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Job’s Ending Much Better Than His Beginning: An Esoteric Lesson for Humanity

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AscensionI have finally finished part 3 of our Job series. Here it is, and I promise it presents some exciting esoteric information as it pertains to our conscious development.

We have already discussed (in part 2 of this series) how Job’s three friends represent the mental, astral, and physical bodies. These natures are seamlessly integrated with our soul and they all play a part in the evolutionary development of our consciousness, from the lower to the higher mind. Without these bodies, the self would not be able to evolve [Read more…] about Job’s Ending Much Better Than His Beginning: An Esoteric Lesson for Humanity

Leviathan the Sea Serpent: Our Emotional Energy Reservoir

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Part three in our Job series is coming, but in the meantime I thought it would be fun posting something on that greatly misunderstood and majestic creature, leviathan. Comprehending what this Biblical icon represents will help us on our quest to understand our own existence and purpose. This symbol also fits perfectly in our Job series because it is meant to be a symbol explaining base energies that serve to help evolve consciousness. [Read more…] about Leviathan the Sea Serpent: Our Emotional Energy Reservoir

Job’s Friends: The Mental, Astral, and Physical Bodies, and the Root of Suffering

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Why we sufferIn the last post we began a series on Job. We discussed who Satan was, how Job’s children represented qualities within himself, and the fact that Job was doing everything he could (religiously) to make atonement for his natural shortcomings. And although Job was perfect according to the religious rites and customs of his day, these acts, while noble, are never good enough to reach the divine because they come from the lower nature.

Today we are going to address the concept of suffering further. Why do the seemingly innocent suffer? How could God even allow such a thing? As we’ll soon see, the answer is provided through an esoteric understanding of the roles of Job’s friends. [Read more…] about Job’s Friends: The Mental, Astral, and Physical Bodies, and the Root of Suffering

An Esoteric Interpretation of Job: Ascension of the Self through Suffering

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Book of JobToday’s post will provide an esoteric interpretation of Job. This should be a good study for anyone who may be struggling to progress to the next stage of their spiritual evolution because you have one foot still planted in religion. Perhaps this post will help show you the difference between religion and true spiritual development. This post will be the first in a series.

Many scholars believe the Book of Job to be the oldest in the Bible. There are certainly many strange elements about the story that seem too far removed to fit the traditional religious mold. [Read more…] about An Esoteric Interpretation of Job: Ascension of the Self through Suffering

Spiritual but Not Religious: Mentally Unstable?

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Spiritual anguishI found an article by Dan Merica on CNN this week very interesting. In case you didn’t see it, the headline read:

“The spiritual but not religious likely to face mental health issues, drug use, study finds.” You can read the original story on CNN here.

When I first read the headline I passed judgment; what kind of person would say such a thing? I decided to click on the link and see what it was all about. [Read more…] about Spiritual but Not Religious: Mentally Unstable?

Zazen, Biblical Meditation, Jesus and Torah

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Zazen meditationCould the Bible really contain teachings similar to Zazen, a type of Buddhist meditation? What if I told you that something akin to Zazen (and many other Eastern style meditations) was at the core of Biblical teachings, in both the Old and New Testament? In this post I will show you why I believe it is.

Google the words “Biblical meditation” and you will find dozens of sites proclaiming that meditation from a Biblical standpoint doesn’t resemble “Eastern” style concepts and techniques. [Read more…] about Zazen, Biblical Meditation, Jesus and Torah

The Bible: Going inside the Mind

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In the MindThe Bible truly is a wonderful book. It saddens me that most people who read it don’t understand that it is more about the mind than it is religion, and within its pages are the keys to unlock the higher mind’s potential. This post is going to explore this potential. In part 2 of this series I am going to discuss Zazen, a type of Zen meditation, and how it supports Biblical teachings on the healing of the mind. The comparison is fascinating to say the least! [Read more…] about The Bible: Going inside the Mind

Joseph Part 3: Final Ascension

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Eagle NebulaThis post will wrap up our series on the story of Joseph. It is the most important post of the series because these Biblical events teach us about ascension and manifesting the divine. Be sure to read Part 1 and Part 2 of this series first.

Thus far in our series we have seen how Joseph represents the sun and the Christ. We have also learned that everyone contains their own inner sun, called the Solar Plexus, where thoughts and emotions are processed and expressed. In other words, this is the house of our ego. As we raise the Holy Spirit in us from the Solar Plexus to the Crown chakra, we birth the Christ and metaphorically we can say that the son / sun rises within us, purging negative emotions and thoughts, increasing our self esteem, and strengthening our intuitive abilities. This process also balances the divine masculine and divine feminine energies within us. [Read more…] about Joseph Part 3: Final Ascension

Horus and Jesus: Is There a Link Between the Two?

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HorusThis post will tackle and interesting topic for traditional Christians and mystics alike: can we establish— through credible evidence—that the story of Jesus was influenced by Horus, the Egyptian sky / sun-god? For those of you waiting on part 3 of the Joseph narrative, I’ll have it posted on the upcoming weekend. In the meantime I thought it would be fun to post something a little different to start off the New Year.

Many sites floating around on the web are making the claims below:

1)      Horus and Jesus were born of  virgin [Read more…] about Horus and Jesus: Is There a Link Between the Two?

Part 2 of Joseph’s Story: The Favored Son / Sun is Rising

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In the last post we discussed how Joseph’s life symbolized the spiritual ascension process where he eventually becomes the Old Testament version of the Christ. We have also learned how Joseph’s life is about you, not a literal Hebrew boy that got sold into Egypt as a slave. You can find that post here.

I want to open up part 2 of the life of Joseph with an important New Testament scripture:

2 Peter 1:19 states, “…whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts…” [Read more…] about Part 2 of Joseph’s Story: The Favored Son / Sun is Rising

Joseph, the Coat of Many Colors, and Egypt: The Ultimate Story of Ascension

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ascensionThis post will begin a two-part series focusing on how the Biblical Joseph undertakes the spiritual journey of ascension to become the Old Testament version of the Christ. What Joseph experiences in the story mirrors our lives as we go through the darker nights of the soul to emerge victorious over the ego and experience the spiritual resurrection. It is important for you to realize that while Joseph is a type and shadow of the Christ, Joseph is also a type and shadow of that which resides in you! The kingdom is within you, and so is the Christ! [Read more…] about Joseph, the Coat of Many Colors, and Egypt: The Ultimate Story of Ascension

Wishing My Readers a Merry Christmas and Informing you about 2013!

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I wanted to take the time to wish a merry Christmas to all my blog readers. I hope you all had a wonderful time with your family and friends. I just finished up a busy day with my wife’s family in Fredericksburg, VA. We had a great time and I feel very blessed to be a conscious being here on earth during this time.

I also want all my readers to know how much I truly appreciate you. Your comments, suggestions, and extra research mean so much. [Read more…] about Wishing My Readers a Merry Christmas and Informing you about 2013!

Biblical Immortality: What is it?

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Biblical ImmortatlityWhat do you think of when you ponder immortality? Most probably think of living forever. I would agree. My WordWeb dictionary states that immortality is “Perpetual life after death.”  But what does this really mean? And what about Biblical immortality? What does the Bible mean by such a concept?

Traditionally, people who read the Bible have believed in a resurrection of our earth bodies. As a kid I was taught that these new physical bodies would be “glorified.” This meant that we wouldn’t be able to get sick, experience pain and suffering, or age. But it can still be confusing. If our earth bodies were resurrected, would I look 18, 36, or 56? Or would God just resurrect me when I physically looked the best and was at peek optimal performance? [Read more…] about Biblical Immortality: What is it?