Meditation Anapana Sati

One of the most universally-applicable methods of cultivating mental concentration is anapanasati, attentiveness on the in-going and out-going breath. This, unlike the Yogic systems, does not call for any interference with the normal breathing, the breath being merely used as a point on which to fix the attention, at the tip of the nostrils. The attention must not wander, even to follow the breath, but must be kept rigidly on the selected spot. In the initial stages it is advisable to mark the respiration by counting, but as soon as it is possible to keep the mind fixed without this artificial aid, it should be discontinued and only used when it is necessary to recall the attention.

As the state of mental quiescence (samatha) is approached, the breath appears to become fainter and fainter, until it is hardly discernible. It is at this stage that certain psychic phenomena appear, which may at first be disconcerting. A stage is reached when the actual bodily dukkha, the sensation of arising and passing away of the physical elements in the body, is felt. This is experienced as a disturbance, but it must be remembered that it is an agitation that is always present in the body but we are unaware of it until the mind becomes stabilized. It is the first direct experience of the dukkha (suffering) which is inherent in all phenomena -- the realization within oneself of the first of the Four Noble Truths, Dukkha Ariya Sacca. When that is passed there follows the sensation of piti, rapturous joy associated with the physical body. The teacher of vipassana, however, is careful never to describe to his pupil beforehand what he is likely to experience, for if he does so, there is a strong possibility that the power of suggestion will produce a false reaction, particularly in those cases where the pupil is very suggestible and greatly under the influence of the teacher.

Brahmamgari Kalagnanam With 2012 Fever

Brahmamgari Kalagnanam With 2012 Fever

The fears of recession are coming down and many are tackling the Swine Flu fears, they are positive that even this will be countered soon. However, a new fear has now risen among many and that is the theory of 2012 which is predicting the end of this world either due to a natural catastrophe, war or any other astronomical phenomenon.

So this has prompted many to figure out if our own sages and holy men had anything to say about this. While the TV channels have been giving their own special features on this, many are now said to be leaning back on the holy saint Sri Veerabrahmendra Swamy and his prophecies. It is heard that the demand for Veerabrahmam’s cds has suddenly shot up and there have been countless books written on his predictions, they are now coming out of the closet and getting hotter with each passing day.

Not stopping at that, many are also said to be trying to get copies of the film Srimad Viraat Pothuluri Veerabramendraswamy Charitra which had the legendary N T Rama Rao doing the title role. They are trying to figure out if they can dig information from that film as well.
While the attempts are on from many ends, there are those who say that if it has to happen so it will and there will be no stopping it. For now, the best option is to live for the present and make the most of it while future will eventually unfold and if the year 2012 passes off without any issues then it will remain as a strong memory to today’s generations.

2012 ? Earth will ascend in 2012

2012 ?

There are many predictions that the Earth will ascend in 2012. Although I am aware we are progressing quite quickly, I have never received or known a specific date for this to occur. However, as we have now lost 9 hrs, 55 minutes and 16 seconds on a day as the Earth increases her light quotient, ascension is definitely well on its way.

My understanding is that it is the 'Earth' that is ascending. Therefore the choice as to when this occurs, will be in the hands of the Earth Mother. There will be a divinely right moment. Earth's ascension is slightly different than most planet's ascensions to the 5th dimension. Usually, the people of a planet and the planet itself are more or less all ready for ascension at the same time in their evolution. This is not the case on Earth, as the Earth is ready but the entire race is not. Therefore, it is she who is choosing to ascend - and she will take with her those humans who are ready.

Anyone not ready, will be guided to other 3d dimensional planets. There they will complete their learning and evolve to a point where they may choose to ascend in their own right.

Ascension is an act of a planet (or person), in this case the Earth, increasing its light to a point where they are able to operate in the 5th dimension and move from existence in a third dimension. Earth is currently a 3rd dimensional planet with the 4th dimension around her. When she ascends, she will become a 5th dimensional planet with a 6th dimension around her.

