing
where a spouse or other family
advice for themselves.
member has clutter issues even to
But I've noticed a few
the point of hoarding.
book titles that address how to deal with another person whose clutter can
One of my Feng Shui clients lived
affect you. The most common scenario
with her mother and father when
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I first met her. Neither she nor her
The other big category is the person
father could confront the mother
who saves a lot of things that are
effectively about the hoarding
functional and possibly worth
problem. When the father died, the
keeping. Still, storing these items
mother got even worse with her
is overflowing and unsightly to
clutter, presumably because she
the family member who is neater
was that much more depressed
and more organized. Why should
after her husband passed away.
someone get rid of their surfboard,
It wasn't until her mother died a
power tools, or things a person does
few years later that my client could
use occasionally, and which have
clean up the house, de-clutter, and
indisputable monetary value or
really transform the home into a
would be difficult to replace?
comfortable living space. This client even proudly sent me a photo of a
My significant other sees the
formerly cluttered room that she
practicality in storing things
cleared out and turned into a neat
in emptied plastic kitty litter
and tidy Air BNB rental room.
containers. They are, in fact, good quality containers with lids and
I have even known a few
handles, especially for emergency
Professional Organizers who were
supplies. But, I don't like seeing
married to spouses that were
them stacked up against the wall
clutter-bugs. That seems more
in the den. My personal solution to
than ironic, somewhat probably
the wall of miscellaneous "things"
karmic on some level. I've seen how
in the den was to build a massive
several different scenarios could be
closet in the room, enough to
lumped into two basic categories.
contain all those items and get
One category is the person who
them out of sight. I did not have to
really is hoarding and saving things
ask him to get rid of those items,
with no value or current purpose. I
and now when I walk into the room,
could give countless examples, but
all the mishmash is behind closet
when someone is saving yogurt
doors. The room actually looks more
containers or all of their junk mail,
prominent even though the closet
then we know we have the makings
takes up more than 3 feet in depth
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the wall of things makes the room
even medication for the person
feel bigger.
who is chronically depressed or unmotivated—everything to
Sometimes the messy person
maintain a semblance of average
confines their stuff to their own
living standards. There could be
home office, man-cave, teen
real disorders such as Obsessive-
bedroom, or personal closets. Other
Compulsive Disorder or Attention
times, one person's clutter overflows
Deficit Disorder contributing to the
into other family members' personal
mounting clutter and in need of
space or shared space. This is really
medical or psychiatric intervention.
where the tension mounts. In fact, for the family member who can
Short of that, bringing in a non-
close the door on the one-room
judgmental Organizer would seem
designated as the junk room, there
essential and really provide an
is a lot less animosity than the house,
emotional relief for all involved. In
which is filled with one person's
the same way that no one wants to
clutter in every room. Many years ago,
be told by another person to go on a
a Feng Shui client told me woefully
diet and lose weight, no one wants
out of earshot of his wife, that he only
to be shamed into de-cluttering.
bought the bigger house so that it
The project needs to be planned
could handle the wife's perpetual
and executed with compassion and
hoarding and compulsive shopping.
appeal to the person who has been procrastinating. In fact, I have never
I have described silently or not-so-
encountered a clutterer who defended
silently people putting up with the
their mess as usual. They usually just
clutter and disorganization created
feel overwhelmed and incapable of
by another individual. This is not
changing it, even while they wish they
healthy for either party, or it can also
could do so.
teach nasty habits to children in the house.
Having a lot of things around a person can make them feel safe. Stripping
When the problem is massive,
them of these physical possessions
then it may be necessary to get
could be as traumatic as the loss of
family counseling, therapy, and
a loved one. If it is any comfort, some
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really brilliant people are clutterers.
his desk and tiny ceramic dog and cat
It may go with the territory. So, it is
figurines.
not the result of lack of intelligence or even common sense: Quite
I might think they are cluttery knick-
the opposite. And still, living with
knacks, but they are whimsical fun
someone whose standards are so
objects to have around him. We
different takes a special kind of
both agreed to have a two-foot-high
patience and compromise.
