Transcendental Timeout! - Part One

Transcendental adj. "being beyond ordinary or common experience, thought, or belief; supernatural.

By Maat Maakheru

Summer Kemetic Year 6248

Have you ever felt like someone put you on a "timeout"? You know how when you were a kid and your parents made you chill-out for awhile until you could get yourself together (sometimes after spanking your butt!). Well, that still happens to us as adults. Have you ever experienced not being able to accomplish some mundane task that you know you can do in your sleep because you've done it so many times? But, for some reason, you just can't get it done. It's like those weird games when Jordan couldn't make a shot and we all know he practiced day and night to be the best, how come sometimes he just couldn't pull it out?

Well, that's what I call a transcendental timeout. You are just going through your life doing what you usually do and out of nowhere you can't perform at your highest. It happens when you either lose your focus or are striving to be on your path and you are not going in the right direction. Your highest self tries to correct itself by putting you on a "transcendental timeout". It's transcendental because it hits you on more than a physical or mental level. It feels like it can't be controlled through ordinary methods.

I've just been through this very thing. The past two years have taken me through a tragic death and a new life.literally and esoterically. This alone brought everything in my life including Urban Energy to a sudden halt.all culminating into a transcendental timeout.

Now, I have put myself on timeouts before because I felt that I wasn't living up to what was coming out of my mouth. But this timeout was different. It didn't come from my conscious mind. As far as I knew, I wasn't trippin or anything. I was happy and felt excited about life. But, the Universe sought to correct a few things and it wasn't no joke, yall!

In order to explain what needed to be corrected, I'll have to start with my name: Maat em Maakheru.

When translated it can mean several things but I'll stick with the translation I like the best, "the powerful voice according to Maat" or "the correct sound of Maat". Maat can be further translated into (Divine truth, law, justice, harmony, or balance). So no matter how you put it that's some heavy stuff to live up to. This name was selected for me by an Elder and I accepted and vowed before the Creator and my Ancestors to live according to its purpose. But, how could I be when my voice is barely in circulation? Where is the "power" in that?

But, in my mind, I thought I was at least on the path. Life couldn't be better. I was pregnant and just knew in my esoteric arrogance that everything would be perfect because "Ms. Divine Queen Urban Energy" was finally giving life. I had no morning sickness, cravings, or food aversions which I attributed to my "superior" vegan diet and "spiritual" disposition. Eleven weeks into the pregnancy, I had a miscarriage and was devastated. Not just devastated in the sense of the lost of a child, but for me and what I know about energy, this loss represented a major imbalance in my womb and how could that be? I'm Queen Chakra. I tell other folks what's wrong with their Chakras and keep mine in check. How did I miss this? I didn't realize that accepting my name would be this serious. Why did I have to lose my first child? What is this...some biblical exodus stuff?

Well the death of that child spiraled into a 12-month transcendental timeout ordered by the Universe to get me aligned with my "correct" path and living according to my name. The Universe ain't no joke especially if you really intend to live your purpose and Divine Path. When I accepted my name, I truly intended on living according to its Divine purpose. This is no different than those who find their calling through Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, and many others and decide to live according to the Divine purpose of that religion.

Sometimes accepting our Divine Path results in unpredictable or tragic events. However, just knowing that this event is part of the divine alignment can help you recognize when you've been put on a transcendental timeout. Once the timeout is over, you move into a higher vibration and you will understand why you were realigned and refocused.

In my situation, I needed to be aligned with what I agreed to when I accepted my name. Why the miscarriage? It got my attention in a way that nothing else could. Because at that point, nothing in my life mattered. I had no choice but to surrender to the Universe. Once I surrendered and aligned with the process, my path became clearer and the work that I must do on myself was revealed like I had never seen it before. I won't bore yall with all the details but just know that when the Universe puts you on a transcendental timeout, it's to get your attention in a way that you would not otherwise recognize. And if you follow it through, you'll see more than any other time how to align yourself with your Divine path. In my case, I need to do what I have been afraid to do for the past three years.open up another Urban Energy Center. Although, I have held Chakra seminars, hosted retreats, and continued speaking at conferences, nothing has really replaced the feeling of having my own wellness center.

Before I even thought about attempting that again, I needed to get my womb straight. With the help and love of my husband, Mut Anuket (an Elder & Kemetic High Priestess), and the Neteru, I cleansed my womb and Aura for 30 days after the miscarriage. I did lots of juicing and raw fruits and vegetables. Mostly, I meditated, listened, and waited for instruction. I received many very powerful and clear messages even from the spirit of the child who left me (Amukhut). My path was redirected and my womb strengthened.

Six weeks after the miscarriage, I conceived again and gave birth to a beautiful, healthy, and strong baby boy, Tehuti Mses Sa Ra Maakheru. So now a year has passed and I am enjoying being a mother to a very energetic and amazing child. So what's up with the powerful voice and Divine truth, harmony, balance, and all that? What's up with the Urban Energy Center? Find out in part 2, I gotta go change the baby's diaper!

In the meantime, find out if you are on or have been on a Transcendental Timeout. Hollah if you have any comments or questions.

Symptoms of a Transcendental Timeout:

Ain't nothing working out for you.

Everything is F'd up. And it doesn't get better no matter what you do

. You feel like things are being taken away from you

. You feel like all of your weaknesses have been exposed. Except you didn't even know you had the weakness until it was exposed!

. You feel like you lost your stylo, swagger, or mojo

. You can't accomplish any of your goals no matter how hard you try

. What came easy for you before is not even available

. You are wondering where all of these problems came from-it's like they came out of no where and you can't figure out what you did to cause them

What to do when you are on a Transcendental Timeout:

. Surrender. Remember when you were a child on a timeout and if you kept acting up, your mama either beat your butt again or you had to stay in timeout longer? It's the same thing. Stop acting up and find out what you need to do to get out of timeout!

. Think about what brought you to this point. o Did you take a vow to do something (even if it was years ago)?

o Did you change your name-especially to an Afrikan Spiritual name?

o Did you ask the Creator what your Divine Path Is (even if it was a long time ago)? Or have you been thinking about it?

o Have you mastered a certain energy vibration and are trying to get to the next? For example, you are now starting to notice that the same proven methods you used to use for meditation or manifestation don't seem to work as well for you.

o If you can't figure out how you got here, ask.

. Fast. Do a fruit or juice fast for however long spirit reveals to you.

o Limit or completely cut out television.

o When possible only talk to those who you feel can enlighten you and help with your situation.

. Meditate or be silent. The Universe will be loud and clear on what you must do.

. Get Excited. Congratulations! You just transcended to the next level of your Divine Path.