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Walk With the Gods

thetravelbugg@travelnsnap.com (The Florida Hoosier) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:23:00 GMT

The year 1988 had been quite eventful and at that time a culmination of events from the last few years.

For the past several years , my search for the meaning of life had taken many turns. What had began as a simple well meaning past time had become a full time avocation, leaving only time to perform my daily obligations associated with earning a living. Even that had become an obligation I began to resent.

My search had taken me to many parts of the United States and Egypt, it had left me longing to visit many more of the sacred sites around the world. My search had led me to consult with psychics, mediums , and spiritual ;leaders. I head even subjected myself to hypnosis on various occasions.

The more I learned , the more I wanted to know. My latest adventure , which included two trips to Sedona had shown me there was much more to life than I had ever imagined. While visiting Sedona, I had come in contact with extraterrestrials, both in a conscious state and also under hypnosis.

Just returning from my second excursion to Sedona in August I was completely blown away. While under hypnosis, besides reliving several past lives, I had encountered extraterrestrials, and traveled to a lost underground crystal city beneath Sedona.

All of this was mind blowing, a few years previous, I would never even imagined such a thing, and now I take it as fact. Following the sessions in Sedona, I needed some time to myself, so I spent a few days in Tucson contemplating what I had encountered. Even though it seemed far beyond the realm of reality, somehow, to me it made sense.

Returning home, I discovered a friend’s wife had passed away, she was quite young but had suffered from diabetes and was quite ill. All of this was more than I thought I could handle, but at least my new found belief in re-incarnation lead me to believe in a life after this existence so I believed she didn’t really die, she just passed on to another reality.

I knew then we are all Gods, we came to earth to rediscover our heritage, to be reborn into the Gods we were meant to be. We had been given free will so we could choose the lives we want and need to live, that is the lesson taught when Eve ate the apple in the Garden of Eden. By that act , we are able to choose our own life plan and make decisions based on our individual need to know.

We all have free will and by it we can choose a life of rediscovery and rebirth, a time worn path back to our creator, whom we are all a part of. It is a path we all take , in fact we are always on that path, even though many times we don’t consciously realize it, it is the reason for our existence, by following our path, we may again walk with the Gods.

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Ascension Day 2012

thetravelbugg@travelnsnap.com (The Florida Hoosier) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT

We have all heard and read about Ascension Day, the day that Jesus ascended into heaven and how we would all someday follow him. What does that mean and is it possible for us to actually accomplish this?

It is not only possible but necessary if we are to advance as not only an individual , but also as a human race. At this point in time the earth is in the middle of an ascension cycle that only occurs every 25,556 years.

As a human being this gives you the opportunity to ascend with the earth and shift into the higher dimensions of eternal peace,untouchable happiness and absolute abundance. As the ascension has begun, many are now experiencing feelings of bliss and love that would have been unimaginable just a few months ago. This is just a preview of things to come.

The process is as much physical as well as spiritual , we are merging all the frequencies of our physical body with those of our higher self, while at the same time transforming from a carbon based body to one that is silica based, and eventually into pre-matter liquid light bodies.

By doing so we will remember we are all forgotten Gods and Goddesses, the opportunity to reclaim our power is now upon us. The process includes activating our DNA, most of us have two strands of active DNA, we need to activate at least four strands to ascend. Once the DNA is activated you are truly limitless, capable of creating anything and everything you desire, among them,teleportation, freedom from disease, abundance, eternal bliss, and a disease free life.

You must have at least four strands of DNA active by December 21,2012 to ascend. Those of you who are reading this are well on your way to Ascension, you main objective at this time is to let go of negative thoughts and feelings. If they aren’t released, you will need to relive them to release the karma attached to them.

It can be referred to as “Judgement Day”, but it is just a matter of the physics of Ascension. As is the case in most things of a spiritual nature, there is always is scientific explanation. Albeit outside the normal realm of reasoning.

Jesus was well versed in the esoteric sciences, having studies with the Essences and traveled over the known and unknown world of the time. In the process he was taught many things the average citizen of the day had no opportunity to learn. Because of this, many of the “miracles” he performed seemed overwhelming to many, however in the days to come many of us will also be able to perform many of the things Jesus did. After all he said,”Those things that I do , you shall do also.”

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2012: The Future

thetravelbugg@travelnsnap.com (The Florida Hoosier) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:08:00 GMT

The year 2012 has caused much speculation around the world because so many ancient calendars end on or near this year. Probably the most well known is the Mayan Calendar, which after a five thousand year history comes to an end on December 21st, 2012.

