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BRAIN POWER Our Genie to Success - by Michele Blood- ***The Appropriate Response to all Karma - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneKarma is the law of cause and effect. The proper way to look at karma is to look at it as a teacher and gift from Spirit, because the law of cause and consequence is helping us to learn that everything we say, think, feel and do has a consequence. It is teaching us to take responsibility for our ...
Views: 1792(1 vote) - ***Do it anyway – Great advice from Mother Teresa - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe verses below were written on the wall of Mother Teresa's home for children in Calcutta, India. - People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. - If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. - If you are ...
Views: 3174(1 vote) - ***The Law of Karma Spans over Lifetimes - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe law of karma spans over lifetimes. Nothing is ever lost. Everything we put out in life comes back to us. Some of what we put out comes back sooner, in the same lifetime, whereas other causes we set return to us in a future lifetime. God’s laws are not limited by time and space. And so the ...
Views: 2650 - ***Karma is a Gift, not a Punishment - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneKarma is the law of cause and effect. This cause can be set in motion by an individual, a group of individuals, or by the planet as a whole. The effect can be both “positive” and “negative” depending on the cause we set. So even though most people speak of karma as being “bad karma”, there is ...
Views: 2382(1 vote) - ***What is Karma? And Why all Karma is Neutral in Truth… - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe Master Jesus said, “As ye sow, so shall ye reap.” The Kybalion says, “Every cause has its effect; ever effect has its cause; everything happens according to law; chance is but a name for law not recognized; there are many planes of causation, but nothing escapes the law.” In Eastern ...
Views: 2401(1 vote) - ***Initiations are Indicators of Light Quotient - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneIt is must be understood that one can pass through the seven levels of initiation and still have lots of psychological baggage to clear. Taking one’s seven levels of initiation does not automatically mean that one is demonstrating God on a Spiritual, psychological and/or physical/Earthly level. ...
Views: 2330 - ***The Threefold Flame of Love, Wisdom, and Power … and Why we Need all Three Energies to Become an Integrated Ascended Master - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe First Ray is the Ray of power and will. The Second Ray is the Ray of love and wisdom. Will without heart is cold and uncaring. Love without will and strength is wishy-washy, without force and direction. The will energy gives the love the necessary strength whereas the love energy gives ...
Views: 2921(1 vote) - Why Is Change So Damn Hard? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Gina VitaloneChange is so damn hard because we humans are creatures of habit and have limited comfort zones that have been carefully constructed over time and space. We are so protective of our comfort zones that we protect our comfort zone boarders with impassioned justification whenever threatened. We ...
Views: 1135 - My Personal Journey Into The World of Meditation - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffI began meditating in my late teens after I was exposed to the research of Herbert Benson, who wrote the book The Relaxation Response. It was a wonderful study into how people meditate and the benefits of meditation. It was basic but very helpful. It got me interested in both practicing and ...
Views: 1208(4 votes) - How to realize the Absolute Truth - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Swami AaronHow to realize the Absolute Truth There is a golden principle of the existence – things happen as it should happen in the existence. Whatever happens in the existence, for that there are some factors available in that matrix and those factors manifest themselves in the form of that happening. ...
Views: 2317 - Finding The Answer To “Who Am I?”: Lose the labels and learn the art of beingness - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffBefore anything can be known, before anything can come into existence, there must be someone who is the background to all that exists. When we wake up in the morning, everything blooms in our awareness. But would it all be there if we weren’t around? Can there be anything without us first being ...
Views: 1006(3 votes) - ***Power and Will Meditation with God and the Ascended Masters - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David Stone- Assume a comfortable position, either lying down or sitting up. Just be sure your spine is straight and your legs uncrossed. - Take a few deep breaths, relaxing your whole body and releasing all tension. - Think either of God or any Ascended Master that you feel especially attuned to and ...
Views: 1840 - ***How to Gain Conscious Control over the Subconscious Mind - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StonePart of becoming an Integrated Ascended Master is to learn and master our subconscious mind in service of the conscious mind and Superconscious mind. Most people are run by their subconscious mind and react in life based on the programs that happen to be running in their subconscious mind ...
