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Resting in Nature And, The Harmonious Resonance of Creation An article on the
commonplace seen as profound Zacciah Blackburn, PhD Director of Programs, All One Now {Gateway to "Elders Gorge, VT," where I was led into this work. Have you
noticed how much clear energy there is in the atmosphere these days? If not, step
outside with the intention to notice! Of course, if you live in a smog infested
city, it may be more challenging, but the Earth is alive, and is waking
up. Take time to notice, enjoy it and
participate in it. It is real! At the same time, many of us may be experiencing
something different. These two worlds
are colliding, the worlds of paradox, of the old and new reality, the old and
new paradigm, of the physical and subtle densities. They are seeking to merge into one form, one
manifestation, one more uniform reality.
And, the cascading energies between them, for some of us, may feel as if
we are caught up in cross winds of chaos or change. That is exactly what is occurring. This may manifest as a lack of security
(economic, emotional, psychological, even physical,) tension or distress in our
lives, or, challenges in home, relationships, work place. If so, it is likely those crosswinds are simply
asking us to change, to let go of some way of perceiving, believing, or
interacting with our old reality that
is not serving us, that is not in harmony with the greater nature of things, of
our own higher nature, or purpose, and this new
paradigm which is emerging. Much of it is about simply being present, and
available, to the universe as a greater whole, even, as a living being. Realizing it is a living being is a significant
step into coming into harmonious resonance, or relationship, with it. It is beneficial to realize, this is part of an
everyday reality to other cultures,
such as the indigenous peoples of the Earth.
That the Earth, the Cosmos, everything,
is a living being. Even modern science is beginning to acknowledge, that the smallest
particles of ‘matter’ are conscious, and make conscious calculations (thought/intelligent
choices.) This is outlined in advanced
quantum physics, though not universally accepted, as of yet. And we are part of it. The Living Universe. Making our selves present, and available, to be part
of the Living Cosmos, is a huge undertaking in terms of participating in this
new paradigm which is emerging. But, not so difficult, in reality, to do! We have
been taught much different ways of being, very different belief systems, and
realities. Yet, we don’t have to do
more. Just making conscious choices to be present, and available, for the
Great Mystery to move through us, unfold in, and be part of our lives, and, we
part of it, is an incredible aspect of realization for each of us. Allowing it to be so! Realizing we are, and, then, being, part of
it, is enough. It will take care of the
rest. This allows the universe to allow
us to participate in it, and its cycles of life. This allows us to resonate
within its spectrum of life, its frequency, its rhythm, its
oscillation. Being present, makes us
available to that. This allows us to
participate more fully in the rhythm
of life, which pervades all life! Do you
realize this? If not, just try it (again, more, later!) At the time this is written (06/30/12), many are
reporting an especially trying week of such chaos and challenge in their lives. I
like to remind people, it is beneficial to
realize, we are in a time of unprecedented change and transformation,
at a
global level (not to mention, the outcome of solstice energy shifts and
alignments last week, and a rising full moon, which often bring
increased tides of energy, which have peaked before this article was
published. At the time of publication, we, also, are on the
precipice of the Gateway of 07/07/12, which many are speaking of, as
yet another calendrical alignment of immense proportion, able to assist
us into ever increasing states of alignment, if we simply, allow it to
be so, allow our higher nature to be present, and available, for these
energy shifts which are occurring. Just note these waves of
transformative and initiative energies which are occurring, from your
own perception, to determine what is valid for you. Many speak of
many layers of understanding, and intertwining wisdom. In the
end, you must determine for your self, what is true.)
