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Blue Papaya – Perception

I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of the telescope. Which is what I do, and that enables you to laugh at life’s realities. ~Dr. Seuss

One day, in the not so long ago past, I waited happily for a class of young students to get a drink from the fountain before I took my turn. Most were quick and polite, but one young boy irresistibly caught my attention. When his turn arrived instead of reaching for the knob that would allow the water to flow, he placed his hands in front of his heart as if in prayer, raised to his tip toes and then moved as though he were going to dive into the drinking fountain. Deep in his imagination he was somewhere else, perhaps his favorite swimming pool, a lake, perhaps in a place he’d read about or created in his mind.

To this young boy, his was a world that was very real, and very comfortable. He could easily tap into an inner world that allowed his spirit to soar and his soul to sing. It was magic to be a part of the outing we were involved in, and observe more of his whole being; his intelligence, curiosity and his friendships. Clearly he knew how to walk the world of wholeness; he had balance between the world that man had created, and the world that made him fulfilled.

That fine line of being able to allow yourself or your child to flow in between what society thinks is real and what is essential to them is very important to allowing them negotiate life and exist with balance, and joy. While it may be seem simple advice it is best said that in order to have this balance and joy, the child, as well as the adult, must have time spent doing what makes them happy, what allows them to go deep within their soul and sparks wonder and peace.

For the youth and adults of the new consciousness, these worlds are places to step into when they are needed to relax, to create, a coping skill and sometimes even a place to touch base with a truer form of themselves.

Make sure you help carve time daily for your child and/or yourself to engage in play that connects their heart, mind and spirit. If they’re an art enthusiast, encourage a block of time in which they simply create without distraction. If they’re interested in building, let them work and/or design, if they are currently involved in costumes, promote how to make them simply out of items around the house. Remember that these things will grow and change just as your child does, be flexible when they wish to dip their toe into another pond to explore a new possibility and encourage their wonder.

Promoting this within your child’s life means you are sowing seeds that will help them as they grow into adulthood to use as a touchstone, and perhaps find their way to access inspiration and peace when life becomes difficult. They may go through times when they aren’t mainstream because they have a better grasp of what makes them happy and whole, but in the end this saves them from many pitfalls they may come across as they mature.

Embrace the unreal world, it is the place where inspiration is found, and magic is created.

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” ~Steve Jobs

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Blue Papaya will meet on February 15! Local yoga and art teacher Al Ochsner will lead the group in yoga exercises the youth can do to relax, increase control of their energy and find balance mentally.

Blue Papaya – The Home Environment

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As we move into 2013 it is a perfect time to cleanse and declutter the home in order to allow new energies to move into your life. It seems appropriate to revisit this blog on cleansing the home energies, and how they affect the children of the new consciousness.

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We all have the ability to sense energy, and children of the new consciousness are even more sensitive to it than their adult counterparts. While they may not be able to verbalize what they are sensing, even infants can sense and make it known that something is off in the energy about them.

While sometimes it may be the energy dynamic between family members, often it is the energy in a space we react to. Positive energy makes us feel good and energized, when energy is lacking it brings us down, can make us cross, sad, and feeling out-of-sorts. Space clearing is a simple and effective way to clear the energy and rise the vibration of a space so it is more positive.

Here are some of the steps you can take to clear your home or office.

1. Preparation.When preparing to clear your space, you must first do a thorough job of cleaning the area you are going to cleanse and clear. Get rid of clutter, make certain furniture is moved as you clean so there are no hidden dust bunnies left to retain the energy you are wanting to dismiss.

Decide what tool(s) you will be using during your clearing. Depending on the frequency of your clearing space (weekly, monthly, quarterly) you may want to use more than one combination of clearing tools. Listen to your instinct and choose what feels correct for your individual space and the energy level needing to be cleansed.

Optional Clearing Tools

Bells – Excellent tools, bells have the ability to dispel accumulated, stagnant energy by producing sound that permeates the molecules of space. Bell tones increase the flow of energy and restores vibrational balance. Long after the physical sound of a bell is gone, its subtle vibrations continue to fill space.

Chimes - Hand held chimes create a very clear and focused sound. Strike the chimes sharply to create vibrations that can cut through the dullest pools of energy. After striking the chime move it as though you are using a paint brush, with long broad strokes to fill the space with sound.

