Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Destroying Your Magic, Keeping You Normal
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Awakening
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Rabbit Hole Ramblings: They Walk Amongst us
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
"Unseen Magic" The Book
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Rabbit Hole Ramblings - 1% The Corrupt Elite
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Rabbit Hole Ramblings - Demons/Shadow Sides
Rabbit Hole Ramblings - Invisible Man
I believe in "Dream Walking" which means I am in the "Dreamtime" 24/7, all the time. I walk when I sleep and I dream when I walk in the waking world. Its all a dream, and I believe that magic can happen in that state. So I'm constantly zoning out (zoning in is more like it) in my spiritual practice. I'd wondered if "Vanishing" is a possibility while "Dream Walking." I always wait for at least 3 examples of any one phenomena before I say anything to anyone of this: My new vanishing hypothesis.
The incidences I'm recounting are over a period of 19 years.
Below are examples of highly possible times when this exact vanishing happening has occurred:
1) I went to the Video store (lol years and years ago) with my 5 year old daughter. I was very tired and my daughter has always been very super sensitive. I'd left her to pick out a video but it always took her alot of time to pick one out. So I left her on the floor checking out her options and moved 10 ft over to her left but in plain sight. I know her Anxiety is really high, so I'm always careful not to freak her out. I was in easy sight for the both of us.It was then I look up at the preview of videos TV that they had on. That's when I zoned and in the exact moment not seconds after I zoned my daughter cried out.
"Dad? Dad. daddy!! Where'd you go? DAD!!!!"
I said, "What, sweety I'm right here. Are you okay?"
I didn't get mad, (I know she's a sensitive miss) and soothed her as much as we I could. We rented her video and we left.
On the car ride home, my daughter was in the back seat and I said to her, "Sweety?"
"Yeah Daddy?"
"Did Daddy go away when he was beside you?"
"No Dad."
Okay I knew something had happened but I didn't want to put words in her mouth. "Sweety, did Daddy disappear?"
"Disappear Daddy, what?
I realized she probably didn't know what "disappear" meant. "You know sweety, one minute Dads there and then he's gone? Is that what might have happened?"
"Yes Dad you did that." My 4 year old answered less confused and more self-assured than I might have liked in that moment. I really was hoping I hadn't vanished. I always concerned of messing with her wee brain.
2) This was not the first time I thought I might have vanished from this world but I like to make sure. I've startled people when riding my bike (mountain bikes are not quiet, especially mine lol) and wondered, "Aren't they paying attention?" And we all know the answer to that, if they are a human being the chances of anyone of them paying attention is.....almost zero. So I didn't count any of those examples of me in stealth zoney vanished mode, Until:
I rounded a corner, coming outta the bush (aka forest) and rounded up onto the power lines and no sooner had I done this then, BWAM!! I surprise 3 coyotes. I rode right up to them and they had no idea that I was there until I was on them, 3 of them. WTF!
Its an easy thing to ride and surprise human beings at anytime (we as a race are not the sharpest knives in the drawer) but How do you do that to coyotes, who are the most cunning of hunters. How then can you sneak up on them? So now after vanishing with my daughter I suspected every time I zoned I'd vanish from this world, here in are reality and go I'm not sure were, but not certainly not here.
3) I started playing my digeridoo because I find out it can help cure sleep apnea (google it, its true) and play for approx. 30min to 1 hour a day.
About once a week I take my "Digeridoo" down to the beach and play, have fun and make music but most of all I love to let go and move into the "Zone," from the world, the pandemic and all the worlds anxiety, and mine.
I'd been playing for 35min when a women and her boy came along the beach from the big rocks and the Mom, yelled out when she got up to me.
"Whaaaaaaa!!!" She exclaimed!
"Are you alright!?" I asked. More worry about her and what was going on.
"I didn't see you," She was trying to calm down.
I really really startled her. "I'm out in the open, playing, its not like I'm hidden."