In the end, it is simply to say, there are many levels at play, all
collaborating in this matrix of creation entering a new cyclical
shift. In actuality, it is, at least, at a galactic level of increasing vibrational potential
in which we are participating. (This is
not just me, or some random new age thought I am speaking of. This is embedded understanding
of the wisdom of the elders who are carrying the legacy of information relating
to the prophecies of this time. It is
NOT just about us, humanity, or just the Earth, but a galactic shift that is
occurring. For the record, I am just the
messenger in this particular piece of information.) There is something far greater than our selves at play here. And, the shifts come in waves. Science is seeing the increased waves of ascension measured in their own terms, of vibrational frequencies of the Earth, photon pulses of the sun, and gamma wave pulses from the galactic center. They do not associate these with a ‘galactic shift,’ and most scientists would consider those who believe such things to be very off base. Yet, they measure the very waves which are part of the increasing pulse frequency of the shift, and do not understand it. (Here, again, the Elders do speak in these exact terms of interpretation of what science, itself, is reporting! The Earth's increasing electromagnetic field instability and stimulation by increased solar/photon activity, as just one example, is disrupting the Earth's weather and geomagnetic patterns, but equally disrupting our personal electromagnetic field, which causes equal mental and emotional instability in humanity. Seeing any unusually high rate of emotional or mental instability, unexplained physiological discomforts, in our selves, our fellow human beings, world leaders, or others?) We are amidst one such
waveform of increasing frequencies, asking all of those aspects of our reality
not aligned with the higher realities to submerge and dissolve. To let go. To come
into resonance with the higher form. To align with the principals of creation
and evolution. The prophecies, literally
state, that we are in a time in which all
things which do not serve us, individually, internally and externally, and
collectively, shall fall away. Those aspects of our lives which we continue
to cling to, or even simply go about as daily tasks, which are not in alignment
with our greater good, or the greater nature of life, serve as catalysts for
frictional experiences, which we perceive as chaos or disstress, or unusual levels
of change. By remembering this, and
giving ourselves permission to relax, and become present, and available to our
own higher will, these forces will tend to support us rather than distress us. We shall see those ‘structures which do not serve us’ continue to fall away, But as we
let go of what does not serve, they no longer cause distress or dysfunction, we
align with higher power, higher essence, and higher will. Our own essence, and that of the greater
universal form. At some point, they are
one. (Our Entering the Rhythm of Giving and Taking, in Harmony with All Life,
practice, given through the wisdom of one of our Living Elders, is one
such method given, specifically for stabilizing our awareness and
energy field during these times of transformation. At this point,
this is available on in our workshops, but may become a future CD offering.) Related to all of this, in my own life, I have found
it of great benefit to spend time in nature.
I am fortunate enough to live embedded in nature, at the end of a dirt
road, with nature all around. The only sound
I most often hear, beyond wind rustling in the trees, or choruses of birds and
cacaws of crows, is the voice of this gentle, yet powerful brook, its waters
cascading down from one of the sacred mountains I work with, (Apu Ascutney,) just
outside my front door. Here, I sit each
day, connecting with the energies and vitality of the place. From this very spot, when I meditated on the
purchase of this land, many years ago, the brook and earth reached up to me,
and spoke these words, “I will nourish
you.” I can tell you it was that
very experience which inspired me, in that
very moment, to purchase this property. Just up the brook are a series of not only cascades,
but waterfalls in a small gorge, which create a pristine heaven. It is as beautiful and enriching of a temple
sanctuary as I find anywhere on this planet.
I bathe in these energies every day, and the waters as often as I can,
from as early as April will allow me, to as late as October. If just but for moments outside, or brief or
repeated walks, or sitting with tea or coffee next to the brook, or bathing in
the brook, or falls, I am nourished each day by the joys of this earth and
waters, as in heaven. With more time, I
go deeper into nature, into many of the pristine and ancient sites I speak
about often in my programs and articles.
I spent six years in retreat in those sites, learning many of these practices we now teach. But right here, outside the door, is more than enough nature to bring me
into expanded places of harmony and joy, very easily. Very quickly.