standing Santa Claus light on the front porch all year round for different
I like to keep as many surfaces in
reasons. He likes it because he is
the house as free of miscellaneous
sentimental about Christmas. I agreed
objects that are not used frequently.
to let Santa Clause hang out all year
I recently bought a slow cooker with
round on our porch because I think it
the plan to use it weekly for bone
is like a "kitschy" gnome that boldly
broth and soups. Why put this large
ignores tradition regarding when it is
bulky item away behind a cupboard
appropriate to put up or take down
when it is going to be used regularly?
holiday decorations. The point being is
Its stainless-steel covering looks nice
that I decided to have a sense of humor
with my gray granite countertops and
and embrace its cute tackiness.
gray and white cabinets. I personally don't see it as "clutter," but I am
Kartar Diamond
aware that this is purely a subjective
Company:
perspective. My significant other
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likes to have lots of little widgets on
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Focusing on the New Reality by Darity Wesley
O
ur reality is changing. Yes,
spoken by indigenous peoples and
it is and right in front of
now is showing up to those who
our eyes! We are shifting
have eyes to see and ears to hear.
from the old, dying reality
of duality and moving into the new
There is a great divide that is taking
reality of unity and oneness. For
place on our planet right now, and it
thousands of years, this shift has been
hurts our hearts. Yet, we know that
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it is meant to play out. This divide is
The shift to the New Reality is to a life
growing between those who have
based on an internal focus. In other
awakened and those who chose
words, a fundamental connection
not to awaken at this time. It is
with a higher power ... be it yourself,
happening, and we cannot stop it.
God, the Universe, angels, Source -
So, what do we do? We have to turn
whatever or however you describe
our attention, our focus, to moving
what that energy is.
deeper into our chosen reality. It is not necessary to believe in If we want to live in a New Reality,
"God" or anything beyond yourself
we will want to start doing it now
to understand this shift. It is about
and put our full focus there!
consciously allowing that creative power, whatever that is to you, to
What does it mean to live in a New
work through your life in such a way
Reality? Primarily it is a shift in
that happiness and fulfillment and
focus. We shift from an external
what makes you feel good comes
focus, which has been the way of
from within.
life on this planet for a very long time, to an internal compass that is
This profound shift is happening,
a new way of life.
whether we are conscious of it or not. However, becoming consciously
Our external focus has centered
aware and deliberately taking
on things: money, people, material
steps toward the New Reality will
possessions, fame, fortune, status,
significantly expand our personal
career, or whatever is wanted from
and spiritual growth. It will also
the world. These are what humanity
bring about a great sense of joy and
has been seeking for fulfillment,
fulfillment.
for happiness, for what makes us feel good. There is no fundamental
The first step is to become more
internal spiritual connection, only
conscious of our focus. We start by
external. As a result, this outward
bringing our complete attention to
focus makes our happiness
whatever we are being, doing, having,
depends upon what is happening
saying, and creating. That means
outside of us, out there somewhere.
opening up our discerning lens, like on
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a camera, to let more light in to make
Does it feel right? Does it resonate
things more transparent.
with us? Is it for our highest good?
As we step more and more into the
That is how we know that it's become
New Reality, our focus becomes that of
more transparent.
allowing the prevailing light to come in. Wherever we are with whatever we
As we become clearer and start
are doing … so that we can see clearer.
focusing, really putting our complete
And of course, with the energies
attention on what we want to do, be,
that are going on right now, and our
have, we can begin following our inner
spiritual practices, it's good to allow
guidance without hesitation. That
more light. It affords the ability for
means honoring that still small voice
things to become more apparent.
within ... our gut, our intuition, our Spirit every step of the way.
And how do we know they are
Why do we want to do that? Because
clearer? We check in with our hearts.
we really need to focus on trusting
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ourselves, our hearts, more than ever before. With this commitment to really trust ourselves, we can focus on how we see things, how others see us, how we want to see the world, and how the world sees us. As we integrate and expand our focus and expand these energies, we can transition smoothly into the New Reality.
winning, best-selling author, a lawyer, a speaker, a Death Diva, and a Wisdom Sharer. She has traveled the spiritual, metaphysical, and personal development paths for many decades. She has become a powerful resource for those awakening to their evolving consciousness. Her 'Wisdom for the New Reality' messages goes
So, open your discerning lens. Be like that camera. Let the light in and focus.
