ASCENSION FROM SPIRITUALITY

ASCENSION FROM SPIRITUALITY

by

a small green plant sprouts from a branch

ASCENSION FROM ASCENSION

Ascension, or enlightenment, or spiritual awakening, is a transformative process leading to a profound understanding of one’s true nature and the interconnectedness of reality. It is the self-realisation at an already present state, rather than you achieving a new one.

Spiritual practices are the primary tools for creating the necessary conditions for this self-realisation, although these practices are only preparatory and not the direct cause of enlightenment itself. They can prepare the way, but you will have to make the connection to Source yourself.

Main Spiritual Practices 

Spiritual practices serve to quieten the mind, reduce your ego attachments, and open one to a much deeper and expanded awareness. 

Meditation & Mindfulness

By focusing on the breath, or a mantra, or simply just being present with your awareness to quiet your mental noise. To become the attractor of Source frequencies.

Self-Awareness & Reflection

Engaging in introspection, journaling, or self-inquiry to understand one’s thoughts, emotions, and underlying beliefs. To be able to see the weather or climate of thoughts passing through and evaluate their importance or not. To see things like, if thoughts are past tense or future tense, the strength of feelings for things, looking at your triggers and what causes strong responses. All to be viewed as the more expanded observer of self.

Cultivating Compassion

Practicing empathy, love, forgiveness, and acts of kindness towards oneself and others. To realise that holding anger or bitterness for others or self is also self-destructive. To realise that you hold the power to forgive others and they hold no powers to forgive you, so you don’t wait for their choices and instead realise it’s you holding the power to release unwanted thoughts, feelings and emotions. You have the power to forgive them and let them go, they then no longer have hold over you. To be compassionate about yourself in the process of change as well as for others.

Physical/Sacred Practices

Practices like yoga postures (hatha yoga), chanting, prayer, or specific rituals, forest bathing, swimming in live water, finding your joy, sound baths, tantra, tai chi, chi gong and many more practices can help bring on a spiritual epiphany.

Letting Go

Consciously releasing the ego (the “false self”), material attachments, judgments, and opinions. Learning to detach from what no longer serves you, forgiveness, cleansing ceremonies, tears, sounding out, using flame or waters to release old energies. Removing the false personality construct masks to reveal the authentic self.

The Role of Guidance and Integration 

Spiritual Teachers:

Finding a mentor or guide can offer you invaluable insights, help navigate challenges (like the “dark night of the soul”), and provide support, though the inner work that must be, and can only be done, by the individual.

Integration:

True spiritual growth involves applying these insights into everyday life, embodying principles such as mindfulness, gratitude, and presence in all activities. Integrating both your light and dark and folding them into the neutral to gain the 3rd power.

Different Perspectives 

Process vs. Event:

Many traditions view enlightenment as a gradual, lifelong journey of growth. Others describe it as a sudden, total realization that happens all at once, which the mind/body then adjusts to over time. The answer as you will find in spirituality is not one or the other but invariably tends to be both at the same time. You can become enlightened or ascended as a gradual process, or you can suddenly have an awakening into enlightenment and ascend rapidly. Both are possible.

Effort vs. Grace:

While most will agree on the necessity of disciplined practice (sadhana), some enlightened individuals will explain that their practices were preparatory, and the final awakening happened spontaneously or through “grace”.

To be just doing spiritual practice is not enough, because it is the application of the mind that make the connection to source, not the practice alone but the application of one’s consciousness actively engaged in the practices that makes the final connection/self-realisation.

Ultimately, the spiritual path is deeply personal, and for seekers of enlightenment or ascension, I encourage you to explore different methods to find what works best for you. The ways and tools to achieve an ascended state of enlightenment are well known, it is no longer a hidden mystery.

💖🙏🌟

ASCENSION FROM SEX

ASCENSION FROM SEX

by

a small green plant sprouts from a branch

ASCENSION FROM SEX

Some spiritual and esoteric traditions suggest that sex can lead to a state of “ascension” by acting as a powerful form of meditation that can lead to spiritual and mental transcendence.

