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Karma e Reencarnação
We have all been here before...
The word karma has made it into the mainstream. But not everyone understands what it really means or how to deal with it. This insightful book will help you come to grips with karmic connections from past lives that have helped create the circumstances of your life today.
The word karma has made it into the mainstream. But not everyone understands what it really means or how to deal with it. This insightful book will help you come to grips with karmic connections from past lives that have helped create the circumstances of your life today.
You'll discover how your actions in past lives good and bad affect which family you're born into, who you're attracted to, and why some people put you on edge. You'll learn about group karma, what we do between lives, and what the great lights of East and West, including Jesus, have to say about karma and reincarnation.
Most of all, you'll find out how to turn your karmic encounters into grand opportunities to shape the future you want.
- GenresSpiritualityReligion
208 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2001
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About the author
Elizabeth Clare Prophet
437 books109 followersElizabeth Clare Prophet (1939-2009) was an author, teacher, messenger of the ascended masters and leader of The Summit Lighthouse—an internationally recognized spiritual center for the advancement of inner awakening and soul liberation. For decades Elizabeth's books have been front runners in the movement for individual union with God. Millions of copies have been sold worldwide and published in more than 30 languages.
Throughout her lifetime, Elizabeth Clare Prophet walked the path of spiritual adeptship, advancing through the universal initiations common to mystics of both East and West. She taught about this path and described her own experiences for the benefit of all who desire to make spiritual progress. She lectured across North and South America, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, the Philippines, Ghana, Liberia and India. With Her husband, Mark L. Prophet, she led pilgrimages to the Holy Land, Egypt and India.
Thousands of people from across the globe attended her four yearly conferences and hundreds of students learned spiritual teachings from her Summit University retreats. Her great desire was to share a spiritual path that would take true seekers, in the tradition of the mystical paths of the world's religions, as far as they could go and needed to go to meet their true teachers, the ascended masters, the archangels and their own Higher Self, face-to-face.
Her unpublished writings, lectures and dictations from the ascended masters continue to be released by Summit University Press.
Throughout her lifetime, Elizabeth Clare Prophet walked the path of spiritual adeptship, advancing through the universal initiations common to mystics of both East and West. She taught about this path and described her own experiences for the benefit of all who desire to make spiritual progress. She lectured across North and South America, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, the Philippines, Ghana, Liberia and India. With Her husband, Mark L. Prophet, she led pilgrimages to the Holy Land, Egypt and India.
Thousands of people from across the globe attended her four yearly conferences and hundreds of students learned spiritual teachings from her Summit University retreats. Her great desire was to share a spiritual path that would take true seekers, in the tradition of the mystical paths of the world's religions, as far as they could go and needed to go to meet their true teachers, the ascended masters, the archangels and their own Higher Self, face-to-face.
Her unpublished writings, lectures and dictations from the ascended masters continue to be released by Summit University Press.
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August 29, 2023
La curiosidad es la brújula que nos guía hacia nuestro destino.
Los algoritmos de las redes sociales siguen siendo un misterio para mí. Hay muchas ocasiones donde las recomendaciones de contenido son fieles a nuestros intereses, es decir, a lo que buscamos y consumimos, como debería ser, pero hay otras en las que el algoritmo se descontrola y las recomendaciones se vuelven anómalas respecto a nuestras expectativas. Si no me creen —quizás no les ocurre—, por favor, que alguien me explique entonces, cómo es que Youtube me recomienda un canal sobre el karma y la numerología, teniendo en cuenta que me encontraba viendo contenido sobre Minecraft. No sé ustedes, pero no le veo relación, sentido, ni lógica. Pues bien, ese día iba a ignorar aquel canal porque el tema no me interesaba pero de repente mi curiosidad me detuvo. ¿Por qué? Porque a mi hermana si le gusta y cree en la numerología, horóscopo y demás, por lo que muchas han sido las conversaciones que ha tenido con mi madre donde —hablando en voz alta— le cuenta lo que los «expertos» dicen sobre su salud, futuro, etc. De una u otra manera uno resulta escuchándola en segundo plano, y sin querer uno aprende del tema sin buscarlo jamás, pero mi curiosidad me detuvo porque nunca antes había escuchado a mi hermana hablar con mi madre sobre la relación del karma y la numerología, eso era algo nuevo, un punto de vista completamente diferente. Yo, en mi ignorancia, creía que la numerología era ajena al karma porque lo primero lo relacionaba con la astrología, y lo segundo con las creencias hindúes. Pero en el título del video se mencionaba que el karma dependía de nuestro mes de nacimiento... No soy supersticioso, pero sí soy muy curioso, y no puedo negar que me sentí tentado a entrar al canal y buscar sobre mi «propio karma»... solo para distraerme, ver algo diferente y seguir la intuición del algoritmo... No obstante, lo que encontré, me dejó completamente pasmado. Me sentí como cuando realicé con total escepticismo el test de las 16 personalidades, y el resultado arrojó mucho de mi personalidad. Aquel youtuber me dejó boquiabierto porque lo que mencionó sobre el karma de los nacidos en el mes de diciembre me identificó demasiado, como si él me conociera desde que nací y estuviera al tanto de mis dificultades y comportamientos. Incluso hallé explicaciones de por qué me duele fracasar, mi tendencia a infravalorarme, etc. ¡Fue algo impresionante! Luego busqué sobre Septiembre, mes de nacimiento de mi madre, y también sentí que sus palabras encajaban a la perfección con su personalidad. Después de aquella experiencia, ¿cómo no sentirme interesado en buscar más información sobre el karma? Con esa gran necesidad de hallar respuestas busqué el primer libro gratuito que encontré, lo descargué, y hoy me encuentro escribiendo esta reseña. De lo contrario, jamás lo habría leído, ni siquiera lo hubiera buscado.
Pero, ¿qué es el karma? Según muchas fuentes, incluido este libro, el karma es un concepto usado en diferentes religiones y filosofías, en el cual se cree que nuestras acciones, palabras y pensamientos producen repercusiones que nos afectará —positiva, o negativamente— en el futuro, ya sea en esta vida o en cualquier otra. Otros la conocen como la ley de causa y efecto, no les hagas a los demás lo que no quieres que te hagan, etc. Además, gracias a la reencarnación, el karma cobra un sentido trascendental, por la creencia de que después de la muerte volveremos a nacer para resolver el karma negativo pendiente de nuestra vida anterior, es decir, pagar por nuestros errores y enfrentar los miedos que no logramos superar; pero también, para disfrutar del karma positivo que sembramos con nuestro amor hacia la vida. Sin embargo, se explica, que no todo lo que nos ocurre está basado en castigos y premios, sino que también podemos vivir ciertas experiencias porque tenemos que aprender lecciones importantes como perdonar, tener solidaridad, ser comprensivo, ser mejor hijo, superar miedos, etc. El karma es toda una filosofía de vida que nos invita a estar en armonía, a no juzgar a los demás, a vivir el instante presente y a actuar con amor y alegría.
En esta pequeña obra, por tanto, se profundiza sobre esta temática con la narración de testimonios de diferentes individuos que, al ser interpretadas de cierta manera, da a entender al lector que aquellas situaciones sucedieron debido al karma que influye en nuestras vidas. Se exponen tanto experiencias personales, como casos de niños que supuestamente hablan sobre sus vidas pasadas, así como relatos de sujetos que bajo hipnosis aparentemente han visto por medio de las llamadas «regresiones» instantes de su vida anterior. Asimismo, se usan frases memorables de personajes históricos con el objetivo de reforzar la idea de que es una creencia que lleva miles de años en el mundo, independientemente de la religión, la cultura, o el coeficiente intelectual. Para ello, por ejemplo, se emplean frases de los discursos de Jesús de Nazaret, para explicar que quizás él hablaba sobre la reencarnación en sus parábolas con sus apóstoles y seguidores. Los temas son diversos, pero todos parecen adaptados para el objetivo final: Que el lector entienda y empiece a creer en el karma.
No obstante, como me gusta ser imparcial en mis reseñas, debo reconocer que hay un aspecto del libro que podría afectar la experiencia de los lectores: Ese aspecto se llama escepticismo. Yo comprendo que las autoras exponen su conocimiento para que el lector conozca sobre el karma, pero está presentado como si fuera la verdad absoluta del universo. Este libro no te da una teoría sobre el karma, te afirma que existe, que todos los relatos de vidas pasadas son reales, que existieron Papas e incluso apóstoles que creían en la reencarnación. Este libro no tiene referencias ni fuentes confiables que avalen algunas afirmaciones que se hacen, ni tampoco una historia personal de por qué ellas comenzaron a creer en el karma. Considero que para una persona, que solo quiera investigar sobre el tema, puede parecer un poco instigador la propaganda religiosa que se vende en este libro. Soy consciente de que el karma y la reencarnación son creencias religiosas, y por lo tanto —al igual que la existencia de Dios en el cristianismo— no se pueden comprobar, pero quizás el contenido está más orientado a personas que ya creen en el karma, y no a quienes recién lo están conociendo. Por ejemplo, el uso repetido de la palabra «Dios», puede espantar a gran variedad de lectores ateos que quizás quieren aprender a crecer espiritualmente sin la mención de un «Dios»; o también, la parte final, puede dañar un poco la imagen del karma que se construye en todo el libro, por la mención del color morado que puede hacer pensar a los lectores que el karma es un tema esotérico. A mí en lo personal no me molestó nada de lo mencionado porque yo creo en Dios, soy católico, pero tengo mentalidad abierta para leer y consumir diferentes tipos de contenido relacionados a la religión, pero quizás para alguien que solo quiere saber sobre el karma puede parecerle tedioso el tema religioso. Y es que a pesar de que el karma es una creencia religiosa del budismo y el hinduismo, sinceramente podría usarse como filosofía de vida sin tener en cuenta ninguna religión; incluso un ateo podría llegar a aceptar el karma en su vida, pero el nombramiento de Dios puede complicar esa relación.
