Teaching Metaphysics

Teachers often understand that there are some students with a naive reality who often fear letting go of it, or advancing beyond it, in order to learn. They try to be patient because of this, but there are times they do become vexed. 

After all, no one can teach who they cannot reach. Sometimes, teachers have to step back and ask themselves: is this person open to receive - is this person worth any more of my time - has this person become unreachable? 

There is no difference in teaching metaphysics. In the many years of teaching this subject, I've learned that I cannot teach anyone unwilling or unable. It's a sad realization that must be similar to how doctors feel when they lose a patient. Sometimes, we have no choice but to let go. 

There is also the hesitation and trepidation some teachers feel when it comes to teaching certain things. This is because we understand the responsibility that goes along with the lessons. It's similar to training a law enforcement officer and knowing the dangers that can occur later. These feelings are the same with metaphysical teachers. Will the students be able to defend and protect? Will the students misused their power. Many won't want this path because of it. To each their own. 

Thankfully, there are people who understand their limitations, or the limitations the universe may have placed on them, in order to move on without judgment. Yet, there have been many who have gone the distance and received degrees, making the teacher/student journey worthwhile. This helped me to be patient and understanding, plus much more: I learned to utilized the wisdom of higher awareness even through them. 

Furthermore, I learned something very perplexing, but understandable, from these metaphysical students: forgetting what they were taught. After making over 300 soul beginning videos, I, eventually, realized that in any fight or flight mode, many spiritually aware students often reverted back to their core programming. This is a deep, genetic, soul programming that is carried within them lifetime after lifetime. Changing this core programming may take time, if at all, and only with the student's allowance. However, it may be more difficult for some than others, similar to asking a dog to be a horse. Or, per the saying: you can take the boy out of the country but you can't take the country out of the boy.  

Which is why, in reflecting back on this journey, I discovered that teaching metaphysics has many similarities to teaching any subject, especially when it comes to understanding who is ready to learn... in order for the best possible path to be taken for all concern. Additionally, knowing when to push a little harder, in helping to advance in knowledge, is imperative too. If not, we may still be fishing with our hands. 

War: Family Stories and History

Did you grow up thinking that the Battle of Iwo Jima was the last battle Americans engaged in, which ended WWII? I did. 

Maybe it was because we're always seeing the American flag being raised by all those brave men after that particular battle. Well, I learned that it wasn't and there was a flag raised afterwards that we don't hear about. At least, I hadn't. I discovered this while writing a short tribute about my dad who was in that battle: The Battle of Okinawa. As you will read, he told family that it was considered a mission of no return. I'm glad he survived or I wouldn't be here today.

Tribute: My Dad & Okinawa Gunto (The Last Major Battle of WWII)

http://atomaraneadvice.blogspot.com/2015/07/tribute-my-dad-okinawa-gunto-last.html?m=1

After I wrote my dad's tribute, my curiosity took over about this "last major battle of WWII" and I decided to investigate further, which is why I wrote this blog two days later. I realized, afterwards, that there were a few other battles fought but this was the last major American one.

Okinawa Flag Raising: The Last Major Battle of WWII 

http://atomaraneadvice.blogspot.com/2015/07/okinawa-flag-raising-last-battle-of-wwii.html?m=1

Recently, I've been reading about people feeling that a war with Russia and China had been circumvented. What perplexed me was how some say wars are good for the economy. Seriously? As if the loss of human life isn't important? Thin out the herd and make money on selling equipment? It made me think about this last blog I'd like to share, which I decided to write after the previous one above. It's letters written from a family member's experiences of WWI.

A WWI Soldier's 1919 Letters Written After The Armistice

http://atomaraneadvice.blogspot.com/2015/07/a-wwi-soldiers-1919-letters-written.html?m=1

How can we help circumvent wars and not be pawns to potential warmongers? Hopefully by reading about them through the emotions of those who know. Share their stories. That's the best tribute we can give to our family and friends who walked those paths.

