Garis Nadir Kehidupan

Kematian bisa mengajari kita begitu banyak pelajaran hidup. Saya telah pergi ke begitu banyak upacara pemakaman, dan saya yakin, bagian penting dalam upacara pemakaman adalah eulogi, penyampaian sanjungan terhadap orang yang meninggal. Bagian ini sangat penting.

Saya menyukai eulogi karena dalam 99%  kasus, mereka membicarakan mengenai sosok manusia yang indah. Mereka mulai menceritakan betapa indahnya kenangan bersama orang itu, apa maknanya bagi mereka, sahabat yang luar biasa, seorang yang hebat, atau betapa hebatnya orang itu dalam peduli, mencintai, dan melayani.
Setelah menghadiri banyak upacara pemakaman, inilah yang saya sebut sebagai garis nadir kehidupan. Ini adalah kiasan dari ilmu ekonomi. Garis paling bawah untuk menyatukan kolom debit dan kredit, dan mengetahui berapa saldonya.

Apa yang dikatakan mengenai orang yang meninggal? Saya selalu sangat terinspirasi menyimak apa yang benar-benar penting pada saat kematian. Harta benda tidaklah benar-benar sangat penting, bahkan pencapaian semasa hidup tidaklah benar-benar penting. Tetapi, apa yang orang lain akan kenang kita, itu yang penting. Kebaikan yang telah dilakukan, hal-hal yang terkadang sering membutuhkan waktu panjang.
Inilah apa yang pelajaran upacara pemakaman itu ajarkan kepada saya. Hal yang benar-benar penting dalam hidup, hal-hal yang bermakna. Inilah yang menjadikan kehidupan manusia itu benar-benar penting, yang sesungguhnya kita rayakan pada saat kematian.
(Ajahn Brahm: Si Cacing dan Kotoran Kesayangannya)

Hukum Karma

Saya akan bercerita mengenai salah satu cenayang ,medium yang sangat banyak diselidiki di dunia ,cenayang tulen bernama Edgar Cayce (1877 – 1945). Dia hidup di Virginia Beach ,Amerika Serikat ,pada masa diantara Perang Dunia Pertama dan Kedua.
Alasan mengapa ia merupakan cenayang sejati adalah karena ia begitu rendah hati. Selama hidupnya ,ia sangat banyak melakukan penerawangan. Banyak dokter di Amerika yang melakukan riset pada dirinya. Dan hasilnya selalu menunjukkan bahwa ia adalah cenayang tulen. Bahkan selama ia masuk dalam keadaan trans ,para peneliti ini membuat metode yang menimbulkan rasa sakit untuk menguji apakah ia pura-pura. Karena rasa sakit yang ditimbulkan tidak dapat ditahan hanya dengan kekuatan tekad saja. Edgar Cayce berkata, ”Tidak. Saya tidak bisa merasakan apa yang kalian lakukan ketika saya sedang trans ,tapi saya jelas akan merasakannya ketika keluar dari trans.”


Saya ingat pada satu kasus yang mengesankan. Dalam keadaan trans ,mereka bertanya mengenai seorang pasien yang penyakitnya sangat parah. Edgar Cayce mengatakan suatu obat yang dibutuhkan ,dan obat itu bisa menyembuhkan pasien. Ketika ia keluar dari trans ,mereka pergi ke apotik ,dan ahli farmasi di sana tidak pernah dengar mengenai obat tersebut.
Mereka kembali memintanya untuk masuk kedalam keadaan trans ,dan dalam keadaan trans ia mengatakan ,obat itu tidak dapat diperoleh di Virginia Beach ,tetapi harus di St. Louis. Ketika mereka mengirim telegram ke apotik di St, Louis ,mereka mendapat balasan bahwa obat tersebut juga tidak dikenal. Dan Edgar Cayce ditanya kembali ketika dalam keadaan trans ,dan ia mengatakan secara rinci letak obat tersebut dalam susunan rak penyimpanan obat. Dan mereka menemukan obat tersebut!

