Archive for May, 2008
Spiritual Beings – The Angels, Archangels & Elementals
Angels are beings of light who have chosen to undertake their learning purely on the spiritual plane. They bring forth messages from the Creator to help us remember who we are, that we too are spiritual beings even though we have chosen to take on physical form. They are sent to us from the Divine to guide us through our human lifetime and to keep us safe for the duration of our earthly contract, ensuring it is not terminated before our life’s purpose is fulfilled.
They are ready to assist us as soon as we say the word, with any issue large or small, to angels there is no order of difficulty. Their wish for us is to feel peace, love and joy and to know that they exist. Angels are free from gender, having a balance of both masculine and feminine energy. They never incarnate as humans, unlike Spirit Guides who have lived in human form at some stage.
In the Angelic Realm there is a heirarchy that is believed to go like this:
Heavenly Councillors – said to work closest to the Divine Energy. They include Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones.
Seraphim are the most highly evolved angels whose work involves the planets, stars and other heavenly bodies.
Cherubim work with light and colour energy. Because our souls vibrate at a higher rate than our physical bodies the Cherubim transform intense divine light into light which our physical bodies can tolerate. The bridge of light that is created allows us to have direct communication with our guides and angels, it allows us to safely have spiritual experiences.
Thrones work in conjunction with the Seraphin and their job is to govern the planets. Each planet has it’s own Throne, the Earth Throne controls climatic disasters such as droughts and earthquakes and keeps balance regarding species.
Heavenly Governors.
Dominions are the teachers of evolving angels. Their job is to assist the guardian angels with the wellbeing of the human they are assigned to.
Virtues are the angels who respond to our requests for healing, they direct spiritual energy to where it is requested.
Powers watch over birth and death and rebirth, they guard the Akashic records (records of each souls evolutionary journey throughout all reincarnations).
Messenger Angels
Principalities govern and guard nations, cities and large organizations. They are like the bigwigs of the messenger angels. Invoke them when you feel the need for extra strong assistance.
Archangels oversee the guardian angels. They can be invoked to assist us regarding our life’s purpose, for healing, safety and blessings.
Guardian Angels are assigned to us throughout our whole earthly journey, from the second of conception to beyond death where they stay with us and guide us as we re-adapt to life in the spirit realm. Their job is to protect and guide us without interfering with our free will.
The Archangels are given traditional names and all have a certain quality. Some of the most well known of the Archangels are Michael, Gabriel, Uriel, Raphael, Ariel, Azrael, Chamuel, Haniel, Jeremiel, Zadkiel, Jophiel, Metatron, Raguel, Raziel and Sandalphon.
Elementals encompass flower fairies, gnomes, salamanders, undines and elves. These are the lowest energy manifestation in the angelic hierarchy. They live the closest to earth and are the only angels with an ego, due to their lower energy vibration. They are environmental angels and are associated with nature, the plants, trees, animals and elements.
Devas guard certain aspects of nature such as the trees, rocks, forests, plants, rivers, the seasons, fertility, seedtime and harvest. They sometimes guard buildings and areas of sacred energy within the earth.
Ascended Masters are spiritual beings that once lived as a human on the earth and were great healers, leaders and teachers – they continue to help us today in spirit form. These include Jesus, Buddha, Moses, Mary, Yogananda, Quan Yin, Ashtar and the saints. We can call on them to help us at anytime.
About the Author:
At Spiritual New Age Guide we are passionate about ‘All Things Spiritual’ You will find information on Spirituality and the Steps To Beginning Your Spiritual Journey. There’s info on everything from Angels to Auras, Psychics to Spirit Beings- please visit us at http://www.spiritualnewageguide.com.au
Keyword tags: spirituality, spiritual information, self help, new age,
The Art Of Creating Win-Win Relationships
There are many factors which contribute to creating win-win relationships, but one of the most powerful ones is to understand and practice the power of acknowledgment. Acknowledgment means the willingness to offer honest, positive feedback to another about what they are doing and how it is affecting you.
Usually, we focus upon other individual’s negativities and how irritating they can be. We gossip about these to friends and family and dwell upon them ourselves. However, when we decide to practice acknowledgment, we turn all that around.
In this practice, we start by giving the other the benefit of the doubt. This is not a matter of burying our head in the sand, but first acknowledging to ourselves that we are upset, and then consciously choosing to stop and offer the benefit of the doubt about what is going on. Not only is this beneficial to the other, but it assists us in feeling calmer and clearer. Rather than focus on our upset, or possible negative reasons for the behavior, we focus upon that in the person, which is positive, and then assume the best in the present case.
In this process, we do not blame others for difficulties or for the mess we are in, but take responsibility for our own upset feelings.
Usually when we’re upset, we automatically shift responsibility to others for the mess we are in. As we practice acknowledgment, we become aware of our own part in it, acknowledge our own needs and feelings, so things are equalized. As we do so, it is important to always remember to not only focus on what is troubling, but to continue to acknowledge what is good and right in the relationship. Communicate about that and offer thanks for it.
Inevitably, others are impressed and appreciative for the space you’re giving them. In this process the atmosphere turns into one of good will and in that enviornment, it’s easy to talk things over and work them out.