This is typically achieved by shifting focus from purely physical pleasure to a deeper connection, which can result in altered states of consciousness, a sense of awe, deep bliss, and a feeling of unity. Proponents of these practices believe that by viewing the body as a temple and consciously channelling sexual energy, individuals can merge with the divine or achieve a higher state of consciousness. 

Practices and beliefs 

“Sacred Sexuality”

This practice emphasizes the body as a sacred vessel for connecting with the divine, not just for self-gratification.

Mindfulness and presence:

Focusing on the present moment and the act of making love can help move beyond physical sensations to a spiritual connection. Helps to bring the consciousness and one’s awareness to within the body, through the senses.

Energy channeling:

Some traditions believe that sexual energy can be intentionally directed throughout the body to achieve heightened states of ecstasy and awareness. The Chi life-force vitality, or Chakra flow of universal energies, the Prana are names for energy.

Releasing shame:

Releasing negative beliefs and shame surrounding the body and sexuality is seen as a crucial step to experience sex as a sacred and empowering act. As sex is heavily manipulated and used as a form of control over others, especially traditionally to control women.

The experience of transcendence 

Altered states of consciousness:

This can include experiences like feeling a deep sense of peace, cosmic awareness, out-of-body experiences, or profound realizations. Trauma and memories can be released; healings can take place through transcendental experiences.

Beyond the physical:

The experience is described as feeling a sense of bliss or awe that goes beyond the physical realm, leading to feelings of unity and deep relaxation. A sense of oneness and divine Union.

Spiritual awakening:

Some individuals report that these experiences lead to a greater sense of self-knowledge and a deeper spiritual connection. By releasing their limitations, pushing past their comfort zones and boundaries, learning and releasing inhibitions that were their old self-limiting mental programming scripts about themselves, to finding pleasure and connection.

Tantra

Some people believe it is possible to achieve spiritual ascension by consciously channelling and directing sexual energy. This idea is rooted in ancient traditions like Tantra and Taoism, which view sexual energy as a powerful, creative life force that, when harnessed, can be used for spiritual transformation rather than solely for physical pleasure or procreation. 

The specific practices used to achieve spiritual states through sex include: 

Sexual transmutation:

This is the practice of converting sexual energy into a higher spiritual fuel. Instead of releasing this energy through physical acts alone, practitioners channel it inward to promote greater mental clarity, emotional stability, and vitality. Your sexual energy can be exchanged with others or can be brought back into the bodies energy circulation if not exchanged or released.

Awakening kundalini:

Sexual energy is linked with kundalini, a coiled energy that lays dormant at the base of the spine. In this way, sexual practices can be used to awaken and move this life-force energy up through the chakras, or energy centres, to achieve spiritual enlightenment.

Mindful and intentional sex:

For this practice, sex is not a quick or goal-oriented act but a slow, deliberate form of meditation. This involves focusing on the present moment, deep breathing, and the energetic connection between partners to create states of expanded consciousness.

Unifying yin and yang:

Taoist sexual practices focus on balancing the feminine (yin) and masculine (yang) energies to cultivate and preserve life force energy (chi).

These practices are seen as vital for health, longevity, and spiritual development and expansion.

Connecting with the divine:

Sacred sexuality involves seeing the body and sex as holy tools to connect with a divine or higher source. In a partnered practice, this can be experienced as a sacred union, creating profound intimacy and a sense of oneness with the universe.

Twin flame connection:

Some people believe that sex with a “twin flame,” a person representing their own soul in another body, is a sacred experience that merges the two people’s energies. This is believed to help both partners each ascend to higher states of consciousness. 

Ascension through sexual energy is not based on ordinary, unmindful sexual activity. Instead, it is a spiritual practice that requires conscious intention, self-awareness, and often guidance from a teacher can help introduce these various sexual exercises and their various concepts.

Sexual Energy

Sexual energy is the same energy as creation energy, the two are the same. Creation energy is sexual energy, the energy of creating new life, of creation itself, creating babies and intimacy and love, bonding and deeper connection. Sexual energy is the energy of life, it is your life-force energy, and that energy has created all that you see around you.