Just by stepping outside, taking notice, and being present. I consistently use this as a tool and catalyst, a
reminder, of who I am, and where I should be in my life, at far more than a physical
level of my existence. As
well as, to
move me, from the humdrum of life, which can occur in the work place,
or every
day life, back into a place of beauty, of harmony, of deep gratitude,
of great
appreciation and wonder of the mystery of creation around me, and so
much more. It can take just a few moments a day. (More,
with a practice on this, later!) Those of us making choices, (whether we imagine them
to be conscious or otherwise,) to step out of balance with the harmonies of
nature, unfortunately, include much of human kind. And, is reason to understand how so much
chaos and trauma exists within the world; simply because, we have stepped
outside of the laws and bounds of nature, and do not, often, even realize it,
or how easy it is to step back into balance with that nature! Part of that greater Nature is, literally,
our own nature, which, like the rest of nature, is in harmony with all
life. It is actually very simple. Because we are part of the greater Nature, we
are born into its natural rhythm and harmonies.
Should we choose to step back into those bounds, we experience it. The beauty, the richness, the vitality of
nature, then, exudes in our own life, as we live within it, a part of it. It may sound oversimplified, but it is less challenging than learning to ride a bike. The more we find simple methods for re-entering,
re-awakening these living relations with nature and life, they become more and
more resonant in our entire life, and we begin to feel the support of creation,
versus the distress and chaos we experience when we are not living in
equilibrium with our very own nature. And, in my own life, I have found, that by simply
stepping into nature, the natural world, it reminds me, it entrains me, to step back into my own harmonious existence. This occurs, simply because it is exuding that harmonious
resonance. Just step into a natural
environ, and you will feel it! Do you
not, most often, feel exceedingly better when you spend time in a truly natural
setting, one not enveloped in the traces of human consumption? Most of us do! Just by being there! When we engage with it, in joyful revelation,
ceremony, or celebration, this becomes, for most of us, even more true! Entrainment is an act of nature, a force which
assists us to enter into harmony with the prevailing force around us. It syncopates our rhythms to it, if we live
within it. If we do not understand the
nature and power of entrainment, it is easy to accept the power and rhythm of
other forces, such as societal forces, which may not be in rhythm, or harmony,
with all life. Then, our own life falls
out of balance. We have been exceedingly
well taught how to fall into and obey the societal rhythms of family, society, education,
and work place. These are often not in
harmony with our greater will, or our own greater good. Many of us feel ‘victimized’ by these
societal forces around us, as if we have not, at least as adults, taken
conscious part in the choices we make!
If we do not feel responsible, it is because we have not taken full
responsibility of our own lives. By
taking responsibility, we step into the power of making choices which bring the
abundance, joy, and beauty of the universe more fully and tangibly into our
lives! Again, it is simple. If it is not happening, it is our
choice. We, then, have the power to make
other choices which bring us into the resonant beauty, joy, abundance, and
harmony of the greater universe, which, literally, thrives in abundance. It takes an avid student to fully understand this, and
become a master of the choices we make, with full responsibility for our own
lives. And, it takes a real master to fully
withstand or overcome the powers of entrainment, in its myriad forms, and the
myriad of frequencies we have entrained to, the entirety of our lives, often
unknowingly. These are the very
foundation of behavioral and emotional patterns, and belief codes we have ‘bought’
into. Entrainment could be another word
for the ‘buying into’ particular belief codes and patterns of behavior which we
have grown to accept as the ‘norm’ for society.
They are actually set up as ‘frequencies’ of consciousness in our mental
and emotional fields of being, based in our subtle body. They ‘resonate’ there, creating our realities
as we magnetize them to us. Humankind
has mastered the art of entraining to these less than deserving
frequencies, stepping
out of bounds, of living out of balance with nature, out of harmony
with life, and
we must find a path back. (A complete, realized master, such as
Quan Yin, as often depicted in art and statuary, is, literally, Riding the Dragon, which means she has completely overcome the forces of nature, and compels them at will.
