Various essays and articles.
WALK-INS
I
was asked by someone about ‘walk ins’ so I asked my guides and the reply is
below.
Q. Dear Friends, Today I was asked
what I know about walk-ins. It was very little! Can you tell me more about what
a walk-in is, when they happen and why they occur? Is there anything to be
concerned about?
A. Indeed dear child you have a very
rudimentary grasp. A lot of nonsense has come about in regard to walk-ins over
the years. It can be that on highly specific occasions, for only the highest of
reasons, a spirit may vacate his human home and allow (another) spirit to come
in his stead. By far the most usual situation, as you mentioned to your friend,
is when accidents or illness bring a suitable subject to the threshold of
spirit life and they have completed enough of their life's tasks to be told,
'You have the choice, stay or go,' and are further asked if they would be
comfortable with the concept of an appropriate being 'taking over' their earth
life and their physical body for specific purposes, either to do with the
family and their learning needs, or for the greater good. This of course saves
the grief of a family from losing their beloved, even though they might find
them somewhat changed, the same but different.
As
you rightly suggested, the entering entity has personality traits and likes and
dislikes that may differ (from the original entity), although the compatibility
of the subject would be closely monitored. As in your transplants, we have to
find a match. The entering entity will don, along with the physical body, all
the life experiences and encoded memories that are indelibly printed on every
cell. As the being enters consciousness they will have their purpose clearly
defined and yet will also go through a 'forgetting' process. It is an almost
inevitable consequence of moving back into physical incarnation, so a walk-in
will embody much of the essence of the vacating presence.
On
a more negative note, it can be that someone with a lower vibration, on being
knocked out of their body by shock, accidents or drug or drink overdoses can be
subject to 'walk-in' activity on a lower vibrational level and become a public
nuisance. This is regrettable but unavoidable on occasion. The low vibration
and lack of insight - therefore lack of willingness to turn to spirit to ask
for help, thus giving permission for divine intervention to occur - makes it
impossible for the most part for guides and helpers to render the assistance
they would so willingly give if given half the chance.
Now
to your friends dilemma, she needs to understand that it is possible (for
someone) to go through such profound changes that it seems as if there may be a
different entity in attendance or that this will happen in the future, but not
all changes mean that a different controlling entity has or will be taking up
residence. (It may be) that a previously dormant or hidden aspect of the
individual is coming to light, sometimes as a result of great changes in their
life, triggering heretofore unexpressed aspects of personality. This can be
good or otherwise, depending not only on their circumstances but from ones own
point of view.
For
example, if a mother has been a willing slave to her family and they have come
to expect it, it can be profoundly shocking when through midlife changes and
hormonal upheaval she suddenly starts behaving differently and no longer wants
to be the loving doormat that everyone expects to be there at their beck and
call. As she tries to assert a more independent spirit and have some life to
call her own, she may swing from subservient to aggressive before finding the
balance where she can be strong, assertive but remain supportive.
In
fact, many going through those changes become entirely unsupportive for a while
or may withdraw their services for good. They seemingly have had a personality
transplant. Those around them may feel there is some serious problem, when the
truth is that she is merely trying to reclaim her boundaries and a life to call
her own. Others go through huge shifts through illness or even inner upheavals
that have not been expressed. The 'sudden change' may have been in process for
several years; it's just that no-one but the person themselves was aware of
what was happening beneath the surface.
When
one goes through a spiritual awakening, one dies to what one was and becomes
'born again'. They die to themselves and give birth to a new self, a greater
self, but the same self, the same spirit, somewhat brighter and more assured, a
wiser and kinder version, perhaps a more devout one, of their original self. So
in being a 'different person' and 'reborn' they are still the same spirit. They
are still your beloved relative or friend, even if you find the changes out of
character and possibly alarming. Do not be afraid of change within you or
others. While their body breathes on this Earth, they are who they are and need
your love.
©Jan
Hunneybell, Nov 2009
I
gave the following talk at the Phoenix Spiritual Centre in Nov 2001 in response
to the question of psychic protection being raised several times in
the week before this date. I believe in synchronicity -
if an issue is raised two or three times within a few
days there's generally a reason why...
PSYCHIC PROTECTION
I'd
like to talk to you today about psychic protection. Some of you may wonder what
this has to do with you, particularly if you do not actively do any psychic
work, but anyone can be affected by the energies of people and places and as
such, everyone needs to understand what psychic protection is, when and why
they would need to use it and of course, how.
