No message today. Solar flares — like the X-class one we’re currently experiencing — can occasionally interfere with my ability to channel. The coronal mass ejection is supposed to hit tomorrow.
I’m curious, among my sensitive readers out there: do any of you feel affected by solar flares? Just read this piece, which posits a connection between solar flares, mental health, and the pineal gland.
Another award!
Once again this one comes thanks to Rachel Miller at My Bipolar Life. Rachel’s work is without question profoundly inspiring. Check out her recent post on Thought Addiction: The Ego vs. the True Self, which perfectly captures a theme which the channeling here very often discusses. Thank you so much, Rachel.
Since the object of this award is to nominate bloggers whose work we find inspiring, I decided I’d take this opportunity to mention a few of my blogger followers. I am deeply inspired by the work all of you are doing (and if I’ve left anyone out, it’s purely by accident; please don’t hesitate to comment, and I’ll add you to the list).
In no particular order:
Today we ask that you listen to your body’s cues.
Many people are at war with their bodies, though they do not consciously understand this.
Your body is your home, your constant companion, and in a very real sense, your best friend in this world. It cares for you very deeply, and wishes to make you happy. However, the body’s intelligence is different from that of the mind’s. So communication between the mind and body can become problematic.
When your mind broadcasts continuous messages of unhappiness and dissatisfaction to your body, your body is very aware of this. So when you look in the mirror and dislike what you see, or criticize your body for being too fat, or unattractive, or shaped in a way you do not like — it hears you. When you are angry at your body for not having enough energy, or not functioning with perfect health, like some flawless robot — it hears you.
Being mean to your body is very much like the owner of an animal being cruel to the animal, or a parent being cruel to an infant, or small child. It is essentially identical behavior, because the body’s consciousness is much more like an animal’s, or a small child’s. You would never condone such behavior if you witnessed it. You would be outraged if you saw someone abusing an animal, or small child.
Yet many of you mindlessly abuse your own bodies every single day. Some of you abuse your bodies very badly indeed — using drugs, for example, to induce certain states. It is very cruel to force your body into hyper-alertness by taking stimulants, so that it cannot rest, or sleep. Again, you would not condone it if you saw someone doing this to an animal. But you will not blink at taking stimulant drugs, or diet/weight loss medication.
Most of you would not overwork an animal the way you casually overwork your own body. Nor would you feed an animal as carelessly as you may feed your own body.
For those of you who have had wonderful relationships with animals, know that your physical body is an even greater friend to you than your most beloved pet, and in many ways is very similar. Please treat it with care, and love. When it is sick or tired, listen to it. When it craves exercise and time outdoors, listen to it.
Please be kind to your bodies. You will feel so much better if you do.
Today we ask you to know that your experience of reality is entirely a product of your beliefs.
This is a very difficult lesson for many people to grasp. And yet really it is very simple, and 100% true.
Cynical people have an experience of reality that continuously reaffirms their cynical viewpoint.
People who have difficulty trusting are always feeling betrayed by one person or another.
People who believe they live in a dog-eat-dog world are always fighting to be on top; and always terrified of losing their place in the social hierarchy. In short, they’re always barking, fighting, or licking their wounds.
People who believe the world is dominated by evil forces are always feeling oppressed, victimized, and helpless.
People who are very judgmental and opinionated about other people spend their lives being terrified of doing the wrong thing. They are very defensive, and frightened.
And so it goes.
But there is another way.
People whose hearts are open to love, feel loved.
People who exude love and warmth for others, feel loved in return.
People who believe the world is beautiful and miraculous see beauty and miracles everywhere.
People with faith in the intrinsic goodness of reality continually have their faith reaffirmed.
People who appreciate their fellow man, feel appreciated.
People who believe that the purpose of life is to create goodness, peace and joy for themselves and others are always experiencing goodness, peace and joy.
And so it goes.
It really is this simple.
Which life would you prefer?
Today we ask that you understand that every single problem you face can be helped by relaxing.
Tension never helps. Tightening never helps. Nervousness never helps.
All it does is create a state in which the mind is clouded, and the body is energetically unbalanced.
This is why an over-caffeinated society like your own is actually less productive than it could be. All that heavy caffeine consumption creates a lot of tense, nervous people who sleep poorly and do not digest their food well. And people who sleep poorly and do not digest their food do not think clearly.
People who do not think clearly may appear to be busy busy busy doing doing doing, but in reality they do not get much done. There’s a lot of emailing and texting and talking, but really, not much is happening.
Do you want to be productive?
Calm down.
Calm down.
Relax.
Let those bunched-up nerves unwind.
Go for a walk outside.
Go to a yoga class.
Play with an animal.
Take a nap.
Relax. Relax. Relax.
Whatever problems you may face — you will think more clearly about them when you are relaxed, and not a tense, nervous wreck.
That is why it is good to “sleep on a decision.”
Tense people make poor decisions. They are reactive, and impulsive.
Relaxed people make much better decisions. Their thought process is calmer, and more measured.
That is why relaxation actually makes you more efficient, and productive.
Many thanks to the wonderful Rachel Miller at My Bipolar Life for nominating me for the Daisy Award!
Rachel is doing some incredible work in terms of documenting her own spiritual journey in dealing with bipolar disorder, always with a great sense of humor and tremendous emotional depth and honesty. I highly recommend checking out her blog.
Rules for accepting:
Seven Unusual Things About Me. (Since this is a channeled blog, I should probably specify that this is in regard to me, the channeler; not the guides.)
Nominations:
Today we ask you to know that you are a completely unique individual.
Every living being is totally unique. Even twins, raised by the same parents, sharing the same genetic pattern, are totally unique individuals.
