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Character and the larger life

August 5, 2016

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Awakening II: Associations & Collaborations

awakening, balance, larger life, service to life

JANU: Of the reasons, our brother, for incarnating on the Earth is included preparation for, through experience and wisdom-gaining, serving life in other venues. So you see, your incarnate life is one of the many keys to serving in the larger life.

The Earth is a wondrous platform for many of these opportunities and must be considered a significant part of the larger life you are awakening to. Other worlds have their conditions, some like those of the Earth and some not. It is possible to serve other incarnate consciousnesses, beings if you will, in their environment even when not incarnate, as well as in consciousness when incarnate. As you are aware, human civilization provides endless opportunities to experience service and to be served. The true nature of service, our brother, is giving and receiving. Balance is always a part of the motion of life.

As we journey the stars, so to speak, remember that your sun is one of them and the Earth is not the only world in your system with opportunities to serve. Be open to those travelers who visit your vicinity. The true nature of service applies there as well. As you develop greater understanding and abilities to serve and be served, these associations and collaborations will develop. So, you see, our relationship on these journeys provides many opportunities. This is part of understanding life, interactions and relationships ever-changing, evolving, seeming to appear out of nowhere, but there they are.

Kindness is welcomed and provides service wherever you travel. You need not be familiar with anyone to provide this. Be aware of those expressions of being that are universal. Kindness is one; there are many others. Kindness touches the spirit and is remembered, especially the result of that kindness. There are many ways to touch life, our brother. Even listening with a clear heart and consciousness is a great kindness. Allow others to understand themselves and their circumstance and their concerns by mirroring them.

What we are addressing here, our brother, is character and qualities to engage the larger life. Allow your human experience to be only part of your consciousness. Everyone is so much more than they know. Namaste, our brother.

This is a series exploring the associations and collaborations possible through awakening to the larger life. These are my experiences but it is hoped that these will inspire you to take your own journeys of awakening and exploration.

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Inspiration to an awakened life

by jross

August 4, 2016

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awakening, consciousness expansion, inspiration, larger life

JANU: We are putting together then an announcement to bring hope to the millions who journey in their own way of awakening. Let it be known that the larger life is keenly aware of all of these. No one awakens alone. Their journeys in life are known, encouraged, supported, and to varying degrees guided. The larger Family of Life is more than just an unknown number of beings, but life in motion everywhere, in every reality.

To all who endeavor, be of good cheer. The unawakened life has no hold over you. The seeming insignificance of the moment of social activities and interests are part of a much larger reality. Vision, wisdom, strength, understanding is at your fingertips, so to speak. Be enthusiastic and confident that there is more of life in store for you. The seeming ignorance of national leaders, politicians, legalities, and, yes, even religion as practiced have no hold over you save what you give them.

The John Lennon song “Imagine” speaks volumes and is inspiring. Find peace and joy that the larger life is real, everywhere around you and in you. Open the doors of your consciousness to these realities and enter. Namaste.

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True Power

by jross

August 3, 2016

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awakening, consciousness, integrity, peace, power

JANU: The next in this series on Associations and Collaborations has to do with the diminishing power of circumstance, external influences, over the growing power of consciousness, of being. This would seem a trade-off, undesirable by many who bask themselves in the illusions of their power, the power of their influences over others. It begs the question, “What is the nature of power? Is there more than one concept of power?”

When dealing with others in circumstances and relationships human, there is a tendency, a component, of the thoughts and attitudes of having advantage as the result of a relationship, of gaining some kind of power. In the larger life, one has little need of this, in fact, no need, for the reality of power exists within the being, in harmony with the power of the flow of life, its expansive reality, all pervasive presence, and the reality of being one with everything. What physical or human perception of power is of more value? It depends upon the scope and nature of your world, what you have chosen.