Your sexual energy is sacred; you are a divine being of love that has a unique energy signature. When we use our sexual energy that connects with another’s, we exchange our energies, so it is important to understand this is a sacred exchange. You should be mindful of the energies of others that you exchange and their motivations.

It is important to look after your body and mind so that you can experience healthy sexual energy exchanges that improve and sustain your health and life force vitality, which in turn provides a longer more fulfilling life.

💖🙏🌟

ASCENSION FROM DRUGS

ASCENSION FROM DRUGS

by

a small green plant sprouts from a branch

ASCENSION FROM DRUGS

It is not for me to tell people which route is best for becoming enlightened or ascended. More often than not, life takes its own course and not necessarily in the desired direction we want. Many people use drugs, ancient native practices, use plant medicine like psychoactive mushrooms, toads, flowers etc and some turn to the synthetic drugs like LSD, or DMT or others. Trauma can also push people into taking drugs as a coping mechanism from the trauma.

With our ancestry and still with some native tribes, plant medicine and psychoactive “drugs” are an essential part of their culture and daily practices. With no harm to the individual but the opposite, a deeper understanding of the nature of reality on many metaphysical levels.

People may report experiencing states similar to “enlightenment” after taking certain drugs, particularly psychedelics, due to profound shifts in perception and consciousness, but most spiritual and some clinical perspectives emphasize that this experience is temporary and not equivalent to genuine, lasting enlightenment. 

How Drug Experiences Relate to “Enlightenment” 

Altered States of Consciousness: Psychedelic drugs (such as psilocybin or LSD) can induce non-ordinary states of consciousness that users might interpret as spiritual or enlightened. These experiences often involve a sense of ego dissolution (a loss of the normal sense of self) and a feeling of interconnectedness with nature, other people, or the cosmos.

Mystical Experiences:

Many individuals report a “mystical experience” characterized by a sense of unity, transcendence, and profound personal transformation. These experiences share similarities with those reported by experienced meditators, suggesting a potential common pathway in the brain.

Enhanced Introspection:

Drugs can facilitate deep introspection, allowing individuals to confront personal issues and traumas, and reassess pre-existing beliefs, which can be a catalyst for personal growth or a “spiritual awakening”. 

The Distinction Between Drug-Induced States and True Enlightenment 

Most spiritual traditions and teachers draw a sharp distinction between a drug-induced state and true, lasting enlightenment: 

Temporality vs. Permanence:

The effects of drugs are temporary, wearing off as the substance leaves the system. True enlightenment is generally described as a permanent state of heightened awareness, clarity, and inner stability that does not depend on any external substance.

Dependence vs. Inner Freedom:

The spiritual path emphasizes freedom from all dependencies, including drugs. Relying on a drug to achieve a certain mind state is seen by many programmed minds as contrary to the goal of self-realization, which is achieved through consistent practice like meditation and mindfulness. Yet these minds who state that it is counterproductive have not yet achieved a state of enlightenment themselves. This is a form of spiritual ignorance or brainwashing. Many of these so-called experts are fuelled on caffeine or have addictions to other things that may not be considered as drugs by their culture, but are an equivalent. So, I would say that native tribes may depend on drugs but it may not be from addiction. These are the most thoughtful and peaceful tribes on the planet, who know better than to listen to tinpot psychotherapists and modern psychology clap trap. By modern day criteria needing to drink water could be considered an addiction too. Selective bias. It is not for one to say over another what is and isn’t reality as reality is subjective.

Illusion vs. Reality:

Some perspectives argue that drug-induced visions are merely projections from the subconscious mind, not a direct perception of a higher reality. They can create an illusion of supreme knowledge but lack the fundamental transformation of one’s being. Just because someone is not seen as “transforming their being” it does not mean that there aren’t profound changes happening within them.

The outward appearance of someone is not necessarily a determiner of someone’s changes within. Yes, many people take drugs and do not become enlightened, as they are not seeking answers, instead seeking escape and fun. These types of people are more likely to become addicted to drugs for the feeling they produce and not the deeper truths to reality. It really depends on the nature of the individual and their motivations.