Angry Mob Mentality: President Trump

While I was meditating this morning, I received the most astonishing message. It started out about people being wrongly accused for a crime they didn't commit and being released from jail. This led to a remark: "At least, they were able to be set free and weren't hung."

Guidance replied: "The hate within people for a person or persons can blind them to the truth. They would rather hang the innocent, who they hate, to appease their anger, while the guilty roam free to continue their criminal acts."

Suddenly, I received an image of President Trump and was told: "People don't always look for deeper meanings behind things when they are led by hate. It's easier to crucify the innocent, and pardon themselves of their sins, because they think justice is served - when it's not. Your President is on a mission, but some people have charged him "guilty" in order to satisfy their inner demons. Shame on them for committing sins themselves while accusing others of sin. Shame on them for allowing their hate to keep the guilty walking free. When will they ever learn?"

After this morning's messages, I realized that it often takes someone with a thick skin and a strong reserve to change a flow. Someone who can fight off these gatherings of unruly people who are being directed by hate and fear. The current angry, mob mentality, under the guise of "peaceful" protests, makes me feel as if I've stepped back in time with what I've been seeing here and around the world. Will there be more unjust hangings? 

Which Attitude?

I would like to think that the ability to reason, and utilizing it to make better choices, hasn't left human capability. For instance...

You have a house with two parents. One condems and attacks the child, using belittling name-calling, because it only focuses on the negative it sees, while the other encourages the child, using constructive criticism when necessary, because it sees the positive and potential. Each parent's perception of the child is a reflection of them as human beings. Which attitude would the child see as the better one? 

You have a country run by two parties. One condems and attacks the leader, using belittling name-calling, because it only focuses on the negative it sees, while the other encourages the leader, using constructive criticism when necessary, because it sees the positive and potential. Each party's perception of the leader is a reflection of them as human beings. Which attitude would the leader see as the better one?

If the last paragraph causes mixed feelings, please refer back to the second paragraph before deciding. Which parent or party deserves respect. Which attitude would you see as the better one? 

Religion: Sibling Rivalry

Through research, I learned to believe that no prophet actually started any of the Abrahamic religions. Seriously... think about it. It was the disciples/followers, who could have easily corrupted the original teachings to suit their own purposes. They could have been swayed by political or culture influences of the time period. 

After all, a lot of it was word of mouth, stories told over time, before being written down, and we know how that can create errors. Translating languages can create difficulties in the interpretation or maybe they didn't quite like what they were interpreting so they rewrote it or left it out.

Do we really know for sure? Anyone alive today to dispute it? Nope! 

And, if we are to believe in this "written word," we were told not to idol worship prophets. Is it just possible that God was trying to avoid the fighting between religions (siblings) when he commanded: You shall have no other gods before Me? Being the oldest of eight, I can relate to sibling rivalry and how it can become mentally and physically unheathy. Look at the story of Cain and Abel.

That's what I feel about these Abrahamic religions. They have become bratty siblings who are fighting over whose "word" is best. Words, as I mentioned above, that could have been very easily corrupted over time. Words that keep creating wars. Words that have become our drug of choice. Sibling rivalry kept alive due to the money involved. Isn't it time we say enough is enough to this fighting?

Picture: Cain and Abel by Sebastiano Ricci (Italian 1659-1734)

Serial Killer Earth?

Years ago, I was watching a TV series called Serial Killer Earth. I thought it was an interesting term for the dark side of nature. When I commented about it, a friend defined the difference between killer and murderer that I felt was an excellent definition.

He said: "You know a "Killer" is a living creature that takes the life of another living creature because it has to. It kills for food so that it may continue living (this is the usual reason), or in self defense to protect itself, domain (territory), or family. These are all acceptable by most people (though some would rather die than defend themselves or homes or families). Most of these creatures have to do this more than once so therefore qualify as "Serial Killers." It's a matter of survival, the biological urge of all of us, except those of us who have overcome our fleshly desires or biological urges. Now a murderer is another story. They take lives just for fun (they like it), just because they want to."