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Several other calendars including the Cherokee and Hindu calendars also end. Various theories exist as to why this is all concluding at this time. Many believe the world as we know it will end, with mass catastrophes including floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and tidal waves. Others just theorize the calendars have to end sometime, why not now?

Most people, including sages, psychics and medicine men believe neither scenario is true.The end of the Mayan calendar in particular signifies the end of an era or way of thought,history shows the Mayan calendar has completed a five thousand year cycle many times in the past, without major earth shifts.This time will be no different.

Many people have known for years, if not generations, this time in history would be a time of intense change and that change would usher in a new earth, a planet of peace and tranquility. Many of the old institutions that have served us well over the last several years are either undergoing much change or are disappearing altogether. Many are actually going to get stronger in the long run , but are suffering many trials in the process of becoming stronger and leaner, and many will become more important in the coming years as society transforms to a more spiritual nature.

The shift began several years ago and has been steadily progressing in the direction of recreating earth to the state it was in in the beginning. Humanity is just now starting to notice, many are experience memory loss as we shift from the third dimension to the fourth and fifth dimension. It isn’t they are forgetting, it is just they did something in the third dimension and are now more in tune to the fourth dimension, or vice versa and thus can’t remember.

As we progress , more and more people will begin shifting from one dimension to the other until the final transition finally takes place in the year 2030. As time goes by, more people will become aware of what is happening and thus will be more in tune.

Often times , people are experiencing increased energy and don’t know how to deal with it. Much of this is causing alarm among those who don’t understand what is happening. These emotions and feelings will continue to get more intense for a time, however, by the middle of 2012, the intensity should start to subside as people begin to adjust to the new vibrational influences.

It will take several years for the transition to be complete as life returns to a new normal, where there will be more peace, compassion and opportunity to express one’s talents and abilities without government interference or restrictions.

An era will come forth where we can enjoy all the fruits of our labors, where people will be encouraged to be creative, provide for themselves and families, make their own way, instead of relying on others to support them. We will be able to enjoy all the benefits of our modern technology while also increasing our spiritual awareness and solidifying our spiritual foundations, something that has been lacking for many years.

Humanity will finally figure it out , the human mind needs to stay active and creative, it is unhealthy to be idle and depend on others for our well being.

Planet earth will indeed enjoy the thousand years of peace that is promised in the bible.

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Take Back Your Power, Take Charge of Your Thoughts

thetravelbugg@travelnsnap.com (The Florida Hoosier) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:21:00 GMT

People have different views concerning the concept of heaven and hell , depending on their religious concepts. Many think of them as a physical reality where we travel after passing from this life. Thus , they believe how they live this live has a bearing on which existence they enter upon death.

Some believe there are different levels of the post existence and subsequent to their behavior they enter a various kingdom depending on the quality of their life on earth, while some never give it much thought at all.

After living several years on earth during this lifetime, I have come to the conclusion each and everyone one of us experiences heaven or hell on this very plane of existence. I don't really believe in a physical heaven or hell, they are only what we create in our own mind.

Life can be a gift or a nightmare, depending on where you choose to operate from consciously. I believe that a previous existence can and does play a role in how our life plays out in the present. We carry many memories with us as we enter a new phase of enlightenment. As we evolve many times, many issues need to be resolved for us to enjoy a more prosperous and happy lifetime.

One cannot go through life without creating events that could stand in the way of our advancement towards that which we desire. These so called negative events should be looked upon as an opportunity to provide a positive outcome to what could be an unpleasant experience.

There are no good or bad experiences in life, it is only in how we perceive them that is negative or positive. It is up to the individual soul to make lemonade from lemons. No one can do it for us.

The opportunity always presents itself and if we don't respond in a positive way, guess what? We get to do it all over again until we finally get it right and the karma is resolved. There are many ways one can find his or her way through this maze and safely reach the other side.

Regardless of your method and approach , maintaining a positive attitude and a feeling of gratitude for what blessings you have is of the utmost importance. Without this, nothing else will work. Concentrate on anything positive in your life, no matter how small. As time goes by this ability to focus on the positive, will manifest and soon you will see much more to be thankful for.

By all means don't even think about the negative, by doing so only magnifies what you don't want, we always create in our life what we focus on. When you find yourself thinking about what you don't want, stop immediately and change your thoughts to something that you do want.

View every experience, no matter how trying or difficult it may be as a chance to learn and grow, it is a gift. Sooner or later , when you look back on your life you will begin to realize the difficult times were when you were taught the most valuable lessons in your life. The people who gave you the most difficult times were the ones you learned the most from. They were your teachers and sometimes the people who give us the hardest lessons are the ones who care the most for us.

Don't be too quick to judge, let the scenario play itself out before passing final judgement as to if it was a negative or positive experience. Everything happens for a reason and something good comes from each life experience , we were presented with the event for a reason.

