Bipolar Disorder – a case for insanity or spirit infestation
It seems to be the new celebrity fashion and more and more of them are being diagnosed with the condition. It is also a case for insanity as murderers and rapists are found not guilty by insanity, yet, is there more to this than meets the eye? Do we have a case for spiritual misrepresentation; is there a spiritual solution to the problem?
Bipolar disorder is a disease that can be understood as the ‘Dark Knight of the soul’ and the destroyer of virtual reality. In the snap of a twig, one person can change from being the nicest person on earth to a person driven by pure evil and hate which of course is a common factor for murder and other heinous crimes. It would seem that Bipolar disorder is the new name for ‘Manic Depression.’ We know that depressive states can be the catalyst for infestation of negative sprits that try to control the will of the host. Perhaps this may be another hypothesis of Bipolar disorder.
What is it?
Until recent studies, not much has been known about Bipolar disorder and much of the understanding of the condition was brushed under the carpet or put down to manic depression. The constant between manic depressive states and Bipolar disorder is the same, such as mood swings, hallucinations, hearing voices and delusions. In extreme cases the individual will be suicidal and may also show psychotic symptoms, and may carry out criminal acts that would not normally be within their personality trait. Celebrities such as Stephen Fry, Sting, Jean Claude Van Damme, Elvis Presley, Ben Stiller and many more have been diagnosed with the condition.
Most people will tell you that when they suffer a depressive attack it is a real feeling of being taken over by something else and many of the non affected persons in the company of the afflicted will vouch for the fact that it seems like it is not them – the personality of the individual with the condition has gone and something else has taken its place. The person can feel anxious and may suffer from bad anxiety attacks that prevent them from living a normal wholesome life. The afflicted will very often lose sight of reality. Other Symptoms of bipolar disorder generally remain the same from one case to the next in a patient, but they may get worse or better. Symptoms of the disorder include euphoria, increased self-esteem, rapid speech, racing thoughts, excessive irritability, increased energy, and decreased need for sleep. Symptoms of depression include sadness, loss of interest in activities, fatigue and thoughts of death. Psychotic features will also occur in extreme circumstances such as hallucinations and delusions.
Bipolar disorder is frequently misdiagnosed because people who are manic tend not to seek treatment.
Any constants?
The signs and symptoms are constant in most cases but of course they also run parallel and in conjunction with another hypothesis for spiritual infestation and possession. The same symptoms lie within the cases of demonic infestation or possession.
The spiritual Conundrum is this; where do we draw the line between an illness and an almost paranormal problem that may or may not be treated either with pills or spiritual work being done. The danger lies when in both cases – death may be inevitable if no intercession of some kind is sought. The hearing of Voices and seeing visions that can’t be explained naturally can be attributed to spiritual phenomena and I know that many a scientist will deny the existence of this, but I must state that we have a great deal of evidence that proves its existence. Perhaps in some extreme instances of murder, we can attribute that to a psychological disorder, but what about the hypothesis that it may be the will of a non human entity. We know that instances of paranormal events can be explained as natural phenomena but we also have cases where the evidence is exactly the opposite and is of a questionable dark source. In short, bipolar disorder could be the beginning of the infestation of spirits and perhaps this is the reason for feeling the dark night of the soul.
What can we do?
Obviously there are medical treatments available for illnesses such as Bipolar disorder or other psychological illness. There are other spiritual modalities that we can employ to perhaps alleviate the suffering brought on by the disorder. There’s a great deal of conjecture surrounding the mind, body connection and the ability to heal from within, however can we really deny this phenomena when it has been employed with great success for thousands of years. Prayer is one sure way of changing our energy body or having some form of energy healing on a regular basis will also have a dramatic affect on the body. Pure intention alone can inhibit the onset of a condition and behind the condition is the belief that you have been healed or will be healed. Reading books such as “Heal your life” by Louise L Hay will enlighten you to the mind body connection and has many examples of healing by intention only.
Meditation is perhaps the oldest healing modality that we know of and throughout time there have been many examples of when healing has occurred due to the invalid being in the meditative state. Further, scientific evidence is available that shows that distance healing can be effective when one or more individuals in the meditative state – concentrate on that particular subject.
