Welcome to The Ascension and Enlightenment Network. This network is intended as a place to discuss enlightenment and ascension and how to achieve this. It is a place to learn, discuss and share ideas about how we can all achieve this in our lifetime.

What is Enlightenment?
We might describe enlightenment as the state of healing or clearing one's blocks or negative ego and raising one's vibratory rate or frequency until one could(if desired) appear as light to a 3rd dimensional being. As some have said, the only thing between an ordinary being and enlightenment is one's blocks. From another perspective, enlightenment is the state of Buddhahood. This is often described as a state between samsara (3rd dimensional reality) and nirvana. It can also be described as a state of freedom from limitation and suffering. According to Buddhist teachings, Buddhahood has ten levels, beginning with a Buddha of the First Bhumi to the highest as a Buddha of the Tenth Bhumi. In modern terminology, this would be described as an enlightened being (Buddha of the First Bhumi or higher) to a fully enlightened being (Buddha of the Tenth Bhumi). . Apparently, a fully enlightened being has finished his or her earthly karma and has the capability of choosing whether or not to stay on earth as a physical being.

What is Ascension?
Ascension on a personal level rather than planetary ascension, involves reaching a state in the evolutionary process that would be termed as a fully enlightened being or as a Buddha of the Tenth Bhumi.

Now, many might say that since our planet is moving towards ascension, then why should we work to become enlightened ourselves? Why not just wait for the planet to ascend and go along for the ride? Well, in my opinion, we are so integrally connected to earth and she to us, that if there are not enough of us becoming enlightened and moving towards enlightenment, then the planetary ascension might not take place. It appears from ancient writings, that the planet has come close before and failed as those of us who were around then were not ready. Do we want to take that chance or do we want to go through the growth process to insure success? As for myself, I am committed to this growth process and I encourage others to this commitment.

This group is dedicated to sharing information and ideas, through the Forum, chat, and blog posts on this network,that can enhance and speed up our Enlightenment and Ascension. We can also share information individually by communicating with other members about our ideas. Please join me.

Lloyd Sterling Graydon

Almost, if not all, teachings about spiritual growth are very esoteric, full of mystery, and confusing as to the specifics of what will actually lead one to enlightenment. Therefore, I am attempting to make a simplified list or blueprint of what to do that can lead one to enlightenment. I see this as a beginning list that will change as we discuss and share our experiences and ideas on this network.

YOUR BODY: A healthy and balanced physical body provides a much easier vehicle for emotional, mental and spiritual growth than one that is out of balance and unhealthy. The following things will likely put your body on the right track.
1. Regular Exercise: Aerobics, Yoga, Tai Chi, Chi Gong, Martial Arts, and Sports are examples.
2. Healthy Food and Drink.
3. Super Foods: The process of healing your emotional, mental & spiritual blocks and dealing with all the issues on the path to enlightenment uses more energy than everyday human existance. By consuming super foods, your body will be prepared for these stresses.
4. Building a strong immune system: Maintaining a strong immune system will help to keep your body free of colds, flu, and disease.
5. Bodywork: Massage and other bodywork will help to release tension from stress and emotions held in the muscles and other parts of the body.
6. Cleanse
A. Cleansing your colon of buildup waste 1) using a cleanse program form the health food store and: 2) an occasional colonic.
B. Detoxing your body of toxins
7. Grounding & Balancing:

YOUR EMOTIONS: We all have emotional reactions and emotional blocks in our lives.
If we want to become enlightened, we need to heal and clear these. The following may help:
1. Therapy and Healing Sessions:
2. Techniques that increase your frequency tend to bring up your emotional issues for healing. It is like holding a can of marbles. when at rest, nothing happens; when the can is shaken, the marbles make a lot of noise.

YOUR MENTAL BODY;
1. Healing Old Unwanted Mental Programs:
A. Hypnosis
B> EMDR
C. Other Therapies
D. Subliminal Tapes and CD's
2. Intention: Focus on your path to enlightenment
3. Attitude Development: Cultivate positive thoughts and words.
4. Be With An Open Mind:

YOUR SPIRITUAL BODY;
1. Connect With Your Higher Self: Such as Meditation
2. Yoga: Yoga works on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies.
3. Increase Your Vibration: Use techniques such as Light Body Training and Merkabah Meditations to access the 5th and 6th dimensional frequencies.
4. Group Energy: Meeting in groups of those who are focused on similar goals (such as enlightenment, healing, meditation, etc) will tend to propel you forward quicker, both with focused intent and increased group vibration.

YOUR BODY
1. Una De Gato(Cat;s Claw) builds the immune system. More powerful in this respect than most other plants or herbs. Best sources:
A. Una De Gato Bark: Medium to dark pink in color is better than white or lighter color. Boil in water according to instructions from your herb store.
B. Una De Gato Extract: This can be found at your natural food store. One dropper full in a cup of hot water to make an effective tea.
2. Diamond V XPC: A strong immune building product originally made for farm animals. Composed of fermented metabolites of once live colony of yeast,dead yeast and residue of the medium it was grown in. No live yeast. It costs #2.50 lb at farm supply and animal feed stores. It comes in 50 lb bags. Use only 1/4 tablespoon per day. An organic version of Diamond XPC Green is also available. A version made specifically for humans in capsule form may be purchased at Vitamin Research Products, on the web at www.vrp.com or at Healthy Origins, www.healthyorigins.com. This information is found in an article on page 17 in the September 2007 issue of Alternatives, For The Healthy Conscious Individual by Dr. David C. Williams entitled "The Benefits Of Eating Like A Horse".
3. Spirulina Powder: Powerful super food that is high in protein and other nutrients"

YOUREMOTIONS
1. Techniques and Healers
A.Therapeutic Touch for Central California Coast contact Sharon Gardner.
B. PanHarmonic Healing: Connect with healers through www.panharmonic.com.
C. EMDR
2. Schools and Programs
A. Pan Harmonic Healing Seminars: Excellent training to learn healing of all levels of body, mind and spirit.
B. University Of Spiritual Healing And Sufism: In depth teachings for healing and growth.

YOUR MENTAL BODY
1. Subliminal Tapes/CD;s:
2. Hypnotherapy:

YOUR SPIRITUAL BODY
1. Light Body Training: developed by Duane Packer
2. Merkabah Meditations: As tought by Jim Self.