There is a lot of New Age Fluff out there in the wider Crystal, Healing and Spiritual "communities". Intuition and Discernment are absolutely necessary, but they also take much work to develop properly. They are the guards to the temple of the Mind, all information must pass through these before we should accept any information, no matter how good it sounds. The road to hell is paved with good intentions so they say...
Everyday more are popping up, more channelings echoing the same info, countless new gurus, coaches and "teachers" selling their courses—or claiming they have the answer to the next level of your awakening. Some claiming to be channeling the Archangels, Mary Magdalene of even as far as claiming Yeshua / Jesus, the Galactic Federation and Aliens. A lot of New Age creations that stem from the "ascension" movement of the 80s / 90s and early 2000s. Always selling some date for jumping time lines and entering portals of transformation. It all sounds good on the surface, but none of this stems from true esoteric wisdom, no ancient records to draw from or prove, just a lot of repeating what sounds "good".
Most of this New Age stuff is completely disconnected from Consciousness and Esoteric Wisdom Traditions. It has become a pick and choose kind of thing for the uninitiated looking for truth in the abyss. Most will run the endless gauntlet of this work, retreats, courses, and a lot of half truths creating paradoxes. Many are touching on a multitude of subjects but never getting closer to finding the inner peace that most are striving for. Many are Looking for outward effects, but have not done the inner work to build the foundation necessary to achieve their goals. Avoidance comes in many forms.
We are creative creatures when it comes to facing our own shadow as Carl Jung said, most will do anything to avoid it. Transmutation and Integration truly are the keys to real healing. That looks different for everyone depending on their level of consciousness and where they are coming from with life experience. We all carry emotional baggage around much longer than we should and over identify with the sensate material world and our addictions to it. The Pain of life is inevitable, But ultimately suffering is what we do to ourselves—as the Buddha says.
Knowledge should lead to understanding, and then through experience, it sparks the fire that becomes Wisdom....once we attain this veiled lamp, the light shines and we come to Realization. This is where embodiment & integration of the path happens. Where we bring awareness to life and climb the middle pillar of the Tree of Life. Through meditation and daily practice we learn to take personal responsibility for the words and actions we allow to manifest and we begin to form a Living Philosophy called by the Master Teachers - The Way. Learning to shed the ego, not to project our pain back into the world, and to learn to surrender to certain aspects instead of constantly fight against something.
There is one way to do all things, ultimately we learn that is with grace. Do not get lost in the abyss searching for what you already possess. Sense with your heart and see with your minds eye, this is the connection of spirit. Truth Resonates in the Heart.
Be aware that many of these modern "teachings" stem back to a couple facilitators in the 90s / early 2000s. A lot of Distorted information about Energy work (kundalini activations, light language, channeling, etc) and Sacred Geometry / Ancient wisdom (Kathara, Daisy of Death / Lotus of Life) etc, most of it "channeled" information.
Much of the Channeling out there is highly Influenced by astral level intelligences / entities that love an open channel who really plugs in. Over time this will begin to yield negative results on the body / mind / spirit connection. Most Traditions warn against being an open channel like this. I know for many, they will argues this point, a lot of people have built businesses around this and it is promoted on many big accounts.
Most do not understand what they are playing with. Just diving head first into the deep end not understanding these entities are mostly tricksters—not always malevolent, but definitely not purely benevolent either. Many intelligences are stuck in the Astral realm, Good, Bad, Indifferent. Many people get caught up in the spiritual search on astral projection and the lesser sidhis / powers etc. because they have no basis, and the high can be ethereal.
So many are intent on blowing open their Chakras, or Kundalini. Without the proper foundation to truly support the way the natural energy unfolds—it will end up boiling over. It must be done properly or one can risk going mad—Spiritual Psychosis. There is a reason the ancients had initiation rites and you had to be admitted , after purification and other work to enter the deeper work.
No one who truly understands this wisdom is out there doing Kundalini activation workshops or selling any of these other "activations" to the masses on a whim, as it takes Years of work to be done in a productive manner. It is very dangerous to even attempt to blow things open without at least an understanding of truth relating to the subjects. Some lids can not be put back on - and it can take years of working with it before bringing it under control. It can wreak havoc as much as work miracles, but again, none of this is to be rushed. Alchemy. Kalabala. Christian Mysticism. Hermetics. All hold the current of light and explain how this process awakens naturally. But Like Icarus, if you choose to fly to close to the Sun, well...consequences happen.
Knowledge is nothing without the understanding to transcend the preconceived notions. This base level, the carnal desires, etc - must be transcended and The vices transmuted before the deeper work should be undertaken. It is the same with the movement around Psychedelics and Plant Medicine. Opening doorways of consciousness without the proper foundation and then the very important integration - will lead to more suffering instead of the freedom so many seek. No shortcuts. We have a responsibility if we claim to understand any piece of the Truth....to ourselves and anyone we walk down this path of Consciousness.
It is important to do the work. Daily Practice. Put your energy into all you do. Family. Work. Your Close circle.
No judgement, I was there in the beginning, we all pass through it on the way from ordinary every day consciousness to the journey of awakening. Experience is the greatest teacher. There are many charlatans selling their half truths and versions of an ancient or newly created system to unlock the door...it is not different than the organized religious dogma. The real masters I have found, are not online in this manner, promoting these things to everyone under the sun without proper education. What is happening in many of these wider communities is causing more spiritual psychosis than spiritual peace.
Many are learning ceremonial magic or learning to manifest their vision boards, to channel beings, to tap into the astral and to create outward effects. This is a misuse of the energy and it causes distortions in the field. This energy is meant to be directed inward. Once the effects occur on the inner planes, then the outward effects become a stable field. Seek the kingdom of heaven first - IT IS WITHIN - and all else shall be added.
The real work is done within, in silence, in secret...between you and Source / God, the ONE from which all else sprang forth. The Universe. Call it what you will. The Mystic path and wisdom traditions all speak to the same truths and warn against the same things. Many of these "New Age" teachings are heavily influenced and many in fact get caught up and addicted on this level and the minor powers gained.
For over 20 years through my Crystal Business and working in various esoteric circles, I have learned from direct experience and had the blessing of working with Masters and I have sat with Charlatans. The internet is littered with the latter. I hope this helps at least of you out there ∞
Blessings. Thank you for being here.



