It gives me absolute, joyful pleasure in announcing the official launch of the Essences of Illumination and Essences of Illuminatrix website.... Karen Peach and I have been working on these essences, the readings, and the website itself for nearly a year now. It's wonderful to see the tree of our loving labours beginning to bear delicious fruit!

You can find the website here

Any feedback you may have is always appreciated (as long as it is constructive of course!)

I will leave it here and all you now to experience the wonderful, balanced energy which is The Essences of Illumination/Illuminatrix

With love and Illuminating Blessings
Alun and Karen

Greetings to you! Well here we are, my last Newsletter of 2009. The end of the year is really creeping up fast isn't it! And, do you know what, time just will not slow down! It's ever more exciting to be a part of the world at this time. Such changes are incredible to see and the pace will just keep in creasing. That's why it's so very important to keep pace with it. Continuously focusing on the present, living in the Now, and letting go of all the stuff that's keeping you routed in the past.

A great quote to get you thinking about this a bit more:

"You can't have a better tomorrow if you are thinking about yesterday all the time." ~ Charles Kettering

In this issue I'll be talking a bit more about forthcoming energy shifts and preparing you for letting go of the vestiges of 2009. To go with that, an annual review of what you've learned, what you've let go of, and what you've achieved. I'll also be explaining more about EFT and giving details of a new free offering I'll be sending out on a monthly basis from December.

I hope you find it helpful and useful and above all, enjoy the read!

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Energy Shifts And Changes

Since the last Newsletter, we've had the Autumn Equinox which caused quite a shift in many people in terms of letting go of the previous harvesting year, and setting out plans for the next.

These shifts seem never ending don't they, as we had the 11:11 just this month too. All of this openings are opportunities for us to draw upon the power and driving force of the Universe to let go of more and more the Ego Self and old stuck energy, and create a happier, more joyful, abundant life for ourselves and others.

Throughout December there are another 3 portals for change and energy shifting: full moon on the 2nd, Winter Solstice on the 21st, and another Full moon (A blue moon) on the 31st December - New Year's Eve.

This will be an incredibly intense month for reviewing the year gone by and really working to let go of stuff you don't need for 2010. Intense, powerful, but also a lot of fun - if you allow it to be. As the build up for Christmas begins, it's wonderful to see people being that little bit more generous and helpful to those around them. The more we do that, the easier the shifts throughout December will be. Remember Christmas itself is also a nice time to shift - to appreciate those who love you, and share your love with all those you meet. Whether or not you're a Christian and celebrate Christmas, there is a lot of joyful energy about that can be tapped into and shared with those around you.

So be present and mindful around the dates mentioned (2nd, 21st, 25th, 31st) and just be gentle with yourself if you experience any major shifts in your life. Also, be mindful that others might also be experiencing shifts and so may not be quite themselves. Tolerance and acceptance for self and others is the key. Better to shift your perspective and view to seeing someone as their higher self. Not only will that help you feel good and stay centred, it will also help them lift up and be more centred.

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Vibrational Essences

Well, what a year it has been for vibrational essences! Firstly the birthing of the Essences of Illumination, then the birthing of the Sacred Heart Essences. I'm also in the process of birthing another set which will be announced early in 2010.

Vibrational essences really are a wonderful way of helping to evolve and powerfully shift old stuck energy that's holding you back. The Essences of Illumination really do take you on a journey from at first recognising the beautiful spirit you are, right through to realizing it more fully. There will be another announcement about the Essences of Illumination in December which is really quite exciting. It's taking all my willpower not to say anything more about it here! Suffice to say the wonderful Karen Peach and I are co-creating this set of wonderful essences and spiritual evolution consultations to help the world be a better place. In light of that, watch out during December for the announcement that just blows me away when I think about it!

Now back to Essences of Illumination. If you've begun that journey do let me have any feedback you'd like to share on how the essences have helped or affected your life. I've had feedback from many who've been taking the essences and it's just lovely to hear how much their lives have changed and moved forward so positively. It's great to know that the order in which the essences are experienced is really making sense to people and causing shifts to begin gently at first, building up to quite big ones when getting to Transcend.

What you'll find from later next month is that there will potentially be an even smoother flow of that shifting following the announcement about the evolution of the essences. Sneak preview - Evolution Through Illumination! Ponder on those words and allow the energy of them lift you and shift you.

So if you have begun the Illumination journey, or are yet to begin, do give me a shout when you're ready for the next essence. Don't forget that "Balance and Boost" is also there to help you too. "Balance and Boost" is a bit like "rescue remedy" (One of the Bach Flower Remedies) and contains the vibration of all of the current 6 Essences of Illumination (Authenticity, Determination, Abundance, Perfect Joy, Deep Soul, Transcend). Unlike the others it can be taken whenever you need to recentre, rebalance, and boost the connection with your Soul.