If
you are a sensitive, loving individual, it is easy to be open to other energies
and to unwittingly have your own energy drained. Those who are natural healers
give of themselves so readily, yet to do their best work they need to protect
themselves and understand that they do not have to give of their own energy.
They can be a channel for universal energy to flow through. Those who are aware
of this know that when you are a channel for universal healing energy, as
opposed to giving your personal energy, you do not feel drained when you give
healing but often can feel energised. Some residue of the healing energy which
passes through you stays with you, like milk sticking to the side of a glass -
it is the gift you receive for allowing yourself to be used as a channel of
divine healing power.
Many
highly psychic people can be overwhelmed by influences and impressions from the
astral planes. If you are feeling low and depleted through ill health,
depression etc, you are on a lower vibration than usual and therefore may be
susceptible to negative influences. We are all comprised of vibration, every
cell in our body vibrates, but if we are ill or in low spirits our body
vibrates at a lower level than if we are cheerful and positive. When we feel
low our body feels slow and sluggish and often we may have trouble raising a
smile. Even our speech slows, so it is clear that our rate of vibration would
also slow down along with all our other functions.
At
these difficult times it may become a little harder for our guides to help us
as they are from a higher, finer, vibration and we are not so easily within
reach. It's not that our guides or angels are not there; they just can't
connect so easily if we're on a different, lower level. When we are very low,
we may vibrate at a rate that could attract other energies within that same
range, whether it is other people on this earth plane, spirit entities or
thought forms. We know that like attracts like; it's a basic law of physics.
Therefore, if you should be in a depleted state it is more important than ever
to ask for protection and to be gentle with yourself, resting as much as
possible and doing things that give you joy. This will lift your vibration once
more to a faster or higher level and raise you to a level where you don't
connect with lower energies.
In
recent weeks I have had several conversations with people who have been
affected by different kinds of energies, all for different reasons. This was
not a coincidence but was brought into my awareness for a reason. It became
clear to me that it was important to talk about psychic protection, but also to
say that not everyone will agree with what I say - and that's ok. People who
have been working in the spiritual arena for a while will have their own ideas
about protection, their own rituals or prayers and so on and that's good
because what's right for you may not be right for me and vice versa. We're all
different, but some of us forget that people new to the spiritual philosophy
may not know anything about protection and they are looking for some sort of
guidance.
I've
been asked, 'What is white light anyway?' One person said, 'I've been told to
white light myself but I don't know how or why?' I'm sure I wondered
about the same thing myself a few years back, so I asked if my guides would
explain about protection - because when these situations come up, there's
usually something that I also need to understand or be reminded of. I'm not a
person for rituals and routines, I believe in keeping things simple. So I sat
and got the following information which is offered for your consideration:
"A
large part of psychic protection is TRUST, trust in life and trust in your
guidance to keep you safe. This is on two levels, your personal, physical
guidance system and also the help of your guides on other levels of existence.
Every person has been furnished with a personal defence system, some of which
is still evident today and which in the early days of mankind was fully functional.
First you have your gut instincts, the solar plexus which gives information
regarding if something is right or wrong for you. This repeatedly lets you know
when a course of action is not for your benefit and rapidly gives physical
messages of discomfort when aroused by danger signals. You have receptors and
inner sight.
There
is a saying, 'watch your back'. You may have been aware at times of something
or someone behind you, even with no sound or other reason to expect it. It is
quite hard to creep up on someone; it is usually only when they are deeply
engrossed in something that it can be achieved. There is an undefinable
'something', which usually makes someone turn around. They get 'a feeling'.
This is the residue of a very well developed personal safety system which
living in industrial or contemporary society diminishes.
The
society in which you exist today often causes sensitive people to succumb to
indispositions of varying kinds, mental, physical and emotional, leading to
breakdown, ulcers, nervous tension and so forth. We urge you to get back to
nature partly as respite to these negative forces which render your psychic
shell sensitive to invasion and partly so you can begin to tune into your own
sensitivities and recognise them, acting on your bodies messages instead of
ignoring them.