He continued with explaining that's why, in one form or another, we're all serial killers in order to survive - from mammals, to insects and plant life. He then said: "And that's why earth does what it does. It also kills to survive."

It's deep but it resonated. It's the kind of comment that makes one think... hmmm.

Here's the link to the series if anyone's interested: http://www.history.com/shows/serial-killer-earth

Can't See the Forest for the Trees

Lately, I've been hearing, "Can't see the forest for the trees." I just heard it again. The feeling I get is that there are some people, on all sides, who are concentrating on a particular area/subject/topic (self-serving) and not seeing the "bigger picture" when it comes to President Trump and America.

Sadly, I see where their hate or desires are causing them to nitpick over what many feel are little things compared to this bigger picture. I've even read or heard these "prayers" for the personal things people want. I've had my moments too.

However, I've learned that "no" can often be the best answer to our prayer. I discovered this at a young age, living within a big family, that not everything was about me and my wants. As much as I hated hearing no, I understood, after the reason was given, the higher purpose behind it. My parents saw the forest while I was only looking at the trees.

Even with the path I'm on, in this life, it's been fraught with setbacks. I've often heard not now or no. Because of this, I've learned about control and letting go, whenever necessary, by looking for and accepting any bigger picture. In other words, in the higher realm of things, and through reasoning and understanding, the universe, like my parents, showed me the forest.

Religious Teachings - Fake News

Paul (Saulos Tarseus), was an apostle (though not one of the Twelve Apostles) who taught the gospel of the Christ to the first century world. According to writings in the New Testament, prior to his conversion, Paul was dedicated to persecuting the early disciples of Jesus in the area of Jerusalem. - Wikipedia 

Jeffrey Daugherty, former minister for the Assemblies of God Church, believes that the message of Jesus was changed by the Apostle Paul (apostle: someone sent out with a message) in order to create a structure to control the general populace of the Roman Empire. He also believes that Paul was hand picked by the Roman Emperor Nero to de-emphasize Christ's message that the kingdom lies within each person, and they don't require the guidance of an outside emperor or king. Daugherty feels that Paul was spinning the popularity of the Jesus message of salvation but trying to put it back under the sinner needing a savior type of scenario; crafting a beautiful guilded cage out of what Jesus had provided. 

Paul was criticized by certain medieval Muslim writers, as well as some modern ones. The main criticism revolves around the claim that Paul misrepresented the original teachings of Jesus. Even Thomas Jefferson, America's third president, complained about how Jesus' message had been usurped. He wrote, "Of this band of dupes and impostors, Paul was the first corrupter of the doctrines of Jesus."

I believe that Jesus taught empowerment, the mysteries of the universe, and mind power. He expected to teach his students and have them move on - not have permanent followers. Following, to me, just means the teacher isn't getting the job done or the student isn't grasping the teachings. In that case, good teachers would ask students to find other teachers - not worship them.

However, Apostle Paul was not a direct student of Jesus, making it more plausible for his misinterpretation. I've learned, based on watching my students, that they aren't always identical to their teachers, even when taught directly. They often incorporate their individuality within what they've learned. Also, corrupt teachings could be due to an angry or jealous student, as well as, ignorance of the teachings due to an inattentive student. You can also see this difference in a teacher/student scenario with parents and children. Children grow up learning from their parents but will not necessarily be like them.

Therefore, it makes sense to me that verbal words could have been corrupted before putting it into written words and even corrupted after that, based on interpretation. Something else to consider: it depends on who was in charge of putting it in writing, as well as the one doing the translation. For emphasis, it's interesting to read how many "bibles" were around and why. 

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Bible

In conclusion, history has taught us that religions, no matter the prophet, can have their good and bad sides. Not one has perfection over another's. Paul is only one example of how teachings can be changed - innocently or purposefully. We should be aware that any "prophets' words," that we read today, may have been erroneously translated or deliberately corrupted. With all the "fake news," we're dealing with today, we can see how easily this would have been done and why. 

