Spiritual Enlightenment - You Have Wisdom Strength and Determination

* Wisdom. We all have the gift of wisdom, although it's not always clear, particularly when we allow the desires, needs and rationalisation from our conscious mind to determine our actions.

Wisdom lies in our hearts and souls, put there by our spirit as well as our inherited memories and our experiences.

We know it is there by our conscience and our gut feelings. However, the significance of these feelings is in direct relationship to the way they're heeded. Somebody who invariably ignores and overrides them will to a large extent lose the ability to have conscience or gut feelings. Whereas somebody who nurtures them will find their significance enhanced.

As with many things it's a case of use it or lose it.

A wise person will have the habit of first finding the facts, absorbing them, then taking time to see what their conscience or gut feelings are before taking action..

So we all have the gift of wisdom, it is only as good as how we allow it to enter our lives

* Strength. We all have the gift of strength, be it physical, mental or spiritual.

Physical strength is often associated with muscular strength but it also applies to the strength required to withstand the rigours of living in our environment. We need to be able to more than exist but to live comfortably with wide variations in temperature and all the other variables of the environment. To care for this gift we need a sensible lifestyle with exercise, rest and a suitable diet. For without care and attention our gift of physical strength can soon be at risk.

Mental strength is the ability to acquire knowledge and relate it to building a satisfactory life. It is also how we use our knowledge to contend with unexpected events from left field. As well as being able to adapt and be flexible enough to stay mentally strong under adverse conditions.

To care for this gift we need to keep mentally active continually listening, observing and learning.

Spiritual strength is the ability to listen to our hearts and souls, the wisdom from within. It is also the strength from which we form our character and our personality. To care for this gift we need to take time out, to smell the roses to meditate or be quietly introspective.

* Determination. We all decide what we want to happen every decision we make determines our future. However, when our journey meets obstacles, it is determination to overcome or get round these obstacles which enables us to reach our destination. As they say, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going."

These two are gifts of determination.

This is the fourth article in a series related to Spiritual Enlightenment, so accept and nurture the gifts of wisdom, strength and determination. Bye for now.  Paul aka Arlen

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Spiritual Enlightenment - You are the Miracle of Life

Yes you, you are not just unique you are a miracle, as are all living things on the planet. The conversion of the minerals, chemicals and all the elements with which this planet is composed into living things capable of reproducing and converting elements into living cells has to be a miracle.

This miracle, conceived by our creator is awe inspiring in its simple solution to the mind numbing complexity which enable living things to evolve and adapt to meet whatever conditions with which they are faced.
We have butterflies with wings delicate and fragile, plants surviving and flourishing from the arctic to the tropics, birds which journey across oceans. We also have the seas and the land with conditions in which an enormous range of living things are sustained and flourish. All of which are individual miracles.

From time to time, this complex balance becomes stressed as various forms of life, compete and adapt to changing physical conditions in an endeavour to ensure survival of their particular species, Some species loose this battle for survival while others adapt and flourish. Imbalances, for whatever reason they occur and often at the expense of those who do not adapt, are eventually rectified

In the past colossal physical events such as large asteroids are believed to have been the catalyst which has created situations where species are unable to adapt and disappear for ever. For the first time ever a species, the human species, by its ability to adapt has been responsible for the demise of many other species.

We, yes every one of us carry some responsibility, are starting to have an impact on the physical nature of our planet. It seems likely unless changes are made in the way we use physical resources there could be major changes to the environment which could threaten many species and those which don't adapt, including our own, are at risk.

Our creator has given the human species and possibly other species the greatest miracle of all, in a spirit which not only gives us the ability to tell right from wrong it also links us all together as well as to our creator. This miracle is a gift, we can let it influence our individual spirits and it's our choice we can recognise it and follow our conscience or ignore it and be willing to accept the consequences.

So as we saviour every moment, we can give thanks to our creator for the miracle which gives us and all around us, life as we know it. Whilst endeavouring to meet the obligations such a gift imposes.
This is the second in a series related to Spiritual Enlightenment, so give thanks for the miracle which gives you life. Bye for now. Paul aka Arlen

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Spiritual Enlightenment - You Are the Unique One

Yes you. Of the myriad of living things which have or will ever inhabit the universe you are unique there never has been or ever will be anything like you. Not only are you unique, you are from your point of view, the centre of the universe. So relish your uniqueness.

Your ancestral heritage has been passed to you through the combined DNA of your parents and their parents before them. However there is more than DNA, there are the memories of events in your parent's lives and again in their parents before them, giving you ancestral memories which influence the way you react to situations you meet as you travel through life. These memories are also a factor in your dreams as your spirit through your subconscious mind seeks to influence the way you respond to events.

A while back my dog Toby a Border Collie, when he was a puppy before training imposed restraints on his reactions, would follow his instincts and try to round up any group he was associated with. When we walked as a small group he would be constantly circling and herding, bringing any laggards back to the main group. Without training, his instinct or inherited memories was to herd and keep together any group he felt responsible for. He would also do the same with my neighbours chicken, much to the excitement of the chickens.

