The Ascended Masters of our universe. The beings that Ballard encountered were the Ascended Masters, highly evolved spiritual beings who had once lived on Earth but had attained a state of spiritual perfection and ascended to higher planes of existence. According to Ballard, they had chosen him as a messenger to spread their teachings to humanity. The teachings that Ballard received from the Ascended Masters formed the foundation of the "I AM" movement, which he founded shortly after his encounters on Mount Shasta. The movement grew rapidly and had tens of thousands of followers at its peak in the 1940s. Despite the popularity of the "I AM" movement, Ballard faced criticism from some who accused him of promoting a cult-like organization and making false claims about his encounters with the Ascended Masters. Nevertheless, his teachings continue to inspire and influence people around the world who seek spiritual growth and personal transformation. #secrethistory #bible #atlantis @worldofwahlbeck