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We are individual spiritual consciousnesses enjoying a physical life created for the purpose of self learning. Picture yourself standing on the edge of two dimensions. One spiritual and the other physical. If you look outward from your physical body (which is only a communication tool) you will focus into the physical dimension. If you look inward through the physical body you will focus into the spiritual dimension. Christians will remember reading when Jesus was asked where the Kingdom of God was, He replied: “The Kingdom of God is within you”.
Unfortunately, many are focused so intensely in the outward physical dimension that they can no longer feel or believe in the inward spiritual dimension. However, when the physical body dies, the individual consciousness returns to the spiritual dimension which is home.
If you direct your point of consciousness inward and hold it there. After a time, the physical world will begin to fade, dimmer and dimmer. Eventually you will see the light and feel the love that NDEers do. You may also meet deceased friends and experience other NDE-like events. You will have entered the fringe of the spiritual dimension. This process, I have described, is called meditation. Meditation is the safest, most reliable way to visit the spiritual dimension, and there are many, many varieties of it. If you read the literature on meditation you will find an abundance of NDE-like events mentioned. In fact, some Yogi masters warn their students to ignore the lights, and things they may see because they believe it is a distraction from the purity of the meditation.
However, meditation has one very large drawback. It may take many months, even years of daily practice to learn how to lower the physical senses (focus) to the degree necessary to experience the spiritual dimension. And, for one reason or another, some practitioners are never able to reach the spiritual. So, over the centuries, man has devised, and discovered shortcut methods.
These methods included anything that could diminish, or fade the physical senses. Sweatlodges, dancing in circles for hours, staring into crystal balls, watching pendulums swing, and of course a wide assortment of drugs. Peyote, loco weed, hash, opium, and now Ketamine. The drug Ketamine, along with numerous others, diminishes, lowers the physical senses (focus) of man and allows the spiritual dimension to be experienced. The real NDE is caused by the death of the body which temporarily cancels ALL physical focus, thereby producing the intense spiritual experience that it is. A severe warning about drugs is needed here. The use of drugs to enter the world of spirit can be very dangerous for those who are unprepared emotionally for the trip. The results can be disasterous to the personality of the individual.
In summary: the world of spirit is alive and well. The drug Ketamine, and any others that may be developed in the future, only allows the spiritual experience, and does not cause it. The Near Death Experience is very real, and is, exactly what it appears to be: man encountering his Creator at the time of his physical death. The NDE is a wake-up call. It is time to return to our roots of Love, and Compassion for ourselves and others.
You, I, and all other individuals are like drops of consciousness living in an ocean of consciousness. We are within the whole, and the whole is within us. Consciousness has no beginning and no end. Just exactly what consciousness is may best be answered by the word “life.” Consciousness is life, self-awareness, understanding the “I am” of our existence.
We exist in many dimensions, but we will consider only the spiritual and physical dimensions for this writing. We are “created” in the spiritual dimension, and then later decide whether or not to be born into the physical dimension for purposes of learning about ourselves.
In both dimensions the tools of our consciousness’ are beliefs, thoughts, and emotions. In the spiritual dimension there are no limitations on us, or these tools of consciousness we use, however, while in the physical dimension there are many limitations on us and our beliefs, thoughts, and emotions. These limitations are the result of the limited physical body in which we find ourselves. Our bodies shield us from the Oneness of all things, causing us to perceive ourselves as the bodies we inhabit and control. Instead of perceiving ourselves, and others as part of the whole, we see ourselves as separated from others. This is for the purpose of learning about ourselves and others. All others are like mirrors in which we will eventually see and understand ourselves.
Beliefs
Beliefs are clusters of thoughts held together by a predominant idea or concept. We can use the concept of “God” as a good example. Each of us has some idea, or belief of what God is, and whether we choose to believe in God or not. The number of thoughts we hold about God could be huge, containing many uncertainties, and contradictions. While a smaller concept, like “Santa” would probably contain fewer thoughts with scant or no contradictions. The beliefs we hold about God, and the beliefs we hold about Santa are just examples of how belief systems are constructed and held within our consciousness. Beliefs can be large and complicated, or small and fairly simple. Some beliefs will be held on faith only, while others only after much research. The important thing about beliefs is they change with our experiences, as we gain more knowledge of the physical world we live within. Beliefs are always chosen by us, even if others in authority teach them to us, so be careful of what you choose to believe. Beliefs can be beneficial for us, or they can inhibit our spiritual growth and worldly knowledge.
