• Do not judge, criticize and condemn - either your fellow humans, or self, or the Universal Intelligence
• Do not control your fellow humans
• Do not rescue your fellow humans from despots and dictators
• Forgive others as you would like to be forgiven
• Seek guidance from the Universal Intilligence, for it is always available

What is my guide's name? How many guides are working with me?
When in a centred state, ask your guide his or her name. (Although the guides are not male or female, they do tend to respond to us in ways that seem either feminine or masculine.) If you hear more than one name, there is more than one guide with you. In that case, ask for the name of your personal companion/teaching guide. One guide accompanies us on our life's voyage (in and out of human form) and other guides travel with us for as long as God feels is necessary. In truth, the number of guides working with us does not make us any better or worse than any other human, nor does it mean that God has higher expectations of us than of others.

Why don't our guides keep us from coming to harm?
Sometimes they do and sometimes they don't. It all depends on what is required for our soul's life experience, and on whether we pay attention to our thoughts. The guides abide by the guidance of the Universal Intelligence and its spiritual laws. Only God knows what lessons are required for each soul. Although some experiences harm the physical body, the soul gains wisdom from the experience, even if not until the soul is "at home". It is often through the more painful and difficult experiences that we learn the more difficult spiritual lessons.

Very often we are warned not to do something (in our thoughts of course, for that is one of the ways the guides communicate with us), or not to go somewhere . It is our choice whether to heed the warning. We may never know how many people have met with harm who chose to ignore the suggestion, but we are hearing of more and more people who did pay attention, who lived to tell the tale. See also Why are there so many disasters lately?

Is mental telepathy between people possible?
No. Telepathic communication is a reality, but only between a soul in physical form and the Universal Intelligence (via our guide(s)). Of course, our Creator can cooperate with our belief systems and desires and let us think we're "reading someone's mind". At this point in human evolution though, we hardly even hear our own thoughts, never mind someone else's. So long as we judge, criticize and condemn and try to control one another, mental telepathy will not be allowed. We may have a premonition that a loved one is having some sort of extraordinary experience, but it is our guide letting us know - not our loved one.

• The ability to heal others is a myth. Healing is given at the discretion of the Universal Intelligence - sometimes working through another human, sometimes not
• Medical intuition is the ability to hear our guide tell us what is happening physically with another individual. Of course, the clearer one's thoughts and the fewer one's belief systems, the more readily one may hear the Universal Truth
• The ability to see auras is the ability to see the colourful energy emanating from another individual. Of course, the only real way to know what the various colours mean is to ask your guide. Remember to ask for whom the message has been given
• Psychic abilities are becoming more and more well known and accepted. Foreseeing future events, finding missing people (both victims and criminals), receiving messages, communicating with the 'dead', seeing entities who are not in physical form, interpreting dreams; these are all thought to be the result of psychic intuition. The Universal Intelligence says that they are the result of the guides giving information to the "psychic" individuals, and producing special effects to go along with the information. The psychic is simply an individual who is willing to "tune in" and listen to what the Universe has to say, and then share the information. However, the information is filtered through the thoughts, attitudes, emotions, desires and belief systems of the psychic individual, so God's message may or may not come through intact. It is because of this fact that the information in the Bible itself may not completely contain or reflect Universal Truth and wisdom
• Astral projection - seeming to leave one's physical body. This can occur when one is in a meditative state and therefore more open to allowing one's imagination to roam freely. It can also happen during a "near-death" experience to show the individual that life truly goes on after death of the physical body. In either case, the importance of asking our guide questions about the experience cannot be overstated
• Bi-location - seeming to be in two different places at the same moment. This has been observed on rare occasions when the observer believed that the individual being observed had extraordinary powers and was so dedicated to serving humanity that she/he was able to be in more than one place at a time. This phenomenon has more to do with the observer than the one being observed
• The gift of tongues is indeed a gift and has been widely misunderstood for centuries. It has been taught that when this gift is bestowed upon an individual, the chosen one will speak words that sound like no language on earth. Further, that a human interpreter is required to explain what God has said. In truth, when this gift is enabled, the words of the speaker will be automatically interpreted by the guide of each listener and transmitted telepathically to each listener in his or her preferred language. This concept has been brought into physical form through the use of human language translators

