“You are a holistic being with both nondualistic energy and the energy of the physical plane as a part of your being at your disposal.” — Wayne Dyer Andrew Schneider helps us understand our human experience of being soul. He says, “Soul consciousness arises when we stand facing in opposite …
Levels of Consciousness
“The greatest discovery of my generation is that man can alter his life simply by altering his attitude of mind.” — William James Here is one perspective on levels of consciousness and some descriptive words to help us identify the differences: Not conscious – instinctual, follower Subconscious – habitual, robotic, …
Embrace your life
“If there is a sin against life, it consists perhaps not so much in despairing of life, as in hoping for another life, and in eluding the implacable grandeur of this life.” — Albert Camus Have you taken ownership of your life? When we own our lives, we accept what …
Think for yourself
“I think the reward for conformity is that everyone likes you except yourself.” — Rita Mae Brown Where do you need to think for yourself? When we begin to cultivate awareness of our thoughts and emotions, we begin to see just how much we live according to other people’s and …
Learn to recognize the transition zone
“Being willing to change allows you to move from a point of view to a viewing point — a higher, more expansive place, from which you can see both sides.” — Thomas Crum Whenever we go through change, we must also go through a transition zone. It’s not easy being …
The spiritual path of opposites leads us to wholeness.
Many of us turn to the spiritual path for relief from our pain. We hope spirituality will save us from our fears, bad habits, insecurities and disillusionments. We want an idyllic world where we’re always safe and happy. But this doesn’t work. Our personality’s desire to achieve pleasure and avoid …
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Healing Energies for Spiritual Development
Explore bringing the higher and lower together in ordinary everyday situations. For example, if you’re tired and hungry, connect with the discomfort of your personality. Then connect with the soul’s appreciation of all experiences of life. You may also want to explore over time the following emotional reactions and typical …
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Integrating dualities for spiritual growth
If it doesn’t work to ignore, deny or avoid the negatives in our lives, how do we deal with them? We can transform our suffering by integrating our lower experiences with higher spiritual energies. Here’s the process to follow: 1. Acknowledge your discomfort with the present situation. Really feel your …
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