© 2015 - Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore Newsletter April 2015
by Norma Mitchell
When we are first born, we remember our connection with God as wholeness, without separation. As we come from our mother’s body into the world we have agreed to experience for our lifetime, we feel that true sense of separation as an individual body in a world that is designed for us to experience an individual identity. By the time we are learning how to use our voice, our limbs, our senses of space, time, realities of this planet which helps us understand the illusions of separation, we begin to forget the awareness of our oneness with our Source.
These conditions are further complicated by the emotions we experience in the people around us. We feel their love and their pain, their joy and their sadness, their peacefulness or their anger, any emotions that expand our awareness of who they are as people. When we, as infants, become overwhelmed by the emotions of others we may retreat within ourselves and experience the unity with our Source again.
Sometimes though, we react to our distress at being wet, hungry, isolated and ignored by crying for attention and help in the outer world rather than within. We also may turn to others who are a part of our spiritual connections, the beings who are there to help us remember our spiritual origin and that we are never abandoned to being in the conditions we as a soul have chosen to experience.
Some of these beings are there to guide us through our own emotional responses. Some are there as playmates to remind us that we are here to experience joy, love and laughter. And some are angelic beings or masters who help us remember that we are divine beings who have chosen to be here to utilize love to show ourselves and each other how to live that love in a world with its illusion of separation. When we accept that we are always connected through love with our Source, we can also accept that we are a part of that Source at our core.
Even if we don’t understand exactly why we’ve chosen to be herein a planet whose people pride themselves on individuality and separationwe are going through the process of remembering who we are and getting closer to that Oneness that is our truth. This isn’t easy to practice, since we are taught to compete and isolate ourselves from each other in the pursuance of individuality and excellence as people .
Scientists have told us this whole universe is made up of Energy. That this Energy simply is. That even though we have accustomed ourselves to the idea that we “see”, “touch”, and experience the various items in our planet as solid or material forms, they are actually atoms and molecules in a perpetual state of motion.
Many of us don’t see this Energy, much as we don’t see the air we breathe. We accept that air is the one substance that our bodies cannot do without for more than several moments. Let’s consider that this Energy is also something that we cannot do without. Without It, nothing is (including us).
This Life Force is the whole of life and everything that is. We see Its love for us in the opportunities and guidance It has provided throughout our lives. We may not always want to hear or follow that guidance, yet we see that when we do, we are able to accomplish our dreams, find the peace we search for within, and experience love in various ways throughout our lives.
In a world where we are accustomed to having what we want more and more instantly, do you trust The One to provide what you want even when you may not receive what you want at the moment and in the way you want? This is called faith. Without it, we are at the mercy of our fears and our issues with control.
What we can do is to accept that The One is within us, as well as around us, and that we are part of Its expression of life. This allows us to trust our Creator and to remember who we are.
Norma Mitchell has been working with clients at the Shining Lotus™ since 2008. She provides Intuitive readings every Monday from 12pm to 5pm and also works from 12pm to 5pm on the second Saturday of every month.
Norma will be continuing her Hypno-Regression Therapy Group that meets on the second Thursday of every month. Each participant is encouraged to work within their own experience to identify, analyze and clear whatever traumas, difficulties, or challenges they encounter during the two-hour regression session.
She also has a spiritual discussion group that meets on the third Thursday and brings about topics that come up in our everyday personal spiritual journeys. This class has been very popular while Norma was conducting it in her own home and now she is bringing this opportunity to our neighborhood.
Saturday, April 04, 2015
Thursday, April 02, 2015
MANIFESTATION… AND THE FANTASIES WE CREATE
© 2015 - Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore Newsletter April 2015
by Mario C. Veo
In my misspent youth all I really wanted was to study ‘Magic’ – it didn’t matter what Lineage, I devoured books on Spell-craft, on Shamanism and rituals, on Kahunas and Spirit Communication… heck, I even used Ouija Boards and Trance-Work (I don’t recommend these… it’s true that Spirit protects the innocents… but what about the foolish…!?) I attended workshop after workshop, met with Kahunas in Hawaii and Native American Medicine Men and Women in New Mexico, studied with Shamans in Africa and Gurus in India… and in the end had to do my own Inner Search… all in the attempt to find this elusive ‘Magic’.
Later I found out that what I was really looking for was to understand how Energy works, how Creation comes about, and what my role is in all this.
So now, many, many years later, I found that the Key which makes ‘Magic’ possible is quite simple – “get rid of your hurts, pains and sorrows, clean up your hot buttons, really look deep within yourself so you know, 100% who you really are, and live from that True Joy that is you – the Radiant Self… only now can the Energy of Creation flow – unimpeded – within and through you”.
I can just see some of you shaking your head, thinking that this is just some New Age BS that I’ve made up… well, you discontented cynic, consider this: ALL in Creation is Energy, and this has a range of Properties which defines What it is, and How it must work… what’s more, it is Magnetic; meaning that the more it is active, the more it attracts the same (until it crystallizes and upsets the Balance, and now attracts its opposite).
OK, now consider the many Principles of Manifestation – no matter the Techniques, most people forget that it’s the Preparation which determines IF it’s going to work… or, have an opposite effect (yes, Karma plays a big role in all this). I have shared this with many of you: if you’re struggling with Love, Money, Health… and you try to Manifest Changes, the only thing you can attract is more of your struggles… until you first learn how to release your blockages… for always “Like calls to Like”.
…and don’t despair, you can succeed if you’re willing to do the work… and please don’t think that there is something wrong with you… or that you’re ‘cursed’… or that ‘God’ has it in for you, if you want Changes, then do something about it! You see, my original ‘search’ was really correct, ‘Magic’ is simply knowledge of the Laws of Creation, and the Initiations required to be able to access and use them correctly.
So, what’s it going to be, are you willing to wake up the Magician Within you (yep, it’s in all of us!)… or, are you quite content to sit in your pessimistic cynicism, sneering at the World for your lack… hey, it’s easy to blame others for our misfortune, that’s what kids do.
This month is dedicated to the many processes of Manifestation – the do’s and do not’s… and what must be done to get there… ( and still be young enough to enjoy it!!)… so join us, if you dare…
Mario C. Veo was born in Italy and grew up in Africa. From an early age his love for Spirituality and Metaphysics led him to explore a wide range of disciplines. He has studied with Sufis, Shamans and Spiritual Masters from around the world. Mario is a senior T’ai Chi and Chi Gong instructor, a Spiritual Counselor, Shaman and Healer, and teaches classes and individuals on Personal Transformation, Empowerment, Manifestation and Spiritual Alignments. He is available for personal guidance and consultations.
by Mario C. Veo
In my misspent youth all I really wanted was to study ‘Magic’ – it didn’t matter what Lineage, I devoured books on Spell-craft, on Shamanism and rituals, on Kahunas and Spirit Communication… heck, I even used Ouija Boards and Trance-Work (I don’t recommend these… it’s true that Spirit protects the innocents… but what about the foolish…!?) I attended workshop after workshop, met with Kahunas in Hawaii and Native American Medicine Men and Women in New Mexico, studied with Shamans in Africa and Gurus in India… and in the end had to do my own Inner Search… all in the attempt to find this elusive ‘Magic’.
Later I found out that what I was really looking for was to understand how Energy works, how Creation comes about, and what my role is in all this.
So now, many, many years later, I found that the Key which makes ‘Magic’ possible is quite simple – “get rid of your hurts, pains and sorrows, clean up your hot buttons, really look deep within yourself so you know, 100% who you really are, and live from that True Joy that is you – the Radiant Self… only now can the Energy of Creation flow – unimpeded – within and through you”.
