A Sensational Soul Journey

In the simplest terms, Soul Travel is an individual moving closer to the heart of God. This movement takes a variety of forms.

One form is the sensation of fast movement of the Soul body through the planes of time and space. In reality, though, is such movement possible?

Soul exists on all planes, so what feels like movement, or travel, is simply Soul coming into an agreement with fixed states and conditions that already exist in some world of time and space.

A contemplative may hear a rushing sound, like a wailing wind in a tunnel, along with a sensation of incredible speed. But as explained, Soul doesn't move; Soul is. Time and space adjust to Soul's state of consciousness, and it is this adjustment of time and space that renders an illusion of movement or breathtaking speed.

Soul Travel is for the bold and courageous in spirit. But remember, since one doesn't in fact travel anywhere, it's impossible to get lost.

Another form of Soul Travel is the expansion of consciousness. This aspect is the true state of personal revelation or enlightenment. It visits both the timid and the bold and is a gentler, less robust version of movement in consciousness. Most people experience this sort of gradual shifting of awareness.

Love  and wonder define Soul Travel the best.

TRAVELING IN THE LIGHT AND SOUND OF GOD...

An old misunderstanding about Soul Travel is that it is nothing more than a simple occult projection out of the body, into the Astral Plane. Yet Soul Travel is an all-inclusive skill. It goes well beyond the Astral Plane and into the Causal, Mental, and Etheric planes.  Then, right on to the Soul Plane.

Soul Travel is thus a modern way to speak of Soul on Its journey home to God.

Question:  I feel this burning sensation in the region of my heart and it reminds me of when Jesus was speaking with his disciples after his physical death. He seemed to be disguised as he spoke with them again for they did not recognize him as before. They did recognize one thing though and that was after he spoke to them they had the symptoms of their hearts burning within them.

I have been reading a book called The Way of Mastery and as I read the words spoken they are causing me to feel a burning within my heart area. Is this the same burning sensation I feel that Jesus disciples felt when Jesus spoke to them?

Yes it is. Trust that it is a sign to you that you are on track as far as your heart is concerned. The heart space is feeling this overwhelming feeling you call love and home again. It reminds you of something that is in your inner consciousness and of your oneness with God.

It is the inner ringing of your heart-bell. The heart-bell sounds when it rings a chord of truth and love. You will feel it, for it is palpable and poignant. It is undeniable when it occurs because there is no other feeling in your being that is quite like it.

It has a sensation of fire within you. This fire is ignited by the Spirit of God that dwells in all of you. This fire within you will remind you of all that you really are at your soul’s very core, the pristine form of God in flesh.

This is who you are...  God in flesh. Don’t be fooled by the world’s thinking that you are anything other than God in flesh, for this is true of all creation. Anything that looks other than this is fiction and lies, lies that are told you by your own carnal mind that thinks itself to be separated from God.

Your being, your core, your spirit is never separate from God, only your carnal mind that thinks it is separate from God.

When Jesus sad that “I and the Father are one" he was not excluding anyone of you. It is inherent in all that believe. Faith is not something that is within a human being or as ordinary flesh and blood, as if there is any such thing as ordinary flesh and blood... No it originates from the Source of al which you call God.

Since you are not separated from God, but always connected at the center or core of your soul you and God are one. All other scenarios other than this truth are error and falsehood, simply an illusion and distraction of the carnal mind that is rooted and grounded in the mere survival of itself and your species.

Let you heart burn therefore my beloved. Let it burn so deeply that is consumes all of your minds illusions and distractions.

Be vigilant only for God for that is all that matters.

We find the key to our happiness by understanding the continuity of life.  We do not die, we "pass over."  We cast aside our physical bodies, as we cast aside an old garment.  The spirit moves into the astral plane, the spirit world.

The soul rests until the time it is ready to gather more experience.  We are then reborn onto the earth, which is the schoolroom for the soul's development.  We return to the earth until we have mastered ourselves.  Each action that we perform, affects not only this life, but all lives to come.  Everyone lives in the world, in the place he has earned by his own actions.

This is true on earth and in the spirit world.  Understanding the afterlife, helps one to rejoice in the sacredness of this life.

A well known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20 bill. In the room of 200, he asked, "Who would like this $20 bill?"

Hands started going up.

