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pegasus
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CHANNELLING -- Opening to the Spirit
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Jun 24 16:40 UTC 1993 |
Anyone out there in GREXLAND interested in channelling? I've been doing
a bit of it, and would like to talk to others with similar interest.
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phaedrus
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response 1 of 118:
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Jun 24 17:46 UTC 1993 |
I would love to hear your views and experiences with chanelling. My
limited experience has led me to believe that my mind doesn't do
it well, but I have friends and family that do. I have yet to meet
someone that can channel, then go out for a night on the town, seems to
be rather draining.
-Phaedrus
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remmers
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response 2 of 118:
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Jun 25 01:18 UTC 1993 |
I have heard the term, but am not clear what it means. Exactly what is
"channeling"? How do you "do" it.
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mta
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response 3 of 118:
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Jun 25 06:09 UTC 1993 |
I'll give this a shot--I'm sure several of you would be willing to shoot me
d--uh, correct me if I'm wrong. ;)
Channeling is the opening of oneself up to allow a disincarnate being
communicate using ones own voice or body. (Written channelling is
generally referred to as "automatic writing")
One particularly famous example is the channeling of Seth through "Jane".
They are said to have written many books together.
There's really a whole lot more to it, though--since much of the communication
is said to be "wisdom provided to help humanity to grow and develop
spiritually"
Can anyone else give us a little closer up look?
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phaedrus
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response 4 of 118:
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Jun 25 17:04 UTC 1993 |
As far as my experience goes, you summed it up accuaratly MT, though I think
more often than not the form of "communication" is empathetic, like
for instance spontaneous knowledge appearing in your head. The people that
can acctually alow "physical manifestation" are amazing, though even
when it happens to people I trust it's hard to believe. Although I try
to accept things at face value, there are some things that seem
too incredible!
I'd really like to hear some opinions about chanelling, the spirit world
is something that in my experience the Craft community doesn't talk
about, this is of course not a accross the board statement!!
-Phaedrus
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pegasus
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response 5 of 118:
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Jun 26 01:46 UTC 1993 |
Well, I don't know how others "do" it, but I started this journey by
first doing some past life research. The person I went to uses the
techniques started by Sanaya Roman and Duane Parker, channelers of
Orin and DaBen. While in a bookstore, I saw this book called Opening
to Channel by the pair, and bought it. I followed the instructions,
and met a "being of light," also known as a spirit guide.
My spirit guide's name is Marcius, and he used to live on Earth during
the ancient Greek times. He's now a librarian in the library holding the
Akashic Records.
The idea basically is that we all have a higher self, sometimes called
a soul, that doesn't die like our physical bodies do. This is what
stores the memories of our past lives, ect. The higher self is on a
level where everything is energy. This is also where your spirit
guides are, so you can talk to them and get info from them. It's
like you're making a phone call, but instead of a phone, you're using
energy, imaging and your higher self.
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bryan
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response 6 of 118:
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Jul 4 05:17 UTC 1993 |
The source of the information drawn whether from within or without is really of
little importance. What does matter is whether the information is really useful
to you. All the Cool soundings phrases and poetry is really only so much
garbage if the message is undicipherable or irrelevant to the individual
specifically. One thing though concerning channeling what appears to external
beings, be very careful. Until you are well aquainted with anyone be cautious
of their motives. Just because a being is pandimensional does not make it
divine or trustworthy. So find what you think is sufficient protection before
you embark on this dangerous journey.
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pegasus
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response 7 of 118:
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Jul 4 21:54 UTC 1993 |
I'm sure your advice is meant kindly, but there is no danger in channeling this
way. I have yet to get any undecipherable or irrelevant information.
And, since there is no threat, there is no deed for the protection you
mentioned in your message.
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phaedrus
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response 8 of 118:
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Jul 6 16:13 UTC 1993 |
I'd have to agree with Bryan, although you may be right Patricia, no one
is probably in danger of having thier head explode, the most common form
of "danger" is leading a person into the world of illusion, as well as
delusion! Many a lad and lass has been convinced that they were omnipotent,
so maybe the "protection" would be a good earthy grounding.
You may be blessed with the attraction of well-meaning entities, not all
of us have been so blessed!
Interestingly enough, I DO believe that like attracts like, but every once in
a while I'll get a real "meanie" from over there, if I don't cast a proper
circle, which I used to do, NOT ANY MORE!!!!!
What does everyone else do when you're channeling, globetrotting, etc...
??
-Phaedrus
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pegasus
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Jul 6 19:05 UTC 1993 |
Phaedrus,
I'm not trying to gate in a demon, I'm just channeling. There's a big
difference. Channeling just deals with your light body and talking
to spirit guides. My particular person is a being of light, and poses
no threat.
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phaedrus
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response 10 of 118:
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Jul 6 19:52 UTC 1993 |
Patricia,
my interpretation of channeling is communing with others, good or bad.
Even on the physical realm we talk to jerks once in a while, doesn't it
seem logical that some of these same jerks may exist in another form??