Remember too that the Sacred Heart Essences do not have to be taken as a 6 month course (like the Essences of Illumination). They are there to help balance energy in specific areas of your life. "Centred in the Light" has been one of the most popular essences as it helps you feel centred and strong and, even better, can really help with courage to stand your ground in a confident and calm way. With all these energy shifts happening in December, "Centred In the Light" can help you not get knocked off your centre.

Contact me if you'd like to talk more about or invest in the essences.

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Year End Review

As I said above, we're almost in the last month of the year and how quickly this year has flown! It seems like only last week I wrote about setting goals for the year ahead and getting you to think about the things you wanted to achieve this year. So now's the time to review all that.

When working for some companies, each year you are given an appraisal where your work and effort are reviewed against objectives and performance targets set at the beginning of the year. So, let's do just that. Take some time out to answer the following questions:

I. Did you achieve all the goals you set yourself? (If you didn't what were the reasons? If you did, what supported you and helped you do so?)

II. How happy are you with what you did achieve? (If you're unhappy are you being too hard on yourself?)

III. Did you set and achieve any other goals during the year? (If you did, what motivated you to do so? Could you have done even more?)

IV. What were the things that you learned that most benefited you? (Think also about your relationship with yourself as well as others here)

V. What was your greatest achievement? (Have you celebrated that and your other achievements yet? If not, how will you?)

VI. What would you like to have done differently? (Think both constructively AND positively here - this is not a rod to beat yourself up with)

VII. If you didn't achieve everything you wanted to, what were the reasons/circumstances? (don't be hard on yourself here - review objectively and honestly because there will be times when life and circumstances change or prevent you from achieving something).

VIII. What's the biggest lesson that you've learned that will help you next year? (What other good things will you be carrying forward to make your life easier?)

It may take an hour or two to work through this thoroughly so don't try to rush it (and do it over a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie or two!). This is about honouring and respecting yourself and how much you've grown and developed during the year. It's also a useful thing to do before setting your goals for next year ; Have fun with it and, if you'd like to share, then please let me know how you got on.

Of course, it can also be helpful to do this kind of review with a coach, so if you'd find a session with me helpful then please contact me to book something in.

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EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)

As you probably know, I'm a qualified EFT practitioner and draw upon it quite often to help both clients and myself let go of fears and self-limiting beliefs. EFT is quite easy to learn how to do and, once learned, can be used every single day whenever you reconise a fear or belief that is holding you back.

For those of you who are new to it, EFT is a form of psychological acupressure that uses light tapping (instead of needles) on acupuncture points along the meridians of the body. It involves tapping on various points on the face and body, combined with repeating out loud the identified problem, followed by a kind of affirmation phrase. This works in two ways 1) to pattern interrupt the subconscious and allow it to find a better way of working and 2) it balances the energy system and helps to relieve the psychological stress. EFT is completely safe and easy to apply, and is non-invasive. The only slight proviso with this is that I would suggest that, if you are pregnant, you discuss this with a qualified EFT therapist first to avoid any contra-indications.

Each EFT tapping exercise consists of a Setup Statement followed by 2 rounds of tapping on the acupressure points. Round 1 focuses on the fear, block, or problem using the negative reminder phrase, and round 2 focuses on the positive outcome using preferences and choices. Not all therapists use the 2nd round, but I feel it's more effective to tap in positive phrases after releasing the negative stuck energy.

So you start by repeating the Set up Phrase and tapping with four fingers of one hand on the karate chop of your other hand (see diagram below) - doesn't matter which hand you do it with.

Eg Even though I'm doing this silly tapping thing, I completely and deeply accept and appreciate myself

Repeat this 3 times while tapping on the karate chop.

Then repeat "this silly tapping thing" while taking two fingers and tap, somewhere between 6-10 times, on the following points (see diagram below):

Eyebrow (EB )
Side of Eye (SE )
Under Eye (UE )
Under Nose (UN )
Chin (Ch )
Collarbone (CB )
Under Arm (UA )
Top of Head (TH )

Then work through again saying the following for each point:

EB It's OK to tap
SE It feels good to tap
UE Tapping is helping me shift
UN Tapping is helping me release my fears
Ch It feels good to release my fears and blocks
CB This tapping is easy and feels good
UA I am getting more comfortable with EFT
TH I feel absolutely fine tapping my fears away

So you see, you do one round with the negative set up phrase, and then repeat with the 2nd round of tapping using the positive statements. Try this example above to see how it works.

Once you've learned how to do it, you can use EFT for any fear or block you have, i.e. fear of flying, fear of confronting someone, lack of motivation, etc. Any time you find yourself saying things like "I can't", "I'm no good at", or "I have to" there's most likely a limiting belief there that can be tapped away. Also, if you have negative feelings about a person or situation you can tap those away too "he makes me angry", "I don't like the way she does X" and so on.

