This article is not a feel-good piece. It discusses confronting truths of the current reality on this planet. Some on the spiritual path prefer to ignore these difficult truths, but spiritual maturity requires us to observe this reality, no matter how painful, and maintain heart-based consciousness; this is what we are now collectively learning to do.
We did not come here to bypass the darkness within us, and within this world. We came here to face it and heal it. But we cannot heal that which we do not see. Whether it has been because of conditioning, ignorance, privilege or fear, many of us have been blind. But the time for blindness is done; truth is rising.
Disclaimer: Many of my creations are a sharing of personal experiences. Others are reflections based on my perceptions and ruminations. And some are born from something beyond personal experience or thought; something I do not yet comprehend or embody, but aspire to. As such, this information should be thought of as explorative theory, not fact. Always exercise discernment when consuming content, including this content.
This content was originally posted on April 15, 2020.
THE TRUTH
There has been much corruption and control on Earth for millennia. What was once inconceivable to many is now unavoidable. Whether we choose to see truth or reject it is a personal choice we all must make.
Over the next decade, we will slowly realize how manipulated we have been. As more and more is exposed, desperate attempts to maintain power will be made by those who have it, but the inevitable will happen nonetheless; humanity is awakening.
Here are some (far from all) of the truths and tactics (in no specific order) that are coming to light, and which we will all be called to process and overcome:
1) Media
Social media, television, movies, video games, music, pornography, advertisements, etc., are used to influence. Media also desensitizes and prepares the people. We are taught to believe that hatred, division, war, violence, poverty, addiction, trauma, pollution, destruction, etc., are normal, acceptable, unavoidable, or even beneficial. We are also prepared through the media for future events, so we are desensitized and compliant when they occur. Media can be and is used as a weapon.
2) Fear
Fear is one of the most effective ways to control people. Scared people often give away their power in exchange for the false promise of safety. We must investigate "the why" when anyone attempts to push us into fear. The reason is likely not for your own protection, as claimed.
3) Divide and conquer
We are powerful when we stand together, so division tactics are used to divide people. Topics such as race, gender, politics, religion and much more are purposefully used to divide us. Our current societal structure is based on competition and perceived threats. We are coerced into division and blaming one another while the real perpetrators go unseen. We are taught to hate and attack anyone who holds an opposing view. We must stop and wonder why we are encouraged to judge, condemn, hate and police one another instead of working together to find solutions through collaboration and unity.
4) Problem-Reaction-Solution
Controllers use this tactic when they want to implement a particular agenda. Step one: create a problem or take advantage of a current one. Blast it everywhere in the media and wait for the fearful reaction from the people. Step two: the unwitting civilians predictably react to the problem and demand action from the governing agency (as we have been trained to do). Step 3: the agency heroically swoops in with the solution, which just so happens to support their original agenda (unbeknownst to us). This is why each person must exercise discernment regarding "solutions" and consider whose objective they may serve.
5) Distraction tactics
Distraction is how unethical deeds are done while nobody is looking. A distraction can be created, or an actual event can be exploited. Anytime something dominates mainstream media, look elsewhere to see what you may be being distracted from.
6) Might is right
For millennia, we have been living under the rule of leaders who believe that might is right; that if I can take it, I deserve to have it and should. This concept has led to immeasurable abuse, death and destruction in our world. A world where war, imperialism, colonization, genocide, slavery, environmental exploitation, control, coercion, and much more have been considered acceptable. As the collective consciousness rises, more and more people will awaken to this lunacy and choose to disengage from the systems and lifestyles that fuel this dark sickness.
7) Disconnection from inner divinity
Spiritual sovereignty was stripped from us by demonizing our personal connection to the Divine. Religious organizations persuaded people that we cannot connect to God ourselves; that we needed them to do so. Spiritual truth was manipulated to serve an agenda, resulting in internal connection being replaced with dogmatic religion, allowing for the control of large populations of people.
8) The era of the mind
We are taught to disconnect from our hearts and rely solely on the brain because the brain is easily programmed; the heart is not. You are vulnerable to influence when you allow your intuitive and empathic abilities to diminish and rely exclusively on the brain. We must use the mind and the heart in a balanced system, working together. When we lose our connection to the heart, we lose our humanity, compassion, and love for ourselves, one another, and the planet; we become computers.
9) Destruction of nature
We are a part of nature, not separate from it, and it is our most powerful tool for connecting to and remembering our true essence. It is also our greatest healer and teacher. But we are taught to consider ourselves apart from nature, to fear, disrespect, and devalue it. We must remember and reestablish our proper place within the natural world as caretakers, not destroyers.
