June 2012: Engaging the New Earth

“Become conscious of being conscious.” ― Eckhart Tolle

There probably aren't too many people who haven't at least heard the term "new earth". But many are unsure of what it might mean. People have lots of questions about it, with reactions spanning from excitedly looking forward to a more positive way of life,  to fear and anxiety over the deconstruction of broken, outdated systems that are no longer working and everything in between. Others wonder if they should buy into the doomsday and end times prophecies and speculate as to the survivability of humanity, let alone hold out hope for a new earth. Yet if we pay attention, even the most grounded of us can notice a shift that is happening in many subtle and some not so subtle ways.

You do not become good by trying to be good, but by finding the goodness that is already within you, and allowing that goodness to emerge.”  ― Eckhart Tolle

The new earth is mostly about a shift in consciousness. With more and more people on the planet who understand the power of their thoughts, feelings, beliefs and intentions, there has never been a greater ability to focus and create in the history of the world. Furthermore, not only can the individual wield the power of the mind, we have the ability to galvanize and unify hundreds, thousands and even millions of people in what often can be virtually an instant. As information goes viral, change can take place very rapidly and with immense amounts of support.

Even mainstream media is picking up on topics that they once shunned.... from shows about mediums and ghost hunters, to the Dog Whisperer and Super Nanny who respectively work with the energy of not just the dogs and the kids, but the people whom they belong to. And let's not forget Oprah's new focus on the world of inspiration, with shows like Super Soul Sunday featuring some of the most popular metaphysical, spiritual and motivational teachers of our time.

“You can only lose something that you have, but you cannot lose something that you are.” 
― Eckhart Tolle

In the new earth paradigm we are no longer anonymous, we are present and accountable. We no longer isolate and suffer in silence, we reach out and connect to gain and gather experience, strength and hope. Our work is no longer solely focused upon making money, but on doing good in the world, bringing joy, healing and empowerment to others and trusting that the money will follow. The new earth is about absolute abundance and the release of poverty consciousness. As our notion of abundance is shifting, we no longer measure our wealth in dollars and sense alone, but in the intangibles of life, such as the fulfillment of our purpose, the quality of our relationships, natural resources, spiritual connection, personal and planetary peace, joy and love. It's definitely not business as usual.

“What a liberation to realize that the “voice in my head” is not who I am. Who am I then? The one who sees that.”  ― Eckhart Tolle

The new earth is something that is simultaneously happening to us and through us. As  geographical communities become tighter and more tribal, we will be creating a sacred and stable foundation for each individual to find their own domain. Everyone is the leader of something and technology has now made it accessible and possible for anyone to access the interconnected web of souls and find their place in the global community. We no longer have to choose between local or global... we now have to learn to dance with it all and discern what is right for our soul's ultimate expression. The new earth supports the soul and it could be said that the new earth is the emergence of the soul of the world.

These are exciting and promising times that we live in. We've come a very long way and we've been given much. But to whom much is given, much is required. We are at a very delicate time in human history. Time is condensing and our ability to communicate and connect is escalating that effect. It's time now to take our technology and use it to save the earth and free ourselves from the limitations of the past. As we become increasingly more socially and soul conscious, we become connected to our own conscience and expand ourselves into the new earth energies of compassion and true love. It is in this way that we come into communion with all that is and experience the synergy of our individuality as part of a greater whole. And the result of this is heaven on earth. It's already here for many of us. After all if we are the ones we've been waiting for, why wait?


Sunday Talks with Rev. Renee Bledsoe
June 03 - Engaging with the New Earth
June 10 - Socially Conscious Life and Times
June 17 - Sacred Circle Altar - Honoring Father
June 24 - Tribal Community: Living in Wholeness

