Events of the world
appear to be moving quite rapidly. This phenomenon has been called the
Quickening or Earth Changes. Whatever name you decide to give it, the bottom
line is that for many people there is finally a dawning recognition of the
dramatic changes we are facing in the world as events begin to impact daily
life. This brings with it a palpable sense of upheaval and disturbance that can
breed fear and uncertainty. And while many people are scared or confused at the
disruptions that are taking place, they fail to recognize their own behavior
that continues to contribute to the situation.
At a fundamental
level these changes are vibrational. Everything is vibrating. We are all in a
state of energetic vibration. However as the finite limits of the planet are
neared these vibrations are starting to shift and grow in intensity. With the
increasing intensity we start to become more aware of the vibrations. These
vibrations can affect our lives in many ways, but most often it results in
higher levels of stress and tension during the daily interactions we have.
Dealing with these vibrations can be a challenge as they can often be very
destabilizing to our inner equilibrium. At times, it can even seem as if
everything is on the verge of falling to pieces.
People in the
spiritual community have more skills to deal with these vibrational shifts than
the average person. They usually have some type of meditative and/or healing
modalities that help to counter effects of shifting vibrational energy fields,
yet even those who are grounded in spiritual practices can be knocked off
balance by people or events beyond their control. In addition modern
technologies including phones, computers and televisions create their own
vibrational fields that disrupt our connection to the planet. Becoming aware of
these vibrations is imperative if we are going to move forward towards a more
enlightened way of being.
Modern society appears to have reached another important
crossroad. We have had a number of opportunities
in the recent past and it is hard to know how many more there will be. Like
the pendulum that swings from one extreme to the other, our way of living has
reached the point where going forward in our destructive all-consuming manner
is no longer feasible. As a civilization we have come to consider the Earth,
the plants, the animals, other human beings and everything else, whether it is
nailed down or not, resources to be exploited. This no longer serves us (it
never did to begin with) and we must do something different.
Long ago humans lived in harmony with the world around them.
They had a relationship with spirit, and an underlying reverence for the
life-force that flowed through everything. They entrained with the vibrations
of the Earth. From the Celtic concept of dana
to the Chinese tao, people used to
live in reverence of the world and pay homage to the spirit that exists within
all things. And that spirit was strong within them. We need to return to this
way of being. Our connection to the world is vital to our survival. We need to
break out of the shell created by the vibrations of the technological
distractions of the world. We need more time with the trees and the animals. We
need to listen to silence.
Global awakening was
never going to come from the top down. It must start with each of us as
individuals. We can continue headlong over the edge of the abyss or step back
and turn down a different path. And while many have chosen to relinquish their
will and courage to embrace the excessive materialism of today, many others are
starting to feel unsatisfied with that world.
It is imperative we
regain our sensitivity to the vibrations, lest we become like those doomed
animals in Pink Floyd’s “Sheep” Meek and obedient we follow the leader down
well-trodden corridors into the valley of steel.
I have always
believed that if you always do what you’ve always done you will always get what
you have always gotten. The logical conclusion to this is that if you are
unsatisfied with what you have then in order to change that you need to do
something different. This is easy to say but can be extremely difficult to put
into practice. This process starts in the mind. You have to make a mental
commitment first if you want to succeed at this.
A great cycle is
coming to an end and a new age is dawning. It is time to turn away from the
lower vibrations. It is time to focus on our spiritual development and vibrate
on a different wavelength.
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10 Things to Do To
Change Your Life
- Turn off the television. Unplug it. Toss it out the window. Everyone enjoys a movie or show sometimes, but end your relationship with commercial television today.
- Spend at least one day a week away from the computer, phone and internet. No calls, no emails, no Facebook…just leave it alone for a whole day and see if you can notice a vibrational difference.
- Grow a plant from a seed. Water it, nurture it, experience it growing.
- Cultivate a relationship with a tree. Sit with it and see if you can learn something.
- Give up junk food. No excuses, just stop eating low vibration food.
- Give thanks to spirit at mealtimes for the blessing of having food to eat
- Learn a new spiritual discipline like yoga, tai chi, meditation, tea ceremony, or anything that teaches you to be more mindful.
- Learn to play a musical instrument. It doesn’t matter if it is a harmonica, drum or trumpet, allow the vibration of music to move through you.
- Walk outside in nature everyday. Feel the vibration.
- . Make someone else feel good about themselves.
We stand on the threshold of a profound shift in our world.
Wake up, strengthen your body and clear your mind. There is much work to be
done.
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Wishing you much peace.