En lo personal me ha gustado el libro y el tema, y en el fondo quisiera creer en el karma y en la reencarnación porque su existencia podría otorgarle paz al mundo. Solemos afligirnos por las injusticias que vivimos, por lo que no tenemos, por nuestros defectos, por el éxito del prójimo, por el tiempo que se nos va agotando, por las relaciones tóxicas que vivimos, por nuestra situación financiera, por nuestras enfermedades, por las apariencias, por ser alguien en la vida, por el estrés de lograr metas, por el futuro desalentador, por la muerte... solemos afligirnos por todo, pero si existe una ley universal que nos ofrece la posibilidad de tener decenas de vidas, de que nuestras buenas acciones se vean recompensadas en algún futuro sin importar que nadie las valore en el presente, y de que todo puede cambiar dependiendo de nuestros pensamientos, palabras y acciones... en ese hipotético caso, sabiendo todo eso, podríamos estar mucho más tranquilos porque solo nos ocuparíamos de vivir transmitiendo amor, buenos sentimientos, pensamientos, y creando buenas acciones que ayuden a los demás a superar sus propios karmas que deben estar enfrentando en el presente, debido a sus errores pasados. Así, de esa forma, seríamos más conscientes de nuestro presente, valorando cada instante, perdonando por cada crítica o juicio malintencionado hacia los demás, y resonando en un mundo que cada día necesita más fraternidad y menos violencia. Sí, sería mucho más bonito vivir así, sin tanta preocupación, y con la tranquilidad de que, al igual que cuando jugamos un videojuego, nos quedan muchas vidas restantes para disfrutar, experimentar, y gozar como al comer nuestro platillo favorito. Sí, sería mucho más bonito, pero creer en una filosofía nueva no es algo que se logre de la noche a la mañana. Creer rápido sería de ilusos, ignorarlo para siempre sería de necios. ¿Creer o no creer? Una pregunta difícil de responder que es mejor dejar abierta, no solo para mí, sino también para todo aquel que pueda estar en el mismo dilema...
En fin, eso es lo bonito de la curiosidad: Nunca sabes lo que vas a descubrir; nunca sospechas que tu vida podría cambiar. ¿Y si mejor dejo un link por si alguien quiere dejarse también llevar por la curiosidad?
Link de la curiosidad ← ← ←
Los algoritmos de las redes sociales siguen siendo un misterio para mí. Hay muchas ocasiones donde las recomendaciones de contenido son fieles a nuestros intereses, es decir, a lo que buscamos y consumimos, como debería ser, pero hay otras en las que el algoritmo se descontrola y las recomendaciones se vuelven anómalas respecto a nuestras expectativas. Si no me creen —quizás no les ocurre—, por favor, que alguien me explique entonces, cómo es que Youtube me recomienda un canal sobre el karma y la numerología, teniendo en cuenta que me encontraba viendo contenido sobre Minecraft. No sé ustedes, pero no le veo relación, sentido, ni lógica. Pues bien, ese día iba a ignorar aquel canal porque el tema no me interesaba pero de repente mi curiosidad me detuvo. ¿Por qué? Porque a mi hermana si le gusta y cree en la numerología, horóscopo y demás, por lo que muchas han sido las conversaciones que ha tenido con mi madre donde —hablando en voz alta— le cuenta lo que los «expertos» dicen sobre su salud, futuro, etc. De una u otra manera uno resulta escuchándola en segundo plano, y sin querer uno aprende del tema sin buscarlo jamás, pero mi curiosidad me detuvo porque nunca antes había escuchado a mi hermana hablar con mi madre sobre la relación del karma y la numerología, eso era algo nuevo, un punto de vista completamente diferente. Yo, en mi ignorancia, creía que la numerología era ajena al karma porque lo primero lo relacionaba con la astrología, y lo segundo con las creencias hindúes. Pero en el título del video se mencionaba que el karma dependía de nuestro mes de nacimiento... No soy supersticioso, pero sí soy muy curioso, y no puedo negar que me sentí tentado a entrar al canal y buscar sobre mi «propio karma»... solo para distraerme, ver algo diferente y seguir la intuición del algoritmo... No obstante, lo que encontré, me dejó completamente pasmado. Me sentí como cuando realicé con total escepticismo el test de las 16 personalidades, y el resultado arrojó mucho de mi personalidad. Aquel youtuber me dejó boquiabierto porque lo que mencionó sobre el karma de los nacidos en el mes de diciembre me identificó demasiado, como si él me conociera desde que nací y estuviera al tanto de mis dificultades y comportamientos. Incluso hallé explicaciones de por qué me duele fracasar, mi tendencia a infravalorarme, etc. ¡Fue algo impresionante! Luego busqué sobre Septiembre, mes de nacimiento de mi madre, y también sentí que sus palabras encajaban a la perfección con su personalidad. Después de aquella experiencia, ¿cómo no sentirme interesado en buscar más información sobre el karma? Con esa gran necesidad de hallar respuestas busqué el primer libro gratuito que encontré, lo descargué, y hoy me encuentro escribiendo esta reseña. De lo contrario, jamás lo habría leído, ni siquiera lo hubiera buscado.
Pero, ¿qué es el karma? Según muchas fuentes, incluido este libro, el karma es un concepto usado en diferentes religiones y filosofías, en el cual se cree que nuestras acciones, palabras y pensamientos producen repercusiones que nos afectará —positiva, o negativamente— en el futuro, ya sea en esta vida o en cualquier otra. Otros la conocen como la ley de causa y efecto, no les hagas a los demás lo que no quieres que te hagan, etc. Además, gracias a la reencarnación, el karma cobra un sentido trascendental, por la creencia de que después de la muerte volveremos a nacer para resolver el karma negativo pendiente de nuestra vida anterior, es decir, pagar por nuestros errores y enfrentar los miedos que no logramos superar; pero también, para disfrutar del karma positivo que sembramos con nuestro amor hacia la vida. Sin embargo, se explica, que no todo lo que nos ocurre está basado en castigos y premios, sino que también podemos vivir ciertas experiencias porque tenemos que aprender lecciones importantes como perdonar, tener solidaridad, ser comprensivo, ser mejor hijo, superar miedos, etc. El karma es toda una filosofía de vida que nos invita a estar en armonía, a no juzgar a los demás, a vivir el instante presente y a actuar con amor y alegría.
En esta pequeña obra, por tanto, se profundiza sobre esta temática con la narración de testimonios de diferentes individuos que, al ser interpretadas de cierta manera, da a entender al lector que aquellas situaciones sucedieron debido al karma que influye en nuestras vidas. Se exponen tanto experiencias personales, como casos de niños que supuestamente hablan sobre sus vidas pasadas, así como relatos de sujetos que bajo hipnosis aparentemente han visto por medio de las llamadas «regresiones» instantes de su vida anterior. Asimismo, se usan frases memorables de personajes históricos con el objetivo de reforzar la idea de que es una creencia que lleva miles de años en el mundo, independientemente de la religión, la cultura, o el coeficiente intelectual. Para ello, por ejemplo, se emplean frases de los discursos de Jesús de Nazaret, para explicar que quizás él hablaba sobre la reencarnación en sus parábolas con sus apóstoles y seguidores. Los temas son diversos, pero todos parecen adaptados para el objetivo final: Que el lector entienda y empiece a creer en el karma.
