Archive for March, 2009

As we work to open up and perceive beyond the physical, we can have Metaphysical Growth Spurts (MGS).

One student asked if things could appear brighter. My response was, “Absolutely!”

For example: when viewing plant life, most view it with third dimension eyesight. You see green leaves, stems, etc. and perhaps pretty flowers in a myriad of colors.

As you practice expanding perception, to include energy, you may catch glimpses of the energy from the plant in addition to the third dimension view – making the plant appear brighter, more vibrant and perhaps seem to have more depth than previously noticed…and it does!

For most, MGS are transient or temporary, and it can involve any of the physical senses – smell, touch, taste, hearing, sight.

It’s like one sense (or more) is temporarily heightened, allowing us an opportunity to (a) get a feeling of what we are able to do with our senses, and (b) in some cases, teach ourselves how to turn the ‘volume knob’ – or these senses – up and down and learn to control them.

The first time it happened to me, I found it unnerving and a bit unsettling. Then I moved into “This is cool!”, followed by, “Okay, I need to turn the volume down, or learn how to control this.”

Now, when I hit a MGS, I am aware of what’s happening, and am fascinated. I play with it, ask myself questions and have fun! Some of the questions I ask myself are: “How can I incorporate this into my life?”; “What are the practical applications for this?” and “How can I use this to help others?”

However, if there is ever any doubt, please have it checked out by a physician. (When in doubt, check it out!)

Happy Growth Spurt!

Jan Toomer
March 25, 2009

Many years ago, I had come down with a muscle condition, and the doctor recommended weekly appointments with a massage therapist. I had had massages before, so there was no problem there.

I made my first appointment and arrived on time. It was not what I expected.

There were candles lit, and under the massage table was a large quartz cluster. I was a bit excited, thinking “Great! Someone into the metaphysical!”

The massages worked miracles on my body. I always lay on the table with my eyes closed, and would often watch the energy in the room (not all massage therapists are aware of the energy, or the entities, present during this healing practice). I watched the guides as they worked with the therapist and with my body. I was entertained and relaxed. Though, I never spoke of it.

One day, I was relaxed, and had a sudden thought – and that thought made me very nervous. I was being instructed to remove the protective shell I had around me; the very same shell I placed around me at a young age – one that hid me.

I hesitated – this shell protected me so that others would not see the ‘real’ me – the me that people often saw as a ‘freak’ or were afraid of; now I was being instructed to remove it.

I did it.

And as the shell fell away, I heard my therapist gasp.

“Oh crap!” I yelled in my mind, and threw up the shell again. I did not want to open my eyes and face the therapist – and see reflected in her eyes either fear or disgust.

I said to her, “I will go get dressed”, opened my eyes and began to rise. She firmly placed her hand on my shoulder and told me something that literally brought me to tears.

She told me to stay put; to look at her, and listen. I did.

She said that the gasp was that she just wasn’t expecting it – it did not scare her, it did not disgust her (now, I never voiced my concerns!). She said she just didn’t realize the magnitude of what I was hiding.

Then she told me that I was to release the shell and never put it back on; that I needed to quit hiding who I really was. I began to cry. Very few knew my ‘secret’, and most of those who did (mainly my family), saw me as a freak and stayed far away. Here, my massage therapist, accepted me in my entirety – and she was practically a stranger!

It took about a month of consciously practicing to keep the shell off (I kept finding my self putting it back on, mainly out of a very long standing habit) – but eventually I trained myself to get rid of completely.

Today, the shell is but a memory of the past.

If you’ve been hiding the ‘real’ you – hiding your light – then it’s time to shine!

If you know the real you, let it be shown. If you don’t, perhaps it’s time to find out.

Please don’t settle for anything less than who you really are.

Jan Toomer
posted March 18, 2009

“Behaving As If The God in All Life Mattered” by Machaelle Small Wright. Third Edition (has updates), © 1997, Perelandra, Ltd. ISBN 0-927978-24-5.

Machaelle began by writing of her childhood – or more like the lack thereof; Machaelle practically raised herself. She shared her experiences from childhood to adulthood with the reader.