Views: 3859 - *** What to Do with the Negativity we Encounter during the Course of a Day - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneIf we are not careful, then other people’s negativity can easily affect us. We don’t have to go to a licensed hypnotist to get hypnotized because it happens every day in our everyday lives. The subconscious mind has no reasoning ability. However, most people on Earth are run by their ...
Views: 2321(3 votes) - ***Self-love Affirmations to Help you Fall in Love with Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneFor your enjoyment, here are some affirmations that you can work with to help you develop self-love. Say them out loud at least twice a day, for 21 days – without missing a day. If you miss a day, start over again from day one. It is unwritten law of the mind that whatever we do for 21 days ...
Views: 2514(2 votes) - *** Personal Power Affirmations to Help you Claim your Power - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneFor your enjoyment, here are some affirmations that you can work with to generate personal power. Say them out loud at least twice a day, for 21 days – without missing a day. If you miss a day, start over again from day one. It is unwritten law of the mind that whatever we do for 21 days ...
Views: 4618(2 votes) - ***How to Own your Personal Power - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneHaving self-love and personal power are the two major keys to psychological wellbeing and health. In truth, it is not even possible to be unconditionally loving if we do not first claim and own our personal power. Because if we don’t own our personal power, then we cannot keep the lower self ...
Views: 3125(2 votes) - ***Love Mediation with God and the Ascended Masters - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David Stone- Assume a comfortable position, either lying down or sitting up. Just be sure your spine is straight and your legs uncrossed. - Take a few deep breaths, relaxing your whole body and releasing all tension. - Think either of God or any Ascended Master that you feel especially attuned to, ...
Views: 1839 - ***Don’t compare and compete with others - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneIt is okay to compare ourselves with ourselves to measure our Spiritual growth, but it is not okay to compare ourselves with others. The negative ego and lower self, not understanding that our self-love and self-worth come from who we are and not from what we do, literally live by comparison ...
Views: 2557 - ***Creative self-love visualization and meditation #2 - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneVisualize your inner child playing in a grassy field. See yourself as the adult you currently are, walking towards your inner child. As your inner child sees you, it recognizes you and runs towards you, leaping into your arms. Give it a big hug and share all the love and light in ...
Views: 1859 - ***Creative Self-love Visualization and Meditation #1 - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneFind a comfortable position, either lying down or sitting up. Close your eyes and allow your breath to flow easily and naturally through you, without forcing it. Enjoy yourself and relax into the flow of your breathing. Then say to yourself, either inwardly or whispering/saying out loud, ...
Views: 1692(1 vote) - ***No Self-love, No Self-growth - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneGod is love and love is God. It is not possible to advance on the path of ascension and initiation without having love for self and the world. You cannot have love for the world if you don’t first have love for yourself. If you don’t love yourself you won’t be right with yourself. And if ...
Views: 1890(1 vote) - How To Stay In The Moment - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Adam BenedettoStaying present in life seems harder than it is. It is not about controlling yourself or always reminding yourself to stay present. In fact, it is the release of all of that that makes it possible. When we release ourselves, we can be present. When we let go of our ideas of control over ...
Views: 1071 - What Is Acceptance? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Adam BenedettoTo accept something is to let it be as it is, to not fight it, not even the idea of it, internally. It is to be open to what is, however it may be, without resistance. It is the understanding that every moment changes; therefore, what may be now will change. This allows continual acceptance ...
Views: 1940(1 vote) - Discovery Who We Are: We Aren’t Who We Think We Are - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffIronically, one of the main things that keeps us from awakening to our true nature is knowledge. We think we know things, and knowing these things keeps us from being awake. Our belief that we have true knowledge keeps us caught up in our perceptions, labels, and opinions, making them appear as ...
