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Welcome to the final installment of this two-part series, Friends in High Places – Our Violet Flame Helpers. In Part 1, we introduced Archangel Zadkiel and Archeia Holy Amethyst—two very special allies and violet flame helpers. Zadkiel and Holy Amethyst are here for one purpose - to help us secure our individual freedom. And when we become free, we can free our households, our towns, our nations, and ultimately our planet! The main block to this freedom is our negative karma. Through violet-flame mantras and decrees, we can change or transmute it. We can also balance karma through service and by extending divine love, compassion, mercy, and forgiveness to all life. Steps You Can Take to Get to Know Zadkiel and Amethyst Better I had a good friend once who shared a moving story with me. Years earlier, after a close friend of his had passed away, he was struggling with the loss. Not long after the funeral, the widow came to visit. She brought three items of her husband’s clothing and gave them to him: • A shirt, to remind him that his friend would have given the shirt off his back to help • Cuff links, so he would always have a “link” to him • A necktie, so he would always have a “tie” to him More than 20 years later, when my friend told me this story, he showed me those same three items. He had carefully kept them all that time—a quiet, enduring reminder of his friend and the lasting impact he had on his life. Following are some steps you can take to create a similar tie to Zadkiel and Amethyst, including violet flame mantras and affirmations, music, and meditations. You can even deepen this connection through what you wear and how you prepare for sleep! Wear Amethyst All crystals have the potential to be tremendous repositories of Light. The amethyst crystal is a focus of the violet flame and can be worn effectively by all who wish to devote their time and energy giving the violet flame! Getting There – Your Opportunity to Learn and Serve with Zadkiel and Amethyst Zadkiel and Amethyst minister to humanity from the Temple of Purification which is located in the etheric realm or heaven world above the island of Cuba. Island of Cuba Did you know you can visit The Temple of Purification at night while you sleep? Temple of Purification As you place your body to rest at bedtime, you can give this brief prayer: “In the name of my I AM Presence, I call for an angel of light to escort me in my etheric body to The Temple of Purification this night. Let it be done according to God’s will.” Often, those who visit there (and other heavenly realms) are so inspired by the memories of their experiences that they strive, here on Earth, to bring about advances in healing, ideal forms of government, education, art, music, and other ideals they witnessed there. These nighttime journeys will also leave you refreshed and inspired to use the violet flame for the ongoing benefit of yourself and mankind! Give Violet Flame Affirmations It has been said that Joy is the motor of life and violet flame is the fuel. Archangel Zadkiel and Holy Amethyst amplify this joy through the violet flame. You can begin to experience it by repeating the following affirmations: I AM a mighty pillar of fire that shall be a guiding start to all people I AM THAT I AM I AM free I AM a sun I AM a sun shining in her splendor as a mighty Light and beacon of hope to all who would follow in my path I AM a greater measure of awareness of the Violet Flame which is able by the Power of God to transmute all shadowed substance into the purity of the great Cosmic Light I AM Freedom from limitation I AM Freedom from fear I AM Freedom from worry and overconcern I AM free from all feeling of criticism condemnation, or judgment of any individual Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit I AM the blessing and buoyancy of the Violet Flame O blessed Violet Flame, go forth! O blessed Violet Flame, now free! O blessed Violet Flame, go forth! Help all mankind to see That God himself directs the Flame; It everywhere ascends. The souls of men by grace are free. His Cosmic Mind will send The glory of his Cosmic Grace, The Power of Truth made free, The power of Light that makes the soul To breathe the air that he, the Cosmic Christ did send. [1] Give Violet Flame Mantras for Forgiveness I AM forgiveness acting here Have you ever noticed the deep joy and happiness you feel when you have truly forgiven someone? The violet flame helps you experience this forgiveness—and the joy that accompanies it. Both are qualities of Zadkiel and the violet flame! Forgiveness and mercy are also qualities of the violet flame. To receive the greatest benefit of its power of transmutation or change, it is important to send the violet flame to all whom you have ever wronged as far back as you can remember in this life. And if you don’t know where the person is, write a letter asking their forgiveness and then burn the letter. You must also give the violet flame to all who have ever wronged you, so that there is forgiveness in both directions. Put all hurts and heartaches into the violet flame! Violet Flame Mantra for Forgiveness Violet Flame Music – Play it, Sing it, and Waltz to it! The waltz is a most beneficial form of music as its three-quarter time mirrors the rhythm of your heartbeat. Your heart alternates between motion and rest in sync with the music, which in turn brings a deep sense of harmony and balance within! It was indeed part of the divine plan to introduce the waltz as a forerunner of the violet flame. Though people of that era may not have realized it, they were experiencing the violet flame through dancing and listening to waltz music. As they danced and whirled to the waltz rhythm, they were slowly but profoundly elevating their vibration and consciousness! You too can experience the beauty of the waltz rhythm in this wonderful song to Archangel Zadkiel A Violet Flame song to Archangel Zadkiel A Violet Flame song to Archeia Amethyst Another Violet Flame song to Archangel Zadkiel Participate in Violet Flame Meditation Violet Flame group meditation The following is a meditation on the Archei Holy Amethyst. The music in this meditation is Johann Strauss’s “The Beautiful Blue Danube,” which is the musical keynote of Holy Amethyst. A musical keynote is a specific melody that registers as the harmony and frequency of the soul. Each of us has a divine keynote. It may not be recorded by a composer in this world, but some people’s keynotes are so powerful that they are heard by musicians and preserved in music, many of which have become beloved traditional songs. The keynote of an ascended master is the music which emanates from their aura. Their keynote can be heard with the inner ear when they are at hand. When we sing or hear a master’s keynote, we are tying into that master’s presence. Violet Flame Meditation Video Violet Flame Chakra Meditation Violet Flame chakra meditation The way to balance karma and the karma of relationships is to use the violet flame to restore balance to your own chakras. The violet flame is essential to use because it will clear all seven levels and planes of your being! When you call upon or pray to Zadkiel and Holy Amethyst, they will saturate your entire being – your mind, feelings, thoughts, heart, soul, and chakras with the transformative energy of the violet flame. As you prepare to give this meditation, visualize violet flame swirling around your chakras. In addition, you can give a simple prayer such as the following: Archangel Zadkiel and Holy Amethyst, help me this day to ________________ Fill in the blank by telling them what you need help with. Consciously direct violet flame into any and every problem in your life, small and great. No problem is too insignificant to pray about and no problem is so big that it is unsolvable! For this chakra clearance, you begin with the heart chakra and move in a spiral above and below the heart. Visualize the violet flame blazing through the debris and substance that it is consuming as you give each mantra. Violet Flame Chakra Meditation As we bring this blog series to a close, we are grateful for your interest and attention. It is our sincere hope that deepening your connection with Archangel Zadkiel and Holy Amethyst will bring profound growth, harmony, and lasting transformation into your life! Until next time… Violet Flame... your passport to Freedom! Footnotes and other info [1] Source: The Summit Lighthouse

In Part I of this blog post series, we learned about a place where little angels sometimes go to find their wings. We also learned of the Ascended Master Eriel [1] and his remarkable work in the heavenly realms with the children and youth. Eriel performs a profound service and welcomes all who feel inspired to become his "hands and feet" by supporting this service here on Earth. Perhaps you are one who feels called to work with the children and young people. Or perhaps your calling lies elsewhere. Whatever your unique path or soul's calling may be, at Violet Flame World we have compiled four simple but profound ways you can contribute and bring your own unique inspiration into action. # 1 – Serve Life It is important to focus on the health and well-being of our own family and relatives. We should be thoughtful, loving and honorable in our relationships with those closest to us; however, we should not neglect our responsibility to life itself and the greater world. We may have a karma and even a dharma with those closest to us, but you can also seek spiritual and physical ways to assist and serve others too! You do not necessarily need to wait to begin your service to life. Don’t get caught in the trap of thinking you have to be perfect in this world before you can begin your special service. You may know of the life of Mark Prophet [2] from previous blog posts here at Violet Flame World. Mark Prophet Mark shared much of the early understanding of the violet flame with the world. What a wonderful gift. But early on, Mark was hesitant to begin because he did not yet think he was “good enough”. It dawned on him eventually that if he waited to be “perfect” he would be of little use in this world because he had already moved on to the next one. We can all learn through Mark’s experiences! #2 - Journey to Eriel’s Heavenly Retreat (learn and serve while you sleep) One way to become closer to Eriel and the service he performs is to visit him at night in his retreat. Eriel's retreat is a heavenly home and a place where he works with the many students who come there for instruction. It exists on the spiritual plane beyond the physical world. Although we cannot see it with our physical eyes, we can travel there in our spiritual bodies when we sleep at night. As discussed in Part I of this blog post series, Eriel's retreat is located in the spiritual realms over Arizona. While there, you may catch glimpses of the heavenly counterpart of Arizona's majestic beauty, including: A Prayer to Journey to Eriel’s Heavenly Retreat to Discover a Place Where Little Angels Find Their Wings You can visit Eriel’s ethereal retreat by offering the following prayer at bedtime: In the name of the Christ, my own Real Self, I call to the heart of the I AM Presence and to the angel of the Presence to take me in my soul and in my soul consciousness and the souls of children who have recently gone through the transition to the retreat of Eriel over Arizona. And I ask that all information necessary to the fulfillment of my divine plan be released to my outer waking consciousness as it is required. I thank thee and I accept this done in the full power of the risen Christ. Amen. #3 - Give the Violet Flame Regularly Some who pass on in accidents or unexpected circumstances can sometimes be disoriented or confused. Further, they can sometimes become stuck and unsure or afraid of where to go and how to get there. This is where the violet flame can help. Each time you give violet flame, you are creating a momentum that not only blesses your own world but radiates out into the planetary body as a great blessing. We have all been given the precious gift of the Violet Flame, along with the opportunity to give it regularly. May we multiply this gift many times over so that all the children, all who grieve, all who are transitioning to the next world may know that there truly is life everlasting. Following are three powerful examples of how you can participate in giving the violet flame on a regular basis: Violet Flame mantra: I AM a being of violet fire - I AM the purity God