Teresa Dell's Thought Symposium

Humanity and The Hierarchy of Basic Human Needs

Psychologist Abraham Maslow identified that no matter what gender, age, ethnicity, or spirtual background, all humans have the same basic needs. I believe these needs seem to resonate one to the other, whether they are in balance or disrupted. Here is an example of how this may occur.

1) The base or foundation consists of the Physical Needs which are Food, Rest and Shelter. All of these elements are essential for human survival. Comfort and Privacy within the shelter are also important factors that aid overall well being. Without shelter, food and rest humans become more vulnerable to sicknesses and the numerous threats in our physical world.

2) The second level up consists of Security and Safety. People have a need to feel secure, safe and unthreatened in their environment. When personal and financial security is threatened humans become fearful and may also develop a sense of uncertainty or despair within their place of shelter.

3) The third level up is Love. Needing to feel love, affection, a closeness to others, or to be in a true and meaningful relationship with one or more persons. Included in this level is a need to be treated with respect and dignity. Without love, humans develop insecurities that may make them feel alone in the world, which may create a threat to their sense of security.

4) The fourth level up is Self Esteem. The need to feel good about oneself, to be valued and needed. Feeling good about oneself may resonate as love and an ability to express brotherly love to others. The lack of self esteem may make love an impossible emotion to trust, because self esteem is often brought on by the recognition of others.

5) The fifth and upper level is Self Actualization, which includes religious and spiritual beliefs. Humans have a need to pursue their full and greatest potential, their hopes and aspirations. Reaching ones potential, elevates self esteem, which resonates as an ability to give and receive love. Love provides a feeling of safety and security, which makes one more comfortable in their physical world, or shelter.

Understanding these key elements can help us and others reach the highest potential in both personal and professional relationships. Interraction with friends and loved ones can become more fulfilling, while relationships strengthen and become more long lasting.

Degradation, ridicule, shame, selfishness, neglect, inflicting guilt and other forms of abuse are toxic and can cause long lasting damage. These acts cast a negative energy that imbeds deeply in the human psyche and unfortunately may take years to heal from.

We're in this Together ~

We're in this together, you and I.
An upside down economy in an upside down world.

We have a choice to make, take it for what it is,
or put our heads together and  recreate it full speed ahead.

We can point the finger of blame, or we can accept the truth.
It was many people, many factors, many poor choices,
many influences that brought us here today.

It's time to boldly focus on what we do have to be thankful for.
We have family, friends, the breath of life,
courage, strength and faith.

We have foresight and the will to survive.

Be solid with me and I will be solid with you,
because I believe in us,
we are in this as one.

Looking forward...
Teresa Dell

Infinite Life: What's your belief?

Psychics real or not so real.

There seems to be much to do about whether or not psychic phenomena is phenomena, or accurate assumption. Yes there are real and not so real psychics in our world, accused of taking advantage of people. Because of this, honest and real psychics receive unfair scrutiny.

Either way...psychic advice is valuable, many psychics consider themselves professionals, as do psychics with background studies that compliment their abilities and visa versa (such as myself). So in response to a statement I read and heard which states "you shouldn't have to pay for psychics," I disbute that theory. I personally have volunteered a great amount of my time, assisting in criminal investigations and with health care professionals, not to mention others. Many advisors I network with do the same. At least a portion of time is volunteered, then compensation is agreed upon once they have proven their abilities. Personal advisors, Professional Psychics, whatever they call themselves, they should absolutely get paid for their services. Especially when their work is for the betterment of others.

In regards to whether or not psychic abilities are real: there are numerous Psychiatrists, Medical Doctors, Natural Healers and dedicated professional organizations, who are donating countless hours to psychic and past life phenomena. I repeat, donating time at the risk of scrutiny, because they know.

Psychic abilities are believed by some to be a keen sensitivity in the neurophysiologic structure. Just as some people have greater sensitivities to climate, pain, etc., others have greater intuit. Remember...this is the sixth sense. Unfortunately some people are basically ignorant to the science behind the ability, so cast general aspersions, rather than research and learn. In fact there are numerous established academic institutes who offer courses which include ability testing and PhD's in Metaphysics, Parapsychic Science, etc. Although these specified degrees don't validate a persons abilities are greater than someone not holding a degree, they are worthy of recognition. I suggest nay sayers take some time to do their homework, before speaking out.

