Birthdays!!!

Birthdays!!!
I guess we all know the importance of birthdays because it’s such a big deal—and for the most part, if we’re not here--we don’t get one! Unless of course, you are George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King or Jesus! For the rest of us however, we usually mark the occasion with cake, balloons, ice cream and (at least at my house) a poorly, but sincere rendition of “Happy Birthday” always sung off key! For some of us, it is a time, it seems, that we’ve endured and survived the physical plane another calendar year . . . yet, perhaps it is really a time to feel our vitality, energy and resurgence and that there is meaning to being here! After all, we chose to be here at this moment in time and maybe for a moment, we should reflect on our meaning, mission and purpose? As we blow out our candles, ask yourself, “How am I doing against my mission?” Or “What am I doing here?” and after the candle smoke clears, “Am I truly looking for who I am on this earth, and what I want out of it?” The experience here can be anything we want it to be. So with a different view and different sense of what marking your birth is all about—and in the midst’s of celebration we can reflect for a moment and tell ourselves; Be all you can be—it’s a wondrous journey! Now, let’s get set for another one!
Happy Birthday Sally Baldwin—for the soul who helps so many understand their path—their mission and their journey!

What? Alternate Lives not Past Lives!

We all love to daydream about who we were in a “past life.” We live in a linear world and in this world there is always a ‘before and after’, a ‘coming up and what was’—a ‘yesterday or tomorrow’. We plan our lives that way, and so it is easy for us to compartmentalize outside this dimension of time and space and project our very limited human linear viewpoint. We live in a world of time and space but we don’t want to keep getting lost and caught in the prison of time and space even though we must contend with it as we live with it daily. Our concepts have been boxed that way too. However if we are able to step out of that belief for a moment and realize that these ‘past lives’ are really in fact—alternate lives that are concurrent, we expand the sense of who we really are. And, if we are more than just these physical tangible beings of light, then we are also beings that are so clearly eternal and immortal and thus do not answer to concepts of time and space.

Ironically, this doesn’t matter to the spiritual nature of who we are. But if you want to access more consciously the spiritual nature –the soulful beingness of who we are, then we have to be able or willing to step outside the concept of time and space. We need to begin to realize that there are ways while we are awake and conscious. (Not asleep or in deep meditation) First, begin to be more aware that you are more than just this physical person who is dealing with the conditions of time and space.

This is why it is important to be mindful of our terminology when it comes to our other aspects or lives. They are not past. They are not future. They are concurrent and they are real. They are now. They are just alternatives to what it is we’re experiencing with the focus on this consciousness of “this person.” Because we feel the consciousness of our current personality to be so strong and so important—that is where we focus—that’s where we give all our attention and we use it for every frame of reference in our existence. Think of a library filled with thousands of books. The one we’re currently reading—is where our consciousness is focused or who we identify as ourselves.

Yet, if we are going to accept that we are more than just this physical being in this moment, then we have to be able to accept that we are living a life that is an alternate to some other lives and other lives are alternatives to this one, and they are not in the past, and not in the future. They are a part of who we are right now as we manifest in this life as this being.

The more we can grasp this idea, the more we will be able to accept that, and the more we will begin to find that we are feeling our spirit—our soul more emphatically and more consciously here. It makes it easier not to have to keep giving over to the distractions, the simulations and the detours that come and take us off course—or onto another track.

In other words, you could really feel what it is to be multi-dimensional and not just see it as a theory—that you’ll have to wait for until you die!

We Are Multidimensional

Many years ago, I read an article in Seventeen Magazine about the theory of ESP; extrasensory perception. ESP is the ability to become aware of things by means other than the normal senses, e.g. through clairvoyance or telepathy. I was fascinated by the topic—even as a teen—something resonated with that apparent telepathic connection that we all possess. Today, as an adult, I have an expanded viewpoint on the intangible or ethereal. To some of you, it may be new concept: we are more than just the human; we are multidimensional! Now what does that mean? And, why does it surface at this moment in time?
The Last two weeks, when I began to film Sally’s channeling to be broadcast on YouTube, there appeared to be an orb, a light—something around Sally as she channeled. Who was trying to get our attention? This has happened to me before, both having my picture taken, and while taking the pictures of others. Perhaps, you have experienced it also? But how does this fit into the belief of our five senses, and how do we suspend our need to understand without having to understand?
We must go to a place of trust and faith. We are joining in this human experience as very multidimensional beings—and this very real demonstration is to enlighten us—to expand our view of who we really are. We have a choice and we can broaden the scope of what life is; more than what most of our senses, our ego and our left brain tell us. As multidimensional beings, and not just the human, we have the ability to shift and not be so quick to judge what is happening in our lives. If we can recognize and know that there are other things playing out in our lives, perhaps we can lighten our view of life and not have the difficultly with the dramas and things we deem so important.
Simply by joining and expanding to who we really are, gives us the opportunity to sense, listen and partake—if we only take a minute and realize something else must be at work here If we simply observe and be open to possibilities we can open ourselves to a whole new reality demonstrated right before our very eyes! Now, how cool is that! (Visit Sally on YouTube. Can you see the Orb of light?)

