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Magazine Overview

Title: Revelations of Awareness
Issue: 83-14
Date: June 9, 1983 (Opening Message date)
Publisher: Cosmic Awareness Communications
Type: New-Age Cosmic Newsletter

This issue of Revelations of Awareness delves deeply into the concept of karma, particularly as it applies to the treatment of animals and the broader implications for spiritual evolution. The publication features insights from 'Cosmic Awareness' channeled through Paul Shockley, addressing a range of topics from animal cruelty and vivisection to societal control and alternative healing.

The Violation of the Creatures and Karma

The central theme of this issue is the karmic consequences of violating sentient beings, with a significant focus on animals. Cosmic Awareness explains that karma is not a simple tit-for-tat system but is determined by several factors:

• The Evolutionary Status of the Violated Entity: Violating a highly evolved spiritual being incurs greater karma than violating a less evolved creature, such as an insect.
• The Degree of Violation: The severity of the act itself plays a role.
• The Motive Behind the Violation: Whether the act is deliberate, born of insanity, ignorance, or an accident, influences the karmic outcome. Actions taken with the motive to help others may have their karma offset.
• Circumstances: Actions taken during wartime confusion may carry less karma than those committed with deliberation in peacetime.

This Awareness indicates that the laws of karma are just and take into account motives, necessity, circumstances, the spiritual value of the violated entity, and the violator's awareness or ignorance.

Vivisection and Animal Experimentation

The issue directly addresses the practice of vivisection and animal experimentation, prompted by a question from J.P. in Pensacola, Florida, regarding county governments selling pound animals to Tulane University for medical research. Cosmic Awareness confirms that karma results from such activities. It notes that while the destruction of insects creates negligible karma, the violation of more evolved beings, including domesticated animals, carries a higher karmic debt.

It is suggested that the motive behind experimentation, if aimed at benefiting humanity or reducing suffering, can mitigate karma. However, the scientific mind's potential for insensitivity and lack of compassion is highlighted. The article "EVERY SECOND THREE ANIMALS DIE IN AN AMERICAN LABORATORY" on page 9 starkly illustrates the scale of animal suffering, stating that seventy million animals are killed annually in U.S. laboratories, often in excruciating pain, without anesthesia, and for research that is sometimes deemed wasteful.

Alternatives to Animal Use

When asked for alternatives to using animals in research, Cosmic Awareness suggests mental research, herbal compounds, and experimenting on vegetation, cultures of amoebas, or even on ill humans. It acknowledges that animal experimentation is often seen as more rewarding and less dangerous than human experimentation, but warns that the scientific mind can become so detached that it might even experiment on people if it advanced science.

The issue also discusses the potential for entities to develop a kind of psychological karma, leading to insensitivity, aloofness, and a lack of compassion, if they repeatedly violate animals without personal regret. In extreme cases, this could lead to schizophrenia or future experiences where the entity might themselves experience being an animal subject to such experiments.

Karmic Repayment and Overcompensation

Regarding the phenomenon of people, particularly elderly women, collecting large numbers of cats and dogs, the question is posed whether this is karmic repayment for past mistreatment of animals. Cosmic Awareness suggests that while it could be a way to overcompensate for past actions, it is more often a manifestation of an individual's mind, a transference of a mothering instinct, or a desire for purpose and companionship.

The "Most Dangerous Game" and Animal Torture

The magazine highlights a disturbing practice referred to as the "Most Dangerous Game," where wealthy entities, often from Italy, Sicily, and Morocco, organize safaris in Brazil to hunt and shoot native people for sport. This practice, occurring for the past ten years, is met with indifference from local governments. The publication urges readers to send "Light and love" to the natives and to support organizations working to expose and stop this cruelty.

Furthermore, the issue addresses the sadistic torture of animals, particularly in Greece and the Middle East, where entities reportedly derive enjoyment from inflicting pain. It suggests forming an organization, akin to Greenpeace, to protest such actions internationally, demanding legal protections and raising public awareness through media and the United Nations.

Cock Fighting and Bloodlust

Cock fighting is examined as a form of "sport" that falls under the umbrella of animal violation. Cosmic Awareness states that while the birds themselves may be bred to be aggressive, the true karmic issue lies in the "bloodlust" of those who participate and enjoy watching the fights. It suggests that many participants are reincarnations of individuals who once enjoyed watching gladiatorial combat, indicating a persistent human inclination towards sadistic activities.

"Amnesty International for Animals"

Inspired by the discussion, the question arises about starting an "Amnesty International for Animals." Cosmic Awareness suggests that existing animal protection societies and anti-vivisection organizations can provide information and guidance for establishing such a non-profit entity. The publication lists several such organizations, encouraging support and donations.

"Big Brother" and the Future

In an article titled "A FLICKER OF HOPE FOR HUMANITY," dated June 9, 1983, Cosmic Awareness discusses the concept of "Big Brother" from George Orwell's novel. It suggests that Orwell, through his ability to extrapolate future societal trends based on existing energies, foresaw the dangers of a totalitarian system. The issue posits that the year 1984 became a focal point for forces both dreading and implementing such controls. The hope for humanity lies in grass-roots movements and organizations working to "disassemble" this encroaching control and protect individual liberties.

WD-40 and Arthritis

An article from the Weekly World News about WD-40 Machine Oil being hailed as a "miracle cure" for arthritis is presented. Cosmic Awareness is asked to comment on its validity. The article cites testimonials and mentions that the WD-40 company claims its formula is a trade secret with non-hazardous ingredients, while the Arthritis Foundation is reportedly not enthusiastic about its use as a remedy.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are karma, animal rights, and the ethical responsibilities of humanity towards other sentient beings. The editorial stance, as conveyed through Cosmic Awareness, is one of promoting spiritual evolution, encouraging critical thinking, and advocating for compassion and non-violence. The publication emphasizes that individual actions have karmic consequences and that collective efforts are needed to address systemic issues of cruelty and control. There is a strong call to action for readers to become involved in protecting animals and resisting oppressive societal structures.

