Yesterday I found myself repeating "there's no place like home!, there's no place like home!"  For now, it is my mantra. Who knows? Maybe tomorrow I will have a new one. However, since that moment forward I have felt profound love, graditude and joy welling up from somewhere deep inside. Experiencing the absolute peace and happiness of where I am right now, I am so grateful for the loving and creative beings in my life, the incredible beauty of nature, a relatively healthy environment and truth. I know I am truly fortunate in having such a bountiful life. More than ever, I wish to assist the earth in any way possible.

YOU ARE GOD!

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June 27, 2004: “You are each part of the god force living out adventures from your beliefs…The oil families represent your relationship with prosperity, survival. Humanity has created itself around the “survival of the fittest” belief and the fearful belief that there is not enough. Unfortunately, many individuals really believe there are not enough resources for everyone. Some disembodied souls are not aware they don't really need the oil to breathe, that they are fabricating situations they believe they need to “survive”. Everyone has made an agreement, then, that there isn't enough. Wars and every other dilemma focusing on hate, fear and murder is based on the belief of not enough and the illusion of survival.” Kuan Yin
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The other night, I watched sadly as the narrator of that particular show explained the impending plight of yet another one of earth's precious species. I'd known about the endangered polar bears-how they must have sufficient amount of ice in order to hunt their prey. Most are aware that ice at both Polar Caps: the Arctic and Antarctic is melting at an alarming rate. Now it is the elephants! Watering holes so crucial to an elephant's survival are now threatened by persistent drought. Elephants must have continual access to bodies of water in order to drink and also bathe. Without watering holes, pachyderms will not only fail to obtain sufficient daily hydration, their skin will crack and they will eventually die. Every day one hears on the nightly news or reads in the newspapers references to global warming. In fact the term “global warming” has become a mantra, code for recent and future eco catastrophes ranging from weather anomalies to health concerns to species extinction. Discovering ways for all humans to have sufficient living standards and live in harmony with each other is, in fact, integral to solving environmental imbalances and sustainability. Yet, for generations there has been a deplorable disregard for environmental sustainability. Pressed against the glass, facing its own demise, humanity must no longer view humanitarian and environmental goals as incompatible and/or somehow in competition with one another. The directing of precious resources and technologies towards peaceful coexistence as well as restoration of environmental balance must not only be viewed as realistic, but imperative! Why has this inclusive approach not been a priority? To sufficiently answer this question, it is important to acknowledge the philosophical scaffolding leading to our present state of affairs. Any building contractor knows you do not just slap a few pieces of wood together to build a sound structure. Structural codes based on complex engineering principles and formulas can now determine whether a building will withstand, for instance, an earthquake magnitude of 7.0. Indeed, building codes have altered drastically in places such as California in lieu of recent devastating earthquakes. Similarly, human values and morals comprise the structure of society. From such values and morality, laws governing everything from personal to corporate to governmental behavior are fashioned. Until the precarious present, laws have predominantly been structured from belief systems notorious for denigrating both nature and women. It would appear, however, humanity is able to reassess and adjust its rules in order to address new threats. The question is, however, does humanity have the foresight and indeed willpower to alter its beliefs, and thus laws, for its own survival? There are those who suggest our environmental dilemma is really a spiritual dilemma–that there must occur a significant restructuring of spiritual priorities and values to remedy the imminent threat of global warming and all it implies. Encapsulated within our environmental conundrum is another: that mankind's relationship with nature closely mirrors the “great divide” sometimes surfacing in relationships between men and women. Therefore it is imperative we understand the spiritual dynamics currently ruling our present-day reality. Having begun with a simple prayer for guidance, the Kuan Yin scriptures elucidated in: The Living Word of Kuan Yin: The Teachings & Prophecies of the Goddess of Compassion & Mercy (c) 2006 Hope Bradford CHT & Lena Lees (ISBN# 1419646400) is a tapestry of found pieces to the cosmic puzzle coupled with mystifying phenomenon. This work chronicles the rapturous Kuan Yin scripture-the Goddess' precious words inform how each of us carry