In time, forgive yourself and others. This doesn't mean you should condone bad behavior, the souls you are interacting with are also on a path with valuable lessons to learn . By condoning bad behavior, you are giving them a pass and thus they miss an opportunity to learn a much needed lesson. I think the key is to forgive, but not forget. If someone wrongs you, the first time it is their fault, if it happens again, it is your fault.

Be aware of your thoughts and feelings and be ready to intercept your thoughts if they suddenly turn on you. By meditating and/ or praying regularly one stays in tune with the source and you will be guided to perform the proper actions and thoughts, thus enabling you to improve your lot in life.

Evolving and improving your life can be a long process, in fact, that is what life is all about, and thus the learning never ends. Life is all about taking back our power and using it in a way that will be of most benefit to not only ourselves, but humanity as well.

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The Panther from Another World

thetravelbugg@travelnsnap.com (The Florida Hoosier) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:20:00 GMT

Sometimes events occur in our lives that are unexplainable and have no logical reason for their reality. After possibly discussing them with friends or relatives, they are dismissed and forgotten about.

Such was the case several years ago. It was a cold Sunday January morning in southern Indiana, the previous evening a cold front had blown through and deposited a few inches of snow. The morning was bright, sunny, and cold.

My three teenage daughters and I were preparing to leave for Sunday school, when this ear piercing noise was heard from the field across from our rural home. Looking out, a large black cat or panther was observed stretching and growling , ready to start it’s day. After doing it’s morning Yoga, it hastened into the adjoining forest, never to be seen again.

We stood in awe, what was this big cat, larger than anything I had ever seen before doing here in the frozen north land of Indiana? Due to the distance and suddenness of the event, I’m not sure if it was an extremely large cat or panther, but would lean towards it being a panther.

Where did this animal come from? It definitely is not native to these parts, even if it was a large cat, it is far larger than any cat I have ever seen.

It is my belief there are many alternate universes, more than we as humans can comprehend. Regardless if we are aware of them or not,these alternate worlds exist around us and occupy the same space and existence we do.

It is said every time we make a decision in life, be it a small decision such as buying a hot fudge sundae or changing our life completely, there is an alternate reality where we are living our life based on the decision we didn’t make.

To access these realities, we only need to focus on them and they enter our life. Most of the time this is done subconsciously as most of us don’t possess the ability or desire to enter different dimensions. We have enough to deal with in this dimension.

Occasionally something “bleeds” through and we encounter beings from other dimensions and are at a loss as to how this could be, it normally is beyond our understanding and what we have been taught to believe. We may contemplate it for a while but the event is soon to be forgotten and only occasionally remembered.

I believe these particular events are gentle reminders from our own consciousness to help us remember there is more to life than the reality we are living in the present. Many times these events come about when an individual or group of individuals are about to engage some form of spiritual or religious experience, such as going to church or praying. That fact leads me to believe the mind has to be in a certain state for the event to come about.

When these situations come upon us, we humans need to examine why it came about and begin to understand the possibility of there being alternate realities and universes. Many times fear or the unwillingness to go beyond what we have been taught keeps us from researching it further. Researching the event can alter our religious beliefs and thus can be very scary.

What we have been taught spiritually forms our whole basic belief system and to change that can tear at our very soul. There is a basic human thought that to change our beliefs is to destroy our self. Nothing can be farther from the truth, to alter our beliefs only adds to and compliments what we already believe and should make our values stronger.

The next time you see a panther stroll across a snow covered meadow, check it out.

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The Higher Self and the Light Body

thetravelbugg@travelnsnap.com (The Florida Hoosier) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:05:00 GMT

There is a lot more to the make up our bodies than most people think or can even imagine. Most of us only think in terms of a physical body when thinking of our physical life here on earth.

There is so much more to our makeup than that. We all have a higher self and/ or light body that surrounds us and in many cases guides us through life. Our higher self is actually the part of our subconscious that connects with the God Force, our Christ Consciousness if you would.

It is the consciousness we connect with when we pray or meditate. In my opinion, those two words are interchangeable and basically mean the same thing, either way we are seeking a connection with God or our higher self. In one sense ,meditation opens our channels to Source wider, so our prayers are more easily communicated to God.

There has actually been research undertaken by U.C.L.A. that proves we have something called a light body, an energy more powerful and more knowing than our physical bodies. By using an electromyograph Valerie Hunt discovered by accident an electrical energy force outside the body.

Her team was using an electromyograph to measure electromagnetic energy within muscle and tissue when they discovered quite by accident, prior to attaching probes to the body and the muscle, that they were picking up electrical energy outside the body. They discovered that the whole body has energy surrounding it and that this energy is more powerful than the body itself.