I can just see some of you shaking your head, thinking that this is just some New Age BS that I’ve made up… well, you discontented cynic, consider this: ALL in Creation is Energy, and this has a range of Properties which defines What it is, and How it must work… what’s more, it is Magnetic; meaning that the more it is active, the more it attracts the same (until it crystallizes and upsets the Balance, and now attracts its opposite).
OK, now consider the many Principles of Manifestation – no matter the Techniques, most people forget that it’s the Preparation which determines IF it’s going to work… or, have an opposite effect (yes, Karma plays a big role in all this). I have shared this with many of you: if you’re struggling with Love, Money, Health… and you try to Manifest Changes, the only thing you can attract is more of your struggles… until you first learn how to release your blockages… for always “Like calls to Like”.
…and don’t despair, you can succeed if you’re willing to do the work… and please don’t think that there is something wrong with you… or that you’re ‘cursed’… or that ‘God’ has it in for you, if you want Changes, then do something about it! You see, my original ‘search’ was really correct, ‘Magic’ is simply knowledge of the Laws of Creation, and the Initiations required to be able to access and use them correctly.
So, what’s it going to be, are you willing to wake up the Magician Within you (yep, it’s in all of us!)… or, are you quite content to sit in your pessimistic cynicism, sneering at the World for your lack… hey, it’s easy to blame others for our misfortune, that’s what kids do.
This month is dedicated to the many processes of Manifestation – the do’s and do not’s… and what must be done to get there… ( and still be young enough to enjoy it!!)… so join us, if you dare…
Mario C. Veo was born in Italy and grew up in Africa. From an early age his love for Spirituality and Metaphysics led him to explore a wide range of disciplines. He has studied with Sufis, Shamans and Spiritual Masters from around the world. Mario is a senior T’ai Chi and Chi Gong instructor, a Spiritual Counselor, Shaman and Healer, and teaches classes and individuals on Personal Transformation, Empowerment, Manifestation and Spiritual Alignments. He is available for personal guidance and consultations.
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Location:
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Monday, March 02, 2015
THE HARDER YOU TRY, THE WORSE IT BECOMES...
© 2015 - Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore newsletter March 2015
The Harder you Try, the Worse it becomes... Have you ever wondered why this is... why this endless struggle without much results... does 'God' really have it in for you... or is it something else? Come on, how much work does it take to finally break through these struggles - after a while 'Karma' just becomes a meaningless excuse... so what gives...!?
Consider this: if you keep hitting your head against a brick wall, you are just going to hurt yourself! (hey! that's a great analogy - now 'you' are the actual cause of your own pain... I never looked at it this way before... go figure...). O.K., to get back to our topic - if you keep struggling - doing all you can to achieve your desires... and no matter how much you do, and how hard you try, still nothing changes... then you must be doing something wrong (gee, ya think!?)
So, how to resolve this dilemma... what to do, what to do with you...
O.K., let's try something a little different - answer me this:
(1) What would make you 'happy'?
Not just you quietly smiling to yourself because today your boss only threw one temper tantrum... and your dog actually didn't ignore you when you got home - hey, the schmuck thinks he's a cat... No, I mean "Happy" as in gloriously exciting, fill your mouth with teeth, jump up and down and smack your struggles upside the head (that's OK, it had it coming!)... Happy with a capital H - filled with vim-and-vigor (or is it "filled with vim-and-vinegar"?... I never get that one right!). So, gloriously "Happy" recently?... nope, didn't think so!...
Not just you quietly smiling to yourself because today your boss only threw one temper tantrum... and your dog actually didn't ignore you when you got home - hey, the schmuck thinks he's a cat... No, I mean "Happy" as in gloriously exciting, fill your mouth with teeth, jump up and down and smack your struggles upside the head (that's OK, it had it coming!)... Happy with a capital H - filled with vim-and-vigor (or is it "filled with vim-and-vinegar"?... I never get that one right!). So, gloriously "Happy" recently?... nope, didn't think so!...
O.K., now answer this:
(2) Why not?
Heck, if you truly, truly believe... fervently and emphatically BELIEVE that you DESERVE to be Gloriously Happy with every quivering breath of your body... then why aren't you?
Heck, if you truly, truly believe... fervently and emphatically BELIEVE that you DESERVE to be Gloriously Happy with every quivering breath of your body... then why aren't you?
Too hard? O.K., let's try the final question:
(3) What are you worth...? and why are you settling for less?
O.K., I know, that's two final questions... jeez louise, just answer it already!!
O.K., I know, that's two final questions... jeez louise, just answer it already!!
Yeah, I know, I'm a joker... but frivolity aside, these are very, very important questions - after all, it's your Life that's at stake... and if you don't have the answers, then what choices do you have... and what's worse: "where are you going...!?"
This month's classes are dedicated to our endless 'struggles' - why and how they occur, the Laws which govern them, and how to successfully resolve them... So, if you are ready, then please join us, and if you still enjoy banging your head against the brick wall... then do it with gusto!! (by the way, did you try opening the door that's 'round the corner... I hear it's unlocked...)
Mario C. Veo is a teacher of Spiritual Science and a Healing Arts Practitioner. He teaches classes and individuals on Personal Transformation and the Expansion of Consciousness. Mario is available for personal guidance and consultations on Tuesday afternoons at the Shining Lotus™ Bookstore.
Wednesday, February 04, 2015
CHAKRAS, CHAKRAS EVERYWHERE... AND NOT A DROP OF WISDOM
© 2015 - Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore newsletter February 2015
by Mario C. Veo
It is absolutely true that Chakras are very powerful sources of Energy – and that we can use them efficiently to achieve anything we want… from healing the body, to manifesting a love relationship, to creating wealth and yes, even open up our psychic abilities and achieve ‘enlightenment’. So, if they are soooo powerful, how come we are still struggling with physical and emotional challenges… how come we are not wonderfully happy, how come we are not chatting away with our Spirit Guides, ghosts, and other unseen critters…?!
Why…? Because most of what has been written about Chakras is, at best, ‘tepid’, and at worst outright incorrect!
Shocked…? Many of you would say that there are hundreds of books that all say the same thing… Yes, and that’s the problem…
Shocked…? Many of you would say that there are hundreds of books that all say the same thing… Yes, and that’s the problem…
Most of these ‘books’ are written by popular Western authors who may be good editors or compilers of information, but they are certainly not Great Hindu Masters… or are they Spiritually Clairvoyant… so they are stuck in simply repeating what others have written – in each case the original information gets diluted, little by little, until in the end you have mush… not even good enough to paper your walls with (if you’ve ever played ‘post-office’ as a kid you’d know what I’m talking about).
Not yet convinced…? Consider this: if someone is struggling with money, his marriage and job is at risk, his car stolen, and his house has termites… which principal Chakra (or Chakras) affects all this…? Only one – the most important (and frequently ignored) foundation of Life – the Root Chakra… why? because it deals with security, strength, safety…
How about this: if a person is trying to deepen their Meditation but keeps ‘zoning out’, which Chakra needs to be strengthened? Again, the Root Chakra (it balances the Crown, and grounds/supports the inflow of higher energies).
So, now what…? Do you still think you ‘know’ your Chakras… or are willing to consider that just maybe there is more to them… hum?!
I am starting a 3 month study program so we can do a proper examination of these powerful Centers – not only of the classical 6 + 1 that everyone talks about, but also some of those considered ‘secret’ (did you know you have Chakra at the back of your throat, and 3 above your Third Eye…?)
