Spiritual Vitamins

Every aspect of our being requires nourishment for a healthy existence-body, mind, and spirit. Nourishment provides strength, resilience, and improves the quality of the recipient. Spirit is the core or essence of who we are and dictates the events of the mind which houses the soul. The mind, in turn, dictates events within the body. Ultimately, spiritual health is the foundation for the holistic well-being of our interconnected components.

The basic step in acquiring spiritual nourishment is spiritual enlightenment. Awareness of the true self, the spiritual self:

The awareness that we are spirit separate from our minds and bodies, but connected. 

The awareness that the real you and me is not what we see with our natural eyes. We are supernatural! 

The awareness that our consciousness is not limited to the physical brain or while we reside in our physical bodies. 

The countless reported out of body experiences (OBE's) and near death experiences (NDE's) of people all over the world supported by quantum physics research cannot be overlooked. It provides evidence that consciousness extends beyond our physical existence.

The next step is becoming aware of the innate powers and gifts of you the spirit. Spiritual enlightenment automatically opens the door to inner truth~clear self-perception. Once we become more spiritually conscientious, our spiritual strengths, limitations, talents, etc. will become more and more clear. We not only discover our gifts, but can develop new ones. 

Tapping into chakra energy may be a good start for developing our spiritual powers. It is the spiritual energy that flows through 7 precise areas of the physical body. Each chakra endows us with a specific type of wisdom that we can use to improve the quality of our lives. Anything that enhances the spirit, mind, or body will also enhance chakra energy flow.

Very often, spiritual abilities or skills present themselves prior to spiritual enlightenment. The person may not understand what the bleep is going on. When I was a child, clairvoyance, the ability to foresee the future developed in me. I frequently had dreams about people, places, and activities that happened within days, weeks, sometimes longer. I assumed the ability originated in my brain. In actuality, the brain is the processor. I now know clairvoyance, as all other extra-sensory perceptions, are generated from the spirit realm. There is no concept of time or division between past, present, and future. Everything is as one~no beginning no end.

Some individuals are very clear on their earthly mission and why they were placed here. The unfortunate others are drifting through life like a lost ship at sea. They are easily influenced by the deceptions of the world and lack direction. Anyone who has ever experienced clarity of their divine purpose was spiritually awake and enlightened. Every spirit is unique as is a fingerprint. Every spirit has an affinity toward specific energy manifestations. During the human experience, that affinity might be toward the planetary elements: earth, water, air, fire, and so on. The clarity of truth familiarizing you with you inevitably leads to discovering your true purpose in this life.

Once we are in sync with our spiritual selves and capabilities, we must apply them in creating a more positive life and a more positive world. We must not just know about our power, but tap into it and put it to use. Whatever our spiritual affinity, we must work it to our advantage. It is imperative to learn the dynamics of the Universal Laws and how they work, such as the law of attraction. We can then use our spiritual powers to make those laws work for us.

As we become more spiritually aware, our perceptions are heightened. Adjusting our perceptions of life events to get in alignment with our spiritual DNA is the key. The book, The Four Insights by Alberto Villoldo, PH.D is an excellent resource for explaining the 4 levels of perception and applying them in our daily lives. If a person gets fired from their job, that normally would be perceived as an extremely negative event. However, Dr. Villoldo explains the ancient wisdom of the Laika Indians (the Earthkeepers) on shifting our perceptions higher toward spiritual understanding. Undesirable events are viewed as opportunities for growth, empowerment, and acquiring a better situation.

Consciousness is the mother that births all of creation. With the understanding we all are as one with that consciousness, we also have the ability to create. Our emotions, thoughts, and words are products of the conscious mind and shape the world around us. 

The cause and effect principle of human consciousness is karma. It is encompassed by the universal law of cause and effect. It is energy structuring our lives based on our previous actions in the present life or another one. What goes around really does come around. We will reap what we sow. Positive karma provides good nourishment for spiritual health.