They discovered the energy would vary, depending on what the person was thinking. They soon discovered that as a person's focus went from things of a material nature to a more spiritual nature, the brain wave activity increased.

Psychics, mediums and mystics had a higher level of brain wave activity than the average person, and as the activity increased even further, illness was eliminated. Illness cannot survive at these higher vibrational rates. As we learn to function at a higher frequency, we learn to create our own reality and control our destiny,that is how miracles happen.

You also have what is referred to as a higher self, or Christ Consciousness. Everyone does. It is a presence that is never separate from you in any situation and you are never disconnected from that source at any time. You think you may be, but you never are and you never have been. It is only because of your degree of awareness that you may seem seperate and alone.

Miracles happen within us, nothing happens outside our bodies, we create everything in our reality. By maintaining a connection to our higher self , we enable the possibilites of miracles to occur.

The key is to believe , as soon as you begin living from this higher consciousness, and believing your prayers will come true, your life will change, you will consciously create your environment, including being disease free.

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Alternate Realities and the Moose

thetravelbugg@travelnsnap.com (The Florida Hoosier) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:00:00 GMT

The thought of a parallel universe is far beyond the comprehension of many people. However, this could answer some of mankind’s oldest questions.

Many times people see objects or beings that are in fact unexplainable as to how they could be where they are seen. Many times these beings come and go in an instant, even before we consciously realize or can comprehend what we have just seen.

Have you ever tried to explain one of these events to a friend? I’m sure in most cases, your friend was ready to have you committed. It is my firm belief these events do take place, there have just been too many of them for it to be a figment of one’s imagination. Taking into consideration there is many times physical evidence of the encounter makes it hard to explain it away.

Several years ago , I experienced one such event. It all began as I was driving to work one cold snowy Indiana morning, and as is normally the case, it was over before I had a chance to fully realize what had occurred.

I had traveled down this particular road many , many times, it was near where I lived and was a popular route for many people to travel from one town to another. Due to the familiarity and remote nature of the drive, one’s mind could easily drift off in thought. Such was the case this morning, hardly thinking about where I was or what I was doing, I approached a familiar stop sign.

Thinking more about the cold and dreary workday ahead of me than my current surroundings, I prepared to turn on the approaching road and proceed to work. As I looked to my right at a snow covered bank along the road, I suddenly saw a rather large moose awkwardly climbing up the hill.

This got my attention as I had never seen a real live moose before , they are by no stretch of the imagination a native species of Indiana. The closest animal to a moose found in these parts would be a deer, but this was no deer. The moose was at least three times larger than a deer and I have never seen a deer with antlers the size of the rack on this beast.

As the moose struggled to climb the hill I turned onto the coming road and soon lost sight of the animal. Not thinking to stop and observe, I continued on my way and never saw the visitor from another world again.

This was many years before I developed an interest in the paranormal and even though I thought about it occasionally, I pretty much forgot about it. Thinking back it may have been a wake up call for me to investigate further the possibility of life in other dimensions .

I had often thought about the concept of alternate or a parallel universe. There are many ways they could exist and after studying the concept and from personal experience, I am convinced they do indeed exist.

Some of the parallel universes are many, many light years away, however even those as well as many of the more common are here with us now, existing along side our daily lives. The reason we don’t observe them is they are operating at a different vibrational rate than we living in the third dimension .

I often liken it to tuning a radio, even though a radio can play many different formats, the only one we can hear is the particular station we are tuned into. So it is with alternate universes, the only one we observe is the one we are tuned into and operating at the same frequency .

When we observe something like the moose or another extraterrestrial form, it means we have some how accessed a path to an alternate reality. I feel we are the ones doing this and not the entity, as one can observe the alternate dimension while someone sitting next to us sees nothing.

If the alien life form entered our reality, they would be visible to all who are near us. This very often is not the case. The encounter is normally an individual event or one experienced by only a few people, not large masses. Thus, these encounters as well as all things of a spiritual nature are a matter of personal evolvement and enlightenment and as such are not seen or experienced by the masses.

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Destiny Wins Out

thetravelbugg@travelnsnap.com (The Florida Hoosier) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:18:00 GMT

Sometimes destiny plays itself out over several years and events that happen years before the final outcome can come into play,and thus have a positive outcome to what could have been an unpleasant experience.

Such was the case with my military experience during the Vietnam conflict during the 1960s. Graduating from high school in 1962, I was a prime candidate for military service when the Vietnam War started in 1963. I would be the first in my immediate family to serve in the military, my grandfather was on a train headed for basic training when World War 1 ended, and my dad was deferred during WW2 because of his bad knees.

