Everyone with a desire to do anything well, be it skill, craft, occupation, process or project, must rely on good tools to achieve mastery. The same is true for the spiritual path. If we are to succeed on our chosen path and reach our desired destination, good tools are essential. For those of us who have embraced the teachings of the ascended masters, our tools of choice include dynamic vocal prayers called decrees, as well as meditation and mantras that harness powerful spiritual energies such as the violet flame for help, healing and homeward path acceleration. What’s more, these tools are dependable, proven and always practical, so we can count on them to get the job done, if we will only apply them. Remember, the goal of life is the ascension. Achieving this goal will take all the mastery we can muster. The key? Choose our tools wisely and use them well. By doing so consistently, we will establish good habits, build momentum, balance our karma and find our way safely Home.