Cosmic Awareness - 1981 05 - god karma magnet gas psychology bob dylan mind religion avatar subconscious

Magazine Overview

Title: Revelations of Awareness
Issue: 81-5
Date: July 28, 1980
Publisher: Cosmic Awareness Communications
Cover Headline: THE NATURE OF TRUTH

This issue of the New-Age Cosmic Newsletter, "Revelations of Awareness," delves deeply into the philosophical concept of "truth" and its inherent relativity, emphasizing the crucial role of the "frame of reference" in shaping perception and understanding. The newsletter features a central article by Cosmic Awareness, interpreted by Paul Shockley, which explores how individual experiences, beliefs, and perspectives create unique frames of reference that define what is considered true for each entity.

The Nature of Truth and Frame of Reference

The core message of this issue is that truth is not an absolute, fixed entity but is fluid and dependent on the observer's viewpoint. Cosmic Awareness explains that just as a cat and a human perceive a room differently due to their distinct observational tools, humans perceive reality through their own unique frames of reference. These frames are shaped by a multitude of factors, including physical senses, intuition, emotions, mental constructs, cultural conditioning, and personal experiences.

The publication highlights that when entities claim to have found "the truth," they are often grasping only a partial truth or an interpretation. The concept of truth is presented as multifaceted, existing on physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels, each potentially contradicting the others. Cosmic Awareness suggests that true understanding requires looking beyond words and concepts to the underlying "is-ness" of reality.

Relativity of Truth

Several examples illustrate the relativity of truth. The article discusses how the same light can be perceived as red by one person and a slightly different color by another, yet both may agree it's red based on prior conditioning. Similarly, the interpretation of the seven days of creation in Genesis is presented as a prime example of differing frames of reference, where a literal 24-hour day interpretation conflicts with a cosmic, millions-of-years interpretation.

The issue further explores how age, experience, and personal values create distinct frames of reference. A teenager's view of the world differs from an adult's, leading to potential misunderstandings. However, it is suggested that by attempting to understand and share each other's frames of reference, entities can achieve mutual truth, leading to better communication, rapport, understanding, tolerance, and harmony.

Case Studies and Examples

The newsletter uses historical and social examples to underscore the concept of frames of reference. The differing perceptions of the Vietnam War are cited, where some saw it as "ridiculous" and "wrong," while others deemed it "right" and "necessary." The case of Jim Jones and his followers is also mentioned, illustrating how a shared, albeit flawed, frame of reference can lead to a collective perception of truth that is rejected by the wider world.

Logic and Subjectivity

Logic itself is presented as relative to its frame of reference. What is logical to an earthworm may be illogical to a human, and vice versa. The issue emphasizes that truth is ultimately "what is," and opinions about it change. The challenge lies in discerning the essential "is-ness" of reality, which requires moving beyond personal opinions and biases.

The Role of Feelings and Intuition

The question of whether truth can be based solely on feeling is addressed. Cosmic Awareness suggests that a strong feeling can be a valid perception within a particular frame of reference, but it can also be delusion. The example of a vivid dream is used to illustrate how what one entity perceives as reality, another might consider an illusion, and vice versa, depending on their current frame of reference.

Spiritual and Metaphysical Perspectives

The newsletter touches upon religious and spiritual teachings that view physical reality as an illusion, with true reality lying elsewhere. It posits that there is no true atheist, only a rejection of a specific interpretation of "God." The concept of "God" itself is shown to be subject to varying frames of reference, from a literal grandfather figure to the life force within the universe.

Words are described as "empty cups" that carry truths or experiences. The meaning derived from these words depends on the entity's ability to "dip into reality, dip into experience, dip into consciousness for What is." The words "love" and "truth" are used as examples of concepts that are meaningless until filled with substance through direct experience.

The New Age and Coordination of Frames of Reference

Looking towards the "New Age," the newsletter addresses the question of how diverse frames of reference will be coordinated. Cosmic Awareness suggests that within approximately five years, communication will be centered on understanding and discussing these different frames of reference. This will lead to a more profound level of communication and the unfolding of a universal communication network, fostering harmony.

Entities will be encouraged to develop a frame of reference that integrates physical realities with universal laws and needs. This integrated "molecule of frames of reference" will allow entities to move between dimensions and perspectives, fostering greater understanding and communication.

