Introduction to the Teachings of the Universal Council as interpreted by Mitzi Wood

In this article you will learn who the Universal Council is and how they work with physical beings on this earth.

The universal council is an energy that is non-physical that works with physical beings to help them better integrate their human experience with their spiritual counterparts.  The evolution of human beings is now moving into a place where a higher vibration is necessary for a better blending of spirit and body.  Human beings have evolved as far as they are going to evolve without allowing their spiritual nature to come forth and be more prominent on earth.  Non-physical energy such as the universal council is working with physical energy to help facilitate this process of evolution to a new state of being.  A perfect blending of physical and nonphysical on earth.  As the universal council begins its teachings here on earth, those that have agreed ahead of time to work with the council will identify themselves for the benefit of upgrading their energies in order to help other human beings evolve on this earth.  This is done through the process of vibrational healing.  Words are simply a vibration and when words are used vibrations are created.  The universal council exists in vibrational energy which is of a higher frequency than words.  Therefore, it is necessary to have interpreters here on earth to be able to translate and put into words the intent of the universal council for those of you on earth that need to have a clearer understanding of their teachings.  This process is being done all over the earth as interpreted by those who have chosen to do this as their life work.  The interpretation will vary according to the translator, but the message will be the same.  There is no longer a separation between physical and nonphysical, rather there is a greater integration occurring naturally as human beings evolve.  It is time to release the old interpretations of what nonphysical is and embrace a new evolved understanding of this relationship on earth.  We are here to help you in whatever capacity you need us to help.  We may take on whatever form you give us based on your own belief system.  We are not here to change beliefs, but to enhance the process of growth for each and every individual that has decided to work on evolving at this time on earth.  This is a glorious time for all physical and nonphysical beings and we are here to help in any way that we can.

To facilitate this new way of thinking, we are offering workshops to help you understand your own belief system and to help facilitate any healing that needs to take place in order to evolve your beliefs to where you would like to go.  If you are searching for something more, feel blocked in this process, or just want to enhance your already connected spiritual practice then this is the workshop for you.  We will take you through the lessons needed for human beings to have an understanding of who we are and how each and every one of you can connect with us regardless of whether you have an interpreter or not.  Also, how to use our energy to enhance your own for the benefit of growth in any aspect of your life here on earth.  We will be teaching you how to work with your own spiritual guidance and understand where you are vibrationally and how you may shift your vibration to better meet your human and spiritual needs.  This is a new way of thinking about your spiritual life and your relationship to your human experience.  It is something that is evolving all over your planet and you will find that once you begin this process with us that you will find others who are evolving in much the same way.

In the past, universal energy has been interpreted in ways that have both benefitted and harmed human beings.  As non-physical beings, we are watching your process and waiting to be able to assist in any way that we can, but we are not always utilized.  We will not intervene unless invited to do so.  And then we are only here to assist, not to take over your life.  We respect and honor the fact that you have chosen to become physical while we have remained non-physical.  We also want to help you understand your belief systems in relation to who we are.  We have been called many things in the past.  Angels, spirits, spirit guides, gods, etc.  We have been interpreted to be individual energies with names and human like qualities.  As long as the information is conveyed in a way that fits your belief system, we have allowed the identities to continue.  However, we have chosen for your benefit to not use an individual name, but to use a concept to convey who we are to you.  We chose the words universal council, but it is much vaster than that and there are not words to explain in detail who we are.  We can say that we are the energy connected to the One as you interpret that to be.  The energetic hierarchy includes you as human beings who are simply universal energy in human form.  Therefore, we are one in the same only you have made your energy so dense, that you have interpreted this as a separation from your spiritual selves.  You have chosen to forget who you are for the sake of your human experience.  It has given us much information on the universal level and has helped us to evolve from our singular existence into so much more.  Now is the time to reintegrate and remember who you are and use that knowledge to enhance your human experience.  We are putting all the pieces of the puzzle together with you so that you may understand why you are having this experience and how you may evolve your experience in the millennia to come. With this understanding, human beings may truly start to work with the energies created on earth and change them into something greater.  Heaven on earth as it is quoted.  This combining of human/spiritual knowledge will take all of us into a new era of learning and evolving.  The results benefiting all who partake in this evolution.

For more information about our the universal council or workshops please contact Mitzi Z. Wood at blended@mitziwood.com.

