Dear Ground Crew:

What a wild and exciting summer here in the U.S. and at Mount Shasta! It was so wild that when I wrote an intended update a couple of weeks ago, my computer crashed and I lost the update. Then I had to travel and did not have time to re-do it so here we go again. I hope that my computer cooperates and that you understand how much I want to communicate with you.

The letter from Ruth Downhour in my last update was spread far and wide. The first call I received about it was from my friend Charlie Manwarren. I have known her for over six years now, mostly through the website and over the phone. She has a great sense of humor and has been a provider of many giggles and e-mail jokes over the years. She called to tell me that she has just gotten out of the hospital and was diagnosed with terminal cancer of the pancreas and liver. She was given five months to live. A friend had sent her Ruth's letter and she was inspired.

Charlie has an excellent attitude. Since that time I have done prayers and healings over the phone with her. She has created unity with her family. She feels she has completely healed her life regardless of whether or not she remains in her body. She is in hospice right now and has her good and bad days. Her heart is so open and she is full of love and Light. I hope you will include her in your prayers. Charlie, I love you and no matter what course your physical body takes you will always be in my heart.

My friend David who had the stroke about three months ago was moved to a convalescent facility. He continues to lose weight (over 100 pounds already) and we just celebrated his 55th birthday with him last week. Prayers for his recovery would also be appreciated. He is about 40 minutes away from Mount Shasta in a depressing facility. He wants to convalesce here in town. It is a miracle that he made it through this stroke to be where he is today. The doctors did not think he would make it.

There have been many miracles here on the mountain. A couple of weeks ago we had a three-day Soul Journey Conference here with many wondrous people from all over the world. We had some powerful channels and creative musicians. It was uplifting and inspiring. The day after the event I went to the mountain with a man named Princeton Winton and another friend. Twenty-six years ago Princeton had a five to six hour meeting with some Lemurians. (There is an underground Lemurian city under the mountain named Telos. The book about Telos is available for sale in the shopping cart on this website). We went looking for the spot in Panther Meadows (named after Saint Germain who was seen there with a Black Panther on each side).

During this exchange Saint Germain also walked by in his purple robe, according to Princeton. We walked to the upper meadow where there is a lovely underground spring located in the path of a spectacular assortment of wild flowers. While at the spring we began to hear drumming. We followed the drumming and came upon a group of people who had attended the conference. One of them was Leonard Eagle Cloud, a Native American from Canada doing the drumming. Patricia Pereira who channeled four books called the “Arcturian Star Chronicles” was on the ground in a powerful ceremony (Her books are awesome. She can be reached at: pereira@nidlink.com) Clare Heartsong who channels Ana, the mother of Mary, Jesus' grandmother was there, and Kiara a lovely man who was contacted by Babaji (Yogananda's teacher) 15 years ago.

I had told my friend about Kiara on the way up the mountain and mentioned we might see Kiara there and there he was! I have attached an important message about September 17, 2001 from Kiara. This will be an important day on the planet, a day to bring forth more unity. I hope you will join in on this call.

I have a new friend here who works with the nature spirits. I am blessed to have her in my life. She is teaching me many things like how to see the fairies and devas, how to create more balance to the Earth and about working with herbs. So much is opening up to me. She is in a sacred relationship with her husband, Andreas, and has written a book about it. She is also looking for a publisher so if any of you have a contact for Raylene please e-mail me at valeriedonner@prodigy.net.

The miracles and creativity keep growing. I am aware of the gift of community because many of my friends have moved here. We help each other and enjoy working with the Earth. This seems to be the community my heart has always longed for and I wish it for our entire planet, that we come together in peace and harmony again. My cup feels full. Take a drink and see how it feels for us to all come together again. This is where the planet is going and we are creating it. The Light is coming forth as a link to our hearts and is guiding us home.

A Message From Kuthumi on August 21, 2001
Channeled by Valerie Donner

Greetings beloveds, I am Kuthumi.

I come to you today in the splendor of the times, for they truly are full of splendor. There is so much happening in the Earth on upon the earth at this time. All of life is at great labor as we create with God to bring about a complete shift on every level. The truth of the times is that nothing is being wasted, not even for a moment. Everything may seem turbulent but it is not, it all up for transformation.

Ask yourself what you believe in, what is of value and importance in your life. Is your physical health of concern? If so, tune into the physical health of the planet. You will feel her need for healing for in many places she is in anguish at this moment. Even though she continues to support life she is in trouble. Most of you are aware of this fact. I ask you to merge with her; you are already one anyway. Her body is your body and vice versa. What do you both need in order to heal and what can you do to improve each other’s lot in life? Ask yourself and ask her. You will receive guidance.