He said, "I am going to give this $20 to one of you but first, let me do this." He proceeded to crumple the dollar bill up.

He then asked, "Who still wants it?"

Still the hands were up in the air.

"Well," he replied, "What if I do this?" And he dropped it on the ground and started to grind it into the floor with his shoe.

He picked it up, now all crumpled and dirty. "Now who still wants it?" Still the hands went into the air.

"My friends, you have all learned a very valuable lesson. No matter what I did to the money, you still wanted it because it did not decrease in value. It was still worth $20.  

Many times in our lives, we are dropped, crumpled, and ground into the dirt by the decisions we make and the circumstances that come our way. We feel as though we are worthless. But no matter what has happened or what will happen, you will never lose your value.

Human nature often impels us to look at others in our lives and cry.  "But you don't care.  I can only love you if you love me."

Our human nature tends to withhold and wait to give until we're sure we'll get benefits for our emotional time and trouble.

But how contrary human nature is to true love!  When we long for someone to change, sometimes the best step to take is the first step...  acting not on the way things are, but on the way we wish a relationship to be.

Choosing to have faith in a relationship is always a risk. But more often than not, when we're willing to take the first step, changes happen... in us and in those we long to be close to.

In our idealistic relationship fantasies, we sometimes assume or expect that others have the same goals and enjoyments that we do.

How shocking, then, to learn that something that thrills our hearts - like walking on the beach, is torture to the person we care about!

When we learn about these differences, we face choices.  Some people in a relationship just pursue their own interests, giving each other freedom to go separate ways.  Some of this can be good.  But on the other hand, it can lead to each person just doing his or her own thing... and that can end up causing problems in a relationship.

Compromise can make all the difference.  At times, one must sacrifice their preferences, to some degree, to please the other.  They try to keep abreast of each others interests and participate enough to understand the joy the other person derives from the activity.  The focus is not on doing something they hate, but on giving the activity.

The focus is not on doing something they hate, but on giving in a little here and there, being flexible and understanding... and showing a willingness to support the other.

Compromise in a relationship is not only a good goal, but necessary for the relationship to grow and fully develop.

How many times have you recognized an area in your life i n need of improvement, and quickly found yourself at your local bookstore? You scurry into the self-help or business section, and walk out with a stack of books sure to "fix" your problem. Later, after reading the books, you feel you're at the same place you started.

The point I'm trying to illustrate is this: self-improvement is not a matter of adding to yourself, it's a matter of reducing - reducing the layers of "shoulds", self-doubt, beliefs that limit us, and old, outdated rules that weigh us down like a big, heavy suitcase.

What we commonly call self-improvement or personal growth is actually a return to our original selves - the people we were before most of us were taught to hold ourselves back, not trust or be completely true to ourselves. Rather than adding a new layer or trying to "fix" ourselves, self - improvement is the act of shedding these old layers that no longer serve you.

In the act of moving ahead in life or attaining what we define as success, we often forget our early passions and desires or dismiss them as unimportant. We tell ourselves that adults think certain ways and do certain things. Many of us define adulthood as being responsible, creating security for ourselves and our families, and sacrificing our desires for the good of others. These are important values. Yet when we honor them too much, we lose contact with who we are. Again, self-improvement is about removing what blocks you and reconnecting with what you love. When you know what you want, and you are aware of the obstacles and fears that block you, it's easier to make decisions and choices from a perspective of inner integrity.

How do we return to our original selves?

• Self-care. We can't be good for ourselves or our businesses if we don't take great care of ourselves. As a new parent, I remind myself constantly that a happy parent makes a happy child. In other words, if I'm cranky and exhausted, I'm not at my best for my child or for my business.

• Get rid of the guilt. Guilt is a useless emotion, yet we all feel it. Generally, guilt masks another emotion. Next time you feel guilty, ask yourself what you are actually feeling -Sadness? Fear? Anger?

• Clean up your relationships. Relationships that no longer benefit you drain a tremendous amount of mental, emotional and physical energy.

• Get to know your inner critic and how it sabotages you. For example, your inner critic might tell you that you aren't allowed to have what you want.

• Create a safety net. A diverse patchwork of connections and resources. Just as it's sound advice to diversify your investments, so is it beneficial to diversify your connections and resources. Different people help you access different aspects of yourself.

