THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - GRATITUDE 5

GRATITUDE IS THE SWEET FRAGRANCE OF AN OPENING HEART
Aine Belton

AMAZONITE

COLOUR: GREEN, BLUE

APPEARANCE: OPALESCENT WITH VEINS

Amazonite has a powerful filtering action. At a physical level it blocks geopathic stress, absorbs microwaves, cell phone emanations and protects against electromagnetic pollution. It is best placed between you and the source of pollution - or taped to a cellphone. At a mental level, it filters information entering the brain and combines it with intuition. This is an extremely soothing stone, calming brain and nervous system, It also aligns the physical body with the etheric maintaining optimum health. It also balances male and female energies. It helps one to see both sides of a problem or different points of view. It also assists in manifesting universal love.

At an emotional level Amazonite soothes trauma,alleviates worry and fear. It dispels negative energy and aggravation. Spiritually, taken as an elixir it is enormously beneficial to all levels of consciousness. 

HEALING: Heals and opens Heart and Throat Chakras - promoting loving communication. It also opens Third Eye and intuition. This stone dissipates negative energy and blockages within the nervous system. Treats: Osteoporosis, tooth decay, calcium deficiency, and calcium deposits, balancing the metabolic deficiencies that create these problems. Amazonite also relieves muscle spasms.

Please note: Crystals can be powerful allies but should be used with care and under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Oneness and Non-locality with Deepak Chopra

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - GRATITUDE 3

 JUST STOP FOR A MOMENT ALLOW YOURSELF TO FEEL GRATEFUL. LOOK AROUND YOU - HOW BLESSED ARE YOU TO BE ALIVE AND TO FEEL LOVED?

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TO ERR IS HUMAN, TO FORGIVE DIVINE

Being human, we make mistakes. We may have been to dark places in thought or deed at sometime in our lives. It is most important- rather than to judge, blame or condemn ourselves for these things - that we recognise, acknowledge and forgive them. This allows us to let them go and to change.

Everyone can experience dark energies or traits and if unrecognised, they can be repressed or denied within, and projected out to be witnessed externally in the world. 
The problems come when we identify with these shadow aspects and label ourselves as bad or wrong - either consciously or subconsciously - carrying guilt and shame which can obscure and cloud the light within and the truth of who we really are.
Negative energies like envy, self-pity, control, anger, revenge etc are pathways of experience BUT they are not who we are. Being conscious of this is an important step in letting them go.
Making the choice to change and having the willingness to change are powerful allies in giving up the things which are not serving us.
Being aware of negativity does not mean focusing on it or giving it a lot of attention. It is more allowing it to come to light and to be shed and discarded so that we can reveal and embrace our own innate goodness, magnificence and beauty.
If we do not forgive ourselves - we are inflicting self-punishment by keeping ourselves in a prison of judgement, guilt, shame etc.


Forgiveness releases and heals negative emotions and returns us to a state of love. It allows us to release the past, so that we can embrace who we truly are.
Let us allow ourselves to acknowledge our inherent value, worth and innocence and give ourselves the gift of forgiveness.
 It is also important to forgive others, as doing so sets US free. 
Forgiveness blesses and cleanses us and our world. It is an extremely powerful force and is an essential key for new and brighter levels of happiness and joy.

Find yourself a place of safety

The fact is none of us can feel love when we are feeling unsafe, fearful or in flight or fight mode. One way to combat our stress response and replace it with a feeling of inner safety is to sit down quietly and start mentally recalling our support network, whether it be Emotional, Spiritual or Physical. Review our Internal and External Resources - family, friends, our abilities and talents, our work, our hobbies, our faith - all we can call upon to help us deal with whatever life is throwing at us. In other words 'anything' or 'anyone' we love and would feel strengthened  by. 

Spend time thinking of each one individually, savouring the feeling of support. Allow yourself to consciously FEEL that feeling of being supported, loved and safe.

On a physical level this positively helps create new neural pathways to your brain.

Allow yourself to FEEL your feelings

When we internalise our emotions or express them excessively (anger, aggression, ire etc.) we are damaging our ability to experience unconditional love.
We need to start feeling our feelings. This is not dramatisation, exaggeration or acting out. It is just gently turning things around and focusing on what is really present.
The following is a simple technique to help maintain openness.
Try recalling something that brings you pleasure like - walking in nature, a field of spring flowers, the unconditonal love received from a pet, lying on your back basking in the sun etc.

