Testing the Spirits

This week I received a message from someone, asking:

“I have been looked after by a spirit or fallen angel called N—. he guides me and instructs me … he does have a bad habit to throw around objects … when he wants my attention so he can speak to me. What shall I do, and should I be happy about him in my life?”

Not all spirits, or Angels, are of the Light; there are many false, deceiving and dark spirits who do not have humanity’s best interests in mind.

We should not follow the guidance of just any spirit. It is vital that all “spirit-guides” are tested. This cultivation of spiritual discernment is very important.

So, here are some guidelines to discerning the nature of a spirit.

Spirits-in-God, will never flatter you, or bolster pride and arrogance; nor will they encourage you to feel superior to others, or make great claims about yourself. Spirits of righteousness will not tell you things that contradict the teachings of authentic Wisdom-traditions; they will not tighten the knots of bondage to egotism or self-cherishing.

True spirits of Light, will invoke active love and compassion, and will seek to draw out the good in you. And they will also educate you in the healing of your soul.

In a nutshell, the way to discern the truth about any entity (or teaching for that matter) is to look deeply, and then and ask yourself: ‘Does this take me closer to God – or not?’

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May All Our Efforts Manifest in Beauty,

David Goddard
Co-Founder – Rising Phoenix Foundation
The Place for Western Esoteric Wisdom

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Dear Rising Phoenix,

A grace-filled New Year to one and all!

The beginning of a new year is an ideal time to consciously move towards your deepest wellbeing, happiness and joy. Although you might not know what that is – yet; you will certainly know if you have reached deepest wellbeing, or not. And the real purpose of spiritual work is to manifest that fulfillment in our lives.

People often overlook this.

They think that spiritual work is all about discipline, concentration, self-restraint, and developing awareness. And although that is part of it, it is not the whole picture – it is not the goal.

Spiritual work is like any other craft, science or skill; let’s take painting as an example. At first you have to learn the discipline of the art: how to mix paint, how to apply it, different brush-strokes, etc. But once those skills are mastered, the intuition, the soul of the painter, can then be expressed through the art. And the artist experiences fulfillment and joy through the co-creation of beauty.

The true goal of spiritual work – for which all the skills prepare us – is unending joy: the direct experience of what is deathless and changeless – the unending freedom of eternity. “… (T)he perfect realization of the eternal splendor of the Limitless Light”.

Remember, any problem, obstacle or shortcoming that you may be currently experiencing – just smile at it! Why?

You should smile at it because, this is the cosmic truth, you are forever, and the problem or obstacle or shortcoming is temporary.

May All Our Efforts Manifest in Beauty,

David Goddard
Co-Founder – Rising Phoenix Foundation
The Place for Western Esoteric Wisdom

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Here’s one of the most unappreciated aspects of spiritual practice. Not to mention THE SIMPLEST spiritual secret you can start using today!

It makes your life calmer, richer and more peaceful.

It’s a tremendous way to open the door to crystal mental clarity.

And you’ll the amazed how simple it is to do; and how quickly you can learn to do it.

And this technique unknots the subconscious association between events, feelings and thoughts. By using it we learn just how much of what we do is stimulated by what happened beforehand. We may think we make decisions – but often it turns out these decisions are simply reactions to the stimuli of prior events.

This knowledge frees us

• It helps us avoid making negative thought and feeling patterns that are usually strengthened by repetition.
• It helps us to discern the difference between Causes and Effects.
• In fact, it helps us master our lives.
• Not only that, it improves our memory.
• And Improves dream recall.

And, when we die, we will have much less baggage to process, so we can enter the Shining Place more swiftly.

So what must you do to get all this?

It’s so simple, you may not believe me, but here it is:

Last thing at night, with your head resting on your pillow, you re-run the events of your day BACKWARDS. Just like watching a movie re-winding.
(see this very short video I made to illustrate what I mean…)

Extra Tip:
You must make sure that it is done non-judgementally – without criticism, self-justification, or attachment.

Just start from the time when you climbed into bed – and then retrace the events of the day – back until you got out of bed that morning.

Simple huh? But it has abundant results.

If you do not regularly review/reflect on your life – it is not really living at all – it is just mere existence.

My 30 Day Challenge to You

Give the Evening Review a try for 30 days. Then let me know how it works out for you. I bet you will experience some profound improvements.

I look forward to hearing from you.

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Dedicated to Your Spirit,

Benjamin Philips
Editor – Rising Phoenix Foundation
The Place for Western Esoteric Wisdom

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Dear Reader,

I’m sure you’ve heard it all over the place.

The world will end in 2012!

