This is a wonderful “as above, so below” shot of the Hanalei Pier, the sky, the mountains, and the ocean. What is interesting to me is that the pier’s reflection cannot be seen upon the water. What is visible are only the water, sky, and mountains; the reflection of the pier can not be seen for it has been swallowed up in the shadow of the mountains.
I find this poignantly symbolic of the human condition today…as our perception of what is has become dominated/consumed by the content of three dimensional reality which can be seen, felt, tasted, smelled, and heard by the physical senses. Whereas the invisible, subtle dimension of who we really are, a being of light, light and free, hasn’t been recognized fully because it has been swallowed up by the shadows of seemingly mountainous burdens. The distractions and attractions of physicality have made us forget to turn within and above for our answers.
The part of us that is invisible, can shine like the Sun, when we pay attention to it. The light of the sun like our own light can dispel the shadows that surround us… and even illuminate our lives.
Knowing ourselves from the inside takes effort and determination. To turn away from the ‘splendor’ of everything around us, including our own bodies, in order to view the true splendor of our spiritual selves, takes new awareness and determination. The practice of this kind of awareness can be experienced through meditation and is the foundation of Raja Yoga Meditation taught by Brahma Kumaris worldwide.
The ONE above, who blesses all~ is also invisible, without a physical body. With practice, the soul learns to turn its attention in that One’s Direction and receive Divine Power and Guidance, and Love which restore our divinity.
A BLESSING from the ONE
“May you be bodiless* and pass with honors with the stage of being detached…have the practice of remaining beyond your words and thoughts. Let your soul become merged in the Ocean of Peace. At the end only the bodiless* stage will be useful…and make you victorious.”
*Definition of BODILESS: A state of awareness of our true identity as eternal light, in the form of a sparkling star, that sits in the center of the forehead while you are ‘alive’ (experiencing life in a body). This awareness of being a soul experiencing everything through the body, while being distinct from the body is NEW. Yet this is the truth of our existence.
What a wonder~ I am a living soul, a being of light. I am eternal. On the other hand, the body is mortal, made up of the 5 elements of nature: earth, water, air, ether, and fire, and oh so temporary.
Remember you are a being of light – an eternal soul!
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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