Bring to mind how these positive actions make you FEEL. Recreate them in your mind and remember the warmth, the smells, the sounds etc.
 Let your body recall those soothing effects for a while. Notice how your body relaxes and opens. Once in that bigger space, the 'stuck' feelings/emotions can start to move. When we can step back from our problems we allow our emotions to start to flow thus moving the problems away from us. (like a twig floating on a river which may have been caught up on a meandering bend, is eventually realeased by the flow of the water).We can then again start to feel the underlying love within and around us.

Be good to YOU!

When we allow life's problems to start to engulf our whole being, we can feel fearful, overwhelmed, depressed, trapped etc. We then cease to function at our optimum level. Everyone and everything around us gets effected - and not in a good way.
 So what can we do? It's so simple... Be kind to you, care for you, LOVE YOU.
That sounds so easy I know, but when times are tough we can easily forget to nurture ourselves. Think about how you would treat your best friend should she be in the same position. We would say kind words, give re-assurance, forgiveness, nurture and love that person and try to make them feel better in any way we could.
What we all tend to forget from time to time is that WE are our own best friend. No-one knows you better than you, You have been with you all your life and have experience of all your good and not so good attributes and foibles. YOU are your own best friend. So why can't we love ourselves, treat ourselves with kindness, and forgive ourselves in the same way we would our closest friend?

Keep the Faith

You must not lose faith in humanity.
Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops
of the ocean are dirty,
the ocean does not become dirty.
Mahatma Gandhi

We Are All One

It is very easy for us to feel completely separate from others, especially in this busy, fast-paced world.... but there is a way to expand our perception of interconnectedness with others.

Start by sitting quietly in meditation and seeing the world and everyone in it in your minds eye. Think about your loved ones, your circle of friends, your business associates and co-workers... and imagine that you can sense a flow of loving, intelligent energy that moves through each of them, and yourself.
Then expand your perception so you can see this energy flowing through all of your neighbours, the people you pass on the street, all of the people in your community, city, country - and even stretching from nation to nation.
This loving, living energy flows through each of us, always. It connects each of us to the other, as completely and surely as having the same blood running through our veins would.
We are all cells in the same body of Humanity.

Just visiting...

We are all visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing through. Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to LOVE....and then we return home.
Aborigine Philosophy

Let there be Light

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only Love can do that.
Martin Luther King Jr.

Love, Compassion and Forgiveness

Is it possible to live your life from an inner wellspring of love, compassion and forgiveness?


It is if you stay connected to the deeper, wiser, more loving part of you. If you hold an inner `knowing´ that you are whole, complete and brilliant no matter what others do or say, and if you take responsibility for your own self-love, security and inner peace.


When you become aware of the "limitless" flow of divine love within you, not only do you feel joyful and free but you are also eager to share that love with others because you know that the more you give away, the more you will receive back.

"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.
If you want to be happy, practice compassion.


This is my simple religion. There is no need for Temples, no need for complicated philosophy.


Our own brain, our own heart is our Temple. The Philosophy is Kindness"


The Dalai Lama

HEALING SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY

·        ONE HAND  OVER BODY PART OR AFFECTED ORGAN

·        ONE HAND OVER CORRESPONDING CHAKRA

Send healing energy between one hand and the other.

The affected organ receives an energy charge or ‘blockage clearing’ energy, supercharging the organ and thereby achieving healing.

THE GIFT OF HEALING

HEALING IS A GIFT (A PRESENT FROM GOD) AND IF USED WITH FAITH IT HAS GREAT POWER (TO HEAL THE WORLD) AND IF THIS POWER IS USED WITH LOVE IT HAS GREAT GLORY, THIS GLORY IS YOURS TO GIVE TO GOD…

ANTAHKARANA 2 - A LITTLE ABOUT CHAKRAS

 For those who are unfamiliar with the chakra system, just imagine that chakras are the necessary batteries in our body. Each battery being responsible for charging a whole Department. Imagine a shop with 7 aisles of products with different functions ie. fresh goods in one, household cleaners in the next, animal foods in another, etc. These incredible batteries last a lifetime and they are RECHARGEABLE. So your chakras are amazing centers of healing energies. Most if not all spiritual therapies and healing systems use the chakra system to rejuvenate the human body.The illustrations below show the physical or  emotional aspects of the seven major chakras.

