Life
Between Lives
by Virginia
Waldron
In
2002 I read Dr. Michael Newton’s first book, Journey
of Souls and it was as
if someone had opened a window and
let the light into a dark room. I had
been
working for two years with past life
regression as a healing modality. During
these fascinating sessions with clients
we would touch the very beginning of
the interim state of existence, but
nothing like this! Then I read his
second book Destiny
of Souls and I knew this
was something I had to experience,
and a technique I wanted to do with
clients
myself. I had no idea how it was going
to happen, but I knew one way or the
other it would happen. Then, the last
week in October of 2004 I drove down
to Virginia Beach, to the Association
for Research in Enlightenment to learn
this very specific regression technique
based on Dr. Newton’s work.
Dr.
Newton wrote his first book, Journey
of Souls, in 1994, based
on his work taking regression clients
beyond the concept of past lives to the
realm of Spirit. Dr. Newton focused his
work on this interim state of between
and his books were the first ones that
were focused solely (souly?) on a spiritual
state of awareness. We are all spiritual
beings on a physical path. If you have
ever thought about or wondered where
we are when we are not in this body on
this planet, living this life, perhaps
these books might be worth reading! Life
between lives is a way of exploring the
realms of the spirit, our true selves,
and the path we created for ourselves
to walk on this earth plane. It offers
a potential for exploration of the Soul
mind, where we contact and communicate
with our spirit guides, our soul groups,
meet our council of elders, and find
out about life selection and the purpose
of our current life. While in a very
deep trance state we move into the Superconscious
mind, where we travel on an amazing journey
of self exploration, inner knowledge
and wisdom. The first book examines the
basic process, defines the kinds of experiences
one encounters and how it can bring powerful
healing and enlightenment to the clients.
His next book, Destiny of
Souls, came out in 2000.
In that book he further examines the
different places we experience in the
realm of spirit, in greater depth and
detail, places such as Healing Rooms,
reconnecting with our soul groups, Life
Review, Council of Elders, and Life Selection.
In
his books Dr. Newton explains that we
bring into each incarnation a portion
or percentage of our true soul energy.
The remaining percentage stays in the
realms of spirit where we continue our
work of evolving, in different ways.
When we are born we combine our Soul
energy and consciousness with the physical
body that is to be our host body for
that lifetime. The Soul character is
heavily influenced by the mental processes,
emotional temperament, and biological
systems of the body and the brain. The
character of the immortal soul and temperament
of the body and brain create the personality
after birth. The motivations, fears,
self-image and goals of an individual's
conscious mind are greatly influenced
by the physical, emotional, and mental
make-up of the body in which we reside.
Our insight, intuition and conscience
are from the Soul Mind. The permanent
character of the Soul Mind is influenced
by the karmic experiences of previous
lifetimes. In his books Dr. Newtons writes
that this level of inner work (an LBL)
enables us to see the Big Picture - it
helps us to identify who we really are
and thus empower ourselves. Dr. Newton
tells us that while Earth-school is a
powerful place to incarnate and learn
important lessons, it is not the only
place we choose to go nor are we the
only beings that live here.
Exploring
the spirit realm gives us an opportunity
to see our life and our self from a new
and different perspective. It helps each
of us review what we have done and where
we have been without blame or guilt,
taking responsibility for ourselves because
we see ourselves as the being of spirit,
of light and love that we are. From there
we can see the patterns in the relationships,
the lessons, the challenges of life as
opportunities to learn and grow, to move
to higher levels of wisdom and connection.
It also gives us a chance to see just
how beautiful the physical world truly
is, how amazing and vulnerable each one
of us are, how we are all unique individuals
yet deeply connected at the same time.
Afterwards there is a greater sense of
compassion and forgiveness for self and
for others and appreciation all the mistakes
and mishaps as lessons and opportunities
to learn, to be humble and to show courage.
This level of work gives us a sense of
how rewarding it is to be human, to live
upon this planet, this earth school,
and how each lesson moves us forward
on our own personal path.
Therapeutically,
a life between lives (LBL) session brings
opportunities for healing and transformation
that are very real. It also brings a
level of wisdom and insight that is hard
to define but will remain for the rest
of your life. During these sessions individuals
will gain insight regarding mistakes
and successes from the past that can
be integrated into their current life.
When self-destructive patterns are approached
within the context of higher wisdom and
insight the Soul mind can over-ride the
fears and issues of the ego mind and
the attitudes that are harmful and destructive
and realize the lessons and purpose of
each choice that was made. Primarily,
this kind of work enables an individual
to recognize their true identity. When
a client can relate their past lives
to their life between lives and to their
current life, this gives the Soul identity
with the body and a new found sense of
purpose.
I
have worked with many clients since that
week in October, including some Near
Death Experiencers. They have told me
it helped tremendously to integrate their
NDE and how it is affecting their lives
today. It is a powerful healing experience,
it is where real work happens!
We
are human and we are spirit and we are
powerful and we are meant to live in
light and joy! This is our birthright
and our gift to us and to each other.
The world of Spirit, the Spirit Realm
is our home. It is a world with incredible
order and purpose. Everything happens
for a reason and in its own good time
and there are lessons in everything we
experience here in earth-school. We are
immortal beings and this kind of work
helps bring harmony and balance into
our current lives.
If
you are interested in learning more about
this, read his books. If you think you
would like to experience this work personally,
contact me and we can set up an appointment. Dr.
Newton's web site is thenewtoninstitute.com.
I also have a page on LBL on my own website
at gatekeepertherapy.com or
you can email me at gatkepr@dreamscape.com.
If you want to further explore this idea
of the interim states of existence, I
am offering classes in May and June.
On Sunday, May 13th and May 20th, from
1 - 3 at the Kripalu Yoga Center of Northern
New York in Adams Center. Each separate
class costs $25. Please call Pam at 232-3085
to pre-register. The Kripalu Yoga Center
is at 14029 US Rt. 11, Adams Center,
583-5500. On Wed. May 9th, 16th, & 23rd
I am offering classes at Essential Kneads
Wellness Center on Rt. 31 in Cicero.
Class begins at 6:30. Each separate class
costs $25. Please contact me at 315-243-1828
to pre-register. Since space is limited
pre-registration means a spot will be
held for you, so it is required.
