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October 2017 Our Eighth Chapter |
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Welcome to our Forum, where we examine both Spiritual and everyday concepts, so we may live a joyous and prosperous Life. This being said we must also account for our challenges ... and nothing is more destructive than our own Past ! You see, the Past creates our foundation, our perception of Life, it ‘teaches [often incorrectly] that this event will lead to such a result... and now forces us, in the present, to restrict ourselves to this narrow view. But this isn’t all - it also seeks to affirm Reality as we once experienced it ... and this it does by ‘programming’ our Future to be the same. It sounds weird, right !? Some would say that this ‘Past’ has no Consciousness, that it isn’t ‘sentient’, nor does it have such Power to shape Reality accordingly ... Oh, if only it were so simple ... let me explain - Yes, to some extent you may be right ... but ... it is our experience of the Past which feeds our Present ... either positively or negatively ... and this - our own projected experience - is what imprints on Life ... too complicated ? O.k. let me give you an example - Consider a nice young woman - just the right ‘girl-next-door’ that any young man would be proud to know as a friend [or more]. As Life evolves she finds ‘Mr. Right’ and so they get married. Time passes and they are blessed with 2 lovely children, and, even if she had to sacrifice her career, she still considers herself ‘lucky’ ... a nice home, great husband, good provider ... what more could she ask for ...? ... until she discovers that her ‘great husband’ has been cheating on her - multiple times - and when confronted he brushes it off [ha !], simply saying that “It didn’t mean anything, and she shouldn’t make such a big deal out of it ... and, anyway, if she took better care of herself he would need to seek sex elsewhere !” So, being a smart woman she promptly finds a good lawyer, and gets a [not too good] divorce. Hurt, betrayed, uncertain about money and security she is forced to get back to work and now as to juggle home, children, and career ... leaving little time for herself. |
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She says it’s only temporary - “Just until the children grow up” - then she will start once again thinking about dating ... but for the moment she simply has no time. ... And so she creates her present - not out of the unlimited possibilities which [yes] do exists, but from her own ‘Truth’, from Life-as-she-knows-it... from the awful Past that hurt her deeply ... And so she lives, working hard, being responsible, taking care of her children first [even if it means leaving herself last] ... and when this ‘future’ comes what do you think her outlook will be ... will she openly trust the next man who promises to love and cherish her ... will she be comfortable to bring this ‘man’ into her hard won Life ... and ... should she ... ? So, the real question we should be asking is “Why would such limited Reality be created ?” Simple - it’s just Karma ... as long as she feels [and actively remembers] the hurt, pain, betrayal, and unfairness of it all ... well then, all this negative energy goes to feeding the very situation she abhors ... and now it becomes ‘real’ in her Life and Consciousness. So what can she do about it ...? Well, that’s a discussion for our next Newsletter ... Until then I salute you ... for all of us together are travelers on the Path ... Namaste ... |
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Space Clearing and Blessing - a Special Workshop Series - Life is complicated ... filled with much that is wonderful and glorious, and with some that is stressful, and even downright nasty ... all of this takes energy out of you. |
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The very act of ‘living’ requires effort and action - when the situation is loving and joyful, your efforts are rewarded, and now Life ‘feeds you’, abundantly replenishing the energies you’ve spent ... When the situation is filled with anger, with conflict and unfairness, or is even downright offensive, then the energies you spend are lost, and all you get back is a corrosive, ugly feeling, which, if it persists, will now spread and contaminate the very space you live in. Imagine dumping this negative energy, day after day, week after week, spreading it throughout your house, car, office ... and even on your clothes [remember having a ‘lucky’ shirt or dress ... or the ‘unlucky’ restaurant you always got a bad meal ?! ... well, it’s just the quality of energies imprinted on them] So, as much as you may be a wonderful, positive person, equally you are surrounded by many not as fortunate as you ... not just the ones who may simply be having difficulties and hardship - the loss of a loved one, an unfortunate accident, unforeseen illness or financial difficulties ... but also some who are bullies, violent criminals, or just of a lower, brutish personality ... Well, all of them are now spreading corrosive and negative energy where ever they go ... and, if you should find yourself sharing that space, then you can easily become contaminated. In most cases your own good energies get a little depleted, you feel tired, maybe get a headache or two, and then you bounce back ... once again your happy, joyful self. ... but what happens when you get a cold, are stressed at work, get caught in unfortunate circumstances ... how easily do you now become contaminated by this negative energy ... and for how long ... ? We are offering a 4-part workshop where we will explore practical, safe, and effective ways to clear these negative and unwanted energies ... and replace them with Love, Light, and Blessings ! Date / Time - We meet for 4 Saturday mornings, from 11-12.30; on Nov. 11, 18 Dec 2, 9 Location - Path to Spirit 4155 E. Jewell Ave. Suite 1102 Denver 80222 Registration is through the Shining Lotus [303.758.9113] Cost - $ 25 per session / $ 90 prepaid |
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Upcoming Events - at Path to Spirit [303.525.7223] Nov. 5 - The Power within You - [9.30 am-4.30 pm] There is great Power within you ... yet most is being leached away by past hurts and sorrow, and this is now creating anger, resentment, fear and frustration ... and even some physical challenges. Join us as we explore effective ways to clear these negative energies from our Consciousness, and once again reclaim the bounty which is our true Self. Registration - 303.525.7223 Cost - $ 130.00 includes materials Space Clearing and Blessing - a 4 part Series - Nov. 11, 18 Dec 2, 9 There is negative and contaminating energy everywhere ... it affects our wellbeing, our inner peace, our health, wealth, and loving relationships ... and, if ignored, can destroy even that which is most precious to us. Join us as we explore practical ways to cleanse and release this negativity ... and bless our space so as to invite Love, Light, Health, and Wealth back into our Life. Date / Time - We meet on 4 Saturday mornings, from 11-12.30; Location - Path to Spirit 4155 E. Jewell Ave. Suite 1102 Denver 80222 Registration is through the Shining Lotus [303.758.9113] Cost - $ 25 per session / $ 90 prepaid Upcoming Events - at the Shining Lotus [303.758.9113] Nov. 12 SPECIAL $10 WORKSHOP Free yourself from Stress ! [10.15-11.15] Stress is so common that we seldom understand the threat that it truly is ... it robs us of energy, of health, wealth, and passion ... in fact Stress is one of the leading causes of Disease and is hidden in every aspect of our Life, even in our most pleasurable activities [think ‘performance anxiety’ !] ... But it does NOT have to rule you ... Join us as we explore practical, hands-on techniques guaranteed to smash your Stress ! Nov. 26 FREE PRESENTATION [10.15-11.15] Sex, Love and Relationships for the Spiritual Practitioner There are Soul Mates for everyone, whether they are Spiritual Practitioners or not ... but for those of us on the Path we face other challenges ... For us it is not enough to find ‘The One’ - now we must sustain this incredible relationship, and help it to grow even more ... and it is in this greater growth that it becomes truly a Divine Union, heart to heart and soul to soul ... designed to lead us to ecstasy, and beyond ... So, if you are ready to embark on this wonderful journey, then join us ... |
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