CONTEMPLATING OUR OWN SPIRITUALITY

    We are all concerned about so many things in our lives: our careers, our relationships, our weight, the way we look, the bills that need to be paid, what's for dinner and a host of other daily things. But what about our spiritual life, do we ever really contemplate that with any kind of importance? Most of us race through our day, going here there and everywhere. We have a million things on our minds and seldom, if ever, do we stop and ask ourselves if there is something more.

     The Buddha suggested that we take time to contemplate and meditate the impermanence of all things in this world, including ourselves. This may seem a bit morbid at first, but once you contemplate it for a little while, some very interesting thoughts and perspectives will begin to enter your mind. You'll also find, that you do not fear impermanence, change or even physical death as much as you once did. Could this be why, in our Western society, we become so distraught and overwhelmed with grief when someone we love passes away? It's almost as if we expect life to last forever, just the way it is now.

    We have been taught, to avoid any thoughts of change or physical death. And most of us run from such thoughts just as fast as we mentally can. But contemplating impermanence is not the end of the matter. What will happen after we leave this particular world? Jesus taught that once the physical body ceases to function, the eternal soul will be escorted into another world by the angels. What will that world be like? Is it actually better than where we are right now? Is this the ultimate reality, or is there something bigger and better over the spiritual horizon? Could contemplating such matters bring greater strength and peace into our lives in the here and now?

     Are we, as human beings, doing ourselves a disservice by being so hyper focused on the material world around us? Are we so bent and determined to meet our own needs, that we give Spirit no room to bless us? Are we bypassing a peace that actually does surpass all human understanding by thinking that the paper currency in our pockets, and all of the things we acquire from it, are making us safe and secure? It can be a bit anxiety inspiring to think about these things at first. But that is just our old programming from the world around us wanting to keep our thoughts running in a certain direction. Once you take control of your own mind and begin to think outside of the box, you will certainly change, and that change will bring greater peace, joy and confidence. So do not fear to glimpse the unknown world outside of the snow gold that you have been living in. It is wondrous beyond anything you can imagine. And you can tap into this world by contemplating your own spirituality.

DIVINE LOVE AND THE BIG PICTURE ON NEGATIVITY

    It's everywhere we look: in the streets, on-the-job, in the media and perhaps even in our own household. The beast we call negativity has far-reaching tentacles that seem to touch every aspect of our lives. The boss is playing favorites, someone is out to take our job, there are psychic vampires who seem to drain us dry every chance that they get. There is crime in the streets, senseless killing everywhere we look and of course the threat of more death and war. So how do we do it, how do we stay positive with so much tumultuous energy swirling all around us? If you're like most people, you feel like you're scraping a layer of ice off of your car windshield every morning, and the next day, it is right back there again. Most people seek exterior solutions to these problems; always looking for the newest pill, diet, exercise, meditation and guru technique that they hope will make everything right in their lives. But as one who speaks to many people per day, giving psychic advice, I hear the statement more times than not, "I have been doing this technique for a long time now, and it just doesn't seem to be working." Perhaps you have uttered those famous last words your self. So what can we do, what can be done to gain greater inner peace in our lives and keep the negativity at bay?

     I don't want to sound like I'm preaching you a sermon here, but the greatest solution to the problem of negativity is to have a personal encounter with Divine love. But how does one do this, and how does that love keep the negativity in our world from overcoming us? The answer is simple, but the actual obtaining does take some effort. You will either have to engage in some studying, prayer or meditation. The trick here is to find out who God is to you. Religion cannot answer this question for you, and another person cannot give it to you. The journey is yours to take, until you come to that place where your inner being is filled with such joy and peace that you finally say, " this is it, this is what I have been looking for my entire life." Once you have that enlightened moment, your life will begin to change in unimaginable ways. You will automatically begin to make adjustments in your way of thinking, doing and being. You will start to revolutionize your personal being. When this happens, the psychic vampires will suddenly just fall away, and the negativity of others will begin to slide off of you like water droplets on a smooth surface. It will almost seem as if there is a protective shield around you, that causes any disruptive energy or hurtful plans of another person to be repelled and take no route in your personal reality. This is not to say that we will not take a few bumps and bruises in our journey through life. But when we fall, we will get back up. We will have an inner strength and a faith that sustains us through the darkest of nights. I believe, and have come to learn that there are higher forces in the universe. They are here to help us, to stand guard over us and offer us assistance when needed. They will hold you up when you feel that you do not have the strength to fight or stand. But please note, they do not want to do all of the work for us. Walking in the light of Divine love is a partnership, and everyone must do their part to cause the change in life that we want to see. We must not fall into the trap of praying and asking God to change the world and the circumstances in our lives, but never lifting a finger to affect that change. This is a system that will never work.

