Category Archives: From The Heart

From The Timeless To The Timeless

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Life is an arduous journey from the timeless to the timeless, which takes place within the illusion of time and space. On reaching our destination we realise that actually, there never was a destination; all the while we were chasing what we already had. Some time ago, I heard a great analogy that aptly explains this, and I’m going to share it with you here. For the sake of the analogy, please imagine that you are religious. If you already are; fine, it doesn’t matter.

Imagine that you have seen advertised that your favourite preacher is coming to town, and this preacher is appearing at a church near you. For the sake of the story, we’ll call it the Church of Eternal Light. So, you get your ticket and you turn up at the church looking forward to seeing and hearing the preacher. You’ve seen him before; he really puts a fire in your belly. However, when the audience is all seated in anticipation, there comes the announcement that the preacher has been taken sick and there is a last minute replacement. You’ve paid your money so you stay and listen to the replacement. Unfortunately, you find this guy boring, he doesn’t have the same charisma as your favourite and you end up falling asleep.

You start to dream, and in your dream you have to get to the Church of Eternal Light. You set off on your journey, which takes you up and down mountains, across crocodile infested rivers (I had to add a bit of dramatic effect here). You fall over, you get back up and carry on; you fall over again. And so it goes on, seemingly never ending, until…

At last, you have the Church of Eternal Light in your sights. By this time, you are fit to drop, you are almost on your knees as you reach the door of the church. You open the door and walk in. At that same split second, you wake up and realise it was all a dream. All the while, you were already at the Church of Eternal Light.

And that, ladeeeeeeeeez an’ gennelmen is a simplified description of how we roll here on earth.

Kindness Is The Key To Happiness

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There is an old Italian proverb that goes; “At the end of the game the king and the pawn go back in the same box.” The same can be said for us humans. When life comes calling, it doesn’t check to see what your occupation, if any, is, or the size of your bank balance. It doesn’t check to see what culture you were born into or if your shoes are made of leather; it just comes calling. Whether king or beggar, both are open to contracting the same diseases. Therefore, it is a fruitless pastime to crave status and recognition in this life. Imagine the pain and suffering if it doesn’t materialize in the way you wish it?

Just be kind; kindness = Love expressed. There is no greater feeling than having a positive impact in the life of another simply by being kind. Kindness is the key to happiness.

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The One True Religion

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I’ve come to the conclusion that the only true religion is the personal relationship that we as individuals have with Divinity; whichever way you see Divinity, whether that be simply as Mother Nature or any other form that is right for you. I find it incredulous that organised religion posits an all powerful, all knowing and omnipresent God that is seemingly unable to function outside of the constraints of the particular religion putting forward the theory. Have you noticed that if you have ever engaged in a conversation with a religious person, and you explain to them an experience you had, which was obviously Divine, if it doesn’t fit the narrative of their particular religion, then “it didn’t happen, you must have imagined it.”

Just think, you are sitting in your peaceful place in deep contemplation. You are enfolded in the most beautiful energy; so beautiful that it is beyond description. There is no hierarchy, no petty rules and regulations, no threats of eternal damnation, no bigotry, no judgement, no competition with someone else’s God, no feelings of guilt or inferiority. Just the feeling of being loved beyond words. Yes, to me, in my humble opinion, this is the only true religion.

Kundalini

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I am the coiled snake that sits at the base of your spine

You may not be aware of me as you weather life’s storm

I’m waiting patiently…

For you to draw me up the rainbow column

To reach the 1,000 petaled lotus

 

Beyond the lotus lies The Wilderness of Bliss

Where angels sing

And the sun never sets

I will lead you there

 

I will return you to yourself

But, I’m in no rush…

For I sit here in timeless consciousness

Waiting…

 

Just waiting

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Death – A Process of Transformation – Synopsis

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Well, I’m nearly there with the latest book project. I’m just putting the finishing touches to the interior file, and once uploaded I can commence work on the cover. If all goes well, I should be ordering a proof copy before the end of this month. Here, for your perusal is the synopsis. Also, I’ve posted some pics below that I’m considering for use when I create the cover.

