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How do I take my career to the next level?

May 22, 2011

Ayamanatara shares:

I feel ready to take my career to the next level. What do I need to do?


Inspirations from Binah replies:

For many of us, our careers and lives blend into one creating a rich landscape filled with experiences and inspiration. It is through this wonderful embrace of “who you are” and “what you do” that you can create without limits, turning dreams into reality. It is here where the heart of an artist resides, for it takes artistry and creative thought to turn a job into a meaningful career that fuels the life you want to live.

Along the path, there may be obstacles that prevent you from allowing yourself to reach the dizzying heights you long for. Yes, work-life balance is important, but that only applies to work done without emotion. A career can be different, if you want it to be. A career can be a part of who you are, converting ordinary work into life purpose, and easily showing you how to balance all the great loves in your life.

It is clear that you are ready to move away from the thought of a job and into a career that fulfills you. Equally clear is that there is something blocking the way; something hiding in the shadows that must be exposed and cleared if you are to continue forward. Let us take a walk through the landscape of your internal self in search of answers. I have a feeling there are trusted guides nearby.

A Brilliant Meadow of Delights

You first notice the deep vegetation covering the ground. The landscape has changed. It is rich and alive with grasses and plants. The meadow feels welcoming and invites you to relax. There is a light breeze, carrying with it the smell of fresh lemons. You feel safe and protected.

As you wander across the meadow, you hear the sound of rocks being moved. You walk closer and see a man creating a circle out of stones. Silently, you watch him work. Even though he is bent down, you can tell that he is tall, heavy and strong. He is wearing an tunic and trousers in earth tones. He looks at one with the earth, and yet with the unmistakable energy of someone not from this plane. With the last rock in place, the circle is complete. Almost immediately, a layer of meadowsweet begins to grow in between the stones filling the circle with the vibrant energy full of life.

With his work complete, your host looks at you and waves you in. You step over the meadowsweet covered rocks  and into the circle. The energy here is crisp, as if it just rained. You look at your host and feel like you are in the presence of your Holy Guardian Angel. He chuckles and says, “I get that a lot. I am Sandalphon, welcome to my Kingdom.”

“I can see that you are in search of something, a key that will give you the ability to overcome the inertia you feel with your career. It is important to be grounded, but too much of that can lead to laziness. It is important to find the balance, something you are currently lacking. I think I know just the person who can help you.”

He steps out and disappears into a brilliant light. You sit in the circle and feel the physical world around you through all your senses. Ideas and images keep swirling around, showing you the physical barriers preventing you from reaching your career goals. You make note of each one, silently asking for guidance on what you must do to overcome them.

Sandalphon returns and he is followed by someone, or something. The light is so bright you can barely keep your eyes open. Sandalphon turns to the other being and says with a humorous tone, “OK, Mr Wizard, you are brilliant. Now can you turn the light show down a notch so we can actually see you?” With a chuckle, the light dims and you clearly see the man behind the light. Even though he is laughing, you can feel an otherworldliness to him. There are no words to describe what you see and feel, it is as if all the power of the Universe is before you and yet, you also feel like he is all the power within you. He is pure Union with everything.

Sandalphon breaks the spell by saying, “May I present to you my brother, Metatron.” While there is still the same vegetation within the circle, you notice that there is now a row of flowering almond trees just beyond the meadowsweet covered stones. The air is lighter and perfumed by the almonds.

“My brother tells me you are feeling a little stagnant in your career progress. Fear not, it happens to the best of us. Sometimes, in our quest to feel stable and secure, we trap ourselves into a routine. To complete the Great Work, you need to regain your sense of wonder and use creative imagination to create change.”

Sandalphon continues his brother’s thoughts, “You see, while I provide what you need to build in the physical world, my brother provides the gift of clear and perceptive thought. This insight will allow you to recognize and resolve the obstacles on your career path. Together, we aid you in co-creating your reality in harmony with your life purpose so that you can feel safe even when taking a risk. Without risk, there is no growth.”

Metatron steps forward and hands you a single almond. Sandalphon lays some meadowsweet over it. “We are brothers in thought and deed. Allow your thoughts to flow up and down the Tree of Life, bringing dreams down to reality and raising reality to reach your dreams.”

