Friday, 19 August 2011

Wisdom of the Week – Trust

Yesterday I found myself chasing a baby moorhen around our property as it became separated from its parents and fellow chick. First it decided to enter our main building only to hide behind furniture. Eventually I encouraged it out of the door, after which it ran into three other rooms. Twenty minutes later it fled into the bushes – the parents were nowhere to be seen. Concerned, I asked the angels to reunite the chick with its parents. I was then reminded that I must learn to trust more.

An hour later I saw the family reunited and once again all seemed well with the world.

A lack of trust reflects our need to control. We are not here on our planet to control, nor could we if we wanted to. Everything around us has its own path and its own fate. All we can do is observe and trust that all is as it should be.

However, it is taking control of ourselves which is important. We must always work towards the higher good and offer help if we are asked, or if someone is clearly in need. The little I did to encourage the chick to flee our buildings was limited. It took the parents of the bird and help from the Universe to finally reunite them.

This week scientists from Nasa’s Planetary Science Division produced a report entitled, ‘Would Contact with Extraterrestrials Benefit or Harm Humanity? A Scenario Analysis.’

“The researchers divide alien contacts into three broad categories: beneficial, neutral or harmful.

Beneficial encounters where their possible help to advance our knowledge and solve global problems such as hunger, poverty and disease.
However, "Green" aliens might object to the environmental damage humans have caused on Earth and wipe us out to save the planet.
The most unappealing outcomes would arise if extraterrestrials caused harm to humanity, even if by accident. While aliens may arrive to eat, enslave or attack us, the report adds that people might also suffer from being physically crushed or by contracting diseases carried by the visitors.
The authors warn that extraterrestrials may be wary of civilisations that expand very rapidly, as these may be prone to destroy other life as they grow, just as humans have pushed species to extinction on Earth. In the most extreme scenario, aliens might choose to destroy humanity to protect other civilisations.
To bolster humanity's chances of survival, the researchers call for caution in sending signals into space and in particular warn against broadcasting information about our biological make-up, which could be used to manufacture weapons that target humans. Instead, any contact with ETs should be limited to mathematical discourse "until we have a better idea of the type of ETI we are dealing with."1

Nasa has known for some time about extraterrestrial life. It is positive that Nasa is becoming more transparent by discussing the subject of how extraterrestrials may affect us, rather than if they exist at all.

I discussed in my blog of 25 March 2011 ‘Beware of the Deceivers’, what extraterrestrials would do and the evidence we have of their intentions. In the blog I explained that through complex crop circles extraterrestrials are giving us messages and signs, in order to help us from destroying our planet and ourselves.
My blog also showed the importance of the data strip message Carl Sagan, famous astronomer and advisor to Nasa, sent into space in 1974. The response was received 27 years later, sadly 5 years after he had died.

This recent Nasa report calling for caution in sending data about ourselves into space is based on fear and suggests we can control forces more advanced than ourselves. Of course we cannot.
Extraterrestrials currently monitor our skies; the sightings have been numerous. They have formed many complex crop circles and therefore must be more technically advanced and as such are more spiritually advanced than us.
If they wanted to attack us, they would have done so already. They work for the higher good and they too are trying to spiritually develop. Killing others who are vulnerable will not achieve this goal. They will however intervene if necessary. The future can be determined very simply by basing man’s outcome on the consequence of man’s actions. This is according to the spiritual laws of the Universe that govern us all and cannot be altered.

On 28 January 1986 the Challenger space shuttle began its 10th mission. The shuttle carried six astronauts and a schoolteacher. Just 73 seconds after take-off over Cape Canaveral space centre, the space shuttle exploded. All seven astronauts were killed. The name of the shuttle was a clear reminder of its intentions, driven by the dream of conquering space.

On Thursday ‘A Russian communications satellite, the biggest to be built in Europe, went missing hours after takeoff.

The £146m satellite was sent into orbit by a Proton rocket from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and disappeared just as flight controllers began to celebrate the launch.

If the Express-A4M satellite is irretrievable it will be a bruising failure for Russia three navigational satellites for the Glonass global positioning system crashed into the Pacific, off Hawaii, shortly after blasting off in December.

The satellite weighed 5.8 tonnes and was fitted with 63 transponders and 10 antennae. It was designed to provide digital television, telephone and Internet services across the former Soviet Union. 2.

Satellites destroy the navigation systems of birds, bees, fish, dolphins and whales.

Because we are moving closer towards the shift of our planet from a 3^rd to a 5^th dimensional frequency, we will no longer be allowed to destroy the planet in the way we have. I explained this to a barrister I met on a train several weeks ago and he said, “What about free choice?” My response was, when we are ignorant we do not accrue karmic debt. But when we know what we do is wrong, we will suffer the consequence.

How does trust help us to build a better future?

Trust there are higher forces guiding us.
Trust in the karmic laws of the Universe and that good deeds will be rewarded, but our failings will have to be repaid.
Trust in change – only when we change can we grow.
Let go of the need to control.
My drawing above is from a poem I wrote called ‘The Kingfisher’. It shows how trust involves courage and how we can combat the most difficult challenges when we trust.If you would like to purchase this poem and others from' 'The Second Sparky Book of Hours, you can as an eBook and hardback vian our website at:

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1. Guardian website “Aliens may destroy humanity to protect other civilisations, say scientists,’ Thursday 18 August 2011.

2. Guardian website “Russian satellite missing within hours of takeoff’ Thursday 18 August 2011.

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Friday, 12 August 2011

Wisdom of the Week – Forgiveness

I was at a dinner party this week when a friend and another gentleman expressed their concerns over the treatment of white people in South Africa. The friend of mine said, “Many whites are now in a very bad way and on the breadline. At least when the whites were in power they would give the blacks jobs. But now the blacks are refusing to give them work – this is wrong.”