What is “free will” and how does it affect us?
Free will is the most important of the spiritual laws affecting humankind. Many people are familiar with the idea that humans have free will to make their own choices - in fact, Planet Earth is often called the free will planet. But free will goes far beyond simply being able to choose which action to take and when. It is the ability to choose what to think, what to desire, what to feel and how to react; even more importantly, it is the ability to believe whatever we want to believe. God, the Universal Intelligence, the Creator, whatever you choose to call 'it', helps us maintain and even strengthen our belief systems whether based in Universal Truth or not. Whatever our belief, the Universe will allow us to experience, in physical, the outcomes of such a belief. That is free will in action, and that is partly why it is so important to be aware of our core belief systems: they are the foundation upon which our physical body rests, and upon which our life experiences depend.

Free will is also our opportunity to choose between doing what we want and doing that which the Universal Intelligence requires of us. There is only one way to find what God requires of us, and that is to ask God, through our own personal teacher/companion guide. Only they have the Universal Truth of what God requires of us as individuals. If we do not ask what is required of us, the information will not be given (because it would interfere with our belief(s). If we rely upon another person to tell us what God wants us to do, or upon information that is presented in a book (any book) or on television, or on the internet, we will not find God’s Truth of what is required for us as individuals - we will find only what another human thinks we should do. Thus the importance of regular communication with our own guide.

The flip side of the free will coin is unconditional love. We are all children of God and we are each loved unconditionally at all times; therefore, we are never judged, criticized or condemned by God or his representatives. However, God does not excuse us from responsibility. He allows there to be consequences for our choices and our thoughts, attitudes and emotions. The consequences may not always be pleasant - they may even be painful - but the individual is entitled to communication, guidance, teaching and unconditional love throughout the entire life experience, whether or not we think it is deserved. However, just because we have free will does not mean that we are in charge: our lessons will be presented according to God’s timing and in whatever way He sees as best for our spiritual growth and he will test us relentlessly to make sure that the lessons are learned.

If you're finding that free will is getting in the way of hearing your guide or entirely preventing communication with the Universal Intelligence, contact me for additional information.

Is there any such thing as "miraculous healing"?
Yes. However, unless the healing happens for "me", or unless a condition is visible to the human eye, we have no way to tell whether healing has actually taken place. Complete healing does not occur if the disease serves some purpose for the individual. See also ability to heal others

How could God allow someone who was miraculously healed to become sick again with the same disease?
It all comes down to free will. Since we are free to think whatever we wish (God will not interfere with our thoughts), and since illness starts in the thoughts, it is logical that negative thoughts will have a negative impact on our health. Of course God can heal us, but above all else he will allow us to experience the physical effects of our thoughts, attitudes and emotions.

Is there hope that I won't develop either of the diseases that took my parents' lives?
Yes. While the current understanding of inherited risk factors says that we are born with an arbitrary blend of the genes of each of our parents and of their parents before them and so on - and that it cannot be changed without medical intervention, the newer understanding is that the blend is not arbitrary and it is not static. The Universal Intelligence creates the blend to reflect the spiritual makeup of the family unit as well as to meet the spiritual learning needs of the soul who is about to incarnate. However, the blend adapts to reflect the spiritual condition of the soul as it progresses through life - in other words, our genes are dynamic.

So even if we are born with the genetic predisposition that goes along with, for example, Alzheimer’s, so long as we don't have the thought patterns that go along with it, the disorder will not develop - another good reason to become aware of our negative thoughts, attitudes and emotions.

