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Nurturing

May 13, 2024

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JANU: Once again, we journey into the Larger Life, portraying life as it is and as it can be. The subject this time is ‘Nurturing.” And what does that mean, in today’s stage of evolution? It varies greatly, depending upon maturity of consciousness. At times, an element of nurturing is patience or the natural development and expression of the steps chosen by the journeyer.

It is tempting to let ego motivate one’s response to the condition of another, wishing to demonstrate advantage over another, not considering one’s own difference is no wiser than that of another. The wisdom of understanding and judgement has many faces. One does not take the place of another, and at times can confuse the other in their own natural awakening. The healthy alternative is allowing one’s own insight to see the merit of another. Many times wisdom is to say nothing, or be an example.

The cumulative wisdom of the many experiences of others is quite vast. When counseling or evaluating or judging the merit of what you observe, this is the time to draw more and more deeply on your own evolution and inspiration. Also true, when dissatisfied with one’s own judgement. Life is larger than you know, in any circumstance. Part of listening to your own comments and point of view is to hear yourself as an observer of your own processes, being open to clarity. Be patient with yourself, forgiving and encouraging. Namaste.
Mar. 13, 2024 Copyright © 2024 by Joshua Ross

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The time of awakening

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May 10, 2024

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awakening, consciousness, evolution, flow of life, larger life, potential, wisdom

JANU: The course of events predictable to degrees, for the politics of governments and civilizations of the Earth for the next few years is troublesome for many. But the noise that most hear is not the core nature of the desire and needs of the people. The political leaders of a number of countries equate their individual personal power as the wisdom of the country. It wanders in and out of that, at great expense. The manifestation of potential of the true power of human consciousness that can maximize the evolution of humanity is more outside of their realm of consciousness than inside it.

The potential of human consciousness–in harmony with the flow of life, the evolution of life, the genius of life and the beauty and love of life–is in harmony with the footsteps of many whose power is not limited to politics. In due course, the political and otherwise leadership will blossom with the right nutrition.

Contact with other worlds, populated, will help to fill in the gaps. It is time for human consciousness and civilization to broaden and be a contributor. The issue of survival and development will no longer be limited to and understanding physical existence, but identification will include more of life than that. A larger perception, a more inclusive perception of Life and one’s part to play will put everything in a new light.

Awakening to the Larger Life is occurring. There is far more developing through this universe on multiple life levels than humanity is aware of. In time, cultures benefit from each other and, at the same time, evolve into a larger ability to contribute. Choose more to give, to become, and be. Namaste.
Mar. 21, 2024 Copyright © 2024 by Joshua Ross

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The range of wisdom

by jross

May 7, 2024

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Footsteps on the Path of Awakening, The Human Condition

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JANU: Wisdom, for the future of this country, comes on the heels of experience. Advocating for this relies upon clarity of perspective. Regional wisdom is influenced by perspectives of other populations. Collective wisdom is influenced by awakening. Motivation for this requires a larger view of destiny. The inner sight forecasts the potential. Individual contribution is coupled with commitment. The form of commitment depends upon observation and The NOW of reality and the freedom of choice. Patience is long-term in the allowing of change. Timelessness brings peace. Find joy in potential. Namaste.
Feb. 4, 2024 Copyright © 2024 by Joshua Ross

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Choosing selfishness or giving can enlighten

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April 30, 2024

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JANU: The model for living that you seek to understand does exist and not as rare as you might think. The Earth society is in its early stages. It is the choice of rapid evolution by comparison. It is by choice but the model society lives in, self-created, can obscure its alternative.

What does it take, then, to see through this fog of misunderstood survival motivations? Loving insight is a key. It is choice that needs confidence and transforming current challenges. Pain and suffering seem louder than true peace, joy and beauty. Different forms of power through choice. One seems easier than the other, but each other’s existence is challenged by each other.

Clear understanding of choice bears close examination. The simple exercise at break of day: Choose either choice for that day. It takes focus, commitment, and dedication. Be attentive to every nuance and what it creates. Be attached to neither and learn through experience.

Choose. Be honest with the results. Life reveals itself. Little steps. Evolve through process. Namaste.
Jan. 6, 2024 Copyright © 2024 by Joshua Ross

This journey follows closely on the ideas presented in Happiness, posted April 19th.

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Self-government

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April 24, 2024

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conscience, consciousness, discovery, True Nature & Incarnate Life, Truth of Life

JANU: Consciousness and self-government. There seems to be trepidation to admitting to the reality of conscience. What do you do with it? How do you apply it? How do you recognize it? How do you understand it? What do you compare it to, if anything? What is its source? Is it reliable? The answers to these, and others, is that it is a journey of exploration, experimentation, application, and focusing attention.

There lives within each one memory and True Nature. Not just of this lifetime, but many. And life not incarnate. Associations with countless others. The experience that challenges time. Discovery of the results of many situations, opportunities, shortcomings and those of others. Much to be learned and used wisely to move along the path of life and example.

There is merit in deciding to know the truth, cause and results, potentials, capabilities. All are in motion. Focusing one’s attention upon the Truth of Life is a great revealer. Decisions based upon these realities have outcomes that are rewarding, as all are when understood. The journey, the walk of life, has unlimited potential. Taking chances based upon best knowledge, best experience, is life in motion. Your True Nature performs well with a living partner, a conscious partner, a continuous partner.