JUNE AFFIRMATIONS
I am connected to every living thing through the divine matrix of the earth's grid.
I meditate out in nature.
I consciously connect to the earth's energies.
I access higher consciousness by becoming the tracker in my life.
I open to learning new modes and ways of being.
I experience oneness with all nature.
I commune with the earth and receive her messengers.
Spiritual messages are only awaiting my awareness to be revealed.
As I become more sensitive to the unseen world, I receive new high and vital energy and information.
The elementals of earth, air, fire and water and spirit are within me.
It is through meditation and other peaceful activities that I enter the fifth dimension.
The fifth dimension is accessed through my conscious contact with the place of no time and no space.
With practice, I can enter fifth dimensional consciousness at will and ultimately integrate it into my everyday experience.
The more enlightened I become, the more love I see all around me.
My mind is in service to my soul.
My soul is connected to the oversoul of the world.
I live with peace and purpose.
I am centered in my heart.
I live life on purpose.
I allow my limitless self to emerge.
I enter the boundless state of my being at will.
I am a limitless being of light.
I am supplied with all things needful both spiritual and material by opening to receive the earth's bounty.
I call upon the power of the medicine wheel to bring me to wholeness and integration.
I am ready now to fully integrate my higher self to sustain higher consciousness.
As I become more aware and connected to my conscience, I feel the oneness of the all.
I open to the power of tribal community.
I remove all masks and allow my authentic self to be revealed.
I take responsibility for my own life and for bringing more life force onto the planet.
I give my soul weight in my life.
I have deep gratitude for the blessings of the earth and appreciate all that is available to me.
I live my life in wholeness and fulfill my human potential.
I open myself to greater awareness of New Earth energies and do my part to bring heaven to earth.

Sai Maa Diksha Initiation Ceremony

Bringing Enlightenment to the World

You are cordially invited to the Sai Maa Pure Light (Diksha) Initiation Ceremony on May 20th, Sunday afternoon 3-5pm at Church of Spiritual Light, 1939 Park Meadows Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33907.
There is no cost for this ceremony, however, we are requesting a $20 fee to cover expenses. The ceremony will be conducted by Rev. Renee Bledsoe.

After the initiation you will be a part of the spritual lineage of Sai Ma and able to both give and receive the Pure Light Sai Maa Diksha Blessing.



“A Community without the tradition of Diksha is like a desert.  Only by wisdom can we understand how to make our life holy and sanctified. This wisdom itself is known as Diksha.” ~ Sai Maa

The Sanskrit word Diksha comes from the root da, to give plus ksi, to destroy and therefore is the process that bestows transcendental, spiritual knowledge while at the same time destroying the seeds of ignorance.  Many Great Masters have offered Diksha in many different forms however, Sai Maa Lakshmi Devi has brought us a simple, systematic approach that can be easily learned and offered by everyone.  We call this Sai Maa Diksha.

We are entering a remarkable time for the world, unlike any other in recorded history.  There is a Great Shift, a universal transformation taking place that will propel humankind from doubt and confusion, into a Golden Age of Joy, Peace and Understanding.  Powerful new energies are being generated and radiated throughout the world.  Great blessings are being showered upon us.

Sai Maa tells us that the most effective tool to take full advantage of these Divine Gifts is the practice of giving and receiving Sai Maa Diksha.  This Pure Energy and Light begins a process of dynamic change, activating our dormant spiritual powers, releasing all that no longer serves us, opening the path to Enlightenment.

In an unprecedented gesture of generosity, Sai Maa is freely offering this magnificent gift to the world.  If you are ready to bring Sai Maa Diksha to our friends and family, ready to train others and to be an active participant in the Great Shift, the following information is available to support you.

This Pure Energy and Light begins a process of dynamic change, activating our dormant spiritual powers, releasing all that no longer serves us, opening the path to Enlightenment.  Different spiritual lineages offer different intentions with their Diksha. Sai Maa Diksha is the initiation of bliss; bliss being an aspect of Enlightenment.

Click here to read more about Sai Maa and Humanity In Unity

May 2012: Blossoming & Becoming

“If a great thing can be done, it can be done easily, but this ease is like the ease of a tree blossoming after long years of gathering strength.”  ~John Ruskin

In the springtime we experience what can be thought of as the "first harvest", with the second often more widely recognized harvest in the fall. If we were to apply the cycles of the seasons to the cycles of our lives, we would gain a great deal of insight about how to recognize the opportunities that are available to us and work more effectively with the energies of the times. For example, understanding the subtleties of the first harvest has important implications which are important to the development of our soul. For the first harvest relates directly to the emergence of the soul, because it involves the restoration of beauty and bounty to the earth; blossoming of flowers, new life, growth and greening. Love is literally in the air!

“The role of the artist I now understood as that of revealing through the world-surfaces the implicit forms of the soul, and the great agent to assist the artist was the myth.” ~Joseph Campbell

It might be helpful to think of the things that we experience in the springtime as being the work of the soul, and to take that a step further, understand that what is nurtured and harvested at this time, will have an effect on the quality of the denser second harvest of the fall. This is not necessarily about rigidly living by the seasons, but by understanding that these patterns which are revealed through nature are showing us something about manifestation and creation cycles and patterns, that are real and applicable to our lives in many areas, from relationships to businesses.

