By Lori Lines Social stigmatization is a symptom of our divisive culture. In our society, people frequently face discrimination and are ostracized due to perceivable and imperceivable differences alike. This alienation is often due to factors people cannot change or are very hard to change such as race, intelligence, culture, physical ability, socioeconomic status, and gender. Stigmatization has detrimental effects. For example, the stigma that those with mental illness face can lead to isolation, inability to seek appropriate care, and an overall decline in well-being. Of course the effects one may face when they carry the burden of social stigma varies broadly. Nevertheless, the result is typically very damaging for the ostracized, damaging for judgmental individuals, and damaging for society, as the foundation for these distorted belief systems. Social stigmas result from judgment. Judging others is the lifeblood of the ego-self. The ego feels more empowered when we are critical of others. It is strengthened when we believe we are smarter, richer, more attractive, and more able-bodied than those around us. The ego is also strengthened when we perceive we are less-smart, poorer, less attractive and less able-bodied than those around us. Judging others elicits a false sense of ego-control and security. Regardless of whether we feel we are besting or not besting our neighbors, colleagues, friends, or strangers. The ego-self thrives on the misplaced belief that our worth, or lack of worth, stems from these judgments. This process can become so automatic that it goes unchecked. When we say, "I am smart," the ego may whisper, "compared to your coworkers that bungle presentations." When the ego is in control, "I am enlightened" can also be accompanied by an automatic, subconscious thought like "more than that narrow-minded person." Conversely, the ego is in control when we have the reverse thoughts, "I am NOT smart," or "I am not as good as...", or "I'm less enlightened compared to...." These judgements and ego-centric comparisons remain as long as we refuse to recognize the universal interconnectedness throughout humanity and the Divine. Yet again, the sneaky ego-self whispers more distorted realities in our ear, that we are special, or less-special, and unique only as long as we uphold our separateness from others. We are misled to believe that our magic and majesty is lost when we are one of many, a single droplet in the sea of humanity. So, we default to otherness, isolation, and loneliness from those who are stigmatized. This can be construed as a very low-vibrational state that keeps us from enlightenment. The truth is, we are all connected, and the means to achieve individual, societal, and eventually, global awakening is through unity, compassion, and love. We challenge and ultimately transcend the ego with a perspective of neutral togetherness, thereby reaching our highest potential individually and universally. To get there we must learn to forgive and just trust. Once again, this is contrary to our ego-impulses. The ego-driven view is that forgiveness and trust is weakness and vulnerability. Picture the ego as a little red imp on your shoulder, trying to convince you when you forgive, you submit, and when you trust, you expose yourself to danger. It is yet another ego defense that twists our perception to retain control. When the ego is in control, we fear surrender and avoid it at the expense of harming others and ourselves. The inability to trust and forgive keeps us tethered, limited, constricted, and even depressed, perpetually seeking new ways to appease the insecure ego. Surrender is the only release from the exhausting cycle that diminishes us and others. Yield to the universe, the Divine, and uncertainty, break free of conditioned fears, beliefs, and limitations, relinquish the ego-driven need for control, and have faith that whatever the universe has in store for you will help you grow and achieve your highest potential. In a state of surrender, there is no need for comparison or stigma. We understand that each of us has unique purposes, gifts, and paths to pursue. In that light, there is no need for distinguishing ourselves from others because we each have an individual journey to uphold. Yet, we share a collective goal of alignment with our higher-selves and enlightenment of the collective unconscious. It is because of this shared mission that we must uplift each other with love and support. As we turn down the volume of the petulant ego perched upon our shoulder, thank it for protecting us when we have needed it, and begin surrender, we become more observant of harmful behaviors, words, and perspectives. Leading us to challenging, and ultimately, overcoming distorted belief systems. As the wave of surrender begins to swell within our individual psyches, our neighborhoods, our states, and our countries, we will come to know the joy of releasing negativity to allow humanity's beauty and goodness to be reflected and celebrated in every one of us. In love and truth, Lori Lines
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By Lori Lines The mind can be construed as a double-edged sword. It is capable of providing us great benefit as well as great injury. Naturally, we want to cultivate our inner processes in such a way that we maximize or minds' capacity for doing good and to minimize its tendencies for causing pain and suffering. It is important, in this juncture in our evolution, to nurture our minds in a way that will bring us greater joy. The mind tends to operate in a rather haphazard way, bounding from thought to thought with little or no apparent prompting of direction. Our minds seem to have a mind of their own. It might appear that our minds are thoroughly out of our control as if we have no choice of the kinds of things that drift across our minds. Although thoughts seem to come out of the blue, they are, in fact, conditioned by previous patterns of thought. The thoughts that our mind produces now have been shaped by its history of thinking. This history can connect all the way back to previous lives we have lived as well as our current life history of thinking. Neuro-scientific research has shown that routine patterns of thought make incremental but substantial changes in the way the brain is structured and the way the mind functions. These alterations make the brain more effective at doing what it is asked to do. If we habitually think in certain ways, then our minds become more adept at these patterns of thought. Patterns of thought becomes belief. Beliefs manifest patterns of behavior and circumstances that can benefit us or injure us. Thus, as the concept of conditioning suggests, positive or wholesome thoughts create a propensity for more positive or wholesome thoughts. Fortunately, we can use this dynamic principle to our advantage. While we may not be in conscious control of each and every thought, a meditation practice can show us that we can choose which thoughts to entertain and to develop and which to observe and release. In this manner, we can influence the kinds of thoughts we are more likely to produce in the future. Knowing this, we can use our power to select and foster or relinquish thoughts that can help us to cultivate a skillful and clear mind that serves us well. I invite you to become aware and observe your thoughts as they arise, but also identify the kinds of thoughts you are having. Once identified, we can make conscious choices about how we will handle them. What can occur in a QHHT session or in a Mindfulness Coaching session is when one begins to wake up to the types of thoughts they habituate, one comes to an understanding of how these habitual thoughts have manifested problematic patterns in one's life. And, with this self-knowledge, one can begin to shift and change the trajectory of ones life altogether. In love and truth, Lori Lines Check out my article on QHHT Official website here: For a list of services or to schedule an appointment, click below:
By Lori Lines It is the human experience when life is fraught with difficulties. Perhaps even more so when we are on a focused and determined spiritual path of growth and enlightenment. It’s as if we bring in a manifold of problems in our lives to sit with us while we face the special challenges of awakening. But, I believe we should do more than to just expect difficulties and sit with them, we should welcome them. The problems we all face, on this path, are precisely the means that will help us to progress along the way. Facing life’s difficulties, today, will give us practice in confronting the problems in the rest of our lives and beyond. In time, we see what we thought were problems turn out to be stepping stones to greater awareness. The real key in facing our problems is the attitude we take toward them. Often our approach to life’s difficulties is avoidance of suffering. Rather than confront the deeper fears of our lives, we often attempt to mask or evade them in one way or another. To accept suffering, rather than to flee from it requires courage. Courage requires determination to take a look at our inner and outer difficulties straight in the eye and to finally deal with how we have dealt with our difficulties. Courage is the fundamental attitude for facing problems. Although we sometimes equate courage and fearlessness, courage is not the absence of fear. In fact, fear is an essential component of courage. One cannot be truly courageous unless we can feel our fear fully. One can be trembling in fear and still be courageous. If we are able to stand our ground, rather than averting our gaze or taking flight - THAT is courage. I often reflect on my QHHT clients’ experiences. When one chooses to undergo a full QHHT session, it appears that most, if not all, come to the session willing to look bravely into whatever their minds have churned up without implementing their usual exit strategy they have unconsciously used in the past. Most clients have come to understand (consciously or unconsciously), by the time they have arrived, that a session will help them keep their place when a difficulty arises, knowing that running away will ultimately cause more suffering than staying put and gazing deeply within to face challenges they innately hold. Courage, indeed. It always helps me to know that fleeing from problems and facing them can both be fearful. But, experience has made me more afraid of the consequences of evasion. To me, courage has become the matter of choosing the thing I fear less, but it hasn’t served my growth in that moment. Facing difficulties is made easier by viewing them as opportunities to grow in awareness, to deepen our self-knowledge and our skills of compassion. We progress farther by courageously meeting our difficulties than by not having them at all. For those of you who have bravely faced yourselves, I applaud your courage and your willingness to end certain patterns in your lives. So, I invite you to reflect on the history of your lives. You can see that the things that have contributed most to your personal development have been the trials you have faced and passed through. If you have not had a QHHT session or a Past Life Regression session yet, and if you are interested, you may be in the process of marshaling your courage. And there’s always progress in that one thought. In love and truth, Lori Lines By Lori Lines We are in the middle of very big changes. Literally, humanity is going through a portal of transmutation while learning how to become immune to the many "bites" from that which is outside of ourselves. We are carrying all knowledge within ourselves that reside in the seat of our souls. All kinds of activations are going on in this great awakening, effecting all of humanity. Despite appearances the majority of humanity wants peace in the Universal Consciousness and it shall be so, even though in the denseness of our reality it seems slow in coming. However, once we are on the other side of it we will notice, actually, how fast it came. Human Consciousness is carrying this transformation through each of our quantum strings of pure energy. We all chose and came here, to be here, to usher in and carry through, in each moment, this new way of being. We chose to come here and to be a part of the great destruction and the reconstruction of a new Earth. Many of you are asking, "How am I participating?" Well, your service comes in many different forms. Your service can come through actually building and rebuilding businesses (brick and mortar as well as in other ways); your connection to others in your home, your neighborhoods, your cities, counties/parishes, your state and your nations. You are serving through your interactions with others both psychically and face-to-face. You are serving through your clarity of mind as well as your confusion right now. You are serving by your presence in any situation where you feel you are contributing your light, your love, and your focus. It is in the art you make, the healing you do, the words of wisdom you pass on to someone else. It is in your writing, your voice, your truth. It is when you dream as well as when you are awake and making dinner. It's just being the best of you at any given moment. There is nothing you have to do, nothing you have to say but to be in the present moment as much as possible while allowing the quantum strings to do their will as we cannot stop this collective trajectory to higher consciousness. Therefore, I want to deeply thank you all for your profound and Divinely Inspired presence. We are on a quest to manifest illuminated relationships within and without, making discoveries as we witness ourselves leaping out and expressing who we really are, expressing our truth, and bringing more transformation to the collective. We are realizing many more perspectives than we've ever experienced. These can be felt as mystical experiences, for as we ascend, we will realize there are more possibilities than we have ever dreamed possible. This will manifest in many ways, too many to list here. Whatever soul healing one may need at this point in time, in one's evolution, this will come in the way of love relationships (old and new) as well as in other ways. Many of you will be recognizing that you'll be making decisions from your Divine will and manifesting springing forth from your decisions more easily. Careful what you wish for or think about as these things will begin manifesting very quickly. Our DNA light codes are activated as this channel has experienced spontaneous, unprovoked, states of bliss and pure joy rushing through her body, mind, and spirit. Many of you have, too, and most of you will soon. This is experienced as being able to see mystical pathways that are in the realm of higher dimensions, resulting in new levels of self-actualization and lifting the self up from the ebb and flow of mundane earthly life. End of transmission. Check out my article published on QHHT Official Website!