desires! Violet Flame Music - Sing, Dance, and Enjoy! Self-Transformation with the Violet Flame #4 - Become Love Many of us feel love for our family and friends. The more love you have, the more you will want to help others. When people are kind and loving to one another, everyone is much happier. Have you ever noticed how much better a project goes when you love what you are doing? Everything flows so much better when people have love in their hearts. Love makes all the difference. We do not need to wait until we are living in the next world to grow in love. We can begin today by aspiring to be more like the girl in this remarkable concluding story: “I knew a child in Holland. In Holland they have red clover. It stands up about fifteen or sixteen inches above the ground, with beautiful blooms. The clover is just about level with the porch floor of the farm house. I was visiting there one Sunday afternoon and we were sitting on the front porch, when that child walked right out across that field of clover for about thirty yards, right on those heads of clover. She never touched the ground with her feet, she just walked out, turned around and came back and stepped onto the porch. We asked the child how she accomplished that. She said, “I don’t know, I just give love to everything. I love that clover, and that clover holds me up.” And we found that she did. She talked about her playmates and said that she loved them all and they loved her, and so nothing could happen to them. I knew this girl until she was twenty‐one years old. She moved into Belgium at that time, and there I lost track of her. Her father told me that the only word he had ever heard her use was love for everybody. And that love heals! Each one of us can do that same thing. It is so simple to radiate that great love out to everyone, even as those children did…” [3] Until next time… “There is only One Law of Life, and that is Love.” [4] Footnotes and other info [1] To learn more about the Ascended Master Eriel, you can access Discover a Place Where Little Angels Find Their Wings - part 1 at https://www.violetflameworld.com/post/discover-a-place-where-little-angels-find-their-wings-part-1-of-2 and view the associated video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSVqYcqKaS8 [2] Mark Prophet founded the Summit Lighthouse in 1958. He was later joined by his wife Elizabeth and together they worked tirelessly to promote the understanding and use of the violet flame worldwide. [3] Baird T. Spalding, Life & Teachings of the Masters of the Far East, Volume 5 [4] Godfre Ray King, Unveiled Mysteries, Volume 1. Published by the Saint Germain Foundation

My wife and I recently celebrated our wedding anniversary. During dinner that evening, we found ourselves reminiscing about our first date together. As we talked, I was reminded of a story she shared with me when we first met — one that left a lasting impression on me. My wife, who is also part of our team here at Violet Flame World, wrote down her story to share with all of you. In her own words: A Hospital Worker's Story of Compassion and Healing “I was in my early twenties, and I worked in a small-town hospital as a certified nursing assistant. I was so fortunate to work alongside my mom who was a nurse. Working the day shift I often helped with the surgical recovery patients and helping mothers with their babies after delivery. One day after I arrived at work, I discovered I had been assigned to take care of a one-year-old girl who had suffered severe burns from a house fire. The experience was life changing. She was so tiny and in so much pain. I was told to treat her burns with cream using sterilized Q-Tips. She was so sweet and when I rubbed the burn areas with the Q-tip she would close her eyes and relax. And when I stopped, she would cry. She couldn’t be held because of the severe burns so it was hard to take. It was a long healing process, and I cared for her for quite a long time. I tried hard not to get attached to that sweet tiny girl. I also discovered I went to school with her mom who had burns on her arms from saving her daughter. They were poor and lived in a very old house that caught fire from a heater. As Christmas approached, I bought her a little toy to put in her crib. She was later released on my day off, so I was unable to say goodbye. You learn quickly to set aside your emotions and move on to the next person that is in need. There was always someone in need of a helping hand and I loved taking care of people. A few months later my mom came to my house with a sad expression on her face. She told me she had bad news. The little girl with burns that I had taken care of in the hospital was in another house fire. This time, both she and her mother perished in the fire. This all happened many years ago and to this day I can still see her lying in the crib while I cared for her. God gave me an opportunity to care for that special little soul. I am grateful for this experience and the many things I learned. God’s little children are all so precious. Hug your children every day and cherish the blessings each one brings. Life is so short. Embrace every moment and every blessing God places before you.” [the end] By now, you’ve probably figured out that I married up! The previous story also reminds me of an experience I had when I was very young. I often visited the local cemetery with my parents and sometimes with just my mom. She would bring gardening tools and spend considerable time trimming and watering around a particular headstone. Even as a small child, I noticed how quiet and reflective she was during those visits. It wasn't until I was older that I learned my parents had lost their oldest son—my brother—shortly after childbirth. Over the years, I have often wondered what became of my brother, why his life was so brief, and where he is now. My mother, who is now advanced in age, tells me this is one of the first things she hopes to ask when she reaches the heaven world. At the time, I didn’t realize this one event would become part of a much greater search for understanding. It is my hope to share some of these discoveries with you here — and this is where the next part of our story begins. The Importance of Children in Society We have an obligation to care for all children while they are living here on Earth. A civilization is measured, in part, by how it cares for its young and its elders. Children deserve opportunity. They deserve to know human love and the comfort of a caring touch in their early years. They should be taught about God, the path of light, and their divine purpose. Jesus loves the little children [1] Jesus was very clear in expressing His love and respect for the little child. When people grow insensitive to the suffering or plight of children, they allow a certain hardness of heart and spiritual blindness to take root in their lives. This is surely a condition we all want to avoid. When the Student is Ready the Teacher Appears What happens when infants, young children, and teenagers succumb to accidents, diseases, and other causes? The movie The Shack [2] does a beautiful job of offering hope and comfort to anyone who has experienced the painful loss of a loved one. Watch the following excerpt of a particularly moving and thought-provoking scene from the film: Excerpt from the movie The Shack Life Beyond the Veil In the movie, I believe the waterfall is a metaphor for the veil which separates one world from another. For children in particular, what else might exist out there just beyond the “waterfall”? Have you ever stopped to think that in the hierarchy of heaven there are Masters and angels assigned to work on behalf of the children? In previous blog posts, we have identified the Masters as our friends in high places – those in heaven who love us as much as our closest friends on earth do. These friends are called Ascended Masters. We can also think of them as the saints in heaven. There are many Ascended Masters who want to help us! Introducing the Ascended Master Eriel, our Newest Friend in High Places! The Ascended Master Eriel Eriel once lived in China as an alchemist, philosopher and sage. Since graduating from the schoolroom sometimes referred to as Earth, Eriel has assisted China through numerous crises, including times when many passed from earthly life. Eriel often appears in a body over six feet tall and has penetrating Oriental eyes that glisten like stars in the night sky. In his command are legions of purple-flame angels. His symbol is a pink rose. [3] Eriel's Heavenly Retreat for Children The heavenly mountains of Arizona Eriel is a hierarch who is known to preside over and maintain an etheric retreat in the heaven world over the state of Arizona. A hierarch is a term used for a person of high spiritual authority, such as a high priest or priestess, or someone holding an elevated rank within a sacred tradition. Eriel’s retreat is a haven of light apart from worldly vibrations, a retreat in the true sense of the word. Those who like to hike in the mountains and meditate upon God will appreciate the Spirit that permeates this retreat. Eriel’s retreat exudes an atmosphere of divine love and the music “To a Wild Rose,” from Woodland Sketches, by Edward MacDowell, captures the flame of this heavenly place. Two For the Price of One One soul in particular whom Eriel assisted is now known as the Ascended Master Fun Wey. Fun Wey was born into an old Chinese family and after his life was threatened the Master Eriel is said to have rescued Fun Wey and brought him to his spiritual retreat. Later, Fun Wey attained his immortal freedom through enthusiastic and illumined obedience to the Master. The Ascended Masters Eriel and Fun Wey The Ascended Master Fun Wey now serves with Eriel at his retreat over Arizona. He is known for teaching the “Fun Way” to ultimate soul liberation where the fun way of living is the God way of living. [3] Fun Wey is said to radiate joy and the desire to serve. He also works closely with nature spirits who are also known as elemental beings. His radiation may be drawn through the melody of the song “In a Country Garden.” [4] A Place Where Little Angels Find Their Wings Eriel often draws to his retreat the souls of children who have experienced an untimely or difficult passing. This includes children as well as adolescents who are brought here for understanding and healing after accidents, illness, and other causes. While in Eriel’s retreat, these children receive training and preparation for continued spiritual growth including future service and possible re-embodiment. Indeed, this spiritual retreat is truly a place where little angels find their wings! In Part 2, the final installment of this blog series, we’ll explore some of the meaningful ways you can help Eriel, Fun Wey, and the children they care for. Stay tuned—you won’t want to miss it! Until then, we invite you to take a few moments to watch the following video about Eriel and his heavenly retreat. Footnotes and other info: [1] painting of Jesus and children Let the Children Come Unto Me, by Fritz von Uhde, c. 1884. [2] The Shack (2017), directed by Stuart Hazeldine, Lionsgate. [3] for additional info on Eriel and Fun Wey, see Mark L. Prophet and Elizabeth Clare Prophet, The Masters and Their Retreats (SU Press, 2003) [4] Traditional tune “Country Gardens,” in Percy Grainger's well-known 1918 piano arrangement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckt1mAiq5Uo&list=RDckt1mAiq5Uo&start_radio=1

Ok, so what you make ask, does the violet flame have to do with a jukebox? It is because a jukebox is an apt metaphor for our lives. All our thoughts, feelings, actions, and experiences - from this life and past lives (if you are inclined to believe in reincarnation) - create recorded experiences or “records”. Too often, we play back these undesirable experiences or records over and over until they form deep grooves in our lives. And like an old phonograph record, the needle of our life can follow the same old grooves, playing the record over and over again until we are ready to seek out and record a new and improved song! And this is where the Violet Flame comes in – you can apply it in your life and begin to amplify the good records and to neutralize or transform the undesirable ones. The violet flame can help you remove karmic "records" from your unwanted past! To learn and experience more, access some of our "greatest hits" at our Violet Flame Resources Page. We hope you will make the violet flame a part of your daily play list! Until next time...