Thoughts
Thoughts are the tools of living, without thought there could be no living of life. Thoughts change static life into dynamic living. The diversities of thought are many. There is “rational” thought, “logical” thought, “literal” thought, “conceptual” thought, etc., however these qualifying words tacked in front of the word “thought” are only concerned with the perceived value of that thought, not the thought itself. So thoughts are commonly judged in this manner. We are concerned for the moment with only the thought itself. However, thoughts can be beneficial to us, or detrimental to us, a group of bundled beneficial thoughts constitutes a good belief, while a bundle of detrimental thoughts constitutes an inhibiting belief.
Emotions
Emotions are our natural morality system. They are our teachers of right from wrong. How we “feel” about events or actions we are involved in are very important to our well-being. There are basically only two emotions, and from them all others can be expressed. Love or fear, are the two basic emotions. Emotions can be very strong or hardly noticed, but they are always there. They come automatically attached to our deeds, thoughts, and therefor to our beliefs. Emotions are the color of life.
Spiritual Dimension
In the spiritual dimension we are pure energy, without form, unless we choose to have form. Many take on a human form from their last incarnation. This is called an astral, ethereal, or celestial body depending upon who you are asking. In the spiritual dimension thoughts are used to communicate with others, to move from place to place, to explore new horizons, and to create form. If you wish to know something, the minute your question is formulated the answer appears. Near death experiencers tell us this happens to them during their experience, they had only to think of something, and the answer was there immediately within their consciousness, or to think of a place, and they were transported to that place instantly. In the spiritual dimension one is not limited, those entering feel the love, caring, and compassion the moment they arrive. This too is evidenced by the writings of numerous near death experiencers.
I am aware of those who believe only in a materialistic universe, and think all events can be explained using materialistic explanations. They are only half right, what we call matter is energy, nothing solid about what we perceive as matter. Quantum physics, and atomic structure has shown us Einstein’s formula was accurate — E=mc². Now as for all events being explained using materialistic explanations, this is true, as long as you don’t care whether the explanation has any semblance of accuracy or reality. Any event anywhere could be given any number of explanations or causes. It is not explanations that we seek, it is truth.
Less than 10% of the world’s population are strickly materialists. I don’t see how their numbers can grow very much, because millions of people keep having spiritual experiences on a daily basis.
Physical Dimension
In the physical dimension we take on physical rules and limitations for the purpose of learning who we are. The spiritual dimension is Oneness, while the physical dimension is duality. Here we must choose our path through a world of love or fear. Beliefs, thoughts, and emotions all have important roles to play in the physical realm.
We begin to build our belief systems from the day we are born as we experience the world we live in. Our parents, teachers, peers, all contribute to what we believe about the reality of ourselves. We come to believe we are bodies, controlled by brains, and forget about our spiritual nature. Thoughts become unimportant because we have a language, and a voice to communicate with others. We have arms and legs to get from place to place, and with the help of others, we build our environment from what we perceive as matter.
However, our spiritual nature has not left us. Inside each of us it resides, waiting to be discovered, and used for our benefit in the physical dimension. Our thoughts still create our future, but in a slower fashion determined by the emotional intensity of them. Our beliefs may still contain many uncertainties, and contradictions. While our emotions still show us the right path as distinguished from the wrong path. We are well equipped to handle physical life. Why then is there so much unhappiness in this world?
Mainly because we don’t examine our lives carefully, we assume we know the answers when we don’t, and we are ready to believe what others tell us instead of experiencing it ourselves. Without experience there is no knowledge. We can read about the experiences of others, and assume we understand, or we can experience what we read about and know whether we understand or not. This is called reality testing.
Reality test all your beliefs to see if you can find uncertainties or contradictions in them. Look at your negative beliefs first. For years I disliked spinach, wouldn’t eat it, looked like grass to me. But, then I had never tasted it, not once. After my near death experience I began to examine my negative beliefs, and try to change them into positive beliefs. So I tried spinach at the local cafeteria where I worked. It had been cooked with butter, and I found it good eating, ordered it often after that first experience. I found that to be true with many things I didn’t like, as well as prejudices I had held for years. Start examining what you believe and why you believe it. List the things you feel negative about and ask why. Then reality test the “whys” to see if they are valid. Start with the small beliefs and work up to the big ones. Even small fears can add stress to your life. Read articles or books about what you fear, it will help reduce that fear, and make life more comfortable.
Most people are unhappy because of what they think, and believe about themselves. If you are thinking negative thoughts about yourself, and whining about how much bad luck you have, then changing those negative thoughts into positive ones will change your whole life for you. Only you can change yourself, no one can do it for you. It does take some effort, but not as much as you think, just 20 minutes a day saying affirmations will help you change your thinking about yourself.