"Art need no longer be an account of past sensations. It can become the direct organization of more highly evolved sensations. It is a question of producing ourselves, not things that enslave us." ~ Angela Carter

The soul feeds upon inspiration and life force. It requires beauty and vitality to create something new and treasured from its depths. Exposing ourselves to and experiencing beauty is not an option, but just as nurturing to our being as eating and drinking. The flowers, foliage and insects of the first harvest are literally what give rise to the second, typically food crops which nourish our bodies. It is interesting to see the interplay of the two and how they are connected, with certainly one no less important, than the other. For surely if the body is weak and hungry, the soul has no vehicle, and if the soul is weak and hungry, the spirit and ultimately the body will wither.

The month of May, with its focus on mothering, flowering, nurturing and blossoming is a reminder to us all to give the joys and the artistry of the soul more weight in our lives. It reminds us that the work of the soul is anything but frivolous, for without it, we might be able to squeak by and survive for a while, but the reality is that we must allow our souls to open and bloom if we want to actually grow and thrive!

MAY AFFIRMATIONS
I am open to the expansion of my being.
My unique perspective and insight reveals my soul's purpose.
I allow my soul's purpose to emerge into the light.
I bloom and blossom as I focus upon my heart's desires.
As I find my place within my community, others can then find their place more easily.
When I work as a team, I am invoking the power of the divine feminine.
The soul's work is equally as important as any other work that I do.
I give the expression of my soul weight in my life.
I pay attention to all the aspects of my being.
I let love flow through my creations.
I create myself with intentions from my soul.
I contemplate and reflect upon my heart's desires.
I use my powers of manifestation for abundance of love, peace, purpose and joy.
I use the power of intention to create a beautiful life.
I work with Light to fill the darkness and reveal the truth of my life.
My life is my masterpiece and I live my joy.
Love is at the foundation of my every thought, word and deed.
I am loved and loving to myself and others.
I allow the petals of my consciousness to lovingly expand to the light.
I nurture and nourish my body, mind, heart, soul and spirit.
I call upon omnipotent forces for assistance with my life, including angels, guides, guardians and my higher power.
I trust the omnipotent forces that I call upon.
I reach deep into my soul, for I have purified my heart and reclaimed my inner child.
I set my inner child free to grow and mature into a loving,healthy, creative adult.
I am devoted to helping others to express their soul.
I honor the spirit of all things.
I recognize my darkness, lovingly turn it into the light and look to the sun.
I open my heart to the world, by revealing my soul creations.
I receive the abundance of my soul.
I trust my soul and free myself to express my true self.
It is safe to be me because I surround myself with those who nurture and support me.
Others nurture and support me, because I nurture and support myself.
When I help myself, helpful people are drawn to me and want to do the same.
If I allow others to be served by my soul's purpose, I will attract others who are awakening to their soul purpose.
I receive the bounty of the earth and the beauty of my soul.
My wisdom is important to the world.

ATA: Attracted to Addicts?

Have you ever noticed that the same people show up in your life over and over again? They just have a different name or a different face, but their actions and behaviors are the same.  Well, if so have a look at the following questionnaire and if you have answered yes to more than half of these questions, then this class: Attracted to ADDICTS? is for you. It will give you the tools you need to begin today to understand why you have attracted the same people over and over again and make the necessary changes to attract people who are in alignment with your souls purpose.

ATA3—attraction to addicts, addiction and addictive behavior

The Addicts’ Behavior
1 His/her mood swings can be sudden and frightening.
2 S/he seems to have no moral boundaries.
3 S/he can lie without blinking and continue to lie indefinitely.
4 His/her attitude is that the rules do not apply to him/her.
5 S/he habitually blames others for his/her circumstances.
6 S/he promises to ‘never do it again’ whatever ‘it’ may be.
7 S/he hides or minimizes the extent of use of any alcohol or drugs.
8 S/he does almost everything - from sports to food- to an extreme.
9 S/he can justify almost any behavior and convince you of it.
10 S/he has a difficult time being intimate or discussing intimacy.

