1) Less is more. It’s amazing how much “stuff” we can accumulate in our homes because we think ‘stuff’ will contribute to our lives. It’s true that we gain enjoyment from material possessions, but the more we accumulate the more burdened we often feel. Eventually we find ourselves living under a constant cloud of confusion, scattered thoughts and stress.

Begin immediately to clear out the material possessions you no longer need or want, and donate them to a local charitable organisation. This will accomplish two things: first, you’ll feel lighter and less cramped in your home; and you’ll also feel good about giving these items to people who can actually need and use them.

2) Choose your activities. An active life is good for you, but not if it leaves you feeling stressed and fatigued! Most of us take on way more than necessary as far as obligations and even recreational activities are concerned. Then we end up feeling tired, worn out and overstretched.

Take a few minutes to think about the things you do on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Do you really need to do all of them? Have you taken on responsibilities that really aren’t yours? Do you actually enjoy all the activities that you are running around for?

Make a list of at least a few activities or obligations that you can eliminate, and then go ahead and do so – even if you have to gradually reduce unnecessary time fillers over a period of time you are on the way to greater simplicity.

3) Spend time in silence. A deceptively simple way to live a life of simplicity and ease is to shut out the mental and physical “noise” of your busy life on a regular basis. Sitting in silence for just a few minutes can drastically reduce your stress levels and leave you feeling calm, centred and happy.

Consciousness acts in the spirit with the eternal spiritual inner knowledge that are unrelated to any form and language spoken in the world. Thought processes in mind also acts with subtle forms of scholarly knowledge and language.

Working knowledge with the thought of pure mind or inside knowledge of the eternal spiritual consciousness is always pleasant, even in the worst situation of the physical body. Physical body is an extension of the subtle mind. It is simply the record of the subtle mind to be connected with the physical world. All actions of the physical body are controlled by actions of the thought processes of the subtle mind. Shares of the thought processes of the subtle mind. can be controlled by actions of the physical body.

Physical Life is an extension of the subtle mind, which is consciousness and reflection. Physical life is merely acting under the orders of consciousness as the fate or the idea of knowledge through the thought process of mind. Acts of conscience in the spirit with the eternal inner spiritual knowledge are free from any form and language spoken in the world. The processes of thought in the mind also acts with subtle thought forms of academic knowledge and language. Thoughts to mind subtle process can not act at the same time, as eternal spiritual knowledge and awareness within the thought forms of knowledge and learned the language of civilization.

While acting with various evil desires, attachments and hatreds and fears with knowledge of the forms of thought and language, the subtle thought process becomes impure. The thought process is a dirty source of stress and sadness to the mind and disease in the physical body. The impure thought process can be washed with spiritual meditation.

Working knowledge with the thought of the pure mind or knowledge in the eternal spiritual consciousness is always welcome, even in the worst situations of the physical body. It is simply to connect the subtle mind to the physical world. All actions of the physical body are controlled by the actions of the thought processes of the subtle mind.

Speaking for the life of the organism depends on the order in mind. Without having thought in mind, the physical acts are not considered. The living body, just follow the orders of the thought processes in mind. The power of the life of the body can not create ideas to speak at the thought processes of the subtle mind.

The life of the organism ends on the order of thought to the subtle mind. Without silencing the subtle mind the physical acts cannot be ended. The power of the life of the body can not silence the mind of the subtle mind. It requires something like the organism.

Power of Physical life can not extend life or can end it desirably. Physical life continues or ends according to the orders of consciousness in the subtle mind. Power of the material life can not end the idea of wealth in the spiritiual life. The idea of wealth in mind is created by the awareness of fate. physical body has no direct connection to consciousness in the subtle mind. Before the physical life, support the birth of the thought process in mind. Thought processes persist for some time, even in the dead bodies.

Power of the material life can not follow the orders of knowledge without wisdom. Power of the material life can not continue at the same time the spiritual knowledge of the inner voice of conscience and thought forms of knowledge and understanding of language thought process in mind. Power of the material life under command of the unconscious in the intuitive mind. Power of the material life can not acquire the skills needed to escape the world. All actions of material life, just follow the orders of the mind in the consciousness of life, called life karma, which is happiness in all types and stages of life.

All our happiness in the mind and physical stress in life is still worrying due to the creation of impurity in our thought processes which we do not wash.

