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Humanity at the crossroads

As we end an old year and enter another new year in the 21st century it is worth reflecting of where we stand as a humanity. We have witnessed in 2023 two major wars traumatizing millions of people, a world grappling with a climate and environmental crisis and and a resurgance of authoritarianism.

Humanity stands at the cusp of forging a new earth characterized by elevated vibrational energy and heightened consciousness, fostering an unprecedented era of abundance, tolerance, and peace. Alternatively, there is the ominous prospect of regressing into another dark age, replete with conflicts fueled by tribalist fears, anxieties, and hatred.

Regrettably, a significant portion of humanity appears to operate on autopilot, blissfully ignorant that their responses are dictated by emotions and feelings rooted in obsessive thoughts and beliefs, steeped in the shadows of past traumas or programmed by mass media.

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These ingrained thoughts and beliefs wield a potency akin to that of substance addiction. A vehement denial of this addiction persists, the grip so formidable that they prefer to die rather than acknowledging that their beliefs and perspectives rest on a flawed foundation.

Beliefs and thoughts impacting cell expression

In his book “The Biology of Belief”, the cell biologist Dr. Bruce Lipton, argues that beliefs and thoughts have an influence on our gene expression and have a profound effect on our health and physical well-being.

Lipton argues that positive beliefs can contribute to health and healing, while negative beliefs can potentially lead to illness. The good news is that by becoming aware of the shadow, your thought patterns and emotions, you have then power of choice and become a co-creator on a collective level in transmuting these beliefs, ultimately living a happier and healthier life.

The power of words and thoughts

Words and sound have a vibrational energy that affects your body and mind. Research conducted on 700 million words and phrases used on Facebook by the University of Warwick, United Kingdom, in 2013 revealed some astonishing facts.

Neurotic people disproportionately used the phrase “sick of” and the word “depressed”. Research conducted by Eichstedt et al. in 2015 found a correlation between language used on Twitter accounts and heart disease in U.S. counties where words expressing anger, hate, and resentment were predominantly used.

In this week’s “Living to BE” podcast I interview an expert on the subject, Janet Schmidt, explains her own path into creating a life of abundance after losing nearly all her money, and becoming aware of her own ancestral program of scarcity. We delve on the subjects of healing trauma and limiting beliefs, building a prosperity mindset and reprogramming for success.

Why do some people procrastinate in victimhood and the “blame game” while others develop an emotional resilience that catapults them into a life they have always dreamed of with happy relationships, material abundance, and a healthy mind and body?

What are you feeding your mind with?

What you feed your mind and body with is one of the keys of reprogramming. Avoid toxic people poisoning your mind with their prejudices, fears and hate. Be mindful of what books, social media feeds and news channels you feed your mind with.

Are you still in control or are you a member of the ranting crowd addicted to grievance culture? Who are you really? What is your purpose in life? If you choose to create a space for solitude, for example by taking a walk in the green and blue spaces of nature, you will reconnect to the awe inspiring gift from the universe and the bigger whole. You will start to perceive the faint whispers from the universe, revealing the waymarkers of your authentic path of destiny.

If you find yourself caught in the rabbit hole of toxic emotions try the method of emotional shifting. Replace the word “fear” with “courage”, “hate” with “love and compassion”, “anxiety” with “confidence and trust”, “scarcity” with “abundance”, “melancholy sadness”, with “happiness and gratitude.”

There are some powerful mantras and prayers that elevate into a higher vibrational field. Examples are the Buddhist mantra: Om Mani Padme Hum, the Christian Catholic prayer song: “Ave Maria” and the Lord’s Prayer in the original Aramaic version.

The purpose in life is to find synchronicity with divine purpose. What the Buddhists call the “Buddha nature” and the Christian mystics the “Christ within” is evolution of spiritual consciousness that begins with practising kindness and compassion with the self that emanates into all your relationships making the world a better place – one step at a time.

Reino Gevers – Author – Mentor – Speaker

P.S. I’m excited to announce the release of my latest book, “The Turning of the Circle: Embracing Nature’s Wisdom for Purposeful Living.” If you enjoy it, you might also be interested in my previous works, “Deep Walking for Body, Mind and Soul” and “Walking on Edge: A Pilgrimage to Santiago.” You can find all of these titles at reputable bookstores near you.

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The monkey in a cage

“Attachment is the great fabricator of illusions; reality can be obtained only by someone who is detached. ”
― Simone Weil

Much of what I’m seeing and hearing in the public discourse reminds me of how trappers in the wild catch a monkey. All it takes is a small cage with a bunch of bananas inside. The monkey will grab the tasty treat through a hole in the cage. But when trying to pull out the banana the hole is too small. The monkey will refuse to let go of the banana. Even with a real threat, the hunter, coming closer the monkey will still refuse to let go and is captured.

It is much the same with fixated beliefs, ideologies, and political persuasions. I read the other day a report of Covid patients still refusing to believe they had been infected with the virus while dying in a hospital intensive care unit. Everybody is entitled to an opinion. But if you are unable to adapt, change or review your opinion in the light of new evidence or facts you are also refusing to grow and elevate your consciousness.

So many minds, it appears are captured by the drumbeat of information silos where we are seeing debate marked by an extremely negative and divisive narrative. During these times it has become more important than ever to remain aligned with that inner spark of peace and beauty.

How we speak and what we speak about is a reflection of our thoughts. The actions we take are a reflection of how connected we are to the heart mind and soul nature. Evil thoughts and evil actions inevitably lead to evil fortune.

The wisdom of the ancient Mystics can be a good guideline. Basic human nature has not changed much over the centuries. There will always be a segment of people who don’t give any regard to the outcome of their actions. Meister Eckhart, the great Dominican friar of the early fourteenth century, warned against those whose “sole concern is how to gain honors, wealth and pleasure.”

These people, according to Eckart, are those who lack all sense of humility by “running in front of God.” Inevitably their lives will be haunted by what they call bad luck or a bad hand. They will be blaming God, fate, people different from themselves, and basically everyone for what has gone wrong in their lives. They are filled with hate, resentment, and anger. They are the malignant narcissists of our age who seek only personal validation and glory. They will never change their opinion and are captured by attachment.

Letting go of attachments

Attachment can be defined as a strong emotional bond to a person, thing, or cause. In extreme cases, it can be closely intertwined with personal perception and identity.

According to Eckart, there are those “imperfect” people who “walk close by God”, wishing to lead God rather than be led by him. They would like God’s will to be their will. We are seeing much of this behavior in religious and political fundamentalism. They are idealists at heart believing that the world would be an entirely different place if a certain ideology. belief or behavior is adhered to.

The “perfect” ones bow to humility in following God on a path that can also be one of hardship and suffering but ultimately leads to a life of bliss and happiness, according to Eckardt. It is what the Buddhists call living a life liberated from all forms of attachment.

It can also be understood as finding the connection to the inner spark of truth. Joy is found in the truth which all desire that is the pursuit of God’s will, according to Eckart. The Mystic describes walking the path of truth and pursuing the will of God as “an ardent desire” where we are “illuminated and captivated by the depth of our being.” Walking behind is described as “sinking into the essences” of all things.

Surrendering to a higher will instead of trying to impose your will is key to effective visualization practice. If desire becomes attachment you will be held captive to procrastination and be closing the door to the flow of the Tao or the universal energy. This is at the root of much of the unhappiness we are seeing around us. Attachment prevents the view from a different perspective where often the solution lies. You have to let go of everything “to win everything.”

Reino Gevers – Author – Mentor – Speaker

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