Darity Wesley is an award-
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Relationships
The interconnectiveness among all human beings and, consequently, the relationships among us are the focus of this section. The dynamics of the web of connections we make is one of the most prominent aspects of human existence: how we interlace with each other’s existence in a meaningful way.
What are the Attributes of Conscious Relationships? By Ascending Hearts OM TIMES | March 2021
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hat would really
one size fits all for everyone, is an
be a conscious
impossible mission. That's because the
relationship?
relationship paradigms are changing. The ideas of Love and happiness are
To understand how you can create
changing at a swift pace.
more conscious relationships, let's look at what consciousness really is.
This may sound bad, but it is not. When the old recipes fail, we need to
"Consciousness" is something
seek the bases to live a more fruitful
that feeds us to find what will
and conscious life in ourselves.
complete, heal, and resolve things in our lives. In reality, awareness is
When old structures come into crisis,
about recognizing that you are not
we need to transform and get to
incomplete or limited, nor is it a
know ourselves. Observing healthy
problem to be solved. Consciousness
couples in their partnerships, we
as mindfulness is the ability to
learned four essential characteristics
acknowledge that you have infinite
of consciously inspired relationships.
choices and capabilities and always be open to greater possibilities.
A) Accept the fact that no one is perfect. In a conscient
Consciousness is very pragmatic.
relationship, mutual growth and happiness are the goals
A conscious relationship should be something that adds to your life -
In a conscious relationship, being
both individually and together. It is
perfect is not part of the script. It's not
about contributing to each other,
about being okay and agreeing with
having a sense of freedom and
everything about our partner, either.
empowerment, so that their lives are
It's about knowing what works for you
longer due to their choice to be a
and being willing to see how you can
couple.
co-create the relationship, rather than just letting resentment build.
Making a relationship work is a difficult task today. Good old recipes
This does not mean that what
no longer work, and a single secret,
happens in the relationship does not
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matter. We do not entertain fantasies
through are not exactly happy
and ideals that can be very harmful
and beautiful. Still, they are
and oppressive to our partners and
the ones that deepen our
us. In other words, we are more
reflections and partnerships.
committed to our conscious evolution
Whenever you encounter a
than making things work at any cost.
difficulty with your partner, know that you have taken
The idea of what is right can be
another step towards a deeper
quite a prison one because many
connection and a more
experiences that we need to go
conscious relationship.
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B) Everyone that is in a relationship
The other is no longer the cause of
is also dealing with their own
pain and becomes a companion
ghosts
in observing our history. By taking responsibility for ourselves (instead
We all have ghosts and trauma from
of blaming others for our fears),
our past. When we live alone, we
we can dissolve old patterns with
can escape individual experiences
Love and freedom. That is one
that trigger specific fears. Being in
of the most gratifying aspects of
a relationship prevents our escape.
a conscious loving relationship,
Sooner or later, we will experience
mutual liberation.
something that will make us confront our worst shadow sides. The conscious couple knows that these
C) All feelings are welcome. No internal process is shameful
moments were not generated by the other but by attachment to false
This is a challenging but necessary
beliefs and fears.
trait of a conscious relationship. Still, it must be patiently cultivated—the
Most relationships are built with
ability to be honest with ourselves
the idea that the partner will solve
and with each other.
a problem or fill in some missing element. This is one of our most
There is no delicate terrain in the
unconscious ways of functioning
conscious relationship, themes that
in relationships. It is also "brilliant"
we cannot talk about, that would
because it means that we never have
need to be repressed or silenced
to commit to our relationships either.
within us.
Suppose you are really willing to
Even if we do not admit it, we
create a successful and conscious
live in a culture that behaves as if
relationship with your partner. You
Love is something we do to please
will need to look at the possibilities
the partner. If pleasing the other
you have in your relationship. Do not
comes with a price tag such as self-
prioritize the needs for answers or
repression, we will have significant
solutions you think your relationship
problems because Love does not
should provide.
grow on infertile soil. OM TIMES | March 2021
We need to learn to communicate, to talk about ourselves. Never point
D) The Conscious Relationship is the Place to practice Love
fingers, but extend your hands, asking for help and understanding.
