Wisdom of the Week – Self Worth

 Lucian Eyers © 2008

 

I was having dinner this week with some friends and one of them told me discreetly, that he had trouble sleeping – suffering terrible nightmares. I told him it was likely he was taking his worries to bed with him, in which case he was spending his resting hours in the ‘astral planes’ which is a troubled place. I said you need to ask the angels before you go to bed to take you to the ‘spiritual planes’ or to one of the many Archangel retreats. There you can ask for healing and for your concerns to be clarified.

My friend responded by saying that he never asked for anything for himself, only for other people. My response was that it is impossible to love and honour others, until we learn to truly love ourselves.

 

On this subject of self worth, it is fitting that in this week the Chinese people reacted once again to government control and corruption; ‘After two Chinese bullet trains collided in the south of the country, killing at least 39 and injuring more than 200, Mr Wen duly arrived at the scene. 
Standing on a patch of gravel on Thursday that had been cleared of the wreckage, the Chinese premier promised to "get to the bottom" of what had gone wrong and apologised for not arriving sooner, blaming an 11-day illness and doctor's orders to rest.
In the past, that might have been the end of it. But on Thursday, Mr Wen succeeded only in ratcheting up public anger a notch. 
Within hours, photographs of him in seemingly perfect health at various functions over the past week had been posted on the internet and Mr Wen was accused of being a liar. His tears at the sites of various disasters over the years had already earned him the mocking title of China's "Best Actor".

 

 Rage against police: officers were tied to their patrol car in Foshan 

 

What has changed over the past year is partly the growing inability of China's leaders to control free speech, both in the traditional media and over the internet.

As it loses the battle to control the population through the media, and through internet and video surveillance, the government has resorted in recent months to displays of raw power, sending squadrons of paramilitary police on to the streets of several cities to prevent riots.

China now spends almost £60 billion a year on "internal security", more than on the People's Liberation Army. But it has not been able to stop the number of riots from tripling in the past five years to 180,000 in 2011 – or 493 a day – according to a professor at Tsinghua University.’ 1 

The lesson of self worth like any other we are learning is so often forced upon us. A situation can become so intolerable, that patience and tolerance are no longer an option and we feel compounded to react in a forceful way. However, Mahatma Gandhi’s approach to the unfair rule by the British was one of non-cooperation. He showed that with reason and through peaceful means, his people could reign victorious over a mighty regime.
My blessings and prayers for courage go out to the people of China, that they too will find the strength to stand up for themselves with dignity, but in a peaceful way. Their weapon is the truth and in knowing when we are united, no regime however powerful can hope to be victorious.

I asked the angels which poem they would like me to leave with you and they showed me this one. It was inspired by a lady I knew called ‘Patricia’. I think you may agree – the angels made the right choice.

Patricia

Patricia had a problem,

She didn’t like to swim.

But as a baby duckling,

Her fate looked rather grim.

But then one twilit evening,

A visitor arrived,

To glare at mother’s frightened brood,

And then to seize his prize.

“Patricia, jump,” the others cried,

“This breath could be your last.”

And so it was Patricia learnt,

To swim extremely fast.

‘Patricia’ taken from ‘The Sparky Book of Hours,’ by Lucian Eyers © 2008

1. The Telegraph website Friday 29 2011: 'Grandpa Wen' left helpless as internet drives wave of unrest through China’.

 
 

 

Wisdom of the Week – Freedom

 

Sometime ago I met two good friends for lunch in Hyde Park, Matt and Jody. I suggested we all write on a piece of paper what we wished for more than anything else. I tore three small pieces from a sheet of my writing paper and after we had all scribed a single word, we tucked them away in the corner of our wallets and purse.

Jody wrote on her piece of paper, ‘Healing.’ She left her job and is now a talented healer, offering homeopathic remedies as a safe alternative to conventional medicine. Matt chose, ‘Happiness’. The change I have seen has confirmed his wish is steadily being granted.

I chose ‘Freedom’. I said to the angels this week, “Some say freedom has a price.”
The response they gave me was, “Freedom is prizing yourself over money and fear.”