By Lori Lines In my article, titled Cause and Affects of Awakening, I wrote "...if we assume too much guilt, we will be more reluctant to accept responsibility and bypass it altogether..." a few of you asked what I meant by that and I felt like this part needed more explanation, so I wanted to expound on this thought. The difference between guilt and responsibility is life-altering. While some people may be misled, guilt and responsibility are mutually exclusive. When we err, particularly if it leads to hurting ourselves or others, it is vital to our own growth to take responsibility. When we take responsibility we empower ourselves in the process in which we realize our inner leverage to improve and secure future success, be it emotional, spiritual, or material. Guilt, on the other hand, devalues us. It subconsciously undermines our self-worth and challenges our abilities. Assuming shame, or "guilt-tripping" someone else, is a disempowering process in which we rob the 'guilty' party (or ourselves) of the power to improve and secure future achievements. It is understandable, then, how a cycle of 'guiltiness' can lead to a sense of learned helplessness and chronic powerlessness. Guilt is an emotionally evocative state. Objectivity is difficult when we feel we must constantly defend ourselves. This heightened state of emotional reactivity compromises our perceptions and our objectivity. Whether it's a singular event or generally pervasive, guilt leads to frustration and anger, which can trigger a fight response or lead to a state of depression and futility, triggering a flight response. Either way, what can we accomplish when we resist responsibility or seek to escape it altogether? Guilt is self-perpetuating; shame begets more shame. It takes an intentional shift in viewpoint to break the cycle. The first way to reframe your experience is to remove your ego from the equation. The ego thrives on judgments, and judgments are sustained by comparisons. When we say to someone "you should have known better," the ego is actually saying, "someone else would have known better," or "I would have known better." When it comes to ourselves, and we think "I did something bad," instead, the ego-consciousness whispers, "I AM someone bad." Once we hush the ego-voice, we can practice self-acceptance and forgiveness. Forgiveness is essential because when we forgive ourselves and others, we remove the boulder in our path of development and growth. I cannot tell you how many times I've seen the lightbulb come on with clients when they realize how their lack of forgiveness has stunted their ability to move forward on their path. Forgiveness means when we know better, we can do better without burdening ourselves by our past faults. Which is a fundamental premise for responsibility. Opposed to guilt, we can assume responsibility from a neutral and centered place of objectivity. The ego is not activated by a fear of criticism and rejection. Instead, the higher-self can commandeer our consciousness. We can view our missteps, or the missteps of others, from a place of compassion. Our higher consciousness appreciates that no one is perfect. We are all works-in-progress on the path to self-actualization, looking to connect with others and, ultimately, our higher-selves. From this perspective, we find grace for ourselves and others. This grace means no one is so marred by their missteps that they, or their path, are irredeemable. This is our seat of empowerment. When accountability no longer threatens us, we are capable of adaptation, flexibility and growth. By creating healthier experiences, we build confidence and find our power. You will find, when you take responsibility for your 'wrongs,' drop guilt and shame, you will experience self-worth and inner strength when you achieve growth and a newfound faith in your ability to manifest your highest potential. Boulder removed. :) In love and truth, Lori Lines For a list of my services or to schedule an appointment, click here: By Lori Lines Awakening is a journey of spiritual transformation that can occur in a moment, across a series of events, or over a lifetime. The first process of awakening is the expansion and intensification of our awareness. We begin to see beyond day-to-day mundane trivialities, as we move away from low vibrational mentalities and towards transcendence. Our experiences can become both more vibrant and otherworldly as well as starker and jarring. It is then we enter the second phase of awakening, when we begin to observe and examine the distorted societal mores, relational patterns, and inner processes more perceptively and questioningly. At some point during this secondary process, we may feel we have lost ourselves, lost our way, and lost our connection to reality. This can also be a phase of the dark night of the soul, as perplexing circumstances in which things have never made less sense and so much sense all at the same time. It is a confusing time where we may find our belief systems crumbling. To adjust to our higher, clearer vision, we must explore the next phase of awakening, forgiveness, and surrender. We are challenged to forgive ourselves and others for the wrongs we feel have been committed and to surrender to this transformative and, at times, disillusioning transition. We must be willing to take responsibility for our thoughts and actions. No need to harshly judge yourself, you may not have known better, so you could not have done better. Guilt and responsibility are not the same. In fact, if we assume too much guilt, we will be more reluctant to accept responsibility and bypass it altogether, rendering us stuck in a pattern until the lesson rolls around again for us to understand. Similarly, we need to hold others accountable for their thoughts and actions. The objective is to do so from a place of love, or at least neutrality. Anger and resentment may arise, but ultimately one should allow people to accept responsibility from a place of non attachment. For instance, if a parent abandoned you as a child, you should hold the parent responsible. Healing comes from acknowledging they were wrong for what they did, whether the one responsible is ready to admit that or not, understanding that you are not responsible for the effects the abandonment had, and accepting while what they did was not right, you choose to work towards releasing anger and resentment for the sake of your own healing and growth. It is here where we must surrender to the process of realization, acceptance, and release as the cycle will arise many times throughout the process of awakening, in my opinion, to test our resolve and to hold us accountable for our own shift into healing. Step 4 is alignment. As we forgive and release repeatedly, we untether ourselves from the limitations of victimhood and raise our vibration, aligning more with our Spirit and higher planes of realities. As we find greater alignment, we become more united with our true selves. This often leads to changes in perspectives, attitudes, values, goals, careers, lifestyles, and relationships. This can lead to those we are close to feeling shut out, alienated, and unloved. While some relationships will not mesh with our newly awakened consciousness, many can continue to grow and benefit from the healing energy we now embody at this stage. The one caveat being our loved ones must accept the heightened vibration we bring to the relationship. Instead of yearning for the relational energies that were, they must learn to accept the new energetic alchemy the shared connection holds. This doesn't mean they must find awakening at the same time and at the same intensity we do. It means those you love must respect your path, must accept that you and the relationship will change, and must be willing to acknowledge past transgressions. The process of awakening is currently being presented simultaneously for many on the individual and societal level. The same steps and understanding of awareness, examination and observation, forgiveness and surrender, and alignment can manifest healing across the social landscape. As we grow increasingly aware of what is wrong with the world, we must each own our part in how it came to be, we need to extend grace and forgiveness to ourselves and others and be willing to align with higher principles and perspectives. By doing so on the micro and macro level, we can achieve the final stage of the awakening process, unity, with Spirit, our higher selves, and each other. Unity is where we find enlightenment through love, acceptance, peace and freedom. It is liberty from hatred, judgement and all low vibrational energy. Furthermore, it is the realization that Godly resonance resides in ourselves and every member of humanity. An enlightened world is where we all receive respect, acceptance, and love. Some may say it is heaven on earth, and as Abraham Maslow famously states, "a single glimpse of heaven is enough to confirm its existence." In love and truth to you and all, Lori Lines By Lori Lines Higher consciousness is a heightened awareness and an understanding of who you truly are, how everyone and everything is connected, and the genuine meaning of existence. Higher consciousness surpasses any limitations of perceived boundaries and divisions between yourself and others, as well as, any superficial shortcomings you feel are holding back your progression and growth. As your consciousness rises, your mind expands to the undefinable, limitless nature of your being and life itself. While it is not a simple undertaking, we can all achieve the shifts of consciousness that lead to transcendence. You might ask, "If everyone is capable, why has everyone not achieved ascension?" If you visualize the path to higher consciousness as a physical process of rising, negative emotions, due to past hurts, childhood traumas, old resentments and even cellular memories of past lives, serve as anchors that weigh us down and hold us back. However, ascension implies a physical rising, but it's a state of being. The truth is, most people cannot fully awaken because their minds are preoccupied with the mutterings of the ego-self. Namely, concerns of avoiding emotional and physical pain, protecting the ego's perception of self, and meeting basic needs. The ego-self always finds a reason to compete with every other being, seeing resources of all types as limited. It generates a low-vibrational state where the individual views themselves as alone, vulnerable and defensive. When we can't release heartache from our past or past lives, a sense of separateness and vulnerability is compounded by a negative view of reality. Awakening is when we are aware of these negative thoughts and emotions tied to the past. Being fully awakened is when we finally are able to relinquish those parts of ourselves that are holding us back from moving forward in our lives. All this low-vibrational energy creates energy blockages. These blockages may arise in the home of safety and security, the root chakra, the home of unity, self-love, and ascension, the heart chakra, the home of higher consciousness, the crown chakra, or any other energy center. No matter where the energy blockages arise, they separate us from the universal energy field and the united subconscious. The truth is, we are all connected and meant to live in such a way that honors that interconnectedness. When we feel separate, it is another anchor, weighing us down and holding us back from the climb towards the ascension way of being. How do you achieve higher consciousness despite the negative emotions you may struggle to