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Today, we are immersed in a process of planetary change taking place on the world stage behind events that are often in the news. This process of global purification has, as its goal, the eradication of those areas of darkness within the collective consciousness that are the cause of separation, division, and enmity, both from one another and from the sacred life that God would have us live. The purpose of this transformation and its aim is the replacement of these attitudes with a new consciousness of unity, built upon a foundation of spiritual truth and love.

Events we witness today of extreme violence, of degradation of the humanity of others, of cruelty, of the punitive seeking of revenge, of hatred justified in the name of God, of practices of deception and manipulation all are manifestations of currents of darkness that can infiltrate human emotions and motivations. These currents, while partly emotionally-based, are also parts of Creation existing at other levels of spiritual reality. Today, they play a large role on the world stage and within the hearts of many because it is the time of purification upon the earth - a time when energies and motivations that have lain dormant within body and heart become released into awareness. While these energies do not necessarily have to be acted out, often, because of the strength with which they are felt, they become the source of action.

Such an expansion of darkness is not happening by chance. It is a result of the more profound and universal expansion of light upon the planet a movement whose effect is to both awaken people spiritually, while simultaneously stirring the dormant energies which act in opposition to this awakening. In this stirring is a movement toward greater freedom, with the mechanism of release into awareness being one stage on the road to becoming free of the energy entirely.

The work of light, everywhere, is to illumine and purify mind, heart, and body so that humanity can hold a greater degree of love and light within itself and move to the next level of its spiritual unfoldment. This is also true for the Earth itself which is also moving into the next stage of its spiritual unfoldment. In the case of the Earth, development operates according to similar principles as those for individuals, with the expansion of consciousness and the increase in the concentration of light being parts of it. And just as it is time for people, individually, to awaken, it is also time for the being that is the Earth to move into greater light and into heightened spiritual resonance. This movement has already begun and will have profound implications for every life form inhabiting the planet.

The expansion of light affects all levels of consciousness. On the individual level, it begins to reveal what has been hidden from awareness because it was too painful to see before now. Simultaneously, it creates a greater capacity for love and joy because of increased contact with an inner wellspring that is the sacred essence of every human being.

On the level of relationships, the advent of greater light reveals more of the truth that relationships hold, making it possible to discern which of these serve the purposes of growth and wholeness, and which limit these and are being held onto out of fear.

On the global level, the effect of increased light is to release into collective awareness, impulses of a negative nature that were more deeply buried and more tightly bound. These impulses can also become amplified by larger energies which seek to turn the process of purification to their own ends. Such a pursuit could not be successful if such energies and motivations were not already present within the human heart. Yet, impulses such as those that give rise to terrorism in its many forms, to genocidal behavior, and to all practices of cruelty of one individual to another, are all aspects of darkness which the larger energies can capitalize on.

As purification continues, light and darkness will continue to separate and energies of darkness will continue to make themselves known. On a planetary level, no matter how much this may appear to be the result of the actions or intentions of any one nation, it is more importantly happening because it is mankind's time of release from bondage - the beginning of a process of being set free from all that prevents the expansion of greater love. Despite the painful effects of this process as we witness them today, what is being released into consciousness will ultimately be freed from the personal self and the world's self. What will remain is a changed humanity, capable of experiencing greater freedom to love.

In the meantime, many suffer during this time of transition, and the heart that is opening to greater love must be concerned for them all. Yet, concern is not despair, nor is it the loss of hope. Indeed, those who seek to move through this time without being influenced by the negative energies need to hold the reality of light while holding the suffering. Such anchoring affirms our trust in God's sacred intention to bring light out of darkness, and to bring the earth forward as a planet and as a participant in the brotherhood of planets whose consciousness is based on light. Though this may seem like a distant and implausible vision, its truth lies deeply buried within the human heart. For there are those who are our brothers and sisters on the earth who wait for this time of transition to end and for peace and harmony to prevail. And there are those who are part of the greater life of the universe who also await the outcome of this sacred time of emergence.

Let us pray that no matter what we must go through in the process of purification, that the presence of greater light remain firmly anchored in our hearts so that however strong the opposing currents, we are able to remain faithful to a life based on the principle of love.

And let us pray, also, that love for this planet and for all beings rest within each and every heart, and that the earth itself be blessed as it moves into greater light.

For additional writings by Julie Redstone see Pathways of Light, a part of Light Omega. For more about global purification, see the Worldwatch section of the Light Omega website and the Light Omega Newsletter.

Attachment is one of the greatest self-created obstacles to your success. When you are attached you are driven by a poverty mindset that is trying to seek stability in an ever-changing universe. There is a solution that will free you from this bondage...

