Who is Responsible for the Functioning of the Universe?

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By David Almeida

First, I would like to thank my readers for their positive feedback concerning my articles.  It’s a good way for me determine people’s interests.  I am writing fewer articles as I am working on a new book.  It takes me more than fifteen minutes to write one of these papers.  I put some thought into how the articles should be worded.

I had a friend years ago (before I moved away) who I believe is still a chaplain for a small hospice organization.  This Chaplin has a mystical perception of the universe, which made him unique among his peers.  We would often have discussions about metaphysics over lunch.  One day I was commenting on how I had heard that astral projection is frowned upon by those in charge.  The Chaplin turned to me and said “Who are these people?”  I said to him, “They are the people who run this place (meaning reality).”  He replied “Who are they though?”  My sense was that he was insinuating that there exists some secret order or mysterious network controlling the activities of humanity.  At the time, I didn’t have a good answer.  Since then, thoughts have come to me about this subject.

The simple answer is WE control this human experiment.  I mean as human spirits.  Spirits themselves are in charge of this whole operation.  There are billions of spirits on the other side.  I read somewhere that, at the turn of the 20th century, there were 64 billion human spirits on the other side.  So who knows how many there are now.  The point is there are enough spirits to manage every aspect of physical reality.  This includes the way plants grow, the weather, the path of meteors, and everything that takes place in this universe.  There are spirits who specialize in every kind of reality engineering, just as we have specialists in every area of the human endeavor.  These disembodied professionals maintain control over the very complicated and delicate aspects of the functioning of this universe, right down to the atoms, and vibrations.  My sense is that they are assisted by elemental and Earth spirits who do the dirty work.

I sense some sort of hierarchy of power within the spirit world.  I am fairly confident in stating that a spirit must attain a certain level of growth before being given access to higher knowledge and greater responsibility.  The level of experience a spirit has accumulated and the spirit’s overall maturity seems to correspond to the type of information the spirit is allowed to access.  The idea of a spiritual echelon has been proposed by many other authors throughout history.  I am merely concurring with this notion.  It seems as though spirits are given a greater role in carrying out the provisions of the Master plan as they accomplish their missions.  It may be similar in some ways to the mystical fraternal organizations like the Golden Dawn and the Rosicrucian Orders.

I use to believe that when a person transitioned, he or she would be instantly enlightened and have complete knowledge of God, the nature of reality, and the meaning of life.  These are the subjects that interest mystics.  As a relatively new Spiritualist, I have learned that most spirits know far less than a living mystic, psychic, shaman, etc.  Usually family and friends will speak through mediums to confirm that they have survived death.  That’s about it.  They never seem to offer messages about what is going on around them in a detailed manner.  Perhaps it is difficult to explain such things through mediumship.  I’m sure there are cases where mediums have received some enlightening words, but barely enough to scratch the surface.

On another level there are entities like Seth, Abraham, Ramtha, Lazarus, Orin and Daben (and so on) who have provided us with incredible metaphysical knowledge.  Much of this information is beyond the understanding of the greater part of humanity.  This is only because channeling is not recognized by science as having merit.  In my case, Arthur Edward Waite is my source of higher knowledge.  Arthur is a human spirit possessing advanced knowledge.  However, his understanding of the mystery of life is limited.  You see humans are on the bottom of the pyramid in terms of being in the know.

Channeled entities, on the other hand, are higher intelligences.  They are not human spirits in the way that we think of them (keeping in mind that I have not read many of these books).  I have two theories concerning the identity of these beings.  These helpful intelligences may come from other dimensions, which are connected to our human experience and to the Universal Consciousness.   My second idea is that these entities are a conglomeration of spirits that have evolved into larger beings that speak as one voice through human channels.  That is why you hear channeled entities speak to us in the plural “we.”  Some of these entities may have explained the nature of their existence in their channel’s books.

I believe both of these theories could be true since some channeled entities have never been human.  There are many other dimensions and extra-dimensional entities that work alongside us and who have an interest in our spiritual evolution.  These channeled intelligences are our primary access to higher knowledge.  The other way is through astral projection, which I have read is not permitted, even though many people do it.  It may be that the Cosmic Administers believes it necessary to keep us in the dark in order for the great human experiment to take place.  Were we to know the truth, this production would come to an end.  Total global awareness may be the next phase in the Master Plan.

