Akashic Record Reading With Akemi Gaines, Part 2
September 2nd, 2008
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This is the second part of an interview with Akashic record reader Akemi Gaines. Be sure to read the first part, if you haven’t already.
Hunter: In part 1 we went over what the Akashic records are, and what you’d gain from having a reading. Now I’m going to get into some more theoretical questions. Akemi, it’s fine to say you don’t know the answers, since the questions are probably outside your job description. But I figured I should take advantage of this chance to ask, since I don’t know anyone else like you.
First of all, why do we need to clear our own souls? Why can’t God, or the universe, or our spirit guides, do it for us? After all, they know we don’t know how to do it on our own. It doesn’t seem like a great system, if soul damage passes down from one lifetime to the next, and everyone is handicapped without even knowing it.
Akemi: I love this question! I’ve been waiting for someone to ask me these fundamental questions!!
To answer that, we need to step back and think why we even bother to incarnate. My understanding is that souls incarnate into the physical bodies by choice. Free will and free choice are the biggest gift God (or the Universe, whatever you call) has given us.
And the ultimate purpose for coming to this physical world is to experience it. Back when we were simply spiritual beings, there were no pains, no troubles, and no loss nor gain, no particular fun – we just were. This was wonderful, but also kind of – boring.
This physical world, on the other hand, is like an amusement park. Vivid colors, entertaining music, so many people who each have different personalities, and we have the bodies to do things, too! We can ride a roller coaster and enjoy the ups and downs. We can stuff ourselves with cotton candies!
As we experience this world, we are learning. We figure there are causes and effects. If we eat too much cotton candies and ride the roller coaster, we might get really sick. Wow, we didn’t know that when we didn’t have the bodies! It tasted good at the time, but let’s stop at two cotton candies next time . . .
Soul-level learning is just like that. For example, if you curse (and I don’t mean just using bad words, but really cursing), say, your spouse that he or she can’t do anything right, you may get a temporary sense of fake superiority, but there are consequences. Now they start thinking they really can’t do anything right (if they buy into that curse). And the curse ties the two of you together so that you get to see the effects in the following lifetime. That person may not be your spouse this time, but maybe – your parent. So you are born to a parent who doesn’t think he or she can do things right – and this sucks. Your soul finally figures cursing is not a good idea. The soul grows a step closer to Divine Love, Light, and Truth.
Whether you are consciously aware or not, your soul is doing this learning, and seeks assistance in clearing the damages as it sees fit. But this has to happen with its free will. Some other forces doing the clearing without the soul’s request does not support its learning and growing process, so they respect your initiative.
Hunter: OK, we have to seek out the soul clearing as a part of free will. But let’s go back to what you said about incarnating by choice. When we were spiritual beings, we had a wonderful existence, but being the drama queens we were, we decided to start our own version of Melrose Place, because souls just wanna have fun? Didn’t we take a considerable risk in doing this, allowing our souls to be damaged and possibly never healed, just for some cotton candy?
Also, this thing about cursing…how does that happen exactly? How do we know if we cursed someone accidentally, and how do we undo it?
Akemi: Hmm . . . so you don’t think going to the amusement park is worth the fun even with potential risk of injury?
Now when I say fun, it’s not just about the cotton candy. It involves all the experiences. If amusement park is not an example that appeals to you, how about some sports? I personally don’t get why it’s so fun to chase a ball to hit it back to the other side, but some people love it, they love getting exhausted doing it, and they swear they learn so much about themselves and others doing it. I’d say the same about life. It may not be rosy and sweet all the time, but it’s worth it. Even with some risks.
BTW how much drama you want in your life is up to you. You don’t have to be the drama king ^_^
I’m sorry if I scared you about the curse story because that is just one of many things we can screw up. I don’t think we “accidentally” curse – the curse I’m talking about is the one you actually mean it. If you are cursing, you may not know the full consequences of doing it (which is the whole point) but you really intended wrong to someone.
There are various healing modalities beside my clearing. I heard EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) works well. Or you can release and bless the person in your prayer.
Hunter: Are the Akashic records read-only, or could you screw up someone’s soul, change their past, give them negative energies, etc? If you looked up Hitler’s date and place of birth, could you locate his record, find out who has his soul now, and remove the evil?
Akemi: Hmm . . . I think there are several issues involved here.