10) The war on the Indigenous
The taking of land and destruction of Indigenous peoples and culture worldwide has been/is undertaken purposefully. The Indigenous are guardians of this planet; they remember the truth of the natural world and the grand cycles within the cosmos. They are aware of and protect the sacred sites on Earth that anchor the planet's energetic gridlines, which are crucial to the evolution of consciousness. This is one of the many reasons for the endeavoured annihilation of these cultures.
Please note that the context of this article is very limited and does not address the immeasurable consequences of imperialism, colonization and genocide that Indigenous peoples worldwide have endured, and continue to endure to this day. These subjects are beyond the scope of this article and are far too extensive to be addressed accurately or respectfully here.
11) Tampering of history
Much of what we have been taught has been manipulated. When possible, what does not support selected narratives is dismissed, hidden, or destroyed. The oppressors write history, and their thefts and atrocities are covered up.
12) Destruction and energetic harnessing of the human spirit/energy
This is done in countless ways, but using children is the most potent and utilized. Children contain the most life force energy of all beings on our planet, so they are targeted. Child abuse is enormously prevalent in our world. Many of the world's highest governments and agencies are aware of, complicit in, or participate in this abuse. Many law enforcement and judicial systems have been bought off or pressured into compliance.
13) Materialism and consumerism
In the Western world, we are conditioned to consume, our lives often dominated by the pursuit of material things. Research is beginning to point to a link between materialism and a reduction in empathy, connection to others, and sense of purpose. While it is natural to desire material security, if our lives become about accumulation, we have fallen victim to materialism and consumerism, which inevitably harm us and our planet.
14) Repression of innovation
Innovations and inventions that could free people from the chains of dependency are repeatedly repressed, stolen, and hidden. Ask yourself why some technologies, such as smartphones, move forward at lightspeed while others remain frozen in time. Technologies that could provide free energy for all and propel planetary health and humanity forward are repressed. In contrast, technologies that enslave us in addiction and degenerate our physical and energetic bodies and the planet are pushed upon us.
15) Repression of consciousness
Aware, conscious people are the biggest threat, so the ascension of human consciousness is repressed. This is accomplished by poisoning our physical, mental, emotional and energetic bodies with toxic chemicals, radiation, psychological warfare and emotional trauma.
16) Infiltration
All systems and structures have been infiltrated to spread particular narratives. There are people with malicious intent in every system and network on our planet, including those in the political, pharmaceutical, health and wellness, medical, judicial, education, activism, and spirituality sectors. It is our personal responsibility to develop discernment so we can determine what is truth.
17) Censorship
Censorship is everywhere. Anyone who attempts to speak out against the agenda is censored, disregarded and gaslit. Anyone with hard evidence and sufficient influence to effect real change is eliminated.
18) Surveillance
Everything you do, watch, read, say, and purchase online is collected as data. Surveillance and censorship are prevalent in modern society, and we have been led to believe they are for our protection. This is how laws have been passed, allowing governing agencies to spy on and censor their citizens.
19) Social outcasting
As a society, we are conditioned to ostracize anyone who goes against the mainstream narrative. Critical and independent thinking are discouraged as a means to keep the general public aligned with the agendas of governing agencies. Speak out against this agenda, and you will be gaslit and labelled as crazy, or worse.
20) Slow stripping of freedom
The loss of freedom happens gradually to avoid revolt. If we look back in history, we see this happen repeatedly.
These are but a few of the dark truths that are currently rising, far from all. Over the coming years, more and more will surface, becoming apparent to anyone willing to remove the blindfold that has been purposefully placed upon us all. And we will wonder, how have we been so blind?
HOW HAVE WE BEEN SO BLIND?
Programming and conditioning begin at birth and are very difficult to escape. We are constantly bombarded daily with propaganda and technology that are specifically designed to keep us unaware. And if we do beat the odds and begin to glimpse truth, it is incredibly scary, painful, and difficult to accept, so many of us prefer to dissociate and remain in the illusion. We do not want to lose our comforts, convenience, or security, so we perceive the truth as a threat and choose to ignore it,. Knowing would require accountability and change, so we pretend it isn't real and condemn anyone who tells us otherwise.
WHAT CAN WE DO?
