Blog Archives - John Cali and Spirit

18 Jul 2026

Why Do You Compare?

by Berna Copray | posted in: Blog, channeling | 0

Berna

‘Why do you compare?’ is a chapter in Krishnamurti’s book The Beginnings of Learning.

In the 1990s, I read many of Krishnamurti’s books. For some reason, his writings on comparison have stayed with me ever since. We thought this would be a fitting topic for this week.

Spirit

As you know, comparing yourself to others does you no good. I’m talking specifically about comparing people.

Comparing objects can be useful—even necessary. You might compare things like price, quality, size, appearance, or other practical aspects to make a well-informed decision.… Read more

28 Jun 2026

When Animals Die

by Berna Copray | posted in: Blog, channeling, life and death | 1

Berna

It is said that people review their lives after their transition. How does that work with animals when they die?

Spirit

First of all, animals are not judgmental. Humans often are.

This reincarnational cycle that humans frequently talk about is not something animals concern themselves with. For them, it is usually just one life. Not always, but most of the time.

When they do return—and Berna and Johnny have spoken about this because Johnny’s last dog, Schnapsi, visits him often—they come back only to bring love to those they were close to.… Read more

31 May 2026

UFO contact

by Berna Copray | posted in: Blog, channeling | 4

Recently, the American government released previously classified files and videos related to possible contact with UFOs. This prompted us to wonder what Spirit’s point of view on this topic might be.

Spirit

Well, to start with: there is nothing to fear!

When contact occurs—and it is not a matter of if but when—it will come with love. If you happen to encounter a so-called extraterrestrial (ET), stay calm and be curious. Allow them to tell you or show you what they wish to express.… Read more

17 May 2026

The Space Between Breaths

by Berna Copray | posted in: Blog, channeling | 5

Berna

Johnny and I used to have question and answer sessions with Spirit and one question I once asked was:

“In breathing exercises, it is important to also focus on the moment between the end of the out-breath and the next in-breath. There is a silence then. And I am fascinated by this nothingness, and I thought perhaps you can tell me more about that moment”.

Spirit

That’s a good question. From our perspective, we see that breathing, conscious breathing especially, is such a powerful tool for humans because when you breathe in and breathe out, as you said, there is that quiet space.… Read more

3 May 2026

Thirsty…for what?

by Berna Copray | posted in: Blog, channeling | 0

Berna

I’ve often read that you should drink plenty of water—around 2–3 liters a day—because it benefits your health in many ways. On the other hand, drinking too much water can be harmful and may even lead to serious health issues. I’ve never felt comfortable drinking that much water. What’s your view on this?

Spirit

Well, I’m always in favor of listening to your body. Your body knows what it needs—drink when you feel the need to drink.

But the real question is: Do you truly listen to your body?… Read more

4 Apr 2026

Easter message

by Berna Copray | posted in: Blog, channeling | 2

Spirit, it is Easter this weekend. Is there something you would like to tell our readers?

Spirit

Yes, there is. There is much to tell. The point is: are the readers open to it?

It is about being Love, remembering that this is what you are. You are Love. God is Love, and therefore you are God as well.

In your mind you can remember that you are Love, but are you living it?

Jesus (Jeshua) was telling you this.… Read more

15 Mar 2026

Watching the Thinker

by Berna Copray | posted in: Blog, channeling | 0

Spirit, can you please comment on this quote by Eckhart Tolle?

Spirit

Sure. As you know, he is spot on.
Your mind goes on and on without us even being aware of it. You are not aware of how powerful you truly are.

Everything is created by your mind and the feelings that arise from it.
Our non-stop thinking not only creates feelings like anxiety, fear, anger, and worry, but also good moods, confidence, cheerfulness, and uplifting feelings.

It is all a matter of vibration — of frequency — arising from all the activity in the mind.… Read more

15 Feb 2026

Feeling Guilty About Being Lazy

by Berna Copray | posted in: Blog, channeling | 2

When people walk a spiritual path, they often come to understand how important practices such as conscious breathing, reflecting on wisdom they have encountered, and doing certain exercises can be. When they neglect these activities, they may begin to judge themselves, which can lead to feelings of guilt.

Spirit

Feeling guilty is a waste of energy because it is an unnecessary emotion. You are exactly where you are meant to be.