First, accessing someone else’s Akashic records is a privilege the Akashic readers have in the Hall of Akashic Records. I retrieve and read the Akashic records with the assistance of my Akashic Record Guide. When a client places the order with their personal info, they are essentially giving me the permission to read their Akashic records.
So I don’t go around and read someone’s record who didn’t order me to do so. I don’t think it is appropriate of me to snoop around and my Guide would not help me in that. This is why I don’t do reading of celebs. It would be interesting to read the Akashic records of Barack Obama or Madonna, but no . . . not until they ask me to . . . and not Hitler’s, either . . .
You are also asking about manipulation on the Akashic records and the souls. These are two separate issues. As for changing the Akashic records, well, when we do the clearing, we ask them to delete negative info, so the answer is yes, they can be updated, but I think the Hall is well guarded so that negative manipulation won’t happen.
Manipulation on the soul is another story. There are a lot of negative souls and beings trying to get hold of you, to suck up some life energy from you, and to do other manipulations on your thinking and feeling. That is why we have the spheres of protection around us. Light is stronger than shadows.
Hunter: In part 1, you said you’d do a reading for someone we’re thinking of having a long-term relationship with, or someone we want to go into business with. Would they have to consent to the reading, or is it OK to read their record without their knowledge since the relationship will affect us?
Akemi: If you feel comfortable talking to the person to get their consent, that will be great. If not, I can do it on your behalf because they affect your life. This is totally accepted in the Hall of Akashic Records.
This is why I said I’d be happy to do reading for your family (biological or not) because they definitely influence your life. With friends and business associates, it depends, so I used the example of serious boyfriend / girlfriend or business partner. Your non-romantic but very close friends or your ex you can’t put closure in your mind are also okay. If you are unsure whether it is appropriate of you to order a reading for someone, please email me.
Hunter: Are humans special, or are we just apes who happened to evolve, rising to dominance only because the dinosaurs had been wiped out by chance? Do chimpanzees, our closest living relatives, have souls? If so, what about fish? If not, what about Neanderthals?
Akemi: I don’t really know the answer for this.
Hunter: OK, then on to the next question. I don’t know the right terminology, but what is the hierarchy of all the different planes? Like we have the physical plane that we know and love, but is there just one astral plane, or several? For that matter, are there other physical planes?
Are we at the bottom of the hierarchy? Some people say they can project into the astral plane, but I never see aliens projecting into the physical plane. Is it one-way?
Akemi: Terminology is indeed confusing. It is quite possible two individuals are using the same word to mean different things, or using two different terms to mean the same thing.
As I mentioned earlier, I think there are higher dimensions than this world we know. How many of such higher dimensions there are and how they look like, I don’t know. Some say there are up to twelve dimensions . . .
There are also astral planes. I heard there are seven positive and seven negative astrals. And we go there all the time, unconsciously, in our dreams. Conscious astral travel is yet another story.
Hunter: What does the journey of a soul look like? You’ve mentioned past lives before. If someone dies and their soul is reborn into another body, and then another body, and so on, what’s going on there? Is the soul trying to complete itself before moving on? If so, what needs to happen for the soul to be done, and where does it go next? Is there a grand scheme? Are some souls waiting at a finish line somewhere, and when they all get there, the universe will implode?
Akemi: Another great question! Let’s talk about the journey of the individual soul and our souls’ journey as a whole group.
Each soul comes to physical life with a purpose and a set of lessons it wants to take. The plan may work well, or not, and there may be unexpected events (remember we all have free will?) So when we die and cross over, we review our past lifetime and make a plan for the next. There is indeed a big plan, and we are working on it while having fun with the ups and downs of life.
Many souls are accelerating their spiritual growth now. Having the physical bodies is fun, but there are some drawbacks. So we are evolving to a new style of existence called “lightbodies.” This is why so many people are seeking spiritual assistance, like my Akashic record reading and clearing.
I’m not sure exactly what this looks like or what it takes for this process (sometimes called ascension) to happen. Personally, I think this is my last incarnation – I sure hope so. For some time, I thought I would be a spirit guide next time, but so many people seem to ignore their spirit guides that I’m starting to think working as spirit guide may not be so fun. So I’d like to ascend 
Lightbodies are still individual existence. The ultimate goal of our spiritual evolution, I think, is to realize this was all about learning and we are really one with the Source. That is how it all started – the Source, being whole and perfect, wanted to experience itself as separate individuals, so the universe and all beings in it came to be. And we will go back there.
