Have you ever seen the television program “Grand Designs”? Basically, it’s about people who are either building a new home from scratch, or totally restoring an old building so that it’s liveable again. I really enjoy watching how completely empty plots of land, or buildings that are little more than a pile of bricks held up with supports, are transformed into beautiful homes.

The people, who are building, or rebuilding, start off with a very clear vision and passion for what they want to achieve. Many of them, where they can, do a lot of the work themselves, but call in professionals to help and/or do the things that are beyond their own skills (electricians, roofers, plumbers, thatchers, etc). You can see the journey these people go through in terms of having a vision, and then working towards that goal with the vision being the thing that really keeps them going at times! There are times when you see some people on the programme worried because they’re running out of money, or because things keep going wrong, or things are delayed. You see some people living and working in properties in the middle of winter where it’s absolutely freezing. Or others who don’t have proper running water or electricity.

The thing about this programme is that they all get there in the end. Whilst there were times when they felt like giving up, they didn’t because they knew that, in the end, they would get the result they wanted: A beautiful home to live in which they had created themselves. I’ve seen many emotions expressed throughout the programmes but never anger or resentment towards the property that the people were building. Never hard or harsh about the building itself. They loved the home they were building and so nurtured and repaired it, no matter what it took because, at the end of the day, they would also benefit from living in such a stunning and wonderful place that they themselves had created and restored.

This is very much like our physical lives. We are doing a bit of both really – creating and restoring. We are creating a new life for ourselves every single minute, of every single day. We are also restoring elements of ourselves that we love and want to shine out for the world to see. Our problems lie in that we sometimes forget or don’t focus enough on what it is we want to the world to see. Rather than seeing the end result, we keep seeing the chimney that’s falling down, or the lack of running water, or the windows are still missing. In other words, we see that still don’t have confidence in some areas, or we’re still not yet brilliant in others, or that we still get angry and frustrated unnecessarily at times, and so on.

Our Soul, and God/The All That Is, understands that we are a “work in progress”. Our Soul is the architect and has the vision of what we really are and the potential we have to shine – we just need to talk to it more often. In order to build a house, you need an architect and you need plans and vision for what it will look like in order to make it happen. We are very much the same, except we have a tendency to focus on what currently is, rather than referring back to the Soul Architect who can remind us of what we are becoming.

We also need to learn to accept where we are, and that we are a “work in progress”. We expect ourselves to be the finished product right now and can be very unforgiving of ourselves when we realise we’re not. The other thing to remember is this… there is a schedule of works and an end date when building a house. No point getting angry after 4 months because it’s not finished if the house is scheduled to take 10 months to build! Schedules can be altered if necessary and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The thing about the schedule of life and learning is: God/The All That Is knows what the date is that we’re aiming for and we just need to learn to trust that! Everything happens for a reason, even the setbacks and challenges that we face in life, and everything happens when it is meant to. When you need help, the right person or professional or teacher will appear. We just need to remember to keep our eyes and senses open and be receptive to them when they arrive.

So cut yourself a bit of slack. Take some time out to connect with your Soul or Higher Self (or inner wisdom if that works better for you) about what your vision of “you” is. Ask yourself how you’re really doing without being critical or judgmental. Don’t compare yourself with anyone else and his or her journey. My house vision is not the same as your house vision so it’s not helpful to compare the two. By being centred and in better connection with your “inner architect” you can remind yourself how much you love the vision of what you’re becoming. All you’re really doing, though, is chipping off the outside to reveal the beauty that already lies within. Like Michelangelo when he was carving “David”.

Of course the final thing to remind ourselves of is that change is constant. We will never finish growing and evolving as that is the nature of the Universe. So you may as well get used to the fact that, when you reach your current vision of who you want to be or what you want to achieve, there will then be something else to strive for. So enjoy the ride as it is endless and limitless!

