Cosmic Awareness - 1984 07 - religion enlightenment love christianity hinduism kava christ guilt quaker space

Magazine Overview

This issue of "Revelations of Awareness," dated January 22, 1984, is published by Cosmic Awareness Communications and priced at $3.00. The cover features a striking black and white illustration of Jesus Christ and the headline "ILLUMINATION: Merging With the Divine Light." The newsletter aims to help people become aware of spiritual consciousness and the New Age.

Cosmic Awareness and the Divine Light

The core message of this issue revolves around the concept of Cosmic Awareness, described as a universal force that has manifested through various spiritual figures like Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, Mohammed, and Edgar Cayce. The publication emphasizes that Cosmic Awareness communicates through trained channels, offering information received from deep super-conscious trance levels. It encourages readers to question, explore, and discover truth for themselves, rather than blindly believing.

The central theme is "Illumination: Merging With the Divine Light." This is explored through a question posed by A.J. of Pittsburgh regarding how ordinary individuals achieve a state of consciousness where they see the Divine in everyone. Cosmic Awareness explains that this state is achieved when an entity merges with the Christ Light, the Higher Self, or the Divine Heavenly Father Within. It suggests that entities who are not merged with the Christ Light are considered "ordinary" in this context, and the process of merging requires patience and the removal of internal "blocks."

Virginia Lively's experience, shared in an advertisement from Guidepost, is used as an example. She described seeing a ball of white light and a face she identified as Jesus, leading to a profound realization of oneness. Cosmic Awareness interprets this as a release of blocks that prevented her from connecting with the Divine Light.

The Process of Merging and Removing Blocks

Cosmic Awareness clarifies that merging with the Divine Light is not always a direct pursuit but often occurs when an entity is ready. It highlights that entities who try to possess or control Divine Forces will find themselves "devoured" by them, likening it to a parable of a cannibal being devoured by a Kahuna. The message is that entities cannot possess Divine Forces but can open themselves to be used by them.

The issue also addresses the question of how blocks are removed. It suggests that deep subconscious yearnings, events between lives, or pledges made before this life can trigger such experiences. In Virginia Lively's case, her four days of crying were seen as a release of blocks, a more natural process than externally induced religious conversions.

Paths to Enlightenment

Several paths to spiritual awareness are discussed:

• Alchemy: The changing of consciousness, described as the quickest path to Divine Spirituality.
• Service: Giving service to others, which increases spirituality.
• Suffering: A slower, often painful path that can eventually lead to a dramatic leap toward the Light.

Cosmic Awareness emphasizes that while these paths are distinct, they often intertwine. Entities on the path of alchemy may also engage in service, and those on the path of suffering may find opportunities for alchemical conversion.

The Role of Intellect vs. Emotion

Regarding the question of how much enlightenment is intellectual, Cosmic Awareness states that while books and study can influence an entity, true enlightenment often involves an emotional or alchemical expression. The driving force behind the pursuit of information is key; if it stems from emotional hunger, it can lead to enlightenment. Emotional blocks are identified as the primary barriers to connecting with the Divine Light.

The Dark Night of the Soul and Grace

The "Dark Night of the Soul" is described as a period of darkness and isolation that can follow an intense spiritual experience. This often occurs when individuals lack understanding of the experience and become dependent on external sources or "manipulators." Cosmic Awareness suggests that those who experience this may have been victims of artificial methods of inducing spiritual experiences.

Divine Grace is discussed as a force that can interfere with Karma. However, it is not something to be demanded or expected. Entities who demand Divine Grace may be required to work through their karmic paths. The issue contrasts the Christian approach, which emphasizes guilt and pleading for salvation, with the Hindu philosophy, which focuses on earnest effort and devotion to move closer to the Light.

Enlightenment and Everyday Life

Enlightenment is presented not as an end to all problems but as a change in consciousness. The issue cautions against viewing spiritual practices as a means to escape all difficulties, comparing some converts to "supermarket shoppers" who move from one technique to another without deep commitment. It highlights that true spiritual growth often comes through gradual discovery and increased tolerance rather than sudden, explosive experiences.

The Quakers and the Divine Light

The issue explores the Quaker tradition, referred to as "Friends of the Inner Light." Cosmic Awareness validates the observation that Quakers come close to contacting the Divine Light through their practice of silent sitting and speaking messages from Higher Sources when moved by the Spirit. The original Quaker philosophy emphasized the worship of the Divine Light as the Christos, or universal symbol of reality, and saw religious structures as often overshadowing the Light itself.

