Where is the 99th monkey?

     Welcome back to the latest installment of 5D Times.  I hope you all made it through the latest Mercury Retrograde period mostly unscathed and in good spirits!  Today's article title was inspired by a short conversation I had with a friend the other day about what is going on for each of us as we move forward into 2015.  This year, both numerologically and in Chinese cosmology is about much creation and expansion, if we allow it.  What I had mentioned to my friend is that I sense we are each being invited to come to learn a little more about our larger being, that of the etheric energy that surrounds our bodies as well as some of the inter dimensional and parallel realities that are knocking on our proverbial doors these days.

     I've titled this article "Where is the 99th monkey" to illustrate a well known story of the 100th monkey.  If you haven't heard about it, some years ago scientists were studying monkey colonies on two different islands.  One of the monkeys figured out one day that washing the sand off of their food, (I think it was potatoes?)made it more edible.  All of the monkeys on the island started emulating this behavior.   The researchers found that for some unknown reason the monkeys on the other island, completely out of physical contact with the others, started doing the same thing!  Hence, the 100th monkey effect.  To me it illustrates the connection energetically we all have with one another through non-physical connections.

     Now myself and many others are wanting and wishing for more.  We want peace, prosperity, freedom of expression, new creation, etc.  In other words we want a more fulfilling and joyous experience in our lives.  This is a good and natural impulse from someone who wishes to evolve, and evolving is what we are all doing right now!  It might not seem so, the illusion that is so prevalent is that things are staying the same or maybe getting worse.  To be a good student of 5D is to remember that we choose that which we want to focus on, so if something or someone is distressing yourself then ask yourself if it is really worth it to you to give attention to that or not?

     Presently I am going to propose that as individuals and society we're at the "98th monkey" status, searching for the 99th, and then finally triggering the 100th monkey effect where we will really start seeing change for the better in our larger world.  Many, including myself, were disappointed that not more profound external changes in ourselves and the world apparently did not manifest at the end of 2012.  Do not fret!  Change is occurring, it's just that it's a bit behind schedule.  One of the things that we do while being physical is we are nearly wholly wedded to the idea of a linear time frame of past, present and future.  This paradigm is only valid in our small segment of existence and the rest of it exists outside of time-space constraints.  Therefore it is not appropriate to give exact linear times to events.  Instead it is better to focus on the events we wish to experience, personally or globally, and then build our energies towards that desired outcome.  Once enough had done this on an inner level, we will start seeing more happening and more happening a lot faster than it ever has occurred in recorded history.  We are challenged with bringing the unknown to ourselves and manifesting it.  This may be scary, yet it is the gift that we give to ourselves when we are ready.

Consciousness, choice and beliefs

     One of the things I do by writing is to challenge and expand beliefs for myself and you as well so we can begin thinking and creating in improved and maybe completely new ways for ourselves.  It is by doing the work that each of us has in front of us that we individually move forward to 99th monkey status, and then to the real party when we attain 100th monkey quantum transformation!  Let's talk a bit about how we can expand in new ways.

     The first thing we each need to do is to take some time and examine our beliefs.  Often we think that beliefs are nearly permanent and we often fight vigorously to protect them, even when they are not really serving us anymore.  Our beliefs are a result of experiences in thought and in actions that have occurred.  It would then follow that if we expand our thoughts and choices of what we are experiencing we can then get to the point where we have created new beliefs for ourselves.  However, habit often short-circuits this process.  We also are limited in our capacity to hold beliefs, so it is very important to release those that no longer serve so we have room to embrace new beliefs about who we are in the present moment.  Try holding vastly opposing beliefs about something and you will feel the conflict within yourself.  Remember, inner peace is that state that we are aiming for, so always check in with yourself as you go through this process.  I invite you to take a few minutes a day to examine your beliefs.  After a few weeks of doing this you'll have a very interesting list for yourself.  You'll see those you want to keep and you'll see those that really aren't in alignment with who you are.  Being congruent with yourself and living in your own truth is very important to moving forward and up the spiral of consciousness.

     Choice is something we exercise every day.  Choosing well is the result of practice, self-reflection and consciousness.  For the most part we make fairly decent choices and get a similar measure of results.  Nothing wrong with that!  If we want to make choices that will propel us to the next step on our journey then we need to find a way to incorporate more of our being into our process.  It is an easy trap to fall in while embodied that we are only our body and personality, isn't it?  Yet we also know that there is more.  Now most of the time we put that "more" into the box of "religious belief" and follow the tenet's of a particular faith.  I am of the belief that we always connected to Source, G-D, or whatever you wish to call it.  We can create more consciousness through our own efforts.  Choice is designed to allow us to see the result of our beliefs in action.  Although that may be a paradox it is not designed to punish us.  It is designed to assist us.

