In polarity therapy, I was introduced to the concepts of the five elements as a paradigm for considering health issues and applying polarity techniques to address energy imbalances in the client's body. I discovered in studying further that these elements were actually cornerstone supports, along with three gunas (sattvic - balanced, stillness; rajasic - vigorous, …
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Song of Aditi
I am Aditi, the Cosmic Mother, Queen of the Universe, Mother of the Gods. You may know Me as the face of the Tao, Mother of the Ba Gua, the cardinal elements of creation. I AM the Space pervading all creation - material, mental, consciousness - enabling your freedom to unfold, grow, develop; Fecund sea …
Binary Universe Revisited: Vibrations
Is there anybody out there? Hello?... Is there anybody in there? ... Is there anyone home? Lyrics, "Is there Anybody Out There" & "Comfortably Numb," Pink Floyd - The Wall Who among us has drifted away from a prayer life because of the growing feeling that there was no One listening, that our prayers seemed …
Transcendental Beauty: A Favorite Hymn
A long, long time ago, I can still remember... Fall of 1979, my short stint at the U.S. Naval Academy. A time of upheaval, constant stress, fear and loathing. There wasn't a whole lot of positive I personally took away from there when I left mid-year, but two indelible memories stick with me. One is …
Shekinah – Invocation of the Holy Bride
“Lekah Dodi Likrat Kallah” is a well-known Jewish liturgical song that is traditionally sung during the Friday evening service to welcome the Sabbath. It is often sung as part of the Kabbalat Shabbat, the service that marks the beginning of Shabbat. The song’s lyrics include both biblical and mystical references, drawing on themes of love, …
The Gnostic Divine Mother
I am Protennoia, the Thought that dwells in the Light. I am the movement that dwells in the All, she in whom the All takes its stand, the first-born among those who came to be, she who exists before the All. She (Protennoia) is called by three names, although she dwells alone, since she is …
Shen Sōng Chí
While diving into various translations of the Tao te Ching recently and simultaneously journaling on surrender, I dipped into a contemplative state at one point. In this state, a method was revealed and transcribed that appears to be very pure and potent. It invokes a strong sense of presence for me, and I share it …
The Binary Universe: Vibration and Stillness
“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” Nikola Tesla In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.2 The same was in the beginning with God.3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any …
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Moving Water
Regarding seeking joy in oneself - When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy. When actions come from another section, the feeling disappears. Don't let others lead you. They may be blind or, worse, vultures. Reach for the rope of God. And what is that? Putting aside …
Surrender: Insight and Experience
I have struggled with the notion of spiritual surrender for years. My results attempting surrender in prayer and meditation have been barren for a long time. I have not understood it, though I've read much by many of my spiritual guides about what it entails. I've been too much in the mind, and influenced by …
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