By George A. Boyd ©2005
Aspirants who begin the practice of meditation find
that while they are in the state of meditation they feel calm, centered
and serene. But when they return to the waking state of awareness, they
again encounter confusion, stress, and upset.
This has led some to try to remain in these altered
states of awareness for extended periods of time. As we have discussed
elsewhere in our writing and on our web site, this can produce dissociation,
confusion and "spacing out," shutting down of personality functioning,
extreme suggestibility, difficulty in decision making, kundalini syndromes,
derealization and depersonalization, to name a few negative consequences.
We will point out to the aspirant that Supreme Nature
has provided avenues for staying in touch with your essential nature that
can be enjoyed while in the waking and dreaming states of awareness. These
are briefly described below.
Faculty
|
Location
|
Function
|
Center of Dharma
|
Physical seed atom |
It conveys the inner sense of truth and right
action to the individual. The individual may feel this inner knowing
is anchored in the organism as an innate wisdom. |
Center of Prayer
|
Emotional seed atom |
During times of difficulty or stress, some aspirants
may invoke their Higher Power for strength, guidance, or comfort.
This center of spontaneous prayer is quick to draw on the resources
of the Soul and the Divine. |
Center of Discernment
|
Mental seed atom (reason) |
This higher octave of reason called discernment
may guide judgment and decision making when reason cannot discriminate
between the merits of two or more alternatives. This intuitive addition
to the data available through the senses, from study or from communication
with others can provide the bright line necessary to recommend choosing
one alternative over the others. |
Chord of Faith
|
Ego |
This chord reaching into the depths of the Subconscious,
Metaconscious and Superconscious mind is a conduit whereby the individual
can dialog, ask questions, or request assistance from the Soul or
the Divine. The basic act of commitment of the Christian faith,
believing in Jesus Christ, activates this chord. |
Doorway to the Subconscious
|
Preconscious |
The Soul may communicate its ideas, inspiration,
and solutions to problems through this doorway. In states of daydreaming,
reverie, or wandering of the mind, the individual may encounter
these gems washed up upon the beach of the Conscious mind from the
deeper sea of the Superconscious mind. |
Center of Incarnation
|
Memory and personal unconscious band of the Subconscious
mind
|
Behind the time track of memory, both those that
can be recalled and those that cannot, is the presence of the Soul.
This reflection of the Soul mirrors the records of past incarnations,
and reveals its eternal present. This center, in moments of inspiration,
brings this Soul's present moment of eternity into alignment with
the present moment as it is experienced at the center of memory
of the Subconscious mind, and the life awareness of the Conscious
mind. In these lyrical moments, the individual experiences the Eternal
in their waking awareness. |
Swastika Center
|
Creative Band - the Etheric Chakras of the Subconscious
mind |
This integration center of the Subconscious mind
is a reflection of the Soul at this higher band of the Subconscious
mind. Through this center, the Soul conveys the intuitive knowledge
stored in the chakras to guide behavior, to change attitude or misperception,
and to guide the ego. |
Dream Center
|
Astral Body of the Subconscious mind |
This reflection of the Soul's higher octave, the
Astral Soul, in the Astral Body, may convey guidance about the spiritual
path in the state of dreaming. |
Moreover, as the centers of the Metaconscious mind are
activated by kundalini energy, the aspirant may be in touch with the Soul
during the daily activities of work, education and recreation. These higher
mental functions likewise are bridges to the Soul. These are shown below.
Faculty
|
Location
|
Function
|
Etheric Presence
|
Etheric Body of the Metaconscious
mind -
etheric crown chakra
|
This center mediates the remembrance of spiritual
experiences. |
Empowerment center
|
Desire Body
|
This influence of the Superconscious mind emboldens
the individual to make courageous commitments. |
Divine Imagination
|
Persona
|
This thread connecting to the Superconscious mind
brings inspiration for comedy, screen writing, drama, and acting.
It allows the individual to "personify the Soul" and communicate
something of its joy through humor. Channelers activate this connection
when they are "possessed" by their entity, and allow the entity
to personify itself. This thread is typically activated when the
Soul traverses the Psychic Realm. |
Prophetic Center
|
Conscience
|
This fiery finger of the Divine Law acts to cleanse
and purify the conscience to bring the individual's standards in
line with the Soul's inner knowing of Truth and the Moral Will.
This thread is activated when the Soul undergoes the First and Second
Planetary Initiation. |
Receptive Center
|
Concrete Mind
|
This thread gives guidance for developing procedures,
systems for coordinating activities for groups of people, and designing
enterprises or organizations. This thread is animated when the Soul
undergoes the Third Planetary Initiation. |
Antakarana
|
Intellect
|
This thread gives understanding of philosophical,
metaphysical and mystic ideas. It comes into full flower as the
Soul undergoes the Fourth Planetary Initiation. |
Mirror of the Law Center
|
Intuition
|
This thread reveals to the personality the higher
octaves of the Soul's vehicles. It is not activated until the individual
traverses the three highest Subplanes of the Fourth Planetary Initiation. |
Transpersonal Will
|
Volition
|
As spiritual evolution progresses, this overshadowing
function of the Transpersonal Will of the Soul increasingly checks
and overrules personal volition. When the Soul undergoes the Fifth
Initiation, this overshadowing is completed. When the Soul is reborn
as the Monad upon the culmination of the Fifth Planetary Initiation,
it conveys the Divine Will to the personality. |
Higher Self
|
Self (Active Focus)
|
This "point of light above the head", which may
be audibly heard as a "still small voice" or high frequency sound
that "hangs in the air," is a continual reminder of the Soul's Presence.
Variously referred to as the Holy Guardian Angel, the Divine Spark,
the Immanent Divine Presence, or Atma, the activity of this Higher
Self may enter the awareness of the Self. As the abilities of the
Soul become activated, these may be expressed through the personality
through the conduits of the Metaconscious mind. When this awareness
dawns, the Self learns humility, recognizing the greater Life within
is at work. |
Nirvana
|
Self (Passive Focus)
Being
|
This Great Voidness of Nirvana, where the Soul
merges into its origin, is mirrored in the drop of being that is
at the core of the personality. This union with the Source awakens
this state of being within the personality. |
As can be seen from this analysis, you are always in
touch with the deeper life of the Soul even when your attention is grounded
in the waking state of awareness. It is in the recognition of this truth
that makes you realize that you are always in the loving watchcare of
your "Holy Guardian Angel," your Higher Self. In meditation you can commune
with this essence and develop it through transformational methods. In
daily life, It is with you as a center of immortal wisdom, bliss, eternal
love and powerright behind the veil of your life experiences, standing
with you to face the challenges that beset you as you live day to day
in the complex modern world. May you remember It now, with gratitude and
joy.
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