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Harmony in Light/Dark – As Recorded on Spreaker

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What is your next big step with developing yourself and your spiritual practice?

For me, it was looking for a way to help others discover Spirit and find their Light.

This was the major goal I had for myself when I started this path. For me, that meant learning how to push through everything that had broken me down before. A way to heal and use my experiences to help others heal.

 

For those of you who have been curious about who I am behind the screen or speakers, let me take a moment to introduce myself. I do this in hopes to inspire others to do the same.

“Beginning my journey in spirit from a young age, I’ve always dedicated myself to furthering my studies for the purpose of helping others develop in spirit. This path would not be trekked easily though, and definitely not without hardship or sacrifice.

I would experience many lessons during early life that would shape me into someone capable of compassionate leadership and grace. I was commonly misunderstood by my peers for having a different view of the world. I would befriend people from various walks of life, speaking what wisdom was gifted to me by Source to anyone who would hear me.

While this got me far more attention that I would have liked (being called weird, being shunned and outcast from the ‘popular crowd,’ even being bullied and neglected by my peers), it also granted me valuable experience in public relations. 

My beliefs in a broader spectrum of thought and existence were one that would be wrought with mixed understanding. Put simply, the kids my age just didn’t get me, and those who did had no idea what to do with me because of how old I was.

I had the air of a philosopher by age 12 and was quickly aspiring to be a great counselor or psychologist by the time I finished high school. I studied Psychology at Delaware State University because I believed that by understanding the mind, I would be able to help others unlock their potential to develop within Spirit. This would only be one aspect of my path, however.

Months into my college career, I would develop serious issues with anxiety and fatigue that would force me to leave my studies prematurely. Lost, and without that greater knowledge I sought to help others on a deeper level, I began to grow tired of the place I once called home. It just didn’t sit right with me to stay there and allow myself to slowly deteriorate as I pondered the trials and tribulations that brought me to that point.

Instead, I looked towards developing the mental discipline and leadership skills in a way that I felt only the military could provide. I knew that this was my way of meeting an end that constantly seemed to elude me. Before shipping out to Basic Training for the United States Air Force,  I would be guided to meet the first of many spiritual mentors who would lead me to a fated meeting with my first Reiki Teacher during a weekend event in Pennsylvania.

I was introduced to Reiki in a way that was so elegant and simple that it quickly attracted my attention. It would be during my attunement to Reiki, that I was granted a vision of my future within its Light. I would stay in the Air Force for a short time before falling victim to more health issues. This time depression would accompany the anxiety and fatigue I had hoped were long-gone.

At the time, I had no major support network. I was away from all that I once knew, and many things had changed within me during my service. I realized that I knew nothing of who I was anymore or why I was even on my path anymore. I was truly in the wilderness of my mind, grasping at whatever I could to hold onto my life.

Fallen, and feeling hopeless, it would be the call of Spirit that would reignite my desire to continue to push forward. It showed me in ways that one day I would be shown an even greater Light, and that I would stand stronger than I had ever been before. That I would begin in full force, the path from the vision. I knew little of the miracles of Reiki at the time, but I felt a pull to continue walking down that path.

In my heart, I felt that it would be my compassion for others that would grant me my greatest healing and help me release this doubt and worry. I would spend quite some time in Texas shortly after leaving the military.

It would be there that I would begin recovering my facilities, learning what I could about Reiki and the old ways of Spirit, as well as receiving my attunement to Reiki 2. I was attuned to the level of Reiki Master for the first time in September of 2014 after a major shift would guide me from Texas, back to my home in Delaware, to Montana on what would be a great trip, and finally to Colorado.

I received my attunement through a video by Steve Murray as quite some time had passed since I had found a Master to train me, but the call of Spirit is ever persistent. I had already begun to feel stronger, but I feared the opinions of my peers for “taking the quick path to mastery.” So I would keep this accomplishment to myself until I felt unequivocally that I had indeed achieved a state of mastery with myself.