Letter-Writing Campaign on Reconciliation

Another section of the newsletter discusses the effect of a letter-writing campaign by C.A.C. members to Russian and American leaders regarding "Reconciliation of Differences." Cosmic Awareness indicates that these letters have had a significant effect in communicating the concept and urgency of reconciliation, planting seeds of peace in the minds of leaders and contributing to mass consciousness's desire for peace as an alternative to war.

The campaign is seen as a voice to balance the building intensities of war threats and hostility. The newsletter suggests that continued efforts, possibly through chain letters promoted by SPIRAL organizations, are necessary to counter the "war fever" and promote reconciliation between the superpowers.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout this issue is the profound impact of the "frame of reference" on perception, understanding, and the very definition of truth. The editorial stance, as conveyed by Cosmic Awareness, is one of encouraging self-discovery, critical thinking, and open-mindedness. It advocates for the exploration of different perspectives, the development of empathy, and the pursuit of a more integrated understanding of reality. The newsletter promotes the idea that by understanding and respecting diverse frames of reference, humanity can move towards greater harmony, communication, and the realization of a "New Age."

Title: REVELATIONS OF AWARENESS
Issue: No. 3
Publisher: Cosmic Awareness Communications
Country: USA
Date: Undetermined from scan.

This issue of 'Revelations of Awareness' delves into a range of topics, from practical inquiries about vehicle fuel efficiency to profound spiritual concepts concerning karma, divine will, and ascension. It features contributions from 'Cosmic Awareness' and 'Letters from Bill,' offering insights into paranormal phenomena, spiritual development, and the nature of reality.

Cow Magnets and Fuel Efficiency

The issue addresses a recurring question about the effectiveness of 'cow magnets' for increasing car mileage. According to 'Cosmic Awareness,' these devices appear to have greater value on larger engines that consume more gas. The mechanism suggested is the creation of a hotter spark or hotter burning gasoline. While results vary, some vehicles reportedly save up to 20% or more, while others see 10% or less, depending on factors like carburetor adjustments and ignition system function. The placement recommended is on opposite sides of the gas intake into the carburetor, about 2 to 3 inches away, with North poles together and South poles together. The common 'cow magnet' used for veterinarian purposes is suggested as being just as efficient as more expensive types. An additional benefit of placing magnets along the gas line under the car is mentioned, potentially assisting up to approximately 10% at best.

The Cosmic Trip of Bob Dylan

An 'ED's Note' introduces a discussion on Bob Dylan, highlighting his significance in contemporary music alongside the Beatles. His music is described as deeply spiritual, with mystic and Biblical metaphors, and a strong stance against war. The note mentions his influence on the anti-war movement and the drug scene, and his recent conversion to Christianity, which surprised many followers. The 'Cosmic Awareness' entity analyzes Dylan's significance, describing him as an entity with a strong love for change and freedom, fulfilling a purpose as a wandering minstrel who guides others through various consciousness levels. Currently, he is presenting a basic taste of Christianity, with a future movement into its esoteric aspects. The entity suggests Dylan could benefit from Scorpio lessons related to magic and the esoteric side of Christian teachings. His music is seen as prompting listeners to examine their values and judgments, and his conversion to Christianity, while met with prejudice by some who prefer his 'jilted lover' or 'social misfit' personas, is part of his purpose to lead people to awareness of life's many sides and foster tolerance. The entity also explores Bob Dylan's past lifetimes, suggesting he may have been Ben Johnson in 16th century England and Rasputin, with other significant but less clear lifetimes. His future influence is predicted to be stronger and more forceful than generally believed.

What is the Will of God?

'Letters from Bill' presents a discussion on the 'will of God.' Bill shares his personal experience of channeling and performing 'rites' under the stars. The article distinguishes between the dualistic, karmic understanding of God's will (living right, doing good, obeying laws) and the higher level of 'Oneness' or 'Pure Surrender to God.' This higher level may involve detachment from worldly ties, akin to Jesus's mission. The criterion for being in God's will is presented as personal happiness, fulfillment, peace of mind, and satisfaction. Conversely, persistent torment and frustration indicate one is not in God's will. The article emphasizes that happiness cannot be found in external things like drugs, sex, money, or even marriage and religion. The answer proposed is total, fervent surrender to the Universal Deity, praying, "Lord, not my will but Thine be done." Finding God's will requires looking within and making the High Self, the God of the Universe, the sole focus. This surrender leads to joy, harmony, satisfaction, and the 'peace that passeth understanding.' These 'pilgrimages' are described as training exercises that reveal how providence sustains life. The article concludes that human entities are like flowers in the Garden of the Universe.