 You can use them to help you visualize your own chakras and as you put concentration on each in turn it will make you feel better. Just by focusing attention on your own chakra is a powerful exercise. Healing of the associated organs or emotional aspects indicated, starts immediately and when you also place an Antahkarana symbol on that chakra point, healing begins instantly. Chakras have many dimensions but this is a simple way to use them for healing.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - Be thankful

BE THANKFUL THAT YOU ARE ALIVE.

WHAT IS THE AURA PART 4 KIRLIAN PHOTOGRAPHY

 Kirlian photography was discovered by Semyon and Valentina Kirlian in Russia. This photography was not developed for taking pictures of the aura in mind but was developed to take pictures of the electrical activity or corona produced around the 200KHZ frequency. More recent research is concentrated on a different audio frequency ranging under 10KHZ. Of course in some regards the aura is not so unlike corona, both are energy fields that are generated and resonate around a number of energy sources, as we know the sun has a powerful corona and to a much lesser degree so does the earth and all matter gives off atomic energies.

However it is believed that there are energies that underly those of the material atomic nature, these energies are what mediums call the etheric counterpart or are believe to be what the Chinese call the chi or the Japanese call the ki energy which is of a more of an etheric and spiritual nature and used in acupuncture allowing these energies to be released and flow more freely to help restore good health. Although of all Kirlian photography has come close and is able to pick up on some energy that we resonate. The question that is raised is what percentage of these energies that are seen are actually being generated by the spirit rather than the material atomic nature.

Kirlian photos can be quite different from the normally observed aura using the psychic abilities. The energy fields seen in Kirlian photography are often bigger in proportion and the colours can vary compared to what is seen psychically. In Kirlian photos the energy field can extend over a foot from the top of the head.

Admittedly the camera lens does not lie, it takes a picture of what it is sensitive too and in this case  the camera lens is sensitive to an energy field that resonates on maybe a different frequency of vibration to that of the normally observed aura that many psychics see about two to six inches off the top of the head, that is not to say other energies do not resonate further out, only that mostly we are not spiritually aware of them. There is value in these pictures and keeping an open mind to this photography as possibly being a valued tool to discover more about the human aura and energy fields is a good idea.

(SOME INFORMATION IS BY UNKNOWN AUTHORS EDITED AND ADDED TO BY MYSELF)

WHAT IS THE AURA PART 3 - THE SEVEN MAIN AURA BODIES

It is believed that there are seven main bodies that are reflected in layers through the aura although this does vary a little depending on the belief systems one follows. Each of these bodies is thought to be connected and correspond to one of the spirits seven main chakra energy centres, which produce the auric layers.

These seven main aura bodies are known as the, Etheric Aura; Emotional Aura; Mental Aura; Astral Aura; Etheric Template Aura; Celestial Aura; Causal (Ketheric) Aura. 

Base Chakra: Red; Etheric layer of the Aura, 

Sacral Chakra: Orange; Emotional layer of the Aura,

Solar Plexus Chakra: Yellow; Mental or Intellectual layer of the Aura,

Heart Chakra: Green; Astral layer of the Aura, 

Throat Chakra: Light Blue; Etheric Template layer of the Aura,

Brow Chakra: Indigo; "Third Eye" Celestial layer of the Aura, 

Crown Chakra: Violet; Causal (Ketheric) layer of the Aura.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - Splat

Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there... 

Will Rogers

HUMAN AURAS AND ENERGY FIELDS INTRODUCTION - THE AURA (PART 3)

The aura and colours of the aura can vary from one person to the next and different colours in the aura can represent a persons attributes depending on moods, emotions, physical and mental states of well-being or any disharmonies or illnesses that may be present, as well as the individuals level of spirituality and progression, together with general spiritual abilities and their general nature and personality are all reflected and can be seen and picked up through the aura. The aura can expand if spiritual attributes are being used such as clairvoyance, psychic healing and other spiritual work and activities, including astral projection or out of body experiences.

