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Surfing Realities
A Practical Guide to Understanding the Nature of Reality and How to Enhance Yours
By James Foster Balboa Press
Copyright © 2013 James Foster
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ISBN: 978-1-4525-7764-7
CHAPTER 1
The Need for an Expanded Context
You Can't Tell the Players Without a Program
Any conclusion reached without all the facts is bound to be incorrect. If taken as truth, this conclusion can lead to more and more assumed facts that lead to more and more misrepresentation, obfuscation and uncertainty as the expected results of planned actions take totally unexpected turns. For some, what follows in the wake of unexpected and unwanted results is often an even stronger conviction in the false conclusion out of sheer frustration and need to feel at least a little control over themselves, their world and their view of Reality. For others, what follows is a search for something that does make sense. Sadly this can often lead to a cynical look at life because nothing seems to really make much sense for very long.
The world is flat. The universe orbits around the Earth. A lot of conviction was placed on both of these theories. But no amount of conviction can change the fact that they are incorrect conclusions. They were conclusions based on limited information viewed in a limited context. A lot has changed since those theories were believed and an enormous amount of knowledge has been acquired. The context in which we view ourselves, Humankind and the universe has become vastly larger. But even with all this knowledge, our perception of the way life unfolds for us (individually) and for the planet (globally) still defies any plausible concept of a logical, orderly universe.
Even with our intellectual, psychological and technological advancements, the world still makes little sense as we empirically view it. For the have not's life seems full of senseless struggle with no light at the end of the tunnel. For the haves, after the luster wears off, life becomes dull, monotonous and increasingly disillusioning. And for the young people, the ones we call Indigo Souls (those born from 1972 to the present), the world seems to be confusing, alienating and threatening. Although these Indigo Souls have the greatest potential for turning our world around for the better, they are the most vulnerable and adversely effected.
I believe much confusion and disappointment permeates just below the surface of our Collective Consciousness because we see ourselves and our world, even with all the modern advancements, in an inaccurate and limiting context. There are no lasting answers and nothing makes sense within the context of our life as we see it because the context we have learned to accept, is inaccurate.
I believe it is time to broaden our perspective using every avenue for inspiration available in order to expand contextual boundaries and thus expand our thinking. My argument is that we can expand the context with which we view ourselves and our world by including information offered by Ascended Beings of Light that are working very hard to help us out of our current dilemma. Their information provides a context that can assist us in gaining greater understanding of our current life's circumstances and a better understanding of how the game is really played on Cosmic as well as personal levels. With a better perspective on the game we are actually playing (not the one we misguidedly think we are playing), we have a fighting chance at making beneficial adjustments that can result in a better outcome, from our own point of view, our world's point of view and from these Ascended Beings' point of view.
So, what I intend to do in these pages is to explain, in as pragmatic a way as I can, some concepts which present a more expanded context from which to view and explain our Reality. Then to provide the tools needed to effect and direct our own Reality for the better and therefore, improve our Global Reality—and even beyond.
The knowledge given by the Ascended Beings of Light covers a myriad of subjects including the history of this planet, its civilizations, the expanse and nature of the Cosmos, Dimensions of Reality, our Hierarchy of Beings, Universal Law, the Nature of Duality, as well as many cycles of rise and fall of Earth and Humankind, just to name a few. Sometimes the information can be hard to get your mind around but if you ask your mind to be watchful and vigilant but also accepting and not too rigid, it can be a wondrous adventure.
Think of it as food for thought and an opportunity to expand your awareness and explore wherever your own intuition takes you. These pages are not intended to prove or disprove anything or to be critical of any point of view. Every individual is equally able to form their own opinions and live their life in the way they decide. This is merely information and concepts that can be considered along with all the other information and concepts available to you as you experience life, creating a more inclusive body of knowledge that can be used to help you live the life you desire—that you feel moved to live.
The fact is that none of us is in a position to objectively vet the flood of information we have access to in books, TV, movies, or the internet, that already—in an involuntary and somewhat insidious way—shapes our world. What we can count on with the most certainty, however, is our own life's experiences, our interaction with others and what we observe.
The mechanisms that we primarily rely on to evaluate our life's experiences are our mind, emotions and intuition or inspiration. We can use these same mechanisms to evaluate the information offered by the Ascended Beings. Maybe a little more emphasis on the intuitive component but that's not a bad thing. For most of us, our gut instinct gives us our most reliable council.