Smudging - Bundles of dried herbs tied together with a string to create a smudge stick. Smudging is a common tool for clearing space. Sage is probably the most common herb used for smudging. The smoke of a smudge bundle instantly creates an enormous shift in the energy of a room. It’s also one of the best methods to use when you need to shift very heavy energy. Use an abalone shell underneath the herbs to catch any stray ashes and sparks. Use a feather (turkey, raven, eagle, hawk) to spread the smudge smoke. These two elements together (air and fire) create a powerful way to balance the energy in a space. Use your dominate hand to stroke the smoke, much like a paint brush through the space. Smudging is particularly effective method to use after an illness.

Now you should prepare yourself for the clearing. Some people take a bath with a purifying salt bath or essential oils before clearing a space, and then smudge themselves after dressing in special clothing they have chosen to wear while cleansing their space. This is optional, but advised if you are cleansing a space with heavy, dense energy. You should at least be showered and dressed in clean clothing when performing your cleansing. However, the more prepared and vibrationally high your energy is, the more profoundly it will effect your clearing.

Next, plan what steps you wish to take with your clearing. If you are enlisting other family members, discuss what each of you will be doing during your clearing. Have all items that you will be using ready to be used, then set an intention or goal for the cleansing of the space. Take some deep cleansing breaths while envisioning how you want the space to feel once your clearing has been performed. Where intention goes, energy flows, the easier to make that vision a reality.

You may wish to have a table, or mantle near the space being cleansed with items that represent your intentions for the space. This sets the tone and holds the energy for the entire cleansing ceremony, and is the physical representation of your intention. This area should be both beautiful and inspiring, and include symbolic representations of the hopes and dreams of all the occupants of your home. Some possibilities are red roses to represent love, rice for abundance, a candle for inner light. A cloth can be used as a base, keeping in mind that the type of fabric you choose for it will influence the energy of the altar. A cotton fabric is earthy, red cotton is grounding. A more formal cloth in white would be more attuned to celestial energies.

2. Purification

Now that you have all your preparations done, you may begin the cleansing process. Begin before your table of intentions and speak to your guides, the house deva, and whomever else feels appropriate to you. Ask for their assistance and guidance during this cleansing, and ask to be open to the lessons and guidance they bring while doing this purification.

When you enter the space to be cleared, or the first space if you are attempting to cleanse more than one area, access the energy in that space. Energy that needs to be cleared can often feel hazy, or even heavy. You may first wish to walk in a circle around the room with your hands extended to get a feel the energy of the space. You may notice some areas don’t feel “right”, or perhaps they make your stomach turn, or perhaps even sense a different odor. Return to the entrance to the room and find center by standing with your feet hip width apart, and imagine a long column of light running from the center of your head down through you and into the floor. Take some deep breaths, and breathe out of your mouth as you exhale. It is time to use your chosen cleansing tool. For this cleansing, a chime will be used.

Listen carefully as you strike your chime. If it doesn’t sound clear and crisp, continue to strike the chime until it is bright, crisp and distinct. This indicates you’ve cleared energy in that area. Continue to do this moving in a clockwise motion around the space until you return to your starting point at the entrance to the room. You may next wish to walk a figure eight in the room while chiming to further raise the vibration. Make sure to get all corners, as this is where stagnant energy accumulates.

3. Completion

Return to the entrance of the room and once again speak to the energies you asked to assist you at the beginning of the cleansing. Give thanks for their help. You may wish to add a preservation to the room once cleansed, such as a flower, or a small stone that represents the energy you set your intention on.

Clearing of space has such powerful results, it is best done on a regular basis and especially after an argument or an upset, after an illness, before and after an unpleasant visitor, prior to moving into a new home and even when you’re just feeling that life is a bit out-of-sorts.

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Blue Papaya – Navigating The Transitions

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Earth and her inhabitants are going through growing pains. Mother Earth and all of her helpers are working to raise the vibration of our planet, and to move away from the power-centered energies that have ruled for millennia. Many individuals and leaders are resisting this change, while others are feeling the rising vibration in their lives on a daily basis. All of us at Crystal Life are feeling these changes, and often they’re so strong we’re all feeling the shifts and changes for days at a time.

One of our readers, Pam, asks, “What are some of the things we feel and how do we deal with them?” Are the emotions and body shifts she and her family are experiencing “normal?”

Everyone is feeling a great deal of changes emotionally, physically and etherically, Pam, and they affect us all differently based on our own evolution, there is no normal. Often when there is a gathering of staff members at Crystal Life, we talk about the different shifts. Sometimes we all feel very much the same but more often than not, we all note the shift we felt, and then explore how it has affected us quite differently. By sharing this information not only are we learning from one another but we are also learning how to assist the many individuals who come into the store that are feeling the changes and are needing some assistance.