Metatron turns to his brother, “It is time to leave. We must continue our work.” He turns to you, “Anytime you need us, you have only to think of our gifts. We are with you always.” With that, they both turn and exit the circle. You sit in focused meditation and follow their advice, exploring where you are, what is keeping you there and how to get to where you want to go.

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How can my partner and I communicate better?

May 13, 2011

Marty writes:

There are certain issues my partner and I just do not see eye to eye on and I think it has to do with not communicating effectively. We are so alike in our thinking, but our communication is not always the best. Any tips?


Inspirations from Binah replies:

Communication is the cornerstone of a good relationship. Whether with friends, family or loved ones, it is important to feel like you can talk freely about your feelings, instead of hiding behind doubt and fear. While you and your partner may be very alike, until you learn how to share through honest dialogue, you will constantly feel like there is something “missing” in the relationship.

Speaking your mind is often easier said than done, and sometimes for very good reason. While we want to be honest, there is no doubt that there are some topics you just don’t discuss in mixed company. In my family, politics is completely off limits. After years of arguing our positions, we have learned that this broad subject only leads to bad feelings and hours of angrily talking in circles. But what we have learned by working through our communication issues is that while political talk is out, specific events can be discussed if they come from a place of curiosity and desire to understand the other’s point of view. We know that we are different, therefore we don’t kid ourselves by thinking we can change the other person, but talking about something concrete gives us an opportunity to hear another person’s thoughts and ask probing questions with respect, not anger. We often act like scientists attempting experiments we know will fail in order to learn what caused the results to be different from what we wanted.

When you say that you and your partner don’t see eye to eye, is it the communication style or subject matter? Style can be modified as long as both parties are willing to give a little. If you think fast and your partner requires more time, you can try a method such as email or chat which gives each person an opportunity to write a response at their own pace. It may seem informal, but if each of you process at a different speed, then text will even out the playing field. It will also give someone that is hot-headed an opportunity to cool down before saying something hurtful. In other words, think outside the box and use all the communication tools at your disposal. Contrary to popular thought, face-to-face is not always the best way to talk.

If you want communication to flow, watch your language for words that can come off as judgmental, angry or snippy. Focus on compassion and love, even if you don’t like what you are hearing. This will encourage honesty and openness.

One way to get to the heart of your communication issues and explore new solutions is with the use of twin crystals. When two crystals share a common side, such as two pieces/points that were originally side-by-side in a cluster, these are called twins. Just like biological twins, the two crystals will have shared DNA, creating an unbreakable bond between them that facilitates the transfer of energy.

chinese quartz crystal cluster

chinese quartz crystal cluster by kafka4prez

Twin Crystal

Communication

For this work, you will need a pair of twin, clear quartz crystals. Clear quartz acts as an amplifier, ensuring that you amplify a person’s thoughts and feelings without adding any properties from the crystal. The crystals should be purified and have an equal, balanced energy.

Sit in front of the person you wish to communicate with. Create a united sacred space, calling upon any guides you wish to help you through this process. It is highly recommended that the Higher Selves of each person be invoked and that there is an explicit ask to help facilitate the conversation.

When you are ready, the first person that wishes to ask a question holds one crystal in his/her left hand while the other person holds the twin in his/her right hand. The left hand is the receiving side, for this is the person that is seeking an answer. The right hand is the giving side, the person supplying the answer. Coming from a place of curiosity and compassion, ask the first question. Choose your words carefully, removing any assumptions or judgment. Allow time to receive an answer through the crystal, without the giver speaking. The receiver should express freely, channeling the words as they come.

When you have received all that has been given, begin a dialog. Communicate freely, yet with respect. Remember, you are trying to understand your partner, not fight for change. This is an opportunity to speak and be heard. If you need clarification and can’t find it in the discussion, ask another question through the crystal. Ask as many questions as necessary to help facilitate a dialog, switching who asks as needed.

As you work through this process, take note of the things that flow well in the conversation and points that were heated. Make adjustments accordingly to maintain a balanced energy flow. If tensions rise, take a deep breath and feel a blue, calming energy wash over the space between you.

Use twin crystals to talk not only about specific subjects , but also about your individual communication styles so you can learn how to improve your relationship. Crystals break through the barriers created by our defense mechanisms, allowing vulnerable expression and compassionate healing.

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My partner is pulling me down, should I go?

