Resolving Nightmare Energy

When I was a small child, I was often plagued by nightmares. Normally I would find myself wandering around in the dark until I found my parent's bedroom and I would crawl in bed with them to chase the bogeyman away. As I got older, that wasn't a very practical approach, so I came up with a new strategy.

I am not a lucid dreamer per se. Only rarely am I conscious enough within my dreams to effect any change while I am there. However, there is a technique that has served me well over the years. Once I have awoken from a nightmare, I spend a few minutes rethinking the ending to one where I take charge and am in control of whatever situation has presented itself.

For example, I used to dream about being chased by monsters when I was a kid. I would wake up just as they were about to catch me. With heart pounding, I would continue to lay in bed but use my imagination to change the outcome. Instead of the monster actually grabbing me, I would imagine myself finding a sword nearby and slaying the monster where it stood. Or finding a secret door only I could see and passing through, door firmly closed and locked behind me. Or shrinking it down to the size of an insect and squashing it. The point is, it doesn't really matter where your imagination takes you as long as it helps you resolve the feelings of being trapped and helpless (which is what monster dreams do to you). You can also use imagination to resurrect family and friends who die and save yourself from terrible accidents by seeing angels pluck you out of the dangerous situations and place you safely nearby.

Another thing you can do is ask for protection and envision yourself surrounded by big angels in armor or see a barrier of light encircling you that will not let anything negative in. Picture this protection long enough that you feel safe once again. It may not happen instantly, but the more you practice such techniques the easier they will be in future.

Imagination is an extremely powerful creative tool, yet we often believe it is a silly kid game with no real power. Think about this though: every book, work of art, scientific study, building, vehicle, etc. began as a thought!!! Imagination is the first step in manifestation!!!

I will leave you with a JK Rowling quote from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. "Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean it is not real?"

~CSE

Asking For Protection

I feel pressed this morning to add a word of caution on this journey we're taking: set the intention of asking for protection, preferably both when you awake in the mornings and just before you go to sleep at night. (Note you are not limited to these two times, but can ask for extra protection anytime you feel the need.)

In this world of energies, there are both positive and negative energies. Know there are energies that like to feed off other energies in vampire-like ways! In order to keep and maintain the positive energy you have, it is important for you to protect it!

Know there is no right or wrong way to do this. The most important part is for you to set the intention to draw protective energies to yourself. If you see these energies as angels and demons, ask the angels to enfold you in their protective wings and keep the demons away. If you view energies as light or darkness, envision a circle of light surrounding you, allowing all light energies in but keeping all dark energies at bay. (Some of my friends like to see this light as a protective violet colored light. Go with whatever works for you.) The whole point is, set the intention to be protected in all ways physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Intention is what sets the whole energy chain in motion.

The times (and energies) are changing rapidly. It is important to protect what you have so you do not need to make it all up at some later time. Your gifts and talents are needed in the world today!!!

Protect what you have, and ask for the extra protection you need to keep your energy on the higher vibrating path!!!

~CSE