     With increased consciousness comes increased responsibility to oneself.  We begin more and more to demonstrate that nothing is in our personal reality that we haven't created.  However, life is a moving target!  We are in physical bodies that are perfectly imperfect and constantly changing and we need to accept that is how things are.  There is increased energy coming to the planet which is beginning to activate more of who we are.  We can align with this process and make the journey much more pleasant and even joyful, or we can fight it and experience the consequences of that choice.   In the news of the world at this time it is easy to see the people and nations that are fighting change, and those that are flowing with change.  It is a good reminder to put our attention on what we want to see and not what we don't want to see.  Life in many ways is a self-fulfilling prophecy, make sure that despite hardships and setbacks of any type that you imagine things working out better than you'd planned and really believing that!

Where is the 99th monkey?

     The 99th monkey is within us.  It is achieved by allowing more of who we each are to come into our lives, with our permission.  It's kind of silly in a way that we are having to give ourselves permission to be more of ourselves.  Why wouldn't we do that?  FEAR.  It's because through the low vibrations that have been on the planet for so long we have disassociated ourselves from our true selves.  This is why ascension is really a descension of more of one's spirit into form.  We are each evolving what it means to be a human being and we are all an important piece of the Grand Design, more than we know at the moment.

    So here is what I invite you to do.  Get 5 or 10 minutes where you won't be disturbed.  Set a sacred space for yourself in whatever way you would like.  Center yourself in that moment.  Say out loud to yourself (or in quiet if you prefer) "I now allow myself to bring forth the experiences and wisdom that allow me to expand to my next step of evolution."  Really feel it and imagine the feeling of accepting an unknown quantity of yourself to pour into you.  It might be scary to let this happen, yet we're talking about moving forward in the grace of the present moment.  You may want to repeat this daily or weekly for a while, but do not obsess over it, just go along with your daily life.

     I suspect that if you examine your beliefs and do the above request to yourself, you will find that in short order things will begin to happen in your life that you will like, but that you could not have predicted!  What you are doing here is surrendering some of the control from your ego and mental self to your spiritual and emotional selves, and also informing your greater self that you are ready for more.  This will get noticed with great joy.  It is the Atonement that you are practicing for you.  At-one-ment, get it?  You are re-membering!  It does not mean you will disappear from the planet, hardly!  You are doing a great service to yourself, your family and society at large.  It first impacts you, so that is where to keep your attention.  We cannot change our interior environment without the exterior environment following.  It is Universal balance in action!

DNA activation and change

     As we incorporate more of our spirit, our truth as who we are on a larger stage, our physical bodies need to adapt.  You may have noticed a desire for better food, more outdoor time, less mindless distraction, etc.  Are you hearing and honoring these impulses?  Be gentle as you make changes, and if you slip, get back up and continue.  Part of what also is occurring is there are many of us who are working to find ways to activate more of our DNA.  On the surface this seems impossible and many will scoff at the notion, however it IS possible and it IS happening to many, if not all of us.  I refer you to the work of Kryon as channeled be Lee Carroll for further study.  Kryon book 12 is an excellent resource on the properties of the supposed "junk" DNA, which in reality exists at a quantum level that we are now finally being able to reach now that we've grown.

     Remember if you believe it is possible for you, than it is the next step that it is probable that it will occur.  I believe that sound is an essential tool in activating DNA, so seek out sound healers.  Another way is to listen to music with Solfeggio frequencies, such as some classical music as well as contemporary music designed for this purpose.  Light language is an  unusual method, and it is equally powerful.  I have been fascinated by those who practice this type of work.  Two of my current favorites are Judy Satori and Dorian Light, both of which are experts in this field.  I invite you to check them out if you are so inclined.  I am including below a link to a brand new light language attunement that Judy just created for everyone.  It is unusual but if you are willing to suspend judgement of what the sounds are or what they mean, she says they will assist you to move into an expanded ability to think and create.  This I sense is an issue that many are having as the energies are quite different than they were even a year or two ago and it is having an effect on us.  So try it out if you like!

An expanded ability to think and create

This is a short piece, less than 5 minutes, and she suggests listening to it 3 times to activate it fully.


     I thank you for taking the time to consider this path to finding your 99th monkey.  It is by each of us going beyond our concept of who we think we are, and then living it that we will create the 100th monkey effect that will usher in the transformational shift that we are knowing in our hearts is waiting for all of us.  I bless each of your on your journey.  Remember that beyond all of the apparent differences we are on the outside, we all share this common bond to something much greater.  Let it be born in your heart and let it shine out into this world for all to see.


Blessings,

Robert

2015 - The year of claiming your power and potential in 5D

      Welcome back once again dear reader my final installment of 2014 and a look ahead to 2015.  It will be a happy new year indeed full of energy and lots of action and activity in our individual worlds and in the larger planetary perspective as well.  I'll get into it in a moment, let's first look back at 2014.

