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torrent, noun. 1. a stream of water flowing

with great rapidity and violence. 2. a rushing,

violent, or abundant stream of anything.

3. a violent, tumultuous, or overwhelming flow.

 

We, the individual particles of humanity, 

on a macro level, flow torrentially; our streams 

of being inhabiting our earthly existence, 

stretching our sensibilities to become, to go 

beyond, to create, to evolve, to overcome

our propensity, our unbridled desire for

more of what is magnificent, as well as, 

potentially hazardous - our currents,

combined and solitary, create the great

ebb and flow, the tide of consciousness.

 

In essence, it is this torrent we must learn

to navigate, harnessing the very nature

of our natural momentum.

 

TORRENT

Nothing within our existence is stationary;

unchanging or static; rather, it is like a

spring torrent – rushing uncontained,

forming, then shifting, becoming again,

zestful, unhampered, or directed by what

was or what should be: and, so it is, with

each moment of life, appearing robust

then in pieces shattered, only to be restored,

formed, captured, and forgotten as swiftly

as it is generated profoundly once more;

and in this, with this torrent, we seek

to slow the pace, find a meaning, a common

thread, holding on for dear life, wishing for

stasis, when none exists, until, with reflection

and careful meditation, our pursuit of order

and control gives way to giving in, releasing,

an allowing, and we understand our place

in the motion and being of this torrent;

one not separate; contained; not impacted by –

we, the momentum rather than the moved.  

NOE BY G. 4.20.2016 

 

WITH LOVE, G. 

 

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The past few weeks have been a blur,

literally, as we took turns as the patient,

first Ann, then me – were forced to realize

that flu vaccinations do not necessarily

mean you will not get the flu, although,

most likely, not the one you are protected

to resist, but instead, some genetically

unplanned for next of kin that has gone

under the radar.  

 

Although on the positive side, this medical

hiatus has proven supportive of spiritual

pursuits, especially prayer and meditation.

Given the extra time, attempting more

intensive meditation seemed to be a viable

option.

 

When I decide to, as I call it, go deeper,

I always prepare the way with prayer,

explaining what I am about to do and what

I want to accomplish. I ask for God’s assistance,

especially when dealing with the occasional

negative thoughts, images, memories, or

whatever might be unleashed.

 

When I did, I received the note below titled

Dive Deep– an example of what over the

past ten years of my quest, I have recorded

as inspired guidance and have termed

as Notes On Enlightenment(N.O.E.’s) -

to reflect that these are responses I receive

when I ask for God’s guidance. I consider them

inspired because I write down or transcribe,

what comes to me, word for word, without

editing. As the note below explains, most

mystics have conveyed, deep diving offers

its own spiritual treasure.

 

I close this post with a poem/prayer

titled, The Hum.

 

DIVE DEEP

In the vastness exists all things, all that was,

all that is, all that will ever be: allow it to flow

unchecked, go with its currents and tides,

allow the waves of awareness to wash over

you and through you; observe without judgment,

for in this place, qualifications, expectations,

judgments are needless, wasted energy –

observe and move on when unappealing or

distressing, languish if desired, dive deeper

if desired, for this is the basis of life itself in all

its vagaries, vicissitudes, the essence of passions,

of desires, of strivings, of successes, and of course,

of failures – hopeless or needless blunders – yet

more important – the reachings, the yearnings,

the outstretched hope for more: what lies ahead,

the next step, the possibility if only, if only all

things are aligned – and when they do or are –

the expression of unbridled joy – the hallelujah

of existence. Dive deep, dive often, and be

transformed.

NOE BY G. 2.6.2016

 

THE HUM

In your grasp, I am one,

    flesh made whole,

        Soul within a greater Soul,

            waiting, appeased by

nothing less than clear,

    complete immersion,

        to drown away this

            worldliness, this focus

on folly, to cleanse away

     this desirous appetite,

        left only with the hum

            of self-contained peace,

the original selfless

    Soul of pre-emergence,

        one, one, once more.