 

 

Like most of us, I have relied on a job to survive. The thought of walking away from this with no means of supporting myself and my dependents, seemed like madness. Yet in the end I was forced to do so. My strength was knowing the Universe would not abandon me and when we show trust – we are rewarded.
Last week I discussed how we are all being forced to confront transparency. The same also applies to living a life that fulfils us, so we may discover our sense of worth. Freedom is a state of detachment whether it is an emotional chain or one of material need. It is our own thoughts that imprison us and not the actions of others.

I have waited to write this page. I say be patient, for only when we are truly ready can we embrace our self worth and declare we are finally free. 

The poem below is based on a conversation I had with a blind girl and her mother last week. She enjoys considerably less freedom than most of us. As I will no longer see her, it would be nice to think the many good friends I left behind, may consider in my absence to stop occasionally and put something in her hat – from me. 

The Blind Lady Sings

Her mother crouched upon the floor,
A woollen hat displayed,
The contents that a Knightsbridge tube
Could offer on this day.

I placed within the empty hat,
The little change I had.
I asked her, “Are you happy?”
She replied, “Some days I’m sad.” 

I said, “Why do you do this?”

And she smiled, “It pays the rent.”
I asked her if that every day
Could not be better spent.

“I hate it when it rains –
And when it’s cold and others cry,
‘Your voice is very weak’,
When in my heart I really try.” 

I said, “Your voice is beautiful,
Much pleasure this does bring.”
“I hope we speak again,” she said,
“But now I need to sing.”

‘The Blind Lady Sings’ by Lucian Eyers © 2011

Wisdom of the Week – Transparency

Lucian Eyers © 2008

This week’s newspapers saw rare pictures of Rupert Murdoch grinning from ear to ear. My initial thought was, you only smile when you know you’re in trouble – giving the impression there is nothing wrong.

 

 

The angels immediately reminded me that Mr. Murdoch is no different to the rest of us. If he is not fulfilling his soul purpose and working for the higher good, he will also be forced to change. Whether he fails or not will depend on him and not us.

Because the Universe expects transparency from us, it too is transparent, allowing us to receive answers to the many mysteries that have resulted in confusion for centuries.

While scientists scratch their heads as to the structure of the Universe for example, spirit has downloaded such information through clairvoyance to now share with us all.

I recently asked the Universe to show me a map of the cosmos. The angels asked me what I knew of it already. I said, 'I know there are twelve Universes.' They confirmed this and showed me a clock. They then asked me where I thought source (God) was? I quickly replied, ‘In the middle.’ I then said, ‘But the Universe expands does it not?’ They confirmed this and showed me an image, as we expand so does God.

Excited by this discovery, I thought I would ask where my planet of origin was. This is the place where we started our life’s lessons after leaving the Godhead. Many assume we have all begun on Earth, but this is not the case. Earth has been part of the evolution for some of us, again this is not the whole story.

I waited for two days and then the angels answered my question. I was sitting on a train when I noticed someone reading a newspaper article about a planet that had been discovered, which could support life. The planet was called ‘Gliese 581g’. I was mildly interested but as I continued to read, I was transformed into a state of wonder as I discovered this planet was in the Libra constellation. I am a Libran.

I was telling a friend about my remarkable discovery and he said, ‘I’m a Taurus, does this mean I have always been one?’ I asked the angels and they confirmed to me this was the case.

Because we are out of touch with our natural Earth, our lack of understanding extends to our Universe. Ancient civilisations would have understood the significance of our birth dates, which is why the zodiac calendar has evolved the way it has. We forget that everything has significance; therefore, an important event such as our birthday will have huge significance.

We should resist pointing the finger of blame at those who continue to disappoint us.

In the case of Mr. Murdoch, many said nothing through fear and for personal gain. Millions of others continued to support his industry through advertising and subscription. If we spend our time exposing others and making money from their misfortunes, then we will be exposed and others will benefit from our misfortune. However, if Mr. Murdoch shows a change of heart, the smile he showed this week could one day be genuine.

Again in the news this week, the worst drought in 60 years has affected 10 million people in the Horn of Africa and there are many who are starving and dying. This would be a good place for Mr. Murdoch to start his change of heart.

We are all of God. None of us can hide from Him and as such from ourselves.