release? The mind is often filled with the frantic, apprehensive voice of the ego-self. "The monkey mind," as some people refer to it, needs to be acknowledged and mastered. Through mindfulness and meditation, you can learn to quiet the monkey-mind to make room for high-vibrational thoughts and keep yourself grounded in the present. However, there is more you can do to change how you have been negatively conditioned to see the world. One of the first steps is to foster a sense of grounding and presence. Only then can you truly monitor your thoughts, perceptions, feelings, desires, and behaviors. It is turning inward in observation of your inner experience. Furthermore, try to view your traumas, hurts, and heartaches of this life or the last, not as weapons but as lessons. Trust that your higher consciousness is present and prepared to help use these events for your greater good. Non-attachment is an essential practice to heal your ability to reach an ascended way of being. Do not allow yourself to remain or become attached to anything that will wear you down or break you down, in the moment or over time. A valuable way to begin practicing nonattachment is through non-reactivity. Do not react or attach yourself to anything people say about you. This applies to criticism, reprimand, praise, or justification, any of these will only serve to rouse the ego-self and increase its mindless chatter. Which leads to the next exercise towards achieving higher consciousness, to stop appeasing the ego's need to be defined; this only fosters competition and more separation from the universal unconscious. Finally, do not avoid the emotional triggers or pain you may fear, face them head-on. Only through acknowledgment and acceptance can you transcend your hurt and achieve higher consciousness and awakening. One of the beautiful things about the rise towards higher consciousness is it is both the tool to help you overcome low-vibrational thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and the goal in overcoming the same. To achieve ascension is not becoming a new person but becoming who you are meant to be upon healing from and channeling your heartache and hurt into constructive energy. As you climb towards higher consciousness, you will gain the ability to view people as hurt individuals instead of malicious ones. Instead of competing, criticizing, and growing defensive, you will see others with greater compassion, which cultivates more healing—as such, achieving higher consciousness is a self-perpetuating process. As you strive towards enlightenment, you are filled with more love, forgiveness, patience, and empathy, helping you to heal, release blockages, and lift your vibration and your consciousness higher. This results in your endless spiritual opening to new heights of unconditional love, peace, and limitless awareness of the seen and unseen realms of reality. In love and truth, Lori Lines By Lori Lines The first time we connect to a past or parallel life, the realm of possibility expands in a way that is refreshing, awe-inspiring, but also a bit baffling. There is so much healing information and nuggets of wisdom, to be had, tucked away in these lives! We may ask, "why didn't I know about this sooner?" It seems a bit unfair, doesn't it? Think of past and parallel lives as textbooks. We are free to study the books at length before but are often not allowed to have access to them once the exam begins. The exam is our life's journey. Like an open book exam, we can sometimes access the information, but not if it inhibits or undermines our ability to truly learn and to grow that expands our spiritual awakening. Considering how many past and parallel lives we have lived, it is only realistic to assume there has been heartache, psychic pain, and trauma that our soul has endured; Which begs the question, how enthusiastic would we be about the life ahead if our last life was one of grief, loss, and ended in a tragic death? We would likely come into this lifetime with a grim outlook and a fear of living another one altogether. Trauma is a big reason why we don't remember the last life as soon as we arrive onto this one. Trauma can inhibit our will to live, limit our drive to explore, and even quell our hopes for the future. The first time we watch a new movie, we are eager for the experience with all ears and eyes! We are vigilant to not miss any twists and turns as the movie unfolds. When we watch our favorite movie for the umpteenth time, we are more relaxed, we may explain the film to a first-time watcher, we may glance at our phone. If we know, with certainty, that we have lived many lives before and many lives after, would we have the same zest for it? I don't think so. Some people may become complacent and take this life for granted. The certainty that we have many lives to choose can make us vulnerable to a futile mindset and a lack of appreciation for the life we are currently living. If we remember our past or parallel lives, we may also remember charting this life. The risk of remembering charting this life is it may seriously undermine our free-will. Free-will is a Divine gift, but we have flexed this muscle before. When we mapped the life we are living now, we selected several choice-points, where we would opt to take a specific path. Awareness that some decisions have already been made and knowing what to expect may damage our sense of free-will and personal power. this can lead to a lack of excitement and a perceived lack of control over our destiny. If we have lived so many past or parallel lives, why don't we remember? The truth is we can and do remember, but only when the time is right, where appropriate for our soul evolution. You see, remembering these alternative lives can be a blessing or a curse depending on how we remember and when. A past life regression, during a QHHT session, is when these memories serve our healing and help us navigate life changes. When the memories heal, uplift, or guide us is when these memories should be celebrated as a gift and a real blessing from our Higher-Self. In love and truth, Lori Lines By Lori Lines
Projection is the subconscious act of transferring your own unwanted traits, emotions, and behaviors on to someone else. Projective identification, sometimes referred to as projection as well, is the subconscious act of taking feelings from one interpersonal, connection, situation, or relationship and place it on to an unrelated one. Finally, externalization is when we blame others for our circumstances and problems, falsely assuming a victim mentality. It can all seem a little confusing to someone who isn't familiar with these terms, so here are a few examples. An example of projection is feeling bad about not giving your all at work. Subconsciously you feel guilty that you've been disinterested and unfocused at work. Instead of assuming responsibility for not giving your all, you lash out at a blameless co-worker for being lazy and inconsiderate for not doing their fair share. You took your negative feelings and placed them on your co-worker. An example of projective identification is having left a relationship where you were undervalued and felt unheard, and you go to a skilled therapist and counselor. You get frustrated with the therapist because they never hear you and often treat you with a lack of respect, unconsciously painting them with the same brush as your ex. An example of externalization would be poor money management and thoughtless spending having you in a financial crunch. Instead of assuming responsibility for your carelessness, you blame your innocent partner for always suggesting expensive activities. Now that you know what these terms are, you may ask why we do them. They are coping mechanisms to help us deal with uncomfortable and unwelcome emotional and mental experiences. The above are examples of maladaptive coping. There are different reasons why we engage in these particular maladaptive coping techniques. They can be a means to avoid shame and damage to the ego-self. Some people are trying to prevent fearful or unpredictable outcomes. For others, it is merely a consequence of trying to block these unwanted thoughts, feelings, or behaviors out of their mind. By deciding not to think about them, our quirky brains focus on them even more. We have all engaged in this type of coping at some point in our lives, they are unconscious mechanisms after all, but a chronic or contentious tendency towards projection and blame can be very damaging to others, our relationships, and our spiritual path. As I'm sure you can imagine, when someone is projected upon or blamed when they are not guilty of the perceived offense, it can damage their self-esteem and self-worth, if they choose to take it on. Over time, when someone is met with a constant barrage of projection, it can build a toxic shame within them. This toxicity can spill over into all areas of life. This is why it is essential to consider and shape our interactions, our reactions with empathy and compassion. The truth is, the avoidance of negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors thwart our own healing and spiritual growth. We cannot walk in the light if we don't first acknowledge and accept the dark or shadow components of our past and who we are. If we project that which is undesirable in us onto others, we never get the chance to open it to the light and to correct ourselves. By projecting and blaming, we damage our sense of empowerment, our strength, and our self-worth. We assume the role of victim and, by doing so, we cease striving to surmount our challenges and our traumas so that we can move forward in our lives in a healthy way. Finally, the path to enlightenment is one of love, love of the self and love of others. When we project and blame, it is a victimization and a rejection of who we really are, there is no room for self-love in this chronic pattern of denying our truth. Also, as mentioned, by casting unwarranted guilt on others, we can do damage to their spirit, which wrongfully impacts their path and their ability to fulfill their purpose, love cannot be sustained in this circumstance, either. Psychological projection, projective identity, and blame all stem from judgments. Judgements of ourselves that are manifested as judgments projected onto others. The first step in breaking the toxic pattern of maladaptive projective coping is to release judgment. The ego-self is sustained by judgments, when you can observe your thoughts, your feelings, and your behaviors with awareness, and without judgment, you are on the path to negative ego-death and enlightenment. It is exciting to see a trend in my QHHT practice that many of my clients are beginning to recognize, and to take responsibility for, their own role when they are projecting their own wounds into situations and relationships. As the article states, we all do this from time-to-time, but when it becomes a habit of deflecting the underlying issues, projection can take a very dysfunctional turn. This trend is showing me that the collective is allowing these underlying wounds to float up to the surface so that we can finally have the opportunity to deal with these shadow parts of ourselves in order to finally make the changes needed and put them to rest. In love and truth, Lori Lines by Lori Lines Have you been feeling it? Most of us who work in the light are usually subject to the projections and negative energies stemming from the wounds of others. It's happening all over the world as our shadow-selves float up to the top to be acknowledged, expressed, taken personal responsibility for and dealt with appropriately. This morning, I felt the need to write this to you as a quick remedy for how to clear and protect yourselves from taking on the negative, blaming, projecting energies of others that seem to come out of nowhere as you are minding your own business. With that said, I'd like to share with you a clearing/cleansing remedy that I use often so as not to take on the unhealed versions of people around me. Many of you have your own little rituals that I'm sure work great. This is for those looking for a way to mitigate, clear, and cleanse their own environment of negativity. Here goes: Ingredients: 1 Sage or Palo Santo Smudge Stick Kosher Salt Silver Bell Feather White Vinegar Ritual: Start by opening all windows and doors in your home to allow fresh air in, and to get the stale air out. Now, wash down your walls with a mixture of white vinegar and spring water. When you are finished, light sage or Palo Santo smudge sticks and, using the feather, waft the incense smoke throughout your home; moving in a clockwise motion through your residence. Use the bell to do the same, ringing it while you move throughout your home. All the while, visualizing your actions ridding your home of negative and/or parasitic energies. Finally, sprinkle the salt around your home and then sweep it and the last of the negativity out of your home. You also should smudge yourself with the Sage or Palo Santo while visualizing yourself being rid of all negative energy. Then, take the Kosher Salt and pour a small thin line at the outside entrance of your door, all the while visualizing a barrier to all that is not of the highest good for you and your family to enter. If