There’s more to us than meets the eye! Guest Post By Lyn Williams

Yes, we’re just like an iceberg. There’s more to us under the surface than we can see. And just like an iceberg can sink a ship, what’s under our surfaces can, and does sink us! Most of us don’t even realize that this very important part of us exists. We are taught and programmed to think that our physical bodies are all there is.

Western, industrialized societies are among the youngest on Earth as compared to Eastern, African and other societies who’ve been around for many thousands of years. And yet, we think we know more and have it all figured out. But, we don’t. In fact we’re just beginning to discover the real truths about the many levels of Consciousness that exists within and around us. It’s amazing and the truth can be seen all around us, in plain view. The evidence is everywhere. So, let’s take a look.

Basically, there are 3-4 parts to us (depending how you define it). Each part has multiple levels. No one knows exactly how many levels there are because we don’t have the science to detect what happens beyond what’s beyond our current levels of awareness. But, we do know there are the physical, mental/emotional and spiritual levels of existence. We know the most about the physical; we know less about our mental/emotional makeups, and the least about the spiritual. There’s too much detail to discuss here, so I’ll just address the highlights.

First, we have our physical body. It’s where we live. We use it to see, taste, feel, hear and smell our world. It supports us on this plane of existence through our sensory systems and organs. It’s also connected to the other levels of existence through our brains and nervous systems where our thought processes, voluntary and involuntary functions and responses occur. Our brains are simply energy conductors sending electrical messages and instructions to the various systems that make our bodies function.

But our bodies also house our emotional system, which is another energy system that connects our spiritual selves to the physical body. The evidence of its existence is the reaction caused by a thought; or something someone says that you like or don’t like. Your emotional response registers in your brain first, then flows through your emotional body, and is felt in your physical body. The physical body itself doesn’t react to words or thoughts on its own.

Then, there’s our spiritual system. This is where our intuition and life force systems reside; it’s our God or Universe connection…it’s where ‘we’ really live. All of these systems, (physical, mental/emotional and spiritual) work together and exist within an ‘energy field’ that’s the very essence of life itself. Another name for this energy field is God, Universe, Source, Spirit, or whatever name you call it. This energy flows in, around and through us. It’s the enerty substance that everything, including our bodies is made of. It comprises every form, physical and etheric.

It’s the world we perceive through our five senses; it’s sound, color, temperature, light…everything! It sends involuntary energetic messages through our brains to our bodies, sustaining our lives and allowing our bodies to function. And, still it’s more than that.

The truth is…everything is this ‘Energy’. There is nothing that can’t be described as anything but the ‘Energy’. The food we eat is ‘Energy’ in various forms. When we eat it, our bodies convert it to usable energy. Air is ‘Energy’. All you have to do is take a few deep breaths to feel its energizing affect on your body.

Sound is ‘Energy”…really! Just stand in front of a loud speaker and you’ll feel the energy pounding around you. Color is ‘Energy’…it transmits different messages depending on its shade and intensity. Nothing says power like red. Nothing is more soothing than the color blue. Heat, cold, light, wind, water…are all forms of ‘Energy’ that we perceive physically. Then there is the ‘Energy’ of words…the very essence of power. They carry messages that drive and direct our every action, reaction and emotion. Words have started wars and created peace. They inspire us and defeat us. They warm us and chill us. They are invisible, but they have incredible affects on our mental/emotional bodies.

Now let’s talk a bit more about the spiritual part of us. This is where things become esoteric. We can’t see, taste, feel, or smell our spiritual bodies…at least most of us can’t. But, all of us ‘hear’ our spiritual selves. It’s your inner voice, the still, small voice you hear in your head that guides, warns and comforts you from within; not the ego chatter that we hear all day, but small gentle voice we call our intuition or sub-conscious.

Some of us have learned to ignore the voice so we can to do and say anything we want no matter how bad or self-serving it is. However, when we do this, we squeeze the connection to the most powerful and enduring parts of us…our spirits.

Now, I know there are a lot of people who believe our souls aren’t eternal. That once the physical body dies, that’s it…we’re done. But that simply isn’t true. The life force within us, our soul is eternal. Everything has one, and it is part of our Source or Universal selves. It’s the force that controls all of the involuntary functions of your body like heartbeat, breathing, digestion, thinking, etc. It’s the seat of our emotions like love, joy, harmony, and yes even hate and sorrow.