We will meet every Saturday from 11 am to 12:30 pm for 3 months, starting February 7. Space is very limited (I am only taking 10 people)… so, if you want to know the truth about Chakras then register through the Shining Lotus Bookstore (303-758-9113)… or forever hold your peace…
We will meet every Saturday from 11 am to 12:30 pm for 3 months, starting February 7. Space is very limited (I am only taking 10 people)… so, if you want to know the truth about Chakras then register through the Shining Lotus Bookstore (303-758-9113)… or forever hold your peace…
P.S. By the way, the Root Chakra is not ‘red’…
Monday, February 02, 2015
WHEN I LOOK AT YOU, THIS IS WHAT I SEE... OR, MY PSYCHIC PERSPECTIVE
© 2015 - Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore newsletter February 2015
by Mario C. Veo
Many of you come to me for counseling, or to ask for a ‘psychic reading’ – you have questions about your future, or need insight on the best choices facing you… or simply need to understand why all this is happening to you. You experience yourself as ‘uncertain’, facing a future that appears unknown… some of you are confused or even hurt by the unfairness of Life… and are grieving (rightly so).
So, I offer advice, consolation, nurturance… as you need… and you go away feeling ‘heard’, feeling that for this one moment, you were able to speak your Truth, and be validated. And yet, you come back again and again, facing more of the same, more challenges/heartbreak/loss and tears.Why?…
The answer may not please you – You remain the same wounded self… you do not change, grow, expand your awareness… nor do you truly know your value and worth.
So, you are stuck – forced by Karma to repeat the same challenges, the same obstacles, revisit the same loss or betrayals… Yes, it is ‘unfair’, for you truly are a nice person… but I ask you again – Why do you not change?… why are you not aware of ALL the Joy that is rightfully yours?
IT IS BECAUSE YOU DON’T SEE YOURSELF THE WAY I DO!!
When you come to me, I see ALL of your potential, all the Love, Light, Beauty, and Creativity that you have within you… What do you see when you look at yourself? – Pain, Sorrow, Loss, Woundedness…
Do you not know the most basic Law of Creation… have you forgotten the simplest Truth about Free Will and Manifestation?… well, let me remind you – As Within, so Without – Whatever YOU choose to look at, now looks back at you. So, how do you change…how do you see yourself through my eyes?…
I am dedicating this month’s workshops to reclaiming your Truth, your Light, your Beauty and Joy! I invite you to embrace your True Self… or not – as you wish it, so it shall be… (come, what do you have to lose?… a few bad memories… don’t you know that Life is filled with Love and Laughter and Playfulness… what’s led you astray… hum!?!?
Monday, January 05, 2015
MOON MESSAGES
© 2015 - Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore newsletter January 2015
by Marci McCaffery
The season of light is upon us, even though the darkest day of the year (in the Northern Hemisphere), is almost here. The Winter Solstice and the New Moon are among two of five celestial events taking place. The Winter Solstice, which falls around the 21st of every December, is the Sun’s final turning point. It represents the shortest day of the year and the celebration of the return to light. The energy is PERFECT for setting our intentions and letting our light shine brighter than ever in 2015.
The New Moon falls just after the Solstice, at 0 degrees Capricorn, the most ambitious sign of the zodiac. It’s time to toughen up and create new beginnings for personal and professional growth.
A supercharged cosmic force results, when unpredictable Uranus in fiery Aries, collides with cerebral Mercury and relationship oriented Venus, as it forms a conjunction with Pluto. This intense impact pushes us past the limits of ordinary logic, making the end of 2014 seem more like a new beginning.
Expansive Jupiter’s retrograde shift, on December 8th limits our external expression of confidence and enthusiasm, as we search to find creative inspiration from within.
On December 24th, Saturn, the planet of karma and responsibility, enters a new cycle in Sagittarius for the next 2 ½ years. Taking personal responsibility for our beliefs and our actions is crutial. We can no longer be remain indifferent, during a time requiring discipline and commitment to achieve a goal of a higher vision.
Marcia McCaffery is an NCGR certified astrological advisor, a spiritual advisor, and an accredited business/ life direction coach with a private practice in the Denver area. She has had lifelong involvement with meditation and the healing arts. She is a featured astrological consultant at Shining Lotus™ Metaphysical Bookstore. Contact Marci at stardirection@comcast.net.
Sunday, January 04, 2015
THE HUMAN SPIRIT
© 2015 - Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore newsletter January 2015
by Drusant
The human spirit has fought eternally for the right to express itself openly and freely without fear of oppression or reprisal. I now fear again for our tomorrows, for our near future of regimented control and of this new and expanded science that can influence with programmed technology the direction of our thoughts and the formation of our beliefs.
The liberation of our soul is the life-long struggle of our being; it’s the natural instinct inherited from our source. It’s what every life form yearns for as it grows through dirt toward the sun, toward the light.
I believe light is the natural and all pervasive condition in the cosmos, whether the light is emitted from our own sun or from the great central sun. Darkness is only a veil that blocks the light. Darkness is the shadow of light whether expressed in metaphor in describing thought or in physical reality.
Mystics of the ancient past all speak of growing toward the light, of becoming less confused about what is—to see reality more clearly without bias or false belief. It is our inborn right and destiny to eventually seek more light, more clarity and more truth.
We evolve our individual spirit through many centuries of expression and experience. Wisdom seems to sprout slowly through these many eons of time but wisdom brings with it the respect and reverence for the life process.
As the depth of wisdom grows, so too do our perception of the greater shades of color grow. Wisdom shows the vast differences and similarities of one object compared to another. As our wisdom grows, so too do our fascination, imagination, ethics and integrity grow. These many qualities of the human soul are the natural by-product of wisdom, understanding and maturity.
As I look at the human experience today, I feel a foreboding as if this veil of darkness may be intentionally spread over the heads of our world population by unseen hands. I must first ask the question, “Is the author of this supposed veil still the product of a divine awareness such that as the veil becomes more heavy, more obvious, then will the human spirit fight back with greater vigor against darkness?”
Or, as seems more the case, is the human spirit being romanced into yet a deeper state of slumber? Sages of the past have left many carvings in stone so that the future may be reminded of this path toward the eternal quest of enlightenment and awakening from our slumber.
There are many reminders that life does have purpose and that it really does have value. We are not just tiny drops in this soup of creation. We are indeed capable of understanding creation and of being an active participant in that creation process rather than merely the insignificant and forgotten by-product of creation.
The natural objective and purpose of our life is to gain joy, to gain pleasure and caring for all life forms. We have the capacity to ask the questions: “Do those stars out there have awareness; do they know that I am asking these questions? Is there an unseen link between them and me? Where does this feeling inside me come from when I look out at them?” We may never know the answers to these multiple and varied questions but what is so magical is that we can at least ask the questions.
Our thrust of curiosity will always carry us to newer questions and newer horizons. May those many questions always burn inside our chests; may we forever look to the stones and trees and stars and ponder the magnificent mysteries; may we forever find the source of joy buried deep within our being and may the fountain of inspiration bubble from the beat of our pulse, from our heart. May we forever make those choices between sadness and happiness; may we forever be free to choose the path of our desire. May we forever ask the questions, “Can the stars hear my thoughts and do they smile when I tell them how beautiful they are?”
We are all explorers. We are all sailors of the sea riding on these waters of deep mystery. May the winds be forever at our backs and may we find peace from turbulence and may we sail through these confusing waters toward grater clarity and solid understanding. May we come to enjoy our differences with honor and respect and may we value the path that brought us to this point of appreciation.
