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Channeling... What is it?

I thought I would add a few thoughts about this ongoing phrase that is constantly bantered around: 'Channeling'. I often times find myself asking , 'what does it actually mean to channel', 'does one really understand what exactly is happening when this claim is made'? Now, I have read and heard, many diverse explanations as to what this is, and yet despite all my efforts to comprehend, I am still at a bit of a loss. Here is why!

We have an expression, a prayer, an authentic intent, that most wish to aspire to even today, from one deemed a saintly person, Francis of Assisi. The expression is, The Prayer of St Francis: 'Make me a Channel of your Peace', which most people are familiar with. This writing, as I see it, is a request of and for the SELF, the Spirit within, a sort of setting of standards for the SELF to grow towards. The term Channel is used in the English translation, yet I would submit, that perhaps the true intent of this phrase is not Channel, but Instrument, as can be seen in some versions of the prayer. A beautiful expression of authentic intent which moves the Spirit as it is read, and then imbibed!

Can one claim that these words expressed in this instance, were Channelled, divinely inspired, given to Francis from an Arch Angel, or simply a movement of his inner being, embracing a more enlightened understanding of his quest to be Christ like. Acknowledging fully that this was his plight, and perhaps not ours! It would be safe to suggest that Francis of Assisi himself, would not make the claim that this expression was Channelled, I would think. Of course, I was not there, and did not hear from his own lips as to how, and why, this prayer came out of his consciousness. Yet, I claim it is fair to suggest, because history shows us that he was very devoted to his religion, and therefore would not put himself before his devotion to the ideologies of his church, by claiming that this was channelled.

Our true connection of and with the Spirit within our being is immense, and from this state, I suppose, we can illicit understanding of the Spirit which enlightens our path. Is this a form of channelling, I would say that it is NOT. Yet more a reflection of the interconnectedness of the Total Self, an alignment with the Spirit of the Oneness, a unified array of the vortexes, a single impetus of thought creation, for the higher good of the Self, the Spirit within. Notice, that I am not suggesting the 'higher Self', yet the intent for the lifting of the Self, to hold more Light, more awareness.

I often wonder why people make the claims they make. I have been a musician my entire life, well almost, and I sincerely make this claim after 40 years of cultivation of this art form. Knowing fully well that as a composer/musician, I have just begun to touch the surface of the understanding of this powerful tool, of organizing symbols (notes) in such a way, that as they are interpreted, expressed, they can potentially be very uplifting and moving.

This skill set has been cultivated from the gravitation of my inner being, to simply do this thing called music, and for no other reason.

It is said of Mozart, that he wrote his music as if it was dictated to him, even channelled perhaps. Again, I would submit that I believe, his understanding of composition was perhaps more enlightened than most others, and therefore he was able to express this other understanding of music, at a much quicker, more precise rate than most other composers of his time, or even all of time. The rough drafts of his musical scores, are said to be without blemishes, no erased phrases to indicate a re-thinking of his ideas. As a composer I can tell you, that this is astounding!
I can only conclude, that Mozart was truly endowed with a tremendous gift of the inner being, the Spirit within, (which was also extensively cultivated) to communicate and express music. His music was not channelled!

It does not matter to me that one claims to be associated with certain Arch Angels, or other ethereal Light beings, and therefore bring about thought creation that is intended to enlighten, assist, or even teach. What matters most to me, at least, is authentic expression, through the humble cultivation of the inner being, inner gifts, the Spirit within, knowing fully well that this is a process!

What can we say about the concept of channelling? Well I suppose it is for the beholder to determine. As a Medium, attempting to express the movement of life within my being through music, as well as, the thoughts impressed upon my consciousness as I lecture, I am always astounded with the amount of cultivation that still needs to occur, despite being at this work for close to 15 years, and spending an enormous amount of time meditating, reading, learning, and cultivating. The expression of Mediumship, the communication of vibration from an etheric source, has come quite easily to me, just as music has, yet I believe, that I am never really there! Meaning there is more for me to cultivate, because after-all the Spirit of the Oneness within my (our) being, is not only immense, yet Infinite!!

Thoughts by: Vincent Pace

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