Her history was fascinating to me – and set a foundation for what was to come.

In 1973, she and her partner, Clarence, moved out of the city and headed for the country; this is where things really picked up.

Machaellle was introduced to devas and nature spirits; and was taught about energy, intent and manifestation.

The first time I read this book (in the 1980’s), I was so excited that someone had described so well, through the written word, devas and nature spirits; as well as our (humans) role in the relationship with nature.

Machaelle’s teaching/instruction from the earth energies centered on gardening; this is where Perelandra was ‘born’.

It wasn’t until the mid-late nineties that I was able to ‘test’ some of her experiences in my own backyard. I wasn’t disappointed.

Perelandra (in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia) is not only the home of Clarence and Machaelle; it is also a ‘private research center’.

I highly recommend this book, especially for those with interests in building a relationship with devas and nature spirit energies.

When I sat down to write this week’s article, my flame-point cat, Jasmine, joined me. I asked her, “What should we write about this week?” And, without missing a beat, she replied, “Purring!” and began to purr.

I laughed and assured her that yes, purring is important and makes those around her feel good – but that I needed a little something more for the article.

She flashed me a mind picture of Ming and Alexus – then curled up and went to sleep.

My first conscious memory of a pet visiting after death was the dog of my then-roommate. My roommate said she kept feeling her dog around her. I didn’t doubt her since I kept catching glimpses of the dog myself.

When my cat, Ming, died in 2004, I was tickled pink when I felt her jump on the bed and settle in for the night.

Her non-physical visits continued on for awhile, and then she moved on.

Now for a little background on dogs in our house: the dogs weren’t allowed to sleep on the bed, nor were they allowed to lie on our laps or sit on us (the dog on the lap means the dog is the dominant one in pack ‘lingo’).

This past January, we put down an elderly canine friend, Alexus, whose dementia progressed so far that her quality of life was gone.

When Alexus’ senility worsened, and she refused her medications, I would tease here that she wasn’t going to die on my watch.

One night – about a month or two before we had her put to sleep – I settled down in bed when I felt that familiar non-physical Ming cat jump on the bed. I greeted my old friend and asked what brought her here now.

I suddenly saw “the Light” come into the room and directly onto Alexus’ bed and onto Alexus. She was being given the chance to cross into the Light.

Alexus abruptly stood up, did a doggie “harrumph!” got out of her bed (and out of the Light), and plopped down on the hard floor. The Light disappeared; Ming purred ‘goodbye’ and left.

When the time came to put Alexus down, I was heartbroken; but she was miserable…it was time.

She was given a tranquilizer and relaxed in my lap. As she relaxed, I could see her separation begin. The non-physical self was separating from the old, tired, and worn out body.

I ‘heard’ a much younger, alert and happier Alexus tell me, light-heartedly, “See?! I DIDN’T die on your watch! I kept my promise – and that meant that YOU had to make the decision!”

I chuckled, but she wasn’t done yet; she continued on, “And I got the last say! I’m on your lap!” And with that, she turned and headed towards the Light.

Alexus’ presence has been felt by me and others around the house. She used to do a gentle leg bump with her nose when she was physically alive…and greets her friends even now the same way. And, every so often, I hear the “clack clack clack” of her nails on the hardwood floors.

Jan Toomer
March 11, 2009

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Do not do visualization or meditation exercises while driving.

Please shield prior to any energy work, or meditation/visualization; and ground after any energy work or visualization/meditation exercises ( if a grounding exercise was not provided within the exercise).

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I hope you enjoy them.

Jan Toomer

This is an exercise for you to meet your guide. You will be introduced to the primary levels – however, there is no limit.

The first two levels are to be avoided. These are lost and wandering entities and earthbound – it has a heavy thick darkness around them.  Do  not use floors one (1) and two (2).

If you do not ‘meet’ anyone the first time, that’s okay. You can go back again anytime.

Please shield first.

Jan Toomer

(Music by Crystal “Gypsy-Blue Lotus”; sound effects by BristolStories)

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