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- ***Why do people attack and criticize others? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThere are many reasons why people attack and criticize others. For your enjoyment, here are listed some. People attack and criticize because: 1. They have not been trained how to master and control their mind, emotions and negative ego programming. 2. They are run by fear, and fearful ...
Views: 9265(3 votes) - ***The Seven Keys to Releasing Fear and Worry - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneFear is the big freezer in this world! It keeps people from living the lives of their dreams, from shining their light, performing at their peak and, ultimately, it keeps them from realizing God! It is not possible to live in fear and at the same time realize God. As a matter of fact, every ...
Views: 7101(6 votes) - ***A Person is Known by the Company he Keeps - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David Stone“A person is known by the company he keeps.” This is a well-known saying, and one that holds great truth! Every thought we entertain emanates vibration. And these vibrations are easily absorbed by other human minds. Unfortunately most people don’t guard themselves and so they allow other ...
Views: 6439(1 vote) - ***Monad, Oversoul and Soul … and What the Spiritual Path is all About - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneWe come from our God Self, Monad or Mighty I AM Presence. This divine aspect of our being then creates the so-called Oversoul or Higher Self, which is the Soul family to which our individual Souls belong. Our individual Souls are that part of ourselves that reincarnates over and over again in ...
Views: 5678 - ***The first lesson on the Spiritual path: Owning your Personal Power - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David Stone"The single most important quality to achieving psychological and spiritual health is learning to own your personal power." Dr. Joshua David Stone The conscious mind is the reasoning mind, whereas the subconscious mind is the non-reasoning mind. The superconscious mind is the all-knowing ...
Views: 5677 - ***Healing Meditation and Creative Visualization in Dr Lorphan’s Healing Academy on Sirius - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneClose your eyes and take a few deep breaths. As you breathe in, breathe in the Light of God and as you breathe out, breathe out all that is not of the Divine. In your mind’s eye, see yourself now in a magnificent room with crystal floors and iridescent walls. You are lying on a crystalline ...
Views: 5142 - ***Our Time on Earth is Limited - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneUltimately life is very short. None of us knows when it is time for us go. Our time on Earth is shortened every moment, whether we like it or not. And once a moment is gone, it is “gone forever.” The one thing you can’t buy with money is time! This is why it is so important to not waste the ...
Views: 4992(2 votes) - *** Seven Tips to Stay Focused on your Spiritual Path, Goals and Aspirations - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneIf we are not careful, it is very easy for the temptations of this world to steer us off our path. This is why it is crucial to stay focused on our Spiritual goals. For your enjoyment, here are seven tips to stay focused on your Spiritual path, goals and aspirations: 1. Practice ...
Views: 4733(2 votes) - ***The Secret How to Become a Clear Channel for Spirit and the Ascended Masters - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe secret to truly channel the Ascended Masters and Angels, and to bring through clear and pure messages, is to purify your physical, emotional and mental bodies. If this requirement is not given, then the messages coming through will be distorted and as a result illusionary. The ...
Views: 4670 - ***Life is a Battlefield and How to win this Battle - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneAs Paramahansa Yogananda, the Indian guru, said, “Life is a battlefield.” The ultimate advice to the soldier on the “battle field of life” comes from Krishna to Arjuna in the Bhagavad-Gita, when He said: tasmat sarvesu kalesu mam anusmara yudhya ca mayy arpita-mano-buddhir mam evaishyasy ...
Views: 4583 - *** Personal Power Affirmations to Help you Claim your Power - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneFor your enjoyment, here are some affirmations that you can work with to generate personal power. Say them out loud at least twice a day, for 21 days – without missing a day. If you miss a day, start over again from day one. It is unwritten law of the mind that whatever we do for 21 days ...
Views: 4520(2 votes) - ***Above the Buddhic Plane there is the Atmic Plane - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe plane next above the buddhic plane is the so-called atmic plane, or plane of Atma. On the atmic plane there is total freedom and bliss. Here even the limitations of the Soul body are broken through. This is a place of beingness where the Soul knows that there are yet vaster realms of ...
