The Evolution Of Collective Conscious Psychology
By
Astoria Brown
A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Metaphysical Science in the Department of Graduate Studies of the University of Metaphysics.
October 12, 2009
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Department of Graduate Studies
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
This is to certify that the M.Msc. Thesis of
Astoria Brown
has been approved by the Examining Committee for the thesis requirements for the Master of Metaphysical Science degree of the University of Metaphysics.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction 1
2. Review of Literature 8
3. Findings 13
4. Discussion 18
5. Summary and Conclusions 20
Biography
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INTRODUCTION - CHAPTER 1
What is considered Human Consciousness in traditional western psychology? How does the western approach differ from
Metaphysical teachings concerning this subject? How have these two very different viewpoints effected the evolutionary advancement of
human psychology and Higher levels of free thinking?
In this essay I want to explore the idea of consciousness taught by traditional western psychology verses the metaphysical science
methods that lean heavily toward a more mystical approach of the subject. My investigation of the methods used to teach within these two
very different schools of thought is my motivation behind this essay. I also will touch upon the processes and techniques used by the
Metaphysical Science instructor and how he or she differs from the more standard scientific western psychology community.
I feel that there is a obvious natural higher conscious evolutionary advancement that has been stifled within the human race as a whole,
particularly in the Western more Christian population, due to this very powerful belief system. This lack of moving forward with more free
thought could possibly be in part due to the strong Judeo Christian influence on traditional western psychology. It is clear that this very
powerful subliminal control factor has had its effects on historical, geological, and archeological fields of study throughout the western
world and as a matter of fact upon the world in general. I think that this is a underlying thought support system that has caused the western
world's psychological advancement to Higher Consciousness to not move forward as it could have if left to the natural flow of evolutionary
thought advancement.
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It seems to me that a more mystical approach would be advantageous for a deeper understanding of things pertaining to this illusive thing
called consciousness. Many believe that the lack of being more open minded towards eastern mysticism has caused the western world to
be far behind in its research, and has contributed to years of evolutionary advancement being drastically set back.
The western scientific study and discovery of what is clinically discussed as consciousness in the field of psychology, is a fairly new
teaching (within the last 100 years or so). Eastern philosophies and religions have understood the levels of the conscious mind for
thousands of years and have gone into great depth of this subject in their teachings concerning the multi-levels of the human mind. They
have used mysticism and meditation as the catalyst to propel these concepts of the workings of consciousness.
Mainstream western psychologists and psychiatrists are not unlike much of the western religious communities. They have hampered free
thinking of the individuals of the western world through fear based belief systems of what they perceive the conscious and unconscious
mind to actually be. Because of the powerful underlying effects of the western religions and belief systems, there are many psychological
stop signs that have hampered advancements in this area of exploration.
Carl Jung's concepts and findings were strongly refuted by many in the field of western influenced Psychology. His proposals were set
aside as mysticism and paranormal fanaticism that were believed could not be proven as scientific fact.
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I feel that the core issue was the strong Judeo Christian belief teachings that were in existance. They had, and still do have, their fists clutched
tightly at the very base of our scientific system as they also do in our government. Something to be considered here is that even to this day the
fear based western Christian based religious community, strongly rooted into western thought, believes that the mystics and their practices
are Satanic and therefore to be shunned and rebuked. Hundreds of thousands of what we call great minds, enlightened conscious humans,
psychic intuitives, natural healers, and early scientists (alchemists) were tortured and murdered because of heresy. When in reality they
were simply thinking outside of what was considered the gospel truth only a few hundred years ago. With this in mind, it is clear that the
fear factor instilled from these fanatical establishments exists to this very day. The power behind these organizations is extremely
powerful and the evidence of it's substantial existence is obvious in all levels of our government, school systems, and scientific
communities.