    We must do our part, even if that part is just being patient and having faith. To walk the path of Divine love is not a selfish journey. Once you have that encounter that sets ablaze in your own heart a fire of love that is beyond this world. You must then become the flame that lights the candle of others. By passing on this wisdom and knowledge of Divine love, you're beginning to change your world, one person at a time. The souls that you pass this information onto, will in turn pass it on to others. And soon, the dark corners of our world will begin to be illuminated by the light of a higher love. We will then see people begin to make positive changes in their lives. It is impossible to have an encounter with Divine love and not become a better person because of it. It transforms people without forcing any dogma, fear or guilt on anyone. When this begins to happen, we will begin to change the big picture of negativity in our own lives and in the world beyond our doorstep. Of course, we must be realistic and realize that not all people we encounter will be interested in the message of Divine love. They will fight you tooth and nail to hold onto their old negative patterns. But this is not to worry, every person will sort their own lives out sooner or later. In the meantime, your own life will be strengthened and protected by the great force Of Divine love.

LOVE AND THE SPIRITUAL EVOLUTION OF THE HUMAN RACE

    We hear a lot of talk today about the advancement and evolution of the human race. But what does it mean to truly be advanced, or to evolve? Do new computers, smart phones and technological gadgets make us more evolved as a species? These things have their place in our lives and certainly can make life much more easy in our fast-paced world, but do they make us better or more advanced as a whole? The mystics and sages of old all told us that love, and caring for our sisters and brothers was the most important thing that any of us could do in this world. Love your neighbor as yourself, is a classic proverb that we probably have all heard; but do we live up to these words and the wisdom of the ancient sages?

    Despite all of our technological advances, there are still people living on the street. There are still people that go to bed hungry and cold every night, and some do not even have a bed to sleep in. People are lost, lonely and alone. Wars are Still fought in the name of God, for land, oil and political gain. Billions and trillions of dollars are spent each year by the nations of the world on such things as war and technology; yet we cannot give our brothers and sisters three hot meals per day. This is not to say that we should not continue to advance in areas of technology, but it certainly shows the priorities of many of our governments and big industries. Sadly, human life appears to be very low on the totem pole.

    If we were to truly exercise and live by the rule of love, as many of our great teachers and mystics have told us to; we would probably revolutionize our world in just a few short years. Certainly, it may sound a bit trite or even redundant; but if mankind truly evolved as spiritual beings and loved our neighbors as we love ourselves, then wars would cease. Greedy gain would be a thing of the past, and no one would look to take what belongs to another or leave someone in need lying in the streets. Love, real love, seeks the welfare of all. If it sees a need, it tries its best to meet it. If it sees somone hurting, it comforts them. It does not judge others or seek to harm another in any way. It is kind, giving and personable to all whom it encounters. It takes care of its fellow man, the earth and all of the creatures on it. It is faithful and loyal to those it holds dear; and there is no malice in it. If there is to be true evolution and advancement in the human race, it must do so in love. All else is just ornaments on a shelf; they may look nice, make our lives easier and give us a bit of entertainment; but they will never add to the growth of our eternal soul.

THE COMPANIONS THAT NEVER LEAVE YOUR SIDE

 


   Many people seek out a psychic reading when they're feeling lonely or brokenhearted, after a relationship has ended. They want to know if there estranged lover will one day come back to them, or when real love will finally show up in their lives. The empty hours, minutes and days can seem like a small eternity when we're alone, and the pain of loss can make the world seem bleak, hopeless and empty.

    As spiritual beings, it is natural for us to want to love and be loved. It is natural for us to want to be in an environment where we are safe, protected and accepted. Our souls greatest desire is to be in an environment that is harmonious and where we know that we will never be abandoned. What most people do not realize, is that that environment is always around us. The spirit of the divine, our angels and guides are always with us; they desire to comfort us and to communicate with us. As one who has communicated with the spirits for many years, I can truly attest to the fact, that they keep great company and are as good as a companion as any living human being.

     You can communicate with your angels and guides just as you would a very trusted friend. They truly want to know what is in your mind, in your heart and all of the major and minor details of your life. They wish to stand watch over you while you sleep at night, filling the room with their loving protective presence. Their love can enfold you like a calming embrace and truly give you the strength to get through the hours of the day with joy, peace and contentment. It is not difficult to communicate with your angels and guides. One very simple way, is to sit quietly and take a few deep breaths. Then take a few moments to relax all of the muscles in your body from head to toe. Once you're feeling relaxed, simply ask them to draw near and to commune with you on a deeper level. Once you do this, you may ask any questions you have silently or out loud; the way in which they answer back is through your own thought processes, intuitions, feelings and signs and synchronicity's in the world around you.

    With a little practice, you will be able to speak with your angels and guides without closing your eyes and altering your consciousness. You will simply speak, or think as if you were talking to someone who is right next to you, and you will hear or sense their reply immediately within. The universe will always work things out in a harmonious way in each of our lives. Our romantic lives will find their even ground and fulfillment; there is light and love beyond the most dismal circumstances and shattering heartbreak. In the meantime, you need not ever be lonely again. Your angels and guides are standing by and they are the friends, family and companions who will never leave your side.