“Generally speaking, an individual’s views surrounding death are shaped by the culture they are born into. Someone born into a religious culture would have views on death that reflect the outlook of that particular religion. Over time, the chances of such a person changing their views would probably depend on the level of fundamentalism within that particular doctrine. Religions that have a God quite often preach the possibility of punishment after death, making it very difficult for followers to change their opinion through fear of retribution.

Equally, people of no religious persuasion, atheists for example, have their own, often staunch views on the subject e.g. “when you’re dead, you’re dead.”

What makes this work compelling is the book’s navigation of a topic that remains largely taboo today. Death – A Process of Transformation looks at death from a completely different angle, specifically, as an important part of life that enables the individual soul to transition to the next stage of its evolution. It is a beautiful and eloquently written work consisting of poems, short stories and the author’s musings. What is particularly refreshing about this book is that Holmes does not try to persuade the reader to adopt his way of thinking, rather, he encourages the reader to have their own opinion on the subject, as opposed to having their views shaped by dogma, which is often fear-based.

Science has proven that everything that exists is comprised of energy that can neither be created nor destroyed. We also know that we humans are comprised of the same “stuff” as nature. We know too, that nature moves in cycles, so why not our species?

Sleep is intermediate between two waking states, so also death is between two successive births. Both are transient – Ramana Maharshi

Death – A Process of Transformation will take the reader, not so much on a journey, but on a life-changing adventure. It is an exquisitely beautiful book that would grace any library, anywhere.”

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Our Wonderful Sun

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Our true nature (consciousness) can be likened to our wonderful sun that serves our planet and species so admirably with its generous supply of warmth and light. Like the sun when it is obscured by clouds, our essence, our being is also obscured when we incarnate into flesh. Also, as the sun spins from West to East it creates the illusion of rising and setting (appearing and disappearing), when in reality all that has happened is that it has simply moved in and out of the earth’s shadow. Equally, as the earth rotates on its axis we experience night and day, as the part of the planet that we occupy spins away from the sun and then back again. This is just one of many examples of the cyclic nature of life.

Regardless of whether the sun is obscured by clouds, whether it is night or day on earth or whether it is glowing red, orange or yellow, it always remains as “the sun.” In the same way that regardless of which body, if any, we are occupying at any given time and what status that body may have in society and what its life experiences are, it is still subject to the same laws of physics as everything else in our world of matter and will eventually break down.

During all of this drama; of birth, death and the bits in the middle, our true nature remains constant and forever shining…exactly like the sun.

The Eternal Cycle Of Change

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Life and death; the movement of atoms and elements through an eternal cycle of change. The process through which our species evolves. Life and death are commonly judged as being good and bad respectively. But, what use is such a judgement? Will the world stop turning if you are unhappy about one day having to give up the body? Of course not, everything is fleeting, nobody owns anything; indeed, every single breath we take is returned to Mother Nature.

If you meditate on Life and death, you will find that like all other opposites in the world of matter, they are in fact One. They do not differ in kind but by degree. That is, they are fundamentally the same thing, but they are opposite poles within the eternal cycle of change.

Where Am I – Part Four (The Finale)

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“Now, my brother, you thought you would be clever and try to stump me, and of course, I find this very amusing. So, you want to know why it is that, if I’m telling you that this astral plane is a realm of timelessness, why do I say things to you such as, “I’ll see you later” and “you will have to go through a period of adjustment,” when this surely implies the existence of time. A period, for example, must have a beginning and an end; in other words, it is a period of time. The simple answer is that while you are adjusting to the higher vibration here, you are still, to an extent, thinking with human logic. So, I am communicating with you in a way that you can understand. In truth, the only language is the universal language of love, the language of the heart, the language of silence; whichever you want to call it. When your adjustment is complete, you and I will communicate simply via “pure knowing” and words will not be necessary anymore”.

