Channeling the light is what my group is all about. We've been doing it together for over thirty years. I'll offer a few simple ideas from personal experience.

Within the physical body is an energy body. It has a lot of names, but I like to call it the astral body because this name refers to starlight, a light that comes from far away. Of course, the light that we channel isn't just a physical light, but it has a lot of similar characteristics.

The astral body is prevented from receiving spiritual light by the functions of the mind. The thoughts and emotions of the mind are like veils that cover the astral body. Just as you can't sunbathe without removing some clothing, neither can you channel spiritual light without removing the veils and fabrics woven by the mind.

The best tool for unveiling the astral body is meditation. Meditation is just a means to an end. I've known people who could meditate so well that you could wire them up to medical instruments and they would show no response if you poked them with a pin. However, those same people also had gigantic egos and were very unpleasant to be around. Learning to meditate without using the skill of meditation to channel light is like learning to play a musical instrument but never using it to play beautiful songs. What's the point of sitting still if you're not connecting to the light?

Sometimes you see colors or hear ringing sounds, but the main thing is to feel a subtle vibration in your body. It's really in your astral body, but at first it feels like it's in your physical body.

Always begin with some sort of prayer, chant or other words that express your awareness of a consciousness and purpose far greater than your own, a loving power that wishes to pass through you for the good of every being on the Earth. Ask to be open, to receive the light, and to be of service.

When you inhale, feel the light flowing into your astral body. When you exhale, feel the light flowing from you and covering all the world. Visualize the world as if you were out in space looking at it, and see your light surrounding the earth, merging with the light of all the other lightworkers around the globe, bathing the Earth in radiance and love.

Sit with your spine straight. The light has to flow through the chakras (energy centers) in your astral body. The chakras are linked to the spine. Your spine has to be straight for the energy to flow properly. Also, as much as possible, sit perfectly still without making any noise. I know this is hard when you need to sneeze or cough or when your nose itches and your legs hurt, but the more you can be perfect in your stillness, the more light you can channel. When you become tired, bored or uncomfortable, continue channeling a little longer. You want to stretch your capabilities each time you do the work. Remember, you're not just doing this so you can feel good. The light is essential to counteract the dark forces that want to hurt and destroy the Earth.

Try to channel at the same time each day. Try to do it with other lightworkers, together in the same room if you can, or by arranging with lightworkers in other places to do it at the same time. If you're interested in having a personal relationship or looking for a life partner and meet someone you like, you might as well start out by inviting your new friend to channel with you. It's a good way to find out if he/she will support and share your spirituality.

Drink as much pure water every day as you can. Water is very important for keeping your energies in balance so you don't get headaches and feel weird. However, if you do have "energy problems," take warm soaking baths with half a kilogram of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) dissolved in the water.

See you in the light!