Does it work? In this work, overlapping energy is a big issue. So to ensure that I am receiving the right energy, I offer validation of my abilities by giving a physical identity, or personality identity of the person, or place in question. This is at the beginning of our session, prior to moving forward. In other words, before paying even more for my services, we confirm I can assist you with your inquiry. Many psychics do the same.

Please note: psychics can pick up overlapping energies, from other people in your environment and sometimes they simply cannot connect to the individual, or situation at all. Why? Energy travels in varying frequencies, when a psychic cannot connect, they may simply be incapable of grabbing the relevant frequency. Sort of like tuning a radio and not getting a clear signal to the station you desire. This is where getting personality, or environmental validation is beneficial, before your session goes too deep.

In regards to timelines. These are tricky and very elastic, sometimes free will comes into play and individual choices can throw timelines off. Occasionally occurances not in our periphery of sight can throw timelines off too. Psychic sight is like taking a scenic drive, unfortunaltey along the way something can plummet from the sidelines and T-bone us. Natural law runs its own course and we can do nothing about that. We too are only human and answer to forces greater than ourselves.

It is also important to note that an Advisor may give "homework" you need to do, to better ensure the outcome of your situation. In other words, don't expect Mr or Mrs right to come along if your advisor leads you in a specific direction and you choose instead to sit home and eat twinkies, while watching Oprah, Soap Operas and the SciFi channel.

Thanks for your time, I'm here to help.

Peace,

TD

Mediums, Spirits and Past Eras.

The work of a medium is very mystifying, but frequently falls victim to scrutiny. None the less, mediumship is being studied by psychiatrists, medical doctors, and parapsychic scientists world wide. Questions asked of mediums are broad based, sometimes humerous and are occasionally a challenge to answer.

Recently I was asked to explain why mediums can see spirits of different eras, but spirits can't see spirits of different eras. It was an intriguing question, which took some thinking to derive this answer...

Mediums can see spirits of different era's in one buiding and yes, it is believed that spirits cannot see and communicate with spirits of other era's. I will attempt to explain why that may be. Spirits exist in their own energy frequency, which was influenced by the societal and environmental energies of their era. Spirits may be aware of structural changes within a community and can interact with spirits from their own era who are contained within that same vibratory frequency, but not with other spirits of another era's frequency. Spiritual energy bounces off spiritual energy. It is on the same plane (the spirit realm) and has a weak polarity and energy reserve. Again, the exception is with spirits who have the neutral bonding element of their shared era's vibrational frequency.

Human energy is like a fully charged battery and is on an opposite plane (the earth realm). It attracts and powers up spirit energy. Spirits transcend time by charging themselves with human energy reserves, which is also what helps mediums communicate with spirits of multiple era's. Our energy brings them forward; although, spirits do not have enough energy to charge each other and bring each other to another frequency.

It's sort of like being in a room full of television sets tuned to  different channels, we can see what's on each screen, but the televisions are completely unaware of each other.

Children and Past Life Memories

More than childhood illusions...

by Teresa Dell

(NPI Investigative Medium)

Most of us are aware that childrens imaginations are by far the most colorful and active. They seem to have this ability to play make believe and talk out story lines as if they are reliving a lifetime, other than the present. They have been farmers, mothers, scientists, teachers, or anyone they choose to present themselves to be. The stories they tell are adventurous, bold, funny and quite often end sadly. Death is often the finale.  

In depth Psychiatric studies are beginning to show significant signs of truth in these phenomenal tales our children tell us. Doctor Ian Stevenson was the first to devote numerous years of his life to this research. Continuing his work is Dr. Jim Tucker, a passionate speaker and Child Psychiatrist. Dr. Tuckers book "Life Before Life" I highly recommend.  

In general, what these doctor's studies have discovered are that these factors are present in most studied and confirmed cases:

1)The children died a traumatic death in their past life.

2)They died approximately four years before their present birth date.

3)They lived within 100 miles from where they presently live.

4) They often have a birthmark that correlates with  the type of injury they may have received before their prior death.

Again, this is not always the case, but are the most common circumstances. Surely some cases report children having knowledge of timelines, countries, cultures and languages they have never experienced, but documenting the validity of these stories is much more difficult.  