While most people say they believe in the existence of the soul, they’re still not really sure it’s real. That is, until a life changing event like illness, trauma, and/or great loss transforms them. The personal experience of having to draw on that ‘something deep within’ can transform a belief in the soul’s existence. Major events like these are so profound; and require such inner strength and determination to survive and endure, that those who come through these experiences often develop a ‘knowing’ that changes them forever.

Now another word for the universal energy is Consciousness. Sometimes that’s a more comfortable word for people to use instead of God. So let’s go with it. Consciousness. What is it? Well, according to Deepak Chopra ‘The simplest definition of Consciousness is Awareness; the two are synonymous. Consciousness is the potential for all creation. The more Consciousness you have, the more potential you have to create. Pure Consciousness, because it underlies everything, is pure potential. Using Consciousness as its modeling clay, Creation is continuously creating itself. Consciousness turns into things in the objective world, into experiences in the subjective world. Break any experience down to its most basic element, and what you get are invisible ripples in the quantum field; break down any object into its most basic element, and what you get is also a ripple in the quantum field. Therefore, the simplest definition of Consciousness is Awareness.’

In other words, it’s a field of unlimited potential that we have access to. Everything we do, have, think, feel, create, and experience happens in Consciousness…which is the energy that all that is, is made of, and we live and exist within that energy. We are it, which also means we have access to its potential. We are co-creators with it. We create in it and from it. We cannot be separated from it because it is who we are.

Now once we truly understand what this really means, we can begin to change our lives and experiences and have the wonderful lives we really desire. The problem is by the time we come to this understanding, we’ve been so conditioned and programmed by society and our environment to suppress and doubt our true selves, that we don’t have full access anymore. Instead of being open to an unlimited flow, our experiences have caused us to squeeze our access channel to this great power down to a trickle. It’s like the difference between the amount of water rushing through a fire hose vs. a straw…really!

This was a simplified explanation of what’s beneath the surface of us. But now that you see how the 3 bodies interconnect, you can start to understand why the biggest part of you is that which exists under the surface, like an iceberg. But unlike the iceberg, your hidden bodies are active and powerful. They contain all of the ‘stuff’ that drives us, inspires us and blocks us.

As we grow, and choose to be more open, loving and make better choices, we realize the need to improve ourselves and work on our ‘stuff’. For most people, this means improving our physical selves. But since that’s not where our ‘stuff’ is, our efforts usually produce mediocre results. To get the results we desire, we have to go down the rabbit hole and work on the level where our stuff resides…the emotional and spiritual levels.

The first step is to connect with your true self. Then, to start listening to, and nurturing it. Remember, whatever you give your attention to, increases and is empowered.

The first step is to begin new spiritual practices to increase your awareness; learn and practice Law of Attraction principles; study spiritual and metaphysical subjects, meditate, do yoga, etc. There are many ways to connect with your spirit, but you have to set your intention, then you have to do it.

Now it’s up to you. Find the practices and disciplines that speak to you, and move forward with discovering your true, magnificent self. There’s so much more to know, and once you start exploring you’ll be just like Alice; alive with curiosity and excitement, and on the path to a whole new life. So, come on let’s go down the rabbit hole together. Hey, it’ll be fun!!

ABOUT Lyn Williams

Lyn Williams, is a successful author, speaker and Love and Happiness Mastery^© coach, which is the platform for her newest webinar series ‘How to Create Your Angel and Ascended Master Dream Team’. The 4-week series begins May 2^nd.

She coaches others to grow and discover their places of peace and joy, whatever that is for them. For most people that means success, love and financial freedom.

A student and practitioner of Metaphysics and New Thought philosophy since 1977, Lyn Williams is the living example of surviving and rebuilding a life after severe crisis. After the drive-by shooting death of her son in 1988, she endured 5 trials for the murder of her son over the next 7 years. 

Though her son’s death was the most difficult, she also lost 5 other family members between 1987 and 2006. She’s had many other personal and financial challenges over the years, including the 3 D’s (divorce, death, and the downturn), and depression and changing careers at mid-life.

