Guest guest Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 Welcome to an Article Update and words of Wisdom shared from INTUITION for 12th July 2004 In Sharing please forward this on to those who might find this of interest. I there I hope you had a wonderful weekend May I share this thought with you.. It should be our highest aspiration to awaken our consciousness to realise that life itself is a gift and with each new day we are granted an opportunity to self-heal, make peace with the past, be present to the now and be open to what has yet to come. This can be seen as a process of being open to being truly alive as we progress forward in our inner journey of self discovery. In thoughts and Love Iain ~~~~ ~~~~~ There is something in all of us that seeks the spiritual. The spiritual is inclusive. It is the deepest sense of belonging and participation. We all participate in the spiritual at all times, whether we know it or not. There's no place to go to be separated from the spiritual, so perhaps one might say that the spiritual is that realm of human experience which religion attempts to connect is to through dogma and practice. Sometimes it succeeds and sometimes it fails. Religion is a bridge to the spiritual ~ but the spiritual lies beyond religion. Unfortunately. In seeking the spiritual we may become attached to the bridge rather than crossing over it. ~ Rachel Naomi Remen, M.D. INTUITION. . . .Awaken to the Journey within. http://intuition2vishnu.homestead.com Cape Town South Africa If someone forwarded this to you, why not visit the above site to obtain your own FREE subscription. Visit the Sites ARCHIVES (Previous Posted articles [127]) http://intuition2vishnu.homestead.com/otherarticals.html ARCHIVES for Articles on Intuition. (Previous Posted articles [20]) http://intuition2vishnu.homestead.com/articalsintuition.html To submit Articles, that Relates to an unfolding awareness or an expression of Intuition. Contact the above email address. Put as the subject: Article submissions. Article: Spiritual Bonding By John Paul Article: SUPPORT OTHERS in TRANSITIONS By Rinatta Paries Reflections: Steps to Intuitive Development.... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~> Spiritual Bonding By John Paul There will be times when someone special will walk into your life and a bonding of the spirits will take place. This means that both people are compatible, and that their inner spirits are harmonious with each other. Because of this, a kinship is started first, followed by deep inner emotional feelings for each other, all because the spirits are harmonious. At this point we say that we have an attraction for each other, or that the chemistry is right. The true understanding of relationships is in the divine human spirit, which is the foundation of all happy and good relationships. Sometimes we allow reason to cloud our judgment so that we are unable to become aware of our true feelings. We feel through our mind instead of our hearts, and become confused. When that special person enters your life, and you sense the bonding of the spirits, then hold on tight and don't let go, because unions such as this do not happen all the time. How Will I Know? You will ask, how do I know when my spirit has bonded with another person? You will feel or sense it, because you find this person easy to talk to, and you are comfortable when you are in their presence. Your face lights up with a smile when you see them, talking to each other becomes easy, you will discover that you have much in common and hold many of the same interests. The joining of two spirits is a beautiful thing because it means that two compatible souls have found each other and can now walk down the path of life together. Sometimes we, through reasons of fault finding, refused to accept this bonding, because of minor human defects such as " he's not handsome " or " she's not pretty " , and refused to allow the heart to guide us. Other times we may think we are unworthy of that other person's affection. Many times we have tried to hang on to or tried to salvage an old or bad relationship, but this sometimes may not work out. It could be because the other person may refuse to bond with you, or, karmically speaking, it may be time for it to end. Only when the spirits bond and " both " people accept this bonding can any relationship be a happy one. As we are creatures endowed with the divine freedom of choice and free will, this can make spiritual bonding painful at times. The pain comes when one person recognizes the bonding and the other person, for one reason or another, does not. No matter how old or mature we are, we can never ease this pain. But there is hope! Through understanding and with time we learn to heal our emotional hurt, and we become a better person because of this experience. The only sad thing is that the other person may not have suffered the pain that you did, but they lost the great opportunity of having a happy life with you, and this is what is sad. On the other hand, if that other person did suffer pain, it was because they did care for you and did recognize the spiritual bonding, but for some reason could not allow this bonding to grow and blossom into something beautiful. Growing Together The bonding of two spirits can be a time of joy or a time of sorrow and pain. When it is a time of pain, we must give the pain meaning, and through prayer or meditation, we allow it to be released from our being and allow it to transform into a new energy of love. One that is pure and clean and free of all hurts and pain, free to be used by someone else that may benefit from your experience. No one can change what has happened except the person who has refused your spiritual bonding, and being human, we always cling to that last star of hope, that the other person may open their eyes and