"Each of us carries the holographic identity of the whole, the essence of divine humanity. It is our birthright, our true nature. Taken together, we compose the form of God on earth and represent the Creator."
Let us share a minute of silence to allow the collective waters to gather.
(After the silence)
In the world of human nature where there never seems to be enough time, it can be helpful to take a moment of stillness to remember that we have all the time in the world when we are centered in spirit.
Continue reading…"Truth reveals the intricate design of heaven and adds layers of understanding. What was before hidden, comes into view, and is awe inspiring."
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Larry Krantz: It is a privilege to be part of this esteemed company, to consider what is right and true, today joined by Allan and Christine Jonas.
Joyce and I were in Denver this weekend enjoying the “big city,” with its fine restaurants and the bustle of people. Like the out-of-town tourists we are, we walked by Larimer Square and along the 16th Street mall and stared up at impressively tall buildings. Our hotel room was on the 37th floor and had a panoramic view of the Front Range; the Rockies were covered with snow and looked magnificent. While in Denver, we attended a concert at the old Paramount theater, to hear Justin Hayward—the lead singer and songwriter for The Moody Blues. I suppose it was a bit of a trip down memory lane. More than a few years have passed since these songs were recorded, but Justin Hayward sounded quite good and was backed by very talented musicians. I admired The Moody Blues because their songs weren’t trivial, but about their search for meaning, to which we can relate.
Continue reading…"I abide in a place of stillness, a mansion of silence which is not empty, but filled with expectation, potential, and promise. "
I would share an experience I had many years ago. When I was in ninth grade, a freshman in high school, I took the bus to and from school. I often sat with my friend Jill, who was quite attractive, a year older, and somewhat artsy—all of which intrigued me. We enjoyed each other’s company. One time, on the long ride home there was a fellow sitting in the seat in front of us who was a senior, and also the running back on the football team. He was a big muscular guy and, as I was about to find out, something of a bully with a mean streak. He turned around and grabbed Jill’s purse, searched through it, came up with a can of hairspray, and sprayed it in her face, a nasty thing to do.
I felt a bit protective and said, “Hey, man. That’s not cool.” His response was to haul off and punch me in the mouth hard enough to push my two front teeth back. They have been like that since, a memento of that day on the school bus.
Continue reading…"When we trust life, we stand on higher ground, and from there everything looks different. We may then see clearly with our eyes and hear with our ears and feel with our hearts, for our vision is no longer clouded by the disturbances of human nature, which are as nothing in the sight of God."
And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were given seven trumpets. (Revelation 8:1-2)
These words convey a vision from the top of the mountain, the place of union between the outer person and the divine being within. It is a most sacred place, a place of stillness without the chaotic noise that fills human minds and hearts. When we observe the cosmos, we see no groaning or straining, and no complaining. It is simply God revealing himself and herself. It reveals a natural movement from the undimensional realm into levels of discernible existence, like a river flowing from the finest qualities of love down into the multitude of earthly forms. In the cosmos, there is a profound sense of peace and grandeur amid unfathomable activity. The stars move in the stillness of space, yet are always in motion. There is much to be done in the expression of God. We are not here merely to observe, but to create. Reality is everywhere, although it remains largely unknown to those who are disconnected from the awesome power and majesty of Source.
Continue reading…"A sense of awe and wonder, like seeing the earth from above, can open the door to a change in consciousness..."
Suzanne Core: Good Morning, Glories!
We gather together once again in one of what Martin Exeter called “configurations of angels.” We gather for a specific creative purpose; we do not come to get anything or improve ourselves. We come to share what we each bring so that we have something to give as a collective. I think it was Sanford Baran, a couple of weeks ago, who said, “We’re here to create the world.” And John Gray noted at one point that “the spiritual regeneration of humanity is under way.” Clearly, we have a part to play in that.
Continue reading…We can abuse what comes to our hands or we may care for each moment’s precious gift. We are not separate from the world but are part of everything and share responsibility for all of creation.
I recently viewed an interesting talk by a journalist named Suki Kim. She is from a family that escaped North Korea, during which her uncle—her mother’s brother—was caught and executed. The rest of the family made it to South Korea, where she lived until she was thirteen when they immigrated to the United States. As a journalist, and given her background, she had an intense interest to learn more about North Korea, something that could not be done from outside the country. She found a way in with an evangelical Christian group who were hired to teach the sons of elite families. They had to pretend they were not missionaries and the journalist had to pretend she was an evangelical. Lots of deceit, but it was the only way to get into the country for an extended time. If any of them were caught proselytizing, they could be executed since North Korea only allows worship of their god-like Supreme Leader. (https://themoth.org/storytellers/suki-kim)
Continue reading…"Everything we do counts. It's an art to live a life of focused expression while being compassionate, joyful and gracious."
White Horse on the beach
Christina Pivarnik: That was fun music, Sanford, so bright and lively. Thank you! It’s always a joy to spend this time with all of you, to give collective expression to the tone of life and to build fine substance together in a greater capacity than we may do individually. I’m honored when Larry invites me to share the hour with him—quite humbled in fact. It’s a privilege and my deepest pleasure to be able to bring focus to this precious time together.
Continue reading…"Only a collective awakening will make a difference, with enough people accurately expressing spirit to inspire others to remember who they are."
We use the word, “service,” to describe our time together. Usually when people gather in conferences or religious establishments, the participants hope to get something useful out of it, a nugget perhaps, to help them. However, we are together this morning to give. That is service—to serve. Life flows outward freely; it is not looking to get anything. If we are in alignment with the current of life, we are interested in giving, in releasing what is within, out into our worlds.
Continue reading…"Our inner reality has always loved us and guided us; we have not always been listening. But, when we yield to our inner Selves, we are not diminished but enlarged, free and boundless."
Aurora Borealis -- courtesy Pictures 806
Christina Pivarnik: I’m so excited to be with all of you this morning in this context! Many of you are longtime, dear friends. Others of you, I haven’t had the privilege to meet in person, but the connection in spirit is there regardless. It’s a pleasure to see and hear all of you and to acknowledge the locations we span together, nearly halfway around the planet. It’s such a joy to be able to spend this time together with you.
Continue reading…"Let the old state pass away that the resonant, divine state may appear. We are creators, and we know how to create together. That is the way of love, which draws everything into oneness. "
It is vital that we learn to work together creatively. We live in unprecedented times, as evidenced by a population of over seven-and-a-half billion people on the planet, which has never happened before, nor has the impact all these people are having on our planet and the environment. Add to that the coronavirus, which affects everyone, and the recent social and political upheavals, including violence at the U.S. Capitol and a change of American presidents set to take place in a few days. Perhaps these disturbances give indication of the tide going out on human nature. But that alone does not accomplish what is needed. There must be an incoming tide of spiritual awareness, a new state to replace the old state. In this, we have a particular responsibility.
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