At the time that Carl Jung introduced his findings and thoughts on the subject of Higher Consciousness to the western world, he used
the Eastern belief system template as a basis for his examples. Remember that at that time in history the Christian belief system taught as
fact that the earth was literally made in only 6 days and that Adam and Eve were the first man and woman molded out of clay by God's
hand on the sixth day. (You would be surprised on how many people still believe today that a man has one less rib than a female based
on this myth.)
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This teaching was proven to be untrue when geologists and anthropologists found physical proof that refuted this teaching. It is based
on mythology and was found to not be based on fact at all. It is in reality a mystical story that was portrayed to teach a much Higher Truth. It
is in actuality speaking of the very subject that we are exploring here which is Consciousness. I will not expound on the meaning or go into
more depth of the mystical interpretations of that myth here because it is to lengthy to pursue in this essay.
Our history has been cleverly molded by strong belief systems that are largely based on myth and is steadily being revealed as religious
beliefs that are taught as fact which are in truth not fact at all. This is what Jung was trying to break through to explain in his introduction to
the scientific community, but was stifled because he was before his time in his research.
Therefore, my stand is that the closed minded and tightly structured concepts concerning the origins of humanity introduced by Sigmund
Freud to the school of thought of psychology were strongly influenced by the deep rooted fear based teachings of the Judeo Christian church.
The Judeo Christian theology teaches that god is on a throne way up in the heavens and that we as humans are ultimately doomed because
Adam and Eve rebelled by thinking for themselves. If you notice this very concept instills fear and a very large control factor.
My submission here in this essay is to say that I feel that this is the very reason that individuals in the western world do not go within their
own Higher Consciousness Levels with ease and fearless exploration.
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They are looking outside of themselves rather than looking within to find answers. When a person goes deep within their thoughts and feelings
and contemplates philosophically their own personal meaning of life, this automatically opens up the Higher Conscious Levels of the mind and
thus the beginning of expansion of their consciousness naturally. If a person trusts in man and does not search for their own personal truth,
their Higher Consciousness closes off and loses the free thinking ability that is our natural birth right. I feel that the general populace due to the
strong religious system deeply rooted in our western Christian culture has fallen far behind where we would have come through the natural
course of conscious evolution.
There was a great contrast between the theories and concepts of Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, which caused them to part ways.
Therefore we are left with two very different ideas and viewpoints concerning human psychology, the levels of the Consciousness Mind, and
what Consciousness actually is.
The subject of psychology from the Jungian viewpoint was squelched in the west primarily because of the fact that it was not accepted by
the majority in his day due to the very powerful Christian teachings in that particular era. Science has advanced in leaps and bounds since
that time and therefore has caused society as a whole to question the institutions that were and still are in control in various areas of the
populace. If an individual is taught to believe in a concept that is based on what is considered scientific or religious expertise by the majority,
they could unknowingly stop their intuitive growth into deeper understanding because of the trust that they have placed in the material
presented by what they consider to be authorities of such subjects.
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Many times what would otherwise be naturally experienced is not acceptable by the conscious mind of the individual because of the strong
belief that anything other than what is taught by the scholastic norm simply doesn't exist. The natural process of evolution of the conscious
mind expansion is disrupted and therefore stunted at some level when belief systems convince the individual that the popular teachings are
the indisputable truth, when in fact they are actually not firmly based on fact, but are simply a belief system not based on
scientific proof or fact. Simply, we are products of our scholastic environment.
Traditional Western Psychology and Metaphysical Psychological teachings are very different, which is the main objective here in this essay
to explain why I think that this is so. But, I feel that the root causes for the lack of psychological advancements are based on a much larger
Group Consciousness that needs to be addressed with candor. The enormous void psychologically in the process of the evolutionary
effect upon the human race as a whole is being rapidly rectified. Finally, Higher Consciousness knowledge that is based on a more
esoteric and metaphysical expanded viewpoint is being accepted and practiced by millions throughout the world. The stronghold of many
fear based belief systems are losing their grip on humanity.
I propose to expound on the concepts of the human thought processes from a more biased state of mind firmly rooted in mystical
philosophical objectives. My desire is to teach Metaphysical Science on multiple levels simultaneously so that a student at any level can
gain wisdom and understanding of these things.