It is not uncommon to feel dizzy, or to feel as though you could walk on air during one shift while during others you may feel angry, despondent, or lethargic. You may find your diet needs to be cleaned up, sensitivities to manmade products will rise, and a return to basics is necessary to feel optimal. Time spent away from technology is often more relaxing and grounding for your energy system. Friendships have also been changing for some of us – the need is quite strong to move away from people whose energy is no longer compatible with ours.

In my home, we’ve found the cleaner our food, the better we deal with the shifts. If we’ve been eating poorly, we have found we tend to be more tense, our thinking muddled and we are very disconnected to those around us. Making time to be outdoors is essential to us because we are all elemental-based people. Are there things your family connects with well? Then these are the things you need to make sure you continue to incorporate into your life. We have also felt like we’re traveling at the speed of sound - that sensation to hurry and rush to get somewhere but we aren’t sure of the destination. The where isn’t important, the flow and letting it happen is most key. Taking time to meditate or sit quietly has been a life saver to many individuals I know, as is taking time to make sure you are centered.

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If you’re wanting to wear a piece of energy jewelry to help with the different energy shifts we have been experiencing for quite some time, the Flower of Life is one pendant all of the staff at Crystal Life have chosen to wear as support. The Flower of Life is an ancient geometry found in all world traditions. This is a powerful piece of spiritual jewelry; it depicts light energy as it moves from spirit into form. Wearing this sacred geometry energy pendant naturally and gradually moves your personal energy field back into balance, at whatever level you are experiencing dis-ease. If you have strong allergies, especially to emf, this pendant helps you stabilize your immune system so that the medical protocols you are following will hold better. Available in different sizes, and in silver, gold or double foil medallion, as featured here.

Blue Papaya – The Importance of Source

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“… as civilizations make more and more advanced technology, if that is the choice they have made, they are separating further and further from the source of life and are becoming weaker and weaker because they have become addicted to technology.”

~The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life

One of our goals at Blue Papaya is to help set a solid foundation for the youth in relation to their expanded perceptions. We endeavor to expose the youth to many different modalities of energy with corresponding tools and energy work. Our greater goal is to teach and provide tools and methods that will allow the youth to traverse the various stresses that come from peer pressure, adolescence, and life – and to do so with an ease that comes from knowing center, their own truth and being connected to Source.

Source has many different meanings – inner voice, higher self, personal truth are some of the most common, but they all come back to same idea, origin.

Source: (noun) any thing or place from which something comes, arises, or is obtained; origin

Origin: (noun) something from which anything arises or is derived; source; fountainhead: to follow a stream to its origin.

Being open and in touch with Source is being in touch with where life springs forth. Source is the center of love and acceptance. When in-touch with Source, energy will flow more fluidly and will allow our inner voice to be heard more clearly. Our guides’ guidance, support and advice will also be more easily heard. Most importantly, being in touch with Source will allow us to live as our true self, which means it is easier to hold to ideals, ethics and to walk our path with confidence.

There are many different ways to consciously stay as close to Source as possible. Prayer, meditation, walking in nature are just a few tried and true methods for staying centered, and close to Source. As technology in our world continues to expand and develop, there is a negative effect on our ability to stay centered, hear our guides and higher selves and to be close to Source.

Today, our youth have a world of technology available to them at every opportunity. Their day at school is no longer just about traditional education and friendships; it is also about learning how to use this ever-changing technology, quickly graduating to applying this knowledge in many different ways and mediums. Paper and pencil are slowly and steadily being replaced with iPads and laptops at all levels of education.

Once home, our youth have access to iPods, gaming systems, television, and cell phones that aren’t used for conversing in the traditional sense, but are more often used to pass time texting friends or playing their new favorite game. Shift to transportation and they often spend their time not engaged in conversation, or enjoying the scenery, but rather in watching DVDs of their favorite films, television programs and cartoons.

Whether your children are aware of their heightened senses or not, all of our youth are in danger of not having the proper balance in their life so that they can properly exist on our evolving planet. We are in a flux of change vibrationally, and now more than ever youth need to have more time away from technology instead of being submerged into it so deeply that they cannot operate from their truth and from Source.

Here are some very simple steps that can help youth lessen time spent in technology, and spend time in ways that feed the soul:

Set limits on time spent watching television. Studies show 30 – 60 minutes a day is optimal. Activities in the car should be as simple as they were when you were a child. That would mean no DVDs or television in the car. Time in the car should be spent connecting with the imagery passed, or in conversation as a family. Gaming should be limited also. Most parents notice that their students’ grades improve when they are allowed to participate in video games on the weekend only, and even them, place a time limit.

