Goal Setting And Living In The Now

I have always been a goal setter. I tend to daydream big dreams. Then I think up possible ways to get there. The problem with that approach is that life has a tendency to get in the way. Nothing ever turns out the way I have planned it. Somehow, I do arrive at my destination, just not the way I wanted to. Ironically, I usually get there kicking and screaming and don't even realize it until I have been at the destination for a while!

It has dawned on me lately that I am not often focused on living in the present moment. I am so caught up in my future plans that I don't appreciate what I am doing in the here and now. The worst part is, living in the future also leads to a great deal of unnecessary worry. Worst case scenarios have a tendency to pop up, limiting your enjoyment of what is happening in the present moment and stealing your joy.

As of today, I am going to attempt to not plan. What? Not plan? Not anticipate? How in the world will I get things done? How will my goals be accomplished? The answer is simple: I am going to allow my heart to do the planning. I am going to allow my heart to guide me! (Novel idea, huh, as that is the whole goal of this blog!)

The plan is simple enough. I'm going to make a list of things I would like to accomplish in future. Then I'll to fold it up and put it someplace I will be able to access it periodically (but not necessarily front and center). Once that is accomplished, I am going to do my best to forget about the list and live each moment in the here and now. The goal will be to follow the guidance and wisdom that comes from my heart!

There is a method to my madness. Making the list will set the intention. God/Source and my higher self know the best way to get there. By living in the now and accessing God and my higher self through my heart connection, they will guide me by showing me what will make me happy and bring me joy in the present moment. I do not need to think (key word) about the future. As all time (past, present and future) exists where God and my higher self are, accessing their wisdom should yield results.

I do plan to access my list occasionally--hopefully not more than once a month or so because I don't want to dwell on it too much. The goal here is to observe whether or not I have made any noticeable progress.

I am not going to detail my list here, other than to say that one of my main goals is transitioning to a place where I no longer need to work part-time for someone else as I have all the resources I need working for myself. These lists are meant to be personal. You need not feel pressure to reveal your goals to anyone else unless you want someone else to witness your transformation.

As a planet, we are in a heavy growth phase. Chaos seems to reign supreme as we transfer our awareness to growth and new ways of doing things. The shift we are making involves learning to live in the now and following the wisdom that comes from communion with God and our higher selves through connection with our hearts. This method of goal setting is designed to help people stay focused on heart-based living. Join me? Together we can change the course of the entire planet! I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!!!

~CSE

   

Asking For Protection

Lately, I have felt the need to ask for extra protection. The struggle between light and dark has been fierce. I can feel the heaviness of it, especially in my quiet meditation time. I can see the results in the world around me. Both stories in the news and the fighting I see going on in people around me are physical manifestations of these conditions. At times like this we must all be intentional about protecting and defending the light that surrounds us so the darkness has no stronghold.

In the spiritual realms, darkness and light seek each other out in order to maintain balance. This is the natural order of things and how all things work together for good. However, the world has not seen this balance for a very long time. This is because those who rely on the darkness for the sake of power also better understand how the spiritual world works and how it influences the physical world. They have done what they can to hide this knowledge from the light side of things in order to maintain control.

Those who wield darkness for the sake of power are very intentional in their actions. They use ritual and magic to bring powerful darkness to the physical realms. This darkness is sent to any light it sees in order to suppress and overwhelm it so it has no real effect in the world. This is why we often feel like we are doing what we came here to do but are getting nowhere in our mission.

Protecting self, those you love, and your mission in life also needs to be intentional. Begin each day in prayer and meditation, asking specifically for the protectors of light to be with you and those you love. There is really no right or wrong way to do it. Simply ask your heart to bring to mind all those things that need protection. Requests can be personal or even for the world at large.

The apostle Paul has some advice that runs along similar lines:

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people.                                                                                    (Ephesians 6:10-18 NIV)

The darkness is intentional in attempting to gain control. Understand that being intentional about your protection is key to helping yourself effectively complete your life's purpose.

~CSE

 

 

The Battle Is Spiritual

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Ephesians 6:12 (KJV)

I believe nuggets of wisdom can be found in the Bible. This particular quote is one of them. It hints about other realms and dimensions in which you can find problems--problems that may not be picked up on in this physical third-dimensional reality but effect it all the same. (For more discussion on recognizing these problems, see Becoming Aware Of Entities.) I was reminded about these battles after watching the Christian movie "War Room". There are times when the battles are almost strictly spiritual. We only know that something more is going on because our lives feel "off".

