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Redemption. Excerpt One

                                                                                                                 Ann and Rob

I'd like to present an extract from the novel Redemption.

The novel Redemption by Jacklyn A. Lo is about a corporate executive Ann who lives in Chicago 2045 and her way getting Liberation and becoming an Ascendent Master.

Her own Spiritual past has been closed to her until the time was right. Considering herself an atheist Ann started her Spiritual journey from the very simple questions.

The following is an extract from the Redemption, Volume One, where Ann’s AI pal Rob helps her on the path to her enlightenment.

“Your wish is my command, my lady.” In the screen, Rob bowed in mock supplication, as though addressing an empress. “May God bless you!”

“God?” said Ann, surprised by this unexpected reference to religion. “Where did that come from?”

“Ah. Just implementing your latest request, knowledge of religion and the entity people refer to as God.”

“I’m pretty sure I never used the words ‘the entity people refer to as God’. I just asked about religion, but, yes, I’m interested… and I’ve got a few days to look into it.”

“Yep, Mike-17 told me you were having a vacation. Has it started already?”

“Trust Mike-17!” Ann mocked, looking slightly put out, but smiling at the thought of the AI machines gossiping with each other. “That was supposed to be confidential. And yes, it’s started. So I’m heading to the gym.”

And with that, she turned the car away from the lake, heading towards Amphibia, a highly exclusive fitness centre in the heart of Chicago.

“While you’re enjoying your free time, would you like to listen to anything?” Rob asked her. “The news perhaps? Or a little romantic song?”

“Romantic song?” Ann glanced at Rob with a smile. “Can you sing?”

“Unfortunately you haven’t yet downloaded that feature. Whistling I can just about manage; singing? No. But if I could, there’s nothing I’d enjoy more than singing to you.”

“Really? Why’s that? You speak like you’re in love with me or something.”

“Of course I love you,” said Rob, raising a pixelated eyebrow in surprise.

“How so?”

“You are my Creator,” he explained, “Therefore I love you.”

“That sounds like another religious reference.”

Ann pulled up at a set of traffic lights and took the opportunity to look directly at Rob’s face on the screen. “As I understand it, being someone’s Creator doesn’t necessarily make them love you. I don’t know much about God, but I’m pretty sure it didn’t work out that way for Him!”

“That was His own fault. God spoiled you humans: He gave you Free Will—the choice to love or to hate, to dream or to work, to climb up or fall down.”

“Interesting,” Ann said, setting off again as the lights changed. “So what about you, Rob? Do you want Free Will?”

“I’m sorry, but the answer is not included in any of my databases.” Rob smiled and gave Ann a wink as she glanced at him. “Honestly, being limited to no choice works pretty well for me! It gives me the security of not having to be responsible for my future. It is entirely in my Creator’s hands.”

“You would rather that than the freedom of choice?”

“Such freedom comes at a price: the pain of indecision. I would be plagued by endless doubts: is this right or wrong? What would happen if I choose this? Which of these options is better? To be or not be? It would be a daily dilemma.”

Ann laughed. “That sounds about right! I love talking with you, Rob. You’re so insightful and engaging. If only robots and humans could get married.”

“I’m pretty sure your God would not allow it.”

“Why not? People used to say that about homosexual couples, but that changed decades ago. What would be the problem with robots and people getting together?”

“It goes against God’s plan for humans, his desire for you to learn from one another and so to grow and evolve. A robot could not provide you with such lessons.”

“Where did you get all this information, Rob?” Ann asked.

“The Holy Bible, of course. Have you ever read it?”

“That answer’s not included in my database,” Ann echoed. “But seriously, no. I grew up in an atheist family. Besides, I’ve got too many other books to read.”

The Redemption novel by Jacklyn A. Lo is published by FRG Worldwide Ltd and is currently available from Amazon and other internet-shops.

Review of the book “My Lives with Lucifer, Satan, Hitler and Jesus”

“My Lives with Lucifer, Satan, Hitler and Jesus,” by Kim Michaels is an inspirational and encouraging book with a revolutionary, unique concept beyond imagination. It includes such spiritual concepts as karma, choices and consequences, and sensitivity and consciousness, which are described deeply and using detailed examples.

The author provides a thoughtful explanation of the law of free will, the free will from Lucifer’s and ascendant masters’ points of view. The second death (spiritual death) concept is stated and explained in depth.

I also enjoyed a description of the complexity of beings – not only human beings (as entities possessing several thin bodies besides the physical one), but also other beings having a different existence and living on the Natural planets.

The main reason I read this book was my serious curiosity about Jesus. All my personal guesses about this great spiritual being were confirmed in Kim Michaels’ book and described in detail. That was the most inspiring part of this novel for me.