About the Author

David Almeida is a Spiritualist and researcher of Rosicrucian philosophy and esoteric knowledge. David is a past article contributor to the Sedona Journal of Emergence and other New Age magazines. He has also earned the title of Board Certified Hypnotist and Reiki healer. David is the author of The First Truth: A Book of Metaphysical Theories and Illusion of the Body: Introducing the Body Alive Principle. Both books can be purchased at Amazon.com. Visit bodyaliveprinciple.com

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Life is A Friend – Can We Appreciate That Fact?

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Author: TC Gopalakrishnan

In general, we know that life on this planet is hard.  It is made harder by our own mental disposition.  Through reflection and the eagerness to understand, we can chime in with life and make it wholesome for one and all.  Most people seem to approach life with a defensive shield.  Can we be friends with life and, in turn, let it carry us affectionately in its bosom?  Sounds great, but how does it happen?  Enthusiastic exploration in that direction can be interesting and transforming.

It would be good to understand the hidden currents of life and let that understanding guide us so that we can see the need and possibility of harmony with life rather than be at cross currents with it.  It is also necessary to be clear about what makes us be governed by fear rather than by an adventurer’s attitude.  When we apply ourselves to these things, we begin to see the causal factors that alienate us from life.   Such explorations bring in a strange confidence in us and make us understand that life is indeed a friend.

Factors of Alienation:  It is helpful to understand the factors of alienation because our awareness in that direction can free us from parting company with life.  Those factors are primarily psychological and are a result of inherited and acquired neurological habit of mankind.  Because that habit has the momentum of centuries, it is not easy to be immune to it. However, with deep interest in that direction it is possible to understand how that habit enslaves us.  In that very understanding, we avoid falling a prey to it.  The following paragraphs explain some of the major factors of alienation.

Self-importance: The conventional neurology makes us form an image about ourselves based on the bodily form and our strength, weakness, success and failure.  The image is also based on identification with a nation, religion, race, language etc.  Our waking-time psychology is largely governed by the protective attitude sponsored by that image.  In other words, the image creates the separation between our true Being and life.  The process of how this image is formed and sustained by the thought-running habit of our minds is the key factor to be aware of.  The image, which is the ego, is due to unawareness; so only awareness can dissolve it.  Can one live without the image?  For handling the practical matters of life, an identity is necessary.  The thing that does the harm is not that identity but the emotionally formulated image of oneself with its self-importance.  Attention is necessary to perceive the content of that image and how it alienates us from life.   J. Krishnamurti’s talks throw clear light on this matter of the image.

The emotionally formulated image is constantly afraid of being offended.  So it is full of defensive attitudes and that is how it develops a shield against life.  It cannot say, ‘I will accept life as it comes.’   In its anxiety, it clings to some system, religious or otherwise, so it can feel safe.  Thus, one aspect of the shield is the emotional attachment to a system.  The relationship to people is also based on that image; hence, it is afraid of losing them through their demise or otherwise. That kind of fear plays a significant role in the alienation from life.  So the exploratory question here is: Can one live without this emotionally formulated image of oneself?  Examination along that line begins to dissolve the image.  It can be fun!

Lack of Application:  There is generally a tendency to be hooked on to the result of our efforts.  The result, no doubt, has a rightful place, but to be emotionally attached to it takes away the joy of application.  When we enjoy the process, the result would be generally good.  Even if the result is adverse, it will not land us in depression; we will have the boldness to face the result with equanimity.  So the key factor here is the whole-hearted application to the process.  Then the fear of having to face a negative result does not come in and alienate us from life.  Further, a joyous attention to the process gives importance to the ‘Now’, while being attached to the result causes anxiety about the future.  Such anxieties make us part company with life.

 Lack of Adventurous Attitudes:  There is a general tendency to play safe.  No doubt, it is wise to do so because otherwise one may indulge in foolhardy endeavors.  However, to be bold wisely can be a matter of being intelligently adventurous.  This attitude is needed to be a friend of life.