Hunter: You mentioned that people ignore their spirit guides. But how can we help that, if we can’t hear them? Are we supposed to be able to hear them? And if so, is it an actual voice, or is it something like noticing opportunities they put in our path?
Akemi: Spirit guides communicate with us in various ways. Some talk to you, and you sense words coming to you. If you are good at clairaudience, you may actually hear them. Some spirit guides show us pictures. Some touches you, and you sense someone just gave you a hug, or you get an itch. Some just puts a bunch of idea into you, like downloading a file and after that, you just know something.
The problem is most people dismiss these incoming messages. They don’t give credit to that subtle voice or the gut feelings, and go for that loud instructions from the ego.
When I do Spirit Guide Reading, my clients often start saying things like, “Oh, now I remember . . . this and this happened when I was young and I sensed someone speaking in me ‘Don’t go there!’ And it was good I didn’t because if I did, I could have been in big trouble . . .”
Communicating with your spirit guides is natural, but for many of us, it takes practice. As a starter, have some quiet time, ask a few questions to your spirit guides, and “listen” within. When you sense you are getting a message, don’t write it off as your “imagination” but trust and take action. You can start small, like what you might want to do this weekend.
Spirit guides also arrange synchronicities and other opportunities. (They really work hard!) But again, it is up to you to take notice and utilize the opportunity. If you don’t, they still work hard for you . . .
Hunter: OK Akemi, it was great having you here. Thanks for shedding so much light on Akashic record reading, and especially for putting up with my weird questions in part 2.
Akemi: Your questions are great and I enjoyed this interview very much. If someone has additional questions, please ask in the comment section, and I will do my best answering them.
As Akashic record reader and life coach, Akemi Gaines can help you improve your life and grow spiritually. She lives in Oregon, USA, but distance is not an issue for her reading. To learn more, check her website Akashic Record Reading. You might also want to subscribe to her blog, Yes to Me, to read articles like What’s The Best Thing That Can Happen?
September 2nd, 2008 at 8:53 pm
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September 2nd, 2008 at 9:50 pm
Not my kind of stuff… but an interesting read nonetheless. Thank you!
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September 2nd, 2008 at 10:37 pm
I’m not so sure that I (or my soul) see the physical world as a huge amusement park. What I agree with is that “souls incarnate into the physical bodies by choice”. Perhaps it was that we had not quite finished the experience or the lessons we need to learn in a previous life. At the point of death, our consciousness intended that we will incarnate again to continue the process. It was not so much the fun but the growth or the learning that we were intending for.
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September 3rd, 2008 at 12:29 am
@Hunter and Akemi: great interview!
Two points:
(1) while I agree that souls incarnate by choice, I think they do so, not only to experience the manifest realm, but to effect its evolution - which means that the lessons and the learning are as virtually endless as our capacity and potential to evolve consciously (i.e., ascension is a conceit); and
(2) when I think of getting my Akashic Record read, I cannot help but think of the moth-to-be in the cocoon or the butterfly-to-be in the chrysalis, meaning that if I were to cut open the cocoon or the chrysalis of my soul, would I not be adversely affecting the growth of my soul? Would I not be making it too easy on myself?
By the same token, I’ve read some of the testimonials of those who have had their records read and I am continually amazed by the results they’ve obtained in the face of radical change. I guess what I’m saying here is that I’m holding the tension of being caught inside my ambivalence of having my record read and of having my soul’s issues cleared too quickly or easily. Akemi, I welcome your comments.
Christopher
September 3rd, 2008 at 1:41 am
Hi Hunter and Akemi,
Another great list of questions and answers.
I know I don’t know all there is to this. Are you reading our present soul too, or only those that came before?
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September 3rd, 2008 at 8:17 am
This interview was fun - I’m reading this early in the morning, and it’s nice to have a chance to reflect on some spirituality over a cup of coffee.
@Christopher - Those are some interesting thoughts you’re adding to the discussion! I agree with your point number 1, that we’re here to impact the universe somehow. I don’t think that there’s a proper end to the cycle, but I think that we do get to have some breaks. I would sure like to take one when I’m finished here!
Though, I’m not dismissing Akemi’s feelings about this being one of her last lives. Maybe it’s her last for a while?
As for your number 2, I’ve never thought of it that way and I enjoy your point of view. The way I see it, the Spirit endows us all with the power to explore our past lives, but some of us just aren’t good at it or don’t know where to start. I believe that the Spirit intends for us to explore ourselves on different planes of existence and that exploring past lives is part of our soul’s natural growth. If we have problems exploring that, we have people like Akemi to help us. I figure that it’s no different than calling a plumber when your sink is broken: Sure, we COULD fix the sink, but sometimes you need to know when to call a professional
Good discussion this morning!