We All Need a Village

Steve Baldwin, artist and co-creator of the Dying to Live Again Foundation talks about the Village. He is referring to the sense of community, not the legal definition defined by Wikipedia or on the pages of some legal document. In the past, the sense of community spawned from clan, a tribe, or an extended family and served as sounding board, caretaker, advisor and mentor. Yet given the characteristics of modern society including the movement away from our childhood homes and relatives, our village begins to looks much different now. Perhaps it is time we shift and seriously consider that we are all of the One—and in spite of our shared interests or lack thereof, our perceptions on life or our nerdy colleague or wacky neighbors—the question becomes, how do we connect with our tribe and reach out in support and love to another?
This is a blog not a thesis paper, but let me throw a few things out worth pondering.
It is easy to check on our best friends, but I challenge you to call upon someone—whomever—that immediately comes to mind and offer a kind word—a trip to the grocery store or 15 minutes of your time, understanding and love. (All it may be for you is a hand-wave to a neighbor.) We need to shift from having to being—a reprioritization of our values—which seems to be happening at a very subtle level. Just like the pebble tossed into the pond, the ripples which energetically are sent out across the pond change the dynamics when lives are touched. Shifts begin and are sent to each other whether we know of the act of kindness or not. This transformation does not occur by replacing one limited circle with another, instead, it stretches us to reach out to another just like explorers and pioneers in an unexplored, untapped potential. This time it is with one another. Drop your fear, and use your intuition and instinct and begin to create your own unique village by lending time, service, and understanding to another.

Haiti Earthquake

So what has the latest crisis got to do with spirituality? We have seen the suffering and hardship not once, but many times befall this small nation in the Caribbean. All the major networks have their reporters on the island sharing the devastation of befallen buildings while the dead lay side by side on sidewalks;causalities from this impressive earthquake. On a very human side, the world has thankfully joined together--laying aside our differences and focusing instead on an outpouring of love--accepted with love and gratitude by their President.

So many levels, meanings and things elude us in our human condition, but all eyes focused on Haiti certainly will have a measurable effect within our hearts as we join and thus our shift as human beings becomes unmistakable. And love, which is perhaps our soul's true mission on the earth plane, is often overlooked, deemed unimportant and insignificant by most that have no problem casting judgment on the homeless on our streets. So, it seems to take something of this magnitude (pun intended) to make us all stop; question, ponder, and ask why? What is the bigger spiritual picture? Can we view this situation differently and make sense of what we see broadcast into our homes over this natural event called earthquake?

So I present it here . . . a very different perspective. Not to take away from the compassion and empathy surrounding this situation, but to suggest that we each incarnate to earth for different feelings, different experiences, and yes, different events that seem to cataclysmic. To recognize and know that there are moments where souls clearly together and on mass take themselves to another dimension. Again, this is not something that we should judge, but entertain, that the idea of transitioning and transitioning in such numbers with others in the collective and of our energy force has a power that we cannot fully understand and that there is something else going on here. We must acknowledge the grander sense of who they are. For when souls are able to go together--a feeling of being a part of something of great significance and relating to the whole universe as their spirits leave this plane.

This is not something we easily understand or accommodate in our minds, but it is indeed something worth thinking about and pondering. These grand and glorious souls are doing something for the larger collective and we should give them credit. We must be acquainted with this so that we can step forward and begin to think differently. To assess these events differently is important as we bring our wondrous love and compassion for each other, not merely to dismiss the event as catastrophic, but as a wondrously divine, honorable, timely and energetic transition for the benefit of all.

Annie

“It is indeed a beautiful moment when we see no barriers and no boundaries between who we are, no matter what dimension we inhabit in whatever way our consciousness lets us know it. It is a beautiful thing to realize no lines—no walls between us—we are just as one.” Annie

It almost sounds like the script from a Harry Potter movie—a death day celebration. Yet, for our beloved and dear friend Annie, Sister, and Mother, we joined together and we celebrated and remembered the day she died. Annie is a great example to us, that anything eternal is real. Annie is real, yet simply existing in another dimension. She makes herself known in so many ways to us who are still in physical 3rd dimensional form. (Usually, she appears in the form of a yellow butterfly to me—just out of nowhere!) No party could be complete without cake—and cake there was—along with champagne and a cheer filled toast! To Annie—our wise teacher—always around everywhere and every day.

I say this only to emphasis that it is this way for all souls who leave the physical plane and their human bodies behind. We know she is alive and vibrant in her new form as energy—a state that we will all return to—the real “home” for each of us!

The Holiday-Side of a Channel . . .

