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What is life
By: Sahil Patel
Tags: Spiritual Growth, Spirituality, Spiritual

Life

Life is the direct moment of time, nothing more than that.

That is why you do not have to think about your existence during the time period of your life, not stop, you just have to live the direct moment of time.

Some knowledgeable people of this world keep thinking about why we have been born in this world, what do we mean to be born in this world. To know that secret, they study many scriptures but still do not know that secret. There is only one way to know that secret and that is enlightenment, from the day your inner soul is awakened from that day you will become aware not only of your birth but also of the mysteries of this world.
Learning to Read Tarot and What It Has Taught Me
By: Camille Grady
Tags: Spiritual Growth, Self Improvement, Tarot, Personal Development, Self-awareness

My first glimpse into the world of tarot came about through watching the following YouTubers who do readings. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5iglgQ-hgRI7hX_Elob32Qhttps://www.youtube.com/c/QueenAmunRa

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-FlpQKjI8EWEJ58hoGZUsA

These are just a few of the many tarot readers I enjoy watching, there are so many on YouTube, all with unique and diverse styles.

The readers and readings intrigued and fascinated me. Sometimes it was as though they were reading my life and what was happening for me for everyone to hear. The things they spoke of and referenced became mysterious, intriguing, insightful glimpses into my psyche.

Tarot became something I found myself fascinated with and I ventured to learn more about it, and as much as I could to become a tarot reader for myself.

The imagery, symbolism, and creativity in how the cards can be and are interpreted appealed to me a lot. It also seemed like the more you learned the more there was to discover and uncover about every card and every combination of the cards.

I set out to learn the tarot by doing a few short courses but also by teaching myself and every morning giving myself a tarot spread to journal about and learn from. This website has a lot of amazing information that also helped to learn a lot about tarot and it has an amazing run down of the meanings of all the cards- https://www.biddytarot.com/

Here are just some of the things learning about the tarot taught me.
What is Spirituality
By: Sahil Patel
Tags: Spiritual Growth, Spirituality, Spiritual

Spirituality does not mean that a person who worships god is considered a spiritual person.

Spirituality means that person who feel god through his imagination and can understand god, and that person slowly starts to understand the whole mystery of his whole world and at the same time. He is the whole of this society and this world. The nature of the soul keeps its compassion, it is the identify of a true spiritual person.
Moksha — The Spiritual Goal... Every being is in search of happiness…
By: Dada Bhagwan
Tags: Salvation, Spiritual Growth, Moksha, Spirituality

Every being is in search of happiness. A kid plays with toys for seeking pleasure. When he grows, he studies hard to live a happy life in future. Based on the education, he looks for a job to be satisfied. Then, he marries with the expectation to become a ‘happy man’. During all these stages, he feels happy for a while, but it does not last long. Thus, hunting for happiness continues. No amount of money, praise or any height of success can give solace to him. When he realizes that all these are bondages or sources of temporary happiness, the search for everlasting joy begins. This permanent happiness is Moksha, also known as salvation, mukti, or freedom from bondage.

It is due to the bondage that one feels unhappy.

“ From the moment one becomes aware of ‘I am bound’, after that moment, he will desire to become free (from this worldly life) & attain ultimate liberation (Moksha)” -Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan

Bondage is the fruit of ignorance of the Self (Soul), while Moksha is the fruit of knowledge of the Self. The path of Moksha or the Moksha marg begins when one attains Self-realization and knows ‘who am I.’ Moksha or liberation is in your hand from the moment the ignorance of the Self goes away. Liberation is the end of the spiritual path.

Who does not allow you to attain Moksha?

What does not let a gourd covered with mud to float atop? It is the mud. Similarly, there are ‘ parmanus’ (sub-atomic particles of body complex) covering the Soul, which weigh heavily and drag the Soul into lower life forms. It is the veil of these particles that do not allow you to achieve Moksha.

After Self-realization, one becomes free from all attachments of worldly atoms, including the sub-atomic particles. All these atoms around the Soul shed off, and the Soul floats to the Siddha Kshetra (the permanent abode of absolutely liberated Souls). This is the ultimate liberation, which is possible only by the grace of a Gnani Purush.

A Gnani Purush is the one who has reached the state of permanent happiness. Isn’t it easy to reach an airport if we are with a person who knows the way to the airport? Similarly, the path to Moksha becomes straightforward when we meet the Gnani Purush.

Read on to get a clear understanding on the various questions on Moksha.
BEYOND
By: Osiris Temple
Tags: Spiritual Growth, Sorrow, Science Fiction, Myths And Legends, Poetry Sunday

BEYOND

I wish to reach beyond the wetness,

to feel more than pain and sadness.

I believe that beliefs are never new,

and in every lie lies something true.

I wish to see beyond my beautiful boundaries,

glistening shackles of lights and colours,

To see without my eyes, demons and fairies.

I know of fiery darkness and of truths worse.