     The year 2014 has been a challenge to many on a personal level as all of us continue to be challenged to adjust to the new paradigm of the 5th dimension emerging on the planet.  Old ways and old habits die hard, don't they?  In the sphere of those I know and interact with there has been much re-assessment and seeking towards aligning with one's truth and purpose at a deeper level.  Many are still attempting to operate from a mental level, yet the heart is beginning to take the lead.  This has resulted in many having health challenges, both physical and emotional.  Relationships have come to an end.  People have been changing residences, or getting the feeling that they might be better off in a new location.  Some have stepped a little further away from the old 3D paradigm and have worked through the 4D level which has created a pause from the emotional turmoil that often accompanies that level of consciousness.  Many believe that the 4th dimension is the next step, but as I have stated previously it is only a bridge.  The vibrations of 5th dimensional awareness is where I believe we need to be aiming to spiral our consciousness towards.

     Some have come to a place where they have done some of the work needed and are in an unfamiliar place of confusion or being stuck.  This is because you and I have left behind a lot of our old ways of being that were comfortable and reliable.  There is this knowing that it is pointless to return to that way of being, yet this big energy of "the unknown" is all that can be seen ahead.  The seemingly endless distractions of modern life have added to the confusion.  It is now time to really appreciate your ability to focus and to discern what is best for you.  2015 will be fertile ground to make your way forward into the new.  What tool do we use?  It is the heart and your imagination.  A bit scary and exciting at the same time, isn't it?

     We are each paving our path forward as we step into it, so in a sense there is no road to see because we are creating it as we go.  Living in 5D means trusting your heart and really "owning" your truth, and not anyone else's.  You are a spark of divine creation inhabiting a physical body that is going through much change.  Be kind to yourself.  Despite the harshness and ignorance we see all around us we must stay true to ourselves if we are to navigate the choppy waters of the coming times.  Stay centered in your own self and practice good energetic hygiene by releasing those things and people that no longer serve your happiness or well being.  "Less is more" is the motto to keep in mind going forward.  Now let's explore the possibilities of 2015 and see what it holds.

2015-Power and potential

     This new year is shaping up to be one of much activity on the world stage.  There are many gyrations of economics occurring that will manifest into clashes of the old and new.  Just because the planet is holding a 5th dimensional vibration doesn't mean there will be many fighting to keep things the same old way, i.e.  wars, sanctions, repression of all kinds.  This I believe will be kindled because of the manipulation of the energy markets (mainly oil) that are currently underway.  If you haven't noticed, the price of oil has dropped substantially around the world.  This will have major impacts for countries that depend on oil for the bulk of their revenues (Russia, Saudi Arabia, the other gulf states, Venezuela, and a few others).  Power in the temporal world is represented through money, and these countries getting less of it means the potential for conflict(war) is raised.  In the USA and Canada the lower prices will mean lower production in the lucrative oil shale(fracking-USA) and tar sands(Canada).  Despite this it is likely the new U.S. Congress will approve the Keystone pipeline as a stepping stone to repealing a nearly 40 year ban on the USA exporting oil products.  The wealthy and super powerful oligarch's will stop at nothing to see this happen, believing that in the long term this will give them even more profits and control.

    Here's the 5D angle that the old dinosaurs aren't considering:  The "game" has changed because we exist in a new paradigm that appears to still be the same old ways.  Remember "less is more"?  All around the world people are beginning to intuitively respond to this and are beginning to simplify their material lives.  In my research of macroeconomic trends it is apparent that many are quite aware that consumption will be declining of all types of things in the coming years.  This, combined with the efficiencies brought on by the computer age makes producing things dramatically easier.  It simply takes less and less people to produce more and more goods and services.  In addition, it is clear that world population trends are flattening.  This means fewer people to consume, and more older people who typically consume much less than those of younger years.  I could go on and on about other emerging trends, suffice it to say that there will be change and it will work out for the best, but not before this last gasp of transition plays out.  I imagine it will be sooner than later, but likely no more than 20 years before it becomes accepted as fact.  Now lets go into some more fun views of 2015.

     Numerology is a science developed and refined by the Greek mathematician Pythagoras over 2500 years ago.  The year 2015 = 2+1+5 = 8.  It is an 8 year.  8 years are good for business and creating new ventures and have good potential for new breakthroughs.  It is a year where the theme will test each of us in how much of our own personal power can we claim.  Do you feel worthy of more?  Do you take responsibility for yourself 100%?  On a deeper level, are you willing to believe that you create your reality 100%, and that your success or lack is based on your willingness to connect to the larger and wiser part of you that connects within your heart?  We all do it to some degree, are you willing to stretch yourself a bit more in 2015?  If so, you will be rewarded for your courage and persistence.  It is really a year to focus on you, not all of the others.  Many will be going into deeper fear and panic and will look to anyone or anything to cling to.  Resist the temptation to want to rescue any able bodied being!  Have detached compassion, bless the situation and keep your ship on course for the journey you have charted for yourself.  By doing this you will act as a beacon of hope for others that they can learn from.  Show the world what you are made of by living your truth with as much passion and vigor as you can, whatever your truth is.  Be resilient, bend but do not break.  The more one listens to their heart the more they have to live in integrity and with high ethics.  Eventually each of our efforts will trickle into all areas of society and transform our corporations and governments to a much higher level of functioning and stewardship than they so poorly emulate today.  As each of us transforms, the world we live in transforms.  It always comes from the grass roots up, never from the top!

