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Writing the Divine dusts off and demystifies and the ancient occult practice of "automatic writing" in ways that help anyone develop the ability to channel divine guidance for themselves. Author Sara Wiseman is a trustworthy guide on this journey of learning to glean messages for one's personal transformation and life transitions, as she shares friendly and practical advice as well as tips on how to get started.

Wiseman mentions having had an early ability to read minds as well as an interest in the paranormal and occult... before experiencing a time in her life in which she scoffed at any mention of spirit guides or energy. She opened up again following a series of challenging life experiences (her father's death, a near death experience, and divorce), and discovered "there was no road worth traveling other than the path directed by the Divine," at which point "... my life started to happen with amazing speed and beauty."

Indeed, the kind of information typically obtained in channeled writing is often that quiet inner sense of knowingness most of us encounter from time to time, when we intuitively know something we have no way of knowing. Channeling divine guidance gives a voice to such subconscious feelings in ways that help us better know our own hearts, minds, and souls.

Wiseman provides uplifting, inspirational examples of her own channeled writings toward the end of Writing the Divine, demonstrating by way of example how channeled writings can sometimes be both powerful for an individual and meaningful to others as well. Readers who initially feel cautious, nervous, or concerned will have their fears put to rest as they follow the simple steps and learning process described.

Writing the Divine offers something for all readers, even those reluctant to dive fully into obtaining their own channeled messages, with thirty three lessons for divine guidance provided at the end of the book. Highly recommended!

This is a good starter book for anyone interested in channeling or channeled writing. Personally, I found it a little too rudimentary, but if you are curious to understand what channeling is, or what to expect from channeling, or how to access divine guidance, this is a great book, written with an open heart and mind. Author Sara Wiseman, a relative newbe herself to the world of channeled writing, describes her experiences and insights about the practice of accessing divine guidance, offering signposts and instructions for others to do the same. Most significant is her belief that each of us has access to and a direct connection with our spirit guides, and to channeling the wisdom and guidance they have for us. The second half of the book contains "33 Lessons"--life lessons channeled through the author from spirit guides, which I found most compelling, uplifting, and affirming.

This book was given to me as a gift in mid-March. I wasn't particularly interested in developing my psychic powers or ability to "channel" Divine Guidance. However, I read the book and have been deeply impacted by this gift. The first part tells Sara's personal story and then gives guidance as to how to connect with a higher power, easy meditation techniques, and suggestions on how to manifest what you want in life.

However, the REAL gift in this book is the second section. There are 33 lessons, only a few pages each, with questions to ponder and journal with. It has taken me about three months to thoughtfully consider each lesson and journal what is asked of me. This has been the most profound journey of self discovery, empowerment, and authentic connection to my true heart and soul.

If you are ready to meet yourself, your True Self, and willing to take the inner journey and spend a little time each day to reflect on these lessons, you may improve the quality of your life far beyond what you thought you wanted or needed! "Writing the Divine" is exactly what you will be doing.

Happily/heartily recommended by Carol Coleman Bungert

I love this book and have read it from cover to cover a couple of times. The "Lessons" are very powerful! Very effective. I think of this as a spiritual "The Artitst's Way" and Sara Wiseman as the Julia Cameron of the Aquarian Age

In times past, it was called automatic writing, a form of mediumship. Today, they call it channeling. That's what this book is about. In the first half, the author tells of her own experiences with channeling and gives detailed instructions on how to do it. "In my research, I have come across many other folks who are receivers, and I expect we'll see this type of channeling become quite common in the coming decades," she writes. "It's a part of what's happening in our growth and evolution as humans."

Wiseman explains spirit guides and angels and tells about her introduction to Hajam, her spirit guide. Chapter 8, in which she explains how the messages come through to her, was especially interesting to me. "When doing channeled writing, I hear a voice specifically in one ear, usually my right ear, almost as if the spirit guide is sitting on that side of me," she writes. "For example, when I channeled The 33 Lessons, Constance always appeared (in my mind's eye) directly in front of me, not as close as Hajam does, but about five feet away." She goes on to say that a channeler may not receive the words in the way she or he usually writes and the subject may be things about which the person knows nothing. She further explains the trance state required for effective channeling and how to achieve that state.

