Chavah Aima

In the western mystical traditions, candidates for initiation must first receive the sacrament of purification before being admitted into an esoteric order for study and practice. In the Egyptian Rosicrucian initiatory schools, purification practices included fasting, ritual bathing and secluded meditation. Mediaeval alchemists and healers focused on cleansing and purifying the internal organs to raise their energetic awareness. Most modern occult rituals also call for the immediate ceremonial purification of new members as they are brought into the temple to take their vows.

In the yoga traditions of the east, purification practices also play a valuable role in preparing oneself to devote body-mind and soul to seek the higher life. These methods include the internal cleansing of all bodily openings where energy flows into and out of the being. Fasting, special herbs and dietary restrictions are used to aid the attainment of more subtle states of consciousness. (more…)

As Director of the mystical order, Heart of the Rose, I am often asked questions about the order and its teachings. Below are some of these questions and my answers to help you learn more about Heart of the Rose, and other esoteric orders as well. If you are interested, you can become a member of Heart of the Rose at the Enlightened Life website.

Q: I am considering becoming an initiate 
into some secret order for the purpose of gaining more knowledge.

A: There are a variety of ways to gain more spiritual knowledge in addition to joining an 
order. Esoteric orders can help one learn to work in groups for spiritual purposes. Much self-knowledge can come from this, if the group is pure. Unfortunately, finding a pure group with leadership that has truly attained a higher state of spiritual awareness is somewhat rare. Most often one finds a great deal of ego in such groups. This is one reason why a period of private study is advised before beginning to work with others in a group setting.

Self-knowledge is gained quite 
easily from diligent study. Making a sincere effort to integrate the spiritual
 principles one is learning into everyday life is very important as well. After all, knowledge for 
its own sake is not a worthy goal. Only when we can apply the knowledge 
toward living a life filled with greater awareness of our inherent unity 
with others and the earth can we be said to be making true spiritual
 progress. (more…)

In This Issue
Spiritual Empowerment
Power for the People

I am getting ready for the new workshop series that begins tomorrow via livecast webinar and in person in Austin. I wrote the article below on Spiritual Empowerment to help you learn more about the dynamic process that I will be teaching in the series. Are you ready for this deep awakening, and the activation of your true divine powers? If so, join me for one or more of these sessions, and become empowered to take greater command of your life!

On behalf of Enlightened Life Sanctuary, I am pleased to share with you an important initiative that ELS has undertaken on behalf of indigenous people in the Republic of Vanuatu. I know you will be interested to learn how you can support indigenous culture and enlightened life on earth at the same time. I invite you to join me and others who have joined this cause, and help us create Power for the People. Read all the details below.

It is so important now for all of us to take every necessary step to bring our consciousness into greater unity, and begin to build a new earth from the place of oneness. This one Self is your true identity, no matter how it may choose to express through each unique body-mind it has created. Become aware of where your identity is resting each moment. Take time to shift to the true self again and again, until nothing else remains.

Spiritual Empowerment
As you look around yourself, what do you see? Did you know that every person and circumstance that appears in your life was brought into being by a natural process that is always operating within your subconscious mind? For most people, this process operates automatically, beneath the surface of their conscious awareness. (more…)

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In this issue:
Spiritual Empowerment Series
EZ Raw Food 101 TV Interview with Chavah Aima
Summer Recipes

Welcome to the new Enlightened Life Newsletter! I had a busy beginning to summer this year with the Living Light retreat that finished on the solstice, and the launch of my new social media network. July is also beginning with lots of new activities, including a four-part Spiritual Empowerment series that you can join via weekly livecast webinars, or attend in person in Austin, TX. See the article below for all the details.

There were many stories of healing and improved spiritual connections from the retreat group members, and requests from many of you to participate in a Living Light group in the future. I promise I will offer you this opportunity again soon. In the meantime, I am working on preparing the recordings of the weekly teleseminars from the June program for you to download and use along with the book and CD to accelerate your success with Living Light. (more…)