First, let’s start at the beginning.
What is channeling?
Essentially, it’s the process of translating telepathic communication into words. Communication from a source beyond the conscious mind, such as angels, spirit guides, higher self, or ascended masters. But everything is consciousness, so we can potentially channel anything. I’ve been having some pretty fabulous conversations with my body, lately.
So who are you channeling?
Good question. Most of the time, I’m channeling what I consider my team in spirit, which includes the Archangels, my higher self, my spirit guides, and others. They’ve recently told me that I can refer to them as Alexander. But sometimes, the ‘voice’ that comes through is quite different, and I know I’ve tapped into another entity or collective. Always of the light. Sometimes they’ll tell me who they are, or who we know them as.
Why the name Alexander?
Honestly, it’s just for us, for ease of identification. Non-physical entities don’t use names amongst themselves. That’s a human thing. They give us a name if we ask, or if they think it will help. Each channel has their own story of how they received the name of the entities or collectives they channel and I’ve always thought that sounded like a beautiful right of passage. I used to ask for a name from time to time, and I’d always get one. But I guess I wasn’t terribly impressed, because I always promptly forgot them. This time, they told me they would like to start using the name Alexander. But rest assured, this collective is a blend of the divine masculine and divine feminine energies.
Aren’t you worried that some bad entity might come through?
No, not at all. The Archangels have been with me from the beginning, and I have specifically requested that they be actively engaged whenever I channel or explore the non-physical in any way. If it’s not in my best interest, they’ll let me know.
It’s never been an issue, though. While I suppose lower vibrational entities exist, I’ve never given them any thought, which is probably why they’ve never come near me. (Well, that and the Archangels.) We draw to us what we focus on. Also, the more light we shine, the higher our vibration, the less we’re a vibrational match for lower vibrational entities. We literally exist in different dimensions.
You say you channel angels? Angels don’t sound like that!
This was my thought the first time I heard someone channel the Archangels. Angels wouldn’t talk in modern English!
I know, I know. Don’t judge. But I guess I expected the angels to talk like they do in the King James version of the bible. In Olde English, even though none of the books of the bible were originally written in English.
Again, channeling is simply translating telepathic communication into words. My words. If my native language was Slovenian, they’d be coming through in Slovenian. For most, if not all channelers, this translation happens at a level beyond conscious thought. I hear the words in my head. In my language. I’m completely unaware of how that’s happening.
Are you a trance channel?
No. I very much consider myself a conscious channel rather than a trance channel, which means I hear the words as they come through. I don’t go into a trance-like state. But I try very hard not to think about what’s being said because if my mind gets involved, it can derail the process.
How do you channel?
I channel in a couple of different ways, both verbally and through writing. The writing comes far more naturally to me since I am, after all, a writer. Many people consider what I do automatic writing. I put my fingers on the keyboard, close my eyes, either ask a question or invite in whichever entity or collective of the light wants to come through, and then I type the words as they come to me. I feel like I hear them a second before I type them. Less time than it would take me to capture them if I were just listening and taking dictation. (Then again, I’ve never been good at taking dictation.)
I’m also starting to channel verbally. Mostly, I just do this for myself, into an iPhone voice memo. Again, it’s all a matter of not engaging with my mind, but letting words flow out of my mouth, unchecked.
How do you know you’re not just making it all up?
Through trust and feel. If I start channeling and it just feels off, I stop. Usually, I’m focused elsewhere, my mind busy on something else. And while I don’t need my mind for channeling, exactly, I do need to be aligned with my higher self, with the higher energies. I need to be in the present moment. If I’m thinking about what I want for dinner, or what happened yesterday, I’m out of alignment and not connecting.
When I first started this, I was often convinced that I was making it up. But then I’d read what I’d typed, and think, “No way did I come up with that.” Often, these days, the words just flow and I’m positive I’m not ‘thinking’ them.
As with all things connected with the non-physical, belief is key. To paraphrase Henry Ford, whether you believe you can or you believe you can’t, you will be right. Fully aligning to the frequency of those who wish to come through me absolutely requires me to set aside my doubts.
Can I channel, too?
Absolutely. Those telepathic messages are coming to all of us, all the time. Our higher selves, guides, and angels are communicating with us all the time. The problem is, our minds are often so full of ego thoughts, like worrying about the future, or judgements, or mental rehashing of the past, that we don’t hear them. Or we ignore them or discount them as just our own thoughts.
The best way to begin to attune to these messages is by being still and quieting your mind, even for a few minutes at a time. Meditate! And then either sit in the quiet, or get your laptop or a pen and paper. See what comes. Maybe you’ll find yourself getting wise and loving thoughts that don’t feel like your own. Or maybe you’ll get feelings or knowings, or see images in your mind’s eye. The important things are to ask for assistance from your unseen helpers, believe that it’s possible, and then just see what happens without any expectations.