Cell phones should be placed in a charging area after arriving home, and left alone while taking time to unwind before tackling homework and participating in recreational activities, and especially during dinner time. This will probably be the hardest rule for everyone to adhere too, but as long as you work together, the dependency on this tiny handheld piece of technology will fade to a level of necessity and not obsession.

Set standards for your family that are a reflection of a simpler time in our society where time for connection through sharing music, conversation, board games, and inner reflection was the norm and a delight. Take walks and leave the cell phones and iPods at home so you can hear the sounds of nature and your neighborhood. Call out your family members who are slipping in keeping technology at a minimum, and reward those who continue to find new ways to connect with their inner voice, spirit and to Source.

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If you would like to learn more about the Sirian Experiment quote used in this blog, we suggest The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life, Book 2 by Drunvalo Melchizedek. Once, all life in the universe knew the Flower of Life as the creation pattern – the geometric design leading us into and out of physical existence.

Blue Papaya – Becoming A Novice

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As we evolve towards a world that is centered from within the heart, we are all going to go through differing stages of vibrational and inner change. Everyone is being asked to move away from the old; it does not matter if an individual has been working with consciousness for their entire life, or if they are newly awakening – we are all asked to be novices.

A novice is teachable, humble, and has the ability to see the world as untainted. A novice is child-like in their perceptions, having wonder and awe for the everyday enchantment of the world around them. A novice is always open to the lesson, to the possibilities for a new perspective, and does not have arrogance or superiority. A novice does not believe they have the all of the answers, or that everyone should handle life as they do. They understand that everyone walks a different and unique path, where love and compassion are the center of support and there is no judgment.

These sound like basic lessons, but, in truth, our children live these lessons on a daily basis in their lives as students. All too often they are aware that many of their peers live in judgment, and cold arrogance based on the belief that their way of thinking and/or existing is superior. As adults, we understand that much of that type of peer judgment is due to immaturity, and the child’s need to hold onto such thoughts to feel empowered and in control.

The cold reality is that this line of thinking doesn’t end as individuals mature. It warps and expands into other avenues of thought because it has become the way an individual has learned to exist. In order for our evolution to proceed positively towards a heart centered world, this has to change. As the role models of our children, this type of thought change must begin with us.

Our society as a whole is now being asked to accept and to love without question. To view every energy on our planet as a sacred being that is developing at their own rate, and as the universe knows is best. These energies are not limited human energies, however, they exist and share Mother Earth with us, and it is time for us to see these peers laterally, and not from a level of hierarchy.

To show respect and compassion towards other energies does not always mean that you are at the same state of evolution, or growth. By honoring individuals and their development, you remain open and centered and exist from a state of love. This also allows you to remain open to the lessons the universe has brought to you through them. This is often the more difficult aspect of our current state, especially when the lessons make you uncomfortable and bring up past unpleasant experiences. When this happens, try to find center through breathing and focus on your heart.

This new time is meant for us to throw away the trappings of ego and arrogance. A novice does not keep a record of gifts, or of accomplishments, for a novice knows that all lessons come to everyone in their own time and it is wiser to give thanks for their experiences and remain childlike in their perceptions.

We are here to evolve our souls, our true selves, and the children of the new consciousness are here to lead and to set an example of heart centered existence, and with our help, they will make a significant difference in this world. As we continue to move through the continual energy shifts of our time, remember to be as a child, a novice – teachable, open, and with a heart full of love and possibilities.

Blue Papaya – Sensory Overload

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I wrote this blog nearly a year ago, but it seems many of the energies that were present last October are once again affecting many youth and friends alike. Sensory overload affects everyone, here are some tips for all of us, and to help support our loved ones with expanded perceptions. ~ Tracy

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I have a confession to make. I sometimes suffer from sensory overload. There are times it can be a common thing in a household full of indigos and crystals, and even for those who aren’t. Not such a horrible thing to confess in my opinion, however, it has lately come to my attention that others view this matter very seriously and too harshly.

Sensory overload happens when we aren’t caring for ourselves properly, when life hits a higher stress level, when our diets aren’t properly maintained and our body’s usual cues are ignored, dismissed or go unrecognized. When we continue to ignore these cues, it starts to affect us in various ways, one of which may be sensory overload.

Sensory overload is different for everyone, but those I personally know, who from time to time have episodes, find it mostly centered in their ears. When it builds to high levels they snap, unable to handle one more thing in their energy field. Some may believe it is an anger or stress situation but this is not true. What really is being observed is the individual not being aware of what is happening to them, and needing tools on how recognize and defuse a possible overload well before it happens.