Wonder about opportunities. Contemplate them. Make best decisions and walk those paths to see what happens. Be inspired. Learn from everything. Pause when wise to do so, move with the same wisdom.

These journeys benefit all of life, in one way or another, because all of life is connected. Allow these benefits to blossom where they may, as they may, for as long as they may but do not require them to do so. Be what you can be. Listen more than you speak. Choose your moments as they are offered. Be at peace. Namaste.
Mar. 1, 2024 Copyright © 2024 by Joshua Ross

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Happiness

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April 19, 2024

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JANU: The fundamentals of life achieved recently in understanding—the realization of potential, wisdom, conscious union—can contribute to happiness because of the harmony with the flow of life. Finding peace and happiness in the moment is achievable without struggle or effort by letting go of the structures in life that interfere: greed, lust, violence, avarice, sense of depravation or unworthiness. Harmony and happiness, peace, are natural gifts of being. Feeling worthy with a birthright brings confidence, peace of mind, and openness to the flow of life filled with gifts and opportunities. The systems of physical life, thoughts and emotions, thoughts of giving and uplifting have always been there and others have always been ready and willing to exchange them. Each day is filled with opportunity to be kind, even to those who don’t seem to respond similarly. “Humankind”* a powerful sentiment to live by. Namaste.

*This refers to the bumper sticker “Humankind—Please be both.”

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Evolution of consciousness

by jross

April 16, 2024

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JANU: Potential, manifestation, destiny, the union of these in the Now, a reality of miracles coexisting. Time and space a small portion of the larger reality, a limited perception with its own truth. ‘Isness’ that transcends individuality, individual being, yet all of these coexist with their parameters of existence. Perceiving ‘this’ as opposed to ‘that’ defines life with borders. A consciousness no longer just personal but impersonal as well has fewer borders yet embraces them all. Identifying, acknowledging, understanding, being the multiplicity of reality is what is open to and embraces the singularity of reality for the consciousness that is fluid.

What is language, then? Not limited to words, an action of direct knowing.
Feb. 22, 2024 Copyright © 2024 by Joshua Ross

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Loving the moment

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April 10, 2024

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Footsteps on the Path of Awakening, The NOW

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JANU: We are holding sway once more for the benefit of life itself, all of life. We embark once more on this endless journey, discovering the nature of life and all that it brings, appreciating what is, what has been, and what will be. Every understanding can be extended, enriched, and become a blessing. Life is loved, appreciated, enjoyed, valued no matter the degree or focus or contribution. Living in the moment is the richest of all. Everything else is supportive, but the moment is the proof, is what continues, is what expands, what feeds everything. The realization of potential is the mystery, the source of wonder, the magic. Wisdom from experience brings peace and foundation, the substance of being, conscious union, fulfillment, the preparation for the next adventure beyond imagination.

Cycles of life that transcend each other inform a meaning in nature, the vehicles of expression that relate to new realities. Time and distance take on new meaning. Even joy evolves, even the meaning of life. Frailties are transitory and are replaced by new strengths with new purpose. Namaste.
Feb. 19, 2024 Copyright © 2024 by Joshua Ross

This is an encapsulation of the concept of the The NOW.

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Being conscious as Life

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April 5, 2024

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creativity, discovery, harmony, life in motion, reality, self-realization

JANU: ‘Realizing’ is the key word here. When does one realize something they didn’t before, or that they had forgotten and misplaced? What is the key to awareness and understanding? It is to embrace reality, to own it. That it lives within your experience, that it has byproducts in your life, and that it enriches another. And what leads to these? Life realizing potential.

Creativity has a spark, an initiator or an initiating. A magic of life is creativity. So what is the source of this with a quest to explore? Imagination, wonderment. A thirst for one person could be a memory for another, but it is no less a wonderment, no less magical, and no less a blessing.

We all need each other. It takes all of us to explore life. To see each other in this way: What do you know that I don’t, yet? What has your life included that you are moving on from? What have I forgotten over many sojourns, and between them?

Life is a teacher. It is how it expands, enriches itself. It takes all of life—every nuance, every motion—to embrace, retain, and expand upon its journey. Every moment has value. Recognize enrichment for what it is. Be grateful for the opportunity to discover and improve your life and someone else’s, whatever that looks like.

For earlier information on this idea see “More on conscious of and conscious as.”

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Listen while in motion

by jross

April 2, 2024

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JANU: Wrestling with the challenges of the day brings about the spirit of introspection, openness, and listening for revelation. We shall begin by summarizing the events recently that pertain to consciousness raising, wisdom as you request, and success. In the interest of clarity, let us begin by saying that life is an unlimited mixture of simultaneous opportunities and challenges, intertwined in such a way as to influence the collective reality of Life itself. So, where each challenge seems unique, that is a narrow view where everything is connected one way or another. Reaching into the closet, so to speak, to pull out a suit of clothing that best fits a circumstance is left to the consciousness that understands that closet.

Listening is the key, commitment is the solution, caring is the fuel, love is the continuation. Listening is one thing. Initiating is another. As we speak at this time, be mindful of how we started. Taking the first step reveals much. Life is not just palm trees in a gentle sun and a warm breeze. Life is motion, challenges and outcomes, revelations, so-called failures and successes, the foundations of learning skill development and wisdom. Listen and be in motion at the same time.
Feb. 8, 2024 Copyright © 2024 by Joshua Ross

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