If you read some ‘spiritual’ web sites, you can’t miss it.

The world, as we know it, will end in 2012 simply because the Mayan calendar ended at 2012…

Now, I’m sure if you re-read the above sentence you will be struck by a glaring fact (especially if you know something about Mayan history).

The Mayans didn’t completely cease to exist. But they did have to abandon their great cities, and they devolved back into nomadic jungle dwellers. Personally, I think the Mayan demise was due to a number of factors. But on an esoteric level, their demise can be explained by their group karma – that was the result of their ruthless lust for blood.

Human sacrifice can never, never, be explained away, or condoned. And anyone who thinks the Mayans were ‘spiritual people’ needs to watch the film “Apocalypta,” or read scholarly books, for a serious wake-up call!

The reason why the “Mayan Calendar” ended – was because the priest-astronomers had to abandone the buildings they used – and any sophisticated calendar requires that measurements always be made from the exact same spot. In fact, all Mayan architectural construction projects came to an end.

As most senior occultists know, the “gods” of the Maya were in fact demons. At first, the demons gave the Maya some knowledge, but once they were ‘hooked’ the demons led the priests down the dark path of suffering and pain. It is not only individuals who can become possessed by demons; sometimes an entire society can be too – as history shows.

And demons are always liars; they are “spirits of untruth”. So I recommend a more sober, clear-sighted look at the hysterical “2012 hype” that is being punted these days.

Consider carefully what you take on board as “truth”. For the sake of your own happiness and well being.

Thank you for being a subscriber.

Dedicated to Your Spirit,

Benjamin Philips
Editor – Rising Phoenix Foundation
The Place for Western Esoteric Wisdom

You have probably heard the recent forecasts
by the International Monetary Fund (World Bank)
about the Global economy getting worse.
Government reports and economists are predicting
economic ‘no growth’ in the USA, Europe and elsewhere.

The cycles of Lack and Plenty are the alternations
of Withholding and Outpouring.
And, of course, this is the result of the law of Karma,
of cause-and-effect. It is the consequence
of human actions, and human mental and emotional energy,
both as individuals and as collectives.

*Why the Old Ways No Longer Work*

Most people’s idea of recovery
is basically trying to return to the way things were -
propping up the same systems of greed and lust-for-power -
that precipitated the worldwide crisis in the first place.
And insanity has been defined as:
“Doing the same thing again,
yet expecting different results!”

*The Law of Individuals*

But, this financial world crisis,
which will affect the majority,
does NOT have to affect everyone.
People, like you, who are seeking
to become spiritually whole,
come under what is called
the ‘law of individuals,’ not the ‘law of masses’.

However, although we may know that,
the influence of the Collective Mind
should never be underestimated.
In the days ahead, we will often be surrounded
by folk broadcasting negativity.
And, government spokes-persons, newspapers,
and TV shows will also reinforce this fear.
And, although we may ‘know’ better,
the power of the undertow
of the Collective will be strong.

*So, what can you do about it?*

We all need to have specific meditations
about Supply and Abundance in place,
which we can use whenever
we feel negativity influencing us.

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To help you put this into place,
Benjamin has suggested,
that I do this kind of meditation with you.
In this way we will create our own group-mind
filled with thoughts of Infinite Supply
and Limitlessness;
that we can access whenever we need to -
rather than struggling alone.

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So, on Sunday, 2nd October,
I will do a webinar for you
during which we will all visualize,
meditate, and envision Prosperity together!
(I chose this date because
it’s the festival of the Holy Guardian Angels.)
Although this webinar will be recorded
so you can access it afterwards -
whenever you need it;
I emphatically URGE YOU to attend it live (in real time).

Because then you get all the benefits of a live transmission -
and be a part of the Group-mind
for Abundance as it is born!

Join us on 2nd October for this cyber Magic!

16:00 GMT
17:00 BST

*Register Now For This Free Event*

Dedicated to the riches of your Spirit,

David Goddard
for Rising Phoenix Foundation

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Recently I got this question from a Letters to Your Spirit Reader

“David, you often teach that – when we go through a crisis, instead of moaning: “Why is this happening TO me?” – we should be asking: “Why is this happening FOR me?” And then try to remain alert for the Universe’s answer. But, what can we learn from the devastation in Japan?”

Here’s my reply:

It has been said that, if the you knew the Angel of Death was coming for you, your life would suddenly become ‘magical’ – because you would then do all of the courageous, selfless things that you never dared do before.

I think we should learn 2 things. Firstly, to appreciate, and validate those whom we love now (so there are no regrets.) And secondly, to live a meaningful life – now!