you are prayerful, go ahead and cite your favorite protection prayers. It wouldn't hurt for you to do a spiritual cleansing bath at least weekly, too, to ward off any depression or heaviness from the projections of the collective. You can find this on my blog, which I will add a link at the bottom of this page. I hope you find this helpful. Blame is the really big game right now so take nothing personally, it's what the dark wants you to do. In love and truth, Lori Lines Here's the link for spiritual bath: get-the-muck-off-you-and-take-a-bath.html By Lori Lines The Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique can be implemented to help heal the spirit, mind, and body. The practice of QHHT® merges hypnosis, past life regression, and the higher self to connect the participant to higher consciousness. Access to higher consciousness is achieved at the deepest level of hypnosis possible. Once the participant is in a hypnotic trance, the practitioner guides them to the root source of dis-ease, illness, and healing wisdom. The healing messages are sent from the higher self but can reference past, present, or even parallel lives. Many people have reported a powerful quantum shift in just one session, leading to greater happiness, health, and holistic wellbeing. Sounds miraculous, and in many ways, it is, however, the question seems to arise time and again, “is QHHT safe?” This level of consciousness is achieved at least twice a day, upon waking and before falling asleep. Though, for some, this level of trance is achieved several times a day, when someone is engrossed in a book, movie, video game, or even during computer tasks at work. It is a phase that feels like derealization, you can hear everything that is going on around you, but it has a vague surreal quality, like a vivid daydream. You are aware and in control in this state. Yet, the typical distraction and limitations of the fully conscious mind are removed, enabling the subconscious to be accessed and healed. So QHHT can be as safe as daydreaming, falling asleep, or getting lost in a good movie. As with all your daily activities, the higher self will watch over as you and your trusted practitioner to explore your higher consciousness. Your subconscious will never present something that you are ill-prepared for, unable to cope with, or will not benefit you. It is safe to say that when practiced as intended, the biggest risk QHHT therapy poses is a nap, which isn’t that bad at all! The Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique was meant to be practiced one on one, practitioner and client. Dolores Cannon, the founder of QHHT®, believed that the profound transformative nature of the practice is compromised when experienced from behind a screen. Technology is not infallible. Whether it is a weak internet connection or an untimely update, there are variables that a practitioner cannot control while their client is in this vulnerable hypnotic state. You are conscious, yet some people may encounter, drowsiness, dizziness, headache or disorientation when under hypnosis or upon being roused. Being roused from your trance is a vital issue; if any problems arise, you will be glad to have a skilled QHHT® practitioner who is present, not behind a screen. Level 3 practitioners are the highest-ranking of expertise, having undergone intensive one on one instruction, and multiple reviews and assessments. An actual, level 3 Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique practitioner is guaranteed to administer the technique in its purest form, as the founder, Dolores Cannon, intended it to be. This technique has been tried and tested, with miraculous results for over 20 years. An authentic level 3 practitioner does not deviate at all from the established method, keeping the safety and benefit of the client a priority. Be forewarned. There are former QHHT practitioners that use the title of certified practitioner misleadingly. These practitioners practice hypnosis and past life regression, using QHHT techniques, but also include other modalities and may allow remote sessions. As such, these modalities have no assurance of safety or efficacy and are not endorsed by QHHT® Official. As with any healing modality, safety can only be ensured when working with trained, experienced practitioners who follow established protocols and utilize proven techniques. So, is the Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique safe? With an authentic level 3 practitioner, it is as safe as taking an afternoon nap, though much more beneficial! If you choose a practitioner level 1 or level 2, just be sure to ask them if they practice solely in the way Dolores Cannon intended, if you are interested in an authentic QHHT session. Beyond safety, when you find the right practitioner that you feel a good connection with, you will have a profound and meaningful healing experience, empowered by your mutual intention and energy towards your healing, and highest benefit. Performed in a safe and intimate space, watched over and imbued with the presence of the loving energy of your higher self and guided by a wise and compassionate practitioner, you cannot go wrong. In love and truth, Lori Lines By Lori Lines Sometimes we meet someone, and there is an instant and intense magnetism. Occasionally, this magnetism is more than just attraction and immediate rapport. This may have happened to you already, or you could be in the throws of attraction right now. These connections can become relationships that begin with sheer bliss, love bombing, and a wonderful sense of innocence but then they sometimes end in shattering heartbreak. If you have experienced heartache such as this, you may be surprised to know it turned out exactly how you planned it! This instantaneous, powerful pull we feel toward someone may mean we are experiencing a karmic connection. This is also known as a soul contract or agreement. It is a commitment we made on the Other Side to teach/help one another achieve a certain level of enlightenment and spiritual awakening. Whether or not each person chooses to go within and take the lesson for what it is is up to each relationship participant. There are specific telltale signs that help identify a karmic connection. The first was already discussed as an intense, undeniable draw toward a person at first sight. This immense allure is followed by a honeymoon period of happiness, delight and attachment. Afterward, the intensity of emotion and connection to that person will remain, but, more often than not, the passion's fire may become too hot to handle. These relationships are recognized by how challenging, frustrating, and rocky they can be. The highs are high, and the lows are the pits! If we are observant and aware, throughout these highs and lows, we will notice the same issues will keep presenting themselves, perhaps under a different cover or in a different relationship, but the insult usually adds to the same injury again and again. Whether we need to learn self-love, self-worth, humility, empowerment, or to release what no longer serves us, we will keep being pulled through the relationship tests and patterns until we have learned the original lesson we are meant to learn about ourselves. Another telltale sign of a karmic connection are all the mixed emotions and angst we feel while in relationship to another. "I love them; I can't stand them," "I'm done; I can't walk away." Karmic connections are full of interpersonal and intra-personal conflict as well as compatibility. That is because our spirit doesn't feel right walking away (the pull) before the lesson is learned, but it is quite painful to have to keep reliving the same hurts, which can be quite confusing especially if there is a level of compatibility. Until the karmic contract is fulfilled, and the lessons are learned, we will always feel like we have unfinished business that will weigh on us until our spirit deems it's finished. According to the Vedic philosophies, there are seven relationship types. Each relationship type corresponds to one of the seven primary chakras. Relationships relating to the lower chakras, the root, the sacral, and the solar plexus are full of challenges and result in more unhappiness than the higher chakras. As such, karmic connections often arise when one needs to heal the lower chakras. The root chakra represents our sense of security, stability, and provision. Root chakra relationships are wrought with issues of the unhealthy ego, jealousy, insecurity, and survival. The emotional instability within one or both partners leads to intense highs and lows in the relationship bringing up selfishness, and emotional barriers. Karmic connections that are intended to heal the root chakra are meant to teach us inner balance, the ability to provide for the self, and the need to develop a secure sense of belonging within...regardless if the relationship is meant to be healed or not. The sacral chakra is our pleasure center. It is the home to our creativity, our passion, our emotions, and our desire for creature comforts. Karmic sacral chakra relationships are laden with issues surrounding selfishness, greed, self-preservation and worry. The self-serving nature of one or both partners leads to alienation, self-centeredness, obsessiveness, compulsion and a lack of passion and balance. These karmic connections that are designed to heal the sacral chakra are meant to foster emotional maturity, empathy, patience, and an appreciation for life's pleasures. The solar plexus chakra is what feeds our self-worth and our self-confidence. Solar plexus connections are generally the happiest of the lower chakra relationships, though these connections are not without trials. These karmic connections are affected by issues surrounding shallowness, false appearances, lack of authenticity and the desire for admiration. The lack of humility and a compulsive need to keep up appearances (even when the relationship has outlasted itself) can lead to a tendency toward "one-upmanship" and an absence of partnership equality. Ultimately, resentment and anger can develop if there is a perception of being held back or outshined. Karmic connections designed to heal the solar plexus chakra are meant to foster a stable sense of self-worth, personal integrity, motivation for higher purposes, and responsibility for one's own fate. A cosmic spiritual love and a deeply spiritual purpose of enlightenment is what brings karmic partners together. In my own past life regressions, I was able to experience and witness a life-between-life where a very intense karmic connection and I were planning this current life to be intensely drawn together for the shared purpose to incite triggers and provide opportunity to heal ourselves, within, after the relationship was sabotaged. The challenges that presented themselves in the relationship caused me to learn very painful lessons that I chose to acknowledge and to transcend. Though the physical loss of the eternal spiritual partner can be devastating in this lifetime, it does not mean karmic relationships should last. In the end, the polarities of energies will reveal themselves, and just as the two were magnetized to one another, they can also be repelled. It is rare, in one lifetime, for these partners to return and fully integrate into a physical spiritual partnership, unless both find themselves on the same page of enlightenment, learned through their individual experiences, at a later time. I often go back to the memory my regression provided, with my spiritual attachment, at our time of planning. I remember his presence and our cosmic conversation while we were in the ethereal realm, and I feel such a satisfying love that his soul provided me to feel within myself. There is no greater sacrifice of the self and for the other, to incite such transformative pain. And, after the pain is transcended, when the uncovering of that spiritual truth of love is felt once again, there's nothing greater or more satisfying when you know you've passed the test. The test leading to experience oneself as fully whole and balanced without the same triggers that the partner once incited. There is no greater love, between souls, such as this. The danger of the karmic connection is to cling to the familiarity, the intensity, and at times, the codependency. As heartbreaking as it can be, know when it is time to walk away. It's important to do so in peace, knowing you and your karmic connection share such a profound sacred love that you decided it was a journey worth traveling and a loss worth enduring for the sake of mutual enlightenment. In love and truth, Lori Lines By Lori Lines Entering the realm of higher consciousness is spoken about with positive intentions, however, the spiritual journey of expanding consciousness can be gritty and painful as we are bombarded with truth about the way we have been living under a type of spell or dream in an unconscious way. Of course, we are not aware we've been living in a dream world until we experience a series of catalysts that wake us up. Some of us wake up like a bandaid ripped off, exposing our wounds, while we are left to deal with the aftermath of pain, disappointments, guilt, remorse, fear, and even depression. It is where the dark night of the soul can