April 27, 2011

Alisa asks:

I have two children with a man whom I love very much.  He has spent the last 12 years in extreme turmoil. I have tried to part ways many times, but continue to get back with him because I love him as a person. However, he pulls me down very much. He is mentally ill and unstable and refuses evaluation or any alternative therapy. He is depressed and very passive about his life. Recently, I was admitted into the University and I am planning on moving to another state in a few months. He said he wants to come and support us there, but I need a new start and I know he really doesn’t want to go because he has no drive to find work. He has a very kind heart, but does nothing for himself but work in a  liquor store. He is functioning at a very low vibration and doesn’t want to help himself. I have tried so hard to nurture his relationship with the children because they love him, but I am seeing how the depression is making us all feel low and down in the dumps. I need some wholesome advice on how I can work this out. I fear he should stay here and we should go alone.

Inspirations from Binah replies:

While your emotional center sets the direction toward love, which can sometimes feel like a random choice with no foundation, your mind provides the checks and balances needed to understand that love.  Language limits our ability to comprehend all the different types of love that can be experienced, making it seem as if the feelings we feel for another person outside of our family can only be categorized as ‘romantic’ or ‘friendship’.  The truth is there are many other levels, each one providing lessons and experiences necessary for your evolutionary journey.

After 12 years with this man, your mind understands all the pros and cons of staying with him.  If he comes with you to your new city, you will continue to repeat the existing pattern, for you cannot expect another to change.  If you can find acceptance, joy and growth in this pattern, then your answer is simple: he should go with you.  But if you continue to feel that he is bringing down the vibration of the entire family, then you must realize that if you remain with him, you are not only holding back your personal growth, you are teaching your children that this is the best they can expect out of life.

That being said, there was a reason you were joined together in love, giving you an opportunity to reach a new level of knowledge through the journey you have walked together.  Sometimes it takes Understanding in order to receive the full Wisdom of an experience and move on to the next.  Shift your focus onto identifying and understanding the love you share today, releasing the need to believe that it must be the love of a partner and opening yourself to accepting that this love may be a vibration meant to bring your children into the world and provide you with strength and compassion you could only acquire through your union.

In your quiet Sanctuary, ask your Higher Self to take you on a spiritual journey through this relationship.  Begin with where and how you met, asking your Higher Self to play the entire video of the last 12 years and pausing where a new lesson was learned.  Take note of each time you learned something about yourself, each time you shed a layer of your ego or prejudices or weaknesses.  Create this list, and when you are done, ask your Higher Self if there is still more to learn in order to find the balance between your emotions and your intellect.  Your Higher Self can tell you if this story should continue, are you ready to accept the answer?

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I want to cry, but I feel emotionless. Is this normal?

April 17, 2011

Rakesh writes:

I just came out of a decade old relationship, reason being un-accepting parents.

What’s bothering me is that I haven’t broken down! I used to be the type who’d break down at the slightest thing! But, I haven’t shed a single tear, and it’s scaring me! I think it has been buried somewhere deep in, and this might be stuck as negative energy to affect me in the future.. I feel almost emotionless..

Is this normal? I want to just cry and get this out of my system, but I can’t! I don’t feel anything.. Or, is it even possible this is a good thing? Please tell me what you feel about this..


Inspirations from Binah replies:

A break up is a loss, no matter what the cause.  We all go through an emotional response when this happens, grieving either for the person or aspects of the relationship.  We become attached at many levels, and it is not always easy to predict which cords will cause pain when cut.  While some people break down completely, others find themselves going through a more reserved process.

What is certain is that you will go through five to seven stages of grief.  There is no telling how long each stage will last.  I have found that there are people that seem to skip stages, but in reality they just go through them quickly.  There are other stages that seem to take forever.  You may even find yourself coming back to a particular stage when triggered by an event or object.  There is no “right” way to process this loss, you are only looking to find your own way.

Right now, you are going through denial/shock, as this is often the first stage.  Here is where you feel emotionless, numb and cold.  It is an emotional defense mechanism.  You don’t yet know how to process what is happening, so your emotional side shuts down.  It is easy to get stuck here because there is no pain, but there is also no happiness.  Here you only experience the all encompassing “blah” of life.  It is neither depression, for that requires an emotional response, nor mania, it is just a constant feeling of sameness.