Walter Isaacson, in his book Einstein, says of Albert Einstein, His success came from questioning conventional wisdom, challenging authority, and marveling at mysteries that struck others as mundane ... Imagination is more important than knowledge. (Isaacson, Walter. Einstein, His Life and Universe, pg. 7. Simon & Schuster Paperbacks, 2007.)
What struck me most about Einstein was his willingness to "think outside the box," to have no "preconceived ideas." Just being open to new concepts without prejudice released Einstein from the chains of limitation and opened the door to infinite possibility. Unshackled from convention, he changed the world.
We like Absolutes
We like absolutes and we like to deal in absolutes. We, in the West are trained to rely on reason and our mental capacity and trust only tangible observations that result in absolutes. In the USA and the rest of the Western World, science rules and somehow, if it is deemed scientific, it translates directly to the factual and absolute. Similarly, in the West, emotional responses are not trusted and therefore, often suppressed. Intuition is also considered intangible, therefore untrustworthy. Gut instinct is often overridden or completely overwhelmed by the mind's filtering and its ever-present instant logical analysis. This makes objective investigation into "spiritual" sounding subjects difficult. Add to that the prevalent preconceived notion that everything on "the other side of the veil" is beyond our ability to observe and therefore, unknowable and the conversations fizzle out quickly.
Interestingly, science is beginning to lose its addiction to absolutes. Newtonian Physics is a study of physical laws that are based more or less on absolutes. Action causes reaction according to measurable formulas in the Third Dimension. However, since Einstein, science has firmly moved into the realms where absolutes no longer define our observable Reality. Einstein, in his study of Simultaneity, proved that time is relative, not absolute. It is part of a time/space continuum that does not follow Newtonian absolutes. (Isaacson)
Quantum Mechanics has shown that the observer cannot be separated from the observed and that the behavior of quanta cannot be absolutely known, only predicted. Science defines quanta as subatomic packets of Light that can raise the vibration of an atom when enough are present to create a critical mass event within the atom. For example, when the energy level is increased enough in an atom, the orbiting electron can jump to a higher level orbit, to a more expansive orbit, thus becoming less dense. These examples show that science in its exploration into higher, multi-dimensional particles, are no longer feeling bound by Third Dimensional Laws of time and space and the old absolutes.
There is no ignoring the fact that empirical science is in a constant state of revision, as yesterday's truths are replaced by today's theories. Metaphysics, which more or less means beyond physics, is only phenomenon that cannot as yet be explained with traditional (classic) methods. Time after time we have seen metaphysics become physics as the unknown became known, taking its place with all other empirical facts until it too is rebuffed.
Empirical, observable conclusions useful in explaining the Third Dimension are very important but should not be expected to define how it works in the Higher Realms; the Dimensional Realities that are much more subtle than the Third. Based on what we have been told by the Ascended Beings, there are 144 Dimensions of Reality. We in the Third are at one of the lowest rungs of the ladder. It is not surprising that our scientists are finding out that absolutes and Newtonian Physics have limited application in explaining the more subtle aspects of our Reality, beyond the Third Dimension. Of course as these more subtle aspects are defined, revision to our traditional physical laws continues.
Traversing the Higher Dimensions
So how do we go about examining the other 141 Dimensions of Reality you may ask? First of all, it should be clearly understood that many on Earth already do. Most of the other 141 Dimensions of Reality can actually be consciously experienced even while we remain in our Third Dimensional Physical Bodies. It is a myth that anything other than Solid Third Dimensional Form is impossible to be experienced. These Higher Dimensions can be personally experienced by anybody that commits themselves to doing it. However, just as you can't expect to be able to pick up a violin and immediately play Mozart, you can't expect to sit down cross legged on the floor, close your eyes and immediately roam Higher Dimensions of Reality. None the less, it can be done. More than that, it is being done.
For the average person to be able to connect to the more subtle Realms, requires work to raise their vibration, their Vibratory Signature. If your body and Being vibrate at one octave, the way to connect to a higher octave is to raise the tune you play to the higher pitch.
This isn't easy and takes time and dedication but it can be done. For me, in the beginning it became very frustrating as I tried to raise my vibration through different meditation techniques. My mind would flood my consciousness with questions, demands, criticisms and annoyance in a constant flow. I was not very successful at meditating in the classical sense—sitting quietly in the lotus position (cross-legged) for long periods of time. What provided me the most benefit were breathing exercises and mantras that I could recite in order to rhythmically calm my mind. Also the step by step imagery of the guided meditations I received from the Ascended Beings during channeling sessions was invaluable.