This begins by overcoming one's own forces of nature, but
continues into the right, living relationship with the elemental forces
of nature, and all of creation. I hope to devote a future article to this understanding..) This is why I spend so much time in nature, and why I have come to develop so many practices outside, in nature, and in ancient sacred sites, where our ancestors (of many cultures,) built their sacred temples in harmony with those laws, and bonds. AND, who embedded their ancient knowledge in these sacred sites, in vibrational encodings that can be unlocked with the right understanding of sound, and the right template of consciousness. This requires very high and clear, integral thinking, and being. Those of you who have attended enough of my practices, have heard my stories of how the guides assisted us in opening the Gateway to the Temple of Knowledge embedded in one of the ancient stone chambers, right here, in Vermont. And, how we, my advanced students and I, were able to Awaken the Dragon, the living elemental consciousness of this region, through following the guidelines of the elemental, ancestral, and celestial allies of this region.) You
may also have noticed the primary photo embedded at the beginning of
this article. This was taken at a natural stone formation, which
is the Gateway into interdimensional wisdom and understanding embedded
at an ancient, natural formation, a canyon, or gorge, in SE Vermont.
One of my elders instructed me to enter this place 17 years ago.
It has served as an incredible doorway into greater understanding
of many of these principles outlined in this article. It has been
one of my main sanctuaries since, opening gateway after gateway into
higher understanding and experience of the
greater mysteries of life, of self realization, self empowerment, and
right relationship with the living energies of the Earth. These
will all be primary elements in our two upcoming programs, The Sounds of the Shaman, and the Tree of Life.
Can you see the two faces (there actually are more,) one in the
roof or the door, one in the field of light descending next to the
doorway? Learning to entrain to the resonant frequencies of
who is behing these 'images' is key to learning right access to
the luminous fields of wisdom embedded in these ancestral gateways, and
natural earth and ancient sacred sites, and the type of training taking
place in each of these upcoming practices. Those very ancestors, the living beings who are
caretakers of the sacred sites (protectors, guardians, and wisdom keepers alive
in the subtle worlds, no longer embodied, but still there to maintain the
integrity and wisdom of each site,) are available to those of us who learn appropriate attitude, aptitude, and
methodology of approaching such sacred sites.
And, they are the teachers of much of the work I have brought about to
the world, since I was directed me to this living temple sanctuary in
Vermont many, many moons ago…. It is that simple.
Once you have come to a fundamental realization of
the interconnectedness of all life, and the divine harmonies which pervade
through all life, here is a practice, which may also be helpful. Practice: Sit, or rest, outside, in as natural a place as you
have available. This may be your back
yard, a city or town park, a farmers’ field close by, a simple neighborhood
brook or small forested area. Or,
better, if available, enter a place of deeper nature, a woodland, desert, sierra,
mountains, oceanside, wherever you live, nearby. The more distinct the site, uninterrupted by
the manufacture of human civilization, the more likely you are to experience
the deeper potential of impact of this practice. If you do not have nature near you, find a quiet
place, and rest there, even in your own room, and begin to imagine you are in
nature. Use your feeling sense to fully enter this
place. To become present. Even if other noises are there, do not allow
them to distract you. You can even allow
them to be part of the experience, as if you are in the forest on the edge of a
city, and a passing siren is part of the tapestry of sound close by you. If they do distract you, just bring your mind
back to the practice. Become
present. Let go of the distraction. Come fully back into ‘the view’ of this place you are imagining or recalling. Become aware of all the feeling senses you
perceive or imagine would be here. The
colors, the sounds, the textures, the life forms; trees, flowers, grasses,
weeds, rocks, stones, animals, flying ones, crawling ones, swimming ones, all
others, whole forests, mountains, the ocean, the waves, waters, brook, river, streams,
cascading, lake, pond, ripples and glimmering sun, wind, light, earth beneath, whatever
it is you directly perceive, recall, or imagine, wherever you are. Reach out and perceive all that is there, or,
all you imagine is there. Notice the
smells, the sounds, of the waters, the animals, the wind, the rustling of leaves,
the call of birds or other animals, all that is there, simply rest in the sights,
the sound, the aromas, become aware of it.