My little family has been able to recognize that often we experience sensory overload when we’re tired. We need to step away from what we are engaged in, and then take a deep breath. We are always honest about what is happening and we excuse ourselves from the room.

“I’m having a bit of a sensory overload, I’m going to go take some time to myself”

Everyone honors that honesty, and it also allows us to be aware of what is happening so that we can be respectful towards that individual.

What do we do after we’ve excused ourselves? Sometimes we lie down, other times we just enjoy sitting quietly looking out at nature, or actually sitting out in nature. Some times we are active in nature, such as walking through grass in our bare feet, or we get our pet labrador and take him for a walk for at least 30 minutes. It doesn’t matter what the weather, the connection with fresh air, nature and an ease on the eyes is essential. I’ve even sat outside on rainy days under an umbrella, the smell of rain soothing me and melting away tension.

Other times I may sit, plant my feet to the ground and imagine roots descending into the earth. A brilliant white light shines down into my head, I pull that light through my center, down my body, through my aura until my core is like a pillar. I breathe in to the count of 4, and exhale to 8 ten times. This never fails to help me feel more grounded, provide more oxygen and make me feel better.

The most important thing is that we choose to do something that brings us back to center and allows our senses to reset and generally our mood is better for it too. For me nature is always the best option as I know being out in nature always sustains me, it is what I must do daily to feel whole and real.

What makes you feel whole, real? What feeds your soul like nothing else can? This is what you need to incorporate daily into your routine so sensory overload is more manageable. What gives you passion daily? What is essential to your being? Identify those things, incorporate them into your day every day, for those things feed your soul and help to sustain you. When you feel the noises getting to you, instead of snapping realize it’s because your body needs you to take a deep breath, take a break and reset.

Once you feel better take some time to identify what might have led to the overload. Examine your diet. Have you not been eating enough fruits and vegetables? Are you eating more processed food than normal or perhaps eating something that aggravates an allergy or sensitivity? Are you getting enough exercise? Are you taking enough time daily engaging in what is essential to you?

Once you’ve examined what may have happened, and noted what you need to do, be kind to yourself. Sensory overload happens to everyone. Teach these tools to your children with patience, compassion and love. In time they’ll be able to recognize what is necessary for themselves so that they too can manage their bodies needs, and avoid sensory overload.

Blue Papaya – Lives Remembered

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Each soul of the new consciousness has gifts that are special and unique to them, and their purpose here on Mother Earth. These gifts are not easily understood by all, thus they allow only those in their inner circle of trusted loved ones to share their more unusual and often exciting capabilities.

Past lives are something that many like to explore, perhaps have some recall of, and would like to explore. What I’ve been discovering with the new consciousness souls is this; as more and more levels of their consciousness arrive here on earth, there are those who have instant recognition of a past life, and can literally call upon that part of their totality when necessary.

Many of us are able to recall past lives very easily while about age three and four. A child may ask why they’re not the parent this time, or simply state how happy they are to be with an individual for another life. This is quite normal for every level of consciousness and eventually, for most individuals, this fades away as they mature and the general, pervasive ideology these recollections aren’t possible take hold.

Some individuals remember a life so vividly and actively, it spills into their daily life in ways that cannot be ignored. Parents start to research the clues the youth provide, sometimes unwittingly. One such case occurred here in the States with a young boy who seemed to have an obsession with fighter planes from WWII. Once his parents began investigating, they found he knew obscure things that weren’t common knowledge and their journey led them to a young man, a pilot, who lost his life on a mission in the Pacific. So many other facts lined up with things their son had shared with them, they couldn’t brush this life aside any longer and they had to accept their son was remembering events and individuals from his last life. Once they journeyed to where his life was lost and held a ceremony that was essentially a funeral at sea, their son let go of that life and fully emerged into this one.

( Soul Survivor, Grand Central Publishing)

The information I am sharing with you today is not one of these situations. This is a different type of recall; once activated, these lives have the capability to assist the individual in their own distinctive voice. One such individual currently has two lives she has connected with, one from ancient Egypt, and the other is of a life many would consider a fantasy; a life as a mermaid.