As Jeshua/Jesus teaches in A Course in Miracles and The Way of Mastery, you need do nothing.… Read more

1 Feb 2026

Human Goodness

by John Cali | posted in: Blog, channeling | 5

John

In today’s world, it can be challenging, to put it mildly, to believe in human goodness. There is so much out there that makes it easy to believe humanity is going to hell in a hand basket, as the old saying goes.

Spirit

Berna and Johnny came from Roman Catholic families. (Although they no longer practice that religion.) One of the basic teachings of the Roman Catholic Church in those days was all humans were born sinners. Even innocent, little newborn babies!… Read more

18 Jan 2026

Playful Spirit

by Berna Copray | posted in: Blog, channeling | 2

Berna

Recently, we had an experience involving a disappearing object.

We were having supper one evening. I brought our plates to the kitchen, each with a piece of leftover chicken on it. I then went back to the table to collect the remaining items. When I returned to the kitchen, I noticed that one of the plates was empty.

I asked Johnny, “Didn’t you have a piece of chicken on your plate?” He said yes, and we looked at each other and said, “Perhaps Spirit has something to do with this.… Read more

14 Dec 2025

Being Human and Enlightened

by Berna Copray | posted in: Blog, channeling | 4

Berna

Recently, Johnny and I had a conversation about what being enlightened looks like in our daily lives. We also discussed where we believe we are on our journey. We discovered he and I have different perspectives on that.

We recognize that it is not so much a journey, since we are already enlightened beings. Rather, it is about how many illusions we have created. The big illusion is the belief we are separate from God.

This led me to wonder: does an embodied master still experience feelings such as anger, doubt, irritation, or impatience?… Read more

8 Nov 2025

In Memory of An Old Friend

by Berna Copray | posted in: Blog, spiritual power | 4

Those of you, our readers, who have been with us a while will probably remember our dear friend Hans Brockhuis. Berna and I recently received a message that Hans has died.

Hans was not only our close friend but also a talented lightworker, writer, and translator. We published one of his writings some time ago. If you’d like to re-read it if you’ve been with us a while (or if you’re new to us, you’d like to read it for the first time), here’s the link.… Read more

13 Sep 2025

What Time Is It Now? Follow-up

by Berna Copray | posted in: Blog, channeling | 8

John

Here is Spirit’s follow-up message on the subject of time.

Spirit

Your obsessive preoccupation with time (or the passage of time) is, as we’ve said before, unhealthy and wasteful.

Why do we say that?

You allow yourselves, your choices about your lives, to become distorted by the way you perceive what you call “time.”

Time is an illusion.

But it is a useful illusion. You could not live your physical lives in a healthy, useful way if you did not have this perception of time that you do have.… Read more

7 Sep 2025

What Time Is It Now?

by Berna Copray | posted in: Blog, channeling | 4

John

I often lose track of what day it is and what time it is. The other day, I asked Berna, “What day is it?”
She replied, “Friday.”
And I responded, “Really?”
That was a trigger for Spirit to react.

Spirit

The more you are focused on the illusion you call “time,” the more chance there is you will misuse it.

What do we mean by that?

Well, humans in general have what we would call an unhealthy obsession with time.… Read more

10 Aug 2025

Can A Painting Predict The Future?

by Berna Copray | posted in: Blog, channeling, inspiration | 0

Berna

This week, a friend of mine shared a story from her watercolor class that I found remarkable and interesting.

One of the participants—let’s call her Paula—had been painting a scene of a woman swimming underwater. The very next day, she received the heartbreaking news that her niece had drowned in a tragic accident.

Paula told my friend that this wasn’t the first time she had experienced intuitive or even predictive moments that seem to connect to something beyond our usual understanding of time and space.… Read more

27 Jul 2025

Using Your Full Potential – Follow Up

by Berna Copray | posted in: Blog, spiritual power | 2

This week we follow up on last week’s topic: Using your full potential. We had discussed it before in a question- and- answer session.

Berna asked Spirit:
“But what I was wondering is this—you said I’m not using my full potential. So, I thought: Okay, what am I not doing then?”

Spirit
It’s not that you’re not doing something you should be doing.

This is something all humans face, even the so-called advanced souls still in physical form. It’s part of the human experience.… Read more

20 Jul 2025

Using Your Full Potential

by Berna Copray | posted in: Blog, healing, spiritual power | 2

A few years ago, we had an interesting question-and-answer session. Since the wisdom shared there applies to everyone—and because many of our readers can benefit from it—we decided to share it here.