     Starting February 19 (Chinese New Year)  begins the year of the Wood Goat.  This sign signifies Yin energy, peace, tranquility and most importantly harmonious co-existence.  The energy of this period will extend through the balance of 2015 and into the beginning of February 2016.  I have found that this system of interpretation is accurate especially in the context of the larger theme of energies on the planet.  While it is likely that the "8" energy I spoke of and the economic chess game being played will result in a lot of activity and the possible threat of war or wars breaking out, I believe this energy will be moderated by the yin energy of the goat year.  People are slowly coming to understand that we are all interconnected and all share the same planet and resources.  Cooperation will be seen as much more desired than military excursions and posturing.  When people have what they need, they rarely resort to war.  Let us focus on this.  There truly is enough for everyone.

     On a final note let's not forget Gaia, our Mother Earth.  She is doing her best to adjust to the changes of once again becoming 5th dimensional and she is eager to have her children (all of us) join her in harmony.  I mention this because my guidance suggested that it is important to bear in mind that the possibility exists that there may be an unexpected change that may disrupt some people for a while.  There has been a lot of volcanic activity along the Pacific "Ring of Fire" and earthquake activity has been regular, although it has seemed to be spread in many areas of the Earth.  It is not her intent to cause dramatic changes that could harm many.  I am merely passing along the message that she asks all of us to do what we can to support her.  It can be as simple as a prayer or just recycling your bottles and cans, or using less plastic.  She says that the all of her residents will appreciate this greatly.  Let us come more into harmony with all of the kingdoms of this beautiful planet.  And thanks for what you already do to remain mindful of our home.

     Happy New Year to you all.  May you be blessed with health and happiness and the opportunity to follow your heart's desires in 2015.

Change - New perspectives on how to do it in 2015

     Welcome back dear reader to our next installment of 5D Times where today we will be exploring the very hot topic of "change".  It is something we all do all of the time, yet we rarely take time to think about the process itself.  I'm writing this because it seems like something has changed (ha ha!) about the way we are experiencing life and many people are wondering what to do next.

     I have heard from many healers and writers on this topic that a lot of people are experiencing feelings like "I'm tired", "I'm confused", "I can't focus", "I'm no longer interested in the mundane".  These are some of the expressions that are challenging all of us in present time.  It's as if the flow of life we once knew has withdrawn itself and we are trying to get our bearings as to where we are and how to move forward.  So where are we in this moment?

     There is no one answer that fits all to the question.  Each of us is moving forward into a new way of being and living that really has no precedent in modern history.  Each of us is unique, like no two snowflakes are exactly alike, neither are we.  What we do have in common is that each of us is on a journey called "human life" and we are doing it on a planet that has shifted energetically into the 5th dimension.  This is creating new opportunities to experience life in a more expanded way, if we are willing to go into the unknown and claim more of who we are.  That is to say, if we continue to do things the old way we will continue to experience frustration and results that that leave us wanting.

     The reason that many are feeling confused, frustrated, distracted, etc. is that we need to put more energy and effort into becoming more complete in our awareness of who we are.  Also, there are parts of us that would be perfectly happy to not have any change occur at all.  This is reflected in our society socially, politically and economically.  Conversely we also are seeing new changes crop up like grass through cracks in concrete.  There is much being discussed about being more in balance with the planet by creating alternative energy sources that are non-polluting or at least much less polluting.  There is more awareness about the food we eat and how it is produced and the rise in the organic movement over the last 20 years shows many are paying attention to what they eat.

     For the most part we have been trained to follow the institutions and systems of life, such as the government, religions, corporations, etc.  Now there is great questioning going on about whether these can really lead us forward.  They cannot.  They still serve a purpose and that purpose is likely going to be subject to quite a bit of revision in the coming years.  People sense this, therefore there is fear.  "What are we going to do if the so and so stops functioning?"  Hence, the fear of change.   It is driven by the physical, mental and emotional parts of ourselves.  However the spiritual part of ourselves is wanting change, is wanting expression and is wanting creation.

     There is an old saying "There are those that make things happen, those that watch things happen, and those who wonder what the heck just happened."  It remains true in the present, and it all depends on how conscious you wish to be.  You have a choice in this matter, and there is no right/wrong about it.  It comes down to what feels comfortable to you.  It is a challenge to go to your "edge" as they say and expand yourself to a greater degree.  In this expansion we can allow space for new creation to occur.

     In the 5th dimension, it is all about living on vibrant energy (l.o.v.e.).  Our Etheric energy is a part of the equation that adds up to l.o.v.e. and we need to learn about it, get it touch with it consciously and start using it.  It is where change comes from!  I was reading an article recently where the author said "all change really comes from the future".  How can that be?  Isn't there only the present?  Well, in the higher vibrations time-space doesn't exist as we experience it, so yes, we can and we do "seed the probabilities" of our individual future that then resonates into the present.  The past can still bleed through if we are not willing to take our power, and we call that karma, or fate.  Remember, the point of power is the present moment.