The recollection of a life in the Pacific Ocean, the mermaid, and the ability to call it up by will has helped her to tap into a knowledge that was dormant within. Now she easily acknowledges that these life forms live in all waters, (rivers, lakes, seas, oceans), and can hear their calls of greeting and knowledge. Her recall has also helped to awaken those in her family to these energies, and also to their own lives within the depths of water. Now they too hear the calls of mermaids, and sense the presence of them in different bodies of water, as well as sensing river spirits, water dragons and more. Her knowledge of their capabilities, their appearance and the like is startling and very precise. Her memories of that lifetime are intriguing, for our world has a few things correct, such as moving between the water and earth, but not much else.

The past life in ancient Egypt is just as strong and distinct. An extended family member of the Pharaoh, a position of prestige over-seeing the embalming process, this life memory is often annoyed with historical programs on Egypt, not being shy about setting the record straight on what archaeology has gotten wrong and what we have lost over time. A recent course in Egyptian Mythology has been an interesting journey-as even the minor gods are met with, “I knew that”, and “no, that’s not quite right, it should be”. Even more amusing is the need to quiet the voice and not correct the teacher on “facts” that are not correct according to that life time. Having no way to prove the information she knows, it is knowledge she notes and stores away.

These awakenings have allowed this individual to pull on the wisdom of these lifetimes. Sometimes it is the strength of the character, other times it’s the innate knowledge of that time and space, other times it is the discipline. Most fascinating is the realization that she now has a desire to take their skills and apply them to clean the water of our planet. Not with chemicals, but with natural skills and energies that we have lost or forgotten over the ages.

How many other gifts might come from the ability to tap so purely into our souls past? Hopefully our children will share these revelations over time, so that more and more we come to accept these realities.

Blue Papaya’s next gathering will be September 21 at Wheeler Park in Geneva, IL. Please use the NORTH entrance to Wheeler Park. There is a nice area there where the group will be able to work on the grass, free from other park activities.

Kung Fu Master Anthony Ernst will be sharing peaceful, centered ways for the youth to protect themselves in the presence of bullies or other negative situations. Victor van Slee, one of our founders, will be assisting in this lesson.

This BP meeting will begin at 6:30 pm, instead of the regular 7 pm, so that we can take advantage of the park and natural light.

Please dress in comfortable clothes that will allow free movement and won’t constrain.

In the event of bad weather, we will meet in the lower portion of the Crystal Life building, at The Fox Valley Jewish Neighbors meeting hall. The entrance to this area of the building is just off the alley that runs between Crystal Life and the Geneva History Center.

Blue Papaya – The Whisperers

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Many of us have known individuals who have an affinity with animals. These individuals seem to have an unknown and uncanny connection that our furry friends respond too, almost as though they understand one another at a deeper level. Some individuals have this gift with a particular type of animal, plant life, reptile, or other life energy, or with a combination of these lif forms. Some only have that connection with a soul friend that also is their beloved pet. These gifts are often referred to as “whispering” and the individual who has the gift is a “whisperer.” Many families have this type of gift handed down generation to generation, and this gift is manifesting in the new consciousness generation in very strong ways.

Between the ages of 13 and 14 there is a large possibility for growth intuitively. Many individuals come into their gifts in ways that are more defined and amplified, while for others, new gifts present themselves. For one individual, the summer of her 13th year was her true awakening into her gifts as a whisperer.

Always gifted with animals, she is one of many whisperers in her family. Before her awakening she could feel energies of animals, and of Mother Earth, but nothing very specific. One day she became aware of some happy humming near where she was quietly drawing. She had no human company, so she looked to see where the pleasant cheer was coming from. This happened several times until she was able to spot the energy that was so content as it went about its day. Shocked and amazed, she realized that the happy energy was that of a large carpenter ant. Her delight sparked further curiosity, she wondered if the ant understood her as she did him. She asked what the large ant was doing – the response back was “food” before he continued humming as he searched for his meal. Her curiosity peeked, she decided to further open her energy to see what else could she hear.

This crystal child learned many things that summer. Spiders have complicated names, and usually have a nick name. One large one, who spoke in a deep voice, liked flattery. Upon telling him he was beautiful this gentle and intimidating soul gave assurance that he would not bite anyone in the house, for he was greatly pleased by the families appreciation of him.

For every grape in a bunch, they have a name, a separate identity. This is true will all food and produce. Suddenly trips to purchase food took on a new meaning, and was exciting for everyone. Though our adventures with fresh produce, we learned how important food that is alive is, and that meat and other processed foods had little or no energy. Junk food took on an entirely new meaning to the entire family.

