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quote:Originally posted by Veccolo

Hello, I don't know if this is the right section for such questions, so feel free to move this thread.

Let's say I have a guide. I mean a real guide, not some fool who pretends to be one. How would I "get rid of" him/her?

That's a serious question.

Thanks

Stephan

Hi,

Can it be assumed that you mean a spirit guide type of entity?

If so can I also assume that you mean something like preventing them from intruding on your daily life etc. This is something that from personal experience and via the way I have been taught is something that guides or helpers would always respect anyway. Although when someone starts to develop as a medium or channel one can often be wide open to spirit and other influences, and this can feel somewhat overwhelming at first.

To counter or control this there are plenty of good exercises you can use. The first is to send clear and respectful thoughts to your helper(s) stating your intention to only welcome their presence at set days and times for example. If they are your helpers then this would be absolutely honoured. Otherwise they would only contact you if there was a reasonably urgent need for them to do so, or to assist you in some particular lesson or challenge.

Secondly if you feel that you are getting contacts at unwelcome times and really want your own space then there are meditations which can help. Some of these are in Robert Bruce's book PPSD. Look up the white light technique, although some people think it does not work - I have never had a problem with this. Try perhaps the Tower of Light exercise on this site, standard banishing rituals or say the Great Invocation.

However here are a couple of simplified ones.

Send the initial thought asking to be left alone as above – then make a clear intention that you are in a protective space and erect in your minds eye panels of glass all around you say shaped like a cube. Placing each plate in turn until you are completely enclosed! This is also useful when in the company of people if you feel their energy disturbing or draining as an example.

Try perhaps a sphere meditation. In this case apply the same intent and visualize a sphere forming. Approach the sphere and create a doorway into it. Pass through the door and seal or lock it behind you. You can then make this sacred space in any way you choose. Some people place cushions or carpet and set the light to a suitable ambience as wished. When you feel you are comfortable you can exit the sphere and get on with whatever you would normally do.

Similarly if you wanted to develop better communication with a helper then you could invite them into this space and ask that they show you something or offer a gift to you as a token of trust etc. Again after that you would ask them politely to pull away and allow you to have your own space again before completing the meditation or attunement.

Guides or helpers will always come giving sensations of love and comforting feelings – if however you just seem get pure dry communication, however exalted e.g. lots of fancy philosophy and no good emotions then ensure that you send clear thoughts that the spirit should move away and finish your sitting with a prayer of protection. This is something that really should be taken as read.

Hope this makes sense to you.

All the best,


Stephen

quote:Originally posted by glowsoftly

Hi EOL007,
I'm sorry it took me so long to get back here! Life went a little crazy for a while!

You said:
I feel like any serious personal work on altered states of consciousness, the real value and benefit
will be derived from sincere and regular practice.

Yes I agree completely! I've just started to read for people, I think it really helps to
get the pratice. I was considering starting a thread here to ask if anyone would like a
reading,I have not praticed reading via a forum, but might be good pratice if people are interested.

I know what you mean about people in the Spiritulist movement, the first church I went too and
asked about training they told me 'leave it to the oldies' like being old is a requirement!
I did a course at the Arthur Findlay college with Glynn Edwards, a fantastic medium, and I love the
way he teaches, highly recommend him as a tutor and medium. Very down to earth and says it like it is,
also himself and his tutors were very open to new ideas and ways of working.

Alice Bailey! yes...I think she did some amazing work, one of the fiercest looking women I've seen tho,lol
God bless her.

I'm exploring your links and having a great learning adventure, thankyou again



Much love to you

Hi,

No problem. I see you have been enjoying your research!
I have only seen Glyn Edwards once at Stansted but did not have opportunity to see him work although I did see Paul Jacobs on the platform once and he can sing a good tune. An ex girlfriend had been on a couple of Glyn's courses and respects his work. Have you read Santoshan's and his book '21 Steps to Reach Your Spirit' for instance?

Good luck with your reading/sitting practice. Do you mind me asking how you work? For instance do you find clairvoyance or clairsentience or a combination of means when establishing links with spirit etc?

