Wisdom of the Week – How to Earn your Wings

 

© Lucian Eyers 2011

 

Firstly, I would like to wish you all have a wonderful Christmas.

Today is the winter solstice and it is important to understand how very special the 21^st of December is for us all. This date marks the end of an old era and the beginning of a new. As I have already discussed in past blogs, it will be on this date a year from today – the 21^st of December 2012, which will herald in the beginning of something remarkable – Heaven on Earth. The vibration of our planet has already changed and in 2011 we have seen people from Egypt to America speaking out against greed and dictatorship. Most of them will not know why, but they are reacting to this higher vibration. And as our vibration lifts, so we begin to master self-worth and as such, learn to speak out. Many will be removed from relationships and also work places that do not allow them to be what their higher selves have already agreed before they were born, in order to learn their life’s lessons.

This has been the year of preparation, for what is about to happen is a divine opportunity in your life – to earn your wings.

Numbers are hugely significant and 21 represents this great change brought in by the Universe. As such it is likely that today also represents the actual birth of Christ and not the 25^th, which has become the accepted date adopted by the Christian calendar. The number 25 has less significance and an event such as the birth of the only direct son of God to be born on our Earth would have signified a huge shift and therefore, the number associated with that shift would have been symbolic.

So how do we help to manifest this Heaven on Earth and earn our wings?

I was speaking to a friend who told me that when he presented a Christmas card to his nephew, the young man’s response was, “I don’t do cards.” My friend then quickly added that his nephew had little money. I suggested to my friend that his nephew could make his own cards. My friend’s reply was, “Not everyone is talented enough to make cards.” Before I had the chance to suggest it takes only a little imagination, my guardian angel reminded me that I did not always make my own Christmas cards and we should be patient with the young.

The card I made this year is from a poem I wrote called ‘Give’.  The subject is a small child who wishes to be an angel and when she asks how this can be achieved, the angel responds by telling her, it is by the act of giving. Giving does not just apply to money. As Samuel my guardian angel told me earlier, it is giving patience to those who are less experienced than us. There are many terrible things we can see happening on our planet. If we are to change what we see, we do this by leading by good example. This means giving with kindness, tolerance and love.

Christmas symbolises a festival of giving, yet too often we feel this is confined to shillings and pence. Giving with our hearts is what is asked of us. Do this and the heavens will rejoice. I hope my poem helps. Happy Christmas. 

 

Give

I wish to be an angel,

Just as beautiful as you.

I promise to be very good,

So tell me what to do.”

The angel smiled and said to her,

“You are to me and others.”

“But not to all my friends at school,

My aunt and older brothers.

I need to have some wings,” she said,

“Then everyone will see,

That I am very gracious,

And in Heaven they’ll believe.”

“And once you have your wings,

What would you do with all your time?”

“I’d fly about my friends to check,

That everyone was fine.”

“And what about your enemies,

Or people you dislike?”

“I think the wings would help me,

To explain I’m very nice.”

The angel smiled again and said,

“I see that you are keen.

I’ll let you know the secret,

But your mind may not agree.

The answer is to give,

Both when you’re asked or when in doubt.

For only greed and meanness

Is why some must do without.

Give charity and kindness,

Give time when you have none.

Then more in common you will be,

With God – who gave his Son.”

 

‘Give,’ is taken from, ‘The Little Angel Book of Hours’ by Lucian Eyers © 2010

 

Wisdom of the Week – Choices

 

Lucian Eyers © 2008

 I was distracted from my daily routine yesterday by a great cry of squawking crows. As I looked up, I saw a fully-grown buzzard circling above me. The crows had gathered in huge numbers and were chasing the buzzard away from the area. In less than a minute the buzzard had retreated and a sense of peace was restored. I am very fond of all birds including buzzards, yet this wonderful display of courage by the smaller crows reminded me how we can make a real difference when we combine our efforts for the greater good.

Published in the media this week, a new poll by ‘Globescan’ has been released on nuclear energy and how much support it has globally:

“GlobeScan had previously polled eight countries with nuclear programmes, in 2005. In most of them, opposition to building new reactors has risen markedly since.

In Germany it is up from 73% in 2005 to 90% now - which is reflected in the government's recent decision to close its nuclear programme. More intriguingly, it also rose in pro-nuclear France (66% to 83%) and Russia (61% to 83%).

