THE COSMIC MYSTERY
(Apologies for the episodic change in the font size in last weeks blog - no matter how much I tried to correct it - it would just revert to small.)
The paranormal is just the normal that has not yet been explained.
When one visits some indigenous cultures and their shamans we often believe that they have magic we cannot explain. When they witness some of our technologies they believe we are the wizards.
They are the masters of the spirit world and we hold the mysteries to science. Both are valid and should compliment each other.
As Augustine of Hippo said; "
Miracles happen not in opposition to nature but in opposition to what we know about nature."
Quantum physics is taking us beyond Newton - (which has served us well) - and is often puzzling or even contradictory. The Observer Effect tells us that when we observe a particle it changes its behavior?
We have come to rely on objective science - data and in medicine, double blind controlled studies which are limited. Eastern tradition and indigenous wisdom, however, also rely on subjective science - seeing is believing and experiencing subjectively also holds truth e.g. altered states of consciousness which often allow access to "non local" or if you prefer quantum information.
One cannot talk about the cosmic mystery without indulging in the "para"-normal. We are going where our usual language can no longer explain what is happening.
THE "FIELD"
Rumi said; "Out there beyond ideas of right doing and wrong doing, there is a Field, I will meet you there..."
And the Bhagavad Gita;
"Whatever being comes to be, be it motionless or moving derives its being from Field and Knower of the Field."
The Knower of the Field is the Great Spirit and the Field is value neutral, democratic and like the Internet light and dark must have free reign. Free will determines in which direction we choose to travel there.
The Field is mostly unknowable but can be accessed with a variety of meditative techniques. Spirt guides can help give us information not localized in space and time by downloading day time intuitions, scripting our dreams and even "visiting" us in dreams. This requires that we "ask to receive" since the cosmos is governed by free will. Many Africans cannot understand why we are so detached from our ancestors, pay them no heed and do no rituals on their behalf. My sangoma mentor would say; "the trouble with you folks in the West is that you do not connect to your ancestors - you are unsupported in life, like papers blowing in the wind." Remembering them ritually, having a dream journal and an altar can help. By allowing them to help us we "lift them up" (in Zulu - "pagamisa") and they can do service through our free will from the other side. This improves their karmic imprint before they need to reincarnate. We help them with gratitude, forgiveness and love.
Accessing the Field and its wisdom is simple but extremely difficult. These are the basics:
Have a dedicated, enjoyable, regular, sustainable spiritual practice which is done for its own sake. To the extent that one is capable of nurturing Kundalini and this life force, spirit or prana the challenge will be easier. This feminine energy located at the base of the spine is universal and well known to Southern African tribal peoples as a serpent that resides in the lower belly which is key to spiritual power. The Zulus call it Umbilini, the San Bushmen - Num. They move it by singing, chanting, dancing and drumming.
Subordinate ego (small self,) monkey mind, shadow and tricksters to the higher Self, the inclination to do good, spacious mind and our spirit guides. This requires knowledge of ancient wisdom as well as a dedicated spiritual practice.
Open the heart, to love, forgiveness and compassion (as in namaste - I see the Divine in you) and love everyone no matter what we think of them or even if we do not even like them. This is no easy challenge.
Pay attention to dreams which can give access to non local realities and the paranormal. The Zohar teaches that dreams can be the fruits of prophesy.
Immerse in nature and its sacred spaces and places.
Entheogens or sacred mind altering plants used in ritual are another way but one needs to be wary of who helps you navigate, site, set and setting and how well the sacred space is protected from spirit intruders. These plants can help open the door to alternative realities but although they are not addicting we have to be wary of relying on them. At the end of the day it should give way to inner techniques of which there are many. We have to find the practice that is best suited for our own unique predisposition.
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