“Asking is the beginning of receiving. Make sure you don't go to the ocean with a teaspoon. At least take a bucket so the kids won't laugh at you.”
Jim Rohn

I was reading the most recent update by Karen Bishop recently (see it http://good.ly/eldl here if you haven’t read it already and would like to). In it Karen talks about us moving into the role of Earth Angels – whereby we are becoming more and more Light and connected to the Source of our being. We are also being reminded of the Law of Freewill – what this means simply is that Angels and other beings of Light will not interfere in our lives unless and until we ask them for help. They will not violate our freewill to choose, and this is a good thing. It’s all too easy to look at people around us and make a decision, based on our own model of the world, of what we think would be best for them. In short – how the hell do you really know what would be best for someone else? Imagine how you’d feel if someone kept interfering in your life because they “felt they knew best”. Now it’s different for parents with children – but only to a certain degree. Of course when they are babies and toddlers we can know much more clearly what would benefit them most. However, as they grow, parents need to begin to let go and allow the children to make decisions for themselves – albeit with loving and supportive guidance.

I digress slightly, but that point was worth making and leads me onto the next. As we grow and evolve, we learn more and more about freewill and about taking responsibility for ourselves. Part of that responsibility is knowing when to ask for help, and when to try doing something alone. We cannot and, indeed, must not just rely on others to keep offering help. It’s very disempowering. No one can walk this path alone – Jesus had disciples and friends to help him, as have many of the other gurus around the world. I’m sure the angels become a little frustrated with us at times, when we struggle along “because we hate to be a burden” or “because we’re too proud to ask for help” or “because we will not become beholden to anyone”. These are all thoughts and behaviours of the Ego Self, not of the Soul/Higher Self.

Choosing to ask for help is like choosing to brush our teeth or have a shower each morning. We don’t have to brush our teeth or shower/wash each day, but our life could become more difficult and challenging if we don’t. The point here is, we do actually have a choice. Although the difference with choosing whether or not to brush our teeth does occur more often than choosing whether or not we need help – but you take my point.

Looking after ourselves is a choice – and that includes whether, at times, we actually need help to look after ourselves. It’s worth taking some time out to review the things you’re dealing with right now. Are you struggling along unnecessarily? Are there Earth Angels waiting in the sidelines to help you? Why make life more challenging with yourself when all you need to do really, is choose to allow yourself to be helped when you need it most? Is not choosing to ask for help a more responsible thing to do than struggle along?

Welcome!

 Slightly premature by a day or so but let me be the first to wish you Happy Mabon (or Autumn Equinox!).  More on that later, but for now let me also
welcome you to another edition of News from LifeSense.

   This last couple of months has seen lots of changes in both my life, and in the world around me, and the pace just isn't slowing down.  Some might say
that's a bad thing, but my view is very much that once you get into the swing of things it can be quite exhilarating, exciting, and enjoyable - a bit like a roller
coaster ride!  Change is inevitable and we cannot stop it happening or, as Jon Kabat-Zinn would say "You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf".  

   Now is more important than ever to keep yourself as grounded and centred as you can.  Another wave of evolutionary energy is rushing over as now which is
bringing upheaval in many areas of our lives.  Letting go of attachments to things we have, the way things currently are, and the outcomes we want is
absolutely crucial.  I'm not saying here don't have dreams, desires, and visualisations of what you want, just don't become attached to how you see these 
things coming about.  That can be very limiting and slow down your manifestation and growth.  Visualise, feel good, and let go, and appreciate all the good 
things you have around you right now.

   So, with all that in mind, enjoy the news, ideas, and reviews and I'll see you again when you've read it!

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Essence of Illumination


 As you will probably have seen, another Essence of Illumination, and the final in the actual sequence, was birthed on 090909.  Although 6 essences currently
form the set, there is in fact another essence to compliment the full course: Balance and Boost.  Balance and Boost contains the vibrational signature of all
the other 6 essences.  It can be taken at any time to help restore balance to the energy system and enhance the effects of the essence that a person is
currently taking.  It has been specifically designed to help dissolve more quickly, and where possible more easily, blocks and fears that may arise while
working through the course of essences.

