02-11-2012, 12:52 PM
This is a great thread. Thanks Gibbons for starting it.
Here is something from a course of study (I believe it is called The Star and Cross)--if anyone feels that I shouldn't include it, please tell me and I will delete it:
"Every initiate, no matter what his grade, should constantly aspire to conscious contact with inner plane adepts. There is no need to wait for the development of psychism or special powers. You must realize that your own Higher Self is functioning on the same level as the inner plane adepts. Therefore the mechanism for contact already exists. Your task is to clear the channels between your Higher Self and your personality."
"The key to contact...is simple. There are two requirements only: one, a burning desire for such a contact; and two, like-mindedness...You must train your mind to think as an inner plane adept would think. You must approach problems in your life as from the viewpoint of an inner plane adept. You must try to take on their attitudes and attempt to realize their motivations."
"The signs of contact are unmistakable. There is always the strong sense of another individual in touch with your soul. There is always a feeling of purpose, direction and impetus, an exhilaration, followed by a great peace."
"First, self-control is required of you. This includes control of feeling as well as thought, speech, and action, and it must be so perfect that it is effortless. It is required of you to be completely impersonal in your relationships to others and to yourself. Identify yourself with your Higher Self and look upon your Personality as a tool to use--the persona or mask you present on the physical plane. Learn to look upon its vicissitudes as the training of the Path. Even as you know that death leads on to life so take not account of pain, for pain is power if you know how to use it, and when you suffer, power is placed in your hands. Strength is required of you..."
"My children, you do not come here to be helped: you come here to learn how to help...If you cannot stand upright on your feet unaided, how can you lift others? There is an integrity of the soul which is necessary for the pursuit of esoteric knowledge, for Truth blinds weak eyes. There is a courage needed to endure the discipline of the Mysteries--there is endurance needed to last the distance."
Strength seldom comes from dealing with ease. And this is a difficult path--a straight and narrow one. I think Gary encapsulated it beautifully in his comments about not waiting for circumstances to be "right" -- it is ourselves that we change. Even Ra said they were still working up the ladder of adepthood. Still, we can love each other though the hard parts--and it is difficult...to me, it essentially means releasing that which to most makes us "human"...are you (meaning people in general--not any one person on this forum) really sure you want to go there? Think of the sacrifices of those who walked that path. Did they have personal love? celebrity? lots of friends? did someone take care of them and help them?...and many met a rather violent end...
There is no shame in turning back into the world...but it may be that the souls of people searching here, being great and valiant, knew what they wanted to do--what they were capable of. We are strong and powerful, beautiful and majestic, we can do this. And we are a "group", like Plenum says. We're lucky to have the ability to connect across the internet. I am grateful for you all.
And on the subject of PROTEIN...I'm a vegetarian--can't stand the thought of eating meat anymore. But the new energies seem to require us to build muscle mass (I found a great channeling by Metatron on this if anyone is interested). I started walking up and down the hills around my house and this allowed some of it to be processed...hard core exercise is needed. Unfortunately, my current work schedule doesn't allow for that, still, I need extra protein. I use Metagenics Ultra Clear with a tub of Chobani yogurt, water, banana, and blueberries to get about 29-30 grams in the morning. I also try to eat at least one-two farm-raised, cruelty-free hard-boiled eggs a day. Oatmeal can provide another 6 grams, and then a hunk of cheese at some point. A glass of milk provides something like 10 grams for a glass. But dairy doesn't bother me like it does others. Anyways, I add to this a drop of Vitamin D, a minami brand fish oil (because it actually as enough DHA, EPA to take one a day), and B12. When I do this, I have an easier time staying upbeat.
I'm sure everyone else who's kicked depression, etc. has their own thing too. But I offer mine just in case it might be useful.
Here is something from a course of study (I believe it is called The Star and Cross)--if anyone feels that I shouldn't include it, please tell me and I will delete it:
"Every initiate, no matter what his grade, should constantly aspire to conscious contact with inner plane adepts. There is no need to wait for the development of psychism or special powers. You must realize that your own Higher Self is functioning on the same level as the inner plane adepts. Therefore the mechanism for contact already exists. Your task is to clear the channels between your Higher Self and your personality."
"The key to contact...is simple. There are two requirements only: one, a burning desire for such a contact; and two, like-mindedness...You must train your mind to think as an inner plane adept would think. You must approach problems in your life as from the viewpoint of an inner plane adept. You must try to take on their attitudes and attempt to realize their motivations."
"The signs of contact are unmistakable. There is always the strong sense of another individual in touch with your soul. There is always a feeling of purpose, direction and impetus, an exhilaration, followed by a great peace."
"First, self-control is required of you. This includes control of feeling as well as thought, speech, and action, and it must be so perfect that it is effortless. It is required of you to be completely impersonal in your relationships to others and to yourself. Identify yourself with your Higher Self and look upon your Personality as a tool to use--the persona or mask you present on the physical plane. Learn to look upon its vicissitudes as the training of the Path. Even as you know that death leads on to life so take not account of pain, for pain is power if you know how to use it, and when you suffer, power is placed in your hands. Strength is required of you..."
"My children, you do not come here to be helped: you come here to learn how to help...If you cannot stand upright on your feet unaided, how can you lift others? There is an integrity of the soul which is necessary for the pursuit of esoteric knowledge, for Truth blinds weak eyes. There is a courage needed to endure the discipline of the Mysteries--there is endurance needed to last the distance."
Strength seldom comes from dealing with ease. And this is a difficult path--a straight and narrow one. I think Gary encapsulated it beautifully in his comments about not waiting for circumstances to be "right" -- it is ourselves that we change. Even Ra said they were still working up the ladder of adepthood. Still, we can love each other though the hard parts--and it is difficult...to me, it essentially means releasing that which to most makes us "human"...are you (meaning people in general--not any one person on this forum) really sure you want to go there? Think of the sacrifices of those who walked that path. Did they have personal love? celebrity? lots of friends? did someone take care of them and help them?...and many met a rather violent end...
There is no shame in turning back into the world...but it may be that the souls of people searching here, being great and valiant, knew what they wanted to do--what they were capable of. We are strong and powerful, beautiful and majestic, we can do this. And we are a "group", like Plenum says. We're lucky to have the ability to connect across the internet. I am grateful for you all.
And on the subject of PROTEIN...I'm a vegetarian--can't stand the thought of eating meat anymore. But the new energies seem to require us to build muscle mass (I found a great channeling by Metatron on this if anyone is interested). I started walking up and down the hills around my house and this allowed some of it to be processed...hard core exercise is needed. Unfortunately, my current work schedule doesn't allow for that, still, I need extra protein. I use Metagenics Ultra Clear with a tub of Chobani yogurt, water, banana, and blueberries to get about 29-30 grams in the morning. I also try to eat at least one-two farm-raised, cruelty-free hard-boiled eggs a day. Oatmeal can provide another 6 grams, and then a hunk of cheese at some point. A glass of milk provides something like 10 grams for a glass. But dairy doesn't bother me like it does others. Anyways, I add to this a drop of Vitamin D, a minami brand fish oil (because it actually as enough DHA, EPA to take one a day), and B12. When I do this, I have an easier time staying upbeat.
I'm sure everyone else who's kicked depression, etc. has their own thing too. But I offer mine just in case it might be useful.
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