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Eighth Key: CONFIDENCE
The eighth Key to success in your spiritual growth is Confidence. Confidence says you know you are a child of God.
When we invite the self-assurance of divine purpose and guidance into our hearts a deep peace descends upon us and we experience the euphoria of working hand in had with God .
When you work with God, how can you not but succeed?
To maintain steady confidence you need to include God in everything you do. God is with you while you cook, during traffic, at your business meeting, while you talk with your children, in line at the DMV – God is always there, and in everything you do. It’s your cooperation with this divine process that unlocks the secret of confidence.
Exercise: To strengthen your confidence meditate with the Silver Ray of Divine Intelligence and Guidance
Today we will look at the seventh Key in the Ten Keys to Success in Spiritual Growth. Remember, as each key is presented take time to reflect and honestly, and lovingly evaluate how well you are implementing that particular Key. Once you have a clear picture of where you stand and where you would like to grow, meditate using the aura color given at the end of the section.
Seventh Key: ENTHUSIASM
The seventh Key to success is Enthusiasm. Enthusiasm is essential in facilitating your spiritual growth. There needs to be strong motivation and the ability to deflect those that might try to discourage you on the path.
Enthusiasm is not a blind euphoria that quickly melts away. In terms of your spiritual growth enthusiasm is the ability to the do the work that lies before you with a cheerful heart. And of course enthusiasm is infectious. Your enthusiasm for the spiritual life encourages others in their spiritual journey.
Exercise: Meditate with the Bright Orange Ray of Enthusiasm and Motivation.
Sixth Key: INSPIRATION
The sixth Key to success in your spiritual growth is Inspiration.
Inspiration is the act of receiving ideas from Divine Consciousness. It is the Higher talking to you. This comes in with a strong feeling of elevation. Inspiration flows like beautiful music. You feel a deep oneness with a great idea.
Inspiration is indispensable to your spiritual growth as you are not walking the path alone. You are constantly being guided by the divine; it is essential you be open to that guidance. To increase your inspirational flow, remain flexible and open-minded. Maintain a state of relaxed readiness for that unexpected moment of divine upliftment.
Exercise: To excelerate the flow of Inspiration meditate with the Pure White Light of Illumination and Spiritual Upliftment.
Fifth Key: PERSEVERANCE
The fifth Key to success in your spiritual growth is Perseverance.
Perseverance is the ability to continue in spite of difficulties and opposition. It is steady persistence in adhering to a course of action, a belief, or a purpose. It’s your job to refuse to allow anything in the outside world to obstruct your determination to succeed.
If you are holding to the divine image of where you want to go, that’s where you will go. Too many on the path get a faint heart during times of struggle and give up not knowing that just around the bend is the gift asked for. Perseverance always brings in results.
Exercise: To strengthen your powers of Perserverance meditate with the SILVER RAY of Divine Intelligence and Awareness.
Fourth Key: AFFIRMATIVE WILL
The fourth Key to success in your spiritual growth is Affirmative Will.
You must be in a steady state of affirming your will or desire to spiritually succeed. If you feel you cannot reach your spiritual goals or that you are somehow not worthy of God’s attention, you will need to redirect your attention. Each of us has a specific spiritual potential for this incarnated life. Your attitude needs to be one of “I know I will get there!”
Exercise: To reafirm and strengthen your Affirmative Will meditate with the Golden ray of Wisdom and Willpower
Today we will look at the third Key in the Ten Keys to Success in Spiritual Growth. Remember, as each key is presented take time to reflect, and honestly and lovingly evaluate how well you are implementing that particular Key. Once you have a clear picture of where you stand and where you would like to grow, meditate using the auric color given at the end of the section.
Third Key: KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge is the Third Key.
You are going to need a constant steady flow of knowledge to be spiritually successful. Knowledge is like a beautiful rosebud, opening one petal at a time. Never let yourself be fooled into thinking you have learned it all. The more knowledge you gain, the more there is to learn.
Exercise: To enhance and awaken your passaion for spiritual Knowledge meditate with the Gold Ray for Wisdom
Today we will look at the Second Key in the Ten Keys to Success in Spiritual Growth. As each key is presented take time to reflect, honestly and lovingly evaluate how well you are implementing the Key, and then meditate using the auric color given at the end of each section.
Second Key: INTENSE SPIRITUAL DESIRE
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It is essential to have not only a desire, but a burning desire to continue to be on the spiritual path and succeed. Even if you take only one tiny step a day in the right direction, you are moving on the upward spiral of evolution.
You cannot put your spiritual goal in the corner and expect to succeed. It has to always be there, an active part of your life. If your desire is weak, then it becomes your job to fan your spiritual desire from a spark to a flame and then into a fire.