• Seek professional help. Hire a coach or a therapist. "I should be able to do this by myself" is a common stumbling block.

As a snake sheds its skin regularly, so must we shed that which no longer optimizes our personal and professional development.

To generous souls every task is noble

Life is exciting, but that doesn't mean it isn't stressful. We're bound to run into difficulties and sure to get caught in storms. And when we do, we appreciate the extended arm of a friend, offering help. Whatever form it takes, their generosity is like the sun breaking through a bank of black clouds. The only thing better than receiving generosity is offering it to others. If we can be instruments that banish gloom from others' lives, our own will be filled with purpose.

Generosity is the willingness to share freely with others. Generous people are happy because they are following nature. Just as it is the nature of the sun to nurture life, it is the nature of man to help those in need. Primitive man survived by sharing with his family and tribe the food brought back from the hunt.

The tradition of helping others is well recorded in the bible. For example, the following verses reveal that it was the custom to help the poor 3,300 years ago, "When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap your field to its very border, neither shall you gather the gleanings after your harvest. And you shall not strip your vineyard bare, neither shall you gather the fallen grapes of your vineyard; you shall leave them for the poor and for the sojourner." (Leviticus 19:9~10)

Again, in Isaiah 58:10-11 it is written "Feed the hungry! Help those in trouble! Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you shall be as bright as day. And the Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy you with all good things, and keep you healthy too; and you will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring." The above verses imply the second reason why generous people are happy. When we freely give, we do not deplete our resources, but replenish them like an "ever-flowing spring."

The idea that the more we give, the more we will receive is a common theme in all religious traditions. And for good reason, it is based on common sense. After all, the more people we help, the larger the reservoir of possible allies in our time of need. The more people we lend a hand to, the greater our network of friends and willing assistants. If we wish to live life to the fullest, we will be generous, for as the Sanskrit Proverb says, "He who allows his day to pass by without practicing generosity and enjoying life's pleasures is like a blacksmith's bellows - he breathes but does not live."

What would you do if you won the lottery? If you are like most, chances are you would share a portion of your winnings with a charity. However, you don't have to be rich to be generous. Take, Oseola McCarty, for example. She lived a modest life in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This sixth-grade graduate worked as a washerwoman in the homes of the wealthy for 75 years. Each time she was paid for washing and ironing a load of clothes, she put a small amount into a savings account. When she was 89, she discovered she had accumulated $250,000. Believing she didn't need that much money, she gave $150,000 to the University of Southern Mississippi, setting up a fund to help needy African-American students.

True, when compared with the BILLIONS of dollars donated by some American philanthropists, Miss McCarty's contribution was small indeed. However, here is what Christ had to say about the matter, "And [Jesus] looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury. And He saw a certain poor widow putting in two small copper coins. And He said, 'Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all of them; for they all out of their surplus put into the offering; but she out of her poverty put in all that she had to live on.'" (Luke 21:1-4)

We don't need money to be generous; we can be generous by giving recognition, attention, praise, kindness, and love. We can be generous in thought, word, and deed. We can donate our time, knowledge, and skills. We can offer our patience, understanding, and encouragement. We can be a font of hope, a haven of peace, an oasis of joy. Neither do we have to travel far to practice generosity. We can begin at home by giving moral support to our parents, spouse, children, and siblings. We can then extend our generosity to the workplace, our community, and the world at large.

When we act generous before others, we boost our ego, but when we are generous in secret, we elevate our soul. The greater the generosity, the greater the joy experienced by both the giver and receiver. When do we offer "great" generosity? It is when we give more than we imagine we can. Also, when we give what cannot be replaced, we prove that those in need have higher value than possessions. Finally, when we are sensitive to the needs of others, we will be more concerned with the timing of our gift than the size of it.

We are often the benefactors of the generosity of others. Let's not forget to pass on the acts of kindness we receive. Or, as Henry Burton wrote:

"Have you had a kindness shown?
Pass it on; 'twas not given for thee alone,
Pass it on; Let it travel down the years,
Let it wipe another's tears,
Till in Heaven the deed appears, Pass it on."

Let go of preconceived ideas about how this state should look and feel.  You will know it and you will be in bliss.  Every path is different, but the destination is the same. 