enter, encountered with our darker side, where exposure of traumas and fears are commonly felt. Some of us wake up over a period of time and its subtleties are barely perceptible when one day, we are compelled to look back at our life progress and see, really see, how we have evolved from where we began to where we are now in our souls evolution. Suffice it to say that waking up is a journey to a new reality that's based in truth we've never perceived before. And, when that time comes, those who are near and dear to us may or may not be on that same path as this new reality we suddenly find ourselves living. To be supported and encouraged by those we love and trust would be a wonderful aid in the process of waking up, yet you may find yourself feeling alone and isolated. At this crucial time in one's spiritual evolution, one may feel judged and mocked by those once thought would champion you. In fact, this is very common. Yet, this sense of isolation can be a side-effect and a further catalyst for awakening. However, all is not lost. Interpersonal relationships can still be navigated during awakening, once we come to understand and accept certain principles. One principle is you will lose people. People come into our lives for a variety of reasons. Even close friends may decide your notions, your belief systems and your new paradigms to be too "far fetched" for them. They may even determine that you aren't the person they have come to know. Or, as you ascertain new truths that change your vibrational frequency, you may decide that they no longer resonate with you and, sadly, may have to let them go. Once you accept that everyone is responsible for their own spiritual journey, even if they do not understand you or they haven't figured out they are on one yet, you will be more at peace when others walk away, eventually. Another perspective you may want to consider is that you aren't here to change anyone's mind. When we try to do this, it becomes a waste of energy, especially when others are not ready to hear you out. Some people that seemed so reasonable before you began awakening, suddenly judge you or dig in their heels when you try to express yourself while their paradigms are challenged. There will be people who will be dismissive and disagreeable no matter what you have to say. And, you know what? That is OK! My suggestion is not to argue with people who are committed to disagreeing with you or who are committed to misunderstanding you. Because they will. Believe me. In no longer attempting to sway others to your new way of thinking is not spiritual bypassing; this is acknowledging that it is not your duty to change a closed mind. There will be people who will be open to have these discussions with you, to open to hearing what you have to say, all the while checking into their own triggers. And if there is not, then it's not time...even more reason to go within, to journal, to meditate, to explore your new reality on certain matters, and to connect to your newly-found higher consciousness. An important distinction to make is your spiritual itinerary is your own. It does not need to align with anyone else's until you have integrated your newly found self and have become more confident in who you have become. As you expand your consciousness, coming to new realizations and connecting the figurative dots like never before, you will want to share the invigorating and revitalization energy with those close to you! But, I would not recommend it unsolicited. Not everyone has the same timetable of spiritual awakening. You could present frightening ideas, that challenge another's reality and their ego. This doesn't make these people unevolved or "lesser-than," it simply isn't their time. And, it may never be their time. I always try to err on the side of being respectful of that. What's important to remember is you are not alone. Even if your friends and family don't see eye-to-eye with you, there are people and communities that you can become a part of when you are ready, there is spiritual literature you can read and mentors you can learn from. Just be prudent and discerning of the information you ingest and the people you trust, as during a spiritual awakening process one can feel disoriented, vulnerable and unclear, therefore, one might attract those whose vibration is the same, rendering them to be untrustworthy in the long-term. And, it must be said, that not every philosophy warrants credence. There are a lot of credible, loving people who may not have experienced your unique journey but have experienced the highs and lows of spiritual awakening, when they, too, felt alone. Your journey is as unique and personal as you are, yet it is communal. Know that many people have walked a path of awakening that have become self-realized and even more enlightened. Those are the people to seek out, of course, with an eye toward discernment. And rest in the knowing that the collective consciousness is awakening overall. In love and truth, Lori PS: If you are suffering in isolation during your awakening and for tips on how to navigate these challenging times, I'm here to help. To make an appointment, click below: By Lori Lines Critical thinking is glorified from early childhood. Children are encouraged to make sense of given circumstances, based on verifiable information. Children are rarely asked why they feel something happens. Instead, they are asked why they think it happens, or why they think something comes to be. The children who live up to these expectations can go on to become skilled critical thinkers and logicians. Being able to deduce and induce logically can solve a lot of problems. Most people engage in a logical deduction at some point in their day. However, when the critical thinker favors logic to the point that they neglect intuition, very valuable forms of knowledge and true understanding are lost. The risk the overly critical thinker is presented with is to grow dull to their truth, personal experience, and instinct. In the last few decades, there has been a new appreciation for the sacred wisdom from within. Children are being taught meditation in school and at home. They are learning to still the monkey mind and hear the whisper of their inner wisdom more clearly. It is important for children to become familiar with such practices young because what the overly critical thinker is often missing is confidence. As such, the critical thinker relies on facts. A fact is just a succinct term for a notion that is widely accepted as true. This is evident in this day and age when we find facts are not always facts due to the rampant disinformation that's churned out by most of the larger media outlets. In a world where the collective consciousness is stirring from its slumber, facts are not as trustworthy as they once appeared to be. There is a communal spiritual awakening to the wisdom of the universe, spiritual truths, and multi-dimensionality. Finally, the shifting of realities can be perceived. Facts are becoming outdated as the potential biases of “reality” are revealed. In a world where everything changes and old “truths” can hinder and hurt, what can be trusted? The sacred wisdom of the universe, spiritual truths, and personal truths. An individual's experience is what matters, not what others can confirm they have also experienced and is therefore deemed fact. The unresolved critical thinker must get off the fence now or risk being lost in an ocean of old truths, confusion, and antiquated "facts." Yet, the exclusively critical thinker often finds comfort on the fence. They fear commitment to their truths and the risk of being wrong. These fears can trigger either the ego’s insecurity or arrogance. The insecure ego is apprehensive about being responsible for their truth and will want to avoid looking or feeling foolish. Whereas, the fear of being wrong can be dissonant with an arrogant ego and the notion that they don’t make mistakes, when in fact, there is no eternal version of right and wrong. The human experience is always in flux. Naturally, so is everyone’s perspective and truth. The overly critical thinker would be wise to find courage, make a choice, and overcome their fears. If they are capable of reconnecting to their intuition, instinct, and spiritual insight, they will gain a compass of truth, integrity, and wisdom. This compass will have a true north, no matter what reality they perceive. In love and truth, Lori Lines By Lori Lines The Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique, referred to as QHHT, is a powerful means of healing, spiritual awakening, and self-actualization. Information about the hypnosis and regressing portion of the practice is often shared, yet details about the interview process are harder to find. This may contribute to the misinformation that the interview process is secondary to QHHT, when in fact this segment of the process is arguably just as important. The interview process typically lasts two to three hours, in my office...mostly longer than the hypnosis session itself. During the interview, the practitioner will ask all sorts of questions about your expectations and hopes for the session. You will be met with questions about your past and your present life regarding your relationships, career, health, and much more. The practitioner's goal will be finding out not only who you are, but how you came to be who you are. We will try to identify any karmic cycles, life patterns, and relationship archetypes that you tend to engage in. The practitioner will ensure they address what you hope to heal and prepare for any unexpected deviations your Higher-Self may want to take. After all, your Higher-Self will lead you to your QHHT session for a purpose. At the end of the interview, your practitioner will address any questions and concerns you may have. Remember, the better prepared, the more effective this healing practice. Your practitioner is a trained professional, as such, you can expect several certainties for your interview. The practitioner should have a non-judgmental approach, regardless of what you disclose during the interview. The goal is to gather information to facilitate your healing process. A talented practitioner will listen to more than the words you speak. We also have an analytical mindset. We are trained to look for similar experiences, familial and romantic archetypes, and patterns of behavior that arise during the interview process. Preparation is essential to benefit from the collaborative effort of your Higher-Self and your QHHT practitioner. Keep in mind, it is your Higher-Self who decides what needs to be healed and the path your healing will take. The Quantum element of QHHT implies your healing can take place at any time in any place. Your healing can happen in the present, in the future, in the recent past, in the distant past, such as a past life. As such, your practitioner will prepare for the expected course that you discuss with them, and the unexpected course your Higher-Self may choose. When a practitioner questions you, it's imperative to not hold back. Just like withholding your health information from your medical doctor, who cannot treat symptoms they are not aware of, a practitioner cannot adequately facilitate your healing of what is not acknowledged. Moreover, QHHT is a powerful process of spiritual awakening through healing, self-realization and enlightenment. Spiritual transformation requires acceptance. You cannot release what you do not first acknowledge and accept. Truthfully, there is no need to withhold information. A QHHT session is a safe space, where the practitioner's goal is to be of help. An experienced practitioner has heard many stories, confessions and secrets. We are trained to use your personal information for your highest good, to ask intelligent questions and for your spiritual betterment. If, for instance, you feel moved to confess a deed which you feel guilty about or something that is frowned upon by society, voice it. Your practitioner knows you are not boasting about your misdeeds, you are seeking deep spiritual healing and awakening. You are seeking help to stop maladaptive behaviors, dispel low vibrational thoughts, and break toxic patterns. No matter how "ugly" your confession may seem to you, you are seeking growth and personal development, this is admirable, not contemptible. All sessions are held in strict confidence. It is believed one is guided to a QHHT practitioner for a higher purpose and profound reason. Allow the process to progress naturally. Embrace all aspects of your journey with an open heart and an open mind. Prepare for this healing journey of spiritual awakening and enlightenment as you would for a long-awaited voyage, to a magnificent destination, because the healing journey to enlightenment is just that. In love and truth, Lori Lines By Lori Lines Sometimes it is not easy to wish another well. Every now and then, perhaps more often than we like to admit, we can feel that those who suffer get what they deserve. It's especially easy to feel that way about one who is the source of suffering to others. We may even take a special delight when those who have caused harm are getting those "just rewards." Who doesn't feel a surge of glee when the wicked witch of the west melts before our eyes