It probably is, as I have participated in group efforts like this before.
If anything I've enjoyed the energy.
Printable View
It probably is, as I have participated in group efforts like this before.
If anything I've enjoyed the energy.
Absolutely. Count me in!
What kind of commitment to the project should be a minimum? 5 minutes of sending energy every day? 15 minutes in a week? A random thought every couple of months? Maybe it is rude to ask people to commit to something, but either they are in or out and this sounds completely optional. I also think that it might make some people feel better about joining if it is easy to drop out later if they want to without feeling guilty about it if things start to come up and they are just too busy for even the minimum. Not that I'd want to just toss people out if the minimum is something like 5 minutes every day and they forget for a couple of days.
While I'm normally all in favor of mixing energies and intents, I think that for a project like this we need to have a few guidelines or suggestions about what to send to make sure that our efforts .... it only sounded like I just volunteered there ... add up instead of conflicting.
I'm interested.
I’d like to join in and also volunteer as a target.
My idea would be so that people can help me to achieve a conscious OBE experience.
Maybe this could be rotated, so others get a chance to see if it works for them?
And post any interesting experiences. Might be just the kick that some of us need.
What do others think?
Peace
Rob
You're probably right. I'm just concerned that if you set it up that way, it won't be long before no one is in the project anymore because no one is still putting the time in. Things have a way of coming up, and it is easy to go from missing a day from time to time to missing a week or two or a month. It is a lot easier to loosen up the rules later on than it is to add restrictions.
I could offer once a week, for 20 minutes. I would just donate one of my daily meditation sessions toward this project. A specific focus of intent would be helpful. I liked the idea of holding a positive, healing intention for the forum. What if people volunteered for a shift, with an option for renewal? :wink: I could offer to go for three weeks. That's a bite-size commitment I could handle.
Pilar
If you even wanted anyone with MSN messenger, Windows messenger,
could add each other. so information could be passed more freely.
Its a way of reminding people, even just getting to know each other better and share ideas.
I would suggest, since we are all presumably regular meditators to devote 5 minutes of our daily meditation on the given target. I am also up for the target being this forum members, we are all bonded in some way or another, and this could greatly enhance the energy of this group effort.
I like the MSN idea.
This is what I used to do with a number of people. We used to have an IRC room where we had about 20 regulars and we used to have themes e.g. one of the days we would be working on healing the earth. Then another day we could concentrate on experiments, e.g. charge some spring water with colour, intent then drink and report back to the group. We even had a regular medium that would give readings and lead classes.
I had to leave as I was spending most of my life in there; it was like home with like minded people. We used to do meditations together. The way that it worked is that someone would talk into a mic and we would be taken through mediation real-time. It would be great if we could get something like this going again.
Peace
Rob
I like the MSN idea becuase it doesn't require me to download anything extra.
I like the idea of an alternative web site with a blog. I don't have a fixed schedule--my work requires that I be very flexible, and I also live in a remote location where I don't always have wireless access, so on-line chats don't work well for me. I am able to find time to sit down once a week and write in, though, and I feel confident I could participate longer-term if that was the set-up. I do like the idea of keeping our focus on the forum. Although I am a newcomer, I notice that there is a constant in-flow of people to the forum looking for healing and support. This puts a strain on the healers in the community who are giving alot of energy out and possibly taking some of that negativity on. A regular focus in meditation from a core group would really strengthen the underlying intention of the forum, I feel, and keep it centered in healing. It would be great to meditate on a healing focus for the forum and good intentions toward the core group of healers who are working through this forum. Kind of a purification/renewed intent. I think I'd like to spend part of my meditation on the forum in general, part directing well-being and strength and light/purification to the core healers in general, and then finish by thinking of this little group and affirming our intention here. How does that sound for a structured focus?
By the way, thank you, Alex, for initiating this. It is a grand idea.
Pilar
Well, for starters, my church organization (Unity) will have their annual World Day of Prayer on September 14th. Anyone who is interested can join in in meditation and prayer. That's a way to start.