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I hope to show that not only is it important to open our minds to new thoughts, but that it is equally (if not more) important that we teach in
ways that cause the student or listener to gain the confidence in their own thought processing to add and build on those teachings by
trusting in their own experiences. Thus, causing the individual stretch of the human mind, one by one, which ultimately causes the collective
mind of humanity to make positive change with Right Action and Non-Judgment in conceptual thinking. Freedom of thought is imperative to
expanding the conscious mind of the individual and the collective consciousness of mankind.
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REVIEW OF LITERATURE -- CHAPTER 2
The different schools of thought pertaining to levels of consciousness within the human mind are enormous. Because of the volume of the
content necessary to go into this subject in depth, I have chosen to stay close to the teachings that are based mainly on the Metaphysical
Psychology Of Consciousness. I may touch lightly on western psychology material, but only to show the differences between the more
traditional approach verses the more mystical consensus that is paramount in the study of Metaphysical Science.
Mainstream science is beginning to catch up with many of the truths that Metaphysical Science has presented in the past. Mystics have
intuitively discovered the answers to questions that pertain to the relationships of humanity, the mind, and the Universe since ancient times.
Metaphysics has recently been validated by the scientific world through the theories presented in quantum physics and is being taken more
seriously by psychologists and psychiatrists rather than being shunned as was the norm in the past. An increasing number of professionals in
the medical field are also paying much closer attention to metaphysical knowledge and are seeing the need to apply many of the mystical
analogies to physical and mental healing practices.
Carl Jung and his influence in the field of psychology is becoming very popular because of the more mystical approach to the workings
of the mind.. The more acceptable newer stream of thought is advancing very rapidly past the older Freudian teaching that is much
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more restrictive in its philosophy.
Carl Jung drew his conclusions and based his findings relating to the field of psychology mainly on the teachings of metaphysics. He stated
that; " What the East knows about the human mind is at least 2000 years ahead of western psychology." This statement is based on the fact
that the Eastern philosophies and religions understood the workings of the mind thousands of years ago and have methods that they use to
reach the Higher Conscious levels of the brain. Notwithstanding the fact that the ancient Egyptian and Greek metaphysicians
complimented and added to eastern metaphysics as did Jesus of Nazareth. The Higher Spiritual truths of Christ's teachings are easily
interpreted when cross-referenced with the influence revealed through eastern mysticism.
More recently Madame Blavatsky, Mary Baker Eddy, Charles and Myrtle Fillmore, were among those that were enlightened by the
expansion of their minds through metaphysical teachings. Each had their special talents, experiences and gifts that they shared to help to
advance the evolutionary consciousness path forward even further.
The enlightenment through consciousness awakening that is now growing by leaps and bounds is responsible for the upsurge in
meditation, positive affirmation techniques, holistic healing's, and a thirst for metaphysical knowledge. There are many mystics that are
actively teaching the techniques that have been used the world over for thousands of years. Knowledge of breathing techniques, energy
distance healing's, and earth based healing modalities are commonly sought out throughout the world and are being actively pursued by a
enormous amount of people at this time in history.
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Dr. Wayne Dyer's book "Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life: Living The Wisdom Of The Tao" ( 2007), is based on the Tao Te Ching
which is a ancient Chinese philosophy that informs us of the importance of the acceptance of everything being as it should be no matter
what the situation. It also teaches that the lessons of life are based in the Universal Actions throughout nature. The core belief concerning
this Universal Consciousness is that there is a all encompassing energy of sorts that is un-nameable yet is the source and origin of
everything that ever was and ever will be, which can never change yet is always changeable. It's a concept that everything is as it should be
and that we as humans need to learn to belly float down the river of life trusting that the All Knowing Energy Source which is called Tao or
Dao is in everything. This is a source that is not able to be named because it is not considered a god, but beyond that , and is the source
not and entity. Wayne Dyer's books are examples of the self-help material that have become so popular, based on a Universal
Consciousness that is freely available and in everything. His books deal with the healing of the mind, body, and soul and are in great
demand throughout the world.