I studied diligently from that point on, reading, watching, and practicing Reiki whenever I could. Being attuned to the various levels again by different Masters as my spirit felt was necessary. It would be July of 2016, after a second Master attunement from my current Reiki Master, as well as a third attunement performed by myself and the Deva of Reiki in meditation, that I would feel a sense of completion with my initial training with Reiki.

To me, mastery is simply a completed step on the path to deeper understanding. Days after receiving my final attunement, I would begin to be gifted with the knowledge of healing and practice during my meditations, that I now refer to as Hakuyama (Spacial Cleansing) Reiki.

I’ve been a Reiki practitioner now for over 9 years. From humble beginnings in a campground in Pennsylvania to the many opportunities placing me in several different states across much of the United States, I am known to have worn quite a number of different hats. Now I move for the guidance and well-being of others as well as the development of the Light that lives within us all.”

 

I am also a Healing Minister as you all know. I received my credentials through the Universal Life Church in Modesto, California. This title and what it carries has left me feeling in somewhat of a vulnerable position compared to other practitioners of my kind.

I have found it pretty difficult to put both of our feet on the table, lean back into the couch, and just RELAX.

Being yourself as a minister, your true self, is one of the hardest things for some of us to do. To bare yourself, in all of your essences, to an entire crowd of people who rely on your words and even actions to some degree is not only an extremely difficult challenge, yet it’s also why some don’t last very long in my profession.

In trying to be the ‘ideal’ Minister, I felt that I must constantly be aware of myself and who I portray myself to be. Over time, I’ve found this very taxing. It’s why a while ago in a conversation with a respected peer, I decided that it was best to drop this idea of being the ‘ideal’ Minister, and just be myself at all times.

It is this type of dogma that I personally want to transmute by writing this blog and sharing my story. I want to show you all how to be yourselves while continuing to grow as Lightworkers and Healers.

So allow for me to speak to you all in a manner most consistent with who I am on the inside; A dude.

A blade of grass in this massive world that exists not only for my own aims, but to be a part of the collective. To be one with ALL of existence. How does one do this most simply, but by simply being what I have always been? A dude.

I don’t want to bore any of you with poetic rhetoric or even uncommon dialogue, so let me speak simply.

The moment when you realize that you can be EXACTLY who you are when you are with friends and family, in front of those we call our Soul Tribe of Lightworkers, or even the general public AND continue to work in a manner consistent in the Light, that’s when true progress can be made with standing in your full power.

Now some of you may think that this is a tall order, something too difficult to accomplish because of one reason or another. Today, I’m here to tell you that YOU CAN!

 

Light And Dark:

When we think about these aspects exclusively, there’s going to be separation, anxiety, maybe even resentment or guilt. Why is that?

Why are these two concepts so foreign to each other, and yet so necessary for each other to exist in their greatest respects? This is because of something called cognitive dissonance.

Cognitive dissonance is when there are inconsistent thoughts, attitudes, or beliefs. Basically, everything that causes us to believe that something is foreign, different, or even unique in its own respect. It’s our perceptions at this point that make these things so abstract as they begin to relate.

We simply don’t want to admit that not only do we need light to be light because of dark, but the opposite holds true as well. We need dark to be dark because of light.

When you are in the grocery store, are you not looking for the best experience ever?

On the shelves, you notice all kinds of lights and darks. ‘Bad foods,’ ‘good foods,’ fruits, snacks, even those things in between like over the counter medicine.

Some of these things may be completely unnecessary for your growth and development as a person, but let me ask you this? Would you have noticed all of those ‘bad’ or ‘good’ things had they not taught you something valuable to think of them like that?

We need our bad ‘apples’ just as much as our good ones. We need our multivitamins just as much as we need the money we save by buying them instead of the fruit and vegetables that they’re based around.

If we stop looking at the groceries for a second and start looking onto ourselves, we’ll notice that sometimes you’re angry at the person teaching you a valuable lesson the hard way (as universally prescribed), and sometimes we are ourselves that ‘bad’ person teaching someone else out of Love.

Being a Lightworker doesn’t have to mean being holier-than-thou at all times, some Lightworkers understand this and are very quick to tell you exactly what’s on the 11 o’clock news regarding your life and situation.