Your goal is to push past this stage and move on to the next stages, which will awaken feelings of anger, reflection, loneliness, pain… and eventually find you at acceptance and healing.  At the same time, there is no need to rush.  Each person processes at a different pace, so allow yourself the time needed to adjust to your new circumstances.  To help set your intention for transformational healing, you should call upon some winged friends: butterflies.

Butterfly

Butterfly by fox_kiyo

Butterfly Release Ceremony

The butterfly is a symbol of transformation.  Imagine the amount of transformation one goes through from egg to caterpillar, then forming the cocoon and eventually coming out a butterfly.  This is the same as your transformation path.  Right now you are a caterpillar forming a cocoon.  As you enter this safe space, you begin a journey into the unknown.  It may take some time alone to allow the lesson of the butterfly to take form and transform into the person you will become, but when you are done, you will celebrate with joy, more symbols of the butterfly.

“Butterflies remind us that life is a dance, not to take things quite so seriously.  They teach us that growth and transformation does not have to traumatic; it can occur gently, sweetly, joyfully.”

In Native American cultures, it is customary to release butterflies at transformational celebrations, such as weddings and funerals.  I encourage you to have your own butterfly release ceremony to liberate your emotions and tell the Universe that you are ready to move to the next stage of your grieving process.  You can acquire butterflies in many ways, but the best is to purchase  them from a commercial farm that specializes in release butterflies.  If you do not have access to one, you can draw a butterfly on a piece of paper and release it in a windy area or down a cliff.  Please take the time of year and day into consideration when releasing a butterfly.  There are seasons and times when they will not fly, which means that you still need more time to process where you are.

When you are ready to release your butterfly, take it in your hands and whisper the feelings you wish for it to transform.  A butterfly makes no sound, so all that you say will be carried off leaving no trace behind.  Tell the butterfly your pains, fears, heartaches and anything else around the relationship of the past you wish to be free of.  Then tell the butterfly your hopes and dreams.  Allow the words to mix, then express your appreciation for the transformational work the butterfly is doing and give it its freedom.  Allow it to fly off to the heavens with your message, putting your faith that the Universe is listening.

Gently, your emotionless stage will transform, taking you through the other stages of grief and into healing.  Accept all the help you are offered along the way, you never know who was sent by the butterfly.

Butterfly Quote

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My son is aggressive and mean, what do I do?

March 31, 2011

Maritza asks:

My son is 8 years old and he gets aggressive and mean. I just do not know what else to do with him. Any advice?

 

Inspirations from Binah replies:

Aggression in a young child can be very frustrating, and in some cases, quite scary.  Inappropriate outbursts, violent actions… it is enough to make parents want to run and hide.  But as parents, we don’t.  We push forward looking for new ways to help our children through their difficulties.  It is important to remember that you and the child chose each other pre-birth, therefore there are lessons both of you need to learn through these experiences.  Ask your Higher Self to communicate directly to his Higher Self to give you guidance on what is affecting him.  This will give you a starting point from which to proceed.

It cannot be stressed enough that the first place to look is in the child’s diet.  There are many studies that show the link between certain types of food and aggressive behavior in children.  “It may sound amazing, but studies of children (and of teenagers and prisoners) have repeatedly shown that disruptive and even violent behaviour can be dramatically altered simply by changes to diet.”  Check with your doctor to ensure that your son is receiving adequate levels of zinc and magnesium, as well as B vitamins and chromium.  Refining carbohydrates not only removes valuable nutrition, it also makes the food more dense causing digestion issues.  If he eats daily doses of these, he may be experiencing pain in ways that he either doesn’t know how to explain or is embarrassed to.  For a young boy without the adequate vocabulary to express discomfort in the body, he may feel like the only way to tell you something is wrong is to act out.

Sugars, additives and saturated fats, now consumed in huge quantities in many diets, interfere with brain function and have been linked to bad behavior in varying studies.  Check with your doctor for nutritional deficiencies, then consult with a trained nutritionist or naturopath to create a diet that will give your son all the nutrients he needs to develop a strong mind and body.