Welcome to the latest in our ongoing blog post series entitled Friends in High Places – Our Violet Flame Helpers. From time-to-time here at Violet Flame World, we introduce and share information with you about various friends in high places and how you can get to know these violet flame helpers better! Several years ago, a close family member told me if later in life I had even a handful of true friends, I would be very blessed. At the time, I didn’t think that was much of a hurdle to clear but now I understand how true those words were. Today, I am indeed very fortunate to have a small number of true friends. They’re the ones I can trust and be myself around—those who don’t measure me by my college GPA, the size of my bank account, or other worldly standards. They’re the ones I’ve walked through life with—not just the good times, but the challenges as well. Perhaps you have friends like this too. We have many friends in heaven who love us as much as our closest friends on earth do. These friends are called ascended masters. We can think of them as the saints in heaven. There are many ascended masters who want to help us. They are indeed our friends in high places! In this blog post you will receive a “twofer” as we are introducing both Archangel Zadkiel and Archeia Holy Amethyst as our newest friends in high places and violet flame helpers! As you may know, an Archangel has the highest rank in the orders of angels. And an Archeia is the feminine divine complement or twin flame [1] of an Archangel. Archangel Zadkiel and Holy Amethyst impart to us the gifts of soul freedom, justice, mercy, and forgiveness. They provide assistance with tolerance, diplomacy, and learning how to forgive. In addition, Archangel Zadkiel and Holy Amethyst purify the seat of the soul or Svadhishthana chakra. Their blessings to each of us are magnified on Saturdays. seat-of-the-soul-chakra The name Zadkiel means “Righteousness of God.” Archangel Zadkiel can dissolve painful memories and negative traits and help us develop tolerance, tact, and diplomacy. You can ask him for help in successful negotiations and agreements of all kinds. In rabbinic tradition, Zadkiel is known as the angel of benevolence, mercy and memory. In some traditions, he was the angel who held back Abraham’s hand when Abraham was about to sacrifice his son Isaac. Archangel Zadkiel intercedes in the lives of Abraham and Isaac [2] Holy Amethyst was one of the angels who ministered to Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. The Archeia Amethyst comforting Jesus before his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane [3] Creating Miracles with Archangel Zadkiel, Holy Amethyst, and the Violet Flame Archangel Zadkiel and the Violet Flame How many times have you heard yourself or someone say: “O God, I really need a miracle now!” A miracle is a sudden transmutation or change which takes place when someone has garnered enough light, enough violet flame to apply such a momentum of energy into a specific problem that it causes instantaneous change in the etheric, mental, emotional, and physical planes. Archangel Zadkiel and Holy Amethyst can help you create miracles in your life. Following are some of the techniques you can use! Have Faith in the Power of the Archangels to Bring About Change Let your aura be bright with faith – faith in God and the fire he has placed in your heart, faith that the angels do answer your prayers. And remember, your prayers are always answered, even if it is not always in the way you think it should be. Be Specific in Your Intention According to cosmic law the angels may not intercede in our lives unless we pray to them and give them specific assignments. This law is based on God’s recognition of our free will. At this very moment angels are waiting for your direction. Millions of violet flame angels will respond to your prayers – you simply have to ask! Saturate Your Aura with Violet Flame Violet Flame mantras The momentum of violet flame you build in your aura through daily mantras and decrees creates a storehouse of violet flame that will be available to you exactly when you need it! Think of your aura as a violet-flame fountain—an ever-flowing source of light for everyone you meet. Always have violet flame stored and present within you, ready to be shared whenever someone is in need. Become Involved One key to change is to become involved. You are the open door through which the violet flame Light comes to earth. Align yourself with a group dedicated to a just cause—one you feel inwardly called to support. As you offer your violet flame mantras and decrees on their behalf, witness how momentum builds and change unfolds in service to a shared goal. Stay tuned for Part 2 in this series where we will provide you with many profound resources you can use to get to know and serve with Zadkiel and Amethyst better! Until then, angels be with you… “There are angels near you to guide you and protect you, if you would but invoke them. It is not later than we think, it is a bigger world than we think.” - Fulton Sheen Credits and other info Information on Zadkiel and Amethyst based on teachings from the books Talk with Angels and The Masters and Their Retreats by SU Press [1] In a future blog post, we will introduce the concept of twin flames along with the role of the violet flame in enhancing relationships! [2] Zadkiel interceding. El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos) – The Sacrifice of Abraham (1585–1588) This late work shows Abraham, Isaac on the altar, and the angel stopping the sacrifice, integrated into a dramatic landscape with luminous figures. Painting by Paolo Veronese [3] The Archeia Amethyst comforting Jesus before his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, by Carl Heinrich Bloch (1834–1890) [4] An artist rendition of Archangel Zadkiel by Marius Michael-George

Welcome to our concluding article in the Exploring Your Options for the Afterlife series. Previously, we shared insights with you on the purpose of life, the understanding and overcoming of the fear of so-called death, the various levels of consciousness in the next world, and some of the fascinating experiences you may have in the heaven world! In this article, we will tie it all together by offering practical advice and practices to help you reach your highest ideals in this world and the next! Do you remember the description and purpose of the cosmic mirror in part 3 of this series? Imagine watching a 3D movie of your life in the next world as part of a life review – one where you will experience full awareness of your every thought, feeling, motive, and action. Though this experience may sound daunting at first, you will have much divine guidance and loving support every step of the way! I believe everyone wants their life’s movie to be a box office hit—a story of their soul overcoming challenges, achieving growth, and experiencing triumphs You are not just a passive participant in this story either – you are the producer, director, and star of your own life. And to help you create your story, we offer “Seven for the Soul” – a series of practical, yet transformative steps for all who aspire to someday reach the highest levels possible in the heaven world! Seven for the Soul • Cultivate balance in every aspect of your life • Make the most of your time • Contribute selflessly to the well-being of others • Balance karma by transforming negative energy into positive energy • Embrace self-awareness and soul resolution • Discover your purpose and fulfill it with passion and commitment • Give violet flame regularly to create and amplify positive energy Cultivate balance in every aspect of your life We should all strive to seek balance in every area of our lives – physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Imbalance in any one of these can delay soul progress. Spiritual progress requires balance and harmony across all areas, not just spiritual devotion alone. It is also important to avoid “Spiritual escapism”, the neglect of daily responsibilities, or overemphasis on devotion without grounding. Balance is practiced by living spirituality in daily life, not withdrawing from it! In the classic movie The Karate Kid, Mr. Miyagi shares a brief but profound insight about balance with his young apprentice Daniel: Make the most of your time Years ago, I remember playing dominoes with my grandfather. It was late at night and he suddenly looked at me and said very earnestly: “Time waits on no man.” It wasn’t long thereafter, that his earthly health began to decline until one day he was completely in heaven. Time is our most precious resource and as Benjamin Franklin once said: “You may delay, but time will not.” My spouse and I have reached a place in our lives where we no longer have to answer to an alarm clock every day. We are empty nesters and relatively secure financially. In reflective moments, I often share that my greatest desire now is the gift of time (and health). And one of my primary goals now is to become better at everything on the “Seven for the Soul” list! Here are some recommendations to help you make the most of time: • Maintain a healthy lifestyle including a balanced diet, exercise, breathing fresh air, etc. • Prioritize what truly matters • Don’t let distractions keep you from your potential In parts 2 and 3 of Exploring Your Options for the Afterlife we referenced the book Messages from Heaven [1]. It chronicles the experiences of a soul who passed on from this world and for a time was given special opportunity to continue communicating with some close family members here on Earth. Following is an excerpt from the book which describes what this soul experienced and shared from the etheric plane or heaven world regarding the use of time: “…A helpful exercise for each of you would be to run the films clips of your life, so to speak, and begin to look at how you have been utilizing the hours of your life. Notice the progress you have made. Perhaps you are a totally different person than you were ten years ago. That counts for much in heaven.” “Another helpful exercise would be to stop at the end of each day for at least one week and assess where your energy and time has gone: “How much time was spent in gossip? “How much time was spent being annoyed or hurt? “How much time was spent learning? “How much time was spent watching TV? “How much time was spent in idle conversation? “How much time was spent helping others? “How much time was spent in prayer? “How much time was spent without meaning