More info: http://www.unityonline.org/pray_main.htm
All Unity churches pray for Peace in the World and each other, any specific prayer requests can be made through the above thread. The idea is that for 24 hours everyone will pray throughout the day, so that at that moment you can be linked to a great number of people who are praying (meditating, since that's how we do it.) There is no wrong way to pray- you can do it any way you want.
I'm down with the blog idea. I also like Atom Heart's idea of devoting 5 minutes of daily meditation to this - that would be easy enough to do.
yeah, I should mention that I am rarely on MSN, so if you all want to chat, could you let me know in advance? I'll try to leave it on more often. PM me if you want my username.
Alex I like the idea so much that I am willing to make a donation towards the cost of the website.
Peace
Rob
I am a pro graphic designer so I can design the site..
Alex, you could use my server if you'd like, I've got 1 free domain slot at the moment, so you'd just need to have a domain, or sub-domain however you want to do it.
I've only skimmed through this post, but it sounds like a good idea from what I've read. I don't know if I can get involved in it at this point, I have to read through the whole thread first to get a better idea (I spend too much time on here atm anyway rather than focusing on exams).
If you want to use my server for it let me know though and I'll send you the FTP details which should be all you need. It would probably be a better alternative than paying for a new hosting account.
I've installed mambo on it before and it worked fine, though I don't know how to use it that well. I have a free db so I'm sure whatever you want to use will work fine on it.
Alright, how do I add my name to the list? I won't be able to get involved until after a few weeks, since I am moving house now as well as trying to grasp the C# Programming unit I have to take (if that is even possible), but with a bit of luck I think I will get through it.
The hosting won't cost anything, unless a .COM domain is needed (which costs about 10 bucks).
Hi Alex, I think planethealing kind of narrows that scope of the group.
http://www.collectiverays.org
http://www.collectivehealing.org
http://www.groupsummon.org
http://www.astralpower.org
Lets see what others come up with, then we could create a poll.
Peace
Rob
I like that last 2 you mentioned Alex, planethealing and groupfocus especially I think goes well. Once a domain is registered I will send you the server details, because I have to config it before it can work and for that domain info is required.
Can Mambo and a forum (and whatever else is needed) run on the same db btw?
great cos i have limited programming skills.. we will have to work closely u and I ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex
Personally i like groupfocus.. or planetfocus, worldwidefocus, healfocus. collectivefocus, energyfocus.. anything with the word focus basically..
We also have to discuss various sections/pages.. and we also need a copywriter.
Edit: btw this thread is called Global Consciousness Project... thats a nice title!
I like Global Consciousness Project as the title or GCP for short.
Peace
Rob
Alex, can we setup a [poll] so that people can vote on this, I don't have a clue how to do this.
Peace
Rob
The poll was a great idea, and a nice way for everyone to have some input.
I am a writer and can offer my writing skills if they are needed. Not clear yet how we are going to set up the site, but I can contribute to organizational design and writing.
So, for clarity, this began as an idea to form a small meditation group for the benefit of the forum. It sounds as though the idea now is to create another administrative aspect of the forum that would provide services to the members in the form of 1) requested healings 2) emergency funding. Is this okay for everyone or is this too large a time/energy commitment?
For myself, I can offer to compile your group's ideas and write up some of the sections for the initial web-site setup. I'm not sure to what extent I can participate beyond that if the project becomes really large. I am monitoring myself these days on the amount of time I put into non-paying work involvements! :D But seriously, I think we all have other commitments, so time factor here should be discussed.
Would there be any chance in just having a simple java based chat room on the site?
Peace
Rob
Yes, your ideas are all very good. (Have you done your Myers-Briggs personality indicator--I am saying you are a 'P' :). Now here comes the "J" tromping on all the fun! :( :) )
I like the idea of being able to provide services to the members. Perhaps we could begin small and see how it goes. Down the road, it may attract a larger number of participants and take on a life of its own. Maybe those ideas could be set aside as possibilities for future developments!