Another sought after author and lecturer is Gregg Braden. He teaches Higher Levels of mind treatments more from a scientific view point
and is especially prominent in his field concerning the theory of quantum physics and how the world can be healed mentally and physically
through the collective consciousness of focusing on love as the catalyst for change. Gregg Braden's book " Awakening To Zero
Point: The Collective Initiation" (1997), deals with subjects such as altered states of consciousness, metaphysics, cosmology, philosophy,
psychology, social change, and religious aspects.
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Louise Hay is also a well known author and lecturer. Her book "The Power Is Within You" (1991) teaches that the immense power of words
and positive affirmative thoughts literally can change your reality. She explains how thoughts, emotions, and speech actually manifest your
desires and can create healing energy that is transformative. The metaphysical teachings that Louise Hay expounds upon have transformed
the desires of millions of students that have used this freedom to open their minds to new thought. Actually this is not new thought at all, but
rather ancient mystical teaching that at it's root is based in a understanding of metaphysical science.
Students tend to listen more to someone that has already experienced what it is they are teaching. It is very true when it is said that
"Experience is the best teacher". The authors mentioned in this essay use statements and teach subjects that are based on their personal
experience. This gives credence to their work because they are speaking from their heart, not just the transference of information with no
bases for fact.
The pursuit of Higher Levels of Consciousness ultimately opens pathways in our physical minds and bodies which allow us to partake of
a eternal dialog between our lower nature and higher Self or Consciousness. Through various meditation techniques, physical, and mental
exercise, we can elevate our entire being to levels of consciousness that give us knowledge of things incomprehensible to the normal
physical existence on this earth.
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Christ Consciousness is discussed in many books and has its basis in the belief that Christ was a archetype of Higher Conscious
Teachings as was Buddha. Merlin the Magician, and Joan of Arc, etc. The emphasis should be put more on the mind set of what these
personifications represent rather than the worship of them as gods or angelic personages The mind of Christ is personified throughout the
New Testament of the Bible and gives a way of life that assists the reader in gaining Higher levels of Consciousness through faith. Many of
his words have mistakenly been taken literally by the general populace for two thousand years. Christ's teachings have not been recognized
so much as Higher Consciousness Learning with multiple levels of meanings, but have been taught on a very singular level which has caused
the Christos message to be misinterpreted in many cases.
Most people have patterns of living that they are comfortable with, and many are unwilling to change those patterns. A spiritual awakening
empowers the individual to overcome these patterns and allows them to completely change the outcome of their life. Sometimes it is
necessary to change everything in order to initiate change.
We have the potentiality of becoming co-creators with the Universal Consciousness by connecting our thoughts and energies with this
phenomenal Source of all that there is. The evolutionary advancement of the Collective Consciousness of the worlds inhabitants may well
be at the stage of a shift that hopefully can bring mankind to a new level of Higher Learning and Connection with the God Mind Within.
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FINDINGS - CHAPTER 3
Albert Einstein stated; "It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge". In this statement
Einstein so eloquently expressed the importance that the purpose of the teacher is to awaken within the student the joy in learning, not the
drudgery. It is imperative for the teacher to stir up the interest in the subject in order to activate the creativity within the conscious mind of the
student. When the conscious mind is stirred, then the imagination is activated, which opens the mind to new concepts of thought. This is what
is called; "Thinking outside of the box". When the imagination is operating fully, then the conscious mind expands through thought processes
and emotions, thus opening new dimensions of possibilities. This allows us to access further into the depths of the conscious mind which in
turn opens up more ideas thus feeding on the previous thoughts. This is often called brain-storming and has been a common practice among
the greatest thinkers and mystics of all time. Isaac Newton made a very simple, yet extremely valuable statement that testifies to this concept.
He said; "To myself I am only a child playing on the beach, while vast oceans of truth lie undiscovered before me."