No obstante, como me gusta ser imparcial en mis reseñas, debo reconocer que hay un aspecto del libro que podría afectar la experiencia de los lectores: Ese aspecto se llama escepticismo. Yo comprendo que las autoras exponen su conocimiento para que el lector conozca sobre el karma, pero está presentado como si fuera la verdad absoluta del universo. Este libro no te da una teoría sobre el karma, te afirma que existe, que todos los relatos de vidas pasadas son reales, que existieron Papas e incluso apóstoles que creían en la reencarnación. Este libro no tiene referencias ni fuentes confiables que avalen algunas afirmaciones que se hacen, ni tampoco una historia personal de por qué ellas comenzaron a creer en el karma. Considero que para una persona, que solo quiera investigar sobre el tema, puede parecer un poco instigador la propaganda religiosa que se vende en este libro. Soy consciente de que el karma y la reencarnación son creencias religiosas, y por lo tanto —al igual que la existencia de Dios en el cristianismo— no se pueden comprobar, pero quizás el contenido está más orientado a personas que ya creen en el karma, y no a quienes recién lo están conociendo. Por ejemplo, el uso repetido de la palabra «Dios», puede espantar a gran variedad de lectores ateos que quizás quieren aprender a crecer espiritualmente sin la mención de un «Dios»; o también, la parte final, puede dañar un poco la imagen del karma que se construye en todo el libro, por la mención del color morado que puede hacer pensar a los lectores que el karma es un tema esotérico. A mí en lo personal no me molestó nada de lo mencionado porque yo creo en Dios, soy católico, pero tengo mentalidad abierta para leer y consumir diferentes tipos de contenido relacionados a la religión, pero quizás para alguien que solo quiere saber sobre el karma puede parecerle tedioso el tema religioso. Y es que a pesar de que el karma es una creencia religiosa del budismo y el hinduismo, sinceramente podría usarse como filosofía de vida sin tener en cuenta ninguna religión; incluso un ateo podría llegar a aceptar el karma en su vida, pero el nombramiento de Dios puede complicar esa relación.
En lo personal me ha gustado el libro y el tema, y en el fondo quisiera creer en el karma y en la reencarnación porque su existencia podría otorgarle paz al mundo. Solemos afligirnos por las injusticias que vivimos, por lo que no tenemos, por nuestros defectos, por el éxito del prójimo, por el tiempo que se nos va agotando, por las relaciones tóxicas que vivimos, por nuestra situación financiera, por nuestras enfermedades, por las apariencias, por ser alguien en la vida, por el estrés de lograr metas, por el futuro desalentador, por la muerte... solemos afligirnos por todo, pero si existe una ley universal que nos ofrece la posibilidad de tener decenas de vidas, de que nuestras buenas acciones se vean recompensadas en algún futuro sin importar que nadie las valore en el presente, y de que todo puede cambiar dependiendo de nuestros pensamientos, palabras y acciones... en ese hipotético caso, sabiendo todo eso, podríamos estar mucho más tranquilos porque solo nos ocuparíamos de vivir transmitiendo amor, buenos sentimientos, pensamientos, y creando buenas acciones que ayuden a los demás a superar sus propios karmas que deben estar enfrentando en el presente, debido a sus errores pasados. Así, de esa forma, seríamos más conscientes de nuestro presente, valorando cada instante, perdonando por cada crítica o juicio malintencionado hacia los demás, y resonando en un mundo que cada día necesita más fraternidad y menos violencia. Sí, sería mucho más bonito vivir así, sin tanta preocupación, y con la tranquilidad de que, al igual que cuando jugamos un videojuego, nos quedan muchas vidas restantes para disfrutar, experimentar, y gozar como al comer nuestro platillo favorito. Sí, sería mucho más bonito, pero creer en una filosofía nueva no es algo que se logre de la noche a la mañana. Creer rápido sería de ilusos, ignorarlo para siempre sería de necios. ¿Creer o no creer? Una pregunta difícil de responder que es mejor dejar abierta, no solo para mí, sino también para todo aquel que pueda estar en el mismo dilema...
En fin, eso es lo bonito de la curiosidad: Nunca sabes lo que vas a descubrir; nunca sospechas que tu vida podría cambiar. ¿Y si mejor dejo un link por si alguien quiere dejarse también llevar por la curiosidad?
Link de la curiosidad ← ← ←
October 23, 2016
*** UPDATE
I had no idea she was the Leader of a Doomsday-Cult!!! The Church Universal and Triumphant was a Cult where she herded followers to her 30,000 acre Livingston, Montana ranch( "Retreat" ), stockpiled weapons, believed that praying would keep the world from falling apart around them and waited for the world to end...This all lasted until she stepped down because of Early Onset Alzheimer's. I would have never guessed that this was anything like that. I know a lot of the Peace,Love,Togetherness people sometimes are very different then they seem......But this!!!!
I AM SHOCKED!!!! There was so much Soul-Mate, Karma, Peace, Love, Forgiveness, Life Beyond and other well meaning things.... WOW
Found all this info on www.listverse.com
http://listverse.com/2016/10/19/10-do...
Was told to check out this novella out by a friend and I really did not know what to expect, I am a Life-Long Catholic! So False Idols, other religions spiritual means is not in the top things in the church. I have always been taught Heaven, Hell, God, His son Jesus, Saints, Scriptures, and to NEVER EVER QUESTION THE FAITH!!!
I have been interested in the whole Karma, Reincarnation ideas. Who doesn't long for something after. Death as the end is just so finial....and Heaven and Hell is scary. Did I do enough good, was I really bad enough for hell, what happens will my family be with me, pets, friends, Do they fit the bill to get in???? But the novella was a interesting, full of information, easy to understand writing style, and just an eye opening read. With Chapters like Karmic Truths- Explaining the basis on the idea, Karmic Threads- Cycling, Love, people and Relationship situations, Karmic Traps- the reasoning for multiple tries at the apple, Karmic Transformations- Is philosophy, psychology, and spiritual sides life questions, Mapping out your karma , and a great section on prayers and affirmations. All has great mini sections on all the questions or needs. In between chapters is little inspiring quotes by famous People throughout the generations. From Benjamin Franklin, Jesus, William Wordsworth, Henry Ford, Gautama Buddah, The Book Of Matthew, Dr. Gina Cerminara, George Orwell, and many many more!!! (Really all the Brilliant minds of our history!!!)
Sadly Mrs. Elizabeth Clare Prophet passed on (April 8, 1939 - October 15, 2009) and I was truly sad to hear this because I did enjoy the book and was hoping for more, But thankfully Mrs. Prophet had burned the midnight oils many a night because she has MANY MANY similar books on any spiritual need or question you might have. I look forward to reading more books by her and hope to find more great books on the subject!!!
*there is a note right after the chapter index that states (and puts the book in prospective really for the reader as to what kind of book it is.)
"Because gender-neutral language can be cumbersome and at times confusing, We often have used he and him to refer to God or the individual. These terms are for readability only and not intended to exclude women or the feminine aspect of the Godhead. Likewise, Our use of God or Spirit does not exclude other expressions for the Divine.
FANTASTIC QUOTE!!!!
I had no idea she was the Leader of a Doomsday-Cult!!! The Church Universal and Triumphant was a Cult where she herded followers to her 30,000 acre Livingston, Montana ranch( "Retreat" ), stockpiled weapons, believed that praying would keep the world from falling apart around them and waited for the world to end...This all lasted until she stepped down because of Early Onset Alzheimer's. I would have never guessed that this was anything like that. I know a lot of the Peace,Love,Togetherness people sometimes are very different then they seem......But this!!!!
I AM SHOCKED!!!! There was so much Soul-Mate, Karma, Peace, Love, Forgiveness, Life Beyond and other well meaning things.... WOW
Found all this info on www.listverse.com
http://listverse.com/2016/10/19/10-do...
Was told to check out this novella out by a friend and I really did not know what to expect, I am a Life-Long Catholic! So False Idols, other religions spiritual means is not in the top things in the church. I have always been taught Heaven, Hell, God, His son Jesus, Saints, Scriptures, and to NEVER EVER QUESTION THE FAITH!!!
I have been interested in the whole Karma, Reincarnation ideas. Who doesn't long for something after. Death as the end is just so finial....and Heaven and Hell is scary. Did I do enough good, was I really bad enough for hell, what happens will my family be with me, pets, friends, Do they fit the bill to get in???? But the novella was a interesting, full of information, easy to understand writing style, and just an eye opening read. With Chapters like Karmic Truths- Explaining the basis on the idea, Karmic Threads- Cycling, Love, people and Relationship situations, Karmic Traps- the reasoning for multiple tries at the apple, Karmic Transformations- Is philosophy, psychology, and spiritual sides life questions, Mapping out your karma , and a great section on prayers and affirmations. All has great mini sections on all the questions or needs. In between chapters is little inspiring quotes by famous People throughout the generations. From Benjamin Franklin, Jesus, William Wordsworth, Henry Ford, Gautama Buddah, The Book Of Matthew, Dr. Gina Cerminara, George Orwell, and many many more!!! (Really all the Brilliant minds of our history!!!)
Sadly Mrs. Elizabeth Clare Prophet passed on (April 8, 1939 - October 15, 2009) and I was truly sad to hear this because I did enjoy the book and was hoping for more, But thankfully Mrs. Prophet had burned the midnight oils many a night because she has MANY MANY similar books on any spiritual need or question you might have. I look forward to reading more books by her and hope to find more great books on the subject!!!
*there is a note right after the chapter index that states (and puts the book in prospective really for the reader as to what kind of book it is.)