I wish to feel without my skin,

to hear the melodious tunes from the trees,

to inhale life and have it by its chin,

I want to hear when the universe breathe breeze.

I wish to understand the rhythm of death,

to write poems on your soul's songs,

I want to see through the mist and faint,

Only to wake in paradise, amused by its ridiculousness.
How to stop anger
By: Sahil Patel
Tags: Spiritual Growth, Motivational, Spirituality, Inspiration, Motivation

People say that getting angry has a very bad effect on our health, but really why do we get angry and how to stop it, do you know about it.???

whenever a person or an object does not act as we wish, then a part of anger arises within us. And by constantly thinking about that matter, the same fraction of your anger will make you feel angry in your mind about that matter.

That is why if you want to avoid all this, then if you renounce the desires expressed by others through your mind, then you will definitely be able to stop anger from within.
When The Past Gets In the Way Of Your Future…
By: Rosemary Nonny Knight
Tags: Spiritual Growth, Personal Growth, Spirituality, Inspiration, Self Love

Gosh it used to be so scary to trust the Divine…

So scary to lean in…

I mean I had not always trusted my Dad who I could see…

How could I trust the Divine that I couldn’t…

My dad tried to have my best interests at heart but he was in a lot of pain with the severed spinal cord and the emotional tension of coping with losing the use of your body…

So I get it logically but emotionally, it affected my relationship with the Divine, who I saw and still sometimes see, as a father figure…

It made me think that I was all alone, working stuff out…

I felt I had to take care of myself because every time I tried to lean on my dad, there was nothing at all there…

Thank God for healing…

Thank God that I no longer need to live in the past…

And so moment by moment, I choose to trust the Divine…

I choose to lean in…

I choose NOT TO lean onto my very limited understanding…

I choose to act on those nudges even when it seems unreasonable…

And I find myself wondering about you…

Where are you blocked?

Do you see yourself repeating the same cycles over and over again, even though you want to be free?

START HERE: The Freedom Book — http://RosemaryNonnyKnight.com/bookfree
The Shadows and Connection Between Sex + Money
By: Serena V Amoroso
Tags: Spiritual Growth, Money Mindset, Abundance, Money Management, Sexuality

“I feel jealous of other women’s beauty.”

“I feel guilt + shame around my pleasure.”

“I feel embarrassed when thinking about my finances.”

These are common shadows I hear from the women I work with ( and ones I’ve experienced myself ).

Shadows are the aspects of ourselves we shame, judge or deny. Often they’re the things we wouldn’t want anyone else to know about us.

Here’s the thing: until you learn to embrace your shadows they 𝙊𝙒𝙉 you.

MEANING: if you don’t acknowledge, clear and integrate those pieces of yourself they will continue to drive your behaviors and decisions, usually in a destructive way.

Want epic, heart-opening transcendent se-x? Not possible if you’re holding shame around your body and pleasure.

Want a loaded bank account? Not possible if you’re holding judgement of others monetary success.

When you integrate your shadows you 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 + your energy to actually magnetize your desires + express your radiant soul.

Where are most people trapped in limitation?

𝙎𝙀-𝙓 + 𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙔.

So naturally that’s our intention together during the Scorpio New Moon Ceremony next Monday ( 11.16 ).

Serena

@serenavamoroso

PS — for the latest event info send me a DM. More on the connection between sex and money energetics coming soon.
Eternal Flame
By: Koko Wolfe
Tags: Spiritual Growth, Creative Writing, Spirituality, Mindfulness, Poetry

It only takes one standing flame to light many more…

We are but a flame on a candlestick,

wax dripping,

burning bright.

Uplight others while here.

Shine festively together.

We each hold a special place in the constellation of the universe —

And, we never navigate alone.

Free yourself from the shackles of fear.

We are unconditionally safe, loved, seen, supported, and deeply cared for.

Remember,

Darkness is Lights first home.

There is nothing left to fear.
The Mess:
By: Kira Dawn
Tags: Evil, Spiritual Growth, God, Spirituality

Photo from Kira Dawn

Why are you in such denial? I have tried to get through without so much as a numeric dial. You are a Gorgeous Mess of Chaos and that better change. If the Chaos inside collides with your soul, you are doomed to be estranged. Estranged from the beam of light that pours from inside. Banishment to the evil lurking beneath makes people change like the shifting of the tides. You know all to well that Lucifer hides among the shadows. Yet you choose to live your life in a way that brings you to your lowest of lows. You are falling for the tarnished trapped snare. The maze awaits through the prickly gates. It’s too late you are locked in the Devil’s lair.

I wake up from this wickedness. A cold sweat just above my lips. Jesus take this Chaos away. I promise to do whatever you say. I surrender my will over to you. I know this nightmare was my cue. I am safe now. Please show me how, to get back to The Gorgeous Mess.

He looked at me with no detest an said, “The Gorgeous Mess is Blessed.”