"Yes," she said " I know, I can see, but I didn't see you at all, I could here the music but I didn't see you until I was almost tripping over you!?"
I calmed her down and they went on there way.
I believe now that I go into the "Zone" and I dissappear from this world. Where do I go? I have no idea... yet but one day I will and when I do I'll write about it.
Duende Naddred 2021 (c)
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Thursday, February 18, 2021
What is a Psychopomp?
psychopomp
- (in Greek mythology) a guide of souls to the place of the dead.
- the spiritual guide of a living person's soul.
What is a Psychopomp?
A psychopomp is a guide, whose primary function is to escort souls to the afterlife, but they can also serve as guides through the various transitions of life. The term originates from the Greek words pompos (conductor or guide) and psyche (breath, life, soul, or mind). Stories of psychopomps are widespread throughout the mythological tales, religious texts, sacred narratives, and real-life stories of people around the world.
Some of the most well-known psychopomps include the Greek god Hermes, the Egyptian jackal-headed god Anubis, the Archangel Michael, and the female Valkyries of Teutonic legend. A wide variety of angels, animals, birds, and other helpful beings have also been known to act as guides to the afterlife. And it is not uncommon to hear of former ancestors and friends who come to greet the deceased at the time of death. Such guidance generally guarantees a successful transition for the soul, but there are other times when additional aid is needed. This has long been a role of the shaman and others with the ability to travel to the spirit realms and offer help to those in need.
Throughout much of human history, such archetypal escorts have been of great comfort to the dying. They confirm that there is some form of existence after the death of the body, and that a compassionate being will be waiting to offer their assistance through the transition. Unfortunately, many of the myths and rituals that once contained images of psychopomps and helped prepare people for this final rite of passage seem to be largely lost or forgotten in the Western world—a world that is also plagued with fears of dying.
It is important to know that every single human being, from the moment of birth until the moment when we make the transition and end this physical existence, is in the presence of guides or guardian angels who will wait for us and help us in the transition from life to life after death.
- Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
At present, there is a resurgence of interest in psychopomps. This is due to a number of factors, including the reemergence of this archetype in the field of psychology, the spread of eastern religious teachings over the past century, the reports of guides from people who have had an NDE or other death-like experience, the modern ability to hypnotically regress a person to a time between lifetimes, and the renewed interest in shamanism around the world. To add to this, we have the global pandemic crisis , which has create a situation where many are concerned for those who are dying alone, and realize psychopomps have a unique skill set, which can help those in need.
There is also a growing number of people who are once again learning how to fulfill the sacred role of the psychopomp. Some choose to offer their assistance in conjunction with their function as a hospice worker, or as a midwife to the dying. Others prefer to focus more on helping those who may be trapped in the spirit realms, and go by such titles as soul rescuer, deathwalker, spiritual guide, or shaman. There are also individuals who quietly offer aid to those in transition as they go about their routine jobs in hospitals, nursing homes, and other such locations. And many of us are currently discovering how we can apply such skills to help both people and the planet as we go through the various earth changes that are now occurring.
We know from many of the myths and stories that psychopomps come in a wide variety of forms, and often present themselves in a manner that is compatible with the beliefs of the person in need. They do frequently share some common characteristics.
Psychopomps are generally:
- adept at guiding others through such transformative experiences as death
- compassionate, nonjudgmental, and friendly
- experienced border crossers and walkers between the worlds
- tricksters who will do whatever is required to achieve their goals
- shapeshifters who can change their appearance to match the setting and the times
- arbiters of change for individuals and the culture
- magical beings who can facilitate healing in unexpected ways.
To explore some of the various characters from myth, folklore, and different spiritual traditions that act as guides for the soul, visit the Guide to Psychopomps.
If you are in need of a psychopomp to assist with the passage of a loved one, there is now a directory to help you Find a Psychopomp - all of whom work remotely.