"Because gender-neutral language can be cumbersome and at times confusing, We often have used he and him to refer to God or the individual. These terms are for readability only and not intended to exclude women or the feminine aspect of the Godhead. Likewise, Our use of God or Spirit does not exclude other expressions for the Divine.
FANTASTIC QUOTE!!!!
October 10, 2021
A single lifetime, whether lived to nine or ninety-nine, is just not enough time for the soul to pay off her karmic debts, develop her vast potential or fulfill her reason for being. How could we learn all our spiritual lessons or share all our unique talents on the stage of life in only one lifetime?
Earth is like a schoolroom. We return again and again to take our lessons. Sometimes we learn from wise teachers, but in many cases our most important tutor is our karma—the positive and negative consequences of our freewill choices. When we learn all our lessons, complete all our assignments and prove our self-mastery, we will graduate from earth’s schoolroom and continue our soul journey in other realms as masterful spiritual beings. So often in today’s world, wealth and physical comfort are considered to be the hallmark of success. When we look at life from a spiritual perspective, we see that our priority is not material success, although it is a legitimate tool to help us fulfill our life’s purpose. Instead, we see that God’s priority for us is to get back into alignment with our original blueprint—to replace the human matrix, the misguided patterns of the human ego, with our divine matrix. Once we recognize why we are here and how we got where we are today, the paradoxes of life become much more significant—and manageable. Once we see our life not as an isolated segment in time but as part of a continuum, our perspective changes. Once we see every today as part of the larger creative plan for our soul, our daily choices take on new meaning.
The law of karma is a precise and scientific equation of energy. The sages and mystics of East and West tell us that all of life is energy. The life coursing through our veins, our minds and our hearts is energy. Each moment the crystal clear stream of life descends to us from our Source, and each moment we are deciding whether to put a positive or negative spin on it. By the universal law of cause and effect, that energy will return to us. When the energy with our positive spin returns to us, we see and feel positive things come into our life. We may be surrounded by love and encouragement, have a sense of joy and the abundant life, or feel that we are making progress. The energy that we have given a negative spin will also return to us. Perhaps we will be on the receiving end of the same kind of selfish act or harsh word we sent forth. Maybe we will find ourselves in a situation where we must give of ourselves to those we have ignored in the past. Whatever the case, we will once again have the opportunity to make the choice: Will we put a positive or a negative spin on our thoughts, our words and our deeds? One of the key lessons we learn on the path of karma is that it is not the circumstances we find ourselves in that matter but how we react to them.
Karma is that irresistible force we have set in motion that brings us face-to-face with certain people, places and events. Like a giant magnet, it draws us to those we need to learn from as well as those who need to learn from us—and often they are the same people. Karma also magnetizes us to those we’ve had wonderful relationships with in the past so we can share the bounties of our mutual love. This kind of one-on-one connection is what we call personal karma. Karma can also be collective. Entire families, towns, states and nations can share what is called group karma. When groups of people commit acts together as one body—or fail to act when they should—they reembody together either to work out or to reap the benefits of the karma they jointly created. They form what you could call a spiritual ecosystem.
One lesson that comes across loud and clear in reincarnation studies is that no matter what family you are born into, you alone are responsible for who and what you are today. We think we inherit our genius and our limitations from our parents’ genes, but in fact we attract to us parents whose genes will fulfill the formula of our karma for this life. Cayce once told someone who asked which side of the family he had inherited the most from, “You have inherited most from yourself, not from your family! The family is only a river through which the soul flows.” Dr. Christopher Bache points out that popular Western psychology has made us think that our personality and unique traits derive from how we were treated at home. He says, “From a reincarnationist perspective, however, this gets everything backward. It puts the cart before the horse. The rule of thumb for reincarnation is: ‘I do not have the problems I have in life because I have these parents, but rather I have these particular parents because I have chosen to work on these particular issues.''
Soul mates are learning the same lessons dealing with a similar karma and often work together for a common mission. If soul mates have completed constructive labors together in past lives, they may be assigned an even greater responsibility and mission together in this life. In a sense, soul mates are playmates in the schoolroom of life. You may have a number of such associations in the history of your soul’s incarnations. The second kind of relationship is the union of twin flames. Your twin flame is your other half, your counterpart. Created together in the beginning, you and your twin flame are the only two souls who share your unique pattern of identity. You may or may not be happily united with your twin flame in this life. Your twin flame may not even be in embodiment at this time. Whatever the situation, at inner levels your souls are one in the wholeness of your divine reality. We incarnated with our twin flame—one of us the masculine and the other the feminine polarity of the Divine Whole—to fulfill a mission together and to grow spiritually. We would have continued to share the beauty of our relationship as cosmic lovers through our many incarnations on earth if we had remained in harmony with our original nature, with each other and with God. When we fell from that state of perfection, we created negative karma with each other and with others. Our entanglements with others demanded that we reembody with them in order to resolve the karma we had created. As one karmic circumstance led to another, we found ourselves farther and farther apart from our first love. Plato spoke of the innate desire of twin flames to find one another. Man, he wrote in his Symposium, “is always looking for his other half.” He said, “Ancient is the desire of one another which is implanted in us, reuniting our original nature, making one of two, and healing the state of man.” When twin souls meet, says Plato, “the pair are lost in an amazement of love and friendship and intimacy.”
If we walk out on our spiritual duty, we will only have to face the same individuals and the same karmic elements again. Our future relationships, one after the other, will most likely bring us nose to nose with the same kind of issues and the same kind of anguish we saw the first time. When a situation is staring you in the face, look at it as an optimal opportunity, for you never know how long you will have to wait for that opportunity to come around again. You can choose to melt down the hardness of heart and the karma with the fervent heat of love, or you can choose to part with animosity, which only delays the day of reckoning. That doesn’t mean you have to remain in a karmic relationship forever. But you may have to work hard to find the reason for the relationship and then make certain that you balance the karma so that both of you leave the relationship with a feeling of resolution. Where do we start? We start with ourselves. We can’t really change how another person will act; we can only change how we will react. We can determine that we will stick with a situation until we have conquered our jealousy, our resentment, our pride or our anger. We can stick with it until we have brought our partner everything we can and until we can say, “I feel nothing toward this individual but love, and I am loving no matter what he or she says or does.” Of course, both partners have to be willing to work in harmony. If only one person makes the effort, it can be difficult. If it becomes impossible to resolve karma at a personal level because the relationship is breeding more harm than good and we are only re-creating old patterns, we may have to end the relationship and turn to other ways of balancing the karma. In addition, it’s important to realize that there may come a time in a karmic relationship when our mutual obligation is over. Out of habit, we can say to ourselves, “I’m supposed to be loving this person. I’m supposed to keep this relationship going.” There’s a certain security in the familiar, and we can become complacent in a situation rather than move on when it’s time. How will you know when you have settled the old accounts? When they are settled, you will sense a resolution and an inner peace. There will no longer be the same intensity binding you together.
Karma isn’t fate. Karma can help us understand how we got where we are—the circumstances of our life, the events that take shape around us, the people we seem to magnetize. But it doesn’t tell us how we will respond to those circumstances, events and people. That’s entirely up to us, and that’s what determines our destiny. We exercised free will to create karma. We can exercise free will to transform it. The only boundaries to our progress are the ones we ourselves have put in place. Our karma dictates an untimely death, it is possible, for example, to earn a life extension by a change of heart. When we serve life with all of our heart, life will give back to us. Nothing is final until we make it final and nothing is predestined until we make it our destiny.
Another karmic trap is the temptation to avoid our karma. Lifetime after lifetime we may bump into a certain challenge, but because we don’t realize that it is an opportunity in disguise, we run in the opposite direction to avoid the karmic encounter. Or we react the way we did when we first made the karma—with anger or impatience or criticism—which only gets us more entangled. When we start seeing things from the perspective of karma, we realize that unless we embrace the karmic tests staring us in the face, we will have to keep reincarnating with the same individuals or in the same kinds of circumstances until we determine to pass those tests. Turning our back only postpones the day when we must stand, face and conquer. It’s natural to want to avoid the friction of karmic encounters. Those clashes often make us look at a part of ourselves we would rather not look at. Yet God deliberately brings together individuals whose karmic patterns grate on each other so that they can knock the rough edges off of one another, so to speak. As the master El Morya has taught, “There is a certain friction that is required for all attainment on the path.” If someone in your life brings out the worst in you, praise God. You might never have seen that sharp edge otherwise; and until you make it smooth, everyone who bumps into you will feel that sharpness. Recognizing when we’re going nowhere fast because we are trying to avoid our karma can be subtle, especially in a culture that tends to breed the desire for quick fixes to life’s inconveniences and pain. Yet pain is an incredible teacher. It signals us that something in our life is out of kilter, out of alignment with our inner blueprint. Whether it’s soul pain or physical pain, all pain is a growing pain. Someone may come along and rearrange the molecules of your life and you may suddenly have comfort instead of pain, wealth instead of poverty. But you may not have begun to deal with the deep things you came into embodiment to resolve.