within the twin potentials for rebirth: compassion and free will. In this, her spiritual opus, the Goddess also speaks of the “waves” and the “wind”: how no matter where we have landed in our lives, we each experience seen and unseen forces. Addressing karma and free will Goddess Kuan Yin states: “There are the waves and there is the wind, seen and unseen forces. Everyone has these same elements in their lives, the seen and unseen, karma and free will. The question is, 'how are you going to handle what you have?'” Focused upon the power of loving-kindness and the importance of intention and personal beliefs, Kuan Yin speaks with immediacy and ardor. This transcription of her channeled words is unique as it represents a direct and authentic communication with this ancient Goddess. Speaking through Lena Lees at this crucial historical moment, Kuan Yin offers her wondrous insight and wisdom on crucial topics including the creation of personal reality, immortality and reincarnation and world affairs. You may already be familiar with Goddess Kuan Yin. Considered the premiere female deity in the Chinese Pantheon, this Goddess has traditionally been (in Chinese culture) the protector of mothers and children. She has also been patroness and protector of fishermen. Not surprisingly, therefore, Kuan Yin speaks extensively on the power of motherly love, compassion and loving-kindness. Beyond Her wise and prophetic words, however, are her parables–vignettes demonstrating Her profound teachings concerning one's creation of personal reality and immortality. Ever the changeling, Kuan Yin could, at any juncture, transform Her guise. The embodiment of Her empathetic and powerful message, Her forms show the divine dynamic that is the God/Goddess Force. Transmuting with ecstatic abandon, the Goddess demonstrates how we are all a part of this vital dynamic. Appearing to Ms. Lees as thousand-arms Kuan Yin, She commands: “Look at this arm! You've seen it in the book and now I'm showing it to you. So to attract and assist many people, I manifest in many ways. If it means being a man, it's fine with me!” Morphing into “bigger than life”, godlike forms, Kuan Yin demonstrates our full god-potential. Insisting evil does not exist and that nothing can overcome the God Force, Kuan Yin emphasizes there is no reason to fear. Teaching that no one is better than the next, She stresses the importance of accepting differences and the development of community. Explaining it is necessary to return to this earth odyssey, experiencing even the darkness (ignorance) to finally enter Nirvana (which is Oneness), Kuan Yin insists that it is the earth experience which represents the most important step in our entire evolution: “Human mistakes and inaccuracies are no less important than divinity…the incredible process of being human allows for the higher self to acknowledge and extract divinity from one's trials and tribulations.” Further, Kuan Yin advises that what is needed on earth is “compassion for the untruth”. Touching “untruth's” shoulder with the utmost compassion, She demonstrates her infinite capacity for love and forgiveness. Stemming the tide of war and destruction can only occur, she maintains, through “sprinkling elements of truth and healing”. This process requires one be centered upon and understand the issues of his or her life from a place of detachment. To examine one's life from this perspective allows the Higher Self to participate in daily choices and problem solving. While ego is responsible for maintaining the self in day-to-day reality, much of the pressure of decision-making can be mitigated when allowing one's relationship with the higher self to unfold. Divinity is not, then, some distant or unattainable ideal. Rather is intimately associated with all that is considered part of a “realistic life”. To spiritually assess one's personal dramas from a place of detachment, to regard them as integral to spiritual growth is an enlightened choice. This personal choice, in itself, has the power to transform the course of one's life path. Manifesting during Lena's trance, Kuan Yin did not arrive with a list of instructions. Nor was there a user's manual so to interpret Her many and varied transformations. Insisting that Her kaleidoscopic shape shifting harbors the mysteries of the universe, Kuan Yin instead explains that it rests upon us to unravel the meanings of her vast array of amazing and mysterious forms. While instantaneous metamorphosis is, indeed, a very impressive skill, the full extent of Kuan Yin's upaya-kaushalya (expedient means) is truly stupendous. The fantastical and sometimes whimsical props and spiritual tools she brings with her (to each discourse) are to illustrate Her spiritual teachings. One must wonder if Kuan Yin is limited in any way-whether Her ability for metamorphism is, indeed, infinite. It is sometimes claimed that humanity cannot truly know God. Yet, this Goddess' amazing shape shifts demonstrate the infinite love and compassion of the universe. Teaching that there is no birth or death, Kuan Yin maintains that they are but illusions of ego-based consciousness. Her imaginative transformations also allude to the multidimensionality of the Self. Commenting