Narrow-minded Perspectives:  Most people have their minds revolving within a narrow sphere of perspectives.  This allows the ego to have its ways – one of the prime factors in making us part company with life.  It is possible to wonder about the vast scheme of things of which our own life is a small part.  To pay attention to those aspects of life widens our perspectives. By the way, it can also help us stay out of the merely utilitarian approach to religion.  Then religion can take us into deeper insights, especially when it combines with the philosophic reflections about life.  Further, such topics as astronomy and paleontology remind us of the immensity of space and time and widen our perspectives about life.  Messages from paranormal phenomena, such as the near death experience (NDE) and the out-of-body experience (OBE), can also to expand the vista of our awareness.

Being Driven by the ‘I’, ‘Me’ and the ‘Mine’:  The conventional neurology usually arrests our attention heavily on the self-centered approach to life.  Self-care is necessary and is different from getting lost in self-interest.  To pay attention to others, to be empathic, can make one’s life spiritually rich.  In that process, one understands what it means to chime in with life.

There are many other issues that can help us understand that life is a friend and that living vibrantly is not difficult.  Related matters are covered in this website on spirituality.

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About the Author

The Author: T.C. Gopalakrishnan was born in Madras (now Chennai), India, in 1941. He received his doctoral degree in Coastal Engineering from the North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA in 1978. He served on the research and teaching faculty of the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India, the North Carolina State University and the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait. Aside from his professional involvements, he was interested in the philosophic issues of life for the last forty years or so. This led him to the messages of Ramana Maharishi, Lao Tzu, J Krishnamurthy, UG Krishnamurthy, Nisargadatta Maharaj, Eckhart Tolle, Marcus Aurelius and similar Masters. His book entitled ‘In Quest of the Deeper Self’ is the outcome of his reflections on those and his wish to share the outcome with others.

Gopalakrishnan is a member of the International Association for Near Death Studies. He presented a paper at the 2011 conference of the International Association for Near Death Studies, Durham, NC, USA.  Functions as a freelance counselor for peaceful living.  He lives in Kodaikanal, a hill town in south India, with his family.  Now he and his wife are both retired and currently involved in developing a fruit farm at a village 20 km from their residence.

Website:  http://spirituality.yolasite.com      Blog: http://nde-thedeeperself.blogspot.com

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Relaxation Massage for the Mind and Body

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By Ryan Rivera

Every once in a while, it is nice to indulge and pamper yourself to ease the stress caused by the trappings of daily life. Whether it is work-related problems or simple woes that you need to stop dwelling on, getting a massage is a great way to re-energize the mind and body, as well as to calm anxiety.

One type of massage that is meant to do just that is the relaxation massage. It is a combination of Swedish and circulatory massages where your muscles are treated through gentle kneading to help stimulate blood circulation, improve flexibility, and promote relaxation.

During the massage session, you will be asked to lie on a massage table with most of your clothing removed. The massage can usually be customized according to your desire or relaxation needs. The session is done in a quiet relaxing atmosphere and soothing ambiance, with music and candlelight added per your request.

The massage therapist applies gentle to medium hand pressure to the body and expertly manipulates the muscle tissues to induce a relaxed feeling. The massage, however, is not deep tissue massage that is used for stimulating the deeper muscles. It is more of a mild rubbing and kneading of the body’s outer tissues. The massage works nearly every area of the body including the neck, arms, back and legs.

The relaxation response

Relaxation massage creates physiological changes in the body. One is the relaxation response, which is the expected yet involuntary reaction of the nervous system to touch, strokes, and kneading used in massage. The therapist’s expert and caring touch is often the key to relaxation. A professional touch that relieves pain and stress usually generates this type of response.

The relaxation response is a condition wherein breathing and heartbeat slow down, stress hormone production decreases, blood pressure falls, and the muscles lose tension. This state of relaxation seems to stimulate the brain to manufacture more serotonin, a neurotransmitter that is linked to positive thoughts and emotions. While this may sound like good news, more research is required to prove that massage can really increase the brain’s serotonin production.

Relaxation response can also diminish the damaging effects of stress and lower the chances of disorders such as insomnia, anxiety, chronic fatigue, abnormal heartbeats, digestive problems, lowered libido, high blood pressure, and psychological problems.