Suatu hari ,ketika ia dalam keadaan trans ,mereka menanyakan kepadanya pertanyaan ini, ”Apakah hukum yang paling penting di dunia ?” Ia menjawab, ”Hukum Karma !”. Ini terjadi sekitar tahun 1930 an ,ketika belum banyak orang mengetahui istilah itu !
(Ajahn Brahm: Si Cacing dan Kotoran Kesayangannya)

The Secret Of Incense

What special power does the incense have? Aaron took [the fire-pan] as Moses had told him... He put the incense in it, and it atoned for the people. He stood between the dead and the living, and the plague was checked." (Num. 17:12-13) From where did Moses learn the secret power of incense to arrest plagues? The Gift of the Angel of Death According to the Midrash (Shabbat 89a), when Moses went up to accept the Torah, the angels bestowed him with various presents. "You ascended on high, taking a captive [the Torah], receiving gifts among men" (Psalms 68:19). Even the Angel of Death presented Moses with a gift: the secret of the incense. What is special about incense that it has the power to stay death? And why not take advantage of this capability to permanently rescind death? Binding Together All Forces All forces in the world, even the forces of death and destruction, contribute to the development and perfection of the universe. When all the realms and their forces, both spiritual and physical, draw together, each one provides a unique function. From this standpoint, the force of death also serves as a force of life. The unique character of the incense reflects this message of harmony and inter-connectivity. The Hebrew word for incense,ketoret, is related to the word kesher, meaning a 'bind' or 'knot.' The incense unites together the core essence of all forces - life, matter, and spirit - according to the extraordinary recipe that G-d prescribed in the Torah. The ability to overcome destructive forces, at a time when they rule freely and have not yet been converted into constructive and preserving forces, was an exceptional phenomenon. This hidden knowledge was granted only to Moses. This gift from the Angel of Deathdemonstrated the surrender of the forces of death to the pure splendor illuminating that faithful messenger, as he revealed the light of the Torah of life. What is the root of the incense's secret power? The ketoret also encompasses the forces of destruction, so that they may contribute to building and perfecting the universe. Thus, we find that the ketoret bound together many fragrances, including galbanum (chelbenah), which was an essential ingredient, despite its pungent, unpleasant odor. In this way, these forces fulfill their ultimate purpose, to build and complete. True realization of this transformation, however, will only occur in the distant future, as the path for sweetening the bitterness of the universe is hidden deeply within the divine secrets of Creation. Only as a temporary measure for the need of that hour, the harmonious quality of the incense was able to stay the power of death. The secret given to Moses demonstrated the comprehensiveness of the Torah, and the unique splendor of those who study Torah - the source of peace, life, and rectification for all worlds and their myriad inhabitants. # Rabbi Chanan Morrison #

What is an Angel ?

What is an Angel?

The word angel is thought to be derived from the Greek word "Angelos" which means "messenger". In Christian, Muslim, Jewish and other theologies an angel can be one who acts as a messenger, attendant or agent of God.
Throughout the bible it is generally seen that the will of God is usually imparted or carried out by angels.

Angels are spirits without bodies, who possess superior intelligence, gigantic strength, and surpassing holiness.
Angels are composed of ethereal matter, thus allowing them to take on whichever physical form best suits their immediate needs.
They enjoy an intimate relationship to God as His special adopted children, contemplating, loving, and praising Him in heaven. Some of them are frequently sent as messengers to men from on high.

Angels are the essence of love and joy and stem from the Heart of God/Goddess.


- Now, you will ask why God/Goddess? Is God a female or male?
- He is neither and both at the same time. What is referred to us as God is just the Supreme Source of the hole Existence, a Spirit of such a magnitude, so unconceivable, that has no sex and could be both at the same time if it chooses to. So the reference to God/Goddess was just to emphasize that however you choose to call upon him/her/it it's of no importance.

