Our Current Newsletter - August 2008
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Hello and thanks for reading,
It has been a busy summer and we are going great guns on all of the different projects here at Higher-Ground. I am working on the audio book for Book III of the One Solitary life Trilogy and Tony has the cover coming along as well. Our list is growing and we appreciate all of you who come by the site and read these newsletters too.
There are a bunch of new videos on the site so you have to check them out. If you followed me through the ISSSEEM conference you know we interviewed a number of the Speakers for the conference. There are video interviews from Dean Radin, Larry Dossey and the outgoing ISSSEEM President Bernie Williams. Just click this link and you are there.
I also did a “One Minute Shift” video for the contest held by The Institute of Noetic Sciences, of which Dean Radin is the leading Physicist and that is available too.
There are sample chapters from the Trilogy in the Download area too. Not Book III, you will have to wait for that, but we are working on a special offer for our newsletter readers when it comes out. You will not need to have read books I and II to read it. It will be good for the serious student of metaphysics to do, but the third book does stand on its own and if you are interested in an alternative understanding of the New Testament it is a must read. I’m hoping that it will prompt people to read the earlier books when they hear what he has to say about Jesus.
Enjoy,
Doug
“Be the changes you want to see in the world”
Mahatma Gandhi |
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Other Stuff...
Doug Fisichella will be starting a monthly program at the Metaphysical Research Society in Denver with his talk on the Constitution of Man entitled “The Anatomy of Consciousness – The Unseen Aspects of the Human Being” on Thursday, September 25th. The “MRS” is located at 1001 7th street (at Ogden) in Denver’s Capitol Hill area. He will be accompanied by Dr William Bergman, an MD and local leader in Alternative Health methods.
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Articles:
GOOD FORTUNE, ILL FORTUNE, OR ???
An Excerpt From Book I of the One Solitary Life Series,
The Vision The Journey and The Quest
Nothing has an intrinsic meaning or value. That having been established, does this mean that the establishment of a system of values holds no purpose? Of course not. Since the world of objective phenomena, and all contained therein, is without absolute value, we have available a blank slate upon which to write our own personal scenario. “For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged; and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again”. (Matt.7:2) You set the standard. Without a set of core values we are spiritually bankrupt.
Our life script serves as an accurate statement of who we think we are. The world that composes our personal reality is a reflection of what we think, feel, assess, believe, and desire. The world’s attractions are the keys that unlock my thoughts and feelings and ultimately make me acquainted with myself. In other words, our judgments give us a clear, Dorian Gray picture of ourselves, not that of others or the objects and events that we perceive around us. Used in this regard we are led to an expanded sense of self-awareness. A valuable tool if used honestly and with the acceptance of personal responsibility
Anthony J. Fisichella Accomplished author student and teacher of the Ageless Wisdom. Founder of the Higher Ground Foundation
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The Disciple and the Astral Body
The Astral body is usually considered only from its negative aspect. When under control it is a useful tool of the disciple. Desire must first be developed and is useful in driving the man to greater achievement. This is usually seen in the desire for more things, a better car or house and is materialistic in its focus. The man “wants” and this is the motivating factor for the physical body to act. The motivation is selfish but the physical nature is still moving and being trained in some skill in order to bring about the desired changes. In many cases the material drives foster great care in this training and the man may become a highly effective business man acquiring great wealth. The reading of motivational material and study of great men may follow and certain “secrets” of success are learned which will follow him through his life and be useful no matter what the endeavor. Every step on the path is equally important and equally divine.
Douglas Fisichella is a Student of the Arcane School founded by Alice A. Bailey and a life long student of the worlds religions
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Yogi Fast-Foods?
