Category: Warriors of Light

Young Warriors of Light Series: Ethan Wasiejko, Healer & Psychic Intuitive #amazingteens #giftedteens

On By Alethea KehasIn Warriors of Light4 Comments

I am excited to introduce to my blog a new column featuring young “Warriors of Light” to complement my newly released book series. I am hoping to make this a weekly feature, and am looking for your help finding kids and teens who are shining their inner light out into the world in some way, whether it is through community service, being a compassionate friend to someone in need, cleaning up trash on the roadside, etc. If you know of a child or teen you feel is a Warrior of Light and whose story may help inspire others, please contact me.

In the meantime, I’d like to introduce you to Ethan Wasiejko who is becoming a well-known presence as a young Warrior of Light in the metaphysical communities around where I live. Ethan graciously agreed to be my first interviewee for this column. Here is what he shared with me:

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Ethan Wasiejko

Hi Ethan, thank you so much for being my first Warriors of Light interviewee, and to your mom for agreeing to the interview. Can you tell our readers how old you are and what you believe to be your life purpose? Or, are you still figuring that part out?

I am honored and grateful to be your first guest! I am 17-years-old, and I am a high school student. I believe my life purpose is to help others discover who they are, and help them learn how to embrace their human experience and enjoy their journey, in both the positive and negative moments. I am forever grateful and blessed for the opportunities that come my way to live out my purpose every day. Being there for my fellow human beings is not something I believe to be an obligation, but something that is within me. It is who I am!

How old were you when you started realizing you had a unique gift, or set of gifts, to offer the world?

When I was 13-years-old, I was at my family lake house. I was with a family friend of ours who practiced Wiccan practices and I was fascinated when he read my aura and performed mediumship. I immediately knew that I needed to learn more, and I did. My Aunt Sam, who works closely alongside me, gave me a book by Elizabeth J. Foley, an Angel Healer, and I reached out to her to get a reading of my own. She told me this was my purpose, and gave me a deck of oracle cards to practice with. I read my family, friends, etc… and before I knew it I was giving psychic readings. I have taken many other classes and courses, I have read many books, and I kept practicing everyday, which helped me greatly. So, yeah, at age 13 I began my awakening, and now at 4 years later, it was worth opening my eyes to say the least!

*I think it’s rather cool that Ethan had a spiritual awakening at the age of 13, which happens to be the age of the protagonists in my coming-of-age middle-grade fantasy series, Warriors of Light. They, like Ethan, discover their paths as they open to their unique gifts. 

Did this make you feel different from your peers?

Well, in a way, I have always felt much different than many of my peers. I always felt a little different, even before I realized the gifts I have. I have always walked to the beat of my own drum, and I have always been truly proud to do so. I believe that awakening to my gifts helped me realize who I really am, and I know now that everything in my life has happened for a reason. I have had many people, adults and teens, who have made me feel badly for my gifts. Every time I heard them say something negative to me, I immediately had an opposite reaction. I would wish them well, and I would remind myself that one day, they will understand why I do things the way I do them. I know who I am, and that is all that matters at the end of the day.

Have you had any challenges bringing your gifts into the world and your community?

I would say the biggest challenge I have had so far with my gifts and bringing them into the world is actually my age. Many people tend to think that because I am young, and because I am still in high school, I don’t really know what I am doing. I understand the concern, of course. But, it has been a difficult time in terms of feeling like I have to “earn” someone else’s trust in a more difficult way than if I was an adult. I have not been practicing for 40 years nor have I taken many intensive classes or college courses, however, I have been able to develop a very great self-made practice and everyday I continue that practice. I am proud of the “work” I do!

You are still in high school, have you ever experienced misunderstanding from your peers or teachers?