I find I initially get clairsentience then a mixture including clairvoyance and straight thought coming through and the odd occasion of clairaudience and sense of smell, but do get individuals giving evidence about their personal tastes in food and drink on occasion, although I never have had a sense of taste been given yet.

Have you practiced with double or multiple links for instance and tried to switch between them for instance?

Kind wishes,



Stephen

quote:Originally posted by MajorTom

Thanks Stephen. It`s a good feeling to be back on track.

I think I will rely more on my `helper` for travel in the future.

Only recently I have been starting to accept help in OBE`s. I`m still not fully comfortable, which must be why he takes off quickly []

Hi MajorTom,

I have also been aware of helpers but more often clairvoyantly during guided journeys. This occurs when I have been still conscious of being in body while observing the scenes (moving or static) and helpers sometimes grace me with images of themselves in the clothes of their old human forms. For instance my gatekeeper (for the sake of a more suitable label) appears as a bearded Templar Knight. Whether they come as aspects of the greater self or whatever I do not know as yet and can only but speculate as it were.

I suppose the thing about helpers is building a mutual relationship of trust. For instance the working with mental mediumship has enabled me to develop confidence in what they allow to bring forward in terms of contact with other spirit beings. From experience, sitting for spirit (similar to a god consciousness state) helps to develop ones own power and confidence and enables discernment when any spirit interlopers come through for instance. Similarly I have been aware of helpers while having or what I thought I had as astral journeys. Although not always aware in terms of actually seeing them, as I more normally have been aware of a guiding presence and their thoughts come to mind when say being shown particular scenarios especially the more profound ones as say learning experiences.

Good luck on your next voyage.


Stephen

Hi,

Good on you, well done.

S []

quote:Originally posted by fallnangel77

quote:Originally posted by Moonburn33

 the meat of her post was fine.

Where's the beef?

A mild case of howling at the moon... all cleared up []

quote:Originally posted by Twilight2099

Hi Stephan,
I agree with what you said. I did not mean to sound like i was getting my knickers in a twist.

I didn't think you were, sorry if I gave that impression!

quote: I have had to many predictions and premonitions happen for me to worry about them, If i want them to happen they happen, if i don't want them to happen they happen, if i don't think about them they happen. It's really a case of see them in the dream then wait for them to happen, I just try to warn people of the ones that involve other people.

I am glad you think that way. I had a friend of a friend approach me about a year ago as he had been deeply disturbed following experience of a heightened level of premonitions via his in dreams. For some reason they thought I might gleam some sense out of it all. The man was a complete nervous wreck to be honest. I also sought help of a friend who has more experience than me and a wonderful healer. The dreams although potentially portentous actually were for this good man indicators that he needed to take control of his life and pointed towards initially self healing and perhaps to his higher self indicating a need for moving forward in terms of spiritual calling. To be brief, he has reevaluated his feelings about himself and is a much happier bunny now! I am not implying that you or anyone experiencing and studying precog as being screwed up! I am as self analytical as the next person. []

quote:I had another one in the past that involves other people and that's the school dates in england about 2 years ago being set back by several days due to pay problems.

Interesting!

quote:In what way do you mean change the Dream?

Have a look at my post on: http://www.astralpulse.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=11816

I think that sort of offers one explanation on this question. Although what I am really trying to moot is the creative power of positive constructive thought when used in a judicious and loving manner – might it not move mountains or stop wars perhaps? You have no doubt read Paul Coelho's The Alchemist or say any of W D Dyer's or even Betty Shine's books on the power of positive thought.

quote:On the same night of having this prediction back in feb 2002, I had 3 others. 1 Has happened. 2 I am also still waiting on but these do not involve other people.

I admire your dedication.


Stephen

Hi all,

Interesting thoughts indeed! Incidentally did you read Gardner's lecture notes as it is worth looking at a number of issues relating to not only the virgin birth but also to the debate of the messianic bloodline and the house of David etc. You don't have to buy into his opinion, yet it is a scintillating piece of study and worth revisiting.

Also look up the derivation of the masonic term 'son of the widow' – or the widow's son.