As mentioned spiritual colours can vary greatly and the chakra energy centres can resonate both the primary and secondary colours allowing a very broad spectrum of colours to be seen within the aura. In effect the chakra are a little likened to an artist's mixing pallet, as one chakra opens and becomes more active a new blending of colours can take place within the aura. One or several coloured layers or energy fields can exist and be generated and viewed psychically surrounding a person including, animals or any other life and as mention as well as material matter itself also has a energy field that can be viewed with psychics perceptions. Many have questioned and said, "Is it only the atomic energies that can be seen around all life".

This theory has been put to the test by those who can see aura and the aura of life close to mortal demise has been viewed just prior to demise and within seconds of demise there is a dramatic reduction in the aura, which if the aura was only generated by the atoms within matter, then there should not be any reduction at demise and this reduction happens as the spirit is thought to depart from the physical host body, only leaving the amount of atomic energies surrounding the remains.

If someone is in need of healing, the aura can visibly be seen to be reduced which is an indication that there is normally some form of depletion within the spirit due to an illness or disharmony of some kind, this can be caused by the minds emotions and state or the physical body or on occasion spiritual depletions cause through spiritual work. In this example hot spots can also be seen where there are depletions or needs of healing. 
For those who can see or gain a sense of the aura it is sometimes possible for them to pick up on these hot spots by psychically attuning into a persons aura and seeing or sensing these disharmonies and they often show up as muddy colours, grey’s and sometimes red which can indicate anxieties when seen in the aura. Sometimes if such low spiritual energy it is being suppressed more than caused by a physical illness and the spirit is depleted of natural energies due to the spirits nature being suppressed by the individuals actions. As explained the more in harmony with the true nature of spirit we become the more the energies develop and grow outwardly through the aura. The opposite effect is that negative actions produce not only often a reduction in the aura but also darker and more ominous colours in the aura such as black which is not often present in aura other than as a depletion in character, also red among the black can be ominous.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - Don't live with fear

As we are liberated from fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
Nelson Mandela

WHAT IS THE AURA (PART 2)

 The word aura means atmosphere of multi-coloured light called "aureola". The human aura is a multi-layered energy field that is primarily generated by the spiritual chakra energy centres. What has been the perceived halo effect around the head is called the "numbus", also a small part of the aura is made up by electromagnetic energies that are generated by atoms within matter, that give off a small energy field. The aura reflects moods, personality and traits, emotions, general well-being, spiritual abilities and evolution and is made up of several layers or bodies reflecting and relating to different chakra and aspects of our Spiritual and Template Aura.

AURIC LAYERS

The colours can vary and do not always match that of the associated chakra, this is due to a blending that takes place of one or more of the main seven chakra along with a multitude of secondary and subsidiary chakra's may be involved in the makeup of each of the main seven bodies of the aura and although the aura is thought to possibly extend up to 40 inches off the body in places it is very unlikely that many psychics would be able to see it. That is not to say at times it cannot be seen or sensed by other means, just that in most cases the aura is only normally seen 2 to 4 inches off the top of the head, where it usually most prominently is seen or perceived. For those who can psychically view the aura, it can be seen to visibly brighten and change when for instance if we are addressing others, or in some way pulling on the resources of our spirit such as in spiritual healing or meditation or in other activities, as well as in normal daily events of our life, so for instance if you kiss someone your aura might go from the normal colour into bright red.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - be happy

BE THANKFUL EVERY DAY FOR THE OPPORTUNITIES TO FEEL HAPPY..

MALACHITE WITH AZURITE

Malachite with Azurite: This 

combination produces a powerful conductor of energy. It unlocks spiritual vision, strengthens ability to visualize and open the Third Eye. Emotionally it brings deep healing, cleansing ancient blocks or thought patterns.

This stone combination can be used where either Malachite or Azurite alone would be placed over a blocked or congested area. Working together increases healing and assimilation. Azurite penetrates and moves energy whilst Malachite in this case becomes more grounded and integrated. Malachite/Azurite calms anxiety that often accompanies physical dis-ease so that the healing process can occur. Acting like a blanket that might be wrapped around someone creating comfort and enhancing healing. 