As a recap, the full set of essences is currently:

i)    Authenticity
ii)   Determination
iii)   Abundance
iv)   Perfect Joy
v)    Deep Soul
vi)   Transcend
vii)   Balance and Boost

The first six essences are designed to be taken as a course that will take a person on a journey of discovery and rediscovery.  There will, in the end, be 13
essences in the complete set of Essence of Illumination. More on that in October or November ☺

I have had such a wonderful time creating and birthing these essences, and working through the course myself.  It has really opened my eyes to who I am and 
why I am here at this time.  The essences have given me some wonderful insights into this physical existence we are all experiencing, some of which have
really blown me away at times.  They are gentle and yet powerful in terms of what they help achieve, and they also help to bring a lovely peace of mind.

To experience the essences would, at the moment, take a minimum of 6 months - 1 every 4 weeks - but a person may decide to take a break in between
each essence, take the same essence for another 4 weeks, or even go back to a previous essence.  We are all on a path to Unity and Oneness, and that path is
not the same for everyone.  It is also quite possible to begin the course part-way through, especially if a person has been working upon themselves for some
time - although I would suggest a consultation to talk this through first.  More on Illumination Consultations at a later date!

I really can't explain how honoured and excited I feel about bringing forth these 7 Essences of Illumination, but I also don't feel I could have done it as easily
without the wonderful support and helpful insights of Karen Peach.  Karen also jointly birthed the 6th essence, Transcend, as this essence is a complete balance
 of masculine and feminine energy.

The investment for each essence is £15, plus £1.50 p&p, and the investment for the current set of 7 is £90, plus £5.00 p&p.  If you would like to invest in
yourself and this wonderful journey, please contact me, or click one of the Paypal buttons in the section below.

It really just leaves me to say, thank you to God and the Universe for loving me enough and giving me the ability to birth these wonderful essences.  I would
also like to thank everyone, past, current (and future!) who are honouring me by allowing me to help them on their journey back to Unity.

Enjoy the journey and have fun with it. After all, that is what life's about - love, joy, and fun ☺

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The "Something For God To Do" Box


 A few days ago, my lovely sister in New Zealand forwarded me this "memo from God" and I loved the idea and concept so much that I wanted to share it with
you.

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M E M O R A N D U M

To: You
From: God
Date: Today
Subject: Yourself
Reference: Life

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This is God.  Today I will be handling all of your problems for you. I do not need your help.  So, have a nice day.  I love you.  And, remember - if life happens
to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, do not attempt to resolve it yourself!  Kindly put it in the SFGTD (Something For God To Do) box.  I will 
get to it in my time.  All situations will be resolved, but in my time, not yours.  One the matter is placed into the box, do not hold onto it by worrying about it.
Instead, focus upon all the wonderful things that are already present in your life now.  Should you decide you to send this to a friend; Thank you.  You may 
have touched their lives in ways you will never know.

Now, you have a nice day.

God


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Now, this is very similar to the "manifestation box" idea, whereby you put things into a box labeled "manifestation box" with the intention and the knowledge
that the Universe/God will provide them for you.  Once in the box, you let go of the attachment to the thing or things you want and trust the Universe to
provide them for you.  In the same way as the exercise above, focus on all the good things you currently have in your life and really appreciate them.

So whichever of these two boxes you decide to create (and you might decide to create both!) remember that once you've put whatever you want resolving or
manifesting into the box, focus your thoughts on feeling good about it. Visualise the situation being resolved, or see yourself being happy with the thing or
things you want to manifest.  The Universe is powerful beyond our understanding, and it wants us to live and have happy, abundant, loving, kind, creative,
expanding, sharing, beautiful, and joyful lives.  Once we understand that, we can then allow the Universe to provide it for us.  As the saying goes "Ask and it
shall be given, Knock and the door shall be opened".  But first we need to ask.

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Autumn Equinox (or Mabon)
22 September 2009

Tomorrow, Tuesday, 22nd September, will be the Autumn Equinox.  Scientifically speaking, it is when there is equal day and night (12 hours of each).  It is also the
marking of the druid festival Mea'n Fo'mhair, and honour The Green Man, the God of the Forest, by offering libations to the trees. The Welsh know this time as 'Alban
Elfed', meaning 'light of autumn'.

