Monthly Archives: September 2012
A new kind of house tour
I am sitting in my living room chair reading a book by scientist/theologian Emanuel Swedenborg about how the human race, in more ancient times, viewed all things from a spiritual point of view. This earlier human race would indeed see … Continue reading
Escaping from my friends
I am sitting among some respected friends who have gotten together to discuss deep spiritual ideas. I feel fortunate that I am associated with such special individuals. The meeting gives me a warm and cozy feeling of togetherness, belonging and … Continue reading
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Tagged automatic pilot, consciousness, Emanuel Swedenborg, friends, inner freedom, memory, self affirmation, spiritual sleep, trance
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Heaven is hotter than Hell!
The most comprehensive and rational descriptions of the spiritual world were made by scientist/theologian Emanuel Swedenborg. One of his most unexpected statements was that Heaven was hotter than Hell. In fact, Hell was a very, very cold environment. Here is … Continue reading
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Did Jesus destroy a defenseless fig tree?
In the New Testament we read a strange account of Jesus being involved in a seemingly mean-spirited event: Early in the morning, as He was on His way back to the city, He was hungry. Seeing a fig tree by … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible interpretation, Divine Wisdom, Emanuel Swedenborg, faith, fruit, Jesus, parables, paradigm shift, salvation
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Pondering Princess Kate’s topless photos
The recent hubbub about Princess Kate and the paparazzi caused me to contemplate the issue of privacy—with spiritual considerations. The first hint that I shouldn’t have any expectation of privacy in my life came in early childhood when I heard … Continue reading
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Tagged angels, conscience, consciousness, Emanuel Swedenborg, heaven, Hell, privacy, spirits, spiritual nudity, spiritual world
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The Devil supports helping the world’s deprived and abused children!
Not long ago the Devil was seen napping under the shade of a large tree. Concerned by this, one of the Devil’s top henchmen took steps to wake his master up. The Devil opened his eyes and asked his henchman … Continue reading
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Tagged Emanuel Swedenborg, human consciousness, innocence, salvation, self-examination, sincerity, the “remains”, The Devil, trance
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Feeding the moon
If you have ever studied the ideas of George Gurdjieff you most likely have come upon the strange expression of “feeding the moon.” It represents a sophisticated grasp of universal cosmic law, so understanding what this phrase means can offer … Continue reading
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Tagged Emanuel Swedenborg, George Gurdjieff, lunacy, memory, moon
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Finding one’s “inner” Cyclops
Ancient mythology no longer serves the needs of our post-modern and scientific society. In fact, the modern human psyche and intellect can no longer recognize any relevant lessons from such fantastic stories. However, these seemingly nonsensical tales from the past … Continue reading
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Tagged ancient mythology, correspondences, Cyclops, Emanuel Swedenborg, higher meaning, insight
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