I most certainly have experienced some misunderstanding in my high school career thus far. I would say it is mostly with those who do not necessarily believe in the gifts that I have. I do not mind, nor are they judgmental about it. As for peers, I know there are many who really love and embrace the gifts that I have. I know a lot of them who are happy to know that they aren’t alone, and that if they feel they have gifts too, they can open up about it. It is more common to see teens and kids these days embracing spirituality, which I am thrilled about. I would say the only thing that bothers me is when I am asked if I can read their minds, see their grandparents who have passed away, or tell them how many fingers they are holding behind their back, to name a few. And yes, I have been asked this by students and teachers. I encourage and do not mind the curiosity, but I certainly wish for people to understood that I am a human too, and I do not have a “try me!” sticker on my forehead.

If there was one thing you could tell kids or teens who are struggling to find their place in the world, what would it be?

To every child and teen who is struggling to find out who they are, where they are going, and what their purpose is, this is what I have to say: forget everyone and everything that has ever made you feel like you are not living your truth. Be strong, be bold, be powerful, and love yourself. Even if you do not know what your truth is right now, the moment you get to know yourself better, you will see exactly who you are. And, know that there will always be someone who is out there supporting you. And finally, always remember this: I am powerful, just like you.

What, or who, has been your biggest source of strength and/or inspiration?

First and foremost, I must honor my Aunt Sam here. She has helped me awaken to my gifts and understand what it means to be psychic and a medium. We both began to understand our gifts together 3 years ago, and we are grateful to have one another! My mother is hands down the strongest person alive, so I am truly honored to have her as a mom. My family is wonderful and their support is the best thing I could have! I have many incredible mentors, and I am so grateful for them all. I have the most amazing friends who truly support me every day, and even when we annoy each other, the love is real and it is something I would never trade for the whole world. I must, as always, pay my respect to Lady Gaga, as her message of kindness, love, and acceptance is truly incredible. I have loved her from day one, and I always fight to carry her message to everyone I meet.

How did you find the resources you needed to develop your gifts?

As I continued awakening to my gifts, I collected a lot of books from many different places. I learned everything from angel healing to mediumship, to Reiki and even table-tipping. I would search YouTube for hours learning about other people’s journeys, I would learn how to meditate, and I would even watch mediums and psychics giving people readings to understand how it works. I also work with a wonderful group of people that I have known for many years now. Chrissy Masterson is a mentor whom I work with regularly, and I am very honored to have her by my side.

If you could change one thing about this world what would it be?

This question, in some ways, is challenging for me because a few big ideas come to my mind. I would like to see a world where people are able to at least try and understand one another. We move so fast in this world, and we often forget to take a moment to honor and empathize with one another. If we could all, just for one moment, pause and try to understand what someone is going through, we would be able to work together rather than against each other.

What do you love most about life?

Well…I am young, and I have a feeling I have a great amount of time ahead of me before I leave the earth plane. However, with all that I have been through in my life so far, I have learned there is always something to love in life. I have always thought it was interesting to think that I am here on earth during the same time as everyone else that I know, personally or not. It is truly incredible to me that I am able to be here at the same time as the amazing people I have in my life, my family, my dearest friends…it is almost unfathomable to me, when I think about it, that we chose to be here on earth, all together, at the same time. I would not want to live my life without the beautiful, amazing and monumental relationships I have formed with my friends and family. That is what I love most about life-the people I am able to enjoy life with.

Thank you again, Ethan, for being who you are and sharing your light with the world. If you would like to learn more about Ethan, his social media links are below:

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Follow Ethan on social media at:
Instagram: @ethanwasiejko AND @healingwithethan

Meet Meryk: An 11-year-old Videographer & Producer of The Labyrinth Book Trailer

On By Alethea KehasIn the labyrinth, Uncategorized, Warriors of LightLeave a comment

I asked Meryk, the talented young boy, who put together The Labyrinth book trailer for me if he would be willing to be interviewed on my blog. I’m delighted to share with you our Q & A:

How old are you, how long have you been creating videos, and how did you get started with it?

I am 11-years-old and have been creating videos for about two-and-a-half years.  I’ve always watched YouTube videos and thought it would be easy to make my own and get thousands of views right away.  I believed that when I started YouTube, I would get so popular and famous, but it turns out it’s takin’ some time.  I began watching videos to learn how to grow my channel and I found that you can’t be popular on YouTube without editing.  The editing makes it more entertaining. So I started watching videos on how to edit and downloaded a ton of apps until I’d find one that I liked.  Then I began editing all of my own videos.  Sometimes my mom would tell me while watching one of my soccer games that many of my friends’ parents would tell her how their child watches all of my videos.

