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Post by LorrB on Nov 1, 2011 7:35:20 GMT 9.5
Man Know Thyself ...
... not so easy, huh?
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Post by paul on Nov 1, 2011 7:52:19 GMT 9.5
The construction of the human is complex on various levels.
For example I knew a woman who was having trouble with her left arm - weakness & pain. I asked her to meditate a little and then ask the arm to whom it belonged. It said that it belonged to her husband.
After some effort she managed to reclaim her arm's loyalty and the strength and ease returned.
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Post by LorrB on Nov 1, 2011 9:41:25 GMT 9.5
hmmnn ... why would an arm attached to one person 'belong' to another? Can't get my head around that one.
Although having said that... I have heard that external problems can internalise and specific problems can be mapped to have repercussions in certain parts of the body.
Breast cancer was one I remember, and it seems that nurses are quite familiar with 'cancer personalities'. Not that all cancers are caused by certain patterns of thought/personality.
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Post by paul on Nov 1, 2011 11:55:52 GMT 9.5
If you can give your heart to someone, why not your arm?
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Post by Henka on Nov 1, 2011 13:23:29 GMT 9.5
If you can give your heart to someone, why not your arm? That doesn't even make sense!
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Post by paul on Nov 1, 2011 14:02:33 GMT 9.5
I am not sure that the functioning of humans is entirely sensible. Many humans give away parts of their energy bodies and never feel whole again. For those interested in the energetics of humans giving away parts, the work of Baldwin is perhaps the best exposition. www.amazon.com/Spirit-Releasement-Therapy-Technique-Manual/dp/092991516XThat work provides a theoretical basis for understanding how organ transplants can result in personality transformation
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Post by LorrB on Nov 4, 2011 13:53:14 GMT 9.5
Realizing this fundamental unity of all form and all life manifesting through infinite diversity, infinite time, and infinite space (as Herbert Spencer puts it), the student can understand the ancient occult demand for brotherhood. If all things are individualizing sparks from one neutral source, then each is a brother to everything else. Man is not to coalesce with but to cooperate with all living things. Upon the causal plane of life the principle of brotherhood is universal. Upon the form side alone is the primal One-ness diversified and the sense of unity lost. The unity buried in this diversity and hence unrecognizable by the young soul is seen in its true aspect as the sole Reality by him who has raised his spiritual consciousness above the plane of matter.
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Post by LorrB on Nov 9, 2011 14:33:21 GMT 9.5
From the clash of material forms inevitable results the spark. When we raise our consciousness above the concrete, we then see and realize the universal One-ness of life behind the illusional evil. This realisation is one of the first steps on the path of wisdom. We are to include not only the human family but all Nature in our bond of brotherhood. It is our duty and responsibility to use every natural element constructively for the good of the Plan. It not, we overlook the bond of brotherhood which connects us with every part of the visible and invisible cosmos. All wanton destruction and carelessness respecting the rights of others generate inharmony in those who have failed to recognize cooperation as the most fundamental and sacred of their spiritual obligations.
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Post by paul on Nov 9, 2011 19:00:46 GMT 9.5
Unfortunately this is generally missed by those educated in materialist science and culture.
Many of the intelligences in the nature kingdoms will cooperate if asked - until they get bored with helping humans
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Post by LorrB on Nov 18, 2011 12:10:10 GMT 9.5
In the One-ness we find the ultimate of all manifestation. All diversity is destined to return again to its own source. Therefore it is said that the life of the great outpouring has its beginning and its end in its own centre. All life is consequently symbolised by a great circle which returns again to that from which it came – a serpent with its tail in its mouth. This however, can be understood in all its fullness only by those who have lived through the outpouring and found again the divine source.
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Post by LorrB on Nov 18, 2011 12:14:41 GMT 9.5
Azaziel - hope you happen across the above post.. you said you like the symbol of the Circle.
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Post by LorrB on Nov 25, 2011 7:54:47 GMT 9.5
The Mystery of the Number Two The number 2 is symbolic of the dual system of human thought, which views everything either from the standpoint of opposites or comparison. Things are judged in their relation to other things, but seldom, if ever, weighed and measured according to their own intrinsic merits. The mystic alone realizes that everything in Nature is a law unto itself and can be honestly evaluated when judged by its own standards alone.
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Post by LorrB on Nov 25, 2011 7:57:13 GMT 9.5
We are our own judges ?
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Post by paul on Nov 25, 2011 9:02:56 GMT 9.5
I suggest that humans (as a group) are actually an organ within a greater Life. If so, the greater Life will have means of dealing with malfunctioning organs and cells at both macro and micro levels.
The micro level may well include a degree of self-assessment - as is commonly reported to occur at the death of the physical body.
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Post by LorrB on Nov 30, 2011 9:03:27 GMT 9.5
First Death and the the Review/s WHAT DEATH IS
There is a step-up of energy at the moment of death, an increase in speed as if you are suddenly vibrating faster than before.
Using radio as an analogy, this speed-up is comparable to having lived all your life at a certain radio frequency when all of a sudden someone or something comes along and flips the dial. That flip shifts you to another, higher wavelength. The original frequency where you once existed is still there. It did not change. Everything is still just the same as it was. Only you changed, only you speeded up to allow entry into the next radio frequency on the dial.