and purpose? “How much time was spent on your job? “Patterns will emerge and, if you are honest with yourself, an improved use of time can be established.” Contribute selflessly to the well-being of others Did you know you can create positive karma through selfless service to life? Your service can be very ordinary in the eyes of the world and that’s just fine – the point of true service is to uplift all whom you meet. Our goal should always be to love to serve and serve to love! And our friend from the Messages from Heaven book has something to say about service too: “I can’t emphasize enough the importance of service – helping others. Service that is given from the heart is the equivalent of money in heaven! I am so grateful for every time I helped someone… It helps you tremendously to have served life. Service transforms the server. Purely motivated service is like light… People should look for ways to serve and not ways to be served.” Ultimately, getting to the heaven-world really doesn’t have to do with what your religious doctrine is. You can belong to any religion or none. What it has to do with is how much you have loved. One gets to heaven by the expression of love toward life that is a pure love – a love that is not controlling, not deceptive, but simply desires to help others achieve their oneness with God. Balance karma by transforming negative energy into positive energy Every action has a reaction or consequence so it is important to be mindful of what we think, say, and do in this world. Negative karma is the greatest detractor from being able to go higher in the afterlife. You have to be lighter, as if you were going up in a balloon. You can’t have a lot of ballast! Oftentimes, it is much easier to balance karma while on earth and sometimes we have to clean up our mistakes where we first made them. A little sacrifice here, coupled with self-discipline, determination, and sometimes doing what we have to do rather than what we’d like to do will give us tremendous options in the next world. Further, in Messages from Heaven we are reminded that: “…everything happens for a reason. There are no coincidences. Therefore, if a difficult person enters your life, do not spend your time condemning him, but rather ask yourself, ‘What can I learn from this person? What would it take for me not to lose my harmony over this person? This does not mean that you condone the person’s actions, but it does mean that you are alert to the possible test. I did not always see the test when I was in embodiment, and I would get annoyed with various individuals. But my salvation was that I never held a grudge or spent hours of my life focusing on one person’s treatment of me.” Embrace self-awareness and soul resolution Soul resolution comes from understanding and healing your past. It is the foundation for personal growth and spiritual evolution. Therefore, it is important to identify and work through your emotional and mental blocks while striving to heal past wounds and clear limiting beliefs. One way to achieve soul resolution is to begin to strive to clean up your thoughts and feelings. If you read books and other materials about those who have had near-death experiences (NDEs), they tell us that our thoughts are transparent in the next world and therefore known to all whom we encounter. This means we won’t be able to think one way and act another! This has really helped me to understand that I must genuinely develop thoughts and feelings which are less judgmental and free of criticism towards others if I want to make real progress in this and the next world. Our aspiring soul from Messages from Heaven offers additional insight for working out our psychology, the role of forgiveness, and dealing with unworthiness. How do you work out your psychology on the other side? “It is much harder here. We can see everything, but we are dependent on situations that will allow us to work things out. When you are in embodiment, you have constant opportunities to change - to select the higher path, to address your psychology. And yet many remain blinded to their bad habits, as I did. On this side, we must pray for opportunities of service that will allow us to transcend these momentums. We are accountable to wrestle with our emotions and to come into harmony concerning the events and choices of this lifetime. If we do this, God in his infinite mercy will help us transmute patterns from past lives that we do not remember or understand in our outer consciousness.” The role of forgiveness “…The lack of it closes doors to spiritual advancement. When you understand how elegant the cosmic justice system is, you realize that all do and will account for their deeds. Ours is to forgive and not to judge. You are forgiving the soul of another so as not to hold back that one’s growth or your own. You are not condoning the action. If you cannot forgive, you must realize that you are creating a point of vulnerability in your psychology and you should pray fervently for a change of heart. Ask yourself, ‘Is there anyone that I’m allowing to keep me from my spiritual progress because I cannot forgive them?” What about unworthiness? “Unworthiness that will not go away has usually been present for more than one lifetime. We have all performed acts that were not worthy of God or we would not still be in embodiment. Some people fear being whole. If they truly let go of their sense of unworthiness, they would have to acknowledge their wholeness in Christ. Unworthiness creates a tremendous block between the individual and the fulfillment of his divine plan. Trust that you will be given opportunities to work out any violation of God’s laws. You do not need to impose a life sentence on yourself. Try repeating this mantra for several weeks: ‘Christ in me is worthy.’ We cannot judge ourselves or others; this is God’s alone to do. Wherever you are today, go forward. Do not keep staying in the past. If you cannot free yourself, seek spiritual guidance or counseling. You are the parent of your soul. You are limiting your soul when you say, ‘Nothing you do – no matter how many decrees, right actions or acts of kindness you perform – will make you worthy in my eyes.’ A sense of unworthiness can lead to a false idolatry of others because you are unwilling to acknowledge your own worth.” In summary, “Do not get stuck in self-reproach. Make each day count toward the new directions that you want to take. Extra points are given for lessons you have genuinely learned and tests you have passed, even if not on the first try.” Discover your purpose and fulfill it with passion and commitment I wasn’t one of the ones whose professional career path aligned neatly with my true passion or purpose. Early on in my career, I asked my dad for advice on this and he told me: “Use your everyday job to pay your bills, and find what truly interests you—pursue it for free if you have to.” I followed my dad’s guidance for many years, and it led to many valuable and rewarding experiences. I hope one day to thank my dad in the heaven world for providing me with such valuable insight. More recently, a young woman who is part of our team here at Violet Flame World, has to occasionally remind me that developing these blog posts and other violet flame content is a “passion project” and not a job. She’s right! Life can be so meaningful when you know or discover your true calling. Your purpose is unique to you so be sure to take ample time to reflect, explore, and listen to your inner guidance. And as you begin to discover your true purpose, you can indeed begin to fulfill it with passion and commitment. Give violet flame regularly to create and amplify positive energy The violet flame is the secret ingredient in life’s recipe! And just as eggs and flour are essential to cooking, the violet flame can be seamlessly woven into every transformative step outlined in “Seven for the Soul." In our final excerpt from Messages from Heaven our soul friend offers some profound insight and understanding regarding the violet flame: “If I discovered the violet flame and was thinking as an entrepreneur, it would be the equivalent of finding a marketable fountain of youth. As you know, I did not understand the violet flame while I was in embodiment. This is one of my greatest regrets as I look back on my life. The violet flame is perhaps the greatest dispensation that you have been given, yet many take it for granted. The violet flame is what Jesus used in many of his miracles. Purple has been thought to be both a royal and holy color; adepts of all ages have known of its power. If you have an illness, the violet flame can reverse the entire condition, unless the illness is a karmic necessity for your spiritual evolution. The Masters [2] believe in seeking the consultation of a doctor. It may be a person’s karma to go through treatment, including surgery and medication. The violet flame can assist in the speed of recovery and the success of any procedure. The violet flame is the foundation for the New Age. We will enter this age successfully only to the degree that we comprehend and utilize this flame.” Preparing for Graduation – Putting the Violet Flame into Practice How fortunate we are to have the opportunity to give the violet flame while we are still here on Earth where we can spend precious moments directing it into the distant past and future of our soul’s evolution! The violet flame can be given and experienced in many ways including through mantra, decree, music, and meditation. Following are just a sample of some of these practices to assist you on your personal, heavenly journey. The violet flame is invaluable in changing negative energy into positive energy. Positive energy rises into your causal body and after the balance of light in your being becomes greater in heaven than on earth your soul can rise into the heart of the I AM THAT I AM, in the heart of God’s Presence, in what is called the ascension. The spiritual path is ultimately the path of the ascension. The ascension simply means you have passed your tests and are now qualified to graduate with honors from the schoolroom called Earth. And when you ascend, it’s not an end but a beginning, because after the ascension you have the freedom to move through other dimensions and to learn, love, and create as never before! [3] Until next time… “All that seems so real (I know it did to me) – the opinions of others, the recognition of others, worldly success and comfort – is worth nothing here. You are measured by your heart and the degree to which you have advanced in compassion, wisdom and the use of God’s power.” – from the book Messages from Heaven Footnotes [1] Messages from Heaven by Patrica Kirmond [2] A reference to the Ascended Masters. The Ascended Masters are our elder brothers and sisters who have gained mastery here on Earth and are no longer required to re-embody. Theirs is a level of light and consciousness we should all strive for! [3] Adapted from the book Violet Flame - Alchemy for Personal Change by SU Press Other Resources for your Journey Recommended Reading The Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware The Afterlife – What Really Happens in the Hereafter by Elizabeth Clare Prophet A Romance of Two Worlds by Marie Corelli Proof of Heaven by Eben Alexander Testimony of Light by Helen Greaves Embraced by the Light by Betty Eadie Life After Life by Raymond Moody Messages from Heaven by Patricia Kirmond The Next Person You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom Recommended Movies Defending Your Life The Astral City Ghost Heaven is for Real Field of Dreams Miracles from Heaven 90 Minutes in Heaven The Five People You Meet in Heaven Always It’s a Wonderful Life A Guy Named Joe Beyond Tomorrow The Shack