Your Behavior
1 You feel guilty or ashamed because you have ‘found’ another addict.
2 You wonder how you ended up in this situation once again.
3 You find yourself being more angry than usual.
4 You have allowed the addict to change the direction of your life.
5 You often feel as though you must walk on eggshells around him/ her.
6 You are beginning to feel as though you are losing your mind.
7 You drink more than usual when you are with him/her.
8 You find it hard to believe that s/he is lying to you again.
9 You want to believe that things will change ‘this time.’
10 You worry about what others will think if you leave this relationship.

Join us for this weekly group and take a journey into the heart of relationship recovery with author and recovery advocate, Trina Hayes. Trina has authored a book called, Attracted To Addicts, along with a companion journal, which will be used for this class.

When: Every Thursday 6-7:30pm
Location: Church of Spiritual Light, 1939 Park Meadows Dr. #1, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Cost: $5 (donated to the space) Books may be purchased from Trina
Phone: 239-560-6314

"Attracted to ADDICTS? is a compelling personal story filled with factual insight about the reasons people are attracted to addicted, compulsive and other dysfunctional people.  It explores why ending a relationship with one addict often s sets the stage for getting into a relationship with another addict.  Most importantly, it give guidelines for finding a way out of the cycle through personal change." ~  Terry Gorski Founder of Cenaps, www.cenaps.com

Sophia Ceremony

By those who love her she is readily seen,

And found by those who look for her...

In every thought of theirs,

she comes to meet them.

-Wisdom of Solomon 6:12 and 16

Sophia Ceremony

Purpose of Ritual: 

Dedicate myself to the Goddess Sophia and asking her help in letting my past negative self go.

Ceremonial Materials:

Candles - 1 black candle (dissolve negative energy)

1 white candle (all healing)

Incense - clove, eucalyptus or lemon (healing, protection, energy)

Offerings - tree blossoms

Picture of White Dove

When to perform: New or Waxing Moon

Oil to anoint

Sage/Palo Santo Spray

Create Sacred Space

Opening Prayer

 North - I call upon the earth, Gaia, to surround me with loving energy and to assist me in dispelling negative energy in my life.

East - I call upon the air, to blow into my life and sweep away the negativity.

South - I call upon the fire to burn away the negative and cleanse my life.

West - I call upon the water to send waves of positivity into my life and take back the negative.

I now ask Sophia to come into my life and show me the way. I ask her to cleanse me and remove any negativity in my life. Please lead me on the path I need to be on to establish myself as a happy, healthy, positive person.

O Gnostic,

O Knower,

of the unity of Love and Wisdom,

the androgyny of Heaven and Earth,

and of Nature and Spirit.

O Knower

of The Great Goddess,

The Great Mother,

who calls herself

Sophia.

Holy is her name,

Sophia,

cocreator of all things,

earthly and divine.

Divine Love

lives with Eternal Wisdom,

together as one,

as a child in its mother's womb.

Sophia

gathers all of her children.

O Gnostic,

to you she calls

to fulfill the prophecy,

to manifest the vision

of Peace on Earth.

           

I call upon Sophia and her 3 daughters, Faith, Hope and Love

Take oil and anoint yourself on the forehead:

"Sophia, replace the negative thoughts with positive."

the lips: "Sophia, replace the negative words with positive."

the heart: "Sophia, replace the negative feelings with positive."

the palms: "Sophia, replace the negative actions with positive."

the feet: "Sophia, take me only on the path you lead me."

I thank Sophia for coming into my life, my heart, my soul. For leading me on the right path and bringing me to a more positive place in my life.

Closing & Release

East - I thank the air for your blessings.

South - I thank the fire for your blessings.

West - I thank the water for your blessings.

North - I thank the earth, Gaia, for your blessings.

Amen. Aho!

Source: sistersofearthsong.com/SOPHIA/SOPHIA.html
Painting by: Shiloh Sophia McCloud -  www.shilohsophiastudios.com/the-red-madonna/

April 2012: Soul Pursuits

“Ordinary riches can be stolen, real riches cannot. In your soul are infinitely precious things that cannot be taken from you.” ~ Oscar Wilde

Exploring the relationship between body/mind and heart/soul can lead us to a greater understanding of what may at first appear to be conflicting needs and desires. As we learn how to balance the needs of the body with the desires of the heart and soul, we come to see that it is less about balancing and more about dancing. We find that though it appears that the "he" inside of us, our mind may be doing the leading, in truth, if we actually want to be where we have lead ourselves, then it is the "she" within, our heart and soul, whose subtle cues "he" must read and protect. It is in this way that we reconcile and align ourselves with our higher and often hidden purpose.