after Dorothy accidentally splashes her with water? But, back in Kansas, life is a bit more complicated and less clear-cut. It's not always to discriminate the innocent farm girls and the evil sorcerer. Blue gingham dresses and black pointy hats just are not indicators of moral condition. The difference is, between witches and farm girls, and the differences between all of us are always matters of degree rather than quality. There are things that we might call good and bad in each one of us. No one is wholly good and none is wholly evil. When we see deeply into the life of those we are inclined to despise, we can recognize that whatever vile acts one may commit does not completely express all that they are. We can understand that their hatred and greed arise from fear, self-centeredness, ignorance and misunderstanding. The very thing that afflicts all of us from time to time. I'm convinced there's enough in each of us to make us both a Dorothy and a Wicked Witch. If we ever lose sight of the moral ambiguity that pervades the human condition, we run great risks. Without insight into our own propensity to act in unwholesome ways we become blind to our own faults. And I'm not talking just about the way we may treat others, I'm talking about the way we treat ourselves. Without insight into the goodness of others, it becomes all-too-easy to hate them. Especially when we feel our hatred is justified by their wrongdoings. But these reactions distort the reality of what we are and lead us to behave unskillfully in ways that cause suffering to ourselves and to others. They incline us to forget how much the personalities of all of us are shared by circumstances beyond our control. Who knows how Dorothy might have turned out had she been raised in a gloomy castle surrounded by flying monkeys, instead of the loving arms of Auntie Em. The dangers inherent in forgetting that we are all capable of wholesome and unwholesome actions have led sages throughout history to urge us to love our enemies as well as ourselves and our neighbors. I consider this admonition to be one of humanity's truly great moral developments. Although loving our enemies may be one of the most difficult things that we can possibly do, rivaled perhaps only to loving ourselves, it is clearly one of the most beneficial practices we can perform. It is easy to see how hatred lies at the root of much human misery, but what we seem to find difficult is accepting that we cannot end hatred by hating. Hating those who hate may feel cathartic, and even righteous, but it brings us no closer to a solution to what is a very deep problem. As the Buddha put it, "In this world, hostility is never appeased by hostility; only in the absence of hatred does hatred cease." Only love and compassion for others can end hostility and hatred. We can never transform an enemy into a friend with hate. We also forget what hating others does to us as individuals. Hatred is a manifestation of our false self. It creates darkness in our soul and it is not what we truly are. To allow ourselves to be consumed by hatred distorts us, wounds us and scars us. It spills over into every aspect of our lives and causes us to misperceive the world, confusing the beautiful and the ugly, the true and the false, the skillful and the unskillful. Hatred is sure to cause us to suffer and is, itself, a manifestation of suffering. While it's not difficult to grasp how hatred can perpetuate animosity between people and disfigure our own basic goodness, it's also not easy to find alternatives. How does one erase a lifetime of conditioning in which we've been encouraged to detest others? Hatred can become a habit that is not so simple to break. On occasion I will work with clients, through coaching and/or QHHT, who have come to the realization that their belief systems have been conditioned and erred on the side of hate and hostility and they will be given tools to work with to transform the suffering that this conditioning has perpetuated. There are ways to imprint our spirit on a deep level to feel happier and more joyful as animosity softens into a feeling of freedom and liberation from self-limiting thoughts and bad feelings. On another note, it has occurred to me that if my enemies are truly happy and free from suffering then, perhaps, they wouldn't be enemies. After all, what makes them such difficult people may be their own struggle with suffering. And, what I do know is this: relieving a little of the hostility of just one person, myself, will make the world a little better for everyone. Knowing this, I can easily affirm the statement of the 14th Dalai Lama, "If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." To act, we must call upon our wisdom. Seeing suffering and being willing to heal it does not guarantee that we will act wisely. Very compassionate people may still act in very foolish ways. To be wisely compassionate requires especially that we attend carefully to our own lives first and treat ourselves with compassion. What we learn from self compassion provides important clues for the compassionate treatment of others. And, thus we return to the importance of the Golden Rule. Learning to practice compassion for ourselves and others is a lifetime endeavor but it is one of the more important things we can do. By Lori Lines If a loved one falls sick, what would give you the most comfort? Taking your loved one to a resident physician who has one year into their residency and has just begun to see patients or a physician who has completed residency and has been treating patients for years? Considering the potent healing power that Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique has to offer, choosing your practitioner should be no different than choosing an experienced doctor. Ideally, people want a doctor who has a lot of life experience with people of all walks of life as well as one who has practiced under a close supervisor under varying circumstances. As Julius Caesar said, "experience is the teacher of all things." Common practice dictates level 1 practitioners to complete 10-25 practice sessions. The sessions are often free-will sessions or free sessions and mainly serve to gain experience for the practitioner. While level 1 practitioners have learned basic QHHT skills, they have limited experience. Typically, a level 1 practitioner has little to no experience with advanced or challenging clients or situations. In collegial terms, level 1 practitioners have completed 100 level classes, or QHHT 101. Level 2 practitioners typically must complete a minimum of 25 sessions. The sessions are more professional in scope than level one. Level 2 practitioners receive instruction and guidance regarding the more challenging or advanced clients and situations. Through their clients and in-depth advanced classes, level 2 practitioners often explore a wider range of case studies. In collegial terms, they have competed 200 to 300 level classes, or QHHT 201 - 301. At this level, the practitioner can imbue their practice with different healing modalities and techniques they believe their client can benefit from, based on the practitioner's preference or previous experience. Level 3 practitioners have practiced QHHT for at minimum, a year, and have typically completed at least 125 sessions. They further their education from a position of experience. To achieve level 3 status, practitioners must undergo at least 3 long days of intensive personal instruction. Upon completion of these advanced courses, the practitioner's techniques are scrutinized, reviewed and assessed. In collegial terms, this final phase of training is much like a Ph.D. thesis. I liken it to completing a medical residency as the practitioner brings real cases studies, with the client's permission, to the table for deep assessment. A level 3 practitioner performs the QHHT session in its purest form, as the founder Dolores Cannon so thoughtfully and earnestly molded it to be. When you have a session with a level 3 practitioner, you have the assurance of a "tried and true" method with a specialist who is utilizing "tried and true" techniques. Some, in the energetic healing world have deemed the Level 3 QHHT practice as limiting for the client. After years of studying both sides of the coin, I disagree. For how can the higher self ever be limiting? It is the higher self that leads a level 3 QHHT session and does the healing, not the practitioner. In every case. Every time. Therefore, practicing QHHT, the way Dolores Cannon did, is a very empowering experience for the client and when practicing it correctly, alleviates the ego of the practitioner during a session, in my opinion. While there are no guarantees, some practitioners have said they achieved miraculous healing through QHHT. Among the claims, 20/20 vision has been restored, cartilage in damaged joints have been regenerated, organ function has been restored, chronic, and in some cases, terminal illness has been healed. Also, a myriad of emotional, mental, and spiritual dis-ease is claimed to have been alleviated. With your absolute well-being concerned, it only makes sense to have a session with the highest-level practitioner available. In the spirit of Albert Einstein famous quote, "the truest source of knowledge is experience." In love and truth, Lori Lines By Lori Lines Recently I experienced a close call. While sitting with a QHHT client during the interview stage of their session, I began to feel physical discomfort. While attempting to tolerate the discomfort while struggling to focus on my client, it then became louder. Luckily, my client, was more than understanding and we both decided it was in the best interest of us both to reschedule her appointment for a later date. In looking at my recent close call experience, after my client left, I notified my friend and assistant, Matt, telling him I was experiencing discomfort. At this point I was not alarmed because I have a very high pain threshold. After answering a couple of his questions, to my surprise, he immediately texted me, "I'm on my way over." Okay. Without boring you with too much detail, Matt ended up talking me into going and taking me to the Emergency Room. From there, I found out I needed surgery but, somehow, I was still in denial as to the severity of what was going on. I was surprised at the way others around me were behaving because, at this point, it was not realized there's an emergency going on here. My discomfort was moving into pain. I talked to a few of my closest people who seemed really concerned about me. I cried out of sheer frustration of what was happening. What about my clients? What about my daughter? I didn't want to burden anyone. I was prepped for surgery, given all the appropriate forms to sign, and then I was knocked out. Upon awakening I remember I was having very vivid "dreams" of which I cannot remember but I do recall hearing a male voice say to me upon awakening, "It's not your time, yet." Then I was shaken awake by this beautiful, angelic looking nurse and thus began my recovery. During my recovery I have been, again, surprised at the reactions of the people around me. The day after my surgery, my surgeon came to visit me and he said once he got to see, first hand, what was going on - I'm "very lucky to be alive." This surprised me, to be sure. But when two of my dear friends said, "Lori, YOU ALMOST DIED! Do you UNDERSTAND this?" The reality finally hit home. During my recovery I've been a good patient doing what the doctors have ordered. I've been taking it slow and easy. I’ve been naturally taking extreme care of myself through supplements and diet as my Doctors know I’m not a big fan of medications. Appropriate exercise will be coming shortly. I’ve been contemplating the meaning of all that transpired. I've been asking God what I'm to learn from this. And, I've thought about my life experiences and the events leading up to now. Here's what I've come away with: I'm no one special. I am like everyone else who is part of this Great Awakening that our world is experiencing. I have good friends, some family and many clients who mirror back what I need to know about myself and I offer that same mirror of the same opportunities for them. I have many gifts, though. Gifts that I'm very fortunate to use that are very specific to me. I make my living focusing on others and assisting them in honing in on themselves to uncover their own innate treasures, by identifying the wounds that are cleverly hidden beneath their surface, by helping others heal themselves. My gifts, seeing beneath the surface and more, have come with an enormous amount of experience that lies within me - not only originating from other lifetimes but this lifetime as well. But, most importantly, I've been pleasantly startled at the love and outpouring of appreciation I've experienced by people that really matter in my life. I was questioning my mortality and contemplating if I'm enough. Have I done enough? Am I doing enough? Is there more? Who really cares? Through this experience, I got some answers to the questions I’ve been asking. I now know I matter. I will never again underestimate my worth to the important people in my life. I say all this to remind you that sometimes we have no idea what we mean to others in our lives. People