Transitions

The energy of death has been very present for the last several weeks or so both on my mind and in the actuality of impending and recent deaths I have heard about from friends and loved ones.  Out of my 4 grandparents and 2 parents, 5 out of 6 passed over during the December through March time frame, so those memories always come up this time of year.  My aunt’s sister just passed on Christmas Eve, too. 

On a larger scale, as humanity gets ready for the impending big transition, it can feel to some that they are getting ready to die.   That is a natural reaction since the heavy aspects of our natures must come to balance, transform or drop away.

Fear of the unknown can come up at this time, too.  A new friend asked me yesterday if journeying into the higher dimensions was fearful for me.  I replied that no it wasn’t because existing in those realms is more of our natural state than being in a body is.  We also have a continuous connection in spirit from here in physicality all the way up to Source, so traveling through all of those realms can facilitate the meeting with some of our various aspects along the way. 

Tremendous fear can come up for those who know that they will be passing over soon, mainly because they have no experience of what lies beyond the physical.  The main purpose of our launching group is to map out the journey one will take upon death so that it becomes very familiar territory.  One will then ideally become very comfortable with the journey beyond the body and not be fearful when the time comes. 

Shamanic journeying serves the same purpose, as the shaman is the one who “walks between the worlds of spirit and matter” in service to humanity.  Shamanic practitioners are used to traveling in those realms, and thus have no fear regarding death.  They are also trained in the death rite process to be able to assist people who are in the process of passing or even after the death has occurred.

If you are one of those who have a loved one who is getting ready to transition, being at the bedside during that time can be an interesting experience if you have the calmness of mind and emotions to observe what may happen there.  Reports abound of people who have already passed appearing to the dying, as the veil between this world and the next is very at this at point. They can come through to be seen or even spoken to.  Many observers have also reported seeing the portal of light open up and the spirit of the newly deceased float out of the body and through to the light.  All in the room get a dose of higher dimensional energy when this happens and some describe a sense of peace or even euphoria. 

Going from the microcosm of our individual death to the macrocosm of the transitioning of our Earth Mother to her higher state of being, will we see the manifestation of what I have just described on a much larger scale?  That would be truly extraordinary.  Perhaps right before that time certain signs will be visible.  Keep your eyes peeled just in case.  I like to think that some sort of event will herald the start of the changes for the earth.  Also, in case you haven’t heard, we will be passing through the debris from comet ISON around January 12^th.  This may be a big deal or nothing at all.  Keep your eyes on the night sky to see what happens. 

More on the Dark Ceiling

After writing the last post I knew that there was more information to be received on the layer of heavy energy that is hovering above the surface of the planet.  I also received an e-mail from my dear friend Julie Wiley letting me know that she has been feeling the same thing since December 24^th, so we have a mutual confirmation here. 

Today, I hiked one of my favorite local trails called Sand Canyon.  There are several out of the way nooks along that trail where I like to sit to receive information.  It is so magical to be surrounded by the sand stone formations, the ruins of cliff dwellings and the layers of red rocks, especially on a bright sunny winter’s day like today.  So here is what I received.

A matrix has been created to collect all of the negative emotions and thought forms generated by humans.  I am assuming that this is a creation tied to the synthetic realities, but of course, on some level, we are also co-creators of this matrix.  We are testing ourselves to see if we can regain our sovereignty and personal spiritual power and finally move on to our next destination.  I also sense that there are many off planet beings that are taking advantage of this situation and feeding off of the heavy energy that is being collected.  It is food for some of them, and we are providing the buffet.

This structure also serves to keep us stuck here in the 4th dimensional arena, and it is getting thicker as it drops closer to the surface of the planet.  According to Andrew Bartzis, if I remember him correctly, there have been no “graduations” or ascensions from planet earth for over 400,000 years.  He says that we are holding up many other star societies from graduating, as we need to go first to start the process for the others.  We are causing a bottleneck.  Something must be getting ready to happen, as the fence is being reinforced so that the cattle (us) do not escape, so to speak.  Andrew says that our graduation time is finally coming up. 