I thank you Lord, My God, “You rid the Chaos from My Eyes.”

Thy Will Be Done,

Kira Dawn a.k.a. The Gorgeous Mess a.k.a. Clyde or Bonnie(simply depends on the day)

Kira Dawn a.k.a. The Gorgeous Mess*December 2020.
Just Happy to Be Here
By: Koko Wolfe
Tags: Spiritual Growth, Creative Writing, Spirituality, Universe, Mindfulness

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Wait: An Advent Reflection
By: Justin Mcroberts
Tags: Spiritual Growth, Waiting, Spirituality, Advent, Patience

Near the heart of the Christmas / Advent Story is the expectation that God is going to offer a gift. The head-fake in this Bible story story is that, when those waiting come up on and/or are given that gift, it’s just a baby. And I know folks have surrounded Jesus’ birth with all kinds of magic imagery, sparkles and theme music since then. But for people who had been waiting for some kind of momentous, earth-shattering socio-cultural and political sign of change, that had to be at least somewhat confusing and disappointing. If this was the gift, it meant having to wait. again.

In fact, according to the timeline in those same scriptures, the next time there is anything of significance to be made of the life of Jesus, it’s 30 years later.

And then, after 3 years of work with a small community, Jesus is arrested and those following him have to wait. again.

And then he is murdered by the State (at the behest of religious power) and those following him have to wait. again.

Here’s the thing; I don’t think that process ever ends. I don’t think the waiting ever ends. And I’ve begun to think that’s the case because the primary fruit of waiting is my formation and becoming; not getting what I’m wanting.

In fact, I think that waiting, as a practice in and of itself, changes me so that i want differently (and better). Sometimes, even if the thing I’ve waited for is exactly what I expected it to be, by the time I come upon it or possess it, I’ve changed.

Over time, my hopes and desires have changed. I try not to expect particular results or gifts or moments. Instead, I hope that my will is refined and changed. That, through my waiting, I can want differently and want more and want better.

I want differently.

I want more.

I want better.

And I think that might be the point.

The spiritual process/journey isn’t about grasping God or attaining personal greatness or holiness the way I’d grasp/attain an item at a Walmart; it’s about becoming. The tension and disappointment and patience necessary for waiting shapes me into someone who wants differently, wants more and wants better; so that, in the pursuit of better things, I grow. again
Inner Voice (a message from spirit)
By: Michael Gesellchen
Tags: Spiritual Growth, Meditation, Faith, Spirituality, Mindfulness

Dear soul and brother on the divine love path. Thank you for connecting with spirit this morning. Pray often for the gift of divine love. Prayer does not require worlds or phrases. The only requirement is a heart felt yearning to be with God and to receive his gift. God will send the holy spirit to you. The holy spirit is a messenger of sorts. The messenger that brings divine love to your soul and fills it based on your yearning for this love. God communicates through your soul. He has given each person a divine spark which is a part of his essence. A part of God lives inside you. This has many names. It matters not what you call it. It’s our higher self, our conscious, our moral compass, and thought adjuster. It’s the small still voice that speaks to us all and guides us throughout our lives. This voice can be pushed out by the mind, but it will never leave you. Meditation is the key. When we take time to sill our thoughts we can have a much easier time hearing the guidance of God. It can be somewhat difficult at times to hear his voice and to follow it. Prayer and meditation are the keys. Many people will ask this voice, “what’s my purpose? What does God want me to do?” The reason this can be a struggle for so many is due to the law of free will. You weren’t created by God to be programmed like a computer or a robot. God wants you to choose. God wants you to be a co-creator with him. Choosing and discovering our gifts are part of the journey. The purpose of the journey is to form and create you unique identity and personality. Each is different. Each person is unique and precious to God. Listening to our inner voice and consciousness will help steer us to our gifts and guide us on our journey. Listen to this voice and learn to trust in it. It won’t always be easy. Sometimes the answers are difficult, but deep down we always know that they are the right answers for us because they come from God and they will lead us to the best possible results and outcomes. We love you. God bless you.
Loving the Gateways
By: Mark Nepo
Tags: Weekly Reflection, Spiritual Growth, Spirituality, Mindfulness, Friendship

What you have to attempt [is] to be yourself. What you have to

pray for [is] to become a mirror in which, according to the

degree of purity of heart you have attained, the greatness of life

will be reflected.

-Dag Hammarskjold

There is so much to say and so little that can be conveyed. I know from my own path that Eternity is measured in the Infinity of a single breath, not the accumulation of years. And of all the gateways, love and friendship are the most enduring ways to open such a moment. Hard as it is, it is a blessing to travel there together.

The truest of friends help each other navigate between the depth and surface of life. As Kahil Gibran affirms, “love that seeks aught but the disclosure of its own mystery is not love but a net cast forth.” There is no worldly gain for being friends. There is only loving the gateway that true friendship opens to the mystery of being alive.