Never Give Up On A Person
Another step in creating a win-win relationship is to never give up on a person. This means to go with the person as far as you can. Often we discard an individual or their efforts way before we know all they can really do. By making the decision to relate to their strength and ability, and to stay through the thick and thin with them, individuals in relationships feel safe to grow and learn. They also realizes that mistakes are not fatal, but part of the process of exploration.
When we are free to make mistakes and not be cast out for it, the level and quality of our relationships grows beyond all expectation. This level of support and understanding creates a foundation for developing an individual’s full potential and his feelings of satisfaction and fulfillment which allows him/her to give their all.
Exercise:
Answer the following questions, then think about them and answer again. Do this all week. How willing are to never give up on a person? How much are you willing to go through with them? What is your cut off point? What behavior can’t you tolerate? Why? What makes you believe in someone in the first place? What is it that takes this belief away?
Has anyone ever been there for you throughout thick and thin? What did that feel like? What happened when they decided it was enough, and went away?
Write down the name of one person you are willing to never give up on. What is it about them that allows you to do this? What is it about you? Little by little can you increase this list? What would you need to allow you to do so?
About the Author:
Learn the art of creating win-win relationships in Dr Shoshanna’s best selling book, Save Your Relationship (21 Basic Laws of Successful Relationships), http://www.truthaboutlove.com. Nationally known psychologist and speaker has helped thousands. Free ezine and articles, http://www.brendashoshanna.com.
Keyword tags: love, relationships, conflict, counseling, psychology, self help, divorce, dating, advice, marriage,
Spirituality – Beginning Your Spiritual Journey
Have you ever wondered what this thing we call ‘life’ was really all about? Have you ever had the knowing that there was something more than meets the eye, but no idea what that was, or how to find out what it was. Maybe you have had the feeling that you were meant to be doing something with your life, but once again, had no idea what that was!
Maybe you’re just sick of all the stress and chaos and just want to be peaceful. Well if this sounds familiar, you should be feeling very excited. Your life is about to change in ways you could only imagine. This is your spiritual awakening. You’re about to take the first exciting steps toward a life of fulfillment, love and joy. Once you realise the magic that we live in, you will wonder why it took you so long!
OK, first things first!
We would strongly suggest attending a course for beginners where you will be taught a whole range of ideas to get you started on your spiritual journey. You will be introduced to the different forms of spiritual guidance we are all receiving and taught how to use your psychic gifts – even though you are probably unaware you have them. You will be taught exercises that allow you to start loving yourself and forgiving others. You will be amazed to see and feel the human aura, you may even see angel wings behind one of your classmates seeing is believing! You will learn how to use psychic tools such as angel cards, how to meditate, all about your aura and chakra system and how it plays a big role in your health etc. You will love spending time with like minded spiritual people and will leave wanting more!! The length of each course varies, some are one day courses, others run once a week over a period of weeks.
The next suggestion we would make is ’start reading’, we have recommended some fantastic spiritual books that you can purchase from your nearest New Age Store. Some great books to get you started are:
‘Conversations with God’ by Neale Donald Walsch
‘Messages From Your Angels’ by Doreen Virtue
‘Hidden Messages in Water’ by Dr Masaru Emoto
‘The Secret’ by Rhonda Byrne
‘Absolute Happiness’ by Michael Domeyko Rowland
‘Phenomenon’ by Silvia Browne
‘Kryon books 1 to 10′ by Lee Caroll
‘Born Knowing’ by John Holland
‘The Master Key System’ by Charles Haanel
**If you are really serious about your spiritual journey and changing your life for the better, read and practice ‘A Course In Miracles,’ Free at most spiritual churches.
Below we have outlined some basic steps you can work on right away to get you heading in the right direction.
THE LAW OF ATTRACTION is the most powerful Law in the Universe. It states ‘that which is like unto itself, is drawn.”
Your thoughts are what have created your reality up until now and what will create your reality for the rest of your earthly existence. You will be astounded, when you start taking notice, of the amount of negative thoughts you have every single hour of the day. What you think about is what you get, whether it is positive or negative. If the Universe hears your thoughts of lack, the Universe will make sure you receive more lack, if the Universe hears your thoughts of abundance, the Universe will make sure you have abundance in your life.
First and foremost on this amazing journey you have begun, take notice of what you are thinking and what your emotions are telling you. As soon as you notice a negative thought or bad feeling, stop yourself right there and then and turn it into a positive affirmation. We all have so many negative programmes in our subconscious mind that have been given to us by our parents and other adult influences in our life during childhood, (this is not their fault, they are just passing on the beliefs they have been given from their parents etc). We accept these programmes as ‘Truth’ when they are really just the opinion of someone we looked up to. These programmes play out for the rest of our life if we don’t take conscious control to change them. The best way of doing this is to watch our thoughts and emotions and practice positive thinking and affirmations every day of our life. Slowly but surely we are able to re-programme our mind, changing negative beliefs that hinder our life experiences to positive beliefs of self worth and love, enabling us to live a more fulfilled life, attracting positive loving experiences into our daily existence. So if you catch yourself thinking a negative thought such as ‘I have a bad relationship or I am so broke’, immediately turn this into a positive thought such as ‘I have a happy, loving relationship or, I now have an abundance of money’, Any affirmation will do as long as it turns the negative into a positive. It doesn’t matter if you don’t really believe it initially, if you say it regularly enough, the subconscious will start believing it and begin attracting it to you.