Angels are countless in their number, and flock around the Universe in their millions. Angels are dedicated to serve the needs of all free will entities so that you may experience the same level of unconditional love as they do. Each Angel carries out its assigned task without any hint of hesitation as they take great joy and pleasure in offering their Loving Wisdom and Guidance. Everyone has Angels around them constantly, without exception, and they are eager and excited at the opportunity to communicate with you.

Angels was created with one purpose, the purpose to love and to serve all without condition. In doing so, Angels hold a focus of pure love throughout the Universe and are therefore able to set up a resonance for the vibration of pure love wherever it is needed. You on the other hand, are a free will entity. That means that you have chosen to develop your ability to exist with unconditional love by gaining much experience through many lifetimes and many varied forms of existence. The Angels have been created to counter balance any energies or actions that move in the opposite direction to love so that you will eventually remember your true essence.

In Christian religion and theology an angel can also be a member of the lowest order of the nine-fold celestial hierarchy this is a ranking which comes directly below archangels. A fallen angel is often classed as a devil, like Satan himself; whereas a guardian angel is classed as a human guide or protector. Angels are commonly represented by a figure with wings and wearing a long white robe. They are also sometimes depicted wearing halos which emanate from the angels' head in a glorious wreath of light, serving as a symbol of divine wisdom. Angels do not die or age, they are immortal, created by God and existing since the Creation. Generally they are accepted as being the guardians of souls. Although angels are generally divine, they have been shown to be fallible and prone to sin, particularly pride. One of the most notable examples of this being Satan and his fallen army.

Angels can take on a variety of different forms. In Ezekiel 1:16-21, Isaiah 6:1-3, and throughout the book of Revelation they are described as taking on not only the appearance of men but many fantastical forms. A notable example was the angel who took on the appearance of a burning bush. The image of an angel with wings tends to symbolize the spiritual nature of the being. The purpose of the wings being to allow the angel to travel through the ether as well as being a symbol of divine authority.

Angels are everywhere and you can ask for Angels to assist you with anything you wish. There is no limit! In fact, if no Angel is available for a particular task, an Angel is created as an answer to your wish or prayer, just for you! Yes, the You and the Divine create Angels on request. Angels are God/Goddess making a personal visit, but in a scaled down form. However, the love that they have is just as immeasurable. Remember - Angels are bound by the laws of Free Will. Therefore, they can not assist us in our lives unless we ask them too. So, don’t forget to ask!


- Here is it again God/Goddess and the same question arises.
- Angels appear to us with many forms and shapes. Many times the qualities of an Angel are so delicate that they choose female forms or even masculine bodies with female face characteristics. An Angel will appear to us with the form that is best for us.



A Spirit Guide is also a free will entity, but has evolved over what you would consider to be a long time. They are part of a group consciousness of beings that have evolved beyond form into beings of pure light and essence. Although Angelic in nature, Spirit Guides are a free will entity and therefore choose their path of further growth. Spirit Guides are master teachers and are able to travel and navigate through many, many levels of existence. They are here to Guide and teach when you are willing to listen. They are always communicating to you through your thoughts, music, your environment, wherever they need to be in order to get your attention.

Everyone has at least one Guardian Angel, and sometimes two or three. A Guardian Angel is a being that is dedicated to serve and to help you throughout your lifetime. However, the relationship is somewhat deeper than that. Your Guardian Angel was created out of the same essence that makes up your soul. It could be said to be a higher, or essence aspect of yourself. Your Guardian Angel isn't essentially separate from you, it has absolute and unequivocal dedication to you and travels with you on every journey that you as a free will entity choose to make. Your Guardian Angel makes an agreement with your soul to assist it in completing any task it has decided to undertake. This is the reason why Angels have been known to make miraculous rescues from accidents. If a soul has decided to remain focused on the Earth Plane for a given length of time, an Angel will assist in getting someone out of trouble who's 'time is not up'. Angels and their miracles are God's way of remaining anonymous.

