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Post by Guest July 10th 2013, 8:15 am

I LISTEN

I will listen for Thy voice, Inner Presence.
Thou will guide me and acquaint me with all knowledge.
Thy voice is sweet and tender;
Thou, art always kind and gentle.
O my Soul,my Love how I adore Thee!
How I love Thee!
How I love Thy voice; it thrills me
with gladness and joy.
It fills me with peace and calm, and it soothes me.
It quiets me and gives me wonderful rest.
I listen, O Divine Speaker, I listen to Thee alone.
I listen for Thy voice.
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Post by Aussiepom July 10th 2013, 5:09 pm

That is beautiful,Stephen.

Thank You 

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Post by Guest July 10th 2013, 10:14 pm

Thanks Joan
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Post by ATouchofHeart July 24th 2013, 10:28 pm

Wow, great words. I love them. ... yours? Of course Wink 

I just noticed you changed your avatar.

Your Avatar-The Pineal Gland !!!
The Pine Cone symbolically connects one to their third eye and the pineal gland.
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Post by ATouchofHeart July 24th 2013, 10:39 pm

Pinecone Meditation - I had in my files.
I think I'll read this in my own voice and put it on MP3 for tonight.


An Illuminating Meditation

I love how the most unassuming bits from Nature represent very big meanings when we take the time to dig into their symbolic potential.

What’s so special about the pinecone that it could possibly be a sign of illumination?
…Ever heard of the pineal gland?  It gets its name because it looks very much like the pinecone.   But their visual likenesses aren’t what intrigue me.

The pineal gland is a remarkable feature of the human experience.  Nestled in the brain between the two hemispheres, it is a source of endless intrigue in the realm of mysticism.  Indeed, it’s known by pseudonyms such as the “third eye” the “dream center” and the “mystic seed.” 

From a purely biological perspective, the pineal gland is integral to the production of melatonin, which is a hormone that facilitates homeostasis of wake-sleep patterns.  In short, it regulates the natural rhythms of sleep according to our environment.

The pineal gland registers our exposure to daylight, and, regulates production of its sleep inducing elixirs according to its findings.  Less light means more melatonin.  More light means less melatonin.  It’s an ancient human thing – less light meant winter was encroaching and although humans didn’t hibernate – more sleep was an ideal way of conserving energy during lean winter months. 

Mystics have also suspected the pineal gland is a receptor of Spiritual Light too – with the ability to open up to mystical awareness upon the presence of an ascended master and during periods of enlightened consciousness.
So what’s this got to do with the pinecone?

I find it fascinating that not only do the pinecone and pineal gland share similarities in appearance, but they are also both keenly affected by Light

The pinecone, like the pineal gland, is extremely affected by Light, and takes action according to what it senses.  Cones will open themselves up to the sun’s rays, and close up during cloudy or stormy days.  It has to do with continuation of the seed-line.  Sunny days offer more arid conditions and the tiny seedlings nestled in the scales of the pinecone can become airborne more easily.  Damp or rainy days are crumby conditions for seed spreading, so the pinecone just closes up shop during these weather conditions.

That action is symbolic in itself (like: Opening up spiritual awareness in order to sow seeds of limitless potential and continuation of Soul Growth) …. but to keep with our comparison, we can now draw corollaries between pineal gland and pinecone in terms of gauging Light, seeking Light, and becoming activated in the Light.

We could say, pinecones are the external reflection of the “mystic seed” (the pineal gland).  From this perspective, all these pinecones we see this time of year bring on a whole new meaning. 

What if every time we saw a pinecone during this holiday season we

*stop*
*engage our inner domains*
*and purposefully widen  our inner Vision*

That’s what I do when I see pinecones.  I consciously “stop, drop, and roll” into my inner realms with intent to broaden my mystical view.  I tell you, it is revolutionary and worth a try if you’re game for a mind-blowing experience. 

You can also try meditating with the pinecone as a more organized approach to stimulating the pineal “dream center.” 

Here are some meditative tips:


  • Find a pinecone and place it before you in preparation for your meditation
  • Light a candle while setting your focus upon expanding your consciousness
  • Cast your physical and spiritual eyes upon the pinecone and observe it in the candlelight
  • Envision the pinecone opening itself to the Light and warmth of the candlelight
  • As you continue this solemn, calm perception, begin to see that pinecone within your mind
  • Nestled warmly, snuggly between the two halves of your brain, get a clear visual of that pinecone within your mind’s eye
  • Now visualize your inner pinecone opening gently to take in nourishment from Divine light
  • See your pineal gland (pinecone) radiating and stimulated from the calming light of the cosmos
  • Continue to enhance this meditative experience according to your own impulses and requirements. 
  • When you’re ready, conclude your meditation by centering yourself back into  your common reality – resurface & reaffirm your bodily presence.


The idea is to tap into the pinecone and transfer its visual/symbolic qualities to the pituitary gland with a goal to expand, illuminate and ascend.
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Post by Guest July 25th 2013, 12:26 am

Dear Deb,
The words are not mine.I am not so talented.Somebody unknown
wrote them.
This article on the relationship of the pinecone and the pineal gland
is outstanding.Thanks for posting it.
I am going to copy it and put in my private blog.
Marvelous
Stephen
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Post by ATouchofHeart July 25th 2013, 1:16 am

Hi Stephen, thank you and glad you liked it. I enjoyed reading it initially.

You are more talented that you claim.
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Post by laura ann July 26th 2013, 10:48 am

Our soul is loving and talking to us at all times... the pull to our gut etc

has taken me a long time to work through this one.

lovely writing and thank you for sharing it .
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Post by Guest July 26th 2013, 1:15 pm

You are welcome
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