When engaging, exploring the larger life, these are not your concerns. Your desire is to understand, be part of in a positive way the vitality and expansion of life, the continuation, the evolution, the enrichment. This power, our brother, is the epitome of peace. No fear of laws as with the human perception. No fear of disadvantage. In fact, concern is for the well-being and enrichment of the rest of life, other beings, other consciousnesses. For you live a life where all of these are part of you.

The purpose of this morning’s journey is the development of a consciousness that intertwines beautifully with this larger reality, and realities of life yet to be imagined. Many speak of love and its many interpretations. The love we speak of includes all and allows all life to be. It finds value in everything, for it is part of everything and, through this, you are as well.

Learn of, understand, embrace, and be True Power. The human misinterpretation or illusion of power is part of this larger life as well, but it is limited. You are moving beyond these limitations, rejecting nothing, embracing everything with your own true integrity and True Nature. Stand in your truth and love all of life, allowing that peace to grow within you. Thank you, our brother, and namaste.

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Willingness to allow

by Jonathan

August 2, 2016

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allowing, awakening, choices, evolution, larger life, the flow of life

JANU: ‘At will’ is the theme for this journey, meaning: “What are you willing to be? What are you willing to allow in changes in your life?”

When engaging the larger life, what role does your will have to play, and how does it engage and interact with the willingness of countless venues of life, beings, worlds, realities? Are you willing to have what some humans would call a small or insignificant role or do you require importance? How diverse is your willingness to be part of life? And are you willing to respect the will of another, even the flow of life? What are your desires, as opportunities become apparent?

Even this journey, our brother, evolves. Willingness is not static or fixed. It is very fluid. Listening to life, no matter how it’s portrayed or embodied, is as important as expressing your involvement, your being, your desires. Being compatible with the rest of life does not mean being invisible. It is still choices, our brother. And what makes a wise choice?

This understanding is worthy of consideration. When negotiating, counseling, making agreements, contributions, and new associations, allow listening and understanding to blend with expression and decision-making. Listening, our brother, includes far more than words or thoughts. It is an experience filled with sensations, impressions, responses, and touches all that you are. The human mind is dominantly binary, one thing and another. The larger life, the larger consciousness, the larger reality is a mixture of everything, with selected involvements and relationships and, yes, associations.

What we refer to here is a departure from consciousness with borders, limitations, individuality, separation to one with inclusion, breadth and depth far-ranging and adaptable. Not everyone can embrace this in the same way or at this point in their lives. But this is all part of life, our brother, that includes everything.

Whatever journey the consciousness is walking, see the beauty behind it and in its destiny. Your willingness and theirs play a role in the larger life. Be true to your example of being. Allow them theirs. Share what you may. Be as allowing as the flow of life. Embrace the larger life and its realities in this way. Namaste, our brother.
July 8, 2016 Copyright © 2016 by Joshua Ross

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Appreciating the value of each element of life

by Jonathan

August 1, 2016

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awakening, co-existence, destiny, evolution, larger life, self-realization

JANU: How is it, then, that humanity needs encouragement to embrace the larger life of which the Earth life is a part? It is the nature of evolution, our brother, that element of life that is subject to so many influences yet, at the same time, has a destiny. This is not just a time/space issue, you see, or influence. But one must consider from the larger point of view the countless elements of existence that touch each other. The destiny of any species, and its evolution, does not occur in isolation. The inspirations that we offer are part of this larger tapestry of life, not the only influence or inspiration but part of many. As many individuals that exist, whether conscious incarnate or not, there are constant elements of evolution at play. Even a passing thought, our brother, of interest plays a role. These journeys we take and have compiled are only part of a larger movement of life, and even they are created by so many influences, beings, circumstance, interactions.

So, describing awakening, evolution, and destiny in words is futile. Even the perception of these is limited. So the question becomes: why proceed? Because these elements of life, our brother, are part of the magic that is life and consciousness is raised in so many ways. So compare not any contribution to the raising of consciousness to any other. You proceed because it serves life, without requiring to see the whole picture, you see. The whole picture exists, and is evolving, but each piece of the puzzle is as important as any other to complete the picture. Everything is of value.

