Talking Animal Reincarnation on 30 Odd Minutes!

I recently had the pleasure of being a guest on the paranormal television program 30 Odd Minutes hosted by Jeff Belanger and his crew.

Watch as we discuss the phenomenon of animal reincarnation, its evidence, subjective nature and the broader subject of reincarnation-at-large!  Among the questions asked, "Can even plants reincarnate?"  An interesting subject to be sure!

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How to Recognize Your Intuition

Let's talk about intuition - what it is and how to utilize it!

Today as I was perusing the Internet - specifically YouTube, to see what type of information has been coming out about utilizing our intuition to help with life's little (or big) hurdles, I came up with just about every message, promise, course, approach you can imagine.

Clearly, talk about using intuition is gaining momentum like a fast moving train.  But why is this understanding so in demand these days?  It appears that more and more people are finally surrendering to the idea that the rational approach used in isolation, is just not cutting the muster anymore - and that's a good thing!

It seems that trying times - that period which most agree we are in the throws of right now, have a clever habit of pushing people to their limits until they break through them and realize that there were really no limits to begin with - just our belief in them.  But there's got to be some inherent tool that we all possess to bust the limits wide open; that which we've heard subtle whispers of from one time or another that can be identified, harnessed and utilized and it's ALWAYS right. You guessed it - it's our intuition!

"The only tuition ones need to pay is IN-Tuition.  The only thing it asks is that you PAY attention!"

In this "machine culture" for which we dwell, society dictates that logic, rational thinking, delineation through reason, mechanistic approaches make for a well oiled machine (mind).  And of course, the more formal education you are able to acquire, the better the mind will work. This has been the central assumption.  But if this is the case, then why are so many "well educated" people still struggling to survive, confused about their trajectory in life and unable to maintain a stream of happiness?  Answer - overemphasis on the left brain!

There's no secret that our society, particularly in the west has placed an inordinate amount of emphasis on the acquisition of information to tackle any challenge or obstacle - the more knowledge you have of a given situation, the more likely you are to solve it.  And so for that, streams of information are coming in that the mind is bombarded with it and thus more confused than ever.  There's got to be a way to neatly organize, prioritize and distill this information to get to the bottom of a given matter.  But not without a conduit and that's where intuition plays an integral role!

So next question - if we do indeed have this faculty called intuition (and we all do), how do we recognize it? Well, this is different for everyone - everyone!  And the first step in engaging this tool is to recognize the channels for which it speaks to us.

Our senses are indeed channels for how information is transmitted to us, whether it be auditory, visual, kinesthetic (feeling) or otherwise, these all serve as a pathway to deliver information directly to the brain.

Our intuition will also use these channels to communicate to us.  Often feeling - whether a feeling in the stomach/gut area, heart area or just a subtle sense that you get that can't quite be defined as a physical sensation but just a knowing feeling, these are all being conveyed through the kinesthetic channel.

Again, your channel for receiving might be something other than feeling, like getting a flash in your "mind's eye" or hearing a voice tell you something or even see a sign on the road or hear something that someone might arbitrarily say in conversation that speaks to you in a profound way.  This too is intuition - It uses the entire universe to conspire to message you with what it is you need to know.

So first, identify what your receiving channel is (often the same as your learning style) and then you'll be one  step closer to recognizing your intuition.

Next, practice delineating your intuitive hunches from other information (remember, the left brain is always working over time - that coupled with the information it's taking in, it can be difficult to sort it all out).  One clue to recognizing intuition is its subtlety and swiftness.  Often, an intuitive hunch will be a very quick flash, so quick in fact that you are apt to miss it!  This is not always the case - sometimes it will be a repetitive pattern that just won't go away, but frequently the more subtle and quick the "hit" the more likely it is your intuition.  Practice identifying that quick "whooosh" in which ever way it comes in: visual, auditory or feeling and when you get it - you got it!

Now, ACT on it!  This is probably the most challenging for people because we have been so indoctrinated into taking the safe (i.e. practical, rational, logical route) that this will seem foreign.  But try it out with some small things.  Ask your (other) self - the intuition - some questions.  Should I take the highway or side streets?  Should I call this person right now or wait until tomorrow?  ...etc.  Take baby steps at first, just to test your tuning in mechanism and as you do, you will begin to strengthen the intuitive muscle.

This does take practice, but once you've first convinced yourself that your intuition does exist, second, identify the pathways the intuition will travel to speak to you and third, ACT ON IT, you will be well on your way to making this wonderful tool a part of your arsenal for life!

It's there - always has been - always will be - NOW is the time to put it to good use!

Learn more about integrating intuition into your life!

The Phenomenon of Quantum Jumping

Is it really possible to jump out of one reality and into another?

One researcher says, "Absolutely!"

Many in the alternative community are hearing a buzz about something called "quantum jumping" and yet few have a full grasp of what that really means.

My friend and colleague, best selling author Cynthia Sue Larson has been an ardent supporter of the research and recent findings into the exciting phenomenon of this new paradigm of thinking and doing; literally taking conscious control of our lives with the understanding that we do have the ability to shift into a reality that looks and behaves a lot different that what we're currently experiencing (or wish to experience).

