Internal or External Focus? It is a Balance
[30th Dec, 2012]

Thanks to Konstantinos for his picture “Contact during Meditation”

A reader sends in a great question about where exactly we should put our focus in these changing times. I have said before in previous articles that it is now pertinent for us to put all of our focus within and toward our ascension, rather than solely looking outwardly toward our channeled sources or toward physical events we’ve been told will manifest.

I’ve felt before that a lot of people are putting way too much focus into external events manifesting and into the channeled sources helping us to evolve, and that the ever-important inner-connection has been forgotten.

However, our reader offers a very good question which is essentially: does such a perspective invalidate the help we are being by the Galactics and Celestials? Were we to turn our focus completely inwardly, then should we even follow the impressions of the Galactics or care one bit about external events on our world?

Many of us are here to lift this world up and help impoverished peoples to find abundance and comfort; does solely turning within invalidate this work or somehow take our focus away from it?

Essentially, we are exploring the results of where we put our focus. To discuss both sides of the dualistic pole – were we to keep all of our focus on the external and physical events playing out, we would have less time and energy to focus upon our inner growth; the growth of the soul. We would be constantly scanning material from the next channeled or Earthly source and we would continue to fashion an outer-dependence on channels and external news.

This is something our channeled sources do not want, as they do not want to be painted as “savior” figures and have stated endlessly that it is we who must do the bulk of the work to help our planet rise out of the lower vibrations. Again, our reader’s question was of the nature of such work becoming invalidated if we were to always turn within, which I will discuss as well.

I do feel that it’s more important to be focused and attuned within than without.

As I have not stated in previous writings, however, that does not necessarily mean we should not put any focus in our external reality as indeed, there is a lot that needs to be done and the help we’ll be given will focus on repairing the damage wrought in our physical reality. So I do recognize that staying constantly attuned within could take our focus away from external matters of importance, and I insert the opinion that, as with many subjects that have been written about, a necessary balance should be employed.

I do not feel you should hang on every word said by the Pleiadians, the Hathors, SaLuSa, Hilarion, etc. and if you want to skip reading a few channeled communications so that you can turn within, meditate, and feel much of what is being said by such sources yourselves; that is not only honored but is in fact important.

I’ve seen a lot of people put all of their focus and attention in a certain few (or many) channeled sources, and I’ve watched many hinge all of themselves on the words spoken by a channeled entity. I strongly feel that the communications of the Galactics and Celestials are not intended to be used in such a manner and rather, are intended to give us advice along our ascension processes as well as updates about our external reality.

These are matters that the Lightworker public will greatly benefit from knowing about, but the problem has been the amount of focus we put in the “channeled sources” aspect of this movement. I’ve discussed this in the past and perhaps allowed myself to play into the dualistic other side, by claiming we should put every last bit of our focus into our inner-world.

I do feel we should put the majority of our focus into our inner-world. We should focus inwardly as much as is possible while still attuning to events playing out in the physical and, if you are one who reads and appreciates channeled material, still reading such updates. Our very definition of what channeled sources are meant to be or are supposed to do, however, should perhaps be changed.

Channeled sources will continue to tell us of external events playing-out in our reality, as will they give general predictions as to where our world is headed. I’ve recently communicated with the Pleiadians in a manner that reinforces this notion. They will continue to give us the outward help we desire while keeping us informed about Earthy matters from their vantage point, but it is we the Lightworker public who must change the amount of energy and focus we put into what we’re being given.

I’ve read so many channeled sources who’ve stated that they can be found within and that it’s important for us to attune inwardly, because how can we find ascension if we have not even found our inner-Selves?

Obviously, this does not invalidate the help they’re giving us or their updates about our external reality, and what I wish to express is that we must find a healthy balance of absorbing channeled material/focusing on external events, and turning within and placing our attention where it needs to be placed the most; in our developing inner-realms.