Drusant is the pen name of a long-time, faithful customer of the Shining Lotus™ Metaphysical Bookstore. A unendingly inquisitive mind that never stops asking ‘why?’ or ‘how?’, he continues to quest for esoteric, spiritual and paranormal answers in the Denver area. We are extremely grateful to him for allowing us to publish his creative writings in our newsletter and on our website. Go to www.shininglotus.com and find the search field, type “drusant” and enjoy some of his other articles.
Friday, January 02, 2015
WHERE ARE YOU GOING...& HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN YOU GET THERE...
© 2015 - Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore newsletter January 2015
by Mario C. Veo
When I first started on my Journey, I was a very enthusiastic Seeker – more accurately I was a ‘Workshop Junkie’. I couldn’t wait for the local New Age Newsletter to arrive so that I could hold my pen – poised with quivering anticipation – and select the classes I so hopefully thought would lead me to ‘Enlightenment’ (or at least to Ascension)… ah, the good old days of innocent desire.
So, now that I am older (and not necessarily ‘wiser’) I have learned to pace myself and , while I may not fully agree with the facile adage (“You seek for the Truth to the Ends of the World, only to find yourself there“), still I have uncovered a few, small morsels of ‘Truth’… so, here goes:
- You cannot ‘find’ yourself until you Know who you are
- Stop looking for answers outside of yourself…you are the Key to Happiness
- Only by knowing who you are can you choose what works for you
- Once you are firmly centered in you Beauty/Gifts/Radiance… only then are you Empowered
- Only when you are Empowered can you Attract/Manifest whatever you desire… effortlessly
- and another thing (this one IS important, so pay attention) -
If you are struggling with something – be it pain, sorrow, woundedness, lack – and you try to ‘Manifest’ whatever you so deeply yearn for… then the only thing you can attract is more of the same!
(sorry, the Law: As Within, so Without does not lie)
(sorry, the Law: As Within, so Without does not lie)
So, are we doomed to forever walk this Earth like some Ancient Mariner with an Albatross around our neck? (for those of you without a classical English education, this is a reference to quite an ominous piece of poetry about the Karma generated by some misguided Innocent who did not know better) Sorry, I deviate… to get back to our little talk…
No, we are not quite so ‘powerless’… yes, we can Manifest, quite effectively actually… but only if you know ‘the Rules'(which, of course – as so often happens – ‘They’ do not want to share with you. “hey, you are not part of ‘The Secret Circle‘… nor do you know ‘The Secret Handshake’…“, ehm, as I was saying…)
Well, if you know anything about me, then you know I am not too fond of stupid Rules… in fact, I take quite a pleasure in breaking them (I am nothing if not constant). In fact, I find it quite titillating to teach these so called ‘Secrets’ to those who are now ready. As this IS the New Year, we are dedicating this month to exploring the ‘Truth’ about Manifestation… Self-Empowerment… Happiness and Prosperity. Heck, there is sooo much Beauty and Joy out there, why should you be without? Join us… if you dare…
Mario C. Veo was born in Italy and grew up in Africa. From an early age his love for Spirituality and Metaphysics led him to explore a wide range of disciplines. He has studied with Sufis, Shamans and Spiritual Masters from around the world. Mario is a senior T’ai Chi and Chi Gong instructor, a Spiritual Counselor, Shaman and Healer, and teaches classes and individuals on Personal Transformation, Empowerment, Manifestation and Spiritual Alignments. He is available for personal guidance and consultations.
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Thursday, December 04, 2014
SHARE THE VOICE
© 2014 - Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore newsletter Dec 2014.
by Drusant
“This one was written after I had camped out for a few days in Moab. As I kayaked down the Green River in the deep canyons, a voice came out of me telling the stone canyon walls the entire history of earth with all her wars and sorrows. It was promised that the ancient voice would return to tell the earth we are now ready to move forward into awareness.” ~~Drusant 2009
Share the voice.
The voice has been spoken after these many thousands of years.
I am the stone pillar with a voice and I ask you now to spread the word
From one pillar to the next,
From one canyon to the next and into one country into the next.
Let it be known that today
The ancient voice has been spoken.
You have stood, sentinel, all these many years,
Waiting and longing, wondering if your purpose has been forgotten.
Walking people come and go
Taking your picture not knowing who you are.
They stand beside your megaliths with empty pride and empty minds.
And yet they want your memory for their treasure map.
Your silent voice now shouts to be heard
And I am here to say you have been heard…. and recognized.
For I am in you and you are in me.
We share the common bond of silence
And the longing of those magnificent years
When all wisdom, all knowledge was shared.
When the dark days came
And your treasures were locked up inside stone pictures,
Carved by tearful hands that knew someday these marks will be remembered,
We knew, you and I, that many winters, many seasons would pass
Before it was safe to reunite again.
You stood through countless days, alone, with no one to touch you.
You could sense your distant brothers and sisters that were also carved with tearful hands
On many continents and many cultures,
And on the many islands that came and went when some were lost forever.
I could feel your fear
That I would never return to embrace your courage,
But I am here…. now.
Share the voice for now it has been spoken.
Your instincts know the language
And your vision knows our cause.
Drusant is the pen name of a long-time, faithful customer of the Shining Lotus™ Metaphysical Bookstore. A unendingly inquisitive mind that never stops asking ‘why?’ or ‘how?’, he continues to quest for esoteric, spiritual and paranormal answers in the Denver area. We are extremely grateful to him for allowing us to publish his creative writings in our newsletter and on our website. Go to www.shininglotus.com and find the search field, type “drusant” and enjoy some of his other articles.
by Drusant
“This one was written after I had camped out for a few days in Moab. As I kayaked down the Green River in the deep canyons, a voice came out of me telling the stone canyon walls the entire history of earth with all her wars and sorrows. It was promised that the ancient voice would return to tell the earth we are now ready to move forward into awareness.” ~~Drusant 2009
Share the voice.
The voice has been spoken after these many thousands of years.
I am the stone pillar with a voice and I ask you now to spread the word
From one pillar to the next,
From one canyon to the next and into one country into the next.
Let it be known that today
The ancient voice has been spoken.
You have stood, sentinel, all these many years,
Waiting and longing, wondering if your purpose has been forgotten.
Walking people come and go
Taking your picture not knowing who you are.
They stand beside your megaliths with empty pride and empty minds.
And yet they want your memory for their treasure map.
Your silent voice now shouts to be heard
And I am here to say you have been heard…. and recognized.
For I am in you and you are in me.
We share the common bond of silence
And the longing of those magnificent years
When all wisdom, all knowledge was shared.
When the dark days came
And your treasures were locked up inside stone pictures,
Carved by tearful hands that knew someday these marks will be remembered,
We knew, you and I, that many winters, many seasons would pass
Before it was safe to reunite again.
You stood through countless days, alone, with no one to touch you.
You could sense your distant brothers and sisters that were also carved with tearful hands
On many continents and many cultures,
And on the many islands that came and went when some were lost forever.
I could feel your fear
That I would never return to embrace your courage,
But I am here…. now.
Share the voice for now it has been spoken.
Your instincts know the language
And your vision knows our cause.
Drusant is the pen name of a long-time, faithful customer of the Shining Lotus™ Metaphysical Bookstore. A unendingly inquisitive mind that never stops asking ‘why?’ or ‘how?’, he continues to quest for esoteric, spiritual and paranormal answers in the Denver area. We are extremely grateful to him for allowing us to publish his creative writings in our newsletter and on our website. Go to www.shininglotus.com and find the search field, type “drusant” and enjoy some of his other articles.
