Six women gathered for their first Zoom Meeting together. Each was invited to join the group to read and discuss the spiritual contents of a book called “The Four Faces of Woman” by Caroline Ward.
In our opening session we shared our reasons for joining the group…it sounded something like this. Each one had the aim to become authentic, loving, beautiful, trusting, and aware.
Connection was highlighted~ connection to the self, others and God.
We were connected. Connected by the joy to know all that is divine within the self and in the One Above.
One participant said that to her “Spirituality” meant: the awareness of God and our own Divine Nature that eventually sends Light Out into Everything!
Another said for her Spirituality meant to realize the deep significance of Silence in connecting with God…that Silence is the way to do it!!!
Another said for her Spirituality is a way of life, as well as life-changing.
And yet another said Spirituality was the interconnectedness she felt with her Guardian Angel who was helping her to be kinder and more loving to people and animals.
Honesty was in the air and a deep sense to sharefrom the heart.
And more importantly for some,
to listen from the heart.
Question: What did you especially appreciate about yourself that made 2022 more doableand even successful?
The women’s responses were profoundly relevant to the qualities needed by our world, its leaders, and people as we go forward.
#1 : Appreciation of the Self is Important
One soul commented on the tumultuousness of 2022 and that she relied on her quality of Flexibility in order to respond to the many changes in an accepting way while standing in her truth.
Another soul said that Peace and Silence in these trying times helped her to navigate.
Another courageous soul said Love and Faith in God and Trust in Life helped her shift from “being a mess” into a Loving Being with Self-Respect.
And yet another bright soul said: Forgiveness in Family Matters was what she appreciated about herself this year. She reflected I’m easy and don’t hold grudges…yet I’m still feeling challenged ~To Forget!!!
And another beautiful soul shared that taking responsibility for her feelings was what got her through 2022 with more grace.
Our Goals for 2023 sounded like this:
Emerging optimism, harmony, and time for meditation so I can make the changes to be responsive to others and even my community in a positive way.
Being more present and patient with myself…dropping the struggle…appreciative of the little things…AND trusting myself to Be My SELF.
Going deeper into silence and Oneness. Keeping the Connection with the One Above.
More Silence and Nature Time to bring into the rest of Life.
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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