Soul Wisdom: Transmission of Light
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Although some of the conversations are personal in nature, they are intended for a wider audience: the light beings say, “For all people on earth.” Speaking from a higher perspective, the beings of light, such as Mother Mary, Jesus, Kwan Yin, Merlin, and star beings from Arcturus and Aldebaran, share their wisdom on everyday matters and provide readers with insights and clarity that can have a calming effect.
Soul Wisdom is not an ordinary book; it is a transmission of light and information. There is a hidden language of light encoded in the letters, words, and sentences appearing on the pages. The energy transmission is tangible, and when soul wisdom is applied, it has the potential to elevate the consciousness within readers.
Gabriela J. Garbacz
Gabriela J. Garbacz is a healer who, for over thirty years, has been guided by spirit to explore the mind/body/spirit connection. After an intense awakening experience, she received the sacred gift of healing through sound and is able to speak, sign and translate light languages. She uses these higher dimensional frequencies to bring about healing, alignment, realization and transformation.
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Soul Wisdom - Gabriela J. Garbacz
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Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction by Light Beings
Introduction by Gabriela
Who Creates Thoughts?
Early Riser
Where is Your Origin?
Two Bodies but One Soul
Twin Flame
Wasting Time
Bondage of Slavery
Cut the Cords
Sweaty Palms
I Am
No Self
Field of All Possibilities
Ruler of the Universe
I Rule My Universe
Life is a Movie
What Do You Feel?
The Arcturian Healing Team
Alpha Centauri
Light Language
The Great Spirit
Out of Balance
Find Your Own Path
Life is a Mystery
There is Only One
Perfect Cycle of Life
Opportunity for Transformation
The River of Life
We Are Coming
Guilt, Shame and Anger
Feminine Energy
2D Images
What You Are is a Dot
Everything You See Affects You
What is Standing Between Us
Power is In You
The Heart of Your Being
Life is Happening Now
The Brotherhood of White Light
Unfinished Business
Life’s Purpose
Healing Shame
Prison of the Mind
Indian Chief Speaking
Process of Becoming
Message from the Order of Twelve
The Invisible Ones
Mother Earth
Take Your Power Back
My Dad
Healing Session
Lesson in Love
I Have More Than Enough
The Moon
This is My Domain
You Are Not in the Body
Seeing a Relationship from Higher Ground
Being Off Centre
Places Exist Because of You
King Solomon
Hear the Sound of Silence
The Baseline
Spaceship Aurora
The Arcturians
Make Peace with Your Destiny
Soul Mates
Wisdom from the Sphinx
Life Goes in Cycles
To Be the First
Inner Sound
Important Lesson
Opportunity to Start Again
Purity of Heart
The Team
Here and Now
Day of Completion
Unconscious Acts
I Am That
The Field of the Heart
Missing Link
The Magic of Merlin
Time is an Illusion
Practise Freedom
Forgive Past and Present Hurts
Live Like a Flower
Divine Light
The Pearl
One Being
Love is a State of Recognition
Life is an Unfoldment of Events
Anger
Abracadabra
Living as a Butterfly
Show Me Love
Connect with Us
You are Lovely
Despair
The Joker
Be Free in the Mind
Life is a Miracle
Depth of the Ocean
The Joy of Creation
From Dissatisfaction
to Satisfaction
Conversation with Kwan Yin
New Lease on Life
Acknowledgements
Frist, and foremost I would like to express my love and gratitude to the Star Beings, Ascended Masters and Archangels for answering my questions, addressing my concerns and providing help and support over the years. I cannot imagine my life without their love, wisdom and guidance.
My love and appreciation flows abundantly to my husband, Vic. I recognize and acknowledge that sharing life with me is not always easy, yet he stands by my side and does all he can to support me. For that I am sincerely thankful.
I am also grateful to my son, Christopher, for his assistance and expertise in creating the book cover. His talent and generous heart are very much appreciated.
Finally, a big thank you to Abdy Electriciteh, my spiritual teacher, for being there when I need him the most, and for continually supporting me on the spiritual journey.
Introduction by Light Beings
Dear Reader,
We want to address you directly because even though Gabriela’s name is on the book, it is not her creation. She is a bearer of light and acts as a translator for us. She can translate the language of light, and we are very grateful for her service. We’ve waited a long time for someone to be able to convey our message to the people on Earth.
What you are holding in your hand looks like a book, but it is more than a book. It is a collection of conversations Gabriela had with us, the beings of light, while she was in an altered state of consciousness, in the light with us. Therefore, the book also contains light, which carries the frequency of love and peace.
