The following is excerpted from the new book Discover Your Soul Through the Akashic Records by Linda Howe and is reprinted with the permission of Hay House @2015.
The Akashic Records are a soul-level dimension of consciousness serving as a vibrational archive of every soul and its journey here on Earth. Each set of Records has two main components: one permanent, the other evolving. The permanent part is the blue- print of the soul, the essential and eternal impression of a soul that is the Divine ideal for that individual. Corresponding to the soul blueprint is the evolving part, the catalog of lifetimes lived on Earth through which a person becomes aware of his or her soul identity, awakens to his or her Innermost Self (that part fully conscious of its Divine lineage), and lives an aligned life express- ing this truth. Countless incarnations are required to achieve this magnificent realization and manifestation—knowing the truth of our goodness in any and all circumstances, followed by recognizing the same truth for all others.
Innumerable dimensions of consciousness exist, including the dream state, the memory realm, and the soul domain, all of which are inherent in our being. Our Records are a natural but unseen element of our constitution, much like other invisible aspects such as our personality.
Since we all have a soul, we are entitled to a more conscious connection with this inner realm. It is quite common for people beginning to deliberately engage in their Records to report their surprise at how familiar the Records feel, as well as a sense that they have previously encountered this realm before, to which I reply, “Yes, of course—these are your Records!”
This is a natural part of you, existing both within and beyond your known self. Most simply, you are cultivating a way of knowing your soul deliberately and directly, with all accompanying blessings. Remember, it is your right of birth, especially at this time in history (which I’ll speak about in the coming pages), to be awake, aware, aligned, and active in expressing your Innermost Self.
The Akasha: Principles, Possibilities, and Primary Concerns
Akasha is a Sanskrit word meaning “primary substance,” identifying the invisible ingredient making up the Records. This Akasha is the presence of life itself before we impact it with our thoughts and feelings; it is the raw material of the life force, characterized by essential qualities of aliveness such as vitality, openness, expansion, and expression. Three principles, or Absolutes, govern this Akashic realm— Judge Not, Fear Not, and Resist Not—and they cooperate to ensure that the spirit of the Records remains compassionate, respectful, and dignified. The atmosphere of the Akasha is remarkably accepting, embracing, and inclusive, providing a sanctuary for its many active human agents.
Recognizable as a space wherein perfectly imperfect humans experience being fully known and completely appreciated, the Akasha is the ideal realm for self-reflection. Its kind and respectful culture makes it easier to admit our frailties, inadequacies, and mis- takes, knowing that condemnation and ridicule are not present in this domain. As a convergence zone of universal wisdom, compassion, and energy, the Akashic Records are quite logically to be used as a spiritual resource for personal growth and empowerment.
All past, present, and future possibilities are contained within the Records, and they are accessible through the present, as needed, to further awakening awareness. The prospect of encountering everything we have ever experienced in all our prior incarnations, along with endless imaginable options for our future, as well as complex likelihoods for our current life, can overwhelm our mortal minds. What we need comes to us through the present moment. Actually, our current life challenges, especially the human nitty-gritty of our health, relationships, work, money, creativity, and family, are the prompts fueling our direct contact with this multidimensional domain. Although everything is held within the Records, not everything is always available to us. There are many good reasons for this.
We are invited to use the Records as a spiritual resource for expressing our truth in everyday living. What is helpful is what we can recognize, identify, and implement at this point in our human experience. Of course, as finite humans, we cannot implement everything. There is no sound reason to give me anything that I do not understand or need. It would be wasted. (The same for hidden scientific knowledge, for me—revealing this would be totally wasted on me. Better it be shared with someone who can make good use of it!) The governing idea behind this access is that what is available to any individual is what supports them personally.
Another consideration of immense gravity is the mystery of life. There is great opportunity for human beings when they do not know everything. That is a condition ideal for developing faith and trust in life, and for having a human life experience so well-rounded that it includes surprise and the full-ranging spectrum of the unexpected.
The Records are available to us finite beings so we can cultivate our awareness of infinite light in any and all conditions. They are not there to provide quick information for managing our affairs or for skillfully avoiding the essential lessons and growth experiences of life. What is always available is precisely whatever we need to take the next appropriate step on our personal journey.
Our next step—be it a new insight or action—is within our reach at any given moment. Many other oracles are better suited for divination, or forecasting the future: Clairvoyance, astrology, and tarot are excellent for detecting what lies ahead. To distinguish, the primary concerns of the Records are:
• Who you are,
• Who you know yourself to be, and
• Who you are becoming.
Exploration in the Records is most useful when it centers upon clearing away obstructions to your goodness and enhancing your interior structure so that the flawless light of your soul may shine freely. Psychic abilities are not necessary to access the Records, and your success there is no indication of your spiritual maturity. Your intuition is held within the Records and will develop at its own rate, without undue pressure. This is a space existing both within and beyond your personal self where you can safely examine your motives, actions, and consequences within the benevolent light of your soul, which gently guides you to align with the Divine ideal for who you are so that you can act harmoniously with that ideal.
The preceding is excerpted from the new book Discover Your Soul Through the Akashic Records by Linda Howe and is reprinted with the permission of Hay House @2015.
Linda Howe is an award-winning author and leading expert in the field of Akashic Studies and founder of the Linda Howe Center for Akashic Studies, offering her inspired curriculum to thousands of seekers in a variety of formats. She was the first person to make access to the Akashic Records available to anyone with a desire to learn, through her proprietary Pathway Prayer Process©. Linda is thrilled to be sharing her latest work, Discover Your Soul’s Path Through the Akashic Records: Taking Your Life from Ordinary to ExtraOrdinary. www.LindaHowe.com