The larger life is not defined by time/space. That is only part of it and it all coexists and is one. It is difficult for the human oriented consciousness, conditioned by society, to see everything as of equal value. Learn to perceive, to appreciate the value of any part of life on its own merit, without comparison. A peaceful way to live, free of judgement, condemnation, diminished value. Everything matters, our brother, at all times. On this foundation, explore life, every journey, every encounter, every endeavor. Namaste.

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An approach to engagement of opportunities

by Jonathan

July 31, 2016

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allowing, awakening, integrity, opportunities

JANU: The phrase this evening, the theme, is looking directly into the eye of each opportunity. Now, opportunities on these journeys are contact, engagement with many parts of life. When embracing or looking into the eye of an opportunity, whether another life or part of the structure of life, the gaze of your attention is not to penetrate or be forceful in any way, but to be alert and allow the truth of each existence to be as it is. Gentle honesty and patience without fear or forcefulness. What you present is the truth of who you are and life responds in kind. This sets the stage or the atmosphere for the exchange of understanding and experience. Looking opportunity in the eye, so to speak, is a candid and honest point of view. Allow opportunity to reveal what it will. There are no secrets, but there is integrity.

For this evening’s journey, there is an opportunity to experience a Council of Elders as they consider our journeys of association and collaboration. They meet you eye to eye, with their honesty and integrity, and they welcome your participation. Our journeys are not the first they’ve considered, and they are aware of compatibility with others who journey and are considering opportunities of mutual engagement.

Be not concerned whether your peers understand you or not. They have their destiny as well. The most you can do or be is true to your own. Life is aware of all destinies, our brother, and wastes no opportunities. Be alert to these associations. Namaste.
July 6, 2016 B Copyright © 2016 by Joshua Ross

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A moment of reckoning

by Jonathan

July 30, 2016

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awakening, Individuality, integrity, sanity

JANU: Surging forth today in the human condition is the belief that there always comes a time when the reckoning will take place. By ‘reckoning’ is meant ‘judgement day.’ But understand this, our brother: the judgement is not from outside who you are but within, and the day is today. Today being the day that you agree to it. Now, the day of reckoning, so to speak, occurs incrementally to the degree you’re open to the appraisal of your life, of your consciousness.

Now, for each one, the embrace of reckoning is tailored to their capacity to absorb understanding yet maintain integrity, sanity if you will. A better phrase might be the ‘moment of reckoning.’ Every decision, every thought, every action is subject to reckoning. And what is the source of this reckoning? It is your True Nature, your conscience, the truth of who and what you are. Not something to be feared, or avoided through fear, but to be welcomed on the path of awakening.

We speak of relationships, of associations and collaborations. This applies to your own being as well, your so-called ‘individualized identity.’ Allow moments of reckoning in your life. Welcome their clarity, for through these your decision-making improves. A life filled with these moments of reckoning is a life in freedom, clarity, balance and peace, rejuvenation, good health, and a blessing for others through service. Allowing these moments in your day takes a willingness to change, to understand from a different perspective, to explore and absorb a new understanding, to be flexible and modify your life, to grow in wisdom.

Open to a moment of reckoning, our brother, whenever it occurs to you. Namaste.

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Intimacy

by Jonathan

July 29, 2016

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awakening, connection with life, diversity, magic of life, the True Nature

JANU: We are summoning, if you will, the greatness of life as expressed through the human journey. Our goal this evening is to connect with and, for many, re-connect with the greatness of the human consciousness, the human spirit if you prefer.

When connecting with any of the elements of life, meaning the expressions, the consciousness of another, what is it that you see? Is it that which initiates, discovers, finds value in everything? Or is the mundane your primary perception? The human spirit or consciousness is with unlimited diversity, not only of expression but of response to the experiences of life, the interactions, the “unfoldments.” Opening to this, our brother, reveals associations and collaborations, not just with another human being but other beings as well.