Blog picture: Apostle Paul (494-495 AD), ceiling mosaic, Archiepiscopal Chapel of St. Andrew (oratory), Ravenna, Italy.

Want An Answer? Channel It!

Sometimes, I shake my head over social media comments that some people make. After the constant warnings of fake news, I'm amazed that some are still so fast to judge and still don't understand how their bias can be used to manipulate their emotions. It's, possibly, why I read a huge amount of arrogant comments on a daily basis. 

In particular, there are the arrogant remarks directed to people who they feel are opposed to their political idealogy (whichever side that may be), who are not commenting fast enough on any recent news topic. The typical: "Now what do you have to say? What? The sound of silence? I thought so!" Well, instead of being so haughty, maybe they should consider a few things. Let's put this in perspective. 

First: Maybe these people are waiting for the facts to add up instead of being caught up in rampant, fake news, which might lower themselves to the aggressor's standards by replying too soon. 

Second: Maybe they know that commenting would cause a pointless debate with someone of limited gray-matter and they choose not to participate. After all, just because someone tosses out a line, doesn't mean another has to take the bait. 

Third: Maybe, just maybe, they did comment, but on THEIR wall or on THEIR public page. Of course, people would know their opposition's feelings if they hadn't "unfollowed" them or if they had "liked" those many public pages. In the common sense department, this would be a way to read, and be more aware of, a different point of view.

Finally, if anyone really wants an expeditious response, and they're not just being bratty, they can learn to read people. It's not like many, including me, haven't spent years teaching the steps on channeling the God/Universal mind for truth and wisdom; which may help them know who's really telling the truth, once they learn to get their ego out of the way. In fact, even if they are being bratty, about wanting an answer, my response would be, "channel it." But, just as it takes effort to look up information on the internet, all this knowledge takes effort too... so, I'm not holding my breath. 

Look Beyond What You See

My life's story has taught me that one must remove their blinders in order to see beyond their current awareness. 

I shared this comment (below) on a post I was tagged on. It's in regards to the scenario of "why me and no one else in my family." I, completely, believe that not every mental or physical illness is inherited through family genetics or an environmental issue. Yet, what else can we call it without knowing more?

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I heard this from a South American Shaman on TV one night and a light bulb went off in my brain. He said, "every ailment is spirit, whether it be yours or another's."

This is true, because many people forget they've been here before and may have brought past life diseases with them - from within their soul. This could also explain timing: why did it happen to me at 40 and not before? Because, you may be programmed to have it happen then, due to it happening many times before during that time frame. These are situations that can happen from our soul due to soul genetics. 

Outside of that, it could be from another's spirit - meaning as little as catching a cold from another to a full on plague going on around you that attacks you too. 

As far as "outside spirits," there can be those who are invisible but attached to your soul causing problem. Spirits you either brought with you, or attached to you, due to what you got involved in during this life. The proverbial magnet of the mind that draws you to something and keeps you there to serve another's purpose.

This could even be to feed into a medical system or to keep someone from walking away from getting just one tattoo. The obsessive-compulsive behavior that may not be directly our own, but an influence from another who may be keeping one locked into a situation in order to feed/clothed/shelter them at our expense.
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So you see, there are many scenarios of why things happen. For instance, besides the typical environmental situations, we, as I mentioned in the comment, may have soul genetics (past or present life) creating problems. These programmed soul moments, especially if it's a strong memory, can affect our current physical and mental existence, which has nothing to do with family genetics. In fact, family genetics may often protect us, in certain circumstances. 

Furthermore, based on my personal awareness, as well as others who have written to me about their experiences, some incidents can and have been "thought projections" from another. Have you ever had a feeling that "someone out there must not like me?" Or ask yourself, "what did I do in a past life to deserve this?" 

As Rafiki said, in The Lion King, "look beyond what you see." Our ability of looking beyond, via telescopes, microscopes and space travel, can and has opened doors of discovery, as well as answered many of our puzzling questions. Why not looking beyond and understanding the soul connection?