INTRODUCTION
Amara Spiritual Empowerment is the coming together of my personal spiritual path and that of my wife, Nichole. Neither of us could have managed to bring this through alone, not in its current form at least. The system is constantly evolving and unfolding and we doubt it will ever be a finished “package”, so to speak. Whenever we discover something new about ourselves, Amara reveals another facet that will lead into further exploration. When passing this system on to others, we hope it will be useful in helping them to develop and refine their own personal ways of working with self-empowerment, healing and energy psychology.

When I was studying and working with other energy healing systems, they did not feel personal enough to me. All of them had some aspects I did not fully resonate with and I always felt slightly uncomfortable teaching them. This is what inspired me to develop a new system. I never intended it to become something that could be passed on to others though, as it was meant for personal use only. Looks like my “wider self” had something else in mind. As for Nichole, she has always had her own personal unique ways of working with the subtle realms. She never expected them to grow into a presentable system either. When Amara appeared to Nichole in a goddess-like form and showed her some basic concepts of what “she” represents, I was inspired to go within and explore these ideas and deeply symbolic imagery and refine them into something that can be now shared as Amara Spiritual Empowerment. Amara “herself” has never been an aspect of consciousness that had a lot to say or teach. She has simply been the facet of our psyches that has simply pointed the way and urged us to explore things ourselves. Simply put, Amara is our self-empowerment.

Symbols and abstract concepts play an important role in Amara Spiritual Empowerment. Whenever a symbol was brought through, either by Nichole, our friend Damian, or myself, an image had to be created. As I meditated on the symbol while “playing” with my computer, a two-dimensional snapshot of its multidimensional nature was created. After this, the symbol’s imagery was verbalized into a language that was easier to understand. This all is an ongoing process and new symbols are coming through as we speak. As our spiritual paths keep unfolding, so too will Amara.

EXPLORING THE CORE
My ultimate reality is multidimensional, infinite and timeless. It is not the sum of its endless manifestations, as it exists in every one of them as a whole. There is no separation between things, no empty space, as everything is alive, conscious and whole. In its timeless state the universe constantly unfolds itself. Every moment is a new creation and all those moments exist multidimensionally as one.

The soul is an individualized expression of the Source - Void/All That Is - All That Is Not. I do not see it as a fragmented separate piece though, but as an expression that has the full infinite potential to explore all other expressions that reside “within” the creation as well. It is not isolated from other souls as it is an open-ended system. There is constant interconnectedness and the soul shares aspects of itself in other souls. Consciousness knows no barriers. The Ocean can be seen as one, or as being full of little drops, all connected to each other and being the Ocean itself. The possible separation that our minds perceive is only the psychological framework from which individuality and diversity may spring. It is a chosen rule for the game so to speak. Souls are the Source exploring itself in a certain, specified way. They are the Source in action, the actualized potential, each representing an idea emerging from the infinite sea of potentials, deriving new ideas from the original one. They expand into all “corners” of creation and beyond to the point where they merge back and become the infinite Source again, thus re-fulfilling their limitless potential. It is not a linear process, as it all happens in the Now. This perceived process of creation and uncreation is simply a movement of consciousness.

The soul is multidimensional and it has many different expressions (lives) of itself all existing at the same “time” in this infinite moment of Now. The life I experience now is one of those expressions among many other parallel existences that the soul experiences simultaneously. The soul is not limited to human existence either, which is only one expression among the countless others. Naturally all of this is only my perception, how I see things within the confinements of my personal reality and beliefs, and it is as valid as yours. The so-called ultimate truth is not accessible as a whole to an individuality-based perception, as it is a collective of all the infinite personal truths. Everything is the truth and no individual truth excludes another. We are the ultimate truth, redefining it in each moment.