Of course, it's great to work with a therapist as you can cover so much with someone else working with you. EFT is a therapy that I thought was a load of nonsense when I first heard about it, but now I absolutely love it. It's simple, easy, and quick to do, and can provide immediate relief from any negative emotions and thoughts.

The reason I'm recapping on EFT, as I know I've talked to you about it before, is that, from next month, I will be sending out three EFT tapping routines for you to do for yourself. I'll cover a broad range of things that will hopefully help you let go more easily of any fears of limiting beliefs you might have. I hope you enjoy the EFT tapping routines and if you'd like to try an introductory session with me, throughout December and January I'm offering a 30 minute taster for just £25 investment.

If you're not sure about any of the points, do contact me and I'll be happy to help.

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As I said at the beginning, this issue is very much about letting go of what's holding us back and preparing for the shifts that will continue to happen as we move forward.

It is in loving and nurturing ourselves in this way that we uplift ourselves, the planet, and help others to do the same. Never has it been more important to love yourself and focus upon your needs in order to be able to help others all the more.

Watch out for announcements in December and don't forget to get order your essences or book in a session with me soon.

With love and blessings
Alun Illumine

As you may remember, recently I did some work with Karen Peach to create the Essences of Illumination. These Essences are very much focused upon our spiritual journey to reconnection with Source/The All That Is, and were created such that they form a 6 (or 12) month course - depending on whether you take both masculine and feminine essences. More on that soon. The Essences of Illumination are incredibly powerful and take you on a journey of letting go of fears, attachments, and blocks and creating deeper connection with the One Soul within. We have already had some very positive and valuable feedback and I look forward to sharing these with you soon.

Following on from these Essences, I was guided to create another set, which, at first, I thought would be a straight-forward "Chakra cleansing and balancing" range of essences. In some ways they are, as each one has a bearing on a particular chakra. However they are also focused on bringing through higher vibrations of Light to assist in grounding and enhancing our gifts and talents - thus aiding the spiritual growth and evolution of the planet and ourselves.

They are named "Sacred Heart Essences" by the simple fact that they are birthed through the Heart. Our true and deep connection to Source is through the heart - although we do bring in Light through the Crown. With the creation of each essence, I found my heart opening more and more and felt a divine sense of peace. I also felt waves of unwavering compassion and love that I cannot really explain in words. Suffice to say, I felt such honour and comfort with the creation of each essence it was lovely to experience.

Unlike the Essences of Illumination, Sacred Heart Essences do not need to be taken as a 7-month course. They are stand alone although, of course, if a person wished to experience them as a course that's also fine. As I mentioned, whilst they have a bearing on the chakra system, they also are focused upon specific areas.

The Sacred Heart Essences are:

· Grounding the Light (base chakra)

· Creation (sacral chakra)

· Centred in the Light (solar plexus chakra)

· Sacred Heart (heart chakra)

· Delivering Truth (throat chakra)

· Clarity and Insight (third eye chakra)

· Bringing in the Light (crown chakra)

Each essence will bring in higher frequencies of light to clear and cleanse the particular chakra, but will also work on the Light Body as a whole. When the chakras are functioning properly and at a high vibration, Light flows through them more freely, allowing for greater insights into the life we are experiencing and the connection of our physical experience with those of others. As more, higher vibration Light flows through us we are uplifted and able to function in higher dimensions of existence.

We are also more able to help uplift others just by being in the same room so that they experience this upliftment through their own lightbody.

An explanation of the focus of each of the 7 essences follows with an option to invest in one or more of the essences at the bottom

It leaves me to say, thank you for allowing me to share these essences with you. If the essences do resonate with you, I hope you enjoy them as much as I did birthing them and as much as I do working with them.

With love and blessings,

Alun Illumine
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Grounding The Light

This essence works in a two-fold way in terms of grounding the higher frequencies of Light that are flowing down through the chakra system from the Crown Chakra and also helping you feel more secure in the here and now. In the same way the electricity needs grounding into the earth to make it safe, so we need similar grounding for the Light flowing through us. Not only does grounding the Light stop us from becoming hurt by it, the Light, as it is grounded, also helps raise the vibration of the planet as a whole. The more Light we carry and ground, the more Light the Earth itself can carry - and so it also raises in vibration.

Being grounded also means that we aren't continually floating off into the ether and means that we can feel the stable foundations we need in order to build.

The affirmation that goes with this essence is:

I am grounded and secure

Creation

One of the main purposes/focuses of the Universe is to create and expand. We are extensions of the Universe (Source/God) and therefore as we create and expand, we are facilitating the expansion of the Source/God.