I am stunned and moved by the beautiful, entwining paradox of how the particulars of our lives can be so unique and yet when faithfully surrendered to, we all dip our faces in the same luminous pool of grace surrounded by the grit and rim of the human journey. In this way, friendship is the unimpeded breath of our soul softening the world. It is our unfailing closeness to what matters, no matter how elusive or painful, that reveals, without instruction, the seams of our awakening.

This excerpt is from my book in progress, The Spirit of Friendship.

Photo credit: Tom Gainor
My Internal Revolution
By: Alif Mada
Tags: Human Psychology, Spiritual Growth, Depression, Spirituality, Spirituality And Women

My Internal Revolution

Needless to say we regain something after losing it.This extract is taken from my upcoming book which provides my intimate understanding o regain the possession of our spiritual core.No longer do we need to place ourselves in self-constructed mental cages. This year I have experienced alot of inner turbulence. However I faithfully restored spiritual core through an optimistic learning. Pessimism,sorrow, happiness and many toxic emotions were all over me. The primary reason behind this was that I forgot that regardless of the situation,Allah chooses the best for us. Wise I feel I am now!Words are powerful. Why use them to knock down people when words can be used to elevate people. We need to persistently combat to make ourselves aware that our never ending networking needs to be with God alone. Ranging from Baba Bulleh Shah to Shams Tabriz I have feasted upon many self-help manuals. This reading sparked an internal revolution. It was time for me to follow my internal light.
The Latter Will Be Greater Than The Former
By: Rosemary Nonny Knight
Tags: Spiritual Growth, Personal Growth, Spirituality, Inspiration, Self Love

It does not matter how long your current existence has been the way it is

The latter can be greater than the former

It does not matter what mistakes have been made by you or by others…

The latter can be greater than the former

Right now, you can dream a line under the sand and choose a new path

Right now, you can decide to stop recreating the same life yuo have spent the last 10 years of so, creating

The latter years can be greater than the former years…

You are not too old

You are not too unhealthy

You are not too big

You are not too burdened by people and responsibilities

Today is the day you can decide that…

YOUR LATTER YEARS WILL BE GREATER THAN YOUR FORMER YEARS

today is the day, you can decide to break through whatever has been holding you back

The pain of the past can become a thing of the past

The drama, the nonsense, the stories can all become a part of the past

THE LATTER CAN BE GREATER THAN THE FORMER

How many times can I remind you?

The past is gone

The stories do not matter anymore

WHAT DO YOU NOW WANT?

That is all that matters

And if you will choose to break away from the lack consciousness and instead, choose to build a wealth consciousness

You will begin to see opportunities that have always been there but you JUST COULD NOT SEE THEM

Because your inner homing beacon was set to lack

Trial

Struggle

But now, you can choose to change that

You can open up to more miracles

You can create the life you desire

Because

THE LATTER CAN BE GREATER THAN THE FORMER

Will you choose that?

I am giving away my book, for free, at the moment. The Amazon Bestselling ‘Deliberate Millionaire’s FREEDOM book: Live free, wealthy and on purpose — Stop living for the weekend and start doing what you want when you want…deliberately’

Let this book help you release old ways of thinking that keep you trapped on a lower level than what is possible for you. — Pop over to http://RosemaryNonnyKnight.com/bookfree

Much Amazing Love
Your Needs Are Always Met
By: Rosemary Nonny Knight
Tags: Spiritual Growth, Personal Growth, Spirituality, Inspiration, Self Love

Stop with the worry

Stop with the anxiety

Your needs are always met

Stop with the agitated mind gymnastics

Stop buying into the need for a struggle

Your needs are ALWAYS met

You have been through tight times before

And guess what? You always came through

Because…

Your Needs are Always Met

The worry does not help

It just makes it feel worse

It just stifles your creativity

Please believe…

YOUR NEEDS ARE ALWAYS MET!

Relax

Connect to Source

Picture what you now desire

Believe in your heart of hearts that…

Your Needs Are Always Met

Then listen to your intuition

Act with confidence, knowing…

YOUR NEEDS ARE ALWAYS MET

It is a choice to live in trust

It is a choice to build faith

Your needs are always met

It is a choice to allow your needs to be met easily

Or to be met with grand emotional turmoil and an unnecessarily long transition period…

Your needs will still be met

Maybe the timing is not what you want

Maybe it is not coming from where you expect

But be sure to realise that…

Your needs will DEFINITELY BE MET

It might even be in a more abundant way than you can imagine…

If you will open yourself up to receive

And release all attachment to HOW it must happen

Your needs are always met

Go on, look back over your life

You will notice the trend

Your needs were always met

So, instead of closing yourself off with crazy drama

Remain connected and open to love

And allow not just your needs but also your desires to be met as well…

Because honey, you are more powerful than you think

Your life is being created now

Whether by all the worry and focus on everything you think you do not have

Or by the faith and trust that your needs are always met

It is your choice

Live stifled, full of fear, doubt and anxiety

Or live abundant, full of love, joy and peace

What will it be, my love?