A Heavenly Adventure Awaits Celestial cities, meals out of this world, a heavenly spa? It all sounds like a dream vacation of sorts but the possibility of these experiences and more in the next world are very real! Welcome to part 3 of our ongoing series, Exploring Your Options for the Afterlife. In this post, we will reveal just a few fascinating possibilities that await you at the conclusion of this life. As discussed in part 2, we will continue our focus on the etheric plane or heaven world. Our hope is to inspire you to reach these higher realms and encourage you to avoid the astral plane or lower realms altogether! For many of us, the ideal vacation requires a combination of factors, including: Making informed destination choices Having the necessary financial resources Getting approval for a temporary absence from work and other responsibilities Planning how to best spend time at your dream destination Reaching our “dream destination” in the next world requires similar effort and more, including: A lifetime of planning An abundance of spiritual currency (i.e., good works and positive karma) Payment or repayment of spiritual debt (i.e., balancing negative karma) Honest spiritual self-reflection and accepting accountability for our thoughts, motives, and actions Treating others as you would like to be treated Beyond the Physical – Welcome to the Etheric Cities! In the etheric plane or heaven world, there are great cities of light located at various points on Earth. These etheric cities are even more real than the ones we currently inhabit. They are experienced through the senses of the soul in a dimension and consciousness beyond our current physical awareness. In these cities, souls prepare to reembody. They have petitioned heavenly beings for another opportunity to work out their destiny in the world. These waiting souls live, work, and serve in situations similar to those they left on the planet. However, the etheric cities represent what Earth is intended to be in a golden age. In the etheric cities, there are great temples of light and homes similar to those we know on Earth. There are temples of worship and healing, as well as ideal forms of government, education, art, and music. Those who spend their time between embodiments in these cities have much to contribute in their succeeding lives. They typically are very idealistic in their next embodiment, recalling the joy and happiness they experienced while living in these etheric homes of light. They come with great hope that they can recreate the beauty and peace they have known in the etheric planes. The etheric cities show us how the world can be again in a future golden age! In part 2 of Exploring Your Options for the Afterlife, we referenced the book Messages from Heaven. It chronicles the experiences of a soul who passed from this world and was given the opportunity to communicate with close family members here on Earth. Following are two excerpts from the book that describe what this soul experienced and shared from the etheric plane or heaven world: Meals Out of this World! “Our meals are spectacular! We drink many juices that are like the pure essence of any fruit or vegetable you can imagine. Everything we consume seems light—not heavy or dense in any way. We do eat regular meals and have occasional banquets. Most of the food is different from anything we were used to on Earth and ten times better!” A Spiritual Spa “I was given certain baths of light with the violet flame. These were prepared by Master Alchemists to provide the exact amount of blue or pink color in the violet that each soul needs to raise their vibration and draw their full being into wholeness.” Violet Flame – In Part 4, the concluding post in this series, we will share with you the secret of the violet flame and how to experience its profound benefits in your life! Mirror, Mirror on the Wall You may remember the famous line from the classic Walt Disney movie Snow White: "Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?" If you have studied esoteric literature, you may have encountered a reply to this question that carries a deeper meaning: “Why, I AM!” You may also have an experience with a special mirror in the next world. It is commonly referred to as the Cosmic Mirror. What is the Cosmic Mirror? In the esoteric classic book Unveiled Mysteries, the Cosmic Mirror is described as a “mirror of living light”—“a cosmic screen, upon which living pictures in all dimensions could be portrayed, with no limit to the space that could be observed.... Everything which had or ever could take place in all Eternity might be made visible on this screen, if the Directing Intelligence so desired.” At first glance, the Cosmic Mirror looks like an ordinary motion picture screen. The Master selects certain records taken from akasha which are also contained in the memory of the soul, and upon the Cosmic Mirror, they come alive. This is beyond 3-D—you are there! A portion of a past life, or more than one, passes before you, but you are a living part of this nonfiction play of light and darkness with shades of grey. It is almost too much to handle as you relive the emotions, the premeditated thoughts, and the acts themselves. Throughout this experience, you sense your Higher Consciousness standing guard, gently but firmly reminding you not to give way to the extremes of ecstasy or despondency. Your Higher Self assists you in facing the future with hope based on the knowledge that, by the grace of the Holy Spirit, you have the power to change. A few segments of a session are given, and you soon see the need to apply the violet flame to those scenes and memories until balance is restored! A somewhat similar and humorous experience like the Cosmic Mirror can be seen in this excerpt from the movie Defending Your Life. A Spiritual Board of Overseers Have you heard about people who experienced a near-death experience (NDE)? Oftentimes, the person who “died” and came back recalls an experience where their life “passed before their eyes.” Perhaps this is because, after each lifetime on Earth, we meet with a group of heavenly beings known as the Karmic Board. After our just-completed lifetime, we review our greatest accomplishments and where we may have fallen short. With the assistance of many heavenly beings, the Karmic Board has access to the complete records of all our lifetimes on Earth. They also determine who shall embody, as well as when and where. In addition to our end-of-life review, we meet with the Karmic Board before each lifetime to receive our assignments and the families and communities we will be part of. How the Life Review Works The book Messages from Heaven continues where our new-to-heaven soul describes a portion of his own life review: “Very early on, I was allowed to review my entire life. Everything was so vivid. Every moment spent in anger, impatience, fear, or self-pity seemed so wasted. I was instantly made aware of the patterns or momentums, both positive and negative, that had been part of my life. I was grateful for any time that I had served with an unselfish heart and for the times that I had loved and honored life or made the honest or just choice. I was painfully aware of the ways I had wasted energy or blocked my own progress through often foolish but embedded habit patterns. The basic questions are: How did you use the hours of your life? Essentially, how much of your life have you served God in your fellowman and in your day-to-day actions? How developed is your heart chakra? You are allowed to give your own comments on the assessment of your life. This is followed by a meeting with a board of heavenly beings who provide their analysis of your life. You are shown past lives where you can see clearly the origin of many of your habit patterns and the reasons for many of the events that took place in your life. There is a recording angel for each of us. Nothing is missed. God is not mocked or fooled in any way. We only fool our human self by our actions. Deep inside, the soul always knows what is right or wrong, but many try to deaden themselves to that voice. During this review of lifetimes, I was allowed to know what I needed to balance and what I did balance. The tone of the review was loving and positive, not judgmental. It was a time of great learning for my soul. In many ways, you are your own judge, as you can see clearly where you have erred. I felt highly motivated to get on with what I still needed to transmute. I wished I had realized many things while I was in embodiment. That is why I feel privileged to share this, so that many others may take the opportunity to face themselves while they are still in embodiment. A helpful exercise for each of you would be to run the film clips of your life, so to speak, and begin to look at how you have utilized the hours of your life. Notice the progress you have made. Perhaps you are a totally different person than you were ten years ago. That counts for much in heaven. Do not get stuck in self-reproach. Make each day count toward the new directions you want to take. Extra points are given for lessons you have genuinely learned and tests you have passed, even if not on the first try. Taking Action - Preparing for the Afterlife Would you like to further develop your heart chakra and