So what are we to do when the battle is unseen? Here are some of the tools I use to ward off such negative energies.

1. Belief. It is important to understand the Universe is there to assist you in any way you need. When you have that inner knowledge that even seemingly bad things will work out in your favor, you can be thankful for the storm and circumstances will begin to change for the better!
2. Prayer. Asking for help from your higher power is always beneficial. Just as there are negative entities there are also positive ones. We all have beings that are assigned to assist us in this earthy life (sometimes referred to as angels/guardian angels). They are there to assist us anytime we need it, although in most circumstances they must be called on.
3. Intention. When you feel things in your life not going as you'd like, it is time to focus on the positive things you want to see happen. Believe the Universe and your higher power are there to assist you and see them doing so. Envision an invisible bubble of protection or a white light surrounding you. The apostle Paul in the Bible talks about putting on your spiritual armor. You can also set the intention that your actions will have extra power that will cut through the mess and make things better.
4. Meditation. When I am off my game, the first thing I often do will be to get grounded so I can think clearly. While your heart speaks to you through your emotions, emotions can overwhelm you if you let them. When you take the time to sit back and listen, the Universe will help you figure out what is going on and present you with ways to change your circumstances. (This is why I truly believe daily practice is a requirement. It helps you remember how to get back to a state of Oneness when you are in a state of stress.)

The battle is spiritual! Know you have the tools necessary to stay standing and thrive!!!

~CSE

I Am Not Your Mama: Renouncing Spiritual Contracts That Burden You

It may surprise some of you that I can remember bits and pieces of some of my former lifetimes. The first time a memory came back to me was when I asked a specific question about a relationship I have with a present day friend. The exact question was, "Why do I have so many conflicts with this person I care so much about?" All of a sudden, I had a vision of a past life that explained our longtime connection and past struggles. Interestingly enough, remembering this event has helped me maintain a better balance in my present day relationship.

We all have many long standing relationships with people we meet here on Earth, regardless of whether or not we remember those past connections. Often we have agreements to help each other learn certain lessons or accomplish certain tasks. This is why many of the same people show up with us, lifetime after lifetime.

There are times when the same people bring the same low vibrations back to our lives to play out again. The goal is to learn something new in the hope that growth is achieved. However, sometimes one being is ready for the new vibration/frequency/change and the other being is not. At that point, it is important to intentionally renounce the spiritual contract that is tying you to the other being.

While you do not need to renounce the contract in a formal way, renouncing it formally will make a decisive end to your spiritual contract. The following is a simple outline you can copy (and change if necessary to fit your particular situation):

I, (your name here), renounce and revoke any and all spiritual agreements, contracts and connections I have with (person you are breaking the contract with). I understand only (person you are breaking the contract with) has the ability to change themselves and I am not legally or morally responsible for his/her well-being. I do not consent to the spiritual tie I have been bound with and declare my sovereignty and freedom from this person and situation. 

Remember, your life is not about another person. It is about you and your personal journey of understanding and growth. You are not responsible for the journey of someone else.

That said, I am not responsible for your personal journey. You need to take responsibility for yourself. I can show you the tricks and tools I use to connect to Source and find my own answers. In other words, I can show you the door. I cannot force you to walk through it. I love you, but I am not your mama!!!

~CSE

Spiritual Battle

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ~Ephesians 6;12 (NIV)

Not everything can be seen with the eyes or heard with the ears. This is why developing intuition is so important. The most important battles are the ones that take place at the levels of your mental capacity, your emotions and your spirituality, and for those you need to develop the gifts of the heart.

We all encounter energies in other people and situations that feel very wrong to us--that just don't sit right on our hearts. Very often, our minds do not know what to make of this information and ignore it until something bad has occurred. When these feelings of anxiety occur, know that we all have the power to effect the energies of the situation, regardless of whether or not it has already become a problem.

Questions are an important part of the process. What is going on here? Is the relationship harmful or helpful? Will following through with this action keep me happy and safe or will it result in problems? Who does this effect? What will keep me or the other person safe? Once you have established exactly what is going on, you are better able to fix what is wrong.