This drink is widely employed throughout Amazonian Perú, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, western Brazil, and in portions of the Río Orinoco basin.  It has probably been used in the western Amazon for millennia and is rapidly expanding in South America and elsewhere through the growth of organized syncretic religious movements such as Santo Daime, União do Vegetal (UDV), and Barquinia, among others.

In traditional rainforest practice, other medicinal or visionary plants are often added to the brew for various purposes, from purely positive healing (blancura) and divination to malevolent black magic (brujeria, magia negra or rojo).

The oldest know object related to the use of ayahuasca is a ceremonial cup, hewn out of stone, with engraved ornamentation, which was found in the Pastaza culture of the Ecuadorean Amazon from 500 B.C. to 50 A.D. It is deposited in the collection of the Ethnological Museum of the Central University (Quito, Ecuador). This indicates that ayahuasca potions were known and used at least 2,500 years ago. Its antiquity in the lower Amazon is likely much greater.

The Ayahuasca medicine usually contains both beta-carboline and tryptamine alkaloids. However, some indigenous Amazonian cultures, i.e. Yahua and others, prepare a ceremonial drink from the ayahuasca vine alone.The effects differ in visionary qualities from the more typical composite preparation but with the same profound cleansing and spiritual effects.

The beta-carbolines (harmine, harmaline, and tetrahydroharmine) are obtained from the ayahuasca vine (Banisteriopsis caapi). Harmine and harmaline are visionary at near toxic levels, but at modest dosage typically produce mainly tranquility and purgation.

Tetrahydroharmine is present in significant levels in ayahuasca. It may be responsible for some of its more profound effects compared to analogue plants such as Syrian rue (Peganum harmala).

The ratio of the harmala alkaloids in ayahuasca appears to vary greatly from one geographical area to another in the Amazon basin. The proportions in which they are present likely account for the varied effects reported by shamans from different ‘kinds’ of ayahuasca even though all are botanically classified as Banisteriopsis caapi.

A large part of meditation is to go beyond this feeling of resistance.

To continue to sit and allow these edgy feelings to be without
giving in to them. And in this, they burn away.

You sit still long enough, the body is going to want to move.
Instead of moving, you allow that feeling, you feel that feeling,
you allow and feel it so completely that you, as a separate person,
as a resistance to that feeling dissappears.

So it is that resistance that must be confronted. By allowing and witnessing,
you are confronting the ego itself, the tendency to separate,
to resist. And in surrendering to that you move beyond separation.

You as a separate person as stress and resistance itself will dissappear
and there will only be consciousness, there will only be peace.
Not as something you dip in and out of in enquiry or investigation,
but something that is permanantly burned away because you stick to it.

Because you dive deep into stillness without coming up for air.

For example, as Mary’s 40th birthday was approaching, she began to examine her life because she felt that something was missing. Although she had always enjoyed good health, had a loving partner, 3 healthy children, and a secure job, Mary was not happy and lacked energy. She decided that a retreat would allow her to take some time away from her everyday life to reflect. With direction and support, Mary was able to reconnect with her priorities, which then enabled her to identify imbalances in her life that were causing her unhappiness.

Valerie worked in a job she did not enjoy for years. Secretly, she held the dream of someday becoming an author of children’s books, but didn’t see how it was possible. Participating in a retreat gave Valerie the inspiration and motivation to begin to take the steps towards fulfilling her dream. Michael and Sarah decided to go on a couple’s retreat because they wanted to improve their relationship and were having difficulty communicating. Time away together with guidance and support allowed them to reconnect, communicate more fully, and enjoy greater intimacy.

How A Retreat May Benefit You:

1.Rediscover “you” and connect with your spirit
2.Reduce stress
3.Allow your body, mind and spirit time to heal & rejuvenate
4.Increase creativity, energy
5.Learn tools and strategies to make the changes you desire
6.Create more positive feelings and joy into your life
7.Release and heal old stuff
8.Learn to trust and use your intuition

Here are some things to consider before going on retreat: What is my intention for my retreat? Do I have a need for privacy and individualized focused attention at this time, or would I thrive in a group setting with people going through similar life situations? What is my budget and how much time do I have? What physical environment would feel most supportive? What are the qualifications and experience levels of the retreat facilitators?

