Archive for January, 2009

“Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us”, Seth Godin. © 2008, Audible Inc./Brilliance Audio. ISBN 978-1-4233-7409-1. (CD’s, read by the author, Seth Godin.)

My web designer, and friend, Art Schobey (www.arteffects.com) loaned me this book on CD’s and recommended I listen to them. Art said it would help me in learning about utilizing today’s web. Yes, I am learning about blogging, twittering, etc.

I put in the CD’s and listened while I traveled.

Now, you’re probably scratching your head and asking, “Why is this in metaphysical book reviews?” Because I was pleasantly surprised by “Tribes”.

What Seth Godin wrote, and read, basically can be used for ANY aspect of Life.

Seth explains man’s need to belong; in a group; a commonality; a “tribe”.

Giving historical and present case examples, Godin provides insights, tips/ideas, etc. on how to be a leader.

Okay, a lot of us cringe at the thought of being a leader…however, Godin presents this in a comfortable and “easy to digest” way; and the information really can be used in so very many different aspects of one’s life.

I found “Tribes” to be informative and uplifting. I recommend “Tribes” for everyone.

On January 9th, I – along with seven wonderful friends – experienced my first “circle”.

Elissa Heyman came down from Santa Fe, NM: she transformed the living room into a sacred space, and we all participated in a wonderous and spiritual journey.

As Elissa prepared the space, we all milled around outside – excited, yet not knowing what was going to transpire once we re-entered the house.

As we entered the house, one at a time….

And that’s all I am going to share with you about the circle. I don’t want to take the excitement and anticipation from you. You really need to experience it yourself.

I will say, however, that it really was a wonderful experience.

Elissa, with a twinkle in her eye, had a gentle sense of humor and radiated some great energy.

I highly recommend both her readings and her circles.

By Jan Toomer
January 12, 2009

Teleportation (physically traveling from one place to another using only your mind – can be an item or yourself) may be closer than we realize.

I feel that with the veil thinning so much between thought and manifestation, that we have the capability. So what’s stopping us?

Our beliefs of physical boundaries, and fear (and fear is only the lack of understanding).

If you’ve read Buhlman’s “Adventures Beyond the Body”, (“Adventures Beyond the Body: How To Experience Out-of-Body Travel”, William Buhlman. © 1996, HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. ISBN 0-06-251371-0. See mini-review here) then you understand what I am talking about when I say OBE’s are the pre-cursor to teleportation. A lot of the ‘symptoms’ of pre-OBE also pertain to teleportation.

What is needed for teleportation (am using knowledge/experience of energy here – have not accomplished this task yet) – focus, intent, and mind power.

Ever see the movie “Jumper”? (“Jumper”, 2008, 20th Century Fox and New Regency Prod.) Pretty cool if we can get there….

By Jan Toomer

January 7, 2009

I came to the reading without any specific questions in mind; willing to be open to whatever happened or came up.

Please be aware that each reading is unique to the individual receiving the reading. I am writing of my experience only.

In her hotel room, Elissa invited me to sit at the table. On the table was a lit beeswax candle; stones; smudge wood; cups of water; and a Tarot deck.

We sat, and then Elissa told me I needed to stand, “your spirit wants to be presented to the Spirits”.

I stood, closed my eyes and allowed.

Rattles circled me, feathers brushed me…both oddly comforting and soothing to my physical. What she did next spoke to my inner being. I am not sure if it was an actual language (but feel it didn’t matter either way), Elissa began to sing, and it spoke to my soul – encouraging me to trust and unfold my energy. I did so.

She intermittently spoke to me as she went around me – picking up information from the North, South, East and West. Her words were true.

Next we went back to the table, and Elissa read the stones on the table; followed by Tarot cards. What she said was both detailed and accurate.

Okay, that was a small bit about my physical experience. Now, I would like to present my interpretation of the energy experience.

Elissa’s energy signature was familiar to me, almost with the feeling of “Oh! There you are! I wondered where you were!”

Though the room was semi-dark, the energy shined – warm and inviting.

The room was a bit crowded – so very many non-physical beings showed up for our support and guidance.

The energy remnants of a light fragrant scent gently swirled around the room.

When Elissa used the rattles, their energies spoke to a part of my energy – a part that was much older than my physical body – and reminded my energy that it was contained in human form and here to experience life on Earth.

The energy of the feathers – sometimes gently, sometimes briskly – cleaning my energy layers; and spoke, again, of being a spiritual being having a human experience.

Energy-wise, the most fascinating to me was when Elissa sang. I had mentioned that this encouraged me to unfold my energy – but what happened next was breathtaking.

The energy Elissa released while singing – and my unfolded energy – danced together in an elaborate, ancient dance…sometimes swirling around me…sometimes moving as waves at a beach. I really didn’t want this part to end.

As we sat at the table, I would catch glimpses of a guide over Elissa’s right shoulder lean down and whisper in her ear.

Across from me – the unused side of the table – gathered animals and a few other beings of the natural world, lending their support and encouragement.

One animal really caught my attention – a giraffe. I will have to look that one up in the animal totem book!

I had a ½ hour reading with Elissa; next time I will get a longer session. Fascinating!

Elissa’s gift as a reader is something I am very  glad I had experienced. Thank you Elissa!

For more information, please visit Elissa’s site: www.elissaheyman.com

P.S. – Giraffe ability is to far-see.

By Jan Toomer

January 11, 2009

“A Child of Eternity”, Adriana Roche and Kristi Jorde. © 1995, Ballantine Books. ISBN 0-345-38-45-X.

When Adriana was about three years old, she began speech therapy. Adriana is autistic.

One definition of autism states that it is a condition of self-absorption – in Adriana’s case … that is the furthest from the truth.

In this book, Adriana – through Facilitated Communication – tells why she came into this lifetime as an autistic person and shares some enlightening messages for us all. These messages are varied in topics to include: using reincarnation to resolve past wrong doings; guides; and that each individual on earth has a gift to share and that we should never dismiss or discount anyone by what human garment they wear in this lifetime.

I thought this to be a very inspiring, and humbling, book.

See Liz Cook’s (lacoyote) Brain State Experience

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