Just A Thought

“Universality * Soulful Generosity

In Thought, Word And Deed”

 March 19, 2009

Rev. Regina Maria Cross

There seems to be a Universality of yearly renewal of Enthusiasm as the Beauty of Verde’ green becomes visible budding on the very tips of trees and appearing as fairy moss upon our lawns as we advance toward Spring Equinox. Common sense tells us a fourth of the year 2009 already lives inside our life’s history.

Before we move forward considering this months Agni Yoga Virtue putting pen to paper, were you surprised by your own inner wisdom shining through your thoughts, meditations and realizations relating to your newfound definition of Beauty? Here is just a little bit of what I discovered; “If Beauty is seen through the eyes of the beholder and I am the beholder my work then is to purify my sight to see clearly. Beauty is truth, simplicity and grace in thought, word and deed. Beauty is in all things. I heard, ‘Beauty is my name, Yahweh and in my name is contained all things.’” All things? All things, even what we conceive as unappealing, unpleasant and hideous? As Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder our work then is to birth Beauty from chaos. Surely the challenge is before us now in this juncture of economic hardship and societal fears. Beauty is in all things. The call is to go and make it so.

 We now move into Chapter Three in The Book Of You and the Agni Yoga Virtue of Universality, remembering Agni Yoga to be the everyday practice of ethical living, devotion, and purification of the physical, emotional and mental anatomy of the authentic spiritual self.

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 Just A Thought

 What If Beauty Is

 In The Eyes of The Beholder

And You Are The Beholder

 February 19,  2009

Rev. Regina Maria Cross

We began in January using what is called a Seed Thought and the first of Twelve Agni Yoga Virtues of Ethical Living, Enthusiasm. Through your contemplation, the word is no longer merely a definition but rather an essence of being, which you have taken into yourself. You now have your first chapter of The Book Of You. I must tell you, I am thrilled about this concept of each of you writing your own book and truly that is what it is, your own book, called The Book Of You. Here is what I got through my meditations with the word born into virtue, Enthusiasm. “Enthuse is to bring up, to fill, to create; enthusiasm is to be a part of. As I walk in the excitement, the joy of truth, perhaps it will be contagious. Enthusiasm is belief in action through thought, word and deed elevated from the mind of the heart emitting joy and compassion.” What did you get? If you like email me at lightpaths@me.com and share.

Let’s touch on three concepts we learned about in January:

• the number 11 for 2009
• Agni Yoga
• Seed Thought.

 First, let’s continue the study of the Master Number 11, which is made up of the 2 + 9 = 11. Recently in Rev. Carol Parrish’s ExCEPtional Newsletter she said; “I have been asked more than once about the energy of 2009. Just think. It is an 11year, and that tells us a lot. It is a year of decision making for all of us. Double numbers (my life is a 22) means we walk the razor’s edge — we have to practice a lot of discernment and cannot stray too far from the middle road path. To me the 11 offers us a step toward a higher consciousness worldwide. It is a spiritual number so perhaps we can think of it this way: we need to put our efforts where our mouth is! Can we actualize the spiritual consciousness we speak of, the ethics, and the new vision of which we have dreamed?”(If you would like to receive Carol’s newsletter email her at cep@sanctasophia.org).

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Just A Thought

 “Begin The Quest To Be Your Best Through Agni Yoga

 The Path of Ethical Living”

 January 15, 2009

Rev. Regina Maria Cross

2009 is a Master Year but what does that mean? 2 plus 9 equals 11 and in the ancient wisdom of numerology a double digit same number is called a Master Number. “Wherever a master number appears, it represents a strong dedication to assist in the great conscious awakening of our times.” says the world-renowned numerologist Ruth A. Drayer in her revered “Numerology: The Power of Numbers”. Each master number holds a quality of understanding within its represented force. The master number 11 holds the light upon the path toward our higher consciousness, the numbers 1 and 1 act as a doorway, a gateway on either side into its entrance. There is a desire for balance of energies where great strength, integrity and gentleness are required. Here we find spiritual teachers, peacemakers, visionaries and humanitarians, us, assisting the way through illumination in harmony and cooperation.