• Are you sure that your inner voice wasn't just letting you know that something out of the ordinary was going to happen - giving you a warning, so to speak?
• Are you sure that you weren't being used as an instrument to help the cyclist along his or her soul's journey?
• Do you know what you are to learn from this experience?
• Do you know what was required for the cyclist's life experience? Do you know what was required for the cyclist's family's experience?
• Do you think that God didn't know what was going to happen? Do you think that God didn't know the likelihood of your responding to your inner voice?
• Are you sure that the cyclist did not intend to commit suicide? (How can one ever be sure of what another person is thinking? Just because the cyclist's family members may say that the person loved life and would never abandon them willingly, does not mean that they knew what was in his or her thoughts.)
• Are you sure that the so-called victim in this accident didn't receive similar warnings from his or her inner voice? Do you think that God didn't know the likelihood of him or her responding to it?

Given all these unknowns, holding onto guilt almost seems like an ego trip. Yes, you played a role in the experience, but so did the cyclist and so did God. If this experience has helped you to be more aware of the importance of paying attention to your inner voice, then God's purpose for you has been furthered. Perhaps the most important thing to do to get past the guilt is to forgive - not only yourself, but the cyclist and God. See also "Is it a sin to take someone's life?"

What happens when we die?
We return to our natural state by shedding our physical body and become, once again, energy. We achieve "at-one-ment" with the Universal Intelligence. We have been taught that God judges us when we go Home and either rewards us by allowing us to spend eternity in heaven, or punishes us with eternal damnation. Nothing could be further from the Truth for God never judges us. When we go Home, we are permitted to observe our life (with the help of our companion/teacher guide) to see the Truth, the Universal Truth, of whether or not we learned the lessons that were presented for us. If we learned the lessons, we will be sent back again and again to be tested, or to serve as spiritual teachers. If we did not learn the lessons, we will of course be sent in to try, try again. This is not punishment - it is simply learning. It is the way of growth. It is the way of unconditional love.

What is reincarnation?
Reincarnation is the process of a soul entering into human form, remaining until the physical body dies, leaving it and then repeating the process innumerable times. Inherent in this belief is the idea that the Universal Intelligence created all souls - humans create the physical being only.

Many believe that the soul is born into human form time and time again in an attempt to attain perfection, and that by reaching perfection the soul will earn the right to no longer incarnate; however, the Universal Intelligence says that there is no such right since there is no such thing as perfection.

It is not the soul who chooses whether, when and where to reincarnate, but God. When the appropriate learning conditions for the soul arise, the soul will be sent in. This may be five minutes, five years or five centuries past the soul's previous incarnation, so we cannot assume that our deceased loved one(s) will remain "at home" waiting for us to die and join them for all eternity. All matters concerning birth (and rebirth) into human form are decided by our Creator.

Why do souls enter human form?
We are sent in to ‘experience’ and to learn.

If reincarnation is real, why can't I remember any of my past lives?
When we come into an earthly existence, God places a veil upon our soul memories. This is done for our protection and to ensure that we have a clean slate for each lifetime. We need only concentrate on our current lifetime to find and resolve the issues that affect us negatively, for any issue that our Creator wishes resolved will be presented in the current lifetime. Think what it would be like if one had committed serious crimes in a previous lifetime and were able to recall that existence: just imagine the trauma that could be felt. On the other hand, imagine one who had attained great wealth in a past life coming into an existence filled with poverty and deprivation. This could also create trauma for the soul, albeit in a different manner.

There may be exceptions, but for the most part we are prevented from accessing memories of our past lives. Many condemn themselves for being unable to remember a past life, but this is simply not within human control. However, if we have a true desire to learn about self, the veil can be lifted for a time. Past life regression (and progression) through hypnosis is one method, but one runs the risk of being influenced by the hypnotist. Meditation as taught by the Universal Intelligence can be more reliable but it is always imperative to be clear of desires and belief systems, for our guides will cooperate with them (see free will).