The answer is in the seven spiritual laws of success the law of detachment from specific outcomes in your life. You must relinquish your attachment to the thing or result that you are trying to create in order to be able to create it with minimum effort. This does not mean that you should not intend or desire to achieve your goals just that you should not be attached to the goal.

The state of detachment may seem to be a contradiction to you so here are some more thoughts to help illustrate the mindset that you need to acquire.

The root of attachment is poverty mentality and the desire for security. You may have grown up in circumstances where lack was a problem and you may have acquired the belief that you need to hang on to what youve got. When you do this you are trying to go against one of the fundamental principles of the universe that is at the bottom of the seven spiritual laws of success. This principle is that the entire universe is constantly changing. Attachment to anything is impossible because everything is continually changing.

When you allow yourself to become attached, you are really allowing yourself to become attached to memories events that happened in the past and which will not occur again. By locking your mind up in this way your self becomes narrow, focussed and unable to see the sea of opportunities that surround it. You stagnate and eventually end up trapped at a point that is out of touch with the ever changing universe.

Detachment means that your self is free and fluid. You are no longer focussed on one fixed idea that you must achieve at all costs. You are able to see and grasp the opportunities that surround you. You are free to choose the path that will move you around the obstacles you encounter and easily towards your goal.

Detachment comes from wealth mentality. To detach yourself is an act of faith, as Bob Proctor says in The Science of Getting Rich you have to let go and let God. When you have faith that the universe, your higher self or your God will provide you with the means to achieve your outcome you can detach yourself, wait patiently and watch expectantly for the means that will enable you to get there to appear.

The biggest internal obstacle to success for many people is their attachment to the outcome of their desires. This attachment may be subtle in form the desire for money can be an attachment to the perceived security that money is expected to bring.

The root of attachment is often past conditioning which causes the ego to want to protect itself by seeking security. Mistaking the egos desire for security with the power of the true self to create new outcomes leads to attachment.

The secret of the seven spiritual laws of success is to still desire the outcomes you want and have the intention to create them but to detach yourself from the need to have them. In this way you will free your mind to find the easiest way to achieve your goals.

The seven spiritual laws of success are built upon natural principles. You can build these natural principles into your life as a bedrock for your path to future prosperity and happiness. Would you like to learn more about the the seven spiritual law of success?

Download my latest e-book here Principles of Success. Visit my website for more resources, articles, and support materials about success and personal growth .

Kevin John has spent many years helping businesses owners, aspiring business owners, and private individuals to develop the understanding and skills needed to achieve the success that they want.

How much weight should I gain during pregnancy? That's the $64,000 question. Fortunately, unlike most things in life, there is a fairly simple answer to the question. A woman who is at her normal weight at the time of her pregnancy should gain an extra 25-35 pounds over the next nine months. A woman who is underweight should gain 30-40 pounds, and a woman who is overweight need only gain a recommended 15-25 pounds during her pregnancy.

If your expecting twins, add 10 more pounds to these numbers. Doctor's say to take in an extra 300 calories per day to achieve these weight gain goals. Now, of course, weight gain during pregnancy is not a straight line. The first trimester is very difficult for most women to gain weight in. Between the lethargy and nausea during this time, weight gain is not easy to achieve. In fact, statistics shoe that, on average, a woman of normal weight will only gain 4-6 pounds in their first trimester. After that, however, the average woman will gain about 1 pound a week for the remainder of her pregnancy. The weight breakdown for a woman who has gained 29 pounds is as follows:

Baby - 7.5 lbs,
Placenta - 1.5 lbs,
Amniotic Fluid - 2 lbs,
Womb - 2 lbs,
Breasts - 2 lbs,
Blood - 3 lbs,
Fat,Protein - 7 lbs,
Water - 4 lbs

Remember, this is a very natural process. Too often, women worry about gaining excessive weight during their pregnancy. The fact is that it is far better to gain too much weight than too little. And equally important, is to eat the right foods to gain the required weight. Avoid junk foods or the "empty calorie" foods.

Eat foods high in protein, folic acid, calcium and iron. A good pregnancy diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, dairy, and red meats. This coupled with a good pre-natal vitamin supplement and iron supplement, if your doctor suggests, and you will be well on your way to having a healthy baby, as well as keeping your weight gain under control.

I recently became a first-time mom at the age of 39. I was experiencing a lot of anxiety worrying about my age and the fact that I was having twins. I received all kinds of conflicting advice as to what I should and shouldn't do while pregnant. I finally decided to research for myself. With my doctors consent I followed a program of diet and exercise. Once I started, my anxiety went away, and I had a very comfortable, active and problem free pregnancy. I delivered two very healthy boys, and within just 7 weeks of delivery I was back to my pre-pregnancy weight and even better shape. I've posted my story along with pictures at Pregnant-Healthy.com