The truth is that reincarnation has a purpose. That purpose is the soul’s ascent. We’re not supposed to keep going around in circles, rebirth after rebirth ad infinitum. We’re supposed to be ascending a spiral higher and higher, becoming more and more of our Higher Self. When we are no longer weighted down by our negative karma and we have become one with our Higher Self, our soul can rise at last to her true spiritual stature and be free of the wheel of rebirth. Our lifetimes are only stepping-stones to that ultimate goal of oneness with our spiritual self and with the Universal Spirit. One way to think about our goal in life is that our entire reason for being born into these physical bodies is to access the light of the Spirit, to draw it down into every cell and atom of these minds, emotions and bodies that we wear until they become that light. When that takes place—when what is below is as above—there is no longer any difference between us and our divine reality. The reason we have embodied again and again is that we haven’t contained enough light. We have been weighted down by the unfinished business of our karma and by our desires for the things of this world. When we let go of our karmic baggage and embody the light of the Spirit, we ascend in consciousness. We become masters of our destiny and qualify to graduate from earth’s schoolroom. When we have mastered the requirements of our karma and fulfilled our unique divine plan—our dharma, or duty to life—our soul can reunite with Spirit in the ritual of the ascension. At that moment we will become ascended masters, just like the adepts and saints of East and West who have also fulfilled their reason for being. In past ages, individuals were required to balance 100 percent of their karma before they could be free of the rounds of rebirth. As mankind prepared to enter the new two-thousand-year period called the Aquarian age, we were given a dispensation—we could choose to ascend with only 51 percent of our karma balanced. We could then work from inner planes with those still incarnated on earth to balance the remaining 49 percent of our karmic debts. In other words, just over half of all the energies we’ve ever misused in all of our embodiments must be brought back into harmony with our original nature. At that point, we can decide if we want to come back in a physical body to continue to serve humanity or if we want to become an ascended master. In Buddhism those who elect, out of supreme love, to remain on earth are called bodhisattvas. One of the reasons that the requirement was changed is that after we have balanced 51 percent, we meet some of the most challenging aspects of our karma. Therefore, if we are not careful, we could actually make more karma after that point and fall back into deeper levels of karma. It’s much easier to descend the mountain than it is to climb up. Neither this life nor your ascension will be the end of your spiritual journey. The sacred adventure will live on. Whether we are in physical embodiment or not, our soul always has the grand opportunity to explore new levels of the inner world and expand her spiritual mastery. When you are finally on your way Home, you will transcend this narrow spectrum of experience called earth and move on to higher dimensions of reality.
Our psychology and our karma are intricately intertwined. We may try to deal with the issues of our karma, but if we don’t resolve the issues in our psychology that are the result of our karma, the same emotional triggers will cause us to act and react in the same old ways, re-creating or even compounding our karmic load. We develop certain mental and emotional responses based on our experiences in this life, but we also have propensities that derive from our past lives. We may shy away from conflict because we were once caught in a life-and-death struggle, or we may be overly protective of our children because in a past life our children were taken away from us. Whenever we have formed habits or defense mechanisms, phobias or addictions, our energy tends to flow naturally through the channels we have already carved. It takes determination, know-how and the appropriate tools to re-create new patterns.
Another tool we can use to work with our karma is astrology. Astrology is a map of karma. Your birth chart tells you the positive karma (in the form of talents, attainments and blessings) and the negative karma (in the form of challenges and obstacles) you are bringing with you from your past lives. It tells you the good momentums you can count on as the wind in your sails as well as what are the lessons you will have to learn in this life. But astrology, like karma, is not predestination. Astrology paints a picture of potentials based on the karmic material drawn from our many appearances on the stage of life. Our astrology and our karma are only part of the drama. At center stage is our free will. Man, said Sri Yukteswar, “can overcome any limitation, because he created it by his own actions in the first place, and because he possesses spiritual resources that are not subject to planetary pressure.''
Earth is like a schoolroom. We return again and again to take our lessons. Sometimes we learn from wise teachers, but in many cases our most important tutor is our karma—the positive and negative consequences of our freewill choices. When we learn all our lessons, complete all our assignments and prove our self-mastery, we will graduate from earth’s schoolroom and continue our soul journey in other realms as masterful spiritual beings. So often in today’s world, wealth and physical comfort are considered to be the hallmark of success. When we look at life from a spiritual perspective, we see that our priority is not material success, although it is a legitimate tool to help us fulfill our life’s purpose. Instead, we see that God’s priority for us is to get back into alignment with our original blueprint—to replace the human matrix, the misguided patterns of the human ego, with our divine matrix. Once we recognize why we are here and how we got where we are today, the paradoxes of life become much more significant—and manageable. Once we see our life not as an isolated segment in time but as part of a continuum, our perspective changes. Once we see every today as part of the larger creative plan for our soul, our daily choices take on new meaning.
The law of karma is a precise and scientific equation of energy. The sages and mystics of East and West tell us that all of life is energy. The life coursing through our veins, our minds and our hearts is energy. Each moment the crystal clear stream of life descends to us from our Source, and each moment we are deciding whether to put a positive or negative spin on it. By the universal law of cause and effect, that energy will return to us. When the energy with our positive spin returns to us, we see and feel positive things come into our life. We may be surrounded by love and encouragement, have a sense of joy and the abundant life, or feel that we are making progress. The energy that we have given a negative spin will also return to us. Perhaps we will be on the receiving end of the same kind of selfish act or harsh word we sent forth. Maybe we will find ourselves in a situation where we must give of ourselves to those we have ignored in the past. Whatever the case, we will once again have the opportunity to make the choice: Will we put a positive or a negative spin on our thoughts, our words and our deeds? One of the key lessons we learn on the path of karma is that it is not the circumstances we find ourselves in that matter but how we react to them.
Karma is that irresistible force we have set in motion that brings us face-to-face with certain people, places and events. Like a giant magnet, it draws us to those we need to learn from as well as those who need to learn from us—and often they are the same people. Karma also magnetizes us to those we’ve had wonderful relationships with in the past so we can share the bounties of our mutual love. This kind of one-on-one connection is what we call personal karma. Karma can also be collective. Entire families, towns, states and nations can share what is called group karma. When groups of people commit acts together as one body—or fail to act when they should—they reembody together either to work out or to reap the benefits of the karma they jointly created. They form what you could call a spiritual ecosystem.
One lesson that comes across loud and clear in reincarnation studies is that no matter what family you are born into, you alone are responsible for who and what you are today. We think we inherit our genius and our limitations from our parents’ genes, but in fact we attract to us parents whose genes will fulfill the formula of our karma for this life. Cayce once told someone who asked which side of the family he had inherited the most from, “You have inherited most from yourself, not from your family! The family is only a river through which the soul flows.” Dr. Christopher Bache points out that popular Western psychology has made us think that our personality and unique traits derive from how we were treated at home. He says, “From a reincarnationist perspective, however, this gets everything backward. It puts the cart before the horse. The rule of thumb for reincarnation is: ‘I do not have the problems I have in life because I have these parents, but rather I have these particular parents because I have chosen to work on these particular issues.''
Soul mates are learning the same lessons dealing with a similar karma and often work together for a common mission. If soul mates have completed constructive labors together in past lives, they may be assigned an even greater responsibility and mission together in this life. In a sense, soul mates are playmates in the schoolroom of life. You may have a number of such associations in the history of your soul’s incarnations. The second kind of relationship is the union of twin flames. Your twin flame is your other half, your counterpart. Created together in the beginning, you and your twin flame are the only two souls who share your unique pattern of identity. You may or may not be happily united with your twin flame in this life. Your twin flame may not even be in embodiment at this time. Whatever the situation, at inner levels your souls are one in the wholeness of your divine reality. We incarnated with our twin flame—one of us the masculine and the other the feminine polarity of the Divine Whole—to fulfill a mission together and to grow spiritually. We would have continued to share the beauty of our relationship as cosmic lovers through our many incarnations on earth if we had remained in harmony with our original nature, with each other and with God. When we fell from that state of perfection, we created negative karma with each other and with others. Our entanglements with others demanded that we reembody with them in order to resolve the karma we had created. As one karmic circumstance led to another, we found ourselves farther and farther apart from our first love. Plato spoke of the innate desire of twin flames to find one another. Man, he wrote in his Symposium, “is always looking for his other half.” He said, “Ancient is the desire of one another which is implanted in us, reuniting our original nature, making one of two, and healing the state of man.” When twin souls meet, says Plato, “the pair are lost in an amazement of love and friendship and intimacy.”