 Children usually begin talking about their prior existance at approximately 18 months of age and usually suppress them at around 8 years of age. It is probably due to requirements for scholastic attention that the stories begin to taper off. Although, they may revert back to these stories from time to time, or have occasional reflective moments of an era they "have never lived in."  

It is recommended that these stories be taped, or documented in writing. Paying close attention to what their former name was, names of family members, what they did for a living, or where they lived could prove to be symbolic. Most intriguing is how they died. Look on their bodies and see if they have a birthmark, or irregular pigmentation that is located where they claim to have been operated on, shot, stabbed, or broken. This one link may lead to medical records, or news articles and could be they key factor in unravelling a mystery beyond anyones wildest imagination.  

Please, listen to your children talk. 

Seasons~Birthdays~Intuitives a Comparitive

~*~ Birthdays and Favorite Seasons ~*~

The purpose of this simple study, was to satisfy a long standing curiosity of mine. I believe there is a direct link between a persons favorite season and their sensory development, primarily vision. For fun I asked a few intuitive professionals to participate and see if their “minds eye” may influence the result of this non scientific, but fun study.

Interesting enough, most of the intuitive professionals favorite season was earlier than the stage of vision development. Most of the general participants favorite season was closer to the stage of full vision development. Visual development, or acuity in the average child is sharpest at approximately six months of age. This study does not imply that a person is an intuitive, because their favorite season falls within a time closer to birth.

Winter Solstice: December 21 to March 20

We end and start our years at the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year. The Sun rises south of due east and sets south of due west. The Sun is at a low angle in the sky. The winter holidays are here. Crackling fires, sleigh rides, snowmen, snow angels, skiing, surprises, carolers, hot cider, baked goodies, guests coming to visit and family gatherings.

Spring Equinox: March 21 to June 20

We reach the Spring Equinox (March 21) when the Sun rises due east and sets due west. The days get longer and longer. Each day the Sun rises and sets farther north. Day and night are of equal length. Light and warmth overcomes the darkness and cold. The final snow is melting, crocuses and tulips are beginning to burst, trees blossom, gardens are started and crops begin to grow, spring lambs and calves are born, love is in the air.

Summer Solstice: June 21 to September 20

We reach the Summer Solstice (June 21). The Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year. The days have gotten longer. The Sun is high, giving lots of warmth and light. Crops ripen and baby animals continue to grow. Summer vacations, water sports, outdoor adventures, open air concerts, car shows, porch swings, friends and fireflies are abundant.

Autumn Equinox: September 21 to December 20

We reach the Autumn Equinox (Sept. 22) when the Sun again rises due east and sets due west. Day and night are again of equal length. Light and warmth begins to fade. Wood for the fire is stacked, crops are harvested, warm sweaters and blankets are unpacked, meals become richer, the holidays are planned. This is the season of warmth and giving thanks.

Calculated Results

general participants favorite season falling 0-3 months from birth = 10
general participants favorite season falling 4-6 months from birth = 8
general participants favorite season falling 7-9 months from birth = 4
general participants favorite season falling 10-12 months from birth = 3

intuitive participants favorite season falling 0-3 months from birth = 6
intuitive participants favorite season falling 4-6 months from birth = 1
intuitive participants favorite season falling 7-9 months from birth = 0
intuitive participants favorite season falling 10-12 months from birth = 3

Based on these numbers and actual birth months given during the study
and percentages from each group, I concluded with this information:

favorite seasons for the largest percentage of general participants
is 4 months, or more after birth, closer to full visual development.

favorite seasons for the larger percentage of intuitive participants is
within 3 months of birth, the minds eye may be an influence.

 ~ Many Thanks to All the Participants ~

Archangels, our heavenly friends.

You are never alone...

We've all had moments of uncertainty, doubt and fear in regards to numerous life challenges. We have all felt as if we are alone and lost, with nobody beside us who truly understands and better yet can provide the comfort we need in our times of despair.

Have faith and know that you are never alone, you have heavenly friends who are greater than any of your worries. Your Archangels are always available to you, call on them, surround yourself with their soothing rays and feel comfort. They will help you heal.

Archangels have the ability to tend to numerous people at one time. Think of them as a crystal prism. Fragments of light bursting out, luminous and brilliant, dazzling and dancing in many directions, reaching out and touching. These are your angels, your guardians, your citadels of peace. Know them and trust them in your times of need. They are described here not in succesion of being, but in order of their spritual energy rays surrounding our almighty.