Love is, ultimately, a practice—a practice of acceptance, of being
We need to learn to communicate,
present, of forgiving and extending
to talk about ourselves. Never
our hearts to vulnerable territories.
point fingers, but extend your hands, asking for help and
Love is a path and not a destination.
understanding.
We often treat Love as a place of OM TIMES | March 2021
arrival, a lovely moment that makes
space of gratitude to grow. And when
us feel like we are failing when it is
you have an appreciation, everything
not happening.
can expand in life. A conscious relationship allows for the continuous growth of possibilities and gratitude.
However, Love is the journey and not the final destination. A conscious relationship observes
In a conscious relationship, the scope
every step of the way and asks how
of infinite possibilities is an essential
Love can enter that movement. It is
element. Most of us have been
committed to the entry and practice
walking the same path for so long
of Love in the most unexpected
since we started our relationship, so
places.
we use ourselves in a routine. There are walls on the left and right, and we
Have you considered the possibility
cannot see any other options.
of ending relationships without trauma and drama, with ease,
When you ask questions such as
peace, and kindness in a process
"what else is possible here that we
that most people believe has to be a
have not considered?" It opens up
painful struggle?
possibilities you've never seen before. What will happen is that you will
The expansion of consciousness
have an awareness of something
creates a different possibility, not
you can do differently, allowing
only to leave relationships but also
for a change in the areas you feel
to be in them.
trapped. The possibilities and the potential for co-creating in a deeply
E) Don't use your relationship as a platform for Judgments
connected relationship is the "jewel inside the Lotus." But the way they present themselves specifically will
Consciousness includes everything
be different for each couple and
and judges nothing.
individual.
That should also include you, your
Awareness is about being willing to
partner, and your relationships.
do what works and what enriches
When you cut judgment, you have a
your relationship.
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Sapiosexuality: The Mysteries of Mental Attraction Can you be attracted to someone's intelligence?
T
By Ascending Hearts
hat word is "sapiosexuality."
intellectual synergy simply fires up the
Urban Dictionary defines
relationship.
a sapiosexual person as someone who finds
From time to time, two souls meet
intelligence and the human mind to be
as the oldest stars in the sky, almost
the most sexually attractive feature for
without knowing how we entered the
a potentially sexual relationship. This
same gravitational field where almost
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everything fits. We speak of mental
We do not necessarily speak of "soul
attraction beyond physics because
mates" or "twin flame love," but of
it captures and dazzles us. Two souls
personalities who are connected, in
caress each other and sail in the
perfect harmony, and can create a
same direction.
strong and enriching bond.
There is a place where voices sing
An exciting and nuanced theme that
your beauty,
we want to reflect on with you.
A place where every breath carves
Mental attraction does not seek soul
your image in my soul.
mates. It seeks fellow travelers.
Rumi Dr. Raymond Knee, director of This type of attraction beyond the
the Social Psychology laboratory
skin and deepens in other kinds
at the University of Rochester,
of processes are more common
more than half of people believe
than we think. However, this does
that soul mates exist. In other
not mean that the weight of
words, that people are somewhat
physical appearance is no longer of
"destined among themselves"
tremendous importance.
and that this type of attraction transcends what, at first glance,
When talking about attraction,
would be acceptable and
we have to consider that most of
understandable.
these mechanisms are governed by unconscious processes. The
Within the concept of soul mates,
physical is our cover letter and a
the aspect of mental attraction is
great advertisement. However, this
undoubtedly a fundamental pillar.
advertisement is not always perfect
However, he explains this same
or the most infallible recipe: biology,
author to us through articles like
chemistry, and our psycho-emotional
"The Science of Soulmates." This
needs to shape this gravitational
type of attraction would go beyond
field. We approach individual profiles.
the simple mental processes
Sometimes, almost without knowing,
associated with values, needs, and
a new life project arises, and the
affections to reach a much more
magic of love manifests.
spiritual field. OM TIMES | March 2021
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It is clear that, from a scientific point
souls are already recognized as one
of view, this approach is not valid. It
Being. We are one Being.