begin expressing a love like the one described by the soul above? If so, we encourage you to give these heart-centered mantras a try! These are just a few experiences you can look forward to in the next world. In our next and concluding blog in the Exploring Your Options for the Afterlife series, we will provide you with a roadmap (i.e., your highway to heaven!) along with some of the tools you’ll want to take with you on the journey! Until then… “Have faith in your dreams, and someday your rainbow will come smiling through…” Footnotes and Other Information [1] Adapted from the book The Masters and Their Retreats by SU Press [2] - Messages from Heaven by Patricia Kirmond [3] - Unveiled Mysteries by Saint Germain Press [4] – Akasha. Sanskrit, from the root kās “to be visible, appear,” “to shine brightly,” “to see clearly.” An etheric substance and dimension. Primary substance, the subtlest, ethereal essence, which fills the whole of space. Akasha refers to the “etheric” energy vibrating at a certain frequency so as to absorb or record all of the impressions of life. [5] Adapted from TSL encyclopedia [6] – Defending Your Life, directed by Albert Brooks (1991; Warner Bros.) [7] - The eight members of the Karmic Board are the Great Divine Director, the Goddess of Liberty, Lady Master Nada, Elohim Cyclopea, Pallas Athena, the Goddess of Truth; Portia, the Goddess of Justice; Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy; and the Dhyani Buddha Vairochana. [8] - from the song A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart from the 1950 Walt Disney classic movie, Cinderella*

Welcome to part 2 of our ongoing series, Exploring Your Options for the Afterlife. In this post, we will uncover the fascinating possibilities that await you after passing from this life and journeying into the next. The Power of Perspective Our adventure begins with an anecdote of two souls and their respective experiences upon reaching the Pearly Gates: A man had recently passed on and found himself standing before the Pearly Gates of Heaven. He was inherently good but had faced many challenges in life. A magnificent angel greeted him. The angel asked, “How was it down there on earth?” The man replied, “It was pretty rough. People were mostly rude to one another. There seemed to be injustice and unresolved problems everywhere.” After listening intently, the angel replied, “Well, come on in. I think that’s how you’ll find things here!” Soon after, a second man arrived at the Pearly Gates and met the same angel. He too was a good man who had faced challenges. The angel asked him, “How was it down there on earth?” The second man replied, “There were challenges, but there was goodness in many people. There was great beauty in many places on Earth. Nearly everyone treated one another as they would like to be treated.” After listening, the angel replied, “Well, come on in. I think that’s how you’ll find things here!” This anecdote teaches us a valuable lesson. At the moment of our passing, we often find ourselves unchanged in consciousness and surroundings compared to our life on Earth. For example, we do not suddenly become adept or saintly in the afterlife if we had no inclination to be one while we were alive! Understanding the Etheric Plane The following chart illustrates the 33 levels of the etheric plane, or heaven world, alongside the 33 levels of the astral plane, often referred to as hell. In this blog, we will focus on the heaven world—what it’s like and how you might reach it at the end of this life. We hope to inspire you to aim for these higher realms and avoid the astral plane or lower realms altogether! I was raised in a Christian home, and when I first encountered this information years ago, some concepts felt unfamiliar and uncomfortable. If you feel the same way, I encourage you to place those parts on the “back burner” for now. What may seem unclear today could take on a new meaning later. Think of it like school—when you’re in grade school, college can seem intimidating. But over time, everything starts to become clearer! The Physical Plane The Earth is where we occupy the physical plane. It is the crossroads between the etheric and astral planes. This is why we sometimes experience, feel, and express the vibrations of both. The earlier anecdote of the two souls at the Pearly Gates illustrates this beautifully. Going Up! Metaphorically speaking, the etheric plane or heaven world is organized like a schoolroom. Once you’ve mastered one level, you graduate to the next, and then the next—continuing on if you choose to apply yourself! Levels 1-3 of the etheric plane are referred to as Devachan, a realm where you may experience unfulfilled desires from your earthly life. Note that this does not include sensual desires. The sensual desires of your lower nature are left at the door, so to speak, of the etheric octave or heaven world. In Devachan, your negative karma is temporarily set aside, allowing you to experience your good karma while learning things that will prepare you for your next life. In the classic movie Field of Dreams, Ray Kinsella builds a baseball field in the middle of his cornfield after receiving a prompting that “If you build it, they will come.” The baseball field becomes a portal between worlds where the souls of deceased baseball players can come and live out baseball-related and other desires they did not fulfill in life. Watch this moving scene where Ray unexpectedly discovers his true reason for building the baseball field. Continuing Through the Etheric! Level 7 of the etheric plane mirrors life on the planet Venus. Long ago, the evolutions of Venus attained enlightenment and peace during a golden age. They experience a greater light and beauty than we have so far attained on Earth. Life on Venus cannot be perceived by those of us on Earth because it exists at another dimension or wavelength. The concept of dimension, wavelength, and vibration can be partly understood by observing an airplane propeller. As the propeller spins, it is plainly visible. But as the rotation becomes faster, the propeller begins to disappear from our sight. Yet, it is still there, spinning away! Level 12 of the etheric plane is known as The Buddhist Tushita heaven or “pure land.” This is where Maitreya Buddha and his disciples, the bodhisattvas, abide. Level 18 of the etheric plane is where the Ascended Masters reside. The Ascended Masters are our elder brothers and sisters who have gained mastery here on Earth and are no longer required to re-embody. This realm is one of light and consciousness and we should all aspire to make it here at the end of this life! Above the 33rd level of the etheric plane, we pass from the material world into the absolute world of spirit. God is indeed limitless! Messages from Heaven is a fascinating book chronicling the experiences of a soul who passed from this world and was given the opportunity to communicate with family members here on Earth. The following excerpt describes what this soul experienced and shared from the etheric plane: “The spiritual realm is much more magnificent but also much more complex than I had ever imagined. Yes, there is heaven, but heaven has many layers, or levels. People do not all go to the same location. If you think about Divine Justice, how could there be only one heaven and one hell when there are many different types of souls who walk this Earth? Do we not all know at least one person who radiates a spiritual sense stronger than most others we have met? What you find within the category of heaven are different etheric levels with etheric retreats. These retreats are run by angels or ascended hosts. Within what we have called ‘hell,’ there are multiple levels of the astral plane, including hell. Each level going down in vibration intensifies in severity and in the recalcitrance of the souls sent there. In the etheric plane, each level going up in vibration intensifies in its light and in the spiritual purity of the souls there.” This excerpt from Messages from Heaven offers valuable clarity into the biblical passage: “In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.” What a blessing it is to have this material to help illuminate the mystery and vastness of the next world and the etheric planes! The Journey Ahead This concludes our overview of the levels of the etheric plane or heaven world that await us. In part 3 of our ongoing series, Exploring Your Options for the Afterlife, we will share specific afterlife experiences we believe will further inspire you to aim for the stars at the end of this life! Until then… The love of heaven makes one heavenly. - William Shakespeare Footnotes and Other References [1] - from the book The Afterlife by Summit University Press [2] - Field of Dreams. Directed by Phil Alden Robinson, Universal Pictures, 1989. [3] - Messages from Heaven by Patricia Kirmond [4] - King James Bible, John 14:2

I had “that dream” again the other night. It’s the one where I am back in school, suddenly realizing I forgot to drop a class or have an upcoming final exam in a class I didn’t attend or study for! Perhaps you have had this or a similar dream. After all these years, “that dream” still surfaces in me from time to time. I interpret this dream symbolically. It signals that something in my life needs my attention or preparation. Our lives often unfold as a series of events or challenges. We don’t always anticipate or prepare for them due to fear or other circumstances. I remember clearly the last week of my father’s earthly life. He shared with me some regrets, and one stood out in particular. During his professional career, my dad was approached by a well-known businessman. This man sought someone with an accounting background who was dependable and trustworthy. My father had all these attributes and was quickly offered the position, along with a promise of good compensation and value in the company. Ultimately, my dad turned down the offer. In his final week, he shared that this was one of his biggest regrets. He realized that he had not accepted the job due to fear of the unknown and a sense of unworthiness. As I grow older (and hopefully wiser!), I experience my own regrets and occasional feelings of unworthiness. Regrets are not unusual. In the international best-selling book The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, author and hospice nurse Bronnie Ware observed a pattern of regrets among her patients, including: I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me. I wish I hadn’t