I really had no issues with serving my country during this time, and even though there was much opposition to this war, I decided that if needed I would serve. I could see where possibly our actions there could benefit the citizens of that tiny country, which in time, even though the outcome was less than desired, the Vietnamese people did ultimately benefit from our involvement.

The time was 1963, the war was heating up and the draft numbers were increasing, since I had no desire to attend college and no plans to get married, I was a prime candidate for the draft. Thinking it over, I realized there was something about sleeping in a fox hole in the jungle that I just didn’t think I could handle. I would have fared much better in Iraq where there are no jungles.

Not wanting to shirk my duty, I thought about my options. At about the same time I discovered an Air Force Reserve base about 40 miles from my home. This seemed like a good option, the Air Force is all about service and support, something I could believe in.

As fate would have it, several of my friends had the same idea and as a result about twenty of us all joined the Air Force, and off we all went to basic training, spread over about 3 months. I was ecstatic, I had been assigned to Load Master school and would be on the flight crew of a C-119. This wing had a habit of being called to active duty during times of need, as it had been activated during the Korean Conflict and again during the Cuban Missile Crisis. but that didn’t bother me, at least I wasn’t sleeping in a foxhole.

During basic training, my flight was located next to the Officers Training barracks and I even contemplated going regular Air Force and trying to get into flight school. However the idea soon vanished and I returned to my original plan.

Soon after that, I received new orders, I would be attending supply school in Amarillo Texas instead of Load Master School at Shepard AFB. What’s up with this? Instead of flying every week end, I’m handling out T-Shirts to flight crews. Oh Well.

I have to admit , I did kind of pout about it for four years.

1968 was beginning and life was changing, having decided to get married in July, and with only a year and a half left of military duty, we purchased a house and was ready to settle down. At the same time the war in Vietnam was heating up, and the Tet Offensive in high gear, my Wing was activated for active duty scheduled to deploy the first Monday in May.

It probably couldn’t have come at a worse time, contemplating what to do we decided rather than postpone everything, we opted to get married before I left.We had already bought a house and made all the plans, all we needed to do was move everything forward about three months.

Everything worked out perfectly, despite the fact we were getting married in the spring, the height of the wedding season, the church, reception hall, and photographers were all available. The wedding went off without a hitch.

I had taken a leave of absence from work so I had a couple of weeks before I left for Nam. Everything was going as scheduled, but things were about to change.

The Friday morning previous to when I was scheduled to leave, the phone rang about 7 AM. It was my mom inquiring as to whether I was still going to Vietnam, she had heard on the radio that my squadron had been de-activated. I didn’t realize she knew what squadron I was in, calling immediately it was confirmed that indeed, I no longer was scheduled for active duty, they were only taking the airmen on flying status.

Then it hit me! If my orders hadn’t been changed 4 years previous, I would have been spending a year in the jungle. I spent about fifteen minutes being depressed about not having to leave, then began planning my new life. I can only assume my family has served enough in previous existences that our karma has been fulfilled.

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A Search for Truth: The Hidden Mysteries of Masonry

thetravelbugg@travelnsnap.com (The Florida Hoosier) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:04:00 GMT

My search for truth began many years ago, but I truly began in earnest shortly after joining the Masonic Lodge in 1974. I have always been a seeker, one to not always follow the conventional wisdom of the time.

It may even be said masonry played a part in my survival, even before I had become a member. April 3, 1974 was an eventful day in the mid western United States. For those that remember we encountered a massive outbreak of tornadoes, with over 140 tornadoes reported over a 12 state area.
I had petitioned for membership in the local Masonic Lodge and as a result the three brothers appointed to my investigative team were scheduled to interview me the same evening. Trying to be home in time for the appointment , I rescheduled my day to save time, and as a result, I was not in the area stricken by a massive tornado, even though I had a front row seat about two miles away.

Even while attending Sunday School and church as a youth, I couldn’t help but think there had to be more to life and spirituality than I was being taught. Things just didn’t add up, as a result I petitioned the Masonic Lodge seeking further light.

The lessons taught there certainly clarified a few things, but they always talked out the hidden mysteries of masonry, and I couldn’t help but wonder what they were talking about. I soon found that in masonry as well as most other spiritual organizations, to seek further enlightenment one has to seek on his own. This is well and good and is the way it should be, everyone progress at their own rate and thus it is sometimes a lonely journey.

So, quite unknowingly at the time , I began my search for truth. As of today that search has taken me to most of the United States, many different countries and four continents, it has been an incredible journey. The best part it, it isn’t over, and it never will be.

