Back in the day, someone asked Socrates if he could go anywhere, where he would like to go? Socrates replied that because he didn’t know for sure if there was a heaven or a hell, he couldn’t choose between them.
What he reflected upon was this, stating that it was his only prayer: “Allow me to be alert wherever I am; for then whether I am in heaven or hell, it would be irrelevant; for when I am fully alert, hell disappears”. From this simple prayer, one can contemplate upon the truth of these statements:
Hell is the state of not being aware.
Hence, if one is fully aware, heaven appears.
Heaven is the state of being fully aware.
Such is the power of the mind, of thoughts, of inner states of being. A simple story with great implications.
May you always stay alert and ready to be in heaven. Keep the switch of awareness on.
Be where you want to be, by choosing carefully to stay aware.
One of the implications of this simple story is that if I choose to remain aware of who I am ~ the being of light, the eternal, unlimited soul, powerful and loving, the master of this body then I will be in a state of truth and experience happiness!
Such is the power of truth. Hold fast to this truth. Choose your state of awareness. It is the most important choice you make each day. Remember as soon as you awake in the morning and for at least the first ten minutes, that I the soul am a being of Light; I come from another world, a world of light, to bring light into this earthly world. As you meditate upon these thoughts, you will light up the way into your day.
Return to this thought often. Always remember who you are! It is the first and last lesson!
Aloha Beautiful Soul,
Thank you for visiting Enlightened Answers. These writings are my on-going churnings of deep spiritual studies and reflection upon the self - Along with this, there is constant meditation. Both meditation and daily attention to spiritual study which leads to awareness of the self have immeasurably nourished me and increased the joy of living and serving I'm able to experience in these times of great and sudden change.
It has also been my fortune to be situated in the Hawaiian Islands in the midst of the Pacific Ocean where I landed with my son 31 years ago. The past 25 years, I've been on the oldest, northern most, and serenest island of Kauai.
Many don't realize that Hawaii is made up of a chain of seven islands- Kauai, the Garden Isle, is situated at the top of the chain and is often called the "crown" of the Hawaiian islands. Kauai is also called the Island of the Golden Light, and the Island of Discovery for good reason! Truly this is where I was led in order to discover the wonders of the inner golden light ignited by the Supreme Light. It is here that I continually reinforce the awareness that- I am a peaceful, loving soul, a being of light*- just as you are. This journey has led me to surrender the rest of this life to the Divine Beloved, the One who loves unconditionally and who teaches the method to return to our original nature of purity, love, wisdom, & altruism. Through these writings- I am building a fortress of light with the pure intention that others may strengthen their own light.
For over fifteen years, I've had the fortune of traveling to northern India- to the state of Rajasthan- where the Brahma Kumari World Spiritual University is perched atop Mt. Abu.
This wonderful oasis of light is also called Madhuban which means Forest of Honey. It is a pilgrimage place dedicated to the Remembrance of who we truly are -- eternal souls. This awareness also brings us into the natural relationship and remembrance of the Eternal One- the Creator God- Beloved of All.
I go to Madhuban to meditate and study in a fully spiritually charged atmosphere where others are there for the same purpose. We are a spiritual family who enjoy solitude, as well as unity. We enjoy delicious spiritually charged meals, beautiful gardens, angelic music, and communing with like-hearted souls from across the globe. Madhuban is a pure, divine container that serves those who wish to live according to the highest spiritual codes. It is a place designed for souls to have a deep, rich, and loving meeting with the Supreme Soul. My annual journeys there have enriched my life immeasurably, beyond words. I've become a peaceful soul who honors the peaceful soul of you. I am a lover of Truth and hope that you are able to glean deep soul answers from these writings. Take the jewels that touch you, make them your own, and share them, for "giving and receiving freely" is a good part to have at this time of great transformation.
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Wishing you Peace,
Shivalaya
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Consider yourself a Soul and Remember the One, who is the Source of All Light and Love.
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