I'm here. I'm in. Here we go....
I guess I missed that one :(
Peace
Rob
Actually, I'm going to have to step out of this one. I'm having health issues that must be dealt with and I don't think I'll have enough time to devote to this project because of it. But I will be watching with interest and perhaps will rejoin when I'm better.
Alex I just have to say that I think your enthusiasm in this group project is out of this world, pun intended. I wish I had so much enthusiasm when I am doing my meditations.
Would like to join in, tell me what to do.
Peace
Rob
Hi there,
I realized today when I began my meditation that I was a little nervous. I am an empath, get others' emotions and thoughts, extremely sensitive to the point that I can't really handle being around people too much, become easily overloaded. So I avoid crowds, the city, etc--live in a very remote location and refrain from socializing in order to feel peaceful. I even get things over the forum/msn etc. When I began my meditation I realized I was nervous about opening myself up psychically to bond with this group because I don't have very good psychic boundaries and I am not wanting to take anything on/form psychic bonds I can't shut off...maybe it was me you noticed Alex who seemed 'asleep'. I decided to meditate by dedicating the positive energy I produced by my meditation to the uplifting and wellbeing of the site and the group and myself, and then I did mindfulness, which kept my focus in my personal present, rather than reaching out to make a connection.
Is this going to be okay with you guys? I wonder if people think this is weird or if folks can be sensitive to me in this way and withhold from reaching out to form a psychic link to me? How do you feel about this Alex? It is different than what you were attempting to do in the meditation. *feeling unsure here* If we were all going to meditate together, folks would really have to keep their thoughts and emotions aside when connected to me. Is this too weird? If it becomes difficult for me, I might need to meditate separately. Sorry, I guess we all have our issues...
Pilar, I think we have a lot to learn from each other. I need to be more sensitive and you want to be less so. My theory is that some people are good at sending nd other people are good at receiving, in terms of energy. I want to be good at both and my talent is sending.
I've never said count me in yet, but count me in. I believe in what you are doing.
I really had a great time working with this yesterday, I was buzzing for a long time.
I especially liked the way I could synchronise my meditation on MSN.
This is going to be a very powerful thing we have here and I look forward to working more with the group.
I will dedicate a part of my daily meditation sending peace, love and light to the group. I also feel that I will learn a great deal from the group.
I had a great insight during my meditation yesterday: when we are helping others, we are infact helping ourselves.
Peace
Rob
Do we as a group have anything planed for “World Day of Prayer†, as mentioned by CFT? I think this would be a good start for the group.
Peace
Rob
Just an idea, how about channelling some of our group energy through a person in the group, who is also involved in the Global talisman project.
Eg say when Alex gets the Talisman, we as a group could channel our energy into Alex and then Alex in turn channels this into the Talisman, or something on those lines, what do other members of the group think?
I have so many ideas; I don’t want the group to stagnate due to not having anything to work on. I have been in other groups where exactly this happened.
I will shut up now.
Peace
Rob
Hi there,
Thank you all, for your feedback. It's all very positive. I am focusing on learning some shielding techniques right now as well, to help me keep a better buffer with the empathy. And this group sounds like a safe place for a sensitive empath: It sounds like everyone has strong focus and good intent.
I like the idea of focusing some of our energy toward the Talisman project while Alex has the talisman.
What next? We are all in different time zones! I am surprised we were all able to meditate at the same time!
Pilar
PS-should we direct some energy to dsmoke who is needing some support?
Pilar I think it is a great idea to direct some energy to dsmoke, if that is OK with dsmoke.
Regarding shielding, I think we should all know how to do this. When we start to work with this group we will become like a beacon in the astral.
I personally wrap myself in white light and ask my guides to protect me and to only let through spirit that is on the same or higher level of vibration as me.