is not because some leave aspects in the hands of fate that must be under
On the other hand, some people
our control. By definition, real mental
believe in loving relationships as
attraction does not understand
part of their personal and emotional
magic or destinations. But the two
growth. For these people, fate has
mature personalities who, in addition
little or no importance. Nobody is
to eternal love, are also looking for a
predestined to anyone. We are the
travel companion to fight for every
ones who created it by investing time,
day. Someone who would be aligned
will, and effort when we found this
with the mental brilliance that
fellow traveler.
captivates his / her soul. Are there Keys to Mental attraction? In this last case, the mental attraction responds to an agreement regarding
Love is a portion of the soul itself,
interests, passions, values, and the
and it is of the same nature as
ease with which we negotiate. We
the celestial breathing of the
understand each other to reach
atmosphere of paradise.
agreements without waiting for
Victor Hugo
the other person to "guess" what is happening to us. Understanding
Physical attraction is strong, intense,
otherwise could lead to deep
and sometimes out of control. The real
frustration.
magic that characterizes these most authentic and stable relationships
Are souls united by the intention of
is an ideal balance between the
growth or by the whims of fate?
physical and spiritual dimensions. In which mental seduction is every day
For people who believe in soul mates,
the most evident, the most vivid and
the mental attraction is understood as
exciting ingredient.
the process by which our union with the other person is so intimate and
Suppose we decide to go a little
exceptional that we don't need to say
deeper into the keys to real mental
what we want or what we need. The
attraction. In that case, there is
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actually very little supernatural
Mental attraction is also about similar
about it. We find a lot of emotions,
interests, about seeing the world
instincts, chemistry, and that kind of
from the same perspective and under
intuition buried in our unconscious
the same principles. There may be
that tells us that this is the person
differences in some aspects, but these
who, at the present moment, is the
small dissonances are respected and
best for us.
even valued.
There are significant elements that
As a rule of thumb, the mental
can help a Mental relationship group
attraction is ignited through a
and thrive.
challenge. Some people make us feel alive, who challenge us with their gaze,
The first aspect is, without a doubt,
with their knowledge, with that subtle
reciprocity.
combination in which the familiar is intertwined with the unknown. Little by
Something as basic as receiving a
little, something is formed that moves
positive response, feeling recognized
us, which fills our minds to ignite our
and valued, and seeing yourself as
hearts irrevocably and let our souls
someone important in someone
touch each other and complement
else's eyes is a significant attraction.
each other.
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Want to Connect More To Others? Learn To 'Just Be' With Them By Marcia Sirota, Contributor writer, Author, speaker, coach, and MD
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I
t seems that people have
The transactional model of relating
become more and more
turns both parties into objects whose
alienated lately. More often than
purpose is to serve one another,
not, our mode of interaction
rather than people whose goal is
is transactional, as opposed to
to connect. This style of interaction
empathetic. "Empathetic" and
makes it increasingly difficult to form
"transactional" are two of the
and maintain positive, empathetic
ways that people behave with
relationships.
one another, and they're quite the In my weekly women's groups,
opposite.
one of the main things I teach the "Empathetic" and "transactional" are
participants is how to "just be" with
two of the ways that people behave
each other. They learn that analyzing,
with one another, and they're quite
interpreting, entertaining, cheer-
the opposite. The former is about
leading, educating, helping, or
enjoying and appreciating the
rescuing each-other are not ways to
other person's company. The latter
create meaningful connections.
is about what we can do for each The group members learn to simply
other.
enjoy spending quality time with In the transactional model, I do
each other. They learn and grow
something for you (for example,
through their sharing, and most
be super friendly and helpful) to
importantly, they form deep and
expect you to do something for
meaningful bonds.
me in return (for example, give me validation, reassurance, affection).
