THE DIVINE BEING

In chapter two we discussed various models which help us comprehend to some extent the enigma of our separate identity and simultaneously our spiritual unity. We now understand that there is one Universal Spirit which is expressing itself as all of the material universe and all the beings in it. Remember also that this Universal Consciousness may be called by you and others by various names such as: Universal Energy, the Absolute, the Divine, God, the Divine Ground, the Father, the Logos, Divine mother, the Christ, Supreme Being, Brahman, Allah, the Void etc. It makes no difference how you are used to calling it. The following discussion concerns that Highest Reality. This Universal Consciousness is said to have three qualities. Firstly it is eternal existence. There never was a time when it did not exist. Never will there be a time when it will not exist. In fact time itself is its creation. It existed before the creation of the universe and time and space. Thus, even if all the universe collapses and disappears, this eternally existent consciousness will still exist. Continue reading “A44 Our Five Bodies: We actually have subtle bodies of which we are not generally aware, but which control our lives to a great degree”

Much of this section is inspired by the work of Gay and Katherine Hendricks

We can move towards a conscious love relationship by committing our selves to consciously working towards that. We need to clearly understand what we want out of our relationship and be willing to commit ourselves to that goal. It means choosing to work on ourselves rather than falling back into unconscious behavior patterns. These twelve commitments free us to love our partner consciously without games and fears. Continue reading “A60 Twelve Steps to Co-Commitment: Suggestions about how to develop a conscious love relationship”

Chanting certain vowels, mantras, chants and invocations can have beneficial and uplifting effects on body, mind and spirit. Continue reading “A76 The Healing Sound – How sounds, chanting and singing can enhance our emotional and spiritual condition”

Since it is inevitable that we are all going to leave these physical bodies, we might as well depart with dignity and peace of mind rather than in conflict, fear and turmoil. Many great beings of history have faced death with great dignity, courage and peace of mind. The moment of departure from the physical body also offers us a great opportunity for spiritual growth. It is a moment in which we have the greatest possibility of realizing our true spiritual nature. In the previous chapter we have discussed how we can begin to live and think in such a way, as to face death more consciously, peacefully and spiritually, without fear or conflict. In this chapter we will discuss some of the ways in which we can help others to make the same preparation, especially if they are close to death. It is obvious, however, that we will not be able to help others to make changes and transformations which we have not made ourselves. Working on ourselves will be a prerequisite to helping others. Continue reading “A28 Helping The Dying: We can be of much comfort to those who are close to death and can learn with them the essence of life while supporting them in their process of adapting to their upcoming transition”

Each person desires to feel safe, secure, loved and accepted, but few do. The basic reason is that few have an awareness of their real relationship with God and Life itself. We continue our analysis of our beliefs and their effect on our lives and our emotional and mental states. Men and women have long sought to understand the mysteries of the universe and answer questions very basic to their existence on the earth, such as: Continue reading “A45 Our Relationship with God: This is a relationships which can be cultivated just as any other”

What exactly is the meaning of this word meditation which we hear more and more frequently during the last years? Where has it come from? What is it for? How is it used? Who are the people using it, and how many are they? What are its effects on the human being, physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually? What are its effects on the society? What is the difference between meditation, prayer, positive thought projection and «mind control»? Continue reading “A61 What Is Meditation: An explanation of this technique”

A. Cleansing Techniques

Any instrument or machine must be cleaned regularly or else it will become ineffective and will eventually break down because of its congested condition. Continue reading “A77 Cleansing Techniques: Methods for cleansing the internal organs such as intestines, stomach and sinuses”

There are as many ways to meditate as there are ways to dance. The result of each dance is the same – you come closer to and communicate with your partner – in the case of meditation – the soul. But each dance flows differently. Each meditation spontaneously expresses the inner music of the moment, which is never the same. There are, however, some basic steps which can take you to that union more efficiently. Continue reading “A30 How To Meditate: Practical Guidelines concerning how to meditate”

Fear is mother of all painful emotions.

“WE HAVE NOTHING TO FEAR BUT FEAR ITSELF”
Franklin Theodore Roosevelt

Indeed fear is our greatest obstacle to happiness, peace and fulfillment on a personal, social and international level. All anger, hatred, prejudice, aggression, violence, and war can be ultimately attributed to fear. From the moment we relinquished the security of our mother’s womb and our umbilical cord was cut, we experienced separation, isolation, insecurity and fear. Continue reading “A46 Overcoming Fear: An explanation of how fear is created and how we can deal with it”

Various forms of meditation and inner concentration have been developed by most cultures and systems devoted to human health, harmony and evolution. The concept of coming into contact with an inner power, an inner voice, an inner knowledge or an inner guidance is common to all spiritual systems and religions. Continue reading “A62 What Is Yoga: An explanation of what Yoga really is”