To fully understand the impact that the book can have on you as a reader, we would like to give you the analogy of a song. In a song, there are words and a melody. Both words and melody are important; they are inseparable to create a song. In this book, the melody is in the form of light, which is woven in words and in spaces between words; and the words contain wisdom that can challenge and enlighten you. Therefore, this book is unlike any book you have ever read, and it will speak to your soul.
With love – Beings of Light
Introduction by Gabriela
The second book, Soul Wisdom, Transmission of Light, is a continuation of conversations I have had with Star Beings, Ascended Masters and Archangels over the last few years.
As described in the first book, Soul Wisdom, Remember Who You Are, after meditation, I felt a strong presence in the room. I opened up a dialogue by addressing the presence with Hello.
The being responded and identified herself as Akazamira, a member of my family from another star system. She began to tell me that it is important for me to remember who I am, where I come from and what my role on Earth is in this lifetime. She explained that my purpose is to connect people with their souls so that they can fulfil their purpose.
I made an agreement with the light beings to sit in the energy for 45 minutes each session. I sat at home, with my eyes closed, hands on the keyboard and I connected. A few times however, the light beings instructed me to go to the Australian bush, put my back against a tree and receive the transmissions. The information I was given in this location was different as I was receiving training in the art of true listening.
During the transmissions, I am open, spacious and still. I do not know from one moment to the next what is going to happen. The information comes in waves: there is nothing and all of a sudden, there is a stream of thoughts, and then again nothing, total stillness. From that space something emerges.
Over time, I’ve seemed to mature in the art of communication with the light beings. Initially, the dialogue was rather simple in the way I spoke and participated in the conversations. I’ve since gone deeper into trusting the process and have realised that I could specifically call on certain beings and they respond.
To communicate with the light beings I use light language. This language has no words; it bypasses the mind and speaks to the heart. During the conversations, the light beings graciously address my concerns, answer questions and provide assistance. In fact, sometimes it feels that we are talking about the most trivial things but, by using symbology, analogy and pictures, they give a higher perspective on everyday problems and help to unravel the mysteries of existence.
The beings of light need to adjust their frequency to mine to be able to communicate. When this happens, both their and my energies are altered, and I often experience heat and bodily sensations. Sometimes they speak in metaphorical terms and refer to me as a queen
or royalty.
These words are not to be taken literally; they are simply analogies which help understanding. I also make references to higher consciousness, God, and the divine. Please use words that feel comfortable to you and that better reflect your personal beliefs and philosophies.
I am a mere channel, a messenger and, as such, my role is to deliver the message in the form it is given and not edit. The light beings tell me that I don’t need to agree, understand or explain the message. They also emphasise that the book does not have a structure or storyline: the transmissions are just like any random conversations people have when they get together.
As the light beings mentioned earlier, this is not an ordinary book: it is a transmission of light and information. When the Star Beings, Ascended Masters and Archangels are coming through, occasionally I am asked to tone and fill in the blank spaces with light language, so that the letters can be coded with golden light. I am honoured to be part of the exchange and share these transmissions with others.
Even though the light beings are speaking to me, Gabriela, the messages are intended for you. As a reader, you are being taken on a journey that can awaken a connection with your soul, the part of you that knows you intimately, and when that happens, your life changes. Focus on your feelings and sensations while reading, and allow the coded wisdom to resonate deep within your being.
With love - Gabriela
Who Creates Thoughts?
Hello beings of light and love.
I am at peace. I feel open, spacious and still. During the last few years I’ve communicated with Star Beings, Ascended Masters and Archangels. During our conversations, I don’t know from one moment to the next what is going to happen. The information from you comes in blocks. There is nothing and all of a sudden, there is a stream of thoughts and my fingers move, and then again nothing, total stillness. I’m just being with you and in that state something emerges. You are graciously addressing my concerns, answering questions, providing assistance and sharing your wisdom.
We appreciate you contacting us and talking to us about the most trivial things. We are pleased to provide guidance, symbology, analogies and pictures that help you unravel the mystery of existence. We love you. We have been waiting a long time to be able to communicate directly with you. We have much to say to you, and through you, to other people. You are a channel and we are using your apparatus to convey messages to our brothers and sisters on Earth.
I’ve communicated with many light beings but perhaps it would be better if I spoke to the same being every time.
