There had been an ealier post on the vastness of the cosmos and its different life forms, as as the karma or one's consequences of their actions which was deleted in error by accident. This may have been instant karma or just a rash decision of pressing the wrong button instead of "Update".

Over the years I had read about various types of meditation where one could learn over time answers to questions. It took several attempts of trial and error to mix bits of methods together to facilitate appropriate responses.

One time I was curious about how choices were dealt with, and I queried over how a person was chosen to assist another in a given situation. My meditated answer resulted in a brief internal vision of standing and looking up a very tall lectern where a large book rested, open two-thirds in. Behind the lectern stood a tall man dressed in a long dark coloured robe, the forefinger of his right hand slowly making its way down a list of entries. He turned the page and continued down several more entries until he reached the one he sought. Behind the man were tiers of shelving.

I took note of my position in comparison to the man and discovered I stood less than knee height on him.

Afterwards I contemplated over this experience, thinking it to be a visit to the Akashic Records. At the time I had not seen the entry nor knew what the entries in the large volume were for except it seemed as if the man was trying to find a match to my query.



Photo Credit: 1902 Ice Grotto in Akulkan Glacier by Jasonwoodhead CC=flickr.

Temples On The Other Side by Sylvia Browne (Book Review)

From inside cover:

“Once again, Sylvia Browne brings you fascinating information from the Other Side that can help your earthly existence. This time she explores the many temples and halls “beyond the veil,” explaining how they all hold wisdom that can dramatically improve your life right now. With the aid of her spirit guide Francine, Sylvia uses her gift of trance mediumship to discuss the role of each of these wonderful places and gives you the opportunity to experience the beauty and wonder of your real Home.

“Sylvia includes easy yet effective meditations to help you access exquisite edifices, including the Temple of Learning, the Hall of Healing, and more—each of which serves a particular purpose. And not only will you feel as if you’re actually visiting these special sites, but you’ll also gain insight into how their attributes can help you overcome challenges—and enrich your life in ways you never thought possible.”


This was my first Sylvia Browne book, and I must say I was pleasantly surprised during the reading of it. Her writing style is easy to understand, while providing indepth explanations of each of the temples and halls. Some may find this pure ‘fantasy’; however, the world is full of mysterious things that cannot be explained by ordinary means. Many people already see and converse with angels as well has having the ability to see them.

For those who are curious about the Other Side this is the book to read. Just before getting this book I had a feeling or image presented intuitively of a Greek-style temple in cloud-like formation sitting on a platform floating along. Once I got into the book I realized there were answers here that I had been looking for. Though I tend to take a ‘grain of salt’ with any metaphysical book, this one became quite intriguing when I came in contact with one of the Council Elders. After that occurrence the rest of the material was read with an objective view that there are different avenues to provide insight in this area.

For those readers wanting to explore each of the meditations within: go with an open mind rather than a skeptical one.


Book format: hardcover, 274 pages
Publisher: Hay House, Inc.
Author website: Sylvia Browne

Available at:

Amazon.ca

Chapters.indigo.ca

Amazon.com

The Starseed Dialogues - Patricia Cori (Book Review)

The Starseed Dialogues contain detailed answers to questions Patricia Cori has received from readers of the Sirian Revelations trilogy, her original collection of channeled teachings from the Speakers of the Sirian High Council. Patricia Cori is among many who believe that life on Earth will radically change after 2012. This book answers many questions about the connections among seemingly disparate subjects: our shift in consciousness and the current Earth Changes in the form of global warming and catastrophic earthquakes; the mysterious inner world of Agharta; and the significance of visiting sacred sites, such as the Great Pyramid, to receive celestial messages. As always, the Speakers’ message rings clear: Release your fear of what lies ahead, for we are about to experience a glorious transformation of consciousness. What await us is a brilliant new age of truth, light, and beauty.

Although I have an avid interest in the universe and soul related topics, I am wary of any assertion made by channelers’ connections with spiritual beings or entities. This particular book is interesting providing the reader stays grounded by sensible thought. Every person who questions the world about them should not disregard anything that seems peculiar or far fetched. There was a time when the world was considered flat and any ships sailing into uncharted seas would fall off the edge. This has been found incorrect. Early scientists who reported their discoveries that the Earth revolved around the Sun were discredited and put to death if they persisted with informing others of their findings.

The concepts will be a tough sell on many people, especially those who have not read books on Atlantis, channeling, and the ability of the soul to ascend or connect with the Divine Oneness (God). There are also discussions on the evolution of our DNA from a double to a triple helix, the interstellar and multidimensional relationship between our solar system and others; and the conspiracy that dark forces of an alien race are within the governments to keep the people ignorant. For those who have an open mind to consider the possibilities presented will find concepts, like the evolution of DNA, interesting. I certainly did.