It's also the time of year where, traditionally, farmers brought in their harvesting for weighing and selling.

Christians tend to celebrate Michaelmas as one of the four quarter days of the year (with the others being 25 March, 25 June, and 25 December) and is dedicated to
 Archangel Michael.

The long and short of it is, next Tuesday is a good time to review the previous year.  Think about all the things you have learned and how much they have helped you
develop and evolve.  Having reaped the harvest of your learning and the abundance that has been sent to you, it is also a good time to think about what you would like
to achieve and focus upon for the next year.   A good time to celebrate how far you've come and decide what you'd like to learn or achieve (set goals if you choose).  
Personally I like to set aims.

It's also a nice time of year to celebrate the beauty of mother nature and thank her for the abundance that she provides (similar to harvest festival really). You
might like to create some sacred space, and make small altar or table, where you can place various leaves, seeds, nuts, or fruits that nature has provided.  Just 
as a way of honouring life and thanking the Universe for the rich bounty that it unceasingly provides.  

There are no rights and wrongs of celebrating Equinox - just do what feels comfortable and right for you - even if it's just 5 minutes thinking about what you
appreciate about your life.  Have fun with it no matter what you do ☺

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The Seven Spiritual Laws
By Deepak Chopra

Deepak Chopra is a person whom I really admire and so I wanted to share with you the following exert from his book The Seven Spiritual Laws Of Success.

This exert includes several exercises to help you to practice that particular law, and my suggestion is to read through them to see which appeals to you the least then practice
that one first.  It is by facing and dealing with those things we do not find easy that we find we grow most, and realise that everything is really as easy as we choose it to be.
Whichever you choose to do, enjoy the experience and all it has to bring.
 
The Law of Pure Potentiality

The source of all creation is pure consciousness . . . pure potentiality seeking expression from the unmanifest to the manifest. And when we realize that our true Self is one
of pure potentiality, we align with the power that manifests everything in nature.

I will put the Law of Pure Potentiality into effect by making a commitment to take the following steps:

1. I will get in touch with the field of pure potentiality by taking time each day to be silent, to just Be. I will also sit alone in silent meditation at least twice a day for
approximately thirty minutes in the morning and thirty minutes in the evening.

2. I will take time each day to commune with nature and to silently witness the intelligence within every living thing. I will sit silently and watch a sunset, or listen to the 
sound of the ocean or a stream, or simply smell the scent of a flower. In the ecstasy of my own silence, and by communing with nature, I will enjoy the life throb of ages,
 the field of pure potentiality and unbounded creativity.

3. I will practice non-judgment. I will begin my day with the statement, "Today, I shall judge nothing that occurs," and throughout the day I will remind myself not to judge. 

The Law of Giving

The universe operates through dynamic exchange . . . giving and receiving are different aspects of the flow of energy in the universe. And in our willingness to give that which
we seek, we keep the abundance of the universe circulating in our lives.

I will put the Law of Giving into effect by making a commitment to take the following steps:

1. Wherever I go, and whoever I encounter, I will bring them a gift. The gift may be a compliment, a flower, or a prayer. Today, I will give something to everyone I come
into contact with, and so I will begin the process of circulating joy, wealth and affluence in my life and in the lives of others.

2. Today I will gratefully receive all the gifts that life has to offer me. I will receive the gifts of nature: sunlight and the sound of birds singing, or spring showers or the 
first snow of winter. I will also be open to receiving from others, whether it be in the form of a material gift, money, a compliment or a prayer.

3. I will make a commitment to keep wealth circulating in my life by giving and receiving life's most precious gifts: the gifts of caring, affection, appreciation and love. Each
time I meet someone, I will silently wish them happiness, joy and laughter.

The Law of Karma or Cause and Effect

Every action generates a force of energy that returns to us in like kind . . . what we sow is what we reap. And when we choose actions that bring happiness and success to others, 
the fruit of our karma is happiness and success.

