Living in the NOW Moment!

Phew, we are now halfway through 2012 and it's been an intense ride to date. Colleagues, clients and friends continually share stories that are sad, distressing and also uplifting. No one ever said that we had signed up for an easy ride in this lifetime.

At the soul level we knew, before embodying, that we would be participating in a time of significant transformation that involves change on just about every level.

In the time that I channeled the energy of Edgar Cayce from beyond the veil, 2008-2011, a great deal of relevant information was imparted on how best to manage this time of tumultuous change. In addition, a great deal of information was provided as to what can be expected in the lead up to 2012 and beyond.

One of the most powerful techniques for living in the moment - from the Edgar Cayce channelings - is the Focused Breath Technique. If you haven't yet begun doing this I highly recommend it!

While Edgar advocates meditation as a powerful tool he also strongly recommends engaging in the Focused Breath Technique at every possible moment. What does it involve?

Basically there are three words that describe the process - inhalation, circulation and exhalation. This technique involves remaining in an aware state with eyes open and the body functioning normally in daily activities. It involves bringing awareness and mindfulness to the breath - to feel the inhalation then the circulation of the breath and finally the exhalation.

What basically happens when there is such mindfulness around breath is that there is a significant shift within and also externally. Significant reactions include:

• thoughts dissolve
• a feeling of inner calm
• a distancing from emotional responses
• a feeling of time 'standing still'

Engaging in the Focused Breath Technique at all times takes practice and commitment. Meditation is a right brain activity. The Focused Breath Technique engages both right and left hemispheres, thereby enabling you to function normally in all areas of daily life.

I liken this technique to what the Buddhists refer to as 'walking meditation'. This means being fully present with whatever is happening, not having any thoughts nor attachments to thoughts and emotions. It is a most calming and uplifting state. It feels as though you have all the time you need to complete whatever tasks you may be engaged in.

Physical benefits include:  reduced stress and peace of mind. With these there would then be ongoing benefits to the cardiovascular system, central nervous system, endocrine and hormonal systems.

When I began doing this technique in late 2007 I found it challenging. Initially I set aside 5 minutes daily to just be present with the breath. Gradually I increased this time, then I found opportunities to practice it with basic daily chores. Eventually being in this state felt so 'right' that being out of it felt uncomfortable and I then realized that this is such a simple, yet highly effective technique for living in the Now Moment.

E. Tolle's description accurately reflects this feeling:

"The whole essence of Zen consists in walking along the razor's edge of Now - to be so utterly, so completely present that no problem, no suffering, nothing that is not who you are in your essence, can survivve in you. In the Now, in the absence of time, all your problems dissolve. Suffering needs time; it cannot survive in the Now."

2012 and Beyond....

It's normal practice, as the year ends, to reflect upon the year's happenings and to speculate on what the new year will bring. 

 

Mostly we do this to reassure ourselves that we are able to manage whatever is likely to occur and to also get a glimpse of something positive to look forward to. Yes, we are the eternal optimists!

 

In reality the future is no longer set in stone. The potentialities change from second to second as we continually create with our thoughts, emotions and actions. This means that we are actually the co-creators of all that transpires - a huge responsibility but also a great opportunity to exercise free will and the energy of empowerment.

 

Both numerology and astrology hold significant vibrations and are indicators of the potentiality that exists for the future.  

In numerology 2011 is a 4 year. Four years involve a lot of hard and non-stop work. This year I've observed individuals questioning relationships, friendships, career, as well as their purpose in life. I am bold enough to venture that 2011 has been intense for many people. As we 'work' on our issues the results are evident in our external reality. This is evident in the global changes we are witnessing - from the rapid decline in the Euro to the Occupy Wall Street Movement. 

Luckily the energy of 2011 is now decreasing, allowing us momentary respite before we swing into the energy of change next year. In numerology 2012 is a Five Year. It's a year in which we can anticipate unprecedented change. How this change manifests is anyone's guess at this stage - irrespective of what seers and prophets have deemed will happen.