Michael: "One who is like god." Field commander of the army of God. 1st ray, blue healing light. Guidance in faith, protection and gods will.

Jophiel: "Prince of Heaven." Along with Zadkiel, he assists Michael in battle. 2nd ray, yellow healing light. Guidance in wisdom, illumination, constancy, understanding, descrimination, inspiration and discernment.

Chamuel: "He who sees God." Leader of the forces and pure love. Believed to be both masculine and feminine in form. 3rd ray, pink healing light. Guidance in love, adoration, gratitude, compassion, communication, extending oneself of others, creation of beauty, art.

Gabriel: "Messenger of God." Left hand of God and the embodiment of the Holy Spirit. 4th ray, white healing light. Guidance in purity, harmony, poise, order, hope, joy, discipline, resurrection.

Raphael: "God Heals." Hebrew for Raphe ~ Doctor of Medicine. 5th ray, green healing light. Guidance in truth, healing, science, wholeness, vision, manifesting abundant life on earth.

Uriel: "Angel of repentance." Watches over thunder and terror, stands at the Gates of Eden with a fiery sword. 6th ray, purple and gold healing light. Guidance in peace, ministry, service, brotherhood, judgement of evil.

Zadkiel: "Righteousness of God." Our angel of mercy. 7th ray, violet healing light. Guidance in freedom, mercy, transmutation, joy, forgiveness, alchemy, justice, liberation of the soul.

Meditate or invision their healing ray surrounding you or your loved ones and have faith.

Peace,

Teresa Dell

Zowie..who's that?

In life many of us have found ourselves in a relationship funk. Some of us more than once, often finding ourselves wondering if the one we're longing for truly exists. Your Damsel, Your Knight, Your Shining Star. Someone who will get it right, when it comes to you, your spirit, your dreams and desires. Someone who will  nurture you and accept your nurturing in return.

Friends have come to the rescue with that perfect person who is "just your type." Family members have voiced their concerns for your apparent romance woes over and over again until you want to scream to the high heavens "leave me alone!"

You know what you want in spirit, love and life. You want fulfilment, you want to love and be loved like never before, you want to live and feel the exhiliration of what our creators abundant universe has to provide. You want to feel the freedom true love releases.

Clubs, social gatherings, community events, churches, educational institutes, gyms, home improvement centers, grocery stores, the internet...been there done that...right? Well some have had their prayers answered, some are still searching. Do not give up, do not foster negative energy, believe with all your heart and being, but most important be open to receive.

Your perfect match will center you in five crucial elements. Spiritual, emotional, physical, social and intellectual. Your head, heart and gut will be in absolute alignment, with no doubts at all. Do not worry about the opinions of others, do not worry how sudden the realization may seem, it is profound to you and it is yours alone.

You will stand eye to eye with your new life mate, you will say "I want you" and you will know that your waiting has been a necessary learning process, but is now over.

You are now complete and a new journey has begun.

Embrace the reality and grow with it.

Peace,

Teresa Dell

When Your Dreams Manifest...

Enjoy, Celebrate, Rejoice.

Dance naked in the moonlight.

Indulge in the reality you have created,

for life is too short to settle for disharmony.

You have walked away from the complexities of

past heartache, suffering and fear.

You have learned the truth of false friends

and established boundaries with others.

You have evolved within,

intellectually, emotionally, spiritually.

You asked and you received,

because you believed with all your heart.

Now Give Thanks

and experience the journey.

Blessings,

Teresa Dell

A Rose of Inspiration...

During moments of reflection we can find ourselves remembering people who have come into and touched our lives in very subtle, yet profound ways. Simple gestures, acts of kindness, or the sunshine smile from a stranger when our days have been filled with overcast skys.

One of the sweetest gestures that I have recently experienced occured on a bright, but comfortably warm day in my home state of California. It was mid afternoon in mid May and I had been running here and there, taking care of errands, planning to pick my son up at school, going about my business like everyone else in this quaint rural community.

Through the course of the day my thoughts had been heavy with family concerns. I was also lonesome for true love and wondering about my life path and where I would be in 10 years. Typical thoughts that mull around in our heads and drive us crazy. I thought of my children 24 and 15, my grandson now turned 6 and was shocked at how fast time goes by, wishing I could go back and recapture some of those years that seemed to be a blur to me.

