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THE ZONE OF INCARNATION

At the still point of the turning world, we are still,
spinning.

We shoot threads of light, finer than rainbow gossamer—
diaphanous, delicate beyond measure,
yet stronger than this life we know,
by far.

These threads weave a matrix of endless tapestries
that breathe, and move, and dance,
twining themselves through universes
beyond our imagining.

And still there is so much more
we cannot begin to hold.
Worlds beyond our knowing.
Mysteries beyond our current capacity
to experience.
If we were to step into those mysteries now,
we could not, as we are,
grasp them.

So we are asked to live here,
in the here and now,
in the moment.

For it is in this moment that infinity speaks,
and we hear our own god-voices.

In the cracks and interstices
of no past,
no present,
no future,
we come to know ourselves.

Then we enter the Zone of Time,
and we forget.

We are defined, described, prescribed, re-scribed
as we make our way
through the fragile form of living days.

We breathe the dust.
We are the earth.

We lose our trust in things eternal,
mesmerized into believing
this is what we are,
this is all there is.

Even so,
we are shaped and formed
into delicate, dimensional existence.

And then—
waves and vectors sweep our way,
casting us out, drawing us in.
Probabilities come and go.
The pending sometimes never arrives.

We are ordered from chaos,
made up in part of

numerology,
psychology,
astrology,
human design,
biology,
design,
soul age,
essence role,
overleaves,

and so on,
and so on.

Each of these brings us our lessons,
gifts us with perspective and talent.
These energies humble us,
shake us,
wake us.

Through them,
we can remember who we are.

But: WE ARE NOT THEM.

They are the props in our personal play,
the costumes and stages and scripts
that cast us in a special role—
one we have longed to play,
died again and again to play—
so that we might reunite
with our ultimate selves.

They are only our lessons,
our path for the now,
and our brief, bright glory

in, and through,
the Zone of Incarnation.

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INDELIBLE MARKERS

The dominant cultural message tells us our worth is based on appearance, status, success, and recognition, making life harsh for many. This world is marked by limitation. Here, actions have consequences, and choices yield results; therefore, we naturally seek ways to gain positive recognition and security.

Physical life is enjoyable when our basic needs are met. When they aren’t, feelings of worthlessness arise, but facing these challenges may reveal the potential for inner fulfillment.

Some believe that life divides us into winners and losers, attributing success solely to individual choices and efforts. This mindset overlooks individual contexts and experiences.

Wait a minute. Are you suggesting that I must earn my worthiness or right to be here, and that the only way to do this is to attend the best schools, wear the finest clothes, possess an Ivy League degree, and have a substantial income? Are you saying that if I don’t have the right stuff, I might as well slide under a rock, curl up in a ball, and wait for death to take me?

Many accept their personal truths, but mine is different. My life, shaped by my unique path and purpose, diverges from the mainstream. I am not alone in this.

Everyone faces different limitations, which can create confusion and questions about survival and worth, urging us to rise or fall.

What appears true may not be; your experience, actions, and meaning-making define your life. Live with authenticity.

While we are connected, we are also diverse. We are none of us the same. We are profoundly unique and individual, and what we have to offer is exceptional as well.

We each have unique contributions. Not everyone is destined for conventional achievements; all are called to meaningful journeys that leave a lasting impact on others.

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HOW CAN I FIND MY SOUL’S PURPOSE?

I lived with this question for years, though I didn’t realize I was asking it. Later, in my studies of transformational tools and principles, I was told that “Something unique wants to express itself through you; something that only you can give birth to.” I thought this was, at best, a nice sentiment. It was very egalitarian, leaving no one out and making everyone special. But I had also heard the phrase often enough, expressed somewhat less loftily: You are special. There is no one like you. By the time I heard it again, I was already seriously inured to it and perhaps even somewhat cynical. Of course, we’re unique; who isn’t? And that’s where, for me, the whole concept of personal uniqueness distilled into something without much meaning.

For quite a while, I succumbed to the enervating idea that uniqueness, in and of itself, isn’t unique. Since we are all uniquely distinguished from each other, what’s the big deal? You’re tall; I’m short. You’re muscular; I lack definition. You have red hair; I have black hair. Your eyes are green, and mine are brown. You excel at tennis, but I can sing. You’re great at math, and I write more clearly than you. What’s to get excited about? Now, if you’re handy, I’m feeling a bit of excitement. But I digress.

At some point, it occurred to me that I had been looking in the wrong direction, clinging to the wrong idea, and being stubbornly myopic. I decided to challenge my habitual perception of uniqueness by shifting my stance that uniqueness is a common attribute with no benefits. Breaking from my earlier jadedness, I asked: What exactly makes each of us unique? In no time, a realization asserted itself with incontrovertible clarity: It is our soul’s longing and the agenda contained in that longing that lead us to our purpose. Our specific longings show us the paths we need to take and who we can become. So what makes us unique? What makes us who we are?

Brihadaranyaka Upanishad IV. 4.5 tells us that our deep, driving desire is:

You are what your deep, driving desire is.
As your desire is, so is your will.
As your will is, so is your deed.
As your deed is, so is your destiny.