Sally Baldwin, channel, medium and psychic is also a mother, wife, sister and wonderful friend. Last week, at Sally and Steve’s home in South Florida, was a small gathering—just for fun—to enjoy the season—the boat parade and the companionship of others. There was plenty of delicious food; veggies and dips—chicken wings—and nibbles. The weather was blustery, but for the most part cooperative and the rain held at bay. The 100+ boats that paraded down the inter-coastal waterway were all decked out for the holiday season and most definitely reflected their names and owners’ in personality and decorative style. From the modest, simplistic and traditional to the loud, flamboyant and flashy each proudly sailed to welcome and celebrate the 2009 holiday season!

Healing from Loss

“If you have been following Sally Baldwin’s Blog—you know the Parent-Child Reunion took place in Sun Valley, Idaho the third weekend in October. It was a retreat for seven mothers who had recently lost a child. The healing that took place was a miracle—and I wanted to share a couple comments this morning that the Foundation received as well as a picture of the joyful faces the last evening of the retreat!

“I am one of the special moms who has just returned from the Momchild Retreat with Sally and Steve. God bless them and all of you who are a part of this special journey."

"All of the Sun Valley Sisters have been in touch via e-mail every single day. You are in our hearts. We'll never let you 2 forget us!!!"

It is hard to express in words the transformation that happened over those three and one-half days. And I think the most important thing to realize is that our perception and awareness can facilitate in healing—a moving forward. Please don’t misunderstand, nothing can replace the physical third dimensional presence of your son or daughter—or significant loved one. For that we are forever grateful and cherish those memories, unconditional love and special bond that takes its shape in our very physical world as human beings—but to connect with your children who exist now as spirit brought such joy and replaced that hopelessness, lonely, lost and sorrowful place that resided within their hearts. In subtle shifting ways, each Mother began to realize their greater purpose—their divine mission—and the importance of their life and the message to share with others.

This gift resides in us all. Our ability to connect with our loved ones—their soul—that eternal piece of us that is always alive—whether we are here in physical form or not. What was the secret? It just takes being open to the possibility—like the Radio and Television signals—or like the internet today. We can’t see the wireless signal, but when we turn on our computer—we can connect to the Universe! And, so you can connect with your loved ones as well. The miracle is in the belief—as it was for these special Mothers in Sun Valley—ask them for yourself—or not—you can see it in their faces!

Connection to Spirit & Loved One is Just Believing

Sally Baldwin is a gifted medium. And her connection is not hers alone. It is shared with many and another seven women have learned that they too can connect—channel —with their loved and dearly missed children. It is not crazy. It is not far-fetched. And it is not for the gifted. It is for the open-minded! Not why, but why not Jerry Adler?
I recently read a Newsweek review by Jerry Adler on Dinesh D’Souza new book, Life After Death: The Evidence. I have not read the book and have no comment on his book—except to say—that the crack in the sidewalk grows a little bigger whenever someone tackles the subject of death and our outdated belief that we possess no connection. Brian Weiss, Dr. Jane Greer and Elizabeth Kubler-Ross among many others bring strong evidence to the contrary. Perhaps, we can compare this to a great athlete. Athletes absolutely know when something works. We live in a world where scientists are always a step behind the cutting edge of what athletes know from experience. Athletes often discover what works 15 or 20 years before science “proves it.”
Maybe our connection with the Otherside and our departed loved ones is similar? Perhaps, the worlds’ belief can expand enough to open themselves up to the possibility that the mind-body-soul connection is stronger than it has ever been. The signs from our loved ones sending up “smoke” signals to announce to us that they are “alive and well”, just existing in non-physical state or other dimension just outside of our physical reality. And actually, for a man that is in the throes of such grief himself (on losing his son Max)—shame on him. Who said spirit cannot exist right beside us and is not in some distant faraway place that reads like an old fairy tale? Maybe the days are dissipating, as we shift to a less-dense human being, open to the possibility of our eternal nature? It took humanity 3000 years to discover the button hole— that the button was not just for ornamental purpose—will we struggle with our connection to our departed loved ones for just as long? To some it would seem so—for others, there is no doubt. Connection to Spirit is just believing.

Parent-Child Reunion Miracle

Last week, a retreat was held in Sun Valley, Idaho. Yes, the resort was beautiful, the service first class, and the energy superb. But the thing that I’m still holding dear and still talking about was the miracle that took place for seven women from around the United States that lost children. For those who haven’t heard, it was a Parent-Child Reunion hosted by Sally and Steve Baldwin and their non-profit Foundation: Dying to Live Again.
When Kristen, Denise, Kathleen, Sandy, Judy, Janette and Carol arrived, they were still in the holding grip of sadness—that pit of yearning grief and sorrow that consumes one from your first thought in the morning until you lay your head down at night. You could see it in their eyes, their smiles and their body language. They had been frozen in time. I announced to them Thursday evening when we met for the first time, that they would be forever changed. However, they were, as we all were, unaware of the transformation in just three and a half days. I had witnessed a miracle. The staff had witnessed a miracle. The women had been the miracle! And yes, many will doubt—and cast misgivings and disbelief but just like love and just like rainbows--it was real. If you are open –it is real.
Anything that is Eternal is real. We are eternal. Therefore we are real—existing in this body or not!