Why and how can you relish your uniqueness? Well, as a first step towards Spiritual Enlightenment you need to be aware of yourself and your relationship to the rest of the universe as well as being aware of your inner feelings, your gut feelings and your connection to your soul and spirit.

The how is quite simple but requires a little self discipline to achieve. As you go about your life take the time to appreciate and relish all you do, don't forget when a moment passes it is gone for ever so every moment is important. We have all heard the expression to smell the roses as we go through life, well start to smell the roses right now.

Appreciate whatever you do savour it, if some one talks to you, listen to them, savour the sound of their voice, look into their eyes and see the sparkle, try your best to empathize with them and for goodness sake don't miss the moment by concentrating on your response, listen and your response will come naturally.
Also as you read be aware and try to understand where the writer is coming from enjoy the words and their meanings, when you write try to visualise who will read your words and try to understand how they influence others.

The same applies to whatever you are doing, eating, looking at something doing a chore don't do it in a blur, just live fully every moment. This is the first in a series related to Spiritual Enlightenment, so savour your life and your uniqueness. Bye for now. Paul aka Arlen

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Psychic Healing

Psychic healing has many aspects, but all lead to the training of the psyche to make it stronger. It has many beneficial aspects when it comes to the treatment of terminal and incurable diseases from which it is virtually impossible to recover. Miraculous recovery from such terminal diseases have been observed in certain patients after extensive session of psychic or pranic healing. The methods are different in each process of healing, and all the processes a have differences in the various methods of healing that are followed. Generally meditation, prayer and talk sessions are the main methods that are used in the process of psychic healing. These have been shown to yield significant results in people who are weighed down by the burdens of life, and also among people who are basically trying to survive or recover from a terminal medical condition like cancer.

Psychic healing methods have often been confused with religious methods when it fact the two processes have no relation whatsoever. But, on the other hand, this healing has been equated to spiritual healing. Whether this type of healing actually yields any results or not, is the subject of much debate, discussion and deliberation. Some critics of psychic medicine are of the opinion that the healing is actually due to natural causes, and does not have anything to do with 'psychic healing mumbo jumbo'. But the advocates of this type of healing and in fact all the people who have benefited from the process of psychic healing swear by it.
A number of people have recovered from terminal and incurable disorders as a result of healing and psychic medicine therapy, and this is a well known fact. Psychic healing does have healing powers, and this is a proven fact. The scientific basis of this type of healing is the subject of much debate. A number of people all over the world swear by the powers of this type of healing.

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Eggplant??

Eggplant is a kind of common vegetable among us. The nutritional value is very high. Eggplant always plays important roles in preventing various diseases and improving the physical constitution for us. It protects our body like a great guard. The concrete effects will be introduced as follows.

Eggplant contains abundant nutrients, such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and mineral substances. The content of vitamin P is rather high. Vitamin P can effectively decrease the permeability of capillary vessels so as to strengthen the immunity and alleviate the high blood pressure. According to the research, the ability of resisting cancer of eggplant is several times higher than that of other vegetables. The solanine contained in the food can remove the tumor in the digestive system, which can effectively prevent and treat gastric cancer. The diseases like coronary heart disease and arteriosclerosis can also be effectively prevented. The abundant vitamin E can decrease the level of cholesterol and defer the aging for the human body. It can also accelerate the metabolism, strengthen the immunity, improve the blood circulation and enhance the activity of skin cells for us.

According to the latest research, eggplant contains a kind of substance called "saponarin" which can accelerate the synthesis of protein and fat, prevent thrombus and enhance the immunity. In addition, the adequate intake of eggplant in daily life can remove the internal heat, promote the blood circulation, stop pain and remove tumidness for us. At the same time, constipation and chronic gastritis can be prevented and alleviated.

People can cook eggplant into various kinds of dishes. The most common cooking way is to fry the vegetable in a moderate amount of oil. At first, people can prepare 250 grams of eggplant and some seasonings like refined salt and monosodium glutamate. Then, people need to clean the vegetable and cut it into pieces. After the oil in the pan become hot, people can fry the food with seasonings. The dish can remove the internal heat and toxins from the human body. Therefore, the patients with hemorrhoids can increase the intake moderately in everyday life.

To sum up, it can be seen that it is beneficial for people to increase the intake of eggplant in daily life so as to strengthen the immunity and improve the physical constitution. The nutrients contained in the food like mineral substances, vitamin P and vitamin E can effectively deal with various problems about the physical health for us.

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More on Shamanic Journeys - Beyond Meditation

Throughout history, shamans and other wise men and women of knowledge have possessed the power to journey deep within to tap the universal source of information and wisdom.

Shamans have always known that the answers we seek can be found within. Bypassing the stumbling blocks of the outer, material world, they perfected techniques of accessing higher mind levels to find answers, gain
insights and achieve profound understandings.

WHY JOURNEY?

The shamanic journey is a technique for accessing higher mind levels to get answers on questions that are important to you, to gain insights and achieve profound understandings. It is a great tool also to use for training the body and mind to enter deep states of total relaxation. At a minimum, you will learn how to release stress and to help heal your total being.