If
you get a feeling not to go somewhere, it is either your body warning you
through the personal guidance system, or alternatively it may be your spirit
guides impressing you. We are not impressed by such inner thoughts as, 'Oh, I'm
just being silly', over riding your higher or inner intelligence when it tries
to give you an important message. Please act on these feelings. Having said
that, a person who is particularly highly strung may be out of balance and
therefore may sense danger in every simple situation, which is not a good state
of affairs. They need to embark on a process of healing to return to balance
and then begin to gradually work on knowing the self. They can do this through
time spent in nature and taking time for meditation and reflection in order to
understand the workings of their own sensitive instrument, the body. Thus
begins the journey.
As
one becomes aware of one's sensitivities, it becomes clearer if we are being
affected by atmosphere or by a person and also how our bodies react - for
example, by feeling drained, nauseous etc. At this time one has probably become
more interested in the spiritual aspects of life, for opening to one's
spiritual self often precipitates a growing sensitivity in the body and the
senses.
At
this stage one is in the beginning process of enlightenment. A stronger
protective presence than the physical guidance system may be necessary, for the
opening of awareness is also the opening of a doorway through which energies
can come into and go out of. This is obvious - when a door is opened, unless
there is sufficient security, there will be two-way traffic. Undesirable
influences may slip through the door. We therefore require protection from an
all-seeing eye; we need someone or something to lift and lower the drawbridge
and say 'Halt who goes there? Friend or foe?' before we allow them into the
keep of our castle. Therefore, at this stage, we do as Jesus advised, 'Ask and
it shall be given'. Ask for a cloak of protection; ask for the light of love to
render you safe.
NOW
THIS IS IMPORTANT - LOVE is the greatest protector - not fear. If great fear
should accompany your spiritual journey, shut down now. Release all hopes of
being a medium, a channel. Most who are led to these places have within them a
wish to work with spirit but fear makes you vulnerable. There is much myth
about 'opening' and 'closing', many rituals and routines, but the greatest
protection is a combination that is hard to achieve as it takes a great leap in
understanding to grasp its full meaning and importance - that isunconditional
love combined with detachment.
Here
we must sidetrack a little from our theme of protection to explain these
things. You may have heard and read about them many times, but the question
remains - do you understand them? Many of you may be under the illusion that
you cannot have both unconditional love and detachment. You think one precludes
the other. You think, misguidedly, that love is attachment; far from it
-attached love is not love. It is need; it is fear; it is insecurity. The only
true love from a metaphysical perspective is unattached love - love that says,
'I want more for you than for myself. If you need to go, I release you.' Not
many can do that. They hold on to their children into adulthood or hold on to
reluctant partners because they say, 'I love them'. Replace the word
'love' with the word 'need' and this may be closer to the truth.
The
limitation of language means the word love has become multifaceted, used where
the word should be like or enjoy, such as 'I love ice-cream!' It is used for
many things from the mundane to the most important. True, pure, spiritual love,
the highest to which we can aspire, has a positive regard for all - even those
we are ideologically opposed to. If this understanding of love was carried to a
logical conclusion, Government and Opposition could work in harmony, being
opposed in areas of content yet still working in a spirit of cooperation for
the benefit of all. As it is, mankind is still in its infancy where such
cooperation is concerned; therefore you have a basically adversarial system and
still have much to learn… So, that is love.
Now
for 'detachment'; it does not mean 'uncaring'. It means caring, being present
and doing what you can, but not taking others' pathways or troubles on as your
own. Your children, partners and friends all have pathways of their own to walk
and personal difficulties to overcome. You cannot live their lives for them,
for this is interference - and your concentration on their concerns detracts
you from your own. Many people quite unconsciously do this, embroiling
themselves in other people's lives and problems because that gives them an
excuse not to examine their own.
So
many people can't bear their own company - they don't want to get to know their
own self, afraid of what they may find. They are scared of their own shadow.
However, if you can turn and face your shadow and with compassion begin to
discover who you really are, you will find within yourself a wonderful friend,
companion and supporter. You become your own strength and then you can detach
from the needs of others or the need to be needed by others. You become
sufficient unto yourself. You find your own life and pathway so fascinating
that you have no need to concentrate on the pathway of another. You can be
their supporter, cheering them on from the sidelines, congratulating their wins
and commiserating their losses, without the need to be dragged into their joys or
grief to an unnecessary degree.
In
becoming self-sufficient you build up your ability to give without the
distraction of attachment, emotions, mental turmoil etc, which we tend to carry
wherever we go. By detaching we have more to give, not less. We become
clearer when we are not clouded with emotions, needs and demands. We also are
less invested in outcomes; our egos are not entangled in the results of our
efforts. Most importantly, from the perspective of our theme today, this
development of unconditional love combined with detachment is the best
developer of psychic protection because when we are strong in self-esteem and
stand in the fullness of our power we are fully armoured. The slings, arrows
and bullets bounce off our armour, leaving us unscathed.