When the Galactics are here, they will help us repair our world and hopefully, the majority of us will have learned to turn within and will have treated the communications of the Galactics and Celestials as they were meant to be treated; as appreciated help along a path that is ours entirely to Create and experience, but not as a “holy doctrine” we should follow with every bit of ourselves.

This, of course, also does not invalidate the work that so many have done to introduce us to channeled material or discuss such material in writings, and we have in fact benefitted from such things. Just as with channels, the spiritual writings are helpful and necessary but should not be solely focused upon. They should be appreciated though.

Our experiences will naturally be out of balance if we have not properly turned within, and this is so for those who may rely solely on outside sources. However, we should not throw the help we’re being given out the door, because there is indeed much we can benefit from by receiving continual updates from ascended souls with a greater vantage point.

I would suggest putting one’s inner-realms and inner-experiences at the absolute forefront of one’s perception, and allowing the channeled or written spiritual material to take a backseat. Taking a backseat doesn’t mean exiting the car – it just means taking a backseat. Eventually, we will be rebuilding this world and will be focused with much of ourselves on the external but by then, I have a feeling that we’ll all have developed internally and will be able to keep the balance employed.

I should mention as well, of course, that our external and internal realities are merging. So by the time we’re repairing our world, we could be placing focus not on an internal/external reality, but in One merged reality.

For now, in my view the inner-connection is more important than external focus. This doesn’t invalidate external focus, per se, but does make allowance for the fact that some have perhaps sought externally a tad too much, and could be doing an injustice to their personal ascension processes.

Remember – we’re here to help the Earth which entails external focus, but we’re also here to find a personal and collective ascension and we cannot do that by solely reading or following channeled sources.

The balance of inner and outer focus is most important, as without this balance we could find ourselves tipping toward either respective end and I will admit to having done so in a previous writing. Truly, remaining only focused within will not hurt is spiritually, but will see us not possessing the outer knowledge of contemporary events that some place importance in and that will be important when repairing our world.

I hope I’ve been able to answer this inquiry in as precise of a manner as possible, and I thank our reader for a stimulating question.

Wes Annac – Happy to help, but not to lead. You must lead yourselves!

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The Arcturian Group Message – December 30, 2012

You saw, my dear, that the portals to Inner Earth were revealed. You asked, “Who created the NO FLY ZONES?” [over the north and south poles]. Why was it so important to them to prevent you from knowing about them? There is so much more for you to learn about your planet. You need to know why your world is in the state it is today, and why the control is in so few hands. Religions have done more to control the masses than anything else, yet people still cling to them because of the fear they have instilled in people about places that do not exist.

Go forward into 2013 with eyes wide open and with love in your hearts, in the sure knowledge that you are on the right path, where truth is paramount. There is sufficient information out there in the public domain, to convince you that you have been constantly lied to, by those who make the decisions. Stop being victims. It takes courage to stop being the helpless victim but you must step into your own power. Ancient history has all the answers. Yes, you do need to go back that far in order to understand why the world is in such chaos now. That is when the big take-over began. You have been lied to and controlled like sheep, ever since.

“Love changes everything”. That is so true. When mankind learns to love, instead of fearing each other as you were taught, then the killing will stop and there will be peace for all mankind. The more love you give, the more you will receive. Every creature on Earth needs to be loved and cherished. Send LOVE to situations that seem hopeless, then wait to see the energy change. Let love be your weapon. Use it to bring about the changes that are needed. Many of you do not understand that you must first love and accept yourself before you can love another, or use the power of love to bring about peace and harmony. You are the knights in shining armour who will rescue your planet from the hands of the infidel. Everything will fall into place when the timing is right. You just need to be open to it. Those who only strive for financial gain will be left by the wayside. It is time to reassess your values, as this creates such fear and stress that it takes over your life completely and you fail to see the full picture and your part in it.