Introduction to Spiritual Healing
Having worked with various energy-based spiritual healing systems, I have come to the belief that each system is simply a different and equal facet of the same universal Source Energy. We are all able to channel the empowering energies that flow directly from the Source and Spirit. Actually, we are that very energy manifesting itself as human beings. We use it in creating all of our experiences, including the experience of “who” we are, our personalities. It is what constructs our personal reality. Consciously and unconsciously we direct this energy to manifest into whatever we choose to experience in that moment. The energies filter down through our belief systems and very often we hold beliefs, again, consciously or unconsciously, that are not exactly “healthy” or contradict other beliefs. These patterns will most likely cause blockages and friction in our energetic flow and eventually those patterns manifest as psychological and/or physical sickness. When that occurs we are simply giving ourselves a chance too look at our issues and move beyond them through recognizing the beliefs and preconceptions we hold. It is not beneficial to see an illness as a "punishment" for having "bad" beliefs. To experience wholeness we must accept every single aspect of ourselves. There is nothing that is imperfect in us.

In order to fully experience any kind of permanent physical and spiritual healing, it is my understanding that a shift in our subtle bodies will not be sufficient as long as there is no actual shift in consciousness. Consciousness is what manifests and directs all energy. By removing blockages out of the aura we can regain a balanced state, but only temporarily. If we keep expressing the same old patterns, the blockages will manifest soon again in one form or another. However, in an energetically balanced and centered state of being we have a great opportunity to honestly look at ourselves and recognize the underlying limiting patterns that we impose upon ourselves. As soon as we have moved beyond those patterns by utilizing our loving acceptance, we experience permanent spiritual "wholing", which will naturally affect the health of the physical body as well. Healing is not about fighting disease and discomfort. It is about understanding how and why we allow it to manifest in the first place.

Accepting our wounds as they are now is the first step in becoming aware of their reasons for manifesting. We all experience pain at some point or another and some experiences leave wounds that stay open. By becoming aware of the patterns that keep these wounds open, we finally allow them to heal naturally.

Nothing needs to be undone or fixed, as our true nature is whole and perfect. Allowance is the only thing needed to experience healing. Allowing ourselves to see our “darkness”, the shadow self, as it is and then accepting it, opens the door to our subconscious patterns and hidden aspects. Integrating these aspects into our conscious experience of who/what we are connects us to our true power and magic. When we can accept our rediscovered power and magic, we finally become fully grounded in our own divinity andradiate the full spectrum of our being throughout the universe.

As an energy worker I channel specific empowering energies by connecting with my essence/soul/wider self and then directing the flow of those energies into the client's subtle bodies. I also use symbols and various energetic devices/holograms that are inserted into and around the aura to invoke the specific type of resonance that is needed. Symbols and energetic holograms can be seen as “etheric enzymes” in a way as they catalyze specific reactions in the subtle bodies and consciousness.

Some people hear symbols as different tones. They are like energetic tuning forks. Each symbol has its own specific vibration and by connecting with the symbol we are able to access and align with that specific facet of the Source Energy. Symbols are a very personal tool since every individual perceives them slightly differently. The tone/energy pattern stays the same but when it gets interpreted through the individual's perception, it can produce many different experiences. The energy can trigger old memories and subconscious associations, thus producing a variety of impressions. There is no right way to interpret the energy, as the energy itself has no labels. It is simply a tone that is to be experienced.

When an energy worker utilizes symbols, they are often aware of the meanings, their own interpretations ofthe symbols’ nature that is. When applying a symbol into the client's auric field, they are implanting their own idea of the meaning as well, in addition to the pure tone of the symbol. The facilitator sends the energy in the form of a symbol coupled with a telepathic “suggestion” of its meaning. Basically this means that he or she is utilizing two different methods: The sending of “raw” energy and telepathically suggestinga concept. Symbols can also be used without having a fixed idea of their meaning. In this case the energy worker intuitively knows what symbol/energy to use. The symbol is simply sent to the client as pure energy without any suggested meanings, knowing that the person will use the energy in the most beneficial manner.

Depending on the situation certain colors, emotions and ideas are also being telepathically introduced in energy work. Often this all happens intuitively and every session is as unique as the individual receiving it.

