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Learning To Listen
Listening
to your inner self is
both the easist, and most difficult thing you will ever do. It's easy
because you are always connected, no matter how hard you might try to
convince yourself otherwise, the connections are there, and you can
access them at anytime. It's hard because your inner self doesn't give
a damn about common sense, logic, or even manners. Your impulses may
lead you from the most mundane to the seemingly most bizarre experiences,
yet trusting them becomes a reward unto itself.
Dream
Journal
The first and easiest way to tune in is to start
keeping a dream journal. If you don't remember your dreams regularly,
here are a few suggestions:
Change
your sleep schedules around. Set your alarm to wake you up an hour
earlier than usual, or wake yourself up after about one hour of sleep.
Keep your journal (or tape recorder) handy for getting those details
down. We tend to forget as we shift mental gears from dreaming to
waking consciousness.
Try
eating a little something sweet before bed. I believe this method
was first endorsed by Seth, and I know several people who have had
success with it.
Try
sleeping really late. This one has worked for me from time to time.
After sleeping 9+ hours I find that I can hold more awareness in my
dreams and recall them better.
I
don't recommend using standard dream interpretation books, our symbols
are unique unto ourselves and not easily classifiable. If you feel that
you have no grasp of metaphors then find a book that "feels" right for
you and try it.
Impulse
Journal
Get one of those tiny notebooks - the kind that's
really easy to carry around with you. Keep it with you at all
times, and write down ALL of the impulses that you become aware of,
whether or not you actually follow through with them. After even
a half a day, you'll be ten times more conscious of your inner urgings
than ever before. Look for patterns in the impulses that you agree
to and those you passed by.
Other
Tools
The next step involves playing with other fun
tools, these include tarot cards, ouija boards, pendulums, crystals,
trees, pen and paper, and YOU.
For
those who have been raised in either a religious, or superstitious background
I would like to state that there is absolutely no danger in using a
ouija board (or any other method). Ouija boards are the cosmic equiavent
of a radio. Imagine how a caveman might have reacted to a voice coming
out of a small plastic box, this is how many people react to ouija boards.
Pendulums
Using a pendulum is possibly one of the easiest
ways to get started. All that's required is something freely hanging
off of a piece of string. Suspend the pendulum from one hand and ask
it to show you how it swings for "yes," then do the same for the word
"no" and finally "I don't know/ can't answer" Practice with this until
you feel comfortable knowing how the pendulum swings. Once you are comfortable
you can ask the pendulum anything as long as you phrase it in a yes/no
format.
Tarot
Cards
Tarot decks come in a wide variety of shapes and
sizes. I reccomend you find a store that will allow you to see the cards
before buying them, this way you can find the images that resonate best
with you. There are also as many ways to lay out the cards, most likely
at least one method will be included with the deck that you buy, however.
I am including my favorite method here, which is from Marion Weinstien's
book "Positive Magic".
1.
This is the significator, the card that symbolizes yourself in relation
to the question that you are asking. This card, and the next two should
give you insight into the nature of the question you are asking.
2.
The Influence card, this shows what is motivating you on your current
path. If you asked about a problem, this card will reveal what sort
of pressure you are putting on yourself.
3.
The "cross" card. This card is showing you what is in direct opposition
to what you are looking for. Remember that all opposition comes from
inside first, don't just try to associate this with some perceived outside
force.
4.
The foundation card, this is the root or center of your question. It
will show you the heart of the problem, or where your heart is right
now.
5.
Future trends, this card is showing the most likely path that you are
choosing for yourself in this moment. Remember that you are never a
victim to this sort of prediction, this is just an indication of where
you are leading yourself. Think of it as a flashlight that you are pointing
on the road ahead.
6.
Immediate past. This card reveals what you are leaving behind in your
life, or sometimes what you are having trouble letting go of.
7.
Immediate future, this is what you are stepping into, what you are choosing
for yourself right now. You are also not a victim to this card, if the
Future trends card is your flashlight, this card represents the next
place you're about to put your foot down. If it looks like your going
to step in a pile of manure, step somewhere else!
8.
The Self, this card reveals YOU in the present moment, your state of
mind and sense of well being. This card can be very revealing since
everything originates from the self. When you look at this card ask
yourself why you asked your question in the first place.
9.
Your Environment. This is what surrounds you, it shows you the environment
you've created for yourself and how you are interacting with it.
10.
Hopes and Fears, oddly enough these two often go together, since we
are often afraid to realize and accept what we truly want in our lives.
After all, once you accept the want, you have to go out and get it,
and THAT can be a scary prospect.
11.
Outcome, Like the Future trends card, the outcome card is only able
to show you what the most likely outcome will be according to your beliefs
in the present moment. The outcome is not written in stone, and if you
are unhappy with it you should be able to find the clues toward changing
it within the reading.
There
is no one right way to read the cards, experiment with them and find
out what works best for you. Some people insist that nobody else can
touch their cards because of the vibrations they will absorb. I've never
had that type of problem, I've freely shared my cards with others and
never felt any sort of unwanted influence on them.
Ouija
Boards
A ouija board consists of a flat surface with
an alphabet, numbers, and a few simple words. It also comes with a planchette,
which the user, or users put their fingers on and allow it to move around
the board in answer to whatever questions are being asked. You can get
a ouija board in most toy stores, they are made by Parker Bros. (really)
Some people craft hand made ones which look very nice, but the plain
cardboard version works very well.
The
first thing you should know about the ouija board is that the planchette
does not (in my experience at least) move completely by itself the way
it does in Hollywood movies. As you touch the planchette lightly, ask
your question and allow your hand to be guided by your inner self to
the answer. Patience is important here, it takes time and practice for
most to get a feel for the board and begin getting any sort of information
from it. Don't be discouraged if all you get is gobblety gook at first,
your just learning how to tune your radio.
Automatic
Writing
There are two good methods for this, the first
involves using pen and paper, the second a typewriter or computer keyboard.
I got started by using the latter method, the reason being that I found
it impossible to let go of consicous control at first while my eyes
were opened. Since I am familar with the keyboard I was able to close
my eyes and just let the information come. I've spoken to a few other
people who have had the same type of experience.
In
either case, the trick here is to let go of conscious control and just
let the information flow in. At first, you'll probably just think it's
your imagination, don't let that stop you, remember that everything
in the universe is really your imagination. Don't try to judge the information,
just let it come, like using the ouija board, it gets better with practice.
Channeling
The only real difference between channeling and
automatic writing is that you are allowing the information, or entity
giving the information to speak through you rather than writing via
your hands. There are different types of channeling though. Full trance
channelers are completely unaware of what is happening while they channel.
They require someone else to be there in order to write down or record
the information being presented. Jane Roberts was a full trance channeler,
and often enjoyed out of body experiences, and other conscious explorations
while Seth spoke through her.
Other
channelers remain aware of what is going on, but they move their normal
consciousness into the background. They are aware of the material being
given, and sometimes can add questions or comments of their own, either
by thought, or by utilizing their own voice.
Channeling
is a cooperative effort. Even when a full trance channeler is "out"
he/she knows that his/her body is safe and not really beyond their control.
The person channeling always has the ability to cut off the connection.
Most channelers I know trust themselves to the point where such fears
would be a non-issue.
Eventually,
you can be fully integrated with your 'inner self' and be conscious
of your connection in each moment!
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