As you can see, these two great minds in human history understood how important it was to enjoy what you are studying and to play with
the thoughts concerning the subject in order to expand into the higher dimensions of thought. While at the same time knowing that knowledge
and understanding are just specks in the vast ocean of Universal Wisdom. When we truly understand this statement referred to in the bible;
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"The beginning of wisdom is understanding", and "Knowledge is to be pursued like a precious pearl of great price", then we can
become wise in knowing that we don't.....
Metaphysical teachings are based on the fact that our personal experiences come from a vast insurmountable chalice that has no end nor
beginning to its contents. It is the Limitless and Boundless water fall of the waters of life which is eternal in its collective knowledge. To drink
from this cup, we must be willing to taste the vastness of the Universe through a expanded process of mind exploration that is untapped by
mans teachings. The Collective Consciousness of the Holy Grail is available to each and every one of us, but has been lost to many because
of religious and political control factors that have capped off the flow to the freedom of their consciousness.
In terms of professional Metaphysical practice, I plan on using these basic principles of expanding the mind to help my clients become
free thinkers. My desire is to assist them in manifesting major changes in their lives by gaining metaphysical knowledge thereby receiving the
understanding of the workings of the conscious mind. Hopefully, they will be able to look at things from a different perspective rather
than the simplistic western views on psychology and mystism.
It is my wish to have the opportunity to hand the knowledge, understanding, and wisdom that I have gained over the past 40 years of my
personal experiences of delving into the Higher Consciousness of my own inner being to them. The sooner that my students can think on their
own, the better that I feel that I have done by job as teacher.
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Finally, in order to become a balanced being, it is imperative to gain entrance into the Higher Levels of your conscious mind and to
connect with your Higher Self, the I AM. The experience of the elevated levels of the multi-dimensions within the mind are available by attaining
entry into the Collective Consciousness of All That There Is within your very being. The I AM of our human existence literally resides within the
depths of our Higher Conscious Mind and is willing to give us the wisdom that the ancients spoke of in such depth.
When we can truly understand what the great philosopher Socrates meant when he said; "One thing only I know, and that is that I know
nothing", then we can honestly contemplate the potential depths of the untapped Universal Wisdom within each and every one of us that is
beyond human comprehension.
Our personal experiences are the only truth that we can honestly use to substantiate and validate the concepts that we choose to believe
for ourselves. Then if we desire to share or become a teacher, we make attempts to convey to others our ideas and knowledge of the subject
based on our own experiences. It is the choice of the listener to accept the concepts conveyed by the teacher as stepping stones to find their
own truth or not. Personal choice and experience is the ultimate decision making factor by the student.. This learning process causes the
students faith to grow and is then based on manifestation as the by product of their personal certainties. Faith is built mainly upon validation
within them through their own personal experiences and is not the job of the teacher to convince the student of anything.
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The purpose of the teacher is to point them in the direction and to present the material with the intent of opening the consciousness of the
student to use their own mind to process what they consider their truth. In presenting knowledge in this way the student builds upon the
information that the teacher gives them and therefore adds to the material by expounding on their own thoughts and experience. This is based
on the concept of Right Action and Non-Judgement, which is the ultimate blueprint for a positive approach to share your knowledge with
another. It is a process that helps others think outside of the box without feeling like their belief systems are being ridiculed.
There is another great thought that Socrates left for us to take to heart and that is; "I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make
them think" . Throughout this essay I hope to share my thoughts and to only make others think, not to tell them that my experiences should be
theirs. In the transference of informative morsels of knowledge that I have gained throughout my experiences in Higher Consciousness, I hope
to accomplish nothing more than to be a positive catalyst for change in the lives of others that I am honored to share the information with. It is
my responsibility to teach the individual student that they are responsible for their own interpretation of spiritual things and to seek the means
for themselves to attain a better quality of life.