I will put the Law of Karma into effect by making a commitment to take the following steps:

1. Today I will witness the choices I make in each moment. And in the mere witnessing of these choices, I will bring them to my conscious awareness. I will know that the best
 way to prepare for any moment in the future is to be fully conscious in the present.

2. Whenever I make a choice, I will ask myself two questions: "What are the consequences of this choice that I'm making?" and "Will this choice bring fulfillment and happiness to
me and also to those who are affected by this choice?"

3. I will then ask my heart for guidance and be guided by its message of comfort or discomfort. If the choice feels comfortable, I will plunge ahead with abandon. If the
choice feels uncomfortable, I will pause and see the consequences of my action with my inner vision. This guidance will enable me to make spontaneously correct choices 
for myself and for all those around me.
 
The Law of Least Effort

Nature's intelligence functions with effortless ease . . . with carefreeness, harmony, and love. And when we harness the forces of harmony, joy, and love, we create success and
good fortune with effortless ease.

I will put the Law of Least Effort into effect by making a commitment to take the following steps:

1. I will practice Acceptance. Today I will accept people, situations, circumstances, and events as they occur. I will know that this moment is as it should be, because the 
whole universe is as it should be. I will not struggle against the whole universe by struggling against this moment. My acceptance is total and complete. I accept things as 
they are this moment, not as I wish they were.

2. Having accepted things as they are, I will take Responsibility for my situation and for all those events I see as problems. I know that taking responsibility means not blaming 
anyone or anything for my situation (and this includes myself). I also know that every problem is an opportunity in disguise, and this alertness to opportunities allows me to take 
this moment and transform it into a greater benefit.

3. Today my awareness will remain established in Defenselessness. I will relinquish the need to defend my point of view. I will feel no need to convince or persuade others to 
accept my point of view. I will remain open to all points of view and not be rigidly attached to any one of them.

The Law of Intention and Desire

Inherent in every intention and desire is the mechanics for its fulfillment . . . intention and desire in the field of pure potentiality have infinite organizing power. And when we 
introduce an intention in the fertile ground of pure potentiality, we put this infinite organizing power to work for us.

I will put the Law of Intention and Desire into effect by making a commitment to take the following steps:

1. I will make a list of all my desires. I will carry this list with me wherever I go. I will look at this list before I go into my silence and meditation. I will look at it before I go to sleep 
at night. I will look at it when I wake up in the morning.

2. I will release this list of my desires and surrender it to the womb of creation, trusting that when things don't seem to go my way, there is a reason, and that the cosmic plan has 
designs for me much grander than even those I have conceived.

3. I will remind myself to practice present-moment awareness in all my actions. I will refuse to allow obstacles to consume and dissipate the quality of my attention in the 
present moment. I will accept the present as it is, and manifest the future through my deepest, most cherished intentions and desires.

The Law of Detachment

In detachment lies the wisdom of uncertainty . . . in the wisdom of uncertainty lies the freedom from our past, from the known, which is the prison of past conditioning. And in
our willingness to step into the unknown, the field of all possibilities, we surrender ourselves to the creative mind that orchestrates the dance of the universe.

I will put the Law of Detachment into effect by making a commitment to take the following steps:

1. Today I will commit myself to detachment. I will allow myself and those around me the freedom to be as they are. I will not rigidly impose my idea of how things should be. 
I will not force solutions on problems, thereby creating new problems. I will participate in everything with detached involvement.

2. Today I will factor in uncertainty as an essential ingredient of my experience. In my willingness to accept uncertainty, solutions will spontaneously emerge out of the problem, 
out of the confusion, order and chaos. The more uncertain things seem to be, the more secure I will feel, because uncertainty is my path to freedom. Through the wisdom of 
uncertainty, I will find my security.

3. I will step into the field of all possibilities and anticipate the excitement that can occur when I remain open to an infinity of choices. When I step into the field of all possibilities, 
I will experience all the fun, adventure, magic and mystery of life.

The Law of Dharma or Purpose in Life


Everyone has a purpose in life . . . a unique gift or special talent to give to others. And when we blend this unique talent with service to others, we experience the ecstasy and 
exultation of our own spirit, which is the ultimate goal of all goals.