Many of you are targeted individuals because of your work for justice and truth. You must recognise this fact and invoke protection and guidance. Take responsibility for your life and well-being. Close all doors to possible attacks and constantly ground yourself and ask for protection. Protection cannot be given unless requested. You learned this fact the hard way, my dear. You assume it is all bad luck, but when your eyes are open, you see clearly that you have been selected for attack, to try to prevent you from carrying out your mission. Once you recognise this fact, you can deal with it. This goes to show the alertness of those in the Cabal: they know who everyone is, and they know their role in bringing about the Transition. Those of the Cabal FEAR YOU and this is why they attack you. They consider your role important, so you must accept THAT IT MUST BE SO. It is up to you, to use every means at your disposal, to protect yourself. You have nothing to fear, except fear itself. Surround yourself with love and light.

Veronica, my dear, life continues to be a struggle for you. Trying to keep everyone on track and protected is not an easy task. You need the support of those around you. You are a team and should act as such. The obstacles and blockages are sent to try you, and indeed they do. Continue to work in the sure knowledge that we will succeed. I walk this lonely path with you, my dear. We have loved each other in many lifetimes. Past love is powerful, it cannot die. It is to be valued as it is priceless. When you find it, treasure it.

Let us go forward, my dear, in love and light.

Your adoring, Monty.

Poofness 12-30-12… “Always Darkest Before the Dawn”

The Song of 2013 – from astrologer, Jon Waldrup . . . a favorite of mine. . . ~J

The life of each living thing is a song, and every song is a prayer. Taken together, we-of-the-Earth are singing a song to the Creator. Life itself is a prayer.

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The gift of hearing the song of life, of contemplating it and learning from it, is uniquely human. We can hear the song of the Raven, the song of the Cottonwood, the song of the Moon. Our bodies (of which our minds are a part) are designed to receive the feelings of all these songs. As we do, we can harmonize with any other living being. That is our purpose.

It is up to us to hear each song, to know each person as learning to sing. No one sings their song perfectly. Yet we have the capacity to give each other the gift of our heart, to choose to accept each imperfect song. And as we do, we create harmony. That is our purpose.

Our songs are not always easy to hear, and for some of us there are these crescendos of chaos that turn others away. Can you hear your own chaos and discord? Can you think of times that your song was all brass and drums without harmony?

When you are willing to think of yourself as a song-sung-imperfectly, then you are able to start hearing others. The function of community is to pay attention to those who are trying the hardest to be heard. May this year be the year that you choose to listen to those who are crying the loudest.

The Theme of the Song of 2012 was to crack open our hearts, to let our songs come through. The Theme of the Song of 2013 is to learn to love something in every song. The act of living is worth seeing – may this year be the year you choose to see each person who is alive as learning their song.

The more willing you are to see this learning process, the more you can help it along. It is no longer necessary to fight against those we disagree with – we simply choose to love them for trying in their own imperfect way, and immediately through that choice, we have increased the harmony in the song of life.

A lot of the Song of 2012 had to do with building a mountain of chords which peaked on 12.21.12. For most of the year, many people gave all their creative power to a date.

That date has come and gone, and there will never be another like it in your lifetime. It had glamour, it was fabulous. And yet it was an aria in the middle of the opera.

The music now is more gentle – we are in a minor key now. If this were a Truman Capote play, we’d be laying back having a smoke, a little sweaty. But it’s not. The 20^th century, thank God, is over.

In the 21^st century, we are picking up the grand themes again. Pluto is in Capricorn again.

The last time Pluto was in Capricorn, Beethoven was born. From here, we are building not towards something trite or contrived. We are building again towards expressing the true grandeur of creation. And it takes mastery to let such a theme develop. May this year be the year that you choose to play your part in the quietude that precedes the true climax. If you have cracked open and have become aware of how bare all these other hearts are, perhaps you can spend your energy in service of harmony.

For those who can do this, I am grateful. For those who can sense this work being done, I am grateful. You were born to help the song of our lives become more beautiful again.

Let this year be the year of the gentle song.

Amen.

Jon

To get details on the astrology of 2013, or to sign up for a reading to help you understand your own song, please visit my website,www.senseofvisionastrology.com.