It’s all about a choice. It’s all about serenity; Serenity in making the choices we make on a moment to moment basis.

Found this message helpful? Like my story? Feel free to tell me about your thoughts in the comments below.

Love and Light

 

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Healing Personal Power

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Our personal power, in all its glory, can come from a variety of places and manifest itself in a variety of ways….

We’re all familiar with the term inner fire or personal power. That amazing feeling of having it all together; like we’re on top of the world and nothing can stop us. Well, what happens when life circumstances diminish this power?

 

What happens when we lose sight of how to get it back?

As we involve ourselves in many endeavors, tackling this mystique of existence, there is a common understanding that sometimes things just happen.

Sometimes, these things are unavoidable, and cannot be solved normally. During these times, our power is taxed. Utilized through any potential way possible to further our goals and aims.

After some time, and many things manifesting themselves in our lives as hurdles or obstacles, we are brought to an unforeseeable inevitability. That at some point, our personal power will wane to a point where our only decision throughout the day is to simply BE.

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In earnest, this is not so bad of a place. It is here that we are current with our Understanding. of whatever situation we may find ourselves in. We are within a pocket of time.

This time exists as much mentally as it does physically. It is our home of deep thought and contemplation, our sanctum where we become hardened to everything else around us.

This means of protection must be temporary however, as it takes much power to maintain it and if we do not face our problems and begin to walk outside of this plane of thought, we will quickly become sapped of all energy and life can soon become rather meaningless to continue living.

 

After all, who in their proper way of thinking simply wishes to live their days waking, walking, and sleeping?

 

So, what happens when you’re stuck? What happens when you simply cannot leave this place that was once a sanctum to pool your thoughts and ideas safely? This is when it is time to seek a power greater than yourself.

If you are unable to walk in your personal power by yourself, you will need the help of another to pull you out of your place of comfort and into a place of non-ordinary reality.

This reality is where will is dominant and your thoughts don’t just become your reality, they ARE your reality. From this place, it is possible to heal personal power and rise again to meet vibrations with your higher self.

 

Perhaps within your sanctum, you held big ideas for your future that you feel are far from becoming reality. Perhaps in this space, you decided to hide from what was facing you until you were ready to challenge and defeat it. These things matter little when your power is all but used up, and many things know this.

This is why energy management is paramount.

This is why we eat, sleep, and exercise.

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Constant vigilance and maintenance of your energy is key to learning to master how and when to utilize the fullest extents of your personal power. Without the wisdom of these ideals, it will be very difficult to conquer your obstacles and rise to your fullest potential.

Just for today, take inventory of yourself for all that taxes your personal power and assess whether or not you are able to manage yourself properly. If not, then it is simply time to seek help.

If you choose to remain in this space for too long, there is a chance that you will not only fall victim to illness, but there is an even more ominous possibility of you permanently losing your connection to your personal power.

Tread wisely, and walk with bare feet on the warm and giving Earth.

Ever pressing… Ever flowing…

 

 

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Illusions and Manifestation

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An illusion is a perception that translates as an error in judgment from your senses or even something that is likely to be inaccurately assessed by the senses.

At first glance, an illusion can seem straightforward. Just a misinterpretation or misconception of the senses. The fun comes when we attempt to isolate the illusion to a specific form or group of forms that it can encompass.

Everyone is familiar with how the illusion of an oasis works.

From a distance, it may be very easy to think that the oasis in the desert is real, but at any point on the approach, the mirage will fade and reveal nothing but sand.

 

 

Well, what about those times where this isn’t the case, and where does conscious creation come into this?

If we can fathom the oasis, then why can’t we fully manifest it? And if an oasis like that can trick the senses into thinking it’s real, then what makes this world so real?

These answers are simple, at least at first. When we want something badly enough, we can create it.

Even if it’s just in our minds.

Now, what if I told you that sometimes, just sometimes, that thing we want badly enough can activate the senses in the same manner as the ‘real’ thing. That your experiences in this situation, then become a bit more real. Where’s the line between what’s real for that person versus the global perception of reality?

