Dr. Kathleen Fuller

The Silver Elephant Brooch

I was sitting in a class that was addressing the spiritual consciousness of the life cycles of men, nations, and planets—and the concept of memories was brought up, and I announced, “Your memories can be changed.” That very statement brought up a passionate response in one of the attendees. She asked me, “How could they be?”

I proceeded to explain very briefly my answer because I didn’t want to take over the class with a long explanation. I was not leading this class.

I did my best to explain that we all have a time line in our subconscious and that memories are more fluid than we might suspect. By reviewing our memories from a calm and safe position as author, actor, and director of the action- maybe in therapy or in a quiet contemplation; and if they are charged with trauma emotions then this process can change your perception of what happened. Your memory is all that matters for your peace of mind and any healing that needs to take place. Look to yourself for answers.

5 To Does First:

1. Practice the art of meditation or an active contemplation (20 minutes daily and you can start by practicing maybe 3 minutes to begin)
2. Develop a trust in your Higher Power
3. Learn the art of asking the right questions and catching the answers
4. Practice the art of gratitude for all you see, do or think.
5. Know that it may be difficult for some time, or it may be easier-

I have been on my spiritual consciousness path since 1974 and that is 36 years. For you, it would be important to know that the rewards of practice are amazing. I hope you can enjoy and have an insight from the following story.

This is a story that I received during the early morning hours when my dreaming woke me up. However first, I’d like to quote a book called the Shariyat. It says, “Profound wisdom….. does not reveal itself at first glance because it is not a matter of surface knowledge, but a deep realization of the inner self.”

Here is the story of the Silver Elephant Brooch that my youngest daughter bought for me on her Mexico Vacation some 15 years ago. I love elephants and the elephant was an animal totem for her when she was born and is mine too. The elephant represents according to Animal Speak by Ted Andrews, ancient power, strength, and royalty. The Hindu god of wisdom and success, Gamesha, is usually depicted with an elephant head.

I have worn this silver brooch many times during the past 15 years. So last week I wanted to wear it. It is silver, so I polish it each time I wear it. I polish it using a secret substance called toothpaste. I don’t use regular toothpaste myself, so I use my love’s – Jeff’s. I don’t think he knows I do this with his toothpaste. ……..

There I am polishing the silver elephant, and I notice for the first time in 15 years that there is a circular part on its back so that I could wear it as a necklace.

This is where my perception changed in an instant. The memory of wearing this Silver Elephant Brooch was changed forever, now that I had the insight to see it also as a necklace. It can be both a brooch and a necklace.
This concept of changing memories with one’s perception reminds me that when I was stuck in myself-doubts and poor me’s of the past many years, I was stuck in a certain solid like memory of my perception or my own creation.

By having spiritual insights while reviewing my past, allows my perception to change like it did with the Elephant Brooch.

In an instant everything can change and the ‘Aha moment’ or Soul’s Awakening, is when the technique of practicing gratitude comes to fruition. This may take years of difficulty, or it may be sooner. To me the instant I get it; it’s like a bounding loveable dog that runs up to me and gives me a big lick of love on my cheek.

Why not set your sights on the highest possible spiritual consciousness?