What is karma?
Karma is not punishment: it is the logical outcome of choices we make and fears/expectations that we have. Since the Universal Intelligence loves us unconditionally (that means no judgment, no criticism, no condemnation), logically there can be no such thing as punishment (bad karma). All human experience is considered by our Creator to be learning – not good, not bad – just learning.

When we do things that are viewed by humans as being bad, we do them because of our belief systems; that is, our negative thoughts, attitudes and emotions allow us to commit unkind or even criminal acts. For example, when we hold onto resentment and seek revenge against someone, we somehow feel justified in doing so and give ourselves permission to commit (sometimes horrific) acts of unkindness or cruelty. This is called ‘self-righteousness’, and is viewed by the Universal Intelligence as a negative thought and attitude. When we understand completely and thoroughly why we need revenge and call it by its real name, we begin to let go of it - we begin to change the pattern and start to forgive both others and ourselves.

Many believe that past life experiences can cause our problems in this life, sometimes even including health or relationship issues. The Universe teaches that all of our lessons have been presented in the current lifetime, and all can be learned in the current lifetime. To blame our current situation on some past life limits our potential and makes victims of us (Oh, I can’t change that pattern – it’s from a previous lifetime!). The newer teaching says that change is always possible. Accepting that we are given all of the tools and every bit of information necessary for our growth in our current lifetime enables us to make great spiritual strides forward, when we choose.

When an individual comes into an existence physically or mentally challenged, it is not the result of bad karma: souls enter human form to reflect the spiritual condition of the family, in conjunction with the individual's learning requirements. Even if in a lifetime we committed mass murder, the Universal Intelligence takes all of our lifetimes and all that we have not yet learned into consideration when sending us into an incarnation. We could be sent in to become a physician to minister to those in dire need, just as easily as we could be sent in to become one who is in dire need. Only the Universal Intelligence knows what is truly required for each individual’s spiritual learning and growth.

Why do some people I meet seem so familiar to me?
This is a recognition, at soul level, of someone with whom we have been associated in a past life. Sometimes even the person's words and mannerisms can seem familiar. Like déjà vu, the feeling is given to show us that we're in the right place at the right time, and that everything is okay.

What is a "walk-in"?
There is no such thing. It is only a rumour that a highly developed soul can walk into another body, to take over when the original owner gives up on life. The owner may give up, but until the Universal Intelligence says that it is time for the soul to come home, that individual is here to stay: “One soul, one body per lifetime, beginning at birth and ending at death”. (And besides - when we're at home we're all highly developed souls. It is only when we are in physical form that we "forget" our true nature).

Is it true that I need a church leader to intervene on my behalf with God?
No. If you can hear your thoughts, you can hear your guide, who is one of God's divine representatives. Click here to learn the newer form of meditation.

What is "sin"?
Sin is a concept that was invented by humans - not to help them but to control them. The Universal Intelligence views all human experience as learning, therefore there can be no sin. We have been taught that humans are born into sin (because of Eve's and Adam's choice to do what they wanted instead of what God had asked). Since God bestows the gift of Free Will upon all humans, that same choice exists for all of us: we can choose to follow God's guidance, and we can choose to ignore it. There is no sin in either choice. Punishment (in the form of negative experiences) comes as a logical outcome of feelings of guilt and shame, with which God is spiritually bound to cooperate by providing a negative consequence.

Is it a sin to take someone's life?
No. Many believe that abortion, birth control, murder, suicide and euthanasia are sins, crimes against God. Why? Because the Bible says so. When the Bible was written, it seemed very important for humans to be fruitful and multiply, which also ties in with the ban against homosexuality. Interestingly, the Bible says it's ok to murder, so long as it's one of God's "enemies"; but since we're all God's children, how can any of us be his enemy?