Now you are not controlled by your brain, genes, or your past life. You have not been created by your brain, genes, etc., you are the one that created them. You are a spiritual being having a physical life for the purpose of learning about yourself. You can control what you will believe, your thoughts are completely under your control. Thoughts arise from your beliefs and your experiences. If you believe you are inferior or unworthy, so shall you be, but if you believe you are capable and worthy, then so shall you be. Remember thoughts can be dark and foreboding. Thoughts can also be bright and joyous. They pass through your mind like clouds pass though the sky. They are temporary, and you can choose which thoughts you will allow in your sky (mind).
Emotions or feelings are a great help in directing our paths through the physical dimension. Harming others in any way, such as lying, stealing, cheating, gossiping, or misleading them for the purposes of profit will always trigger negative emotions and make one’s life miserable. A person may gain great fortunes, but they will lose their joy, peace, and happiness. Crooks are always looking over their shoulder to see if someone is watching to catch them in their foul deeds. Haunted by their past they lose the real meaning of life. On the other hand those who help others whenever they can will experience positive emotions. Being honest, trustworthy, and kind will lead you to a life of peace, and joy. Pay attention to what your emotions are telling you, and choose the right path of love, and compassion for others.
The physical dimension is for the purpose of learning who you are. A spiritual being, eternal, with great potential in creating your own future. You are more powerful than you imagine, and you are loved unconditionally by your Creator. You are in a win win situation, and have yet to discover your birthright.
There are many ways to discover your spirituality. Meditation, affirmations, emotions, loving kindness, awareness, enlightenment, are a few methods of uncovering your spirituality. The way I discovered my spirituality was through a near death experience. People have been learning about their spirituality through near death experiences, out of body experiences, visions, lucid dreams, and other forms of spiritual experiences for centuries. Simply relaxing and being grateful for everything you have may show you many spiritual insights.
Our bodies do a good job of shielding us from the spiritual beings that we are, and our brains act as the interface between the spiritual and physical dimensions. When our bodies die, we return to the spiritual dimension which is our real home. Occasionally anomalies happen to the brain through congenital disorder or accidental damage that allows a tiny part of the spiritual dimension to show through into the physical. Uri Geller, George Anderson and other psychics discovered their abilities only after receiving damage to their brains. Geller fell from a ladder injuring his brain, while Anderson sustained brain damage through an illness when he was very young. Near death experiencers who have been brain dead for a few minutes to several hours also show an increased psychic ability, and feel more aware of themselves and the world. Some near death experiencers develop healing energy, and the ability to foresee the future.
However the most dramatic cases are those of congenital disorder. Here the individual seems to be living on the cusp between spiritual and physical dimensions. Living in the physical while demonstrating skills found only in the spiritual realms. Some of them are labeled autistic savants.
The savant skills are often called splinter skills. Kim Peek for example, on whom the film Rain Man was based, has a photographic memory. Several recognized artists could be termed idiot savant. These include Richard Wawro, Alonzo Clemens, and Stephen Wiltshire. Several people with idiot savant skills are recognized for their musical gifts, including Matt Savage, an incredibly gifted jazz pianist and composer, and Hikari Oe, a skilled composer.
The skills these remarkable people possess are not learned in the physical, they are just there, within the individual indicating inter or spiritual sources. This is totally counter to contemporary thought that says skills must be learned. There are no medical or physical explanations for these skills. Some savants will tell you when they need the information it just appears in their consciousness. This is the same thing near death experiencers say happens during their experience. I have the videos on Kim Peek and Daniel Tammet. I hope you will also investigate the other savants listed in the quote above. This is very important knowledge. The fact that some individuals born with congenital brain disorders can out perform our brightest scholars with seemingly supernatural skills from beyond the physical dimension.
We are spiritual beings, with skills and knowledge beyond what we can learn in the physical, and will return to the spiritual dimension when this physical life is over. Learn about your spirituality, while being grateful for your physical life. Learn about yourself by seeing yourself in others, and learn to love yourself as well as all others.
Meet Abigail “Abby” Loraine Hensel and Brittany “Britty” Lee Hensel (born March 7, 1990. In April 1996, the twins were featured on the cover of Life under the caption “One Body, Two Souls.”
The twins made this documentary on their sixteenth birthday to satisfy the curiosity of people who gawk and take pictures of them, which they don’t enjoy.
The twins have identical brains with totally different personalities. The scientific theory that the brain somehow creates the personality and/or consciousness is not a valid one. We humans are not bio-mechanical beings as science would have us think. We are created in the spiritual world and come here to enjoy a physical learning experience.