POEM/PRAYER BY G.  1.29.2016

 

WITH LOVE, G. 

 

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OUR FLAKE 

Like the snow falling full flakes

outside the window, artful crystal

designs, each and everyone unique,

so we the watchers offer our

individual lives, magical, robust,

altering time and space with a

breath, a touch, a sense of being.

 

And as the flakes cover over winter

fields with white waves, motionless but

accumulating, together adrift, demanding

time and attention, we too gather strength

when joined together, as couples, lovers,

partners, families, teams, throngs,

communities, and nations.

 

Like the snow our flake of life

is never solitary, but one of many,

always connected, loved, a part

and parcel of life itself, surrounded

by others who love and cherish

our unique design.

AT/POEM BY G.  3.8.2015 

 

WITH LOVE, G.

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There are those times when I look starkly at the world

and cringe. The mayhem seems so insurmountable,

and the spiritual revolution of renewal and human

evolution so distant. As expressed in the note below,

I shake my head and wonder at my, our, prospects.

 

But then I am reminded by all the others who are,

or who have for years, expressed a similar message

of transcendence and evolution through the reframing

of our connected, divinely human based,  

consciousness.

 

It was the cover article of  The Guide For Spiritual

Living – Science of Mind magazine, titled Creating 

Authentic Power, which features Gary Zukav, spiritual

activist, reminding us of the original concepts from

his landmark book published over 25 years ago –

Seat Of The Soul.

 

Gary reminds us that embarking on this new 

evolutionary path is, in reality, an individual 

effort, which is created by one person, or soul,

at a time. So for each of us, our work, our responsibility

is our own personal transformation, not necessarily

the world's. Zukav lays out a clear path to follow

in this article, assisting us in this effort.

 

So, for now, the only evolution we are required

to accomplish in this spiritual world is our own.

Let’s give it our full attention.   

 

FOCUSING OUR SIGHTS

Possibly in moments of quiet reflection,

our souls must comprehend the sheer

magnitude of our endeavors, knowing

every movement, each step, any forward

progress requires faith and commitment.

 

It is this faith we must endeavor to attend

to, especially during times of meager results,

when our efforts fail to create a noticeable

momentum, and hope wavers as we tire

from trying.

 

It is at exactly this trying time, we must

focus our sights , envisioning only full

success and total transcendence, allowing

no other thought to shake our foundation,

our belief in the good in route for our

partaking.

AT BY G. 6.4.2015 

 

WITH LOVE, G.

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As spiritual beings living a three-dimensional life, 

I believe we are each present on earth with a spiritual

purpose or higher calling, we could also call this a mission.

Understanding this calling is the goal of spiritual living.

It took me 55 years of living, sometimes very hard living,

to discover my mission, and this was only finally realized

at the edge of death.

 

My mission now is to help others reveal their unique

spiritual purpose without all of the anguish, if possible. 

Ann’s need to reveal her spiritual purpose has become

more pronounced after the death of her friend and

spiritual advisor, who had definitely discovered and

lived his mission fully.

 

This was attested to by the thousands who attended his

funeral.

 

Below is the Divinely inspired note I wrote for Ann.

I hope it may also help others who are also searching.

 

THE TRUTH 

Today let us seek the truth about ourselves –

what we need to reveal that we have not

revealed – what is in our heart of hearts we

need to be accomplishing, contributing,

empowering to transform ourselves and

our world.

 

Today let us see the truth about our lives –

are they being lived with lasting purpose,

Divine purpose, or are we living too timidly

or safely – afraid to create waves and rock

the boat – avoiding pushing for more and

settling for the mundane?

 

Today let us see the truth and know there

is more intended, more expected –

stretching our capabilities and reaching

for our full potential.

AT BY G. 3.28.2011

 

WITH LOVE, G. 

 

 

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FINDING YOUR WAY

Finding your way in the world takes 

    perseverance and foresight –

clearly knowing what it is you desire, 

    clarifying your intentions, and then 

laying out a plan to make it all

    become a reality.

