NOT the End of the World

Well it's long after 12/21/12 and it seems we're all still here.  No end of the world as we know it, no global devastation, no end of all.  Or is it?

I would hope that the prophecy would indicate an "end of the world" of our selfish actions, over-consumption and ill will toward others.  Perhaps this is the end of an old world of not caring about each  other and the start of a new where compassion and humanity live as one.

What are your thoughts on the matter?  Have things changed since 12/21/12?  Are your intentions different toward others and are you less focused on the material world and the external?  We hope that this intersection of time and the universal alignment will dawn a new day on compassion and discover for us all.  We hope that it will lead to a time of reflection and care for others.

"What we think about and speak about will come about".  Let's take this time to renew our thought pattens and help develop a new and spiritually-focused world and end the old self-focused world on 12/21/12.

Keeping in the Moment - by Moment

Ever let your mind wander?

Better yet, ever make your mind NOT wander?

I had read "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle about a year ago. It came from a referral of a wonderful sales associate at The Crystal Vortex store in Sedona, AZ (http://www.sedonacrystalvortex.com/). I found it SO annoying as Tolle repeats and repeats himself. After several chapters, I realized his method was to kindly bang the message into my hard head.

"OK, I'm in the "now", oh what about the dry cleaning, did I shut off the water? ... OK, I'm back in the Now". (rinse and repeat)

We are obsessed with thinking, 99.9% of it of no use whatsoever. The past is over, the future is not here and when it is, it will only be Now, nothing more. I studied this book for some time but it did not make the earth move. On another trip to Sedona I picked up Tolle's "A New Earth" which I just finished.

The same was true with A New Earth as far as reading difficulty, until about half way through. A New Earth is written in a similar pattern, but less repetitive. It relates back to the "Now" information in his former book, but is more so based around our out of control egos and how they manage and control our ever-waking life. Oh and sleep. Every wake up in the middle of the night and our mind gets busy and keeps you up? That's the ego at work.

It was not until about half way through A New Earth that I finally "got it". After a lot of the repetition I finally saw the sickness and lack of control of our egos which effects every aspect of our human be-ing. I bore the readers with this because I have FINALLY seen the ego from a third-party view - my real self. It's amazing when you finally see all the mania your mind-ego creates and manages you - not the other way around.

Wars, ego. A larger new home, ego. The latest gadget, ego. Gossip, ego. Putting others down, ego. the list is endless but there's hope. It's the sane moments in between all of the ego episodes that show the small glimmer of hope. Then the small moments become larger moments and awareness begins.

I have since read many other books from a large variety of authors that support the exact same premise. Oddly all of them were already read, or were on my shelves. I guess my ego kept me from seeing that truth back then.

I challenge you to take the opportunity and try these exercises. Like me you will probably be shocked at your initial ego insanity discovery but don't despair, it will get better. I now understand Tolle's title "A New Earth". It's not about the planet or civilization, it's about our shift away from ego insanity.

As with most recovery, admitting it is the first step ...

The "iEgo"

Greetings and Happy 2012.

I've recently been brushing up on my ego-self awareness for a new year. I'm a Spring baby and I always go through a "birthing process" this time of year anyway. In reading my favorite books, they identify that anything with "I, My, Me, Mine, Our" etc. is directly from the ego-self, NOT the Spiritual Self.

Enter the "iEgo"

Isn't it nice that the company Apple has so clearly defined our ego-selves in products? Anything that starts with an "i" we don't REALLY need, it's just ego-satisfaction. Do we need an iPhone, iPad, iPod or iMac to survive or do business? No. It just makes life supposedly "easier" or at least more fun.

Now I must say that I am professionally an Executive Creative Director and use Apple products - back to the Lisa. I do have an iPhone that someone gave me and I use it for email and a phone since I work on my own. But I don't NEED them. I don't use an iMac because you are constantly upgrading a monitor and computer. I use a Mac Mini and a Macbook Pro for travel. It's not to to say that I don't consume Apple. I just don't consume for consumption's sake.

The above comment will probably tug at the ego of the Apple consumer, but take a moment and see if you are just satisfying your ego to have one of its iProducts. It's not a bad thing, just an

iObservation.

Strengthen the Spirit Guide Bond

It's "said" that Spirit Guides are often those that we have known in this lifetime such a relatives, friends and other people we have know that have passed on. They are with us all the time and often help us out when we are in dire need, so strengthen that bond and call upon them when you are in distress. Many other sources say that our Spirit Guides are not to be called upon for casual problems - that is more the task of our Guardian Angels.