If you would like more in-depth information about the archetypal aspects psychopomps, see my PhD Dissertation - Psychopomp Stories: Contemplating Death in a Spiritually Diverse Society.
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
I'm so frightened of being Crazy! Or worse Psychic!
Help! I’m scared of my psychic abilities! How can I stop being afraid? *aw, sad emoji*
I get this question a lot – and I love answering it and then seeing a smile spread over people’s face. :)
Let’s start by getting back to basics for a second.
We chat a lot of about developing psychic ability, but there’s a critical step you need to take before whipping out your Zener cards… getting rid of that nasty fear!
No matter how jazzed you are about opening your third eye and finally getting in touch with your Higher Self (whoo-hoo!), it’s natural to have some fear around the subject.
With love, I repeat: It’s natural… yep, totally normal to say I’m scared of my psychic abilities!
Different people may experience different levels of fear, but you may ultimately wonder:
- What will people think of me?
- Will my friends think I’ve gone crazy?
- Do I actually have psychic abilities?
- Maybe it’s all fake…
- What if a bad spirit attaches itself to me or my family?
If these concerns sound like you, don’t worry! I was in the same boat when I first started (yes, really), so I know a thing or 100 about being afraid of your psychic gifts.
Let’s talk now about how to stop Googling I’m scared of my psychic abilities and start embracing and actually enjoying *gasp!* your psychic awakening.
4 Steps for Overcoming Being Scared of Your Psychic Abilities
1. Recognize that the fear is human – NOT of Spirit
Before you conquer this pesky fear, you have to realize where it’s coming from…
Did you know that we ALL have a spiritual team? These guys and gals are like our spiritual family. They include our Spirit Guides, Ascended Masters, teachers (like Buddha, Jesus, or the other “biggies”), angels, and loved ones in heaven.
Soooo… what I need you to remember is:
Your spiritual team is completely ALL loving and they want nothing but the tippy-top best for you.
When you’re ready, your spirit team (seriously, they are like your spiritual cheerleaders), are ready and able to help you develop your psychic gifts. Doing so will bring you closer to them and your Higher Self (also known as your soul)…
PLUS, it will help you become more intuitive which makes life much more awesome!
What I’m saying is that this fear is actually a human fear. It’s fear of the unknown!
Think first day of a new job jitters… You’re excited to dive in, but what if they drop a project on your desk that you can’t handle? Or what if no one sits with you at lunch? What if you just can’t figure out how to work the coffee machine?
All those worries slowly ease as you realize you’re prepared for those projects, meet your new work BFF, and notice it’s the same Keurig machine that your last office had.
Understanding where your fear is coming from will give you the confidence to move forward and not take it as a sign from above to stop.
When I first started down this path, I couldn’t help but feel anxious. After all, this was not the life I envisioned for myself or my family! I craved stability, and this was far from it.
But with some help from my mentors, I realized that the fear was coming from my ego (my human side and not my spiritual side where our psychic gifts reside), and I was able to overcome it. Trust me, you can, too!
2. Decide who you’re really afraid of (and why)
Do you remember the first time you did something waaaay outside of your comfort zone?
Maybe your best high school bud convinced you that purple highlights were all the rage, or you applied a whole bottle of Sun-In to your ponytail. Second to “OMG I look like Avril Lavigne!” you probably thought, “What is my mom going to say?!”
The truth is, once the newness and excitement of developing psychic ability wears off, you might find yourself in the same spot… Wondering what your family will say.
But before you close this page and only chat about the weather at your next family reunion, consider why you’re really afraid of your loved one’s judgement. Ask yourself questions like:
- Who is going to be upset or angry if they find out I’m working on psychic development?
- What might a conversation with that person look like?
- Why do I fear that person?
Write out all of these questions and answers out in your journal. If you’ve never journaled before, here is a post to teach you how to get started. Don’t worry, it’s easy.
When it comes down to it, our family and friends usually just want what’s best for us. Understanding that tapping into your psychic ability brings you closer to your Higher Self (AKA the part of you that knows exactly why you’re here) may help ease their mind.