“Next, is there an afterlife? I think you know the answer to that one by now. Yes, there is, unless there isn’t. You are experiencing the afterlife for yourself, although you are also experiencing that there is only life. As death doesn’t exist, then there is no such thing as an afterlife, but applying our old friend “context,” and depending on your understanding, both answers are correct.

“You also want to know what we do for sustenance here. What fuels us, what do we eat?”

“Yes, I’ve been here for 20 years and you haven’t even offered me tea and biscuits.”

“Ha, my friend, very droll and very clever! In truth we get our sustenance from the atmosphere; as we breathe, so we are fueling. In fact, we have a banquet every time we take a breath.

“Now, however, is the time where we have to think about the next stage of your evolution. Very soon, you will experience the equivalent of an astral death. Your astral body will dissolve into the atmosphere here and you will merge once again with the Source that gave birth to both of us. Astral death is a very pleasant process during which you will simply feel as though you are in motion. When you merge with the “One” you will experience yourself as exactly that. You will also maintain the awareness of your individuality. See, “God” can do anything and everything my brother. You will stay merged with the Source until such time as you get the urge for another adventure. When you make the decision to take your evolution to the next stage, you will simply reverse the process. You will emerge once again from the Source and take birth here within an astral body. You will find me waiting right here for you; I won’t be going anywhere. Between us we will then decide on a plan for your next adventure. You may want another sojourn onto the earth plane or you may want a completely different experience somewhere else. This will all be decided when you are ready and not before.”

I don’t know how long I continued to stay in my “new” location; as my friend said, it was a realm of timelessness. All I know is that I continued with my routine of thinking myself outside, immediately on waking, until what transpired to be the last occasion. I thought myself outside as usual, only this time I felt very different. My friend was there as ever, with a massive grin on his face. As I faced him, he started to give off the most amazing golden light; he was glowing golden!

As if out of nowhere, there came an abundance of animals of all shapes and sizes, some familiar, some not. They nestled at the feet of my eternal brother. Also, as I noticed that the sky had turned an incredible turquoise colour, wonderous looking birds birds flew down and perched on him, and when there was no more room on his person they started to perch on the animals.

“Can you feel the joy my brother?” Exclaimed my friend. “They have come to see you off; they are so happy for you, as am I.” As he spoke, he glowed brighter and brighter. The most wonderful golden light emitted from him, so bright, but not offensive to the eye. I felt myself moving, it was such a pleasant feeling, and my friend seemed to be getting distant. The animals jumped with joy and the birds flapped their wings in apparent ecstasy, and my friend was glowing brighter and brighter until he seemed to merge with the atmosphere and disappeared in a huge ball of golden light. I continued to move at breakneck speed until the realm of timelessness, my brother, the animals and the birds became just a memory.

As a sense of the most incredible and indescribable wholeness descended, I knew I would see them again.

 

Where Am I – Part Three

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I was getting used to the conditions in my new surroundings, so when I felt the need for a bit of a rest I simply “thought” myself back into the “room without a door,” and it was in that room that I was now waking up. I’d settled into a routine and on waking, I would immediately just think myself outside, without bothering to get up first. Sure enough, every time I emerged my friend was there to greet me with that same wonderful smile. This occasion was no exception, however, this time there appeared to be a glow about him. “Hey! Don’t glow too much,” I said, “you might explode!” “Ha! The comedian has returned,” my smiling friend replied.

“What’s with all the glowing?” I said. “It’s because I’m happy,” came the reply. “Or, should I say, I’m “happier” because I’m always happy. I’m happier at this moment because you have made such good progress, and we are One you and I, so it fills me with the deepest joy. It’s also time to push on, and I’m going to start by answering all those burning questions you have; and before you ask any questions, I already know what they are because I heard your thoughts.”

“You don’t miss a trick, do you?”

“Correct, I don’t”

“I’m going to deal with what you feel are the most pressing issues first and then you can ask whatever else you wish. I know that you have been wondering where the god of religion is hanging out? Well, breathe easy my brother, the god of religion doesn’t exist, so you are not getting cast into the fires of hell any time soon. Of course, there is the “Source of All,” which for ease of reference does at times get referred to as “God.” But it would be fruitless trying to explain something that is unfathomable, so it’s best that your knowledge of the source unravels for you gradually at your own pace and in your own time. However, in due course you will have experience of this subject first hand.”

