Riding the Tide of Change: Preparing for Personal & Planetary Transformation

By Martin F. Luthke and Ph.D.

"Riding the Tide of Change" is a unique book as it covers both, the metaphysical and physical aspects of preparing for the events often referred to as Earth changes. Unlike many of the metaphysically oriented books on Earth changes, "Riding the Tide of Change" avoids grand theories, sensationalism, or far-out speculations. And unlike most of the disaster preparedness and survival books, it explains clearly that hoarding of food and survival gear is a futile endeavor if you neglect the inner work of opening, healing, and releasing.

Based on a view of humans as, above all, spiritual beings the author explains clearly and succinctly the metaphysical laws underlying the process of manifestation and healing. He outlines the role we play as co-creators and why the healing of ourselves and the planet are intricately interwoven. Dr. Luthke explains the stages of the transformation process and gives the reader tools to advance the inner work needed in preparation for a New Millennium.

For those who wish to take practical steps towards preparing for the Earth changes, the appendix offers a comprehensive list of preparedness items and where to get them.

Accessible, yet profound, "Riding the Tide of Change" offers a message of hope and empowerment!

CONTENTS

Acknowledgments
Introduction

Chapter 1: Prophecies, Predictions, and Observations
Chapter 2: Earth Changes: A Metaphysical Perspective
Chapter 3: Understanding Our Nature as Beings of Light
Chapter 4: The Grand Scheme, Reincarnation, and Karma
Chapter 5: Co-Creation and Manifestation
Chapter 6: Earth Changes, Free Will, and Your Role as Co-creator
Chapter 7: Healing Self and Healing the Planet
Chapter 8: Healing Tools: Meditation, Prayer, Visualization, and Affirmations
Chapter 9: The Transformation Process
Chapter 10: The Issue of Preparedness
Epilogue

Appendix A: Practical Steps Towards Preparedness
Appendix B: Introduction to Psychoenergetic Healing
Appendix C: Suggested Readings
Appendix D: Related Publications

• Language: English
• Publisher: eBookIt.com
• Release date: Apr 26, 2016
• ISBN: 9781456602130

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Acknowledgements

In deep gratitude, I would like to thank

• my wife Linda,

• my friend and editor Julianne Stein,

• my friend, editor, and teacher Kristina Strom,

• my parents,

• and the many others behind the scenes.

Thank you very much for your support, encouragement and guidance!

Dedication

I dedicate this book in service to the Light

and for the Highest Good of All.

Introduction

Some of you may have heard of the Chinese curse, May you live in interesting times. I do believe that we are living in extremely interesting times, and sometimes that may feel like a curse, indeed. But it is always darkest before the dawn, and my ultimate message is one of hope and encouragement.

This book addresses a vast topic on a few pages. I have tried to keep it concise and readable, offering suggestions for additional readings and lists of resources at the end of the book. I hope that you will find this publication accessible, inspirational, and useful.

Before we move on, let me introduce myself. I am a clinical psychologist with a strong metaphysical bent as well as a very practical side. I am a carpenter and cabinetmaker by training, I have been a researcher, author and teacher in the area of psychology, and currently I am a psychotherapist and metaphysical teacher and healer. I am married to a wonderful woman, Linda Stein-Luthke, who is a metaphysical teacher, author, healer, and channel of the Ascended Masters. Our communications with the Masters have contributed immeasurably to the insights contained in this book. However, I am solely responsible for any errors or misunderstandings. The views presented are my personal truths as I understand them at the time of writing (1996) and are subject to change and growth. Each individual has a unique experience and view of reality and I encourage you to explore and honor your own truth. May this book be a helpful guidepost along your path.

Martin F. Luthke

Chapter 1

Prophecies, Predictions, and Observations

Much has been written and speculated about a time of cataclysmic change that this planet, and with it, the human race, may experience at some point in time. Prophecies from many cultures and traditions speak of a time of unprecedented change, whether you refer to the Bible, the Mayan calender, Nostradamus, Native American prophecies or contemporary authors on Earth Changes and the New Millennium. Many readers may have watched one or more of the NBC features on Ancient Prophecies aired on prime-time TV. Seers of the past and present have foreseen a whole array of possible scenarios, including another ice age, polar melting, World War III or a nuclear holocaust, massive earthquakes, widespread famine, unrest, disease, three (or more) days of darkness, electromagnetic disturbances, a polar shift or a turning of planet Earth on its axis, and more. Some of the concepts introduced to mass consciousness speak of Armageddon, a Time of Tribulation, Earth Changes, or even the End Time.