Those that treat drugs as a sacred practice with a view to opening up their gates of perception and seeking answers from the higher realms are the ones most likely to have a more longer lasting and perhaps permanent shift into a higher state of consciousness.

Integration is Key:

While a psychedelic experience might provide a glimpse of what’s possible, its value is lessened without actively integrating those insights into daily life and behaviour. 

In a therapeutic setting, psychedelics, when used with professional guidance and integrated afterward, are being explored for treating conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD because they can induce powerful, positive shifts in perspective and well-being.

Also new research has shown that cannabis can grow new neural pathways and have other therapeutic qualities like relieving epilepsy. So, if these drugs were so bad then why do they have a beneficial effect for the individual? Nature provides compounds that are able to be consumed to help people.

However, recreational use without context or integration is often viewed as a “spiritual cul-de-sac” that can lead to addiction and other mental health problems. Often people do not know when to stop or be moderate, this can lead to addiction and suffering, not taking responsibility for one’s actions. As with anything in life, everything in moderation is key and too much of one thing can also lead to suffering or ignorance.

I’ve seen far too many friends and family take drugs, alcohol is a socially accepted drug, that cause immense suffering and their personal health being damaged. Drugs are able to alter the mind into different states of consciousness, but I would suggest you ask yourself why you are taking them. Is it for self-indulgence as recreational? If so, then you will not be on a spiritual quest and will not garner much other than escapism. If, however, you are of the other persuasion and are motivated to take drugs for the pursuit of deeper self-understanding and that of nature, then if respected and in moderation, drugs may provide a route for you to ascension as they will open up the higher states of consciousness for you.

I do not promote anyone taking drugs and think that it is down to the personal choice of the individual as to whether they take them or not. There are alternative ways to ascend without drugs, and many pathways to reach enlightenment and Ascension.

💖🙏🌟

ASCENSION FROM TRAUMA

ASCENSION FROM TRAUMA

by

a small green plant sprouts from a branch

ASCENSION FROM TRAUMA

Ascension or “Enlightenment”, or a profound spiritual awakening, can sometimes follow a traumatic experience because trauma shatters an individual’s existing worldview and ego, forcing them to search for deeper meaning and a fundamental shift in perception. This process is part of a psychological phenomenon called post-traumatic growth. Causing an expansion of the individuals consciousness.

The key mechanisms through which this transformation occurs include: 

Ego Disruption and Surrender:

Trauma can annihilate a person’s “ego” or centralized sense of self, which is often attached to a false sense of control and identity. When the egoic structure is crushed by overwhelming pain or loss, individuals are forced to surrender, leading to a profound shift in identification from the limited self to a broader, more expanded universal consciousness.

Existential Reboot and Search for Meaning:

A traumatic event often results in a “dark night of the soul,” challenging previously held beliefs about life’s purpose, fairness, and reality. This intense suffering acts as a catalyst, prompting a desperate search for meaning, solace, and stability, which often leads individuals to explore spirituality, philosophy, and introspection on a much deeper level than they might have otherwise. It leads to a profound search for truths but from a new perception of being able to look also at dark truths. The aim is to unlearn and relearn what is actually more real and truthful, even if it’s upsetting. As the pursuit of truth becomes priority over once held personal sentiments.

Neuroplastic Reset and Heightened Awareness:

The brain and nervous system undergo significant stress and rewiring during and after trauma. This forced evolution can lead to altered states of consciousness and a heightened state of awareness or hypervigilance, which, with the right guidance and self-reflection (such as through meditation), can be channeled into mystical experiences or profound insights into the nature of reality.

Fostering Compassion and Purpose:

Survivors of trauma often develop a heightened sense of empathy and purpose, as their suffering allows them to connect with others’ pain and channel their experiences into meaningful actions, such as becoming advocates or healers. This shift in focus from personal suffering to a shared human experience contributes to spiritual growth. 

It is important to note that trauma itself is not a prerequisite for enlightenment, and not everyone who experiences trauma will undergo this type of spiritual transformation. This is unique of the individual’s abilities to either crumble and fall, or for some to gain strength and rise.

The potential for growth depends on how an individual processes their experiences, moving through feelings and emotions toward healing and a new expanded perspective, rather than becoming stuck in victimhood or darkness.