I pulled up to the gas pumps at a local market, took another drink from my water bottle and got my debit card out of my wallet. I noticed a rugged man, looking like he had a hard day at work, getting out of a construction type of pick up truck, walking towards my car. In his hand was a single rose bud and I thought how strange it was, then wondered if he had cut it from the bush in front of the store on his way out. I also wondered why he would have. I rolled my window down and he reached through handing me the rose. As I thanked him he said "maybe this will help you have a brighter day." My eyes filled with tears as I watched him walk away, back to his truck, where a friend sat and waited for him.

Was it that obvious that I was so deep in thought? Could I have really projected so intensely how strong my emotions were running? Was I that easy to read, even by a total stranger who had just glanced at me while passing by? Me, who always has a smile for anyone in need, who thinks I am a master at hiding my feelings, realized at that moment that I had surely been touched by one of Gods messengers. It was time to shake the blues and awaken more positive energies. I placed the rose in my water bottle, filled my tank and drove off to get my son at school, with a new sense of understanding at how much beauty and joy one kind act could bring. This simple act of kindness uplifted me and gave me a new sense of wellbeing.

The rose rested in the same water bottle, on my kitchen counter for several days. It inspired me and gave me strength. I will always remember that messenger god sent me, dressed in dusty jeans, a work shirt and rugged boots. A man who had obviously had a rough day himself, but took the time to make me smile on that very deep day in May.

Chakras Through My Eyes...

Simply stated this is an ancient practice which focuses on balancing the flow of Chi or life energy throughout the body's meridiens, also known as our invisible energy channels. Our energy is psychologically, emotionally, spiritually and physically based. The purpose of chakra balancing is to unlock trapped energy which has manifested as discomfort or pain.

Imagine the magnetic energy of our planet and the directions North, East, South and West. Our energy is also directional, we too have a magnetic north and an axis which establishes our center of balance. Chakra balancing draws negative static from throughout the body, centers it in our axis, draws it upward to our northern most point known as Sahasrara, Nirvana or Crown Chakra. It is then released and dissipated into the atmosphere. All of this is accomplished through light touch of the practitioners or technicians hands, while you remain in a restful position.

The seven primary chakras spiral upward along the nerve trunk, from the Root Chakra, which is located at the pelvic area. Each Chakra governs areas of the body and also resonates to a specific color. These are discussed in the following paragraphs, along with Common and Sanskrit names.

The first is the Root Chakra, Muladhara or Support. This chakra resonates to the color red, governs physical needs and basic human survival issues. Muladhara also governs our energy center, pelvic area, bones, teeth and blood. Imbalances are indicative of  lethargy and lifelessness. The heat, flow, energy and power of earths magma is a good meditative focus for Muladhara or Support.

The second is the Spleen or Sacral Chakra, Svahdhisthana, or Sweetness. This Chakra resonates to the color orange, governs emotional need and our souls, creativity, potential and enthusiasm. Svahdhisthana also governs lower intestines, kidney, spleen and the reproductive system. Imbalances are indicative of  emotional repression and imbalance. The soothing glow of the setting sun is a good meditative focus for Svahdhishthana or Sweetness.

The third is the Solar Plexus, Manipura, or City of Jewels. This Chakra resonates to the color yellow, stimulates our personal power and clarity of mind and increases our awareness. Manipura also governs primary digestive, liver, stomach, pancreas and the nervous system. Imbalances are indicative of digestive disorders, lack of focus, inability to concentrate and low self esteem. The golden glow of dawns rising sun is a good meditative focus for Manipura or The City of Jewels.

The fourth is the Heart, Anahattha, or Unstuck. This Chakra resonates to the color green, governs compassion and heart felt issues, balances our physical world with our spiritual world, inspires unconditional love. Anahattha also governs the heart, lungs, bronchia, immune system, arms hands and thymus glands. Imbalances are indicative of jealousy and envy. The ever growing, self replenishing Redwood Forest of California is a good meditative focus for Anahattha or Unstuck.

