I recently had an opportunity to interview Blanca Beyar about her new book Attributes of Mastery. I love that she provided detailed and thoughtful answers to questions concerning the origins of spirituality.
Read through and let me know you thoughts.
First a little about you and your philosophy.
You describe yourself as a seer, a medium and an empath. Can you describe the common usage of those terms, and more importantly, what the terms mean to you?
Leo, I love this question. I love it because it allows me to share both the dogmatic meaning of these labels and what they truly mean to me. A seer is an individual who possesses the ability to “see” into the matrix of a soul. By matrix, I mean that a seer can see the past, the present and even capture the “potential” of a soul’s future. I use the word potential because as creators, individuals can always create a shift in what their future matrix is. I always tell anyone that I am working with that a seer can only see the potential of an outcome, but as creators, everyone has the ability to create their future and to also change it.
A medium is an individual who can communicate with the afterlife. The word “medium” is typically used to define someone who exclusively dedicates themselves to sharing messages from the afterlife.
An Empath is someone who can tap into the emotional frequency of others and because of this sensitivity, can describe what an individual is feeling on an emotional, physical and spiritual level. Many Empaths can be affected by the energies of others because they are so sensitive. Learning how to harness the empath insight is key to working with it at an optimal level.
I love that you ask what these terms mean to me because in truth, they are labels that help define what I do as a vessel for the divine. I believe that we all possess the attributes of divinity and when we open ourselves to being of service, these gifts naturally develop. To me, these attributes represent being in touch with the God Force within.
How would you describe your philosophy boiled down to its utmost essence?
I humbly believe and teach that we all are luminous spiritual beings and that we all possess the ability to co-create with the God Force. I inspire people to recognize that it is their disbelief in this divine truth that limits them from experiencing life in its greatest potential. When we embrace our divinity, we step into the role of co-creation.
You talk about offering mind, body and spiritual healing to others. Is it the same healing you’ve gone through in your life? Do the same processes work for everyone? What is the connection between the three?
Great question! I believe that that we are a divine trilogy that is composed of the Mind/Body/Spirit. Each of these aspects allows us to experience and process life in a very unique way. Yet, when one of these aspects is out of alignment, it affects the other two. Discord in the body may indicate that there is disharmony in the mind and spirit, and conversely, if there is clutter in the mind, the body and spirit will only follow in the same energy response.
Although some may believe that disharmony of the body is due to environmental or genetic composition, I teach that the body was built like a machine, to work optimally, however, if there is emotional vulnerability in the mind or spirit, then, the body will simply reflect it in the form of illness.
I have observed and experienced this same process in my own spirituality and have also witnessed it in countless of individuals who I have worked with and this is why I take such a strong stance in the Mind/Body/Spirit connection.
Now about your angelic experiences.
Can you describe one of your angelic experiences?
There are so many beautiful experiences that I can share but one stands out in my heart. I remember asking my angel for assistance in helping me find a perfect location for my first office 13 years ago, and I immediately was shown a vision of me standing behind a mountain, greeting people to my office. I had seen several places but a few days after my vision, I received a call to go see a new location. When I arrived at the address, I noticed that the cross streets were Victory and Mountain View! I knew instantly that this was going to be the home for what became the “Spiritual Path.” The street, “Victory” was validating that I had been victorious in finding my sacred space and “Mountain View” was the beautiful Mountain top that my angel had shown me in my vision.
What or who are the angels?
There are many forms of angels. There are many physical angels that live their lives being of service to others…we see them in all walks of life; some are advocates for humanitarian causes and some are “whispers” that gently inspire and offer guidance. Then there is the angelic realm…God’s thought forms, I call them, who gently guide and love us and enter into our lives if we are willing to experience them. And finally, there are the spirits that have transcended to the afterlife, who are like angels, and who also provide direction, love and guidance when we are willing to acknowledge their presence in our lives.
When you talk about faith in a higher power, do you know of a specific higher power?