I will put the Law of Dharma into effect by making a commitment to take the following steps:

1. Today I will lovingly nurture the god or goddess in embryo that lies deep within my soul. I will pay attention to the spirit within me that animates both my body and my mind. 
I will awaken myself to this deep stillness within my heart. I will carry the consciousness of timeless, eternal Being in the midst of time-bound experience.

2. I will make a list of my unique talents. Then I will list all the things that I love to do while expressing my unique talents. When I express my unique talents and use them in the 
service of humanity, I lose track of time and create abundance in my life as well as in the lives of others.

3. I will ask myself daily, "How can I serve?" and "How can I help?" The answers to these questions will allow me to help and serve my fellow human beings with love.

By the way Deepak Chopra is currently here in the UK, and is doing and exclusive end of tour event in Manchester on the 26th of September!

To find out more details Deepak Chopra in the UK cut and paste the following into your browser http://tinyurl.com/low9pw

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Book Recommendations


This month I'd like to make two book recommendations:

A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle

and

The Power of Intention by Dr Wayne Dyer

In A New Earth, Eckhart Tolle explains how the the Ego Self tries to control us and keep us in a place of fear and limitation.  The book provides a great understanding of
individual Ego, and group Ego and how the pain body within each of us reaches out to other people causing discomfort and disease.  It is incredibly enlightening in terms
of helping us recognise where the Ego Self is in control and how to let go of it and connect with the Soul/Higher Self within.  The book is great  helping those of a spiritual
and not spiritual nature find more peace and happiness in life.

The Power of Intention is another brilliant book for helping create the life we want, by understanding the how intention works.  It describes how to connect with the
Intention of the Universe and the qualities that that incorporates: creation, love, kindness, beauty, abundance, reciprocity, and expansion.  The book includes some very straight-
forward exercises and ideas for tapping into our connection with The All That Is, and using our intention to create the peaceful, happy, abundant, and joyful lives that we desire.

I found both books to be really enjoyable to read, although Wayne Dyer's book is a little bit lighter.  They both come highly recommended

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  So there you go.  I hope you found it helpful and gained some good ideas for how you can continue to improve and enjoy your life more, and how you can share that joy
with those around you.  

   As ever, I am happy to chat about anything in the newsletter, or to book in a consultation if you'd find that helpful.  As I said above, now is a great time to review where 
you are and where you've been over the last year, and what you want to aim for by the end 2009.

   Enjoy the Equinox on Tuesday!
 
With love and blesings
Alun Illumine

It has become apparent to me over my years working as a therapist and coach, and as a human being, that so many people struggle with the concept of self nurture. So I ask myself “Why is that?”. To answer: I think there are lots of reasons! Lack of feeling we deserve to be nurtured; perceived lack of time for self nurturing; feelings of guilt when we do get five minutes to ourselves; the ego needing to be needed by others; a sense of victimhood and “woe is me”. It could be one or a combination of all these reason or, indeed, something else completely. The point is though, lots of people find it difficult giving themselves time out and a bit of nurturing.

The Ego Self will of course tell you that you don’t deserve to take time out, and that there are far more important things to do with your time. In some ways, this is why I admire so many older people who no longer work - they tend to lose the impetus to run around like idiots making themselves tired from over-activity! I overheard a woman in Sainsbury’s, who appeared to be in her early 70s, saying to the person at the checkout “Do you know, I give myself a little treat every day” and the young man at the checkout replied “good for you! Any particular reason?” To which the woman replied “Because I’m worth it” and then shook her head like those models in the beauty products advert - except she had short curly hair ☺ Both of .them laughed and I couldn’t help joining in. She looked at me and smiled and winked, and then said “I just wish I’d realised that years ago”.

Now I know some people reading this will be thinking “well yes she’s got time to treat herself as she’s not working and doesn’t have a family to look after” and words to that effect. Do you know, one of the things I really love and admire about my grandmother (and always have done) is her ability to do the things she’s wanted as well as looking after her husband and family. And I do mean all the time I’ve known her not just in her retirement years. Yes she worked hard, but she always appeared to be comfortable enough giving to herself when she wanted to. I assure you, her doing that never diminished her ability to give to other people - not in the slightest.