THE SHAMANIC JOURNEY

A shamanic journey enables you to enter a meditative type state, but it is not really "meditation" as meditation is understood and used today. Most meditations are limited or ineffective. Common meditation practices require the person to sit or lie still, and when deeper levels of meditation are reached, the person falls asleep or is nearly comatose. Also typical meditation practices can not be used in a dynamic, moving way.
A journey is not an end result, but a bridge to the higher self---a force that is always there to guide us. The objective is to avoid getting stuck on the bridge, as is the case with common meditations. You want to cross this bridge between the sub-conscious mind and the higher mind. Once you do, you need to be active rather than passive. That is, you want to ask for guidance, answers and any help that you deeply desire in your life.

PREPARING FOR A JOURNEY

Before beginning a journey, you are advised to focus on a specific question or a subject that you need help with. Your questions can range from the sublime, such as asking what you can do to become enlightened, to the most practical, such as asking about a work related issue.

Have a purpose for your journey. Imagine that you are going to talk to a very old wise man or woman. You will want to be patient, respectful, calm and receptive to everything this wise being has to say.

You can pose your question in one of these ways:

• Will this job offer be a wise decision for me and my family?
• How will the problems in my relationship be resolved?
• How can I make money in an easier and stress-free way that brings me greater happiness?

How A Typical Journey Is Done

Here's a brief description of how a typical shamanic journey is done: When you are first learning to journey, you sit down or preferably lie down in a relaxing space. In the beginning, it is best to close your eyes and have relaxing music in the background to help you focus. You are guided to follow a relaxation process that includes breathing exercises and releasing body tension. You then imagine a place in nature, such as a forest or desert, where you walk down a path until you reach an entrance, such as a cave opening or an arch that is part of the earth. Once you walk through the entrance, you are guided to use all your senses as you enter a deeply relaxed state. As you journey, you pose a question that is important to you. By accessing a higher mind state, you access messages, insights and guidance that you may not access during normal waking states.
It is advisable to follow a step-by-step guide when you are first learning to journey. Once you train your mind to do shamanic journeys, you can journey by yourself at any time and any place, even while you walk.
The shamanic journey is used for communicating with your higher self--with Spirit. It is practiced to retrieve information from the higher realms of the mind. From ancient times, shamans have used the process of journeying to travel within to access answers, insights, guidance and help from the spiritual realm.

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What is a Shamanic Journey?

The Shamanic Journey is an ancient global practice that has helped many individuals and communities to survive and thrive. This practice is related to, but different from, meditation, and its purpose is as important today as its was in the past. It is a healing and discovery tool with specific steps that are quite simple to learn, and it is mastered with practice over time. There are no special skills needed to journey, it is available to anyone interested in learning this way. During a journey, a part of one's consciousness separates from the physical body and is free to explore non-ordinary reality.

As a journey concludes the part of consciousness that separated from the body to travel, gather information, and undergo healing experiences returns to the body, bringing the energy, memory and teachings of the journey with it. Non-ordinary reality is not usually accessed in our normal waking state because many of us have been trained and educated to consider interaction with these dimensions as simple figments of our imagination and to ignore them. Many of us have also been religiously taught that we are not to go there and that is only the privilege of a selected few who have earned the right to do so.

Non-ordinary reality consists of three dimensions that are distinct from our waking consciousness, or what is known as ordinary reality, and these are termed the Upper World, the Middle World and the Lower World. We tend to be most intellectually familiar with the Upper World as it is also known as heaven or the place of the Divine. It is an ethereal place where angelic spirit allies, spirit teachers, and ancestors who can assist us with spiritual aspects of our lives us reside.

The Middle World is a parallel universe co-existing with our waking consciousness, but our experiences there are not limited by space and time. While Journeying in the Middle World we can visit desired locations, check in on people and situations, and learn more about our world in a whole body, sensory way that is more efficient than intellectual study. We are least familiar with the Lower World. It is a very grounded earthly realm inhabited by teachers, power animals and other spirit allies who embody and share energy that can assist us with our earthly lives.

The benefits that can be gained through practice, mastery and regular use of the shamanic journey include:
physical, mental & spiritual invigoration
increased immune function
access to personal direction & guidance
increased inspiration and creativity
strengthened will forces & encouragement
improved mind body awareness

Sandra Ingerman, a licensed marriage and family therapist and former educational director of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies writes "I journey a lot when I am writing or working on a creative project. My helping spirits are a continuing source of inspiration to me while I write. I recommend that you try journeying when you are working on a specific project to ask for a helping spirit who is willing to support you with your project."

Teacher and Shamanic practitioner Sally Joyce writes "When I journey I am accessing a lot more of myself to see, experience and remember the true way of things. It releases me from limiting beliefs and learned concepts so that I can truly get my thinking out of the box. I see images, hear sounds and experience feelings in non-ordinary reality that I never sense in ordinary reality. When I return from my journeys I find myself inspired with new ideas for paintings or solutions to recent challenges." Today Shamanic Techniques are is used in corporate settings, healing environments, hospice settings and many other places and spaces.

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