worked so hard. I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends. I wish I had let myself be happier. I noticed the word “courage” appears in two of these regrets. The lack of courage often equates to fear. Fear can keep us from fulfilling our highest potential in this world and hinder our progress in the next. "Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less." - Marie (Madam) Curie When we talk to people or read surveys, we discover some of the biggest recurring fears in life. These include public speaking, heights, going to the dentist, and dying. One of our hopes in part one of this three-part blog series is to demystify the change called death, making it less fearful. After all, our souls are on a continuum of birth and rebirth (reincarnation) here on Earth. Our ultimate goal is to graduate with honors from Earth’s schoolroom. This way, we can live, serve, and evolve in higher dimensions across God’s vast creation! To begin our journey together, we want to share an excerpt from the TV series The Twilight Zone. It features a moving encounter between an elderly woman, who has feared death her entire life, and an angel played by a very young Robert Redford. In upcoming posts in this series, we will continue exploring your options for the afterlife. We’ll describe some events you will likely encounter in the next world. Additionally, we hope to inspire you and offer the best tools available. This way, you can reach the highest possible level in the next world while avoiding the pitfalls or “hell” of our own creation! Setting the Sail in Life Remember, what determines where you go when you leave this Earth is your state of consciousness and your actions during your life. You set the sail! As you approach the end of this life, remember that you must be the captain of your ship. Set your sail for where you want to go and what you want to be. Don’t let someone else do it for you. For now, I leave you with a beautiful poem by Henry Van Dyke called Gone From My Sight. It uses the metaphor of a ship sailing over the horizon to describe death. The poem offers solace by suggesting that a loved one's passing is not an ending but a continuation of their journey. Gone From My Sight by Henry Van Dyke I am standing upon the seashore. A ship, at my side, spreads her white sails to the moving breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength. I stand and watch her until, at length, she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other. Then, someone at my side says, "There, she is gone." Gone where? Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in mast, hull, and spar as she was when she left my side. And she is just as able to bear her load of living freight to her destined port. Her diminished size is in me—not in her. And just at the moment when someone says, "There, she is gone," there are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices ready to take up the glad shout, "Here she comes!" And that is dying... Our story continues in part 2 of Exploring Your Options for the Afterlife

Some of our team members here at Violet Flame World recently moved to a small town in rural America. At the heart of the town there is an active railroad. In earlier times, the movement of people and goods was highly dependent on the railroad and therefore its location was often vital to the prosperity of towns where the railroad was located. Today, airplanes and 18-wheeler trucks have taken over much of the former importance and dependence on the railroad; however, there are still many trains which pass through town daily carrying freight and other items from one city to another. And late at night here in the countryside, you can hear the comforting train whistles in the distance – almost like a night watchman assuring that “all is well”, “all is well”. This newly acquired lifestyle brought to mind a story my parents read to me many times when I was little. The book was entitled the “The Little Engine That Could” and it was always one of my favorites. Written by Watty Piper and first published in 1930, this richly illustrated children’s (and adult’s!) story sold millions of copies and is full of simple yet profound morals and life lessons. A summary of the story follows and we will also include a link to the book [1] at the end of this blog post. After all, you may want to read it to your own children some day! Once upon a time, a very joyful train with lots of toys and good food was on its way to deliver its gifts to the good children who lived over the mountain. Suddenly, the joyful train broke down and was no longer able to make its wheels turn to make it up the mountain. The passengers of the train waited patiently and hopefully for the arrival of another train to help pull them up the hill. Soon, a new and powerful engine came along but quickly concluded its time and purpose were much too important to help. So, the new and powerful engine went puffing and steaming away. Later, an old engine came along and assessed the situation. The old engine concluded and affirmed “I am so tired” and “I can not” several times before chugging away. Finally, a friendly, little blue engine arrived on the scene and asked kindly “What is the matter, my friends?” The passengers told The Little Blue Engine their train was stuck and could not make it up the hill to its destination. The little blue train had never been over the mountain but knew the good little boys and girls there would not have any toys or good food unless it helped. So, the kindly blue train hitched itself to the little, broken train. Slowly, it tugged and pulled all the while saying “I think I can – I think I can” Faster and faster The Little Blue Engine climbed until at last they reached the top of the mountain. The triumphant Engine smiled knowing the good little boys and girls in the town would be happy because it had helped. The Little Blue Engine was last seen puffing steadily down the mountain saying over and over… “I thought I could. I thought I could. I thought I could…” This beautiful story teaches us many lessons including: • The great value of humility and kindness. The Little Blue Engine had no thought of self. It was simply kind and wanted to help. Contrast this with the powerful engine which thought its own mission was much too important for it to help. • The willingness to try [2]. It is not just about capability but about the willingness to try. The Little Blue Engine was successful because it began by trying. Conversely, the powerful engine had the capability to help the broken train make it to the top of the mountain but was unwilling to try. • The importance of courage. Even though The Little Blue Engine had never been to the top of the mountain or the town on the other side, it understood the needs of others were more important than its doubts or fears of the unknown. • The power of positive thinking and affirmation. The Little Blue Engine developed a positive mantra of sorts when it said repeatedly “I think I can – I think I can” and “I thought I could”! Contrast this with the old locomotive which affirmed “I am so tired” and “I can not”. Whenever you encounter obstacles in your life or are trying to determine the right thing to do, we hope you will always remember the enduring spirit of the The Little Blue Engine! How to Get Your Life on Track with Violet Flame Violet Flame chakra meditation It is interesting the word “chakra” in Sanskrit means “wheel”. Just like the train in The Little Engine That Could, our chakras or “wheels” can sometimes get stuck as we strive to make it to the top of the mountain. Indeed, negative energy can slow our “wheels” down and make us feel sluggish, depressed, and even “broken”. And this is where the profound benefits of the violet flame can help! As we give the violet flame, it raises the vibratory rate of the electrons of our being. Our consciousness begins to rise and we draw nearer to our True Self where we feel more buoyant and joyful again. Once we feel back “on track” we are ready to continue our journey up to the summit of the mountain! Creating a Rolling Momentum with the Violet Flame You may have heard about Mark Prophet sometime in your life. He worked tirelessly over many years to share the profound gift of the violet flame with the world. Mark masterfully used the image of a train picking up speed to teach us how to gain a rolling momentum of the violet flame. In his words: Now I’m going to play choo choo train with you. As we begin, it’s like a railroad train. When it first starts out, sometimes it’s so slow getting of the pad that it has to drop sand and it goes “shoop, shoop” and the wheels will spin around. “Shoop” – and they don’t go anyplace [They don’t have enough traction.] And then it gets a little momentum, a little sand gets caught – “shoop, shoop, shoop, shoop, shoop…” and then down the track it goes. So, remember that this acceleration is an important thing. So, visualize this violet flame around yourself and remember my demonstration of the train as we decree together: I AM a being of violet fire - I AM the purity God desires! I want you to take notice again of the increase of the vibrational frequency and how it has the tendency to act as a centrifuge, to throw off the emotional whirl of human despair and to replace it by a vibrational aspect similar to negatively charged ions that can be recognized after a rainstorm. You will observe how it gives a feeling of élan, of vibrancy, of buoyancy, of vitality, of awareness of God. [3] Are you ready to begin getting your life on track with the violet flame? If so, the Violet Flame Express is ready to depart the station as soon as you get on board! Your destiny awaits. And remember, the destination is always higher consciousness! Until next time… I think I can, I think I can Footnotes: [1] – The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper. Watty Piper was a pen name of Arnold Munk, an owner of the publishing firm Platt & Munk. Arnold Munk was born in Hungary and, as a child, moved with his family to Chicago. Arnold Munk used the name Watty Piper as both an author of children’s books and as the editor of many of the books that Platt & Munk published. Click this link to order your own copy! [2] – excerpt from the book “Violet Flame - Alchemy for Personal Change” by SU Press [3] – In wisdom and esoteric teachings, the word TRY is actually an acronym, a sacred cosmic formula meaning: Theos = God Rule = Law You = Being Theos + Rule + You = God’s law active as Principle within your being (TRY).

