by Sharda Chaitanya
“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist
them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things
flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.”~ Lao Tzu
Ascension
symptom are something many of us are more than familiar with. The topic
has recently re-surfaced I think in large part due to the heightened energies
coming in since the 5-5-5 (May 5, 2012) activation, and of the eclipse of May
20, 2012. And through the Venus transit of June 5th/6th. Whether
you participated in a global visualization or group prayer on these key dates
or not, the energies are still prevalent. Although gathering with
like-minded persons when these energies are present is a powerful way to
transmute and/or guide them for the benefit of all.
The
intensity of the period between May 5th and June 6th has been allowing for more
breakthroughs in our evolution by clearing the way for the new. And it's getting
uncomfortable. It's disconcerting shedding all that old baggage because we've become
acclimated to so much density. As the density is releasing it creates a
void, however temporary, and what is coming in to replace the void is more
Light. What we are experiencing is the removal of the dross of the
3rd dimension; the discomfort is created by the letting go of what has been familiar
for so very, very long.
Given
that we are all at different stages in our process, these symptoms vary
accordingly. Some of them we have definitely completed and never have to
experience again; some have returned, or seemingly - its more likely they were
simply latent and are coming to our attention again for a final release.
(Let. It. Go.) And some symptoms are entirely new for us. And the
truth is, they don't all have to be so difficult. Some are even fun and
exciting - shifting ourselves inter-dimensionally is pretty interesting and
something we are adapting to as it becomes more frequent. Once you are
over the hump of the emotional, physical and mental reconfiguration (and you
will get over it) then the process is certainly more pleasant. After all,
that is the whole point! If moving out of 3D is this painstaking, who
wants to stay in it anyway?
We
are coming into a new normal. The more quickly we transcend the symptoms
that remind us of our limitations, the sooner we can enjoy our time exploring
the higher dimensions. It is worthy to note that some of my best
meditations, communications with nature and creative processes were acquired
during my darker days while shedding my old skin. I put a terrific amount
of will-power into moving, not so much away from the discomfort, but
rather into reaching for something inside
myself that reflected my soul. This is the work that need be done if we
are to take our progress into our own hands. We are prompted to look at
ourselves without any filters; without the distractions that have until now
kept us from communing with our Higher Selves. Moreover, those are the
very distractions that are leaving our field of familiarity; our ego attachments,
our emotional comfort zones or perhaps even our physical surroundings.
They no longer carry the significance they once did, nor do they, upon closer
inspection, support our highest good. What gave us stability is slipping
away and we don't yet have tools to grasp onto anything new. This is
where we fine tune our spiritual skills - letting go of the illusion and
holding fast to Spirit. At some point a surrender to Guidance, sight
unseen, is required. And there are myriad ways to interpret that.
I
say, keep it simple. What works for me was is an understanding that my
Higher Self has my best interest in mind and will guide me to that which is
more conducive to my spiritual evolution. That's one tall order,
and something I certainly am not going to do alone. Which is why I
accede my efforts to the One who knows more that me, and leave it at
that. The mind is not going to solve the dark night of the soul, because
it is the heart that holds the answers.
Other
things that worked for me include a daily routine that was given to me many
years ago by my Guru.
It involves reciting mantras and making offerings of fruit, flower, water, etc.
to my chosen deity. For me the path of Bhakti (devotion to God) is the
sunum bonum of life, it is what keeps me grounded. What I feel is key is
to have a routine such as a daily meditation, a walk in nature or a talk with
your guides -- whatever takes the edge off and makes you feel connected to
your higher power. It is the one thing that makes everything else
work. Consistency, preferably daily, of the personal practice cannot be
underestimated. The more you do it the better it gets and greater becomes
the assistance that will be received.
Beyond
that I had a whole host of remedies that I relied upon to soften the often
rough journey of clearing out unwanted karmic debris. Bach flower
remedies proved very powerful, inexpensive and extremely simple to use.
Eating well. Again, simple organic, going raw or macrobiotic. Or
not. (In fact, I took up eating red meat for a hot minute. I
thought I needed it, and so I listened to my body. Huge conflicts
ensued. It was part of the clearing, it turns out!) Staying completely
away from restaurant food or anything processed! This will make anyone
feel better. Your physical body craves compassionate nurturing and your
vital organs will function joyfully when given pure nutrients from the bounty
of Mother Earth. Chi Gong and Acupuncture. If you budget doesn't
allow for that expense, perhaps talk to the acupuncturist/instructor about a
discount. You will be surprised by how willing others are to
assist. (These are kinds of things to ask your guides to help with.
They love that stuff!) Or get a book from the library on acupressure and
apply it for yourself. Writing. Start a journal. Write,
write, write, write and write some more. Get every last emotion,
complaint, desire, problem on paper - hold nothing back. The dynamic
of going from your head through the pen and onto paper is a unique experience
and provides a healing of its own. Plus, I don't watch television.
Period.
Above
all, be easy with yourself. Self-love is not to be underestimated.
When you start really feeling it then you want to share it with
everyone! Blessings.
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Ascension Symptoms - A List
1. Feeling as
though you are in a pressure cooker or in intense energy; feeling
stress. Remember, you are adjusting to a higher vibration and you will
eventually adjust. Old patterns, behaviours and beliefs are also being
pushed to the surface. There is a lot going on inside of you.
2.
A feeling of disorientation; not knowing where you are; a loss of a
sense of place. You are not in 3D anymore, as you have moved or in the
process of moving into the higher realms.