Every thought you think has power so when you discount a thought about the importance of the Earth you are discounting yourself. Think about the things you have done to your body that are not healthy, the food you eat, what you drink, the times you criticize your body. Each and every cell knows these thoughts. That is why so many of you need healing. How do you think this affects Mother Earth? How much longer can you remain ignorant of the truth?

The nature kingdom is full of life and yet it is struggling too. There is great imbalance upon the Earth. The nature kingdom needs your attention. It is time to reconnect with them, as a little child would do. Open your hearts to all that is around you, seen and unseen. Look deeper into your self and surroundings. Talk to the animals, birds, bees, flowers and trees. Ask them what they need for healing.

Talk to the cells in your body. Ask them what they need to bring healing and balance unto the physical body. Then take the next steps to complete what is asked of you. In the future there will be a lot asked of you but how can you accomplish this if you are still in a disconnected state. When the greater earth changes appear you will be in need of your direct link to the Earth Mother. She calls to you and wants you to listen. Her call is getting stronger and stronger as we now move forward with her divine plan.

Of course, your divine plan is a part of the overall scheme of things. To shed more Light on your pathway meditate and pray more. Ask your guides for assistance. Let go of what is no longer important to you, or serving your highest good. The gateway to your future is about to open in a broad scale so that the intensity of the times will be there to allow you to plow through stuck areas and areas that need improvement.

I want to tell you a story. A long time ago this Earth was a great Light in the universe. Her beacon could be seen from universe upon universe. Her soul called for a way to serve in greater ways, to enlighten others. That is also why you as Lightworkers came, to serve and to heal this planet. Her love and heart were and still are vast. The dark shadows and those of less conscious awareness of her, who have turned their backs on her, are now filtering out and being exposed finally, for their lack of love. There are many atrocities that have been committed on Mother Earth and she has suffered greatly.

The upcoming times will create a triumphant shift for all of life on the planet. Those who served to dampen the Light and to drag down the energy of this planet are being removed or are close to being removed. They are entangled here like energetic worms that have embedded themselves at the deepest level of the earth. For this they will find upheaval. Balance and the life of Light will be restored.

Compassion is the key here. Every being has the choice to either change their ways and transform into the Light, or to leave, for their old ways of being will no longer be tolerated. I say this with sorrow in my heart for many times we have tried to work with these beings to no avail. The shift will take care of these energies and much clean up will be necessary.

I carry the torch of Light for a new Earth. This is my mission. I work in unity with all of life for restoration and renewal. I love the Earth with all my might and I shall use my influence for this change as pervasively as possible. This is my commitment, to see the Earth restored and to see all of life begin anew.

Today I offer you this opportunity to become a larger part of this change in whatever way you can commit. I ask you to make a commitment to do something more than you have in the past to find your pathway and to follow it. Please take this opportunity to heart and let your journey lead you. You can make the choice and you can do it in oneness and peace.

I am Kuthumi with great love in my heart for you and for all of life on the Earth.

In Conclusion

This is a time of healing and change. It is up to us as Lightworkers to find our pathway and to follow it.  We are needed more than ever. Follow your heart and go where you are needed in unity and strength.

Blessings, love and Light from my heart and the heart of Mt. Shasta,

Valerie Donner

P.S. Valerie Donner is a healer, intuitive reader and spiritual counselor. She works deeply at the heart and soul level for profound transformation. If you are interested in a phone session with her you can call her toll free in the U.S. at 866-281-2402, out of the U.S. at 530-918-9128, or e-mail her at: valeriedonner@prodigy.net  She can also do readings for you through e-mail.

"DAY OF TRUTH! CALL FOR A GLOBAL FESTIVAL FOR SEPTEMBER 17, 2001!"

We received this message from an Incarnation of BABAJI! If you are a Babaji lover you may wish to contact: wind.rider@eudoramail.com.

[If this message speaks to you, please use the internet and media to distribute it worldwide. This proposal is inspired by the One through the voices of all those who wish to stand behind it.]

There is a calendar encoded in stone within the Great Pyramid of Giza, which has accurately predicted significant historical events, including the birth of Jesus Christ, and the global wars of this century.  This began in 3999 BC, and ends on September 17, 2001.  According to this calendar there are three things we might expect at this time of ending.  It is a time for a shift in earth's relationship with the sun. It is time to complete and balance planetary karmic cycles.  And it is time for a global spiritual initiation. See Moira Timms book, "Beyond Prophecies and Predictions."

What are the implications of this?  Earth's relationship to the sun is shifting.  We have been experiencing more solar flares this year than ever before in recorded history.  The magnetic polarities of the sun have gone through a significant shift, and scientists are indicating this could soon happen on earth as well.  The earth's magnetic fields hold our collective thoughts, feelings, and consciousness.  Could the shifting of the magnetic fields perhaps be mirroring the revolution of human consciousness that we are currently experiencing?  Could it also perhaps have to do with our entry into a region of space known as the photon band, which has in previous cycles indicated quantum shifts in planetary evolution?