With a clean kitchen and super-charged, healthy diet, if your son still exhibits disruptive behavior, it is time to look for other causes.  One way to find the source of his aggression is using music therapy.  This form of healing uses music and all of its facets—physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual—to help improve health and wellbeing.  Music therapy can benefit children with communication, attention, motivation, and behavioral problems.  A trained music therapist will work with you to devise a program that uses music to first calm your son, then search for the root cause of his anger, recognizing that changes to the household may be necessary.  You can find a qualified music therapist through your doctor or local university music school.

While it is disheartening to know that there is a trauma or wound that hurts your son and pushes him toward aggressive behavior, it is encouraging to know there are many mechanisms for releasing and healing that pain.  Be diligent in your efforts and trust the guidance of your Higher Self.  Listen to what your son has to say and realize that what may seem insignificant to you, may be a monumental clue in unlocking the mystery.  Connect to your inner guidance and be open to all types of physical, emotional and spiritual healing… the path to wellness requires all three.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_therapy
http://www.teachingexpertise.com/articles/diets-and-their-effect-on-childrens-behaviour-1128

 

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Is forgiveness a state of being or state of doing?

March 24, 2011

Kim writes:

My shadow side has made an appearance. Although dark, deep and painful, there is a part of me that knows that its presented itself for healing and integration. I’ve been in denial for so long about this aspect of myself. With the shadow also comes feelings of deep guilt and shame.

Can you talk to me about practical steps to forgiveness and being compassionate with ourselves?
We often hear the statement, we have to learn to forgive ourselves and forgive others, but what does that look like in a real world, practical, day to day way? Is forgiveness a state of being??? or a state of doing?? or both??? Compassion can take both forms, but what about forgiveness. Please share your wisdom…


Inspirations from Binah replies:

Forgiveness is a state of acceptance.  It is about looking at a situation honestly and accepting that you cannot change the past, you can only move forward.  Call me an idealist, but I believe that every event has a silver lining.  In our deepest, darkest pain, there is a lesson to be learned.  The lesson is not always trigged by something you did wrong; it is not about punishment, it is about seeing the message embedded in the shadows.  Sometimes it is only a tiny sliver of light, but in a bottomless pit of darkness, that light will seem brighter than any you’ve ever seen before, illuminating the decisions that you made to get your to where you are.

A woman once shared the story of her troubled marriage with me.  Her husband treated her quite terribly throughout their relationship.  After years of emotional abuse, she gathered up her courage and decided to take control of her life and leave him.  During their separation, she settled into a nice house where she could finally relax.  Slowly, she built the life she always wanted.

One day, as she sat on the couch, she found herself in that middle state between sleep and meditation.  Here she could see herself talking to her husband.  She was aware that this was not present day, that in fact, this meeting pre-dated their individual births.  In that conversation he was saying, “Are you sure? I really don’t want to do this.  You are going to hate me.”  She repeated her plea and explained that she had a lesson to learn in this lifetime and that she really needed him to do this so she would push herself and learn.  Over an over he tried to get out of it, but in the end, he reluctantly agreed and asked only one thing -that she remember that *she* asked him to do this.  The contract was sealed.

As she sat on the couch, she recounted her life with this man.  Slowly the pieces started flowing and she saw the events of her past in a new light.  She still didn’t fully understand her “lesson”, but she knew that it had something to do with finding her personal strength in the face of abuse.  What she did find on the road to understanding, was forgiveness.    She forgave herself for taking so long to learn, and she forgave him for all his actions.  She went to the phone, called her soon-to-be-ex-husband, and simple said, “thank you for fulfilling our contract.”  He politely replied with an emotional thank you and they hung up.  Though they divorced, they remain distant friends, each knowing something special was shared between them.

With springtime upon us in the northern hemisphere, it is a time of rebirth and renewal.  It is a time to finish your walk through the necessary darkness of winter and emerge into the sunlight.  Forgiveness is the door, compassion holds the key to unlocking it.  Together, they are necessary parts in order for you to finally breath crisp, clean air into your lungs and move out the stale, heavy smog of guilt and shame.  Let us use the spiritual tools mother nature gives us in order to transmute pain into joy.

purple tulip

Purple Tulip by lizjones112

Garden of Forgiveness

For this ritual you will need deep purple tulip bulbs, a container or area in your garden, fresh soil, a small collection of items that represent your shame and guilt (you can include photographs, drawings, objects, etc.), a yellowish green marker or crayon and some paper.