The workshop dates are as follows;

February 8th, 4PM - 6PM

 March 8th, 1PM - 3PM

 April 5th, 1pm - 3pm

 May 10th, 1pm - 3pm

Fee for the workshop is only $60.00.  Call 210-967-4400 to register or go to www.integrativehealingsa.com .Harmony Hypnosis and Meditation Center

Dealing with Holiday Stress and Grief

The holidays are supposed to be a happy time of the year. We have time off, we get to see our families, our kids are excited about this magical time of the year, etc. But for many people the holidays only mean stress, anxiety, and grief. If you have lost a loved one, you may be experiencing this grief already. I call it holiday grief. It is most prevalent if you have lost someone in the past year, but it can stay with us year after year after year. We don't realize what an impact it makes on our ability to be happy when we are still holding on to grief. So here are some ways you can manage your grief, or if you are not grieving, managing your stress during the holidays.

First of all, acknowledge that you are grieving. No one can tell you how long you are allowed to grieve. However, when grief impedes your ability to function in the present, then it needs to be addressed. When you are experiencing depression, anxiety, anger, (all the things that go along with grief, but are so intense they block out any other feelings), then they probably need to be dealt with appropriately. Grief affects people in different ways and that is mostly due to our belief system. If you believe that there is a place where that person has gone that is good, comforting, and freeing, then you will probably handle your grief in a more positive way. But if you either have no beliefs about what happens when we die, or your beliefs are negative in some way, then you might be feeling some emotions that really impact your own life. You may be feeling guilt over being the one that survived, or you may feel that you did not get to say all the things you would have liked to say to that person, or because you don't have a belief about where they are, you may be feeling lost or afraid for them. I have said before that belief is a powerful thing and the absence of belief is still a belief. So, you may want to explore what you believe and if your beliefs don't work for you, you may want to explore what other people believe.

If you do have a belief system that is positive and hopeful for a place where there is peace, connectedness to (i.e. God, Source, Goddess, universal presence, Buddha) then there is a certain comfort that can be taken from that belief that will serve you during the holidays. Celebrating the life of the person that is no longer here may be a way to make the holidays feel more pleasant and inviting for everyone. Our society has a lot of social conventions around grieving and rules about how one should act when they grieve. You have to decide if that is what you want to do and if that feels right for you. Doing something that feels positive for you, but may cause some confusion for family or friends may be just the thing you need to help you feel better during the holidays. In the end, no one can tell you how to grieve! As long as you are not hurting yourself or anyone (or anything) else, you create the ritual, mind-set, belief that works for you.

Dealing with holiday rituals. Do you find yourself doing the same thing for the holidays every year and hating it? You really have to ask yourself why you do that and what would be the cost if you actually did something that made you happy for the holidays. I can hear you saying, but Mitzi, that is so selfish, what will the family think? If you are worried about family repercussions, feeling selfish, or ruining someone elses holiday then you are probably not having a happy holiday anyway and maybe it's time to help everyone be happy for the holidays by changing the way it's done. Sometimes the only way to manage holiday stress is to create a new holiday tradition. It may cause stress in the beginning with family and friends, but the potential joy for everyone, especially your immediate family could be immeasurable. Many people have found that the ability to create a new tradition with the people they truly love has changed the way the holidays feel for them. If people get upset, they were probably going to get upset anyway. We have to learn that we cannot please everyone, and we are not responsible for everyone elses thoughts and feelings. When we try to care take other people we invariably end up losing ourselves in the process. This brings us feelings of resentment, stress, and makes the holidays miserable. That old saying about don't keep doing the same thing and expect different results would definitely apply to this situation.

Creating new holiday rituals. If you have children, sit them down and talk to them about what they would like to do for the holidays. The greatest gift is to see the magic and wonder of the holidays through the eyes of a child. It may even get you back into the holiday spirit if you will take a moment and share that magic with them. If you are experiencing the holidays on your own, find something you enjoy doing and plan to do it during the holidays. Changing the way you think and feel about how the holidays are supposed to be celebrated will go a long way in helping you create a holiday that works for you. Stop trying to make the old ways work and find a new way. Maybe this holiday you go and help out at a homeless shelter. Maybe you can make a ritual of seeing the newest movie on the holiday. Maybe you drive to some place beautiful and take in a new environment. I could go on and on and on. You just have to give yourself permission to do things differently this year. And remember, you are no good to anyone if you are unhappy. It is better to say hey, I'm not coming over this year because I've decided to do something else, then to sit there and endure the holidays with friends or family. Believe me, people know when you are unhappy!

Finally, remember the "reason for the season". It is a time of thanksgiving. Being grateful for at least being here and breathing everyday. It is a time of renewal, anticipation of what is to come. It is a time to believe in something greater than yourself. Realizing that, if you believe it is so, you are not alone.

Have an amazing holiday season!

Much love and grace to you,

Mitzi
www.mitziwood.com