“Relaxation and recreation is a necessary component of perfection attainment.  Sounds strange, does it not?  We often think that soul perfection means to stay in our darkened room and meditate, or serve in some ministry that helps our fellows — and these are good and necessary things that are a part of this learning experience — but to round out your experience and to add that friendly glow to your already beaming soul, you must learn to laugh and have fun.

“Much of what you do in eternity will involve reversion, for there are so many astonishing things and places to go and see and experience, that you will never find yourself bored or disinterested.  Eternal life in God’s playground of the universes is an unending joy when you balance service and reversion on your way to perfection.  In your journeys on other worlds, you will find that the most advanced personalities there have a most wonderful sense of humor and they are a delight to be around.

“Have you ever noticed how often children laugh and play?  They, for the most part, live in the moment and are not concerned about all the seriousness and problems of the world.  They are enjoying life, because they feel safe and secure under the watch-care of their parents.  All their needs are taken care of, and so nothing enters into their consciousness but what comes natural to them.  They want to explore, enjoy friends, laugh, and use their imagination (exercise their creativity).  You must learn to feel safe and secure in your heavenly Father and have faith that all your needs will be taken care of.

“Is it any wonder the Master said that to enter into the kingdom of heaven, you must become as a little child?  Ah-ha!  You see how much sense this makes?  Think about what friends you have that you feel most fond of.  Do you laugh and forget yourself when in their company?  Yes, it is a reflection of the Creator to laugh and be joyful, so why don’t you lighten up!  Renew your spirit, renew your outlook on life — laugh, relax, and find joy in all that you do.  It will make your short stay here much more profitable and joyful.  The problems of the world will still be here to solve, but why not tackle these problems with a joyful heart?  Love and laughter are the medicine of the body, mind, and spirit.  See that you take your medicine today — it tastes delightful!

What the Master is referring to is the level of responsibility one shows per their capacity and ability to serve and do the Will of the Paradise Father, shall be given more light and spiritual power to do even greater things in service to God and man.  The faith sons and daughters of the Paradise Father doing His Will shall receive abundance and aid from on high to continue their labor for the Kingdom.  Those that are slothful and shun responsibility, though they have capacity and ability, shall suffer a diminution of light and power from on high and shall become blinded by the unreality of their own selfish pursuits until they freely choose to walk in the light and begin again to accumulate those precious universe credits that lead to higher consciousness and service to others.

“Blessed are you who delight in doing good unto your fellows — shining your light into this world, healing, praying, illuminating truth, and going out of your way to help those in need, for in doing so, you are preparing the soul for greater work in the higher spheres of light.  For those that show sagacity and responsibility over a few things in this life shall be given greater power and responsibilities in the next life.  This my friends is universal law, and it is completely fair and equitable.  This goes hand in hand with the law that states, ‘The last shall be first, and the least shall be greatest in the Kingdom of heaven.’  Meaning, those that serve themselves in this life, shall find themselves in a lower place in the worlds to come, while those that willfully choose to do the Will of the Paradise Father and serve his or her fellows in this life, shall be given the opportunity to serve in the higher spheres of light with greater responsibility in the co-creation of the universes.

“The accumulation of wealth and knowledge in this life will do nothing for you in the worlds to come if it is used for self aggrandizement.  Only through love do you hear the zephyrs of truth that lead the way to eternal life.  Love cannot be kept to the self, but by its very nature is to be shared to reap its benefits of joy.  It is infectious, and the joy one receives from showing love, fuels their drive to find it again — to feel more joy and satisfaction while experiencing the benefits of spiritual gifts and clarity of purpose.  Eventually these light workers shall discover the astonishment of synchrony between their will and the Will of God, for they will learn to discern and act when moved by spirit.

“It is God’s love for us that He shares all things with His children who hear His voice and delight in doing His will.  Open the spigots of heaven and let His love pour over you as you in kind show love for your brothers and sisters.  To those that have shall be given more–a divine promise.”

“This planet you live on is not one of ease, and indeed, life can be quite rugged.  The main fact in life is that of self-acceptance, because if you cannot accept yourself for whom and what you are, and what you are becoming, how would it be possible for you to accept others, who often are so very different from you. 

