Greetings and blessings,

I have been searching for a direct connection with God ever
since I can remember. As far back as elementary school, I can
remember walking and talking with God on the playground. As a
freshman in college, in 1989, I was introduced to the
teachings of Islam. This unveiled another layer of the
Supreme Being, which I took in with supreme fascination.
Although I strayed away from the teachings of Islam after
about a year, I continued on my quest toward knowledge,
wisdom and understanding. I desired to learn about anything
that dealt with the (occult - Study of Ancient Secrets of GOD, not black magic or voodoo). Metaphysical and supernatural
themes kept my interest. Although I found myself immersed in
the material world with all the superficial trappings, there
was always a flame that burned deep inside me that knew
reality was far greater than what the five senses revealed.
Although I wandered off course over the years, fortunately
there was always something or someone that reminded me that
the unseen is far more important than the seen. Whether it
was through reading about the Egyptian Mystery Schools
in "The Stolen Legacy", or practicing meditation for years
despite the appearance of little or no results, the Lord has
always allowed me to be conscious of His presence. However,
it's important to note that due to my training in Islam, I
did not accept the fact that Christ Jesus was the Messiah and
my Savior until recently (because I was hesitant to associate
myself with Christianity).

In December of 1996, shortly after graduating from college, I
moved to Atlanta, Georgia to discover my self. I had no
idea why I did it at the time. All I knew was that I felt an
intense urge to get out of Los Angeles, and the channels were
open to me, so I did it. It was through intense struggle
(with myself and society), and long moments of solitude that
I began to truly reflect. I kept a journal and wrote more
poetry. I read books such as "The Spirit of a Man" by Iyanla
Vanzant, and anything else that would keep me sane and give
me hope. As a result of having few friends, no money and no
television, I meditated more. I connected more with nature.
It is during this period of introspection that I discovered
that God is not just an entity outside the self, God is the
self. I experienced God working through me, through my
writing. I remember writing unconsciously, just allowing my
hand to move across the page, sometimes for up to an hour;
then later reading the information in amazement as if someone
else wrote it. This is how I remember being conscious for the
first time of how Spirit works through me.

I stayed in the womb of Atlanta for nine months, before
coming back to Los Angeles a new man. I was reborn, however,
I was now charged with remembering my lessons. Of course, my
new found purpose and enthusiasm didn't last long, as I still
had to make a living and make ends meet in the real world.
I continued on a long journey of spiritual development,
topped with frustration of not understanding how to put the
principles to work. I read and read and read. I
intellectualized the material, without truly experiencing it,
and therefore continued to miss the point. Over and over and
over again, situations would repeat themselves; yet I was not
listening to the voice inside my head. I was not paying any
attention to my heart.

I believe it was around this time that I was introduced to
the Melchizedek Order through the teachings of Sacred
Geometry by a long-time friend and neighbor. He gave me a
couple of tapes to listen to by Drunvalo Melchizedek, and
told me that the only reason he was sharing this information
with me was because I had an open mind. I appreciated this
blessing, for I was always in search of a way to better
myself; wisdom to quench my spiritual thirst. This
information to me was strange at first, just like any new
knowledge; however it would lay the foundation so that my
spiritual quest could accelerate.

Fast-forward about five years to 2003. After hesitating for
several years to purchase "The Ancient Secret of the Flower
of Life" by Drunvalo Melchizedek, I was prompted to move
forward when a close friend allowed me to peruse his books.
He had put this in my ear several times, but I never moved
forward because of inertia. But now, I decided that if I
didn't shell out the fifty dollars for the books, it would
cost me much more in terms of spiritual growth in the long
run. I read the books, and couldn't put them down. They were
a perfect blend of left-brain analytical, and right-brain
spiritual science that struck my soul deeply. I learned about
the Merkaba, and the spiritual breathing techniques that
would strengthen the light geometries around my body. I could
not have progressed to the next level without this experience.

A little later, maybe during the beginning of 2004, I was
blessed with the opportunity to meet Machiventa Melchizedek
through the same friend who urged me to obtain the Flower of
Life books. I have since gotten very acquainted with him, as
he has guided and trained me personally. I really appreciate
this with all my heart. I would say that over the last year,
I've developed more spiritually than I had in the previous
fifteen years combined. I thank YHWH for placing me in the
path of both my friend (whose name the world will soon come
to know) and Machiventa. I understand, also, that the period
between 1989 and 2004 served as the laying of a spiritual
foundation, enabling me to move forward on my journey to
realize my potential, and to serve the Father.

Today, I have more confidence in my God-given abilities
because I am conscious of how the Holy Spirit works through
me. I am also discovering the science of how the nature of
God works through the power of Mind, and am using all tools
available for the good of humanity. I am more humble, and
less selfish. I am more patient, and less frustrated. I am
wiser and more focused. I am a better writer, and a better
person. I understand the power of Spirit and the presence of
Christ more than ever. As a result, I have no fears. The Lord
is my Shepherd, I shall not want. I have been tested, and
continue to be; however the difference now is that I realize
that these are just tests. Nothing can harm me, for I am
protected by the Golden Sphere of Light; God's Essence. I am
blessed, and I am ready to take the next step towards my
personal evolution.

Thank you in the name of Christ Jesus for allowing me to
share my journey. Amen.

Akili Hight
Akili Hight, MIT
http://www.hightnetworks.com

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