HOWEVER…
the majority of people, whilst occasionally attaining this desired state, are
usually in a little more need of psychic protection. This is where the wonder
of visualisation is a powerful aid, for thought is powerful and we can use our
thought energy to create a protective overcoat for ourselves. Now, there are
many ways in which you may protect yourself but again the most important thing
to stress is not to get caught up in fear or in elaborate techniques, which if
taken to extreme become an obsessive/compulsive addiction. The visualisation
can be as simple as surrounding and filling ones self with white or golden
light, or if you are not good at visualising, by asking and imagining the
feeling of it. You may simply ask for a cloak of divine protection.
Those
of you who find your energies drained may specifically request to be a channel
or vehicle for divine healing energy so that your own reserves are not
depleted. If you are a naturally loving, giving and empathic person it is very
easy to link into the energy field of a needy person who quite unwittingly
drains your energy from you, leaving you feeling empty and weak. Be aware of
this and put your armour on, so to speak, before going anywhere, even to a
loving place like this where there may be a large amount of psychic energy
being expended.
The
best protection routine or visualisation for you is one that comes into your
own mind. Some people use a prayer. The routine can, for most people, just be
an automatic thing on waking and before sleeping, giving thanks for the day and
asking for protection during the day or night; also, before and after
meditation. If doing any sort of psychic or healing work it is also helpful,
but don't get hung up on it, don't get into some awful panic if you forget to
do it. It may be that your trust levels are rising and you are on a vibration
where the protection is there. If you panic, fear comes in - and it is fear
that can bring the very problems you are seeking to avoid.
There
are bad energies 'out there', but by far the most are negative thought forms,
which can only connect with you if you are on a similar vibratory level. This
is why you are encouraged wherever possible to keep your thoughts and emotions
at as high a level of positiveness as possible at all times. Any thoughts of
resentment or ill will lower your vibration, making you susceptible to psychic
attack or the unwanted energies of earthbound energies. If you feel there is
some negative energy around you that is not of your own self, visualise the
light, call on angel helpers and ask them to lead the entity to the light,
concentrate on images and feelings of love and light. If it seems to be
something more than you yourself can deal with, ask for help and healing -
there are many here who will help you.
When
you feel in a negative state, it is best to avoid working with spiritual
energies and concentrate on retrieving and increasing your own energy and
refuelling your own light. Peaceful contemplation rather than deep meditation
may be the balm you need for your soul. Many of you endeavour to burn the
candle at both ends, feeling driven to do too many things. The highest
spiritual endeavour is gentle and undemanding. Remember, those in the highest
spiritual realms are beyond the pull of time and know that time is infinite.
You are in the illusion that time is of the essence and many of you are in a
great hurry to do what you feel must be done. You want it all NOW, but now is
not necessarily the time.
Remember
that the Universe works on an intricate web of delicate threads of cause and
effect. If you try to be ready when you want to be, it may not synchronise with
other energies and people with whom you need to interact. You cannot
orchestrate the world; it takes a greater intelligence than you, believe it or
not! You want so much to do it right, to not miss the boat. You want it all;
but if you want to manifest your destiny in line with the blueprint of your
life, the best way is not to speed up but to slow down. Cease putting human limitations
on your time-span and see from a spiritual perspective.
Much
old wisdom is resurfacing; the wise ones of the past understood the rhythms of
nature and the universe, that everything has its time. Old cultures revered
their elderly citizens, because time and experience, properly assimilated,
brings wisdom. It is when you have lived the mundane experiences, founded
and brought up your families, sought and experienced a career and reached a
certain point in growth that a time of reassessment and time out can lead one
to different pastures and a spiritual pathway. Of course, there are many very
spiritually aware and wise younger people, who we would term 'old souls', but
they also need to know the value of taking their time. There is no rush.
At
the time when people have judged themselves as 'past it' and start saying,
'it's too late', those with more understanding begin to come into their own.
