The ascended masters were once embodied as humans and faced the same challenges that you, and all other humans, face during your lifetimes. It is widely believed that the ascended masters, although they have achieved mastery over matter and their bodies are not physical, can manifest themselves in tangible human form if they so choose. It is also believed that they can manifest as streams of light. The prophet Isaiah explained how to reach and recognize the ascended masters, who are humankind’s spiritual teachers. Over two millennia ago he observed, “And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity, and the water of affliction, yet shall not thy teachers be removed into a corner any more, but thine eyes shall see thy teachers; and thine eyes shall hear a word behind thee, saying, “This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left” (Isaiah 30:20-21).
To reach the ascended masters, retire into a period of silence and meditate. They respond to feeling, thought, and intention. In quiet meditation, with your physical eyes closed and turned gently toward the point between your eyebrows, search to see a blue or white light, or star. Focus on it and mentally send forth a soul call to one of the ascended masters. Mother Mary, for example is a powerful ascended master of love, compassion, and wisdom. She provides protection for women and children, facilitates healing, and guides those who feel lost, confused, or abandoned. Mahavatar Babaji is known as the eternal yogi. Anecdotal evidence of the presence of this deathless avatar and master of the religion of Siddha Yoga is rare, but in one case he was perceived as light (like a star) moving from the evening sky into the physical form of a man. Maitreya, beloved of Buddhists as the “embodiment of loving-kindness,” works to bring about the enlightenment of humankind. The ascended masters appear when you are ready, and when you desire to loosen the various fetters that bind you to this earthly incarnation in order to become a more evolved spiritual being.
These teachers will provide you with the guidance and help you need. But it is up to you to call on them.