Cheers,


Stephen

Hi do,

Highly intriguing subject and appreciate that you put a lot of care and thought into your observations.

Like probably not a few visitors of this forum I also have had, and continue to have experiences of precognition and of major frightening events on occasion, but like yourself on the whole they are personal ones. I also know a few others who have had similar! I was speaking to a friend recently who had a blindingly stark waking vision of an Armageddon scenario. He explained that he spoke to a particular teacher – who explained that 'this is normal' – in other words this ability comes as part and parcel of ones spiritual development. So why get ones knickers in a twist about it (said with respect).

I also respect that some may feel a need to bolster the likes of 'premonition registries' (some run by god knows whom) etc, and all fair play to them. Certainly I'll have a look at your work.

One thing I have considered is that when observing reality spin it web into material world from the previously had dream or precognitive experience, it is possible to change the dream and therefore change reality. In other words would we not be better creating a reality by changing the way we think? Does not the power of human thought (forms) make posible all and any futures a distinct possibility.

Change the dream my friend and reduce the odds of it not happening. I am sure that is what you would want anyway i.e. when it's our time to exit this plane that will be the time allotted!

Kind wishes to you and keep praying for peace. Or better still see peace as already existing!


Stephen

Sorry if I sound crass about this subject!!!

quote:Originally posted by TheLunatic

quote:Originally posted by EOL007

Hi,Not familiar with the ones you guys mention. However one of my earliest childhood favorites was the illustrated fantasy 'Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak'. Anyone remember it?
Somewhat Astral if you look at it now []

O yeah, I remember that book. I remember the child in that book went to a land full of monsters but they where all friendly. Yeah I guess that was kinda relevant...

Aye, but consider how many little psyches that may have saved from biblical hell fire and brimstone Sunday school lies!

Suppose you eat Briar rabbit for breakfast and spat out the remains of Hansel and Gretel like used tooth picks?

On a lighter note excluding the perennial Narnia and dare I say it Hobbits – I found Andrew Lang's books influential and Arthur Rackam's illustrations hauntingly ethereal and memorable!

Cheers,


Stephen

Hi,

Not familiar with the ones you guys mention. However one of my earliest childhood favorites was the illustrated fantasy 'Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak'. Anyone remember it?

Somewhat Astral if you look at it now!

Cheers,


S []

quote:Originally posted by Moonburn33

and the sun is eclipsed by the moon

Isn't it all cheese anyway... [][)][]

Hi,

It must be the impending full moon tomorrow (pardon the pun)... the tides and all that.

It's a truly glorious clear sky here tonight.

Take care,

S []

Pic taken 00:10am bit fuzzy only 2meg camera. Had to crop the image, but what the heck... sad perhaps, enjoy anyway.

Hi,

Good points.

Gosh if I had such direction when mazdaaf's age. But not to worry, as I find myself comforted in following intuitively leds feelings , which have now led me towards a truly creative and positive direction in life. A feel very blessed!

Sod peer and family pressure I say!!!

Cheers,


Stephen []

Hi Blakera,

In addition to the Taoist work already mentioned above - you might find it helpful to read PPSD, or perhaps psychic vampires by Slate, psychic Self-Defense by Dion Fortune. An alternative read worth a thought is Obsessive Love by Liz Hodgkinson (although this is more along a relationships line). Unless you are a teenager you should not really be experiencing nocturnal emissions! It might be worth trying to channel your sex drive into something more creative and in time you will find satisfaction in a more loving way!

quote:The topic discussed in this thread is a particularly low form of sorcery. What you are doing is not sex, but manipulation.

Hi Wendi,

I think to be able in a free society to talk about sex is a blessing. Consider for instance the impact on Western society by say for instance the manipulative control by the Church, and the resulting devastation swathed across generations of people by wages of sin mentality. The repercussions of which are obvious for all to see even today e.g. the massive numbers of children abused by for instance the priesthood across all denominations. The case is no less true across many other religious faiths.

Clearly there is a blinding difference between compassionate and truly loving 'sacred sexuality' and cheap sex magic. Consider the opportunities for personal expression women had in occidental society with the rise of the woman's lib movement. It wasn't just about burning brassieres was it? Rather was it not about the female half of humanity becoming empowered as individuals, and enjoying choice and free will in all aspects of their lives including sexual expression.