Aromatherapy approach

If you so choose, you can enhance the effects of the massage by adding aromatherapy treatment. Wonderfully scented oils can intensify the massage’s holistic experience, creating heightened relaxation and renewal of your energy reserve. Unscented oil can work just as well. The oils make the skin more slippery so friction will be minimized as the therapist goes to work. During the massage, you can either stay quiet and lost in your thoughts or you can strike up a conversation with the therapist. Everything can be personalized according to your preferences.

Many people endure a lot of stress at home or in the workplace. They have to take a well-deserved break, and a relaxation massage is what they need to unwind. A typical massage session can go from thirty minutes to two hours. Whether you like a long massage or a short one, that depends on the severity of your stress and how bad you need to get relaxed.

Relaxation massage is a mild and comfortable way to relieve aching muscles, improve blood circulation, increase joint and muscle flexibility and promote calmness of the body and mind. With all the stress and anxiety that hit you everyday, wouldn’t it be nice to treat yourself to a relaxing massage?

About the Author

Ryan Rivera exercises daily to keep his anxiety well under control. He runs a website about controlling anxiety at www.calmclinic.com.

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The Illusion of Identity

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Author: Lisa Rapha El

In these times of increasing efforts to monitor and control us, it seems especially important to realize that who we are has nothing to do with the documents, numbers, reports or beliefs through which we are identified.

Who we are is beyond definition.

I recently dreamed that I found myself in totally unfamiliar territory with all my documents, keys and cards gone. There was not way to identify myself. Yet rather than feeling fearful, as I have in the past in real or dream life when Imisplaced or lost these, I felt strangely free.

Our ID, our Id- entity is a grand illusion. A lifeless thing composed of conscious and unconscious conditioning – through fear – of not being loved or accepted if we do not comply with familial, social, cultural or religious rules and beliefs.

An increasingly common phenomenon in spiritual circles are name changes. Some get new names from gurus. Or in meditation. Or simply make them up based on who we think we are now. These names can change as our authentic inner self blossoms and expands. Rarely to these names conform with legal names or identity. Even this is an illusion, however. ANY name, ANY self definition in words is necessarily only an approximation of who we are, since who we are is infinite, and without form.

I first experienced beingness beyond identity twenty five years ago at the Grand Canyon. Sitting quietly off the path, absorbed in the changing shadows over the canyon, time stopped. It was not until I began to feel chilled that I realized I had been there for several hours. When I got up I felt I had been truly seen for the first time in my life. Somehow, in the silence, in the absence of thought, feeling, motion or human contact, I had made contact with my Self.

My path since then has taken me many unfamiliar places where I have been unknown. And as I create new bios, vitae, business cards, web sites and continue to acquire documents requiring name, social security number, etc. the challenge is to be my authentic SELF without getting trapped in the illusion that these FORMS of identification are who I am.

I am not alone in this dilemma. More and more of us are awakening to a larger reality while needing to function within the matrix of cultural norms. Living off the grid physically is technologically possible. Living free of the grid of conscious and unconscious belief is an ongoing challenge.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/metaphysics-articles/the-illusion-of-identity-6579864.html

About the Author

From her beginnings as a refugee child to experiences in other dimensions and realities, Lisa has not ceased in her quest for Oneness with all that is.

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Achieving A More Fruitful Life

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Author: S.A. Abraham

The Gift of Free Will

Do you want a life that’s filled with physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being?

Because we have the gift of free will, ultimately, we decide the thoughts, words, choices, and actions that determine our lives. This is due to the fact that naturally and inevitably, there are always consequences to our actions, (The Universal Law of Cause and Effect), whether they be rewarding or undesirable.

With this in mind, it might be helpful to analyze how we relate to the Power higher than ourselves. Some people will have maintained a relationship with their Heavenly Father, while others will say that they feel very far removed from their Creator.

Some people will have gotten into the habit of taking the time to sit quietly, to meditate, and to connect with their Creator Father; they would show their Creator gratitude by respecting living beings and by appreciating the universe He created.

Ask yourself: Do you feel awe, love, and reverence for The Creator of your soul and for The Creator of all the beauty and wonder of nature and the universe?

Is your relationship with God based on your terms, or, do you trust that your Heavenly Father knows what is best for you? Do you seek His will in your life or yours?

Choose The Creator, Choose Blessings

I have discovered that when you choose The creator God, love Him, obey Him, and ask Him to direct your path in life, then He will guide, lead, protect, and shower you with his blessings.