Views: 1192(2 votes) - How to Attain Self Realization - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Kip MazuyWhat self realization is will always remain a mystery because the mind cannot describe what is beyond the mind. But the teachings to learn how to attain self realization are quite simple and straight forward. Follow these steps and you will also enjoy deep states of meditation and may even ...
Views: 1979(1 vote) - The Essence of Who We Are: Living in the Now - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffThe infinite reality of now is what life is really all about. In many ways, we have created a prison around ourselves. The walls are all those limiting ideas of who we are, who others are, and what life is. Practice neti neti: not this, not that. Let go of all the false identifications you have ...
Views: 1220(2 votes) - Are You Living Life by Default? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2011 from Veronica DrakeI am the D.I.V.A. of Life Design ~ Empowering Women to Live Life by Design not by Default Daring, Inspiring, Vivacious, Accepting What is a DIVA of Life Design? Simply put it means I consciously design my life from the inside out using practical spirituality. My intention is to show up in ...
Views: 1353(1 vote) - ***The Seventh Initiation is the Goal of Every Initiate because it Means Freedom from Rebirth - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneEssentially, the seventh initiation is the goal of every initiate because it means freedom from the wheel of rebirth. It is the nirvana of the Buddhist, the Samadhi of the meditator, and the liberation of the yogi. So in essence, the seventh initiation marks freedom from rebirth which is a ...
Views: 3881(1 vote) - ***The Fifth Initiation is Esoterically called the Monadic Merger - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe fifth initiation is esoterically called the Monadic merger. The third initiation is called the Soul merge, for it is this initiation that marks the moment when the incarnated Soul begins to identify itself with the Oversoul. Now, the fifth initiation is called the Monadic merger, for ...
Views: 4038(1 vote) - ***The Third Initiation involves Beginning Mastery of the Mind - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe third initiation is also called the Soul merge, because it is here that one becomes directly merged and linked with the Higher Self, or Oversoul. It is here that both the Higher Self and inner plane Ascended Masters begin to work directly with the incarnated Soul. It is also at this ...
Views: 1996(1 vote) - ***The First Initiation is the First Step onto the Path of Ascension - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneInitiation means ascension. The first initiation is the first step onto the path of ascension. At the first initiation the main goal is physical self-mastery to a beginning degree. This shows as the Soul starting out to finetune and purify the diet, releasing toxins as much as possible, ...
Views: 3190 - *** You cannot Understand Ascension without Understanding Initiation - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneIt is not possible to truly understand the process of ascension without understanding the process of initiation because the two are intimately connected with each other. Initiation and ascension are really two sides of the same coin. We go through initiations in a systematic order by both ...
Views: 1900 - ***What is a so-called “Accepted Disciple?” - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneWhen a Master accepts an incarnated Soul as his disciple, the Soul is esoterically called an “accepted disciple.” The Master has accepted the Soul as his disciple and student, and so the Master is now starting to work a little bit with his new student. The incarnated Soul, in turn, must now ...
Views: 1826 - ***The Probationary Path is a Path of Preparation to Prepare the Incarnated Soul for the First Initiation - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe probationary path is a path of preparation to prepare the incarnated Soul for the first initiation. The Soul upon the probationary path very slowly begins to tune in to the Higher Self, and in turn, the Higher Self vaguely begins to turn its attention to the incarnated Soul. At this ...
Views: 2334 - What is Happening to Reiki? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2012 from Don Beckettcopyright © 2011 Don Beckett A LOT of people have been asking this question privately for at least a few years. The answer is not one that most of us are eager to acknowledge. We tend to brush it aside and go on with our own work. But suddenly I feel we need to acknowledge it, for the sake of ...
Views: 5282(2 votes) - The History of Buddhism in Tibet - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from sylvia smelcerBuddhism has been the official religion of Tibet for almost 2,000 years. Originating in India approximately 2500 years ago, it migrated to Tibet in 170 AD, but didn’t take hold until the reign of King Songtsen Gampo, when he declared it the official religion of the country in 641 AD. The ...