     What has happened is that the old energetic underpinnings of the way we have lived and worked for several thousand years has quietly, almost imperceptibly slipped away.  This is why there is confusion, frustration, etc.  No one said it would be easy!  With the 5th dimension firmly in place, supporting living on vibrant energy it makes perfect sense to familiarize oneself with the new equation.  The first part of this is the etheric, and it is not something you are unfamiliar with either.

     The etheric can be described as part of your non-physical energy.  It is the energy body closest to the physical body and it can be seen with a bit of practice.  It is also seen in nature.  If one relaxes their eyes it can appears as a vibrating haze around plants and trees, even rocks.  To me it is the indication that everything is energetic and vibrating and physical solidity is actually more of an illusion.  You can connect with your etheric energy through imagination, which is a form of active meditation that most of us enjoy.  When one combines their imagination with their heart energy (i.e. sustained passion and excitement) they are performing an alchemical process that will return to them as a reality experienced at some point.

     What I am saying is that we need to take a look at exercising our imaginations on a more regular basis to tap into the larger part of who we really are.  The present world would like to have us believe that all of our needs can be met by our electronic devices and many are somewhat distracted by the overwhelming input of entertainment, information and instant access that it has gotten to the point of overload.  The electronic world is useful, and like all things it is good in moderation.  Once we are able to connect with our etheric energy and combine it with our heart energy (passion) then we are once again on our way to moving forward.  This, I believe is where many of us are presently residing.  We are searching for our passion, our purpose.  We are to one degree or another, claiming our creator energy.  There is no judgement in this, it is just that being more conscious allows us each to have more power in our lives.

     The holiday season is upon us once again and it is a perfect laboratory for each of us to practice using our energy to create an enjoyable time with family and friends.  Many of us gather multiple times this month to celebrate, so why not make it fun using your energy to seed outcomes you prefer?  Sit with yourself for a few minutes each day for the next week, quietly imagining in as great a detail as you can the positive feelings and interactions you wish to experience.  Imagine that your vibration is so high that you radiate l.o.v.e. wherever you go and people can feel it.  Visualize yourself inside a perfect geometry, such as a crystal or an energy construction such as an octahedron or merkaba and that as you go through the holidays no negative energies will be able to "hook into" you.  If you do this you'll find that your interactions with others will be much much more pleasant.  Imagine yourself in good health and cheer too.  Doing this you are combining imagination with your desire (heart energy).  Really feel it as much as possible as being true for you, with no doubt in your mind that you deserve this experience.  You do!  Do this practice for 5 or 10 minutes by yourself, undisturbed for 5-7 days.  Then forget about it and go on with your life as you normally do.  Don't wonder what will happen or if it will happen.  Trust.  Trust.  Trust, and release it to G-d or the Universe or whatever you'd like to call it.  I am certain that if you do this with focused intent and release it, you will have a great holiday and new year and you will start 2015 empowered to use this skill in the coming year to create other things you want.

   See how you may be already preparing for the holidays by thinking with anticipation of the events you will attend and the interactions you will have.  By just focusing this process you are already using just a bit more, your results will be magnified greatly.  It is also important to point out that this is a good time to connect more with the wisdom of our heart.  It is our greatest gift, and is something that can never be turned into a mere computer algorithm.  Work to relax the mental side of yourself, something that we are all using too much these days.  Feel your fuller potential expand as you work consciously on all parts of your beautiful Self.  You are the gift this season.  Make it so.


Blessings,

Robert
   

Your ascension journey - Polarity or Oneness, which is it?

     There is a push/pull we all experience in life.  Everyone feels it almost every day.  It has everything to do with our ascension journey.  It is a defining energy of the human experience on Earth.  What is it?  The yin/yang.  This symbol has been around for quite a long time in human history, originating in China around the 4th century BCE.  It is attributed to ancient Chinese thought believed to have come from Lao Tzu, the creator of the I Ching.

     Look at the symbol itself.  It consists of a dark and a light portion, with one portion of each other's color in a smaller circle within the opposing color.  Very simple, yet very profound.  When I first became familiar with it years ago, like many I thought it to be strongly associated with the dance between masculine and feminine, the divine interplay between the sexes.  While this association is correct, it stops short of the greater meaning of yin/yang.

     Yin/yang is the dance of polarity.  It is light vs. dark, woman/man, self/other, known/unknown and etc..  It is recognizable all across the planet as having meaning to all people in one way or another, all describing polarity.  Polarity describes the unseen forces that interpenetrate our world, driving our cars, running our computers, it is our experience.  What if anything, does polarity have to do with Ascension and the concept of oneness that so many hold in their hearts and minds?

     Take the metaphor of two magnets.  When you place similar polarities together they repel one another.  When you put opposite ones together they attract instantly, while maintaining their uniqueness as separate objects.  So it is with energy of all sorts, when the alignment is correct, there is an instant pulling together to connect and create a bond.  When the alignment is not complementary polarities, then there is a resistance to joining.  This concept is seen at conception, where to distinct parts of complementary energy then combine to create something entirely new.  Herein lies the physical representation of transformation.