Wednesday, December 03, 2014
DON’T MISS THE BOAT…OR, HOW TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGES IN YOUR LIFE
© 2014 - Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore newsletter December 2014
by Mario C. Veo
There are many – and even effective – techniques for creating Positive Changes – you can visualize… pray… chant Mantras… do rituals… engage in Shamanic Ceremonies… talk to your Angel or Spirit Guides… have a ‘professional’ do it for you… they will all work, provided you have taken care of a simple little thing called ‘Clearing’.
You see, every day you only have so much energy, and it is up to you to use it and direct it – so, if you are busy contemplating your Life challenges, worries, lack, poverty… then YOU are now directing your own Life Energy to flow in this direction! (and you have just become the very problem you are trying to resolve).
But this is nothing new – you’ve known this concept of the ‘Self-fulfilling Prophecy’ for a long time… so, why are you still struggling to find Love, Happiness, Wealth, Prosperity, Peace…!? That one is easy to answer (even if some of you will not believe me) – You have to make space in your Life for what you desire… meaning, as everything IS ‘Energy’ – which has Quality AND Purpose – then, if you spend time worrying about a problem, all you will create is an Energy Matrix which can only hold the problem and not its solution… if you are so invested in a diminishing Life, how can you embrace Positive Changes – your very Identity will deny it!
O.K., don’t look so glum – there is a solution, here it is – no matter the technique for Manifestation, you must first “cleanse and release your past wounds or offenses”… and here is where most of you will shout, “But I have already done that… and I am still struggling… so surely this is not it!”
Ah, but that’s where you haven’t been taught the full story…
The French put it very clearly – “The more it changes – the more it stays the same” (No, it’s not one more weird French puzzle… like, ‘why do they like cheese so much?) The Key is actually quite simple – The more you Grow, the more refined you become, the more you have to go back and clean up your Past.
Sounds weird, right… well, consider this – here you are, fresh out of school and newly ‘in love’… and, wouldn’t you know it, you get dumped for a newer model. Broken-hearted you rally on, pull yourself together, and bravely find your next target…(ah, the joy of youth…).
Now, years later, you wonder how come you’re not married to a wonderful ‘Soul-Mate’ – you’ve done all that has been suggested to you – journaled, vision-board, smudged, wrote to the Goddess… heck, you’ve even danced ‘Sky-Clad” under a full moon, all to no avail. And yes, you have cleansed yourself of your past heart-breaks… (or so you think…).
The very act of ‘cleansing’ yourself has shifted your Vibrational Rate, making you more sensitive, more ‘pure’ – thus, what was sufficient before now needs to be redone to match your new found Refinement… AND, you will keep doing this until, finally, there truly is nothing more to cleanse/release.
The very act of ‘cleansing’ yourself has shifted your Vibrational Rate, making you more sensitive, more ‘pure’ – thus, what was sufficient before now needs to be redone to match your new found Refinement… AND, you will keep doing this until, finally, there truly is nothing more to cleanse/release.
So let me be clear – until you have finally released all limiting Vibrations, you simply have not created the right ‘Space’ for your New Life… (and for those of you who are still bitching about this being ‘nonsense, or too much work, or unnecessary’… I will simply ask you, “What are you worth… and why so much resistance to the solution to finally achieving all your Heart’s Desires… ummm. someone has more work to do…)
I am dedicating this month to creating Positive Changes – wonderful, joyful, blow-your-socks-off-changes… after all, I am not only worth it, but I’ll take that with two dollops of extra whipped cream…!!
Mario C. Veo is a teacher of Spiritual Science and a Healing Arts Practitioner. He teaches classes and individuals on Personal Transformation and the Expansion of Consciousness. Mario is available for personal guidance and consultations on Tuesday afternoons at the Shining Lotus Bookstore.
Monday, November 03, 2014
PLEASURE OR PAIN...A JOURNEY OF SELF-DISCOVERY
Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore newsletter November 2014.
by Mario C. Veo
I was born in a small town in Italy, and as a good little Catholic boy, I had a deep yearning ‘to know God’… so what else could I do but join Seminary School. From day one I tried to be ‘good’ – truly I did – but became the plague of the Nuns with my never ending questions…”You ask too much… Don’t question your Faith… Why do you need to know – a good Catholic would not be so nosy…” (heck, all I wanted to know was “Who actually is this Holy Spirit”… and, “Did God have a Mother”… and, my favorite, “if God created everything, did He create Himself… and if so, why did He choose to be male“… I was not too popular…).
Chastised beyond logical response, I decided that ‘the Church’ either did not know… or did not want ‘me’ to know… and so began my Journey…
No, I did not turn my back to God, merely looked for Him (Her?) elsewhere… after all we are told that S/He IS everywhere.
No, I did not turn my back to God, merely looked for Him (Her?) elsewhere… after all we are told that S/He IS everywhere.
In this wonderful (and sometimes painful) quest I began to explore many other Sacred Teaching, and discovered strong similarities in many (apparently opposing) Doctrines:- ‘Be Good, and Do Good'; ‘Don’t use or abuse others'; ‘Whatever you put out comes back to you’ (better known as Karma)… You would think that as clear and direct as these Universal Teachings are, that People would get along better… so I went further in my Quest, and look, there it was… Not everybody was following these Teachings!
But why, I asked? (yes, I know, I really haven’t changed much, after all, what do you expect from a good little – reformed – Catholic boy!?)
So, here it is – There are Forces of ‘Good’, which we call ‘Light'; and Forces of ‘Darkness’, which we call ‘Black’…
Light encourages us to Evolve, to grow in Love, Health, Wealth, Prosperity and Wisdom… while Darkness binds us through Selfishness, Egotism, Corruption, Elitist Entitlement, and the Abuse of Power… (sounds like Politics to me).
So, here it is – There are Forces of ‘Good’, which we call ‘Light'; and Forces of ‘Darkness’, which we call ‘Black’…
Light encourages us to Evolve, to grow in Love, Health, Wealth, Prosperity and Wisdom… while Darkness binds us through Selfishness, Egotism, Corruption, Elitist Entitlement, and the Abuse of Power… (sounds like Politics to me).
Going further in my research, I also realized that much of what appears to be ‘right’ is in fact pure Propaganda… utter Manipulation… sheer Lies… often using guilt or shame to make us compliant to meekly abide by these so called ‘experts’… and, God forbid, that you should ‘question their facts’ or behavior.
The choice is simple:- you can be a sheep, safe in eating your GMOs, imbibing adulterated food while happily getting stoned on legal pot… or you can start your own Journey to self Discovery… and find out for YOURSELF what all this is about… what ‘role’ Spirit plays in this mess we call ‘civilization’… and ask yourself the greatest of all questions: “Who am I, really… or… Who is pulling my strings…!?”
The choice is simple:- you can be a sheep, safe in eating your GMOs, imbibing adulterated food while happily getting stoned on legal pot… or you can start your own Journey to self Discovery… and find out for YOURSELF what all this is about… what ‘role’ Spirit plays in this mess we call ‘civilization’… and ask yourself the greatest of all questions: “Who am I, really… or… Who is pulling my strings…!?”
This month is dedicated to the process of Self Discovery, to cleansing and healing our wounds and betrayals, and to reclaim our own Inner Beauty and Radiance… and through this awaken our Gifts, Powers, or Abilities that we may live a joyful and fulfilling Life. So, join our classes…if you’re ready!!
Mario C. Veo is a teacher of Spiritual Science and a Healing Arts Practitioner. He teaches classes and individuals on Personal Transformation and the Expansion of Consciousness. Mario is available for personal guidance and consultations on Tuesday afternoons at the Shining Lotus™ Bookstore.