CHRISTMAS, A TIME FOR SUPERSTITION AND WORSHIPPING MYTHS?

    With Christmas just around the corner, we are sure to hear many voices rise up and mock those who celebrate what they call the mythical Jesus. Billboards will appear on major highways and articles a plenty will materialize on the internet telling the world that Jesus never existed. But take heart, for the truth of the matter is, that the new atheist movement shouts loudly but only tells less than half of the story. These individuals speak about education and evidence, but their research is shoddy, and sadly, amateurish at best. The truth is, no real scholar or historian takes them seriously, and their outspoken opinions are in the minority; in fact, they are considered a small fringe group. Remember, he who speaks the loudest is not always the one who is correct.

    Below, is an article that addresses some of the new atheists favorite arguments for those who wish to read it. And with a little research, you can find many more articles written by academics, scholars and historians that dismantle the claims of those who say they have all the facts, but are in actuality, just screaming their personal opinions from the rooftops. Being biased and collecting snippets of information that seem to support your argument is not honest research; it is arrogant and sports the kind of lack of intelligence and closed mindedness that the new atheists claim that all religious and spiritual people are guilty of.

    My advice to all of you on this matter is, don't believe everything you hear just because a few people are shoving it down everyone's throats. And don't believe it just because there are many people who cannot think for themselves, and except what is being shoved down their throats as the truth. Think for yourself, take the time to do your own research, and look at both sides of the story. Because most of the time, such as with the new atheism, you will find information that throws a serious and damaging curveball into the wheel of those trendy and controversial claims and arguments.

  * Please note, this blog and article is in no way a campaign to smear the beliefs of any person or atheistic group. I believe that every human being has a right to their opinion and no one should down them or condemn them for it. This article is only intended to address the arguments of those individuals who make it a point each holiday season, and beyond, to ridicule and judge others with any religious or spiritual beliefs. Many have had their personal faith damaged by the frivolous and boisterous claims of these individuals. This blog and article is to only show a small tip of the iceberg, that there is information and many honest, logical, historical, and scientific facts that greatly dispute these anti-religious claims.

Did Jesus Exist? Searching for Evidence Beyond the Bible (Article)

http://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/jesus-historical-jesus/did-jesus-exist/

THE WILL OF GOD

    We often hear people talk about the will of God. Some always question what it is, while others have no hesitation in telling us what they think it is. There is one thing I have noticed over the years, and that is, that the will of God generally runs contrary to what popular belief and trends are in our world. Most of the time, when I have seen political leaders or the media all pushing society to go in one direction, that direction turns out to be not so good. And it's the same with religious leaders, the things they often tell their followers to do or believe often end up in heartbreak, confusion or a shattered faith. Most of the religious traditions in our world actually tell us that God's will and God's ways are different and higher than those of the world we are currently living in.

    Often, when you see the majority all clamoring about what they think we should all do, or what they think is right, it doesn't turn out to be such good advice in the end. The will of God, is generally in the complete opposite direction. That doesn't mean we need to be rebels and naysayers all the time; it just means we should use good sense, think things through, pray and meditate. Commune with the presence of the Divine in the way that is natural and comfortable for us. During that time, how do we feel? Is there something in our own intuition that is telling us that the majority rule is off the mark? This is the still small voice that many religions speak of. It is the voice of God speaking to us and guiding us on the right path. And again, that right path is many times in the opposite direction than the masses are going. How many times have we seen the mass populace follow the noise and clamour of those in charge, and then regret it later on? Those who speak the loudest or say they know best are not always taking us down the path that leads to peace and prosperity.

    I believe this is why the Buddha told us to question everything. And the Bible tells us in 1 Thessalonians 4:21 to test all things and hold fast to what is good... When at the crossroads, think, observe and pray.

NO MAN IS AN ISLAND... OR IS HE?

     The old saying goes, that no man is an island. But if you think about it, that is not entirely correct. We all have a personal responsibility for ourselves, and we are the rulers of our own lives. Just as there are individual, sovereign countries in our world, each of us is the ruler of our own personal kingdom. That kingdom is our own mind and our own soul. We choose what kind of thoughts we will let in through our borders. We make the decision on what kind of people will be our allies in this life. We make the decisions, they are not made for us. Therefore I say, be an island unto yourself. Don't be like many others, who live their lives at the whims and words of the media. Don't let politicians or hypocritical religious leaders tell you how to act, think, speak or vote. Be yourself, be who you are. If you're not being your authentic self and living to your true full potential, then someone else will do it for you. And then you are not an island or a sovereign nation but rather a vassal state under the control of someone else's rule. The choice is yours, which one will you be?