2012 marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new one according to the Mayans. It also roughly coincides with the astrological transition to the Age of Aquarius from the Age of Pisces. There will be a very rare galactic alignment of the Sun and Earth in the Milky Way (Photon Belt). The transition is about the raising of our vibrations (the ascension of humans from the 3rd dimension to the 4th dimension). The Earth has been moving over a period of years into an area of very high vibrational energy that is thought to raise the vibrations of the Earth and all its life-forms to enable it to make the transition to a higher dimension. Part of this transition entails the evolving of the DNA codes in humans to be transformed in a quantum leap into connection with the Divine Oneness. This transition is also called the Great Shift that occurs every 26,000 years which is recognized in the Mayan calendar and the Hindu Vedic tradition. The earth changes that have been ongoing are part of the transition to the new world era.

According to other books I have read, including The Starseed Dialogues, there are beings from other planets and star systems such as the Pleiadians and Sirians under the direction of the Galactic Federation who are assisting with Earth’s and mankind’s transition through the shift.

The message from Patricia Cori is this is the wake-up call to humanity to live richer lives in order to look forward to the coming changes – that the mother earth is birthing a new world. It is an evoluntionary leap for mankind to enable them to mutate their consciousness. Time is no longer linear, but in the ‘now moment’, similar to the term related in Eckhart Tolle’s best selling book, A New Earth. Fear and indecisiveness halts a person’s progress and to combat this, there is always the freedom to choose which path to take, combined with love and fortitude.

As incarnated souls we chose to be here to experience this awakening. It is important to be at peace with yourself, your neighbours and the planet before the journey begins. Patricia Cori feels that every individual’s experience of growth and enlightenment ought to be shared with others. Most important of all, it is necessary for each of us to think independently.


Patricia Cori has dedicated her life to the study of mysticism and philosophy, ancient civilizations, shamanism, metaphysical healing, and extraterrestrial life. In 1995, she founded the Light-Works Association, a nonprofit healing center and New Age Library. The author of The Cosmos of Soul, Atlantis Rising, and many other books, she lives in Rome, Italy. She is the host of Web radio talk show www.bbsradio.com -– a program dedicated to exploring the merging of science and spirit.

Format: Paperback, 203 pages.
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Genre: Mind, Body, Spirit

Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi

Painting: "Saint Francis in Prayer" by artist: El Greco, 1580-85

St. Francis of Assisi (1182–1226) was the founder of the Franciscan order, and known as the patron saint of animals and the environment. The son of a wealthy merchant named Pietro di Bernardone, he publicly denounced his father’s wealth in 1206 and dedicated his life to prayer and serving the poor. Pope Innocent III eventually gave Francis and his followers permission to preach, and he ordained Francis a deacon. The followers of Francis were called Friars Minor, or “the lesser brethren.”

There are many legends about St. Francis, including the following from Wikipedia:

“Another legend from the Fioretti (an anthology) tells that in the city of Gubbio, where Francis lived for some time, was a wolf “terrifying and ferocious, who devoured men as well as animals”. Francis had compassion upon the townsfolk, and went up into the hills to find the wolf. Soon, fear of the animal had caused all his companions to flee, though the saint pressed on. When he found the wolf, he made the sign of the cross and commanded the wolf to come to him and hurt no one. Miraculously the wolf closed his jaws and lay down at the feet of St. Francis. “Brother Wolf, you do much harm in these parts and you have done great evil…” said Francis. “All these people accuse you and curse you…But brother wolf, I would like to make peace between you and the people.” Then Francis led the wolf into the town, and surrounded by startled citizens made a pact between them and the wolf. Because the wolf had “done evil out of hunger”, the townsfolk were to feed the wolf regularly, and in return, the wolf would no longer prey upon them or their flocks. In this manner Gubbio was freed from the menace of the predator. Francis, ever the lover of animals, even made a pact on behalf of the town dogs, that they would not bother the wolf again. It is also said that Francis, to show the townspeople that they would not be harmed baptised the wolf.”

This legend and others exemplify the Franciscan mode of charity and poverty as well as the saint's love of the natural world. Francis believed that it was the duty of men to protect and enjoy nature.

Francis died on October 3, 1226, and was canonized in 1228.



Photo credit: wikipedia

Messengers

An angel is a spiritual supernatural being found in many religions. Although the nature of angels and the tasks given to them vary from tradition to tradition, in Christianity, Judaism and Islam, they often act as messengers from God. Other roles in religious traditions include acting as warrior or guard; the concept of a "guardian angel" is popular in modern Western culture.

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[3-Bridge near the Vatican. The first two photos are of angel statutes on this bridge.]



Angels are usually viewed as emanations of a supreme divine being, sent to do the tasks of that being. Traditions vary as to whether angels have free will or are merely extensions of the supreme being's will. While the appearance of angels also varies, many views of angels give them a human shape.

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Research: wikipedia
Photo Credits: [1][2][3][4]-robad, [5]-amadsen, [6]-sebastian

What's In A Name

I found Paul Sadowski's website on Carter Nipper's blog. You can find the link at: paulsadowski.com. Numerology in letters is a fascinating study in human behaviour, and there are times when this can be positively creepy, especially when the characteristics belonging to the numbers hit home. By following the instructions with entering my birthname, rather than the name I have now, I have emphasized the meanings which I see as myself; of course, we never see what others see in us. Not usually.