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September 3rd, 2008 at 11:00 am
Both of these posts were an interesting read, but as with any belief system none of it can be proven. And, more important, no belief system has ever been proven in all of human history. These belief systems are essentially just a psychological tool to get ourselves through our day. These tools are fine, especially when they are used in the capacity stated in these two posts. However, for a lot of people, belief seems to trump fact. Thus, we have the argument to teach creationism in biology class.
My goal was not to insult you (Akemi) in anyway. I hope my response was not taken that way.
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September 3rd, 2008 at 11:11 am
Vered,
Smiles.
Evelyn,
Learning is a big deal in life indeed.
Chris,
(1) Good point! We are evolving as individual soul, and at the same time, contributing to the evolution of the whole.
(2) Oh, you haven’t had your Akashic Record read yet? You are so knowledgeable that I thought you already had it by another intuitive.
Well, let’s see. . . I don’t think the analogy of the cocoon works very well here. For me, that would be the soul that are waiting to be incarnated, and surely no human can influence those souls to move faster.
But we are already here in the manifest world. Our souls have incarnated to experience and grow. Sometimes, however, they get into trouble . . . they strain their ankle and the damage doesn’t heal completely without proper care. My reading and clearing is a humble offer to check if there are such old wounds and, if there are, we will take care of them, so that the soul can move forward in its evolution.
I hope this makes sense to you. Let me know if you have more questions.
Barbara,
A soul lives many lifetimes, so when I read a soul’s records, they include both the current and its past lifetimes.
RL,
When we die, our souls cross over and get some rest. (I mean most of the time — there are some unfortunate cases in which souls fail to cross over properly and come back without rest . . .) We review our past lives, decide what we want to learn in the next life, and choose the setting of our next incarnation. So yes, you can rest for awhile when you are done ^_^
Now I think there are other ways of “life” than the physical incarnation like we do now. Maybe as spirit guide, maybe as lightbody. I don’t know much about this admittedly, but I think it will be fun to try a new way of existence.
Regarding your answer to Chris’ question 2. Gee, you make my point better than I do! Can I use that in my marketing? We all have the ability to explore ourselves, including our past lives, and I do the reading only as a trusted rep of my client. It’s really like calling a plumber. And I’m happy to check and get that plaque out!
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:14 am
Chad,
I’m not offended. I just know what I’m doing, and when you know, you don’t need to prove it. (Have you proven love yet?)
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September 3rd, 2008 at 11:15 am
@Chad - Ah, but unfortunately, you can’t prove a negative either. You can’t prove that the objects in a belief system do NOT exist. And really, believing that something doesn’t exist is a belief in its own, since it hasn’t been scientifically proven that the objects don’t exist. Sure, religion has been proven to give psychological benefits, but that’s the extent of our knowledge - those studies don’t encompass the existence of gods, for example.
So, in essence, your belief against religions is trumping fact as well. It would be more factual to claim that one doesn’t have enough information to make a scientific judgment as to the validity of others’ beliefs.
I hope that I’m not coming off as insulting, because I believe in celebrating all beliefs. Your belief is just as valid as mine, and I’m glad to learn of it
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September 3rd, 2008 at 11:17 am
@Akemi - you certainly may use that in your marketing - I’m just glad to help
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September 3rd, 2008 at 12:23 pm
@ RL David
It’s not that I believe in nothing, it’s that I don’t have belief. If it can’t be proven in some way, it’s not a real item. None of my personal thoughts fall into the definition below:
Belief - confidence in the truth or existence of something not immediately susceptible to rigorous proof
Now, you say I can’t prove that objects in a belief system do not exist. (I disagree, but let’s assume you are correct, as disproving imaginary things takes more space than a comment on a post.) If you were correct, that doesn’t mean the belief is reality, just because I can’t disprove it. Burden of proof doesn’t fall on the disbeliever, but on the believer. Unfortunately, our society has your view. Thus, we have had thousands of different religions, none with any basis for existence other than they supposedly can’t be disproven. That’s not a good way to decide on our moral and spiritual standards.
This would also tend to place certain beliefs which can not co-exist in the realm of reality at the same time, because they can not be disproven. Wouldn’t this cause a tear in the space time continuim.