Let the textures of form and color pervade your vision, and permeate you. Without thinking of it, or getting caught up
in it, just be with it. Noticing. Existing.
Being. Be with these noises,
sounds, colors, forms, movements, smells, tastes, all around. Become aware of the freshness of the air, how
it allows your awareness to expand out beyond the normal boundaries of your
room, the expanse of space above and around you, as far as you can see and
feel. Drink in the colors and
expansiveness of the sky around you, the clouds, or clear blue limitless sky,
the sun in day, the stars and moon at night.
Feel the warmth of the sun, the caress of the wind, all sounds, colors,
light, feelings that excite or move you, each one, the subtlest perception that
you notice. Let those subtle perceptions
become more and more integral and alive.
When you notice that soft sound or soft caress, notice those that are
softer and softer. Allow. Be enveloped and part of all that you
perceive. This can take just a few
moments, or hours if you have the time to allow yourself to sink so deeply
in. All matter of time is transparent,
and valuable in this process. It does
not matter ‘how much’ time there is.
Just allow the process to fully envelope you, and allow you to become
part of, tuned in to, aware of, all that your normal senses perceive in and
around you during this process, and
time. Be mindful of what I said about the ‘Siddhis,’ the
subtle powers of consciousness. The
basic Siddhis are, literally, an extension of our more subtle or refined
physical senses. The more you pay
attention to everything you feel, with all of your physical senses, the more
you will tune into the more and more refined senses of the subtle worlds, where
the holy beings, the fairies and devas, and the templates of wisdom unfolding
through the Earth, her many voices, her medicine allies, her elements, and
ancestral beings, will unfold. Pay
attention, not with the cognitive forces of the mind, but with the ever more
subtle sense of all that you see, hear, feel, smell, perceive. Allow the perceiving to permeate you. To become all of That. Not the thinking about it, just being
immersed in the ever growing perceptions of time and space around you, and all
that unfolds, in whatever manner you perceive it. It may go beyond your normal way of doing so. Becoming ever more present, breathe further and
further out into the space around you, then breathe into the space within you,
clarifying your body’s experience as part of this. Rest within this greater macrocosmic
experience, becoming a living vessel within the greater whole, of all that you
are experiencing, simply with your physical senses of taste, color, smell,
touch, in every shade, hue, aroma, texture that you perceive or imagine in this
simple place of nature. Just being present. Alive.
Part of what you are experiencing.
Let go of thought, judgment, anything
but immersing in the ever present moment of all that is. Stretch back into the miniscule, the shape of leaves
at the grasses at your feet, the hair on your arms, the insects crawling. The softest caress of a breeze, the gentle
swirl of waters near you, be mindful of every sense, and thought** that touches
you. And continue to stretch your
awareness, in, and out, taking in all that you perceive, becoming fully
present, and available to the great mystery of it all. **At this point, you wish to allow any thoughts
which arise, to be part of the experience.
The reality is, that as you succumb to, surrender to, the power and beauty,
and majesty of the Earth, and everything within her realm, she may begin to
speak to you, through the voices of the water, the caress of the wind, the
spider that lands on your shoulder, the crow, hawk, woodpecker that appears
just as you have a thought….pay attention to these subtle messages and
messengers…give them credence, without dismissing them too easily. Don’t get lost in the thought, but do not
dismiss the wisdom that arises from being part of nature, that voices through
the tiniest and most majestic of allies within her bosom. There is an equal importance in not getting
lost in the temporal thoughts which may arise and surface, to distract you from
the deeper contemplation, and meditation.
