[Melchior]

Originally Posted by ChrisL

The Records are an etheric (non-physical) repository of information. Just like our human bodies have etheric energetic lines which we use through acupuncture, the earth has a matrix of etheric energy that resembles a grid that serves as the network of the Akasha. Just as our soul's cells spread out all over our body, so the Akashic gridpoints are spread like a web all over the planet. Our memory is contained within our physical body's etheric body, and our souls' etheric body, and information from our etheric bodies uploads to the collective mind of the Akashic Records, like automatically uploading info from our computer to the internet. When we access info, it's like using our computer to download internet info.

Hmm... interesting, and sounds about right. I would like to just say that is the case, coming from someone more knowledgeable in this area than me, except I also try not to make a distinction between physical and non-physical. Still, I can see how what you've described might exist in that context. What's the difference(s) between the physical body and the soul here that they have distinct 'etheric' bodies?

Since this is an art and not a science, the issue with having a foolproof method would be that everyone would have to be the same. That would be like having one method that would make everyone enlightened. I would love that! That would be great! We're talking about shifting from waking consciousness to pre-conscious reality - becoming very relaxed and aware, and releasing the conscious mind in favor of what feels like a dreamlike, probable reality. Plus we need to release any conflict around accessing the Records, and be relatively free of conflict to get a decent interpretation of the information. Different things are going to work on different people. I use a combination of chi-building techniques, induction techniques, and visualizations that involve all the senses when I'm working with students because it offers more inclusive, possible paths for everyone.

Sounds very similar to some of the material spacedout has posted about 'pure awareness'. Although the state sounds somewhat familiar, I'm not yet sure how one gets 'connected' to the information while in that state.

What kind of information do you want to access? Personal information - purpose, karmic issues, unknown resources that you want to use? Career and work info? Relationships? Many people use Akashic information to make clearer decisions, gain courage, see themselves, heal relationships, change careers, etc.

Anything and everything. The workings of consciousness for starters, perhaps also looking at what the Earth thinks about us...

I've heard the Akashic Records referred to as the Akasha, the Collective Mind, the Great Hall of Records. Not a real difference that I'm aware of. Hope that helps!

Yes, that does. At least it's consistent unlike other things I've come across. Thanks for your replies, btw.