It's comforting to think that those that have passed and we might miss could assist us in our daily guidance. Be cautious not to "trap" one that has passed on into serving you, but rather ask for assistance should the need arise. Many also note that it is of no harm that you may simply think of your Guides, or speak with them 24x7. I know of someone who's guide was a former grandparent that was in the landscaping business. He often converses with him and shares the experience with his grandparent/Guide when he himself is outdoors and doing landscaping of his own.

Think of our Guides as someone in the room with you, or someone you are standing alone with for a long time. As common courtesy, you would probably strike up a conversation or at least communicate with them, not simply sit silent and ignore their presence.

Enjoy the day, share it with your Spirit Guides!

Publishers Kill Trees Against Your Wishes

It's a sad fact that it's almost impossible to get off a mailing list. Worse yet, is that dead tree that someone throws at the end of my driveway in the form of some ad, newsletter or publication that I never signed up for in the first place.

Stated Clearly ...

For clarity sake of this blog item, let me state that I am not, and have not been a subscriber of any publication in 14+ years. I am on the "opt out" DMA "Do Not Mail" list and am also registered on the "Do Not Call" registry.

Although I own an Internet development business and have worked in advertising and publishing in the past for almost 25 years, I do not - and have never - advocated the practice that direct mail participants and publishers throwing unsolicited trash in your driveway and mailbox for the sake of their own "subscriber" or "homeowner reach" numbers. I know this for a fact - I've been in the business.

Repeat Offenders

I do everything possible to get off these lists and it's quite taxing. One of the worst offenders is the Roswell Beacon http://www.beaconcastmedia.com. I have sent countless emails, left voicemail information at least 5 times until its "publisher" finally wrote me a nasty note indicating "I didn't care about my community" and such. No I don't care for your newsletter killing trees and littering my lawn when I never asked for it! It's a paid subscription and I'm not a subscriber - why are you littering my lawn?

After many calls and that harassing note from the "Beacon Publisher" the papers finally stopped, Until today, 5/14/2010 they are back. I tried to use their website to get off the list and the online form would not process my information. It seems we are back to square one.

Another horrible offender is ValPak - TRY and get off that list. The AJC (Atlanta Journal Constitution) is also another nut to crack. Although they do seem to follow through with canceling service that I've never signed up for, they still throw "supplements" or special promotion items yet again - in my driveway of mailbox. The AJC comes door-to-door every now and then to try and convert us, but I have never subscribed. I always note that ever I did subscribe, it would only be to the NY Times Sunday paper - even that is respectfully (kicking and screaming) trying to go digital only.

So Help Us Keep Our Trees

Boycott the institution like those mentioned that cannot respect our intentions not to subscribe or receive these publications, supplements and advertising. Take a stand to save our trees. Continue to request to receive your "news" or other information online. Do your part to "unsubscribe".

We'd Like to Keep the "Anti-Paper Use" Ball Rolling ...

Why Would Spirits Seek us Out?

An E-Mail Inquiry from our SpiritGuides.com Contact Us Form
(name withheld)

My friend of nearly 65 years recently told me they had encounters with spirits that actually talked to them. I was some what taken back by this but my friend has never lied to me nor have they ever had any mental problems, never been on any type of medications or abused drugs.

We have lived average lives alongside one another for a very long time. The spirits visit her on the beach of the island on which we grew up. They tell her historical information and one in particular told her some information to relay to another individual on earth )or a person alive on earth). Do you really think that is possible? Why would the spirits seek out this one individual? Why is it when I am not with her they do not appear?

Thank you,

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A RESPONSE FROM SPIRITGUIDES.COM

Thank you for contacting SpiritGuides.com. It's interesting our "minds", or better said ego, questions the act of communicating with Spirits as you have in your letter to us indicating "mental problems". We are unfortunately conditioned to think that way as we grow up.

That in mind,
We think it's wonderful that the spirits visit your friend on the beach where you both grew up, it must have been magical for her. To get historical information from them must be fascinating and she should check the information she receives against actual written facts to assure their accuracy for her own peace of mind. If she feels compelled to share the information about others she has received and feels uncomfortable about it, perhaps twist the facts a bit and say that the information came in a dream. There could be some very beneficial advice a friend may have been given through her.

You asked: Why would the spirits seek out this one individual? Why is it when I am not with her they do not appear? Why would they not seek her out? She must be open to it. You are probably not as open to it from your writing and this is probably the reason they do not appear in your presence.

We hope this is "food for thought" and thank you for your inquiry at SpiritGuides.com

Namaste'

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