Hi everyone... The newsletter i had originally planned to do has changed shape somewhat. I'm now aiming rather to share messages and reminders to contemplate and perhaps practice in everyday Life. Bringing my own focus back to the business of Ascension, i would like to also include various techniques for raising our vibration. Please feel free to pass these messages on to others.
I want to start by sharing an piece out of one of Dr Joshua David Stone's books, which i found particularly moving.
Random acts of Kindness: A Story
The next golden key was gaining an understanding of how small acts of service can create a ripple effect and produce major shifts in consciousness. One particular occurrence early in my life touched me in the most profound way. I had been studying A Course In Miracles and was filled with the spirit of God. One day i was driving my car on the freeway and i saw a man whose car had stalled. He was trying to push his car onto the emergency embankment. I immediately pulled over and got out to help him. I ended up driving him for about forty minutes back to his home, and he was very appreciative. When we got to his house he invited me in, but i declined. He offered to give me money, which i also declined. I said that i was just grateful to have the opportunity to be of service.
He was very moved and said he wanted to tell me a story. The man was Filipino, and said that when he first came to Los Angeles six years ago, he hated it. He had a tow truck and had started a small garage business. But his business was not doing well and he kept encountering enormous prejudice wherever he went. About a year after he had moved there his car broke down and a man stopped to help in much the same way i had. That man drove him around for two hours helping him take care of things. The Filipino tried to pay him and invite him over, but the man wouldn't even tell him his name. After finishing helping him, the man just left, asking for nothing in return.
The Filipino was deeply touched that a human being who didn't even him would do this for him. So he started doing the same thing for people all around the neighbourhood where his garage was. Soon this man became extremely well-like in his community because of the help and service he rendered to people, and it wasn't long before his business started thriving. During the next few years he made hundreds of friends and became one of the most beloved people in his community. As we sat in the car and talked, the man said to me that this man had helped him five years ago and now i had done the same thing for him again. I was blown away. I felt so grateful to be an instrument of God in this small way.
Just last night on the news i saw a story where someone was playing one of the McDonald's sweepstakes games and ended up winning a million dollars on one of the tickets. This person immediately sent the ticket to Saint Jude's hospital and didnt even leave his name or address. It was totally anonymous. The McDonald Company usually doesnt allow the transfer of tickets, but of course thet allowed that one. I am always moved by such stories. Never underestimate the effect we can have on the lives of people through random acts of kindness. With the ripple effect that these acts generate, we can change the world.
I remember one incident when i was twelve years old. I was in line at a cafeteria and the man in front of me didnt have enough money to pay for his food. Someone behind me offered to pay for his meal. i was extremely touched by this, and i wanted to kick myself for not offering to this this myself. Even at that young age i vowed to myself that if this ever happened again in a restaurant or market, i would be the one to offer to pay. I always have remember that experience and have kept that promise many times.
Stories of selfless service such as these provide great inspiration for me. This is the real world and real work. As Sai Baba has said, " Hands that help are holier than lips that pray." Jesus said, "My true church is helping your brothers and sisters." It is amazing how we can touch people's lives if we allow ourselves to be creative and open to the opportunities all around us. I believe that it is these little things that are most important to God.
(Golden Keys to Ascension And Healing: Revelations of Sai Baba and the Ascended Masters, by Dr Joshua David Stone)
And a reminder of the business of protection. We often forget to ask for protection starting our day, before meditating, and when faced with difficult crowds or situations. It really is such a simple thing and all you need to do is ask for it. Here are two ways (and there are plenty more, these two i just find to be the easiest to visualize... i will share more methods for protection in future emails...and perhaps you can share and methods you have that work well for you) from Joshua Stone's material that you can go about asking for protection.
...There is so much negativity in the world. I suggest that you call to Vywamus and Archangel Michael everyday to place a golden dome of protection around you, especially upon getting up in the morning and even more importantly, before going to bed.
...You can never have too much shielding. if your shielding needs bolstering or just to start your day, call forth Archangel Michael to place his blue flame armor shield around you.Some refer to it as his blue flame armor ball. It serves to dissolve all negative thought forms that are not in the Light of God.
for more on how to protect yourself, you can find a whole chapter on in in Soul Psychology
And in closing i want to share with you what is called the Monadic Mantra brought forth by Djwhal Khul...
I Am the monad,
I Am the Light Divine,
I Am Love,
I Am Will,
I Am Fixed Design.
I hope you found this to be pleasant reading and of some use to you.
Your Brother in Light and Love
Ryan | |
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