My above is from a poem I wrote called, 'Grow,' and reminds us of our purpose on Earth. It is a personal favourite of a dear friend of mine. He said it was a strong reminder that we start off with good intentions, yet so often we forget.

The transparency of our failings should therefore be seen as a friend – keeping us focused on the higher path. If you would like to read this poem and others from, 'The Second Sparky Book of Hours,' you can purchase the eBook or hardback version via our website at:

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

You can hear me reading this poem in the video below.

 

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Wisdom of the Week – Detachment

Lucian Eyers © 2008

I was waiting for a tube train at Knightsbridge station this week, when five youths decided to sit on the edge of the platform with their legs dangling over the rails. At first I waited to see if someone would approach, but there was no platform attendant. It was also very crowded so it was likely the CCTV camera could not see them.
I then asked the angels to give protection to these silly boys and was surprised by the answer the angels gave me. They said, “You do something.” 
As I approached the youths, I discovered they were foreign and asked them if they spoke English. One boy nodded. I said, “The train will enter the platform very quickly and you may not have time to remove your legs.” He then replied, “The train is not coming for another seven minutes.” My response was, “What you are doing is extremely dangerous, I am not an official, but if they catch you, then you may get into serious trouble.” The boys then stood up.
Although there were many people present, no one intervened. Some may say the numerous onlookers were practising detachment, but this is not the case.
The boys were clearly in danger. They were sitting close to where the train enters and a scramble at the last minute to remove their legs could have been fatal. I have been travelling on the tube for many years and seven minutes can pass very quickly.
There were several reasons why no one acted and these were based on indifference, fear and ego – none relate to detachment.
Detachment is acting for the higher good of all. It is understanding we are all 'One' and when we need to, we get involved, but in a detached way. Being detached is not a state of indifference.
When we practice perfect detachment we master our emotions. We do not concern ourselves with what others may think of us. Nor do we engage in fear, believing we will receive a violent reaction – we remain calm and independent of the situation.
I was telling a friend this story and he began to create a new scenario of someone being stabbed, he said, “Would you then go after the attacker?” 
I said, “Of course not – I would tend to the injured person and then get an ambulance.” 

When we are truly detached, we can then make the right decision. It is of course more difficult to do this with those who are close to us. However, if we wish to spiritually advance, detachment is a lesson we all must learn.

The picture above and below is from a poem I wrote about a scarecrow who is not valued, but does little to defend himself. He relies on trust and higher forces to improve his fate. He also resists the temptation to judge – which is the key to detachment and brings contentmenIf youwould like to purchase this poem and others from 'The Second Sparky Book of Hours,' you can as an eBook and hardback via our website at:

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'The Scarecrow,' taken from the 'The Second Sparky Book of Hours' by Lucian Eyers © 2008

 

 

Wisdom of the Week – Abundance

 

© Lucian Eyers 2008

 

I was forced this week to take a taxi to the station as our car broke down. After ringing six taxi companies the seventh answered and drove me to the station. I was interested to know what the Universe had in store for me and this was revealed in the conversation I had with the driver. I said to him, “Have you always been a taxi driver?” 
He said, “No I just fell into it after I was made redundant.” I suggested for a moment he should forget about money and I asked him what he would really like to do?
He replied, “I’ve always fancied being a grounds man at a golf course.” 
I told him that his dream job was not very difficult to achieve and asked had he ever approached a golf course, even for part-time work. He said, “I hate to admit it  – but no.” 
His reasons were based on a lack of confidence and apathy.
I explained that we could all have what we desire in life. Abundance comes from trusting that you can have this and visualising your dream. It involves acting as if it has already happened and is the principle behind the Universal Law of Manifestation.
Like anything we desire whether it is healing, a relationship or even money, we need to ask and be grateful for what we will receive.
It is important to always mention that your request should be for the higher good. If you want to add ceremony when asking, light a candle or go to a beautiful or quiet place – Angels and Unicorns love these things and it will help you to connect with them.
Make your wish clear and thank them afterwards. Shortly after this you will notice signs that change is occurring. You may see something in a newspaper or overhear a conversation that will plant a seed. Spirit is guiding you, so trust in this, but with discernment. Again – remember to ask that this will be for the higher good. If it is, then do not hold back but believe in yourself.
In last week’s blog I explained that everything is as it should be. There is a huge shift as the workplace is now attracting much anger, frustration and bullying. This week saw the revolt in Greece, one of many we have seen since the uprising in Egypt on the 25th January of this year. These uprisings were predicted by the spiritual community and are part of us being able to shake off the old 3^rd dimensional ways of exploitation, greed and control and to move towards the 5^th dimensional principles of fulfilment, freedom and taking responsibility for our own lives.
As the taxi arrived at the station, I told the driver unless he had an electric car and could generate his own electricity, he would not have a taxi service in the near future. The Universe will not allow us to destroy our planet with pollution and fossil fuels. Therefore, we will be forced to change from more natural disasters occurring.
As I walked to the platform I thanked the angels for the subject of this week’s blog and also thanked the taxi driver for what he had taught me. It is this – that both fear and apathy can hold us back from living our dreams. How many of us believe that paid work cannot be something we can enjoy? How many of us believe we will be without and never experience abundance? How many will suffer before we learn to finally believe in ourselves.
I crafted the poem 'Samuel Says' around something Samuel, my guardian angel once said to me. Abundance is not a state of wanting, but of knowing. To be like this we have to be a Master. To read this poem and others from 'The Sparky Book of Hours,' You can purchase an eBook or hardback version via our website at:

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‘Samuel Says’ taken from ‘The Sparky Book of Hours,’ by Lucian Eyers © 2008
 

 

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Wisdom of the Week – Synchronicity

 Lucian Eyers © 2008

 

A friend emailed me with this question, ‘What is it about the number seven – why so lucky?’ After explaining the significance of this number I finished by saying, “There is no such thing as luck. However, if people believe seven will bring them good fortune, then this will be so.”

This Wednesday saw the release of the Chinese artist Ai Weiwei by the Chinese state government.

On the same day, “Hundreds of people were killed and another 8,000 injured in a strong earthquake that rocked a remote mountainous area of north-western China on Wednesday.

Following is a list of the country's most deadly reported quakes in recent years:

April 14, 2010: A quake with a magnitude of 6.9 kills at least 400 and injures another 8,000 in the remote north-west province of Qinghai.

May 12, 2008: A 8.0-magnitude quake strikes the southwestern province of Sichuan, leaving nearly 87,000 dead or missing. Another 4.45 million are injured in the worst quake disaster to hit China in more than three decades.”1

The list the news website provides is a long one, but the point has been made.

My wife asked me why the Chinese had finally agreed to release the artist Ai Weiwei. I said the Chinese are a superstitious people and their leaders now believe they are being punished for wrongly imprisoning someone who dared to speak out against their dictatorship. First with the recent floods and now with this earthquake.

However, tragedy does not befall us because we are cursed. We attract tragedy through our actions and thoughts. This also applies to when we wish to attract abundance. The difference between being cursed or repaying karmic debt is an important distinction to make. The first, blames a third party for one’s actions – the second takes responsibility for one’s actions.
Coincidences in our lives are signs by our angels and guides that we are on the right or the wrong path. Our Universe is not the consequence of chance but is exacting. If we have done wrong then this karmic debt must be paid. If we have done well, then we will enjoy the fruits of our rewards. The timing of such events is also orchestrated by spirit. In knowing this you can be sure that all that happens to us is for a divine reason and at the right time.

In the case of China, it may seem the people are the ones who are suffering and not the leaders and industrial powers responsible for accruing this karmic debt. Many people at a higher soul level have agreed at this time to remove the backlog of exploitation to both people and our planet. The suffering of the Chinese will show us the consequence of not honouring each other and will encourage global compassion and aid. These terrible disasters will help to cleanse our planet, as the souls who die will take with them the negative energy that generations have created. The Chinese people will also begin to take charge of their lives and no longer look to a few proactive individuals to make decisions for them. Only through such a huge physical shift can these changes take place.

Being late, unlucky, or another such failure should no longer exist in your life. You are in the right place at the right time and living the consequence of your thoughts and deeds – that is how your Universe works.