The fifth is the Throat, Visshuda, or Purity. This Chakra resonates to the color true blue, governs communication, self expression, godly conciousness, universal inspiration and understanding. Visshuda also governs the throat, voice, mouth, jaw, neck, shoulders and thyroid. Imbalances are indicative of obsessive compulsive disorders, mood swings and PMS. The oceans low tide and tide pools are a good meditative focus for Visshuda or Purity.

The sixth is the Brow Chakra, Anja, or to Know and Perceive (the minds eye.) This Chakra resonates to the color indigo, governs intuition and psychic ability. Anja also governs the pineal gland, eyes, nose, sinus and tongue. Imbalances are indicative of sleep disorders. The night sky is the best meditative focus for Anja, to Know or Perceive.

The seventh is the Crown or Nirvana Chakra, Sahasrara, or Thousand Fold (thousand petal lotus.) This Chakra resonates to the color violet, governs enlightenment, self realization, knowledge, and infinity. This Chakra also governs the pituitary, indocrine glands, cerebrum, the central nervous system and lymphatics. Imbalances are indicative of fanatical behavior, faithlessness and intolerance. The exodus from earth, transcending space and the galaxies is a good meditative focus for Sahasrara or the Thousand Petal Lotus.

Understanding Chakra imbalances, their correlation to the body parts and systems, as well as the colors that they resonate to, and utilizing a creative meditative focus makes it easier to bring our own selves to balance.

Aromatherapy and Herbology, a Journey Through Time...

It was first believed that the use of aromatic plants and flowers dated as far back as 5000 years and that the early Egyptians were the first to use botanical extracts and oils. In an effort to preserve the bodys of the deceased, aromatics were absorbed into their wraps to aid the mummification process and reduce decomposition. Modern archaeology has proven this practice was useful, as numerous sites have provided evidence to support the effectiveness of this ancient method of  body preservation.

Recently though we have found that even prehistoric man was partial to and mesmorized by the many spiritual properties of fragrant botanicals. Burial sites have shown that  placing flowering plants in the graves of the departed was a practice among many tribes. Whether this practice was believed to keep the departed somehow connected to those left behind, or to guide the spirit back to mortality, or simply an act of human compassion remains a mystery to us today.

Aromatic potions have been used by shamans, priests and priestesses for centuries and for many cultural and religious ceremonies. The belief is that each individual aromatic has specific therapeutic, medicinal or magical properties. This may possibly have been the inspiration for the use of incense in Buddhist, Christian and other religious temples, churches and citadels..

The Romans and Greeks were soon to learn of the healing properties of aromatic plants and oils and Europe as a whole incorporated them for many purposes. Aromatics were used to mask body odors, deter body lice and the disease carrying fleas of mice and rats. The antiseptic properties were used to prevent the spread of cholera and the black plague by creating immunity to these diseases.

During the Dark Age Medieval Royalty found pleasure in forming carpets of sweetly scented herbs, to enhance the ambience of and provide fragrance for celebrations and feasts. Even the Asian cultures of the Middle Ages would hang pots of aromatic herbs along the walls of buildings during celebrations, to encourage good luck and good fortune to all. Early sailors and seafarers found that the components in limes, known to us now as vitmain C and bio-flavenoids, helped prevent the onset of scurvey.

By the late 1600's extracts and oils were widely used to formulate medicines, and aromatics were now classified for either cosmetic or medicinal use. This era was most likely what influenced the development of the drug, perfume and cosmetic industries. The cosmetic properties of botanicals were embraced by the well to do of England and France and their popularity grew immensely. Aromatics soon covered the world and were found in multiple types of applications.

During the same century the flavorful properties of numerous botanicals were now widely used in various culinary applications too. The sweet, sour, spicey, astringent and bitter components made meals a pleasantly indulgent experience, as the seductive flavors of herbs awakened and enlivened the palate. It was also discovered that numerous herbs helped aid the digestion of foods, relieving the uncomfortable symptoms of digestive disorders.

The chemical composition of plant molecules were being identified by scientists by the late 1800's and synthetic medicines were soon to be formulated. Scientists still seek the active component of various botanicals, but in truth it is most likely a combination of substances working synergistically that provides the therapeutic and healing properties of plants.

The animal kingdom has also found use in botanicals. Branches, twigs, sprigs and snippings of various trees, plants, or herbs can be found in dens and nests of animals and birds. These are intended as ornamentation and protection from parasites and other pests.