In order to handle these life changing events, she began practicing techniques to rebuild and fortify her spirit. Now she shares her wisdom and experience, and teaches these practices to others who’ve suffered similar personal traumas. In 2004, she retired from a 33-year Information Technology career to become a full-time business entrepreneur.

As a coach, Lyn teaches solutions to challenges like fear of success and the blockages to joy and happiness. Using methods and systems she uses herself, Lyn shows others how to easily and quickly resolve the anxiety and fear associated with these and other life inhibiting issues. Her personal experience allows her to better understand and address the needs of her clients.

Lyn is the author of two ebooks: ‘How to Start a Business Without Losing Your Mind In 12 Easy Steps’, which is available in Amazon.com’s Kindle Store; and ‘Somebody’s Angel’, which will soon be available on http://www.thewomanexec.com.

She has several published articles and is the host of a www.BlogTalkRadio.com  show called ‘Let’s Talk About That’, and co-host of the ‘South Bay Small Business Hour’ on Tuesday mornings, also on www.BlogTalkRadio.com. Both show archives are available from her website, and from the iTunes store.

Lyn also has several self-help videos, including her ‘How I Did It’ series available on http://www.youtube.com//user/q4more. Lyn Williams currently holds a Bachelor of Metaphysical Science degree from the University of Metaphysics at Sedona. She’s also a licensed minister with the International Metaphysical Ministry. Presently, she’s studying for her Masters at the University of Sedona.  She’s an EFT Practitioner and Certified Chikara-Reiki-Do Master of the Usui and Tibetan Reiki Methods.

©April, 2012 There’s More to Us Than Meets the Eye!, by Lyn Williams

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Soul Fragmentation and The Chakra's: Weekly Chakra Thought

I have been asked the question “how does the soul fragmentation that you speak of affect the chakra energy system?  Or is it a different energy system all together?”

Great question.  I share my experience in working with the soul and the chakra’s energetically.  Remember, different people will experience the energy centers differently. 

Let’s begin by looking at the chakra centers.  It is widely accepted that the main energy system in the physical body runs along your spine.  This energy system has two “circuits” to flow the energy.  This system is referred to as the chakra system.  The physical body is surrounded by an energy “field” referred to as your auric body.  In a healthy state, the auric body and the physical bodies energy systems will be in alignment and interchange energy easily and effortlessly.  When a traumatic event or a painful event occurs, it affects both your auric field and your physical energy field.  The memory of the event, the cause, and the ripple effect are recorded in the auric field and in the chakra center that is affected.  These types of events can cause a variety of symptoms from a leak in the auric field to soul fragmentation. 

Different types of events affect differed centers.  The depth of the event, the bodies reaction to the event, and the emotional and mental reactions determine how the centers are affected.  The auric field contains many layers including the mental and emotional energy fields.  So a highly emotional event that causes pain can affect the emotional body – but it also can effect the chakra associated (or in some cases multiple, even all the centers). 

The root chakra is associated with our ability to ground, to feel connected.  It is our connection to the Earth – to the physical reality we live in.  Many times the symptoms of soul fragmentation show up in the root center as feeling orphaned in life, distrusting others, or a constant feeling of lacking needing to hoard material things in life for security.

The sacral center is our fight or flight mechanism exists, it is where our stress trigger is.  This is also where our passion lies our sense of sexuality.  Many times a person with soul fragmentation will feel trapped, have great fear, and the world feels like it is a scary place to live. 

The solar plexus is how we express ourselves in the world, our sense of self, and where our authentic power lies.  Many times in soul fragmentation a person will feel shame in their journey or, conversely, will hide under an inflated ego while within feel deep shame and fear of being found out.  You don’t really have a sense of who you are and family / personal relationships in general are very unstable.

The heart chakra is where we experience love, both giving and receiving.  When soul fragmentation occurs either giving or receiving love is affected.  We can give give and give some more unable to receive it back in an expression that fills us.  One may become confused between infatuation or lust and love.  A person may become “in love” with self  and forgiveness of self is impossible. 