On a Monday, create a sacred space, call in your Higher Self and with the marker or crayon, write out your feelings.  Allow yourself to purge all the emotions you denied for so long.  Write about the pain, the darkness, the shame… write until there is nothing left to write.  When you are done, take what you have written along with the objects and place them out in the Sun.  For the next few days be gentle with yourself as you feel the Sun’s rays purify and disintegrate the negative energies that once controlled you.

On the following Thursday, take your letter, objects, plant and soil and in sacred ceremony call upon Mother Earth to guide you in forgiveness.  Dig a hole deep enough for your tulip bulbs and the objects, then one by one say good-bye to each item and place it in the hole.  As you place the object, feel yourself releasing any cords or ties you once had.  Put your letter in last and as you cover the objects with a layer of dirt, feel your heart swell with love and compassion.  Your final step is to plant the tulips over these objects, letting Mama Gaia take away your pain through your commitment to new life.

In time, with care, your plant will grow and bloom.  With each new tulip, you will be reminded of the natural beauty that grows from the bulb buried in the dark soil.  When the season is over, your plant will complete its cycle and die, returning to the Earth.  It is then that your cycle of forgiveness will be complete.  All that will remain will be the beautiful memories and much love.

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Where do I start to be where I once was?

March 22, 2011

Susan writes:

I was a spiritual person a long time ago.  When I got married, it was pushed to the back burner: kids… life happened.  Now that I am back to my old self, I need direction.  It is almost like I get a second start at it and feel like I am sitting at a junction now. Not sure where to go or how to start to be where I once was, so any advice would be helpful.

 

Inspirations from Binah replies:

As you sit at this new junction, the roads before you lead down two paths.  The first is to your past, and while you say you want to be where you once were, I suspect that it is not really where you want to go.  Motherhood and life has taught you many lessons which you needed to learn.  Now is the time to take the second road, the one that will allow you to use those lessons, and your connection to Source, to discover who you are, then continue forward onto new paths.

Though you feel like your spiritual connection was lost, it was not, for it is a part of you that can never be accidentally severed.  Instead your connection has been holding the light, silently guiding you and providing strength in times of need.  What you wish to do is reawaken your Divine Self, integrating it into your everyday life which is currently being lead by your Lower Self, and then handing the leadership over to your Higher Self.  To do this, you must activate your connection to Source, then begin the fool’s journey toward Wisdom.

Navigating the Solar System

Sit comfortably with your eyes closed.  Take a deep breath in through your nose and out through your mouth.  Relax into in, feeling your body release tension and opening your mind-body-spirit connection to receive.  With each breath, you body becomes lighter.  Each breath fills your lungs with Air, bringing you in harmony with this element.

You find yourself standing on the planet of Pluto.  Feel the solid rock at your feet and an icy chill in the air.  It is dark, but you feel safe and secure.  Before you appears a spaceship, brightly colored in Emerald flecked with Gold.  Beside it stands a bearded man in profile wearing a robe of White flecked with Gold.  He radiates pure Light and in his presence you feel one with this Light.  He motions you closer.  He has a mission for you in a Silver envelope with Sky Blue rays which he hands you.  As he touches your hand, you feel a rush of light flow directly from him into you.  It courses through your body, adding to your own light until you feel the distinct feeling of new awakening.  You bid the man farewell and climb into your spaceship.

Within the vessel everything is new, yet strangely familiar.  You open the envelope to discover you are going to Neptune.  As you start the engine, you realize that this is a new version of a ship you have navigated before.  The controls are the same, allowing you to take off with ease.  During the trip, you entertain yourself discovering the changes to the ship from its predecessor.   Old knowledge allows you to rapidly learn the new systems, filling you with a sense of purpose and joy.  How you have missed this wondrous starship!

Soon the icy giant, Neptune, comes into view.  You find the station and navigate a safe landing.  As you exit the ship, you are met by an older man with a beard.  He is wearing a robe of White flecked with Red, Blue and Yellow.  He greets you with a hug.  He is a man you know well; he always appears when you need inspiration and wisdom.  He hands you clean clothes, a Glowing Red jumper, and a Golden Amber envelope.  As the ship is cleaned and refueled, you sit and catch up, for it has been a long time since you last saw each other and there is much to talk about.