As we prepare for such a quantum shift we will simultaneously be experiencing the completion and balancing of long range karmic cycles. On a 3rd dimensional level, what we do to the earth we do to ourselves, and we are beginning to see the repercussions of this. On a higher level, we may evoke a law of grace that supersedes the laws of karma. This demands conscious intent, however. Can we use this time to send out a different message to the universe?  Can we reach inside of ourselves and look at the denials and fears that keep us imprisoned in our lives?

Can we encourage our communities, businesses, and governments to do likewise? What if we looked to this day, September 17, 2001, as a Day of Truth, to redirect our intentions towards the highest possibilities of our souls, and for our beautiful planet?

We can only go as high as we are willing to go deep, and it is often in the very depths that we find the greatest light. This is where we find the power and the hope to sustain us.  For it is only as we are willing to see and to embrace all of our deeply human fragmented realities that the light of grace can shine upon us.

As we allow the light of grace to shine upon us, we open ourselves to a global spiritual initiation.  We are seeing increasingly rapid expansions of consciousness on our planet.  This emerging consciousness is 4th and 5th dimensional in nature, and can over-ride the 3rd dimensional ecological realities on our planet. The nature of most spiritual initiations is the experience of a gradual ascent of consciousness followed by a quantum leap.  When the time is right, this quantum leap could take place in the twinkling of an eye.  We are collectively entering the birth canal of a new world.  Will we birth ourselves into the Age of Light with grace and ease?  Or will we continue on our collision course towards extinction?

An astrological chart set up for Giza Egypt at 1:30 am, September 17, 2001, is very revealing.  A near-perfect Star of David is formed.  The descending triangle includes Saturn, Uranus, and Mercury on the IC. Uranus and Mercury represent the energies of the Aquarian Age.  Saturn joins them in a grand trine, allowing these energies to be grounded into structure and form.  Meanwhile, Venus, Chiron and the Mid heaven come together in an ascending triangle.  Joining together in another grand trine, these energies represent the ascent of the wounded feminine.  The two triangles representing the descent of the Aquarian Age and the ascent of the feminine come together perfectly on this day, signifying possibilities for a great healing of our collective splits and shadows as we prepare for a Planetary Initiation!

This proposal for a Day of Truth recognizes that we are on the verge of a planetary spiritual awakening, and is a call for deep self-examination.  It is also recognition that we are connected with a vast array of beings who can assist us if we call for it collectively. There are four things each of us can do as we move towards this event.

1. Take time before this date to personally examine our own lives and priorities as citizens of Earth in this time of transition.  This is a wake-up call.
2. Come together in small and large groups, taking responsibility for our shadows, fears and denials, and how this impacts the larger whole.  Discuss how we have been denying our light as well as our darkness.  With great compassion, allow ourselves to make new choices.
3. Call for accountability from our governments, businesses, industries and media. People like Bill Moyers and Steven Greer seem to have initiated a healthy trend in the past few months, asking for full public disclosure on the chemical industry, environmental politics, and extraterrestrial contact. The same applies to efforts worldwide to address human rights, cetacean rights, and Earth rights.  Let us take this spirit of disclosure into every arena of personal and planetary life.  Share stories of denial busting with the global community over the media and internet, as well as stories of inspiration, hope and renewal. Check out http://www.savesite.net.
   Let this day be the beginning of a new global commitment to honor the rights of all living beings, including the Earth!
4. Put forth a unified call for assistance from the ascended masters, star nations, angels, avatars, saints, boddhisatvas, and nature kingdoms.  These magnificent beings are always ready to assist but will not do so without permission.  To the extent that we give our power over to governments, allowing them to choose for us, they will not interfere with our choice.  We must either invite our governments to lift the veil of secrecy and respond to the positive assistance that has been offered, or invite this directly as citizens of the Earth.

Although we cannot remain in denial about the ecological realities on our planet, the pathway to the Fifth World is in affirming the new realities emerging among us. Somewhere between an ungrounded spiritual escapism based on denial, and a narcissistic preoccupation with gloom and doom, we can choose to intentionally and purposefully envision a brave new world based on the deepest truth of our being. In order to do this we must consciously choose to face our own shadows, commit to rebirth, and open to the light of our guiding truth.

May this Day of Truth reflect the deepest truth of our being.  And may this be the message that we send out to the universe as we prepare for the dawning of an Age of Light.

May we walk in beauty, Kiara 'Babji' Windrider Author of Doorway to Eternity: A Guide to Planetary Ascension, available through: http://www.hoep.org

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