Fukushima-stricken Japan, however, registered the much more modest rise of 76% to 84%. In the UK, support for building new reactors has risen from 33% to 37%. It is unchanged in the US, and also high in China and Pakistan, which all poll around the 40% mark.

Support for continuing to use existing plants while not building new ones was strongest in France and Japan (58% and 57%), while Spaniards and Germans (55% and 52%) were the keenest to shut existing plants down immediately.

In countries without operating reactors, support for building them was strongest in Nigeria (41%), Ghana (33%) and Egypt (31%).” 1 

Although the general trend is that people are significantly against nuclear energy than in 2005, there is little change in both the UK and the US. I was of course concerned that support in the UK had actually risen for building new reactors from 33% to 37%, even after the recent Fukushima disaster. 

So why is the choice of using nuclear energy the wrong one to make? 

We are here on our Earth to learn many things one of which is independence. Placing our energy needs in the hands of large corporations will not be tolerated by the Universe, while these companies consider profit over safety and the environment.

We are all fully aware of the risks and dangerous waste products associated with nuclear energy. When we deliberately decide not to act for the higher good, we attract karmic debt. Karma is exacting. Therefore, the more detrimental our choices are, the more serious our lessons and experiences will be. In contrast, when we act responsibly working in harmony with our beautiful Earth, we are rewarded.

The crows I spoke of earlier were not deterred by the size of their predator, but considered the welfare of their family before themselves. Their choice to combine together as a collective force and drive out this potential threat was the right choice to make. I hope the crows can help you to also make the right choice in sealing a better future for us all.

My picture above and poem below is from my book ‘The Sparky Book of Hours’ and is called  ‘A Blade of Grass.’ 

The poem reminds us there are enough resources for us all. Only greed leaves many with little and the privileged few, with more than they need.

The poem also illustrates the great power we have when we work together and when we do – we have the capacity to change the world.

A Blade of Grass

I do enjoy a blade of grass,

For munching and retorts.

From milk to pie it will supply,

A recipe of thoughts.

Then little yellow butterfly,

Discretely speaks to me.

“Please munch around my friend tonight,

There’s food enough for three.”

The blade of grass in solitude,

Is weak like any thread.

But bound within a multitude,

It’s quite a force to dread.

‘A Blade of Grass,’ is taken from, ‘The Second Sparky Book of Hours’ by Lucian Eyers © 2008

1. BBC Website News, 25 November 2011; ‘Nuclear power ‘gets little public support worldwide’.

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Wisdom of the Week – Thoughts

 

 

Lucian Eyers © 2008

 

This week a survey was released to show that, “Villagers living on the Indonesian side of Borneo killed at least 750 endangered orangutans over a yearlong period, some to protect crops from being raided and others for their meat, a new survey shows.

Such practices, never before quantified, are now believed to pose a more serious threat to the existence of the red apes than previously thought, Erik Meijaard, the main author of the report that appeared in the journal PLoSOne, said Monday.
Indonesia — home to 90 percent of the orangutans left in the wild — was blanketed with plush rain forests less than 50 years ago, but half those trees have since been cleared in the rush to supply the world with timber, pulp, paper and more recently, palm oil.
As a result, most of the remaining 50,000 to 60,000 apes live in scattered, degraded forests, putting them in frequent, and often deadly, conflict with humans.”1

On the night of this published report my wife could not sleep and when she finally did her dreams were of the orangutans. She told me the next morning that she felt helpless and there was nothing to be done. She explained the Indonesians would argue what right have we to criticise them, when we have destroyed so much of our own native habitat for economic gain.

Her genuine love for these innocent creatures encouraged me to seek guidance from my guardian angel and I was reminded to trust in our Universe and in the power of thought. If each of us spares a thought for these creatures and sends wisdom to the people of Indonesia to honour the orangutan, then their plight will change.

Too often we neglect the power of thought and consider action as being more important – yet without thought, the process of action cannot begin.

How often do we think of someone and then soon afterwards they contact us.

We are all connected and as such we can make a real difference. Even the most difficult problems can be solved with the power of positive thought.

I would ask that you consider sending love and protection to these beautiful creatures. Thank the Universe for listening to your prayers and accept that your prayers have been answered. 

I will leave you with a poem I wrote which shows the same love God has for all of us. It reminds us that none of us have the right to take the life of another. Change is but a thought away – the secret of success is to try.

The Ghost of Man

Dear Lord I have a question,

I wish to understand.

In life I was a holy man,

But put to death a man.