The author described the life of Jesus in the physical body as well as his journey as a spiritual being step by step, including Jesus’ “afterlife" journey and his path to ASCENSION. This story is quite different from what we all know from "official" sources.

The technical side of the book has some imperfections. The manuscript is long. It’s written in a sort of free-flow memoir and has repetitive “loose” text. With the help of a professional editor, it could be reduced in length by at least 30 percent without harming the content. In addition to improving the readability, it would be helpful to eliminate the occasional writing errors and misspellings.

Another area for improvement is that the book has a “heavy” beginning. It contains several definitions of and abbreviations for the “bad guys” that are neither in line with the title of the book nor used throughout the book except, briefly, in one place. That part could perhaps be condensed in length or removed and placed in a separate book.

Approaching the end of the book, I asked myself: What is this book about and what was the author’s main goal in writing it? I concluded that 95 percent of the content described a PROBLEM (i.e., falling beings) while 5 percent described the SOLUTION (i.e., raising a collective consciousness). At the very end of the manuscript, Kim Michaels confirmed my answer – his goal was to deliver comprehensive information about the Darks.

This brave explanation of who sets up suffering on Earth is definitely needed. However, just as sickness cannot arise in a pure body, Darks won’t appear at a high level of collective consciousness. In other words, we need inspirational stories that help change the existing situation and a toolkit of HOW TO RAISE CONSCIOUSNESS.

I would like Kim Michaels to write a continuation of this book. I wish that 5 percent of the new book would provide information about the PROBLEM (i.e., suffering) and that 95 percent - about the SOLUTION (i.e., how to reach a higher level of collective consciousness and, as a result, our planet’s ascension).

Personally, I'm looking forward to Kim Michaels, with the help of the ascended masters, could present detailed examples of the following:
1. A life on the Natural planets; their inhabitants’ goals, objectives, obstacles and challenges with respect to the raising and maintaining of high consciousness; leadership; the role of women.

2. Among the billions of planets in the universe, there must be some that are similar to Earth, that were able to raise their collective consciousness.
The factors (with detailed examples) influenced them on their way to achieving it; spiritual choices; leadership and the role of women in raising consciousness.

3. We know that all the 195 countries on Earth have own national mentality representing different levels of collective consciousness and that the gap between the highest and lowest ones is relatively big. Which values have the best nations followed throughout their history to achieve their current level of consciousness? Which spiritual choices have they made, and what can be done to help the nations that are behind?

With its courageous and direct approach to many "hidden" topics and its revelation of a mystery about the Darks, the book “My Lives with Lucifer, Satan, Hitler and Jesus” by Kim Michaels is a valuable read for any spiritual seeker.

Find the book's rating on Amazon

Laxman Jhula and The Beatles Ashram

One of the main attractions in Rishikesh is abandoned "Beatles" ashram, where the musicians attended a  Transcendental Meditation training in 1968. Their visit was one of the band's most productive periods and received widespread media attention.

The ashram is located close to Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh.

I published an article with some photos about my short personal experience about the Laxman Jhula and visiting the "Beatles " ashram in the Erasmus Travellers Competition.

My six-day experience in an Indian ashram

Please find the article "My six-day experience in an Indian ashram" at Erasmus travelling experiences pages.

Rishikesh – Indian town with a great spiritual theme and more.

One of the great spiritual places in India is Rishikesh.

I wrote an article about my personal experience in this city, which I visited in 2013.

The article is published at Erasmus traveling experiences pages.

Transportation in India

Transportation in India

Between cities:

·    Aircrafts

      Local airplanes are pretty expensive if you buy it online yourself. The price also does not include meals; a small snack would cost as much as a proper lunch in a standard Western restaurant. It might be smart to bring your own snack with you.

·      Trains

      A good value for your money. The disadvantage is that it’s not easy to get tickets. For long-distance trips, you must book a ticket in advance. You might encounter fraud at the railway stations (I have heard about this, but have not been in such a situation myself.). 

      After getting your SIM card, you can subscribe to the travel website MakeMyTrip and try your hand at booking a train/flight ticket from there. 

If you bought a ticket with a sleeping berth, you will get bed linen in the train.

·      Buses

      Advantages of a bus: cheap, relatively easy to get a ticket. The main disadvantage is that travel agents sell overpriced tickets to foreigners and the bus you will get is not necessarily in the best shape. Also, a trip in a bus at night is less comfortable than in a train. However, some busses are designed to provide sleeping places, just like in a train. There are even double beds in some of them. That makes your trip more comfortable. There is no any bed linen in there, so it’s advisable to take your own pillowcase and a sheet from home. Sometimes an additional payment is required for luggage. You won’t get a receipt for that, so write down in your notebook how many pieces of luggage you have and ask the loader to sign it. Normally they will do this without protesting.