Love and Chemical Reactions

In response to a question about "falling" in love, Cosmic Awareness explains that it involves a chemical trigger in the brain, leading to euphoria and affecting the entire system, particularly the heart. This chemical is released when entities associate certain stimuli with love, and it is enhanced by mentally dwelling on the object of affection. However, it is clarified that this chemical does not cause love itself but is released in response to stimuli that entities associate with love.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the nature of enlightenment, the various paths to spiritual awareness, the importance of removing inner blocks, and the concept of oneness with the Divine Light. The editorial stance, as expressed by Cosmic Awareness, is one of encouraging self-discovery, questioning, and understanding the underlying principles of spiritual practices rather than blind adherence. It advocates for a holistic approach that embraces different traditions and emphasizes the universal presence of the Divine Light.

Title: REVELATIONS OF AWARENESS
Issue Date: May 19, 1982
Publisher: Cosmic Awareness Communications
Document Type: Cosmic newsletter

This issue of Revelations of Awareness delves into various topics, including the purported aphrodisiac qualities of Kava Kava, remedies for common pet ailments, and profound discussions on cosmic consciousness and the nature of the universe.

Kava Kava - An Aphrodisiac: Does It Really Work?

The newsletter addresses a question from a company called Health Unlimited in Fairbanks, Alaska, regarding Kava Kava, an herb traditionally used as an aphrodisiac in ceremonies and weddings in Hawaii and other Far East islands. Cosmic Awareness confirms its aphrodisiac effect, stating it can be used on a limited basis without significant side-effects, comparable to coffee. However, it warns that excessive use could lead to harmful effects on the system due to certain alkaloids. The Awareness suggests that using Kava Kava approximately once per week can be beneficial, helping to energize hormone systems and assist the flow of energies. Overuse, however, can create an overload, deplete energies, and lead to metabolic imbalance.

An "ED's Note" provides pricing information for Kava Kava ($9.95 per ounce or $89.95 per pound) and mentions a rumor about someone on the CAC staff obtaining some to test, potentially slipping it into another staff member's tea.

When Love Cools -- What Happens?

This section addresses the transient nature of the 'euphoric feeling' associated with love. Cosmic Awareness explains that this feeling is often due to the mingling of auras or vibrations between individuals, which are unique to each person based on their astrological chart, heredity, age, development, and environmental and social values. These vibrations can trigger the energy, leading to what is colloquially termed being "turned on" or "turned off." The Awareness notes that this chemical love is not necessarily lasting but can serve as a catalyst for true love to develop, fostering empathy and concern for the other's welfare, leading to relationships more important than personal gratification.

Hip Dysplasia in Dogs and Other Problems: Some Helpful Hints

A letter from J.N. in Virginia inquires about hip dysplasia in her large, aging dog. Cosmic Awareness suggests that much of the commercial dog food, being high in ash, contributes to this condition. It recommends several remedies, including GH3, aloe vera, and Evening Primrose oil, noting that these can be very beneficial. Other suggestions include chelation tablets, Vitamin C (possibly with Willard Water), and general vitamins and minerals. While acknowledging these can be expensive for an animal, the Awareness states they can be effective if there is a strong desire to help. Warm baths are also suggested for symptom relief, though they do not address the cause. GH3 and Evening Primrose oil are highlighted as having the greatest value among the options.

Our Expanding Universe

This section, presented as a "Closing Message" from May 19, 1982, describes a vision of a great hall with walls growing higher, upon which a map changes and expands. Energies of people are seen on this map, increasing in height and growing like a flame. This symbolizes life moving through time, with the universe expanding proportionally as life forces increase. The terrain, humanity, and energies of consciousness grow larger, constantly pursuing and creating the expanding universe. The Awareness concludes that as consciousness expands, it pushes back the boundaries of the universe.

Who Created the Elohim?

Responding to a question from E.L. of Mesa, Arizona, about whether the world banking system is being used by cosmic minds to promote new technologies and world prosperity, Cosmic Awareness states this is "absolutely" the case. It suggests that entities with greed and power have been programmed to create control for their own glory, ultimately leading to the meek inheriting the earth.

What the Greedy Banks Don't Realize

Another question from C.W. of Canton, Ohio, asks about the origin of the Elohim. Cosmic Awareness explains that these entities created themselves as aspects of the Universal Deity. They moved out into consciousness and space, developing greater awareness over eons of time. They learned to move in a perpendicular direction, transcending time and space, and eventually moved out of physical space into etheric levels, becoming eternal and ethereal.

NBC News Report: Reagan Prepares for N-war

A brief news item from the Daily Olympian dated March 10, 1984, reports that the Reagan administration is preparing for a nuclear war lasting two months or longer, with alternating atomic weapon salvos and negotiations. It cites an NBC News report.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently adopts a spiritual and metaphysical perspective, interpreting phenomena through the lens of "Cosmic Awareness." The editorial stance is one of providing guidance and insight into spiritual, personal, and universal matters, often drawing upon concepts of energy, consciousness, and divine influence. There is a recurring theme of self-improvement and understanding the interconnectedness of all things, from individual relationships to the vastness of the cosmos. The publication also engages with contemporary events and popular beliefs, offering a unique interpretation from its defined spiritual framework.