Yesterday, the Earth experienced the impact of a solar storm reaching the atmosphere. The storm was powerful enough to push the Northern Lights further south than usual, allowing a view of the colors in my region, Northwest Pennsylvania.
The day before, I had informed my sons about the event, and they both agreed that we should observe the sky. However, that evening, they were occupied with their own activities - one had biking practice, while the other performed on the snare drum in the marching band at a high school football game.
Before they left for their activities, I reminded them to look at the sky once it got dark. Following that, I set an alarm to prompt me to turn on the computer for the class I had to teach in a couple of hours.
Let me step back a little. On July 29th of this year, I was given a job offer, which I accepted from Unity Worldwide Ministries. The position is for an overnight prayer ministries associate. This prayer line has a history of 150 years, initially responding to prayers through mail, then by phone, and now through telephone and computer. To me, it represents a means of aiding individuals in their healing.
In the distant past, I used to compose prayers for individuals with healing requirements. They would request me to write prayers for themselves or people they were acquainted with whenever they required assistance.
Eventually, I came to see prayer as a means of providing the comforting essence of spirituality to someone else. I engaged in learning, attended courses, and obtained qualifications that recognized me as a "healer." I once mentioned envisioning myself as a healer with individuals lining up for assistance.
After that, I began studying and practicing mediumship. It didn't take long for me to conclude that mediumship was the healing method I wanted to offer to others.
My perspective on mediumship has shifted away from the notion of it being simply 'talking with deceased individuals.' Instead, I now see it as a lifestyle choice, an acknowledgment of our perpetual connection to the universal Oneness. We are all fragments and embodiments of Creation, each possessing a variety of abilities. Mediumship, as one of these abilities, can be honed to enable an individual, a physical representation of Spirit, to transition into a state of unity consciousness while still inhabiting the physical realm. This skill offers numerous applications and avenues for sharing with others, with communing with the memories of departed loved ones being just one facet of its potential.
Another factor involves self-growth and the discovery of additional skills that might not have been revealed without the techniques employed in honing one's mediumship abilities.
I trust my intuition now more than ever, particularly when I recognize something in life where a connection with Oneness assists me in navigating.
When this photo was taken, I overslept well past my alarm because I had been busy during the day and staying up all night for the prayer line. I woke up when my son returned home after the football game at 10:10 PM. Despite feeling irritated about sleeping through a scheduled Zoom session with a small group at 7, I managed to suppress my frustration and asked my son about the band and the game. He reminded me that I had promised him we would see the lights in the sky that night. I suggested driving up the road to get a better view, all the while keeping an eye on the time for my 11 PM Prayer Ministries login. He agreed, and we spent a delightful 30 minutes finding a spot on a side road and capturing pictures of a spectacular green and red sky we had never seen before.
Our shadows appear in this photo because, despite turning off the headlights, I left the blinkers on as a precaution in case someone happened to drive down that road while we were in the middle of it.
How does all of this relate to my connection to Oneness? It has enabled me to recognize any frustration or self-disappointment without getting consumed by it. It has helped me return to the present moment more quickly than I could previously, enabling me to truly engage in the practice and understanding of how my mediumship functions for me.
It has also enabled me to become more aware of the events involving the individuals
around me, my son would not have expressed disappointment when we didn't go. However, that evening held an additional significance beyond just observing the sky. It was about the need for a deeper connection. Despite being surrounded by a crowd in the stadium, he often feels like he doesn't quite fit in. Although he enjoys playing the snare and has a few close friends, he struggles to thoroughly enjoy himself, constantly feeling pressured to act in a certain way. Chasing lights represented a moment where he could be himself. We used to spend a lot of time together until this year. With his commitments to the band, weightlifting, and robotics, along with my new work schedule, we haven't been able to maintain the same level of connection we had before the school year began.
Another realization dawned on me quite soon. Had I not overslept and woken up when he arrived home, I doubt that our conversation would have unfolded in the same manner. That special moment might not have occurred.
Indeed, the essence lies in our decisions. It also involves being conscious of the present moment and simply existing.
Mediumship involves the ability to perceive the nuances of the present moment, as well as the essence of individuals and the world, appreciating them as extraordinary, exquisite, and distinctive elements of Creation. It means opting to align oneself with the current of grace without self-criticism or judgment towards others during inevitable human experiences. It entails acknowledging that in the past, you foresaw having a line of people seeking healing from you, and now, you smile ironically as you find yourself serving as part of a late-night prayer ministry (a surprising turn of events).
It means that I am willing to spend time chasing the lights, even if you are not certain it will fit into my human schedule. It's about valuing the memory of the experience we allow ourselves to have.
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