Berna asked Spirit:
“How can I use my full potential? If love is the healing force, and I only use a little, does that mean I don’t love enough (if love can even be measured in amounts)?”

Spirit

Remember, you’re all on a conscious journey—a path of growth, of expansion.… Read more

6 Jul 2025

Just Being

by Berna Copray | posted in: Blog, channeling | 0

A few days ago, we had a conversation about “just being” as we sat enjoying the view of our garden.

That conversation led us to a deeper question for Spirit: What does it truly mean to “just be”?

Spirit:
To just be is to rest in the truth of who you are — beyond all the layers of who you think you are.

It is the stillness beneath the noise, the light behind the masks. It is your natural state.

When you live through the lens of your thoughts — your ideas about life, reality, or even yourself — the mind takes over.… Read more

22 Jun 2025

Rising Above Fear: A Call to Love and Light

by Berna Copray | posted in: Blog, channeling | 4

With everything happening in the United States and around the world, it can be difficult to remain calm and at peace. Feelings of anger, fear, and disgust can arise easily—even when you know that all is well and that everything serves a higher purpose.

Spirit
Indeed, everything has a higher purpose. All events are part of a process of bringing dark energies to the surface so they can be released and cleared.

When you respond to events with fear, anger, or other negative emotions, you contribute to these dark energies instead of helping to transform them.… Read more

25 May 2025

The Greatest Gift

by John Cali | posted in: Blog, channeling, compassion, Global oneness | 0

John

What is the greatest gift you’ve ever received? Take a few minutes, or more, to think about that. Now, what is the greatest gift you’ve ever given?

This old world we live in today is often weary and worn. Why do you suppose that is?

Spirit

Johnny is right–you do live in a weary and worn-out world. You can probably think of a thousand reasons for why that seems to be true.

One of the greatest reasons, we suspect, is you don’t always feel people listen to you.… Read more

4 May 2025

Pope Francis and The Power of Kindness

by John Cali | posted in: Blog, channeling, kindness | 2

As virtually the whole world knows by now, Pope Francis has died. One of the hallmarks of his reign was his compassion and kindness.

In today’s world, many of us are growing weary of all the turmoil and trouble assaulting our senses nearly everywhere we turn. Is there no relief or respite from all the chaos and cruelty?

As we were writing this post, I was reminded of a time long ago, when I was growing up in New York State.… Read more

20 Apr 2025

Did Jesus Exist?

by John Cali | posted in: Articles, Blog, spirituality | 6

John

We’ve had an interesting discussion this past week at our discussion group. One of our members asked the question, “Did Jesus exist?” In other words, was he real, just a myth, or some combination of the two?

This reminds me of that wonderful movie, Miracle on 34th Street. For those of you who’ve never seen it, the movie asks the question, “Does Santa Claus really exist?”

At the end of the movie, the answer to that question was: “It doesn’t really matter.”… Read more

5 Apr 2025

The Disappearing Ink Bottle

by Berna Copray | posted in: Blog, channeling, inspiration | 3

John

A few years ago, I had a strange experience which baffled me when it happened. It was strange — but, at the same time, not strange.

I was sitting at my desk and needed to write some notes to myself about tasks I wanted to do the next day. I picked up my old-fashioned fountain pen (which I love writing with). But I hadn’t used it in a while, and the ink was low.

So, I opened my desk drawer where I keep a bottle of fountain pen ink.… Read more

8 Mar 2025

The Role of AI In A Changing World

by Berna Copray | posted in: artificial intelligence, Blog, spiritual power | 0

Berna

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic these days. As you’ve probably noticed, we’ve used an AI program to create the image in a recent post, and in this one as well.

AI has become an increasingly useful tool, assisting in everything from creative design and content generation to problem-solving and automation. It can help streamline tasks, enhance creativity (images, text, music, videos), and open new possibilities in various fields.

At the same time, we understand that people have mixed feelings about AI or simply don’t know what to think of it.… Read more

16 Feb 2025

Helping Others vs. Self-Care

by Berna Copray | posted in: Blog, body mind spirit, channeling, health and well-being, self-help | 0

Berna

This year I started practicing yoga because I noticed my body had become stiff. That was my signal: it was time to do something about it.

The body is the vehicle with which you, as spirit, travel through life. Just as you maintain a car to keep it running smoothly, the body deserves the same attention. Without regular care and maintenance, you risk breaking down, both physically and mentally.

Just as you have your car inspected annually, you should also periodically check in with your body.… Read more

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