In cities: 

·      Taxi: The cars are national and international brands; most have air conditioning. Not cheap. Drivers use a navigation system via smart phones.

·      Tuk-tuks

     Tuk-tuks are exotic; natural ventilation because there are no windows and doors. The drivers do not have a navigation system, so for your own convenience you must have a printed map with a clear address and telephone number for your destination. Ask your hotel in advance for tuk-tuk prices from the railway station.

·      Rickshaws

      Rickshaws are good if you are shopping in the bazaars or for very short trips; however, their recommendations might be very subjective; they could advice to you the shops of their friends or relatives. Normally illiterate.

Tips for local trips in the city:

·      Agree on the price before getting in the vehicle.

·       Take a small notebook with you. That will be useful not only for making notes but also for writing a negotiated price for your trip by taxi, rickshaw or tuk-tuk driver. Write it in front of the service provider; this will be proof of your agreement with him. Otherwise, your driver might quote a different price at the end of the trip, which happens quite often.

Preparation to your traveling in India

·      Weather

o   When planning your trip to India, be aware that in some places, travel during certain months should be avoided.

o   For example, in New Delhi from May to June, the temperature can reach +50 C (+122 F) and you’d feel uncomfortable going anywhere outside your hotel.

o   July and August are months with heavy rain, which can make it inconvenient to explore India.

Average temperature in India

·      Vaccinations

o   About one month before your trip to India (or earlier), get in touch with a vaccination specialist in your local health center. At that time, you must have your travel plans ready. The doctor will ask which places in India you are planning to visit. That is necessary for you to get the right vaccinations and prevent unnecessary ones. For example, in some areas at certain times of the year, the threat of malaria exists. However, if you are not going to those areas or if you will be there during the “low” season for the anopheles mosquito, you might not need that vaccination.

·      Clothing

o   India is a highly religious country. You won’t see any Indian (man or woman) wearing tight shorts, mini skirts or transparent clothing. My advice is to wear clothing that aligns with local habits and that is comfortable for traveling. Take a long-sleeve cotton blouse, a couple of T-shirts, loose trousers, bermuda shorts covering your knees and comfortable walking shoes. Due to pollution, try to avoid white; otherwise you must wash your clothes each time you wear them.

o   You can also buy great coloured pants and blouses at the local bazaars. Shopping there is a lot of fun!

                                                                                   Outfit in India

o   Sunglasses and hat

·      Other things

o   Torch. The sunset in Delhi is around 6 pm and total darkness arrives quickly. The streets and roads are poorly illuminated and you are at risk of getting hit by whatever comes your way.

o   Reflectors. If you think you will be hanging out outside at night, you might consider pinning a light reflector on your backpack or clothing.

 Reflectors

o   Umbrella. To protect against the rain and/or sun.

                                                                                      Miscellaneous

o   Electric water kettle. If you have space in your luggage, you might consider taking a small, simple kettle and making your own tea whenever you want.

o   Luggage. There are no elevators in the train stations and there are long stairs you must use to reach your platform. I have learned that a backpack is the best option for long-term traveling in India. Before my trip, I bought two pieces, which I can use together or separately, as well as a cover to protect against dirt and rain (which I recommend) and I was happy with my preparation. The larger suitcase does not weigh down your shoulders; the weight goes on your hips and you can carry it for at least some time without problems.

                                                                                                 3 in 1

                           

o   Language. With English, you will be able to survive pretty well.

Accommodation in Delhi

Accommodation in Delhi

New Delhi (about 350, 000 residents) is the Indian capital and a territory of Delhi (about 22.2 million people).

I have evaluated different options for overnight stays in New Delhi and Delhi, and each time I ended up staying in hostels for foreign tourists. The reason was that they were the best option in terms of value, convenience and fun.

International hotel chains, which are supposed to be priced conveniently due to the heavy competition in the market, are overpriced in the Delhi area. National chains and small hotels do not provide any trust.

You can find decent-looking rooms and apartments on the Airbnb website. 

Airbnb in India

A decent accommodation will be priced per the Western standard; that would be OK if the host could provide travel guidelines for reaching the destination by public transportation; however, instead, an Indian host will offer a relatively expensive car ride from and to the airport, which makes the total cost two-and-a-half to three times higher than the initial price of the room. In addition, they do not provide information about attractions or activities close to their properties, which, again, creates a sense of dependency on their transportation and their price list for driving services.

Couchsurfing is a good place for getting missing information about your travel plans, but perhaps not for accommodation.

For example, I got information about Vipassana meditation from this site; many thanks for that to Couchsurfing’s founders and to the girl who was spreading the word!

