It is when I have to face daily challenges and overcome obstacles that I learn more about myself and my capacity to see situations through different prisms. You have to be chrystal clear my teacher used to tell us about everything in your life. God likes order and when we are aligned with His will in our lives we can achieve what we set out to do. Have you noticed how much is coming out of the darkness and into the light these days? That is because there has been a shift in the public awareness about corruption and how the government operates. Remember the late Senator Stevens from Alaska who took his case to court following a trial about corruption. He was able to present evidence to a Judge that the prosecutors in his case had actually been lying and this upset the Judge who exclaimed that in all the years of service he had not been lied to like this! I believe that he was not as attuned to corruption as he is today and that is a similar trend with all of us.
The government has protection from being sued called sovereign law except in special circumstances and my bet is that the Senator found someone who made a statement about what was being done to criminalize him that was not legitimate. I admire the Senator from Alaska and his family for standing up for their lives and reputation. My teacher used to say that when a problem seems so immense that we feel overwhelmed by its power over us bring the problem into proportionate size as ourselves. Also on the spiritual path there is only room for love and there is no fear. Love to me isn't defined as a rag doll response to issues in life but a robust and confident response that reinforces your personal power and respect. Gandhi is a role model whom I admire for his tenacity and ability to rally the forces against oppression. I often like to use his quotes on http://www.Twitter.com/Langata145 You are welcome to follow. Always remain positive in your thinking and outlook because "The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible." ~ author unknown.
When you have an issue in your life that you need to pursue be chrystal clear about your intention and meditate where you will find the answers come to you inside. For example recently I have owed money to a lawyer and forwarded information to their collection person about a nursing agency that I had worked for in the summer that had not paid me. The check was sent in the mail immediately and I then took it by the law firm office and signed it over to them. Another check that was sent from my brother in law was not honored by him after my mother's death who had given it as a birthday gift. My brother has lost the sight in one eye due to my sister punching him and I have kept in touch with him on a regular basis and informed him that that check is at the lawyers office for collection. Responsibility is the ability to take action in any situation that takes your personal power back from those who would like to make you a victim. That is responsibility in a nutshell. The choice is yours.
My intention for today is to focus on correspondence and linking with key players who have been involved in a case that I have been dealing with for the past two years. I always believe in the saying where there is a will there is a way and will is something that I have been writing about lately. Stick to your guns, reload as Sarah Palin says and don't ever let anyone make you a victim. Your personal power is the same power that makes up everything in the universe and that is the Power of God! Don't diminish it by throwing away your self worth like pearls under the feet of pigs. Take responsibility for your self respect, love and power today.
My background is in mental health and I now work as a professional coach. I take clients who are committed to spiritual growth and incorporate their spiritual self into all aspects of life. Their is no duality. Please feel free to contact me at lawrencerita511@gmail.com
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Monday, November 1, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Today reaffirm your belief in yourself.
When your life seems to be going slow or you have a sense of being in a holding pattern it is important to use the inner tools of enlightenment. Your mind will want to take you down the spiral of despair but there is no truth to your life not being just as it is supposed to be because it doesn't fit your definition of where you life should be. Perhaps it is in the financial realm, health, relationship or spiritual development that you feel there is a lag. A spiritual leader used to say "Don't worry be happy!" Quite a lofty ideal set in a few simple words but true non-the-less.
Use affirmations to keep your mind focused on your goals. An affirmation is a short paragraph or sentence that says in positive terms that you will achieve a particular goal. Today I affirm that I will reach out to and uplift a new group of people who will benefit from my work. Today I affirm that I have the benefit of reaping the rewards of the spiritual work done to date and will be supported by the Grace of my Master. This is how affirmations work. They provide the framework for you to build upon to empower yourself on the inside. There is no room for negativity and self doubt when you are filled with powerful words of positivity.
Write your goals down and take the necessary steps (or objectives) to reach your goals. Write three long term goals that you want to achieve by three months out from now. Then write short term goals that go with the long term goal that you will measure in 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks and at the months end. Keep track of your achievements and if something is obstructing your path, (most of us experiences a shortage of funds, time or other resources,) don't think for a minute that it means that your project will be derailed. Instead focus on the parts of your plan that will work until you can draw in the needed money or other resources.
I encourage meditation and prayer. Prayer so that you can ask God for what you need and meditation so that you can listen to what God is telling you to do. Use guided imagery to see yourself with the money you need. If your goal is to earn a set amount of money - make that amount HUGE! Why limit yourself with what the universe can supply. In today's economy it is not unusual to hear predictions about the economy getting worse and worse. This is good to know and we all should be diligent about making plans to survive a crisis and vote for the right person to represent the public good. However, don't get too hung up because ultimately God is in control and his universe is abundant and He wants to give us what we wish for as His children. This is where faith plays an important role in your life. You have to make the practical steps toward your work and caring for yourself and allow God to bring what you need to you. It is more about surrender than control. Know that where doors are closed and things or people in our lives have departed it is another opportunity to elevate your life to new realms of experience.
Letting go and surrender is a slow process for most of us because it is our natural tendency to want to hang on for dear life to what we feel is secure. In actuality nothing is secure and the only thing that is for sure is your relationship with God. Pay attention to who is being brought to you and what resources come to you and use gratitude to infuse potential into all situations. Every situation is like a seed that can grow into a flower or a huge tree like the mighty oak form a small acorn. Surrender to what is and sit back comfortably into your life as it takes the form that you wish your life to be. If your are looking for a broad following then spending time on the web is what will get you to your goal. Surrender to putting in your personal time. I have heard of people who sign up to apps that deliver messages at prescribed intervals on Twitter. In my estimation they are missing out on the real benefit of social networking and that is about relationships. Gaulding who was a Life Coach coined the term "Return on Relationship." You will have to let go of habits such as using technology to cut corners. Prioritize your time and spend as much time as you can building relationships. Surrender means that your faith in God is such that you can depend on Him and Him alone to provide the circumstance and means for you to reach your goals. Praise Him and open your heart with gratitude.
Intention is the clear will that you exert when you set goals and objectives. Intention is like a sharp arrow that is thrust toward the goal or bulls eye from the bow. There is some practice required and like the archer the more skilled he/she becomes the faster and more accurately the arrow hits the target. Having a mind that is one pointed comes through spiritual practices. The one which I insist on having people follow is Meditation. Start with fifteen or twenty minutes then build up to an hour every day. Keep a journal and write down what comes up for you. You may find that your own consciousness will direct you to make certain changes in your business to help you grow and succeed. The more you meditate the easier it is to access that part of you from which creativity springs forth in whatever form that is uniquely for you. Mine is business and teaching through writing and networking. Yours may be music, math, athletics of something else. Don't suppress your creativity because it is a power guide to direct your path that will help you be successful and earn money.
Finding balance in your life will bring the harmony that you need to draw money and success. I have found since spending time with my spiritual Teacher that a disciplined life works best for me. That means eating vegetarian foods. If you are not ready to give up meat eating I recommend you shop at Wal-Mart or another store where they buy from farmers who allow animals free range. Keep your life simple so that your energy can be directed toward your work, thus less distractions with other responsibilities. Every hour of the day should be planned with activities and spiritual practices and reading that will benefit you. Make your life your number one priority and put your needs first. Although we are taught that this is approach is selfish - it is not. My Teacher said that we can have all the zeros in the world but unless we put a one first they mean nothing.
Words are powerful and I want you to read spiritual texts that are meaningful to you. Claim Biblical passages that assure your protection and good. Empower yourself through these truths. Stay away from nonbelievers as much as possible and limit the amount of conversation. If you have to engage with someone who is not positive keep it short and simple. Always be polite but that doesn't mean that you let people tread on you. The work you are undertaking is transformative and it will rattle certain people's cage! When they see the change in you they will attempt to sabotage or bring you down to their level. This is lower human behavior and you will take the higher road. Like a stone being tumbled on the river bed you will become sooth. Let the process happen and keep yourself uplifted. Gandhi said "I will never let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet."
Keep your words pure, sweet and simple and breath easy when you feel the pressures of life come upon you. A French proverb says that a good conscience is like having a feather pillow on which to rest one's head at night. Try to do the right things and trust God and trust yourself to live the life of your dreams.
Please feel free to contact me: lawrencerita511@gmail.com
Use affirmations to keep your mind focused on your goals. An affirmation is a short paragraph or sentence that says in positive terms that you will achieve a particular goal. Today I affirm that I will reach out to and uplift a new group of people who will benefit from my work. Today I affirm that I have the benefit of reaping the rewards of the spiritual work done to date and will be supported by the Grace of my Master. This is how affirmations work. They provide the framework for you to build upon to empower yourself on the inside. There is no room for negativity and self doubt when you are filled with powerful words of positivity.
Write your goals down and take the necessary steps (or objectives) to reach your goals. Write three long term goals that you want to achieve by three months out from now. Then write short term goals that go with the long term goal that you will measure in 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks and at the months end. Keep track of your achievements and if something is obstructing your path, (most of us experiences a shortage of funds, time or other resources,) don't think for a minute that it means that your project will be derailed. Instead focus on the parts of your plan that will work until you can draw in the needed money or other resources.
I encourage meditation and prayer. Prayer so that you can ask God for what you need and meditation so that you can listen to what God is telling you to do. Use guided imagery to see yourself with the money you need. If your goal is to earn a set amount of money - make that amount HUGE! Why limit yourself with what the universe can supply. In today's economy it is not unusual to hear predictions about the economy getting worse and worse. This is good to know and we all should be diligent about making plans to survive a crisis and vote for the right person to represent the public good. However, don't get too hung up because ultimately God is in control and his universe is abundant and He wants to give us what we wish for as His children. This is where faith plays an important role in your life. You have to make the practical steps toward your work and caring for yourself and allow God to bring what you need to you. It is more about surrender than control. Know that where doors are closed and things or people in our lives have departed it is another opportunity to elevate your life to new realms of experience.
Letting go and surrender is a slow process for most of us because it is our natural tendency to want to hang on for dear life to what we feel is secure. In actuality nothing is secure and the only thing that is for sure is your relationship with God. Pay attention to who is being brought to you and what resources come to you and use gratitude to infuse potential into all situations. Every situation is like a seed that can grow into a flower or a huge tree like the mighty oak form a small acorn. Surrender to what is and sit back comfortably into your life as it takes the form that you wish your life to be. If your are looking for a broad following then spending time on the web is what will get you to your goal. Surrender to putting in your personal time. I have heard of people who sign up to apps that deliver messages at prescribed intervals on Twitter. In my estimation they are missing out on the real benefit of social networking and that is about relationships. Gaulding who was a Life Coach coined the term "Return on Relationship." You will have to let go of habits such as using technology to cut corners. Prioritize your time and spend as much time as you can building relationships. Surrender means that your faith in God is such that you can depend on Him and Him alone to provide the circumstance and means for you to reach your goals. Praise Him and open your heart with gratitude.
Intention is the clear will that you exert when you set goals and objectives. Intention is like a sharp arrow that is thrust toward the goal or bulls eye from the bow. There is some practice required and like the archer the more skilled he/she becomes the faster and more accurately the arrow hits the target. Having a mind that is one pointed comes through spiritual practices. The one which I insist on having people follow is Meditation. Start with fifteen or twenty minutes then build up to an hour every day. Keep a journal and write down what comes up for you. You may find that your own consciousness will direct you to make certain changes in your business to help you grow and succeed. The more you meditate the easier it is to access that part of you from which creativity springs forth in whatever form that is uniquely for you. Mine is business and teaching through writing and networking. Yours may be music, math, athletics of something else. Don't suppress your creativity because it is a power guide to direct your path that will help you be successful and earn money.
Finding balance in your life will bring the harmony that you need to draw money and success. I have found since spending time with my spiritual Teacher that a disciplined life works best for me. That means eating vegetarian foods. If you are not ready to give up meat eating I recommend you shop at Wal-Mart or another store where they buy from farmers who allow animals free range. Keep your life simple so that your energy can be directed toward your work, thus less distractions with other responsibilities. Every hour of the day should be planned with activities and spiritual practices and reading that will benefit you. Make your life your number one priority and put your needs first. Although we are taught that this is approach is selfish - it is not. My Teacher said that we can have all the zeros in the world but unless we put a one first they mean nothing.
Words are powerful and I want you to read spiritual texts that are meaningful to you. Claim Biblical passages that assure your protection and good. Empower yourself through these truths. Stay away from nonbelievers as much as possible and limit the amount of conversation. If you have to engage with someone who is not positive keep it short and simple. Always be polite but that doesn't mean that you let people tread on you. The work you are undertaking is transformative and it will rattle certain people's cage! When they see the change in you they will attempt to sabotage or bring you down to their level. This is lower human behavior and you will take the higher road. Like a stone being tumbled on the river bed you will become sooth. Let the process happen and keep yourself uplifted. Gandhi said "I will never let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet."
Keep your words pure, sweet and simple and breath easy when you feel the pressures of life come upon you. A French proverb says that a good conscience is like having a feather pillow on which to rest one's head at night. Try to do the right things and trust God and trust yourself to live the life of your dreams.
Please feel free to contact me: lawrencerita511@gmail.com
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Moving with the Power within.
One of the most enjoyable scenes from the Bible is that of King David as he danced his way into Jerusalem (I hope that's the correct city.) Anyway David had a penchant for getting into the groove with God. He understood God and he could resonate with God's vibrational frequency. There is a type of Meditation called Sound and Light Meditation and it's just what it says - it connects you with the sound and light vibrations within once you are initiated by the Master. Through the Grace and guidance of a Master your own frequency of light and sound becomes attuned to that of God. With liberation you remain emersed at the same vibrational frequency level of God all of the time.
The more pure your own frequency becomes, the more divine sounds you will hear. David was experiencing these divine sounds as his feet danced and his robes flapped and twirled about his body. God has the kind of power that fills our body and soul with so much joy and energy that it's only expression comes through the dance like David did on that day. He must have been a good looking guy with his long golden hair perhaps and sweat pouring off his brow. He would have been muscular and agile reminding me of a Michael Angelo statue. Servant women lined the path to cheer him on, perhaps giggling and gaping at the beauty of his movement and flashes of his loins. Later when he got to his home or palace, his wife was waiting. She was angered by his open display of his private parts to all the servant women in the city, and scolded him for his brazenness. That scene ended their relationship because his wife didn't understand him. His dance was about his love for God, and the power that flowed through him was so powerful that it moved his body and soul. He was totally in the present and it was totally about his togetherness or oneness with God.
I like total abandonment to God and it's up to others if they wish to judge - farewell my friend! I would rather be called mad for God. Yet you must be sincere with your love for God. If not, who do you think you're fooling? Don't you think that God could sense David's fervor? I hope that we all move our bodies and feel the Power of God's Love and Majesty in every movement. Taking care of our bodies and being agile and athletic as David was, is a worthy goal that God will support you in achieving. We all have our karma to deal with in life. Some of you may actually be burdened with some physical illness and I hope that you will still try to reach your potential.
Bill Clinton has a tape which I have posted on this site. He shares how he is undoing the damage that he caused his body through vegetarian diet which allows the body to unclog the arteries. I recommend vegetarian diets because I have found it to be a very clean way of keeping the intestines clean. Also you don't absorb the antibiotics and steroids that they feed to live stock. If you haven't already done so please watch "Food, Inc." (posted on this site.) We are supposed to be a civilized society and when I saw how factory farms operate and the cruelty that is done to the animals it breaks my heart. The slaughterhouses are like something out of hell. Is this what you are looking to energize your body that is a vessel for God? My Teacher asks "Why do you want to make your body into a graveyard?"
I like business and have always thought that people should be able to earn as much money as they desire. Business creates the potential for wealth and as long as you tithe and take care of your loved ones, money is a blessing. Whenever you are stingy with money it shrinks your capacity for love and contracts your experience of the power of abundance. Generosity is always the higher path and even if it's a little bit it's always a good thing to give. If you run a business be aware of what is going on with your customers and don't just take from them. If you live from the heart you will do this naturally. Let's all strive for abundance and create opportunities in our lives where we can "go for it" as the saying goes. Create an avenue for your business to serve your community. For instance Office Max sponsors "Adopt a Classroom," so that children will get the school supplies they need. Tommy Spaulding a famous Coach impacted they way people network. His philosophy was always to serve those you were wanting to be your clients and take the relationship to a higher place through getting to know your client's lives thoroughly. It takes effort and a desire to connect on a deeper level. He called his networking "netgiving" because the focus was always on the client's needs and giving them what they needed and more by going the extra mile. As the saying goes "Just do it!" Your heart may not be as open to this idea as you would like but the more you step out into the realm of generosity, more will come back to you. That is a natural law of the universe. Make your intention clear about your desire, then release it. If you hold onto the intention it will become the focus instead of the process that is about to unfold that will bring blessings to you.
Ask yourself what is your deep passion. What do you need to "go for it?" David didn't hold back and he didn't take a berating from his wife either. It is important to know yourself through self-enquiry and journaling. When you are confident about who you are you can be a pillar of strength for others who need you to help them grow. If you are in business it is your responsibility to deliver all that you say you will and do it in a loving and courteous way. If you are doing something that you don't like try to build a business up on the side and when it is more fully developed you can maybe switch. Keep your enthusiasm high by preparing and always honoring whatever you are called or asked to do. Like David don't let anyone rob you of your power. Follow the advise of one of the world's greatest power brokers, Mahatma Gandhi, "I will never let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet."
The week is ahead of you now and it's important to write your goals out. Write a long term goal for the month and split it up into measurable weekly or short term goals. Stay focused on your projects and keep working day and night to get the job done. Excellence is the key to getting referrals. When people speak highly of your work they will be bound to tell others. The process is character building for you and motivating when you get as Spaulding coined "Return on Relationships." Who gets up thinking of doing something with a negative attitude and gets it done well? No one I hope! You need to be your own hockey or football coach. Life is like a training camp but the game is for real. Be sure that your self talk is positive and that you are spurring yourself to continue on. Attitudes are contagious so make sure yours is worth catching. Believe in yourself and put your trust in God or your Higher Power. Remember to think of your God or Higher Power through out the day and speak to He/She as though she were with you in every moment. Know that God wants you to succeed and that you will have many blessings to help you accomplish fame, fortune or whatever your ultimate goal.
Please feel free to contact me: lawrencerita511@gmail.com
The more pure your own frequency becomes, the more divine sounds you will hear. David was experiencing these divine sounds as his feet danced and his robes flapped and twirled about his body. God has the kind of power that fills our body and soul with so much joy and energy that it's only expression comes through the dance like David did on that day. He must have been a good looking guy with his long golden hair perhaps and sweat pouring off his brow. He would have been muscular and agile reminding me of a Michael Angelo statue. Servant women lined the path to cheer him on, perhaps giggling and gaping at the beauty of his movement and flashes of his loins. Later when he got to his home or palace, his wife was waiting. She was angered by his open display of his private parts to all the servant women in the city, and scolded him for his brazenness. That scene ended their relationship because his wife didn't understand him. His dance was about his love for God, and the power that flowed through him was so powerful that it moved his body and soul. He was totally in the present and it was totally about his togetherness or oneness with God.
I like total abandonment to God and it's up to others if they wish to judge - farewell my friend! I would rather be called mad for God. Yet you must be sincere with your love for God. If not, who do you think you're fooling? Don't you think that God could sense David's fervor? I hope that we all move our bodies and feel the Power of God's Love and Majesty in every movement. Taking care of our bodies and being agile and athletic as David was, is a worthy goal that God will support you in achieving. We all have our karma to deal with in life. Some of you may actually be burdened with some physical illness and I hope that you will still try to reach your potential.
Bill Clinton has a tape which I have posted on this site. He shares how he is undoing the damage that he caused his body through vegetarian diet which allows the body to unclog the arteries. I recommend vegetarian diets because I have found it to be a very clean way of keeping the intestines clean. Also you don't absorb the antibiotics and steroids that they feed to live stock. If you haven't already done so please watch "Food, Inc." (posted on this site.) We are supposed to be a civilized society and when I saw how factory farms operate and the cruelty that is done to the animals it breaks my heart. The slaughterhouses are like something out of hell. Is this what you are looking to energize your body that is a vessel for God? My Teacher asks "Why do you want to make your body into a graveyard?"
I like business and have always thought that people should be able to earn as much money as they desire. Business creates the potential for wealth and as long as you tithe and take care of your loved ones, money is a blessing. Whenever you are stingy with money it shrinks your capacity for love and contracts your experience of the power of abundance. Generosity is always the higher path and even if it's a little bit it's always a good thing to give. If you run a business be aware of what is going on with your customers and don't just take from them. If you live from the heart you will do this naturally. Let's all strive for abundance and create opportunities in our lives where we can "go for it" as the saying goes. Create an avenue for your business to serve your community. For instance Office Max sponsors "Adopt a Classroom," so that children will get the school supplies they need. Tommy Spaulding a famous Coach impacted they way people network. His philosophy was always to serve those you were wanting to be your clients and take the relationship to a higher place through getting to know your client's lives thoroughly. It takes effort and a desire to connect on a deeper level. He called his networking "netgiving" because the focus was always on the client's needs and giving them what they needed and more by going the extra mile. As the saying goes "Just do it!" Your heart may not be as open to this idea as you would like but the more you step out into the realm of generosity, more will come back to you. That is a natural law of the universe. Make your intention clear about your desire, then release it. If you hold onto the intention it will become the focus instead of the process that is about to unfold that will bring blessings to you.
Ask yourself what is your deep passion. What do you need to "go for it?" David didn't hold back and he didn't take a berating from his wife either. It is important to know yourself through self-enquiry and journaling. When you are confident about who you are you can be a pillar of strength for others who need you to help them grow. If you are in business it is your responsibility to deliver all that you say you will and do it in a loving and courteous way. If you are doing something that you don't like try to build a business up on the side and when it is more fully developed you can maybe switch. Keep your enthusiasm high by preparing and always honoring whatever you are called or asked to do. Like David don't let anyone rob you of your power. Follow the advise of one of the world's greatest power brokers, Mahatma Gandhi, "I will never let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet."
The week is ahead of you now and it's important to write your goals out. Write a long term goal for the month and split it up into measurable weekly or short term goals. Stay focused on your projects and keep working day and night to get the job done. Excellence is the key to getting referrals. When people speak highly of your work they will be bound to tell others. The process is character building for you and motivating when you get as Spaulding coined "Return on Relationships." Who gets up thinking of doing something with a negative attitude and gets it done well? No one I hope! You need to be your own hockey or football coach. Life is like a training camp but the game is for real. Be sure that your self talk is positive and that you are spurring yourself to continue on. Attitudes are contagious so make sure yours is worth catching. Believe in yourself and put your trust in God or your Higher Power. Remember to think of your God or Higher Power through out the day and speak to He/She as though she were with you in every moment. Know that God wants you to succeed and that you will have many blessings to help you accomplish fame, fortune or whatever your ultimate goal.
Please feel free to contact me: lawrencerita511@gmail.com
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Knowledge is a two edged sword and by that I mean that knowledge alone is limited to the sphere of man's understanding and motivations; knowledge that is acquired by a spiritually awakened person is like the nectar drips off the honey comb. Knowledge without connection to your higher power or God is limited and arid. Life without God to light the flame of love within your heart leaves a person to rely on their own limited ego.
Islam has scholars of math, medicine and astronomy but have not explored the realms of possibilities in the universe that is God's creation. It is because we as Christians and other religions have a different concept of God. Their concept of God is one who directly intervenes in their lives and holds the knowledge to the universe that is outside of their scope of relationship with the Creator. I am by no means an expert on Islam but in essence these are basic differences. Our God is creator and as His children have use all of His natural forces for our good. In the Old Testament God can be viewed as a mighty force who punishes. In the New Testament Jesus shows us that God wants us to know His Love for us and expects us to show this love to one another. It is simple, pure and true. Love conquers all. In the West we have been given authority and power to pursue and understand God's might in the universe as we have explored space. This power has to be used for the good. There is great responsibility within the model of a God who allows us to connect with all that he has created from the tiny components of a cell to the infinite realms of space.
Without a true surrender to your higher power whatever path you take, Jesus or Buddha for instance you have to totally love God with all your heart. Spiritual teachers such as Gandhi have transcended our limited human nature that includes negative emotions such as hatred and jealousy and their soul has merged with God's in this life. Thus they can be viewed as Divine beings. Their lives become a life of service and helping seekers connect with God and start on the path toward their own spiritual liberation. Christianity is a way to connect to God through Christ and in that there is freedom from sin and liberation from life where there the experience is either arid or downward spiraling and hopeless. Because the message of Christ is pure Love and the teachings give the disciple a map to becoming a better person. If the person is sincere Christ will direct their lives through His Grace to understand how to live a good life and it is not something that has to be earned it is given if that person remembers Jesus and listens.
Spirituality gives the seeker an experience of God through a direct awakening under the guidance of an ascended Master who has either been born into this life as a fully spiritually liberated being or has reached that state through his/her own self effort and the Grace of his/her Master. There is no God to obey in the sense of the Judo Christian God Yahweh who even gives Commandments that must be taken seriously and followed. My current Spiritual Master teaches that the soul begins at conception and this is in alignment with the Church. Many teachers do not approach absolute truths and these truth's will only become alive for the person when he/she reaches an inner state of purity. Then the truth is known but I believe that it is essential that people follow laws set out for them both to protect themselves as well as others long before they gain the consciousness to recognize this absolute truth.
People have gained medical knowledge to heal as well as kill the most innocent among us - the unborn. Knowledge without Love which can only be experienced through our relationship with a higher power is exhaustive and has the potential for the misuse of power. The power of God's creation is available for us to know but so many times the people who explore have limited knowledge of God. Without God all knowledge is for self gain and thus a potential to harm others. Self gain is sought when there is ego. When one is under the direction of a Spiritual Master as I have been, they will bring into being circumstances that make one face the small ego inside yourself and that is a painful process but worth the fruits of freedom from ego. It is a dying of the self to God. It is total surrender. Once a person has transcended the limited self then knowledge will arise with good intentions and for the upliftment of mankind. Whatever one has learned at some point then is offered to others because like the great Masters themselves our lives become acts of Love. Our love for God is expressed as love for others.
So many people on the spiritual path I have noticed are able to be present in the moment when chanting or participating in other spiritual practices with a total focus on God. However, as soon as the spiritual activity is over it's back to the usual way of being. Many people judge others which Mother Teresa has said leaves no room for the most important thing, Love. I think that it is a difficult task to transcend the ego and unite with love in spiritual liberation and as my Teacher has explained, it takes up to four life times to attain absolute freedom thus never having to come back to clear karma. I have wondered why the door to their hearts are closed to love. During a visit to my Teacher I attended a talk where she described three doors to the heart and that some people had their doors closed. After the talk I walked to the dormitory where I was staying and had to cross a lobby. As I stepped into the lobby the door behind me suddenly slammed shut. I wondered whether fire alarms where about to go off as there was no other reason for it to have slammed so hard and unexpectedly. As I approached the door ahead of me it too slammed shut in the same dramatic way. Shortly after I saw my Teacher as I stood by one of the doors in this same lobby. As she stood by me she suddenly reached out to my heart area with a grabbing and twisting motion. I believe that she was taking out the knots in my heart. That is the beauty of having a living Master to guide you on the journey and I am eternally grateful for the Love that she has allowed me to experience in my own heart.
I believe that people who are homosexual and not accepted by various religions are like the rest of us as a group with some who are spiritual and wanting to know God. I believe that they should be treated with respect but that it doesn't include partaking in the institution of marriage. I believe that the sanctity of marriage is for the communion between a man and a woman as well as procreation of life, thus providing a guarantee for future generations. One of the temptations that we have now is the control of conception through science and this procedure enables gay couples to have their own children through the various means necessary. It is this reliance on our own control that is ultimately what leads us away from God. Not just away from our conceptual understanding of His laws, but of our relationship with God in our hearts. The path to enlightenment can be seen as a continuum thus some people will be further along than others. For children I pray that they will have parents who love them and that the secular view of family is not one that is right for their well being because children need to bond with the parent of the opposite sex as part of their own sexual identity formation in their early childhood years.
Spirituality is good and the path is one through which one becomes elevated through the teachings and direction of the Master to experience love and respect nature and mankind. Because of the lack of a framework of religion there is a potential for misuse of the power of knowledge before one develops more fully. The experience of God is felt inside the heart. For instance when someone sees a beautiful landscape or sunset their is a recognition of God's majesty and love for His creation. These kinds of experiences help us to connect with God and then relate to God's natural world as stewards as we see the sacred within all that he has created in much the same way that the Native American Indians. Religion has a framework that teaches about absolute truths such as do not kill. Islam actually commands people to kill, so all religions do not equivocate to the same relationship with God. Spirituality lacks such frameworks and my first teacher did not comment on such matters. A book written by her own teacher listed all kinds of social problems as things that the organization did not hold an opinion about. I felt from the beginning that I have strong feelings about some things and abortion is number one on my list and that I wanted and needed for that issue to be addressed. I believe that it is the responsibility of the teacher when students or disciples are not advanced enough to recognize the sanctity of life that it needs to be defended.
I in no way have wanted to offend anyone of judge others behaviors by writing this article. It is written from my own experience and I too have sinned. My Teacher says that each time we attend an initiation that we are absolved of wrongdoing and sin. When you know what actions you need to take to keep pure do them. If you are Catholic, repent your sins and attend Church and partake in Holy Communion. Know that all life is awakening and wants to live their lives out naturally. Be tolerant but that doesn't mean that you stop speaking power to truth or truth to power.
Please feel free to contact me: lawrencerita511@gmail.com
Islam has scholars of math, medicine and astronomy but have not explored the realms of possibilities in the universe that is God's creation. It is because we as Christians and other religions have a different concept of God. Their concept of God is one who directly intervenes in their lives and holds the knowledge to the universe that is outside of their scope of relationship with the Creator. I am by no means an expert on Islam but in essence these are basic differences. Our God is creator and as His children have use all of His natural forces for our good. In the Old Testament God can be viewed as a mighty force who punishes. In the New Testament Jesus shows us that God wants us to know His Love for us and expects us to show this love to one another. It is simple, pure and true. Love conquers all. In the West we have been given authority and power to pursue and understand God's might in the universe as we have explored space. This power has to be used for the good. There is great responsibility within the model of a God who allows us to connect with all that he has created from the tiny components of a cell to the infinite realms of space.
Without a true surrender to your higher power whatever path you take, Jesus or Buddha for instance you have to totally love God with all your heart. Spiritual teachers such as Gandhi have transcended our limited human nature that includes negative emotions such as hatred and jealousy and their soul has merged with God's in this life. Thus they can be viewed as Divine beings. Their lives become a life of service and helping seekers connect with God and start on the path toward their own spiritual liberation. Christianity is a way to connect to God through Christ and in that there is freedom from sin and liberation from life where there the experience is either arid or downward spiraling and hopeless. Because the message of Christ is pure Love and the teachings give the disciple a map to becoming a better person. If the person is sincere Christ will direct their lives through His Grace to understand how to live a good life and it is not something that has to be earned it is given if that person remembers Jesus and listens.
Spirituality gives the seeker an experience of God through a direct awakening under the guidance of an ascended Master who has either been born into this life as a fully spiritually liberated being or has reached that state through his/her own self effort and the Grace of his/her Master. There is no God to obey in the sense of the Judo Christian God Yahweh who even gives Commandments that must be taken seriously and followed. My current Spiritual Master teaches that the soul begins at conception and this is in alignment with the Church. Many teachers do not approach absolute truths and these truth's will only become alive for the person when he/she reaches an inner state of purity. Then the truth is known but I believe that it is essential that people follow laws set out for them both to protect themselves as well as others long before they gain the consciousness to recognize this absolute truth.
People have gained medical knowledge to heal as well as kill the most innocent among us - the unborn. Knowledge without Love which can only be experienced through our relationship with a higher power is exhaustive and has the potential for the misuse of power. The power of God's creation is available for us to know but so many times the people who explore have limited knowledge of God. Without God all knowledge is for self gain and thus a potential to harm others. Self gain is sought when there is ego. When one is under the direction of a Spiritual Master as I have been, they will bring into being circumstances that make one face the small ego inside yourself and that is a painful process but worth the fruits of freedom from ego. It is a dying of the self to God. It is total surrender. Once a person has transcended the limited self then knowledge will arise with good intentions and for the upliftment of mankind. Whatever one has learned at some point then is offered to others because like the great Masters themselves our lives become acts of Love. Our love for God is expressed as love for others.
So many people on the spiritual path I have noticed are able to be present in the moment when chanting or participating in other spiritual practices with a total focus on God. However, as soon as the spiritual activity is over it's back to the usual way of being. Many people judge others which Mother Teresa has said leaves no room for the most important thing, Love. I think that it is a difficult task to transcend the ego and unite with love in spiritual liberation and as my Teacher has explained, it takes up to four life times to attain absolute freedom thus never having to come back to clear karma. I have wondered why the door to their hearts are closed to love. During a visit to my Teacher I attended a talk where she described three doors to the heart and that some people had their doors closed. After the talk I walked to the dormitory where I was staying and had to cross a lobby. As I stepped into the lobby the door behind me suddenly slammed shut. I wondered whether fire alarms where about to go off as there was no other reason for it to have slammed so hard and unexpectedly. As I approached the door ahead of me it too slammed shut in the same dramatic way. Shortly after I saw my Teacher as I stood by one of the doors in this same lobby. As she stood by me she suddenly reached out to my heart area with a grabbing and twisting motion. I believe that she was taking out the knots in my heart. That is the beauty of having a living Master to guide you on the journey and I am eternally grateful for the Love that she has allowed me to experience in my own heart.
I believe that people who are homosexual and not accepted by various religions are like the rest of us as a group with some who are spiritual and wanting to know God. I believe that they should be treated with respect but that it doesn't include partaking in the institution of marriage. I believe that the sanctity of marriage is for the communion between a man and a woman as well as procreation of life, thus providing a guarantee for future generations. One of the temptations that we have now is the control of conception through science and this procedure enables gay couples to have their own children through the various means necessary. It is this reliance on our own control that is ultimately what leads us away from God. Not just away from our conceptual understanding of His laws, but of our relationship with God in our hearts. The path to enlightenment can be seen as a continuum thus some people will be further along than others. For children I pray that they will have parents who love them and that the secular view of family is not one that is right for their well being because children need to bond with the parent of the opposite sex as part of their own sexual identity formation in their early childhood years.
Spirituality is good and the path is one through which one becomes elevated through the teachings and direction of the Master to experience love and respect nature and mankind. Because of the lack of a framework of religion there is a potential for misuse of the power of knowledge before one develops more fully. The experience of God is felt inside the heart. For instance when someone sees a beautiful landscape or sunset their is a recognition of God's majesty and love for His creation. These kinds of experiences help us to connect with God and then relate to God's natural world as stewards as we see the sacred within all that he has created in much the same way that the Native American Indians. Religion has a framework that teaches about absolute truths such as do not kill. Islam actually commands people to kill, so all religions do not equivocate to the same relationship with God. Spirituality lacks such frameworks and my first teacher did not comment on such matters. A book written by her own teacher listed all kinds of social problems as things that the organization did not hold an opinion about. I felt from the beginning that I have strong feelings about some things and abortion is number one on my list and that I wanted and needed for that issue to be addressed. I believe that it is the responsibility of the teacher when students or disciples are not advanced enough to recognize the sanctity of life that it needs to be defended.
I in no way have wanted to offend anyone of judge others behaviors by writing this article. It is written from my own experience and I too have sinned. My Teacher says that each time we attend an initiation that we are absolved of wrongdoing and sin. When you know what actions you need to take to keep pure do them. If you are Catholic, repent your sins and attend Church and partake in Holy Communion. Know that all life is awakening and wants to live their lives out naturally. Be tolerant but that doesn't mean that you stop speaking power to truth or truth to power.
Please feel free to contact me: lawrencerita511@gmail.com
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