The throat chakra is the center of our communication.  If soul fragmentation occurs we lose the ability to communicate, cannot sleep, or have a fear in speak truths.  Soul fragmentation here can show up in weight disorders.  Perhaps having difficulty speaking the truth and telling when another is speaking the truth – even within self.

The brow chakra is where we know we are connected with something larger than self – with the Great Spirit – part of the whole.  It is where we express the divinity of self.  When soul fragmentation occurs here a person becomes disconnected from the feelings and emotions.  Headaches are common place.  One becomes unable to experience spiritual truths – even if they struggle to have faith – faith is nonexistent.

The crown chakra is our connection opening to the spirit world – to the Universe.  It is where the energy from the Universe flowing in is experienced.  When soul fragmentation occurs a person feels isolated in the world, they feel as though they are not part of anything.  That each is a entity unto itself and there is no interrelatedness between anyone or anything.

So by looking at the experience of the person, looking at their energy centers in the physical body, and looking at their auric fields it is possible to ascertain if there is a soul fragmentation and perhaps threads to lead you to why it occurred and when it occurred in a person’s history.

When an intuitive energetic reading is done, I am looking at these various energy centers to follow the threads.  The threads lead to the “story” of what is causing the physical, emotional, or mental symptom.  If we can find the root story (not necessarily the latest chapter), we can then find the fragment of the soul that is not united.  In reuniting the fragments (which many times lay dormant or hidden within) together so that a person experiences wholeness, it leads to healing of other aspects of their life.  The purpose of finding the root cause of the issue is to experience unification with self, the physical world, and the spiritual world in the same breath.  

Boundaries and Choices: The Weekly Vibe with Laurissa Heller

Joy Herhold 
"Unity Of Love And Power"

The truth is that nothing can touch your soul. Hold on here because I’m about to take you deep, and if you don’t like going to places that make you feel uncomfortable than you may want to stop here.


I want to talk about sexual boundaries being crossed because it happens, and I know this because it happened to me. I suppressed it down for a long time so I wouldn’t have to think about it, and for some time afterward I wasn’t sure if I was worthy goods.


But then I had a life changing experience, and I realized that nothing could ever touch me, not even death, so how could someone else have slightest control over who I am? Only I have the power to let that energy hang over me.

The freedom that has come from me owning this darkness and saying out loud, without worry of what anyone will think is the most freeing damn thing I’ll ever do, and I've done some pretty crazy things (which we will not go into today.) I've learned to own who I am and it gives me power.


After doing astrology charts for some time now, I’ve realized that everyone has a story, as well as complete divinity. We all have our part to play, each of us is a vibration that contributes to a much larger orchestra . Our darkness opens us to our truest selves. We cannot reach these deep treasures when we live on the surface, we can only receive these fulfilling places when we are willing to submerge deep into the ocean of our soul.


This year is going to open up all kinds of situations that allow us to dive. Let yourself go into it. The divine does not setup life to be difficult; the Universe offers opportunities for us to become beams of light so that nothing can touch our high vibrational, compassionate, loving souls. It is such a rich journey ~ sometimes it feels scary, but just remember that nothing can touch your limitless, vibrational light ~ except you.



Eastern Philosophy ~ Western Living ~ Infusion Astrology

About Laurissa:

Laurissa is an astrologer who likes to work with people to help them find answers to life's questions through her own interpretation called Infusion Astrology. She pulls from yoga, buddhism, astrology, intuition, and life to help guide people through their decision making processes. 

Relationships, Work, Family, Children, Travel and Location for Living are all part of her offering as part of her Infusion Astrology Readings.  Her mission is to enhance people's awareness in their own lives so that they are able to live to their fullest potential.  Her philosophy is that by taking care of ourselves and recharging our own batteries we are better able to assist the people who are in our lives and extend that energy into the environment as well.

Laurissa offers Astrology Guidance and is an Educator of Conscious Living and Yoga Meditation Teacher (500 Hour Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher) and has been practicing yoga and meditation for nearly a decade. 

To find out more information about workshops offerings and private sessions, visit her website at www.tribaltree.org or visit her facebook page .


You can also catch "The Weekly Vibe" show on BlogTalk Radio where Laurissa and Deb Kabin (Earthmother Holistic Events)  The Weekly Vibe Show