As she ascends, she will take with her all life forms who are linked to her vibration (divine flow). Simply put - the plant and elemental worlds; insect world, most animals; land and oceans, and all those of the human race who have chosen to live through their heart rather than the head, will be linked with her. Choosing to live through the heart and a place of love causes a person's personal vibration to become lighter/faster which links them to the Earth's frequency.

Light workers are a bit different to this sequence as (because of their level of evolution) they individually increase their light and ascend separately from the Earth. Many ascend ahead of the Earth as they usually go home (or to the banquet!) when they have finished their work here. Lightworkers do not have to wait for the Earth's ascension, as they are not relying on that link to her.

Most lightworkers now are in various advanced stages of cleansing their own lower bodies of dense energy (emotional, physical, mental and lower spiritual) and raising their light frequency in preparation to going home. They are mostly in advanced stages of completing their work. All starseeds are in the last stages of work completion as they were the first to start their work here. As they finish their own role, they often hand over their particular area to other evolved younger Lightworkers who bring their great abilities and light to the projects for a changing society. For example, there may be a group of starseeds who have the role of tearing down a non workable education system and devising a new way to educate. Having done this, they may then hand it over and their role is completed.

Quite a few lightworkers have already finished their work, cleansed their own dense energy, raised their vibration to a level of light and have ascended.

So, as it is the Earth who is ascending, it would be the Earth Mother's right and responsibility to decide her moment of ascension. My guess is that she will do that when she feels that the life forms on Earth have all been reached and been presented with many opportunities to make the choice to go into their heart (and they need to choose to stay there!). Princess Diana's death, 9.11, Hurricane Katrina, the Tsunami, etc. have all presented opportunities for people to move to their heart/compassion. It is felt that most indigenous peoples of Earth are already attuned to the divine flow and so the Earth's focus (via the Light workers) will probably be on reaching people in those societies that are money or power motivated and who tend to live using their head rather than the heart.

So we can get caught up in wondering about the date ascension will happen or we can take another view.

If you find your attention is on the 'when will it happen' you could ask yourself 'why does it matter to me? Do you want to leave? Have you had enough? If your answer is yes, it may be worthwhile checking whether you are really enjoying your life. If there is any tiredness, weariness or apathy present, perhaps you could let these go. (See the website article 'Greatest gift of Love' listed ahead, as to how to achieve that.) Quite often when we continually find ourselves looking ahead to something (a party/holiday/ascension), we are failing to really live in the now.

It can help to see if there is any part of our lives we are not happy with. Check it out ... work, home, furnishings, partner, hobbies, friends, kids (yes, well!.....). Is there something we can change or improve in our life that would make our hearts sing instead of sink. Can we work on bringing more joy to each moment. We may find then that we are so busy having fun, we really don't care when the Earth Mother chooses to ascend or when we are leaving - because we are thoroughly enjoying being right here.

Sandy Stevenson

Source From Sandy Stevenson

A PRAYER FOR LIGHT

A PRAYER FOR LIGHT

In the name of the Father, Mother God and the Divine Christ Light, we ask under the Law of Grace -



For assistance in bringing peace and understanding to the people of this planet. To bring to them, a greater spiritual nature and a trust in the Divine order of all things.

We ask for assistance to be given to the animal, insect, plant and mineral forms upon Earth, that they may bridge gently into the new planetary vibrations.

We also ask on their behalf, that human need and greed be abated, to bring about more tolerance of the brotherhood of these other life forms - that man may recognise the need for each to be loved and nurtured as he would himself seek to be loved and cared for.

We ask for assistance for our dearly beloved Earth mother, who has for so long borne the trials and tribulations of man in a state of disconnection from Source, plundering her shores and seas in his seeking to learn through ego and limitation, on his path to greater spiritual enlightenment.

We ask for ourselves in humility and grace, that we may be assisted to a greater wisdom and awareness of our own Divine self and higher presence in all things. To give ourselves fully to Spirit and to Divine service and that we feel the love and joy of the Divine connection of One.