“The acceptance of self, with an honest and sincere appraisal of self, is mandatory for healthy spiritual growth.  This is the most important work you can engage in, as many have hidden grievances and resentment, perhaps grudges in their hidden closet, and of which they are not aware.  When they come across others who have similar issues, instead of recognizing these limitations in themselves, such limitations, and for no apparent reason, can hinder what could have become a useful and meaningful exchange between people.

“It takes real courage to be honest with the self to discover these hidden obstacles, which prevent you from loving yourself, just the way you are.  This is a huge lesson, which if you desire to accept and love others unconditionally, needs to be learned.  You can now well imagine that the most important work in this life is acceptance of yourself on the road to perfection in eternity.

“This is not always an easy thing to do, as you are surrounded by brothers and sisters who are having their own individual struggles to become more real.  It is by this opportunity for growth that you can help each other.

“It is a wonderful thing for us to observe the gains that are being made on this planet.  It is not through ease seeking that these inner battles are won.  No, indeed not.  It takes effort and struggle to overcome the baser tendencies of human nature, to truly aspire to become what you are designed to become according to the divine blueprint, placed in you at conception, at which time God gifted you with your personality.

“Perfection is inherent in people as this represents the goal of the ages to attain.  In order to achieve this goal, God has given you free will choice, so that you are experientially able through the decision making process to attain the goal of eternal life.  This is so ordained as the method in which God, being perfect, experiences Himself through you.”

“For untold ages I have been in a dream, taking in all that happened in this dream, but still, progressing, awakening, with a developing, reasoning mind, observing, evolving with you, and now giving vent to my deliberations.

“In all of Nebadon there are merely a few places as beautiful, as varied from place to place, and as diversified, as is our planet.  For most worlds that are made ready for human habitation there is generally not such diversity until well after the races have grown up, matured, and managed to create new plant life, new fruits, new trees and a greater diversity of animals.

“Here on my planet there is a potential risk that much will be lost.  Indeed much has already been lost.  There is the potential of a war to make impossible all future wars and to make it necessary for your slaves, your serfs, and criminals to mine the needed elements for life in the many places that will no longer be suitable for habitation.

“I am making my call to you to round up as many as you can, to give them my message that you must make wars no more.  I am making my call to you that you must do your utmost to keep the peace, and that you must do the very best you can to help each other in difficult times.

“This short message is from me to the many who are contactees of my Midwayer servants.  I am the air you breathe.  I am the water you drink.  I am the food you eat.  And I am the ground you walk on.  I am Urantia.  I thank you for listening to my thoughts.  I embrace you with my love.  I say farewell for now.”

“These changes are a natural part of living on an evolutionary planet such as this, still busy evolving and stabilizing herself, which has not been easy due to the creatures living upon her – especially with all the drilling and the gashes inflicted upon her tender surface, which so far has only benefited few.

“Her riches are meant for each generation of the creatures who live and breathe upon her.  The planet itself is a living breathing being and she suffers much travail at present, so therefore my request to present to you a lesson on Light.

“You mortals need to understand that you do not own this planet, but are responsible for her welfare.  You are sojourning here only for a short while, and you will sooner or later be confronted with the choice of carrying on in eternity, which is what the Creator’s original, and only ascension plan for mortals calls for.  You will all be asked the same question, to be answered in all honesty and in full: ‘How did you conduct yourself during your sojourn in the flesh?’ and ‘Did you make a difference by bringing in Light, or did you add to the dark and confusion?’

“Hopefully, although slowly you all are realizing that you are offspring of the One Creator God, who holds all affairs in His hands, never mind what ‘little-mortal-creature scheme or plan’ exists in human minds, as all works which are not of the Light will eventually pass away, some of them sooner than expected.

“It is advised and really quite essential that one would seek the Light within, which exists in each thinking person.  There is much to be gained by this search as you are meant to, since your birth, become light-beings.  It has been so ordained by the universal Creator, and his plans will not be thwarted.

“However, besides the Gift of life He gave you, He also gave you the Gift of free will of choice.  So it is up to you to either spurn the Light by walking in unconscious darkness, or wake up to walk in the Light.  The Creator’s greatest Gift indwells you from on High as your everlasting Guide and Partner, to lead you into all Light to the heights of Glory, by enticing you to do God’s will and walk the path representing the most love and respect for others.”