Here is the beginning of discovering your soul’s purpose: identifying your deeper truths through your deepest desires. Our uniqueness and destiny lie in our desires and in what awakens our passion. When we act on these unique desires, we are compelled to seek what is right for us, which in turn nourishes us. Following true desires attracts what we need to become who we are meant to be. Ultimately, by honoring our soul’s longing, we express our purpose and find fulfillment.

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PRAYER FOR HEALING

Father Mother God, Creator of all beings

Unparalleled Lover from Whom emanates boundless capacity for love,

for eternal care;

from Whom issues all balms to soothe and heal all wounds,

Who has known and suffered through us and with us all wounds that are possible –

that have ever been –

and Who has received these many hurts into His-Her Heart, speaking peace to them

holding them

caressing them

acknowledging them

accepting them

feeling their pain with them

suffering the deepest of nameless agonies with them.

Father Mother God, Creator of all beings, release us to our deeper truths, and to our highest, most majestic expression of all that is good, and right, and beautiful.

In the name of Father Mother God, we pray that all that is wounded is healed, now and forever.

Amen.

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HOW TO NAVIGATE THE PAIN OF DEEP DISAPPOINTMENT, LOSS, AND BETRAYAL

No matter how much we strive to live with integrity, we will inevitably face challenges and setbacks. Even if we become fully self-actualized and have various tools to help us regain our balance, we will still experience pain from time to time. It’s simply a part of life that we cannot avoid. To address this, I have developed a process for navigating through pain, and I hope you find it helpful.

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While we recognize that our ability to empower ourselves and undergo transformation stems from truly loving ourselves and establishing healthy boundaries, merely standing up for our right to exist and to co-create with all of life won’t eliminate life’s painful experiences or quickly resolve the pain we inevitably have to process afterwards. Here are some suggestions for navigating the intense emotional pain that will occasionally invite itself into our lives for an often unpredictable duration:

• Stand before the pain; see it and feel it without resistance, and create a container that is deeper and wider than the pain itself so that you encompass it. From here, embrace it, pulling it deeply into yourself. Allow yourself to experience the pain fully.

• Acknowledge pain as a distinct entity, separate from yourself, possessing its own vital, energetic existence, purpose, and evolutionary process.

• Do not judge the pain; have compassion for it, if you can. If you can, express love to it.

• Do not judge yourself for having the experience of deep, and seemingly endless, pain.

• Recognize that pain serves a purpose greater than itself and beyond your individual experience.

• Anticipate discovering valuable insights by embracing and acknowledging your pain.

• Trust that Divine Grace can encompass all of you and your pain.

• Embrace the creative opportunities that can arise from profound disappointment.

• Trust that life is on your side and that creation loves you. From here, gently anchor yourself in the belief of a bright and happy future.

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- To develop a self strong enough to hold your pain, try expanding your personal energy field to the boundaries of the room you’re in, and even beyond, into the world, as much as you feel comfortable doing so. Your energy field can stretch as far as you allow it to. There are no limits in this process.
- Make a profound connection to the Source — Mother/Father/God who created you — can begin with prayer. Talk to God/Tao/Highest Source. Open the line of communication through an audible conversation, which is easier than quieting the mind.
- Connect to your Divinity.
- Discover how expansive and big you really are inside the context of your past, present, and future.
- Realize your connection to all of life.
- Acknowledge your unique place in the web of life.
- Develop a deepening sense of the fragility, tenderness, and profound beauty of life.
- See your connection to the remarkable capacity of life to remake itself and to transform any experience into something more/ higher.
- Develop a capacity to see pain as the spice among the many ingredients of which the delicious soup of your life is made.
- See your capacity to see the fruits that can be harvested from the pain.
- Develop the skills and capacities that will keep your life aligned with your North Star (that is, your highest, overarching intention for love and service).
- Find your capacity to be still and to be silent.

It is also important to talk to your trusted friends. They see you and love you, and they will witness your pain with you.

You might consider engaging a professional counselor, therapist, or coach.

Be aware that devas, elementals, and spirit guides are available to assist you. They are masters of energy and can help transmute it. Allow them to aid in your transformation with their specialized knowledge. You can speak to them out loud, expressing your gratitude and sharing your concerns. Ask for their help and let them know how you would like to utilize their unique resources. After that, pay attention to your intuition and be on the lookout for signs and messages. These can come from various sources, often in unexpected ways.

Soul retrieval can help recover fragmented pieces of yourself. If you do not know how to journey, it’s recommended that you have a Shaman do it for you.

Energy work (chi gong, Reiki, massage, etc.) can break the stagnation of stuck energy; movement and flow will restore happiness.

Focus on creating happy experiences—spending time with those who see and love you; doing things that bring you joy, such as your personal forms of creative expression, your fun activities, and your service to others.

Repeat this healing HO’OPONOPONO mantra:

I’m sorry, [your name] Please forgive me
Thank you
I love you

AND

I’m sorry, [the name of another person, others, or situation] Please forgive me
Thank you
I love you

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