When your ship is ready, you say good-bye and climb aboard.  Your visit has rekindled a deep connection you thought lost.  You realize that even though you felt alone on your journey, you never were.  The knowledge to travel anywhere in the Solar System to visit friends, explore new places and grow through experience resides in you, you have only to climb aboard your ship and set a course.  You settle into the familiar cockpit and open the envelope.  You already knew where you were going, reading it only reinforces your faith in that ever present connection.  As you take off you smile broadly, happy to finally be back in the driver’s seat.

You will be guided on many journeys.  May you always bring the Wisdom and Understanding learned back home to Earth.

“Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain’t goin’ away.” -Elvis Presley

 

 

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I want to release my longing for an unhealthy love, suggestions?

February 11, 2011

From Nathaniel:

I just recently fell out of love with someone.  This person was someone who came into my life and immediately captured my heart.  She was so wild and so unlike myself in so many ways that I was immediately in love.  So this went on for a while on and off, until I went home to Florida.  While I was gone for only a few days she cheated on me, and in the next few days, with the help of her roommate especially, what we had totally fell apart.  I was utterly devastated as I had unknowingly invested quite a lot into her, and having all that gone at once was very hard to deal with.  Then all my friends started telling me how bad she was for me, which I understand and ultimately know is true.  Then about a week and a half ago she called me, apologizing for everything, and saying that she still loved me.  Then three days later she talks on her Facebook all about her new crush, so I immediately deleted her from my friends list.  I understand that she wasn’t good for me, and that she in so many ways put me in a very bad position, however everyday my idle thoughts turn to thinking about her.  I know even if we did get together again, at this point it wouldn’t be right, but I know that I still have a longing to be with her.  I want to find a way to be rid of these feelings, or at least find a way for me to move on, and develop new love once again.  Do you have any suggestions?

 

Inspirations from Binah:

A love shared by two people is something that can never be fully expunged, nor should it be.  There were some wonderful moments that when brought to mind will always fill you with the loving emotions of the experiences shared.  What you seek is not to forget her all together, but to reach a point where she is memory that lives in the past.  We underestimate the value and happiness of reminiscing.  The past is something we should treasure and learn from without trying to recreate it in the present.

With that goal in mind, are your thoughts of her rooted in an emotional cord that must be cut or a clean, yet still open, wound that is slowly healing?  From your words, you recognize that this is not the relationship for you and have accepted that you and she must go your separate ways.  You are walking the path of the Death card, so it is appropriate that to honor this parting you hold a formal ceremony.

If you feel that there is something that is pulling you back to her, cut the emotional cords using any of the methods shared in previous Inspirations from Binah answers titled:

With the cords cut, call upon the energy of the Phoenix and the purification power of its flaming death to release the last of your longing and cauterize the wound.

Phoenix Rebirth Ceremony

In a flame-proof location, create a small nest made out of twigs or small branches.  In the center, place some myrrh resin or incense.  Place over the myrrh something that reminds you of her; this can be an object, picture or even a piece of paper with her name on it.

Set your sacred space and call in your Higher Self and guardians.  Invoke the Phoenix and prepare for the transmutation through death.  When you are ready, set the nest and all the objects within it, on fire .  As the Phoenix burns, channel all your longing into the flame and ask for Archangel Rafael, the divine physician, to provide healing energy to soothe your heartache.

Allow the fire to completely burn out.  If possible, leave the ashes where they are, allowing the energy to regenerate and complete the healing process.  If they must be moved, put them in a box or someplace where thy will not be disturbed.  In three days, take the ashes and scatter them into nature, symbolizing the rebirth of the Phoenix.  Healthy and happy, the Phoenix circles the sky ready to begin again, just as you are now ready to continue your journey with an open heart.

Though it will take time for your lingering thoughts to find a new place to rest, when you feel especially vulnerable, call upon the Phoenix and allow it to burn away your longing and inspire your next steps.

 

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Who moves the forces of the Universe?

February 8, 2011

From Amalia:

How can I make miracles happen? I mean, I pray to the Lord and sometimes he listens and sometimes not, why?
Who moves the forces in the universe, me or the Lord?
How can I move these forces to place them on my side?
Thanks for your answers, I really need help, I am confused

 

Inspirations from Binah:

We read everyday about how we are divine beings with great power, which would imply that we can create anything we wish, but personal experience tells us that this is not always the case.  Sometimes, no matter how much we want something and how much positive energy we put into creating it, it does not happen.