We are all one, one family. Sometimes you are talking to an auntie, uncle, cousin, grandmother, grandpa, mother or father, but we are all family. Different members have different messages and stories, but we are all part of the same family. We want you to know who you are and where you come from. Sometimes you might not believe one being, but if the same message comes again and again from different beings across your family, it makes it easier for the message to be accepted. We are all one. One mission. We are very happy and honoured to be speaking to you.
Thank you, it makes sense. What is it that the family wants me to know today?
The light is not for a few selected individuals; it is available to everyone. However, to be in the light, feel the light, write in the light or be part of the light, it is important to be open, surrender, ask for help, let go and be less dense. The light illuminates.
I see.
This light is the seed of all creation. How is a bird created?
In the mind’s eye, I see two birds mating. The egg is produced, it hatches and a bird is flying in the sky.
What do you see now?
I see metal pieces being put together in a factory, and a car is produced. The idea of a car is created in someone’s head, plans are drawn and the car is manufactured.
Good.
I can see that man cannot create a bird, and a bird cannot create a car.
This is right.
I did think that if I have a desire, belief and expectancy, with imagination I could create anything. But this is not so.
We will show you that what you thought is, is not, and what you thought is not, is. How are your thoughts created? Your ideas? How are the thoughts that you put on paper created during our conversation?
I have no idea. Show me, enlighten me.
Who creates thoughts?
People. People create thoughts.
How do people create thoughts?
They create thoughts when they are thinking.
You should know by now that most of what people are thinking about is repeated and recycled. People think about the same things: how they want to travel, buy new things, fall in love. People worry, and the same thoughts are going around. War, revenge, drama, love, hate, anger are created by the same thoughts behind emotions that go on for millennia, from generation to generation, repeated again and again. Everything that people look for is beyond thought. With no thought, thinking happens. Only in that no thought
space can anything be created.
So who creates original thoughts?
We do. Your family - family of souls.
In the mind’s eye, I see people walking around with umbrellas, and instead of rain, thoughts are falling. But the thoughts cannot penetrate; it’s too crowded.
We send the thoughts and sometimes people are open, and a thought or an idea can penetrate.
What does the umbrella represent?
Protection, unconsciousness.
I see people without the umbrellas.
That is when people consider choices, when they at least know they have choices.
Sometimes a thought sticks to the person.
Yes, sometimes it only takes one thought to stick, to make a difference. When God said to you, Go back and give love
it changed the course of your life. And now that you are open, you will change the course of many people’s lives.
I see. During channelling it looks like the top of the person’s head is open and the thoughts are being poured in.
When a person is open, in the field, in that space, the thoughts can come like a shower. They can come through that channel.
I’ve heard a spiritual teaching which said, Thoughts are not mine.
No, they are not yours. That is why we need to work on your brain. Thoughts are like spells, and people are under spells from generation to generation.
I agree.
When you start conducting group sessions, you will provide a no-thought space, no mind. We will create thoughts and communicate with our soul family members so they too can live in light again, beyond thoughts, out of the bondage of the human mind.
Since I came back from a spiritual gathering in Israel, I sometimes feel like I’m in a pit of misery, at the bottom of it.
Misery and joy. The human thoughts create misery and bondage. Once freedom flowers in your heart, joy erupts. Misery is a human condition, and you’ve spent many lifetimes in that condition. Once you understand that it is no longer part of your existence, you will drop it. But as we said before, you live in two worlds, and you will have to choose. Joy is a much higher vibration.
I have an observation to share with you. Yesterday, I energetically cleaned the space in my son’s new office, but nobody noticed or commented. Later I cleaned a window, and that work was appreciated. Sometimes I want to leave the spirit work and go and clean windows.
You can do whatever gives you joy.
Toning and using light language gives me joy. It comes naturally, but people don’t appreciate it.
A flower does not produce fragrance to be appreciated. It just does. The same with you: you hold the space, you tone and speak light language. Some people will not appreciate it, and you will be misunderstood.
Thank you soul family. The information you shared with me tonight is very much appreciated. God be with you.
And also with you.
Early Riser
Hello beings of light and love.
I am ready and eager to communicate.
Hello my little flower. It is good to be with you. What do you see?
I see a little crocus flower in the mountains pushing itself out of a blanket of snow and stretching towards the sun. Now, I see the flower in summer time growing amongst many flowers.
Early riser, came through that blanket of snow alone. It got to see the world when all the other flowers were still sleeping and waiting for the right conditions, waiting for the snow to melt. You are like the crocus flower. You are seeing the world when everyone else is still under the blanket, in the dark and waiting.