The participants practice kindness and build empathy. The groups
Unfortunately, this way of dealing
quickly become cohesive entities
with others is dehumanizing.
that are greater than the sum of their
Instead of each person appreciating
parts.
the other, just for who they are, transactional relationships take
More and more these days, we seem
advantage of what each person
to believe that relationships are
might be bringing to the table.
about "doing" for one another. We
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don't realize that a better model is
When we shift our goal to being
one of simply being together and
present with one another, many
appreciating each-another.
wonderful things can happen closeness grows, trust builds,
Fortunately, we're free to let go of
understanding blossoms. When
this habit of doing for one another,
a real need arises, it's naturally
and we can begin to practice just
responded to.
being present. This doesn't mean that we never do anything for
We won't be responding to the
the other person, but rather, we
other person's need because it's
understand that our relationships'
what we're "supposed" to do or
main point isn't helpful or useful to
because we're giving now to get
each other.
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be based on empathy and a natural
we shouldn't start practicing this
outgrowth of the closeness we feel.
new model of interacting with one another, starting today.
It takes an awful lot of energy to continually do for one another. Still,
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Metaphysics
How Does Karmic Numerology Work?
K
By Humanity Healing
armic Numerology is a
and last name letters. This delicate
study that shows the
balance points to the relationship
influence of numbers on
between your current life and past
our lives. In Numerology,
lives. Karmic Numerology will show
the numbers indicate the trend of
you what is left from past experiences
events and the formation of people's
for you to solve in today's life (your
personalities based on a delicate
Karma). You may understand the
balance made with their first
logic better in this article. OM TIMES | March 2021
HOW KARMIC NUMEROLOGY WORKS Karmic Numerology is a numerical calculation and analysis that identifies past life energies in the individual's present life. It is a spiritual balance of the soul's journey through the astral plane traced to the present life— Karmic Numerology is calculated by using your name in this incarnation. Your name carries information (vibration) in many ancient traditions that can influence your life in this present incarnational experience. In some wisdom circles, your name is considered a Samskara. In Indian philosophy and Indian religions, samskaras or sanskaras are mental impressions, recollections, or psychological imprints. In Hindu philosophies, samskaras are a basis for the development of karma theory. In Buddhism, the Sanskrit term Samskara is used to describe 'formations.'
KARMA BY ITS NAME You can check what Karma is through Kabbalistic Numerology, which assigns value to each letter of its name. When
personality defects and deviations guided by these numbers.
MISSING LETTERS OR CHANGED LETTERS Is your name missing a letter? Do you have any letters exchanged? This directly affects the interpretation of your numerological map and signifies your Karma. These similarly minor mistakes may be due to notary errors, parental errors, or were made intentionally. Nevertheless, what is important is that the name that is missing letters or have letters swapped may be showing the absence of a particular numerical vibration. This way, that specific vibrational signature or the vibration of that letter hidden or exchanged may be missing in that person's private life. The vibrational set of their lives is altered due to this difference in name. Do you want to know if this change really changes your life?
THE SECOND NAME
interpreting the corresponding number, you will notice the need to
People who have secondary names
be careful when referring to people's
or compound names, for example,
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Marc Antony. Antony, in this case, is
our family Karma's essence. Our
a secondary name and represents
ancestors' energy and characteristics
a karmic influence. The sum of the
are tied to this surname, and it can
numbers referring to that secondary
be a limitation or a positive stimulus.
name shows in the karmic Numerology
When incarnating in a particular
what were the lessons learned by that
family, the soul is usually linked to
soul in other lives that can now be
it for generations by that family of
shared with humanity. The second
souls. The characteristics attributed
name gives us the karmic blueprint if
to that surname will help that group
some of his past learned experiences
of souls to develop and evolve. As
were incorporated in his Dharma, that
souls, we are always looking to grow
is, his duty. The second name denotes
and progress. In the process of self-
knowledge and wisdom already
knowledge and personal evolution,
acquired, and which must now be
we are also contributing to our
consciously placed at the world's service.
future lives and to the lives of our descendants, who will have the same
THE NAME OF PARENTS (SURNAME)
surname as us. Suppose we reinforce our Karma and do not evolve in this life. In that case, our descendants will
Our surnames, our parents' names that
experience that Karma intensively in
we receive after the first name, carry
the next lives.