If we walk out on our spiritual duty, we will only have to face the same individuals and the same karmic elements again. Our future relationships, one after the other, will most likely bring us nose to nose with the same kind of issues and the same kind of anguish we saw the first time. When a situation is staring you in the face, look at it as an optimal opportunity, for you never know how long you will have to wait for that opportunity to come around again. You can choose to melt down the hardness of heart and the karma with the fervent heat of love, or you can choose to part with animosity, which only delays the day of reckoning. That doesn’t mean you have to remain in a karmic relationship forever. But you may have to work hard to find the reason for the relationship and then make certain that you balance the karma so that both of you leave the relationship with a feeling of resolution. Where do we start? We start with ourselves. We can’t really change how another person will act; we can only change how we will react. We can determine that we will stick with a situation until we have conquered our jealousy, our resentment, our pride or our anger. We can stick with it until we have brought our partner everything we can and until we can say, “I feel nothing toward this individual but love, and I am loving no matter what he or she says or does.” Of course, both partners have to be willing to work in harmony. If only one person makes the effort, it can be difficult. If it becomes impossible to resolve karma at a personal level because the relationship is breeding more harm than good and we are only re-creating old patterns, we may have to end the relationship and turn to other ways of balancing the karma. In addition, it’s important to realize that there may come a time in a karmic relationship when our mutual obligation is over. Out of habit, we can say to ourselves, “I’m supposed to be loving this person. I’m supposed to keep this relationship going.” There’s a certain security in the familiar, and we can become complacent in a situation rather than move on when it’s time. How will you know when you have settled the old accounts? When they are settled, you will sense a resolution and an inner peace. There will no longer be the same intensity binding you together.
Karma isn’t fate. Karma can help us understand how we got where we are—the circumstances of our life, the events that take shape around us, the people we seem to magnetize. But it doesn’t tell us how we will respond to those circumstances, events and people. That’s entirely up to us, and that’s what determines our destiny. We exercised free will to create karma. We can exercise free will to transform it. The only boundaries to our progress are the ones we ourselves have put in place. Our karma dictates an untimely death, it is possible, for example, to earn a life extension by a change of heart. When we serve life with all of our heart, life will give back to us. Nothing is final until we make it final and nothing is predestined until we make it our destiny.
Another karmic trap is the temptation to avoid our karma. Lifetime after lifetime we may bump into a certain challenge, but because we don’t realize that it is an opportunity in disguise, we run in the opposite direction to avoid the karmic encounter. Or we react the way we did when we first made the karma—with anger or impatience or criticism—which only gets us more entangled. When we start seeing things from the perspective of karma, we realize that unless we embrace the karmic tests staring us in the face, we will have to keep reincarnating with the same individuals or in the same kinds of circumstances until we determine to pass those tests. Turning our back only postpones the day when we must stand, face and conquer. It’s natural to want to avoid the friction of karmic encounters. Those clashes often make us look at a part of ourselves we would rather not look at. Yet God deliberately brings together individuals whose karmic patterns grate on each other so that they can knock the rough edges off of one another, so to speak. As the master El Morya has taught, “There is a certain friction that is required for all attainment on the path.” If someone in your life brings out the worst in you, praise God. You might never have seen that sharp edge otherwise; and until you make it smooth, everyone who bumps into you will feel that sharpness. Recognizing when we’re going nowhere fast because we are trying to avoid our karma can be subtle, especially in a culture that tends to breed the desire for quick fixes to life’s inconveniences and pain. Yet pain is an incredible teacher. It signals us that something in our life is out of kilter, out of alignment with our inner blueprint. Whether it’s soul pain or physical pain, all pain is a growing pain. Someone may come along and rearrange the molecules of your life and you may suddenly have comfort instead of pain, wealth instead of poverty. But you may not have begun to deal with the deep things you came into embodiment to resolve.
The truth is that reincarnation has a purpose. That purpose is the soul’s ascent. We’re not supposed to keep going around in circles, rebirth after rebirth ad infinitum. We’re supposed to be ascending a spiral higher and higher, becoming more and more of our Higher Self. When we are no longer weighted down by our negative karma and we have become one with our Higher Self, our soul can rise at last to her true spiritual stature and be free of the wheel of rebirth. Our lifetimes are only stepping-stones to that ultimate goal of oneness with our spiritual self and with the Universal Spirit. One way to think about our goal in life is that our entire reason for being born into these physical bodies is to access the light of the Spirit, to draw it down into every cell and atom of these minds, emotions and bodies that we wear until they become that light. When that takes place—when what is below is as above—there is no longer any difference between us and our divine reality. The reason we have embodied again and again is that we haven’t contained enough light. We have been weighted down by the unfinished business of our karma and by our desires for the things of this world. When we let go of our karmic baggage and embody the light of the Spirit, we ascend in consciousness. We become masters of our destiny and qualify to graduate from earth’s schoolroom. When we have mastered the requirements of our karma and fulfilled our unique divine plan—our dharma, or duty to life—our soul can reunite with Spirit in the ritual of the ascension. At that moment we will become ascended masters, just like the adepts and saints of East and West who have also fulfilled their reason for being. In past ages, individuals were required to balance 100 percent of their karma before they could be free of the rounds of rebirth. As mankind prepared to enter the new two-thousand-year period called the Aquarian age, we were given a dispensation—we could choose to ascend with only 51 percent of our karma balanced. We could then work from inner planes with those still incarnated on earth to balance the remaining 49 percent of our karmic debts. In other words, just over half of all the energies we’ve ever misused in all of our embodiments must be brought back into harmony with our original nature. At that point, we can decide if we want to come back in a physical body to continue to serve humanity or if we want to become an ascended master. In Buddhism those who elect, out of supreme love, to remain on earth are called bodhisattvas. One of the reasons that the requirement was changed is that after we have balanced 51 percent, we meet some of the most challenging aspects of our karma. Therefore, if we are not careful, we could actually make more karma after that point and fall back into deeper levels of karma. It’s much easier to descend the mountain than it is to climb up. Neither this life nor your ascension will be the end of your spiritual journey. The sacred adventure will live on. Whether we are in physical embodiment or not, our soul always has the grand opportunity to explore new levels of the inner world and expand her spiritual mastery. When you are finally on your way Home, you will transcend this narrow spectrum of experience called earth and move on to higher dimensions of reality.
Our psychology and our karma are intricately intertwined. We may try to deal with the issues of our karma, but if we don’t resolve the issues in our psychology that are the result of our karma, the same emotional triggers will cause us to act and react in the same old ways, re-creating or even compounding our karmic load. We develop certain mental and emotional responses based on our experiences in this life, but we also have propensities that derive from our past lives. We may shy away from conflict because we were once caught in a life-and-death struggle, or we may be overly protective of our children because in a past life our children were taken away from us. Whenever we have formed habits or defense mechanisms, phobias or addictions, our energy tends to flow naturally through the channels we have already carved. It takes determination, know-how and the appropriate tools to re-create new patterns.
Another tool we can use to work with our karma is astrology. Astrology is a map of karma. Your birth chart tells you the positive karma (in the form of talents, attainments and blessings) and the negative karma (in the form of challenges and obstacles) you are bringing with you from your past lives. It tells you the good momentums you can count on as the wind in your sails as well as what are the lessons you will have to learn in this life. But astrology, like karma, is not predestination. Astrology paints a picture of potentials based on the karmic material drawn from our many appearances on the stage of life. Our astrology and our karma are only part of the drama. At center stage is our free will. Man, said Sri Yukteswar, “can overcome any limitation, because he created it by his own actions in the first place, and because he possesses spiritual resources that are not subject to planetary pressure.''
February 11, 2024
A Life-Changing Journey into Karma and Reincarnation
"Karma and Reincarnation" by Elizabeth Prohent is a remarkable book that has left an indelible mark on my spiritual journey. From the moment I delved into its pages, I knew I had stumbled upon a treasure trove of wisdom and enlightenment.
Having explored numerous spiritual texts in the past, I can confidently say that Elizabeth Prohent's expertise shines through every chapter. Her deep understanding of spirituality and her ability to convey complex concepts in a relatable manner make this book a true gem.
One of the greatest gifts of this book is its profound exploration of karma and reincarnation. With clarity and insight, Prohent unveils the intricate workings of these universal principles. Through her words, I gained a profound understanding of why events unfold as they do and how we can navigate our karma debts. This newfound understanding has provided me with invaluable guidance on my own life path.
What sets "Karma and Reincarnation" apart is its ability to help readers embrace their past life experiences. Prohent skillfully guides us to recognize the invaluable lessons held within these experiences, encouraging us to learn, grow, and ultimately evolve. This book acts as a beacon of knowledge, illuminating the path towards self-discovery and personal transformation.
As I turned the final page, I felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude for stumbling upon this captivating work. Elizabeth Prohent's writing has not only expanded my spiritual horizons but has also empowered me to make positive changes in my life. Her words have instilled in me a deep desire to explore more of her works, knowing that they have the potential to catalyze further transformation and growth.
If there is one book I would recommend to anyone seeking clarity, understanding, and a deeper connection to their spiritual journey, it would undoubtedly be "Karma and Reincarnation" by Elizabeth Prohent. Its profound teachings are bound to resonate with readers from all walks of life, offering a guiding light on their quest for self-discovery and enlightenment.
