In the practice of Spirituality, 99% of the focus is on the phenomenon of Ascent, whereby the individual learns to comprehend higher truths and develops a connection with his Spirit. The connection with Spirit makes the Aspirant strong, self-absorbed, somewhat reckless, and truly individual. On the other hand, such illumination does not persistently create satisfaction. The mundane life will eventually suffer if Integration or grounding practices are not introduced. Ascent in a Free Age An individual's connection with their Spirit is in fact very hard to conceal. Large social systems, like the medieval oppression by the Church, are required to effect it. Individuals should be filled with extreme fear, shame, and guilt, while intellectual freedom is suppressed. Only in such very restrained conditions, individuals will be effectively disconnected from their Spirit. In our age, in contrast, freedom, individuality, intellectual life are very much developed. As a result, through various...
Relaxation and patience through pain without seeking any cures will resurrect our self-object. With the self-object intact, you will gain the ability to care for, understand, protect and love yourself. You will feel whole and valuable. Your creative and social power will rekindle. Your seeking and loving instincts will be transformed to intellectual and will power. As you merge in awareness, your life will gain more meaning and momentum.
Could you be an Empath? There are various definitions of Empaths which are based on common experiences. To be able to fully comprehend the concept one should have already reached a high level of Enlightenment/Inititation/Attainment. At certain stages of empathy, the individual has an intellectual approach to life with appreciation of concepts from psychology, sociology, art, Darwin, etc. At some other stages, the Empath's interests are drawn towards metaphysical concepts, pseudo-science, myths, and psychic energies. One might meet an Empath totally withdrawn and lost in thought, while the next one might be an expert conversationalist. Empaths might get sick with Love, but also change their mind very quickly. Witches, healers, clairvoyants are said to have Empathy, while famous psychologists like Carl Gustav Jung, Karl Jaspers, etc. are attributed with the same. Therefore, a careless and too specific definition of Empathy might prevent the Empath from gaining awareness as he mi...
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