In conclusion, bipolar disorder and other disorders of the psyche could be attributed to spiritual phenomena of a negative energy, spirit or non-human entity. Conceivably we may have to look at these possibilities to investigate the mind, body connection in the future and the chance that spiritual encounters of a non-human kind may play a role in the psychological disorders that we face today.
Tags: Bipolar Disorder, celebrities, celebrity, demonic, depression, Infestation, Insanity, Manic depression, Non human, spirit, spiritual
Here’s the scoop; a phone call and text that say’s “the medium was crap on Sunday and there were too many prayers. I am going back to the Wednesday when there is more mediumship.” Is this the way that developing students should act? Perhaps it’s the Gucci syndrome again and the individual looks at mediumship as a cool parlour trick that will bring her fame and fortune. By this point my blood is boiling and I can’t believe what I am hearing. Too many people fail to see how sacred and pure the gift of mediumship is and what it’s role actually is, not to mention how difficult the job can be. I say Job because as a medium – we work for spirit. If no one in the congregation gets a message or the messages are not as forthcoming as they normally may be. The medium is held to account and many walk away from the church service or theatre disappointed – rather like leaving the cinema early after reviewing a movie that is not your taste or as enjoyable as you originally thought.
Why should the medium be held to account, it’s a hard job and one that is attacked by those that misunderstand its mechanics. When a student acts in this way; I can’t help feeling that they should not be developing. They must endure until they go through a learning phase that will enable the student to understand mediumship and what it is to be used for. Perhaps we can hold to account the many TV, Radio and magazines that portray ghost hunting and spirit communication as the next dollar for the entertainment industry or maybe it’s just the human persona that demands attention. Should she develop – no! Not unless she understands the reasons and grows spiritually. That brings me to the divine service and the fact there were too many prayers and not enough mediumship. Let’s get one thing straight; it is a divine service and that in some way means showing servitude to spirit as well as gratitude and compassion for humanity. The service is full of prayer and philosophy and is much a part of the student’s development. It’s not all about standing there and giving evidence. How many individuals give thanks for the mediumship or indeed the most important facet of the demonstration – proving the existence and continuance of the spirit after the physical death of the body? Perhaps one must understand how such simple evidence no matter how dynamic can change someone’s life or indeed help them to heal the grief and hurt they may experience through loss. Therefore it is wise to accept that mediumship is only a small part of our spiritual development and that it is not we who are the catalyst for entertainment. Spirit invariably is the one whom decides who will and will not work for them and no amount of desire or wish to be the centre of attention because of your capacity will be enough.
Development is not the newest craze
So you want to be a medium, I can understand that but ask many professional mediums how it all came about and the same constant will always surface. Ninety per cent of them will tell you that it is not something they wanted but something that happened that was the catalyst to a spiritual awakening. Mostly, this awakening is brought on by hardship and suffering. The need to develop is to understand what it is that you experience and how to remain in control of your natural gifts. Even those that have always been aware of their gifts from a young age will have to have some formal training from a guide or a professional teacher within a properly formed church. Developing the gifts themselves have their own trials and agitations, as you learn to progress spiritually, you are faced with many tests in your life that will strengthen your spirituality and test your boundaries.
Of course developing can also be dangerous and opens you to a world that for many is normally unseen. Perhaps not understanding the reasons for development or the process of development is a sure-fire way to problematical events in your life manifesting when it is too late. Developing also takes patience and in this fast paced world, this is something that we have lost. Perhaps this is why there are not many if any real physical mediums in the world today. Developing takes time, patience and understanding and that is something that most of us lack. Mediumship comes in many ways and we must go through a process to learn those mechanics. Standing on the platform means that you have gone through years of development and therefore have reached the requisite standard to work. Perhaps it’s about time that we tried to understand the mechanics and not judge those who give of themselves. Mediumship is serious and not to be taken lightly and is not the new in-thing to have.
Tags: Development, Mediumship, Psychic, Psychic Medium
He’s effectionately known as “Peg Leg” and has made history in the British Army, now Cpl Colin Hamilton of the blackwatch is making further breakthroughs by becoming a student of the Hiken Dojo and Bujinkan Ninjutsu as well as his wife and two children Darren and Denver. Ninjutsu to colin is more than an art and allows him to spend quality time with his family. On first glance – Colin seems normal but closer inspection reveals a sordid past that not many men or women could withstand. He is an amputee and has major burns over his body due to an horrific accident whilst serving in Kosovo. This is only the half of it; after wining a battle with the MOD to remain as an active soldier, he further served in the conflict in Iraq and now the battle he faces today is that of his development as a modern warrior of Budo.
