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Comment on Stages of Understanding by Davidya

Davidya — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:58:15 +0000

Hi Christian
Thanks for the feedback – always interesting to have other perspectives. And how others use terms.

The terms I used were about understanding – the third flows from realization. But realization I use not as an understanding or experience but rather a becoming that leads to them. (as in Self realization)

I use revelation in the context of the revealing, experiences of higher reality. Certainly such experiences can bring one onto the path and seek a faith or understanding to relate to it. But the revelation I refer to here is more ongoing or permanent rather than a fleeting experience. Again, from a realization flows revelation. These are the doors that, once opened, stay open.

Some people also equate seer with someone who sees the future. I use it to mean someone who sees the higher aspects of reality. Pre-universe values, for example, are perceived directly rather than being a belief or concept. It changes the dynamic from a philosophical debate to finding ways of describing what is.

It’s remarkable we communicate as much as we do given the variety in how we relate to terms. Science has put great effort into an agreement on the meaning of terminology. That has not come to spiritual circles yet.

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Giving Challenge « In 2 Deep — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:41:10 +0000

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Giving Challenge « In 2 Deep — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:40:10 +0000

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Comment on Stages of Understanding by Christian

Christian — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:51:49 +0000

I agree with your understanding of the stages. But I would change the wording a very little.

State 1 is revelation, stage 3 is realization. Something can be revealed to another but one must realize it on their own.

Enjoy the day!

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Stages of Understanding « In 2 Deep — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:45:09 +0000

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Healing Intention « In 2 Deep — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:13:47 +0000

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Healing Intention « In 2 Deep — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:11:56 +0000

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Comment on Astonishing! by Davidya

Davidya — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:53:14 +0000

Yes. Same with ideas like trust and allowing. Really simple but hard because its not a familiar way of being when we’ve been in the mind so long.

Yes, it takes time and ‘testing the waters’ to gradually let go and discover how much more fun life can be with the ‘unlocked’ reality.

Thanks for your thoughts, Kaushik

Comment on Astonishing! by Kaushik | beyond-karma.com

Kaushik | beyond-karma.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:29:04 +0000

Acceptance is hard because we think acceptance is something we do, when it’s really about the cessation of resistance.

I think with acceptance we are also afraid we are locking in a reality we don’t like. It takes some experience with it to see the truth of it.

Comment on Isha, Ishaya by Davidya

Davidya — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:08:32 +0000

You may wish to go deeper into your practice. It’s unbecoming to publicly spam anger and resentment on every reference you find to her. Calling people names illustrates your own heart development.

If you actually read the blog posts, you would find I talk about how the Ishayas broke apart and at some point, Isha split away from the group. This is not uncommon and as I mention, MSI did the same thing.

I would also consider it respectful of the teaching that she has keep it intact. I’ve met her a couple of times and she is doing good work. I would not say it’s the highest teaching, but it is helping a lot of westerners connect with the heart.