He said he was the Son of God,

A bad and blasphemous thing.

So was I right to kill this man,

Or was this man a king?”

“Every man that walks the earth,

Is born a son of mine.

And every woman given birth,

Is from the womb divine.

And yes, the Man you talk about,

Was destined as a king.

But no one has the right to take,

The life from anything.”

“How can a man be made the same,

As flesh of Holy Son?

For God is pure and man is flawed,

How can this thing be done?”

“The steps you take within your life,

Determine who you’ll be.

So living life as if the Christ,

Will bring you close to me.”

“This thing you ask,

Can not be done,

And so I’ll say goodbye.”

“Then let me ask this thing of you,

My son, just simply try.”

‘The Ghost of Man,’ is taken from ‘The Second Sparky Book of Hours’ by Lucian Eyers © 2008

1. The Guardian Monday November 14 2011 ‘Survey: Indonesians killed 750 orangutans in year.'

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Wisdom of the Week – 11.11.11

 

 Lucian Eyers © 2008

Some of us know the special significance of this day. It is a time for celebration and to show gratitude for what we have been given. It is also a time to pray and help manifest the coming of the golden era. A new period where we will be at ‘One’ with the Earth and peace will extend to every corner of our planet.

To those of you who are not aware of what is happening at this time, at 11:11am the world will experience what is known as a cosmic moment.

The 11^th of November 2011 is in preparation for the 21^st December 2012, which is the second cosmic moment and the beginning of a new golden age.

On both occasions the Universe will be silent as a great light from Heaven fills our planet lifting its vibration to a higher level. We are blessed to experience this and to be here at this time. If possible we should use this opportunity to be at peace with the world and ourselves. We should extend our love not only to one another, but also to all life that we see around us.

The second cosmic moment on the 21^st December 2012 will also be at 11:11am. Numbers hold a huge significance and the Universe does not operate in a random way – it is ordered and exacting.

The number 1 signifies a beginning. When a number doubles the significance multiplies and so on. 11.11.11. is therefore the result of a huge beginning and one we should openly embrace.

At this special moment you may wish to share the silence with the Universe and extend a silent prayer in order to help lift the planet to this higher vibration. It is no coincidence that the Remembrance Day silence is also at this time and on this day (Armistice Day). 

Below is a poem I wrote for ‘The Second Sparky Book of Hours,’ called ‘I Wish.’ The poem is about mankind, but uses the bird kingdom as a symbol of our failings, yet with our hope for a better future. The poem may help you focus on your own thoughts and prayers for this truly joyous and monumental day.

I  Wish

I wish the birds from dawn to night,

Would always sing and never fight.

I wish the food that can be found,

Would freely spread itself around.

I wish the cuckoo understood,

The worthy joys of motherhood.

I wish the kindness crows can show,

Could be for every bird they know.

And only hungry herons fish,

I wish the world could be like this. 

‘I Wish,’ is taken from, ‘The Second Sparky Book of Hours’ by Lucian Eyers © 2008

 

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Wisdom of the Week – Motherhood

 

Front cover from, ‘The Angel Book of Hours’ by Lucian Eyers © 2010

 

This week we saw photographs published by J Henry Fair. His ‘Spectacular aerial images show the devastation man has wreaked on America.

Pollution is exposed on a massive scale, creating striking vivid colours that highlight the scars of spillages, open cast mining, chemical and oil leaks, industrial decay and deforestation’. 1 

 

Stored sulphur is dramatically veined by a blood-red polluted river at Fort McMurray.

A pond swirled with the world's most widely used herbicide, which is manufactured in nearby Luling, Texas.

 

The shocking red colour marks where the earth has been scarred by Bauxite waste from aluminium production, which contains significant amounts of heavy metal contamination. Pictured at Darrow, Louisiana.

 

 

Swirls are oil from BP's Deepwater Horizon spills at the Gulf Macondo well as it floats on the Gulf of Mexico.

On a positive note, I was moved to see photographs of a gorilla and her offspring. It reminded me how motherhood is relative to our stage of spiritual development and is an ever-changing process.

When we are children, we learn the lesson of trust. Later as a parent we have the opportunity to develop unconditional love.

 

So what happens once we master this?

There is another love which we must also learn. It is a state of ‘Oneness.’ It embraces everything around us and asks that we love and honour the Mother of our Earth and all that exists within Her.

