Quote:66.19 Questioner: Is a vertical positioning of the spine useful or helpful in the meditative procedure?

Ra: I am Ra. It is somewhat helpful.

Quote:83.16 Questioner: Could you expand on what you mean by that interaction of polarized entities in piercing the veil?

Ra: I am Ra. We shall state two items of note. The first is the extreme potential for polarization in the relationship of two polarized entities which have embarked upon the service-to-others path or, in some few cases, the service-to-self path. Secondly, we would note that effect which we have learned to call the doubling effect. Those of like mind which together seek shall far more surely find.

(02-09-2012, 11:56 PM)plenum Wrote:

does this help you reach God any faster??

Quote:Questioner: Then the black hole would be a point at which the environmental material has succeeded in uniting with unity or with the Creator? Is this correct?

Ra: I am Ra. The black hole which manifests third density is the physical complex manifestation of this spiritual or metaphysical state. This is correct.

(02-10-2012, 02:23 AM)Pickle Wrote: Am I the only one finding humor in this?

(02-10-2012, 10:41 PM)Bring4th_GLB Wrote: One thought to offer: there is a fundamental error, you might say, in the premise which says, "I should base my own joy, love, and light according to what is happening/not happening around me or in the world."

If we make our emotional well being and state of mind dependent on outer circumstances, we're setting ourselves up for failure, I think. No configuration of catalyst and circumstance will ever be perfectly to ones liking, and if it ever happens to configure itself just to ones liking, it will be fleeting and soon change.

Better it is, I think, to find the strength, the resolve, and the focus to greet the catalyst of the moment, no matter how it appears or how undesirable its outer appearance, with a disciplined attitude of love, acceptance, and appreciation; and cultivate a the capacity to witness whatever arises in the moment with equanimity.

(02-10-2012, 01:37 AM)ninente Wrote: I have to tell you, I have been so lonely, spiritually, at times that it's almost done me in all by itself. I have never found anyone to "together seek" with as Ra puts it. I don't even know what that would be like. When I've thought I found someone, our paths veered off from each other's, often very soon after meeting, and the possibility was lost. I've concluded that this is part of the path I designed; nothing else to believe unless I want to become nihilistic.

(02-10-2012, 10:41 PM)Bring4th_GLB Wrote: Personally I think recognizing and experiencing the love already present in the moment is the meat of whatever service might be rendered.

(02-11-2012, 12:52 PM)abstrktion Wrote: 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.