Introduction to Angels

June 1st, 2019 by admin

Testimonial

June 1st, 2019 by admin

I really would encourage anyone to take Susan’s classes!

The classes will allow you to focus on an aspect of yourself that is often neglected. I know that was the case for me.

We commonly hear that each person is a combination of body, mind and spirit.

Related to our bodies – We learn how to best take care of our body. We know that if we eat well and exercise our body will be strong.

Related to our minds – We go to school. We take classes.  We become “knowledgeable.” We graduate. We take adult classes at the local college. We pursue advanced degrees. Maybe we embrace the concept of being life long learners.

Related to our spirit – This is an aspect of ourselves that I have difficulty addressing in sweeping terms. Maybe we attend a church service once a week and say our prayers at night? Maybe we meditate?  I think the modern person is so busy that we end up neglecting our spiritual selves. At the end of the day, when we make time to be quiet and just listen, many of us probably fall asleep because we are so exhausted.

I didn’t sign up for all the classes at once.  I took the first class thinking that was the only class I could attend. But, I was able to make time for the second class and signed up for that one. Then I was able to make time for the third class, etc.

Susan’s classes allows you to create the time to mediate and grow.  At least it did so for me.  The classes are a combination of learning facts and about practicing what you learn. We are made aware of tools that assist in the lessons. We are encouraged to listen to our body’s reaction to statements and events.  We are encouraged to trust ourselves, to trust our intuition, to trust that “little voice” that gives us insight.

I emphatically encourage anyone who wants to exercise their spirit to sign up for Susan’s classes.  Your spiritual “muscles” will thank you and the strength you gain will surprise you!

Aldine Mahina Brown

What is Angel Healing?

September 24th, 2014 by admin

Life is not a bed of roses and is strewn with several thorns along the way. We often face difficult, seemingly unresolvable situations that overpower our being; circumstances that test our strength and grit, urging the warrior in us to plod on relentlessly. Angels are invisible messengers that guide uson this voyage, helping us in silent ways as we journey through the vagaries of life. Angel healing is perhaps akin to a tool that aids inner transformation.

Sometimes, in a weak moment, we cave in and give up on our dreams, our beliefs. All that we trust infades into oblivion when an unpleasant event handicaps our senses. When anesthetized by pain, reason melts away into the doubting shadows that lurk everywhere. It is in moments and times like these that Angels take us under their wing and help ease the pain.

Angel healing involves communicating and connecting with the winged messengers. Calling upon them in times of distress to show us the way and help us heal. How the communication happens is an extremely personal experience. There are no set ways of establishing communion. One can sense the presence of angels, even hear, or see them. There’s a sense of knowing which cannot be phrased or explained. The veil between our world and that of angels is very thin. All one has to do is ask for help and it is given. It is really that simple.

The universe is made up of energy; everything around us is pulsating with life. Nothing is inanimate. One has often heard the phrase “ask the universe and it will be given”. Angel healing operates in a similar manner, when we ask the divine beings for help or guidance we are opening up a channel for communication. An invisible cord is established between the angelic dimension and ours. This threadbinds us in its silvery web, showing us the path we need to tread. The communications come as signs– it could be a dream, something as tangible as a feather, or even in the form of a phantom voice thatgives us the answers. One does not need to be psychic or clairvoyant to embrace these signs. Being open to the experience suffices.

Once a channel of communication has been established with the angels and archangels, the process of transformation and healing becomes easier. When we speak of healing we do not mean health issues alone, healing also means freeing oneself of emotional baggage and setbacks. For any transformation to take place one needs to declutter and change existing thought patterns which are holding one back. In fact as research has proven many health ailments have their roots in negative thought patterns.

Angel healing does not always revolve around mind, body, or spirit alone. Sometimes, it can also revolve around banalities of life. Making a life-changing decision or choosing a particular path is equally important and we often find ourselves in a quandary. Calling upon angels for guidance in such a situation can be helpful. Angels not only guide, but also protect, inspire, and shield individualsfrom psychic attacks.

Angel healing is beneficial in several ways. For instance it can help an individual rid himself/herself of undesirable habits which are self-destructive in essence. Angels, if called upon and asked to intervene, they can help improve relationships and will even aid in absolving financial issues that weigh one down.

Spiritual Retreats

March 1st, 2013 by admin

The rigors of life often take a toll on both our physical and mental health. We often end up desiring a break from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life. A break that would enable us to recharge our batteries and help rejuvenate the senses.

The thought itself is such a welcoming one that it is no surprise that spiritual retreats are becoming increasingly popular. When we speak of a retreat, in modern parlance, it would indicate a getaway to a quiet place amidst serene environs where we can revivify and essentially be at peace.

Our perception of spiritual retreats today and its original meaning are diametrically opposite, but the essence and basic concept remain unchanged. 

The concept of a spiritual retreat has existed in several cultures and different religions have all embraced it in their own way. Spiritual retreats are at the very core of many Sufi, Buddhist, as well as Christian beliefs. Many pagan cults also believed in this philosophy.

Buddhism sees spiritual retreats as a way of reconnecting with the inner self. Sometimes, we get so caught up in the mundane that we forget our true purpose and digress from the path that we are meant to tread. Our true purpose. The Buddhist philosophy centers on the belief that by reconnecting with the self, through introspection, meditation, and prayer, one can be more grounded and centered. To understand the self is a step in this direction. Moreover, a sense of discipline is inculcated as well.