When using this stone on yourself or others be prepared for emotional releases and physical detoxification. Be ready to guide yourself or your partner through the cleansing process which may involve counseling, meditation, empathy and/or hugs.
Please note: Crystals can be powerful allies but should be used with care and under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Think Different Movie

Think Different Movie: The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - make a life

We make a Living by what     
we get, we make a Life by
what we give -
Sir Winston Churchill

MALACHITE WITH CHRYSOCOLLA

Malachite with Chrysocolla:This union is a very special one. This combination symbolizes wholeness and peace. Placed on an area of imbalance, it will gently restore equilibrium. By placing one stone on Third Eye and another on Solar Plexus. mind, body and emotions are balanced. This establishes a rapport that allows us to communicate with greater clarity and compassion.

The combination of Malachite with its healing green of the earth and Chrysocolla with its infinite blue of a summer sky combine Earth and Ether energies. Together in this stone they balance and integrate the physical with the spiritual, creating a sense of wholeness and well-being.

As a prayer for world peace is offered, this stone can be placed on a Clear Quartz crystal cluster. This way the generating energies of the quartz will continue to project the mental image of peace long after the prayer is given.
Please note: Crystals can be powerful allies but should be used with care and under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Thought for the day - YOU HAVE THE ANSWERS

EVERYTHING YOU HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR IS RIGHT THERE, WITHIN YOU.

FORGIVENESS

Forgiveness is the most powerful ally for healing and transformation, and the most gracious gift you can give both yourself and another. Forgiveness sets you free and resurrects love. It liberates you from toxic emotions and draining attachments.

JASPER - COMBINATION STONE (Part 14)

Tiger Iron (Tumbled)

COMBINATION STONE = Tiger Iron is a combination of Jasper, Hematite and Tigers Eye. it promotes vitality and helps in passing through change, pointing to a place of refuge when danger threatens. It is extremely helpful for people who are exhausted at any level, especially those suffering from emotional and mental burn out or family stress. It promotes change by opening a space for contemplation which is needed and then supplies the energy necessary for action.

Tiger Iron (raw)

Tiger Iron is a creative and artistic stone that brings out inherent talents. this stone also works on the blood, balancing the red-white cell count, eliminates toxins and heals the hips, lower limbs and feet, strengthening muscles. It aids assimilation of B vitamins and produces natural steroids. Keep Tiger Iron in contact with the skin.

Please note: Crystals can be powerful allies but should be used with care and under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - Do you care?

People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.
John C Maxwell

ORBICULAR JASPER (Jasper part 13)

Orbicular Jasper

ORBICULAR JASPER supports service, assists in accepting responsibility and instilling patience. Its circular markings resonate with circular breathing which it facilitates. It eliminates toxins that cause unpleasant body odour.

Please note: Crystals can be powerful allies but should be used with care and under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Love and The Chakra System

Crown: Love of God

Third Eye: Loving thoughts

Throat: Growing with Love   Learning/Teaching/Reading/Writing/Communication/
Planning

Heart: Love for others

Solar Plexus: Love for yourself

Sacral: Act with Love

Base: Love of Creation

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - The Matrix

All matter originates and exists only by virtue of a force... We must assume behind this force the existence of a conscious and intelligent Mind. This Mind is the matrix of all matter.
Max Planck

THOUGHT FOR TODAY - What you are

WHAT YOU ARE IS GOD'S GIFT TO YOU:

 WHAT YOU BECOME IS YOUR GIFT TO GOD

Anthony Dalla Villa

SELF COMPASSION

IT IS GOOD TO TRY SIMPLE SELF/LOVE TECHNIQUES THAT OPEN UP YOUR HEART, AND REMIND YOU TO CARE ABOUT YOURSELF. This is particularly effective when you are having a hard time or being critical of yourself or others.

Throughout the day ask yourself 'What loving thing can I do to help myself right now?'
Listen to you hearts answer and follow through by doing what it says. It may be giving yourself forgiveness for mistakes, or compassion for the part of you that is hurting. It may be going for a walk, treating yourself to a fragrant bath or having a chat with an old friend. Whatever it is, when we love and take care of ourselves it inevitably serves everyone. Learning to experience pure love within you is the way forward to living a life of unconditional love. When your own heart is full it can't help but spill over to others.