Guided meditations with visualization gave my mind something to do that was beneficial to the process, curtailing its normal distracting or destructive behavior. Still, diligence is required. At first when I tried to visualize what was being described by the Ascended Beings during my channeling sessions, I couldn't see anything. My inner sight was not yet developed and I had no sensitivity to the subtle energies that guide you in the Higher Realms. It took a long time and lots of practice. But over time, my inner sight improved and my ability to feel the delicate nuances and distinguish between the energetic impressions of different Beings and different Dimensions began to develop. Fortunately, all the efforts on my part and on the part of the Ascended Beings has paid off, as our trial and error sessions led to the creation of books, courses and other materials which teach the skills and short cuts we developed together.
Over time the Higher Realms have become more and more tangible to me. These Realms are not solid so they have a different quality than this Third Dimension but they are just as real, just as valid. As the Higher Realms became more familiar to me, I developed the sensitivity to experience the Higher and Lower Realms simultaneously during my daily life. As I continued my practices, the energetic nature of all Realities, including this Third Dimensional Reality that I physically function in, began to mesh together. I began to experience the Higher and Lower Dimensions as one fluid continuum, sitting one on top of the other like musical octaves, not as totally separate parts.
I also came to realize that I have been experiencing events in the Higher Realms all of my life, I just didn't know it. I have always been consciously aware of flashes of things that felt like memories—but not exactly—flashes of a feeling that came from nowhere and did not seem to relate to anything occurring physically in the moment. I didn't know what was happening but I knew they were part of my perception and therefore part of my larger Reality.
Having become more sensitive to subtle energy shifts and their origin, I can think back and attribute many experiences I couldn't explain before to a fleeting conscious connection to something in the Higher Realms. I'm quite sure everybody does it. It is unfortunate that society is not receptive to this possibility. Many people probably miss the chance at an enjoyable and rewarding experience or have been badly misdiagnosed as having some malady or special condition because of societies' rigidity.
From the outset, the Ascended Beings did a lot of healing work with me. In order to raise my vibration to the point that I could work with the Higher Realms, I had to release a lot of pain and sorrow and heal myself from deep subconscious emotional trauma inflicted over hundreds and thousands of lifetimes. Emotional trauma and mental disturbances dim your vibration and inhibit your ability to go into Higher Realms. This healing and release is a necessary but at times difficult process. Emotional trauma or mental anguish must, in the end, be released through the Physical Body, so it can sometimes be uncomfortable or even painful. The Ascended Beings are very helpful with this healing process. They worked with me to go directly to the experience which was the source of the pain (including past lifetimes) to clear it. This unparalleled healing work can greatly expedite and ease the healing process.
Once the healing is underway, raising one's vibration becomes easier. Exposure to the energies of the Ascended Beings by itself helps raise one's vibration. Also, regular participation in meditational exercises can maintain the vibration at a higher level, allowing continued access to Higher Realms. Accessing the Higher Realms helps your intuition to be heightened, inspiration to bloom brighter and insight for each individual and collective situation to be more readily comprehensible. It seems impractical to ignore the fact that we, as a species, can access these Higher Realms to retrieve wisdom when there is such a great need for it. The potential upside is limitless while the downside is more of the same. As the status quo is maintained, Humankind is reaching greater and greater stagnancy and, as the groove of this stagnancy gets deeper and deeper, it gains inertia and makes it harder for us to break away from it.
A Bridge We Have to Eventually Cross
To break this inertia, many souls will have to accept the challenge of going through the processes necessary to raise their own vibration. I was often asked by the Ascended Being as we reached each landmark point, if I chose to move forward. I would always ask the same question; "is this a bridge I have to cross at some point? If not now, will I eventually have to move forward on this path?" The answer was always the same, yes. You may choose of your own free will not to cross now, but eventually, to move on spiritually, you will have to cross. To me, if it's a bridge I have to eventually cross, then all things considered, I would rather cross it sooner than later.
There is always a purpose to be served by us incarnating here in Third Dimensional Earth. The ultimate reason we are all here is to fulfill our Divine Mission. If it takes a week, a year, a lifetime or 100 lifetimes, we will eventually have to succeed. It's a bridge we have to cross. We can play around on this side of the bridge for as long as we want but we have to, at some point, move forward. So, my question to myself was always, do I want to delay and play around on this side some more or turn and face the inevitable right now?
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