What I have experienced along my journey in this lifetime on earth is that I truly do "stand on the shoulders of giants", as Isaac Newton
stated. When we delve into the deeper levels using Metaphysical concepts involving the different levels of the human mind, we can discover
what Plato was meaning when he said; "Thinking - the talking of the soul with itself"
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The majority of the information that I have compiled here in this essay is from others that I have found of interest because of the relevancy
of their experiences to mine. I have spent my entire life searching for others of like mind concerning things of Spirit. I have to say that in the last
10 years there has been a refreshing upsurge in the main stream consensus of the majority concerning Higher Consciousness. I have found it
very similar to what I have based my inner feelings on and am enjoying tremendously having out of the box conversations with others
pertaining to spiritual things and Universal Consciousness.
I am a natural born Psychic/Intuitive and have struggled trying to interact with others that use the main stream form of thought concerning
Spiritual Things. My Higher Consciousness has always been naturally active, which has caused me to think much different that the general
populace. But thankfully more and more people are stepping away from fear and are making the decision to allow new thought to enter their
consciousness. This has caused the enlightenment that forms new ideas and is bringing about a ascension to Higher Universal
Consciousness which is certain to bring about enormous change in the way the world sees and interprets things.
Quantum Physics is providing a scientific explanation for the process that takes place to manifest reality through thought. This is providing
validation for those of us that have tried to explain our experiences in this area. Paranormal experiences that manifest through the clair-senses
are as real as any other human experience. But those of us that have this as a normal part of our life have not had the luxury of being validated
by the norm. Hopefully within the next few years paranormal activity will be less misunderstood and be more acceptable in the mainstream
consensus as valid scientific data.
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DISCUSSION --CHAPTER 4
The Metaphysical principles involved in reaching Higher Consciousness that are discussed in this essay are effecting western society in
a very positive long term evolutionary process. Every time that a individual opens their mind and taps into the Universal Consciousness, there
is a cosmic shift in the energy of our very existence. Collectively, we as a whole effect one another in ways that we can't even fathom and are
responsible for the manifestations of this world.
I recommend getting yourself free from all belief systems and starting from scratch. Quiet and then empty your mind from all thoughts.
Some people can do this spontaneously or they use methods such as various forms of meditation. The main thing is to quiet the chatter of
the mind and just simply be in the NOW. Don't allow your mind to drift into the past or to go into the future, just appreciate being who you are in
the present moment in time. There are numerous books on how to do this process which will give you many options to choose from.
How does a person learn to open their mind and to change their belief system? My suggestion is to trust yourself that you are quite
capable of discovering your connection with Higher Consciousness without going through another person to achieve that end. Gain wisdom
and knowledge from your own experiences and then come to your own conclusions based on your inner truth. If you turn from your physical
sensations through Metaphysical Practices, you will be able to get in touch with your Higher Self, which in turn will open your mind and
consciousness to levels that you have never dreamed possible.
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Everyone is able to attain these levels of spiritual enlightenment, it is our birthright. I am writing this essay to attest to the fact that I have
reached many of these levels and have helped others come to know and trust their inner Higher Self. All the teacher needs to do is to point the
way for the student and the wisdom of the Universe will take it from there, if the student is willing.
Spiritual practices are anything that helps and trains a person to shift their focus of attention away from the past and future fears to an
ever-present state of being. I feel that if more people practiced living in the NOW, the evolution of society would occur much more rapidly.
Spiritual practices cause a person to have more poise and confidence with oneself and gives you a clearer picture regarding your relationship
to the Universal Mind or God Within. It causes you to have an awakening to the unity with yourself and your connection to your Higher Self and
Universal Consciousness. This feeling of unity or oneness helps dissolve much disharmony that you may have in your life.
When you realize that the God-Mind dwells within you, and that this feeling is based on your own personal experiences, then there is a
sense of peace that helps to dissolve fear and worry about the future. The feeling that you are cared for and protected at a level that you can't
comprehend is evident in the calmness that permeates your being.
