| It is possible to get reacquainted with your higher mind again. As you develop
the ability to raise yourself above the conscious mind and all its impulses and
distractions, you'll find that place of stillness and peace and possibly… some
answers. This is the part of yourself where you can gain a sense of the bigger
picture. It's the place where mundane details seem less important. It's also the
part of you, that wants nothing more than to assist you in being happy, and to
put you on the right path for your psychic and spiritual development. When you
face difficult situations in your life, try to remember to consult with your
higher mind. Let yourself and your higher mind communicate with each other once
again. After all, it's always been there and always will be part of who you are!
Many years ago, when I was studying and
developing in England, I was fortunate to learn the following technique, which
deals with the same principle. It's another clear example of how we draw back
from our higher mind. I learned from my British tutors that when people are
worried, depressed, unsure of themselves or confused, they have a tendency to
think down. How often have you heard someone say, "I'm feeling down", or "I
can't get out of my own way"? What they're really saying is that they can't get
out of their own head and their thoughts seem to be trapped in their own mind
and body. When this happens, we intend to repeatedly dwell on the same thought,
a bit like a broken record. This then leads to stress, worrying and often
results in a sense of confusion. I know we can all relate to all this! The
tutors taught us how to think up! Even when you're feeling down, try to bring
your thoughts up and out of your body.
The following exercise will assist you to access your higher mind and to think
up. It will also be beneficial during those times when you need a little extra
guidance. It will empower you to connect with your higher consciousness, and to
get out of your head. The all-intuitive higher mind is there to assist you, and
put you back on the path of clarity and purpose.
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Exercise
So let's get started. Make yourself comfortable, close your eyes and relax. You
may want to try the "Relaxing the Body" meditation before you begin this
exercise.
Bring your awareness to the bottom of your feet. Let your breath assist you in
transferring the relaxing energy up through the bottom of your feet. Slowly,
work your way up your calves, your thighs, your abdomen, chest, your fingers,
hands, arms, shoulders, neck, face, right to the top of your head. Now at the
top of your head I want you to imagine there is one big funnel starting to form,
which reaches out into the universe. Think of it as a vortex of energy reaching
upward.
Let your awareness constantly flow up and out of your head and into this funnel
that's opening up above you. All the information you want can be accessed and
brought to you. You may want to imagine a shimmering ball or cloud of white
light above this funnel. Now reach up with your mind, as if you are floating and
blending with this brilliant white light. Slowly merge yourself into this space,
as you continue to reach up and out of your body with your mind. Take a few
moments with this energy, and feel what it's like to be calm and centered, to be
one with your higher mind.
Now it is time to ask your higher mind a question. For example:
· Is there someone you would like to get along with but you're not sure how to
go about it?
· Is there a question about your job that you need guidance on?
You can even ask if there's something that your intuition has been trying to
tell you. Ask your higher mind how you can be more receptive when it's trying to
communicate with you. You may want to ask, "What steps can I take to improve my
life and spiritual development?" Ask one question at a time, and wait for a
response. Take whatever answers come to you. You may receive a symbol, words or
even a feeling. Don't be surprised if your higher mind also chooses to make
known a certain area of your life that you're neglecting. Sometimes you don't
always get what you asked for - but what you need. Remember what you have
received so that you can bring the information and answers back into your
conscious mind.
It's now time to bring your awareness back into your body. Don't worry, you'll
be able to go back to this special place anytime you wish. Slowly take a breath
and let it assist you in coming back to the present. Feel yourself shifting down
into your body, entering through the open funnel. Move your fingers and toes,
and slowly open your eyes to become fully aware of your body and the room around
you.
Don't worry if you feel as though you did not get an answer immediately. You may
get the answer another way or even a day or two later, or maybe even from
someone else unexpectedly. Be open to let your higher mind speak to you in
various ways. As always, keep your journal at hand for when you come out of the
meditation, so you can take the time to interpret what the words, feeling,
symbols mean specifically to you. I often teach this technique in my workshops,
but in the early stages of development, I encourage my students to start-off by
asking small questions at first, so they can familiarize themselves with the
meditation, and learn to differentiate their conscious thinking from their
higher minds.
You'll know when your higher mind is speaking and answering your questions,
because you'll feel a sense of smoothness to what you're receiving. The answers
will not sound like your regular mind chatter. I want to stress again here, that
any information you may receive from your higher mind should always be of a
positive nature. Ask yourself the same question once again, "Is this coming to
me or from me?"
This meditation can be used as a mini-meditation anytime you need it -
especially during stressful times in your life, when you may need an intuitive
solution. Try to get into the habit of shifting up and accessing your higher
mind at least once a day. With practice, you'll be able to seek insightful
guidance anytime you wish. By using the meditations and exercises from this
chapter, they will give you a sense of transformation and inner wisdom that can
reach into every aspect of life, and could possibly be the key to open the door
to an old friend - your spirit.
The above article is an excerpt from the book
Psychic Navigator: Harnessing Your Inner Guidance by John Holland.
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John Holland is an internationally
renowned psychic medium who has been lecturing,
demonstrating, and reading for private clients for over 15 years. He's dedicated
to the ongoing development of his unique gift and takes his work very seriously
and with the utmost integrity. John says, "If I can help people connect with
someone on the other side, and bring peace, comfort, and perhaps some closure -
then I've done my job."
http://www.JohnHolland.com
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