I think this thread demonstrates as a good example: the need MEN are now facing in terms of learning about their sexuality, and loving expression and not about how they would return to a male controlled paternalistic way.

I don't think that the strain of this thread is about male sexual obsession per say! Rather could it not be argued that sex like any other aspect of our incarnate human genetic heritage should be something to be truly valued, not only as a force to be used lovingly but also for the creation of good? There is a big difference between Crowleyesque thinking and what we are talking about here is there not?  

Kind wishes,



Stephen

Sometime perhaps... [:I]

Bless you, thank you,


Stephen []

Namaste []

quote:Originally posted by Lighthouse

Does anyone else have these "Future Memories"  How accurate are they for you?  I just found out recently that not everyone has them and I'm curious about the number of people out there who do have this gift.  Perhaps it's just my intention and that's what makes them come true.

Any input?  

I think we need an expansion of the Psychic Self defense to include Psychic Development, I couldn't figure out where to post this (mods?)

Kerri

Hi there Kerri,

Yes, I have had them not infrequently through all of my life! On the whole they would be highly lucid and accurate visions of future events. In the past I had occasion to hold on to a habit of associating their potential outcome after realizing that the precog had appeared to have come about into waking or material life.

One example of a future memory included how upset myself over my intrepretation of the outcome of a personal relationship, i.e. it had not worked out as I had hoped (boo hoo). Although the events seen in an associated set of dreams were accurate there with one exception! I assume the exception was a || outcome or potential, which in the long run simply did not come about in this time frame.

As you can imagine the 'future memory' did not seem in anyway like a gift at that time, more like a curse! Forgive me if I appear to be elusive as wish to keep the circumstances private. But I can share this other example: -

I had a similar precognition which subsequently came true. Again the circumstances of the event were related to a relationship which this time was coming to a natural end. Escaping the inclement clime of Britain's shores I was sharing a late autumn holiday on a Mediterranean Island with my then girlfriend. My lady partner and myself had been allowing each other space each afternoon before meeting again to share the day's experiences.

One memorable and very gorgeous late afternoon I had found myself after a long coastal walk at a moderately busy and luxurious beach bar. Having disciplined myself avoid drinking before early evening - on this occasion I allowed myself a small indulgence, and decided  to stop by this particular bar and purchase a nice and most welcome cold beer. It had after all been a really warm and breezeless day and I deserved the indulgence after all. My attention was heightened as the girl serving me handed my change over. I gave the coins a cursory gaze as to not make it look too obvious that this was a might expensive price for a simple local brew, when a gentle wave of deja-vu pressed itself upon my consciousness. I felt as if I should look about my surrounding all the more clearly and see if this feeling had any significance. It seemed a happy enough place to have chosen to while an hour or so, and as I turned to fix a place on this reality I noticed a rippling silver of reflected light spawn from the adjoining swimming pool. The shining water looked inviting enough but was a little busy for my liking. It was brimmed full of bright young things cooling them selves down after the hard heat of the day and few crinkly ones to boot. Although busy in numbers everyone seemed to be enjoying the peace. A picture of memory flashed and I felt that I had been in that very pool before and thought: oh I could swim later! So in the interim I chose to take a shaded seat facing the sea and enjoy the sunset away from the maddening crowd. Quietly relaxing and enjoyed a cooling breeze now starting to pick up a couple came and sat at the next table. From the grinding chatter heard as they had approached it was clear they were not happy with each other company. They were distinguished as it the late middle aged and somewhat overweight lady had a toy boy and rasp thin partner. Quite an odd couple indeed! Eventually their mindless chatter turned to bickering and I felt glad that regardless of impending closure of my relationship - we at least had not sharing such vitriolic spite like this! It then dawned on me that this was the closing scene of my dream had perhaps a year before. I could only but laugh loudly yet silently within!