“I put my heart and my soul into my work, and have lost my mind in the process.” ~ Vincent van Gogh

We sit on the precipice of a great golden age that is about to explode onto the planet. This has already been quietly building behind the scenes, bit by bit, little by little as we have made the decision to follow the instruction of the soul and pursue our dreams. Many of us decided to go with the soul after realizing that what we once thought was "secure" wasn't secure at all, so we might as well get some real security out of life. And that real security is brought about in the assurity that what we are creating is something that truly matters to us and pays dividends of intrinsic soul satisfaction all the time.

“You don't have a soul. You are a Soul. You have a body.” ~C.S. Lewis

We are coming into a time of the re-unification of the Divine Feminine and Masculine forces. Although we may think we have learned about these forces by observing the interaction between men and women, it really has little to do with men and women per se, for this unification applies to us all equally. Quite simply, it means that we are now going to be integrating our body/mind with our heart/soul, bringing all the intangibles back into play in our everyday lives. It means that we will use what we have created during this particularly mind identified time in history to help us bring back the magic, the things that really bring us joy, peace, harmony, serenity, fun, camaraderie, creativity, inspiration, connections, cooperation, bliss and love. This can only lead us to more of what our heart of hearts is really craving; deeper, more loving, soul connected relationships. It's time to completely re-focus our intentions around our heart's desires. No more settling. We've finally cleared the way, as we've purified and nurtured our hearts. It has never been a better time to follow the pursuits of the soul.

Sunday Talks with Rev. Renee Bledsoe
April 01 - Soul Pursuits
April 08 - Sacred Circle Altar - New Life Easter Adoration
April 15 - Anatomy of the Mind & Body, Heart & Soul
April 22 - Soul of the Earth
April 29 - Heart Centered Living

Soul Pursuits Affirmations
My heart and soul are the guiding forces of my life.
I purify my mind and body so that I may hear the whispers of my soul more clearly.
As my mind becomes the servant of my heart, my ego begins to serve my soul.
I setup my life to foster my soul pursuits.
I re-arrange, re-organize and re-prioritize whatever is necessary to follow my soul.
I allow my life to be informed by my soul.
What is good for my body, is good for my soul.
My soul and my body are one – there is no separation.
My body is the result of my soul’s individuation and deepening.
My soul is the culmination of my spiritual and physical unfolding.
Once I became physical, I was made whole.
No matter my conscious awareness of the state of my soul, I am whole and complete.
I am alive and awakened to the fullness of my human potential.
I anchor my individuated Self in time and space to reveal the mysteries of my soul.
My ego helps me to individuate and actualize my soul.
The more individuated I become, the better I am able to connect with others at soul level.
Personal boundaries, preferences, talents and skills help develop my soul.
My soul is to my spirit, as skin is to my body.
My soul has been set free to create and explore the Universe.
I experience the soul of the creator as I experience my own soul.
I connect to the oversoul of the mass consciousness for resourcing and collaboration.
I move in and out of solitude and activity with grace and ease.
The masculine and feminine forces are harmonizing within my being.
I balance and align the needs of the body/mind with the needs of the heart and soul.
I reflect upon my values, explore my heart’s desires and discover my dreams.
I bring back the magic in my life.
I give more weight in my life to the intangible desires of joy, peace, harmony, serenity, fun, camaraderie, creativity, inspiration, cooperation, bliss and love.
I allow the intangible desires of my soul to be made manifest
in real and lasting ways.
I re-focus my intentions around my heart's desires.
I give myself permission to pursue and follow my dreams.
I trust in and follow the instruction of my soul.

Divine Circle of Light: Metaphysical Bible Study

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find;
knock and the door will be opened to you." ~Matthew 7:7

Come experience spiritual awareness as The Bible comes alive when the mysteries of this greatest Metaphysical Holy Doctrine is discussed from the I AM perspective.  God using Jesus as the example for us to restore wholeness and perfection through conscious choice as we become illuminated.

Open to everyone. Please come as you are no matter what your religious preference.
Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
Cost: $5 (Donated to space)

About Rev. Lureen Slater
Ordained minister, Founder of Divine Circle of Light, member of Church of Spiritual Light community, All Ministerial Services, Mathematics Teach for Lee County at Varsity Lakes Middle School, member of Truth Center for Higher Consciousness and member of Universal Circle of Enlighten Prayer Line.

Divinefamily@embarqmail.com /  239-823-0597