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Human energy is finite

(if we are not focused in the truth of who we are

and thereby connected to neither the present moment nor soul).

In contrast

Divine energy is infinite.

The Tao, the source of all, is infinite.

Focus upon the Tao renders infinite energy.

S/he who focuses upon the Infinite

in that moment

is infinite.

How do we connect to the Infinite

In this moment?

By connecting to soul

Rather than ego

By living our highest truth in each moment

By focusing on our unique life purpose and life service.

Through conscious activity, not profane thinking.

And we connect to the Infinite

While engaged in relationship

When we selflessly love

meaning we support the highest path of the other

In every moment

(and they do the same).

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Focus upon people, without focus upon the Infinite,renders finite energy.

In other words, the totality of such p-r-o-f-a-n-e human interaction

is a zero-sum game.

In such a relationship

one participant gains energy

at the expense of the other

(One person gains the energy that the other person loses).

Again, a zero-sum game.

* * *

When engaged in interpersonal relationship

while concurrently focused on the Infinite

we mutually  soar

through the mechanism of such s-a-c-r-e-d* interaction

to infinite energetic heights.

It’s a choice you make

in each moment

whether you realize this or not.

* * *

A pragmatic definition of love

Is to support another on their highest path in every  moment.

And to do the same for ourselves.

When we practice such pure love

We tap the Infinite

for we tap the soul

and the moment .

* * *

* Note that the term “sacred” herein is defined as tangible and intangible activity that directly, innately (and presumably positively) affects the subconscious and core energetic template.

Have you ever experienced a truly conscious relationship — wherein both parties experience(d) Infinite connection through human interaction? If so, what did it feel like? Did you truly support one another in a self-less manner, helping them to maintain their highest life purpose and life service? See the book entitled “Conscious Relationship” for more info. Have you experienced relationship(s) wherein one party seemed to gain energy and the other seemed depleted (drained) of energy (or, in a worst-case scenario, wherein ultimately both parties seem depleted of energy)? In retrospect, what was missing?

Mutual focus on the Infinite by both participants — by eternally living in the moment (by practicing conscious activity in each moment (See Voice of the Soul: A Call to Action) — including direct activities designed to further life service and life purpose, and indirect activities designed to enhance one’s energetic vibration (i.e., activities that help us live in the moment and soul … rather than always looking ahead/behind and living in ego).  combined with effective (healthy) emotional release work, can reverse a zero-sum (i.e., unconscious) relationship.

It helps to proactively understand that relationship, by design, is imperfect from the perspective of ego, and perfect from the perspective of soul. Why? The very purpose of relationship is for us to gain self-awareness through interaction with another (and vice-versa). So, if relationships were “perfect” pursuant to ego’s definition of perfection (i.e., no issues ever), then we could not learn from the relationship (other than learning the lessons of peace, harmony, etc.). There are many fundamental life lessons that we are meant to learn — among the highest of which are patience, compassion and simplicity (according to the Tao Te Ching). If relationships were ego-perfect, we could not learn these lessons through interaction with others. So, when in relationship, remind the other that there will definitely be bumps in the road – by design, and that mutual evolution through these challenges is a wonderful opportunity — to grow both as individuals and together.

Live your highest truth, in each moment. Help your partner do the same. And relationship is a lovely experience. Fail to live your highest truth, and vice-versa, and relationship is a zero-sum game.

Andrew

 Awareness is knowledge and understanding of all aspects of one’s self

Intelligence is knowledge of others, external situations and conditions.

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The Hierarchy of Intelligence

Intuitive Reasoning Centered in the Soul

Integrated Reasoning Centered in the Bodymind

Cognitive and Abstract Reasoning Centered in the Brain

Intelligence exists in many energetic forms. Cognitive (mental) understanding involves that aspect of mentality located in the brain. This is superseded by integrated understanding (cognitive understanding that, through experience—particularly through kinesthetic experience, through experience centered in the other four physical senses, and through emotional experience—gains energetic grounding in the bodily aspect of the bodymind). This is energetically superseded by intuitive reasoning (intuitive intelligence). Intuitive intelligence is sourced (i.e., accessed) by the soul, not by the monkeymind. Intelligence sourced by soul is accessed internally via dreams and intuition and, externally, via synchronicity.