Views: 4400 - ***The Importance of Good Company - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David Stone“Evil company demeans and debases an individual.” – Sai Baba It cannot be emphasized highly enough how important it is to choose wisely the company you spend your time with. The people you hang out with will either pull you up or pull you down. As the Hindu guru Paramahansa Yoganada said, ...
Views: 4336(1 vote) - ***Where are the Chakras located and what are their Hindu names? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe Chakras are positioned in our etheric body along the spinal column at major nerve centers. They form a central part of our esoteric anatomy. Their Hindu names are as follows: Crown Chakra: Sahasrara Third Eye Chakra: Ajna Throat Chakra: Vishuddha Heart Chakra: Anahata Solar Plexus ...
Views: 4328 - ***The Sixth Initiation is called the Ascension Initiation - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe sixth initiation is called the “ascension initiation.” From a smaller angle and perspective, the process of ascension begins at the sixth initiation and is completed at the seventh initiation. However, from a bigger perspective, the process of ascension beings with the probationary path ...
Views: 4323 - *** Chanting Elohim/Yod He Vau He to attune with the Divine Mother and Divine Father - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe Kabbala refers to the Elohim as the Divine Mother and to Yod Hay Vau Hay as the Divine Father. Chanting both these powerful and divine names together creates a very powerful, beautiful and integrated mantra. It connects us with Father/Mother God, our Creator. Find a comfortable ...
Views: 4315 - ***One of the most powerful and beautiful prayers in the world - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneOne of the most powerful and beautiful prayers in the world is The Great Invocation. It is both a prayer and invocation. It was given to the world by the Master Djwhal Khul through Alice A. Bailey. The Integrated Ascended Master makes this prayer and invocation part of his daily routine. From ...
Views: 4111 - ***Why is the Fourth Initiation Esoterically called the Crucifixion? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe fourth initiation is esoterically called the crucifixion because it is at this initiation that one is crucified in the sense of outer supports being stripped away. All that is left then to hold on to is one’s inner relationship to self, God and the Masters. So this initiation has to do ...
Views: 4108 - ***The Fifth Initiation is Esoterically called the Monadic Merger - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe fifth initiation is esoterically called the Monadic merger. The third initiation is called the Soul merge, for it is this initiation that marks the moment when the incarnated Soul begins to identify itself with the Oversoul. Now, the fifth initiation is called the Monadic merger, for ...
Views: 3957(1 vote) - ***Who are the Arcturians? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe Arcturians are a very advanced and God-pure civilization. They are headed by the Lord and Lady of Arcturus. They have transcended fear and the illusion of separation and have dedicated their life and consciousness to service. Part of their service work includes Planet Earth and helping ...
Views: 3914 - ***What is light quotient and light quotient building all about, and what does it have to do with the process of ascension? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe path of ascension is intimately connected with the path of initiation. Essentially, an initiation is an expansion of consciousness. The higher our level of initiation, the more evolved and expanded our consciousness will be. Our level of initiation is measured in light or light quotient. ...
Views: 3894 - ***The Logoic Plane is the Plane of Total Oneness - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe logoic plane is the plane of total oneness. Upon the logoic plane we are put in touch with the Plan of God and are at complete oneness with that divine intent and purpose. We know ourselves to be the God Self or Mighty I AM Presence and have completely transcended the illusion of form. ...
Views: 3839 - ***The Seventh Initiation is the Goal of Every Initiate because it Means Freedom from Rebirth - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneEssentially, the seventh initiation is the goal of every initiate because it means freedom from the wheel of rebirth. It is the nirvana of the Buddhist, the Samadhi of the meditator, and the liberation of the yogi. So in essence, the seventh initiation marks freedom from rebirth which is a ...
Views: 3794(1 vote) - ***How to Gain Conscious Control over the Subconscious Mind - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StonePart of becoming an Integrated Ascended Master is to learn and master our subconscious mind in service of the conscious mind and Superconscious mind. Most people are run by their subconscious mind and react in life based on the programs that happen to be running in their subconscious mind ...
Views: 3767 - ***Simple Prayer for Protection - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneBeloved Presence of God, Christ, Holy Spirit, all the Ascended Masters and Angels of Light and Protection (direct the prayer to whomever you feel guided to) I hereby ask for protection on all levels of my being. I ask for a golden light or golden dome of protection to surround me, day and ...