     Our ascension journey, many of whom marked the initial date of Dec. 21, 2012, is a process of coming to know and understand ourselves in a new way, to act with our own inner complementary forces to birth new creation in our lives.  It is not something that is bestowed upon us from beyond.  The Earth is fertile with the new vibration of the 5th dimension.  In some areas of the world this is very apparent, yet in others it is less obvious.  Yet it IS happening.  We are individually and collectively moving forward each day!

     As I am writing this it is October 2014 and we are in the middle of the energetic occurrence of the eclipse of the full moon, with another one to follow on the 23rd.  Eclipses are symbolic of cutting things off that do not serve, a sort of short-circuit of energy on the planet.  The bulk of this latest eclipse focused on the Pacific ocean area and North America, two places that have known much geologic change over the last thousands of years.  While the physical Earth is in transformation to a "new" vibration, one not seen in many thousands of years, so are we at the cusp of transformation as humans.  What does this look like and how does one recognize it in one's life?

     It has been said that doing things the same way expecting it to turn out differently is the definition of insanity.  And within us there is a part of who we are that wants it to be safe and comfortable, not changing and predictable.  However, we also know that change happens all of the time.  For example, in the larger world there are many military and political and religious conflicts going on.  These are unsettling but if we take a closer look we can see the dance of polarity.  Those who say to another, "This is my way and it is the only way" end up trying to assert their will upon the other.  And the result?  War.  As we continue to look at something outside of ourselves as necessary to maintain our way of life, so then we embrace the belief of scarcity and win-lose.  No one wants to lose, so then the fight is on!

     We are in the energies of the 5th dimension, which has everything to do with living on vibrant energy.  While we continue to move into this, we are still beset with "old habits" of viewing the world and our relationship to it and other people from a 3rd-4th dimensional space which is all about separation and duality.  It is part of the experience of being human, the unique individuality we all embody as individuals is quite different than the experience of the spiritual aspects of self, which we also embody.

     Ascension in a way has seemed like an escape, we could do enough to be granted the right to live in a higher vibrational life, lifted up from the lower vibrations of conflict, separation and generally bad behavior ;).  Ascension into peace and oneness of all things, yes?  Novels have been written such as the "Left Behind" series where one day a huge segment of the "worthy" just disappear from Earth and the rest are left to deal with the trials and tribulations to come.  Clever idea, but I am not buying it!  Indeed we are, for the most part, all still here, still wanting ascension while experiencing a world of polarity.  What do we do?

     If you want to heal the world, heal yourself.  A very apt saying that fits quite well for each of us.  The same goes for the saying if you want love, love yourself first.  It all begins within each of our own "worlds" of self.  Polarity is expressed within each of us through our experience of self via our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual selves.  These are real and distinct aspects of each of us.  So then what is the hold up, why can't we just merrily rocket ourselves forward and up the spiral to a better condition?  -Polarity.  When we are not aligned within ourselves we will choose to re-create life as it is.

     What is the impetus to be more, to do more?  It is the spiritual self, that part of us which is our ever present link to the other side, the non-physical dimension of existence.  It is where we sprang from and where we will reconnect to after we are complete with our present lives.  I've written often about our birthright being love, being joy.  If it is our birthright then why don't we always have it?  It is because we are needing to continue to work to attain the creative joining of our spiritual selves with that part of us which we know as the human.  And we do do this when we open our hearts to ourselves, to our healing, to love, to our passions.  Living in a 5th dimensional space requires us to practice conscious connection and alignment with ourselves as truly a family of consciousness that has distinct members.  Honor the spiritual aspect of yourself because it is from that space that the new comes.  It is from the alignment of the human that we are with the spiritual, while we exist in the now of being on the planet which is the crucible of ascension.  Ascension is a universal process and it is a very personal process as well.

     It is very true to say that we are in a period of years where we will each be invited (or challenged) to let go of that which is old energy, old ways of being and doing.  Especially in this month of October 2014 we have an opportunity to find fertile ground for going within and asking ourselves the question "How is it that I really wish to experience my life?"  Do you wish the same-old, same-old or do you want something else?  Often in the past, most of us would just give the default answer that whatever we were involved with was enough, and that worked.  In present time this default (old school) way of doing things is working less and less.  While some will cling to keep things like the "good old days", time and transformation waits for no one!