This is the time of year many pay attention to the advice in every self-help book, magazine and television show. We start our journals with high expectations of adhering to resolutions most of the time set beyond our scope or desire in comparison to another usually bought on by a societal image. Personally I am so done with that. I want me, my personal best, my authentic self, my Soul’s desire in fulfilling who it is I already am if I am made in the image of the Divine. I want to know how I can make a difference “in the great conscious awakening of our times”. My thought is if we do our best then perhaps, as the ripple in the pond, we do make a difference in the manifestation of a better world. It is our small part that can make a big change. It is up to us to be the change we want to see. Read the rest of this entry »

Dear Spiritual Students,

Many of you have heard me speak of the Dean of the seminary I attended, Sancta Sophia Seminary, some of you have met Rev. Carol Parrish here at Light Paths * Centre For The Healing Arts and many of you have expressed a desire to do so. Well, here is your chance! Carol is coming to our area this next month. Remembering that Carol does not travel as much as she use to please do make your plans to be with her as you will not forget the experience within this lifetime.

SPONSORED BY INNER LIGHT SPIRITUAL CENTER

EVENTS TO BE HELD AT: ST. MARGARET’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH,

ANNAPOLIS, MD

 Lecture, February 13, 2009, 7-9 PM Cost $17

Changing Ages Creates Crises; Seek Healthy Responses

Esoteric teachings tell us humanity stands at a Crossroads; world conditions suggest the same. As we move from one age to another, we live with predictions swirling about us. Changes are many. At such a time humanity with its free will to chooses its future. By exploring possible futures, we can develop responses as well as discover our options. Ancient wisdom provides a new vision stating that without hope and heart humanity will cast itself into darkness. By hearing options as well as the prophecies we can choose our response. Discussion will be a part of our evening.

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Reiki Third Degree

January 24 & 25, 2009

10:00am – 4:00pm

Taught by Rev. Regina Maria Cross

Traditional Usui Reiki Master- Teacher 

The purpose of Reiki Third Degree training is to clarify and further develop your Spiritual Self

as you advance toward your Master-Teacher Certification

You will gain

v   The knowledge of Traditional Reiki Attunement procedures

v   Instruction of proper usage of the first Reiki Master Symbol

v   Over view of Spiritual Emergencies and how to resolve them

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Reiki Prayer Circle

January 22, 2009 * 7:00 pm

“Prayer reminds us to breath the Source in to ourselves”

 Everyone is welcome

Desire * Ask * Believe * Receive

Register by January 20 * 410-758-2579 or email lightpaths@me.com

Love Offering Gratefully Accepted

Dear Reiki Light Workers

Know we are listening to your request because you matter to the world of Reiki and healing.

As many of you have requested a night other than a weekend Kim and I decided to do just that for you in 2009.

Please note our Reiki Circles are now on Thursday evenings!

See you there!

Remember to give yourself a little Reiki each day

and if at all possible gift yourself a session here

with Kim Tribbitt not only for a de-stress but a well deserved boost of joy!

Reiki Circle

Facilitated by Kim Tribbitt

Reiki Program Coordinator

Thursday * January 15, 2009 * 7:00 – 9:00pm

Unite in an evening of sharing

The Universal Life Force Energy

**

Exercise your compassion

Indulge yourself in the warmth of healing

Spend a peaceful evening in holistic companionship

Students and Practitioners from all schools and lineages of Reiki are welcome

 **

RSVP by January 13

Call 410-758-2579 or email lightpaths@me.com

Love Offering Gratefully Accepted

Reiki Q & A

 Friday * December 19 * 7–9pm

Facilitated by Rev. Regina Maria Cross, Traditional Reiki Master-Teacher

How has what you learned through our 2008 Reiki Q & A changed your practice, your life?