Standing in Colin’s presence can only humble you further, especially when you moan about having the cold, flu or just can’t be bothered to train. Hatsumi is a great pioneer of the essence of Nin and Ninpo and holds above all else – perseverance in training and developing all aspects of the self in Mind, Body and Spirit. Colin’s disability does not hold him back and if anything – he is a very humble person to be around and shows determination in everything he does. Perhaps one of the most important facets and sayings of life is that the teacher will come when the student is ready and the only thing i feel is that the roles are reversed, i am no longer the teacher. Nin is persevering and enduring above all else and in colin – we have NIN.
Read about colin online http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4011365.stm perhaps you may find that little spark that will give you the determination to train in all aspects within budo. No injury or excuse should stop you from training and even the simplest lesson can produce great results for in our martial spirit we have no flaws – the trick is to understand the spirit within and employ the nature of the spirit on the outside.
Ok, this is an article that has long since been overdue. I have watched in sheer dred Lisa Williams and although i never try to judge anyone, i feel that as a professional – i must exercise my right and probably the same thoughts as other mediums – about Lisa Williams, host of her own hit TV show in the states.
One thing that we are all taught whilst developing as mediums is the proper ettiquette and professionalism to be used whilst demonstrating our gifts. The proper use of the ettiquette not only ensures the highest integrity of the medium but also that the medium shows compassion and empathy with the client or individual who is being read from the rostrum or platform. I have been shocked at the blatent disregard for feelings when Lisa Williams decides to give a reading to a member of the public whilst walking along the street. This begs the question; Is this all a set up and do the individuals already know that they are being read? if so, is her mediumship really that good. It would seem that some of Lisa’s readings are spot on and the evidence is amazing although i have witnessed her asking to many questions, which to a hardened skeptic would constitute cold reading. Obviously, i know that readings can take their own form, however, there is certain do’s and dont’s of mediumship. One such dont, is never to offer a reading to a member of the public whilst walking down the street or in a situation where the individual has not asked. You as a medium have a duty of care – just as any lawyer, to be empathetic and professional. My concerns are that if developing students see this type of mediumship, they will feel that it is ok to approach general members of the public which will undoubtedly give us a bad name. Quite frankly, i believe that the readings are set up previously and recorded by the TV crew.
It is important that mediumship is done in a controlled and safe environment and that the feelings of the client is at the forefront of the mediums mind. I am not one for judging anyone, but even i can spot when a reading is set up. I have no doubts that Lisa is probably a good medium but i doubt if she has ever received any professional training. Remember that fame is but an instant in this life and is temporary. No matter how well known someone wants to be, i implore all mediums never to be a leaky medium and offer readings to every tom dick and harry when they have not asked.
This brings me to another point. Mediumship needs to be taken seriously and reality has to set in. No matter how cool you may think it is to pass a message – don’t yearn to be a medium just because you want to look good.
Tags: Lisa Williams, Mediums, Mediumship, Psychic mediumship, Readings
One of my students stated “where do you get all these sayings from, it will be pretty good when I can understand them. How has Ninjutsu changed you?”
Interestingly, this question perplexed me somewhat as I began to ponder what had changed so dramatically In my life, my training and why Ninjutsu was the catalyst. One statement from a great master himself other than Hatsumi seemed to fit the bill. Ed Martin (affectionately known as PAPASAN) and I were discussing on the phone with thousands of miles between us – Kihon Happo and the accident that caused my severe memory loss. A few years ago, I was involved in a horrific Car accident that nearly took my own life and that of my wife’s. Finally, during recovery, I went back to teaching a few students and found that I could not actually remember anything – even simple Kamae. I found myself in a hall without mirrors and with lost knowledge. The only thing I could do was study what little info I had and begin to teach from the heart. Perhaps; channeling the intelligence from a higher order if you will – even Ninpo. I discussed this phenomena with Papasan and he said “You know Jock, I bet that your movement now is more intuitive and natural due to the fact that you have come from no form and you have had to learn from the heart.” This was of course a revelation to me as I realized the lesson within the statement. I had just reached a form of enlightenment and found myself at the behest of the essence of Ninjutsu rather than what I had originally understood.