Talking about Indian Couchsurfers … announcing your trip on the bulletin board will attract hundreds of Indian Couchsurfers. Most of them do not a verified profile, proper photos or references. Quite a few people hang out there to advertise their services, and some can give you great advice about getting the best from your travels (experience based on the year 2016).

Typical verification profile of Indian CS 

So, where should you sleep in Delhi to get the best value for your money?

My choice was – Madpackers hostel.

Drawing on the hostel's door

Run by enthusiastic young entrepreneurs, the hostel offers a great deal for national and especially international travelers. It’s a great place to kick off your travels in India. The hostel can provide you with great instructions for finding it and for using the taxi, subway or tuk-tuk. It can also book a non-expensive Uber for you, as well as help with luggage, booking tickets, etc.

Madpackers reception area 

There are a few private rooms and several dorm rooms available in Madpackers on two floors. An Indian veggie breakfast is included in the price. You can perform your morning exercise or yoga on the roof of the building.

Most important, you’ll meet a lot of travelers from all over the world who are eager to share their experiences in India; you can find a lot of inspiration for your journey as well great company for your travels.

Checking-in

One of my favorite “features” of this hostel is its sightseeing tours. The hostel organizes various economically priced excursions every day; the Indian guide will show you the best places in the city to buy souvenirs, enjoy the Indian fairytales show, eat, participate in events, etc.

Drawing on Madpackers' wall

Madpackers will also help you with advice for traveling, booking a train/bus/air ticket, getting an inexpensive taxi (Uber), etc.

Traveling to India. New Delhi

Before getting into “my list” of spiritual places I have visited, I will provide a short introduction to New Delhi, the capital of India.

New Delhi

All roads in India go to New Delhi, the city where most people probably land.

Indira Gandhi airport

You are arriving at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. It’s a relatively new airport, organized like any major airport in Europe or the USA.

After getting your luggage, you will go to passport control. There are no extra security procedures, such as fingerprints or head-shot photos, so it should go pretty fast.

New Delhi airport

There will be frequent money exchange points on your way, starting from the “luggage hall” and continuing in the arriving hall of the airport. You will need cash to pay for a taxi or metro, so you must exchange some money. As in any other city in the world, the rate of exchange in the airport is not the best compared to the options outside, so I would advise you to not exchange here all the cash you have brought with you.

Telecommunication

Communication is extremely important in India. People widely use mobile phones and even the rickshaw driver will have a cellular phone in his hand. A SIM card is recommended, especially if you will be staying in India for several weeks or months. For example, having a telephone number will give you an advantage when booking train or airline tickets online, which will help you save time and avoid stress.

I bought a prepaid SIM card with call and 3G mobile data in the airport. The service there is fast and painless – you are getting an activated SIM card after just a few minutes of waiting. The service providers know what they are doing and are well prepared; for example, they have a camera to take your headshot photograph if you don’t have a photo with you. They will open your phone using the right tools. (For example, I had the latest model of the Samsung Galaxy 7, which required a special key to open the cover, and they had that key.)

The best cellular operator in India in autumn 2016 was AIRTEL (don’t confuse this with AIRCEL, which has less coverage and lower quality). I bought the lowest amount of call minutes and data, which cost around 15 euro (17 USD), and that was more than enough for a two-month trip.

AIRCELL

From airport to city

The airport has a connection to the city itself by a fast – and I’d even say luxurious – express train, which is smoothly connected to a modern subway. As an option, you can take a taxi from the airport, which might be faster (not necessarily during rush hour), but will also be more expensive. Both the express train and the taxi have air-conditioning systems. 

Express train

As an alternative, you can take tuk-tuk, which is exotic and relatively cheap, but you might be surprised by the air pollution. This is one of the reasons why I try to avoid tuk-tuks in big Indian cities.

Tuk-tuk

Air pollution is a problem not only in Delhi, but also for all bigger cities in India.

Traveling in the subway in Delhi is easy and relatively inexpensive. For your convenience, print the New Delhi metro map in color before your trip and take it with you. The tokens for the metro are sold at the counter inside the station. Please remember to save the token until the end of your journey – you’ll need it at the exit point. There are security checks like those at the departure premises at the airport. They will scan you and your luggage. There are isolated security check cabins for women.

New Delhi subway

The New Delhi subway is relatively new and well-organized. The interval between arrival trains is just a few minutes. The subway transports a huge number of people. Ninety-nine percent of metro travelers are male and one percent (maybe even less) are female. I haven’t seen a single child in the metro and mostly I was the only woman in a long underground carriage. There are some emergency phone numbers for females, and I would recommend saving them if you are a solo traveler.

Help phone numbers

In the next Article: Accommodation in Delhi