I am giving away my book, for free, at the moment. The Amazon Bestselling ‘Deliberate Millionaire’s FREEDOM book: Live free, wealthy and on purpose — Stop living for the weekend and start doing what you want when you want…deliberately’

Let this book help you release old ways of thinking that keep you trapped on a lower level than what is possible for you. — Pop over to http://RosemaryNonnyKnight.com/bookfree

And remember…

YOUR NEEDS ARE ALWAYS MET!

Much Amazing Love
Ramayana Simplified: Part 2: Celebration in Ayodhya
By: Megha Ramesh
Tags: Spiritual Growth, Life, Spirituality, Culture, India

The king of Kosala, Dasharatha was getting worried that he didn’t have any kids or successors to lead his kingdom after his death. Everyone advised the king to go hunting if that could relax the king’s mind.

The king set out for hunting. While he was hunting, from a distance, he heard a sound like the trumpeting of an elephant. He left arrows towards that side but the king was shocked to see that a blind man was accidentally hit by the arrows. The king apologized that it was an accident. The blind man said that he came there to fetch some water for his parents and requested the king to hand over some water to his parents. The blind man died then and there.

The king was again shocked to see that both the parents of the blind man were also blind. The king explained everything that happened, to the blind man’s parents. The blind couple cursed the kind that the king will die thinking about his son/children. The blind couple fell into the funeral pyre of their son. King Dasharatha became worried again.

The king approached the raja guru, Maharishi Vasishta. When Maharishi Vasishta heard this, he laughed and said that the king will be blessed with children as the curse was that the king will die thinking about his son/children. King Dasharatha became happy on hearing this.

Maharishi Vasishta advised conducting a ‘Puthrakameshti Yaga’ under the supervision of Maharishi Rishyasringa. He was the foster son of Maharishi Vivandaka. The Yaga was conducted. Towards the end of the Yaga, a kind of holy prasad came up. The prasad was handed over to the king, the king handed over the prasad to his 1st wife Kousalya, Out of four parts, Kousalya had one part of the prasad and handed over the rest to Kaikeyi, who also had one part. The rest was handed over to the king’s third wife, Sumithra, who had the remaining two parts of the prasad.

The three of them became pregnant, they gave birth to four beautiful sons. Kousalya gave birth to a son named Rama, Kaikeyi gave birth to one son, Bharatha whereas Sumithra gave birth to two sons, Lakshmana and Shatrughna, as she had two parts of the prasad. The people in Ayodhya became very happy with the birth of the four princes and celebrated the joy.

How can the king’s wives get pregnant by consuming a prasad?

This can be compared to what couples do in recent times if they don’t have any kids after a long time. They seek treatment and the doctor can prescribe medicines that can eventually help in the pregnancy. The prasad which was given to the king’s wives can be considered to be just like medicines.

Few Insights…
LIGHT & SHADOW
Tags: Spiritual Growth, Spirit, Spirituality, Spiritual

LIGHT & SHADOW

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You will not believe that this actually happened
By: Genius Whay
Tags: Spiritual Growth, Nollywood, Poetry, Entertainment, Funny Story

In a state of mind stuffed with smokes and and a time line sullen to jokes, my computer was more connected than my roommate’s networking skills, I had over spent my financial opportunities and my social life had become bleak.

I sat there in that Dark, sad and poorly ventilated room that smelled like weed smoke, damp rug and unwashed plated, I got lost looking into air, counting down to more countdowns. I envisioned shooting a shot. I planed strategically and tirelessly to shoot like a soldier with a million targets but had only one Bullet.

Sammie, my roommate always told me to leave my plans and follow his, but his sense of judgement was always inconsequential. If he made good choices we wouldn’t have spent half a day at the police custody on that Christmas day, or slept in the bathroom floor on new year’s eve, having drunk a few bottles of beer. Not a few actually, I just lost count.

But my plans were not much.

I planned to make only a few box to change my wardrobe

I planned to get a new photoshoot ready so I could see a casting director and hand over to him nice headshot of myself.

I planned to fix my car; it’s engine had been squeaking embarrassingly on the road and had invited warnings from lastma and road safety .

and . I planned to record New songs

I planned to make my social media very active

Most importantly, I planned to BLOW.

I knew something was missing, something in the equation was really missing but my mind had begun the addiction process of not processing everything clinically. The ones I did, what were the results?

I had become so angry in the coming months. I sometimes wished people will harrass, attack or accost me on the street on the roughest parts of Lagos, which of course was my daily routes, I looked out for Petty Thieves, demanding masquerades, extortionists in police uniforms, inspired lunatics, color code inspecting cultists, etc. I just needed a Scape-goat.