When many people come to the Bujinkan at first, they are faced with what seems like unnatural movement that must become natural and perhaps more importantly, they do not understand the senses. In order to understand the essence of Ninjutsu, you must open the heart. This in turn makes the requisite changes that you seek in your life. How do you open your heart? Again this question has many answers but a positive step is to see with your inner spirit than materially with your physical eyes. That may sound profound but as you get to understand what is in between the lines and understand how energy moves – you begin to feel and see from within.
When your life is out of balance, it will show in your Taijutsu. No matter what is out of balance, your energy system will not flow as nature intended and so you will not flow – finding the stumbling blocks of movement within your Taijutsu and your life. To identify a potential weakness in your movement will allow you to reflect those requisite changes in your life. In order to improve on all 3 levels of Mind, body and spirit, you must accept your flaws but as an opportunity for growth. Without understanding your weaknesses, you are in fact coming from a position of ego and not seeing the larger picture of being able to grow spiritually and make the changes as necessary. So what is important is not how Ninjutsu has changed you but how you have changed yourself by using Ninjutsu as the key to unlock the door.
The old saying is very useful here A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE IS A DANGEROUS THING.
Personally, I believe that most of the mental health problems in the world are due to being open to negative entities. Interference as I prefer to call it rather than possession (although that is still a good word as it describes how the entity feels about you and uses you) is rife to very many degrees.
If the knowledge was open for all to understand then it can be guarded against. There was an institution many years ago called the Lyceum, originally in the Strand in London.
The Lyceum was in fact connected to spiritualism and was a school teaching all subjects including that. There were experiments in education where pupils were taught the benefits of meditation etc and it had a marked effect on calming down those who took part. Obviously the government realised that however beneficial it appeared to be, encouraging people to explore the spiritual side of life may lead to them discovering the full truth, so in true tradition, the Lyceum experiment was abandoned no doubt to the great relief of government, religions, sceptics, and scientists who regards this as dangerous to their beliefs and grip on power.
Therefore, with the abandonment of the idea we placed ourselves back many decades. The continuous suppression of knowledge is degrading not only to our ideas of freedom – pardon me if I laugh, but also to our human rights. I am not a spiritualist, but I am a spiritual person. Spiritualism is a religion however; it is not protected like any other. Just try mocking, Islam, Muslims, Judaism, Catholicism and see what you get. Yet, it seems it is ok for sceptics and scientists, and other religions to mock what they really do not understand.
If you take all the major religions, they are all similar on the most important aspects, which is just what you would expect when the initial information has come from Spirit. However, the problems occur when man realises that it in itself posses power then it is rewritten by man with his goals in mind, not Spirits. This is why there are conflicts in this world.
More have died in the name of religion “peace and love” than in any world wars, or other conflicts. Why is this? Because man cannot agree, ego plays it’s part and we want to be different and claim that it runs through us.
Another great site with plenty to say on this and with proper scientific knowledge at its base, which naturally is also suppressed, is http://www.cfpf.org.uk/articles/background/scientificproof/scientificproof1.html
Do go visit it you will not be disappointed and you can see that a lot of the world thinks like you do.
Tags: Spirit Rescue
In today’s stressful world, we need to find ways to be able to escape from the everyday pressures of not only the workplace but also; day to day living. When we let the pressure build from outside sources, then our health suffers as we need to let off steam but tend to bottle it all up and within. This results in all manner of problems from headaches to migraines to high blood pressure to lowering of our immune system so that we end up catching colds and flu’s and whatever virus is on the go. Meditation is widely becoming recognized as a tool to relieve stress and to be able to help you cope with any obstacle or problem including improving health issues. Many corporations are bringing in experts to teach their staff how to meditate as they have seen the benefits of as little as 4 weeks of using a focused meditative state.
