Archive for February, 2009

“My Descent Into Death: A Second Chance at Life” by Howard Storm. (C) 2005, Doubleday. ISBN 0-385-51376-3.

Storm began his story in Paris with his wife – in a group tour in Europe.

It’s in Paris that Storm becomes ill – a perforated stomach – which lands him in a Paris hospital, and where his illness remained untreated for many hours. Storm said he died while awaiting treatment, and then descended into the ‘gateway’ of hell. After some terrifying experiences there, Storm heard a voice whcih told him to “Pray to God”.

When he did, he was lifted up and brought to the other side where he began his fascinating journey with Jesus and angels.

Storm asked questions, learned and grew on the other side…and when it was time, he went back to his body.

This is Storm’s re-telling of that experience, as well as what happened after he ‘came back’.

Storm’s experiences led him to become an ordained minister; at the time of this book’s release, he was a pastor at Zion United Church of Christ.

A more religious view on a return from an NDE.

This was a good book, and can recommend it for all levels.

What is an earthbound? An earthbound refers to those whose physical bodies died, but the energy/soul remains on Earth.

The reasons for someone not crossing over into the Light varies. Here are some examples:

Someone not realizing they have died.
If the death was unexpected and/or quick.

Addictions.
A being that had an addiction and doesn’t want to leave it behind; they usually try to find a living person who has their preferred addiction.

Someone who feels they have unfinished business.
One example might be one who feels that their family, friends, or business cannot continue on without them.

Children
Sadly, those who are lost, waiting on a parent; or those without parents – don’t know what to do and ignore the Light.

Fear
One who is afraid to meet their ‘Maker’ – afraid they were so bad, that they fear retribution.

And the list can go on.

Some of us can see or sense the earthbound. So what can you do? There are quite a few options – but please, whatever you do, be honest.

Prayer.
You can pray that the entity be helped to cross over.

Talk to them.
They have the capability of hearing you – though it doesn’t mean they will listen. You can talk to them and explain to them about them being dead; explain about the Light and that others from their past are awaiting their return to the Light. You can combine this will pulling down the Light.

Pulling Down the Light.
I usually do this step last. After talking with them, I will pull the Light down near them. Do not force them into the Light (free will)! I will talk to them, and ask them to look into the Light.

Setting up Light-Stations.
I used this technique while in Germany. I saw thousands milling around, lost, from WWII. Heartbreaking.

I set up Light-Stations around Germany (mentally). I produced a podium of Light, and behind this podium, I placed an escalator into the Light. Seriously. And it worked. I often check back to see how the stations are doing.

I also did this at a Civil War site I came across.

Unfortunately, sometimes nothing we do convinces others to cross over. In these cases, I will use prayer of blessing as the last resort, asking the higher beings to watch over the lost entity and help them over when they are ready.

Jan Toomer
October 1, 2008

We’ve recently had a young lone coyote appearing around the outside of the house. We had guessed s/he was looking for rabbits and hares, since coyote was following their well known trails.

I looked out the window and saw coyote with nose to the ground apparently having caught the scent of a hare. I watched as coyote zigged and zagged, following an erratic trail.

Movement a short distance away caught my eye. The hare was watching the coyote! If the coyote – nose still to the ground – got within 5 to 10 feet of the hare – the hare would zig-zag another few feet and stop; always watching coyote.

Several times, all coyote had to do was lift his head, look ever so slightly to the right and he would be practically face to face with hare.

But coyote kept his nose to the ground, utilizing only his sense of smell to hunt his prey.

As humans, we also do not utilize all of our senses to their potential. How much as we missing by using only a small portion of our capabilities?

Hmmm.

Jan Toomer
February 11, 2009

Sometimes I see; sometimes I “see” (in the minds’ eye); sometimes I sense; sometimes I hear; sometimes I feel; and often I get a combination.

All emotions and interactions show on an energy level.

For example, when I am watching two people, standing and facing each other, very intent in an argument…
I feel a jagged, sharp sensation in the pit of my stomach, which feels like I’ve got a stomach full of broken glass.
My ears perceive an angry buzzing sound.
I “see” black, long sharp spikes coming out of each participant; each participant’s spikes being hurled towards the ‘opposition’.
I see what looks like a cloud of agitated gnats, buzzing between the two.

In newlyweds…..
I feel warmth and a fresh feeling in the air.
I “see” pastel colored ribbons dancing around and between the couple.
I see soft pastel clouds gently swirling around the two.
I hear a soft gentle harmonious hum from them.

In someone working on problem solving…
I feel a strong sense of intent, and stillness around the thinker.
I “see” energy pulled tight, in close to the problem solver. And a visual symbol I get is a picture of several cogs and gears working in tandem.

Even wild animal interactions (such as prey/predator) have a weaving between the two – as though they were communicating to one another.

Energy interactions aren’t limited to only human to human; animal to animal; or human to animal. It also includes our food, and items and/or belongings.

Whenever we are happy, sad, depressed, angry, joyous, afraid, etc., we transfer this energy to the food we handle and/or cook, which is in turn transferred to those who consume it.

