You know, whenever you Blog-Buddies find links related to my readings, it is great for you to bring them up here, pro or con. I just use Deeper Perception on a photo, and usually know NOTHING else about the people I’m reading.

http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2008/09/michael-phelps-playboy-club-strippers.php

Interesting!

I already sensed that he raced in this way, but I hadn’t “tuned in” to this degree. I had definitely noticed that he didn’t have the same tension, stress, nervousness before a competition that others have that seems to inhibit their ability to perform.

I swim laps for exercise and know that expanding out of your body and “zoning out” like that is probably much easier for swimmers than other athletes – the water can definitely put a cushion between you and a lot of sensory experience that could be distracting.

Thanks for the reading Rose, I think it has definitely planted a big seed in my mind in terms of people with a very real, very large spiritual connection who aren’t necessarily interested in “spiritual things”.

Thanks to both of you for your insight! It is amazing how humans can “change” or our auras can change, depending on the situation.

What a beautiful beautiful comment, so perceptive and articulate. Just wonderful!! It thrilled my soul to read your words.

Rose,

I don’t want to suggest another athlete because I already suggested Phelps and got my wish to see a face/aura reading of him. I want to give other blog-readers a chance to have a face/aura reading of an athlete of their choice.

Some of my readings/thoughts are:

Way of relating to body and environment databank at the Root Chakra

Phelps preparing to race: This is definitely not “Michael Phelps” swimming, or not just his normal self. He gets so big! It is neat to think of it like preparing for aura reading, as Rose noted. One of the TV commentators was saying that Michael Phelps does the exact same routine before every swim. What a great way to ensure that he gets big! Another swimmer, when asked about his own routine, said, “Well, I don’t have one. I just get in the pool and swim as fast as I can.”

Phelps racing in the water: This experience puts the cliche of being “In the Zone” to shame. And it definitely does not feel human, I agree. There are no other competitors. As Rose said later, Phelps fills the pool.

(When I used to compete in sports, I had an unfortunately different experience. I got “big,” but I was intensely aware of everyone’s emotions on the court or field, and in the crowd. I could feel that “Susie” was only concerned about her assist to turnover ratio, that “Jane” was out to prove something, that “Amy” was so angry she was probably going to foul out of the game, and that when the coach yelled at “Mary” she stuffed her rage down, which would later come out as brutal gossip behind his back. I don’t know how unskilled empaths can make it in professional sports.)

Current emotional balance databank at the Heart Chakra

Phelps in the water: Yes, it isn’t emotions, but it’s like he has merged into his body and yet is something greater, elevated. He’s not racing as “I” (his normal personality), which makes the media’s incessant attention on his gold medals and “personal goals and achievements” even more amusing. Notice how he always handles their questions: with humility, almost awe at himself and his races. If you compare this to the ego of some athletes, it’s really incredible.

Way of relating to his sexuality databank at the Belly Chakra

Phelps in the water: As Rose said, the “sexuality” part is irrelevant. What is here is quite an experience. I get tingles at the amount of energy , the merge of body and spiritual energy, his getting huge. It makes me have to take a deep breath. He allows such enormous energy to help him race, which of course is accessible to him in swimming through his physical fitness, intensive training, and skill.

Spiritual connection to Source databank at the Third Eye Chakra

Phelps in the water: Yes, he has morphed into a different intelligence. I agree that “dolphin” is a good way to describe it. It’s animal but so elevated (and physical at the same time).

Soul expression databank at the High Heart Chakra

Phelps in the water: Again, what a huge rush of energy to merge with! Take a deep breath… it’s so beautiful, such a beautiful balance. I don’t want to leave this experience. I remember how Rose read Phelps’ great use of intellect for his swimming, and he really balances many parts of him in racing including getting so big. I have trouble finding words for it… there’s no worry, no doubt. It felt like my heart was wide open.

Thank you Rose!

I wanted to add that I know someone in my life right now who unlike me is able to spiritually connect through really intense physical activity. (I work out but I’m no Phelps!) It’s really interesting to me how, for me, silence and quiet make it easy for me, but it is almost the opposite for this person.

Your reading of Phelps confirms this suspicion I had that this person feels the same connection, just doing different things.

I just love both of these readings about Phelps. I also love how you articulated that we can find spiritual connection in so many ways, that we can be of service through so many different venues. And we do that through our consciousness, not necessarily through our beliefs.

It is so fun when a side-by-side reading is done with the face and aura of a person.