That we come above all else, who we truly are and allow the transmutation of all that is illusion, to gently fall away.

We ask for the quieting of the mind, to permit great stillness, peace and silence within.

We ask for the love of God to pervade our space and fill our hearts that we may stand in our full ‘I AM’ Presence.

By the Divine Will and Grace of God - So Be It.

Amen.

Source From Sandy Stevenson

LIGHTEN YOUR LIFE

Things you can do to raise your vibration

See the beauty all around you

Follow your intuition – your heart, your passion

Realise you are worthwhile and valuable

Laugh more

Do things you enjoy – treat yourself

Fill your life with the peaceful and joyful music you love

Help and share with others – small gestures can change lives, including yours

Wear loose clothes, natural fabric, and light colours

Watch light-hearted films

Avoid violent or valueless programmes

Get your priorities right

Remind yourself you are a valuable person

Do some fun exercise

Do not judge or criticise people

Avoid gossip

Make money instead of debts

Wear colours and styles that feel right and suit you

Love yourself – be your own best friend

Wherever you go, take the calm and silence within you

Life is a natural high without the use of alcohol and drugs

Decide if you need newspapers, radio, or TV news in your life

Smile a lot – it’s catching

Walk in nature

Have a job you love (yes you can)

Look at waterfalls and oceans

Organise the paperwork (while listening to lovely music)

Have a pet you love

Have bright, cheery friends

Sell or give away everything in your life you don’t use, don’t like, or don’t enjoy

Be positive about everything. Yes, everything

Ask for help whenever you need it

Let go of the idea that you need things

Praise people

Watch lots of stars and sunsets

Give and receive lots of hugs

Make a special box or place to cheer you up and remind you how special you are. Put in cards, letters, articles, poems, small gifts, messages, pictures, certificates, commendations, successes, and your own inspired thoughts

Send cheerful, positive, loving letters

Be responsible for your thoughts and actions

Walk with friends

Make positive affirmations

Play with animals

Discover the natural ways to heal yourself

Meditate in stillness

Give and receive massages

Create a wish list

Learn an exciting new skill

Let go of ideas about how young or how old you are

Go somewhere you always wanted to go

Meet or write to people who inspire you

Set a wonderful example (children and others copy our actions)

Play the wonderful game of life

Use crystals

Be the person you want to be

Make your home clutter and chaos free (sell, swap, give, or throw things away)

Pay off your debts

Save 10% of your income

Avoid negative people and those you don’t like

Fill your life with positive people, thoughts, reading, and listening

Write “thank you” notes and letters commending people who have done a good job

Free up your life. Make a list of everything in your life that is incomplete. Then either do it, decide you don’t want to, or get someone to do it for you

Don’t fill your mind with endless thoughts and worry

Invest quality time with loved ones

Find the best in everyone

Soak in lovely bubble baths

Send out Light, prayer, good thoughts, and love

Live in a home, town, and country you love

If you have a car – get one you love

Exchange services with people (barter)

Have fun – life is joyful

Leave any soul-destroying job or relationship

Stand tall and straight

Forgive quickly and freely, yourself as well

Leave the chores you dislike for someone who loves them

When you drive, listen to tapes, to entertain, inspire or educate

Look at all the “right” things people do

Write down five things you are grateful for each morning – read them

Let go of guilty feelings. If it feels right, make amends

Do what you do well

Love people

Love life

Decide you can





Around the home

Lovingly create your dream home, even if renting

Have white or pastel coloured candles lit

Use essences and essential oils

Have quiet times

Have a well lit home – sunlight if possible

Make beautiful curtains and covers

Have light coloured or natural furniture

Paint or wallpaper in colours you love

Build an indoor waterfall

Avoid dark or clashing colours and dark furniture

Keep your environment in order

Keep the house and car clean

Clean and open your windows to the world

Enjoy lots of indoor plants or perfumed flowers

Create a garden, make your own compost

Keep the lawn mowed and the garden tidy

Use non-toxic house paint, furniture and furnishings

Avoid chemical garden fertiliser and pest control methods



Natural health

Get lots of sunlight, without sunburn

Drink lots of good quality water

Eat delicious fresh, light foods in small quantities

Live a chemical, drug, and pesticide free life

Find out the natural ways to heal yourself and your body

Make your own fruit and vegetable juices

Avoid inhaling toxic fumes from paints, petrol cleaners, etc.