On Adepts, Avatars, and Transcendence of Karma

This section, also from 'Letters from Bill,' discusses adepts and avatars, entities who are deeply connected to the Divine Will. It explains that when the outer mind is fully yielded to the Divine Will, it becomes a pure channel for the 'Inner Voice.' Many avatars are currently carrying out their missions, directed from a higher plane, even without full conscious awareness, due to the Maya (illusion) and materialism of the world blocking direct comprehension. The key to direct understanding and fulfilling one's mission is to make God the First Love and Priority above all else. This pure surrender opens the channel to understanding the mysteries of the cosmos. The article posits that all humanity is essentially an avatar, and the lesson is that God is all, and Christ is the only Reality. The world based on separation from God is described as unreal, a failed experiment, while a 'Christed world' or 'New Atlantis' represents the real world, dawning as the New Day.

It addresses the risk of avatars getting caught in the Maya and attachments of the world, leading to karma and rebirth. Edgar Cayce's analogy of a 'diving suit' is used to describe the descent into flesh, where one can become entangled and lose touch with the higher reality. The article stresses that even if adepts die with attachments, they will not automatically regain the Ascended state; they must consciously love and desire God above all else in this life. The 'Great Intercession' is mentioned as a force that has altered prophecies, turning events like the 'Rising of Atlantis' into divine allegories rather than literal occurrences.

Concerning the Resurrection

This section explains that embodied Wanderers are often targets of astral and psychic attack by 'Luciferian hordes' who seek to prevent their contact with God and lock them into karma and re-embodiment. The article notes that Luciferians have influenced avatars into drug addiction, atheism, and other negative paths. However, it emphasizes that returning to God should not be an act of 'using' God for protection but a pure, unconditional surrender. This leads to Grace, untouched by karma. The avatar gains an outer understanding of their mission and how it is orchestrated. Like Jesus, avatars can "lay down their life and take it up again" when the script calls for it, gaining Ascension immediately and free of karma. This is the meaning of "O death where is thy sting?" The article concludes that Resurrection or Ascension can occur even in physical embodiment once the ego is totally surrendered and Grace is established, heralding a New Age where humanity will walk again in Resurrection.

The 'Light' of Lucifer: Success in Failure

This piece revisates the idea of the 'Luciferian Experiment' as a total failure, but with a nuance: it produced a handful of Perfect Masters. The experiment's greatest value is seen in demonstrating the folly of separation from God. The 'Light of Lucifer' is presented as the legacy of this bitter experiment, serving as an eternal witness to the absurdity of separation, allowing future generations to learn from it without personal experience.

What is the Rising of Atlantis?

The final section addresses prophecies about Atlantis rising from the ocean floor. It mentions Edgar Cayce and other seers predicting a great cataclysm and the rising of Atlantis, with dates ranging from 1972 to beyond 2000. John Lennon is cited as an avid disciple of Cayce who bought land expecting to live on Atlantis when it rose. However, the article states that a 'Great Intercession' has occurred, fore-stalling these prophecies. The 'Rising of Atlantis' is now interpreted as a divine allegory, a holy scripture, similar to the coming of the 'New Jerusalem.' The prophecies were accurate based on a timeline without Intercession. The 'high country of consciousness,' the 'Holy Land,' is now rising, representing the awakening of consciousness, the coming of Christ, and the 'New Atlantis' or 'Country of God.' The article clarifies that there will not be a literal rising of Atlantis, but the prophecy will be fulfilled in a vastly grander, spiritual sense.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around spiritual enlightenment, the nature of reality, and the path to higher consciousness. The publication consistently promotes the idea of surrender to a higher power (God, the Universal Deity) as the key to overcoming worldly illusions, karma, and suffering. There is a strong emphasis on the 'will of God' being aligned with personal fulfillment and peace, achieved through inner focus rather than external pursuits. The concept of avatars and their missions, often directed from higher planes, is explored, highlighting the challenges posed by materialism and ego. The editorial stance is clearly aligned with a spiritual, esoteric perspective, interpreting events and phenomena through the lens of cosmic consciousness and divine intervention. The publication seems to advocate for a shift from a materialistic, dualistic worldview to one of unity, surrender, and spiritual awareness, suggesting a coming 'New Age' of heightened consciousness.