Freed of some of the difficulties traditionally faced at a younger age, rather
than hang up their boots and wait for old father time to fell them with his
scythe, an excitement comes upon them and a knowing that this is the time to
grow and gather wisdom. Humans too have seasons, as in nature. Spring and
summer have much to offer, but think of the colour and richness of autumn, the
harvest that may be gathered in from the crops of seeds sown over this
lifetime. It is as we lift those crops we unearth buried treasure and
rediscover additional delights to enhance the fruits of our harvest. Do not
dismiss the knowledge and wisdom of the elders and do not consign them to the
compost heap until winter nears its end. Too many are thrown there are the
beginning of the autumn before their full richness is uncovered.
Your
protection is also brought about by your humility, your openness and
willingness to learn. Arrogance has a brittle shell, easily broken - humilities
shell is more pliable but stronger. As we bring this subject to a close we will
recap that strength of purpose, love of the unconditional kind, detachment,
self esteem and humility are your best protection. A prayer, visualisation or
affirmation on waking and before sleeping is good, also before and after
meditation, healing or other psychic work or when going into places where you
feel it advisable. Get to know your own self, tune into your personal radar
system and know you have guidance. Most importantly, step out of fear and
into TRUST."
I
hope that those of you who needed some information on protection may have found
my guides suggestions useful, and those of you who are more experienced might
have found some food for thought here. I must just add something about
protection that I found in a message I wrote earlier this year, which maybe
answers in part the question of why people have to suffer.
"Protection
is misconstrued by many. We don't want harm to befall us and therefore request
protection, but this is more for the protection of the soul that we ask for the
light and keep our vibration high. Whilst we hope to keep the body well and fit,
there are conditions set in place for karmic reasons, for reasons of soul
growth and even experimentation on the part of the greater being, the soul
entity, of which we as individualised beings on the earth plane are not aware.
Therefore, if one is hurt physically or becomes sick, one may feel let down. 'I
did all the right things,' one may feel, 'So what went wrong?' The answer is
that nothing went wrong from a soul perspective, all is working perfectly as it
should be, but from a limited physical point of view and because of suffering
endured, this may seem far from the truth to the individual concerned."
I
found this interesting. It indicates that psychic protection is not just for
our physical body and mind. While we are on the earth we obviously identify
very closely with our physical self, but from the perspective of Spirit, it is
the soul that takes priority.
©Jan
Hunneybell 12/11/01
LET IT BE ME
[I
woke with this lovely song and what comes to mind with the words 'let it be me'
is the 'me' that is 'I' - the relationship with the Self or the God within.]
The body and personality that is I or Me is a being with a mission; a higher
purpose. We are like a scout sent out on behalf of our greater Self, which
ultimately connects to the One Source, or God. Therefore, we are working for a
higher being, the 'Master' [genderless].
Many
people say, "I hate myself!" They are caught in the illusion of the
physical world, the idea that they are separate from God. However, every single
one of us is a being on a divine mission, sent by the Master being of whom we
are ultimately all a part; therefore it behoves us to love, in the form of
respect and acceptance, our own Self - because we have been sent here for a
specific purpose, to learn and to grow on behalf of the Supreme Creator of all
life.
As
we experience life through this world of duality, this world of comparisons,
reflections and confusion, we need to experience the negative aspects in order
to draw out our finer qualities. We need to see where love or light improves
the path and to follow that Way. 'Let it be me' means to let go of the need to
heed and follow everyone else's ideas above the wisdom of the guidance of your
own inner self.
See
all other people as guides and teachers in your lives. Love each one for the
great soul that they are beneath all those earthly woes. Feel compassion for
each one, for they too are on a mission just like you, and also need in their
own lives to 'let it be me'. Understand that your inner self is just as connected
to the Source and has a more complete understanding of what is right and
appropriate for you than any of these other souls, however well meaning and
however highly evolved they may be.
You
are your own ultimate authority but you can only truly access the instruction
book with the sacred key. You learn to trust in God and to understand that
there is a higher purpose to every little thing in life when you learn to trust
in your Self - that is the key. Love and respect your inner processes and listen
to your heart; the inner Self that connects to your higher guidance.
Every
little spark of God, one of which is you, emanates from a bigger spark which
emanates from an even bigger spark and all of these sparks emanate from the
fire of the Creative Force, which is God. Therefore to love God, the
Creator, the All (All being part of the word Allah), the Supreme Being, the
Source, the Force… is to love the Self.