Science can show no physical evidence of consciousness, memory, thoughts, emotions, or any other attributes of mind existing in the brain.
(This post is made up of quotes from many near death experiences, an interesting “crash course” on what NDEs are all about. I hope you will enjoy it.)
I heard the words, “Remember, pray without ceasing. Play. Love. Laugh. Live for the joy of it. Have fun. Happiness is holy. The purpose of life is joy. Savor fully the loveliness of each experience. Self-awareness is the prayer of the heart. To pray without ceasing is to play. Play with the joyful abandon of the child, absorbed in the delight of each moment. Let go of obligation and duty. Live for the pure joy of being.”
There is only one truly significant work to do in life, and that is love; to love nature, to love people, to love animals, to love creation itself, just because it is. To serve God’s creation with a warm and loving hand of generosity and compassion – that is the only meaningful existence.
We were conceived in love spiritually, and love is the center of our beings. It is the energy of our souls, the spark of our divine nature. Being made of love, we cleave to it and seek it in all that we do. When we do not have it, or when we have lost it, we grieve. Its presence or absence colors our every action. It is life. It is happiness. It is salvation itself.
There is power in our thoughts. We create our own surroundings by the thoughts we think. Physically, this may take a period of time, but spiritually it is instantaneous. If we understood the power of our thoughts, we would guard them more closely. If we understood the awesome power of our words, we would prefer silence to almost anything negative. In our thoughts and words we create our own weaknesses and our own strengths. Our limitations and joys begin in our own hearts.
There is no difference between scrubbing floors and praying, between balancing your checkbook and praising God. It’s all the same energy from the same Source. The only difference is how we choose to manifest that energy at any given moment in time and space.
Suddenly I was in the presence of a Being of Light. I could not see the face, could communicate, but not in words or pictures even; in some connection of Oneness. I experience that connection in meditation frequently, but I cannot explain it very precisely. It is beyond words and other kinds of experiences. The emotions are always enhanced. I feel joy so deep that my whole self leaps with gratitude; I feel peace; I feel awe and belonging. I did not have a specific life review, but felt everything about me and my life was known, understood and not judged. I was profoundly loved.
Thoughts have come to me in a situational way over the last nine months, that have caused me great surprise. These gems are coming from my lips! I knew them because God taught me them years ago. I just wasn’t listening is all.
Like, we are not placed here to be the paper upon which others poop, we are here for each other, but not to be used by one another. We truly need each other at times, but need the wisdom to know when to leave one alone when they want to be with their other friend, God! We have no right to take away their relationship with their God.
We must recognize that bad things happen to good people, and good things happen to bad people. But we are not the judge, if we want something we must go after it. Give it all we have and let life be a surprise to us instead of us trying to surprise it! When I look back on my childhood, I do so with great pleasure. It was the grandest time of my life! Looking back on it, It was a constant surprise! Every day some great adventure occurred.
Each day regardless of the situation, you learn a lesson, you may not like the lesson, but it is one you need to learn.
I was then out of body, so light, so free, so content to just be. Everyone was so upset, so desperate to help me, I didn’t need help I was fine and so happy, more happier than I ever felt. At peace with the feeling of acceptance and love. It was more overpowering than anything I ever felt. I then realized I knew things, it is all so simple, people made things so difficult, it didn’t have to be. What really caught my interest is knowing why we can’t use all of our potential, wow, what an eye opener, we have knowledge of this side with us all the time in our head but to live here and learn what we must to grow in understanding of emotional pain, physical pain, complete loneliness, complete helplessness, that part of us is asleep for as long as our heart is beating. When our heart stops our complete knowledge returns. Everyone who dies sees and hears what they need for their crossover to be as calmly accepted to them as possible, wait there is more I want to remember, then I am so cold, oh no I am back, I hurt, I want to go back. I was given CPR I had no pulse or heartbeat. This is the hardest school I could ever go to, I am not finished, there is more I have to do, more I have to learn, it will be harder now, knowing where I could be.
The being of light showed me that all that was really important in life was the love we felt, the loving acts we preformed, the loving words we spoke, the loving thoughts we held. All that was made, said, done, or even thought without love was undone. It didn’t matter. It simply did no longer exist. Love was all that was really important, only love was real. Everything we did lovingly was supposed to be. It was okay. It was good.
And the love we’d felt during our lives was all that was left when everything else, everything perishable in life, had vanished.
I hope that y’all enjoy them.
Bless each of you and may your days and nights be filled with peace, joy and contentment.