Have you thought about developing your talents into a career someday?

Yeah, becoming a famous YouTuber is one of the careers I’ve been considering.  I would do editing for other people to make money, but it’s not my passion. I feel most excited about the idea of making funny and creative videos with my friends and getting paid for it!  Last year I was so lucky while vacationing in Myrtle Beach.  I was in the pool and looked across and noticed some people walking by, who looked like YouTubers I used to watch.  I ran up to them before they left the pool area and discovered it was who I thought, and they had 2.8 million subscribers!  I introduced myself and they talked to me for a while.  They even gave me a “shout-out” on their channel and we spent a lot of time together throughout the week.

What is your favorite thing to do aside from creating videos?

I love football, soccer, and basketball and I like to make “beats”, using GarageBand.  I also like to play drums and jump on the trampoline.

What is your least favorite thing to do?

My least favorite thing to do is school, but I do like playing football during recess at school.

If you could choose your power/totem animal what would it be?

would choose a tiger because they’re big and powerful.

If you could choose a super-power what would it be?

My superpower would be to fly because I love being airborne and hope to go skydiving and cliff jumping some day.  I’ll make sure to make a video about it.

 

Thank you to Meryk for participating in the blog interview. Please support Meryk by visiting his YouTube channel.  If you know a young Warrior of Light who you think should be interviewed on this blog, please let me know! I’m starting a new section dedicated for this purpose to inspire children of all ages to follow their “Light.” 

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Meryk engaged in another passion of his: soccer.

The Dead Washer #recycle #Earth911 #warriorsoflight

On By Alethea KehasIn A New Earth, Gaia & Elementals, Reflections, the labyrinth, Warriors of Light8 Comments

 

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The Dead Washer

 

The washer is dead, the kids are back in school and the new neighbors are murdering felling all the trees in their front yard. The tears are simmering just below the surface, but I’m feeling the urge to rant more than cry. It’s one of those lifetimes days when you find yourself asking (over and over again), What is wrong with this world?!

Here’s the thing with the washer: I had a feeling it had officially kicked the bucket, but we decided to pay the $99.95 service fee to find out that it is not only dead but unfixable. Even if we wanted to repair its multiple issues (there was talk of the display board being broken, as well as the motor), we can’t. It’s ten-years-old, apparently long past its predicted lifetime, and its parts are no available to fix it. I’m really wishing we had not bought that new dryer still sitting in a box, waiting to replace our still-working, albeit-not-very-efficient, yet rarely-used-because-we-let-the-sun-dry-our-clothes-for-free-dryer that is at least forty years old, even if it is a fire hazard…because you see, there was a time when we built things to last, and not consume and throw away.

Yesterday, while emptying the dishwasher that is only a year old, I found myself putting more glasses in the sink than in the cabinet. Spots. Tiny spots, all over them. Thoughts of going back in time and living the life of Anne Shirley (my favorite childhood heroine) danced across my mind while I hand-washed glasses, and later, sodden laundry that smelled like gym shoes after being stuck in a locked, broken washer for two days. I could see myself in a gingham dress, my hair braided and tucked behind my ears while I sat with my bucket of clothes. My arms felt the satisfaction of racking the dirt free across the imaginary rippled back of the washer-board. And, I was smiling. It was a happier day in my mind. Life simple and unblemished by the advances in technology that distract us and push our minds away from the present moment. There is a certain satisfaction that comes with doing a job yourself, instead of letting a machine do it for you. I thought about how much I enjoy hanging laundry on the clothesline and pressing my face to the dry cloth that’s been kissed by the wind and the sun before I fold it away; running warm water in the sink and watching the bubbles multiply before I scrub clean the pots and pans I have used to cook a meal for my family.