They all lead to remembrance.When you remember the power and gifts within you, they will manifest into the physical realms.  Because you have chosen to be an instrument of love, these abilities will become apparent soon.Have you noticed that time seems to be "flying by?"  You are moving very quickly in your evolution, so the time for dragging your feet and procrastinating is over. 

Many of you have experienced a "cosmic kick in the pants" to get back on your spiritual paths.  Eliminate the drama by saying "yes" to Spirit in this moment.  Be willing to fulfill your mission.Understand that you are here to be a way-shower.  Don't be concerned if you have lost your road map and feel that you are blindly stumbling along. As long as you move forward, your destination will be reached.  Others will follow your example.  Tap into the guidance of ascended masters such as Jesus, Mary, Buddha and others.  Research the teachings of each master and you will find the ones you resonate with.  They have dedicated themselves to helping humans make a transition in consciousness.

We all have a unique role to fulfill in the Divine planCreation would be incomplete without your contribution, so please step forward and make it.  Take action daily toward reawakening Spirit in your life.  I know that people get sidetracked easily with mundane concerns, but if you dedicate yourself to putting aside a certain amount of time each day FOR GOD, you won't be disappointed with the payoff.You will find more peace and contentment and greater clarity.

If you have lost enthusiasm for this earthly game, connecting with your Higher Self will motivate you to move forward.  Prayers and meditation are like tonics to the soul.  Singing, chanting and dancing can also inspire you.  Begin each day with a realization that you are a beloved child of God.When nothing else matters except for your union with the Source, you will have reached your goal.  When you reach that state, there will be no more questioning, no more striving, no more struggling.  You will exist in the present moment and know that all is well. 

Accept your enlightened nature.We are born again in each moment.  The past no longer exists.  There will always be enough to sustain you in the present moment.  There is no right or wrong answers.  There are as many paths to God as there are people who walk them.  You will find your own way.The Buddha had a lot to say about enlightenment, "There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth... not going all the way and not starting...  No one saves us but ourselves.  No one can and no one may.  We, ourselves must walk the path...

The greatest gift is to give people your enlightenment, to share it."Helping others should come naturally to you.  This doesn't imply doing things for others that they can do for themselves.  If you try to "fix" other people's lives, you may be slowing down their progress. 

Everyone has to figure out for themselves, learn the lessons, and shift in consciousness.  Being of service means empowering others to reach their potential.  In order to do this, we must do our own inner work.

As we raise our vibrations, we will help others by the dynamics of resonance.  Traditional dogma tells us that Jesus was sent here to "save" us.  Perhaps, this really means that masters such as Jesus, have raised their energy fields to such a level that they are able to transmute lower vibrational energies.  It is very healing to merge with a master's loving presence.Jesus also taught by example and inspired others to take a higher path. 

People who are enlightened are also able to make a positive impact on social situations that are not serving the good of mankind.  History has not been too kind to these leaders, but I envision a kinder and gentler future.  Will the "Second Coming" take place when humans access their Christ selves and we can live in a heavenly paradise on Earth?  I believe so.

Enlightenment can be a process that sometimes takes many lifetimes to achieve.  It can also happen in an instant.  When we are ready to let go of all of the blocks to love's presence, we will find it.  If we make the effort to become self-aware in small ways, we will live consciously.  Eventually, we will return to our original state of perfection and communion with God.  If we take a step closer each day, we will inevitably reach our destination.

A Bearer of Gifts

Sometimes the people we have to work with give us a hard time instead of their full cooperation. Our tasks become more difficult when the people we're counting on give us a headache instead of a hand. Wouldn't it be nice, though, if everyone we dealt with not only gave us a smile, but gave us a gift? Of course, we cannot control the thoughts, feelings, and actions of others, so the only gifts that we can be sure of are those that we give to others. Since the joy is in the giving, why not become a bearer of gifts? Let's think about some gifts we can offer to others, gifts that won't cost us anything, yet are worth more than gold.

The first gift is Compassion. It is more than mere caring or concern. It is love in action. For example, someone at work is stymied by a problem and you have a spare moment, so you immediately jump in, without being asked, and offer a helping hand. Other examples include offering our seat in the train or bus to another, holding the door open for a young mother with a baby carriage trying to enter a building, and guiding an elderly or disabled person safely across a large street. Imagine the surprise and delight of others as we offer them these much needed gifts.