As long as there is a breath in our soul, we search, often times without our conscious knowledge or desire. Every day and every action and reaction is evidence of our continuous search for our truth.

I have found , that even though my interpretation of truth may change and evolve, universal truths never change. They are the same today as they were ten thousand years ago. Truth is eternal and unchanging. They are the very rock and foundation of humanity, they will always be there for us to come back to as we travel our path through eternity on our way to enlightenment.

I continual every day to pursue my truth, may you always find the path to your truth inspiring and enlightening.

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A Gift From the Other Side

thetravelbugg@travelnsnap.com (The Florida Hoosier) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:04:00 GMT

One of the most influential events to take place during my quest for truth, my truth , occurred during the summer of 1982. I was sitting in my living room reading when I noticed a white plastic shopping bag lying on the fireplace mantle . I could have sworn the bag hadn’t been there a minute ago.

Curiosity got the best of me so I got up to see what it was all about. Opening the bag I found it contained a small book and a receipt from a Cincinnati book store. Investigating further it seemed to be some sort of spiritual book. Now my curiosity was really raised , I had developed a strong interest in that field and was at the time reading something I thought to be similar.

Siting down to read it , I began to realize it had a different slant on the world and upon further investigation I realized the writer had a negative view point on every subject, Christianity, Mormonism, new age, Masonry or whatever , it didn’t seem to make a difference.

Having been a student of several of these topics, I was quite well informed and as I read further most of what he said was not only untrue, but in many times a downright lie. Reading the book gave me a sense of foreboding and I soon realized this book came from a source that was far from good.

Knowing I hadn’t purchased this book, I asked my wife why she had bought it. Her reply was that she never bought it and had never seen it before. Since no one else lived in our house except our children who were too young to purchase anything, cold chills ran up and down my spine.

Although I had on occasion been privy to using an Ouija board and other esoteric tools, and had in fact seen much that was beyond explanation, this was creepy, It was totally against everything that is taught and accepted in our world, or any other world I want to be associated with.

I began to realize this book had been placed there by unknown forces to test my faith and to see if I really believed the things I had been studying. There was no question, what I had been reading was in fact truth, this book was nothing but false information and had no place in my home or environment. The sooner it disappeared from my reality the better.
Wanting to dispose of it as quickly as possible, I went into the backyard and lit a match to it.

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Interconnected Oneness

thetravelbugg@travelnsnap.com (The Florida Hoosier) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:10:00 GMT

I think we have all wrestled with this concept regardless of our religious and spiritual philosophies. The following article to me illustrates what is meant better than anything else I have read or seen.

"Imagine you are a drop of water in the ocean. As a drop, you have your own unique identity. Yet, you are made up of the same substance as all the rest of the ocean. There is no separation between you and the other drops. In your connection with other drops, you form the ocean. Although you are one with the ocean, you have the free will to do as you please,creating new experiences, changing form, moving in, and out of existences.

Sometimes you choose to dance in the vast oneness of the ocean. Sometimes you choose to change form, evaporating into the atmosphere,exploring the world of air and clouds. You may choose yet another experience, becoming a raindrop that falls to earth.

Oneness with all.

Maybe you explore the snow experience. Maybe you join with several trillion of your friends to stretch beyond the ocean experience to become a river for a while. Maybe you become drinking water and explore the experience of being inside a plant , animal, or human being.

You may experience yourself as a hydrating fluid, as blood, as sweat or urine. Maybe you join the liquids of the sewage system. And maybe you go back to the ocean. Whatever choices you make, whatever experiences you have, a few things remain constant.

You are never separate from the ocean, you may feel separate or disconnected, but you are still part of the ocean. Because you are part of the whole, what you do as an individual affects the experience of the entire ocean. If you evaporate, move or migrate the ocean is affected. No experience is good or bad, only different. Everything you and every other drop does affects each other and the ocean as a whole.

And so it is with life and your relationship with source. That drop of water is you and the ocean is All That Is. Your consciousness creates your reality and it influences the reality of the collective consciousness. This means you are powerful and no one can be a victim unless they choose to do so.

It also means when you pursue your dreams , not only will you be happier, but it will affect the consciousness of the whole and create an environment where everyone benefits. Once you begin to realize this, there can be no separation between you and the Source.

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2012: Beginning of a New Era

thetravelbugg@travelnsnap.com (The Florida Hoosier) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:02:00 GMT

Somehow,I knew , even at an early age that this time in history was going to be a very difficult period. I remember when I was quite young , in the 1950s that something was going to be different at this juncture of time. I really didn’t know why, but even though I was only five or six years old and the year 2000 seemed a long way off, something was going to be different.

