Happy holidays, Merry Christmas, happy new year, etc.!
This posting is going to get a little bit deep, philosophical, or even "fruity" lol...so buckle up or put on your scuba gear! ;)
Sometimes I'll be in quiet contemplation when all of a sudden a quote, lecture or concept comes into my head. It could be my imagination but it's often an "external source" if that makes sense? Often it is when I am hurting or trying to understand something...hence why I suspect it might be from the Divine - almost a way of comforting me. It'll be a concept that I previously did not hold, or a philosophy I never considered and BOOM it comes rushing in. Usually I'll write it down and I've considered putting these into a book but usually I end up writing blogs like this.
So! "Alone" or "Loneliness"...
Sometimes the holiday season has people feeling down or alone. But what is "feeling alone"? Hopeless? Left out? Abandoned? Isolated? Depressed?
"Alone" is a falsehood and is only a feeling. When we bring in a spiritual aspect, we are never alone. We are not alone on this planet or in this universe. We are surrounded by one another and by the Divine, whether people see this truth or not. Our only problem is if we don't allow ourselves to reach out - when we choose to be blind to reality. We block ourselves from reaching out to others and to Spirit, often out of fear, giving up hope, or a false belief that no one understands or is there for us. Alone is a lie and quite possibly of the "dark side's" telling. (Oh no, here she's goes again about good vs. evil, ha...)
If you're not religious or spiritual (there is a difference), it may seem that "alone" is factual and truth. But I assure you it is not! Alone is really existing without God, in a sense. No, I wasn't brainwashed as a child to believe in the Divine, and I have wandered outside of religion to question truths...but only to come back to my beliefs with more certainty. I've seen and experienced so many things that validate my belief in "the beyond" through 16+ years of research in metaphysics. It's hard to take someone's word, like mine, as "true" when someone hasn't experienced these things, but I'm trying to "report back" to the population that there is something to it. Our world extends way beyond what we see and experience. Whether you believe in God or not, I think the teachings of Jesus and others are profound and admirable. These "messengers" were here to let us know that life continues, that God is real and is a part of each and every one of us. They taught about Love.
Yes, we can be physically "alone" but that is only in a physical, earthly sense. You can be alone in your home but your neighbors are nearby, you have family and friends, and loved ones that are available. Even your pets are there for you with their love! Being alone almost seems like a choice....a mindset. If you're feeling alone, are you choosing to do so? What could you do to change this situation?
Unfortunately, there are some souls who live a lonely existence. They have no family or friends, but at some point we have to be responsible for our isolation. If you're alone this holiday season, reach out. Perhaps volunteer at a shelter, connect with other people, and embrace the "food" that being with others can nourish you with. Sometimes we need to recharge our spiritual batteries, so to speak. And spending time with others can do just that! The holidays are about spending time with our loved ones, about being appreciative and giving love.
Love can cure "alone". Love is all encompassing, limitless, and powerful. Love is essentially God. I'm not talking about some bearded man on a golden throne casting judgement upon you. ;) But the essence of God. Great Spirit is pure love and light. It is a part of everything and we all hold a piece of this Source within ourselves. We can directly connect to this love. The opposite of "loneliness" is "aloneness"...So what does aloneness mean? Well kiddies....here you go! ;)
So I want to discuss feeling "alone" and from what I've observed working in the paranormal field, as I think it's rather fascinating in the way it seems to verify that "alone" is really from the dark side of the spiritual spectrum. It's dark in nature and seems to not be of the divine.
I'm not asking you to believe in "demons" but from the demonic cases I've worked on there is a common denominator. "Isolation" or being alone. These entities perpetuate isolation in various ways. It is their goal. They strive to make someone feel alone and helpless; they encourage people to become alone emotionally, physically, and spiritually. They break down individuals, families, relationships, and so on. They often influence people behind the scenes, unseen and unannounced. Hence why actual "demonic hauntings" are rare - they don't want to be known. It's a lot easier to influence people when they don't know demons are there, versus when they do know demons are present and what they are...or what they represent. They specialize in "lies" essentially..."I'm not hurting anyone if I have another drink and indulge my alcoholism", "it's just porn and I'm not addicted", "no one is there for me, I'm completely alone", "God isn't real, otherwise all these bad things in the world wouldn't happen" and so on...They often influence and create the bad things we see in this world. People are not born evil, but people make certain choices...Thankfully there is science now that proves such things are harmful to ourselves and others. I hope that, if not through spiritual awareness, through science, people will make better choices in their life.
Which brings me to another interesting connection...
Out of all the near death experiences (NDE's) reported, 98% of people reported going to a wonderful, amazing place full of light and love. They reported seeing loved ones, and sometimes entirely new people that were of divine nature. But there was a small percentage, roughly 2% that reported a horrific experience...some would claim this to be "Hell". But it wasn't a hell in which we're taught...fire and brimstone. It was actually a complete disconnect from God and of being isolated or alone. There was no light, no one there, and an absolute isolation. Almost like a blackhole or solitary confinement.
Even more interesting is that when these people cried out or began to wish they were removed of this place, they began to "ascend" and began connecting with the divine.
Who knows what Hell is and if it exists, but if Heaven and Hell do exist and our God is a loving one...it makes sense that Hell wouldn't be some damning place where devils probe you with fiery pitch forks...it's rather a state of existing without God. God will leave you to your vices and freedom of choice, he/she/it will not interfere with your life. But if you reach out and ask for love, light, guidance, and so on...God will reciprocate. If you're unsure about your beliefs, ask for a "sign". Be open and be sincere. Also be patient...God doesn't work on billboards, although I wish it did! :)
So whether it's through jealousy, hate, anger, lust, or other negative feelings...don't allow yourself to be isolated and alone. And don't allow these things to isolate others through your actions. Give love and be loved. As is everything in this world and beyond, things are cyclical and the law of attraction and reciprocity is abundant. Give and you shall receive. This holiday season, give love and company...and be grateful! :)
Light & Love to you all!
~Samantha~
