They seek from these entities teachings to create deeper intimacy with Spirit and to encourage personal and planetary growth. In Miracles was channeled through Helen Cohn Schucman. Channeling is about being in the moment and trusting God. It is when we ask for help from our Guardians or Spirit Guides to bring forth our own wisdom that lies deep inside us so we may live and speak from that place. This happens when we move out of the way for Divine Will to be in charge of our lives instead of our own will.
Individuals also channel universal energy when doing healings, Reiki or massage .
The universal energy comes through them to assist in the process. Perhaps if we did not need to categorize or claim as one thing or another, there would be no difference between channeling and being. We probably would not 't need to call it something special, like channeling. Integrity, trust, balance, honoring and deepening your connection to Spirit are qualities that make channeling a useful tool in living and enjoying life. Channeling is a way for us to grow and deepen our understanding of who we are.