“Understand also, that you can apply different context to some of your questions, so there can be more than one answer, all of which would be correct. You want to know how long you have been here? Well, this is one such question. I have already told you that time doesn’t exist here; this is a timeless realm. However, to answer in the context in which you are asking, approximately 20 earth years.

“WHAT!!!!!!”

“OK, don’t panic, let me explain something to you. On earth you live within the illusion of the space/time continuum. So, if for example, you wanted to travel from your home that you’ve just left in your previous earth life, to Australia, but you decided that you wanted to make the journey by foot and public transport, it would take you a heaven of a long time. However, as you know, in this realm, our thoughts manifest instantaneously, so if you decided now, right now this instant, that you wanted to travel to Australia on earth, you would be there in the blink of an eye. Two journeys have taken place subject to the same laws of physics, one has had human logic applied to it and one hasn’t, but both are valid within their own context. So, the only correct answer to your question is that you have been here approximately 20 earth years, but you have also been here for no time at all. Which very conveniently brings me to your next question.”

“You want to know if you can go back and visit loved ones and friends? The simple answer is yes you can. Now, bearing in mind the answer to your previous question, not only can you go back to visit your loved ones, but you can go back to any earthly time that you wish, for example, you could go back to visit your mother from your previous life before she even gave birth to you. This is because you are not restricted by the illusion of time and space. Equally, none of us are merely “the body” so in effect what would be happening is that one soul would be visiting another within timelessness, or if you want, “the one single eternal moment of Now.” You would simply be choosing which experience you wanted to have during your visit. Having said this, you may decide that to visit particular souls who remain on earth in physical form, would not be in line with your soul purpose, or theirs, so you may choose not to do so. This may all seem a bit confusing, but it will become clearer later. Now, again very conveniently, this has led me straight into your next question.”

To be continued

 

 

Where Am I – Part Two

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I don’t know how long I’d been asleep, but I arose and took a good look at my surroundings. It struck me that they were very nondescript and actually quite threadbare. I had no idea how long I’d been here in this room either, but thankfully, I was still feeling very relaxed and contented. I thought to myself that I’d better go outside and explore, and then, just as I realised that there was no door anywhere to be seen, I found myself instantly standing outside in the most beautiful surroundings.

“What kept you, I’d almost given up on you.” The voice was that of my new/old friend, and I turned around to see him standing there with a huge grin on his face. “Well,” I said, “you obviously weren’t going to come to me, which you promised, by the way, so I had no choice but to come to you.” I suddenly realised that we were engaging in “banter,” the type only engaged in by very close friends.

“Ah! You are learning at last, or more correctly, you are starting to remember. I haven’t actually been anywhere my friend, in fact, I’ve been right here waiting patiently for you to join me. I wondered how long it would take you to realise that all you had to do was “think” yourself outside; look what you’ve been missing.”

He was right. I still didn’t have a clue where I was, but it was such an incredibly beautiful place; I would say that it was like nothing on earth, but as I’m not on earth anymore that would be too much like stating the obvious. Suffice it to say, that it was nature like I’ve never seen before; beyond the imagination of the logical mind. Beautiful trees and flowers, also animals and birds without a care in the world. All of us sharing the same space without fear of danger. Yes, you’ve guessed it, my friend heard my thoughts.

“There is no such thing as fear or danger here, my brother. All creatures share this wonderful world in perfect harmony. Inflicting pain and suffering on each other and our wildlife friends is unheard of here.”

Something else that struck me about my friend was how unremarkable he looked. There was something very simplistic about him, and I can only describe his face as deadpan. Yet he oozed love, kindness and wisdom and when he broke into a smile it was a picture of the utmost beauty. It was, as I came to this realisation, that I felt for the first time since this meeting that I’d known him forever.

To be continued…