Little did I realize at the time, the events that were about to take place would shape the future and lead up to this period in history. Certainly the events of the sixties, the war protests and the anti-establishment movement was a breeding grounds for the events that would take place fifty years later.

Many of the same individuals involved in those movements can now be found creating a disturbance today. They have had fifty years to improve their methods and ideology and it has taken this long to get an administration in the White House as well as many misguided citizens to agree with them.

The misguided liberal , live and let live policies have all contributed to the conflicts we see today. No longer are the values of our ancestors and indeed all ancient cultures honored and observed. People have forgotten that with actions come consequences. Politicians have forgotten who they work for and only bend and sway to the whims of lobbyists and special interests.

Many would like to throw the constitution out the window and turn this country into a nanny state. Doing so would make the populace dependent on the political class and do much to ensure the political elite had a lifetime career in politics, this is not what the founding fathers had in mind.

Full Moon Rising Over Tikal, Guatamala.

But the tide is slowly turning, this period in time was prophesied by many of the ancients, many ancient calendars end during or close to the year 2012. The Hindu, Cherokee, and Mayan , just to name a few. December 21, 2012, the winter solstice, seems to be the most popular date chosen.

What does this mean? Does it mean the world is going to end and everything is destroyed, thereby creating an atmosphere where civilization would have to start all over as it has done in the past? Are all the advances mankind has achieved going down the tubes only to be forgotten and rediscovered again at a later date? Is everything that has been accomplished and discovered over the past ten thousand years for naught and all forgotten?

It could be , but probably not. The year 2012, signifies a new beginning,karma will be wiped clean and most will start over. It is even suggested our DNA has been and will be changed and thus our whole persona will be altered. People will become more intuitive and feel a closer connection to their higher self and or creator. All this will no doubt change the world and how we react to our environment and each other. Will it mean the end to war and conflict? Who knows, we have been promised a thousands years of peace. It seems hard to believe that could happen, but I never thought the Berlin Wall would come down either.

Whatever the future holds, one thing is for sure, most of us will be here to experience it, in one form or another.It is us to decide what we want our future to be.

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To Conquer Fear

thetravelbugg@travelnsnap.com (The Florida Hoosier) — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 11:02:00 GMT

"To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom."

'People have a hard time letting go of their suffering.
Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.'' Thich Nhat Hanh.

Most of us are controlled by fear, in one form or another. As much as we try to deny it , fear has an effect on all of us. The fear is greater for some than others, while some may be afraid to come out of the house after dark , or be afraid to drive on the roads for fear of being killed in a so-called accident, for most it takes much more than this to arouse our deepest fears.

Many go to extremes to conquer fear, such as sky diving or traveling deep into the Amazon in search of native tribes and wildlife, confronting them to conquer whatever fear they may have. The list can go on and on , and in this sense we could never confront and conquer all our fears, as soon as we conquer one fear, another arises.

The only true way to truly conquer fear is to put our life in control of a higher power. This doesn't mean to give up control of our life, it just means to let go and go on. We still have control over our actions and our destiny.

Secret to Life

When we let go, we still chart our course in life, however we leave the path and direction to a higher power. In this sense we are always given choices and the option to choose which path to take. We fear nothing because we believe no harm can come to us and every event in life leads to a higher learning.

We learn the soul is indestructable and we can't die, at least our soul doesn't. We quit looking backwards and having regrets of things left undone. We realize we made the best decision based on the information we had at the time. Everything happens for a reason , and sometimes it can take years for the final outcome based on a decision we made earlier in life.

When we overcome fear, we let go and let be, realizing there is a divine plan for us that we chose at the time of birth. We don't always see the big picture and need to leave it up to divine intelligence to know the final outcome and the direction to go, step by step.

As we conquer our fears, our wisdom increases because the channel is opened wider and wider for the connection of our soul to divine spirit.

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The Journey of Life

thetravelbugg@travelnsnap.com (The Florida Hoosier) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:07:00 GMT

To me, water can be an excellent example of how we should live our lives.From the time the raindrops first land on the earth, they begin their journey to their final destination, the sea.Water follows the path of least resistance.

It has become the most powerful force on earth by following that simple precept. In most cases, water doesn’t force it’s way into any environment. It just goes with the flow , silently seeking it’s path by meandering and winding down life’s path ,thus seeking it’s destination by following the path of least resistance.

Keeping this thought in mind, it has occurred to me that maybe when the planet experiences a major flood, tsunami or other disaster it is nature’s way of telling us we need to lighten up and follow the path of least resistance. We , as humans have a natural tendency to make life more complicated than it needs to be . We are always trying to go against the grain and instead of allowing nature to take it’s course, we try to alter events to our own liking, forgetting that if we ask the universe for what we want and move confidentially in that direction, our wants will be taken care of.