In the span of 4 months I had become so angry that I beat up 5 masquerades, 2 cultists, 1 police man and knocked out an army man … Ok that’s a lie

What happened is that I actually punched a masquerade in his face for stopping me and staining my White shirt with oil. We had a fight, a police stopped bye and asked us to visit the station, I refused. The masquerade agreed.

“You mean to tell that this Van will contain egungun and me?”

I argued.

I was still arguing when a military Van passed. An army man recognised the masquerade and signalled that the van be stopped.

They came towards us and asked what happened. The masquerade lied. He said I stole money from him

“so why were you resisting when you stole?”

The police asked.

In my quiet, confused state of temporary shock, I smelled trouble and immediately remembered Sammy and thought what will Sammy do? In a split second, I ran off.
What is Sacred Sexuality + Why Should You Care?
By: Serena V Amoroso
Tags: Sex, Spiritual Growth, Relationship Building, Sexuality, Energy Healing

SACRED SEXUALITY.⚡️Sacred. Energy. Xchange.

When you alchemize and cultivate your sexual energy you open up portals

To healing

To pleasure

To creativity

To abundance

To consciousness

To Truth

To Love

Your sexual energy is a gift. Don’t take my word for it. Discover it for yourself.

Are you ready to dissolve the distortions around sexuality?

WATCH HERE.

💖Serena

@serenavamoroso

PS- vaginal de-armoring. Sex magic. Yoni eggs. Crystal wands. Self-pleasure. Want, will, won’t Desire list. A few pieces we dive into in Feminine Magnetism. DM me to learn more.
3 Important Lessons From The Bhagavad Gita
Tags: Bhagavad Gita, Spiritual Growth, Spirituality, Ancient Scriptures, Krishna

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The Bhagavad Gita, often referred to as the Gita, is a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the epic Mahabharata, commonly dated to the second century BCE. The Gita is set in a narrative framework of a dialogue between Pandava prince Arjuna and his guide and charioteer Krishna, an Avatar of the Hindu Lord Vishnu.

The Gita means “The song of the God”. It is indeed a song- a work of art, as well a deep statement of truth. It is by means the most loved scripture in India- concise, profound, poetic and deeply inspiring.

Life is not determined by the existence or non- existence of the physical body

Lord Krishna said to Arjuna, “With words of love you have been grieving over those who deserve no lamentation. The wise mourn neither for those who live on earth nor those who leave it.”

It is never the body that gives us life. We rather give life to the body. The soul is ever-existent and soul is what we ourselves are- manifestation of eternal spirit.

Achieve freedom through inner renunciation- having no entanglement or delusion

Lord Krishna said to Arjuna, “Only that person who deserves consideration as a true renunciate who finds freedom from entanglement easy- having no likes or dislikes, and attachment to duality.”

The seeker must practice non-attachment to sensory experiences, for until he becomes firmly established in the self he may be drawn out of it by fascination of new experiences. Never let the outward awareness exert the slightest compulsion on the will.

The real yogi sees the body not his own, his mind not his own and his intellect separate from the inner perception. And he understands that the senses are cooperating with him, but independently from him.

Death is a final exam for which all of life is the preparation

Lord Krishna said to Arjuna, “Those who perceive my presence within their physical, astral and spiritual bodies, their hearts united to me, retain their perception even at the time of death.”

Death is an ordeal that everyone needs to face. The consciousness that one brings to death determines his future existence. As people lie dying, they should resolve to do better in future. To seek absolution from sin at the time of death may only cause one to focus on his sins. It may cause one to leave his body with a negative affirmation in his mind. Instead of absolution, better practice will be simply to surrender to God and leave him to see the fruits” of all our actions.
Emotional Abuse
By: Alan Graham
Tags: Marriage, Spiritual Growth, Personal Growth, Psychology, Lifestyle

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“A Different way of looking at it”

(Note: I am using he and she. Depending on your sex, you may have to switch them for the sake of being able to relate to this story.)

Life is Sun and Surf

Imagine this scene. You and your spouse are out in the water in the ocean. You are enjoying yourself just standing there and she is nearby splashing around too. You are up to your shoulders, but comfortable and standing easily.

Then, for no apparent reason, she starts clawing at your arm, giving you scratches, swinging her arms around, hitting you in the head. She even pushed your head under the water on a couple of occasions, all the while shouting at you. Shouting, you’re not quite sure what.

Is this abusive? Sure could be!

Does this feel like abuse? Absolutely!

So, what’s going on?

Well, keep imagining the scene. Unbeknownst to you, all this time you’ve been standing there on the edge of a little shelf under the water, surrounded by really deep water. Meanwhile, she has been standing on a couple of rocks which just fell away. And, she can’t swim.

So, let’s look at that scenario again. A drowning person is not going to be very gentle in how they reach out to you. I remember learning this in Life Guard training. The safest thing to do is reach out with a pole or something, or you risk getting beat up and drowned yourself. And, don’t expect any rational calm description of the situation. She doesn’t even really know what just happened either. And now is not the time to calmly explain the situation to her, and how she should rationally work through this little issue we have.