It is important to realize that we cannot use the “light” to fight the darkness, even if it is our own.  This just keeps us mired in the polarity of good vs. bad, positive vs. negative, or light vs. dark.  One will never progress with that outlook.  Own your part in this, but also have gratitude for the lessons to be learned here.  Please read the previous post for help on how to deal with this.  Since we are the micro of planet earth’s macro, look at how you experience this theme in your personal life.  How do you experience the lack of personal sovereignty?  Do you come second to your job or your relationships?  Are you a slave to your home, property or money?  What is happening in the 4D arena around the planet is undoubtedly happening to you in some way. 

I have been following my own advice on how to deal with the heavy energy pressing down on me, and feel much better than I did yesterday, although I still perceive the structure above.  It is up to each one of you to work this in any way that is appropriate for you.  Have fun with it, too. 

The Low Dark Ceiling

For the past several days now I have been aware of a heavy energy that has been pressing down on us from above.  This is not like the big brown cloud that I wrote about in a previous post.  That energy felt very personal to me and may not be the experience of someone else.  This one feels like it is bigger, more impersonal and possibly applying to everyone on the planet.  I had been having the sensation of something like a small mushy heavy pillow pressing near the top of my head, where the soft spot on a baby's skull would be located. 

The heavy and oppressive feelings have been lingering, even when I went out to take a walk, so I made some time to sit and delve into the matter.  This afternoon I sat in my favorite meditation chair, put on my headphones, and listened to a new SAM track from the Monroe Institute to assist me to enter into the Quantum Sphere.  There, I met with my Higher Self to access the needed information.  Here it is.

There has been a build-up of negative thought forms and emotions that have been coming from humans.  This heavy energy has formed a layer surrounding the whole planet and hovering just above the earth’s surface.  What is in this layer?  Emotionally there is fear, uncertainty and even panic.  Life can be tough for many people this time of year, so I am assuming that some of these emotions can be due to that.  I know of several people close to my friends and relatives who made their transitions recently and there are a few more preparing to go.  There are also the sub and unconscious fears coming up that are being generated by factors that are not conscious to us.  We just feel the unease.  We may be reacting to a future event that is still outside of time and space.  Our higher consciousness knows what is in our future, as it also knows what challenges we will be facing.

The energy in this layer floating above the earth is swirling around to the extent that it has taken on a consciousness of its own.  All negative thought forms and emotions have merged to create a new energy being that is pressing down on us from above.  This is what I have been feeling for the past few days.  This is now a fourth dimensional construct that exists in the patterning of our emotions and thoughts, in other words, in the mass consciousness of humanity.  Those who are not doing so well emotionally, or are on the edge of a collapse, will really feel this. 

So what can be done about this?  First of all, have you contributed to what is happening?  Any distressing thoughts or emotions coming up, especially since Christmas?  Have you denied or disowned these thoughts or feelings?  Acknowledge and own them if this applies, call back that heavy energy, and do your best to process it.  We humans are so good at shoving aside our feelings, but they are never really gone, are they?  Just hiding and waiting to cause more trouble at some future date.  If we lead a busy life, it can seem to be much easier to just push something under the rug if we do not have time to deal with it. 

You can also use intent along with visualization to work on thinning and breaking up the dense layer of heavy energy.  Expand your core essence and apply appreciation and gratitude.  Even as I am writing this I can feel the oppression lifting. Do your house cleaning, and get those dust bunnies out from under the furniture, so to speak.  This should be an ongoing practice, as more and more of the same will be triggered this year. 

On a more positive note, you will be building up your energetic muscles and experiencing growth at the same time.  This will better prepare you for any difficulties coming up in the future.  We have the New Year coming up in a few days which will be yet another opportunity for setting your intent for 2014.  Yeah!!!!