The list is a long one and extends to every living creature including every leaf and rock. You may think this is too much to expect of anyone. To many the Earth is just a soulless supply of resources to exploit, but this could not be further from the truth. Once we learn to truly honour our Earth we can then extend this love to our Universe and then to the Cosmos, which is all of creation.

I promised some dear friends this weekend that I would discuss healing which is also related to what I have to say on motherhood. They have a friend who is ill and they wished to be reminded of how we can give healing to those we love. Healing is given always from the heart. It is from here your heart chakra radiates love. Ask for healing, imagine it and be grateful for the healing you have received and given. We can also send healing to our Earth itself. Source does not intend us to be victims on our planet, waiting to endure disaster or experience joy, depending on good or bad luck. We are encouraged to be Masters, creating a future of happiness and fulfilment based on our actions and thoughts.

My poem below is a story about how a child heals his grandmother and illustrates this power of healing, which we all have within us. In this poem Father Christmas helps a little boy to realise the magic he has within him. It reminds us that motherhood extends beyond the parent and its child and is the process of caring for those who are in need of our support. Our ever-caring Mother Earth is also now in need of healing. When we are children we act irresponsibly because we know no better and we look to our parents for guidance. But we must now expand our sense of motherhood to the Mother of our Earth and act as adults in order to sustain a future for our children. This is the state of 'Oneness'.

Our human mother once marvelled at us when we were first born. Yet our Great Mother – Gaia does this still. Remember from where we came and spare a thought for our Mother of our Earth. A Mother who loves us dearly, asks for nothing – yet gives us the ‘World’.

 

Timmy’s Gran

You may remember meeting

Little Timmy in the past.

But Granny you did not,

Except that Timmy one day asked –

That on the eve of Christmas,

If he really didn’t mind,

A pair of gloves from Santa,

For his Gran, would be most kind.

A year has almost gone,

Since Santa left his special gifts.

His Granny wears them when she can,

And Timmy treasures his.

He says his gloves are magic,

And that Santa would be pleased,

That when he puts them on,

He can do anything with these.

 

The past I now have given you,

It's time to now present,

A story of a boy, and what

To him, his Granny meant.

One evening through the window,

Flakes of snow began to form,

And Timmy’s Gran decided,

“We’ll need wood to keep us warm.”

Young Timmy was excited,

“Let me go I have my gloves.”

His Granny said, “I’ll come as well,

My eager little love.”

They ventured out together,

With a basket in between.

And Granny said, “There’s little

To compare to such a scene.

And with me walks my little gem,

I thank you dearest Lord,

For giving this old lady,

Still the chance, to be adored.”

 

They brushed between two conifers,

That caused some snow to slide.

A pheasant flew in front of them,

Which left them both surprised.

And Timmy cried, “My heart,

Dear Granny,  beats so very fast!”

But Granny did not speak,

But fell upon the snow and gasped.

His Granny’s face was pale

Just like the snow and so he cried.

And then a voice said, “Timmy,

With your gloves some magic try.”

“I’m just a little boy,” he said,

“My gloves are made of wool.

To say that these are magic,

I regret, I’m just a fool.”

 

He shook his Granny by the arms,

“Dear Granny, please don’t die.

I’ll always tell the truth,

About my gloves, I’ll never lie.

You made me very happy,

Now alone I’ll really be.

Can you explain dear God,

Why you have taken her from me?”

But nothing was the answer,

He received and so upset,

He threw away his gloves,

And on his Granny’s face he wept.

So broken was his little heart,

The Universe was grieved,

And sent a sacred messenger,

In Timmy’s hour of need.

 

Our Santa stood beside the gloves

Discarded in the snow.

“I still remember giving you,

These gloves, a year ago.”

And Timmy looked behind to see

His Santa dressed in blue.

“I rushed to get here quickly,

Healing Granny you can do.”

He wrapped his arms around his Santa,

Crying as he said,

“There’s nothing we can do,

My precious Granny now is dead.”

“Now listen little Timmy,

Surely you believe in me?”

And Timmy shook his head,

“Then in yourself, you must believe.

Believing in yourself is then,

Not such a massive deal.

For in your little hands,

You have almighty strength to heal.

  

The gloves you do not need,

Just place your hands on Granny's side.

And ask the light of Heaven,

To bring Granny back alive.”

His hands were all a tremble,

But repeated Santa’s words.

“I ask the Universe for light,

To shine upon this Earth.

