One thing that I have found while working with my healing clients over the years, is the similarity of experiences that each of us goes through when we discover metaphysics and start looking at our own inner spirituality for the first time. Most people begin to feel like \u201creality\u201d is slipping away. There\u2019s a sensation of moving between worlds. Often times, people get completely ungrounded which in turn causes them to lose touch with their physical selves. Then comes the time when each persons \u201cspiritual journey\u201d or \u201creason for being\u201d comes into focus, and the sensation can become very surreal.<\/p>\n
Coping with fundamentals such as breathing and \u201cremembering\u201d our day-to-day necessities while balancing between these apparently divergent experiences until each of us can blend them together appears to be quite the accomplishment. One thing that I see occurring often is people tend to want to stay with the new, spiritual experience because of the feelings of lightness, oneness and rightness that are felt in that state. The \u201cEveryday World\u201d seems heavy, dull and much less important. I\u2019ve watched people at times ignore even some of the most basic of necessities because of the \u201cbliss\u201d that they are feeling.<\/p>\n
The Spiritual Path feels like walking amongst the clouds. You can allow yourself to be totally in awe of spirituality. And because of its alluring influence, it is easy to understand why we prefer to be there. Unfortunately, this can lead to disaster if you are not properly grounded. The two must be held in balance for anything to get accomplished and for us to progress on both paths.<\/p>\n
The following are just a few methods that will help you to maintain your integrity and balance while fulfilling your goals, both mundane and spiritual:<\/p>\n
My friend Stuart Wilde used to say, \u201cYou can meditate all day on top of the mountain, but you have to come down into the \u201cmarket place\u201d to interact with others to create wealth.\u201d If you depend strictly on spirit to “do for you”, you tend to stop taking the required actions to produce income and sooner than later, the money\u2019s gone. It\u2019s like I used to tell people when I worked in the Casino business: \u201cYou can\u2019t win if you don\u2019t bet!\u201d You simply have to put yourself in the places and situations where you can create the money you need, first of all to\u00a0survive, and then second of all, to be able to continue having these wonderful spiritual experiences. Going to metaphysical sites, or seminars or getting the books you want require money, so make sure you have what you need and then get more so that you can get what you want as well.<\/p>\n
The other reason for wanting to maintain your balance in the \u201cmarket place\u201d and with your money is that then you attract the people who can help you, and they\u00a0will show up at the right place and time. It\u2019s amazing how many people believe that since they\u2019ve found their \u201cpath\u201d, that the money they need will simply find them. While this does happen on occasion, it is definitely not the norm. That said you will find that it\u2019s a lot easier to manifest what you need, as long as you maintain the actions required. This is, as we were taught at Berkeley Psychic Institute, known as a \u201cGrowth Period.\u201d This means it will take lots of action, both mentally and spiritually, to remain focused and present. This leads right into the next method, which is\u2026<\/p>\n
As I just said, creating what we need and want requires action. Getting lost in the joy and oneness of our spiritual path, it\u2019s easy to lose focus and to set aside the actions needed to accomplish our goals. You want to complete each action with as much positivity and willingness as possible. Richard Bach, in his beautiful novel \u201cIllusions\u201d said it this way. \u201cThe more I want to get something done, the less I call it work\u201d. This is what I mean about being \u201cwilling\u201d. You have to be willing to set your goals down. You have to be willing to change them as necessary. You have to be willing, most importantly of all, to follow them. Life seems to be a little (or a lot) on the rough and tumble side? Then ask \u201csource energy\u201d or the \u201cGod Force\u201d, or (insert the \u2018deity\u2019 of your choice) to make it easier. Ask that your steps be made lighter.<\/p>\n