We cannot stress enough the importance of monitoring your thoughts and emotions. You will be amazed at how this one daily practice alone can change your whole life. You will find that when you practice this relentlessly, the negative situations in your life that were attracted via your own negative thought patterns will just drop away or you will gain extra strength and courage to just walk away knowing that you have the ability to co-create any life you desire. Our thoughts are magnetic energy attracting to us whatever we are thinking about.
Our EMOTIONS are our spiritual guidance system to see us through this human experience. Trust your emotions start taking notice of what you feel, the repetitive thoughts and gut feelings you have been receiving. Believe it or not, this is your psychic guidance. We all have these repetitive feelings and thoughts, it’s just whether or not we choose to take notice of them. If we do not take notice of our negative emotions, we cause disharmony or blockages in our energy systems, which eventually turn into dis-ease in the physical body. We believe that at the core of all physical illness there is emotional blockage or disharmony. Via natural therapies that work on the emotions, we can access these blockages, make the necessary changes in our life and free ourselves of illness and disease.
LOVE YOURSELF. The Majority of us are bought up thinking it is wrong to love ourselves, that we are vain if we even like ourself! This programme sets us up for so much heartache in our life. The truth is, if we don’t love ourselves, we cannot truly love anyone else. Until we love ourself unconditionally, we are constantly looking for fulfillment in other people, especially our partners, which can only lead to disappointment and heartache. When we can honestly say we love every part of ourselves, we will automatically stop judging others. It is then that we realise, we are all perfect in spirit and doing the best we can in this human existence with the programmes we have been given in childhood. When we can just accept without judgement, we really start to understand the term ‘Inner Peace’. It is then and only then, we can truly forgive others for the wrongs we think they have done to us throughout our life – often becoming the cause of lifelong pain and eventually illness or dis-ease of our physical body.
MEDITATE. By meditating we are nurturing our body, mind and spirit. If we spend 20 minutes meditating every day we will soon reap the rewards. We become more peaceful throughout the day and sleep more soundly at night. Things that would normally upset us start to just wash over us – the peace is too lovely for us to let these little incidents interfere with it. Anxiety and other fear based emotions will drop away as we become aware that we are connected to the Creator and the Abundance of the Universe, leaving us feeling safe and peaceful. Our own spiritual guidance becomes stronger and we become more in tune with our own Psychic gifts. Don’t waste anymore time, start meditating today!!!!!
LIVE IN THE NOW. When we live for today, life becomes so much less stressful. Really, all that there is, is NOW. None of us even know if tomorrow will ever come, so why do we spend so much time worrying about tomorrow instead of making the most of what we know we do have and filling our days with laughter and love. If there is only NOW, then there is no yesterday, no past and no reason to be angry at anybody. When we can release all anger from our body we will certainly feel the benefits. Holding on the anger and un-forgiveness is debilitating to our physical and emotional bodies. I read once that the most selfish thing we can ever do is to forgive. I truly understand that now, forgiveness equals freedom! (If we are holding on to anger we need to work on loving ourself!!). If there is no tomorrow, no future, no reason to stress about bills and money, no reason to worry about what’s going to happen to etc. THERE IS ONLY TODAY, LIVE IN THE NOW.
THE FOUR AGREEMENTS is a fabulous book I recently read that states that our minds have been poisoned by the programming of others. If we live by these four agreements we can start to free ourselves from this poison and live joyful, loving, and peaceful lives.
“Be Immaculate in your word” only say what you mean, take control over your words, the words you say to others and the words you say to yourself. Your words are your thoughts and therefore create your reality, so only say what you mean.
“Don’t take anything personally” what people say to you comes from their own programming. What they say is not really about you, it is about them, so don’t take it personally, they are living in a different world to you.
“Don’t make assumptions” – Don’t assume anything, we don’t really know what people are thinking, or what they are going to do. By assuming, we blow things up in our minds and make mountains out of molehills causing unnecessary stress and anger.
“Always do your best” – When we do our best it doesn’t matter if we make a mistake, our inner critic or judge cannot criticize us if we have done our best. If we always do our best at whatever we do and others criticise us, it doesn’t matter, we know we have done all that we can do. Our inner judge or critic can be so cruel, if we always do our best, they lose the power to make us feel bad.
If we would all live our lives by these 4 Agreements the world would surely be a more peacefull and loving place. Enjoy your spiritual journey!!!
About the Author:
At Spiritual New Age Guide we are passionate about ‘All Things Spiritual’ You will find information on Spirituality and the Steps To Beginning Your Spiritual Journey. There’s info on everything from Angels to Auras, Psychics to Spirit Beings- please visit us at http://www.spiritualnewageguide.com.au
Keyword tags: spirituality, spiritual information, self help, new age, psychic