We are taught to feel insignificant, but this is another illusion intentionally created to strip us of our sovereignty. In reality, each of us holds immense power and the potential to initiate massive change in the world. It is important to find ways to move through the dense energy without getting trapped in it. Here are a few ways to support yourself through the chaos:
1) Process your emotions
As you recognize these and other truths, you will likely experience waves of intense emotions, such as anger, rage, grief, frustration, disgust, hopelessness, sadness, guilt, and shame. Sometimes our reaction to challenging emotions is to choose avoidance and apathy, because it feels better and allows us to maintain the status quo. But, the truth is that avoidance and apathy will not create a better world. We must have the courage to face the darkness and the emotions it evokes. We must process, not repress.
2) Alchemize and act
Intense emotions are a sacred part of any awakening journey, and they are appropriate and required. Discomfort is how humans evolve; without it, we would eternally choose comfort and convenience. It is our uncomfortable emotions that motivate us to create change. However, it is important to hold awareness and alchemize our emotions into positive action rather than allowing them to consume us. Anger can easily grow into hatred. This is the lesson, the initiation, and the test of our time. Will we transcend the darkness, or will we become it?
3) Release toxicity
It comes in all forms: people, relationships, social media, lifestyle, and so on. Rather than succumbing to it, surround yourself with people, movements and choices that uplift you. The key here is awareness and boundaries.
4) Release fear
Not changing or acting because you are afraid is a common reaction, but you are more powerful than your fear and can move beyond it.
5) Release judgment and the need to be right
Begin to move away from division. Open your eyes, your mind and your heart. Unity is the way forward.
6) Release force
Allow others to choose for themselves. We are each responsible for our own choices, actions and energy. Lead by example.
7) Release mainstream media's hold on you
It is a weapon used against us, but we can learn to consume with awareness or turn it off.
8) Release extremism
The way through the darkness is always the middle road. There are manipulations and power struggles on both sides of the line, so we must stay anchored and not fall into the trap of extremism; otherwise, we become radicalized.
9) Step outside the herd
Don't be afraid to think differently, stand alone, stand up or question.
10) Always practice discernment
Develop the sacred skills of discernment and intuition and listen to them.
11) Embrace compassion
There are always good people on all sides of a situation. If we lose our compassion for one another, we have lost our humanity and the battle; we have become the darkness.
12) Self-care
Being drained helps nobody; embrace self-mastery, not martyrdom.
13) Go outside
Nature is our ultimate reset. Go outside every day if you can.
14) Connect
Find people on the same wavelength as you and connect with them, whether in person or online. However, avoid putting yourself in an echo chamber with only people who share your beliefs, experiences, opinions, etc. It is important to expose ourselves to and listen to people with viewpoints different from our own. It doesn't mean you have to agree with them, but conversations including varying perspectives are important. Echo chambers breed closed minds and hearts and should be avoided.
15) Find joy
If you start to feel heavy for extended periods, change your focus for a little while.
16) Conduct energetic hygiene
Dense energy is being released from within and is present all around us. Regular energetic hygiene is key to keeping us clear and grounded. Learn about it in the article "Energetic Maintenance".
17) Heal
Hurt people hurt others. Unhealed pain is the reason for so much hatred in this world. Healing is our duty.
18) Forgive
Once we awaken, it is common to feel regret, guilt and shame about our previous state of unconsciousness. This is a normal part of the process, but it is essential not to dwell on it, as we cannot alter our past. All we can do is take accountability and change. It is essential to forgive our past selves and extend the same understanding to others. Judgment and shaming do nothing to support the awakening process in anyone. Leading by example rather than by force is far more effective, and forgiveness enables us to do this.
19) Harness inner strength
Awakening to and rising above the darkness is not an easy path. It is our duty to harness our inner strength and hold love in our hearts as we stand firm for humanity through inner healing and outer action. Be strong, and beware the many traps of fear, apathy and hatred along the way.
20) Remember, we came here for this.
This article stands apart from the usual "light and love" concepts of trendy spiritual content, but awareness of these truths is a part of awakening and a genuine ascension path. However, we are not meant to get stuck in these atrocities. This is a tricky part of the journey, as evidenced by the number of people who do become trapped here and fall into hatred and radicalism. We must hold awareness of current realities as they come to light (which they inevitably will), without becoming consumed by them.
For some, they wish to reject this type of information because it challenges their belief systems and way of life, which is understandable. However, ignoring darkness only serves to grant it the space it needs to proliferate. We are fully capable of holding awareness of the darkness so that we may transcend it. We can and will overcome these dark truths rising. And it will be our heart-led action that will get us there.
This content was originally posted on April 15, 2020.
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