Labels:
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Location:
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Sunday, November 02, 2014
THE HEART
Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore newsletter November 2014.
by Drusant
Where is my Heart?
What misdeeds did I enlist to justify so fallow a soul as mine?
My people, my tribe, have conquered and pillaged everything they see and touch. That is the empty legacy I have inherited. As I look at all the remaining indigenous peoples, they have nothing and yet I envy them for they still have the heart that I am so lacking.
My people, my tribe have everything, everything they can see and touch. My science is now verifying the realm of the unseen, the realm of thought and soul and we will not rest until we subvert that too.
What pernicious crimes did I enjoy to leave me so cruel? I conquer, I enslave, and I destroy all that I see, all that I touch. I despise your happiness and I hate your innocence. I can’t let you run free for I must capture your joy. I must subdivide it, dissect it, dismember it, and bury it from the light. How did I become so ugly with the stench of decay on my breath? Am I cursed or did I merit my savage attack all by my own skill? How can I repay my sorrow, my blind rage to seize your soul? I hide my face behind the makeup of my lie. I hide my shame behind the shed of my guilt.
My people, my tribe, all pretend that we are nice and noble and we all agree to keep our falsehood hidden beneath the cloak of forbidden lust. How do I repent to you my callous usage of your life, my hunger to control your mind?
I am so pathetic, so dismal, so vile, and so corrupt. In 1,000 lifetimes I can’t say I’m sorry to outweigh the pain I caused. Can I suffer enough to balance the harm I built inside your heart?
I take my sword and raise it high above my head and with all my might, plunge it deep within my heart. May my blood flow freely upon the earth to atone for what I have done. It’s not for karma, or praise, or reward that I bow my head before your altar, but it is for my transgressions against myself that I acknowledge.
Drusant is the pen name of a long-time, faithful customer of the Shining Lotus™ Metaphysical Bookstore. A unendingly inquisitive mind that never stops asking ‘why?’ or ‘how?’, he continues to quest for esoteric, spiritual and paranormal answers in the Denver area. We are extremely grateful to him for allowing us to publish his creative writings in our newsletter and on our website. Go to www.shininglotus.com and find the search field, type “drusant” and enjoy some of his other articles.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
HOW DO YOU MEASURE YOUR COMPANY'S SUCCESS?
Your business is running, you sleep a couple of hours a night, you work 60 hours a week, you carry photos of your family to remember their faces. Is your company a success? How can you tell? Here’s a few simple ways to gauge whether or not you are on the right path.
1. Profit - If there is money left after you pay your monthly operating expenses and debt, then things are looking good.
2. Get More Customers - Your customer list should be constantly growing, and it will if you are effectively reaching your target market.
3. Please your Customers - The strength of your business is directly tied to your ability to understand and satisfy the needs of your customers.
4. Happy Employees - Quality employees are rewarded for their hard work, and if they know they are appreciated, they will go the extra distance. Their face greets customers, you should do everything you can to keep that face smiling.
5. Are you Happy?? - Every now and then, take a reality check. Are you satisfied with your business ownership?
6. Most importantly, in my opinion, is ethical behavior and social responsibility. These qualities can bring your business some significant benefits relating to the other 5 items in this list. Lack of ethical actions and social conscience can damage your reputation, and profits could fall as a result.
In your business, how people judge your character is critical to sustainable success because it is the basis of trust and credibility. Abe Lincoln was known to describe character as the tree and reputation as the shadow. Your character is what you really are; your reputation is how people see you. So, your reputation depends on whether people think your intentions and actions are honorable and ethical, and your character is defined by your actual honorable actions.
Monday, October 20, 2014
WHY BUY OR USE LOCALLY OWNED?
There are many well-documented benefits to our communities and to each of us to choosing local, independently owned businesses. We realize it is not always possible to buy or use what you need locally and so merely ask you to Think Local FIRST!
Top Ten reasons to Think Local - Buy Local - Use Local
- Buy & Use Local -- Support yourself: Several studies have shown that when you buy or use services from an independent, locally owned business, rather than a nationally owned businesses, significantly more of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses, service providers and farms -- continuing to strengthen the economic base of the community. These include case studies showing that locally-owned businesses generate a premium in enhanced economic impact to the community and our tax base.
- Support community groups: Non-profit organizations receive an average 250% more support from smaller business owners than they do from large businesses.
- Keep our community unique: Where we shop, where we eat and have fun -- all of it makes our community home. Our one-of-a-kind businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character of this place.
- Reduce environmental impact: Locally owned businesses can make more local purchases requiring less transportation and generally set up shop in town or city centers as opposed to developing on the fringe. This generally means contributing less to sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution.
- Create more good jobs: Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally and in our community, provide the most jobs to residents.
- Get better service: Local businesses often hire people with a better understanding of the products and services they are selling and take more time to get to know customers.
- Invest in community: Local businesses are owned by people who live in this community, are less likely to leave, and are more invested in the community’s future.
- Put your taxes to good use: Local businesses in town centers require comparatively little infrastructure investment and make more efficient use of public services as compared to nationally owned stores entering the community.
- Buy what you want, not what someone wants you to buy: A marketplace of tens of thousands of small businesses is the best way to ensure innovation and low prices over the long-term. A multitude of small businesses, each selecting products based not on a national sales plan but on their own interests and the needs of their local customers, guarantees a much broader range of product choices.
- Encourage local prosperity: A growing body of economic research shows that in an increasingly homogenized world, entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character.
Friday, October 03, 2014
A VIEW OF YOUR FUTURE...WHAT, OH WHAT WILL IT HOLD...?
© 2014 - Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore Newsletter October 2014
by Mario C. Veo
So, do you want the ‘good news’ first or the bad ones…? (they are really just sides of the same coin). OK, here it is – “Stuff happens, and things are going to change… whether you participate or not!”
How is this ‘good news’? Well, IF you have enough fortitude, then you can join this grange and direct it to manifesting your Dreams and Desires… and the bad news… well, it doesn’t get done unless YOU do it! Does this sound too simplistic for you? Then consider the implications – Life is about Movement, about Action, about achieving Growth… but all of it is useless and empty unless they bring you Joy, Fulfillment, Greater Rewards… and the downside is that if you are just coasting along, meekly accepting your vanilla life, caught and fascinated by the minutia of Life… then that is what you deserve!
Too harsh for you…? OK, then consider this; how many Incarnations do you have to waste until you wake up and realize that you are worth a lot more than what your life is bringing you… how many times do you have to lower your expectations just so you would not lose your precious ‘security blanket’. How often have you accepted less than you’ve desired because after all, such Is Life…?
To all this I say Hogwash… Drivel… Pure Unadulterated Cow-Patty in a Milkshake… (yes, I know, I’m being very polite in choosing my words).
Do you not know that ALL-absolutely EVERYTHING – is available to you, and the ONLY reason you are not getting it is that (a) you don’t believe you can… or (b) someone told you that you don’t deserve it (got religion you sinner?)… or even, God help you, you forgot that the True One Creator is a Loving Being whose only wish is to Create – abundantly… oh, and yes, did you forget that all of this was for YOU…!
So, here’s the Law; you can only be as Happy as you believe you deserve to be… (nope, this is not just for ‘good guys’, or for those that have been ‘Initiated in one of those Righteous Secret Societies’… nor do you need to know the secret hand-shake, or have accomplished 12 Herculean Labors… and, interestingly enough, you most certainly DO NOT need to have achieved a ‘special level of Purity’ (hey, that will take care of a few zealots…).
Life is shaped by your Beliefs… about yourself, and the Society you’ve chosen to live in.