Exercise: To spark your Spiritual Desire, meditate with the Royal Blue Ray of Determination and Devotion.
A successful spiritual journey is comprised of 10 Spiritual Keys. These are 10 qualities you will need to employ in order to succeed in your spiritual quest. In this exercise, we will be posting one Key a day, discussing that key, and working with the spiritual energy associated with that key. This is a fantastic opportunity to reflect on which spiritual principles you are utilizing in your life, and which ones you are being invited to work on.
First Key: IMAGINATION
Imagination is the first Spiritual Key. In terms of your spiritual growth, the Key of Imagination represents the ability to use your mental powers to envision, to the best of your ability, the spiritual goal you are attaining to reach. As the saying goes, if you cannot imagine it, how can you create it?
The clearer the picture, the clearer the results. Imagination is not fantasy. This is not about creating images to satisfy human appetites or personality wants. Imagination is about envisioning your highest self, your highest good, and actively participating in its manifestation.
Exercise: To enhance your imagination, meditate with the Electric Blue ray of creative talent and power.
By Barbara Y. Martin and Dimitri Moraitis
I hope this Holiday season has brought you much good cheer and that the New Year 2010 is starting off in the right direction. During the Holidays and into the New Year, the divine sends a great deal of spiritual light to planet earth. People are more open to the spiritual impulse during this time and there is a better cooperation between humanity and the spiritual hierarchy.
What can we expect in 2010? The Higher is sharing that the New Year is going to have its challenges; things may continue to be tough, but that in the midst of these challenges there will be great opportunity for growth. They encourage you not to feel discouraged if things are not yet going the way you would like, but to redouble your efforts and do your very best. While an all out economic catastrophe has been averted, we have still not worked through all the ramifications of what has happened. Things are still unsettled so you must continue to show strength and fortitude until things turn more fully for the better – which they will.
All moments of crisis and challenges are moments of change and potential opportunity. Rather than hoping or expecting things to be easier, grab the bull by the horns and put your best foot forward. Keep being the best person you know how to be. Build your strength yet continue to show compassion. Maybe this is the time to explore new avenues in a career direction or find new and inventive ways of going about getting work. Whatever your situation is, continue to show hope and optimism regardless of the obstacles. Let go of old resentments and grudges. There simply is no time for anything that can slow you down or hold you back. You want to soar into the sky and take your life in new directions.
Remember, your destiny is always in your own hands. If there was ever a time to weave the life purpose that is in your tapestry of life, this is the time. You can make it happen. All the gifts and tools of Spirit are ready to work with you. With sincere effort and application, you can make this your best year yet.
Wishing you a very bright New Year 2010,
Barbara Y. Martin
Spiritual Director
In our last newsletter, we looked at how there really is a Spiritual Renaissance that is arriving. It is the next step in the evolution of humanity and the planet. While orchestrated by the divine, this New Day will take all of us working together to make happen. As we approach the Holiday season and the closing of 2009, let us ask what we can do personally to quicken the advent of this New Glorious Day.
EFFORT – First and foremost, the Spiritual Renaissance is a call to action. Too many feel they do not have enough time or have too many commitments to pursue the spiritual path. The truth is there is always time for the divine. Make room for God and watch how the rest of your life falls into place. As Alice Bailey said, “Circumstance and environment offer no true obstacle to the spiritual life.”
COOPERATION – We’ve come a long way in realizing that while we are diverse cultures and races, we are part of the family of God and all play an essential part in the divine plan. Of course, there is still work to do to realize the inherent unity within us all. In the spiritual arena, many spiritual groups forget that regardless of the creed or belief we may follow, the New Day is for us all. We need to support all our brothers and sisters in light.
SUPPORT – There needs to be a channeling of resources to materialize the divine plan. Too many groups that are making essential contributions are sorely underfunded and understaffed to complete the task at hand. God has given us worldly resources not so much to suit our own desires but to serve our part in the divine plan.
It takes courage to step up to the plate and do your part regardless of what others are doing. A fire must first start as a flame. Refuse to let fear stand in the way of what you know is the right course of action.
The beauty of the Spiritual Renaissance is, it is not emanating from one single group. It’s truly a grass roots phenomenon. And this is its strength – individual efforts creating a collective effect. As you do your part, others follow. Slowly but surely, the wealth of the earth will flow into areas of life and society it was destined for and this will lay the very groundwork for the New Day.
In closing, let it be said that the divine knows when the Spiritual Renaissance will arrive. One thing is sure, by doing your part not only are you contributing to your own personal enlightenment, you are helping to enlighten the world.
Wishing you Happy Holidays and a very bright New Year 2010,
Barbara Y. Martin
Spiritual Director