 

Even though I'm a real novice it comes to astrology I am fortunate to know many individuals who are very adept at it. Apparently in March 2012 the planet Venus will be in trine with two other significant planets. This has not happened since 1967 and portends a huge wave of love sweeping across the planet.

 

On March 18, 2001 (nearly 11 years ago) I channeled this short piece:

"....It will be like the unleashing of two forces. The Light will arise to meet the darkness. There will be much pain and anger. Out of all this there will come a strong wave of love. This wave will have such a force that it will knock many off their feet. They will feel fear, they will react accordingly. Those who do not feel fear will welcome this wave for it is what they have been awaiting. They will turn their faces and hearts to the Light. They will unite in love. They will embrace all with this love and in the process there will be much healing of the planet and all who inhabit her. When this happens it will then be the turning point for Earth. It will be the beginning of many years of harmony and peace."

Channeling the energy of Edgar Cayce I am continually reminded that time is compressing. We are shifting from the Gregorian Calendar and linear time into the Now Moment. This means that it is becoming increasingly difficult to reflect on the past or to focus on the future. We are being forced through this compression of time to live fully in the Now moment. What a wonderful opportunity this is to release stress and anxiety! There is no stress, tension, anxiety or worry when experiencing each moment as it occurs - definitely a wonderful health bonus!

Edgar has stated countless times the importance of spending time in nature, using focused breath to bring awareness into the present moment, living in a state of gratitude and letting go of the need to continually be 'doing and thinking'. The feeling/being state is in alignment with the energies we are shifting into in 2012 and beyond.

He stresses that 2012 will be what we make it. Here he is emphatic that mindfulness of thought creates what is experienced. In other words if we believe that life is hard and that the worst will happen, then it will occur. The fact that time is compressing means that our thoughts will manifest almost immediately.

It is especially important to be fully mindful of thoughts, emotions and words expressed - as they will return in increasing rapidity from now on.

If you are unsure of what words are beneficial for your wellbeing I refer you to the work of Dr Emoto who researched the powerful impact of words on frozen water molecules. I also suggest that you tune in to see how you feel when you use certain words. Do the words leave you feeling strong and uplifted or weakened and 'icky'. It is the same with emotions. We can choose to remain in anger and fear or we can begin to heal whatever resulted in the manifestation of those emotions.

As we create the changes desired then the result will manifest externally within society and also globally.

Regardless of the challenges that we confront as change impacts us I share Edgar's optimism regarding 2012 and beyond. There will be individuals who will experience pain, chaos and suffering - and there will be individuals who will experience expansion and abundance.

Which reality do you wish to experience next year? The choice is yours - you are the powerful creator of your reality and it is your perception and beliefs that help shape what transpires.

I truly believe that the simplicity of the advice and suggestions given by Edgar Cayce in his channelings provide a wonderful blueprint for achieving both expansion and abundance! 

Edgar Speaks Undergoing Transformation

I'm fired up with enthusiasm as Edgar Speaks is currently undergoing revision. It's new title is "Edgar Speaks: Inner Transformation, 2012 and Beyond and Earth Changes". A new edition of the book will be available as soon as possible. In the meantime you can still purchase copies of the book on my website http://www.edgarspeaks.com/

Changes in Progress:
The book will look totally different - and it will be different as it will also contain a cd of the book in the back. This means that you'll be able to get both a hard copy to read and cd to listen to while driving.

In addition there will be some individual cd copies available for sale - look for them on the website. We expect this to be available online by the end of September.

The website will also undergo a transformation - this will begin as soon as we have finalized the book improvements.

Beginning November I will also be recording a cd once a month and these will contain explanations and practical suggestions relating to the information I've channeled these many years, including Edgar's highly relevant information around the major shift of the ages that we are experiencing. These cd's will also be available on my re-vamped website.