Views: 1107 - How to Meditate Using a Buddhist Japa Mala - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from sylvia smelcerTibetan prayer beads, or malas, are strings of beads that have been used by Buddhists for thousands of years to help count prayers, which are known as mantras. Buddhist malas are usually composed of a circle of 108 beads which are used to complete 100 repetitions of a mantra. The extra 8 beads ...
Views: 2836 - A Comparison of Tibetan Buddhism and Hinduism - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from sylvia smelcerMany people confuse Buddhism and Hinduism, but they are two very separate and distinct religions. They do however have some similarities, such as the belief in karma and reincarnation. Since the Buddha lived in India and was originally a Hindu, it’s understandable that the two religions would ...
Views: 6345 - ***The Beginning Stages of the Soul’s Evolution - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneWhen the Soul starts out its reincarnation process, the Soul is just beginning to gain experience in the physical worlds. It takes some rounds of birth and rebirth until the Soul gradually develops awareness. During these early stages, the emotional or astral body is hardly developed. It ...
Views: 2467 - ***The Inner Plane Ascended Masters are Here to Serve us, and We are Here to Serve Them - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe Ascended Masters of the Spiritual Hierarchy have their own lives on the planes or realms they live. They have their own interests and growth objectives. However, part of what they do is to be actively involved in the evolution of humanity, as well as the Earth as a whole. So they are here to ...
Views: 2549(1 vote) - ***The Hierarchical Structure of the Spiritual Hierarchy - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThere is a very clear structure and organization to the Spiritual Hierarchy. At the head of our universe is a vast cosmic being, called Melchizedek. He holds the position of Universal Logos. At the head of our galaxy is another vast being, although not as vast as Melchizedek, called Melchior. ...
Views: 3122 - ***What are Kindergarten Ascended Masters? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneWhen someone has passed the seventh initiation and has thus achieved the goal of all his lifetimes, which is the goal of ascension or liberation from the wheel of rebirth, such a young Master is occultly called “Kindergarten Master.” Kindergarten Masters are watched over very carefully by ...
Views: 2007 - ***The Spiritual Hierarchy Functions as the Spiritual Government of Planet Earth - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe inner plane Spiritual Hierarchy functions as the Spiritual Government of this planet. Now, the Planetary Spiritual Government is not a government as we understand the term on Earth. It adheres to highest Spiritual ideals and is inspired by a spirit of service, devotion and Spiritual ...
Views: 2760 - ***Who or What is the Spiritual Hierarchy? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneIf you are new to the path of ascension, you will probably feel somewhat confused when you hear words like “Hierarchy” and “Ascended Masters.” The so-called Spiritual Hierarchy is formed of great beings and teachers who have lived on Earth a long time ago and have returned now to share with ...
Views: 2789 - ***Ascension is the Process of Growing Through the Various Dimensions of Reality - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneWe are all Spiritual beings living in and passing through the various Spiritual dimensions of reality. We are immortal and eternal Sons and Daughters of God/ Brahma/ Allah/ Dharmakaya/ The I AM THAT I AM. The process of ascension lies in the experiencing and mastering of all the realms we ...
Views: 1899 - ***The Logoic Plane is the Plane of Total Oneness - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe logoic plane is the plane of total oneness. Upon the logoic plane we are put in touch with the Plan of God and are at complete oneness with that divine intent and purpose. We know ourselves to be the God Self or Mighty I AM Presence and have completely transcended the illusion of form. ...
Views: 3936 - ***Above the Buddhic Plane there is the Atmic Plane - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe plane next above the buddhic plane is the so-called atmic plane, or plane of Atma. On the atmic plane there is total freedom and bliss. Here even the limitations of the Soul body are broken through. This is a place of beingness where the Soul knows that there are yet vaster realms of ...
Views: 4482 - *** The Buddhic Plane is the Habitat of the Higher Self or Oversoul - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe plane next above the mental plane is the buddhic plane. It is the habitat of the Higher Self or Oversoul. The buddhic plane is also called the causal plane because it is the realm of causation. From this plane the Soul can see the causes that it has set in motion and the steps that need ...
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