I understand that your guide means you no harm, and it seems that you have
a very protective guide too, which for you is GREAT, not everyone may
journey with such a guide. I think most people go through a time of
solitare while journeying, or channeling...??!!
The point you're making is well taken, the dangers of magikal practices
are blown way out of scale! I thibk the biggest danger is delussion!
Patricia, have you never had at least a troublsome "guide" or whatever
you may call it, give you problems?? If you haven't once again count
yourself lucky, but realize that other people have these experiences and
take precautions to make sure it doesn't happen. One such precaution may
be having a protective guide around.
By the way, how DO you gate demons, I'm having a dinner party next week and...
I'm kidding, it's a joke!!!!!
-Phaedrus
"When you think you've made a good deal with a demon, first count your fingers,
then your toes, then your relatives!..."
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pegasus
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response 11 of 118:
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Jul 7 03:25 UTC 1993 |
Phaedrus,
It has been explained to me that there are no real evil spirits, just
less evolved beings spiritually. And, this particular way of channeling
shows you how to ask for only the highest spirit guide, and ask if the
being is from the light. If it's not, you tell it to leave. Very simple.
Now that I can "tune" into my spirit guide any time I wish, I'm not
groping around in the dark, as it were. I have an express elevator to him. :)
I do hope to learn to see the dead people around us, tho. THat'd be neat.
Just like I hope to learn to talk to animals and to astral travel. These
sound really nifty to me.
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jones2
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response 12 of 118:
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Aug 22 09:28 UTC 1993 |
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phaedrus
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response 13 of 118:
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Aug 23 13:51 UTC 1993 |
Chris,
Is this your opinion, or the final truth...??
-phaedrus
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jones2
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response 14 of 118:
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Aug 24 00:03 UTC 1993 |
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pegasus
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response 15 of 118:
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Aug 24 03:07 UTC 1993 |
Chris,
If you believe in the Universal Mind or the All that Is, you shouldn'
t have a problem dealing with channeling. People can channel all sorts
of things, from spirit guides to people on other planets in the universe.
It's great fun!
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jones2
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response 16 of 118:
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Aug 24 11:22 UTC 1993 |
Have fun. Bye
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phaedrus
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response 17 of 118:
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Aug 24 12:13 UTC 1993 |
Isn't this supposed to be a place of discussion for people with like, an
different ideas??!! Just because I don't agree with you Chris, doesn't mean I'm
right and your wrong, we just have different opinions...
Thanks for the reality check Patricia!
-phaedrus
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pegasus
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Aug 25 03:37 UTC 1993 |
Phaedrus,
Some people are very closed to certain ideas. :) I know my particular
one is organized religion. That's why I don't comment or participate in
the pagan stuff. I've even left messages in the New Age area on CIS
because I thought the way people were talking about channeling Seth
(of the Jane Roberts books) they were starting to get fanatic about it.
Like they all wanted to channel this one entity to see what it had to
tell them, rather than going out on their own and finding their own
individual spirit guide. I guess it's the sheep mentality I dislike
the most. :)
Pattie
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phaedrus
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Aug 25 12:28 UTC 1993 |
BOB save us from sheep mentality! I think the only thing I'm intolerant
of is intolerance. But, I must admit I'm a very social person, and I
need to be among people to celebrate throughout the year. There are
few things I value more. I have been lucky enough to find a wonderful
Coven that I can call family, for that I know I am blessed!
I didn't know what the seth thing was about, but I knew it seemed a
little extreme.
This brings up an interesting point of difference among many Pagans,
solitaire or communal. Though I think many people, myself included
do a little of both, extremes to either side seem unhealthy to me,
and I've done both.
-phaedrus
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dang
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response 20 of 118:
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Jul 1 18:06 UTC 1994 |
phaedrus, is BOB a real entity, or a joke? i'm not trying to be
mean, i have hust heard several jokes involving BOB, and wondered.
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fireball
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response 21 of 118:
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Jul 1 20:38 UTC 1994 |
I just thought it interested to notice that a lot of what people are talking
about is similar to the item I entered (Personal Experiences...can't remember
the number).
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phaedrus
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response 22 of 118:
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Jul 4 16:54 UTC 1994 |
Dang,
To quote the Discordian Bible, "Is it a religion disguised as a joke, or
a joke disguised as a religion?"
Check out J.R. Bob Dobbs for yourself and come and tell me if he's real~!
I realize that Bob isn't of the Erisians but it *is* similar.
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dang
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response 23 of 118:
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Jul 5 04:04 UTC 1994 |
okay, i'll take you up on that. where do i look?
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phaedrus
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response 24 of 118:
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Jul 5 12:49 UTC 1994 |
You could try some of the Subgenius books, but realisticly
You have to go to a Church of the SubGenius Devival. A good
rant. That'll give you an idea of what Bob is all about.
"Because Bob is not the answer, but niether is anything else!"
Rev. Ivan Stang
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