Regarding the availability of the revised version. It will be available for national distribution and also on amazon.com once we have completed the revamping of the book and copies have been printed. You will be the first to know of its re-emergence! In the meantime, however, copies can still be purchased via my website http://www.edgarspeaks.com/

Book Tour and Events

At long last I'm about to embark upon the much talked about book tour. Attempts to create it earlier failed miserably. This time I'm sure everything will work out fine. I am sharing these details as you may be living near these areas, or you may know someone who does and who may be interested in attending. I would love to meet you!

The list of venues below is not complete. There are still more venues to be finalized. It's my intention to spend the next few months visiting as many venues as possible. All events will also be listed on the Schedule of Events on my website, http://www.edgarspeaks.com/

September 21st: Crystal Visions Bookstore, 5426 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC at 7:00pm. Check
http://www.crystalvisionsbooks.com/ or phone 828 687 1193.

September 23rd: Sacred Circle Books, 919 King St, Alexandria VA at 7:00pm. Check http://www.sacredcirclebooks.com/ or phone 703 299 9309

September 25th: Crystal Fox, 311 Main St, Laurel, Maryland at 2:00pm. Check http://thecrystalfox.com/ or phone 301 317 1980.

September 29th: Moon Stone Arts Center, 110A S. 13th St, PA at 7:00pm. Check http://www.moonstoneartscenter.org/ or phone 215 735 9600

October 6th: Peaceful Paths, 7 High St, Butler NJ at 7:00pm. Check http://www.peacefulpaths.com/ or phone 973 283 9444

Additional Events in New York include:

September 15th:  An Evening of Channeling at Synchronicity, 54 Charles Coleman Blvd, Pawling NY at 7:00pm. Phone 845 855 1172 to register.

September 16th:  An evening of Channeling at Opal Moon, 2037 Albany Post Road, Croton on Hudson, NY at 7:00 pm. Phone 914 788 4955 to register.

October 13th:  An evening of Channeling at Awakenings, 215 Katonah Ave, Katonah NY at 7:00pm. Phone 914 232 0382 to register.

Writing - Not Always an Easy Option!

Are you also interested in writing a book? So often I hear people say that their dream is to write a book, and when they speak of their desire it's obvious their aspiration is heartfelt. Hey, I've felt that same way every time I begin writing another book... and for every book I've written (all 3 of them) there are many more drafts that have been commenced but not finished or published!

It is easy, and possibly even inevitable, to become discouraged about the process. Along the way I've learned that writing the book is often the easy part. I am not kidding when saying this, as there is as much time, effort and energy involved in getting a book published and then following up with all the marketing and promotions needed to ensure some sales from all the hours spent hunched over the computer.

However, the marketing and promotions phase of a book's birthing can often be a lot of fun! Driving for hours to some unfamiliar destination and then speaking to a group of complete strangers can be unnerving but also exhilirating. Being interviewed on radio and giving free teleseminar classes are also great ways of promoting the message that's in the book. Talk about being taken out of one's comfort zone!

Since the release of my last book, Edgar Speaks, I've had some great opportunities for sharing the message in the book. This is the link to the free teleseminar class - Transforming and Thriving in Times of Significant Change - held on June 8, 2011.
http://InstantTeleseminar.com/?eventid=20215659

Another great link (below) is the conversation I had with my co-host Jim Guerci on our radio show. We spent the hour talking about the changing times, 2012, earth changes, etc etc....

http://manifestingwellnessshow.com/edgar-cayce-speaks-inner-transformation-journey-to-2012-and-earth-changes

There is still more to come! My publisher is busy planning and organizing my forthcoming book tour which is scheduled for early August. I believe it will commence in Ashville NC and from there move up the east coast. And, then hopefully, at some stage there will even be a book tour of the west coast. Will keep you posted with the details as they become available.
love and blessings - Bente

 On April 10th I  was invited to share my experiences with the energy of Edgar Cayce and to also channel. Below is one of the many questions asked, along with the response. I feel it worthwhile sharing this as there has been a lot of misconception about how our new reality will look. The response makes it very clear that we can forget some of the speculations and rumors that have been floating around for some time!

