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I have written before that shades and shadows of darkness are the many entities and “things” that the unrighteous-unholy have created to drain us of our energy and make us vulnerable to their “stuff”. I have also addressed the issue of how to be free of them before. Today, I will do so a last time from a different perspective.

One way to look at how shades and shadows of darkness interfere with our lives is by looking at it from the perspective of a gardener / garden. Seeing ourselves as a garden that needs tended is very beneficial because it allows us to apply our experience of tending a garden to ourselves. If you have no experience tending a garden, then you can simply begin growing one. If your past experience with plants is that you can’t grow anything, as it was for me, then that is an indicator of your internal state. As you begin to take care of yourself in the many ways described in this blog and in this particular posting, you will reestablish your capacity to not only grow plants but also see new and different ways that are actually more beneficial to nature and yourself than the traditional row gardening techniques that are so destructive and draining to the environment.

Some organic gardeners know to some extent or another that while there are various “ailments” that can affect gardens most of them can be prevented or minimized with proper nutrition and some forethought. Andrew Lopez, the “Invisible Gardener” makes this point repeatedly in his book “Natural Pest Control”. Focus on raising the energy level of the garden and many of your problems will be gone. When a problem arises, still focus on increasing the nutrition / energy of the garden but if necessary take some other measures.

This is what Father has been Saying to us. To choose Father’s Kingdom one must nourish oneself and end participation in unrighteous unholy play (see “Making the choice for Father SP 28 and SP 28a” and “Seeking Father’s Kingdom”). When a problem arises, still focus on Father’s Kingdom / the Father and then of one a-chord with the Father take the necessary action you are Guided by Father to take.

So what are some of the recommended ways to increase the nutrition / energy of a garden? Nourish the soil and provide proper Sun exposure. What are some of the top ways to nourish the soil which would be applicable to our human experience? Seaweed, fish, minerals, clean water, and beneficial flora such as found in yogurt or certain types of soils. The use of herbs and spices is very beneficial too. Some are for external use and others can be brewed into teas. These are some of the herbs and spices Andrew lists to support plant health: alfalfa, balm, peppermint, basil, cayenne, chamomile, chives, coriander, curry, dill, garlic, ginger, hops, horsetail, hyssop, marjoram, mustard, nettles, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, and wild flowers. Other items Andrew lists as useful in the garden are: clays, essential oils, natural soaps, hydrogen peroxide, Epson salts, baking soda, vitamin D, and trace minerals to name a few.

As to Sun exposure, plants need to be exposed to the right amount of Sun for them to thrive. So it is for us. Humans are not meant to spend our lives inside buildings, hiding from the Sun as if the Sun was some kind of disease. It is the unrighteous-unholy and the shades and shadows of darkness that have a problem with the Sun, because among other things, the Sun emits ultraviolet light which is disinfecting and cleansing. As Sun loving plants wither in the dense shade, so do we wither away from the outdoors.

Next to nourishment comes taking action to remove the pests when needed. There are various ways to accomplish this depending on the type of pest one is dealing with. Water is an effective means to spray away many insects and to keep them from establishing themselves in the garden. Thus, it follows regular showers are beneficial for us too to remove whatever shades and shadows of darkness crawl on our bodies. Simply wiping oneself clean with something like diluted peppermint soap or a vinegar based herbal tea will suffice too. Other pests such as slugs can be dealt with for example by sprinkling salt on them. So too you will find that sprinkling salt over you and around your house is beneficial in removing certain pests. Other pests such as birds don’t like shiny things or moving things. Thus, you may find that hanging colorful ornaments and crystals from your windows may be beneficial. Other pests can be scared away with noise. Thus you may find that ringing bells may be beneficial in removing shades and shadows of darkness or disrupting their energy. Many times pests can be also averted by planting so called companion plants. So too you may find that sprinkling certain herbs or “wearing” such herbs in a pouch may help deter pests from your energy system. A way to keep rodents and other intruders from your garden is through devices that emit certain frequencies that discourage their presence. So too you may find that the energy of Joy and Love as Self is absolutely unbearable to the unrighteous-unholy and to shades and shadows of darkness. Many viruses, molds, and fungus in plants can be dealt with the proper herbal, soap, and oil sprays. So too you may find that using these kinds of sprays on yourself and around you can be beneficial to clear the energy and support health.

You may have noticed that much of what I have listed is in line with the beliefs of our so called “superstitious ancestors” who thought they could “ward off evil with herbs, sound, and light.” Perhaps they did know a few things, and it is us, who through science, have lost real knowledge.

Of course not all of our ancestor’s practices may have been on mark and accurate, neither do all methods and ideas currently perceived as beneficial for the garden apply to human health. This is where we must use our Spiritual Faculty of Discernment by seeking Guidance from Father. For example, the use of manure, the use of parasite carriers, the use of worms and worm castings, the use of decay, and the belief that there are certain pests such as ants, one will never be able to get rid off certainly do not apply to us. Another idea that does not apply to us is the perception that if we grow enough food and give the shades and shadows of darkness food from this abundance, they will leave us alone.

You may laugh at these observations, but a slight contemplation will reveal how this kind of activity is actually taking place in your body. One would do well to end the idea that one’s health and nourishment may diminish without the “castings” of the worms / parasites that abide in us. One would do well to end the idea that the unrighteous-unholy will leave us alone if we give them part of our abundance. One would also do well to end the idea that one must learn to live with the unrighteous-unholy or with shades and shadows of darkness. This mentality is what doctors teach and preach: “we can’t cure you, but we can make it easier for you to cope with disease”. This is not the Father Way.

As you can see, much can be learned from gardening and nature. Many of the methods described above will have to be done on a reoccurring basis, just as laundry, cleaning, cooking, and washing dishes. It is just the way it is, until the day in which we have our shift in consciousness and “everything changes”.