So then, here’s my Question – What is your Will… what do you Choose… and Why… (or not)? Remember, as you take your final breath in this Incarnation, it really doesn’t look too good if you blame others for your plain vanilla existence… it’s just soooo yesterday!)
I am dedicating this month’s classes to the Self and its discovery, to unveiling our Gifts, Powers and Abilities… and equally on clearing and releasing the Unwanted. I invite all of you who are curious or ready for this Journey of Self-Discovery and Empowerment to join us… all others… well, just sit back and enjoy your ice-cream – after all it IS the most favored flavor…
Mario C. Veo is a teacher of Spiritual Science and a Healing Arts Practitioner. He teaches classes and individuals on Personal Transformation and the Expansion of Consciousness. Mario is available for personal guidance and consultations on Tuesday afternoons at the Shining Lotus Bookstore.
Labels:
Manifestation,
Mario C. Veo,
Spirituality,
Visualization
Location:
Denver, CO, USA
Thursday, September 04, 2014
A TREASURE GREATER THAN YOUR COMPREHENSION
© 2014 - Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore Newsletter September 2014
by Drusant
YOUR OWN BODY
Intelligence operates on a different frequency than your biological body. You, the being, you the awareness of being aware, are not your body. You, the being, are distinct and separate from the body. You are differentiated from this physical realm. You are more like the grounds keeper of a large estate. You do the thinking and the planning. You walk around the estate and tell yourself what needs to be worked on and what is growing nicely.
Those of you who still believe you are the body, bear with me. Some of you are still not quite sure if you are the body or not. “When the body hurts then ‘I’ hurt too, so therefore it must be me that is hurting,” is a convincing argument. That can be a bit confusing at first.
You inhabit a body, or at least that is the objective. A little later on you may come to recognize that you’ve had trouble cramming all of your being into that tiny, little container. When you drive your car and you hit a pot hole in the street, you almost feel the pain of the car. This isn’t a very good analogy, but let’s start there.
You park the car and go into the grocery store. You come back to the car and notice that a tire is low or that the car needs washing. You may be critical of the car or your eyes may smile because you really enjoy your vehicle. You may enjoy the color, the feel of it when you drive, or how the seats almost hug and support you while you are driving.
Some people are depressed in their car and others may feel regal. Whichever the case, you are the driver and it is the vehicle for your transportation. You use your vehicle to explore your physical environment. Your body vehicle can take you to places of learning that are only found in this physical environment. It is an extraordinary opportunity for gaining greater awareness and greater understanding than can be found anywhere else. It’s a matter of how willing and able you are to maintain your vehicle, your biological body.
We use our body to see and touch this physical reality. It can then become confusing to distinguish the touching with the interpretation of the touch. You are the interpreter. A movie projector projects the image on the screen but you sit behind the projector and evaluate what you see. You are not the projector; you write the script. The projector is a thing; you are the thought—those are two entirely different substances. The thought can pass through the brain and the brain can tell the body to move, but science has yet to find “you” inside the brain.
It is no different than when a voice comes from a radio. If a person can hold onto that idea, that they originate the voice but they are not the mouth or the radio, then we can ask, “Where am I that creates the voice? Where am I located? If I am not the voice but I’m the originator of the voice, then what am I looking at when I look in the mirror? It sure looks and smells like me.”
TO REIGNITE THE SPARK OF CIVILIZATION
As we can all recognize and appreciate by now, when a genuine researcher makes a new discovery in science that can change the paradigm of society, there is almost always a violent and even savage attack on the researcher. The days of the Inquisition are an example, the days of Tesla and even current times are further evidence of how strongly we humans oppose change. Academia will reject the new discoveries that a scientist may make when it challenges accepted physics. Free energy and new healing devices have been discovered by many people throughout the planet.
When those in academia speak of a soul, they can be threatened with expulsion from their job. It is slowly getting better but many fine careers have been lost at the hands of mainstream single-mindedness. Where is the spirit to explore uncharted territories?
We live in a world that still believes day-to-day life must be drudgery, that life is something to be tolerated and suffered. Some believe life is to be endured until God can call us home. Many light workers hope this is their last lifetime. Just wait until they find out that this is also paradise.
This world can be seen as a prison planet while we are under the cloak of our amnesia—of not knowing who we are, of not knowing where we came from and of not knowing our birth right as a singular being and of our sovereignty. More especially, we lack knowing our capacity as a spiritual entity and what that can encompass and how limited we have allowed ourselves to become.
Like a stubborn mule, many times our body doesn’t want to do what we are asking it to do. When we treat the mule with patience and loving kindness, as we would a child, the mule or the child will be more eager to respond to our requests.
Many humans complain about the body. It doesn’t look right or it doesn’t run like a gazelle gliding through a meadow. We look to our body with the same level of expectation as we have for ourselves, the spiritual being. We want to run ten miles with grace and poise. There is almost a conflict of wills between our own consciousness and that of our body. When the body has the flu or a cold, we are frustrated and resentful for the condition because it is inconvenient timing for all the things we want to do instead of lying in bed.
If we didn’t fight against the body, if we didn’t polarize our feelings about the body and we regarded our body as a child with its childlike wishes, I would bet the body would respond with greater pleasure to serve its master. You are the master, you are the adult and you are the captain of your ship. Your body is the subject, it’s the receiver of your command and it’s the vessel for your expression while in this domain.
Here is another example. A vibrant, young sixteen year old girl has a horse that she adores. She feeds it, brushes it with loving hands, talks to it and hugs it with her heart. She wants to train it to run the obstacle course and in time, they win blue ribbons together. They move and shift as one complete unit. The horse is proud that it has become more than just a horse; the horse and the girl can coordinate their skills together to do more than they could do separately. Together, they are more grand, more alive and more capable. So too, with you and your own body, you can come to respect each other as being separate but equal in value. You can work together for a common cause and together you can accomplish much more. When you treat your body with respect and tender feelings, your body will become more willing to stay healthy, alive and to serve you—its trainer, its coach and its captain.
Try it; get the feel of sitting inside your body as if the body is very young and of a simple intelligence and get the idea that the body is coming to accept you for who you are. It’s almost like getting introduced to a lost sister or brother. See your body as being female in nature, as being receptive, as needing gentle words of encouragement, as needing to look nice. See yourself as male in nature, as the one giving reassurance, as in protecting and providing safety and comforting council. See yourself as a boy and girl making friends on the first day of grade school as you walk home together, hand in hand, wondering if you might marry the other person someday when you grow up. See the body relaxing with your gentle voice. See the body inviting you to slide inside to cohabit together in comfort, without conflict.
If you can get that feeling, that acceptance, it will be a sensation you have never been conscious of before. You felt it before when life was full of wonder, when life was full of magic and mystery. You felt the joy of being alive, of being whole. We’ve all had those moments and we can have them again on a more consistent and intentional basis. We can grow and mature into happiness. The gift of life is to be enjoyed, separately as an individual and together as a global people. It is the promise that was made to you a long, long time ago before you were born.
Drusant is the pen name of a long-time, faithful customer of the Shining Lotus™ Metaphysical Bookstore. An unendingly inquisitive mind that never stops asking ‘why?’ or ‘how?’, he continues to quest for esoteric, spiritual and paranormal answers in the Denver area. We are extremely grateful to him for allowing us to publish his creative writings in our newsletter and on our website. Go to www.shininglotus.com and find the search field, type “drusant” and enjoy some of his other articles.