It has been a grace in this life that I have enjoyed relatively good health. There was, however, one time a few years ago I had to have a medical procedure to fix a heart condition. This was all a new and unfamiliar experience for me so I am pretty sure I was more worried and focused on “self” then many others would have been. What follows is not intended to be medically “graphic” for “graphic’s sake”. Looking back now, it’s clear that I needed a few experiences and additional drama to get my full attention! My story begins during the postoperative (post-op) stage in the recovery room. As I slowly regained consciousness and oriented myself to my surroundings, I observed that the recovery room was a busy place and everyone working there was very focused. The next thing which happened was that I tried to cough – a condition I found out later was due to the effects of the anesthesia. After hearing me cough, one of the nurses came over and said “Uh oh, you shouldn’t have done that”. I could not yet talk but was told the strain of coughing had opened up some of the stitches in my “lower regions” and I was now bleeding. Very soon, I had three nurses gathered around examining and discussing the best way to fix me up. And for good measure, a fourth one “stopped by” on her way to lunch to watch and learn too. Note: After hearing this story, my wife did not cut me any slack. She told me “After you’ve been through childbirth, come back and then we’ll talk!” Unbeknownst at the time, I had begun to learn my first lesson of the day: Lesson #1 – Learn to accept with humility the help which others are giving. After what I like to call the “carnival show” was over one nurse told me I would now need to lay very quietly for 4-6 straight hours so as not to risk re-opening the stitches. To Throw or Not to Throw a Pity Party Since I had to lay still and be quiet, there was little to do. I could have thrown an excellent “pity party” at this point. But instead, I decided to just listen to what was going on around me. Then, I observed and learned what was really happening: • One man nearby was crying because he had to go to the bathroom on the bed. The nurse, in a demonstration of great compassion, told him it was ok and that it was her job to assist him and clean up. • Another man farther away was also crying and calling out in great pain. His cries were very sobering and stirred great compassion in me for what he was going through. • My final recollection in the recovery room was hearing a hushed conversation between a doctor and his assistant about what they had found earlier while operating on a patient. The patient was not going to “make it” and they were trying to determine the best way to inform both the patient and his family. And thus, my second lesson of the day had begun: Lesson #2 – Forget Self! I realized these events and conversations had been happening around me the entire time – I just hadn’t been aware of them because all my attention was focused on "self”. After taking all of this in and thinking about it I remembered I had something to offer – the opportunity to pray silently and envision (even though I could not physically see them) the violet flame around everyone in need. And finally, just to be sure I had fully absorbed lesson #2, the attendant who wheeled me to my room later never asked me (i.e. the “self”) how I was doing or feeling. Instead, he told me he and his wife were getting divorced and how difficult it was for him. He even asked for advice on what to do next! The Role of Violet Flame in Healing The violet flame can go a long way towards healing of all kinds – physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual! And although I didn’t learn it that day in the recovery room there is a third lesson which is highly applicable to this blog post. Lesson #3 – the violet flame can indeed heal but there are several intertwining and important points to remember: • The Will of God • Karmic circumstance (i.e. does the karma of a particular individual warrant healing?) • Degree of mitigation (i.e. one may only experience a burn on the hand versus losing their life in a fire!) • Healing is typically the most challenging to achieve once the condition becomes physical. Therefore, it can sometimes be easier to experience healing within the emotional, mental, and spiritual parts of ourselves. And as always, an important part of living a balanced life is applying the violet flame holistically and practically. As my chiropractor once told me – “If I break my leg, I don’t need a chiropractor, I need a surgeon!” No matter what’s going on in life there is almost always something or someone around with a greater need. This is a lesson I will always remember and one which I am grateful to have an opportunity to share. I hope you too will remember these lessons in humility and “forgetting self” so you can apply the violet flame everywhere and as often as possible! And much like the proverb, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” we may just discover that “the violet flame given each day, might also help keep the doctor away!” Until next time... “There are three great steps in man’s progress to perfection, and these are all included under the one word: self-control. Separately they are: control of body, control of mind, control of heart. Great is he who controls the body, still greater he who controls the mind, but greatest of all, he who controls the heart.” - from the book Brother of the Third Degree by Will Garver

Have you ever heard the old saying “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me”? We grew up hearing that a lot here at Violet Flame World. However, in our latest blog post, we believe you will discover this statement wasn’t entirely accurate. And our evidence will come from a surprising source, water! This is one of the most interesting subjects we have researched and written about. So without further delay, let’s dive in (pun intended)! Most everyone understands the importance of water. Approximately 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by water. Likewise, the human body is composed of 60-70% water. And with infants and newborns that number is closer to 90%! The importance of water cannot be overstated. Water is crucial for life and is used for growing our food, drinking, cooking, hygiene, manufacturing and power generation. And of course, we all know how important water is to a firefighter. Doctor Masaru Emoto Our story on the importance of water continues with Doctor Masaru Emoto who was born in Yokohama, Japan in 1943. Over a lifetime of research Doctor Emoto conducted pioneering experiments observing the effect of words, music, and prayer on water. He and others in the field of cymatics [1] revealed astonishing results of how sound can impact water, our cells, and the world around us. What follows as we take a closer look at water and its frozen crystals will reveal the healing power of uplifting speech, beautiful music, and prayer. And from there, we can truly begin to understand that water is deeply connected to our individual and collective consciousness. Dr. Emoto conducted experiments to see how thoughts and words affected the formation of untreated distilled water crystals by typing words onto paper and then taping this paper onto glass bottles of water overnight. The bottles were prepared with either a positive or a negative influence. For example, some bottles of water were wrapped with notes reading “love and gratitude”, “appreciation”, and “thank you”. This was done in various languages. No matter what language was used, the water in these bottles, when frozen, created complete crystals which were lovely to behold. Conversely, unpleasant, incomplete, and malformed crystals were created in water exposed to bottles with typewritten notes which said “you fool,” “you make me sick”, “I will kill you” and other negative expressions. Here are some examples of water crystals photographed when exposed to positive and negative words: Words - I can't do it Words - I can do it Word - Hope Perhaps our old saying about “sticks and stones” should be modified to say “sticks and stones may break my bones but your words can sometimes really hurt me!” Until recently, we knew this only because we could feel it. Now we can actually see it! Dr. Emoto also conducted experiments to determine what effects music had on the structure of water. He placed distilled water between two speakers for several hours while playing different music and then photographed the crystals that formed after the water was frozen. Dr. Emoto discovered that classical music formed beautiful, hexagonal crystals in freezing water. In contrast, water exposed to harsh, inharmonious music had its crystalline formation broken apart, making it look like ugly cylindrical blobs. Interestingly, Dr. Emoto also discovered that classical music could even transform these blogs into similar beautiful, hexagonal crystals. Following are a few examples of the beautiful crystals photographed when water is exposed to uplifting music. Music - Ave Maria Music - The Beautiful Blue Danube by Johann Strauss Music - Edelweiss from The Sound of Music Music - Pachebel's Canon In experiments involving prayer, a Buddhist monk offered a prayer over toxic water. Dr. Emoto discovered that a prayer of sound coupled with intention had an extraordinary ability to restore water to its natural, harmonious, and geometric symmetry. Similarly, in experiments where a priest prayed with love and gratitude over toxic water, the same type of beautiful crystals were formed! Here are water crystals photographed before and after prayer. The results are powerful and inspiring! Before prayer - the tap water of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park After prayer - the tap water of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Before prayer - Tokyo’s tap water before 500 people sent their energies of love remotely from different places in Japan. After prayer - Tokyo’s tap water after 500 people sent their energies of love remotely from different places in Japan Dr. Emoto’s groundbreaking work shows that thoughts and words, music, and prayer have a direct effect on water-crystal formation. And since our bodies are mostly water, our thoughts and words certainly affect not only ourselves, but the world around us. Indeed, Dr. Emoto once said: “I believe my research "validates" the idea that "the water holds and transmits information." I believe that the more we properly understand water, the more we can expand our consciousness into other dimensions. The validation for me personally has been invaluable because to be honest I could not sense the invisible world through my own sensibilities. When people would speak of the inner world of our psychology I would wonder if that was even possible, but through seeing how our thoughts have an observable effect on water I no longer doubt and it's because of this validation.” Dr. Emoto passed away in 2014. Fittingly, his last words were “Arigato” which means “thank you” in Japanese. Violet Flame… Come on in, the Water's Fine! Many of our blog posts here at Violet Flame World illustrate various aspects of the power of sound, the importance of good music, and the great value of individual and group prayer. And much like the water crystal experiments of Dr. Emoto, the proper and consistent use of the violet flame can have a powerful and transformative impact on our daily lives! And in this post, we are grateful to share with you for the first time a special violet flame formula! It is a particularly powerful and effective way to bless water or any liquid: A violet flame prayer for water Hold your glass in the palm of the left hand and place the right hand over the top of the glass, palm down. The left hand is the Omega, the receiver, which extracts impurities from the liquid. The right hand is the Alpha, the giver, with which you charge it with light as you give a simple prayer. Ask in the name of your Mighty I AM Presence and Holy Christ Self for the liquid to be demagnetized of all toxins, pollutions, impurities and then charged with the light of God. Call to the angels to bless it with the specific healing properties you need for the healing of every cell and atom of your being of any negative condition, known or unknown. Call forth and visualize the violet flame charging that liquid and changing it into a violet flame elixir of light. [2] We hope through your own experiments with the violet flame and the special blessing provided above that you too will experience the true, transformative action of the violet flame. So give it a try, “water you waiting for”? Until next time... “When you have become the embodiment of gratitude, think about how pure the water that fills your body will be. When this happens, you yourself will be a beautiful shining crystal of light.” - Dr. Masaru Emoto Footnotes and References: [1] Cymatics is the study of sound and vibration made visible, typically on the surface of a plate, diaphragm or membrane. It is the study of visible sound and vibration where multiple forms of universal geometry, symmetry and beauty can emerge and be seen. [2] From the published teachings of The Summit Lighthouse Additional Reading Dr. Masaru Emoto’s stunning water-crystal photographs have enchanted millions of people around the world. He has authored a number of bestselling books including a three-volume photo collection of beautiful water crystals which have been translated into more than thirty-five languages. Messages from Water The Hidden Messages in Water The True Power of Water and Love Thyself