When we are born, we are attended in this world and in others by midwives who protect our passage between one mode of existence and another. When we die also, we may benefit from care and protection, and the guidance of those who protect that passage between worlds.
Certainly there are 'midwives' who receive us into the purely Spiritual world when we leave our physical bodies behind us - and the work of a spiritual pilot is to act in the physical world to direct protection and healing to us as we cross the threshold between worlds. As the soul nears and passes through the gateway leaving the physical level of existence, it benefits from the attendence of Spirit on both sides of that threshold.
Dying is as sacred and blessed a journey as is that of being born, and we can ease and protect this journey by practice and healing in this world. This transition is a delicate and vulnerable stage of our journey. Often there is trauma, pain and fear associated with our dying; we may not want to leave this world, or those about us may want to hold us here - there are many reasons why our leaving the physical may be difficult.
The intention of the Spiritual Pilot is to ease this transition and protect us while we experience it. The practice of piloting is aimed at helping the soul pass from one level of existence to another without impediment, to travel cleanly and directly, to let go without regret and fear.
WHAT DOES A SPIRITUAL PILOT DO?
The work of a spiritual pilot is to hold and protect the space around the dying of a soul, to bring healing to them in their passage between worlds.
This work is essentially a process of prayer, and is done in a way which is very similar to the way energy healing is directed to the living, in the presence of the healer.
A spiritual pilot may work beside the dying person, or at any distance from them. The medium through which the healing is conveyed is not limited by the physical distance.
A soul in transit can be helped to travel Light. Spiritual healing can be directed to anyone, anywhere, and be beneficial.
THE LIVING and the DEAD
The process of dying is sacred to the departing soul, and the Pilot's work is dedicated to them. However, whatever is done to help the person who is dying, also supports those who stay behind.
So many people can be involved in this journey, those who leave and those who remain, and to bring healing and peace to any one of these will bring peace to all of them in some way. Thus whatever ease the Pilot may bring to the soul in flight, somehow shines on those who survive as well.
Sometimes the survivors find death harder to cope with than the dying - and the more they can be supported, the more we also support the dying - to accept, to be without fear, to forgive, to complete a healthy transition.
PHYSICAL SUPPORTS
Much can be done to support those dealing with dying, whether the death is near, imminent, or long past.
In addition to Spiritual Piloting, vibrational essences and essential oils can easily be used to support everyone involved, on emotional, physical and soul levels.
It is important to support the body and emotional levels at such times of stress, and these are the times when we often feel least inclined to protect and sustain ourselves. Oils and essences are so easy to use, and provide such strong support - it is remarkable how effective and powerful they can be.
There are a number of Travelling Light essences which are particularly useful at this time.
Some of these essences are of plants that have long been associated with the passage of the dying, and tradition knows them to be potent in this context: Blue Nile Lotus, Pennyroyal and Nard have been used to support the dying for thousands of years.
Here are some suggestions for you, of essences and their uses for the dying and bereaved:
INSTANT CALMER
This combination is designed to have a calming and steadying influence, to help to ground energy dislodged by shock, stress, fear. It can be used very effectively as a space spray, a few drops in pure water, around a house or place where people are grieving and in mourning.
Think of it as a first resort, as it helps you to think straight and get a grip - so use it first and it will help you to figure out what most particularly suits your case.
TRAVELLING LIGHT
This combination is designed particularly for this situation. It includes a number of essences, which between them support communication, trust and forgiveness, a sense of being comforted and peaceful, protection, assimilation of changing circumstances, and intuition.
For TRANSITION
Travelling Light - combination - use alone or add to water and use as a space spray.
Nard - also known as Spikenard.
Blue Nile Lotus
Angelsword
Pennyroyal
Hyacinth - available alone or in a spray with Hyacinth essential oil added.
For COMMUNICATION
For those approaching death the veil grows thin, and they may see or become aware of other worlds. Some essences support this.
Black Velvet Orchid - pierces the veil.
Tall Purple Flag
Meditation - combination - available alone or with essential oil of Pennyroyal or Jasmine.
For PROTECTION
Angelsword
Blue Nile Lotus
Pennyroyal
For REASSURANCE & COMFORT
Christmas Angels - single essence, or in a spray with Tuberose essential oil.
Heart's Ease
Phoebe's Rose
For FORGIVENESS
White Lotus
ESSENTIAL OILS
You can use essential oils in combination with these vibrational essences. Always use the best quality oils that you can find, undiluted.
Frankincense is very supportive of the physical body, and this and Myrrh are very useful for those who are grieving. Rose Absolute eases the heart and gives support to those who feel broken hearted - it is deeply comforting.
These three oils are probably the most potent for the dying and bereaved.