We will not attempt to evaluate or critique any of the possible scenarios that have been offered to us in ancient texts or modern media. But whether we believe in any of the proposed visions of the future or just stick with what we see in the present, it is hard to deny that something is going on. A little while ago, when Linda and I presented a workshop on personal and planetary healing for the New Millennium, the participants came up with the following list of observations which have been reported in the news media and/or documented by scientists:

• Global warming

• Ozone depletion, increase in skin cancers

• Plagues such as AIDS, TB, resistant strains of viruses, bacteria, parasites and pests

• Erratic or unusually intense weather such as floods, draughts, record cold or hot spells, hurricanes, tornadoes

• Increased number and strength of earthquakes

• Widespread fires as a consequence of human interventions and draughts/storms

• Changes in the electromagnetic field of the earth

• Scientific predictions and observations of increased solar storms

• Global rise in fundamentalism, extremism, and terrorism

• Increased level of violence in society, particularly among adolescents, and domestic violence.

The above list is by far not exhaustive. Add to it the stress and strain that the planet and all of humanity are experiencing due to unprecedented levels of overpopulation, environmental degradation, and depletion of natural resources (soil, water, forests, biodiversity, etc.), add to these the economic challenges such as the dramatic increase in private and public debt throughout the world, the strain on the social systems in all industrialized nations (welfare, pensions, health), and add the breathtaking acceleration of scientific discovery and technological change (from horse and buggy to space travel in one century), and one can hardly deny that we are living in a time of dramatic and all-encompassing change.

On some level it matters little whether we give credence to one or another of the proposed visions of the future; looking at the overwhelming evidence that is presently available should suffice. I believe we can safely predict that the time for business as usual is running out and massive changes on many levels are inevitable; a progression of the current trends of development is simply not sustainable.

While no human being can know exactly what the future will bring, I will share my assumptions about the present and future times, so that the reader knows where I am coming from. These are working assumptions, not statements of fact, and I urge you to come to your own conclusions for yourself.

(1) Nothing is as it was or will be.

(2) We are living in a time of dramatic changes on all levels.

(3) We cannot assume a continuity of trends into the future.

(4) So far, we have only seen the tip of the iceberg, but enough to assume that there really is an iceberg!

(5) I believe we are presently living in the time of change which has been prophesied by many seers and through many sources.

Chapter 2

Earth Changes: A Metaphysical Perspective

If we look at current trends and projections into the future, it is easy to feel overwhelmed or even frightened. We will deal with those feelings in greater depth in later chapters. At this point, let us try to understand some of the underlying principles and reasons for this time of change. This will lead to a better understanding of the developments in which we are presently participating.

As was mentioned in the previous chapter, many cultures, traditions and religions have spoken of a time of dramatic change, a course of events foreseen hundreds, maybe thousands of years ago. If we are indeed experiencing what was foretold long ago, we can assume that these events are unfolding according to some sort of plan rather than randomly or coincidentally.

To understand this time of transition from a metaphysical perspective, it helps to stop for a moment and review some of the basic assumptions of metaphysical teachings.

Fundamental Premises

There are a limited number of Universal Laws which are rather simple. (This is not to say that they are readily understood by the human mind). Here are some of the truths as I understand them:

(1) There is order in the Universe . The infinite number of forms and appearances are but variations of an underlying theme. There is uniformity in diversity.

(2) All of creation is vibration or patterned energy which can be perceived and described as light or sound.

(3) There is an infinite number of frequencies that comprise the totality of creation.

(4) The material world is just one level of reality . Just as the visible colors or audible tones are only segments of the full spectrum of frequencies, so is the material world only a segment of the totality of creation.

(5) All of creation originates on the subtle planes . Material creation is a manifestation of subtle vibrations originating from thought and then transformed into denser material vibrations. A good metaphor for this manifestation process is the transformation of H 2 O from humidity to vapor to water to ice, a con-densation or crystallization process. Thus, material creation can be conceived of as crystallized thought.

(6) As above, so below -- as in heaven, so on earth. Macrocosm and microcosm are analogous to one another in their essential constitution, evolution and mode of operation.

(7) Time and space are not what they seem to be . Our perception of time and space is bound to the human level of awareness. (This is a vast and complicated topic which we will set aside for the time being.)

(8) All is connected to everything and all is affected by everything.

(9) All of creation is in God [For the