My illustration above is for a poem I wrote for ‘The Sparky Book of Hours’ called ‘The Dragonfly’. One of the most useful ways in helping you to synchronize your thoughts with the Divine, is to avoid judgment. You can purchase this poem and others as an eBook and hardback book via our website at:

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‘The Dragonfly’ taken from ‘The Sparky Book of Hours,’ by Lucian Eyers © 2008

  

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 1.The Telegraph website; ‘China earthquakes: timeline of deadly disasters’ Friday 24 June 2011.

 

Wisdom of the Week – Understanding

 

Lucian Eyers © 2008

Our understanding develops not only with time but when we scrutinise every aspect of ourselves. This week I was party to a conversation where a young man was telling another that he disliked rats and mice. He said, “I have no problem with people doing experiments on them.” The other man said, “I agree, but I think experiments should only be for things like medical research and not for cosmetics.” I then intervened and said to the first man, “It may have been in a past life you were either a mouse or a rat.” He replied, “That doesn’t affect me because I don’t believe in religion or reincarnation, so it’s not a problem.” 
There are three levels of understanding this conversation illustrates. The first level is very basic, the second is more enlightened and the third level understands why such creatures exist. It is important not to judge a person’s view but to see the opportunities for growth for all concerned. Both these men will in time understand that any life form is not here merely to be used for our own convenience, but should be honoured in the same way human beings are. When we value all life forms and understand, we are all ‘One,’ we advance spiritually to a much higher level – the positive outcome this brings to the planet and our souls is then breathtaking.
More than forty years ago when I was in the church choir, I remember being troubled by something our Vicar Reverend Barnes would recite as part of the Christian service. It was this: “Thou art not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under thy table.” Even as a child, this seemed to me to have far more to do with control and less to do with an all-loving God.
What Reverend Barnes was referring to was the dogmatic interpretation by the Church regarding ‘original sin’. In the spiritual world it is understood as karma. The common spiritual understanding is that we have accrued karmic debt from our past lives and we are here on Earth to learn and to repay that debt. In some cases we are here to receive payment for our past good deeds. It is important to remember that difficult challenges in life are not only a consequence of karmic debt, but are lessons our higher selves have undertaken in order for us to develop. However, to condemn any of us knowing nothing of our past lives, but simply because we are in a physical body is clearly wrong. This bizarre principle would also extend to the innocence of a child.
Then one magical day I was resting against an old London Lime tree and to my astonishment my question of karma was answered by this beautiful tree.
For many years I had talked to trees as I discovered they were the keepers of knowledge. I befriended this one tree in particular and when I connected with him, he would give me wonderful insights, many of which were in verse. What the vicar and the tree had taught me was to trust not in what I was told, but in what I can feel.
It is this self-seeking for independent understanding that brings us closer to our higher selves and as such, closer to God.
Most people would consider me quite insane to be talking to trees and it did puzzle me how I could relay long passages of poetic verse, which had a wisdom of its own. As I was pondering on this, resting against my tree’s bark, he showed me a dream, which I had experienced when I was very small. I still remember the detail and my parents at my bedside, because they were awoken by my screams. In the dream I was chased down a stone corridor by Roman soldiers. The moment I awoke was when a sword was plunged into my chest.
Later that week my wife told me about an historical fact that she had read concerning the Governor of Roman Britain, Gaius Suetonius Paulinus, who with his army in 61 AD was responsible for murdering a whole community of druids on the island of Anglesey, as they posed a threat to the Roman Empire. Suddenly the penny dropped and I understood that my question had been answered.
Numbers are significant and it was no coincidence that in that past life, I died in 61 AD, but was born in 1961 in this one.
The word ‘Druid’ means, ‘oak knowledge’. Druids passed their teachings on through verse. They would train for twenty years before they could teach others and were known for their connection with the trees. It was now clear that I was once a druid. We are all an embodiment of our past. However, when we use the ‘present’ wisely, we can become beacons of guiding light, carving out a future that attracts love and peace to all things.

My tree’s poem is helpful in reminding us how wise nature can be and not to view the Earth’s silent, gentle species with indifference, but with love and a deep respect. You can purchase this poem and others via our website at:

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My Dearest Tree’ taken from ‘The Second Sparky Book of Hours,’ by Lucian Eyers © 2008

You can hear me recite all three parts of the poem in the video below.