God is in charge of which soul goes into which existence and when, and God knows when an individual will come back from an existence - however short or long that existence may be. Logically, God knows when a woman becomes pregnant the likelihood of her carrying that pregnancy through to completion. Why would God create a pregnancy knowing it would end in abortion, if he were merely going to condemn the woman to burn in hell?

If birth control and euthanasia go against God's will, then who can say that prolonging life is in agreement with God's will? Death is every bit as much a part of life as living - only God knows how long he wants a person to live. If one believes that God wants medicine to prolong or protect life, wouldn't it follow that He might also want medicine to help take away life? Alternatively, if one believes that God wants no human intervention in preventing life, wouldn't it follow that He would want no human intervention in prolonging or protecting life? The point is that we will never know what God really wants for us unless and until we ask him for his Truth, wait around long enough to hear his answer and then do as he as asked.

Is homosexuality a sin?
No. We have been taught that homosexuality is a sin, but since God created each and every one of us, and since it is the Universal Intelligence who decides which soul is sent into which existence to learn which lessons, how can any existence be sinful? Is homosexuality labeled sin because people believe that our sexual preference is a matter of choice? Is it because homosexuality goes against the belief that God expects us to procreate? Is it because the Bible condemns homosexuality? The Bible condones slavery - does that mean that we should keep slaves?

People will use almost any rationale to hate those who are different. In the case of homosexuals, it is said that 'they' use and abuse young children. It is not homosexuals who do, but pedophiles. (Even pedophiles are never judged, criticized or condemned by God, for God knows all of the circumstances that helped to create that condition for the individual. There may well be just as few homosexual pedophiles as there are straight pedophiles, given the vast numbers of humanity.) As for the victims of pedophiles, the Universal Intelligence knows why each individual has been given these experiences. They are opportunities for soul development, as are all of life’s lessons. There are no accidents. We simply do not have the whole picture when we judge any situation. This is not to say that the abused children escape unscathed, but both victims and perpetrators alike require all the assistance that can be given by society, for all are wounded children.

It is also said that gay people convert straight people into homosexuality, but since we all have free will, nobody else really makes us do anything. Often we do things out of our desire to gain someone's approval, but it is not that person who makes us do it; rather, it is our own choice, our own decision to act in a certain way.

Many say that the Bible condemns homosexuality. The Bible may, but given that the Universal Intelligence is bound by certain spiritual laws, whatever beliefs the writers of the Bible held would have been reflected in the words that were given them. Had the writers of the Bible believed that Man were meant to be homosexual, you can be certain that everyone would be trying desperately to be homosexual, and those who were straight would be persecuted and condemned. The Universal Intelligence says that there is nothing wrong in having a loving relationship with another consenting adult - no matter what the race, the creed, the colour, the religion, the gender, the sexual preference or any other criteria humans use to distinguish one from another. We are all children of God, and loved unconditionally.

How can I know which foods to eat and which ones to avoid?
There are many mixed messages out there about what to eat and what not to eat, which supplements to take and which ones to avoid, what to drink and what not to drink - and the list changes all the time! The Universal Intelligence teaches that our spiritual diet is much more important than the physical food we eat. No physical food that we eat can be a sin or a crime against God. The many restrictions that are placed upon humanity (in many areas!) are placed upon us not by God, but by humans and their desire to control others. To enjoy good physical health, try eating a spiritual diet that is low in negative thoughts, attitudes and emotions and rich in positive ones.

Is it possible to accidentally receive "the mark of the beast", namely the number 666?
No. Nothing would cause God to condemn any soul to spend eternity away from Him. See unconditional love

Is there such a place as hell?
No. There is absolutely nothing a soul can do that would cause God to send us to a place such as Hell, even if such a place existed. We are all God’s children, and God would never judge, criticize or condemn us. God would never send us to a place away from him, for there is no place that is away from him. The worse the crime, the more needful the criminal for God's love and forgiveness.

