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The Shamballa Letter

VOLUME 12, Number 9                                                                                     February 28th, 1990

Dear Chelas,

It is most important that you learn to rise above personal emotions which are triggered by outer situations and stimuli. Sensitivity is a quality that is intended to be useful to your Spiritual development, but if it is not rightly understood and used, it may become a weight which holds you Earth-bound in consciousness.

In order for you to 'rise' in consciousness into the Octaves of Light, it is necessary for you to pass through the astral plane. In fact, the astral plane coexists with the physical level in which you live, move and have your being, so you can see that it has a direct impact on the life experiences of all people.

Being sensitive to the psychic tides which surround you in the realm in which your four lower vehicles must function is intended only to bring you an awareness and understanding of that level and its effect upon human consciousness and behavior. As such, sensitivity is indispensable; however, the intent is not that you become emotionally involved there. Realize that personal likes and dislikes, especially regarding other lifestreams, belong to that realm. Of this, we want you to be free!

Learn to recognize the astral realm and all that it contains as you pass through it. It is not necessary that you absorb it into your being. Just recognize it, blaze the Violet Transmuting Flame through it, and be on your way! As all life wishes to be free, so you can assist by this activity.

I will help you in the development of your recognition of the differences between the astral plane and the Octaves of Light as we work together, if you but ask!

PALLAS ATHENA, GODDESS OF TRUTH