All we need to do is step out of the way and just “be”. It is in these times of trying to force our will upon the universe that the universe fights back and gently explains to us that God is in charge and we should let him find the solutions. When we step back and let God do it , the outcome is always better than when we pre-plan the outcome.

This doesn’t mean we should do nothing, quite the contrary, we need to remain active in the process. What we don’t want to do is to have a predetermined idea in mind about how it is all going to turn out.

True we need to set a goal and not settle for less, but sometimes what we ask for isn’t in our best interest. Many times the universe has a much better future in mind than we could ever imagine for ourselves. There is a lot of truth in the country song, “Thank God for unanswered prayers.” Many times the best way God answers our prayers is to remain quiet.

Always pray for what you want , or something better, for the highest good of all concerned. Be just like that small stream of water, go with the flow, change directions if needed and you will reach the sea of contentment all in due time.

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Reality is an Illusion

thetravelbugg@travelnsnap.com (The Florida Hoosier) — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 11:04:00 GMT

Many of the ancients teach that reality is only a dream and we are only seeing and experiencing what we want to think as reality. In fact the Australian Aborigines believe life is only a dreaming, life is their dream time.

Their belief is that before one can actually experience doing something, it must be dreamed, not always in a sleep dream,. but as a vision if you would. They believe to journey to Sydney, it must be dreamed first. In a sense this means the thought of going makes the action materialize. Hence thoughts create reality, who can argue with that?

Many times two people sitting next to each other will see a different reality. Two people sitting together at a sporting event who are cheering for opposite teams will no doubt see things quite differently. People with different religious views definitely tend see the same event quite differently.

People according to their beliefs will no doubt view tragedy in various ways and as a result will react according to how they view it either as a positive event offering a chance to grow and learn, or as a negative event whereby they suffer many consequences of believing quite the opposite.

Most people think of humans as a body that has a soul, but quite the opposite is true, we are actually souls that are occupying a body. When looking at life from this perspective, we can realize the aborigines are correct in their thinking. As a soul occupying a body, instead of a body that has a soul, we begin to realize we are just observers in this human existence, we are actors on the stage of life, and what we “dream” we believe and by thus dreaming it , we create it.

We are creating our reality every minute of every day, day after day. So by creating our own reality on a continuous basis , everything we perceive and think creates the next minute of our lives, and how we perceive each moment will make our life different than the person sitting next to us.

As our perception and understanding of past events change, so it changes our reality and perception of life. We are directing our life and future. As we look down upon our life we see the changes as they come about and when we observe something we would like to alter , it is relatively easy to do. It may not happen overnight, but it will happen.

Change your thoughts, change your life.

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Jesus and Mary Twin Flames?

thetravelbugg@travelnsnap.com (The Florida Hoosier) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:03:00 GMT

Over the last several years there has been much discussion as to whether the scene of the Last Supper depicts Mary participating in the ceremony. Anyone who has studied the painting would certainly say the person in question sure looks like woman. Indeed, that was my first thought when as a child I first observed the photo .

Jesus and Mary certainly had an interesting relationship which I feel went far beyond what we have been taught. There is even some controversy concerning if Jesus really died on the cross, or if he knew of a way to slow his metabolism and breathing enough to slow the death process enough to survive the crucifixion and be able to eventually migrate to France and life out his life with Mary and their small daughter.

This may seem absurd, however, In the small French town of Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer , there is a festival every May 23 to 25 at a shrine honoring Saint Sarah the Egyptian, also called Sara Kali, the "Black Queen.", who is rumored to have been the daughter of Jesus and Mary.

As studied in the esoteric sciences as Jesus was, this is not all that unlikely. He is reportedly been able to turn water into wine and feed five thousand with very small rations. He reportedly belonged to the Essenes a devout spiritual order of the day, and as such traveled to Egypt, Indian, Stonehenge and even the Americas.

To this day we can find people who can walk on hot coals and perform psychic surgery, so for him to survive the Crucifixion isn’t too big a stretch of the imagination. Jesus came to earth to show us the way to enlightenment, not to be a Messiah. He was perfect in the sense he had a perfect divine connection with God, or our creator. The perfection had nothing to do with physical perfection, who can define that?

If Jesus was an Ascended Master, it only makes sense he would have attracted his twin flame to him, as a twin flame is the exact duplicate of our soul, in fact we share a soul with our twin flame. We don’t always share a lifetime with our twin , but rest assured , if Jesus was that advanced, his twin would have been close by.

How many times in the world today , after surviving all the trials and tribulations of life, do souls find their one true love, settle down and spend the rest of their lives with their one and only, in peace?

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