A moment's reflection will reveal many other ways we can express our compassion. For instance, when someone else is trying to speak, we can offer the gifts of silence and a listening ear. Or when others are trying to express a dissenting opinion, we can agree with their right to have such a view, and use it to expand our own understanding, rather than try to convert them to our way of thinking.

A second gift is that of Honesty. If it were a commodity exchanged in the Stock Market, its price would be on the rise because of its scarcity in the business world. We can make a big difference by helping to restore it. If we're in sales, instead of trying to sell a bill of goods, we can sell service, support, and knowledge. That is, we can be a help, rather than a hindrance. If we're asked about something we don't know, we can be honest and admit our ignorance. And if it's within our capacity to find the answer, we can make the effort to do so.

In our personal relationships, honesty means keeping our word, avoiding gossip, not exaggerating our accomplishments and recognizing the achievements of others. It also means being true to ourselves or practicing integrity. In other words, we align our actions with our values. For instance, don't you think it's strange that we sometimes hurt those we love? To do so is dishonest, for it is not how we feel in our heart. Don't you agree that honesty is healing and dishonesty is hurtful?

A third gift is that of Recognition. People are criticized more often than they are recognized. As a result, they are starving for recognition. Because sincere praise is as rare as diamonds, it has great value. Thomas Fuller wrote in 1732, "He injures a fair lady that beholds her not." That is, he that doesn't admire a beautiful woman insults her! After all, if she took the time and effort to look good, shouldn't we acknowledge that?

When we offer praise, congratulations, and admiration, we are offering the gift of recognition. We are effectively saying, "The world is better off because you are here. You have value. I am honored to know you. You make my life more enjoyable." How often do we express these sentiments to our family, friends, and coworkers? Isn't true that if we are silent, we are both dishonest and unloving?

A fourth gift is that of Interest. What do you imagine is the worst thing you can do to someone? It is not to hate them, for hate is sparked by jealousy or fear. Although highly negative, such feelings at least recognize them. No, the worst thing you can do to others is to ignore them. To deny their existence. To have no interest in them..

While the gift of Recognition honors others for what they have DONE, the gift of Interest honors others for what they ARE. And what are they? They are fellow travelers on the journey of life. They have as much right to be here, as much value to the world, and as interesting a story to relate as anyone else. All we have to do is give them an opportunity to tell their story. Each person is but one facet in the gem we call life. When we express interest in them, we give them the opportunity to sparkle. Be especially aware of those diamonds in the rough that you have at home and call your children.

A fifth gift is that of Sincerity. When we act compassionately, we grow joyful. When we are honest, we are at peace with ourselves. When we shower others with recognition, they recognize us for our kindness. When we express interest in others by asking them to tell us about themselves, we discover the wonder and beauty of the world. So, each gift we offer has its own reward. But one of the greatest gifts of all is that of Sincerity, for it is a beacon. When we act out of sincerity we act without desiring a reward. We offer each of the above gifts with no motive other than it is the right thing to do. Sincere people do not try to improve others, they just try to better themselves, but in doing so, they improve the world. Rather than trying to grab from life as much as they can, they try to add whatever they can.

A sixth gift is that of Time. It is a priceless gift, for it is the only one that is a nonrenewable resource. In each of our lives, there is a limited allotment of time. Once used, it is gone forever, never to be replaced. Since time is the stuff our lives are made of, when we spend time with others, we are giving the greatest gift of all, ourselves. When we encourage others and cheer them on, we infuse their life with meaning; we make their life worthwhile. What greater gift can we offer?

Each gift is not meant to be thought of in the abstract, but is meant to be lived. Not in the future, but now. Their primary purpose isn't to help those in desperate need thousands of miles away, but to lessen the fear and pain of those in our immediate circle of family, friends, acquaintances, and, yes, those strangers we meet each day as we go about our daily business.

By the way, the six gifts I have mentioned are easy to remember, for when we take the first letter of the gifts of Compassion, Honesty, Recognition, Interest, Sincerity, and Time, they spell out C.H.R.I.S.T. Regardless of our religion or absence of one, I think we can all agree that he led a life worthy of emulating. One way of following his example is to become a bearer of gifts and brighten the world as we pass by.