get busy and forget to express their love and appreciation. And, you know what? Chances are, those who hold a place in your heart most likely feel the same about you. Take time to consider those in your life, who love you, by allowing them to give to you while you are being open to receiving (something I've not been very good at, in the past). By knowing your own worth, you can give the time they may need of you by reaching out and letting them know you love them, too. I guess God thought I needed the reminder. And, there’s much more to do. I’m just getting started. In love and truth, Lori Lines By Lori Lines As you probably are aware, QHHT can change lives, however, not everyone can be present for a session to benefit from the healing energy shift. Practitioners will not typically hypnotize a child, and people who are home-bound or convalescing may not be able to make it to the practitioner's office. Also, those who think they are unable to be hypnotized (of course this isn't true, we are ALL able to be hypnotized) can be great candidates for a surrogate to step-in. Ideally, this surrogate is someone very close to the individual in need of healing and transcendence in their lives. A surrogate can be a parent, a partner, a sibling, an adult child, pretty much anyone close to them. The two elements that QHHT surrogacy requires are a deeply loving connection and an intention with permission from the person being healed. For instance, if a child needs healing, the parent can assume the role of surrogate. Questions will be asked, through the surrogate, to the child's Higher-Self. The Higher-Self will then communicate root causes, pertinent issues, and needs through the surrogate. This interaction can cause a quantum healing shift by accessing higher consciousness and healing the child in the higher dimensions. It may be difficult to conceive of such profound healing by-proxy. This process is dependent on the role of the Higher-Self by connecting the individual to the universal mind. The higher-self, otherwise referred to as your subconscious mind, is both a part of you and beyond you. It is with you from one dimension to the next and from one lifetime to the next. Beyond the perceived limitations of this world, the Higher Self is your connection to the Universal mind and the true essence of your being as it relates to the Universal mind or the united subconscious. The universal mind is a network connecting each individual's Higher-Self or Subconscious Mind. This network is composed of energy. As beings of energy and vibration, we are far more than we logically assume and yet far less than we logically assume in terms of matter and structure. As such, we are all one and this oneness is all of us. This web of energy and communal subconsciousness is what enables the surrogate to step in and connect with the Higher-Self of the person receiving the healing. You may ask, how does this healing reach the intended recipient? The quantum principle that everything is energy also implies that energy can travel any distance, at any time. Energy does not abide by the limitations of the material world. Because all points in space and time are essentially equal, healing energy and vibrational shifts aren't going anywhere, they simply are. Intentions make all the difference. The practitioner's intention, the surrogate's intention and the intention of the Higher-Self serve as agents of change and healing. Thoughts and emotions are energy as well and these intentions magnify the vibration of healing energy for all involved. Beyond altruism, being a conduit for a healing quantum shift, the surrogate also benefits from being involved in the healing practice. The subconscious and united subconscious will never present something that either the surrogate or the direct recipient of healing are ill-prepared for, unable to cope with or will not benefit from. When you consider that alongside the interplay between the subconscious mind and the untied subconscious, you can envision how healing the primary participant contributes to healing in the surrogate. Going a step further, healing the energy at the level of the subconscious and united subconscious can create such a healing quantum shift that all beings connected to the United Subconscious could possibly benefit! In love and truth, Lori If you'd like to schedule an appointment, click below: I believe that what most people desire is true happiness. In today's world, most people are apt to think of happiness as a fleeting pleasurable experience. But I am now certain that it is an enduring quality not dependent on fleeting pleasures. This kind of contentment, this happiness, is what all beings really want. And, all of us, in our many and various ways, seek it. Our desire for happiness is natural, but there's a big problem with the way we try to satisfy that yearning. Because we lack wisdom, we fail to see the world as it is, and we inevitably go about the pursuit of happiness in the very ways that sabotage its fulfillment. Without waking up to the true nature of reality, without certain insight into who we really are, we seek enduring contentment in all the wrong places and through the wrong means. And, because we can never find it, our hunger for satisfaction intensifies and worsens. It's like trying to put out a fire with gasoline. Most of us seek happiness in two basic ways: The first is by acquisition, which is the preferred method of our modern world. And, the second is by aversion, which is trying to avoid unpleasant situations. Both techniques are based on what Freud called "the pleasure principle," grasping for things we enjoy and evading the things that we don't. The quest for contentment through acquisition usually leads us to try to enhance our lives by surrounding ourselves with things, we believe, will give us pleasure. Homes, cars, clothing, trophies, etc. Acquisitiveness, however, need not focus on material items. One can seek happiness by having unique and interesting experiences, including spiritual experiences. Or, by holding the right religious or political beliefs or affiliating with an organization or a cause. One can look for lasting contentment in gaining knowledge or performing deeds. One can seek it through the love of other beings both human and Divine. There is no end to the ways we can pursue contentment by means of getting and having. If we fail to get what we want, of course, we usually suffer. Because we have made acquisition of a particular thing the condition for our contentment, not getting it leaves us feeling sad, disappointed, frustrated and perhaps angry, thinking we missed the very thing that would have made us happy. A lot of our remembrance from the past is a reflection on the times we didn't get what we wanted and felt entitled to. I still feel a stab of discomfort in my chest when I recall not getting first place for a beautiful painting I worked so hard on in the 7th grade. Tragedy one. Tragedy two appears when we actually get what we want. We marry our sweetheart, buy our dream home, get the promotion, win the marathon, and finally take that Mediterranean cruise. Now we are happy, right? Perhaps for a while. Getting what we want, may indeed bring us great pleasure, but the pleasurable feelings won't last. Back at the dream house, the air conditioner breaks and the stove is on the fritz. What's left of the cruise is fading memories and photographs. The new job brings a bigger salary to be sure, but now we have more anxiety and less time to spend with family. When the initial pleasure subsides, disappointment sets in. Disappointment comes in exact proportion to how much happiness we expected our acquisition to provide. Perhaps one of the greatest disappointments was divorcing my child's father. It took a lot of soul searching to realize marriage to him was, at the time, my ego's trump card (and, although I cannot speak for him, I suspect it was the same for him for different reasons). Ever since I was a little girl, I identified with the fairytale, Cinderella, when the Prince swept the poor girl off her feet and whisked her away into his castle to live happily ever after. He had all the qualities I loved, and, when he popped the question, I was elated. Not only was I going to have my happily ever after, it was also a way to gain acceptance and recognition from my family...to marry a man who, on paper, was quite a stand-up guy and quite a catch for a girl like me. I got what I wanted. I got my dream home, I had a very nice car, I got to travel to wonderful destinations. Surely I had died and gone to heaven! But, for reasons I cannot explain here, the rose colored glasses were ripped off as reality set in shortly after our child was born. I became quite depressed. As the years rolled on, they became darker and darker, the harder I worked trying to make things work, until I had to make the decision to leave with the faith and reassurance that everything was going to be OK. Expectations can be a killer. It took me a while but I came to realize that I thought my marriage would radically, somehow, transform my life and provide a sense of security. But it didn't. I just wore better shoes and lived in a nicer home. The satisfaction just didn't last because it, unconsciously, was built on a crumbling foundation. I had burdened that single goal with so much expectation that nothing could have possibly satisfied me. A hard pill to swallow, for sure. Desires, where they are fulfilled or frustrated, only beget more desires. There is no end to our wants. When we think that fulfilling our wishes is the way to happiness, it's like that old kids trick, "what would you wish for if you could only be granted one wish? Why, I would wish for a million more!" Alongside acquisition, we also seek satisfaction by avoiding unpleasant situations or things or people. Aversion is actually just the flip side of acquisition. Both are manifestations of desire. As with acquisition, the problem with trying to find happiness through avoidance, is the nature of reality. Reality simply does not allow us to evade unwanted experiences. Sure, we might be able to escape a few, like dodging the class bully, or using that website that keeps telemarketers at bay. But the evasive life often comes at a cost like having to live your life in fear. Even if we can ward off some terrifying experiences, we cannot avert them all, particularly the most unpleasant ones like sickness, old age and death. If our strategy has been to flee from unpleasant circumstances when they come to meet us, as they surely will, our suffering will be great indeed. Insight lets us see that the whole approach to contentment through acquisition or aversion is fundamentally misguided. Rather than bringing the satisfaction we so deeply want, acquisition and aversion only serve to frustrate us and increase our anguish and disappointment. It is a matrix where we become trapped until we wake up. Instead of questioning these methods themselves, in our mindless state, we foolishly think we simply haven't acquired or averted the right thing - or enough things. Which is not reality. Several years ago, my daughter and I were shopping and she was about 4 years old. She began bitterly crying and frantically running down the aisles of Target screaming, "I need something! I need something!" When I finally caught up with her, I could get no more out of her than what she said. She needed something. Yet she had no idea what that was. I knew just how she felt. We all think we need something and we are frantically running up and down the aisle looking for it, believing that when we get it we will be happy and the tears will stop. Consider doing this exercise: Schedule an appointment with disappointment. Determine to spend an entire day trying o be mindful of all your disappointments and frustrations, now matter how small. If you find this approach too demanding, try to do this at the end of your day for reaction. Whichever approach you choose, be very attentive to your experiences and disappointments. You'll probably ned to be more sensitive than usual because we often condition ourselves to ignore many of our disappointments. As you prepare for the day, or reflect back on it, consider the sources of routine disappointment. For many of us, the day begins when the alarm goes off. How does that make you feel? Then we go into the bathroom and look in the mirror. Are you pleased with what you see? If you leave the house for the day, what's the process for getting ready like? Is it as smooth and as uncomplicated that you want? When you're on the road, how's the traffic? How do you feel when you realize you're late to work and the gas tank is empty? When you get to where you're going, be attentive with your interactions with others. Does someone say something to hurt your feelings? Or, slight you in some way? How do you feel when a colleague receives lavish praise? Does the sandwich you have for lunch taste as good as you anticipated? What's it like standing in the long line at Starbucks to get your afternoon caffeine fix? You get the idea. After you've tallied up your disappointing experiences reflect on how you reacted to them. Small, minor irritations may not warrant a great response. But how do you handle a day's worth of little frustrations? As you go