A spiritual retreat or “sesshin” is a time for reflection in Zen Buddhism. Retreats can both be a solitary or communal experience. They may advocate silence or revolve around conversations – depending on the philosophy and established practices. They are often held privately in remote locales or secluded monasteries and are exclusive to the practitioners. The Dzogchen practice in Tibetan Buddhism embraces the “dark retreat” philosophy. The practitioner is confined to a dark place and the retreat can span anywhere from hours to years. Ancient cultures like the Mayans and Egyptians too practiced a similar form of dark retreat, whereby people entered the center of a pyramid, which were devoid of light and sound. The men would get visions and the secrets of the universe would be revealed to them in these visions. The retreat usually lasted up to ten days.

The idea of solitude helping one overcome spiritual obstacles has been a popular one.

Ancient Greece was known for its medical prowess and many people came looking for healing. The healing sanctuaries or Asclepions, were established in idyllic settings where nature’s splendor dominated every corner. Epidaurus was one of the main healing centers for the Greeks, where priests practiced a form of spiritual healing that was centered on dream therapy. After a series of cleansing rituals the patient who was seeking help was confined to a dream chamber or Abaton for a few nights. In the darkened chamber the patient would receive healing via the dream itself.

Spiritual retreats were also popular in Christianity and were established by St. Ignatius of Loyala. People took off a few hours from their routined life to reconnect with God through prayer. The mystical path of Islam – Sufism – too believes in spiritual retreats or “Khalwa”. The term literally means seclusion; however, for Sufi mystics it is akin to the act of self abandonment, an inner journey and path through which the Divine can be reached. The Khalwa spans a 40-day period.

Even though modern terminology has diluted the original notion of a spiritual retreat, it continues to be a way of disconnecting from the travails and trivialities of life and finding the inner self. In essence it is a vacation for the spirit away from the distractions of the materialistic world. A journey where time alone helps regenerate the mind, body, and spirit. It is holistic healing in every sense of the term.

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What is Angel Therapy?

March 1st, 2013 by admin

With alternative therapies like Reiki, Pranic healing, crystal healing et al becoming increasingly popular, people are discovering an array of treatments that had been unknown to them. The benefits of alternative healing methods are innumerable and what attracts people to them is that there are no side effects.

Angel therapy too can be described as a new age therapy that is based on the principle that communicating with angels facilitates healing. Angel therapists heal their patients by guiding them in the right direction, which is done through the assistance of angels and angelic messages. Angel therapy assists a patient in getting in touch with his/her guardian angel who advises them and shows them the correct path. However, it is important to remember that angels merely guide and not make the decisions. Therefore, the healing would depend on whether the patient chooses to implement the advice meted out. Simply listening to the advice will not be effective. The patient is the decision maker and effectively the catalyst who onsets the healing process. The therapist is merely a conduit.

Angel therapy is centered on the belief that angels always have our best interest and higher good in mind. These messengers of God bring unconditional love, compassion, and wisdom into our lives. One only needs to ask them for help and they are ready to guide us. They watch over us and protect us from grave dangers. If angels sense that a perilous situation is in the offing, they will give us a warning sign. How receptive we are to the sign, and whether we heed or ignore the message, is left to our better judgment. Angels do not interfere with free will and if we mess up it’s completely our doing.

Often, we get a sudden insight into a niggling problem or are inspired to do something creative on a whim. What we put down to intuition and suddenness is actually guidance that is being doled out by these beings of light.

Angel therapy is based on the underlying notion that by establishing a channel of communication with the angelic realm, it is possible to recognize and heal several ailments.  The manner in which the therapy is conducted i.e., the procedure style varies from therapist to therapist. Every angel therapists has their own way of expression and there is no established procedural norm. Each session is unique and individualistic and draws from the energy fields that make up the session, which basically means the therapist, patient, and angel dynamics for that particular session. Even for the same patient no two sessions are similar. Every session has something different to offer.

In angel therapy either the therapist establishes the connection between the angels and the patient, acting as a bridge, or the patients themselves attempt to connect with the angels under the therapist’s guidance.

Angel therapy is not just limited to healing the body on a physical and spiritual plane. It also focuses on helping an individual rid himself/herself of self-destructive habits. The guidance and insights that angels give during a session act as valuable tools, which in turn aid the healing process. Sometimes, the therapy may seek something as simple as seeking forgiveness or forgiving someone; getting rid of the emotional baggage that creates negativity and blocks the free flow of energy in the body. Often visualizations and guided meditations help the patient to converse with the angels.

Naysayers often pooh-pooh the existence of angels and some even denounce the therapy as being self-delusional. Some detractors even go to the extent of saying that these are “evil spirits” and the therapy is hogwash. However, many who have experienced the benefits of angel therapy first hand will vouch for its authenticity and benefits. Many people had shifted from traditional medicinal routes to angel therapy to counter and alleviate health issues. Supporters assert that even where modern medicine did not work, angel therapy showed immediate results.

Angel therapy enables one with the ability to better understand the subtle nuances that are at work. It awakens our spiritual consciousness and helps us connect to our inner and higher selves. Angel therapy is the harbinger of positivity and by removing blockages, helps us move on and not remain stuck in the undesirable.