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Japan, The Middle East, Bullies of the
Universe:
The Bigger Picture of Darkness and Light in
Our Evolving World
April 12, 2011
In
1999, I channeled that Japan would experience a devastating earthquake and
tsunami during the years of collective earth changes early in the twenty-first century. Other Intuitive
people have seen this event coming for many years as well. But in the
midst of massive devastation, predictions that are proved accurate do nothing
to bring comfort or healing to those affected. I needed to sit with the newsreels
for a while before writing this article. Although I can spiritualize the
situation, I also know that sometimes it's important to be present with pain
before trying to analyze it. An event as devastating as this one can leave many
people feeling vulnerable and fearful. Some people remain in a constant state
of pain. Some choose to tune out altogether because the pain is
uncomfortable. Others seek to understand and transform. My intention is
to offer you a feeling of empowerment and recognition of your role as active
participant in the healing process for Japan, Haiti, the Middle East, in your
own life, and for the planet as a whole.
It
upsets me to see some of my psychic colleagues making proclamations that
cataclysmic events are intended to serve as a devastating form of
punishment. I've come across messages from such "seers"
suggesting that we are undergoing population control, that victims of natural
disasters are experiencing karmic payback for harm that they've inflicted to others
in previous lives, references to a coming apocalypse, and other implications
containing a vibration of shame and blame. Human beings judge. It
is our nature to do so. Spirit - the Collective Light in the
Universe - God Consciousness - does not!
I'm
also coming across all kinds of theories about dark forces and
"shadow" governments attempting to take over the world. At the very
least, these concepts offer a template for a fascinating sci-fi film or novel
to be purchased at local grocery stores. Perhaps the theories are
true. However, I've always subscribed to the belief that there is only
one Light and that we are either connected to the Light or (temporarily) lost
from it. Although straying from Light may look like darkness, I don't
believe in a full construct of duality.
I've
written other articles about how crisis is the platform for change and
healing. As millions of people around the world shift focus from their
daily mundane tasks and allow a few minutes of prayer, sending healing energy
to Japan, Haiti, and the Middle East, just imagine how the collective
energy shifts. That's a lot of love being consciously disseminated to the
universe! If millions of people are glued to their newsreels to find out
just how terrible a situation is, then imagine how much energy of fear,
struggle, sadness, and victimization is being held collectively. We
always have choice about where we direct our energy!
Going
back to the commonly perceived duality between darkness and Light, I tend to
think that some of our more complicated problems can be broken down into
language and scenarios that children deal with daily.
Everyone
recalls the local playground bully. As a child, I too was teased. I
remember thinking at age 9 or 10 that I must have done something really horrible
in a previous life in order to deserve such punishment. I lashed back at
times. As I got a little older, I essentially got over all that
drama. I had enough. I surrounded myself with caring and supportive
friends and personal interests. If there was teasing, it faded into the shadows
as I focused instead on what I really enjoyed. As an adult, I spent 10
years working as a child and adolescent therapist in urban clinics and school
where I counseled countless bullies! Working in the inner city, many of
the kids I met with were involved in criminal acts and gangs. No matter
how angry and venomous these kids were, I can honestly say that every
"troubled" kid I worked with eventually displayed at least an iota of
vulnerability and expressed a wish to make things better. The same was
true of their parents - many of whom experienced generations of substance
abuse, domestic and community violence, and "dog eat dog"
mentality. When people go into attack mode, it's due to fear, a sense of
powerlessness, and having forgotten about their Light.
In
body, the ego contains an energy of fear, victimization, the acting out child
who doesn't get his way based upon his limited understanding of right and wrong
(narcissism), shame, blame, and a whole lot of drama. Through the guise
of the ego, it can be difficult to remember that we all have a body of energy
that is eternal - the Soul - and that every soul agrees to enter into
each body that it inhabits. Family, culture, geography, society, points in
history, health, finance, relationships, talents, inner conflicts, career
themes, politics and natural disasters are all part of the Soul Contract.
The collective energy on earth is evolving rapidly at this juncture in
history. Every soul who has agreed to participate in this evolutionary
cycle is illuminating more brilliantly for having done so.
In
Spirit, we are free of the limitations of ego; we can see Higher Truth more
clearly. The 3rd dimensional (earthly) world was created to provide an opportunity to
evolve. Lessons of safety and security, faith, love, compassion for self and
others, creativity, authenticity, proper use of power/will, use of inner
guidance are acquired with greater depth when practiced in the 3rd dimensional plane. As we
enhance our Light here in Earth School, we add to the collective uplifting in
the universe. Our individual growing and transforming serves a Higher
Good as directed by the innate God-Consciousness in the Universe.
Therefore, it would serve no purpose if the world imploded and came to a
screeching halt. And if it did, there are backup plans with other planets
in other galaxies where our eternal souls would continue to incarnate in order
to follow a path of further evolution. We must remember that God/Light is
not outside of ourselves, but rather, within us and that Divine intervention is
always at work to support further illumination.
As
an Intuitive Counselor and Past Life Regression therapist, I have worked with
hundreds of clients who, through Hypnosis accessed their inner Light,
remembered with profound awareness that they not only come from the Light but
also are part of it. In doing so, they accessed a greater feeling of
empowerment for shifting their experiences than they ever thought possible in
some of the most challenging circumstances. By looking through the guise
of the ego (separation from Light) significant transformation occurs and we can
see a bigger picture.
It's
unfortunate that our media and many aspects of our culture emphasize the
importance of telling and retelling the story of struggle. But that is
part of the challenge of the third dimension! Acknowledging hardship and
'hanging out' with pain for a while is important. So is
transformation. Last August, I gave a podcast talk about aligning with energy
shifts. These are some of the points that I suggested - along with a few
others:
1.
Understand where you came from psychologically and spiritually.
2.
When you identify old wounds and triggers, acknowledge them with compassion and
then take immediate steps to transform that experience. Don't continue to
repeat the story of your hurt. You'll run out of breath - and likely bore
the people around you!
3.
Tools: Through visualization, cut the karmic cords that bind you to a painful
experience; release the tension through your breath; energy medicine; Chinese
medicine, homeopathy, flower essences, gem stones, writing a journal of your desired
outcome/feeling set; daily rituals of self care; using your imagination to
create a desired outcome.
4.
Focus on the Light - in all areas of your life. Doing so will enhance it.
Sending
you Blessings & Love,
Matthew~
Copyright Matthew Engel April 2011, All Rights Reserved.
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