The second half of the book covers those 33 lessons mentioned above. They were dictated to her beginning in March 2008 by spirits named Constance, Miriam, and Gabriel. Those lessons cover everything from the purpose of life to karmic destiny and suffering to love, and death. As an example, in lesson 28, Constance dictated: "We ask that you look at fear, in all its forms: anxiety, depression, stagnation, living dead in the world, holding yourself back, illness, addiction, wealth ambition - all those way of assuging your need to feel fear. We say: let yourself know the fear."

I have to admit that I was a little taken back when in one of the early pages Wiseman seemingly implies that the mediumship of the late 1800s and early 1900s involved mostly parlor tricks and crystal ball gazing. While there were no doubt some charlatans during those years, there were many genuine mediums and "crystal ball gazing" is, for the most part, not related to mediumship. That statement made me question Wiseman's credibility and wonder if I wanted to continue reading. However, after setting the book aside for a week or so I decided to continue. I'm glad I did, because I came to realize that Wiseman did have an appreciation for the mediums of yesteryear and apparently did not carefully choose her words in the early commentary.

The 33 Lessons are consistent with spirit teachings coming to us through other mediums and provide much food for thought. Overall, this is a very interesting and informative book.

In what seems to be a never-ending stream of books demonstrating methods of attaining guidance through a direct connection with the Divine, Sara Wiseman presents Writing the Divine: How to Use Channeling for Soul Growth & Healing. The validity of channeling, which Wiseman defines as "a direct connection to the Divine that is a two-way communication between the person channeling and the Divine," has long been questioned, undoubtedly, considering the popularity of such books as Conversations With God and the Esther Hicks / Abraham series on The Law of Attraction. The argument often made for channeled teachings is to consider the message rather than the source.

Wiseman's instructions for channeling are rather simple and involve calculated breathing, relaxation, and concentration. Distinguishing between meditation, hypnosis, and channeling, Wiseman describes the trance of channeling as not quite as deep as that of meditation, but she fails to give her readers adequate instruction as to how to distinguish the difference. Also, she explains the various methods by which one can ask questions and receive answers, essentially stating there is no one correct way by which you may receive guidance from the Divine. You may hear voices, see symbols, see pictures in your mind's eye, or simply hear your own voice dictating answers to your questions.

Wiseman describes her own personal journey through divorce and devastation, citing how she first became aware of her own personal spirit guide and also the three guides who came to deliver "The 33 Lessons," a series of channeled teachings and writing exercises around soul growth and life purpose that make up the second half of Writing the Divine. While I absolutely love Wiseman's passionate attitude toward writing and the clarity it can provide, it's hard for me to imagine sitting in a trance with my hands on a keyboard typing messages from the Divine. Is it possible? I suppose so, and Wiseman also suggests that handwriting may be a better tool for some to use during this process.

Many modern books on spirituality, soul growth, and manifestation focus solely on thoughts, and Wiseman explains that putting those thoughts down in the form of the written word adds additional power, a concept with which I agree wholly. Documenting thoughts in the written form allows for regular review and adjustment of what is important in your soul's evolution at that moment in time. Something about writing is both cleansing and clarifying, and integrating writing into a spiritual practice is the most important message within this book.

Wiseman loses my interest when getting somewhat preachy, especially around the areas of addiction and medication. At once point, she states that she is not for or against the use of antidepressant and antipsychotic drugs, yet several times both she and her spirit guides heavily disdain the use of medication to treat mental illness. While it would be hard for one to argue against the fact that our society is overmedicated, Wiseman directly contradicts herself several times during this argument.