Plus, don’t forget, you don’t have to broadcast the news that you’re developing your psychic ability right now. Start working on your abilities now, and approach the subject when you’re a little more confident.
- BTW, here’s how to come out of the psychic “closet” without anxiety (use these tips whenever you feel ready :)
3. DO. IT. SCARED.
One of my mentors used to say this about business, but it applies here too: “Do it scared!”
When you were laying in bed the night before elementary school started, did your parents tell you that you could stay home if you were too nervous? Did they let you hang out in bed until you were comfortable going? No way!
Everyone gets a little jittery when they start something new. If we waited until those nerves passed, we would never do ANYTHING!
Once you address where the fear is coming from, and think about the loved ones in your life finding out, picture how much better once your life will be once your psychic abilities are developed.
Imagine how your life would benefit from you taking the leap and developing your intuitive gifts.
By pushing through your fear, you will likely find that the benefits FAR outweigh your fears or reservations about awakening your psychic abilities. If it helps, make a list of all the positive ways your life will change once you finally embrace your gifts!
Once you have those concrete benefits, your nerves should ease up a little bit — but don’t rush them to go away fully!
Accepting that you may have to make a move a little bit scared allows you to accept and honor where you are right now.
Acknowledge the fear, honor the journey, focus on your heart, and take a baby step. Perhaps trying just ONE of these psychic development ideas (whichever one feels good to you), or meditating.
4. Let’s talk about “bad” spirits and energy, shall we?
Alright friend, let’s talk about the elephant in the room. I KNOW (because I read the emails that come in) that a lot of people have a fear of bad spirits or bad energy – or bringing something negative into their home.
I’m here to tell you that there is no reason to fear anything negative.
Honestly, if you’re Googling, “I’m scared of my psychic abilities” because you just watched The Sixth Sense, let it go because…
In real life, mediumship and psychic ability is NOTHING like what you’ve seen in movies. A spirit won’t follow you around with an IV pole asking you to get a message to her Aunt Martha… I promise!
And you cannot bring any negative vibes into your life just because you’re psychic, gave an intuitive or mediumship reading, opened your chakras, or chatted with your Spirit Guides.
Remember, universal energy applies… like attracts like. If your freaked out by this fear, don’t just take my word for it…
- Take the time to learn about energetic vibration. I’m telling ya, it will rock your world in a good way!
- Read my post about how to keep your vibe high.
- Watch some videos by Esther Hicks on YouTube (life changing stuff).
- Understand why you should meditate if you’re opening your intuitive gifts.
- Learn how to keep good, healthy psychic energy (it’s simple!)
- Oh – and you’ll love this post about why I’m not afraid of spirits.
Spending some time absorbing all of the goodness that psychic ability has to offer will give you a fresh and uplifting perspective!
That’s about all I have for you, friend. Now you can say, I used to be scared of my psychic abilities, but now I think they’re awesome. Boom! :)
Saturday, January 2, 2021
A Dream? - Nuna, 1,590 Million Years Into My Past
I was in a deep sleeping dreaming; I was in my old house in Davis Bay, and it was a beautiful summer afternoon. When, what looked like an ultra modern, boxy, beautiful robin egg blue, huge, shinny Suburban drove up my driveway and someone who I recognized as my farther (not from this world) stepped outta the vehicle and said "Jump in." I was shocked. I was cognitive of waiting for my daughter from this world.
"Where we going?" I ask, a little confused.
"We are going, back home." My farther reply.
I realized that my Mom (I recognized her as one of my peripheral friends in my community today) and my other 5 siblings (not from this world) were in the Suburban. So naturally I jumped in.
We travel for a while but not for very long. It was the dream after all and distances are liken to tesseract, a folding of time. And then we where home.