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SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS -- CHAPTER 5
In conclusion I will explain what my Higher Self has taught me throughout my life experiences concerning the subjects covered in this
essay. A few analogies will best explain the concepts that make it clear that a persons spirituality is best left to them. We can share our
experiences, but not to such a degree that the individual relies on us and leans on our experience at the expense of not having their own
spiritual awakening. If this happens, they will not advance properly and will not even be aware that their growth is stunted by this action.
Balance is the all encompassing decision factor that I attempt to use when coming to any conclusion. As in nature, we only need to look
around us to see that when things get out of balance, the structure (no matter how strong) falls.. Let's consider a simple example for a moment.
If a tree in the forest is straight it will be stronger against the winds, but if it starts to lean either way from it's preferred growth pattern, it will
slowly but surely fall and either be broken or be rooted up. There is another aspect to this analogy to consider and that is if the tree starts
leaning it may end up resting on other trees near to it, which will support it. The issue here is that the older the tree gets, it will grow crooked
because of the support from the other nearby trees. To it, the crooked growth will continue to be a normal growth pattern for the tree, when in
reality it is not growing as it was meant to because it has slowly but surely become reliant on the others nearby. The tree will forget what it
intuitively knew as a young sapling. It will forget that it was meant to grow straight as a individual tree. Jesus said; "The road is straight and
narrow and few there be that find it".
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He warned to avoid the crooked path because it leads to destruction of the soul. So in actuality is the tree better off growing crooked
because of the support? In my opinion it is better off to be supported simply by filtering the wind, not to be propped up by others so much that
we forget that within ourselves we are the strongest.
There are three major things to live by and that is (1) When making decisions place Right Action and Non Judgment in the forefront of
your thoughts and you will have a outcome that is Collectively Conscious Correct. The three C's take all energies into account, not what is
good for the one, but rather what is good of the whole. Every decision that we make has a domino effect or a ripple effect on everything there
is in this collective soup of our physical reality. Therefore take time to consider your final decisions with the correct mind set from the very
beginning.
As I come to the end of this essay I would like to humbly make a statement that appears very opinionated, but it is not meant to be said
in a judgmental way, but rather in a loving and caring manner. I can only speak from my experience of which I have tried to stay on track with
from the beginning of this essay.
What is right for me and my personal spirituality is not necessarily appropriate for others, and in actuality it is a individual road of
experiences that we all must travel alone. In that aloneness, we will find our true selves which will introduce us to the Metaphysical Mansions
that are within our own mind. Our Higher Self is the other half of our being, the Spiritual Higher Consciousness that is being right now at this
moment. Whereas this physical existence is the yin of this yang (balance) and is the human side of our being.
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My consensus is that I feel that Consciousness literally is True Balance. It can only be attained on a personal level and pursued as The
Sacred Marriage Within, the balance of the Higher Spiritual Conscious Self with the Physical Body Conscious Self. As with all relationships,
it is imperative that you keep the avenues of communications open and allow personal truth to be at the core of all revelations obtained in the
process. Religious beliefs, institutions, philosophical theories, and all of the chatter from those that supposedly know truth, are all like trees in
the forest, they can assist temporarily but if they are relied upon for any length of time, the growth of the individual tree will be crooked and
forget that it was born to be straight and strong on it's own. It will not reach Heights that could be obtained if it is leaning over and growing
crooked, it's growth will be stunted and will not be able to stand alone when the winds come.
Whichever way that life experiences have taken you, it is up to you the individual to grow and become balanced on this journey. Growth is
what the journey is all about actually. You can change your circumstances by changing the way that you think, your life is in your hands. You can
choose to grow stronger through obtaining personal wisdom or choose to grow crooked by relying on others for your spiritual growth.
When push comes to shove you are ultimately responsible for your life here and in the hereafter. You got here just fine with no help from
belief systems dictating their so called spiritual truths, and you will go out of here the same way that you came in. It's simple if you just trust in
your Higher Self for answers. First get to know the better part of you and you will get the answers to Where you came from, Who you are,
and Where you are going.
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