Can negative energies and entities harm us?
No. Negative entities, ghosts, hobgoblins and other such frightening mythological figures exist only in the negative thoughts, attitudes and emotions of human beings. We may be frightened at the thought of them, but they do not have any power over us - only our fear has power. Why? Because free will ensures our privacy. By trusting that the Universe is only energy (unconditionally loving, responsive, productive, deeply intelligent energy), we free ourselves from the pitfalls of walking in fear. Since the Universal Intelligence never judges, criticizes or condemns us, there can be nothing to fear. Logically, there can be no hell, no place of eternal punishment or banishment from that place we call at soul level, "Home". Eternal damnation is a thing invented by humans to dominate and control, through fear, other humans. The same holds true for black magic, curses (or blessings for that matter) vampires, voodoo-ism and witchcraft

Have you been visited by a "spirit" and felt frightened by the experience? Next time it happens, instead of just being afraid and telling it to go away or doing some ritual to make it go away, try asking it some questions. Here are a few examples: "How can I help you?" "What is your name?" "Why have you come to see me?" "Do you have a message for me?" If the answer is yes, ask for the message. After you've asked a question, pay attention to your thoughts for it is there that the answer will appear.

Can someone steal my energy? Can someone give me their energy?
No and no. The human body is a closed environment. Only the Universal Intelligence and the guide(s) can affect our energy. If we feel weakened (as with a so-called spiritual vampire) or strengthened by someone's presence, isn't it far more likely that it is our own thoughts and desires affecting us?

If we receive an energy treatment from someone, it is not their energy being used. They are simply the "middle man" between the Universal Intelligence and us. The Universe is complying with their desire to be of service. If the healer believes that a certain level of energy is required, that is what the Universe will send - whether or not it is beneficial. Therefore, isn't it preferable for the healer to be free of preconceived ideas about the treatment? If the healer feels depleted after a treatment, it is not because their energy was used - it is because they believe it was their energy that was used. (See free will)

Are we living in the "end times"?
We are living in the times of certain events prophesied throughout history. Besides describing physical events, the prophecies also describe the next step in human evolution - and this will be tumultuous! Although humanity has grown and evolved over the centuries, we are approaching a crossroads. Change will be thrust upon us, whether we like it or not - not only change in our physical environment, but change in ourselves at soul level. The next step in human evolution will be to remove the negative thoughts, attitudes and emotions and to change old, out-dated belief systems and behaviours. God will initiate this by releasing a portion of our soul memory to us to let us gain a sense of Truth not only about ourselves, but about our place in this Universe. Until then though, we can only work on ourselves (with Universal guidance and assistance, of course). Why not get an early start?

Why are there so many disasters lately?
Disasters of all sorts have taken thousands of lives for thousands of years, yet we continue to be surprised. The tragedy is that people fail to heed warnings. We may never know how many 'premature' deaths might be prevented were people willing to pay attention to their "inner voice" telling them to run away, or stay home from work, or whatever. We may never know how many lives and how much developed property might be spared if we asked for (and followed!) Universal guidance about the best place to build. In any crisis or negative experience though, I believe that we must look within ourselves to discover our part in them. If we do not, we run the risk of becoming victims, and victims appear to have mysteriously lost their free will.

Many believe that tragedies, both natural ones and accidents, are random; that they are beyond human control; that humans have nothing to do with their creation. Further, that man-made tragedies (like acts of terror) happen because someone chooses to commit them. No matter the cause of the experience, we must always look for our own part in it.

Why is there so much terrorism in the world?
Terrorism has existed - in one form or another - as long as humans have existed, and it will continue to exist so long as we have negative thoughts, attitudes and emotions. One has only to look at the many billions of dollars being spent on prevention of invasion (of any sort) to see that society has a tremendous fear of anything that can strike without warning. That fear manifests in all sorts of ways besides terrorism: illness, accidents and injuries are but a few. Why? Because the Universal Intelligence is - among other things - responsive. That is to say, it responds to our thoughts, attitudes and emotions. So how do we stop being afraid? Click here to get started.