Everything is done in alignment with the intent of the client's Soul and the energy is free to be utilized in the most beneficial manner by the client. The person receiving the treatment is also free to reject whatever is sent, so no “forcing” takes place. After all, healing can only occur when we are open to it.

In a more simplified way, my idea of facilitating healing can be seen as aligning myself with the “Source Mind” where everything is seen as perfect and whole. The experience of perfection is then channeled (using the various “tools” mentioned before) to the client’s consciousness where it is supposed to cause a resonance. This resonance of wholeness is in my opinion the main element, which facilitates the healing process. The intelligent energies have a wonderful way of providing whatever is specifically needed at any given moment. Often people who are feeling stressed and out of balance experience a very peaceful and relaxed state of being during and after a session. On the other hand, for people who already feel very stable and centered, the energy often manages to surface repressed and unnoticed issues, thus giving them an opportunity to deal with these newly found or forgotten patterns. When possible issues come to surface during a session, the energy-consciousness tends to make sure that they can be dealt with without too much discomfort as long as the person is truly willing to let go of these old patterns. Ultimately everything is up to the recipient, as the energy is only assisting and creating the opportunity for healing. It provides the ideal circumstances and then acts as a facilitating element during the process. The true healer is always the recipient and not the energy worker carrying out the session.

The Flow of Amara
Amara is an energy-consciousness of individual empowerment and self-discovery. Even though Amara can bring forth healing on all levels and dimensions, the actual intent is not to heal but to become aware of our subconscious currents. These deep “inner waters” hold the key to the mystery of our being. The energy consciousness of Amara assists us to accept our wounds and issues as they are now and helps us to become fully aware of their reasons for manifesting.

We all experience pain at some point or another and some experiences leave wounds that stay open even through many lifetimes. By becoming aware of the patterns that keep these wounds open, we finally allow them to heal naturally. Nothing needs to be undone or fixed, as our true nature is whole and perfect. Allowance is the only thing needed to experience healing.

Amara will help us to see our “darkness”, our shadow self, and accept those aspects of ours that we do not like, or feel separated from. Amara will help us connect with our subconscious, where most of our true power and magic currently resides. The energy-consciousness will work with us so that we can bring these subconscious aspects into our conscious experience of who and what we are. Through understanding the mystery of our Self we reach mastery. Amara represents the aspect of the self that is fully grounded in its own divinity, radiating the full spectrum of its being outwards.

Amara is like water, transforming itself to fit every possible situation that manifests. Amara is ever-evolving, flowing and unfolding. When we experience that state of being, we become Amara itself, as it is not some form of consciousness that is separate from our own.

The core nature of Amara is consciousness and it should not be seen as a mere energy stream. The movement of consciousness creates energy. This movement is quite important, as it will help in aligning ourselves with the core of Amara. The energy guides us to the core by facilitating shifts in perceptions and consciousness. Unlike some systems that focus more in simply balancing the energy flow of our subtle bodies, Amara also works in the level of pure consciousness. The energies will align the subtle bodies so that the actual consciousness can ground itself into our being. This is not “better” or “worse” than systems that focus more in getting direct results with energy manipulation. This is simply different. Amara works extremely well for those who resonate more with this particular approach. Amara does not offer quick fixes to physical or psychological imbalances. It does not offer a fast path to “enlightenment” either.

Amara simply offers a journey within. When we reach and experience the core we begin to understand everything that happens around it. In that space we can find true healing and empowerment. Amara has connections to many different realms of consciousness. It can be said that Amara is actually a unified group consciousness composed of several unique aspects of the divine. The cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises), the ancient civilization of Lemuria, the Lemurian goddess Amara, the Rainbow Serpent and Dragons among others are the most prominent connections. Many of these have strong connections to water and it seems to be the main symbol for this whole system. The energies can be seen or felt as flowing liquid light and liquid “dark matter”, which represent the Void energies.

© Omar Antila, 2004

Please join us next month as we start working with Omar’s multidimensional symbols of Amara in our Direct Reflection section of PLW magazine.