As is true with all radios and radio stations, there can be bleed-overs or distortions of transmission signals due to interference patterns. These can allow or force frequencies to coexist or commingle for indefinite periods of time. Normally, most shifts up the dial are fast and efficient; but, occasionally, one can run into interference, perhaps from a strong emotion, a sense of duty, or a need to fulfil a vow, or keep a promise. This interference could allow coexistence of frequencies for a few seconds, days, or even years (perhaps explaining hauntings); but, sooner or later, eventually, every given vibrational frequency will seek out or be nudged to where it belongs.
www.nderf.org/beyond_light_pmh.htm Emphasis mine.
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Post by LorrB on Nov 30, 2011 9:14:20 GMT 9.5
PAST LIFE REVIEWS
People who are near-death experiencers are people who have died or experienced an imminent life-threatening event and subsequently come back to life. They come back with a collection of memories that occurred during the time of death. (Long, Jody 2003). Among these memories, many NDErs report experiencing a life review. According to Bruce Greyson, in developing the Greyson NDE scale, he indicates that the life review is unique to the NDE and reported by 22% of NDErs in his study population of n=74. (Greyson, 1984, p.52)
Another common phenomenon is that while NDErs are on the other side, many report that they have total knowledge. They understand the workings of the universe and the purpose for being on earth. Some are even lucky enough to remember some of this knowledge when they return to their body. Moreover, NDErs typically report many life changes or changes of beliefs as a direct consequence of their NDE. Therefore, this paper will look at the answers that NDErs gave in these three areas and how these factors interrelate to each other.
www.nderf.org/purpose_lifereview.htm
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Post by LorrB on Nov 30, 2011 9:18:46 GMT 9.5
As mentioned earlier, the biggest catalyst for changes appears to be the life review. Not one person who commented on this question said that anyone other then themselves was the judge of their actions. Furthermore, they appeared to judge themselves on their actions and how those actions made others or themselves feel. There were many insightful comments:
“I felt as if life memories were running out of me, they were like flashes of things." – Sheri
"No judgment other than how I felt about the incident.” – Bob A.
“Fear is at the core of our mistakes.” - Sheila
"What have you done to help your fellow man?” - Susan
“I saw how my actions rippled through the lives of others.” - Dee
“The car accident was not my fault, so I understand that many tragic events may not be my fault.” - John
“I saw my childhood and felt the emotions my action created in others. I learned that many of the things I thought I did "wrong" were not necessarily wrong. I also learned of opportunities to love others which I passed up. I learned that no matter what has been done to me, there is more to the story that my ego might not see or understand. My life has assisted because I take into account more the feelings of others when I act.” - David O.
From these comments and others, it is striking that the life review does not happen like many people are taught to believe. The notions of a higher being judging us on our actions and then sending us to heaven, hell, or any other place, doesn’t appear in any of the 143 responses. Furthermore, the life review appears to be a loving act and we individually choose to adjust our actions accordingly. Any other beings present during the life review are there out of compassion and are only there to help individuals. There is the element of correcting behavior in keeping with a greater, predetermined purpose. www.nderf.org/purpose_lifereview.htm
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Post by LorrB on Nov 30, 2011 9:18:47 GMT 9.5
As mentioned earlier, the biggest catalyst for changes appears to be the life review. Not one person who commented on this question said that anyone other then themselves was the judge of their actions. Furthermore, they appeared to judge themselves on their actions and how those actions made others or themselves feel. There were many insightful comments:
“I felt as if life memories were running out of me, they were like flashes of things." – Sheri
"No judgment other than how I felt about the incident.” – Bob A.
“Fear is at the core of our mistakes.” - Sheila
"What have you done to help your fellow man?” - Susan
“I saw how my actions rippled through the lives of others.” - Dee
“The car accident was not my fault, so I understand that many tragic events may not be my fault.” - John
“I saw my childhood and felt the emotions my action created in others. I learned that many of the things I thought I did "wrong" were not necessarily wrong. I also learned of opportunities to love others which I passed up. I learned that no matter what has been done to me, there is more to the story that my ego might not see or understand. My life has assisted because I take into account more the feelings of others when I act.” - David O.
From these comments and others, it is striking that the life review does not happen like many people are taught to believe. The notions of a higher being judging us on our actions and then sending us to heaven, hell, or any other place, doesn’t appear in any of the 143 responses. Furthermore, the life review appears to be a loving act and we individually choose to adjust our actions accordingly. Any other beings present during the life review are there out of compassion and are only there to help individuals. There is the element of correcting behavior in keeping with a greater, predetermined purpose. www.nderf.org/purpose_lifereview.htm
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Post by LorrB on Nov 30, 2011 9:30:04 GMT 9.5
The Mystery of the Number Two The number 2 is symbolic of the dual system of human thought The mystic alone realizes that everything in Nature is a law unto itself and can be honestly evaluated when judged by its own standards alone. Manley's statements seems to be backed up by the personal experience of those that have had NDE's.
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Post by choochoo808 on Dec 21, 2011 8:31:19 GMT 9.5
The 12 tribes of 12,000 mentioned in biblical Revelation always struck me as odd. It seems like such an arbitrary figure: www.tribulation.com/holyseal.htmI also found it interesting that the angel is "marking" the 144,000 on their foreheads, which some posit as the location of the third eye, pineal gland, etc. Tomorrow marks exactly one year from whatever (if anything) lies in store with the Mayan prophecies. The 13th will expire, and guess how many days one baktun contains: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BaktunPer usual, I haven't the slightest notion what any of it means. Just another weird confluence?
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