Because of this, what works for one person very rarely works for another person.
That is why it is necessary to take all advice you are given with a grain of salt, even when that advice comes from very well-meaning individuals.
Everyone must find their own way in this world. Yes, it can be good to look to friends and teachers for help and counsel. But ultimately, you must process such advice through your own consciousness. You cannot simply take in everything you are told, but rather you must see what actually works and resonates for you as an individual.
This why many people on the spiritual path become so disillusioned and angry at their teachers and “gurus.” They have taken someone else’s advice at face value, and are attempting to live according to precepts that may not actually work for that person as an individual. Eventually, the spiritual follower gets angry because the teacher’s way isn’t working.
In truth, no other person’s way of being will ever work for you 100%. Every person must find their own way in this world. Teachers can show you signposts, and point you in a certain direction. But it is you who must walk the path.
If you’re walking down a particular path laid down by a teacher, and you happen to reach a detour that calls out to you — by all means, go down that road! Even if it leads away from your teacher. You must go where you are led.
One man’s nice, comfy coat can be another man’s straightjacket. It is really crazy to have any kind of “one size fits all” approach to life. And that applies to everything: relationships, careers, parenting, spiritual development, physical and mental health. Everything. One size does not fit all.
Part of growing up in this world means recognizing that any parent, teacher, or authority figure can only lead you so far. You must find your own way.
Today we ask that you question any Voice that tells you you should live a life that is painful or joyless because it is “responsible.”
Any Voice that says this is a liar. This advice is false.
This Voice often likes to claim it is “realistic.” It claims that following one’s heart is naive and childish. It claims that mature people know that life is a joyless struggle, and to expect anything different is to set yourself up for disappointment, at best; and at worse, catastrophe.
Do not listen to this Voice. It is a liar.
This Voice likes to claim that it is your friend. It is telling you these awful “truths” about reality “for your own good.” It claims that it is only trying to help. It wants to protect you. It wants to keep you safe.
The Voice is a liar. It is not your friend. It is telling lies. It is not helping you, even if it believes it is. It is causing great harm. It is exposing you to the worst danger there is: the erosion of your soul. It erodes your vitality, your life essence. It wishes to turn you into a shadow of your true self — a dim, zombie version of the real you. That is what this Voice is really doing.
This Voice is at work when people do terrible things to their fellow humans. This is how countless otherwise rational people have become servants of cruel dictators and tyrants — people like Hitler, and Stalin. This is how they committed unthinkable acts.
In those situations, the Voice tells someone they have no choice. You must go along with Hitler, and do terrible things. Be realistic. It is for your own good. Don’t listen to your heart — that will get you killed!
Think about this. It is the same Voice. The same Voice that encourages you to go against your deepest feelings, to “be realistic” and lead a joyless existence “for your own good.” It is the same Voice that converted ordinary people into Nazis. This is no exaggeration.
So whenever someone tells you to go against your heart because it is time to “be realistic,” please remember this. If the Voice wants you to live joylessly because that is the responsible way, and the only way to survive — please remember. This Voice is not your friend. It is a liar.
However bad you think your life may be right now, listening to this Voice will only make things even worse.
Nothing is more valuable than being able to sleep peacefully at night, because your conscience is clear. That is priceless. Money can never buy this for you. And once it is lost, it is hard to get back.
That is why listening to this Voice is not responsible. In fact, it is the most irresponsible thing you can do.
Today we ask that you be conscious about what you ingest.
Ingestion is not limited to the food you eat. Everything you choose to take in, via your physical senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch — these are all things you “ingest.”
So it can be useful to look at everything you do or take in in terms of “Is this nourishing for me, or not?”
Certainly, this is easy to do with food. You all have some sense of food as a source of nourishment, as opposed to “empty calories.” It is okay to indulge in sweets from time to time, but even among sweet foods, some are more nourishing than others. Raw chocolate, for example, is more nourishing for you than processed candy. Most of you are conscious of such things, at this point.
But really, this goes for everything you do. Some activities are nourishing. Others, less so.
Meditation is nourishing for the mind, and body.
Physical exercise is nourishing, so long as it is done in a spirit of increasing health and good feeling — not in a self-punitive way.
Music, art, literature, film and television can be very nourishing — but here, one must exercise caution, as one does with food. There are “empty calories” here, too. And while it is okay in small amounts, it is good to stay very conscious about what you are ingesting when you see and hear things.
The main question to ask, always, is: is this nourishing. Does ingesting this material make me feel good in my body and mind? Does it help me grow as a person? Does it help me to relax and be at ease? Does it make me laugh and feel joy? Does it make me feel more connected with other people? Does it expand my awareness? Does it help me to release my emotions and feel more alive and present?
Of course, what you take in need not do all of these things at once. All foods are different. Some foods are simple, some are complex. All sensory experiences have a unique feeling tone, and stimulate different parts of you.
Generally speaking, you all have some sense of what feels like it is nourishing for you, and what feels more like “empty calories” — whether it is food, or television. Be particularly watchful when something is addictive. This can be a warning sign of something that is not good for you.
Social interactions can also be nourishing, or not. Most of you have a sense of when you feel nourished in the presence of other people. Some people are nourishing. You feel good around them. Others are draining. Draining people tend to be very negative. They are always gossiping, complaining, and judging. They are not supportive.
As a rule, it is good to ingest that which is nourishing — whether it is food, movies, or social interactions. There is no need to be puritanical about this, of course. It is okay to indulge in “empty calories” once in a while. However, if you are suffering from any form of physical or mental illness, it is especially important to be very careful and conscious about what you ingest.
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