Even
as we may be aware of our personality faults and traits that appear unlovable,
yet the greatest way to heal and temper those faults and foibles is through the
act of love and kindness. Love and kindness heal most problems but this is the
unconditional love and kindness that emanates from a soul who is at one with
their own Self. This is a love that comes as a result of who they are rather
than what they want or need. There is no hidden agenda with someone who exudes
compassion and warmth from their own sense of wholeness and self worth.
To
feel truly happy with who you are is to be whole. In that calm, integrated
state where the lower self and the greater Self are united through the love and
acceptance of their connection, one can follow the guidance of the inner Self
that knows all that you are meant to experience. Love is the key, to stop
hating any part of yourself and embrace your totality. When did hate ever do
anything good or positive?
Know
that you are fine as you are. You are your own higher authority and can be
guided by the Master when you find the master key - Love. Sometimes we need
someone external to experience the feeling of love to a high degree of
unconditionality and devotion, whether the loved one is a guru, a partner…
anyone who may come into our lives to trigger that intense acceptance and
adoration. They enter our lives in order that we can feel the truth and beauty
of the force of true love.
Such
intensity is hard to sustain and hard for the person upon whom such feelings
are placed. Anyone, just by being human, inevitably falls from the
pedestal upon which the adoring one has placed them. For the adorer there is
the pain of discovering that their idol, like them, is merely a human being
also trying to complete their own mission. However, all is not wasted because
that feeling; that love; that devotion, that intensity, is also the feeling
that connects us all to the true God, the One within.
'Let
it be me' - let it be you, your own greater Self. This is the balance, to love
the Self in a selfless way. Be at peace with who you are, as then you can
respect others and yet still be your own highest authority, knowing that
everyone else is also their own highest authority. Every time you try to coerce
another person to do things your way or every time you are convinced that only
your way is the right way and try to make others conform to your wishes, you
step outside the boundaries of self-responsibility.
In
order to respect your Self, your pathway and your right to self determination,
you need to respect that of others. Know that they too have the inner voice. An
ego need to control other people is not a divine calling, but comes about
through lack of self worth. In controlling others there is a false sense of
authority but those with true inner authority do not need to manipulate others.
They love them enough to let them make their own choices, letting them fly free
with love in their hearts instead of being bound by false chains of loyalty
that may eventually become resentment; emotions that affect the energy to the
detriment of everyone.
Let
it be me - in coming home to yourself, in feeling the connection with the All,
you are filled from within by the wellspring of eternal love that never runs
dry and never gets blocked or dammed. [As I write, the song Moving On Up comes
to mind. It says, 'Who do you think you are?'] When you are standing in
your true power, others may be intimidated and you can find yourself shrinking
back into your smallness because of their judgement. They may say say, 'Who
does s/he think they are?' The answer is, 'A divine child of God, just as you
are…' but sometimes perhaps we may need to heed those criticisms to keep a
reality check.
It
takes a soul far more highly evolved than most to never get a little out of
balance either side of the ego self, to never lose confidence or perhaps to be
overly assertive with others. It is a constant refinement to keep the ego in
balance. If you listen to the inner self and the more overt guidance that you
receive when you feel your true connection to the Source, then you will hear
the warning bells and check your behaviour. To be able to recognise it before
it needs to be pointed out to you is progress!
The
song says, 'I'm moving on up, nothing can stop me now'. When you stand fully in
your power, not feeling that you have to run your decisions past others for
their validation, you are indeed moving on up, and this releases and increases
your energy. By standing in your power you are protected from the draining
influences of others imposing their demands on your own energy supply.
We
can be drained both by those who are needy of our energy, who slurp it up for
their own consumption, and also by those strong characters who try to subvert
and divert our energy in order to retain their own power base. These things
generally occur on a subconscious level. They are not deliberate actions by
others, but it is important to recognise when this is happening. This is not to
apportion blame but to see where your energy is being manipulated, used or
drained by others.
You
can reclaim your energy through loving acceptance of the insecurities of others
and loving acceptance of your own self-sovereignty and power. You are then able
to protect your own self worth and self determination whilst still being a
loving light to those others. Be there to guide or to walk beside, but never to
dominate or be dominated by or made to feel lesser or lacking. Each person is a
keeper of the flame. Just because others burn brighter or need to rekindle from
your flame does not imply superiority or inferiority. We are all seekers; all
sent on a personal mission and one of the main tasks in life is just to
recognise this. You have not been placed here without good reason.