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Reiki and Karma Clearing
R
By Humanity Healing
eiki is a well-known form
Reiki healing to relieve and even
of energy healing. Even if
cleanse some Karmic patterns in
timidly, it also finds space
our lives.
among friends and people
searching for a better life, spiritual
REIKI HEALING / KARMA HEALING
evolution, or new healing forms. But amazingly enough, many people
The essential idea that Karma works
are aware that we can use Energy of
on is a perfect balance, where
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nothing negative happens without
arose long before Newton himself in
an equivalent positive response. This
ancient observations.
is the action that always makes you return to balance.
It is no coincidence that there is so much talk about Hindu philosophy's
We also have here one of Reiki's
cultural and spiritual wisdom, within
necessary foundations. There must
which there is a way to see Karma as
always be a balance between energies
the "swinging of the ego." Everything
and their flow through an individual's
the ego does is reactive in the
body. And this is where Reiki can
Universe around it.
converge with Karma and its balance. Karma is nothing more than the To understand how Reiki can help,
search for balance or forced balance.
you must also understand what is meant by Karma, since many people
It is the Universe directing the effects
use it without even thinking about
of its actions so that it somehow
what concept they are really talking
returns to its origin.
about. There is a more profound way of UNDERSTANDING THE KARMA
looking at Newton's law. The result of
& NEWTON'S LAW
your action (or someone else's) will not resonate in a random reaction.
From a scientific point of view, Karma
Still, much of the consequences are
is a concept similar to Newton's law,
going away from you at first and
which states that there is a reaction as
falling on others - but will return
an answer for every action.
regardless of how long it would take. This is just the path created by the
We can see that the Universe always
cosmos.
tends to seek balance. If you try to force something, it naturally responds
Even if you don't realize it, everything
by pushing in the opposite direction.
you do is regarded and will surely return in equivalence for you - be
The word "Karma" itself also means
it good or bad. It is peculiar to the
"action" in Sanskrit, an idea that
Karmic trait, which acts as an act of
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ownership: the action will always go
Traditionally, Karma's cleansing
back to its creator.
occurs naturally, according to its natural maturation and
REIKI AS A RESOURCE
manifestation in our lives. When
FOR KARMA CLEARING
we experience all the ups and downs of life, so if you have the
After understanding how Karma
opportunity to let it return to
works, it is easier to understand how
you naturally, like flowers in
Reiki can help you heal, cleansing,
bloom, whether with good or
and balance the process.
bad results. OM TIMES | March 2021
The problem with this traditional
Universe, including enlightened
method is that it can take a long time
beings. As long as we are open-
to close Karma's cycles. As we saw
hearted and able to enlist their help,
earlier, the trajectory traversed by
we will be awarded healing abilities
Karma can be very extensive. It can
and superior wisdom.
sometimes take more than a lifetime to Reiki will allow communication with
complete.
these enlightened beings to be Karma effects and manifestations can
established by sending energies. We
be healed by the dispensation of grace.
can divide this healing process into two stages.
This is the case for those people who experience many misfortunes
HEALING CONNECTION
throughout their lives without really understanding why. People who suffer
First of all, you must choose a specific
from some very debilitating illnesses
enlightened being - it is to him that
may, in some cases, be going through
you will send your energy and request.
a process of karmic cleansing. In this
Several beings can be chosen, such
process, Reiki can act, providing a kind
as Buddha, Mother Mary, Jesus, Kuan
of "shortcut," and on some levels even
Yin, Krishna, and Saint Germaine.
bring concrete relief.
Just study a little about each one and select the one that has the
Reiki will allow you to use the higher
most affinity. Even some of the great
power channel, administered by
archangels can be chosen.
enlightened beings, to help us. Reiki helps us to be better conduits of
Having chosen your enlightened
compassion. We are not the object of
Being, we must work an energetic
power.
relationship with them. We do this by sending Reiki to one of them. You
We all can connect with these supreme
must do this as a form of meditation
beings of Light. Suppose we are all
and practice it every day.
part of the same universal energy flow. In that case, we have a chance
Those who are still at Reiki Level 1 will
to communicate with anyone in the
use the simplest form of energy. Those
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at higher levels can use some Reiki
strengthen the connection between
symbol that they feel well oriented to
you and facilitate your healing process.
use, such as Hon Sha Ze Sho / Sei He Ki, for instance.