@ Akemi
Love is proven in any number of ways, by the “foolish” actions people take to have it. Plus, it’s not just concious actions, it’s also stuff like pupil dialation, heavier breathing, body heat, chemicals, etc. Love is definitely real and has been scientifically proven. Of course, it doesn’t sound as fun when it’s broken down like that.
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September 3rd, 2008 at 1:05 pm
@Chad - But then your belief is in science and by extension, scientists. You believe that their method is infallible, which to some people in certain religions, means that you’ve elevated your scientists to an idol-like position. Some scientists believe that they have proven Christian beliefs, but I say that they’re letting belief cloud their judgments. Can I prove that? Probably not, because we’re dealing with something as intangible as belief.
Belief goes far deeper than just saying something is real, because it makes me feel good. It’s the sum of our experiences, upbringing, and feelings. I don’t subscribe to the scientist-based belief, because scientists are constantly being proven wrong. Science, as well as religion, is full of theories and suppositions based on the information we have at the time. I believe that both beliefs are equal.
That being said, I think that deep down, we both want the same things. We want for the world to shut up for a second and find a common ground, so we can get stuff done for once. Complete separation of church and state. For example, the evidence for evolution trumps the evidence for creationism. Looks like evolution wins, since it benefits the greater good of our society. Or take the issue of abortion - we should approach that one logically as well.
I guess what I’m really saying is that it’s not religion’s fault; the problem is with the actual people. When people start imposing their religions everywhere (including schools), then I have a problem with that.
I also have issues understanding why people believe something “just because”, without questioning why. I agree with you that basing one’s moral structure on “because someone told me to” is foolish. Then again, I’m not in organized religion…
It’s up to the people themselves to think and unfortunately, I think that a lot of people just refuse to. So I guess actually, I agree with you, just not for the same reasons…?
(By the way, I enjoy your skepticism - I think that a healthy amount of skepticism keeps one evaluating one’s spiritual growth
)
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September 3rd, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Hi Hunter and Akemi,
It was wonderful to read this interview and to see others also getting great value from Akemi’s readings. I have a story I shared with Akemi about my reading but would love to share it with you as well…
I have been trying to work on my “spiritual” side for the last few months and one way I thought I could grow was to lucid dream. I have had years of not remembering my dreams so every night before bed I would set the intention “I will remember my dreams and they will give me some inspiration”. 4 months later I still had not remembered a single dream. I found out through Cath Lawson’s blog that Akemi did readings. I had given Akemi my info and she told me she would email me in a few days when it was done. In the meantime I still went about setting my intention. A few days later not only did I remember a dream but I remembered several lines to a poem I thought up in my dream. I was busy with my kids all day and could not get to write it down until late afternoon and when I sat down all the words came to me — clear as day…. I had been struggling with writing poetry lately as well… and out came “Weeding my Thoughts to Plant New Seeds” which I featured on my blog. When Akemi and I talked a couple of days later I found out the night she cleared me was the night I remembered my dream and poem. I did my 21 days of homework and the reading has left me more empowered and attracting even more goodness.
I agree that the written version is well worth getting since it is a lot of info to take in at once and it is nice to have something to refer back to.
I am very grateful Akemi did my Akashic reading and would highly recommend her (and have been doing so) to anyone interested.
Thanks again — wonderful interview!
Gratefully, Jenny
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September 3rd, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Hi Hunter and Akemi - this was a great interview and I loved some of Hunter’s questions. He’d obviously put a lot of thought into them.
I liked the Hitler question but I can see why it would be unethical to read his records without permission. But at least Akemi can stop you from having a close relationship with Hitler, which is a good thing.
Stuart is going to have his reading soon Akemi. He has been keen since learning about mine, but when I showed him my report he was worried he may be a negative entity. I don’t think he is. Would I be right in guessing that negative entities aren’t usually so enthusiastic about volunteering themselves for readings?
September 3rd, 2008 at 5:57 pm
@RL: we (humanity) have been called the masters of limitation by other species through channelled communications, which means we can give ourselves a break anytime we choose, in or out of the manifest realm. With advanced life-extending technologies coming down the pipeline, we could conceivably be here for a very long time. I, for one, look forward to that prospect. As for accessing the Record, there are two basic schools of thought from the Other Side (based on my reading of what goes on in lives lived between lives: (1) keep selective amnesia intact; do not allow souls/spirits in human form to have access to the Other Side; and (2) do allow some, selected soul/spirits to have said access, provided they handle it with due care. In light of this, one might say that a block in my soul is there for my benefit, to frustrate me to a point where I feel compelled to work through it and grow as a result.