Last Saturday evening we experienced a particularly memorable sail. The group and I had meditated for an hour just before the sun began to set. Rather than return to dock, I took a curious glance at each meditator. Each seemed relatively focused upon the moment, still, at peace, serene. Since there wasn’t a subsequent sailing session scheduled (as we had already engaged 4 sailing sessions that day) I decided to remain at sea for a few extra minutes, to enjoy the sunset.

We were sailing slowly, at perhaps 3 knots, approximately 1 mile northwest of the entrance to Marina Del Rey’s harbor, 1 mile southwest of Santa Monica Pier.  In the distance, perhaps 2 kilometers to the northwest, out of peripheral vision, I saw a black object smash and displace the ocean’s surface and disappear. For a moment I thought this might be a whale, but it was at great distance and, a few seconds later I saw a black seabird dive into the water (to catch a fish) — so I dismissed the possibility that this might be a whale sighting — especially as I had never before seen a whale.  Maintaining open-eye meditation — as I am obviously responsible for the meditators/passengers aboard Ineluctable Quiddity, I felt myself then dive a bit deeper into a meditative state. A few minutes later, while softly gazing to the southwest, at approximately 100 meters off the vessel’s port quarter I saw a HUGE black thing breach the ocean’s surface, then smash down on the water, displacing a great amount of water which lifted into the air. Of course this was a humpback whale!!!!  Fortunately most of the meditators saw the whale. Then, two minutes later, a pod of 40 dolphin passed within 25 meters of the port aspect of the boat. The dolphin were swimming at the surface, side-by-side, at very slow speed, perhaps 5 knots, headed from the southwest toward Santa Monica. The dolphin formation looked like a slow-moving black wave that traveled for at least one kilometer. One minute later a squadron of 12 pelican passed us on our port side. The pelicans were flying at no more than one foot from the water’s surface.

The most substantial observation … nature mostly acts in silence and, seemingly, inward stillness.  The whale’s breach was silent – but for the splash of displaced water. The dolphin were silent. The pelican were silent. As we had been in silence for an hour, we could appreciate the silent magnificence of the moment and nature’s celebration of the moment. This was, perhaps, the most glorious sunset I have ever experienced.

Ironically, the silence was pierced just before the sun set completely by the sound of Tom Petty’s “Freefalling” eminating from a distant boat … I know this sounds trite compared to the silent meditation, sunset, whale, dolphin and pelicans … but the timing was perfecto — as though scripted.

Tears flowed from at least one meditator’s eyes.

Andrew

Any attachments that are not true to your highest life path

will fall away.

Although this phenomenon is acknowledged as a blessiing by the soul,

This is perceived as loss

And thereby dreaded

By the egoic aspect of the personality.

All human beings develop according to an ages-old pattern. The stages of development follow. Two ages, 28 and 42 years of age, are critical stages in development – for all of us …

“PERSONALITY”

The profane aspect of being that is unaware of unity

with universal consciousness in all its manifestations.

Personality is unaware of the truth of who we are.

Personality is unaware of one’s life purpose and life service.

During years 1 through 13, although we obviously develop a bit on the mental, emotional and spiritual planes, our primary development takes place on the physical level. We physically grow to at least 75 percent of our adult height.

During ages 14 through 20, we primarily develop our emotional aspect. The endocrine systems rages – overwhelming us with zits and, moreso, new-found feelings (emotions) and reactions … especially those that sexuality, romance, etc. Note that holistic medical philosophy recognizes the endocrine system as the transcription agent of the emotions – wherein emotion is considered the body’s response to thought, as emotions are described as bioenergetic substrates stored in the internal organs [See Encyclopedia of the Tao: A-to-Z regarding “Emotion”].

During ages 21 through 27, we primarily develop our mental aspect. During this period we focus on our careers … attending internships, apprenticeships, extensive business-specific training, and graduate school.

The initial 27 years of life are a trial-and-error experiment wherein the personality (profane mind) does research to determine likes, dislikes, strengths, weaknesses, etc. In other words, the first 27 years are an inefficient quest for self-awareness.

BUT … AT AGE 28 AN AMAZING SUBCONSCIOUS PHENOMENON OCCURS …

“SOUL”

The sacred aspect of being that recognizes unity

with universal consciousness in all its manifestations.

Soul knows your unique core life purpose and service.

At age 28 the SOUL awakens from hibernation – relative dormancy. The soul, that aspect of us which is aware off our unity with all aspects of the Universe – as though suddenly – appears on the scene.