My favorite phrase to use in situations like this is to say [Your Goal You Want Completed] \u201cQuickly, Cleanly and Easily\u201d. Now, you have to be awake and aware and open to the possibilities that \u201csource\u201d may bring to you. It may not look like what you envisioned at first, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s not just the thing you need to complete the goal. Allow it to be for your highest and best, and watch as the \u201cinfinite wisdom\u201d sends you the answers you need.<\/p>\n
You have to be able to give to yourself. If you can\u2019t allow yourself to have, or give to yourself freely, then that energy you are putting out will keep you from attracting anything you want. None of your goals will get finished or accomplished if you don\u2019t feel you \u201cdeserve\u201d the finished product. I have found many people have a misconception about spirituality and money. They think that money is not spiritual, and therefore they shun it and considered it beneath them. Well, if we lived in a society where money was not the means of exchange, then I might agree with them, however\u2026 Remember, that\u2019s all money is. A means of energy exchange. My cash in exchange for your product or service. We need it to survive. We need it to thrive! It\u2019s perfectly ok to give to yourself, and it\u2019s perfectly ok to allow yourself to have ANYTHING YOU WANT! You have my, and the universes, permission on that. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n
One of the best ways I\u2019ve found to help people with receiving issues is for them to give to others. By giving to others, either monetarily or with their time and talent, they see first hand how others receiving their gifts are better for it. In turn, those people give to others and so on. The energy must flow continuously. If you refuse to accept it, it will simply by-pass you completely. This goes for accepting money for services rendered. Many of my fellow healers and psychics have been caught up in the idea that they should not charge for what they do. By doing that, they are, unconsciously, stopping the flow. There has to be an energy exchange. Before the advent of money, people bartered for what they needed. So what\u2019s different now? Nothing. On an energy level, it’s exactly the same, we\u2019re just using a different object to barter with. This level of energy bring us to\u2026<\/p>\n
By taking care of your family, your pets, others in your life and yourself, you put out the energy of helpfulness, confidence and trust. Believe me, this energy gets returned to you many-fold. What’s\u00a0the best\u00a0way to take\u00a0care of\u00a0yourself\u00a0and those\u00a0around\u00a0you? With Love. Love\u00a0yourself. Love your family\u00a0and friends. Love who\u00a0you\u00a0are and who they\u00a0are. Love is by\u00a0far the most powerful feeling\/emotion\/expression\/energy there is. When\u00a0you express Love, negativity and fear cannot stand against it. When\u00a0you\u00a0are using the energy of Love, you\u00a0are taking\u00a0care of\u00a0yourself\u00a0and everyone else\u00a0with the highest vibration possible. From that energy, all\u00a0things\u00a0are possible. Along with this energy\/emotion, include physical activity to maintain\u00a0your body in good form.<\/p>\n
To\u00a0really\u00a0have fun with this, feel\u00a0the Love energy flow through\u00a0you as you perform whatever\u00a0activity\u00a0you’ve chosen. Imagine feeling Love\u00a0and\u00a0gratitude while mowing the lawn, doing the dishes,\u00a0playing a game of basketball or\u00a0any other sport. Feel\u00a0the Joy of the\u00a0activity and how\u00a0your body\u00a0responds positively when\u00a0you\u00a0feel positive\u00a0and joyful. Chores will never be dull\u00a0and boring again! You\u00a0will find\u00a0renewed physical energy when you\u00a0are\u00a0coming\u00a0from Love. Everyday projects become fun\u00a0and inspiring. Your creativity will\u00a0increase dramatically, because\u00a0you\u00a0are not\u00a0coming\u00a0from drudgery,\u00a0resistance and\u00a0fear. An added benefit I’ve seen many times over is that the “work”\u00a0gets\u00a0done much\u00a0faster\u00a0and much more efficiently. You also feel better before, during\u00a0and after. This is a\u00a0great\u00a0way of taking\u00a0care of\u00a0yourself.<\/p>\n
I hope you have found these methods helpful in creating a more spiritual, yet grounded life. Be sure to read my article on Grounding to get the technique for that down, and don’t hesitate to ask me any questions you may have in the comment section.<\/p>\n
Blessed Be!<\/p>\n
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