Thereafter, I read Serpent of Light; Beyond 2012 by Drunvalo Melchizedek where he discusses repeating numbers (111,222, 333, etc.) and their association with the Angels. Around Mid-January 2015 is when these numbers began making their appearance for me. Throughout the continuing months, these numbers kept increasing where I would see at minimum 10 of these angel numbers a day. I would see 111, 222, and 444 quite often and still do. I mean, it's like the first random song/bhajan you listen to in the morning happens to be timed at 11:11. Or, staring at the grammar on an advertisement on a random truck on the freeway and realizing the address for the business begins with 888. This new obsession with numbers has me seeing 1221 and 108 a lot also. Hence, I've ran quit a few times to pg. 88 of Drunvalo's book for their meaning. Other numbers were/are a rarity with 666 being the rarest (a number I was never intimidated about). However, 5555, 777, 888, and 9999 have been appearing more frequently in the last 2-3 weeks. No doubt the last few weeks has been intense with a Patriarch in the family having a 5 bypass heart surgery. Although successful, the surgery and recovery process has been quite a shock to the daily routine. On the first visit to the hospital pre-surgery, I saw the numbers 7777 and 999. Earlier that day, I saw a dove fly alongside me on the freeway, which happened only one other time in 2014 when I first wore my nuummite beads that I still wear today. Prior to these appearances, I don't think I've ever seen Doves before other than at zoos and on Christian art. I took these all to be good signs and had faith that all would be well. Moreover, the Patriarch was in a Catholic hospital filled with prayers. Post-surgery was much more difficult. Although the surgery was a success, it took much longer for the medications to leave his system. Nurses assured us that there was nothing to worry about. However, the sight and time duration was too much to handle. I had asked the Patriarch who had briefly opened his eyes, "how are you", where he had responded with "today was difficult". Hearing that was enough to negate any of the assurances the Nurses had provided. We visited in two's where a relative and I had performed some sort of reiki type ritual to add our part to the process. Leaving the room, I was asking the Angels for signs.
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On visiting Santa Barbara, CA., roughly October 2013, one of the attractions I visited was the Santa Barbara Mission. Having attended a Catholic High School that was next to a Catholic Mission (San Fernando Mission) with its own cemetery, I was intrigued not only with the religious elements, but the rich and often violent history particularly pertaining to the indigenous cultures. That, added in with my obsession with all things paranormal, the Santa Barbara Mission was a must visit. In high school, I would hear stories from the Catholic Priests of pictures of Native Americans being consistently removed from the walls where the perpetrator was unknown. Given the history of colonization of the indigenous cultures, as well as our high schools use of "indians" as a mascot, it seems plausible that images of the Natives would evoke certain sentiments from remaining entities. Moreover, a classmate once disclosed being forcefully pushed within the hallways only to find no one behind her afterwards. Hence, a Catholic Mission, especially if associated with mortuaries, would be a good hot spot to witness paranormal activity. I didn't know much about the Santa Barbara Mission nor was expecting anything out of the ordinary aside from a good history lesson. There's much to invoke the "awe" sensation from its architecture, landscape, and the antique sarcophagi with this Mission also being a mortuary. Research at the Mission as well as online resources have shown the the Mission's history to be rather intense with the Mission being named after Saint Barbara, who is believed to be executed by her non-Christian father for her Christian conversion. Moreover, the Santa Barbara Mission played a role during the violent Chumash Revolt against the Spanish in 1824. In addition to the current standing sarcophagi, the premises are also an Indian burial ground with the amount of bodies allegedly in the thousands. Lastly, there is also the story of an individual committing suicide by throwing himself off the tower bell of the Mission structure. Basically, the Santa Barbara Mission seems like an excellent setting for a paranormal horror flick. Prior to entering the chapel, I was immediately drawn to the skull and crossbones above the entrance. Modern day interpretation would hint at some sort of danger, think pirates and poison. Especially with the amount of crows that were hanging around the premises, the setting was just ripe for something abnormal. The skull and crossbones was meant to signify a place for funerary services, and if my memory is correct, one of the plaques had stated that the Chapel originally used real skulls and crossbones to mark the Chapel. As expected with any Catholic chapel, the inside was intricate with beautiful artwork and craftsmanship. I attempted to take as many pictures as possible, but yet maintain a respectful ambiance. In the Chapel, you will find beautiful artwork telling Christ's story, intricate sculptures of the Christ figure, Mary Magdalene, and the Virgin Mother. On exiting the Chapel, I took one last look towards the rear and noticed an upstairs room housing a pipe organ. I took one last shot prior to leaving the Chapel. It was not until I got to my b&b room where I took a closer look at that particular last Chapel photo. Out of all the pictures I had taken, I was drawn to this particular picture mainly because I was curious as to what was in the upstairs area given its limited lighting. What I had found was breathtaking where I have attempted my best not to jump to conclusions. Nonetheless, almost everyone that has seen this picture failed to ask "what is it?" but would rather ask "who is it?". Take a look at the upstairs area, towards the center, almost the center of the pipe organ area. All images on this post are my own and I am entitled to Copyright protection. Permission for ANY use of these images are required and any other use is Prohibited.
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