Holy Spirit and Kundalini: Are they the same thing?
in Spirituality ·
Brian Young76 said:I just wrapped up my workout this morning, and I have to say, I found myself sticking to the exact same routine I followed yesterday.
I feel like I really need to post the text of this exercise here, and since it was originally written in English, I’m hesitant to try translating it myself because I’m worried I won't be able to preserve the intended impact. If you haven't seen them already, I suppose the results of my training sessions have been shared in some of my previous posts within this thread.
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I have often found myself reflecting on the profound nature of consciousness, and I sometimes find that my thoughts drift toward the idea that God is essentially the very Mind through which I process existence. It is perhaps a bit of an abstract way to put it, but I suppose there is a certain sincerity in suggesting that the divine isn't just some distant entity watching from above, but rather the fundamental cognitive framework—the very essence of thought itself—that allows me to perceive and reason. I guess it’s more of a deeply personal, internal connection than anything else, though I realize how much that might challenge traditional views held by many Americans. Still, I feel quite strongly that if we are to truly understand the spiritual, we might have to look inward at the mechanics of our own awareness.
I have been reflecting on today's concept, and I truly believe it serves as a vital window into the core of your actual perceptions. It seems to me—and please correct me if I'm wrong here—that there is almost no connection between what we imagine our thoughts to be and what those thoughts actually represent in their purest form. It's a bit disorienting, I suppose, to realize that what we perceive as our inner monologue might bear absolutely no resemblance to our true cognitive essence. In much the same way, I suspect that what we believe we are seeing through our eyes isn't really an accurate reflection of sight itself. It feels as though there is this profound, perhaps even overwhelming, disconnect between the reality of our internal experiences and the filtered versions we mistakenly claim to understand.
Perhaps we might consider the idea that we are essentially thinking with the Mind of God itself. If that’s true—and I suppose it must be—then it follows that we are constantly sharing our deepest reflections with Him, just as He is perpetually sharing His with us. It seems to me that these thoughts are actually one and the same, simply because they originate from that single, unified Mind. When we talk about "sharing," maybe what we really mean is the act of becoming similar, or even becoming one. I would also venture to suggest that these divine thoughts never truly depart from our own consciousness, since a thought can't really ever leave its original source, right? So, in a very real sense, our thoughts exist within the Mind of God, just as we ourselves exist there. And since we are an integral part of His Mind, it feels only natural that our thoughts are an inseparable part of His as well.
So, where exactly do your true, unvarnished thoughts reside? I suppose today we ought to make an honest attempt to actually locate them. It feels like we’ll have to go searching deep within the recesses of your own mind, simply because that is the only place they could possibly be. I imagine they must still be tucked away in there somewhere, given that it seems impossible for them to have ever truly departed from their primary source. After all, if we consider that what is conceived by the Divine Mind is eternal—existing as an intrinsic part of the very fabric of creation itself—then those thoughts are surely still waiting to be found.
For our three five-minute practice sessions scheduled for today, I think we should probably follow a similar structure to the approach we took when we were working through yesterday’s concept. My intention, if I can express it clearly, is that we might attempt to step away from everything that feels superficial or illusory in order to search for what is truly substantial. It seems to me that we ought to set aside the distractions of the material world in favor of seeking out the actual truth. I suppose we shouldn't allow the noisy, frantic thoughts of the outside world to impede our progress, nor should we let the prevailing beliefs of society convince us that following a divine path is somehow an impossible feat. Rather, I feel it might be more helpful to try and recognize the possibility that perhaps only what is aligned with the Divine is actually achievable at all.
I suppose we should also strive to grasp the idea that our true desires will eventually align perfectly with what God intends for us to accomplish. It feels like a necessary realization, though perhaps a difficult one to hold onto at times. Along those same lines, I think it’s important for us to remember that if we are truly walking the path He has laid out, failure isn't really an option in the way we typically perceive it. There is, I believe, every possible reason to approach today with a sense of quiet confidence and steady resolve, simply because we are moving in accordance with His Will.
To begin today's exercises, I find it helpful to start by simply repeating the core concept to myself, perhaps even closing my eyes to really settle into it. Once that's done, I suggest spending a brief moment just letting your own mind wander around the subject; I mean, try to cultivate a few of your own related reflections while keeping that central idea firmly at the forefront of your consciousness. After you feel like you've woven about four or five of those personal observations into the fabric of the thought, go ahead and repeat the idea once more, perhaps adding a gentle, quiet affirmation to yourself as you finish.
I often find myself feeling as though my true, unvarnished thoughts are drifting somewhere just out of reach, tucked away in the quietest corners of my own mind. It’s a strange sensation, isn't it? I suppose I have this deep, persistent longing to actually track them down—to truly locate and understand those genuine reflections that seem to elude me whenever I try to grasp them. I guess I am searching for a way to bridge that gap between what I feel internally and what I can actually articulate.
Perhaps if you could just attempt to push past those fleeting, superficial distractions that tend to cloud your inner perception—those illusions that seem to shroud the actual truth within your own mind—you might finally be able to reach for something truly eternal.
Beneath all those chaotic, frantic impulses and the sheer clutter of irrationality we tend to pile into our minds, I suspect there exists a deeper layer—the primordial truths we once shared with the Divine at the very start of everything. Even now, amidst the noise, I believe those foundational thoughts remain tucked away within us, entirely untouched by the passing years. It seems to me that while every fleeting opinion or wandering idea we’ve ever had will inevitably shift and fade, that core bedrock upon which our entire existence is built remains absolutely, beautifully constant.
Everything we’ve been working toward leads directly to this specific Foundation. In these exercises, you aren't just meditating alone; you are essentially merging your own consciousness with the Divine Mind. Your very thoughts begin to align and flow as one with His. I suppose if there is one thing you truly need to keep in mind to make this work, it’s this: you ought to approach this practice with the same profound reverence you would show when standing before a sacred altar in a great cathedral. That is the spiritual altitude you are aiming for. To be honest, you might not even fully grasp just how incredibly high you are attempting to climb right now. But, even with the modest understanding you’ve managed to gather so far, I really think you should remind yourself that this isn't some trivial pastime or a casual mental game. This is a serious pursuit of holiness—a genuine, heartfelt attempt to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
During those brief windows when you manage to squeeze in a workout or a quick break today, I think it might be helpful to hold onto this one specific intention: please, try to remember just how profoundly sacred your own mind truly is—specifically, that incredible capacity to think in alignment with the Divine. If you can find even just a minute or two throughout your day, perhaps while you're repeating this thought to yourself, I would encourage you to really sit with that realization and appreciate the inherent holiness within your own consciousness. It might be worth trying to step back, even if only for a fleeting moment, from any stray or unworthy thoughts that don't quite honor the One you serve. And, if it feels right, maybe take a second to simply offer up a word of thanks for the higher thoughts He is inviting you to share in.
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Oh, please. I’ve been reading through this entire thread up to this point... and frankly, I don't believe a single word you're saying.
Real, lived experience is best described using the very language you're using right now, rather than these vague English outlines.