In conclusion, this book is an absolute masterpiece that has the power to change lives. Its profound insights, coupled with Elizabeth Prohent's expertise, make it a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of their life path and the lessons held within their past lives. Prepare to embark on a transformative journey that will leave you forever changed.
"Karma and Reincarnation" by Elizabeth Prohent is a remarkable book that has left an indelible mark on my spiritual journey. From the moment I delved into its pages, I knew I had stumbled upon a treasure trove of wisdom and enlightenment.
Having explored numerous spiritual texts in the past, I can confidently say that Elizabeth Prohent's expertise shines through every chapter. Her deep understanding of spirituality and her ability to convey complex concepts in a relatable manner make this book a true gem.
One of the greatest gifts of this book is its profound exploration of karma and reincarnation. With clarity and insight, Prohent unveils the intricate workings of these universal principles. Through her words, I gained a profound understanding of why events unfold as they do and how we can navigate our karma debts. This newfound understanding has provided me with invaluable guidance on my own life path.
What sets "Karma and Reincarnation" apart is its ability to help readers embrace their past life experiences. Prohent skillfully guides us to recognize the invaluable lessons held within these experiences, encouraging us to learn, grow, and ultimately evolve. This book acts as a beacon of knowledge, illuminating the path towards self-discovery and personal transformation.
As I turned the final page, I felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude for stumbling upon this captivating work. Elizabeth Prohent's writing has not only expanded my spiritual horizons but has also empowered me to make positive changes in my life. Her words have instilled in me a deep desire to explore more of her works, knowing that they have the potential to catalyze further transformation and growth.
If there is one book I would recommend to anyone seeking clarity, understanding, and a deeper connection to their spiritual journey, it would undoubtedly be "Karma and Reincarnation" by Elizabeth Prohent. Its profound teachings are bound to resonate with readers from all walks of life, offering a guiding light on their quest for self-discovery and enlightenment.
In conclusion, this book is an absolute masterpiece that has the power to change lives. Its profound insights, coupled with Elizabeth Prohent's expertise, make it a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of their life path and the lessons held within their past lives. Prepare to embark on a transformative journey that will leave you forever changed.
February 17, 2023
Es un libro que habla de varios aspectos de la psicología y la espiritualidad, por momentos relaciona aspectos como el pecado del cristianismo con el karma que uno tiene, el karma es simplemente la energía que hemos puesto en movimiento o las consecuencias de nuestros actos. Es estimulante leerlo porque uno se puede preguntar sobre su responsabilidad en las acciones que tuvo en el pasado, ya sea en esta vida o en la anterior (si es que realmente existe la reencarnación).
También es mencionado a Jesús, Buda, y un poco de la historia de la religión y la espiritualidad. Se escribe también de los gnósticos, que son de alguna manera católicos o cristianos que no siguen las reglas ortodoxas de la iglesia si no más la enseñanza espiritual y que, a través del autoconocimiento, el autodescubrimiento y la mejora de uno mismo a través de la práctica se puede alcanzar la conexión con Dios.
El Karma parece estar disfrazado y oculto con el concepto del pecado en el cristianismo/catolicismo, pero sin la culpa o vergüenza que se suele manifestar y el deber “arrepentirse de los pecados ante Dios”. En cambio, hace énfasis en que la culpa es el peor enemigo del crecimiento de cualquier ámbito de la vida.
La reencarnación que es una idea budista, parece haber desaparecido y buscado que desaparezca de la religión católica o cristiana, a pesar de que estuvo presente en algún momento de la historia.
También analiza aspectos como el perdon para un crecimiento propio, no para estancarte en patrones negativos de pensamiento y acción. El perdon es una manera de ayudarte a ti, que seguir en los mismos círculos viciosos negativos y destructivos. Esa energía que uno pierde en lo malo, es energía creativa que te puede ayudar para crear algo mejor para ti y los demás.
Este libro es una joya, no es dogma, es una serie de ideas de ti y el mundo, en donde puedes adentrarte a una conexión con algo más trascendental, pero sin que sea dogmático o rígido, es un libro sobre la espiritualidad y la psicología de las personas.
También es mencionado a Jesús, Buda, y un poco de la historia de la religión y la espiritualidad. Se escribe también de los gnósticos, que son de alguna manera católicos o cristianos que no siguen las reglas ortodoxas de la iglesia si no más la enseñanza espiritual y que, a través del autoconocimiento, el autodescubrimiento y la mejora de uno mismo a través de la práctica se puede alcanzar la conexión con Dios.
El Karma parece estar disfrazado y oculto con el concepto del pecado en el cristianismo/catolicismo, pero sin la culpa o vergüenza que se suele manifestar y el deber “arrepentirse de los pecados ante Dios”. En cambio, hace énfasis en que la culpa es el peor enemigo del crecimiento de cualquier ámbito de la vida.
La reencarnación que es una idea budista, parece haber desaparecido y buscado que desaparezca de la religión católica o cristiana, a pesar de que estuvo presente en algún momento de la historia.
También analiza aspectos como el perdon para un crecimiento propio, no para estancarte en patrones negativos de pensamiento y acción. El perdon es una manera de ayudarte a ti, que seguir en los mismos círculos viciosos negativos y destructivos. Esa energía que uno pierde en lo malo, es energía creativa que te puede ayudar para crear algo mejor para ti y los demás.
Este libro es una joya, no es dogma, es una serie de ideas de ti y el mundo, en donde puedes adentrarte a una conexión con algo más trascendental, pero sin que sea dogmático o rígido, es un libro sobre la espiritualidad y la psicología de las personas.
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February 3, 2023"The whole of what we know is a system of compensation. Each suffering is rewarded; each sacrifice is made up; every dept is paid...!"
I must say this book was great choice for the begining of this year, 2023.
I don't know why but for a long time I wanted to read about Karma, and Reincarnation, the logic and everything behind it, and I must say that this was really good.
The way the author narrated the real life stories, incidents and how it actually works is really amazing!
I just say that the author researched a lot for writing this book. And to understand everything the readers need to read the book slowly, it will be helpful to understand the depth of the topic.
I specialy loved the quotes that used in the book, it made the book more beautiful.
The title is subjective.
The cover is beautiful.
Overall, an amazing read!
I must say this book was great choice for the begining of this year, 2023.
I don't know why but for a long time I wanted to read about Karma, and Reincarnation, the logic and everything behind it, and I must say that this was really good.
The way the author narrated the real life stories, incidents and how it actually works is really amazing!
I just say that the author researched a lot for writing this book. And to understand everything the readers need to read the book slowly, it will be helpful to understand the depth of the topic.
I specialy loved the quotes that used in the book, it made the book more beautiful.
The title is subjective.
The cover is beautiful.
Overall, an amazing read!
June 11, 2019
people who believe in reincarnation
eighteenth- and nineteenth-century greats as French philosopher Voltaire, German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, French novelist Honoré de Balzac, American transcendentalist and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson, American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and American industrialist Henry Ford. From the twentieth century, the list includes British novelist Aldous Huxley, Irish poet W. B. Yeats, British author Rudyard Kipling, Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, Spanish painter Salvador Dali and American general George S. Patton.
eighteenth- and nineteenth-century greats as French philosopher Voltaire, German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, French novelist Honoré de Balzac, American transcendentalist and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson, American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and American industrialist Henry Ford. From the twentieth century, the list includes British novelist Aldous Huxley, Irish poet W. B. Yeats, British author Rudyard Kipling, Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, Spanish painter Salvador Dali and American general George S. Patton.
January 8, 2020
Read this book years ago. I picked it up at Borders (RIP) as I was drawn to both topics. I did not know anything about the author, in fact I just found out she was a cult leader, but that aside... she did write about karma and reincarnation based off of her spiritual beliefs which came across as Christian. Again, I read this forever ago but that is what I took from it at the time. I have no idea the type of religious cult Ms. Prophet was involved with. Despite her personal beliefs, I did find that it contained thought provoking ideas regarding both topics (especially reincarnation).
June 18, 2021
I honestly was expecting less religious zealot and more case study, however found out that I was quickly disappointed. Overall, wide usage of historical figures with improper source citing, thus leading to confusion trying to find historical context.
I wouldn’t use this book for anything. To be honest.
I wouldn’t use this book for anything. To be honest.
November 3, 2025
About the Author - I was unaware, but she was a doomsday (atomic war) prophet in with a compound in Montana that collected guns. Hence the ATF was very interested. When the atomic war did not happen on her timeline, the cult started loseing members. WOW.
The Book - This book is all about how love is at the base of Karma. Uses Cayce and others as examples.
The Book - This book is all about how love is at the base of Karma. Uses Cayce and others as examples.
June 19, 2020
It was a good introduction to karma and reincarnation. The author is pretty anti-abortion and I didn’t agree with her justification of this. But overall it’s a good intro to these ideas if you keep in mind that the author was a Christian Scientist and was apparently part of a cult.
June 29, 2020
Helped me growing up to understand karma and reincarnation
January 6, 2021
Straight and to the point, and more. Thank you Clare :)
February 11, 2021
Encore un livre oublié de la liste ! Pea, que se passe-t-il ??