After analyzing the characteristics in my name and how they reflect my inner self, or the self that has not changed by assuming a new name, it came to me that in writing there are times when it is difficult to match characters names with behaviour. I ran three of my main characters' names through and was surprised the heroine did not match hers, but the hero and antagonist did. The positive and negative traits can be utilized to make a whole person.

You entered: Barbara [middle and last names withheld - 14 letters]There are 21 letters in your name.
Those 21 letters total to 97
There are 9 vowels and 12 consonants in your name.

What your first name means:
English From the Greek barbaros meaning foreign or strange, traveler from a foreign land. Popular in medieval Britain after the 3rd century martyr St Barbara. In Catholic custom St. Barbara is a protectress against fire and lightning.

Your number is: 7
The characteristics of #7 are: Analysis, understanding, knowledge, awareness, studious, meditating.

The expression or destiny for #7:
Thought, analysis, introspection, and seclusiveness are all characteristics of the expression number 7. The hallmark of the number 7 is a good mind, and especially good at searching out and finding the truth. You are so very capable of analyzing, judging and discriminating, that very little ever escapes your observation and deep understanding. You are the type of person that can really get involved in a search for wisdom or hidden truths, often becoming an authority on whatever it is your are focusing on. This can easily be of a technical or scientific nature, or it may be religious or occult, it matters very little, you pursue knowledge with the same sort of vigor. You can make a very fine teacher, or because of a natural inclination toward the spiritual, you may become deeply emerged in religious affairs or even psychic explorations. You tend to operate on a rather different wavelength, and many of your friends may not really know you very well. The positive aspects of the 7 expression are that you can be a true perfectionist in a very positive sense of the word. You are very logical, and usually employ a quite rational approach to most things you do. You can be so rational at times that you almost seem to lack emotion, and when you are faced with an emotional situation, you may have a bit of a problem coping with it. You have excellent capabilities to study and learn really deep and difficult subjects, and to search for hidden fundamentals. At full maturity you are likely to be a very peaceful and poised individual.

If there is an over supply of the number 7 in your makeup, the negative aspects of the number may be apparent. The chief negative of 7 relates to the limited degree of trust that you may have in people. A tendency to be highly introverted can make you a bit on the self-centered side, certainly very much self-contained. Because of this, you are not very adaptable, and you may tend to be overly critical and intolerant. You really like to work alone, at your own pace and in your own way. You neither show or understand emotions very well.

Your Soul Urge number is: 6
A Soul Urge number of 6 means:

With a number 6 Soul Urge, you would like to be appreciated for your ability to handle responsibility. Your home and family are likely to be a strong focus for you, perhaps the strongest focus of your life. Friendship, love, and affection are high on your list of priorities for a happy life. You have a lot of diplomatic tendencies in your makeup, as you a able to rectify and balance situations with an innate skill. You like working with people rather than by yourself. It is extremely important for you to have harmony in your environment at all times.

The positive side of the 6 Soul Urge produces a huge capacity for responsibility; you are always there and ready to assume more than your share of the load. If you possess positive 6 Soul Urges and express them, you are known for your generosity, understanding and deep sympathetic attitude. Strong 6 energy is very giving of love, affection, and emotional support. You may have the inclination to teach or serve your community in other idealistic ways. You have natural abilities to help people. You are also likely to have artistic and creative leanings.

If you have an over-supply of 6 energy in your makeup, you may express some of the negative traits common to this number. With such a strong sympathetic attitude, it is easy to become too emotional. Sometimes the desires to render help can be over done, and it can become interfering and an attitude that is too protective, rather than helpful. The person with too much 6 energy often finds that people tend to take advantage of this very giving spirit. You may tend to repress your own needs so that you can cater to the demands from others. At times, there may be a tendency in this, for becoming over-loaded with such demands, and as a result become resentful.

Your Inner Dream number is: 1
An Inner Dream number of 1 means:

You dream of being a leader and one who is in charge. You want to be known for your courage, daring, and original ideas. You seek unconquered heights. People may get a first impression that you are very aggressive and sure of yourself.

After placing my current name in for the numerology analysis, only the Soul Urge number fit. I have retained those characteristics outlined in the first search.

Your Soul Urge number is: 11

A Soul Urge number of 11 means:

With the 11 Soul Urge, much of your thinking and interests relate to the abstract, the spiritual, and utopian dreams. You are motivated toward idealistic concepts, and the sharing of your ideas and concepts with humanity. This number is not one that is giving in a material or a practical sense, but rather one who desires to help mankind with a more abstract commodity such as religion, spiritualism, occult studies, or even psychic abilities.

If you possess the positive 11 Soul Urge traits, you have a dream of the perfect world; you are highly idealistic and inspirational. Your inner strength and devotion to your beliefs are extremely strong. You have a very good mind that is especially well equipped to handle the higher, more abstract forms of thought.

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