At age 28, the soul offers the benefit of its wisdom to the personality. Again, preceding age 28, the personality randomly pursued whatever it desired, with regard to self-focus, interpersonal relationship, and career. The personality’s research was based upon a presumption of minimal self-understand and self-awareness. Personality guided us to trial-and-error endeavors and relationships. But, at age 28, soul (finally!) stepped-in to guide us – given precise understanding and awareness regarding who we truly are. Soul is aware of the truth of who we are at the core. In other words, soul knows our core life purpose and life service. And so, when soul steps up at age 28 to guide us to the most direct path to self-awareness, it (soul) encourages anything that we have attached to that is not true to our highest path to fall away. In other words, any attachment to people, objects and events that will not propel us to heightened self-awareness, will disappear. Abruptly. At age 28.

So, many people go through major life change at age 28 (or between ages 27 and 29).

For example, many rock stars and creatives (including actors) died at age 27. The list includes Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Curt Kobain, Heath Ledger, Pigpen (Grateful Dead), and numerous other house-hold names.

As another example, I dropped out of medical school at age 28. Simply, it wasn’t for me. I didn’t need an MD degree to integrate self-awareness. In fact, pursuit of the MD, beyond the day I left the program, would have slowed my evolution. So, medical school abruptly fell away – in spite of the fact that I devoted an incredible quantity of energy to gaining acceptance to medical school. I even named our childhood dog, a golden retriever Ben, after the Chair of the Department of Neurology at Northwestern University Medical School (Benjamin Boshes – Dr. Boshes was one of my grandfather’s best friends – and inspired me to become a healing practitioner). I invested my pre-28-year old energy in pursuit of a MD degree and aligned my identity with this path. I crashed hard when I realized that the MD path wasn’t the right path for me – mostly as I had no idea what other direction to pursue.

The point is … at age 28 the soul suddenly kicks-in, after 27 years of experimentation by the personality. The soul knows exactly who we are (at the core) and so, to promote most efficient pursuit of self-awareness (by the personality), causes any connection that isn’t true to our core life path, to drop away. For this reason you may observe that people end marriages, relationships, career paths, etc. at age 28.

Age 42 is similar … but a bit more urgent. The soul steps it up another notch at age 42. Whenever you hear that someone passed away at a young age ask … where they 42? 7 out of 10 times you will be amazed to hear that, indeed, the person was 42. Age 42 is another critical transition in our evolution. Interestingly, the Ancients believed that we achieve profound wisdom by age 42, and thus believe that age 42 is an appropriate age to begin to express based upon wisdom gleaned during the preceding 42 years. So, 42 is an appropriate age to initiate core expression to others (in the form of books, etc.).

If we are on a path aligned with our true life path, we will likely experience smooth sailing at ages 28 and 42 but, if not … well, you’ll see …

Such theory is consistent with development of the chakra energetic system [See Encyclopedia of the Tao: A-to-Z].

Andrew

And yet, at the recent UN climate conference in Durban, Republic of South Africa, an agreement mandating that a legal body have jurisdiction over greenhouse gas emissions of all countries will, most likely will not be enforceable until 2020 … Too little too late?  Stay tuned.

Note that currently, according to the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, only industrial nations are subject to regulation with regard to production of greenhouse gases. The intention of the Durban conference is good — to regulate pollution produced by all nations, and to help lesser-developed nations with economic support such that they can survive with such regulations strictly enforced.

Sigh …

However, each soul on the planet has a unique life purpose and life service [for detailed explanation see Voice of the Soul: A Call to Action]. As such, certain jobs allow us to express these specific talents and missions more easily than do other jobs. So, although it is both honorable and valuable to maintain an open heart (and energy systems) while engaged even in menial work, it is beneficial to maintain a career that supports ultimate expression of one’s unique, soul-aligned talents. Jobs appropriate for our vibration allow us to grow—and help us to ultimately remain open-hearted regardless of activity.

I have an uncle who is a great musician. As a kid he wanted to be a trumpet player. His father (my grandfather) played woodwinds in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and, like his father, my uncle wanted to follow a similar path. But my grandfather objected. He informed my uncle, when he was 18 years old, that he had two weeks to decide whether he would be a physician, dentist or attorney for a living. Two weeks later my uncle told his father that he would study dentistry — as a default if he couldn’t play music for a career. He went to dental school. Became a dentist. Earned substantial income. Raised a wonderful family. Educated his children. YET every week he played trumpet. His passion for music didn’t subside … it grew each day. As a joke, he designed a license plate for his fancy car which says “DAYGIG” — meaning that although he might be a dentist, in part as it provided financial security, it’s only his day job.  He’s a musician …

Similarly, one of the greatest healers I met worked as a janitor in a LA high school by day. His name is Anank, from the Shuar Tribe in Ecuador. Amazing healer. Google him!