These include higher concentration levels, more confidence in self, less time off sick and improved memory. Meditation is quite a simple art and anyone can do it. You just need to train your mind to focus and concentrate. Meditation can be done in any position where you feel most comfortable. I would recommend a comfortable chair without any distractions. Make sure that you unplug the phone and you avoid anything that could alarm you and make you jump. It is a good idea to play some relaxing music as you close your eyes and get comfortable, use a blanket or have something to cover yourself incase you get cold.
Start by taking a few deep breaths, inhaling and exhaling slowly and just place your attention on your breathing at this time. You can then place your attention on different parts of your body, starting at your toes, telling each part to relax and let go. Soon you will feel a lot calmer and ready to begin to visualize different scenes in your mind.
Everyone can learn visualization skills, it just takes time and practice but the benefits are worth it. With a positive state of mind and regular meditation, we can heal ourselves from within bringing mental, physical and emotional relief. By using your visualization skills, you are actually giving your mind and brain a chance to recharge itself.
You are basically stopping yourself from thinking about all of your problems and stresses and what you have to do or any thing that seems to be negatively on your mind at present. This means that you free your mind and it is like a wonderful break literally for your body and mind.
By visualizing that you are lying on a lovely beach listening to the sounds of the sea and reading a good book, actually sends signals to your brain of feeling happy and content which in turn releases endorphins which has a calming effect on the nervous system.
You can choose whatever scene makes you happy, for some people that would be a walk in the country rather than lying on the beach. The essence is that your mind at some level believes that you are there. Trying this is a very safe and beneficial as well as enjoyable exercise and building the meditation up over a few weeks will soon help you to notice the difference in your life.
So if you feel you are under stress especially during the Christmas period, or in need of a break but cannot find the time to get away, then why not give yourself a chance to experience what is now becoming the medicine of the future. My advice to you is to always focus on what you want, not what you don’t want and watch how you change the world around you.
The domino effect is not a science but a truth that is as old as the laws of the universe. It is universal knowledge and a gift for all of humankind – it’s a gift that we can all give and costs nothing, but the effects can be staggering. Why the domino effect? Stand a domino on its end and continue to set up all the dominos that you can gather. Perhaps create a pattern or an elaborate design or provoke many effects such as lighting, fireworks and explosions. As the first domino falls towards the other, you will hear the gentle tick of all others following in unison like the footsteps of a platoon or marching band. As each falls in perfect timing with its natural force of energy carrying the impetus, so does each of the affects that you may have set up. In the end you create a masterpiece of physical science and a sense of achievement that you have completed something spectacular. Created for others to enjoy or receive its benefits.
In this earth we are the dominos though we do not recognize it or understand the truth of the analogy. Perhaps instead of creating the positively charged chain reaction that we need, we fail to see who we are and how we can become that domino for the best. As we leave the years behind us with all the disasters and misfortunes of the past with all the destruction and loss of life, would it not be better to be a domino?
Consider this; a woman is suicidal because of the hand she has dealt herself in this life and a young child goes home from school with the fear of knowing that tonight he may receive another beating from his stepfather. An old woman walking home from her daily shopping routine is struck by the loneliness that burns into her soul because she has lost a loved one. For every negative experience that comes their way, so the domino effect comes into play and the chain reaction of life begins. How does it happen? Well, just like this. It is early morning and you are late for work, as you leave the house your neighbour says good morning and you ignore him. At that minute the postal worker who is also late and in a foul mood sees you and you give him grief for the tardiness and late arrival of your morning post. So the chain reaction has begun. Now, the postman on the way back after his round bumps into the old woman and hurts her as well as giving her a mouthful for getting in the way. She feels even more distressed and saddened further as her late husband would have protected her from this. The neighbour who is the stepfather of the child goes back into the house in a foul mood discussing with his partner how ignorant you have been. Slowly and surely the anger and the negative energy becomes charged and fuelled – ready to be ignited. The partner leaves for work and the stepfather is out of work for the moment and continues to brood on how life is horrible. At 4.00 pm the child returns home from school and goes to his bedroom. Acting as a child does he puts on his computer console which is too loud and continues to enjoy playing the latest game. Minutes later the stepfather enters the room and begins to shout at the young child and as the child retorts with a sorrowful “but” the stepfather ushers forward and strikes the child in the face for his insolence. Feeling the guilt for hitting the child his anger surfaces and he develops excuses for his actions. While trying to get on to the right side of the child – the mother returns home from work and finds an explosive situation brewing. Nothing is said and in the silence the negative energy is brewing and growing like a cancer. It’s not long before the stepfather and the mother turns to alcohol and the conversation gets more direct and insulting from both parties. Meanwhile the child lives in fear cocooned in his room and listening to the cacophony below. The father then storms out in a rage making his way to the nearest hostellers. The mother meanwhile has had enough and in her drunken stupor has reached for the bottle of pills in which she finds solace in the hope that all the pain will stop. All this has come to a climax and the negative domino reaction that took place at the beginning was the catalyst for a disaster. Even though this may seem extreme, one simple negative thought or action can cause a chain reaction of negativity – thus suffering and mayhem follows. It is easy to see how this may have been different by inducing a positive domino effect without the need for excessive emotion. Ok let’s see the positive effects of the domino effect.