Wednesday, September 03, 2014
ALL CHANGE IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE ANEW
© 2014 - Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore Newsletter September 2014
by Mario C. Veo
Look around you… what do you see??… conflict, wars, floods, famine? Heck, if you were a fan you’d think it really was ‘the end of days’ (well, you’d not be too far off)! What we have at the moment is “a Season of Change”, where we (all of us) are given an opportunity to ‘clean up and shape up’. No, this is not simply some platitude that we so easily sprout off, without much compulsion behind it… no, indeed, this IS the Time for Change.
The Seasons are changing… the Equinox approaches… the heat of Summer gives up its place to the Bounty of the Harvest… cooler weather allows us to calm our Emotional Body…BUT only if we so choose! It is too easy to find ‘fault’ with others… to excuse our own trespasses (after all, we are Right)… to blame others through our own Righteousness… do you really think this will exempt you from the Karmas you’re creating?
IF you are truly on a Spiritual Path then remember this: Whatever you put out comes back to you tenfold!
This IS the Law of Creation… be it your Thoughts, Words, Actions, it always comes back to you!!
So, you can embrace this opportunity to create a better tomorrow by staying calm and centered in your Spiritual Light… or, you can allow the Lower, Reactive Emotions to push you along, in increasing negativity… the Choice is yours. Do not bother to imitate others – act for yourself… do not bother to placate others – stay firm in your Light… do not bother to comply with others’ propaganda – think your yourself!
Be kind, gentle, soft… and consciously move away from agitation, criticism, gossip, and conflict… why?? Because Life is Energy, and Energy has Qualities which either support of destroy… and such IS your Choice. Do you want to be Happy, or indulge in the Drama… wallow in Chaos?
I am dedicating this month to Changes – how to embrace them and succeed… to better understanding Karma, and how to clean up our own Negative Aspects – Why? Because buried under this ugly emotional mess which the World is currently experiencing, lie many wonderful, radiant people, who simply have to awaken to their own Inner Beauty… are you one of them!?!
Mario C. Veo is a teacher of Spiritual Science and a Healing Arts Practitioner. He teaches classes and individuals on Personal Transformation and the Expansion of Consciousness. Mario is available for personal guidance and consultations on Tuesday afternoons at the Shining Lotus Bookstore.
Saturday, August 02, 2014
HEY YOU...! YES, YOU
© 2014 - Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore Newsletter August 2014
by Mario C. Veo
Do you know what one of my most frustrating things is…?
When people see themselves only in a Lesser Mode.
Let me explain – when a client comes to me for counseling or a Reading, the first thing I do is look at their Radiance (basically I look for all that is great, beautiful or wonderful about them). Then as they tell me their story, I realize that ‘they don’t really know who they are!’.
Sure, they think they do, but not really…I mean, who truly defines themselves as ‘an accountant’? Don’t get me wrong: we need accountants, we welcome accountants… many beautiful people are accountants…but this does NOT, and should NOT be, how they see themselves!
So, I say again, most people do not ‘see’ their Beauty, Wisdom, Creativity, Exceptional Goodness…all they do is to remain focused on the stupid little things that have happened to them – and cloak themselves in this Lower Image (now, if this isn’t one of the best tricks that the Dark Brotherhood has ever played on Humanity!)
Now here we sit, the client and I, while I do my darnedest to get them to see what I see: a radiant, beautiful, unique Being, full of unexpressed potential…and painful Opportunities…and what do you think I get back…? Things like: “Who would want me?…after two divorces, and a bad relationship, I am just a screw-up…nothing I do ever turns out right!…I just can’t trust myself…I should just be alone…!”
Upsetting, right?
Here’s the thing – it is BECAUSE you’ve had such challenging experiences, that you are wiser…more perceptive…can make better choices…so – believe in yourself…embrace your experiences and BLOSSOM in the beauty and gifts that you are! (and if it’s any consolation, when I would frequently bitch at my Teacher that my Life was hard, she would just smile and sweetly say, “The best students get given the hardest lessons…because they can!”. Now ain’t that just saccharin peachy?…and just plain frustrating!!
So, I am dedicating this month to unveiling your True Self. Not as some high muckety-muck, New Age glorified, ‘Perfect-as-you-are’ Being, just the beautiful, radiant self that you are! If you are curious, then look at our classes…and choose what you would rather be!
Mario C. Veo was born in Italy and grew up in Africa. From an early age his love for Spirituality and Metaphysics led him to explore a wide range of disciplines. He has studied with Sufis, Shamans and Spiritual Masters from around the world. Mario is a senior T’ai Chi and Chi Gong instructor, a Spiritual Counselor, Shaman and Healer, and teaches classes and individuals on Personal Transformation, Empowerment, Manifestation and Spiritual Alignments. He is available for personal guidance and consultations.
Mario is the featured reader on Tuesdays from 12:30pm to 6pm at the Shining Lotus™. He is also available from 12:30pm to 6pm on the last Sunday of every month.
Mario is the featured reader on Tuesdays from 12:30pm to 6pm at the Shining Lotus™. He is also available from 12:30pm to 6pm on the last Sunday of every month.
Thursday, June 05, 2014
WHEN LIFE IS A LEMON...THROW IT BACK!
© 2014 - Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore Newsletter June 2014
by Mario C. Veo
Far too often we’ve been told “don’t rock the boat…we can’t all be millionaires…make the best of what you have…” and my favorite, “hey, at least he doesn’t hit me…” (a poor excuse for staying in a blah marriage!)
My view of Life is very different – I see it as an endless opportunity for discovery, an exciting adventure where I am uncovering greater and greater Insights – about myself and what makes this crazy world tick…(or not – you can thank your politicians for that!)
Yes, I have been half way around the world and back, and I can tell you that people – everywhere – are pretty much the same…some are good, sensible, basically nice people…while others are the reason why there is still so much conflict and chaos (you’d think that, if we are truly ‘made in God’s image’, then someone has sneaked in some poor, cheap reproductions!)
So, we all now have a choice – we can either start “Thinking for ourselves” (oh, what a novel idea!)…or accept that we are simple sheep, and we actually like to be led around by our noses (baaah humbug!)
There is so much manipulation going on everywhere…so much greed and exploitation that I sometime wonder when it will all implode…and then I meet some wonderful people – people who are joyful and radiant, who haven’t lost that spontaneous laughter, that still embrace Life abundantly…(and my faith is once again restored). OK, now it is time to do something about this. It is time to really look at the Concept of Self-Empowerment…and how our Power is taken away…who and what sabotages us…who tells us that “we can’t do that…“.
It is time to stop allowing others to dictate to us just how much ‘fun’ we can have (it doesn’t look like their portions are adequate)…after all, we are created in God’s Image. So, we are all ‘Creators in our own Right’…and don’t let anyone else tell you otherwise!
I’m dedicating this month to Self-Empowerment (yes!), and what we can do – effectively – to reclaim Life Abundant (yep, it is still out there…but…where are you…!!?!).
Mario C. Veo was born in Italy and grew up in Africa. From an early age his love for Spirituality and Metaphysics led him to explore a wide range of disciplines. He has studied with Sufis, Shamans and Spiritual Masters from around the world. Mario is a senior T’ai Chi and Chi Gong instructor, a Spiritual Counselor, Shaman and Healer, and teaches classes and individuals on Personal Transformation, Empowerment, Manifestation and Spiritual Alignments. He is available for personal guidance and consultations.
Mario is the featured reader on Tuesdays from 12:30pm to 6pm at the Shining Lotus™. He is also available from 12:30pm to 6pm on the last Sunday of every month.
Mario is the featured reader on Tuesdays from 12:30pm to 6pm at the Shining Lotus™. He is also available from 12:30pm to 6pm on the last Sunday of every month.
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