Locate an excellent natural health practitioner to use and recommend

Grow your own organic vegetables

Dry your own fruit

Use natural healing herbs and vitamins

Use natural fabrics and products, including soap, shampoo and toothpaste

Eat fresh organic vegetables and salad

Use natural make-up or none

Source From Sandy Stevenson © Extract from her book I AM HERE.

New Awareness

New Awareness by Owen Waters 2007

New Awareness by Owen Waters 2007

In the mid-1960s, the attention of young people took a sudden turn inwards. It was as if a light switch had turned on. They suddenly awoke and said, "Oh, yes, I remember now. The answers are to be found within."


The mid-1960s through the mid-1970s were times of inner searching. The outside world came to be seen as materially-obsessed and insincere. If there was meaning in life, it was to be found within.

The spiritual revolution in human consciousness had begun.


In the United States, the 'Baby Boomer' generation refers to people born between 1946 and 1962. Today, 'boomers' form one-third of the U.S. population, 14% of which are metaphysical
believers and seekers. These leading-edge thinkers emphasize inner spirituality and self-expansiveness. Their sense of self is that of a real, inner self rather than an outwardly-focused,
ego type of self.


The true, inner self is found in silence. The inner self is who you are. It is your soul. Your inner self is your personal link to the universe and to its source, Infinite Being. It is in this silence that you come to realize that everything in the universe is one, that separation is actually an illusion. In the light of this inner, soul connection, you also develop your sense of unconditional love for all of life and all of humanity.


Over the years, as the boomers grew into career-making, home-making and raising families of their own, their attention became focused upon the demands of the outside world. Their
spiritual awakening appeared to have been put on hold. Instead, in reality, their spiritual awareness was building strength while it waited to find expression in the outer world.


By the 1990s, boomers were seeking to express that spirituality within their lives. In the period 1990-2003, for example, 25% of British adults in the 30-59 age group deliberately downshifted. This means that they made voluntary choices to better their health and family lives, even though
such choices meant earning less money.


The 1990s saw the holistic lifestyle blossom and grow to include three times more people than before. Mind, body and spirit became the new mantra of holistic living. If something is good for your mind, body and spirit, then it is, by definition, good for the whole you.


The New Awareness today focuses upon gaining inner knowing through self-realization and self-development. It fosters spiritual self-reliance without the imposition of standards or duties by an external authority. With the New Awareness, your true, inner self is your authority. Your sense of responsibility becomes powered by love rather than fear. You do no harm to others because you love your fellow human beings, not because you fear judgment and punishment. Your spiritual awareness grows into spiritual adulthood. You no longer need to be told what to do, how to think, or what your place in life 'should' be.

Each person's inner self is cultivated and treasured for its uniqueness. There is always potential for self-improvement, always potential for creating a better life. Along with inner development, comes a clearer sense of intuition or insight. Suddenly, with better insight, a person's options in life become crystal clear. With insight, you easily identify the best course of action to successfully meet any challenge.


With insight, also comes synchronicity. Life begins to fold around your envisioned plan of action, supporting it by providing opportunities and resources just when they are needed
the most.


'Quality of life' is the new standard replacing the old 'standard of living.' Wellbeing of the whole self is paramount. Helping other people, being of real service to the world, is a natural desire which unfolds as your sense of inner connection strengthens.


Your self-esteem is boosted and healed in the knowledge that every person has a unique gift to offer the world, the knowledge that you're going to deliver that gift, and that you're going to love doing it!