My farther and mother jump out of the Suburban and we all followed. In front of us was a community in a semi arid area, and before me was this encampment. It was a community made like a wheel, with a huge dome building in the center. Around it were roof huts all connect but with walls of fabric. I could feel the noon sun warming my skin.
Excited, we all ran to into the community all the while my farther yelling at us, "Go and find your place, you all have a place here!" My siblings all ran ahead of me (I was the smallest) and couldn't keep up to them. In this sleeping dream I was 10, white, with blonde hair. My siblings had more brown hair and were much taller than I .
I walked around the encampment, being amazed by everyone and everything. The people in the community were all dressed in light brown leather pants (dear hide?) and same for tops or shirts with bandanas of colored silk around there head. No one appeared to be wearing shoes. I felt this community was old, but the kitchen and bathroom were new, like our kitchen and bathroom today, but no sign of where the electrical was coming from. There was a huge dome wooden structure in the center of this everything.
As I walk around, what appeared to be a big paved circle, and as I walk I realized, that I couldn't find a place for me. I check all the nooks and crannies but nothing looked like it there was no place for me. And the people looked like they'd drum and sing a lot which was not going to fit with my being, my life style. These people also looked a lot like they'd be trancing all the time. Like retro-hippies, phew it was too much for me. I could not find a place for me even in this progressive, communal community. No one even recognized me, even looked up to acknowledge me. I was alone...again.
I realized I couldn't leave Davis Bay (Here Now) because I had a responsibility I had to be here for, my daughter. I had to go back to my Daughter. I could not leave her at this point in time. She needed me for support in her life.
I woke out of the sleeping dream crying, with tears pouring down my face. I was so very sad that I didn't belong again.
I lay in bed for a while taking every thing I had experienced. It was so overwhelming. I wasn't to sure what to do. I kept getting an overwhelming feeling, a spidey sense that the dream was not over I still had more to do.
Laying back down, with the lights still off, I slipped back into the dream awake this time. Walking between worlds I went back to talk with and confront my farther.
When I went back by slipping through the doorway called "The Imagination" into the other worlds, my farther was waiting for me. I was still crying when I said, "You said we all had a place here, but Dad I see no place built for me, why?" I was hurt, sad and mad. My Dad looked down at me with my Mother and siblings gathered around, the community coming up from behind until I was encircled.
"Oh Little One," my farther said with great pride. "That's because, you would not thrive here with us. You'll need peace and quiet."
"So I don't belong." I nodded, crying and accepting my fate.
"Oh know Little One, you are very much a part of our community." Everyone nodded. "We built you a very special place for you."
"Where is it, I've looked and looked but I don't see it?"
"Little One," my farther said, "That's because it's not here."
"Where is it then, if not here?"
He then turn and pointed off into the distance, to the mountains, to the rainforest with ancients, tree's so very very big and tall. Like I would imagine the first trees in the Amazon rainforest, or Africa, and at the top of the highest tree was a tree house with a roof and wall for me.
"You will be there, to sleep and reflect in solitude and watch over us, visiting anytime you want." Everyone in the community/tribe/clan, young and old nodded with enthusiasm.
"How do I get way up there?" My Clan looked confused as did the rest of my family.
"With your wings of course." And then my wings unfurled to a length 20feet. Wow, could it be, wow! I was amazed! The whole Clan cheered. I was home. These were my people.
My Mother knelt down and said, "We did not forget you Little One, you're wayseer, our protector, our blessed one. You are the Children of the Sun, The Blue Faced Prophet and you're loved by all of us. You have always belonged to us, with us and you always will.
I flew to my tree house and I could see all this land. I could see it all and I smiled, my heart was so full.
And as I was drifting back into the sleeping dream from the waking one, my mother said "Nuna."
I woke up from the sleeping dream, from the other world, into this one, the waking dream of the here now and to my surprise found my place of origin "Nuna". A land mass 1,590 million years ago before all the tectonic plates shifted into the world we know as Earth today.
Duende Naddred 2021(c)