"Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked." – Ephesians 6:16
Today, I share an important lesson that came to me during a quiet moment of reflection: the necessity of overcoming all evil emanations on the spiritual path. My story is not one of fear but of empowerment and transformation. It is a testament to the power of faith, discernment, and the guidance of our unseen helpers.
A Night of the Unknown
One evening, after the house had settled into its comforting silence, I sat in my living room, flipping between a metaphysical book and cable television. My children were asleep, and I cherished these quiet moments of stillness. Though it was past my bedtime, I found myself lingering, savoring the late-night peace.
Suddenly, I felt my body shift. My heart pounded as I became acutely aware of an unexplainable sensation—as if someone or something was gently lifting me off the couch. It wasn’t quite levitation, but the feeling was unmistakable. No one else was in the room, yet it felt like a presence was urging me to move. I froze, fear rippling through me as I struggled to make sense of what was happening.
Days later, I recounted this experience to one of my spiritual mentors at the time over coffee. She listened intently, then smiled knowingly. "Haven’t you heard of your Guardian Angels?" she asked. To my surprise, she explained that a Guardian Angel had been trying to encourage me to go to bed that night and get some sleep!
The Lesson of Faith and Discernment
What followed was a week of profound learning. This mentor gave me homework on psychic self-protection, a deeper understanding of God’s Divine Kingdom, and a Catholic resource for Angelic Prayers. She even recorded our conversation and emailed it to me, ensuring that I would have no excuse to forget the lessons.
The first lesson I remembered was that there was nothing to fear. The unknown isn’t inherently dangerous; our perception and lack of understanding create fear. Second, I remembered the importance of discernment in spiritual experiences. Knowing when to trust and when to question is everything.
Encountering Lower Psychism
While my Guardian Angel’s assistance was comforting, not all psychic encounters had been so benevolent. I once experienced a less friendly entity that taught me a harsh but necessary lesson about lower psychism. Like Mickey Mouse in The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, I had unwittingly opened the door to lower psychic abilities in myself, and I didn’t fully comprehend what I had done. The entity initially seemed like a helpful guide, but it soon became clear: its intentions weren't benevolent, and I became filled with fear and confusion, which threatened to lead me away from my spiritual path.
This experience was my introduction to lower psychism, a psychic phenomenon tied to the astral plane and influenced by strong negative emotions and ego-driven energies. Lower psychism is often spontaneous, uncontrolled, and distorted by personal fears and limiting belief systems that we are meant to overcome or heal within ourselves.
My encounter with an unwanted entity made it obvious: shadow aspects of myself needed healing. Before I could move forward on my spiritual journey, I had to clean up the mess I had allowed from past conditioning and limiting beliefs.
Embracing Higher Psychism
In contrast, higher psychism operates from the higher mind, which includes the abstract mental, intuition, and all the way through to divine consciousness. It is the realm of clarity, divine wisdom, and soul guidance. My mentor at the time helped me understand that raising my vibration and aligning with higher consciousness was essential to leaving behind the duality and distortions of the astral plane.
Through meditation, prayer, and spiritual discipline, I began to develop a deeper connection to my higher self and the angelic realm. I learned to close the door to lower influences and to live more truly in a state of non-duality, where Oneness with the Divine is the ultimate truth.
Lessons in Oneness
The most profound realization from these experiences was that all external energies—whether benevolent or challenging—reflect something within us. My encounter with the entity wasn’t an attack from an external force; it was a mirror showing me my own unresolved fears and misaligned energies. By embracing Oneness, I began to heal the separation within myself and align with the higher vibrations of love and truth.
As modern sage Eckhart Tolle states, "At the deepest level of Being, you are one with all that is." This understanding helped me see that the boundaries we perceive are illusions, and recognizing our inherent unity with all existence dissolves fear and fosters inner peace.
The Shield of Faith
Ephesians 6:16 speaks of the "shield of faith" that quenches the fiery darts of the wicked. For me, faith is not blind belief but an active trust in the Divine’s guidance and protection. It is the confidence to face the unknown, knowing that we are never truly alone. With faith, discernment, and spiritual tools, we can navigate the complexities of higher and lower psychism and step fully into our divine purpose.
Final Thoughts
If you’ve ever felt the fear of the unknown or encountered confusing spiritual phenomena, remember this: You have the power to overcome. Cultivate faith, seek knowledge, and align yourself with the higher vibrations of love and Oneness. Your Guardian Angels, spiritual guides, and higher self are always there to assist you—sometimes even lifting you off the couch when you need a nudge to get some sleep!
May your path be guided by light and wisdom, and may you always remember the truth of who you are: a divine being on a journey of awakening.
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