see what they are throwing away. If you are in a relationship where the person you love is unwilling to spiritually bond and someone else comes along who wants to bond, there could be a reason why. It could be a divine message from above. If you understand this, then that new person who entered your life has now become that special person, maybe even specially chosen for you. If true, what are you going to do about it? Lives always cross for a reason, and we as humans don't always see that reason, nor do we always understand it and will not understand it until we are ready. You may ask, why is our spirit so important to us and our human relationships? It is important because our spirit is part of our nature - it makes up who and what we are. It allows us to sense and be aware of things. We are able to sense danger, evil, good, and sad and happy times. As our physical body has the sense of touch on the physical level, our spirit is our sixth sense, by which we are able to perceive the world around us on a spiritual level. By sensing things through our spirit, we become aware of many wonderful things such as spiritual bonding. At the time of spiritual bonding, you must continue to interact between yourself and the other person with whom you are bonding. This will allow the other person time to sense the bonding, and to allow the bonding to grow and become strong. Once both persons accept the bonding, then both of their spirits are held together with a white light. Keep A Clear Mind During this time, we can become aware, through our spirit, when our partner is in danger or troubled, or is in need of more love, caring, and understanding. We can now better sense these things because the two spirits are sealed. There is a word of warning. If we allow the wrong kind of emotions to enter our thinking, such as mistrust, envy, jealousy, egotism, vanity and self pride, and allow them to dominate our feelings and the way we think, we can break the seal which holds the two spirits together. The same rule applies to people who spiritually bond with someone if the other person does not accept the bonding, the spiritual bonding is incomplete. Types of Bonding The most common type of spiritual bonding is the bonding between a mother and her child during the time of her pregnancy. It is also very important for the father to spiritually bond with the child during its nine months before birth, especially at the time of birth. Both the mother and the father should be together on the bed, holding the child between them for the first hour so that the bonding can continue to grow and become strong. Then the hospital can weigh and measure the child. Another type of spiritual bonding is the love between two friends which we call our " best " friends. All spiritual activities and bonding are recorded in heaven or into the universal archives. A true lasting relationship begins to grow when it is spiritually bonded. At times we talk about searching for our soul mate as if there is a soul out there created just for us and we have to find it, in order to have that perfect match. Soul mates are not something you look for, they are those which you create when two people spiritually bond. Don't go looking for a soul mate. Go out and spiritually bond with someone and create your perfect soul mate, and find true happiness. About The Author John Paul has studied various religions and their spiritual theology, both Christian and Judaism, plus has 15 years experience in metaphysics and Eastern Philosophy. He has also written several spiritual and enlightenment courses. You may contact him at: New Life Center, 15959 Asland Dr., Brook Park, Ohio 44142. __________________________ __________________ SUPPORT OTHERS in TRANSITIONS By Rinatta Paries Is someone you care about going through an ending or a difficult transition, feeling sad or grieving? Are you? Everyone experiences changes in life. With most endings and transitions -- such as job changes, the ending of a relationship, or the death of a loved one -- grief and sadness are a normal part of the process. Unfortunately, people experiencing grief and sadness are often given the message that they should do so in seclusion. While in public, they're encouraged to hide their emotions, put on a happy face, get on with life, etc. This is mostly because the rest of us are not comfortable with and don't know how to deal with grief and sadness in others. Think about the last time you had a conversation with someone experiencing sadness or grief. Once the person started sharing his or her emotions, didn't you immediately want to offer encouragement, inspiration or a solution? Most of us do, and we believe we are being supportive by doing this. But while we are busy fixing the person's problems, he or she has just lost the opportunity to be listened to. Telling his or her story and being listened to is vital during times of transition. The following are some ideas to really help someone experiencing the grief or sadness of a transition. Follow the steps outlined below and you will be giving those you cherish a priceless gift. If you are the one experiencing an ending, grief or transition, share these ideas with your friends and family to create a supportive environment for yourself. 1. Listen Without Judgment. If your friend told you he lost a job, has financial problems or just ended a relationship, would you automatically assume it was his fault? And perhaps it was. However, even if your friend did cause the change, pointing out who is at a fault does not make it any easier to bear. He knows who is at cause. Your contribution is to listen while trusting that he will own the responsibility in time. 2. Listen Without Telling Your Story. When people are in transition, they need to talk about emotions, thoughts and concerns. It's possible you may have had a similar experience and have great ideas to share. But the transitioning person is not ready for these just yet. He or she first needs to talk and be heard. No matter how close you are to the person undergoing sadness or grief, it is not your place to provide unsolicited solutions or stop his or her pain. Share your experiences only if asked. 