In my life, my loved one’s lives and the lives of many people I know, these blessings have been manifested in the form of helpful people arriving exactly when we needed them; receiving unexpected but much needed resources and money; healing from illnesses, protection and safety from many situations; as well as a sense of calmness and inner peace in our everyday lives.

Our Heavenly Father hears us when we call upon Him, and He answers our prayers in very specific ways. You might be led to Scripture passages that deal with your specific question or dilemma in life. Maybe you will come across a book, a magazine, or a newspaper article about that thing you have been praying about.

You might meet people who have gone through that specific experience or flip the channel and find a documentary or program that speaks directly to your question.

This, in essence, is the Law of Attraction in action. What you focus on expands, and when you seek something with sincerity, the universe moves all things in order to bring what you seek to you. So, guess what happens when you focus on your Heavenly Father:

‘Ask and ye shall receive; seek and ye shall find; knock and the door shall be opened unto you‘ (Matthew ch.7).

The Law of Attraction is a Two-Way Street

Whatever you focus on expands, so if you are prone to focusing on the negative, saying and doing deceptive or destructive things, constantly complaining about all the things lacking in your life, surrounding yourself with the wrong people, or expecting nothing to work out for you, it’s likely that will become your reality.

If you have the tendency to think God is punishing you every time something goes wrong in your life, or that God is always tempting you and putting burdens on you, you should examine your own actions and choices you are making in your life.

Scripture reminds us, ‘And the burden of the Lord shall ye mention no more: for every man’s word shall be his burden‘ (Jeremiah ch.23). The old adage holds true, ‘Be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it!’

Our Heavenly Father knows a thing or two about the Law of Attraction, as well as the rest of the Universal Laws. He knows what is good for us and what is bad for our wellbeing. That’s why He has given us His Word.

The Ten Commandments and the Law might seem like God’s way of making sure we never have any ‘fun,’ but God only attempts to do what any good, loving, wise parent would do.

Again, we have a choice: We can be rebellious, resentful, angry, ungrateful, hormonal teenagers, or we can be mature children who appreciate the priceless guidance and love we’re being given.

Meditation:

The Book of Proverbs & Ecclesiastes:

‘For whom the Lord loves He corrects; even as a father the son in whom he delights…’

‘To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted…A time to keep silence and a time to speak…’

‘Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding‘.

In my upcoming book, The Keys That Open: Meditations on The Creator and Finding Inner Peace and Empowerment, the reader will discover similar and valuable findings from my ownsearch for a better life, for self-knowledge, progress and empowerment.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/spirituality-articles/achieving-a-more-fruitful-life-6577896.html

About the Author

S.A. Abraham writes blog entries and books from a holistic perspective of the world. She has a devout interest in psychology, human behaviour, health, religion and Eastern Philosophies. The Keys That Open – Meditations on The Creator & the Way to Inner Peace and Empowerment is the new book that she has written, which can be found at http://www.thekeysthatopen.com. She has been practicing Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan meditation since 2005 and lives in Toronto, Canada.

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The Incidence of Shared Consciousness in Reincarnation

The Holy Spirit depicted as a dove, surrounded by angels, by Giaquinto, 1750s. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Author: David Almeida

I have stated before in other articles that humans are collective beings. Each person’s consciousness belongs to a Higher or Greater Power that is composed of his or her past lives. That Greater Power will eventually unite with the Universal Consciousness. Humans understand this collective power as God. Consciousness is able to divide itself endlessly through a process called “splitting.” Splitting is a distinct characteristic of consciousness. Every time a spirit reincarnates into the physical world, the spirit divides so that a new personality is born. An incarnated spirit (human) is a new version of his or her past life personality. While the person retains some characteristics of their former selves, he or she is a separate individual with a developing personality. I say this because we are always experiencing personal growth. That is the point of reincarnation. It is a process of improvement.