This article was written by Owen Waters, author of "The Shift: The Revolution in Human Consciousness". Available in hardcover or via immediate download at:
http://www.infinitebeing.com/theshift

Source From Sandy Stevenson

BEING A CHANNEL OF LIGHT

BEING A CHANNEL OF LIGHT

1. To become a 'channel', it has to be a part of your higher spiritual agreement (usually made long ago.) We all have agreed to do different tasks on Earth. We find these by following what makes our ‘hearts sing.’ So if you are meant to channel, it will excite you, will resonate and feel right - from the heart - and not from the ego or mind.

2. You need to be balanced and centred, with Spirit in control. With a determination to stay aligned at all times to the Light, not just when channelling. To remain positive and non judgmental.

3. You need to have gone beyond the desires and dictates of ‘my will’ and reached a place of total surrender to Thy will. You - have to be able to get out of the way. This means beyond the influence of one’s emotions, mind or the ego that can be impressed by fancy names and startling information, that wants to be - known and well thought of - and may be steered from real truth, by succumbing to flattery.

4. You need trust and confidence in your own inner knowing.

5. You need to be in a space of love and service with a pure intention to give only the Highest.

6. You need to be aware that there are different levels of Spirit, and the higher the level, the higher overall picture of truth is seen.

7. To understand that anyone can claim to be anyone they wish to, even claim to be well known Ascended Masters. This is free will and choice.

8. Be determined to get the highest level of truth. Much channelled material comes from the 4th dimension. The fourth is similar to the third, in that it sees a comparatively lower picture of truth.

9. One needs to understand the mechanics of the creation of reality. When this is understood, you know that when someone believes something, they add their power and energy to that reality. When it is passed on and others believe it, their weight is now also added to it. So it goes on, creating other possibilities for the planet. The negative forces rely on a lack of understanding in this area. Then know that if they can get mis-information issued, that for every person who believes it, more energy is added to that creation. This increases its chances of coming about. Fortunately, Lightworkers are fast regaining their mastery and discernment. When one understands the process of reality creation, and accepts responsibility, more attention is given to discernment. Of course, each individual accepting the material, is equally responsible. But just as we wouldn't deliberately hand out poison and hope someone realises it, let us not pass out material that we haven't discerned for ourselves. Everyone is learning, but if we each just do the best we can, and pass on only that which resonates.

10. One needs to be trusting but not naïve, childlike but with inherent wisdom.

11. One needs either to be operating as Spirit in a multi dimensional way - meaning that you have the ability to ascertain 100% resonance of what is and what is not Highest Truth - OR understand the application of Universal law and don’t hesitate to use it. Universal Law covers your Right to ask any Being their intent. In the name of God, I challenge you under Universal Law and I ask you, in Highest Light Truth, are you …. whatever! (the Ascended Master …..name… from the 7th dimension and so on.) ALWAYS ask 3 times. You want to hear back 3 clear affirmative answers like YES - and nothing else. From then on, it is still your responsibility to apply all your powers of resonance and discernment to the material being channelled.

12. Asking ‘Are you of the Light’ is not enough. There are many Beings of Light in the astral plane, who have lots of fun pretending to be someone else. You are a Being of Light. Have you never told a lie in your whole life?

13. Be willing to acknowledge that there are two forces at work on any planet that is still in duality, as Earth is. Don’t give the negative forces any energy, fear or power. But don’t bury your head in the sand either. Pretending it doesn’t exist, is not helpful.

14. Wisdom is needed concerning the tactics that are used by the Negative forces. Most of the misinformation comes disguised in with 98% truth, to try and make it more difficult to spot. This can only work when discernment isn’t applied. As of February 1999 the level of application of discernment is 76.8% among the Lightworkers. That is an overall figure, and does not reflect the level in the channelling itself. The figure for the channelling of Highest Light truth currently on Earth is 38%.

The planet is speeding into Full Light, but we could make it even smoother with these points intact. Let us soar into Highest Light, having fun all the way. Make it joyful.

Source From Sandy Stevenson