Views: 3682(2 votes) - ***Our True Identity is the Monad or Mighty I AM Presence - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneEach of us in truth is Spirit, or Monad. The Monad is also called the Mighty I AM Presence or Eternal Self. This is our God Self from which we, as Souls, first spring forth. The Bible actually refers to this occult fact when the Master Jesus said, “No one shall go unto the Father lest they ...
Views: 3512 - ***Parable on Karma - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneA couple were feeling very lonely and prayed to God for a son. The couple were granted a son, and began a great celebration. “You are so fortunate to have borne a child this late in life”, said a neighbor. In the father's stead, a wise man answered with the simple reply, "Maybe". Time passed ...
Views: 3440 - ***What is the Core-Fear Matrix Removal Program? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe core-fear matrix removal program is an exciting program that allows the Ascended Masters on the inner plane to pull out core fear from our subconscious mind and energy system. This is how it works: Call forth Djwhal Khul or any Ascended Master that you feel a strong resonance with, and ...
Views: 3430 - ***Dreams Generated by our Subconscious Mind versus Dreams Created by our Superconscious Mind - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneUsually, the more we advance on the Spiritual path, the more Spiritual dreams we will have. Most dreams come from our subconscious mind processing the events of the previous day. Dreams generated by our subconscious mind provide wonderful feedback and give us great insight into the workings ...
Views: 3413(1 vote) - *** Affirmations to Help you Develop God Purity - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneAffirmations are statements you say to yourself out loud to program the subconscious and conscious minds with a desired reality. For your enjoyment, here are some affirmations to help you develop God purity. 1. I am unconditionally loving and harmless at all times. 2. I let go of all ...
Views: 3311 - ***The First Initiation is the First Step onto the Path of Ascension - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneInitiation means ascension. The first initiation is the first step onto the path of ascension. At the first initiation the main goal is physical self-mastery to a beginning degree. This shows as the Soul starting out to finetune and purify the diet, releasing toxins as much as possible, ...
Views: 3103 - ***Gossip is NOT a Harmless Practice - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneGossip is a mass practice in our society today, however, contrary to popular opinion it is not a harmless practice. Words have great power. Gossip is a misuse of that power. And at the end of the day, the power of misuse hits but ourselves. Whatever we put out in our lives comes back to us. ...
Views: 3081(1 vote) - ***Do it anyway – Great advice from Mother Teresa - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe verses below were written on the wall of Mother Teresa's home for children in Calcutta, India. - People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. - If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. - If you are ...
Views: 3070(1 vote) - ***The Hierarchical Structure of the Spiritual Hierarchy - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThere is a very clear structure and organization to the Spiritual Hierarchy. At the head of our universe is a vast cosmic being, called Melchizedek. He holds the position of Universal Logos. At the head of our galaxy is another vast being, although not as vast as Melchizedek, called Melchior. ...
Views: 3041 - ***How to Own your Personal Power - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneHaving self-love and personal power are the two major keys to psychological wellbeing and health. In truth, it is not even possible to be unconditionally loving if we do not first claim and own our personal power. Because if we don’t own our personal power, then we cannot keep the lower self ...
Views: 3027(2 votes) - *** Chanting Elohim/Yod He Vau He to attune with the Divine Mother and Divine Father - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe Kabbala refers to the Elohim as the Divine Mother and to Yod Hay Vau Hay as the Divine Father. Chanting both these powerful and divine names together creates a very powerful, beautiful and integrated mantra. It connects us with Father/Mother God, our Creator. Find a comfortable ...
Views: 2952(1 vote) - ***Three Things you can Do to Rid your Aura of Negative Thought Forms - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneEven if one has attained a great degree of self-mastery, just living on this plant with all the negativity in the world, anyone can easily pick up negative thought forms or misqualified energies. All it takes is a moment of not being vigilant and watchful. There are a number of things you ...
Views: 2936(1 vote) - ***The Physical/ Etheric Plane of Reality - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneWhen the Master Jesus said that there are “many mansions in my Father’s House,” what he meant with that are the many planes or dimensions of reality. The physical plane is the plane where the physical body makes physical contact. It is the plane or reality in which we daily walk the Earth. It ...