Here's what her new book, Quantum Jumps - An Extraordinary Science of Happiness and Prosperity has to say:

"Experience a new science of instant transformation, and live the life of your dreams!  Quantum Jumps presents a radical new paradigm that we exist in an interconnected holographic multiverse in which we literally jump from one parallel universe into another."

The idea of the existence of parallel realities is not new, however the idea that these realities are indeed linked, can converge and present a drastic shift in our external reality is gaining momentum as some in the scientific community are now discovering.

What used to be viewed as separate or disconnected frames of reality, happening on different levels, yet occupying the same "space," measured within the realm of the very small (subatomic reality) are now being re-examined within a holographic, multidimensional and interconnected stream of reality and are now being demonstrated on a more macrocosmic scale!

Exciting stuff indeed!  But the one common denominator in traversing these realities is consciousness!

In Cynthia's book she lucidly articulates how we can make a conscious choice to jump from one reality to another using tools such as meditation to facilitate the jump!

Although some of what you might hear within the context of shifting reality may sound familiar to you (i.e. creative visualization), there are other more unique and specific approaches to achieving this quantum jump in your life and it's all presented beautifully in Quantum Jumps!

I recently interviewed Cynthia to discuss the dynamics of Conscious Quantum Jumping.  She had plenty to say about the science and practicality of this recent discovery and how these new insights are destined to rock our world in ways we've never been able to imagine - until now!

Get ready to quantum jump your way into a reality you truly prefer!!

Conscious Inquiry - Radio for the Soul!

Is Alternative Media the New "Mainstream?"

The advent of the Internet has provided many things to many people.  Not the least of which has been the broadcasting of free and open discourse on important issues, current events, and cutting edge concepts.

As a journalist originating in mainstream broadcast media going back to the 80's and an ardent practitioner and researcher of a more "alternative" sort, it has been so refreshing to see the promulgation of what we call "alternative media" burgeon forth; a necessity it seems for those hungering for coverage from a more holistic perspective - a deep dive into the introspective and objective approaches to news.

There's so much to talk about these days - The most tempting of which seems to be the in your face tumult rocking the planet on many levels.  People are looking for answers, now more than ever before, as to what this world is doing (or moreover, us on it), where we are going and the perennial question of course - who are we and what is this all about?  The challenges - the opportunities - the problems - the solutions, all exist in one big stew we call reality and the Internet has offered a source to distill these issues and find answers to the complexity we call life.

But "distillation" can be a challenge in the Information Age...

It is said that we live in an "information age."  This can have its advantages AND disadvantages.  I've quoted on this in some of my previous work - information, knowledge and wisdom are not one-in-the-same.  We have plenty of information - can glean some knowledge from it, but to arrive at wisdom, it takes a thoroughly objective, experiential and discerning approach.  Still, our external sources have attempted in some cases to guide us on the path to wisdom - if but simply to give us some rudimentary tools!  And for this we are eternally grateful to the caring and sharing of alternative media.

To digress for just a minute - I recall having an invigorating discussion with a former colleague and friend, the late, great comedian and radio show personality, Marcia Masters.  I worked with Marcia at WVBF FM in Boston in the early 90's and we became fast friends!  In one of the last conversations I had with Marcia she had commented on how great it would be to be able to "break away" from the mainstream of media and create possibly an online show where we could talk about all sorts of things, free and unencumbered from any censorship from the network "brass."  This I thought was a novel concept, given that online broadcasts (or podcasts) were at the time, virtually nonexistent (save for a few one-off sources).

I often think of how Marcia would have been salivating over the opportunity to share her unique brand of philosophy and humor through this new medium - but alas she was not able to partake.  Still her ingenuity and ideas were truly ahead of its time and I salute her for that!

Harkening back to that long ago discussion, I've since had the pleasure of actualizing this idea - taking to the online airwaves, the new medium for which I had suspected would one day take precedence, and now bringing to you, the Global audience and community, the best of what I have to offer to those seeking information that is truly empowering, enriching and inspiring.  I call this - Conscious Inquiry Radio.

Conscious Inquiry is a bi-monthly radio program, exclusively presented by Conscious Life News in which I host guests from a broad range of disciplines: metaphysics, spirituality, paranormal, health and wellness, cutting edge science, and beyond.

Conscious Inquiry is not just about delivering the information in a template or "official" format - it's about searching the planet for the best and brightest minds (and courageous souls) who have dedicated themselves to uncovering pertinent information and sharing it with you, the Global community! It is my absolute pleasure and honor to share this information with you each and every month.  And it is my sincere desire to see you walk away with just a little more knowledge that you can use to enrich your life in whichever way you feel necessary.  This is what we're here for - to share for the betterment of mankind.

 So, let us uphold and embrace our alternative media in this information age and one day "alternative" in this regard might just become a misnomer! Here's to the wisdom of your Soul! My blessings to you!

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