This issue of "COSMIC AWARENESS" (Issue No. 11) features a cover headline questioning "COSMIC SEXISM? RENDERING GOD IN THE NEUTER - IS GOD A HE, SHE, OR AN 'IT'?". The publication is from Cosmic Awareness Communications and appears to be a newsletter or magazine focused on spiritual and esoteric topics, with a strong emphasis on "Awareness" as a source of information. The content is primarily English.

Cosmic Awareness: WD-40 and Pain Relief

The first article discusses the potential effectiveness of WD-40 for treating sprains and pains. It explains that the substance has a penetrating effect that can disperse blocked energy currents, which are identified as the cause of pain. The "Awareness" suggests that while generally safe, individuals might have allergic reactions. It is recommended for occasional use rather than daily, as excessive long-term use could have harmful effects. An "ED's Note" provides a personal anecdote where WD-40 was reportedly successful in relieving severe arthritis pain for an elderly aunt, who, despite the relief, was hesitant to use it again.

George Bernard Shaw on Vivisection

A quote attributed to George Bernard Shaw is presented: "You do not settle whether an experiment is justified or not by merely showing that it is of some use. The distinction is not between useful and useless experiments, but between barbarous and civilized behaviour. Vivisection is a social evil because if it advances human knowledge, it does so at the expense of human character."

Cosmic Sexism? Rendering God in the Neuter

This section addresses a report from Newsweek (June 23, 1980) titled "Rendering God in the Neuter." The report suggests that referring to God as "He" is improper and proposes using gender-neutral language, such as calling Christ the "Child of God" instead of the "Son," and replacing "sons" and "patriarchs" with "children" and "ancestors." The article notes that this proposal has stirred dissent, with concerns that it could distort the historical background of religious texts. It also mentions that denominations will need to vote on whether to adopt these changes, potentially leading to a version of the Lord's Prayer beginning with "Our parent, which art in Heaven..."

"Awareness" comments on this, indicating that the nature of God is indeed neuter. It explains that the ancient creation of masculine and feminine polarities for deities was not arbitrary or sexist but a form of "scientific designation." This polarity was used to describe concepts like radiance (plus, masculine, sky) and magnetism (minus, feminine, earth). The "Awareness" clarifies that this was a symbolic science using polarity concepts like radiance, magnetism, relativity, and stability, which in modern terms could be seen as positive, negative, and neutral.

The Police State: It's Getting Closer

This section, introduced by a message from June 8, 1983, discusses the "Big Brother Moves In" and the "Police State." It addresses concerns about bills being introduced in Congress that could lead to a police state, particularly those related to "hard money" and the postal service.

Hard Money and Postal Police Bills

A question is posed to "Awareness" regarding bills that aim to remove capital gains tax advantages for hard metals like gold and silver, tax Kruger rands from South Africa, and potentially confiscate gold and silver. The concern is that these measures are intended to keep the International Monetary Fund functioning and mask the financial instability of countries that have defaulted. The question asks for advice on whether to move assets offshore to safe havens like Swiss banks or Montreal.

"Awareness" confirms a strong likelihood of a police state and that these bills will eventually be passed, despite potential opposition. It notes that efforts to prevent this have tended toward personal gain rather than a general societal concern. The "Awareness" suggests that entities may need to experience further restrictions and financial impacts before becoming more socially conscious and awakening to the erosion of their freedoms.

The Postal Thought Control Bill

Another significant concern is the "Postal Thought Control Bill," which is described as having quietly resurfaced with its original provisions and new ones. The objective is seen as making the Post Office Department a "Gestapo type of operation" that can seize mail deemed unacceptable. The bill is criticized for its "absurd provisions," including a $20,000 per day penalty for non-criminal acts, and is seen as an attempt to put uncontrolled presses and certain book publishers out of business. The "Awareness" states that this is an effort to curtail Freedom of Speech and Expression, potentially extending beyond postal services to monitoring conversations and papers exchanged on the street. It predicts that this provision will be attempted again and again, expecting initial defeats before eventual passage. The "Awareness" emphasizes that vigilance of concerned citizens is the only thing that may prevent this. It suggests that entities should send warnings and information to newsletters and tabloids to alert the public and encourage them to contact Congress.

An "ED's note" identifies the sponsors of the Postal Thought Bill as David Pryor (D-Ark) and Claude Pepper (D-Fla), urging readers to write to their Senators and Congressmen.

The Law of Thought

This section, dated July 2, 1980, introduces an "old occult Law" called the "Law of Thought." It states that "energy follows thought; and wherever thought goes, energy will flow." The principle is that those who wish to energize something should direct their thoughts toward that target.

An "ED's Note" suggests copying this information for a booklet titled "The Cosmic Laws of Cosmic Awareness." The newsletter is published by Cosmic Awareness Communications, P.O. Box 115, Olympia, Washington, 98507.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around spiritual growth, the nature of divinity, and the perceived threats to individual freedoms from governmental overreach. The "Awareness" consistently guides readers toward prioritizing spiritual development over material concerns. There is a strong cautionary stance regarding government legislation, particularly concerning financial controls and censorship, framing these as steps toward a "police state." The editorial stance is one of alerting readers to these potential dangers and encouraging proactive engagement, primarily through raising awareness and contacting elected officials. The publication positions itself as a source of esoteric knowledge and guidance for navigating these challenges.