An Angel, is complete, unified and centered within the Heart of the Divine at all times. An Angel does not question or contemplate itself, it simply is. In being itself, it is a bundle of God's ever present love and grace. An Angel has been created to serve, love, hold and support those to who it is assigned, and those who ask for Angelic support. Angels are to be found in every corner of the Universe, and in their millions! If you could see Angels with the naked eye, you would be amazed at just how populated the Earth really is. Have you ever felt a breath of cool air brush along your cheek when alone somewhere? That might very well have been an Angel moving aside as you walked into an Angel conference, quite unaware!



So, if you have a Guardian Angel, why do guides make contact with humans? Your Guardian Angel is that part of your eternal being that is holding a vision and focus of you as a unified child of God-Goddess. Your guide, on the other hand, is here to assist you in making easier choices that will help you to grow through experiences with joy and with more ease. Not all guides are permanent, once you have learned all that you can with one guide, another will often take over and take you further. Your Guardian Angel has love and protection to impart, and as such, his or her purpose is to provide you with a reflection of your true nature so that you may never totally forget the essence of the Divine. You could say, your Guardian Angels holds the 'blueprint' of what you truly are in focus so that you may awaken to that ultimate truth. The ultimate being that you are, one that is pure love, that you are God!



There are Angels for just about every function you can think of, and many more! There is no limit to how many Angels you can have in your life and there is no limit to what you may ask for! You can ask Angels to assist you with any project, problem or issue you may have. You may call upon Angels whenever you wish to and for whatever purpose provided that the purpose is not intended to hurt or injure anyone or the Earth itself. Ask the Angels to fill your home with love, ask them to watch over your children at school, ask them to travel with you on long journeys, ask them to sponsor you when you are trying to stop smoking or are trying to lose weight and get healthier. Ask an Angel to take care of your computer or to assist you in resolving an argument with a friend or relative. There is no limit to what you may ask an Angel to do for you. By simply getting used to blessing all that you experience and through asking Angels to be present everywhere on your life, you will begin to embody Angelic qualities in your life. You will be more open to the love and abundance of the Universe. You will begin to experience more joy, health and laughter as you sense the wings of Angels as they fly around every aspect of your life.

Angels Beliefs !

In many religions such as Christianity, Judaism and Islam, it is believed that between God and mankind there are intermediary beings, called angels. They are bodiless entities that perform certain tasks for God and are commonly thought of as the messengers of God. Angels are good spirits, unlike their counterparts the demons. They are usually portrayed as having a human form, being dressed in long, white clothes, surrounded by a bright light and with long, swanlike wings. They were portrayed thus by artist, often on Church command, to alert the faithful that angels are more than human. There are cases, however, where angels appeared as ordinary men and were mistaken as such (the story of Lot, for instance).



In the early stages of mankind, the belief in spirits was universal. The primitive man believed that there were no good or bad spirits. A spirit simply had powers, calledmanna, with which it could do either good or evil. With the emerging of Christianity and other major religions, the belief in these kind of spirits was condemned, and they became demons. The belief in angels and demons can be traced back to ancient Persian religion where there were two supreme beings: Ahura Mazda and his eternal opponent Angra Mainyu. The first represents good and the second represents evil. Both have followers and servants, angels serve Ahura Mazda, while demons serve Angra Mainyu. Here the distinction was first made between good and evil spirits.

In the Old Testament angels play a prominent role as the messengers from God. Also in the Old Testament the leading demon, Satan, is introduced. However, it was not until the New Testament that Satan was portrayed as Lucifer (actually Satan and Lucifer are two separate fallen angels), the first of the fallen angels to rebel against God. In the New Testament, angels are present at all the important events in the life of Jesus. Here, they became more than just messengers; they are portrayed as the agents of God in bringing judgment to the world.
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