Find solace in knowing that you are surrounded, supported and valued. Whether you feel the energy of those who are present throughout your life or not, whether you notice an extra hand or not, whether you believe in sacred spirit help or not, be open, just in case. In case you might one day need it, be of open mind and open heart. Keep a place for spirit in your life so that it may impact you in the best way possible and so that it is acceptable to you. You are not alone, and perhaps that is the best and most helpful thing to keep in mind; you are not alone.
The word habit derives from the Latin word habitus, which means clothing or outer attire. In fact, the clerical attire of monks and nuns are actually called habits. Habit is thus a persona, which actually covers the real person. We are not our habits.
And yet, the word inhabit insists that to live in, or occupy a space, one must inhabit it. When a Spirit takes on life in human form, it must conform to the habits of that form.
At a core level, habits are instincts and archetypes that govern life in human form. These limitations control the expression of the life essence of Spirit while it resides in human form, but does not reflect the fullness of Spirit.
The shamans of ancient Mexico discovered that humans were not limited to one habitual form. Their version of shapeshifting involves the embodiment of a set of habits unique to another species. They utilize the practice of specific physical movements, called magical passes, and dreaming to accomplish these shifts. Some shamanic groups use power plants or psychedelics to facilitate these alternative perceptual experiences.
The shamans of ancient Mexico also emphasize the practice of recapitulation, or life review, to free oneself of habits that have crusted over one’s core identity and embedded it in a negative belief system. When we face our most feared issues, our energy is liberated from the constriction of defensive behaviors, allowing us to explore new possibilities of being.
The channel, Monitor, has suggested that the original intention was for the human body to live healthily until the human Spirit, that took up residence in it, had fulfilled its purpose in coming into human form. When, however, fears are suppressed and locked into body armor, the vitality of the physical body is overtaxed, shortening its duration and ability to serve Spirit’s intent.
Humankind has currently inhabited many fears that result in belief systems that expect illness. It doesn’t have to be this way. If we truly neutralize our fears, our life essence is freed to exercise its creative potential and create the life we intended when we first inhabited human form.
The shamans of ancient Mexico fully accepted that they were beings who would ultimately die. They also discovered that they could fulfill their intention for life in human form and simply burn from within when it was time for Spirit to move on. The implication, beyond this metaphor, is that, freed of our fears, we can exercise tremendous control over the course of our living and dying.
The best preventive for illness is to create the life that aligns with our Soul’s intent. Of course, sometimes illness is integral to our Earth School tour, to advance the growth of our Soul. However, very often, illness is the byproduct of stuck fear.
Release of habits of fear redefine the human body and unleash the creative human Spirit. That’s the way it truly can be.
Reset yourself throughout the day to remembering that you are more than your thoughts. You are more than the person you see in the mirror. You are more than the voice that speaks from your mouth. Reset your spirit self, acknowledging this eternal self who accompanies you throughout life, always has and always will. Anchor more frequently in memories of this spirit self who knows and loves you deeply, who wishes only for you to be fulfilled. Accept that this is your true self and you will be more than well on your way to fulfillment.
When things are the most challenging keep in mind that these are the times that test your stability, your conviction to alignment with spirit, and your ability to transcend the mundane and attain a higher perspective. When life calls for a grand shift there is no better person to call upon than your own deepest and highest self, who knows you so well and who can support you like no one else. From a place of inner depth and sobriety find what you need for the journey ahead.
Keep your eye on the ball, on your ultimate goal. Whatever that may be at the moment, there is the greater goal to evolve in the life you are in, so keep that in mind as well. To evolve is to grow spiritually. So find your spirit, that which you are besides your physical self, besides your ego and your brilliant mind. Begin to live more fully from that spirit self, that kind, compassionate and loving self who waits for you each day upon waking and accompanies you each night in sleep and dreaming. That beautiful self seeks you as much as you seek it. Find each other and learn what it means to be at one with each other, how to be kind to self and others, and how to journey forth, hand in hand.