Trees are very content with their place in life. They retain life force energy even after being made into a product. One tabletop at a popular eatery told her about all the places in the world he has seen due to being made into different items for human use. Another tree that looked mostly dead and little time left to go told her not to feel sorry for his existence as it now is. Instead he asked her to see how happy he was to still be alive next to his partner, and that as long as they were together, he was at peace with whatever energy was around him, and affecting him. Their acceptance of life helped her to realize everything is perspective, so why choose to see the silver lining in every situation?

Pets have true names, just as we do, but they usually accept the names their owners give with grace. Sometimes their humans are referred to as mom or dad, but others call them by their given names. Wild animals use manners, often giving thanks for slowing down while driving to allow them to safely cross a street or bike path, and for the food you may opt to share with them.

Bird thoughts are more complicated and harder to understand than other animals. Plants are very congenial, and social. They even want to assist in picking their place in the garden. Flowers also have distinct personalities. She found the impatiens in her backyard liked to gossip about the other plants, not always nicely.

Bodies of water have personality and share information. They often have energies that are energetic and not visible to the human eye. What are often considered mythical creatures are in all bodies of water, at different levels of development, just as humans are.

One of the greatest lessons came from a vegetable she was loath to eat because she knew that it was alive. He and his many friends on her plate were encouraging her to eat them, saying hello and even gave their names. With encouragement from family, she began to have a conversation with them. She learned they, (the vegetables), didn’t like the meat on her plate, or the soda some were drinking – they felt those items were bad for the human body. They explained that the life force energy they provide is specifically made to help a humans body run optimally, that they do experience rebirth because they like being useful. One explained why his favorite life was as a watermelon and that being a tomato really wasn’t what he had hoped it to be. As you can tell, this was a very entertaining and interesting dinner for everyone involved.

This crystal child is now ready to embark on a new journey of her life, but over the years she has expanded her knowledge and gifts because she lives in an environment that welcomes her gifts, so she is comfortable with them, and has no fear of them.

Will everyone eventually have these types of capabilities? Only time will tell, we are at the beginning of a new evolution of our own species, moving towards more conscious based foundations and innate abilities. At the start of every great expansion of growth there are always those who push the envelope with their gifts. Those gifts eventually become accepted and even a standard for everyone else. It isn’t always easy for these brave souls to own these gifts, to champion them and feel secure in sharing them with others, and that’s why they need our support and love to help them understand that they’re perfect just as they are.

Blue Papaya’s next gathering will be August 17 at Wheeler Park in Geneva, IL. Please visit our events page for further information.

Blue Papaya – Undefined

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As a society we have anchored ourselves to labels. Whether it is defining an individual by their job or what we perceive as accomplishments, their marital status, sexual preference, religion, language, skin color, hair type, etc, the labels go on and on. Our world is based on a superficial mentality that does not come from the heart, but from the third chakra. This type of judgment upon others is one of the issues the new generations of children are here to change and replace with heart chakra energy.

Love from the heart is of an enduring quality, eternal and constant. The heart chakra is the center of love, the balance between the upper and lower chakras. In the heart chakra, love is not dependent on outside influences, but experienced within as a state of being. It radiates outward, bringing love and compassion to whatever comes into our field. The heart chakra purpose is to balance and integrate the various aspects of our being. This brings a sense of wholeness, an acceptance of spirit and matter, and within this wholeness lay the seeds of inner peace.

The new generations have quite the task at hand. Through the last half of the 20^th century and into the 21^st there has been an ongoing clash to break down labels, and out dated stereotypes. Many brave souls are here breaking down the old ways of thinking and existing. Some of these individuals arrive with the purpose of creating strong change; sacrificing their own lives in order to get the attention needed so that the process of breaking down the old ways of thought can happen and move the earth’s population towards embracing newer ways of thought and interaction.

Breaking through, creating change is considered an indigo trait, but what we must all realize is that there can be no clear labels and definitions for these revolutionaries. The members of the new generation are representatives from all types of life forms. Some carry energies that are distinctly like a tree, while others are more elemental, and others are like the planet in which their soul originated. They have chosen their purpose here so that their strengths can be used to proudly awaken those that are still asleep to the changes of our planet, and those who refuse to allow change to happen.

Ironically many of these individuals are being defined with all sorts of nonsensical alphabet induced labels as they move through our heavily structured world. Don’t feel sorry for them, they chose this path. Why? They’re learning what labels can do so that they themselves can further change our world when they mature. They’re also teaching, bringing about awareness to adults who are in turn creating change for future generations. Don’t speculate about what the next group of expanded perceptions will be like. Please don’t give them a new name, a new purpose of which you define. Operate from your heart, and from love. None of us are an expert on the new generation, though we may have insights what we see is only the tip of ice berg.