This essence will help you connect more deeply with the Intention of the Universe to co-create and expand - whether that be a new product, painting a picture, a new way of living, a happier life for yourself and so on. Ideas for expanding your life will come more easily and the creative energy, which is Source Energy, will flow more fully into your creations and your creative thought.

This essence will also help to cleanse and balance the energy within the Sacral Chakra such that higher vibrations of Light can flow more freely.

The affirmation that goes with this essence is:

I lovingly co-create with the Universe

Centred In The Light

It is not uncommon for life and the challenges associated with physical existence to cause us, at times, to become uncentred. This can cause anger, envy, and resentment and a whole heap of other unhelpful emotions which are often felt first in the Solar Plexus area.

The Solar Plexus chakra is very much associated with how we inter-relate to others and to the world in which we live. It is often the first place we begin to feel stress, discomfort, and dis-ease when we are out of synch with Source. This essence will help to keep you centred within yourself and within the Light that shines down through your energy system. By remaining centred in the Light we are able to focus more clearly on where we are right Now, and not fall prey to the Ego Self which seeks to keep us in a place of fear and negative emotion.By cleansing and balancing the Solar Plexus chakra, we will be more able to stand in our Power and not be knocked off centre by our own Ego Self or the Ego Self of others.

The affirmation that goes with this essence is:

I am peacefully centred. I own my own power

Sacred Heart

Deep connection with Source/God flows through the heart. The heart is associated with Love, as is God. Everything is God, and God is in everything. There is a lovely phrase that fits well here: God is love, and those who live in love, live in God, and God lives in them. The Heart is the door to Source/God through which all unconditional love and creative, expansive thought flows.

This essence will facilitate a wider opening of that door to Source/God and allow deeper and more profound feelings of unconditional love to flow. Within all creation there is love, whether or not it is obvious to us. Using this essence will allow a greater, compassionate love to flow through all that you do and the ability to perceive love where once you thought there was none. It will wrap you in wings of living, loving Light flowing from the centre of God to the centre of your being.

The affirmation that goes with this essence is:

I am very loved. I am very loving. I Am Love

Delivering Truth

As we move through life, we learn, develop, and grow, and so our connection to Source/God becomes more clear and apparent. It is when we really feel that connection that we are more able to speak our truth more confidently and more lovingly.

All too often we fear to speak our truth because of what others may think of us and as a result reject us. When others appear to reject us that is their Ego Self and not the extension of Source within them. There are times when we do need to stand our ground and speak our truth with love and compassion. Those are two very key words connected with delivering truth. When we speak from the perspective of love and compassion even difficult things we need to say flow more easily. This essence will help with confidence to deliver the truth that lies within your heart in loving, understanding, and compassionate ways.

The affirmation that goes with this essence is:

I speak my truth with love and understanding

Clarity and Insight

The "third eye" is often associated with seeing within and has strong links with intuition and foresight. Many cultures wear jewels or other decorations upon the brow between the eyebrows to signify this.

When we allow ourselves to, we can connect with our Third Eye Chakra and see, feel, or sense what is actually going on. Unfortunately the inner chatter of our Ego Self tends to drown out any sense that we gain through our Third Eye and it can also distort any images that we "see" in our mind's eye. This essence will help to quiet the mind and open the third eye more fully thus enhancing psychic abilities of hearing, seeing, and feeling. It will give you a clearer insight of the challenges you are facing - such that you can see more clearly to the heart of the matter. You will also gain greater clarity in terms of knowing what would be the most beneficial course of action.

The affirmation that goes with this essence is:

I see clearly and I trust my intuition completely

Bringing In The Light

We are grounded through our Base Chakra and just as we connect with the Light through our Crown Chakra. This is the portal through which Light flows into our lightbody and energy system. We cannot exist without Light.

Our journey as Soul Extensions is to return to Oneness. Oneness being Source/God. As we learn, develop, and grow, we let go of more and more lower vibration energy and become lighter. The higher we vibrate, the more fine and bright is the Light that shines and flows through us. It is through this connection with Source that Light flows through us and into, eventually, into the ground beneath our physical feet. That Light touches every chakra in the body and also flows through us to uplift everything that surrounds us. Like attracts like, and Light also uplifts Light.

Imagine bringing a 100 watt lamp into a room where a 60 watt lamp is already on. The 100 watt lamp will light the room more brightly, it will not be made darker by the 60 watt lamp. The more Light we carry within us, the easier it is for us to move with the flow of the Universe. This essence will help raise the vibration of the Crown Chakra to allow the bringing in of higher frequencies of Light from the God Source. It will enable these higher frequencies to flow through the whole energy system and out into the physical world. The more Light in the world, the easier it is for everyone.

The affirmation that goes with this essence is:

The Light of God flows through me with ease

The investment for each essence is £15 plus p&p or £95 for the whole set plus p&p

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 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