Specific practices can be implemented that promote spiritual enlightenment and fulfillment of divine purpose. These practices serve as nourishment for the spirit and the holistic being. They have the ability to open up the communication channels between spirit, mind, and body. The rewards are numerous to include physical/mental vitality and intimacy with the divine. Please note that not all of them are feasible for everybody. It is best to do your own research prior to embarking on certain rituals and find what works best for you. Many of them are listed as follows:

Reading ancient spiritual writings, such as the Holy Bible-serves as a guide for navigating through life. Also provides a belief system of the origins and inner workings of the human race.

Meditation-quieting your mind in order to listen to God with your spiritual ears. Puts the person in-touch with their inner self, enhances perception, intuition, and emotional balance.

Praying-talking to the Creator heightens consciousness, insight, encourages problem solving, healing, and peace of mind.

Third Eye Activation-awakening the pineal gland of the brain. The pineal gland allows us to interact with the spiritual world and other dimensions. Hence, the term spiritual awakening emerges. The benefits include heightened intuition and perception. Can be dangerous due to possibility of encountering malevolent entities.

Consuming healthy organic foods-promotes good physical/mental health and detoxification of the pineal gland or third eye.

Physical Exercise/Fitness-promotes healthy bodies and brain chemistry by releasing chemicals known as endorphins. Facilitates a sense of well-being and euphoria.

Lucid Dreaming-having vivid dreams where the dreamer is aware they are dreaming and can control what happens in the dream. Reported to promote improved mental health and creativity.

Astral Projection-OBE, traveling outside of your physical body in the spirit realm while your physical body remains alive. Promotes spiritual enlightenment and higher perceptions. Can also be dangerous due to the possibility of encountering malevolent beings and places.

Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep-the deepest level of sleep when dreaming occurs. The pineal gland is the most active at this time secreting hormones such as melatonin and dimethyltryptamine (DMT). Melatonin controls the sleep-wake cycle. DMT is reputed to facilitate hallucinogenic and other-worldly experiences.

Hallucinogenics-are traditionally known as psychedelics or psychotropic chemicals that cause one to hallucinate or experience things that are not actually present. It is taken into account that the belief that something is not actually present is in reference to the physical world only. Many believe hallucinogenics allow individuals to see into other realms experiencing the emotions associated with them. The event is referred to as a "trip" and can range from euphoric to terrifying.

Spending a lot of time outside in nature-interacting directly with the planet, walking barefoot on the earth, and surrounding oneself with outdoor beauty will place us in-touch with our inner selves.

Listening to Binaural Beats-shifts brainwaves to frequencies that support positive behaviors, abilities, and the higher self.

Listening to 432 and 528 Hertz music-natural vibrations of sound identified in nature and the universe. They resonate throughout the brain and body shifting the DNA to states of healing and rejuvenation.

Thinking, speaking, and behaving in a positive manner whenever possible. Even if you are not feeling positive emotions at the time (like when your boss gets on your nerves)-good karma will ensue as the energy of your soul and spirit catch up with positive energy of your physical activities. Good karma nourishes every aspect of our being. Never forget that everything is connected. What happens on one realm will affect the activities on the others.

"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." 

Socrates

Embrace the realization that the more we know and discover about our existence, the less we know. It is a fact of life that our knowledge of the universe is limited. Quantum physics is making landmark discoveries everyday, yet it is just a minute fraction of the whole. There is so much going on out there that our physical brains are incapable of processing. As a result, belief systems have emerged over the course of world history aka religion. We fill in the gaps of our knowing with those belief systems and that is okay. The problem is the human polarization, conflict, hatred, hostility, and violence it has generated over the centuries.

Keep an open mind. Don't block your nourishment! Study philosophies that are different from your own. Everyone has a perspective that supports truth. As I stated in the introduction, we all have a piece to the puzzle. On the spiritual plane, everything and everybody is as one. You will likely discover things that are different or in conflict with what you have been taught. Spiritual enlightenment is a reprogramming process that may initially be uncomfortable and even distressing. 

Finally, but most importantly, LOVE is the most fundamental nutrient of all. Let love guide you on your spiritual journey. Love energy is in sync with the higher vibrations of the human-friendly spirit world. It is where you will find God and yourself.