Where do you think a washer goes when it’s time to bury it? I Googled the question, and actually found this article in Scientific American, “Where Do Old Appliances Go After They Die?” Since the author sounded like a kindred spirit, I decided to read what he had to say. I was already feeling a bit lighter after the first paragraph, which is actually a question posed by a concerned consumer who does not want to “add to the waste stream” and would rather repair her old appliances. Good luck finding parts, I smiled wryly before I continued on.

But, there’s hope, the article reveals. Utility companies will sometimes recycle your old appliances if you buy a more energy efficient one (at least when it comes to fridges and freezers), or you can go to Earth911.org to find a recycler near you. Aside from the annoying pop-up asking me to subscribe, I’m already loving this Earth911 site, which I’m pretty sure I’ve visited before. It appears to be updated regularly with great articles on how you can reduce, reuse, and recycle, and find more Earth-friendly products. It’s Lupe’s kind-of site, and I think I’ll dedicate this post to him.

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“Each time his peers showed off their newest smartphones, Lupe thought of children in China walking barefoot through acres of discarded electronics, picking cadmium and copper from metal circuits with bare hands. He thought of poisons leaching into the porous tissues of skin, coursing through blood with oxygen along pathways to hearts and brains.” (chapter 5, The Labyrinth) 

 

It literally takes two seconds to type in your type of dead appliance and zip code to find a potential appliance recycler near you. I found one in the neighboring town. Looks like they take washers & dryers, so I’ll be investigating this a little further. There are also links on the Earth911 website for recycling a whole host of other products including yoga mats and nail polish. Yep, things are looking a little brighter around here (there’s also a LOT more sun in the neighbor’s yard).

The grinding of machines crunching tree limbs can still be heard, though, and I am doing my best to breath in the possibility of new life forming to replace what has been lost. I know we will soon need to take some of our own trees down that are dying and diseased, and top others to provide enough light for our solar panels. It will not be easy, I will be blessing the Earth and the trees once again for their sacrifice. If you have a moment to add a personal blessing to the trees and the Earth, adding with it the vision of new life flourishing next door, the elemental spirits, (Lupe), and I would be very grateful.

 

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Not at the neighbor’s but down the road where a forest was destroyed for a new safety complex

 

As for the kids going back to school. There’s not much I can say about that aside from this:  I feel like I didn’t sleep at all, but I must have because I can recall having a dream that I was their age, struggling to decide what to wear, and then missing the bus. They both made it to school on time, though, and it’s rather quiet here, aside from the machines next door. It will likely take me a couple of days to get used to it, but I will. Maybe that’s why I agreed to have a tooth filling replaced on my birthday tomorrow. A little pain distraction is sometimes welcome.

Wishing all kids and parents much happiness at this time of year, and if you’re in the market for a new washer or dryer, don’t buy one “made in China.” A word of advice from the serviceman who declared my washer offically dead. May she rest in peace and be repurposed into some new form. And, may our new washer last at least as long as she did.

 

 

 

 

 

Following the Broken Lines of Earth to Brentor #leylines #albion #middlegradefantasy

On By Alethea KehasIn Gaia & Elementals, Memoir, Reflections, the labyrinth, Travel Adventures, Warriors of Light9 Comments

Ari_Sketch“The ley lines, lad. The ley lines. The lines of light in Earth. Some call them dragon lines. They haven’t been right for quite a long time now. Clogged by darkness. Broken by greed. I’m a mess. But then again, that’s nothing unusual these days. The entire planet is filled with broken lines and clogged pores, you might say. But you’re here to help fix that. So much work to be done. You best get started.” — Albion speaking to Ari, Book 2: Warriors of Light

“When we saw the cover of your book, we knew you had to be here,” Sue confided after I arrived for the June 2018 Silent Eye School of Consciousness workshop. The hexagram started appearing to me before I enrolled with the school and even before I met Sue through the wonderful world of blogging. Sue, though, has been my primary human guide as I navigate this sacred symbol and others.