2008 has been a fabulous year of insightful exploration

This months Reiki Q & A is all about the Year In Review

Topics from 2008 Q & A’s include

* Reiki and Intuition

 * Reiki Heart Healing

* Reiki Crystal Healing

* Reiki and The Human Energy System

Bring your class handouts and your questions too

 There is a $5.00 fee for printouts of each past class you might have missed

Pick them up prior to and come prepared * Just call and arrange your timing to do so

Read them and you too will be ready for

Reiki Q & A * Year In Review

Students and Practitioners from all schools and lineages of Reiki are invited to participate

Advanced Registration required by December 16, 2008

Call Light Paths * Centre For the Healing Arts

410-758-2579 or e-mail lightpaths@me.com

* Love Offering Gratefully Accepted *

It’s Just A Thought

“Winter Solstice

Festival of Light and Love”

The Winter Solstice, December 21, 2008 at 6:05am, marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. In ancient times it represented the Goddess awaking to find that she is pregnant with the Sun God. It is no mistake then that the early church Christianized this time designating it Christ Mass, to celebrate the pregnancy of a young mother named Mary birthing the Son of God.

Through astrology and natures cycles it is known that both the equinoxes and the solstices represent journeys of the soul. (Refer to my article dated September 19 regarding the Equinox). Our process of growth in consciousness is represented through the cycles of the sun and its daily increase and decrease of light. Allowing sunlight to represent soul illumination the Summer Solstice the longest day and shortest night when the sun moves from Gemini with its Virtue of Universality, to Cancer, Virtue of Leadership, illustrates our souls growth and blooming season. “At Winter Solstice, when the light is hidden, we go within and renew our commitment as the sun moves from Sagittarius (Virtue of Harmlessness) to Capricorn (Virtue of Fearlessness)” as stated in The New Dictionary of Spiritual Thought by Rev. Carol Parrish.

So it is that Winter Solstice represents our soul’s effort moving inward from the world of matter, into it’s evolutionary spiritual home through contemplation and inner expansion. Ritual and celebration surrounding Solstices are designed to assist ones understanding as we advance annually from outer to inner soul work.

Through the ancient wisdom teachings of Esoteric Christianity Winter Solstice is an enchanted time of the threefold birth celebrated between the Holy Days of December 21 through December 24.

First, is the birth of the Cosmic Christ Spirit. The Cosmic Christ Spirit quickens all of nature, our selves included, into a new cycle of awareness and enlightenment as it ignites new life deep within Mother Earth. We offer our devotion, renew our love and reverently acknowledge the glorious Cosmic Christ, the Light of God pressing into the heart of our planet ever regenerating, redeeming and restoring the Plan on Earth.

Secondly, we honor the birth of The Historic Christ, the Master Human Jesus, the bearer of the Christ Light. Our hearts fill with joyful reverence for Jesus the Christ Child of Bethlehem born into physical form the Great Teacher of Angels and Humanity.

Thirdly, The Mystical Christ is birthed within each disciple as The Christ Within. This metaphysical birth assist each personality maturing toward and affirming soul infusion, as well as all of humanity, to align with the purpose of life. Here we are stimulated toward illumination of the unfolding Christ Within. We give gratitude and celebrate the opportunity of growing into the awakening Christ Within ourselves as daily we grasp glimpses of consciousness expanding the power and vibration of the Christ Light radiating out into the world around us.

As the Winter Solstice spiritual power culminates on Christmas Eve, December 24, the world goes into a profound inner stillness, the silent soul devotion of Oh, Holy Night in preparation for the birthing of the long awaited initiate Jesus The Christ.

In joyful surrender to this wondrous Christmas season including the awe of Winter Solstice celebration I offer you this prayer, The Great Invocation, spoken daily around the world in monasteries, sanctuaries, chapels and private meditation rooms and always at Light Paths * Centre For the Healing Art. Individual as well as group soul work calls us to remember what is ours to do this day in celebration of the Christ Mass and the threefold birth of The Cosmic Christ, The Historical Christ and, as we take up the luminous responsibility, living the Mystical Christ Within.

