lower mind vs. small self
A discussion of the lower mind's takeover of the small self on an individual scale and in society as a whole.
Spirituality
the field of self-love
Reverent, self-love aware of the divinity within God's creation: you.
God's grace
The free and unmerited favor of God, manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings. It is God's gift to us, given freely and without any strings attached -- biblelyfe.com.
"to walk straight ahead no matter what" (Zen saying)
"Within the context of one's dedication to spiritual truth" -- by request.
level: there is no guilt
When guilt is known to be an illusion.
holding demons as enemies
Request: Doc said “Once it becomes your enemy, it’s got you”. Which indicates it's inadvisable to hold them as such. So I wonder how to contextualize demons, if they're not enemies.
crucifix
"A crucifix (from Latin cruci fixus, meaning "one fixed to a cross") is a cross with a representation of Jesus' body, or corpus. It is a principal symbol of the Christian religion, primarily used in the Catholic, Anglican, and Eastern Orthodox Churches" -- wikipedia.
nirvana
Spiritual state referred to somewhat differently across several religions.
no problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it
The evolution of consciousness offers solutions through increased context, higher awareness, and expanded capability. By request.
letting your furry little ego enjoy a win
Request: Doc said think of your ego as a furry little pet.
"The seeker is the sought"
Full quote: "It must be deeply, intuitively perceived that the seeker is the sought. When this happens, the seeker disappears." - Pointers from Nisargadatta Maharaj, pg 118. Priority request.
level: when angels in human form are aware they are angels
Priority request. Below this level, they aren't aware of it.
the world we experience is the psyche
The psyche is the interactive space of Consciousness which presupposes separate beings (regardless of physical incarnation) and individual influence upon manifest phenomena through local auras or nonlocal dimensions. To "overcome the world" is invulnerability in, and transcendence of, the psyche.
level: having overcome defensiveness
Request: in overt and very subtle ways.
seeing that the mind is easily programmable
Level of consciousness at which it becomes apparent.