Retreat Day

I do not celebrate Christmas for a vast number of reasons, too many to list here.  The holiday lost its luster towards the end of my marriage, and when I separated from my husband, I left all of the Christmas “stuff” with him.  He was more into it than I was.  What a sense of freedom I felt during that first Christmas as a single woman!   Minimal decorating, maybe a poinsettia and a few strings of Italian lights.  Gifts were exchanged with my Mom and a few girlfriends.  Perhaps a dinner at a friend’s house or a trip back to Chicago.  In the years since then, Mom has passed, and what little bit that I did has dwindled down to next to nothing, except for the Italian lights, which I leave up until Valentine’s Day. 

Now, even if I get an invitation from a friend, I turn it down.  Instead, I do a personal retreat day.  If the weather is bad, snowy or muddy, I stay home and just “be” for the day.  If the weather is good, like today, I drive over to Sand Island State Park in Bluff, Utah and sit on the shore of the San Juan River.  It’s about 75 miles west of where I live and at a slightly lower elevation, so even on a chilly day it is warmer that Cortez.  What a pleasure it is to sit by the river and listen to the babbling sounds of the water flowing over the rocks.  I like to tell people that I am going to the beach!!!

Today being so close after the Winter Solstice, it was a perfect time for further meditation and contemplation for the year ahead.  A little bird watching and river rock gathering, and my day was complete.  I hope that all of you were able to take some personal time for yourselves during this holiday. 

Winter Solstice

Last night I had a group of friends over to the house for a shamanic fire ceremony honoring the Winter Solstice. If I am in town for the solstices and equinoxes I always do ceremony for those who would like to participate.  Winter Solstice is my very favorite as, no matter what the winter evening weather shapes up to be, it is pure magic being outside in the snow or under the stars.  Last night was no exception.

Many native cultures around the world honor this day with ceremony for the time of year when the days start to lengthen and the planning for the coming year’s planting of crops begins.  I actually had the honor of participating in Winter Solstice ceremonies during two trips to Peru in June of 2001 and 2007, and then again in Montana and Colorado in December later in those same years.  Now that was a treat!  This celebration marks the start of a new solar year, and is a very natural and organic annual milestone, unlike the other holidays that are following in the next 10 days. 

Last night, in addition to the spirit arrows that we put into the fire, I asked each participant to create a special medicine bundle or “package” to also put into the fire.  The spirit arrow symbolizes the person’s release and positive outcome for an issue that has been coming up for them, so the theme is usually very present, practical and personal.  The medicine bundle is made from all white ingredients, including a small crystal.  For last night’s ceremony in particular, it represented (mainly but not inclusive of) their spiritual evolution.  When these bundles went into the fire, the effect was very noticeable as the vibration of our surroundings went up with the release of all of those high positive intents into the flames. 

Of course, I was not privy to the intents of the others, but it was my distinct impression that we were all getting a DNA upgrade to prepare us for the coming year.  By all accounts from what I have heard here and there, it will be a doozy, both on the inner planes of consciousness, and the outer planes of physicality.  We had supportive spirit helpers in attendance as well as our connection to our Higher Selves.  Our Core Essences were fully expanded during the ceremony, and we were able to absorb all of the higher vibrations that we were immersed in.  The whole experience was quite mellow. 

For those of you who were not able to participate in a ceremony ushering in this next year, you do have a window of several days around the solstice to set your intent for 2014, so it is not too late.  It is time to step into your full sovereignty as a human being and call in your full re-membering of who you are and what it is that you will be called to do in the future here on this planet.  Call forth your full awakening.   Call forth your courage.  Call back your personal power from wherever or whomever you have given it to.  You will need it.  Embrace the magnificent awakened being that you all are on some level, and bring this beingness into your daily life. 

Pay close attention to your dreams, as we are tapping into the dreamtime realms more and more now.  There may be clues there that will guide you and possibly give you a heads up on upcoming events.  I am not much of a dream rememberer, but did have a few good ones around Thanksgiving that, in retrospect, were somewhat precognitive.  All other dreams lately have been more lucid than usual, too.  It would probably be a good idea to write them down. 

Enough of the pep talk, as you probably get the idea by now.  I suspect that what I have written here today will be more of a theme as the year goes along, so you will hear more about it.  Happy Winter Solstice to everyone, and here’s wishing all of you a momentous start to the upcoming solar year.