Akemi, I appreciate your lovely feedback. Perhaps I take access to the Record too seriously, but I don’t think so. From one point of view, everything you say makes sense to me. However … in light of what I said to RL, I think you can see that I might have reason to be cautious to use your wonderful service. And yes, it is wonderful because I can see the good that you do, but … I remain cautious, I invite you to speak to that caution.
Soulfully,
Christopher
September 3rd, 2008 at 9:28 pm
@Cath, I just can’t help laughing at your question! No offense, though! I’d be interested to read the answer too!
@Christopher, I understand what you are saying. I don’t have all the answers whether it is a good idea to have Akashic records read or not from your perspective.
All I can share is my experience with soul cleansing, whether by Akashic records or otherwise. They do help me in experiencing energetic shifts. Cleansings are usually done after readings. Knowing what readings say have helped me understand more about my personal struggles. They have aided me with the “Aha…now I got it” knowing. Without them, I’d still be in the same circle of suffering. Some help to bring me out of this circle has been useful.
After all that cleansing I’ve done (which is a lot on a regular basis), am I near enlightenment? No…far from it! I realize that cleansing in my case has never been quite complete. There are always new stuff that comes out from the deeper layers, from different lifetimes, etc. I continue to have to work through the new stuff that is brought to my awareness.
I’m also reminded of the saying “We are all spiritual beings having a human experience”. If we believe this saying to be true, wouldn’t it be alright to want to know our birth records at the soul level since they are ours in the first place?
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September 3rd, 2008 at 9:32 pm
Wow, I love this discussion. Let me first say thank you to everyone for sharing such honest thoughts.
RL and Chad,
I don’t have much to add really. Like I mentioned in the interview, our current science is built on what we can observe with our five senses, with the premise that this universe is three dimensional, etc. Pretty limiting perspective.
Jenny,
Glad you enjoyed this interview and I’m honored I could help you.
Cath,
You are right. If someone is interested in my reading, he or she is not a negative soul. Negative souls would not come to my reading even if I pay them because that would be like those bugs under the stone voluntarily coming to Light. No, they would hide out.
This doesn’t mean, of course, that just because someone is hesitant to come to my reading, he or she is a negative soul. A lot of positive souls are afraid because . . . it’s like coming to a doctor and having a health checkup. They are afraid to find out, without knowing what they are afraid to find out. But I can assure that we can clear all negative blocks we find.
I hope this helps to clarify the issue.
Chris,
Aaagh, you are so brainy — and I thought I was smart — I mean, you sound like a coach who have read all the sport theory books. (Hope this did not sound like an insult. I respect your devotion to learning.)
Let me simplify things. You (or anyone for that matter) can take as much time as you want. I know you will present yourself to the right intuitive when the timing is right for you.
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:06 pm
Fantastic comments, everyone! I’m glad this interview worked out so well. Thanks again, Akemi!
@ Chad, first of all, thank you for being so polite and constructive with your comments. I was worried that some people might be rude and obnoxious, but you were a model commenter for someone who wants to challenge a viewpoint.
“Burden of proof doesn’t fall on the disbeliever, but on the believer.”
I don’t see why burden of proof should fall on anyone, if no one is trying to convince anyone else, which I think is the case here.
“Thus, we have had thousands of different religions, none with any basis for existence other than they supposedly can’t be disproven. That’s not a good way to decide on our moral and spiritual standards.”
Definitely a good point. Growing up, I was told that Eve was made from Adam’s rib, and this was true because it was in the Bible. But we don’t know who wrote the Bible, and we can’t talk to them. If someone wants to believe the rib story, I think that’s fine, but I don’t think there’s any evidence for it.
With the Akashic records, it’s a little different, because we can talk to Akemi. I’d love to be able to read the records myself. I can’t, but at least I can talk to Akemi about them, and I’ve gotten circumstantial evidence from her (as opposed to Adam’s rib, for which there is no evidence, even circumstantial, as far as I know). Would you agree that these are the three possibilities?
1. Akemi is a scammer.
2. Akemi is mistaken/delusional.
3. Akemi is right.
I don’t think Akemi is a scammer. It’s technically possible, but my judge of character is way off if that’s the case.