“Why” is wrapped in many layers of Will and energy.  The simplest answer is that most people are not fully tapped into their power.  Deactivated DNA, psychological fears, uncontrolled ego… each piece works against the other, stripping us of the ability to fully use our capabilities.  With each dormant portion of our DNA and bio-circuitry we activate, we awaken a previously untapped, internal power source.  With each spiritual tool we master, we learn how to skillfully control a portion of Universal power.

Your Will, my Will, the Will of Source, the Will of Nature… each one creating what it wants, which at times may be in conflict with what the other wants.  For example, let us say you really want an apple tree in your garden.  Apple trees require lots of sunlight and good drainage, but in your garden you don’t get much sun, if any, and when it rains, the water pools for days before it drains away.

The Will of nature is for another kind of tree in that area, one that can happily grow without much sunlight and in water, but your Will is for an apple tree, so you dig a drainage system, bring out a sunlamp and plant what your heart desires.  If you continuously take very good care of your apple tree, it is possible that you can create the conditions for the tree to survive and even bare fruit, but if you stop taking active care of your tree, even for a day, nature’s Will takes over and the tree dies.

Therefore, the more complete answer is that we all move the forces of the Universe.  The goal is to find a balance between your Will, the Will of Nature and the Will of Source -taking into account that we are part of a collective humanity, so you also have to consider the Will of all persons involved.  With this many forces working in conjunction, it is hard to predict the outcome, this is why it is important to tune into your internal guidance to understand how to flow with these energies.

There may be times when you choose to deliberately go against what you understand to be the Will of Source and Nature.  If you feel strongly that this is the right path for you, nurture this decision daily, and actively work on your personal evolution, you have the ability to create without limits, but you must be ready for the resistance.  Confer with your Higher Self to decide on the best course of action, and with a little patience and much diligent work, miracles can happen.

 

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Is channeling something everyone can learn?

February 5, 2011

From Charity:

I’m curious about channeling… is it something anyone can learn? If so, when do you know if you’re ready? How is it helpful? How do you do it? Who/what exactly are you talking to or channeling from?

 

Inspirations from Binah:

Before answering your questions, we must first decide on a common definition. The American Heritage Dictionary defines channeling as:

channeling n. The act or practice of serving as a medium through which a spirit guide purportedly communicates with the living.

Geoffrey Hoppe writes:
Channeling is a natural form of communication between humans and angelic beings, nature spirits, non-physical entities or even animals and pets. A channeler is very similar to a translator or interpreter. They allow themselves to feel or sense the communication from the other being. The channeler then attaches human words to the communications for the understanding by themselves or other humans.

Channeling can be done by anyone. There are some that have a natural ability to connect to spirits, while others develop this connection over time, consciously lowering the barriers to see what was previously hidden. In order to communicate, you must cultivate a mechanism for opening yourself to messages from beyond the veil. You may find that you easily feel the energies of elementals, angels, or those that once lived in this world. In time, those that wish to connect will reveal themselves. Once you and a being are linked begins the work on building a trusting relationship.

There are several different ways to channel. In a full body trance, you step out and allow the spirit to take control of your body. After the message, you often have no memory of what happened. This form of channeling is stressful on your body, since you are bringing in incredible levels of light and raising your vibration significantly. If you choose to accept this contract, take extra care of your physical self and ensure that you trust the entity, since you will not be aware of what is going on during the transmission.

Another form of channeling is via mediation, which means the spirit communicates directly with you and you pass on the message. This is a very powerful relationship because it means that the entity trusts that you will accurately disseminate what has been shared. It is in this form of communication that the greatest amount of learning is achieved, since once you receive the knowledge, you must understand its meaning in order to know what to do with it.

A relationship with a being on the other side of the veil can be extremely rewarding when you take the time to nurture it. Knowledge can be shared, skills learned and experiences interpreted. Each friendship is unique, just like those you have with friends on this plane. Remember, just because a spirit is not corporeal does not mean it is all knowing. Trust your intuition to guide you, calling on your Higher Self if you have any questions or concerns.

Here is some additional counsel on this topic:

 

Channeling definition
Geoffrey Hoppe

 

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