Spiritual practices like meditation and mindfulness are considered safer and more grounded ways to facilitate this growth and healing. As usually trauma is not a voluntary process and is not asked for or purposefully sought out by the individual.

Trauma is often used by the military with programs like MkUltra and other psychological manipulation to induce an awakening or ascension. This is so that the individuals affected are able to think on a more expanded real-time level and they are considered an asset for special forces and specific types of operations.

I do not recommend anyone puts themself through traumatic situations on purpose with the aim of ascending. Most trauma is an accidental process from a situation or from an interaction with other people.

The other routes to ascension are attained from spiritual practices, sexual practices or taking drugs. Each has their own set of energy dynamics. If you wish to ascend you have to be prepared to know that you’ve been lied to and so the cultural conditioning you created your belief systems from will need to be unlearned and relearned.

This cleansing of what your false beliefs are then allows for more deeper truthful insights, as you are more able to look at multiple perspectives including entertaining people’s views that are the opposite to yours, but without entangling in them or being affected by them or reacting to them.

💖🙏🌟

THE PRIMARY CAUSES OF HUMAN SUFFERING

THE PRIMARY CAUSES OF HUMAN SUFFERING

by

a small green plant sprouts from a branch

THE PRIMARY CAUSES OF HUMAN SUFFERING

The primary causes of human suffering can be categorized into external events and internal psychological factors, with perspectives varying across different philosophical and religious traditions.

External Causes

Physical Pain and Illness:

The unavoidable experience of physical pain, disease, and the bodily decline associated with aging and death are universal sources of suffering.

Loss and Disappointment:

Experiencing the loss of loved ones, unmet needs, and the failure of situations to meet expectations are common causes of emotional distress.

Man-Made Evil and Injustice:

Suffering can be caused by the actions of other humans, including cruelty, violence, war, abuse, and systemic inequalities that lead to poverty and injustice.

Natural Disasters and Random Events:

“Time and unforeseen events,” such as accidents, natural disasters (earthquakes, droughts, tsunamis), and other random misfortunes, are causes of suffering beyond human control.

Internal and Psychological Causes

Desire and Attachment:

Many traditions, particularly Buddhism, identify desire (craving for material goods, your wants, immortality) and attachment (clinging to things, outcomes, or an unhealthy ego) as primary roots of suffering. This includes expectations that people and situations should be different from what they are, so setting up false expectations that are never met and bringing self-created disappointment.

There are 4 main attachment types-

  • Secure
  • Anxious
  • Avoidant
  • Disorganised

Ignorance and Delusion:

A lack of understanding of the true nature of reality or one’s self is often cited as the fundamental cause of suffering. This “unawareness” leads to wrong or poor quality thoughts and actions, creating a cycle of dissatisfaction. See Dunning Kruger effect.

Aversion and Hatred:

The emotional responses of anger, hatred, and hostility towards unpleasant experiences or people contribute significantly to internal suffering. Keeping grudges and hatred and bitterness for others harms the self.

Ego and Selfishness:

An unhealthy focus on the self, including hurt ego and selfishness, leads to actions and attitudes that create suffering for both the individual and others. Denial of issues that are created will not make you learn and remove and upgrade. You cannot teach someone who thinks they already know.

Overthinking and Negative Thought Patterns:

The mind’s tendency to ruminate on negative thoughts and label experiences as “good” or “bad” is considered a source of suffering, distinct from the physical pain itself.

Instead of asking “why is this happening to me?”, from a victim mindset, ask yourself “what is this teaching me?”. Reject the injury and the injury goes away. Nothing is so, unless you think it. Your reaction to a situation, is it beneficial to you or do your reactions create further suffering for you?

Many people get a “thought-form” and get stuck on that groove and they have no tools to stop them from repeating their scripts. Which can be changed into better more healthy positive thought-forms.

These are the various current challenges that everyone faces in life. You cannot go through life without having to deal with internal and external conflicts of some type, so it is important to know and be able to have the tools to deal with them. The tools and info are available for those who seek them.

💖🙏🌟