Could she be mistaken or delusional? Certainly. As great as she is, we can’t ignore that possibility. I think we’re all a little delusional now and then. Many of us can relate to the saying “my eyes were playing tricks on me.”
Anyway, it seems the opportunity for proof is there–just get a reading for someone she doesn’t know.
“Love is proven in any number of ways…”
Really? I wasn’t aware that love had even been precisely defined.
“…by the ‘foolish’ actions people take to have it.”
So if someone takes foolish actions to have an Akashic record reading, that’s proof?
“…pupil dialation, heavier breathing, body heat, chemicals, etc.”
I’m sure I must have experienced similar physical changes when hearing about my reading since I was excited about it, but what does that prove?
“Love is definitely real and has been scientifically proven.”
But who has proven science? Do we know for sure that science is both consistent and complete?
I say these things not just to play Devil’s advocate (though I do enjoy that), but to put forth the idea that we really don’t know anything for certain.
I see what you’re saying, and love is a lot more understandable to me than the Akashic records, which I just heard about recently. But I’m interested in learning about the Akashic records (which I admit, may not exist), so I’m pursuing that. You could too, and you could run scientific tests if you wanted to, and draw appropriate conclusions from those tests. Or you could choose not to believe in the Akashic records. I think any of these are fine.
September 4th, 2008 at 6:50 am
@ RL David
“By the way, I enjoy your skepticism - I think that a healthy amount of skepticism keeps one evaluating one’s spiritual growth”
Thanks, I’m enjoying this conversation. Most people get very emotional when beliefs are discussed, and it’s nice to have an honest straight forward conversation without that baggage.
We agree on most significant points. Especially, the separation of church and state, the lack of people questioning beliefs and the lack of real individual thought. I liked how you stated it, “We want for the world to shut up for a second and find a common ground.” I have no problem with people having different beliefs and religions, and I actually find the different beliefs to be quite fascinating as a window into their culture and/or themselves. The problem arises when these beliefs are held so dear they are forced on others (I by no means think Hunter or Akemi can anywhere near forcing Akemi’s spiritual views on others in these posts).
This brings up the definition of belief, where we differ. I don’t think I believe in science/scientists. If any theory or hypothesis is proven false, I will gladly accept that and move on. Whereas, if I had belief in science/scientists, it would be highly unlikely for me to just give up on a theory I had believed in. 2 + 2 = 4 is not a belief, it is fact. Yes, not all scientific ideas are that cut and dry, but most are backed by some type of real provable experiment. This backing provides a higher level of confidence in the idea than what belief can provide. This is close to being irrelevant, as it is semantics, but I think belief gets used too broadly in our society.
I would also agree that it’s not the idea of religion that is bad, but the people who misuse it. Unfortunately, this seems to happen more often than one would like.
@ Akemi
I agree we are very limited in science at this time, and there could very well be other dimensions. Some hypotheses in science actually suggest other dimensions, but none of them are proven enough to be called theories (another misused word in most public discussions). I’m fascinated with the idea of other dimensions, as it means more to explore.
@ Hunter
Thanks. My goal wasn’t to stir up an emotional hornets nest, but to have a real discussion originating from the interesting posts by you and Akemi. Akemi could very well be correct, I just see no evidence to support her case. If she has any, I would love to see it. Not because I would like to debunk here beliefs, but because if there is real evidence I don’t want to be the idiot that misses it.
You make a good point concerning my statement, “Burden of proof doesn’t fall on the disbeliever, but on the believer.” This probably originated from my frustration with mainstream religions at this time. It shouldn’t have been brought up, as I don’t think anyone was trying to convince anyone else.
I would also agree with the 3 possibilities for Akemi. Though, I don’t have the knowledge to judge which one is correct.
My use of the word “foolish” probably sounded harsh, but the quotes were meant to signify it wasn’t being used in the normal way. I was trying to suggest that people in love do obvious things to show they are in love, because some of the actions appear to be foolish to outsiders. However, many times these actions are actual quite rational if you are in the relationship.
“But who has proven science? Do we know for sure that science is both consistent and complete?” - This is very philosophical, and I agree to a certain extent. However, some things science has proven. Like, your soul/mind doesn’t reside in your heart. If it did we wouldn’t really be ourselves with a transplant or artificial heart.
Please, be the devil’s advocate, that’s when it’s fun.