about your life, try to remain as attentive as you can to these moments of discontentments. With continued observation, our suffering becomes clearer and we begin to gain insight into its source and its cure. Eventually, we realize that suffering is the result of one thing, the fact that the world does not always conform to our expectations and desires. The world is not to blame, of course. Reality just is what it is. The problem is with our desires and expectations. We simply expect too much from the world. In love and truth, Lori Lines By Lori Lines The ego-self is an amalgamation of beliefs, some positive and others negative. These beliefs can be added to the ego by you or those around you. Ego thoughts are typically founded on polarities such as ideas of being better or worse than others. These thoughts can also be self-serving. For instance, believing you are smart is rooted in the foundational belief that you are smarter than another or others. What's more, the ego is hungry, "I want, I need, I am entitled to..." The hungry ego makes us vulnerable to things such as disappointment, hurt and resentment of yourself and others. Who would we be without the fallacious ego? One would be a being without judgment of one self and others, without selfish motives like besting others, preserving ego beliefs or egocentric desires based on entitlement. Detaching from our ego-self connects us to our higher-self. It is the best part of who we are when the ego has fallen away. The counterfeit concept of self is no longer needed, and we are free from resentment and disappointment from this life and the last. The higher self is both a spiritual entity and a conduit. Once we connect and communicate with our higher self, we are deeply in touch with our truth. A sign of connection to our higher self is a strong sense of integrity and a profound alignment with our life path and life purpose. Our higher self also provides guidance and understanding, through intuition and spiritual knowing. When we are connected to our higher self we will have keen instincts and trust our senses. The greatest gift our higher self has to offer is the spiritual wisdom from guides, angels and ascended masters...all of whom are a part of us. This sacred wisdom can help us break karmic cycles that we carry from lifetime to lifetime, and helps us see the delusions of the material world. This knowledge is the essence of transcendence. As such, our higher self is the catalyst for enlightenment and enlightenment itself. The enlightened individual inhabits this world and yet resonates with a frequency much beyond it. Connecting to the higher self is not complicated. However, for some, the challenge is to quiet the mind. To connect to the higher self, one must quiet the nervous chatter of the ego. This can be achieved through the practice of mindfulness and presence. Being fully present in the now, observing ones experiences, emotions and thoughts, without judgment is a means to connect with the higher self. When we do that reflexively, across different circumstances, and around different energies, it is a sign we are connected to the higher self. Meditation is another practice that fosters a deep connection to the higher self. Calming the busy mind and quieting the chatter of the ego is a valuable practice when connecting to the higher self. Being able to maintain a deep mental stillness throughout the day and maintaining a distance between our inner peace and the external busyness of our surroundings is another indication one is connected to the higher self. To receive communication from the higher self, some people use divination tools such as scrying mirrors, pendulums, oracle cards. Automatic writing is an easy divination tool that requires nothing more than a pen and paper. The practice involves setting the intention to connect with the higher self, ideally after meditation, and writing on the paper. One may start by doodling, scribbling or writing nothing at all. With time, and without expectations or prejudgment, one will start to write words, perhaps even full sentences from the higher self. No matter what tool is used, even if one opts to use nothing at all, the best means of connecting with the higher self is receptivity and openness to the spiritual messages we are guided to. Openness and receptivity are strong signs of connection to the higher self. When the delusions of the material world begin to fall away, one will be more perceptive to spiritual truths and energies, helping us transcend our current experiential existence and begin to authentically merge with the higher self across the ages. Although the higher self is a part of who we are, it may seem like a far climb and a lengthy process to connect with ones divine essence. The advice I give to clients is to not overwhelm oneself. Having intention to begin the journey is a sign you have already begun to connect to that part of you that is divine and spiritually connected to Source. In love and truth, Lori Lines By Lori Lines Am I dying or am I experiencing something else? Oh my God! This thought raced through my head in a swirling circle. I felt myself attempting to scream for help but my entire body would not cooperate. I was unable to move. I thought of jumping out of bed but I felt disoriented and there was a heavy weight pinning my legs, chest, arms to the mattress. My eyes were open and I caught a fleeting glimpse of a dark shadow hovering over me. Were those gnashing teeth and piercing eyes I just saw? Paralyzed in fear, this incident only lasted for a few minutes until the thought dropped into my head, "Pray NOW!" OKAY! "Our Father who art in heaven...." I prayed in my mind until my mouth could cooperate and function again. The heaviness on top of me dissipated like ashes scattering to the wind. "Thank you Heavenly Father..." I heard myself say. All the while the clock was ticking but my reality had halted time. It was 2 a.m. There was no way I was going back to sleep. Nope. Nada. Ain't gonna happen. I thought, "was this fantasy?" It wasn't and I knew it. I decided to meditate and pray while staying up until it was time for me to get up and get my child ready for school. To this day, when I shut my eyes, I can remember each snapshot of it. I have read about benevolent beings and nefarious energies for as long as I can remember. Holy messengers have always been acceptable who brought feelings of love, bliss and light. Malevolent beings brought difficulty, fear, darkness, obliteration. Was that what it was? Evil? I did forget to meditate and pray that night prior to going to sleep. In looking back, experiencing things like this was pretty common when I was a child. It rarely happened as an adult. But, one thing I know for sure, when one experiences something so..."other worldly" like that, it is very real and can be a very frightening thing. Many people, in the millions actually, experience sleep paralysis at least once in their lives. Sleep paralysis happens when we are either waking up or falling asleep and can last for seconds up to minutes. It involves not being able to move or speak and includes not being able to open or shut your eyes. During a sleep paralysis episode many people report "hallucinations" and scary events such as a feeling that someone is holding them down and that they are not able to take a breath. Just like me, most people come out of the event with a sudden and quick jerk, perhaps grabbing at their throat as they gasp for air. If you happen to have your eyes open, you may not be able to see the physical world or you may not be able to recognize it. Many have reported seeing spirits and feeling as if they were falling or flying without any control, something that is commonly experienced in the spirit realm. Is there a spiritual take on sleep paralysis? Many people feel there is. I sure do. When experiencing this type of paralysis many people report that they seem to be partially in their bodies and partially out and when they come out of the paralysis, they seem to "fall" back into their physical body as if they were astral-projecting and landing back into their body too quickly. So, does sleep paralysis have a connection to astral-projecting? Are we partially out of our body and partially still connected and something goes very wrong resulting in sleep paralysis? Many spiritualists say this. Astral projecting takes place by those who do not have control over it when they are falling asleep, have hit REM sleep or who are coming out of a deep REM sleep. But, what if there is a problem somewhere between REM sleep and astral projection that results in sleep paralysis? Some sleep professionals that are geared toward the spiritual purview will agree with this theory. From experience, sleep paralysis may be the beginning stage of astral projection and without advanced knowledge, wisdom and experience in controlled astral projection, there can be quite the issue. So, what can we do about this potentially frightening experience? Well, to begin with it is well known that the closer to your spiritual self you become, the better experiences like sleep paralysis can be understood. Those who actually learn about projecting, while sleeping, and practice it have said that they experience much less sleep paralysis when they are used to practicing astral projection. Alternatively, those that say they have a daily life long meditation routine have reported much less episodes as well. There have been sleep studies that suggest that sleep paralysis takes place, with those people that seem to be overly tired than when trying to go to sleep more so than when they go to bed at a routine time. Taking that into account, there are some things both physically and spiritually that one can do to find a bit of control over sleep paralysis. However, if you are searching for metaphysical takes on this, there are some that have been suggested and are believed. One such belief is that the reason you are having episodes of this is because you are psychic. Clairvoyance tends to focus on visions, however, psychic mediums have been known to travel into the spirit realm, controlled, throughout their lives many times. In fact, those that follow a Shamanic path are often in the spirit realm and say that, to them, sleep paralysis seems like the soul is trying to connect and enter the spirit realm but the body is fighting back. Another belief is that you are psychic and probably a medium, natural born. Sleep paralysis happens when a soul or element is attempting to speak with you or overwhelm you. Vitality creatures in different realms and domains are, in some cases, progressively more mindful of your psychic medium-dispatch capacities than you are. If you are a medium, you sparkle a specific light and transmit a particular vibration that draws them in to you. In the event that you are unconscious, this is going on or still can't seem to recognize or grasp these blessings, at that point you will completely encounter the downturn, tension and stress that analysts will attempt to fault as the purpose behind the sleep paralysis. Be that as it may, the downturn, tension and stress are simply one more arrangement of the side-effects...and not the reason. So, if this is true, then it would be of great assistance for you to learn al you can about being a psychic medium and get as close to your spiritual side as possible. Then, naturally, as you progress your practice, you will find that sleep paralysis may actually become a full-blown spiritual world trip for you. In love and truth, Lori Lines By Lori Lines Many clients mention the yearning for connection with like-minded people because, in this age of social media, political divisiveness, and information overload, we are disconnected more than ever. But that doesn't have to be the case, if one is open and willing to put down the smartphones, close down their laptops, and take responsibility for making a few changes. Several years ago I moved back to my hometown after being gone for several years. Though there were still a few people I knew from my old school days, I had grown in a different direction and I didn't have much in common with most of them anymore. After settling in, I decided it was time to find my soul tribe of like-minded individuals. I attended a few meet-up groups before I settled in on one. From that point on, I met a few wonderful, like-minded folks that have become a core soul-group...these people have been there through thick and thin and I feel so blessed to have them in my life. Attracting our soul group is an important part of the journey to accessing inner peace and a more productive and joy-filled life. Finding that group of individuals who truly "get" us can completely enrich our lives. What I've learned is by understanding who you are and sharing similar values and beliefs helps ensure that you will be able to speak for hours and enjoy your connections. While finding them can be challenging, here are some tips to help you attract your soul group and enjoy a more satisfying life:
By the way, if you are interested in going deeper into understanding your relationships, you might want to schedule an intuitive guidance appointment with me so we can delve into specifics. In love and truth, Lori Lines |
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