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From the cover of my new book, The Labyrinth. Book 1 of the Warriors of Light series

The mystical hexagram seems to defy time and language, appearing throughout history and prehistory on Earth, as well as in the alignment of heavenly bodies. As above, so below. It unites the male and female aspects of ourselves and the “world” at large. Six years ago, I realized this symbol was asking to take form upon the pages of the book I had begun to write. Appearing in a grove of oaks, it looked like a maze of broken light. As I wrote, allowing myself to be led by the unseen force of the higher consciousness, I came to realize that lines of energy exist in the Earth and within us as the life force energy that is the “Light of Life” itself.

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Ancient symbols predating religion appeared throughout the churches we visited during the June workshop.

And so it was no surprise that I was drawn to the workshop before I even knew why. The hexagram, leading the way. There was the hexagon around the Cerne Abbas giant, which aligned with the stars above. Orion mapping the inner and outer-landscape at each site we visited. Seven churches forming a star with an inner point of light. And, dragon lines running through it all, guiding present and long forgotten footeps.

Sula_Sketch“In the middle of the hexagon is the source of the golden light, but there are a million paths to get there. I don’t know how to explain it exactly. It’s like a spider’s web. There are smaller lines of light, like veins on a leaf, which fill the large star we share, all leading to the center.” — Sula, The Labyrinth, Book 1: Warriors of Light 

I’m not sure I’ll ever be wholly or holy comfortable in a church. Although I admire their outer beauty, there is a rigidness to their structures that constricts my cells. An old church sits atop Brentor in England. Dedicated to St. Michael, it resides along his ley line. Inside the church, which still feels very solid and powerful in form, there is a stained glass window of the saint who is often seen in other churches slaying a dragon. Not so here.

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St. Michael above Brentor

Instead, the dragon lies dormant below him. The mound of earth itself, having erupted with its fire energy thousands of years before. It is no wonder I was not comfortable within these fortified walls. Although the saint here looks a bit wild and paganish with his feathered attire, his visage is fierce as he looks down upon the land with his sword poised for striking. His skirt wears the eyes of the peacock. Is there a bold defiance in this image inside a church that has laid claim to the land?

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Stuart and Sue explore the top of Brentor. Sue blends into the fortification, while Stuart gazes into the landscape.

The gargoyles here do not appear on the roof of the stone building, but in the guardian stone itself, which sits, placed by Nature one presumes, at the base of the hill.

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There is not just one face in this Guardian Stone filled with protective gargoyles.

I like this stone, as I do most stones that feel like there is a living presence within them. They often feel like friends, and when approached with trust and an open heart, they have much to share. Eyes are often drawn to them without always knowing why.

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The restless dragon mound of Brentor

The jagged rock of the guardian stone mirrors the tor it guards. Born of fire and earth, it is a hybrid of forces that feel unbalanced. I cannot help but think of Glastonbury Tor, so different from Brentor with its elegant conical shape, which to me feels very feminine, yet powerfully in control and aligned with the sacred heart. I do not recall seeing a guardian stone when I was there two years ago. Just ewes with their spring lambs dotting the landscape with the energy of rebirth and the promise of a resurrected heart filled with Christ-consciousness for those who wish to ascend its summits.

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My daughter poised for flight atop Glastonbury Tor, filled with exhilaration.

Brentor, in contrast, seems to represent a struggle of forces. As though the the battle between Earth and Man has yet to be won. Its church is largely intact, and dominates its summit, unlike the solitary tower that remains rather elegantly atop Glastonbury. Beautiful and non-threatening. Yet, is there really a victory to be won here?

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Despite the masculine feel of Brentor, it is guarded by Hathor’s animal.

The giant that lies under St. Michael’s church at Brentor may be latent at present, but history has taught us that we cannot conquer forces that are greater than ourselves, because these forces also reside within us, unbalanced. When we disrupt the energies in Earth, as we are doing now, She responds to our unease. When will we learn?

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A sacred stream runs through the body of the land below Brentor.

Water, like fire, runs through the veins of Earth. Nearby the base of Brentor, there is a small stone enclosure that appears to mark a sacred stream. Unlike Glastonbury, this one is mostly hidden, and there is no urging of tourists to gather. Yet, there it is filled with hope, carrying the blood of life through the land.