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Spiritual Guides

Within Eastern philosophy there are said to be seven planes of existence, each
sustaining differing spiritual energies or ' Greater Light Beings.' And each of
these planes contain many forms of beings working at various levels within the
spirit realms.

The Kingdoms of the Divine begin on the Etheric or Physical level and the energies
working through this realm are that of Nature Spirits and Elementals. The second
level is the Astral and here we find the radiant beings or Angels. Progressing
up to the third level or Mental Plane of the Archangels and on to the fourth where
we find the Adepts working through the Buddhic or Intuitive Plane. The fifth level
is that of the Atmic Plane and the sixth is that of the Monadic and The Greater
Planetary Spirits. Finally we progress to the seventh plane that of the Divine,
the Kingdom of the God/Goddess.

To understand the connection between these Planes and our own Physical Plane,
we can refer to the theosophical view that our spiritual essence, encases bands
of energy around the body as we form with in the womb. These human energy
fields form a bridge between the spiritual realms and our conscious physical world.
If we learn to work in harmony with these subtle mantles of energy, and attune to
them through psychic development we can unveil the channel between our own
level of existence and that of others, thus achieving a life long connection to the
higher spiritual realms.

Through the study of quantum physics it has been discovered that all life forces
and energies are connected and interdependent, and that universal influences
reflect throughout the planes. When we begin to work within our own energy
system we begin to understand the vital role that we play within the greater
field of Universal Energy .

Our energy fields surround the physical body and are related to as the aura,
consisting of four main types of energy that of the etheric, the emotional, the
mental and the spiritual. When we begin to work with our energy fields or aura,
we find that it becomes stronger and more vibrant as we increase our awareness.
This in turn allows us to attune more readily to the subtle influences around us,
including that of our spiritual guides and protectors. If the physical and subtle/
auric fields of the body become unbalanced or weakened we find that negative
aspects of the spiritual realms can be drawn to us. It is important to harmonize
and strengthen our energy fields before engaging in spiritual path working. If we
approach the spiritual realms with reason and temper our journey with love then
we will find our life enriched by our experiences in our new found dimensions.

There are many types of Spiritual Guides working along side man kind but not
necessarily of our own energy stream. There are also those that remain in
physical life and work in out of body situations such as in dream time or astral
projection, these guides are often spiritually developing adepts or psychically
developing individuals. Guides that have passed over from this plane may include
those working in the spiritual realms to further develop before progressing these
are often healers, guides and teachers for those on the physical planes. Other
guides may include illumined beings who were considered Master's in their Earth
time and go on to become Master's in the spiritual realms. Other's may include
guides who over see health and healing, spiritual growth, protector's, medium ship,
artistic inspiration, and many more who work with us in a number of ways. Our
guides may be life time companion's or may only work with us at particular times
for a certain purpose before leaving us. We have guides who work with us daily
and those who appear only when we begin to increase our spiritual development.
The physical world that we understand is but a tiny part of all that exists, when
we awaken the senses beyond the physical then perhaps we will recognize the
subtle dimensions of the spiritual realms. We are of spirit and those who have
passed through the planes before us are our loved ones, friends and family.

There is a natural and beautiful relationship between the planes of existence
which can bring love, joy and freedom to life. We are often unaware of our guides,
who bring inspiration, insight and protection in shades of love we barely recognize.
But as in life there are boundaries which stem the flow between us. And we find
that we can only receive assistance from the spiritual realms, if we are prepared
to consciously work with our abilities and energies to form the bridge between us.

Meditation, study and reflection can often bring us images or symbols from our
guides. You may feel their energy around you or you may hear some distant voice but
often they will reveal themselves as they once where in physical form. This part of
your journey may take a long time and your relationships with your guides are as
intricate as that of any in life. There are many reasons which may block your
perception of the spirit realms and that of your guides. Our guides are not always
with us and it is important to establish a time and routine such as a ritual which
will allow the mind to establish a strong bond with spirit realms. Spirit can appear
in many ways and will often employ any or all of our senses, smell, sight, touch,
colours, animals,sounds and symbols are but a few. There will be times when your
guide has been with you but you have been unable to perceive their efforts this
can vary according to your own psychic development and abilities. Have you awoken
to the sound of whispers? Have you felt the touch of a soft wing across your cheek?
Has your room flooded with the scent of a summer breeze or even stale tobacco?
Have you caught a shadow in the corner of your eye? These are the delicate senses
of spirit which we can often miss within a busy day.

When we close our eyes and begin to enter the subconscious mind, we experience
a shift from daily life. It is through meditation that we often find the way to spirit
and learn to open doors previously closed to us. There are many ways to open to the
realms of spirit and we each must walk our own ways, and evolve to the best of our
abilities. We can work with our guides to enhance daily efforts, transforming our
experiences beyond our expectations. Bringing love, joy and peace to our colorful
wheel of life.

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