Embracing our true nature.
As a child, I longed to know who I was. I knew my name and the names of my parents, siblings, and other relatives. I knew where I lived, how old I was, and what grade I was in school.
I yearned to know something but didn’t know what that something was. Who was I? Adults laughed and rolled their eyes when I asked that question, so I stopped asking. But the longing was still there.
My maternal grandmother told me I needed to know God by accepting Jesus Christ as my lord and savior. I didn’t know who this Jesus was, so that didn’t do any more than scare me.
My great-grandmother taught me how to use the Ouiji board and how to communicate with my angels and guides. I didn’t know who my angels and guides were, but she assured me I would when the time was right. Knowing I could speak to my angels and guides did not scare me; it excited me.
But patience was not my strong suit, as they say, so the longing persisted.
I read books, sat with soothsayers, and had my palms read. All their information was fascinating, but still, there were no answers.
Ram Dass told me to be here now; Ester Hicks told me to raise my frequency; Neelam told me to sit in the fire. And I did.
You are a Divine Being
You are one thing only. You are a Divine Being. An all-powerful Creator. You are a Deity in jeans and a t-shirt, and within you dwells the infinite wisdom of the ages and the sacred creative force of All that is, will be, and ever was.
Anthon St. Maarten
About 20 years ago, at a beautiful Satsang intensive retreat, I experienced a spiritual awakening. I touched my divine nature.
On the last afternoon of the retreat, after the mid-day break, we circled, as usual, to sing, chant, and dance. The music started with a recording of Joan Osborne singing “What if God Was One of Us” (Written by Eric Bazilian). As was our custom, we formed two circles, the inside circle facing the outside circle. We sang the lyrics together while slowly, rhythmically stepping to our right.
By the end of the song, I was sobbing almost uncontrollably. I was elated, feeling powerless over the joy that filled my body. I lay down on my mat and let tears roll down my face. A few others surrounded me, holding hands, and chanted Om with their eyes closed. I’ve never felt so completely and utterly at peace. I remember thinking, “This must be what total unconditional love feels like.”
The weekend was a simple meditation retreat with a Satsang teacher who guided and lit a path we may want to traverse. For five days, we meditated, listened to the teacher, sang, chanted, and danced. As our nervous systems relaxed, we opened to the beauty and power of Presence.
Resting in Presence is embodying the Divine. It is who I am and who you are, Divine beings. It is sacred, and it is all that is and all that will ever be.
There are many paths to awakening and many names for the experience. Be still and listen to your heart; it will guide you in finding your truth. The following practice empowers me and helps me to remember who I am.
Five steps to support coming to rest in Presence and embodying our Divine nature.
Essential Oils have been known to enhance spiritual and meditative practices for many years. I suggest Sacred Mountain. Its blend of conifer oils invokes a sense of grounding and inner peace. To use:
- Inhale one or two drops in the palm.
- Diffuse
- Apply to the crown chakra, the back of the neck, and the solar plexus.
Breath-work: By bringing mindfulness to our breath, we help balance our nervous system and help us relax into the present moment.
Gentle movements, such as a slow, meditative walk in nature or a couple of rounds of the yoga sun salutation, can help one to get grounded.
Body-awareness meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress, increasing our capacity for self-love and compassion.
Self-inquiry Journaling helps us become aware of our thoughts and track the emotional patterns that keep us chained to the past.
Please read this Disclaimer before using any essential oils, thank you.