upon this manuscript, readers have marveled at how it “gives a great insight into just how little we know about the true workings of God and the universe, but at the same time helps you to understand your unique divinity.” Guided, by Kuan Yin, through spectacular astral vistas, Lena's trances were gateways to illumination with visionary sojourns spanning the earth plane and beyond. Embellishing each amazing journey is Kuan Yin's ability to transform into any shape she so desires. Her transformations utilize two primary modes: metaphor and archetype. While entertaining, her metamorphoses are intended to be much more. As She has expressed, her shape shifting allows Her to take whatever forms necessary to convey Her spiritual teachings. Central to Her scriptures is that while it is important to have a path to follow, one needs to release all expectations concerning the outcome lest they create a “negative driving force”–rather than being in the moment, there is a push to be where one is not. There is nothing wrong with attaining great position or wealth in life. However, Kuan Yin wants us to know that the greatest wealth is the bond between family members, community and nature. Applying to every aspect of personal reality, the Kuan Yin codicils provide a foundation and bulwark: a pathway to peace and harmony. The following is an overview of Kuan Yin's spiritual teachings wherein She explains in metaphysical terms what physicists already know–that time does not exist: “You're at page ten but I understand the entire evolution,” remarks Kuan Yin. “In reality, it's already over. It's a dream. Remember? You're living a dream. It's very complicated to hold the dream and live the dream. You are learning the art of juggling the dream and the world of dreams. No one really gets hurt.” The hypothesis of multiple universes is now a universally accepted scientific probability. What does the Goddess' sweeping statement reveal in terms of our supposed in-time existence? How does one reconcile such a precept with traditional definitions of reincarnation-doctrine stating one is reborn into a succession of lifetimes? Stating that we all are a part of god simultaneously “playing out adventures from his or her beliefs,” Kuan Yin insists personal reality is a result of one's mindset: a powerful gestalt of thoughts, beliefs, emotions and intentions and that the present is our “escape hatch”-our way out of limiting realities. Further, each individual is endowed with free will-the power to envision the possibilities, creating one's most expansive reality. Kuan Yin insists that here on earth there exists a collective agreement concerning certain beliefs and perceptions. Like attracts like: beliefs create intention and realities are then attracted to that intention. Therefore it is crucial we examine humanity's core beliefs towards itself, nature. In comprehending this reality we're mired in, it's important to remember the Kuan Yin spiritual teaching that earth is “the most important step in our evolution”–that it is here we learn humility and how to “spiritualize matter” (direct the creative force). Also according to Kuan Yin, the terms “good” and “evil” are but one set of dualisms inherent in our language: “You think that just because there is an absence of good, for instance, that evil exists. This is not so.” Adding to the above statement that we are eternal beings; that only the body dies, Kuan Yin emphasizes there is no reason to fear. In another discussion, Kuan Yin relays how praying for others (and the earth) is “the most powerful thing a person can do”. Emphasizing there are no victims-only “made-up stories” about oneself, the Goddess wishes for us to refrain from “taking things too personally”. Kuan Yin teaches we are all divine beings having come to earth to gain potency, learn compassion and direct the creative force. However, three misguided beliefs: the “not enough”, “better than” and “survival of the fittest” cause great suffering on earth. Militarism as well as environmental destruction cannot, according to this Deity, occur without a belief in separation and the “better than” belief: “The truth is one must be fully human for the divine part of self to be more in tune. Rejecting the human body assures one will have to come back, return to the lessons here on earth. It means ‘you didn't get it',” counsels Kuan Yin. “The indigenous tribes are the most powerful as many of them are so in harmony with nature as to be really, really divinely human. They're so in touch with their humanity that they're totally in tune with their Diva nature. They know that human/animal harmony is the crux of spirituality. Of course there is always the criticism: that “better than” mindset. Humans say they're better than each other. And they say they're better than nature. But they're not. It's ludicrous to compare the intelligence of other living creatures to human intelligence. Plants have enormous intelligences and spirituality. However, the “better than” mindset greatly contributes to the ongoing environmental destruction.”True divinity, according to this Goddess, is being in tune with nature and knowing there is no past or future. The lesson on earth is also acceptance of differences.