It’s theoretically possible for a discarnate spirit to divide his or her (spirits are actually genderless) consciousness into two or more human bodies. In other words, the spirit may be born as two or more persons at the same time. This manipulation of consciousness is the opposite of Dissociative Identity Disorder (formerly called Multiple Personality Disorder) where two or more personalities reside in the same human body. I believe the shared consciousness procedure would be undertaken by an advanced spirit with the knowledge to accomplish such a feat. Perhaps a mystic like Arthur Edward Waite would be able to conduct a shared consciousness experiment. Not all spirits are knowledgeable in the ways of metaphysics. In fact, many of them tend to be quite ignorant. I base this on my own experience with the spirit world. I’m not convinced that every spirit in the afterworld has the skill and know-how to move objects at will, turn on electronic devices, possess human bodies for channeling, and do the fantastic paranormal feats we hear of in respectable magazines, radio and television shows.

I believe this unusual use of splitting can explain why two or more rational people can compellingly claim to be the present incarnation of John Lennon or Abraham Lincoln. Of course, since we are talking about celebrity figures it’s also possible that they are disillusioned. It all depends on what the person has to say and whether you believe him or her, since none of the information can ever be proven to the satisfaction of a skeptic. Splitting or reincarnation cannot be scientifically proven, but neither can they be disproven and therefore discounted. I assure you there are things beyond our reality that would frighten any skeptic to their core. These things I speak of have never been seen or experienced by most humans.

In the case, shared consciousness, I assume this spirit has a special plan in mind that requires a number of people to complete. Perhaps that spirit wishes to have each human part of itself work on a particular mission. Or maybe the spirit has a grand scheme in mind that requires a number of humans operating under the direction of its consciousness. I read that this was the case with the Christ Consciousness which was comprised of the Apostle Paul, John the Baptist, and Jesus. That may be the New Age version of the Christian doctrine of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. My point is the idea of shared consciousness is not new. I am not saying that every instance of shared consciousness between humans has the mark of the Divine Source on it. This is just an example of this special type of splitting.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/metaphysics-articles/the-incidence-of-shared-consciousness-in-reincarnation-6574961.html

About the Author

David Almeida is a Spiritualist and researcher of Rosicrucian philosophy and esoteric knowledge. David is a past article contributor to the Sedona Journal of Emergence and other New Age magazines. He has also earned the title of Board Certified Hypnotist and Reiki healer. David is the author of The First Truth: A Book of Metaphysical Theories and Illusion of the Body: Introducing the Body Alive Principle. Both books can be purchased at Amazon.com. Visit http://www.bodyaliveprinciple.com

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Self-deception Prevalent in Seeking a Projected Spiritual Goal

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Author: TC Gopalakrishnan

The conventional neurology in man is such that it makes one feel that something is missing and that one should reach a superior state that would be satisfying in all respects.  This is because many things in life are uncertain and almost all of them short-lived. (The word ‘ephemeral’ would be appropriate here.)  Therefore, the mind projects a permanent state in which one can have unchanging peace and eternal happiness.  That is what makes most people turn to religious or spiritual leaders.  They remain unaware of the fact that this whole approach is projected from a state of inward unawareness.  They are also unaware of the fact that the mind is conditioned.   So, while they remain hopeful of reaching their goal, they live a tentative life in which the present is sacrificed for the sake of the future.  The uneasy state of mind remains.  They will feel very disturbed if the self-deception involved in this process is pointed out.

The flip side of that scenario is that some people react to the above process and become atheists or agnostics giving them a feeling of superiority over the people who pursue a spiritual goal.  Their ‘rational’ minds also forget that they can be unaware of many hidden issues of life and that their conditioning can be a severe limiting factor. 

Now, if we set aside both the believers and the non-believers, who are we?!  Well, we understand that it is good to be aware of the limitations of the mind and not run hither and thither driven by the uneasy mind.  Self-awareness sets in and there is the willingness to observe life as it is and observe ourselves as we are.  There is the humility to let life flow as it would, through others and ourselves.  Therefore, there is no projection and there is no chasing of a goal.  However, we do see the meaningfulness of setting goals in the practical issues of life; for example, if one senses bright potential in one for being a good engineer, one would join the appropriate college stream and pursue a career in that direction.  Otherwise, there would only be the eagerness to understand the ‘is-ness’ of life. We also observe that the verbal approach in that direction cannot help; it can only lead to the gathering of theoretical knowledge which soon becomes a burden and leads to mediocrity in life.  The mind falls quiet naturally without conforming to some religious or spiritual discipline.   There is relaxation in the ‘now’ and so there can be in-depth living in which the present is not sacrificed to the future.   In that state, while being very active in our practical lives, we remain in a state of non-action inwardly.  There is the possibility of something intrinsically spiritual flowering from that state because the mind is freed from the ego and its incessant demand to become somebody or to achieve something spiritually. 