I have personally experienced a higher power in my spiritual life. To me, this higher power is not a person or entity, but rather, a limitless and boundless energy field that supports and sustains “All that Is.” To some, it may be more comfortable to call this higher power, “God, Universe or Mother Earth.”
This higher power has spoken to me and has revealed itself to me in so many ways that it is undeniable in my soul.
I am an advocate of “Validations” because when something is validated in the spiritual realm, it is not someone else’s truth or belief but more so, an individualized experience that speaks truth to you. I have complete faith in my higher power because it has validated itself in my life and in the lives of so many that I have been privileged to work with.
A little perspective for my readers
I’ve been looking into spiritualism from a physiological point of view, learning what various spiritual or religious experiences mean in terms of their impact on the brain, heart and nervous system. Have you studied the physiology of spiritualism? For instance, what does it mean to be in a particular state of being?
Does studying spiritualism from a scientific perspective cheapen or defame one’s experiences? An example would be tying a person’s chakras to specific glands, or defining meditative states by what frequency your brain waves are running at.
I love that this question follows the previous one where I speak of validations. I believe that reaching a “state of being” is an experience that can only be measured by one’s unique development and validation of certain experiences. I like to say, “You know, that know because you know.” At this level of being-ness, you no longer seek to have your experiences or truth to be validated by others but you know it in your heart that it is true because you have had a direct experience with the Divine within you.
I advocate and embrace the physiological aspects of spirituality and encourage people to recognize the connection between the Mind/Body/Spirit but to also expand it to the “invisible evidence” that resides within our makeup as spiritual beings. I work and introduce the chakra system to individuals who I work with and teach them to learn the relationship between the spiritual, emotional and physical bodies.
Although Science has come a long way in expanding the connection between spirituality and our existence, I feel that it still struggles to validate the most fundamental question…”Who are we?” This is why I am passionate about the direct experience of discovering who we are by have an intimate, internal exploration.
About your book.
What should readers of Attributes of Mastery expect when picking up your book? Do you teach through stories? Practical application? Other methods?
What makes this book different than others? What is unique or more effective about your message?
Attributes of Mastery presents 21 fundamental principles that create a foundation for readers to experience a whole new way of living and experiencing life. Each principle is like a piece of a divine puzzle; that practiced on its own, can introduce a shift in our internalization and perception of life. And yes, the attributes are a practical application because each one invites us to simply make a simple choice of how we are going to choose to process and respond to the arrival of life’s circumstances.
The uniqueness of Attributes of Mastery is that I offer a final chapter that illustrates my own spiritual journey and how each of the attributes assisted me through some of my most challenging experiences—and which helped me to prevail and to truly discover my life’s purpose. In sharing my own personal experience, I hope that readers are inspired and willing to explore the attributes that are presented in the book.
What impact on the world do you hope Attributes of Mastery will have?
My greatest endeavor is for readers to walk away with a great sense of empowerment and inspiration in knowing that even through life’s challenges we can rise above the obstacles and grow beyond the feelings of victimization, to a place of spiritual grace and mastery. My hope is that readers can see that it is the challenges of life that truly hold our greatest opportunities to expand our spirit and to persevere to a state of freedom and wholeness.
Is there anything else you want to say about your book? Anything we’ve missed? Anything some people seem to misunderstand?
Yes…that Attributes of Mastery is not a book that requires readers to reach a state of perfection, nor is it a book that promises that life will be perfect all the time, but rather, it is a book that will help readers to reach a state of grace and of acceptance on a spiritual level that will then allow them to experience “a state of inner-grace” that says, “all is perfect and divine!”
The final question.
The Story In is a blog about stories in life, word, art, music and film. What are some of your favorite stories in any of these domains? Are there any stories that have impacted your life?
It is wonderful when we can learn and hear inspiring stories about the arts and the individuals who passionately pursue their creative calling. I particularly love the “Life Stories” because they allow readers to step into the individualized experiences of one soul and it allows readers to savor an intimate account of a person’s vision of life. In this kind of sharing, we are invited to remember that there is no definitive way to live life; there is no right or wrong, but truly, a unique way to express and to experience! Thank you so much for gifting us with “The Story.”