She never knew it was just some rocks she was on or that you were standing on a stable shelf.

The way the relationship was set up was perfectly fine for you. It started out OK for her too. Less comfortable than you had it, less secure, but OK. She never knew that something better was even possible.

I was talking to two friends last week who used to term emotional abuse. I’ve been hearing this more often recently (Stay tuned for how this relates to COVID in a future blog.)
Spiritual Purpose (a message from spirit)
By: Michael Gesellchen
Tags: Spiritual Growth, Meditation, Spirituality, Mindfulness, Mental Health

Dear child of God and soul on the divine love spiritual path. We would like to touch on the topic of spiritual purpose and soul mission today. Some souls incarnate on the earth plane for the purposes of achieving a special goal or purpose. Others come to earth to learn, experience, and grow spiritually. Spiritual purpose is not what a person does for a living. They can be tied together on some levels, but overall, we are much more than our jobs or careers. Many folks fall into the trap of tying their identity to what they do for a living. What someone does for a living can be tied to their spiritual growth, but ultimately they will out grow the lessons once they are learned and a natural desire to move on will kick in. A person’s life purpose or spiritual purpose is often layered and complex. There may be or come a point in life when a person is needed to fulfill a job or position, but that position is not meant to last forever. These folks tend to be utility players and have multiple layers to their divine mission. Often, a person’s spiritual purpose is to be a channel of light, love, and truth in the world. This is the ultimate goal. How one reaches this goal and expresses these truths is up to the individual and the gifts they discover within their souls. Some have gifts of leading, teaching, writing, healing, art, and working with their hands to create. All humans were made to create. The father in heaven is a creator and so are his children. This doesn’t mean you must create immaculate works of art, but we are always in a state of creation. You create when you help a child look at something in a different way. Love and creation are key components to one’s spiritual mission on earth. Be a co-creator with God. When you seek to create ways to bring love into the world, know that you are aligning yourself with very powerful energies that exist in the universe. God and his angels and high spirits seek to build bridges with humans who seek to create and serve God with in the world. Be well. God bless you. We love you.
Emotional Abuse
Tags: Marriage, Spiritual Growth, Personal Growth, Psychology, Lifestyle

A Different way of looking at it”

(Note: I am using he and she. Depending on your sex, you may have to switch them for the sake of being able to relate to this story.)

Life is Sun and Surf

Imagine this scene. You and your spouse are out in the water in the ocean. You are enjoying yourself just standing there and she is nearby splashing around too. You are up to your shoulders, but comfortable and standing easily.

Then, for no apparent reason, she starts clawing at your arm, giving you scratches, swinging her arms around, hitting you in the head. She even pushed your head under the water on a couple of occasions, all the while shouting at you. Shouting, you’re not quite sure what.

Is this abusive? Sure could be!

Does this feel like abuse? Absolutely!

So, what’s going on?

Well, keep imagining the scene. Unbeknownst to you, all this time you’ve been standing there on the edge of a little shelf under the water, surrounded by really deep water. Meanwhile, she has been standing on a couple of rocks which just fell away. And, she can’t swim.

So, let’s look at that scenario again. A drowning person is not going to be very gentle in how they reach out to you. I remember learning this in Life Guard training. The safest thing to do is reach out with a pole or something, or you risk getting beat up and drowned yourself. And, don’t expect any rational calm description of the situation. She doesn’t even really know what just happened either. And now is not the time to calmly explain the situation to her, and how she should rationally work through this little issue we have.

She never knew it was just some rocks she was on or that you were standing on a stable shelf.

The way the relationship was set up was perfectly fine for you. It started out OK for her too. Less comfortable than you had it, less secure, but OK. She never knew that something better was even possible.

I was talking to two friends last week who used to term emotional abuse. I’ve been hearing this more often recently (Stay tuned for how this relates to COVID in a future blog.)
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By: Essential Awakening Mentoring
Tags: Spiritual Growth, Mindset, Relationships, Coaching, Women

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Being on the receiving end
By: Michelle Gruber Homrighouse
Tags: Spiritual Growth

