By request

fireworks show

"a show in which large numbers of fireworks are let off simultaneously" -- thefreedictionary.com

Paulo Coelho

Calibrated as a spiritual teacher.

The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho

The advice given to Santiago that "when you really want something to happen, the whole universe will conspire so that your wish comes true" is the core of the novel's thinking -- wikipedia.

"when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it”

A quote from The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho.

gaslighting

The activity of manipulative historical revisionism.

love with attachment, possessiveness

Not actually love, obviously. By request.

correlation: grade school scores and life success

Request: There is a notion in popular culture that A students work for B students in companies started by C students. How true is this? Should we continue encouraging our kids to do well in school.

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"

Request: Philippians 4:13.

decision of the Will not to suffer

Request: Talked about in last weeks meeting. It was brought up today in my consciousness as a Decision I had to make. Seems pretty fundamental to make in the journey.

"Love brings up that which is not love to be healed"

Request: One of my favorite quotes from Dr. Hawkins.

catching the ego taking credit

Request: The awareness of a thing happening and then catching the ego claiming to be the doer.

T/F: wearing black affects us negatively

Request: During the Braco gazing event a few people told me to avoid wearing black, as it supposedly blocks good energy and attracts negativity. I followed their advice and don’t wear black for gazings anymore but I usually enjoy wearing black so I was wondering if there’s any truth to it?

Connecting to the Present Moment Meditation (video)

"This Monroe Audio Support meditation will help you to focus your hectic mind, releasing thoughts of the past and future to become present in the moment. Present in your life." By request.

Venerable (Catholic title)

"A title given to a deceased person who... is recognized as having lived heroic virtues... the faithful are encouraged to ask for their intercession... Being declared 'Venerable' is the second of the four stage process of being declared a saint" -- saintcoleman.org.

tamas, rajas, sattva

Request: I’ve been reading the Gita and I think it would be interesting to know where these line up on the map of consciousness.