3. Handle Yourself in the Face of Sadness or Grief. Emotions are not contagious. If someone is sad, there is no requirement for you to also feel sad. If you take on the sadness of others, you take away their opportunity to experience their own feelings. If you become sad as a result of listening to grief, the grieving person will immediately feel guilty and try to make you feel better. Listen to another's grief without taking it on and feeling it yourself. 4. Be Prepared to Deal with Your Fears. When listening to another's difficult emotions, you may experience fear. You may become afraid of someday having to deal with a similar situation and wonder how you will handle it. You may not want to hear what is being said because of this fear. If this situation were to happen to you one day, you would deal with it to the best of your ability. Meanwhile, listening to another does not make it any more or less likely that something like this will happen to you. 5. Take Responsibility for Yourself. If you feel emotionally full after listening to a grieving person, ask him or her to stop sharing. Simply saying, " I care about you and want to listen, but now is not a good time. Can I listen [give possible time]? " will do the trick. Unless you let others know you are not ready to listen, you are sending a message that could be easily misconstrued. If you force yourself to listen when you can't, the grieving person will sense your inability to be fully present. He or she may interpret your " vibe " as a message, something like: " Your sadness or grief is not ok. No one wants to hear about it, not even me. Please put on a happy face. " He or she will likely shut down negative emotions to accommodate you. This is not good for either of you, as it makes the grief last longer. 6. Allow Sadness. Emotions are not deadly. And unless your emotions are of a clinical intensity, they cause no harm and are a good and natural part of life. If you suspect clinical depression or any other mental health issue, please get help from a qualified professional. Most dark emotions, such as sadness and grief, are just as natural and healing as joy and laughter. Allow the person undergoing change to feel sad; it is good for the soul. It's also his or her right. 7. Don't Determine the Time Limit on Another's Emotions. We often want others to hurry up and get over their emotions so that our life can get back to normal. It is not up to you to determine when it's time for another to get over his or her emotions. Emotions have their own time table. If someone you care about is going through a transition and feeling sad or grieving, simply listen. By listening you will be giving him or her a vital gift. If you are the one going through a difficult transition and feeling sad, grieving, find supportive people to simply listen to you. Your relationships will be richer and fuller for the experience. Your Relationship Coach, Rinatta Paries www.WhatItTakes.com Copyright Rinatta Paries, 1998-02. Permission is granted to reprint the following article in your electronic or print publication(s) as long as no changes are made and the byline is included. About the Author © Rinatta Paries, 1998-2002. Do you know how to attract your ideal mate? Do you know how to build a fulfilling relationship, or how to reinvent yours to meet your needs? Relationship Coach Rinatta Paries can teach you the skills and techniques to attract and sustain long-term, healthy partnerships. Visit www.WhatItTakes.com where you'll find quizzes, classes, advice and a free weekly ezine. Become a " true love magnet! " __________________________ __________________ Steps to Intuitive Development Spiritual practices. Intuition develops naturally as a result of our spiritual development. Meditating, praying, setting ideals, and working with others on a spiritual path are all important tools for spiritual growth. Ask questions during meditation and listen for the answers. If an answer isn't forthcoming, consider that there may be other underlying questions that need to be answered first. Pay attention to the impressions you receive as you fall asleep or first awaken. Insights will come as a result of asking questions during meditation, through inner reflection, or as you are falling asleep. Write these down, and find a positive way to act on them. Trust your inner self as much as your analytical self. This can take practice, as it is easy to brush aside our intuitive promptings. Give yourself permission to give voice to the intuitive. Have an insatiable curiosity. Discover those things you are drawn to and follow them. Inspirational writing after a period of meditation or attunement. While in the meditative state, write down your thoughts, feelings, and impressions. Spend time in nature. We can learn about our own natural balance and harmony by attuning to those primordial aspects of God's creation. Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy diet. If the physical body is not in equilibrium, our intuitive development is inhibited. Listen to uplifting music and read inspiring literature. This positive engagement of our mental and emotional selves nourishes us spiritually. Develop your creative imagination. Spend time expressing talents and activities for which you have a passion. __________________________ _________________ iain-intuition To submit poetry, that Relates to an unfolding awareness or an expression of Intuition. Contact the above email address. 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