Q:  I am wondering about - and having heard and felt that there are two different energies, or polarity, on the planet now. People talk about two earths developing, one for the people transforming and one for those caught up in fear, denser emotions. I’m wondering if you could speak to that?

A:  The myths that perpetuate!  I love this, I love this! There cannot be two Earths. There can only be one beloved Earth. There can however, and will be, two realities – for a while only. During this process of change you will find that you - as a light being, one who is shifting in consciousness and awareness – will often find yourself becoming invisible to others who do not share a similar vibration. You will actually have the physical experience of this. You will be waiting in line to be served in some store and will not be noticed. What I am saying is that everything is energy, and energy vibrates at frequencies. As you shift to a higher frequency, one of greater awareness you cannot exist in another frequency. The two cannot co-exist harmoniously. They cannot intertwine. So for a while – and this will be for a few years still – there will be two separate realities co-existing. One will be fear based. It will still have the energy of competition, enmity and dominion. The other will be peacefully and blissfully creating a new reality, a new energy that is in harmony with the Earth, that supports sustainable practices, that honors the essence of everything that is.

However, these two different energies cannot exist side by side indefinitely. There will be large loss of life. Many of those people who engage in duality and polarity and who choose to engage in what could be called the baser energies will choose to not be here any longer for the light from the new energy will make it very uncomfortable for them. The light will reflect strongly through the hearts, through the eyes, the intentions and lifestyle.

You will find – and it is already happening – that there will be an exodus of many souls. These souls will then choose their own place of re-embodiment. It will not be Earth. Earth, too is shifting to a higher frequency. There will not be two separate planets made from the one. There will not be space ships coming in and lifting people off the Earth.
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I will soon be preparing my schedule for a book tour of the east coast, which will take place from the beginning of June. Details of places and times will be shared as soon as they are confirmed! Remember you will find all the information on book events and channeling on this blogspot and on the website, http://www.edgarspeaks.com/.

If you haven't yet listened to the FREE teleseminar class, available at http://www.edgarspeaks.com/, then I strongly urge you to do so. There are three very powerful techniques that, when applied daily, can make a huge shift in consciousness, resulting in your being more in the present moment, having increased inner calm as well as creating increasing abundance! Enjoy.....

Successful Book Launch

If you haven't already seen the magnificent book launch opportunities then click on the link below:

http://www.edgarspeaks.com/book_launch.html

 

I am deeply grateful to the many gifted practitioners who offered their services, skills and knowledge as part of the promotional gifting. I hope that you are going to take up some, or even many, of these amazing offers.

 

In the week prior to the book launch (Friday, March 18th) and since then I've been very aware of the energy of Edgar Cayce being with me constantly. How does he make his presence felt? It really is very simple - I feel a buzzing energy within and around me. Then to confirm this he shares simple insights around whatever is happening either to me or to other people.

 

On some level I sense his joy around the book's release. When I think of the book I feel giddy and bubbly inside. While this is not a conscious reaction I understand that on a deeper level it is meant to be. You know that feeling you get when everything feels 'right' - that's how it is with the release of this book.

 

Tonight, Sunday March 20th, I'm honored to be part of a panel - on radio - that will be discussing the significant Earth changes that are happening. Prophecies, disasters, 2012, the future for humanity.... I'm sure that they'll all be discussed. The link to this show is:

 

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/indigoheartpublishing/2011/03/21/indigo-heart-publishing-presents

I hope you are able to listen in. If not, then just click onto the link when the time is convenient and you'll hear the program. 

While it has been some time since I gave a lengthy Edgar channeling I'm sure it won't be that much longer before we are back 'in action'. 

blessings - Bente