May all our efforts manifest in Beauty,

David Goddard

We have all been deeply stirred by the earthquake and tsunami in the Pacific. Especially by the suffering of the Japanese people. So we are calling on all people of good-heart to join in this united meditation to send positive energy to those who are suffering. A great storehouse for positive energy has been created on the Astral Plane, to help those who are able to consciously project from their physical bodies and to go to help as Invisible Helpers, to help traumatized souls to pass over. And to inspire the rescue-workers to where they can find survivors. From this storehouse the Invisible Helpers can draw strength, inspiration and motivation. You can help by sending energy to the storehouse. The Invisible Helpers administer relief all around the clock – using a relay system – taking their turns on the Astral, while their bodies sleep on the physical plane.

Here is how you can send light-energy to the storehouse – first light a candle especially for this meditation.

Now using your imagination, envision yourself standing on a high point – a hill or mountain. It is late afternoon, and the sun is setting towards the West. Turn to face the East – so that the sun is behind you. Now imagine that your Soul-sight can see far away into the distance – that you can see as far as India and Tibet. Now ‘see’ the mountain range of the great Himalayas before you, its peaks are white with snow. Now scan the mountains, and look for a hidden valley set into the side of one of the peaks. You will recognize the Mystic Valley because it will be green with grass, even though all around it the land is covered by snow. It looks like an emerald set amongst the crystal peaks.

Focus on this valley and you will see that there are buildings and pathways in it. Some of the buildings are of dull white stone, while others are of wood. One of the stone building has a bell tower, and a pair of massive wooden doors. As soon as you have located this building the bell in the tower starts to peal, to ring out. This is the storehouse. Then four people – two male and two female – come into view and open the wooden doors … and inside is radiant golden light.

Now send out from your heart-chakra all the positive emotions that you wish to deposit into the storehouse. Send it as a beam of light that flashes from your heart-chakra and adds to the golden light inside the building. Send thoughts and feelings of courage, love, hope, wholeness; send supportive thoughts for about 5 minutes. Certainly do not exceed 10 minutes. (If you feel strongly about this disaster, you can do this meditation twice a day, but please do not exceed 10 minutes at any one sitting). When you wish to finish, simply stop sending the energy. And ‘see’ the great gates of the storehouse being closed.

Then, draw your attention back from the Himalayas to the place where your physical body is situated. Focus on your heart-chakra, then on your physical body. And then extinguish the candle.

There is a blessing on all who serve.

May all our efforts Manifest in Beauty

David Goddard

“St Michael the Archangel cast down the Disgraced Angel, formerly known as the Morning Star. But at the Consummation of all things, even the Fallen shall be redeemed, and restored unto the Heart-of-all-Brightness. For the Ancient of Days is omnipotent, and therefore no being can be lost unto Him forever.“

Serapion of Alexandria

From David Goddard

Dear Rising Phoenix,

In response to the release of the film Exorcism here in the UK, I thought I’d weigh in.

What is Exorcism?

It comes from the Greek Exorkismos, meaning: ‘to bind by oath.’

Exorcism is to cleanse people, or places, from unclean entities. In the case of Places – it is used to free a location from infestation by ‘unquiet souls’ (Earth-bound), Poltergeists or malevolent spirits.

The exorcism of People is to free individuals whose physical bodies have been taken over (possessed) by demons. Demonic Possession should not be confused with mental illnesses.

An authentic Exorcist undergoes special training and empowerment.

May all your efforts manifest in Beauty,

David Goddard

P.s. And if you want to read more, click here to discover more about my never-before-seen manuscript on the Exorcism.

Sacred Magic of the Angels, 2nd Edition

It’s finally here!

After a year long process, the new expanded, 2nd Edition of
Sacred Magic of the Angels is in its final stretch.

As I’m writing this, our printer is busy with the new edition.

With the help of a wonderfully talented lady, the 2nd edition of
Sacred Magic of the Angels is looking absolutely stunning (if I may say so myself.)

As an introduction to the subject of Sacred Magic. And to hear from David Goddard himself, I did a series of video interviews with David, author of Sacred Magic of the Angels.

To watch the videos click here: (You will need to register with your email address) http://rpxf.org/sacred-magic-of-the-angels/

Thank you for everyone’s encouragement, support and help!

Benjamin Philips

Happy New Year from David and I.

I made a small discovery (thanks to Frank K for rubbing my nose in it)

And I think you’ll find this short message useful as 2011 is still fresh.

Click here to watch it:
http://www.rpxf.org/ltys/2011/01/

Dedicated to Your Spirit,

Benjamin Philips