Being on the receiving end

Christmas is upon us…..and so are the decorations, Christmas cards, carols and the gifts….all the gift. I absolutely love wrapping presents and more than that, I love giving gifts from the heart. It’s the perfect time for me to reflect on the treasured relationships I have with some amazing people in my life. Gift giving feels like an extension of joy, love and thanks for filling my heart up in a unique way . I wish I could give all those near a dear to me something. So I guess you say that I’ve got the giving part down…. but the receiving part, not so much. I’m pretty sure it stems from my gift getting experience as a kid. When I got a present the unspoken rule was that now I owe that person a part of me. Be it being a good girl, or giving a present in return. If either of these two things didn’t happen I was told that I was ungrateful and spoiled. As an adult I still to this day kind of carry that belief with me. Don’t get me wrong , gifts are awesome! However, what happens in my brain is not. Obviously I’ve been thinking about this subject a lot today. I’ve struggled with the whole receiving awkwardness for a while now. Except today in the. on my way home from therapy I actually prayed on it. Side note… my car is currently my place of worship and prayer (more on this later). Instead of going home I stop to drop off a gift and have a little COVID style porch chat for a little bit (it was so soul filling…. ugg, I miss people). I’ve been immensely blessed by this wonderful family as many have…. and honestly our little porch chat was a wonderful gift! I was both a giver and receiver and I felt joyful. I got home and sent message about how nice it was to see her. Several exchanges later I’m the recipient of a unexpected gift from her and her family (so very thankful). As wonderful and needed as the gift was , it was her message that held the biggest gift of all for me “ no strings attached, no thanks needed. Please enjoy . God is good”. In her message I heard God loud and clear…. child you are worth so much to me and are so very loved. I hear your pain and your confusion. There are no strings attached to my love dear one…. none at all. I’m learning Father, I’m learning. Thanks for loving me with no strings attached….

-Michelle
Letting go
By: Ena Marie Busby
Tags: Spiritual Growth, Spirit, Divine Guidance

Letting go

You’re holding on to this mythical string. You confess that you’re holding on by a thread, or barely holding on; but to what? What is it that you hold on to so tightly? The vision you replay in your mind for this shows your focus is on two fingers pinching a single thread for theatrics. In the vision You never look down, or around, not even up; the focus matches on the words you use to describe what you believe to be true.

What if you changed the focus of the vision? Perhaps if you looked down, you would see that you are being supported, held up if you would, by your spiritual team. You were never actually hanging by that thread. You were being lifted up and supported the whole time.

Now that you see the truth, decide if you want to continue to hold on to the fear; because that’s all that piece of thread represents, the fear you found comfort in and gave place to so that you wouldn’t have to rise up in your own power. You were actually afraid of your own power. Because you felt it, you know what it can do, you played with it, you inspected it. You actually know all the ins and outs of it, but you fear what someone else may say once you step into your own, based on their fears.

Girl, let that shit go. Don’t hide yourself for fear of whether someone else may deem you worthy or not. You know your worth, your truth, your power. Let go of those invalid insecurities, anxieties, and holding yourself back for fear of rejection, and walk through the open door of opportunity. Step in and see yourself exhale. Take that breath of fresh, well deserved, air. This is about your innermost being, the who, the why, the what of your essence. Live her. Be her.

You’re not holding on to that string, you are letting go, of everything that no longer serves a purpose in your life. Doing it with joy and grace; and the covering, protection, and support of your ancestors and guides. You want to know how God got you? Let go and let God show you. This is your season!

-Asè

12/19/2020 @ 0052
LIFTING THE SHROUD
Tags: Spiritual Growth, Spirit, Spirituality, Spiritual

LIFTING THE SHROUD

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IF ONLY YOU KNEW HOW POWERFUL YOU COULD BE…
By: Rosemary Nonny Knight
Tags: Spiritual Growth, Personal Growth, Spirituality, Inspiration, Self Love

If only you could see the energy and vitality that lies beneath the surface…

If only you understood that you are more capable than you think…

If only you fully realised that your vision is a powerful thing for you to bring to life…

You get caught up in the craziness of every day life with other people all caught up in the same way — Everyone thinking that what you see is all there is and so the bad dream continues…

You know there is more

You feel it

You sense it

You wake up with a feeling that you are missing something and THIS cannot be it…

There is a quiet longing in your soul for THE MORE…

But then life (the bad dream) gets your attention and keeps it…

Making you believe that there cannot be more and that you are deluded to think you could be everything you dream of…

What will it take for you to wake up form the dream?

What will it take for you to understand that you are a critical part of the evolution of this planet…

Quiet yourself

Listen to that voice within

Trust what you hear

TRUST YOURSELF again

and begin to act from that intuitive place

Choose to believe you can bring that vision to life

And take a step, and then another one

Start living life deliberately

Rather than passively reacting to the events around you…

IT IS TIME to wake up

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Every human wants to be powerful.
Tags: Spiritual Growth, Spirituality

Every human wants to be powerful. Even the animal possesses physical strength, but the greatness of man lies in his spiritual or inner strength. Developed self-power shows miraculous work in every field, and the task which seems impossible to others, he finds it a game of holidays. The basis of increasing internal strength is detachment. Being unattached means unattainable raga-free attraction, slogan-free, untouched self-restrained Indrajit, etc. Such people, while living in the world, do not fulfill their duties and do not let their internal force erode; Looks like scenes and enjoys them. What others find to be an obstacle to pleasure, he finds pleasure in it, like a skilled duodenum holding a cloth in the middle to catch a hot pot and the warmth of the pot shattering In the same way, even a witnessing person does not get involved between himself and the world by keeping God and divine knowledge.

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