She makes the logical connection between mind, body, and spirit, but while acknowledging the failures of the body that could be remedied by the use of medication, about drugs used to treat mental illness, she states, "...mood elevators cause changes in the way your brain works, and this can interfere with your ability to channel. I won't pretend to know what each drug does or doesn't do, but yes, they do have an effect." This is an irresponsible statement from someone who admittedly doesn't understand the drugs used to treat mental illness. Is it so hard to fathom that there are true mental illnesses that, when treated with the proper medications, stabilize the mind and the mood, making successful channeling more likely? While I fully agree that medication is used much more often in society than is necessary, perhaps Wiseman should do some further research into the topic before making such claims and discouraging people from continuing the use of their medications.

The important message in Writing the Divine, that integrated writing and spiritual practices can enhance spiritual growth, is important, but sometimes gets lost within the pages as Sara Wiseman and her spirit guides pontificate and preach on other topics such as pornography, alcoholism, and addiction. It almost seems that two books on different topics have been combined into one. In remembering the advice on channeled teachings to consider the message rather than the source, I have trouble with the messages of Wiseman's guides, one of whom she claims to be the Archangel Gabriel. While I won't attempt to determine if Gabriel is actually delivering these messages, I will encourage readers of this and all channeled teachings to listen and consider the message and then make an educated decision as to one's own personal beliefs.

"Sassy, funny, quirky, approachable, Writing the Divine is a great read filled with practical information on how to listen for the messages from the Divine. But take it seriously: There is wisdom in this work. Highly recommended."
-- Sophy Burnham, author of New York Times Bestseller A Book of Angels and The Treasure of Montségur

"Writing The Divine is the best book out there on the subject of channeled writing. It's comprehensive, informative, inspiring, authentic, funny and one of the most well-written and detailed how-to books I've had the pleasure of reading. Sara's down-to-earth and open-hearted approach makes a compelling subject matter even more so."-- Debra Lynne Katz, author You Are Psychic, Extraordinary Psychic, Unleashing the Genie Within

"Wiseman demystifies the channeling process, making a sacred act simple. With wit and delightful humor, she shares practical tools for connecting with the divine inner voice. The book includes 33 divine lessons, channeled by Wiseman, that beautifully guide the reader to healing through soul journaling." -- Vicky Thompson, editor, New Connexion Journal, author of Life-Changing Affirmations

"In an age of accelerated sensitivities to other realms, Writing the Divine is a much needed and practical guide to safely open your intuitive channels. The simple but powerful lessons provide a Soul-focused approach to living, which is a breath of fresh air in an ego world obssessed with materialism." --Susan Wisehart, author of Soul Visioning: Clear the Past, Create Your Future

"Wiseman beautifully lays down the stepping stones to help us on our soul's homecoming to Divinity. God never fails and Wiseman is the perfect choice--a somewhat reluctant medium at the onset--through whom to communicate His most important truths. It is always those who continue to be a student who make the best teachers and here, Wiseman shines in teaching us the true purpose of life: our soul growth." --Michael J. Tamura, Visionary Teacher, Spiritual Healing Pioneer, Clairvoyant, and Author of You are the Answer: Discovering & Fulfilling Your Soul's Purpose

"Wiseman's book is like no other. Her receiving is absolutely exquisite, and her narrative makes channeling understandable and accessible to anyone with an open heart and eager mind. It is the most concise, clear and simple book on channeling I've seen since Sanaya Roman's Opening to Channel. I intend to make it required reading for my students." -Terri Daniel, author of Swan in Heaven: Conversations Between Two Worlds

Well, I must say that I have met Sara and feel she is even more divine in person!
This book takes meditation to another level by combining the use of opening your mind while typing randomly on a computer.
I found the act of doing the typing in this manner very effective in getting me relaxed and in the zone. At first, like most things that expand your intuition, you will just see gibberish on the screen. However, with repeated practice words and even whole sentences will just start popping into your head. The cool part is that you might just find a brilliant solution to your problem typed out in tahoma bold! Better yet you may find that you need to write back to departed Grandpa George.
The second half of the book is more like a journal with other ideas and exercises.
A student yes you must be!