     Returning to the concept of the yin-yang, let's look at it as the interplay between our human self here on Earth, and our spiritual self, represented by our spiritual being of consciousness which is connected to our soul via our higher selves and the etheric energy that is part of us.  Right now, many of us, including myself, are in a pitched battle of old vs. new, not appreciating that on some other level it is already One!  Kind of funny when I think of it that way :).  We're still experiencing struggle and conflict of one sort or another, so let's find a way to mediate this inner conflict expressed in our outer world's by conscious choice instead of default.  The simplest ways we can contact our spiritual selves is through prayer and meditation.  The next thing to do is to pay attention to the messages that your physical self is sending - the aches, pains and discomforts, or the well-being.  Pay attention to your emotional self.  Are you feeling peaceful and expanded or are you tense and angry?  Pay attention to your mental self.  Are you distracted by too much work, too much entertainment (tv, internet, etc.) or are you happily engaging new projects?  Begin to value yourself as capable and deserving of more in your life if you choose it.  Of course at first it is difficult, and it is easy to fall back into old patterns and ways of being.  If you or I want more we must consciously work to balance these polarities of human and spirit to bring forth the new ideas each of us have that are waiting to be experienced, to be born into our lives.  This is what ascension is.  It is the conscious intention plus actions toward creating which unites the polarities into new creation.

     In this period of the rest of 2014, take some time to appreciate your journey in a new way.  Allow yourself space to seed and harvest new ideas for yourself.  Take action on insights, whether they be in dreams, meditation or while singing in the shower :)  The more love we bring in for ourselves the lighter and happier our lives get.  In these times of great change this sounds appealing to me!  I hope it does to you as well.  Remember, mediate the energies within yourself.  Invite your spiritual source in whatever way you want to name it, and take action.  Each of us that does this moves us one step further into claiming our space in 5th dimensional Earth.  I'll leave you with a few lines from the Tao Te Ching, written 25 centuries ago:

In Tao the only motion is returning.
The only useful quality, weakness.
For though all creatures under Heaven are the product of Being,
Being itself is the product of Not-being.

Blessings to you on your journey,


Robert



   

Depression can be healed - Your natural state is joy!

     Greetings and welcome back to another exploration of health and wellness via 5D principles!   Today we will focus on a topic that affects many people and has great promise to be healed, yet it is running rampant through society with many negative effects.  It is depression.  It can also be termed mild anxiety, melancholy, sadness, etc.  All of these feelings have been with humanity for thousands of years and impact many.  Some use it as a gift to propel themselves into creative expression and others fall prey to its grip, it is feeling energy that we can harness to move ourselves forward into better states of being if we only apply simple practices and tools.  Let's go on a little exploration of this, shall we?

     As I am writing this article it has only been a few days since the well-known and beloved comedian Robin Williams passed away.  This event, as sad as it is, is his biggest and best gift to us all.  Why?  Because it has brought this topic to light and many people are now willing to talk about it and write about it.  This event will help spur conversations that will save countless lives and I want to add my thoughts and feelings to the mix to share it with you so maybe you can help yourself or another.  

     What is depression?  Basically, it is a feeling state of lower energy that is brought on by an imbalance of our emotional self with the physical self and mental self to a lesser degree.  One phrase that has stuck with me for years is "Anger turned inward is depression".  It is a strong energy.  As I have written in other articles we each are a family of consciousness, and when we are not balanced in that family then we have things happen like sickness and depression.  These are signals for us to take action to bring ourselves back into balance so that we can resume living life in a lighter, happier state of being, which is our birthright!

     Presently in the USA it is estimated that 40% of the population has experienced some form of depression in their lives, often short-lived but also sometimes for many years.  Millions of people take anti-depressant medication.  While this may help people in the short run, it is likely not a solution to the messages you are receiving from your emotional and physical selves.  That message is "come back into balance", do not just mask the feelings!  

     Why is evidence of this seeming to be on the rise?  I believe it is for two reasons.  First, we have become out of balance in our understanding of health-especially emotional health.  This has resulted in not caring for ourselves in the best possible way, leaving us vulnerable to anxiety and depression.  We currently live in a society that cares little about the well-being of the whole and seems hell-bent on ignoring the issue.  Second, we are going through the midst of a shift of consciousness individually to integrate both the head and heart as we move further into the energies of 5D.  What this means is that as we come into balance with our hearts and minds and not have one dominate the other we are going through a cleansing on a personal, societal and planetary level.  The degree to which we can attend to ourselves first will be the degree to how we can assist others.  It is like when you're on an airplane and they give you the safety talk before the flight and tell you if the oxygen masks fall place it on yourself first and then assist others.  Being in wellness is going to become even more important in coming years as the energies continue to accelerate.  

     Things are coming to the surface both individually and collectively that need healing.  We heal the collective by healing ourselves first!  As I mentioned, depression is an imbalance of our energies primarily resulting from anger.  Anger is a derivative of fear.  So, in essence we heal our fear and will will naturally come back into balance with our natural state as beings of love (living on vibrant energy), instead of living on very low or "dead" energy.  Why are we so angry?  It is because on some level we were not "heard" when we extended ourselves in love and what happens is we bury those feelings until one day, maybe years later it reaches a point where we cannot function as happy people and we feel depressed.  Learning to attend to ourselves as spiritual beings living in physical bodies requires effort that few of us are fully equipped to address.