It is important to understand that you are not merely taking medicine. We
Every time you enter a state of
have a long treatment and healing
meditation and send your Reiki
application here. Repeat the process
energy, remember to say a little
daily. If you can, always reserve the
prayer specific to your chosen
same time when you are most relaxed.
enlighten being. This serves to further
You will likely have to repeat for
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several weeks until you feel that your
be related to Karma - be it physical,
connection is getting stronger.
mental, or spiritual.
As this becomes something tangible,
Once you have made your choice, it
it will be possible to even feel
is time to start sending Reiki to your
the presence of the enlightened
enlightened Being (Healing Partner)
Being during your day, which
with the real intention of that specific
will undoubtedly be a revealing
cure. Again, we leave the suggestion
experience.
to use some Reiki symbol, like Hon Sha Ze Shon Nen.
Those more advanced in Reiki will likely feel a palatable presence. Those
Visualize the enlightened being
who are at beginner levels should
deeply and your Reiki being sent to
notice something more subtle. But
him. The most significant difference
don't worry because the important
here is that you will envision a
thing is that this connection exists
healing request instead of just
because loving energy always endures
creating the connection.
and matures naturally. Be sure to include a prayer request, HEALING POWER OF REIKI
but now containing a request for that being to assist you in your process
After you have completed and
of healing and cleansing Karma. Ask
established a stable connection with
him to help rebalance and recalibrate
the being enlightened of your choice,
your Karma, showing that you have
it is time to actually seek their help.
already learned the lesson of your
Your Being will become your "healing
duties and the consequences of your
partner."
actions.
Now it's time to meditate on what
This meditation with Reiki and prayer
problem or situation you will ask for
does not have to be very long, but
help from your enlightened Being.
it should be done in at least 7 or 8
There is no rule for this. You are free
cycles, lasting at least 5 minutes.
to choose anything in your life that
The Reiki connection and healing
does not seem right to you and may
request make up the first part; Now,
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all attention should be turned to the
If you are comfortable, continue
problem mentioned on your request
sending your Reiki to help you with the
and for which you seek help.
problem. Ask me to help you finally balance your Karma and show you how
It is a simple process; just send your
to learn your lesson and achieve peace.
Reiki to the problem. Those using a symbol like Hon Sha Ze Shon Nen will
Continue this protocol for another 5
do it. This second part should have a
to 10 minutes. Keep an eye out for any
duration similar to the first, between 5
energy changes in your life during the
to 10 minutes.
process. OM TIMES | March 2021
Sometimes, an unexpected release
Also, notice that, if, by chance, you
of energy or a sudden shift in
managed to reach the release. At
consciousness can be a manifestation
some point, your problem came
of the lesson you have been waiting
back. It does not mean that the
for. This Is a karmic clearing. This can
healing process has failed. But it
occur during the Reiki session itself or
means that another part of your
even possibly through a dream.
Karma (a deeper part) is emerging and needs your attention and
Understand that this lesson does
dedication at an entirely new level.
not have to be fully conscious. We are multidimensional beings, so
Karma is formed by layers and
often it comes through a change in
the consequence of different
consciousness and behavior. It can
actions. Each of them will reflect
be something subtle, but it reflects
individually and affect us in
positively on your life.
different ways. New problems are just new layers of Karma surfacing.
Anyway, you don't have to stretch
Sometimes a healing crisis is
too much. Suppose you have been
necessary to bring to definite and
following all the steps. In that case,
perfect healing.
your karmic Reiki session for healing Karma can be suspended as soon as
If this is the case for you, just
you feel comfortable doing so. Just
continue with the technique
be sure to say a final prayer when you
and, with the help of your chosen
are enlightened in the form of thanks.
enlighten being, persevere until
Show gratitude for all the help you
your path is complete. All parts of
are receiving at the various levels of
Karma have been healed.
your Being. It will be very brief for some Be sure to practice healing with Reiki
people, but for others, it can be a
every day; this is a process done in
lifelong process.
stages and continuously. It is your commitment, your personal practice,
Cleaner Karma means a more
your open mind, and your constancy
harmonious, peaceful, and happy
that will help you with the results.
life.
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