It was enlightening when I had opportunity to share the day's events with my lady friend and explained the deja-vu had. She tuned in awe told her own story and that she had had one as well – believe it or not about the very same couple whom she had passed only an hour before a little further along the sun swept coast.
As you can Imagine - now I look at 'future memories' them in a somewhat different light. I think they can be truly valued as experiences when actually come about. Wonderful as they are and better to relate, it is a blessing to simply let them go mindful in the knowledge that each of us are simply where we are meant to be. As each one comes around in its turn I find great value, and feel  comfortable in the happy knowledge of the moment regardless of life little trials and tribulations.

The point I am making is that future memories can often be highly accurate, and are often I suspect provided for us but out higher selves in order to learn particular lessons or to simply stand as sign posts that we are where we are meant to be. How we go about dealing with the lesson is a separate kettle of fish!

Wishing you happy futures to have and enjoy,


Stephen

P.S. I never did swim in that particular pool – having chosen to change the reality regardless of the dream!

quote:Originally posted by wendi

What are strobe flashes?  Is that something to do with astral body developement?

Hi Wendy & Samara,

Strobe flashes are clearly described in Astral Dynamics p185-187, 545. The first couple of times I experienced them gave me quite a fright. The first occasion I can recollect went something like this: I had been sitting going through various practices starting initially with breath awareness, and after about 30-40mins (time had become irrelevant anyway) I was very conscious of been in a deeply relaxed and energized state of body and mind. I had also been concentrating on the brow area and had already become aware of a pool of violet light in my minds eye. I then noticed some energetic surges from the crown to upper torso all around my body, and then what felt something like been hit by a couple of miniature thunder bolts – or more likened to a series of concussive slaps around the head. This was followed or in parallel with (I can't remember which way round) an extremely bright flashing incandesance illuminating what felt the whole area around me. I found this odd as I had set the lighting in the room at a very low level. I briefly checked this by opening my eye lids and noticed with surprise that the intensity was as set earlier. Following this experience I spoke to several people and had wild variation in their interpretations: one person thought they had an Angelic visitation another thought they had become enlightened (a partial truth). Finally the explanation in AD came my way and the penny dropped. I'll not repeat it here as you should be able to find it easily enough. Although it can seem a frightening experience it is really nothing to worry about when it happens and is a good sign of energetic developement.

All the best,


Stephen[]

quote:Originally posted by wendi

A real Guru is someone who boosts your faith in the Divine, as a living example.


Before enlightenment
Chopping wood
Carrying water

After enlightenment
Chopping wood
Carrying water

Hi Wendi,

You've been busy... Nice little post.

Stephen

quote:Originally posted by thelou

Hi EOL007

Yes I have been having throughout sensations for some time now.  They are getting stronger now that I am actively learning new stuff and working daily.  

I must admit my stupidity here.  I do not know what one has to do with the other.  Could you please explain further?

Thanks,

thelou

Hi,

I am sure you are far from stupid!!!

On a basic level each of the primary chakras relates to pretty well known set of characteristics. These is a lot on the subject on the training area of AP. See: http://www.astralpulse.com/guides/gudes.htm

In Barbara Ann Book 'Light emerging' there is an illustration showing their locations. The 7 Major chakras there are shown as been located near the major nerve plexuses of the body, e.g. 3rd chakra at the solar plexus. The base and crown chakra respectively point down to earth and up to the heavens and appear to funnel out from the body in the form of wheels or vortexes of energy. Each of the others is paired and would appear to on the front of the body correspond to feeling and back to the will.  

The 5th chakra is at the front and back of the throat and as expected relates to the senses of smell, hearing and taste. Hence to the extrasensory perceptions of clairaudience and Clairalience (clear smelling). Ever smell flowers say in Winter and wondered where they came from or walked into a room you felt that you did not like and smelt a nasty smell and then wanted to get out quick for example.

Obvoiusly the Visudda or throat chakra has an associated primary colour and is usually perceived as royal blue and has significance to our ability to take in and receive truth, and our ability to communicate. The 5th chakra has a close relationship with both the adjacent ones ie.e the heart and brow chakras, therefore on a basic level as the heart relates to love and will and the brow to sight and understanding - you should find it easy to go within and seek answers to your own questions. You should if not already done so know how your experiences relate to these basic concepts. This is big subject and I only know bit the tip of the iceberg, but you should not feel danuted by the work ahead. Can I suggest you write up your experiences and do a bit of reading as well (if not already done so).