Situations we become aware of that involve mainly ourselves are pretty easy to deal with. We can directly change our actions and the ways in which we think and feel to change the energies of the situation. We can also ask for extra protection as well as guidance to navigate our interactions with the others involved. Asking for spiritual help is important because there are always energies that effect what happens in the physical. It is as easy as calling on your guardian angels or envisioning yourself encased in a protective circle of light as you take action to deal with the situation at hand.

There will be times when the situations that come up will involve people we are close to, and those situations become tricky as we cannot force others to do what we believe will benefit them. They have to come to those conclusions on their own in order to effect true positive change.

These are the times the spiritual battle becomes intense. Allow your heart to be your guide. Call upon all the hosts of heaven for protection: ask for all the help that is needed. Ask for situations to occur that will show your loved one exactly what problems and traps are likely to come up so they see the importance of changing their behavior. Ask for earthly angels to appear in their lives--people your loved one can look up to for help, guidance and answers.

You can also send your own infinite supply of heart energy to the situation. I often envision a literal ball of energy being sent from myself to the person in need. Understand that your own connection to heart and to Oneness are what you draw this unlimited power supply from. This energy does not deplete because it is part of an eternal cycle of giving and receiving. When you send this sort of energy, you are sending it intentionally in a particular direction. It does not change the actual cycle.

Problems are an indication that something is not quite right on the spiritual plane. There are times in our lives when we all must fight spiritual battles in order to finally overcome those situations we endure. Understand you have tools and power to fight and defend yourself and others in the spiritual realms.

Spiritual battles are real. Use the spiritual tools at your disposal to overcome them.

~CSE

Overcoming the Dark Magic and Holding the Light

The past few days have been extremely interesting for me. I have felt my dark side come to the surface more often than usual. I know this because I am typically much more loving and compassionate with cranky people. The past few days all I feel like doing is punching them. I'm also still obsessed with that customer that attacked me the other day, which means there is more I need to become aware of.

Being connected/intuitive is a discovery process. I often feel like a detective as I look at clues and begin to ask questions about them. The first, most obvious question is why am I still dwelling on this bad incident? I asked for some visionary help. What I saw in my mind's eye was that customer transforming into a hideous demonic blob (sort of like Jabba the Hutt from Star Wars but black) and seeking me out. Intriguing because I don't attract those sorts of entities very often. Why now?

I've also realized I have been thinking a lot about a little girl I worked with years ago in the group home that helped emotionally disturbed children. This particular child had been ritualistically (satanic) abused. This is probably some of the most insidious abuse you can endure because it is so hidden in the shadows. Her father's family were intergenerational satanists who looked like upstanding citizens from the outside. The only reason we knew them to be satanists was because of the things this little girl talked about. Ceremonies where she was tied up and covered with spiders. Symbolism is also very prominent. She talked about these family members putting a ladder up to her window and stealing her out of it (instead of just using the door) to take her to their ceremonies. One of my coworkers at the time attended a training on rituals they use and learned that many of the things this little girl described where all part of their magic practices.

Still, why am I obsessing about these things now? As I asked this question, I was reminded about some articles I have read within the past few days about what I would call satanic high holy days. This period usually occurs somewhere around mid April and lasts until the beginning of May. Interesting (and awful) things have "coincidentally" occurred during this time frame, usually toward the beginning of that time, including Waco, the Oklahoma City bombing, the Columbine High School Massacre, and even the Boston Marathon bombing. It is strange that so many incidents that damage the collective psyche have occurred around this time of year.

Why am I explaining all this dark stuff? Because I believe it is more important than ever to hold the light!!! The only way to overcome/balance out the darkness it to shine your light with intention!!! If there are dark ones out there trying to use their magic practices to keep darkness covering the planet (and I honestly believe there are), we need to use our time to counteract what they are doing by embracing that light part of ourselves and projecting it out into consciousness.

Love your fellow man!!! Encourage him/her!!! Feed the hungry!!! Shelter the homeless!!! Heal the sick and wounded!!! Pick up litter!!! Save an animal!!! Plant a tree!!! Play!!! Laugh!!! Find the goodness and light in your own heart and use it to counteract all the negativity and hatred in the world!!! BE the light as never before!!!

We can usher in a whole new way of life if we are able to focus our energies on this love and light!!! Be conscious!!! Be aware!!!

~CSE