Bon, j'ai lu ce livre il y a bientôt 10 ans.. je ne m'en souviens pas tellement, à part qu'il m'avait marquée.
À relire.
Bon, j'ai lu ce livre il y a bientôt 10 ans.. je ne m'en souviens pas tellement, à part qu'il m'avait marquée.
À relire.
February 4, 2014
The Hindu and Buddhist teachings in the gospel of Jesus Christ
This is an interesting book that evaluates the internal evidence from New Testament, and the historical documents found at Himis Buddhist monastery in Tibet. One of the striking features is that not much has been recoded about Jesus' famous sermons in gospels or any other parts of New Testament. In addition, Jesus was unlettered and he wrote almost nothing. The gospels and other apocryphal documents state that he taught for several hours, but they do not describe what he taught. For example, at the feeding of the five thousand people; his followers must have been listening to Jesus long enough to get hungry, but no account of his sermon is given. Frequently he is said to have preached well into sundown (Mark 6:35). The Three gospels (synoptic gospels) report that Jesus "sat at meet" with many publicans and sinners for the purpose of calling them to repentance (Matthew 9:10, 13; Mark 2:15, 17; Luke 5:29, 32), but silent about his sermon. John 7.14 tells us that Jesus travelled to Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacle, a seven day event and "about the midst of the feast" he went up to the temple and taught, but there are very few words about what he said. The Sermon of the Mount has very little details about his teachings. The second mystery of New Testament is that there is a gap of about 18 years, from the age of 12 to 30; gospels are wordless about what Jesus was doing during these years. Luke moves quickly from his birth, circumcision, and presentation at the temple at the age of 12 in Jerusalem and then goes to his baptism by John the Baptist at the age of 30. Matthew narrates the holy family's flight into Egypt, following the visitation of the magi, and their return after the death of Herod.
The oldest Bible in the world is Codex Sinaiticus written in Greek dated around 340 A.D. It was found in the Greek Orthodox monastery of St. Catherine of Alexandria at the foot of Mount Sinai. This manuscript is far different from the modern day King James Version suggesting extensive editing of New Testament for doctrinal reasons. Many earlier writings about Jesus were destroyed by the order of the church. Tradition has handed down a list of 26 apocryphal gospels, 7 Acts and 10 epistles, which were used during the early days of Christianity. Some scholars have suggested that the theory of reincarnation is a later addition made by the Apostles. The concepts of reincarnation and son of God are extensively found in Vedic lore since the period of Rig-Veda of Hinduism.
The influence of Hinduism and Buddhism may also be found in the following: Sermon on the Mount is one of the classic examples for preaching the word of God and Jesus having full knowledge of how Buddha gave his first sermon in the Park of Gazelles in Benares, after fasting, and meditating for 42 days under a fig tree. Jesus like Buddha underwent mystical test and meditation in the wilderness for 40 days to seek the spiritual power. In Hinduism, especially during Vedic times, great rishis and sages went to the deep forest for meditation and self purification of the body, mind and soul. When they emerged from this long and arduous journey into the inner consciousness, they would attain spiritual and healing powers. Buddha sought enlightenment after fasting and meditating under a Fig tree for 42 days. In one episode, Jesus goes to a high mountain with Peter and his followers. After meditation, he transfigured before their very eyes and his face shine as the Sun (Mark 9:2, 30; Luke 9:30 and Matthew 17; 3-6.). Timothy believed Jesus was God (Timothy 3:16). This is similar to the description of Vishwa rupa in chapter 11 of Bhagavad-Gita where Lord Krishna appears to Arjuna in the Universal form shining like million suns.
The flow of Buddhist thought occurred at three main levels, the Buddhist missionaries carrying the message of Buddha into Egypt, Syria and Palestine are well documented in the history, especially during and after Emperor Asoka. Strong trade relationship help bring the Vedic and Upanishadic culture into the Middle East, and finally Jesus' life in India brought him closer to the wisdom of Buddha and the teachings of Upanishads. The story of Jesus in Sermon on the Mount episode directly calls to mind an inner relationship with Buddha's teachings. Both Buddha and Jesus warn their followers about false prophets. The parallels between Buddhist thought and certain New Testament stories; Jesus' parables and his sayings are not new. For example, Buddha said "whosoever sees dharma, see me." Christ in the Gospel according to John says; "He that seeth me, seeth Him that sent me" (John 12:45). The dharma is the greatest cosmic law underlying the world, corresponding to the concept of the Word, the Logos, in the Gospel which begins by declaring, "The Word was God."
This is an interesting book that evaluates the internal evidence from New Testament, and the historical documents found at Himis Buddhist monastery in Tibet. One of the striking features is that not much has been recoded about Jesus' famous sermons in gospels or any other parts of New Testament. In addition, Jesus was unlettered and he wrote almost nothing. The gospels and other apocryphal documents state that he taught for several hours, but they do not describe what he taught. For example, at the feeding of the five thousand people; his followers must have been listening to Jesus long enough to get hungry, but no account of his sermon is given. Frequently he is said to have preached well into sundown (Mark 6:35). The Three gospels (synoptic gospels) report that Jesus "sat at meet" with many publicans and sinners for the purpose of calling them to repentance (Matthew 9:10, 13; Mark 2:15, 17; Luke 5:29, 32), but silent about his sermon. John 7.14 tells us that Jesus travelled to Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacle, a seven day event and "about the midst of the feast" he went up to the temple and taught, but there are very few words about what he said. The Sermon of the Mount has very little details about his teachings. The second mystery of New Testament is that there is a gap of about 18 years, from the age of 12 to 30; gospels are wordless about what Jesus was doing during these years. Luke moves quickly from his birth, circumcision, and presentation at the temple at the age of 12 in Jerusalem and then goes to his baptism by John the Baptist at the age of 30. Matthew narrates the holy family's flight into Egypt, following the visitation of the magi, and their return after the death of Herod.
The oldest Bible in the world is Codex Sinaiticus written in Greek dated around 340 A.D. It was found in the Greek Orthodox monastery of St. Catherine of Alexandria at the foot of Mount Sinai. This manuscript is far different from the modern day King James Version suggesting extensive editing of New Testament for doctrinal reasons. Many earlier writings about Jesus were destroyed by the order of the church. Tradition has handed down a list of 26 apocryphal gospels, 7 Acts and 10 epistles, which were used during the early days of Christianity. Some scholars have suggested that the theory of reincarnation is a later addition made by the Apostles. The concepts of reincarnation and son of God are extensively found in Vedic lore since the period of Rig-Veda of Hinduism.
The influence of Hinduism and Buddhism may also be found in the following: Sermon on the Mount is one of the classic examples for preaching the word of God and Jesus having full knowledge of how Buddha gave his first sermon in the Park of Gazelles in Benares, after fasting, and meditating for 42 days under a fig tree. Jesus like Buddha underwent mystical test and meditation in the wilderness for 40 days to seek the spiritual power. In Hinduism, especially during Vedic times, great rishis and sages went to the deep forest for meditation and self purification of the body, mind and soul. When they emerged from this long and arduous journey into the inner consciousness, they would attain spiritual and healing powers. Buddha sought enlightenment after fasting and meditating under a Fig tree for 42 days. In one episode, Jesus goes to a high mountain with Peter and his followers. After meditation, he transfigured before their very eyes and his face shine as the Sun (Mark 9:2, 30; Luke 9:30 and Matthew 17; 3-6.). Timothy believed Jesus was God (Timothy 3:16). This is similar to the description of Vishwa rupa in chapter 11 of Bhagavad-Gita where Lord Krishna appears to Arjuna in the Universal form shining like million suns.
The flow of Buddhist thought occurred at three main levels, the Buddhist missionaries carrying the message of Buddha into Egypt, Syria and Palestine are well documented in the history, especially during and after Emperor Asoka. Strong trade relationship help bring the Vedic and Upanishadic culture into the Middle East, and finally Jesus' life in India brought him closer to the wisdom of Buddha and the teachings of Upanishads. The story of Jesus in Sermon on the Mount episode directly calls to mind an inner relationship with Buddha's teachings. Both Buddha and Jesus warn their followers about false prophets. The parallels between Buddhist thought and certain New Testament stories; Jesus' parables and his sayings are not new. For example, Buddha said "whosoever sees dharma, see me." Christ in the Gospel according to John says; "He that seeth me, seeth Him that sent me" (John 12:45). The dharma is the greatest cosmic law underlying the world, corresponding to the concept of the Word, the Logos, in the Gospel which begins by declaring, "The Word was God."
December 11, 2013
This book was very eye-opening. If you're looking to do some self-healing, I would recommend this book, as it will help you to look at your life as well as the relationships and friendships in your life in a different way. Very enlightening. Elizabeth Clare Prophet explains how karma works and how cause and effect play a big part in our lives. Alot of info in a small book, well worth it.
March 17, 2011
this might be the only book that describes what I believe our journey is actually about
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