There now exist many important technical innovations and inventions to help save the planet. Indeed, individuals are increasingly doing their part to help mitigate waste and pollution. However, I believe in my heart that only a new consciousness--a new understanding of who we are as humans and why we're here on earth will allow us to systemically create and enforce earth-sustaining technology. Antiquated, dualistic beliefs, alienating humanity from nature are why we are in the predicament we presently find ourselves. Extending to good and evil, life and death, dualistic beliefs influence every aspect of how we trek this precious earth: how we perceive ourselves and others. 

As the author of The Living Word of Kuan Yin, I'm inclined to agree with Kuan Yin when she states:   "Human mistakes and inaccuracies are no less important than divinity. The human condition creates divinity in the higher self. Thus, it is very important to be human and not to shun or hate our humanity. The incredible process of being human allows for the higher self to acknowledge and extract divinity from one's trials and tribulations..The truth is one must be fully human for the divine part of self to be more in tune. Rejecting the human body assures one will have to come back, return to the lessons here on earth. It means ‘you didn't get it'," counsels Kuan Yin. "Most contemporary religions don't get it. The indigenous tribes are the most powerful as many of them are so in harmony with nature as to be really, really divinely human. They're so in touch with their humanity that they're totally in tune with their Diva nature. They know that human/animal harmony is the crux of spirituality. Of course there is always the criticism: that "better than" mindset. Humans say they're better than each other. And they say they're better than nature. But they're not. It's ludicrous to compare the intelligence of other living creatures to human intelligence. Plants have enormous intelligences and spirituality. However, the "better than" mindset greatly contributes to the ongoing environmental destruction. The earth is trying to teach humans that everything is spirit. Eventually, humans will learn. It's just another way to understand divinity. Spirit works through one's own humanity and the earth. Everything here (on earth) is for the divine evolution of all energies. "

"I'm reminded of how passionate Kuan Yin is about the importance of being human on this earth," continues trance channel, Lena Lees.

"It's the most important thing in your existence," ordinates Kuan Yin. "Your existence is eternal. This phase (of your soul) is so important because you learn so much in human form. This is where the individual's ‘spark' or existence can expand into bigger, more powerful energies, not entities. Entities are closed systems whereas energies are open systems," differentiates Kuan Yin. Some energies are not as potent. The only way to develop a potent energy is to spend an existence on the earth. There, one can develop a compassionate nature so that when passing onto other dimensions, one can be of help. When one leaves one's earth body one will need to fully understand compassion to be helpful, effective. When you leave the earth you have a lot more power. It won't be ego-based power. Rather it will be beyond ego, beyond "good" and "evil". In fact, "evil" is just a label as everything is intermixed. The pendulum just appears to swing back and forth."

"The ones you think are bad, the one's who make war are not yet in their full humanity. They hate their own humanness as much as they appear to hate others. Certain religions can be harmful for the same reason. Humanity, then, is misunderstood. It's a powerful place to be when it is fully experienced. However, it is often underestimated," explains Kuan Yin.

"Unless one fully experiences one's humanity, one will have to experience earth again and again. One will have to repeat the lessons offered here upon the earth. It is possible that one need not have to reincarnate. Many don't live up to their full potential because they're afraid of death. I want to emphasize here that only the body dies. People get too attached (to their physicality). But, they have to. One's consciousness must be fairly strong in order for the soul's desire to continue. The more we feel our humanity, the more help we can give and the more joy we can create.
 