The new generation are beings with real emotions, sensitivities, and a purpose, just like you. It is best to give thanks for their roles in reshaping earth’s consciousness, give love that is unconditional no matter how much they may be shaking your own foundations. Be open to what they have to say, because their voices are pure, and clear. Let us help them by losing our definitions of others, set an example of living a life that is love centered, and embracing individuals for their qualities, not superficiality.

Blue Papaya – The Greatest Lesson

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If the goal of the new consciousness children is to bring the world to a higher level of love, to help everyone to exist from the fourth chakra, what is our part in achieving this goal? The simple answer is that they are the teachers and we are the students and we need to pay attention to the lesson so that we may apply this knowledge to assist in the creation and evolution of our world. Not all of the lessons are pretty, in fact they are often detrimental to the individuals who make up the new consciousness, yet everything they do is in the name of love and assisting the souls they touch.

The new consciousness children are very much like every other child, having the same basic needs, hopes, dreams and desires. They too, are affected by the environments they live in, having chosen these surroundings to go through various life experiences that will hopefully create sparks of expanded and growing aspects of love. Some have chosen challenging home lives, others may come from a loving home but they may have something physically wrong, or have learning capabilities that challenge not only the parents but also our medical and educational systems. The possibilities are endless, yet so perfectly planned to assist our growth.

Many new consciousness children adopt addictive behaviors because they are overwhelmed by the cruelty and lack of love that exists. Some become food addicts; those who are empathic typically carry extra pounds as a protective shield. Others may choose relationships, perpetually dating or become sexual permissive in search for the love and total acceptance that has been lacking in their home life. Loners are those who understand not to engage in destructive behaviors – however their disengagement is just as big of a cry for help as other possibilities. Some new consciousness youth are perceived as ”popular” but popular in today’s school hierarchy doesn’t typically equate to kind, thoughtful, considerate and a positive role model. This type of popularity in middle school is often based on fear tactics – they must be respected otherwise the other students may be humiliated by them, bully them or be seen as unworthy. At the high school level popularity is often based on how often the student participates in partying. The more open to different aspects of partying, the wider their group of friends. Drugs and alcohol are typical ways to hide from emotions and a reality that is just too hard and they don’t know where to turn to find a better one. Their gifts and innate knowledge squashed because of the negativity they endure.

And yet, these issues, every one of them, are a part of the wake up call to our population that something has gone wrong in our society and we need to find a solution that is at the heart of the matter, the core level of how we relate to one another as a species. It cannot just be a diagnosis and a shaking of heads at the thought of “how did we get here.” We must own that our practices as a species have not evolved or have devolved. We have created this reality and we can fix it. As a society we need to start valuing people and relationships more than we value the job or material possessions.

So what can we do start the healing and move towards a more heart centered existence? As always, such answers always start at the most obvious beginning, ourselves. Whether or not you have a child who challenges your capability to love, every one of us has the ability to help create a better, more loving world for all of humanity. Exercises in patience, in non-judgment, in compassion – they’re put before us daily and we choose how we react. Often our less loving reactions are based on fear or are learned from life experiences and role models from our past. Deep breathes and attempting to quiet the mind allow us to release those moments of judgment and we can see the individual for who they truly are, a spark of the universe who at their core wants and deserves to be loved as well as you & I want to be.

Another key aspect is for our society to start accepting individualism – to embrace each persons unique character instead of trying to create a society of drones that have no free will or choice. Each one of us has the right to be true to ourselves and not feel pressured to conform. Conformity is feeding the ego, and not living as a heart centered individual. With youth some level of conformity is done as an exploration to what “fits” best or what feels right for the individual, but as adults we need to allow our youth to have those quirky clothes or hair cuts and color for a time. It’s an exploration of self that will often change as the child becomes more secure in who they are. We need not be threatened if they want to explore other religions, or are curious about other political affiliations than the ones we prescribe to. We are entrusted with these souls until they can fly on their own. If we come from the heart, their individualism is a joy and a delight. If you’re having difficulty in accepting aspects such as these, an honest exploration of needing validation in your own choices would be a wise place to start so that letting them step on their own path is easier and healthier for everyone involved.

Some individuals are easy to love, but those who challenge us, those who stretch our limits, these individuals are the ones who require the most love and are teaching us the important lessons that stretch our hearts and souls in ways we never knew was possible.

Our next Blue Papaya gathering will be Friday, April 20 at 7 pm. We will meet at Crystal Life Technology to learn the history of crystal skulls, talk about their energy and do a few group experiments with them.

Photo Image by Francene Hart.