Every
single one from the most loved and adored in earthly terms to the most reviled
mass murderer on death row was given a mission and each contains that divine
spirit. Sadly, some have become so caught up in the darkness that they have
fallen into the abyss of illusion and lost their light - yet it is still there,
even if it is as a dying ember. That ember never completely cools down and
dies; it just takes more work to rekindle it to its original brightness.
When
Jesus said, 'Love one another,' that meant to respect all beings regardless of
the path they have taken. Respect the light within and feel compassion for
those in whom it is so shrouded that it doesn't see the light of day.
Understand that your worth has to come from within yourself. It can only
be validated by others if you have it in the first place.
As
those who travel on public transport can vouch, you cannot validate an expired
or otherwise invalid ticket - it has to be current. You must have regard for
your own Self and then validation from others is a pleasant addition rather
than a gnawing need.Let it be ME - My Energy - not anyone else's. Honour
thyself.
©Jan
Hunneybell, 5 Sept 2005
A
LITTLE PEACE
Most
of us think of 'a little peace' as some quiet time in the day - but there are
levels of peace. True peace is a soul quality. It is quite different from five
minutes without the clamour of other people. True peace goes to the core of the
person you really are, giving a centre of stillness that helps you cope with
life even if the clamour is there. Such peace is hard to achieve in this crazy
world and often takes much time and work on the self.
True
peace is surrender; releasing the need for anything to be other than it is.
When we try solving the world's problems with the power of our mind, it doesn't
happen.
It
is in letting go of all thought that there is enough room for the light to be
shone into the mind and heart. These things do not all happen only in your
head, because inspiration is a full body experience - and so is true peace. It
doesn't stop in the brain but needs to permeate the whole body. This is why
practices such as yoga are so good because they reconnect you, putting you in
touch with the whole body and the breath, which is so important.
You
all breathe, for the most part, on far too shallow a level. Breath aerates the
whole body, but only if it is taken into the whole lung. Breathing into your
neck, which so many people do, does not give the required result! Most of you
suffer from oxygen deprivation by the shallowness of your own breathing and
this affects you on all levels. Your mind, body and ultimately your
spirit become sluggish through non-activity. Movement, both inner and outer, is
required. Therefore exercise is a must, but it does not need to be
gruelling.
Do
what you enjoy. Walking brings many benefits. It is not just good for your body
but also your brain and again, ultimately it is to the benefit of your spirit,
which is the transmitter of your light and life energy. Your spirit is your
battery; love is your lubricant; prana is your petrol; wonder is your water and
peace is the process by which these work best - and it is all achieved through
the breath.
People
worry about pollutants in the air but this is also where life giving prana is
found. The more prana (which is life source energy) that is taken in the more
one is able to resist the negative aspects of the pollutants and toxins also
found in the air and is able to move them through and remove them from the
system. Peace is the process and peace is the way.
Accepting
what IS doesn't mean not doing anything about it. It's the way to make a start
to change what needs changing. Denial does not give strength - it removes it,
because a great deal of energy goes into the act of denial. It is only in
facing the facts of a situation that energy can be utilized to do something
about it. You can look at a mountain of dishes and wish that you didn't have to
do them but looking at them, knowing that you have to do them and yet resisting
that truth drains your energy.
The
moment you accept the situation and decide to take some positive action, the
energy comes back to you. You say, 'Right, let's get this done!' and without
realising it the first thing you do is to take a deep breath as you roll up
your sleeves. In taking that breath you are engaging your battery, empowering
yourself to do what needs to be done. You are taking action - this is less
draining than simply idling. Again, think of your car. Your battery
charges by the car being driven. It drains if the power is on without the
engine running. So with you, you are not a lot different - you need some
internal combustion!
This
is all paradoxical, as is everything in life… The more you use your mind
and body, the more you are likely to experience peace, if you use it in the
right way. Abuse it, push it too far and there is pain and discomfort, which
makes it very difficult to experience peace although advanced yogic techniques
and right breathing can help to alleviate pain. Endorphins are your
natural opiates and are released through activities such as exercise, laughter,
social connection etc.
Sit
and close your eyes, breathe, let go for a moment of all that worries you and
connect to the Source - for that is where all the answers to every question
resides. It is only in letting go that the best answers come. Most
questions carry several answers - Spirit has the optimum answers while ego has
the others. Connect to the Source and find the best solutions - for it is
in the Spirit that there is light. Give the light the room to shine and
give your self a little peace.
©Jan
Hunneybell, 26 March 2006