I explained that like the rest of the world, South Africa has huge karmic debt accrued by earlier generations of white South Africans and this Karma must be repaid. Now younger generations have agreed to repay that debt at a higher soul level. The quickest way they can do this is to forgive those who choose to not help them.

Another friend emailed me with her concerns over the recent riots in Britain and was looking for comfort in these turbulent times. I will therefore, explain what is happening and how we can stop further unrest.

We are not here on this planet to be controlled by others, but to take control of our own lives. The riots this year started in Tunisia and then Egypt and as predicted by the spiritual community, spread. This unrest will surface everywhere from Moscow to Beijing – London and other cities will not be excluded. The reason is that we are all changing and moving closer towards a 5^th dimensional frequency. 5^th dimensional people do not let others dictate unfairly to them, yet at the same time they do not believe in violence. This transitional period moving from a 3^rd to a 5^th dimensional planet will mean there will be violence. It will last as long as there are 3^rd dimensional people who exploit our freedom of expression for peaceful demonstrations in order to create chaos. But it is important to remember that we are all here to grow.

These riots represent the desperation of the under-privileged and ill-educated, who are striving to live on very little, often with poor prospects. They are probably unable to respect those in authority when they see leaders who have plenty and where corruption is rife from expenses scandals to phone-hacking.

Government should live in the present. Instead it is more concerned with keeping the financial books healthy, rather than caring for the health and welfare of the people. On Tuesday the government urged people not to seek advice from social internet sites, which it claimed instilled fear. But this is also wrong as it demonstrates more of an interest in control by discouraging people to freely express their views.

The outcome of all this unrest will mean small communities will gradually form, firstly for safety reasons and then later relying on collective skills and resources to survive. Once people have found independence within a community, the need for central leaders will no longer exist.

I repeat the point I made before – we get the leaders we deserve.

It is important to remember that not everyone is as fortunate as ourselves and we should consider how we might behave, if we too were desperate.

How do we solve the problem of social unrest?

Trust that everything is as it should be. From these difficulties a better world will rise, not only for us, but also for future generations. How difficult that journey is – depends on you.

We are here to learn tolerance and mercy, not hatred. Just like the white South Africans who I mentioned at the beginning, we too are repaying karmic debt with this unrest. We must therefore be responsible by ensuring the cycle of negative energy does not continue – and extend healing and not hatred.

A few years ago I undertook a meditation with a very advanced spiritual guide and I asked him how to be a better person. He gave me one word that later became the subject of my the poemI illustrated above.

The poem helps us to consider that offering care and education to those less fortunate than ourselves, is better than condemnation.
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Friday, 5 August 2011

Wisdom of the Week – Courage

It is dangerous to compare as it forces us to judge. The results can either leave us feeling smug or inferior – but today I am compelled to do so. This week saw Saudi Arabia take a key step towards building the world's tallest tower and outdo its Gulf neighbour Dubai.

‘The Saudis awarded a more than $1 billion contract for a spire that will soar two-thirds of a mile high, to be named the Kingdom Tower. It will have a Four Seasons hotel, serviced apartments, luxury condominiums and offices, encompassing, in all, about 5.4 million square feet.

The plans make Saudi Arabia a front-runner in the race between the oil-rich Gulf nations for glitzy, architectural trophies that dot their desert territories with glimmering skyscrapers and elaborate, man-made islands. The projects are seen as status symbols to show off both economic success and cultural sophistication.’ 1
The tower alone will cost $1.2 billion to build.

In contrast, ‘The images coming from across the Horn of Africa are bleak: skeleton-thin babies being held by their underfed mothers, crying for food in refugee camps, wasting away in front of the lens.

The drought in East Africa is being called the worst the region has seen in half a century. An estimated 12.5 million people are facing starvation in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya, along with parts of Uganda, Eritrea and Djibouti. It's so bad that aid workers have dubbed this region "The Triangle of Death."2
The UN estimate says US$2.5 billion is needed to save all drought victims.

The comparison is an obvious one to make and something of which we are all guilty. While our egos reach for the clouds and beyond, from the exploration of space to the building of other icons and spectacles, our brothers and sisters are decaying in the dust.
Courage is the ability to act for the higher good and put others before yourself.
It is speaking the truth, when many are frightened to do so.
Courage is believing in your own power and not be intimidated by the power of others. It is knowing that belief is stronger than cynicism.
We have all been brought together on this planet from different places. Some of us have experienced many lives and have learnt to love nature and be at one with it – I call these people ‘The Children of the Earth.’ Others are young souls who have much to learn or engage more in the masculine, logical and ambitious side of their brain (the left side), opposed to the feminine, creative and spiritual side (the right side). There are of course some who choose to engage both sides equally and have learnt balance. You will know these people – they are kind, gentle, but still strong.
We are all capable of being such people. The key to this is courage.
A wonderful lady called Daphne inspired the poem which is illustrated above. It was written at a time when I felt the whole world was against me. Then one day a small woman stepped forward and reminded me, how beautiful human beings can be. You can purchase this poem and others from, 'The Second Sparky Book of Hours,' as an eBook or a hardback via our website at:

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‘Dear Daphne’ taken from ‘The Second Sparky Book of Hours’ by Lucian Eyers © 2008

1 Huffpost website: 2/8/11 Saudi Arabia Superscraper: Planned Kingdom Tower In Jeddah To Rise Two-Thirds Of A Mile

2 Huffpost website: 4/8/11 East Africa Famine: How To Help

Friday, 29 July 2011

Wisdom of the Week – Self Worth

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.

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

Friday, 22 July 2011

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.”

Friday, 15 July 2011

Wisdom of the Week – Transparency

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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Friday, 8 July 2011

Wisdom of the Week – Detachment

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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