It shines above my head,

And through my heart, so I may give,

This healing, with my love,

And so my Granny now may live.”

And in his mind he saw the light

Run through his bones and veins,

And in his eyes he witnessed,

Granny smiling once again.

“I said that you could do it,

Little Timmy, now you know.

Anything is possible,

When love, to God you show.

Those gloves I fondly gave to you,

You must now understand,

Do not compare, to what you wear,

Within your heart and hands.

When life gets very difficult,

I say do not despair.

Ask and God will answer,

That's the miracle of prayer.”

‘Timmy’s Gran’, is taken from, ‘The Little Angel Book of Hours’ by Lucian Eyers © 2010

 1. Mail Online 26th October 2011 ‘Polluted America: Amazingly colourful aerial pictures that highlight damage to Earth wrought by industry'.

 


 

 

 

Wisdom of the Week – Companionship

 

 

Lucian Eyers © 2008

 

2011 is a magical year. This year means we will no longer be in a relationship that does not fulfil our soul purpose.
This week I took the plunge and opened a Facebook account. What pleased me was to see friends who had found companionship, even though they feared a future of loneliness.
Before we are born we choose our life’s lessons and the souls we wish to spend time with, in order to develop. These souls are people who have often been with us in a past life. It may be we have unfinished business, or from past experience we believe them to be the best people to help us move forward spiritually. The twist is we also choose people we consider to be our enemies. These are probably the most difficult tests for us, which is why someone we dislike should be viewed as our teacher, rather than a nuisance. 

So why do relationships break down? 
There are several reasons. But generally they are based on the need for us to change and learn what we have agreed. If we are not doing this with our present partner, then we will be removed from that relationship. However, tolerance and forgiveness can help us emotionally override a departure from a relationship.
Tolerance is not enduring unacceptable behaviour and boycotting self-worth. It means understanding the limitations of others and guiding them when they are in need of help. 

So what about those of us who would like to be in a relationship but are not? 
Again there are several reasons for this. We may still need to learn the lesson of self-worth or independence. If we lack these qualities, we will attract people who will either try to bully or control us. This is not healthy for either party. Sometimes we will find ourselves in such relationships to learn lessons. But our higher selves have agreed this at a higher soul level. We can of course at anytime decide to change the way we are being treated and move forward. Remembering we have free choice is very important.

There is of course one friend of whom we are often unaware. This friend knows everything about us and will help us more than we can possibly imagine, but we have to ask them. It is our guardian angel. Our angel is present at our birth and when we pass over. They keep our karmic records and can give us guidance that will always be for the higher good.
Angelic love is unconditional. Even though we may choose not to believe in them, they will still love us. It is this love we will eventually learn. The sacred bond we have with our partner where we practice kindness and forgiveness, is a start. Eventually we will master such feelings and extend this special love to all mankind and beyond.
Learning to speak to our guardian angel is not as difficult as you may think. We are all of spirit and therefore, we all have the ability to be psychic and connect with the Angelic Kingdom. 

I have included a poem from my book ‘The Second Sparky Book of Hours,’ called, ‘Talking to your Angel’. My drawing above and the poem below may help you with this process of communication. It involves trust and the process of asking. Don’t be afraid or be tempted to feel stupid. After all, there is no better way to demonstrate your courage by believing without seeing, than to honour a loyal and loving friend. 

Talking to your Angel

He asked me how to do it,

I said, “It’s up to you.

Talking to your angel,

Is just how I talk to you.

But don’t forget to thank them,

For answering your prayers,

And try to be specific,

In your worries or your cares.

Talking to your angel,

Is listening with your heart.

But this will only happen,

If you make a conscious start.”

“But who is actually talking,

Is not easily understood.”

“The devil’s plans are always bad,

An angel’s voice is good.

Talking to your angel,

Is just part of daily life.

Like talking to your brother,

Or your mother or your wife.”

“It’s really not that easy,”

He anxiously replied.

“I’ve listened and I’ve chattered,

But there’s nothing when I’ve tried.”

“The tiniest of messages,

Will be how they respond.

A word or sign upon your mind,

Will show you right from wrong.”

But even more excited,

And frustrated he became.

“There’s nothing you have said to me,

That helps me to relay.”

“Communication’s only heard,

When you are at your best.

So this means being very calm,

And trust will do the rest.”

‘Talking to your Angel,’ is taken from, ‘The Second Sparky Book of Hours’ by Lucian Eyers © 2008 

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