I feel like I’m still under the blanket, waiting.
You are waiting for spring and summer, but you are not under the blanket of snow. You get to experience the peace, stillness and joy of the sun. That flower is waiting no more. It is living in joy and bliss.
Well, that is not me. I am not in joy, and I am not in bliss.
Yes. If that flower is missing what was before it will be miserable. If it asks, Why me?
it will live in misery. The flower can be at peace knowing that nature will take its course, and things will change. So why not enjoy what is now: peace, stillness and joy of being. There is nowhere to go, and nothing to do. Everything is happening automatically.
I breathe out.
You can enjoy, or you can be anxious. One day autumn will come, and the flower will die. The life force will be gone, and the joy of living also. The joy of each moment will be gone: the feel of the wind, the sun, rain and the bird song.
If I’m the flower, what if someone comes, sees me in the snow and picks me?
Your experience will be different.
I am afraid.
You cannot be afraid and in joy at the same time. The same picture, but different interpretations of the same event.
What if someone picks me, looks at me and then throws me away? I will die alone on the side of the road, discarded and unwanted. What then?
You will enjoy the elements until your last breath. Then you move into the world where form is no longer needed, into the formless, the invisible. And you will hear the most beautiful music played for you in appreciation of your exquisite beauty, texture, fragrance and colours. The person who picked you missed all of these things as he named you a flower.
He missed your essence and your aliveness.
In the formless you remember who you are: God’s creation equal to all other creations, missing nothing and needing nothing. You remember your purpose for being. The struggle that you made pushing out of the snow provided an opportunity for the person who picked you to awaken. The whole of creation is helping the human race to awaken, to see and to be.
You will be grateful for the experience of life, life in a form. Life is everywhere, in everything you touch and everything you see. Everything is alive. The chair you are sitting on is alive, so is the desk you are resting your hands on. Even if it is made of plastic, it is alive. In your mind, you are defining things into animate and inanimate objects. Animate things have a life-force, such as plants, trees, flowers. Inanimate objects have no life-force, such as chairs, metals, floors. But this is inaccurate. If you could see, you would discover the life and existence in everything, both animate and inanimate.
What is the purpose of seeing life-force and existence in a spoon, in a tyre or piece of paper lying on the road?
Everything has a story to tell. If you would take the time to ask an object, it would reveal its story to you. No TV program could be more entertaining or exciting than the story. Can you imagine the story the discarded piece of paper lying on the side of the road would tell you? How it was a mighty tree living in a deep forest in another country. Then it was cut down and travelled on a boat. How many things it witnessed, how many times it changed form to serve its purpose.
Nothing is broken, ugly or unwanted. A dirty piece of paper may be viewed in human eyes as useless, unwanted or ugly, but the story is still there. The story is in every part of the whole. You don’t need the whole newspaper to hear the story of the piece of paper. The part contains the whole.
I have a feeling that what you are sharing with me is significant. I am very hot. Why is the story important?
Every piece of everything that ever existed can tell a story. Only then can you have the whole picture. We want to open your third eye for you to see how much is going on that you are not aware of.
Thank you for today. I’m very grateful. God be with you.
And also with you.
Where is Your Origin?
Hello beings of light and love.
I enjoy our conversations, and I’m excited to learn what you will be sharing tonight.
Hello Gabriela, my little flower. We are all together here, the whole family.
Wow, thank you for being with me.
Gabriela, where is your origin?
Good question, I don’t know. I could say my origin is where I was born, but then I remember some of my past lives. I was also told that I come from the stars, so I don’t know where my origin is.
Your origin is like a thread in a ball of wool.
That is what I’m seeing in my mind’s eye, a ball of wool and a little kitten.
To know your origin, you would have to follow the thread and untwine the ball to get to the beginning. But when you do this, you would have a piece of string, and you would no longer know which end is the beginning and which is the end. In your world, there is the beginning, the middle and the end. The piece of string is linear: what was, what is and what will be. In our world, as you unravel the string it is just what is: two beginnings in the same string or two ends in the same string.
What you are saying is that there is no beginning and no end.
In our world, the piece of string forms a ball, a circle and merges together. What was, what is and what will be are all linked; everything is connected. Whatever you do today has an effect on what was and what will be. One action, one word, one change influences the whole. If you forgive today, its effect is felt on the whole.
Please show me my origin. Where do I come from?
If a bird asked the question we would say, "Before you were a bird, you