These journeys we are taking have this opportunity to perceive the seeming magic of life and know it. Experiencing the living presence in all of life is to experience your own. Words do not capture this. Thinking does not capture this. Love captures this.

The experience is a growing intimacy with the life in everything. No longer the aloof observer forming opinions, appraisals of varying importance or significance. Much of life, our brother, has this intimacy with you. More than you have with your own being. Yet, as your True Nature becomes your experience and your identity, the intimacy returns.

Allow yourself to become intimate with another in the sense of connection. The deeper this becomes your experience, you know who you are. See beyond the facades, the patternings, the limited identities. Be intimate with the quiet truth of everything. Thank you, our brother, and namaste.
July 5, 2016 B Copyright © 2016 by Joshua Ross

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Pre-patterning

by jross

July 28, 2016

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awakening, choices, patterns, the True Nature

JANU: Breaking free of the limitations of pre-patterning is part of the nature of these journeys. As a marionette’s strings are pulled, these pre-patternings tug at you, influence your choices, preferences, and desires. Pre-patternings are part of the natural reality of being imbued with past experiences, relationships, tragedies, and success. Breaking free of these is in the sense of owning them, no longer controlled by them, in deference to your True Nature. Identification with these, mostly unconsciously, is a box of experiences that seems as your whole world. A difficult task for many, to let go of all they have seemed to have known, but journeying into the larger life makes this do-able, if you will.

The journey today is into the freedom of being, not so much continued pre-patterning but recognizing patterns and their alternatives. These tell a story of life, which is part of its richness, but the identifications with these experiences must be seen for what they are, freeing you to move in and out of these as you choose. The journey into the larger life is still the exploration of patterns of life, but in a different way.

You ask, “How does one identify with who they truly are?” By listening, our brother, to the voice of your True Nature. We are not speaking of words here, but perception. Freedom to be whatever you choose, in the manner you choose, to the degree and the duration of your choice.

These journeys, and others like them, are a beginning. Open to inner guidance, consciousness, and conscience. Allow your relationship with life to not be defined only by circumstance and the examples of others. When observing society, choose to understand what is at the core, what is behind, what is the motivator of everything, without preference, predisposition, or judgement. All of life is wondrous, but the expressions of it vary greatly. The pre-patterning that matters is who you truly are, what you truly are, the truth of your being. Namaste, our brother.
July 5, 2016 Copyright © 2016 by Joshua Ross

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Nature spirits

by jross

July 27, 2016

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awakening, flow of life, larger life, nature

JANU: We would have you experience the nature creatures of life. Some are small. Some are large. Their existence is more instinctual than self-determined. They exist in your world most everywhere. They are part of the flow of life as a natural element. They draw near even as we speak. Yes, you are sensing their presence as they come and go, and flit about, so to speak. They are calling you to join them, if only for a moment. Being sensitive to their existence yields opportunities to participate in their reality and learn from each other about each other. They are more sensitive to natural energies than most people, for their intimacy and bond with the flow of life is in this way.

Now, nature spirits include those that are much larger and hover in the atmosphere, especially in the upper regions. They participate in storms to draw upon the energies and can be called upon to a degree to manipulate weather. Some of these can change their size at will to bring about changes in perspective. They marvel at your holiday fireworks displays but find them unsettling. They attempt to emulate them but the result is not the same.

These realities of being explore life by mimicking what they experience. They don’t know why. It is like a child mimicking a parent, attempting to discover and become. Taking care of nature as a gardener or just a caring individual attracts their attention and they slowly draw near, to understand and at times participate. As with so much of life, those that live in its realities have their roles to play, sharing purpose and contribution to life. As we said, not always understanding why, for their motivations are instinctual, but they are learning.

These are all part of the Earth’s consciousness, and have a long tradition. There are countless varieties. They’re a part of many realities, contributing to the tapestry of life in so many different ways. Much to learn and become conscious of. A wondrous experience. Namaste, our brother.
July 4, 2016 B Copyright © 2016 by Joshua Ross

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