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A simple seeker was trying to visualize the different stages of personal spiritual development, such as transcendence and integration of the capacity and potential of the human attributes of emotion, thought, justice, and mercy, as symbolized on the Kabbalah Tree of Life. She was also deeply puzzled by the feeling that Spirit seemed to encourageContinue reading “Only People”

A simple seeker was meditating on the powerful symbolism of The Tree of Life. It suddenly almost seemed to overpower her with a feeling of intense devotion, when respect and reverence were her usual spiritual limits. “Have they been self-imposed limits?” “How could that possibly be?” “Resistance.” “To losing control?” “Yes.” “That’s possible, but itContinue reading “Once You Begin”

“Now do I understand Kabbalah? You know that I’m totally over my head, and I can’t swim.” “Then relax and let your mind float until you develop more skill.” A simple seeker was reading “The Practical Kabbalah” by C.J.M. Hopking, and was puzzled by the author’s explanation that the Trees representing each of the fiveContinue reading “Now Do I Understand Kabbalah?”

A simple seeker was meditating on the concept of non-local consciousness. “But, I’m conscious” she thought to herself. “And I’m also local. I’m here.” “How conscious are you? How local are you? And where is here?” “Are you trying to confuse me?” “No. You do that very well, for and by yourself.” “So, then, whatContinue reading “Non-Local Consciousness”

A simple seeker was enjoying a warm and misty afternoon beneath gently-moving foliage. The near-by trees shaded her from direct sunlight, or would have if the bright sun had been able to reach her North-facing patio at this time of day. Fortunately for her, her neighbours across the hall would be coping with Summer heat,Continue reading “Nakedness as a Cover-Up”

A simple seeker could not let go of the mystical insights of Kabbalah symbols, such as The Tree of Life transforming … “No. It represents human consciousness continuously transforming and transcending itself.” “And blending into higher and higher, or deeper and deeper levels of integration and harmonization …” “Is there such a word?” “You interruptedContinue reading “Mysticism vs Mist”

A simple seeker had slipped into one of her periodic moods of doubt regarding her spirit teacher. Did He even exist beyond her mind? “What can exist beyond one’s mind?” “Perhaps if I had something to eat, or did a load of laundry. Simple activities might help me to focus.” “On what?” “Or protect meContinue reading “Moods of Doubt”

A simple seeker was studying with intent to learn more about Neo-Confucianism. “How does it differ from reading?” “Learning, or seeking to learn something.” “Intentionality?” “Yes, and expecting to learn. I’m learning and I’m aware that I have learned something of value to me, if to no other.” “In such a short time?” “Yes, andContinue reading “Learning Is a Form of Awareness”

A simple seeker of a higher level of personal spiritual development had come under the influence of a spirit teacher. She was very aware of an inner energy, a high level of vibrating and intelligent energy that, no, who seemed to challenge her to explore a depth of understanding beyond her ability, so extremely farContinue reading “Lab Rat or Guinea Pig”

A simple seeker was feeling blessed to be receiving lessons about life from a spirit teacher as wise as any guru she had ever read about. He helped her to understand Kabbalah teachings, as well as those of Taoism and some other forms of perennial wisdom. “What do Kabbalah and Taoism have in common withContinue reading “Kabbalah, Taoism, and Education Today”