The above pronouncements are not likely to make an impact on the majority of people because their religions give them hope of reaching a goal or because the above pointers appear to be vacuous.  However, there are some who will see meaning in the statements made above.  They can lead their life in a state of inner freedom.  As they are not identified with any group, they will have no need to be at loggerheads with other groups; nor will there be a need to be fanatical as they have no emotional attachment to any system. If you feel drawn to this matter, you will lead a life of natural austerity in which you will have abundant feeling for all and you will not label any set of people as ‘condemned by God’. 

We turn to be explorers and become interested in understanding Divinity rather than use Him to our end.  The state of inner freedom allows deeper truths to be revealed, not because of any projected goal, but due to the non-interference of the ego in that direction.  The inward openness enriches our life in all directions, including the spiritual one, without our effort or expectations.  Because there are no expectations, there would be no disappointments.  That leads to living an in-depth life.

Related matters are discussed in this website on spirituality.

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About the Author

The Author: T.C. Gopalakrishnan was born in Madras (now Chennai), India, in 1941. He received his doctoral degree in Coastal Engineering from the North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA in 1978. He served on the research and teaching faculty of the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India, the North Carolina State University and the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait. Aside from his professional involvements, he was interested in the philosophic issues of life for the last forty years or so. This led him to the messages of Ramana Maharishi, Lao Tzu, J Krishnamurthy, UG Krishnamurthy, Nisargadatta Maharaj, Eckhart Tolle, Marcus Aurelius and similar Masters. His book entitled ‘In Quest of the Deeper Self’ is the outcome of his reflections on those and his wish to share the outcome with others.

Gopalakrishnan is a member of the International Association for Near Death Studies. He presented a paper at the 2011 conference of the International Association for Near Death Studies, Durham, NC, USA.  Functions as a freelance counselor for peaceful living.  He lives in Kodaikanal, a hill town in south India, with his family.  Now he and his wife are both retired and currently involved in developing a fruit farm at a village 20 km from their residence. 

Website:  http://spirituality.yolasite.com      Blog: http://nde-thedeeperself.blogspot.com

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Lucid Dreaming – What Is Lucid Dreaming?

English: Zhuangzi dreaming of a butterfly (or a butterfly dreaming of Zhuangzi) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Author: john

Lucid dreaming is the process of dreaming while you are still awake or at least consciously aware that you are dreaming. This is different than daydreaming, which is simply a short-term attachment of one’s immediate surroundings where it looks the subject is simply ‘dazing off’ or has a blank stare. Unlike lucid dreaming the subject is awake and alert during a daydream and they can easily be brought back to reality.

They generally happens at night when the subject is attempting to sleep. The primary factor of lucid dreams that sets them apart from regular dreaming is the subject has full control and influence over their dream. In this manner they can essentially ‘control’ their dreams. It has been extensively researched by the scientific community and there has been much debate about its existence, although current scientific theory is that it does exist and can be controlled to some extent.

However, the results cannot be achieved by everyone. It can be a very difficult process to initiate a lucid dream and actually control the dream once you’ve established one. The most common type of lucid dream occurs when the user is already sleeping and they start dreaming. At some point during the dream the subject becomes aware that they are sleeping but also dreaming at the same time. While the subject is not ‘awake’ per se, they are able to exhibit some degree of control over the dream and control the subject matter.

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The other type which is much less common is called wake-imitated lucid dreaming. This of it is much more difficult to achieve and can only be achieved with practice, determination and meditation. There is no apparent lapse in consciousness (such as falling asleep) upon entering a wake-induced lucid dream. Instead, the subject simply goes from being awake to dreaming while at the same time being aware of their surroundings, the time of day, where they are, who they are, etc. Scientifically a wake-induced lucid dream occurs when a subject enters R-E-M sleep mode without even realizing it. This phenomenon is known as losing self-awareness when exiting the waking state and entering the dream realm.

It can be very difficult to achieve but the results from doing so can be incredible. Oftentimes people use lucid dreams to find out their path in life, fix nightmare problems, determine their future and recover from past issues in their life that may be haunting them.

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