And items we create, build, handle, make and/or own can absorb our energies – positive and negative – and can be transferred to others should they touch, use, pick up, etc. the item(s).

A large percentage of people have learned to not pay attention to energy interactions – but please know that even if you don’t see, “see”, hear, feel or sense the interactions, they do happen and they do affect each one of us.

So please be careful with what you are sharing with others.

Jan Toomer
October 8, 2008

I was writing an article on laws of attraction (like attracts like) when I received a phone call from a dear friend – and lo and behold, we discussed that very same thing.

When we got off of the phone, I realized that, although the topic is very important, there are books galore out and about on that very same subject.

My next thoughts were, “Yeah, there is a lot of material out there on that – but how many just read the words and not know the reality of the laws of attraction?” Well, as my usual way of thinking, that of course made me go deeper and led me to, “How well do any of us really know ourselves?”

Think about it.  Sure, we know whether or not we like chocolate; what types of movies we like; our style of clothing; our hopes and dreams, etc. But not many of us know our inner selves.

(Okay, hang in there with me, all of this will come together!) All of my life, I would ask people, “How do you think?” which was usually met with “Huh?” I wanted to know what was the process they used to think. Well, that is not a very practical question.

Then I wanted to know how each person interpreted, for example, the same landscape scene. Again, not a practical question. We each see and think the way our brains, upbringing, beliefs, etc. have helped shape our thinking process.

Later in life, I wondered how others saw this one particular individual. This individual held a position of power; and some were attracted to that.

My ‘seeing’ showed me a being who oozed black slimy stuff and his energy, to me, felt dirty. Being physically close to him literally turned my stomach, and I could not stand to look at him for a lengthy period.

I watched as those around him, on a daily basis, interacted and acted with or around him. A pattern emerged. Those who also exuded ‘slime’ in varying degrees did not seem uncomfortable around this person – they actually seemed energized by it.

Those who did not seem to possess this ‘slime’ acted in one of two ways: they would either be near this individual for very brief amounts of time or would use an intermediary to make the contact for them – thus avoiding any closeness with that person.

From there I wondered if that person knew how others perceived him.

This thought brought me to the next question: “How do others perceive me?” (Getting an idea of my thinking process? Dizzying, eh?)

So I began asking, and received many different perspectives. I decided that this wasn’t a very objective way to see myself from the outside or through the eyes of others. Is there a way to get an objective view of self? A view of what is really going on inside as well as what we put out there for the rest of the world to see. The answer is an unequivocal yes, there is a way.

When Anthony Preman, Numerologist, charted and verbally presented it to me, it was like an objective mirror was being held up to me – and I was fascinated. Through his chart reading, he was able to answer my question about getting an objective view of self and received the information beautifully and gracefully. Now, mind you, there is a lot more to your chart than what I am presenting here – this is but a minute piece.

This is not a short cut to knowing one’s inner self – that work has to come from each individual; but that mirror (Numerology) really helps.

I still do not have the answer to how each individual thinks – and no longer ask that question.

Over the past 5-7 years, I have been digging deep within – facing my own fears, weaknesses, strengths, skills, etc. as well as discovering how to not only better myself, but find out just who the heck I am….inside…the real me.

I still ask questions of myself and others – I ask for guidance from others as well as from my higher self.

So now you are probably asking, “What the heck does this have to do with laws of attraction?” A lot; and if you don’t know you, then how do you know what you are attracting?

Which, of course, brings us right back to: like attracts like.

Hmm…

Jan Toomer
October 21, 2008

Many people are experiencing the feeling of time speeding up. The hours, days, weeks and months seem to fly by…days seem shorter.

One change that is occurring now is the time it takes for thought to manifest into our reality is a whole lot shorter – some may be seeing this the most in regards to karma (what you do to others will be done to you) – some may be noticing that their small “wishes” are becoming reality.

The biggest change I have seen has been with metaphysical abilities.

As a child, I didn’t know the terms metaphysical, psychic, mediumship, healer, farseer, clairaudient, clairvoyant, empath, psychometrists, sensitives, etc. But, that is what I did.

When I began teaching others about metaphysical abilities, I would often see one primary ability, and perhaps one or two secondary abilities. All that began to change about two – three years ago.

No longer are people manifesting one primary ability with possibly two or three secondary abilities. The abilities are merging; overlapping; delineation of the boundaries between abilities has become blurred.

We are all becoming multi-talented (sensitives); and new abilities are emerging – abilities never witnessed in the history of mankind.

Some examples of what I have seen emerging (and it’s still very new to me, so I do fully understand them yet) are:

Some healers are currently learning – through trial and error, as well as with encouragement and support from their guides – how to heal in ways man has never done before.

Another example is the ‘weaver’. A weaver is able to pull different energies and weave them into something new. I liken it to making a new recipe for whatever a situation may call for.

I am quite sure there are other ‘new’ abilities that I have not yet run across.

And mankind is getting assistance from every direction – including animals, plants, minerals, etc. – as well as non-earthly assistance.

Are these wondrous times we live in?

Indeed!

Jan Toomer
February 4, 2009