It is early morning and you are late for work but this does not matter because you have thanked god for the wonderful gift of life that you have been given as you arise earlier that morning. You have created a positive affirmation that you are happy and exude happiness, that you are provided for by the universe and any stumbling blocks along the way are only tests to make you stronger. On leaving the house you bump into your neighbour – you smile and have a brief chat. You instil a sense of ease in him and perhaps remark how nice the day is even if it is raining. At that moment, you see the mail carrier rushing around on his delivery and as he approaches you with your mail – you smile – you make light of the tardiness and ask if he needs a cuppa. Jokingly the mail carrier laughs with you and smiles back, now realising there is more to life than remaining angry. You have a laugh with your neighbour, shake his hand – infusing him with positive energy and say your farewells. The mail carrier on his way back from work notices the old woman struggling along the road and instinctively offers to help. Whilst smiling he begins to chat and soon enough she feels that she is not the loneliest person in the world. A smile soon breaks those weary lines in her face and the eyes light up with the spark of god by her side. The neighbour who has gone into the house now feels more positive than he felt earlier on. He begins to tidy the home and in a positive frame of mind makes headway into finding more employment. His guide who is standing close by is whispering in his consciousness and placing the idea that he might prepare a meal for his wife that is returning from a hard day’s work. He notices a picture on the mantelpiece of his wife and his stepson and smiles knowing deep inside that he has a family that is loved and that he himself is loved. At 4pm his stepson comes in from school; the father smiles at him and asks how his day has been. He exclaims, “I have an idea, why don’t you and I prepare a lovely meal for your mum, we will do it together as she has been working all day, then maybe we can play that game that you like”. The wife returns soon after – walks into the home and sees her family hard at work preparing a meal and having fun whilst doing it. Soon they are all at it and smiles are everywhere, the energy is light and airy and full of positive vibrations. Sitting at the table, the discussion turns to each other’s day as they share a meal together. Later in the evening as the family is enjoying their time together – she looks over to the mantelpiece and notices her pain killers on the side – discarding this sight she then sees the picture of her family and thanks god for the wondrous gift that she has. All this from a smile and a kind thought.
As you can see the outcome of both of these domino effects creates a negative ending or a positive ending and as you read this channelled message you may notice the effects and changes in your own energy. The negative emotion will be created and you will feel it inside you, yet when you read the positive ending you will feel a sense of well being and happiness knowing that the reaction of the action has begun with a simple smile and ended with a life being saved. Make the decision – go on – become a domino and save someone’s life for every time you smile or have a positive thought – know that the universe has saved someone through your own domino effect.
Many of you will know of my skills as a photographer and recently i was asked to go to one of the largest engineering projects in scotland today. My job was to go into an underground tunnel that was used to pump water via one loch and into and out of Loch ness.
The tunnel was built over 36 years ago and had to be maintained with the same company. I was obviously quite excited at seeing this site and photographing it. I also wondered if i would pick up any information of a spiritual nature. Perhaps men had passed in the tunnel when it was first errected. At first when i went in to the tunnel, i could feel nothing. Time had passed and in the process of taking pictures, i decided to climb up a scaffolding and take a couple of shots from about 20 feet up. No sooner had i gone up – you guessed it – that famliar feeling of spirit being all around me. I climbed down as i felt i was eing warned – fired off a few shots and guess what – orbs. Have a look?
Spirits watching over us