The other thing to think about, of course, is - would you treat other people the way you treat yourself sometimes? I think probably not. We are .often very hard on ourselves and deny ourselves the treat of having a sit down and cup of tea “because there’s always something else that needs doing”. Well I’m here to tell you today - looking after yourself needs to be at the top of your list of priorities. YOU are number one and you need to be, otherwise, how one earth can you expect to be able to look after all the other people that need your help? Now don’t let the Ego Self get carried away here... this is not about self importance or arrogance, it’s just plain sense. When you’re on an aeroplane and the oxygen masks come down, you are told to put your own mask on before helping other people. That’s what I mean here.

Another way to look at it is, if you nurture and love yourself, then you help give other people permission to do the same. What a wonderful world this would be if we all loved ourselves that little bit more. We would then not be trying to bully other people into giving us love that we feel we are missing. Further, the more we love ourselves, the more likely we are to be loved by everyone else. Self respect shows other people that you are worthy of respect and life can be a whole lot easier and more enjoyable.

So, have a think about the last time your nurtured yourself. Do you do it often? What thing (or things) could you do, every day (no matter how small), to nurture yourself and remind yourself that you too “are worth it”! It could be time to read the paper, a walk in the park, 5 minutes just to sit and think, a chocolate bar, piece of cake, calling a friend or family member that you enjoy speaking to, taking a nice soak in the bath, watching a film you haven’t seen, going out for dinner, having a take out meal. The possibilities are endless! Go nurture yourself and treat yourself the way God would like to see you treated - with love and respect.

It is with enormous delight and complete respect that I announce the Birthing and Release of the Essence "Transcend". Transcend completes the journey of Essences of Illumination which, you may remember, started with Authenticity. It is in the Reading connected with this essence that you will finally see how the essences link together and aid with the path of Spiritual Evolution.

And so it gives me much pleasure and honour to include the channeled reading that goes with the Essence "Transcend". Please see previous entries in my blog readings for the other five essences.

The names of all six essences are:

i) Authenticity
ii) Determination
iii) Abundance
iv) Perfect Joy
v) Deep Soul
vi) Ascend

As for the other essences the investment for the Essence "Transcend" is £15 plus £1.50 postage and packing.

As ever, it leaves me to say that I hope you enjoy the essences as much as I am.

With love, blessings, and wishes of unconditional love and profound peace,

Alun Illumine

"We transcend the illusions of body and mind, and the separation perpetuated by these illusions. In this dimension, we re-discover the nature of Love for the One Spirit, of which we are all a part."

Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh

This Essence was birthed dually by Alun Illumine and Karen Peach on 09.09.09 at 09.09 am. It was a beautiful morning, peaceful, with a light cool breeze. A very early autumnal morning with warm colours with both the moon and sun visible in the sky..

Before going into the full reading, let us see some interpretations of what "Transcend" can mean:

- to rise above
- go beyond
- to exceed
- to surpass

All interesting phrases which give a very clear indication of what this Essence aims to help you do. But rise above, go beyond, exceed, and surpass what? Purely and simply - to Transcend the Ego Self. To understand that final connection to All That Is. Transcending the Ego Self is not something that can necessarily be explained in detail, but is something that needs to be experienced for one's self. The main aim of this Essence is to do just that.

Transcend is the only Essence of Illumination which has been birthed jointly (all other essences have been brought through via one individual). Although each of the Essences in the range are balanced as far as Universal Consciousness is concerned, Transcend Essence contains the personal energies of The Illumine and The Illuminatrix. A further reminder for us that to Transcend, we must understand that our true nature is a perfect balance of masculine and feminine.

A message from The Guides:

"Long has been the journey of so many Souls to return to the Source of All That Is. And now is coming the time when all that we have worked for is coming to fruition. The learning for this part of the journey is almost over but then again, it is also the beginning of the next part of the journey. Learning and evolution, development and expansion - they are part of the true purpose of the Universe and Consciousness as a whole. To grow, expand, create, unconditionally love, and evolve.