Is there any such thing? Probably not unless you include: fruits, berries, nuts, and some vegetables in your lunch pail. I consider them all take-out foods that come in their own wrappers. Nothing is more delicious and satisfying for me than a great big fruit salad and nuts for lunch. It is easily digested, the nutrients I get from it are from a good source, and I don’t feel guilty. My nutrition is from a “cruelty free” source. I no longer suffer from seeing cows being slaughtered as I chew and digest my food. Or the horrible condition the chicken I am eating lived in before it was killed. These images don’t interfere with my digestion as they did before I became a Vegan-Yogi. As I weaned myself off meat and meat-byproducts my system began to purify it’s self on many different levels. Today I feel light, yet strong. Able to move my body in anyway I choose and to make it do what I want it to. That my friends’ is freedom!
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Daily Disciplines for Effortless Success:
Six Steps for Activating "The Secret" in Your Life
by Jack Canfield - America's Success Coach
The first step to using Law of Attraction as presented in the movie The Secret is to clarify exactly what you want.
Remember—determine, write down and talk about what you do want, not what you don’t want. Be as specific as possible. Once you have clarified what you want, do the following each and every day.
1. Morning Intention, Visualization and Releasing
As soon as you wake up in the morning, take about 5 minutes to focus your mind on your desires, goals and intentions. Start by sitting in a comfortable position, closing your eyes and visualizing your desires and goals as already being fulfilled. Spend 30 seconds to a minute on each of your core desires and goals. You can also take a few moments to visualize your day going exactly as you would like it to.
When you do this, you will often find negative limiting beliefs that are the result of negative programming from your childhood will come up. You may hear thoughts like “I could never afford that,” “there’s no way I’ll ever get that,” or “who am I kidding?” coming up. If you do, use one of the many releasing techniques that are available (see the list below) to release the negative thought. Don’t fight or argue with the thought; just release it.
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Jack Canfield, America's Success Coach, is the founder and co-creator of the billion-dollar book brand Chicken Soup for the Soul and a leading authority on Peak Performance.
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Living practical, "safe" life may not be living
Q. How do we change? – C.H., Tennessee
A. We change incrementally, dramatically, or slightly; yet everyone and everything changes. John F. Kennedy said, “Change is the law of life.” This is so true.
The question you pose can be answered on many levels.
On a physical level, our skin sloughs off, our organs age and our cells change daily.
Spiritually, as we develop a deeper relationship with grace, we change.
Psychologically, as we become more accepting of ourselves and others, we change.
Emotionally, as we forgive ourselves and others, we change.
We can change reluctantly or enthusiastically.
The real question is, how do you accept change? How do you integrate new aspects of yourself and new situations into your life?
Ariane deBonvoisin founder and CEO of First30Days, has spent a good portion of her life coping with and researching how to deal with any and every change. In her latest book, The First 30 Days: Your Guide to Any Life Change, Ariane examines how to have an optimistic mindset towards change and transition.
Some people bemoan change. Others invite it. When change knocks upon your door, welcome it.
Let go of controlling the outcomes. Woody Allen said, “If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans.”
Commit yourself to trusting that change happens as part of your birthright. We change in every moment, even if it seems familiar.
Author Alan Cohen writes, "It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the adventurous and exciting, for in movement there is life, and in change there is power."
May you be empowered to embrace change, shift radically and be fulfilled.
Liz Sterling is the director of LifeWorks Wellness Center in Boca Raton, FL, a member of Wachovia Small Business Advisory Group, features editor for Balance Magazine and the host of B-U-Radio
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The Great Invocation
This Invocation was given to Humanity through the Master Djwahl Kuhl. If added to any meditation it becomes a literal act of world service. Find out more about his teachings at www.Lucistrust.org
From the point of light within the mind of God let light stream forth into the minds of men
Let light descend on earth
From the point of love within the heart of God let love stream forth into the hearts of men
May Christ Return to Earth
From the center where the will of God is known let purpose guide the little wills of men
The purpose the masters know, and serve
From the center which we call the race of men let the plan of love and light work out
And may it seal the door where evil dwells
Let light and love and power restore the plan on earth