[Excerpt from Encyclopedia of the Tao: A-to-Z]

[Excerpt from Encyclopedia of the Tao: A-to-Z]

The individual who chases after money and security, at the expense of their core truth, shall lose touch with their heart. Obviously money is a means, not an end. It’s a tool that can be used to serve others. Or it’s a temptation that can be used to selfishly serve oneself. Used for others, it’s a godsend. Used for oneself, it’s a waste of resources (and a challenging lesson). Money is a flow. The more one directs the flow of money to serving others, the more open the flow of money to oneself.

Right spending serves others. The miser blocks off flow of dollars, both to and from herself. Money is made available to she who follows her heart, given discipline and right action, for the money supports her service.

[Excerpt from Encyclopedia of the Tao: A-to-Z]

The second-best leader is loved by the people. The third-best leader is respected. The second-worst leader is feared. The worst leader is despised.

[Excerpt from Encyclopedia of the Tao: A-to-Z]

The reason we exist is to evolve.

Our ultimate purpose is to learn about ourselves— i.e., gain self-awareness.

To learn we must master life lessons.

To master life lessons, we must experience.

To experience we need props of experience – namely, specific people, objects and events

Who will trigger our unresolved conscious and subconscious aspects

So we again experience feelings buried prior

Which at the time we weren’t ready to deal with.

The hope this time around is to deal with the freshly revealed feelings

 Releasing them in appropriate fashion.

Evidence of our evolution.

We attract specific people, objects and events

Which support our evolution

Via the Law of Attraction.

To master lessons, we engage experiences that challenge the unresolved aspects of the self. Resolution of the unresolved (wounded) aspects of self is evolution. We must experience to evolve. Further, we must be challenged by appropriate experiences—i.e., experiences that serve to teach us lessons that we need to learn. So, how do we find appropriate learning experiences? We attract them.

Our inner energy, comprised of subconscious and conscious energetic templates, draws appropriate learning experiences to us—that will help us resolve unresolved issues; in technical energetic terms, we must release/tonify vibrational stagnancies in the Antahkarana’s Line of Force. Experiences are carried to us by triggers—appropriate (specific) people, objects and events. These triggers (people, objects and events) cause us to react at a core level—emotionally and/or mentally. To evolve (heal) we must re-feel unresolved, buried emotions. Unresolved emotions must be revealed to heal (similar to how a pimple must release buried pus to heal).

The wounded aspect of our inner energetic template radiates like a magnet, transmitting a message to appropriate people, objects and events that will challenge us—drawing them to us—so we (and they) can resolve.

The mechanism of the law of attraction magnetically draws triggers (people, objects and events) that will cause us to re-experience and even magnify the intensity of the unresolved emotion/thoughts that we are experiencing. For example, if we are dealing with unresolved anger—we will attract triggers that cause us to experience even greater anger. Sorry if that’s not what you wanted to hear! If we are dealing with unresolved sadness, we draw people, objects and events that cause us to experience enhanced sadness. Why?

The reason we attract triggers that enhance our experience of unresolved emotions/thoughts is to force us to undergo a healing crisis. How does a healing crisis help us? The overwhelming discomfort of a healing crisis motivates us to heal—so as to minimize the discomfort (preferably ASAP). Prior, we might not have been inspired to heal, as we were not exceptionally uncomfortable. A healing crisis inspires us to finally face the issues, gain understanding, and resolve subconscious and conscious wounds. Healing crises are common place (i.e., apparently a necessary aspect of the human condition) —as it is only the rare individual that chooses to confront and resolve core energetic conflict in the absence of necessity (i.e., without being confronted with the discomfort of healing crises).

As a summary, The Law of Attraction serves to enhance our mastery of life lessons. We attract triggers (in the form of people, objects and events) that dig up buried wounds by triggering us to re-experience and react to core emotion/thought. When necessary we attract uncomfortable situations, healing crises, to inspire us to evolve.

(Excerpt from Encyclopedia of the Tao: A-to-Z)