The Ego Self is limited, fearful and constantly compares itself to others, and therefore consistently is found wanting. How many times in the past have you observed others and thought to yourself "I'm much better than them" or the opposite "I'm not as good as them". The truth of the matter is - neither one is better than the other. You are in fact that the same. Part of the same Consciousness. An extension of the All That Is, in a similar way that a branch that appears separate is still a part of the whole tree.

To Transcend means you have recognised the Ego and risen above its control - and in so doing, you have returned to your True nature; Transcend means you have personally experienced, and now consciously recognise all that is not the real You (aided by the Universal Law of Reflection).

For so long humanity has been progressing along a path of evolution in order to Ascend and aid in the Ascension of the planet as a whole. This ascension is part of the evolution of the Universe and the Universe cannot evolve or Ascend if all the parts are not where they need to be. Oft times we have slightly despaired at how difficult people make lives for themselves and those around them. However we have never given up hope or trust that they will finally understand the Unconditional Loving Consciousness that they really are. Neither have we ever stopped loving you, who are reading this now. There is nothing that you can ever do that will stop the All That Is from loving you purely, simply and unconditionally. Be blessed in the knowledge of this. Know that we are with you on your path - you only need to ask for help and it will be forthcoming. Perhaps not always in the ways you expect, but that's part of the problem of many - you limit yourselves to the ways in which you can be helped because you are too identified with the Ego Self - which does not want you to Trust or Evolve. For if you do, what will happen to the Ego Self? Well it will disappear and be transformed of course. Ultimately, that is the purpose of this Essence being brought forth today - to help you Transcend your Ego Selves, detach from it, surpass it and exceed its highest expectations. There is nothing you cannot be, do, or have. The moment you think it, you are it. You just need to allow it into you experience.

There is a pattern to your Evolution, and the Essences of Illumination have been birthed to aid you along that path. You start by understanding who you are and recognising all those parts of you that are authentic, allowing the Purity of the All That Is to begin to shine forth. As you begin to see that you are more than the Ego Self, you start to identify with Intention of the All That Is and find the Determination, Strength, and courage to begin letting go of the Ego Self. Finding the Strength and Determination to make the changes to your current physical existence. Understanding that the Universe is an Abundant place and that everything you need is always provided for you. (As it is said "Ask and these things shall be added unto you"). In the same way that a mother Nurtures a baby in the womb, so too does the All That Is Nurture you. It is then we begin to understand that Perfect Joy of existence and of the expansion and growth that we are all experiencing. Finding Harmony and peace in all that we do and with all whom we connect. Finally comprehending the Deep Soul Connection and realising that we are none of us separate from one another and we are all One Soul, Transforming from the negative, fearful, and limiting Ego Self, to the deeper understanding and experience, the detachment from the illusions of the physical world Transcending into a space of the purest unconditional love and peace imaginable ("the peace which passes all understanding). Which is, what the All That Is, really is! Pure, Unconditional, Love.

Working with this Essence will help you distinguish between those things you do, think, and feel that come from your Ego Self and those that flow from the Deep Soul of The All That Is. There is no judgment in this essence, just an awareness and acknowledgment of where you are right NOW, and how far you have come. For it is only in the NOW that you can really make the Deep Soul Connection with The All That Is and let go once and for all of the Ego Self. You may well find you notice things about your thoughts, feelings, and previous actions and old patterns of behaviour that you do not like (of feel comfortable with) and it is important that you continue to love and forgive yourself (and all others) for these experiences. For that is what they are - learning experiences that have helped you learn, grow, evolve, and expand. We suggest that you do not fight - to consciously fight and judge your ego self will provide it with more power, and it will become stronger still. This is not the way. Instead, simply put your consciousness to the Truth, and allow the fear to dissolve. Transcend the Ego Self and remember the All That Is.

With our eternal and unconditional love and acceptance
The Guides

"Love transcends 'All'. The Breath of Life is Love."
The Gospel of Mary Magdalene