Peace
Rob
Pilar I know how hard is to be an empath.. I've had problems before (look at http://forums.astraldynamics.com/vie...637&highlight=) and I must say EOL007's post really helped me.. its better to just let the emotions go through and out of you rather than trying to block them... it takes too much energy to make a shield for blocking emotions especially when you are so highly empathic... That said now that I am back in London (was holidaying on a quiet island) if I get out of the house in crowded places I feel so sick in my solar plexus I want to throw up... need to re-examine the situation.. but as far as our group focus goes I wouldn't be worried, almost everybody here have very positive energies :)
Not me, my energies are only sub-standard. :wink:Quote:
almost everybody here have very positive energies
Sure, that's very nice of you guys! I can use all the help I can get.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob
Dsmoke my atomic heart is with you :)
ok sorry, back to the project.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex
my go at the sections:
• Frontpage - Intro, what we are all about..
• Weekly Focus - Our astral focus/target that will change every week
• Major Focus - A bigger, noble focus that can run as a theme throughout
• Tips/Techniques - Meditation exercises for newbies/ suggestions / personal techniques that people can post
• Articles - Relevant creative writing
• Blog - Members can post their experiences regarding the group meditation
• Creativity - Inspiring art forum
• Links
• Forum - here among other things we can discuss what our target could be, people can make requests etc..
So whenever you find your quiet space of meditation today, some thoughts/feelings of wellbeing toward the group focus and also some toward this sweet little frog here.
:shock:
Ok. Business. For the writing, I will begin with our group goal statement. So if you folks would like, please send your few sentences/paragraph on what you understand the focus of this group to be, pm me. I will compile these into a paragraph and present it to you on this thread.
I'd like to share a bit with this group about the powerful nature of the place where I live, because I am drawing upon this power to cleanse and purify my energy to share with this group and its focus. I live in a particularly powerful place, the Big Island of Hawaii, which is currently centered over one of two of the earth's most powerful locations according to the ley lines/grid theory. (This volcano is considered by some to be the vortex polar to location of the pyramids in Egypt). The archetypal energies of both fire and water are present here with great force. The molten core of the earth is literally rising up and erupting through the volcano here and creates a vortex of energy referred to as Pele--the goddess of fire. Her sister goddess, Hi'iaka, is the name given to the water element, the great Pacific ocean crashing here against the volcanic rocks with great swells and foam.
have been visiting the ocean everyday. Particularly a very special group of 'cold ponds' where a cold mountain stream flows into a set of tide pools separated from the greater coast, a volcanic lagoon with mixed (brackish) water, home of some very magnificent sea turtles who let me swim beside them as long as I'm respectful.
I also travel on occasion to a very special healing place called Pu'uhonua O'Honuahonau, the City of Refuge, another important vortex of energy where there is a pod of dolphins that live in the bay. It is a very magical place with strong healing and peaceful LIGHT energy.
If we are going to send one of our meditations toward the talisman, I would like a few days to a week's notice so that I can get to one of these power spots--the volcano flow, the City of Refuge, or one of the healing baths, so that I can direct the energy of this healing place toward the talisman.
Love and Light
Pilar
Pilar, it all sounds breathtaking and I bet there is a lot of earth energy that you can tap into and share with the group.
I think that the group goal statements should have an element of flexibility and not be set in stone. I’m sure that as the group evolves, then we will see the real focus of the group and then can amend the goal statements’ to suit.
This is what I personally would wish to get out of the group:
A tight net of spiritual friends to work with.
Being able to use our group energy to help one another.
Exploring other states of reality together.
Conducting various metaphysical experiments within the group.
Learning off each other, as we all have something to contribute to one another.
Creating a group thought form.
(I think I may have gone totally off on a tangent here)
Peace
Rob
Hi there--just a reminder, this is just for what I am going to be writing for the website, as a description of what we are doing. It can be changed/updated at a later date, but something has to be written to be displayed for this initial version-P. Remember, you can pm me so that this stuff doesn't fill up the thead-thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob
I could tell you what a tremendous deed would be, full of good karma.
If the group could send to help me AP. :wink:
Deal!
Now! That is a challenge! :P
Btw, this is an excellent project! :wink: