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Rising in Love :: Transcending Fear

http://11-11-universalpeacenow.gaia.com — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 04:29:54 GMT

Namaste. During these accelerated times, one may find the limits of understanding are s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d as one experiences ever-greater spheres of light and energy. In my experience, this feeling of elongatation, elation, and expanded being often triggers a fear response. It takes great courage to push through the boundaries of perception and explore previously unknown realities. Our natural fight-or-flight response can literally stop us in our tracks. The famous philosopher Abraham Maslow illumines this in his quote, "You will either step forward into growth or you will step back into safety." (Source: Motivation & Personality). I love a personal training quote I read once, which simply states F.E.A.R is simply Forgetting Everything is All Right! A momentary lapse so to speak. For in essence, everything is infinitely expressing and unfolding, within a grand, cosmic dance of divine perfection. Within this dimension we call physicality, there appear to be boundaries. We find ourselves with a body: spirit within a distinct, circumscribed form. Thus we are each gifted with our own unique identity. The experiential journey into physicality exposes us to the influence of gravity, and the related sensation of physical density. Curiously, divine being experiences the time-bounded effects of separation, time, distance, speed, elevation (up), descent (down), withdrawal (in) expression (out) etc. One may conclude that these sensory experiences form our reality. Yet, there remains questions. Do these boundaries actually exist? Is this the extent of our reality? Or is there something more? Love knows no bounds. In this world, we often hear the expression "falling in love". Yet the real mystery abides in "rising in love" and in doing thus, transcending fear. My heart tells me that rising in love is the true meaning of our ascention. At any moment we can choose to rise in love. At any moment we can choose to stare fear in the face, confront it head on, and transform the experience into one that reflects greater love. It takes great courgage to do just this. Yet within each moment, the possiblity - the opportunity abides: to take a great conscious leap... Sometimes our fear may be intensely exacerbated by our inner woundedness. Yet when we consciously choose to stop, face our fear, and respond in a way that has us rising in love, something truly remakable happens. The veils of conditioning dissolve, as the light of soul love soothes stinging hurts, with an energy so beautiful. Gaping soul wounds are gently healed, leaving me with a peace so profound and deep that it is beyond words. Wishing you peace on your journey...

Re: You Think You Are the Body

http://11-11-universalpeacenow.gaia.com — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 08:03:29 GMT

Namaste. Blessings of love and light to you Kathleen. A Course in Miracles is such a blessed gift ~ engaging in the lessons and exploring their messages indepth, is something I have long dreamed about. I wonder dear friend, would you like to begin and host a thread here, devoted to a Course in Miracles? It would be wonderful to experience more beautiful sharings of synchronicity. Such wisdom and beauty abides in your Miracles Message. Soul hugs, crystal

Re: You Think You Are the Body

http://kathleenn.gaia.com — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 23:10:17 GMT

Dearest Crystal,

Thank you for your contribution of light and love to the world!

I found this post very interesting because today's course in miracles lesson for me is:

I am not a body. I am free. I hear th Voice That God has given me, and it is only This my mind obeys.

Your friend,
Kathleen

Essence of Being :: The Shift

http://11-11-universalpeacenow.gaia.com — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 01:38:10 GMT

Namaste. Journeying with crystals, has and continues to be such a comfort to me. Being able to tangibly experience their light, energy, colour and beauty is like a starry balm for the soul. Through simply being, a crystal shines, sparkles, and shimmers with rainbow light as it radiantly reflects the essence of divinity. And I remember... My true nature is to shine. Just like a beautiful crystal, the essence of who I am remains unblemished. However, as I move through life, the essence of purity becomes hidden, obscured, and shrouded by my sense of who I am (my perceptions). As one who is highly sensitive to her surrounds, I am quite easily distracted from the conscious realization of the higher aspects of my consciousness. Within the moment, I may choose to remember, to actively embrace myself as a creative soul, operating from a point of humility, love, acceptance and allowance :: to simply "be". Making the shift, to being mindful and present within the now moment is incredibly empowering. Such clarity abounds within the moment. The realization that who I truly am, transcends the past and where I come from, as well as the sum of my future potentials. In the timeless essence of the moment I am simply aware of myself as a silent witness, immersed within and expressing as pure conciousness. Within the shift, I am becoming more proficient in the art of living. I now view life as a masterfully crafted game. A game that exists in many dimensions. However, for now, I am playing in the physical dimension - a realm operating within time and space. I like to think of myself as a newly initiated game-master. Expressing through the world of physical form. I am cultivating a greater awareness of the laws of physicality, whilst simultaneously being guided by the essence of divinity. In this awareness I am incredibly inspired by the knowledge and beauty within and all around me. The Shift: Realization of your true nature initiates a great shift in your awareness, which reverberates and ripples throughout many dimensions of experience. When this happens, the repercussions may be minimal. Bearing in mind though, when you shift something, there will be energetic repercussions. It's like removing a card from a house of cards. We can imagine the house as our perception of Self, with each card representing the many layers of experience that shape our perception. When one experiences a shift, there is a tendency to want to remove those cards imbued with unpleasant patterns, experiences and memories. If one goes in too quickly, this can be detrimental, causing the house of cards to come crashing down. With gentleness, patience, and an intuitive feel for the suble nature of the many layers of experience that shape life, one can make the shift with relative ease. But wait, did you notice something? While engaging in the visual idea of the house of cards, who was the master architect? Within this game of life, I have found that I often become entangled in, identified with or overwhelmed by waves emotional intensity, which are always coloured by my perceptions. I have come to realize that I can fine-tune my receptive nature and "switch" my point of focus. Instead of being identified with the house of cards, I can masterfully and intententionally engage as a divine architect. The objective is to see myself and others through the eyes of love, an observer, responding to others with care and consideration. As I make this switch in my mind, I become mindful of the layers of experience. Such as the fear which for a time had me trying to force issues. This illumines for me, the need to remain open to the many layers of long suppresed fear based emotion. As the orchestrator, the architect, the divine witness I simply observe my feelings, watching the interplay and interacting from a point of inner wisdom. My sacred task is to honour the divine witness within myself and others. I now choose to meet myself where I am - in this moment. I choose to align my conscousness with my multidimensional self, and lovingly embrace all aspects of my being. My heart gift to myself is to remember always, that we are each simply choosing to play out aspects of who we are, within this grand, wondrous adventure we call life. I wonder, dear hearts, are you too experiencing a great shift in your life? Perhaps you have something wonderful to share from your own point of inner wisdom. Sometimes our greatest challenges light the way for others who may be experiencing many of the those energies, densities and challenges that colour life. Blessings upon the path, dear friends

You Think You Are the Body

http://11-11-universalpeacenow.gaia.com — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:03:37 GMT

Namaste, dear hearts. Below is a luminous, ancient Hindu quote that for me, evokes sudden joyful realization (most especially when I am over identifying with my physical experiences). When I am over-identifying with the coverings, the conditionings, that overlay my true self, I tend to become stuck in this awareness. This Hindu quote is a wonderful "light reminder" ... *** You Think You Are the Body By Ashtavakra My Child, Because you think you are the body, For a long time you have been bound. Know you are pure awareness. With this knowledge as your sword Cut through your chains And be happy! For you are already free, Without action or flaw, Luminous and bright. You are bound Only by the habit of meditation. - Ashtavakra 14-15