September 4th, 2008 at 8:04 am
Evelyn, wow. Thank you. That was awesome. I greatly admire your dedication to soul. To its integrity. Its authenticity. Its sanctity. A soul filled with love, in the light of truth, without the baggage and the blocks and the wounds, can only be good for the spirit. Your question gives me pause. You’ve given me much to think about.
Akemi, no offense taken. I know you mean well. And think you for your simplicity. I love simplicity. I’ve taken your suggestion to heart.
September 4th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
Evelyn,
I second Chris. Great job.
Hunter,
Oh, you are hilarious!
I LOVE your three part categorization:
“1. Akemi is a scammer.
2. Akemi is mistaken/delusional.
3. Akemi is right.”
And I’m so glad I earned your trust not to be thrown into group 1.
“’…pupil dialation, heavier breathing, body heat, chemicals, etc.’
I’m sure I must have experienced similar physical changes when hearing about my reading since I was excited about it, but what does that prove?”
. . . I think you were falling in love with me. Oh no?
I’m shaking with laughter. I have good wishes for Chad and Chris too, but allow me to take a break now . . .
September 4th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
@ Akemi, you’re being so nice after I called you possibly delusional! But now I see that your real scam is to get the whole world to fall in love with you by running a love program in everyone’s soul. Is that it?
September 4th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
Dear Hunter,
I give Divine Love to all my clients, and some.
Yes
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September 6th, 2008 at 7:46 am
Very good work, Akemi and Hunter. Thanks.
For me–my reality–is that all is energy and infinite, lasting forever and forever new. Consciousness is a filtration system, so as we believe, we give meaning to energy (creating ‘patterns’) and “make it so.” I find “defintions of reality” and ‘truth’ to be contextual–to the the individual–just as a look directly into the eye is a required courtesy in one culture, but an insult in another. There are many systems for coming to our personal awareness. This method seems to benefit very many.
Thank you for your work, Akemi.
blessings and continued inspiration,
CG
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September 8th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Hunter, Akemi, et al,
That was a fascinating read. I love discovering new things, new ways to understand things.
I apologize in advance, for I only skimmed through the great discussion here — but just the 2 cents I throw in whenever I see discussions on faith vs. science.
Someone once told me that humanity seems to go through major scientific break-through every 500 years or so. I didn’t verify this claim but I can certainly see the world is not the same after discovering that world is not flat. In the mean time, there are some religious or cultural doctrines that survive thousands of years, relatively unchanged.
This insight has kept me open to new, uncharted possibilities and from over-relying on science. That said, I should also confess that I’m INFJ personality type — apparently, we’re known to hold deep convictions and ignore what everybody else says.
Secondly, I like to use antenna analogy to explain people seeing/sensing different things. Radios are made to receive radio waves, whereas TVs are made to receive their signals. TVs can’t say to radios, well, I am not receiving what you are receiving, so what you’re broadcasting isn’t true. They are simply designed to receive different types of signals. As Akemi says, people are talented in different ways. But that said, it’s also true that some people are phony, delusional or inauthentic. When we don’t have means to evaluate the person’s claims ourselves, we just have to use our analysis and intuition about the person’s authenticity to evaluate the trustworthiness of the information.
ari
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September 8th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
CG,
On the deep level, the individualization is an illusion, I think. But it is a necessary and useful illusion for our growth. Divinity wanted to experience itself as separate individual lives — so we are here.
Koinuma-san,
Right. I guess it simply boils down to the benefits of the open mind, while accepting the suspicions as suspicions.
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September 10th, 2008 at 1:30 am
Akemi and Christopher, thanks for your feedback.
Hunter, I would also pick no. 3 in what we say and think of Akemi. I wouldn’t have my reading done right away with her if I didn’t feel comfortable with the person that I was going to work with. I could also tell that she has gone through some amazing transformation herself with her new line of work!
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September 10th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
Fascinating! Little did I think I’d come across a discussion of the Akashic Records in my blog-reading travels. I’m a skeptic who would love to be convinced. I have a feeling that I was involved with the Akashiic Records some time in the past, but that’s just a feeling.
Hunter, great questions! I had to laugh at the “read-only” one.
Akemi, you sound humble and sincere, which makes what you say more persuasive.
Perhaps someday I’ll manage to believe in an afterlife, but for now I only feel a kind of wish.
Dot
September 10th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
Evelyn,
Thank you. I feel honored to have your trust.
Dot,
Thank you for your compliment.
You can take time. Or you can take a light hearted approach and just “try” it. Either way will serve you well.
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