 

“The only thing that will always remain true for an illusion is your faith, or lack thereof, in its ability to manifest as reality. Write this down in your mind and save it. “

When the lines that form these borders begin to fade, there is no difference aside from faith. At this point, if there is an illusion of something you want in your life that’s not able to manifest into reality, it’s time to start asking yourself some questions.

 

“Why, how, and when? Why am I unable to manifest what I want, how am I going to change this, and finally, when am I going to start?”

I’ll tell you why these questions are so important.

When we look into what we’re trying to manifest, is it for selfish gain?

Are we really going to take that huge chunk of our first big manifestation of abundance and share it with the world?

What is it all REALLY going to be used for?


How then, are we going to rephrase or re-frame that message to the universe to really make it happen in the best way possible, for all of us to enjoy?

After all, we all know that one trick to manifestation is that if we allow for ourselves to be in a place of giving that abundance or giving back what we can of what we wish to manifest, then we’ll constantly receive it to give back to others.

To wrap things up, I want to speak briefly on when to start WORKING towards what we’re trying to manifest.

In an “I’ll do it tomorrow” kind of world, we need to be perceptive of what we’re doing at all times to manifest what we’re trying to work towards.

The operative word is work.

Now for some, there is not much that really can be done but to allow for time and space to meet. However, I caution those of you who may believe that you’re in this category against such thinking.

Not doing anything, not even thinking about doing anything, can hinder down your ability to manifest by a great deal.

Imagine your fortune, right behind a door that you just need to open. Note the syntax. At no point did I mention you not doing anything to receive. More to the point I’m trying to make, this is the closest I feel anyone should get to not doing anything.


Have you ever posted a message stating, “Willing to receive 1 million dollars,” and actually expected it?

All elements of manifestation are vital to the manifestation. It’s only as strong as its weakest links.

If you wanted 1 million dollars, but you only expected 100 dollars, then it should be simple to fathom why that never happened.

Similarly, if you expected the money, but never worked for it or even did a vision exercise to try and help guide it along to your pocket, then you shouldn’t be too surprised at how much you really end up with.


At the end of the day, these are only things to consider.

Think of this as time spent investing in your future. In that regard, you are indeed working towards your goals. The true key is recognizing what constitutes as work towards your goal and what doesn’t serve you in your goals.

This is the real mystery of an illusion.

And so I leave this message tonight in your hands. After all, it is up to you to determine if what I said is real, or if it’s simply an illusion cast down by your conscious drive to accomplish your goals and succeed.

The answer is up to you.

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Love and Light

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A Channeled Message from Usui Sensei – The Inner Wisdom of Reiki

Very few knew before now that I have an active connection to Ascended Master Mikao Usui – Emanation of St. Germain.

We connected passively as I was at one point really intrigued with finding out as much as I could about the history of Reiki and the life of Mr. Usui. As time grew, he would come to me more frequently with insights into how I should run my practice.

We disagreed for quite some time and eventually, his voice would only come to me when I was to teach a new student or he was called to be more prominent in his attendance during an attunement.

Soon, I would hear nothing from him. I had almost forgotten how my deep connection was with him, but then, one day he came to me with a message to share with you all.

He insisted that I write it like this, and keep my own words short. So without anything further, I present to you…

The Inner Wisdom of Reiki A Channeled Message By: Master Mikao Usui

We live in a fragile world, full of many distant thoughts. Together, these thoughts have no distance. Through the Universal Life Force that exists in this world, including the ki of Space, we are all connected.

There is no limitation to the depths of a healer who has embraced these truths and has given their lives in devotion to the great deeds seen with less of a microscope…

If you are one such healer, then let your mind be still in this storm. Release worries as you were taught, and continue to do your work with Loving intent. In doing these things, you honor yourself. Be humble while you are present, and be kind to others.
In doing these things, you will exhume your inner peace, connecting more with the Reiki, the ki around us and within us. Continue to live as you expect, and you will not ever find a place beyond your means. Live as your Ki intends, and you will not ever find what would define your means.

Live in True Harmony My Friends.