From the ordinary to the extraordinary

We all exist in a Supreme Consciousness that has limited itself and has become us. This is known as the involution of Consciousness which takes place in seven stages. Every chakra holds us in a self- identity and a certain spectrum of energies that we can manifest.Day 13

Chakras are usually described as  lotuses because they open up to light and close in darkness.Each chakra opens up in stages and different qualities are expressed when the chakras are opened as compared to when they are closed.  If we understand the chakras and self-identities generated and their possibilities,we are then better able to manage the human experience in a more powerful and enjoyable way.

Each chakra can be a path to freedom. I think  knowing and working with the chakra system will open up our awareness. It provides us with steps to explore our inner world and to align it with the outer world. I believe that it represents the full spectrum of human possibility that leads  us from the ordinary to the extraordinary.

Over the years, I  have observed changes in myself  and I know there is so much more to explore.I  have realized that I was giving a lot of attention to the upper chakras: the brow, the throat, the heart and neglected  the lower chakras : the navel, sacral and base. Every chakra is important on the journey. So, I have to learn to tap into the power of each chakra to bring about balance, healing and well-being. 

I leave you today with the following:

He who knows others is wise,but he who knows himself is enlightened. ~Lao Tzu

peace,
Reena

It is a journey for all of us.

"We have seven chakras within us and each one brings us a new dimension of experience in the human experience. They are all interconnected because they are involved with different areas of human activity: sexuality, vitality, emotions, vocal activity, communication, mental activity, understanding, focus, reasoning.  There are chakras in all of these areas.  Chakras are in our spiritual body, in our Soul and they allow us to influence the human experience from that space."  Day 12

It has been some years now since I first heard the word "chakras", and I am always excited to learn more about them. I have read, studied and discussed some messages and have been trying to become more aware, more sensitive  of this  subtle energy system within me.  Theoretically, I would say that I have a fair understanding of the chakras as a  gateway between my physical body and my soul.

The challenge has been to have more practical experiences of this energy. It calls for discipline, determination, devotion,patience and practice........and  so my journey through the chakras is ongoing. I believe the knowledge and experience of the chakras will help me to have a more empowering and enjoyable human experience. It is my hope that as  I continue to make  effort, I will draw the Grace of the Universe to support me.This is a journey for all of us: to seek more understanding, more soul power and self-mastery.

peace,

Reena

Captured in the Human Experience

The title of today's talk   Day 11 " Captured in the Human Experience"   jolted my mind.

There  was a desire to not be a captive, but to be free; to have power over myself. Immediately, the mind began to think "how can I do this? what steps  can I take to attain freedom. I must find some answers."

My spiritual being, having a human experience, has forgotten what it really is. I believe that spending time learning and  making the effort to put into practice will help me to remember who I am.

Reflecting on today's message, it became much clearer that I have been  given a map  for my journey to freedom.  The chakra system is a path that can help me.My spiritual being can gather information from the physical world through its energy connections with the physical body. When these energy centres, the chakras, become activated, then I can become more soul conscious and have a greater influence on the human experience. 

I have often wondered if the soul is so powerful, how can it allow itself to forget what it is.  I realize now  that the soul has its own sensory system, powers that follow exactly the human senses and  the powers of action. The soul believes that it is human   and so  it is captured.

Therefore, the soul must develop power over the senses and seek another kind of power. This is how the chakra system comes into play. We must wake up the chakras to help us master the human experience. 

Yes, I certainly think this is fascinating!.

peace,

Reena

Kundalini - our personal Guide to freedom

The Energy that brought us into limitation and that can take us back to freedom is called Kundalini.  When that Energy is awakened in us, an exciting journey begins as we become more soul conscious. Day 10

There are many energy experiences we will have on the path of Kundalini at different levels depending on where the individual is in the consciousness. We need to understand how this energy works within us and how it supports us on the journey to freedom.

The  journey is an expansion in consciousness, so we need to consider how conscious we are becoming. Are we more peaceful, more loving? Are we more aware of our connection with the Supreme?Are we better able to manage the human experience?  Take some time for serious reflection.

peace,

Reena

Free the Soul from human limitations

The human body is perishable, it ages and ultimately it dies. We have become so conditioned to thinking and believing that we are just physical beings,that it is hard to think of  another possibility. However, when we become more aware that we are more than the physical body, we can then begin to explore the power of our souls. To what end you may ask?  That we may transform the human consciousness and free our souls from human limitations. Day 9

I had mentioned previously that I did some meditation classes and I have realized that I can "catch the experience" easily by being in the Presence of a spiritual teacher who has the experience. As I continue to explore my world, I ask,"How can I become more aware of my spiritual being and bring more awareness and power into the human experience?"

I like to make lists to remind myself, I find it is helpful to read, ponder and try to put some idea into practice, so  am sharing some points that I have noted so far: 

-have the desire for spiritual awakening

-associate with human beings who live in higher awareness

-begin to look at energy experiences

-observe  what happens in your daily activities

-remain open to other possibilities

-seek a guide who is anchored in spiritual awareness

-practice,practice, practice

-have patience

We are all unique individuals on this journey, so take some time to reflect on what appeals to you and what might be possible in your world,ask yourself, "am I ready to free my soul from human limitations?"

Have a great Monday!

peace,

Reena

Have a strong desire for spiritual awakening

Each morning's message and meditation by Sri Vasudeva continues to inspire and uplift me.I feel that I am being supported in my spiritual  journey in a way that is not easy to describe. It's more than just understanding the words that are spoken; it's  experiencing a part of me that has the knowledge already. Does that make sense to you?

Today's message  Day 8  reminded me of  when I first started meditation classes some years ago. I struggled to sit in a proper posture,to keep the mind quiet,and wondered when I would become spiritually awakened. I knew that some kind of inner change was taking place, I just did not know at the time what it meant.Thankfully, my soul knew and  remembered.

Now, I have a better  understanding of how important spiritual awakening is to the human experience.Without it, I would not have known that the greatest part of me is the spiritual being within. I try to nurture the desire to experience the power of my soul in every waking moment.  I give thanks for the grace and blessing of  having a spiritual guide to help me on my inner journey.

Dear friends, the Universe is full of grace,once you seek, you will find. May you be blessed with  a strong desire to know your Divine Self and may you have the blessing of an experienced Guide to point the way. Then, it is all up to you to commit to the discipline of practice, if you want to achieve anything. 

peace,

Reena

Open yourself to the experience of Grace

Everything we see and experience in the Universe is energy, which can be transformed from one form to another.The Supreme Consciousness uses energy in contracting itself into individual souls. It limits itself in seven stages until it   reaches the gross stage which is the human experience. Day 7   This  is a play of  Consciousness and Energy.

In this process of involution, the consciousness is so limited that it forgets its true nature.It has now become a limited being , thinking that it lacks knowledge and power, that it is aging, and that it is going to die. But there is a glimmer of hope,all is not lost.

Deep within the core of our being, our soul remembers its true essence.  The Supreme Soul has created this game of limiting itself  and then going back to the awareness of that which It is and has always been.The moment we begin to seek for what we think we have lost, the power of grace surrounds us and so our  journey begins.

It sounds like a fairy tale, doesn't it?  But the more we experience deeper levels of our Being through our spiritual practices, we begin to realize that it really is the story of our lives.

peace,

Reena