     It has been said by many who write about the ancient civilizations of Lemuria and Atlantis that each of those civilizations devoted much energy and attention to remaining in balance.  They were reputed to have built many healing temples all over the planet that they used to keep themselves in optimal balance.  They used different types of natural vibrational remedies such as crystals and plant essences and sound healing along with energy work to keep themselves aligned with their higher selves while they were on their Earthly journey.  I believe that they were so much more closely in contact with the greater reality of existence and wanted to maintain that connection that they believed they had to maintain themselves in order to stay in the strongest contact with it.  Some say that the pyramids in Egypt weren't burial chambers, they were sophisticated tools for healing and balancing the human being and the planet itself!  Today we only have a glimmer of understanding of this larger reality so we don't address our need to connect to it as strongly, but that is changing!

     It is a gift to live on a planet where we have emotional selves and we can feel.  That being said, it is also a challenge, as many of us know!   The Abraham energy channeled by Esther Hicks explains that we can look at our feelings as a guidance system, that it allows us contrast so that we can choose what we want and what we don't want in our lives.  I feel the truth of that, do you?  It is also important to note that feelings follow thoughts we have, therefore we are not a victim of our feelings but a creator of them!   This is where it gets tricky, because these thoughts create our beliefs and if they are not addressed can literally broadcast messages to us that no longer serve us and instead create feelings of sadness, a loss of hope or even severe depression.   Many of us have the experience of something happening in the past that still affects us today without knowing how to heal it.  This is a very frustrating proposition indeed.  Now I will go into some practical ways we can use to improve our circumstances and experience more of the love and joy that is who we really are.

     What I have to say about helping yourself is always centered on the belief that we each are the ones who heal ourselves.  It can be boiled down to two main points.  First, release what no longer serves you.  Second, invite in what you want in your life.  You have to do the first part in order to make space for what you want, it is not a step you can skip over.  One of my teachers says over and over "You can't take your baggage with you!"  This is very true because in the higher vibrating reality of 5D which we all touch occasionally it is all about love.  To raise our vibration we have to provide "fertile soil" where we can grow ourselves and that means getting rid of toxins!

     Toxins are everywhere right now but that doesn't mean you can't improve the health of your body tremendously.  Without a healthy body, happiness is almost impossible.  Improving what you eat is essential.  I am not going to go into all the details around a healthy diet- there are plenty of people who have devoted their lives to this question.  The main point is to eat preferably organically grown foods, no processed foods(they have almost no life-force and are full of chemicals!)  Improving your diet will be the foundation of your healing.  By eating better you give your body a chance to heal and feel better.  The second part of releasing involves simplifying your life.  It was said that part of what pushed Robin Williams over the edge was tremendous financial problems - even though he had made millions in his career.  Keep your life simple and you will sleep well at night.  Be known for the love you radiate and your service to others and not the things you own.  

     I want to emphasize that releasing what no longer serves will take determination and effort.  Getting back into balance will take some time.  It took time to get into a poor state too, didn't it?  A lot of us have attachments to ways of being and lifestyles that just do not make sense for our well-being.  Much of this is perpetrated by our culture of materialism which is blasted 24/7 all over the planet.  It is fine to have things in life, just make sure that if they become a burden you can release them.  Trust that when you are in your highest flow everything you need will be provided to you at the perfect time.  

     While you are going through this process of releasing and cleansing physically it is also essential to address the emotions that have been buried within.  You can do this alone (most difficult path), or you can join with others - healers, healing communities, etc. where you can work on it with support.  This can take the form of conventional or alternative therapies(I recommend alternative whenever possible).  When we're healing we're shifting our vibration and it's best to do that in a natural manner and not through artificial means.  I myself have been working with essential oils as part of my healing work and have found it to be very powerful and easy to do.  (I'll have more to tell you about that next time, it's very exciting!)  

     Inviting what you want in your life is also something to spend some heart time on.  As you cleanse you'll make space and you want to put good things back in, right?  You'll have to listen to your heart and act on what it wants, not ignoring it's messages.  By paying attention to your heart's desires you'll increase it's ability to connect with you and give you signals to act upon.  Start with something easy, like what you'd really like to do next weekend if you could do anything.  Developing this dialogue with your heart and acting upon it is the new path we're all moving to live on, so why not?  Living from the head won't cut it where we're all going.  

     This is a big topic and I hope I've inspired you to take some time to fine tune yourself so that you can live with a little more happiness.  Remember, we live on a free-choice planet and even if you're an angel in disguise you can still choose how to express your life.  Also, if you're under a doctor's supervision for depression follow their advice, remembering that it is you that has the power to heal and it is you who can make the choice as to how that all looks.

     I'll leave you with a little quote by Joesph Addison that I have on my desk for easy viewing: " The grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for."  I wish that for each and every one of you.  May you all take one more step forward and up the spiral of life!

Blessings,

Robert

p.s.

Stay tuned, my next article will be focused on using essential oils to promote wellness, ease depression and pain with an exciting new technique created by Dr. Norm Shealy.  I'll be holding a class on it in Austin soon, so don't miss it if you're nearby :)