Heaving over life's ballast
Humanity is in the throws of a truly sensational transition. More and more people are waking up and beginning to fully release themselves from "the drama". We're breaking away the binding shackles and just like Gulliver, standing up and realising ourselves as true giants. However, its not an easy ride. To attain the lightness of being to truly launch ourselves into multi-dimensionality we have to heave over plenty of ballast. In particular, we have to process and release our karma. So what exactly is karma and what is its purpose? Here's a point of view based on my own personal experience...

The Divine Design In spiritual circles the seven main chakras are often spoken of, but seldom do we hear about the "Seven Bodily Vehicles of Expression". It's not surprising really, since for most people at least, four of those vehicles have been closed down; we're living in a society that is taking the human out of being. In truth, we have skills, gifts and divine capacity way beyond our wildest imaginations. We can be completely at-one with an infinite, synchronistic orchestra of co-creativity; a sweet harmony of existence, so exquisite, so divine that when tasted in its fullness, nothing else will suffice. So what is the full complement of magical Human Beingness? How do we re-activate those divine gifts that are our birth right? What does it really mean to be 'Human'?...

Mastering the ancient art of White Magic
We often speak here at Openhand about the mis-information we feel is happening in spiritual circles concerning 'manifestation'. On the one hand the beauty is that we've realised consciousness and matter are the same thing; that we shape and change matter from what we're being within. In some teachings though (most notably "The Secret"), we feel this ancient truth has been taken a step too far; trying to shape circumstances to manifest a new, apparently more desirable reality. There's simply no need to do this. Our higher selves, inline with the Divine Design, have already imagined a future far more miraculous, far more harmonious and far more loving than our lower egos could ever dream of. And all we have to do is open to Higher Mind and bring that authentic dream into reality. So how does authentic creating from Higher Mind really work? Here is a point of view from my own direct experience...

The importance of "Moontime"
Moontime is a name given to the ‘menstrual period’ of the female cycle. It feels to me a beautiful description and speaks of the natural cyclical rhythm of this sacred time. It is often referred to in this way in Native American and Druid circles. In such bygone cultures it has been honoured by male and female alike, acknowledging the fact that we are all influenced and effected by this profoundly beautiful act of nature. It seems society has lost perspective and true understanding of this natural cycle. You might be interested therefore in this personal sharing...

Finding the sanctity of profound inner peace
A few years ago, I was blessed with a truly amazing experience during meditation. I felt myself taken on an inner journey to the highest realms of vibrational consciousness. The journey was metaphored by a wonderous visual parallel which helped me dissolve deeper and deeper into awesome self acceptance. The journey led ultimately to a serene inner temple of infinite benevolence; it felt like coming home. It was not until speaking with others, that I realised this journey was open to each and every one of us should we choose to embark. So what is this Inner Temple all about, how might we access it and how can it help us on our continued journey?...

Overcoming darkness...
I'm frequently asked by awakening people how to deal with negative energies which may invade our consciousness as we become more open. In truth we are all influenced to a greater or lesser degree by an Opposing Consciousness that acts through the surrounding field causing us to make choices that are not in our best interests. Of course some will say it's important not to give energy to the dark and I would agree with the sentiment, yet we live in a relative world of real experience where we can be easily derailed and there are ways of combating this destablising influence. If the subject is important to you, then you might like to read on...

Heightened empathy - a double edged sword?
Empathy is a subject that has always fascinated me. It seems to be a trait inherent in all sentient beings to a greater or lesser degree. It is the ability to understand another through feeling what they feel (i.e. stepping into someone else's shoes). Most find it easier to empathise with people who've undergone similar experiences. Some of us however are born with heightened sensitivity to the feelings (or more specifically the emotional body) of others. Are you one of those?...

Birds of a feather or feathers off the same bird?
We've been receiving many questions of late concerning the subject of soul mates. It seems many are out to find their "ideal" partner in life. So what's it all about? Do we meet on a dreamy white cloud and sail off into an eternal sunset whilst cherubims play their sweet soul music? Or is there a bit more to it than that? Both Trinity and myself are soul mates who have joined in union in this incarnation to help one another. We felt compelled to write this joint article which you might like to read if the subject interests you...

Are you faced with tough choices in life?
Recently I've found myself having to make some seemingly very difficult decisions in life. As I look more widely around me it strikes me that we're all going to be faced with some tough choices as the global economy moves into increasingly troubled waters. Of course at the highest level we create our reality including especially those difficult decisions. So why do we create such experiences? Are we having some great cosmic joke at our own expense? How can we make it more easy for ourselves to decide and find the best pathway forwards in life?

Is it possible to live every momment as a miracle?
It seems we are constantly reminded these days that the universe we think is real is merely an illusion that is shaped by our consciousness; that matter is not really matter at all but a vibrating wave of energy that arises out of the background field of consciousness when we bring our attention to something. So how might we use this expanded awareness to bring more magic to our lives?

Although (at least in my truth) it is absolutely true to say that we shape our reality according to our beliefs about that reality, it is not as simple as trying to change our thoughts in order to change the nature of the fabric of life. In order to really achieve that, we would have to believe it through every cell of our being...