"You can't change people. You can love them and give to them. If they can't receive, it's not a reason not to love them, unless impossible conditions have been set upon the relationship, unless it is a kind of conditional love. Do your best. However, don't fall into the trap of getting a reward for doing good deeds. Do a good deed because it is the right thing to do.

"It is important to accept that the human condition is temporary, fleeting. It's filled with pain and suffering, beauty, strange tastes, odors of death, everything that exists in the universe.

Problems are created when one is so obsessed with his/her own death, when one is too attached to their life. This attachment to a single incarnation causes the species to play out gruesome deaths. If you knew you were more than just this life, you would not plunder the land, each other.

"Militarism can't happen without a dominant mindset, certain perceptions about the world, about other cultures. So many souls, energies have a certain perception of others. They believe they're separate from each other. Such perceptions can collect into an energy agreeing upon a specific direction the country will take. The lesson is acceptance of differences. Don't forget you are a part of everything and everything is a part of you."

"If every human being recognized the power of the love and forgiveness principle, all consciousness on earth would change instantly. Indeed, thoughts can change the course of history. Sometimes, all it takes is enough people knowing about a certain concept."

I'd garden--even a little raking of the leaves brings so much happiness! Just being with the sounds, sites and smells of the earth is enough. And there's something else! As author of The Living Word of Kuan Yin: The Teachings & Prophecies of the Goddess of Compassion, I believe Kuan Yin when she says: "Gain strength. Suck up energy. Make a point to appreciate the fragrance of the flowers and the beauty of the sunset. It's like armor and then you're armed with an ability to be detached. One is meant to forgive, to forgive and be compassionate." The meditation tools Kuan Yin offers can be utilized while in the garden or when just daydreaming.

"Just let the mind go and look at a flower," instructs Kuan Yin. "Clear your mind."

"I'm looking at the flower and watching how Kuan Yin relates to it," comments trance channel Lena Lees. "I'm seeing how the act of relating to a flower appears to be so simple. Yet, it takes a tremendous amount of courage to make such a "simple" act important. I understand now how "busyness" can be a real distraction, how it can create "made up" realities. Being present means an absence of past and future. I'm seeing how bringing the mind into the present is the link to eternity and that true meditation is the acceptance of no past or future. I'm understanding how these are amazingly brave concepts, that there are only moments upon moments to be lived."

"Kuan Yin is showing me something-a tube, I think. I don't fully understand this diagram. It is as if one end is the past, the other the future. The middle of the tube, the present, is our way, our vehicle for changing reality. You slip into the universe, while living in this dream, this present. Your escape hatch is right here. It is like meditating upon a beautiful place. The more one dwells on the vision of the beautiful place, the more real it becomes."

"The only way to really utilize your human experience is to practice some kind of meditation or visualization," states Kuan Yin. " It does work. People really need it. It's the only way to get through the difficult times. This kind of practice puts one in the "Kuan Yin spirit". You're the watcher. Instead of judging, you just see. Whether meditating upon my form or bringing light into the chakras, all these techniques will help in one's life."

"It would be best if you could practice being in this moment and then in the next moment and so on. Try to be here, right now. Focus upon a leaf fluttering, light reflected on the waves. Things are more beautiful, afterwards. Make it your own experience. Things will taste, feel better. Colors will be brighter and you'll feel more alive."

"A powerful meditation is when contemplating the oneness of everything is to find something's unique qualities. For example, observing an island's wholeness and then focusing upon the uniqueness of a single stone. Westerners are dealing with this dichotomy on a grand scale. However, Kuan Yin wants me to emphasize that this meditation is simple but powerful. It's like physical exercise. One can practice it just once a day or as often as one likes. Other examples to meditate upon (other than an individual stone on the island beach) are faces in a crowd or a leaf on a tree. Each person (in the crowd) is unique and yet (at that very moment) part of the whole. The same is true for leaves on the trees. Practicing this deceptively easy meditation helps each of us to see reality."