 

Finding your way in the world takes 

    initiative – being prepared to embark

on bold new ventures – the willingness 

    to move beyond doubt, fear, or confusion

and into the clarity and the firmness

    of will, fully one with the creation

of your purpose and mission.

 

Finding your way in the world takes 

    fortitude – the mental strength needed 

to endure adversity when common sense 

    says otherwise – to accept nothing

but your dream realized and accomplished.

AT BY G. 1.20.2012

 

WITH LOVE, G. 

 

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NO NEED TO BE TIMID

There is no need to be timid when

you know you are on the right path –

when you have the right answer –

the solution that is needed  - instead

assert yourself and ensure you

have been heard.

 

There is no need to be timid when

you are ready and able to lead the way,

see clearly what needs to be accomplished

and have a plan for bringing it to life.

 

There is no need to be timid when

you have the answer – have the abilities

and skills to turn it into a viable solution –

without concern or fear of failure.

 

There is no need to be timid today,

so be prepared to move forward in

your preferred direction – pushing

past the confusion of others as you

improve life for all concerned.

AT BY G. 1.18.2012 

 

WITH LOVE, G. 

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METTLE MOMENTS

Often life requires of us more than we

feel prepared to deliver, yet someway,

somehow, we reach within to discover

an ability, a talent, perhaps a patience,

or a forgotten strength that has been

mysteriously summoned to usable

awareness.

 

These are the moments that test our

mettle, moments that make our hands

shake and our hearts race, yet it is

precisely these moments that frame

our stories, add luster to our memories,

and define our emotional legacy.

 

So, as these moments erupt, and erupt

they will, keep these thoughts in mind,

as the tempest swells and spins, open

heart and soul to the task at hand, know,

in time, the seas will calm and the storm

will abate, as all returns to a steady state. 

AT BY G. 4.13.2014

 

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SUSTAINABLE ACTION

Grasp the importance of balance today –

maintaining a subtle equilibrium

between and within all facets of your life –

restoring order when needed by establishing

parameters, setting priorities, ensuring

well-being through the careful allocation

of resources.

Once established and set, attend to your

state of balance frequently - assessing

carefully, knowing it is within your best

interest to ensure equilibrium - refusing

to allow disorder to generate stress,

lack of focus, or loss of tranquility.

Know fully that balanced living,

and working will enable you to achieve

your goals through sustainable action -

ably applying just the right amount of effort,

imagination, and commitment to produce

the optimal outcome, a life worth living.

AT BY G. 8.8.2013

 

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THE OBSERVER

Clear your mind today, allowing it to be

like a blank canvas or, better yet, a movie

screen curving to incorporate the periphery

of your visual landscape, with eyes closed

tight notice the impressions, light and dark

shadows appear, fade, and reform.

 

As you open your eyes slowly, realize

the depth, the palette of form, color, and

dimension, its order, and completeness,

as the vision fills your inner screen with

the projection of actual life experienced.

 

Notice this optical miracle; you the

observer, the experiencer of the

wonder, the reflector of creation,

the true consciousness of the universe,

the expression of allness, understand

your significance: refusing ever to

belittle your importance, your role

in this existence.

AT BY G. 5.3.2014

 

WITH LOVE, G. 

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THE SECRET INGREDIENT

Let us open ourselves up to the positive

and life-affirming opportunities of this

magnificent day – pushing forward with

a strong momentum, awake to our purpose,

at one with our inner wisdom, knowing

only good awaits us.

 

Let us open ourselves up to each encounter,

every interaction, fully fit and ready

to foster an attitude of “win-win,” we

push on undaunted by mishaps or

missteps, empowered by the unexpected

challenges, emboldened by our sincerity

and sense of mission.

 

Let us open ourselves to this life worth

living, realizing we are the active agents

of affirmative change, we are the secret

ingredient that will grow miracles

and sprout limitless possibilities, totally

engaged, we create heaven on earth.

AT BY G.  4.17.2014

 

WITH LOVE, G.