In terms of over activity of the throat area – if it is becoming uncomfortable then ease up on your practicing awareness on the higher centers and concentrate more on regaining some energetic balance. DO read the NEW tutorial on this site. What I found for myself was that over a period of several years each of the main centers became very active and at times exceedingly uncomfortable, but  they will settle of their own accord. I have found this has occurred for myself as learning exercise, and in simple terms found that it related to issues outstanding and potentials available to me for future. In other words each of us gets a taste of what we are/have/will be working on in terms of personal/spiritual development and then the real study begins in the years ahead.

Enjoy the journey,


Stephen

The Floyd  - fantastic... any one make Earl's court in 84 (memories indeed). But what of Hawkwind one says. Not as ethereal in the way the Pinks were but still the auld Astral Space trippers seem be just flying along.

Cheers,


S []

Energy work related headaches are quite common and something I have experienced from time to time. You may find some relief from headaches if you avoid keeping too much energy in your head. Do try to circulate your energy more effectively. You should be able to do this if you are practiced NEW correctly. Otherwise try to get some info on Tai Chi/Chi Gung and follow the practice for energy circulation – similar concepts apply with Tantra practice. You may have seen some of the posts on sexual energy on the forum and be aware of other energy issues which may occur.

I don't know the hard facts, but there is some debate about corresponding physiological (physical) changes in the human body with energetic and spiritual development and practice. I have heard for instance that trance and in more particular physical mediums (who sit for physical phenomena) have a higher incidence of diabetes than the norm and that this may have been attributed to changes in the pineal gland. It would be interesting to know if any substantial research has been done about this.

Wishing that your headaches clear soon

Hi there,

Yes on occasion,

Looks like an audio version of hypnagogic imagery. I sometimes get once off sounds when going through into trance states – like for instance a popping, or bell like sound as if heard externally. Also spirit communication can be given this way. You might hear a familiar song been replayed in your mind as an example. Your M.A.S.H. experience reminds me of a dream had over ten yrs ago, where I found myself re-experiencing a level of the computer game Doom. Needless to say I had a rest from shoot em up type games and a repeat performance was prevented. Similarity who cannot say that after a long drive that when falling asleep the pattern of the journey appears to rekindle it's self before falling off! So it's probably nothing to be concerned about.

At the same time I would look at this way perhaps  - It is likely that you have some clairaudient ability. Have you noticed any throat centre (chakra) activity lately? It could feel like fluttering sensation around the throat of back of neck - right through to as if you think you are actually choking.  If so, then it might not be surprising to have had the experience you have talked about.

Perhaps a bit too time spent before the idiot's lantern?

Cheers,


S

quote:Originally posted by MajorTom

Hi S, guess who's up at 4am in th morning writing down dream?

Well, Come on spill the beans.

Take  it that you are on the Eastern Seaboard then?

I'm not writing my dreams down from last night (far too bizzare) execpt to say it the first time I've heard DSM by Pink Floyd - start of side 1 in a dream. The space aliens were a bit wierd though. But Earth force and our suppporters rallied to the call... Quite enjoyable actually.

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quote:Originally posted by MajorTom

quote:Originally posted by EOL007

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Hi Thing,

Profound indeed, if not a little obtuse! Would you care to elaborate?

S

Hey man, what country are you from?

*Looking up "obtuse" in the dictionary*

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I love these English guys...

Obtuse meant in a non-derogatory sense!
Irish yet technically British, but not English (belss them!

S

quote:Originally posted by Thing

it is not a question of time... it's like if it didn't exist. the thing is when you bring astral projection to your life... like after waking up and you still have your astral body. sometimes i, especially when im tired and bored with nothing to do, i can feel my body in another part of the room and some times even have a full image of all my room, its so strange feels like loosing your body and being somewhere else.

Hi Thing,

Profound indeed, if not a little obtuse! Would you care to elaborate?

S