Views: 2927(1 vote) - *** Clairvoyance and Clairaudience - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneClairaudience is when we hear the voice of a Master or Spiritual being. Clairvoyance is when we actually see a Master or Angel. Clairaudience and clairvoyance are abilities that involve the subtler senses. Just as we have five physical senses built into our physical body – sight, hearing, ...
Views: 2915(1 vote) - ***Negative Thinking versus Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneWhat we think about comes about. The Integrated Ascended Master makes a conscious effort to replace all negative thinking with positive thinking. It takes the same amount of energy to think a positive thought as it takes to think a negative thought. However, the experiences which either kind of ...
Views: 2868(3 votes) - *** We are Spiritual beings and Why we have a Four-Body-System - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneWe are Spiritual beings. We are not bodies having a Soul, we are Soul having bodies. From an even higher or truer perspective we are Spirit, we are a divine spark of our Creator. And it is this Spirit that manifests as Soul which then incarnates on Earth over and over again in order to grow, ...
Views: 2832 - ***The Threefold Flame of Love, Wisdom, and Power … and Why we Need all Three Energies to Become an Integrated Ascended Master - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe First Ray is the Ray of power and will. The Second Ray is the Ray of love and wisdom. Will without heart is cold and uncaring. Love without will and strength is wishy-washy, without force and direction. The will energy gives the love the necessary strength whereas the love energy gives ...
Views: 2826(1 vote) - ***What is the Arcturian Joy Machine? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe Arcturian Joy Machine is an amazing Arcturian technology and tool. It has a wonderfully beneficial effect on the emotional body. Any time you feel emotionally low, call for the Arcturian Joy Machine. I’ll make you a bet. Right now call to the Arcturians for the Arcturian Joy Machine to ...
Views: 2790 - *** Chanting Elohim as a Way to Attune with the Divine Within - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneChanting in itself is a very powerful Spiritual practice. Chanting Elohim is an even more powerful Spiritual practice. In the Hebrew Bible, Elohim is regarded as the word for “God.” Find a comfortable posture, either lying down or sitting up, whatever you prefer. But be sure to keep your ...
Views: 2754(1 vote) - ***Three Golden Keys to Transcend Maya and the Dweller on the Threshold - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneIn the Narada Bhakti Sutra, a popular Sutra in Hindu tradition, the sage Narada shares the secrets to overcome maya. In essence, maya is the unreal that hides the Real. It is the sum total of all the illusions, glamours and projections that hide our Real Self – our Eternal Self or God Self, also ...
Views: 2747 - ***The Emotional Body is also Called the Astral Body because it is Connected with the Astral Plane - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe astral body is also called the emotional body. It comprises the emotional world of each individual. It is connected with the astral plane but also interpenetrates both the physical and etheric body. The Earth Herself has an astral body too. It includes all the feelings and emotions of ...
Views: 2704(1 vote) - ***Who or What is the Spiritual Hierarchy? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneIf you are new to the path of ascension, you will probably feel somewhat confused when you hear words like “Hierarchy” and “Ascended Masters.” The so-called Spiritual Hierarchy is formed of great beings and teachers who have lived on Earth a long time ago and have returned now to share with ...
Views: 2699 - *** Armor of God Affirmations - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneParamahansa Yogananda, the Hindu guru said, “Life is a battlefield.” This is very true! We constantly have to battle the forces of our own lower self and negative ego, and the negative ego of other people and the world. So in order to maintain our attunement throughout the day, it is crucial ...
Views: 2693(1 vote) - ***The Spiritual Hierarchy Functions as the Spiritual Government of Planet Earth - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe inner plane Spiritual Hierarchy functions as the Spiritual Government of this planet. Now, the Planetary Spiritual Government is not a government as we understand the term on Earth. It adheres to highest Spiritual ideals and is inspired by a spirit of service, devotion and Spiritual ...
Views: 2681 - ***The Second Initiation involves Beginning Mastery of the Emotional Body and Desire Self - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe second initiation deals with learning to control and master the emotional or astral body. This involves mastering uncontrolled lower-self desires and replacing them with the higher desires of the Soul. Selfish desires are transcended, to a basic degree, by a desire to serve. Selfish love ...
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