Channeling as a Method for Self Discovery and Healing
Many people are searching at this time, for what they call the truth.
They are seeking guidance in this arena from "higher" beings on other
dimensions. Well, surprise, you are one of these beings. Everyone has a
Higher Self, that exists simultaneously on this dimension, as well as all
others. The possibilities for life are limitless, and the great Spirit
that you are wants to experience all the possibilities. You always have
contact with your Higher Self, but it comes through more clearly when you
focus your intent upon bringing Spirit into your life. So the phenomenon
of channeling is really a simple concept: it is bringing in Spirit (not
necessarily your own) and letting it communicate either to you or through
you. Since your Higher Self is not limited by time or space, you can
access the whole of your entire being, that is, your past, present, and
future selves, as well as all aspects of it. Your Spirit is really
greater and much more vast than you can imagine, because you are here on
the physical plane, learning all about limitation, and don't have the
"bird's eye view" that your multidimensional Self does.
Here is a simple technique you can use to channel your Higher Self, or
Spirit. It is a very flexible method and you can always modify any of it
to suit your own needs. Really anyone can do this.
Go somewhere that is quiet where you won't be disturbed, and where you
can sit comfortably with your feet flat on the floor or ground, and your
eyes closed. It may be helpful to keep a pen and paper handy to write
your experiences as they go along. If you like, you can have a helper
with you who can guide you through the initial meditation and ask
questions of your Higher Self, and write your answers for you.
Grounding:
Take three deep breaths, letting yourself relax. Imagine your
consciousness drifting down into the Earth, as you keep breathing slowly
and deeply, and then your consciousness comes to rest somewhere inside
the Earth, where you find a place with a certain mineral in it that you
feel attracted to. See this mineral start to glow, becoming brighter
with colored light, whatever color you like. Now see the light become a
beam, and it is moving up now, all the way up until it enters the bottom
of your right foot. Then become aware of your right foot, how it feels,
and see the light begin to move up your right leg, and become aware of
your right leg. Then, see the light continue to go up your right side,
as you become aware of that area, then it enters your right hand, and
continues up your right arm to the shoulder. Become fully aware of your
whole right side, and see the light illuminating the whole right side of
your body. Now move the light cord over to your left shoulder, and
become aware of that area. Now the light begins moving down your left
arm, hand, fingers, and you feel it moving down your left side, as you
focus your awareness to your left side. Then the light cord moves down
your left leg, into your left foot. Become fully aware of all sensations
in the whole left side of your body. The light finally continues back
down into the Earth, where it connects back to its source, completing the
circuit. The light is continually in motion, moving up form the Earth up
your right side as you breathe in, and circulating back down your left
side and back to its source as you breathe out. Feel this energy
revitalizing you as you breathe and relax.
Clearing:
Now see a third energy cord come up out of the Earth, perhaps of another
color, and it enters your body at the base of your spine, the first
chakra. See that chakra as a wheel of light, which fills up with this
new energy and begins to glow brightly, and starts to spin. As it does
this, any negative energies, fears, or blockages begin to clear out, and
you see it spinning in perfect alignment with the your spine as an axle.
See the top of the first chakra open up, and see the energy beam move up
into the second chakra. Continue moving the beam up into each successive
chakra, seeing each one clear out and start to spin, all the way up to
the seventh chakra at the crown of your head. Then see the energy beam
shoot up out of the top of your head, showering your whole body with
light, which surrounds and protects you from any unwanted energies.
Enter your Sanctuary:
See your consciousness rise up along with the beam out through your crown
chakra, and find a place for your consciousness to come to rest, anyplace
that you like. First you see a doorway, and only you have the key to
enter this place, your Sanctuary. Your sanctuary will only have the
things in it that you allow. It can be in nature, a special room,
another world, wherever you feel comfortable and safe. Now look around
you. Off to the left, there is a fountain with a pool of crystal clear
water. You go over to the fountain and peer into the pool. At first
your reflection in the surface of the water is clear, but then you see
the water begin to get wavy and from the center of the pool you see a
magnificent being rise up out of the water, glowing in white light. It's
your Higher Self, greeting you with unconditional love and acceptance.
You greet your Higher Self, and together you go to another part of your
Sanctuary, where there is a place for you to put your mind into a
soundproof container, where it will stay for the duration of the
experience. Notice how you feel about your mind. Know that you are safe
and protected, and with you mind put away, you will be able to more fully
experience your Higher Self without any judgment. Feel yourself merge
into your Higher Self. The energy there is wonderful.
Return to your body with your Higher Self:
You and your Higher Self now leave your Sanctuary and find the bright
beam of light that brought you here, and follow the beam back to your
physical plane body, where you enter with your Higher Self through the
crown chakra. Take a few deep breaths. Notice how you feel. When you
feel ready, open your eyes. If you have a helper with you, now is the
time to begin asking the questions you prepared for your Higher Self. If
you have just written the questions down and have no one to help you, ask
yourself the questions and just let yourself receive whatever thoughts,
feelings, images, or other sensations come to you. Write down whatever
it is that you get. Do not try to analyze now, there will be time for
that later. Just let yourself flow with the experience. After each
answer (whatever form that comes to you in) feels complete, go on to the
next question.
Here are a few example questions that may be helpful for your first time:
What is my higher purpose for this year?
What blocks or fears do I have that would prevent me from attaining this?
What skills or attributes do I have to help me attain my goals?
What message of love and compassion do you have that needs to
hear at this time?
After the questions feel complete, close your eyes once again, and take
your Higher Self with you back to your Sanctuary. Let your Higher Self
return to the magical fountain pool, knowing that it is there for you
whenever you need it. Now go retrieve your mind, accepting it as a part
of yourself. You may stay in your Sanctuary as long as you like, or
return to it whenever you want, for it is your space, a place where you
are truly free. When you are ready, return to your body through the
crown chakra. Your awareness returns to the room you are in and you feel
refreshed and balanced.
This technique I described above was my first experience channeling my
Higher Self. I also use the same technique for channeling other beings
of the Light. It is very important when you channel that you state your
intent and who you are willing to let into your space, because you will
be sharing your energy with them and you don't want to do that with
anyone who does not have your highest interests at heart. This technique
facilitates conscious channeling, that is, your consciousness does not
leave your body while you channel, and you always have the choice when to
stop. There is an element of surrender to Spirit involved, and people
who have difficulty with control issues may find it more difficult to
learn to channel until they have begun to deal with those fears of not
being in control. If your desire for channeling is for your personal
growth and healing, and you can learn to trust your Spirit to guide you,
this technique can be learned very quickly and you will see results
manifest in new ways you probably never imagined.
Peace to you,
Lori Tostado
Lorazz@CRL.com