It may take some skill to discern what are distracting thoughts, and
what are real messages. The discernment
arises from developing the feeling senses, which guide us to understand the
difference between direct transmissions of wisdom, and our own misguided
follies, which would prefer we stay in disharmony, than to enter revelational
states of wisdom and reality. Next state: As you get to this point, allow your awareness to
soften even more. Just being
present. Available to the beauty,
wisdom, creation around you. Stretch out
into space around you, and imagine that your awareness is stretching into other
dimensional awareness, at some point, as you do so. Move away from thoughts of any other time and place,
just being present. It may help to close
your eyes, for short or very extended periods, to awaken more and more subtle
reality experience, though this can be done fully awake, eyes fully open. Some of you will have this experience, as they are
all around us, all the time. But do not
be disappointed. This is not the intent
of the practice. It is just to stretch
out into permeable space within, and around you, and to notice all you
perceive, at ever more subtle levels of perception. Do not be concerned if nothing arises, just
notice the light, subtle sensations, and enjoy that! I, once, had someone in my practice state,
after several advanced students spoke about their incredible experiences with
most high celestial beings, state, ‘well, I didn’t really have an experience….,
I just had the peace of the Buddha come over me.’ VALUE the experience, the perceptions you
have, with gratitude, joy, and beauty. Yet,
those who are doing their work, practicing regularly, aligning with the higher
principles, knowingly or not, are more likely to have such an experience of penetrating
these subtle layers, or veils, between realms, with their perceptions. Allow it.
Whatever it may be. Give it
permission. Give it time, to be. Continue this practice indefinitely. You may move back and forth through various
stages of it as you wish to, listening to the subtle messages, the subtle
fragrance and textures of the other worlds, the subtle sounds, and subtle light
transmissions. And enjoy, whatever may arise, the beauty, the majesty, the harmony, the resonance, of the Earth, of Nature, and of all Creation! Later, see if a track of music may be available here, to listen to, as you do this
practice. This is elementary work, yet
capable of great power in our lives, if we allow it. If you enjoy this type of work, you will
enjoy even more the incredible level and quality of practices we bring, from
the guides and guardians of nature, to the wisdom keepers of indigenous
traditions, both living (in this world), and of the other worlds, in the Sacred Tours
and Retreats such as we are offering this summer. It will serve, to assist you to enter into deeper
realization, and relationship and harmony with your own life, and with the greater life of all
being, of all nature, of all creation.
It is time we enter that harmony, again.
This is done with the harmonies of nature, and
allies of all creation, of the celestial, elemental, and ancestral realms of
this and many worlds. It is very
deep and penetrating work. There is
much more information about this aspect of the work on line. Be sure to read the article on the
Hidden Treasures, which speaks to what awaits us as we
go into the deeper realms of the Mystery through this work. We hope you may join us in this world service. Many blessings to all. Zacciah
©2012 Zacciah Blackburn This message may be reproduced and shared as long as it is not altered and the following credit & contact information is included. Thank you. Contact: Zacciah Blackburn, PhD Director of Programs, All One Now Network Director, The Center of Light Institute of Sound Healing and Shamanic Studies Ascutney, VT 05030 USA www.AllOneNow.org www.thecenteroflight.net e-mail: info@allonenow.org Phone: 802.674.9585 Fax: 802.674.9586 Zacciah Blackburn, PhD, is a gifted intuitive, teacher, and sound healer, trained in classical healing and shamanic traditions, and sacred sound cultures. He teaches internationally, and practices in Vermont, USA, at the Center of Light Institute of Sound Healing and Shamanic Studies. Zacciah shares authentic trainings in the nature of human consciousness, explorations into the Shamanic worlds of Earth Energies & awareness, and teachings on the nature of sound, and sacred sound practices, as a therapeutic healing modality. His in depth understanding provides life transforming experiences into the authentic nature, being, and wellness of who we are as spiritual beings, and how to develop that nature. He is Director of Education at the International Sound Healing Network, & co-founder & Director of the World Sound Healing and All One Now Network of organizations working for global peace. He is, also, a founding board member of the Sound and Music Alliance. Zacciah, also, offers musical instruments of sacred sound cultures, & sound healing tools, at www.sunreed.com. See www.thecenteroflight.net, his
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