3. Unusual aches and
pains throughout different parts of your body. You are purifying and
releasing blocked energy vibrating at 3D, while you are vibrating in a
higher dimension.
4. Waking at night between 2 and 4 a.m. Much
is going on in your dream state. You can't be there for long lengths of
time and need a break. This is also the 'cleansing and releasing' hour.
5.
Memory loss. A great abundance of short term memory loss and only vague
remembrances of your past. You are in more than one dimension at a
time, and going back and forth as part of the transition, you are
experiencing a 'disconnect'. Also, your past is part of the Old, and the
Old is forever gone. Being in the Now is the way of the New World.
6.
'Seeing' and 'hearing' things. You are experiencing different
dimensions as you transition, all according to how sensitive you are and
how you are wired.
7. Loss of identity. You try to access the
Old you, but it is no longer there. You may not know who you are looking
at in the mirror. You have cleared much of your old patterns and are
now embodying much more light and a simpler, more purified divine you.
All is in order, You are okay.
8. Feeling 'out of body'. You may
feel as though someone is talking, but it is not you. This is our
natural defence mechanism of survival when we are under acute stress or
feeling traumatized or out of control. Your body is going through a lot
and you may not want to be in it. My ascension guide told me that this
was a way of easing the transition process, and that I did not need to
experience what my body was going through. This only lasted a short
time. It passes.
9. Periods of deep sleeping. You are resting
from all the acclimating and are integrating, as well as building up for
the next phase.
10. Heightened sensitivities to your
surroundings. Crowds, noise, foods, TV, other human voices and various
other stimulations are barely tolerable. You also overwhelm very easily
and become easily overstimulated. You are tuning up. Know that this will
eventually pass.
11. You don't feel like doing anything. You
are in a rest period, 'rebooting'. Your body knows what it needs. In
addition, when you begin reaching the higher realms, 'doing' and 'making
things happen' becomes obsolete as the New energies support the
feminine of basking, receiving, creating, self-care and nurturing. Ask
the Universe to 'bring' you what you want while you are enjoying
yourself and having fun.
12. An intolerance for lower
vibrational things of the 3D, reflected in conversations, attitudes,
societal structures, healing modalities, etc. They literally make you
feel 'sick' inside. You are in a higher vibration and your energies are
no longer in alignment. You are being 'pushed, to move forward; to 'be'
and create the New.
13. A loss of desire for food. Your body is
adjusting to a new, higher state of being. Also, part of you does not
want to be here anymore in the Old.
14. A sudden disappearance
of friends, activities, habits, jobs and residences. You are evolving
beyond what you used to be, and these people and surroundings no longer
match your vibration. The New will soon arrive and feel so much
better.
15. You absolutely cannot do certain things anymore.
When you try to do your usual routine and activities, it feels downright
awful. You are evolving beyond what you used to be, and these people
and surroundings no longer match your vibration. The New will soon
arrive and feel so much better.
16. Days of extreme fatigue. Your body is losing density and going through intense restructuring.
17.
A need to eat often along with what feels like attacks of low blood
sugar. Weight gain, especially in the abdominal area. A craving for
protein. You are requiring an enormous amount of fuel for this ascension
process. Weight gain with an inability to loose it no matter what you
do is one of the most typical experiences. Trust that your body knows
what it is doing.
18. Experiencing emotional ups and downs; weeping. Our emotions are our outlet for release, and we are releasing a lot.
19.
A wanting to go Home, as if everything is over and you don't belong
here anymore. We are returning to Source. Everything is over, but many
of us are staying to experience and create the New World. Also, our old
plans for coming have been completed.
20. Feeling you are going
insane, or must be developing a mental illness of some sort. You are
rapidly experiencing several dimensions and greatly opening. Much is
available to you now. You are just not used to it. Your awareness has
been heightened and your barriers are gone. This will pass and you will
eventually feel very at Home like you have never felt before, as Home is
now here.
21. Anxiety and panic. Your ego is losing much of
itself and is afraid. Your system is also on overload. Things are
happening to you that you may not understand. You are also losing
behaviour patterns of a lower vibration that you developed for survival
in 3D. This may make you feel vulnerable and powerless. These patterns
and behaviours you are losing are not needed in the higher realms. This
will pass and you will eventually feel so much love, safety and unity.
Just wait.
22. Depression. The outer world may not be in
alignment with the New, higher vibrational you. It doesn't feel so good
out there. You are also releasing lower, darker energies and you are
'seeing' through them. Hang in there.
23. Vivid, wild and
sometimes violent dreams. You are releasing many, many lifetimes of
lower vibrational energy. Many are now reporting that they are
experiencing beautiful dreams. Your dream state will eventually improve
and you will enjoy it again. Some experience this releasing while awake.
My mother commented one day that she believed I was having nightmares
in the daytime.
24. Night sweats and hot flashes. Your body is 'heating' up as it burns off residue.
25.
Your plans suddenly change in mid-stream and go in a completely
different direction. Your soul is balancing out your energy. It usually
feels great in this new direction, as your soul knows more than you do.
It is breaking your 'rut' choices and vibration.
26. You have
created a situation that seems like your worst nightmare, with many
'worst nightmare' aspects to it. Your soul is guiding you into
'stretching' into aspects of yourself where you were lacking, or into
'toning down' aspects where you had an overabundance. Your energy is
just balancing itself. Finding your way to peace through this situation
is the test you have set up for yourself. This is your journey, and your
soul would not have set it up if you weren't ready. You are the one who
finds your way out and you will. Looking back, you will have gratitude
for the experience and be a different person.