 The Great Invocation

“From the point of Light within the Mind of God
Let Light stream forth into human minds,
Let Light descend on Earth.
(Think: “through me”)

From the point of Love within the Heart of God
Let Love stream forth into human hearts,
May the Coming One return to Earth.
(Think: “through me”)

 From the Centre where the Will of God is known
Let Purpose guide all little human wills,
The Purpose, which the Masters know and serve.
(Think: “through me”)

 From the Centre which we call the human race
Let the Plan of Love and Light work out,
And may it seal the door where evil dwells.

Let Light and Love and Power restore the Plan on Earth.
(Think: “through me”)

As we find ourselves caught in the outer overflow stressful commotion running errands, wrapping presents and decorating our homes during this Christmas season It’s Just A Thought that perhaps the intentional and purposeful commemoration of Winter Solstice, The Festival of Light and Love, may encourage a new dedication to the reason for the season and a quieting of spirit within.

This December 21, as the heavens are almost still, share with us rejoicing in the threefold Christ as we celebrate Winter Solstice, The Festival of Love and Light at Light Paths * Centre For the Healing Arts at 7:00pm.

Light Paths * Centre For The Healing Arts, a Spiritual Enlightenment Centre and The Sophia School Of Wisdom, an accredited outreach center for Sancta Sophia Seminary are nestled in beautiful woodland only 3 miles from downtown Centreville. Know you are welcome and we abundantly enriched by your presence. For more information concerning upcoming events, workshops, classes or monthly gatherings call 410-758-2579 or e-mail us at lightpaths@me.com.

(Beautiful photo from DeviantArt)

It’s Just A Thought

“The Law of Abundance 

What’s Money Got To Do With It?”

November 20, 2007

Rev. Regina Maria Cross

Many of us are running, if not literally, emotionally, mentally and spiritually, chaotically in fear due to the worldly and therefore personal financial situation. We are asking questions we never thought we’d have to. Questions like; will my retirement be there when I am, will I be able to send my children to college, will I be able to pay my next car payment, do I have enough to add the cream to the grocery cart, can I afford to drive to work next week, will I have work to drive to next week?

We are holding our breath in pain and fear of circumstance knowing in some way we do have a responsibility in it. We are holding our breath, as if we do long enough, something, someone will come save us as if we deserve saving.

WWell,we do deserve and we already are, saved that is. Exhale. We need only wrap our minds, hearts and spirits around the very concept that there is a Universal Law of Abundance in existence given by the Universal Source of All, the Great I Am, God, Yahweh, what ever name you may be comfortable calling the All Inclusive Energy.

What is a Universal Law, you may ask?  As quoted from The New Dictionary Of Spiritual Thought by Rev. Carol Parrish “Universal Law – A way of designating the sustaining axioms of spiritual reality as we can understand them within the human experience.” And as quoted from The Emancipated Person by Brenda Cutrell, Ph.D., “These are unvarying, and therefore universal, no matter what the belief system of the experiencer.” (Both books are available at The Sparrow Hawk Village Bookstore by calling 800-386-7161 or www.sanctasopohia.org)

Keeping in mind we are Spiritual Beings having a human experience there are several Universal Laws we live our life through on a daily basis whether we are conscious of them or not. Being conscious just makes life a whole lot more pleasurable most of the time. The rest of the time through the lesson, life becomes more fulfilling as it knocks our enlightenment up a notch or two.

One of the Universal Laws that exist for our benefit is the Law of Abundance. Again quoting from Rev. Parrish, the “Law of Abundance – A concept of prosperity that acknowledges richness of supply on each level: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Operating in harmony with giving and receiving brings much to us. ‘the abundant life’ conveys ample challenge and opportunity and the growth that results.”

Stop for just a moment. Really, for just a moment and look around you wherever you are. What do you see? Unless you are reading this from a cardboard box under an overpass you are living well. That is not to say that the one living in the cardboard box is not. There is a man that stands on New York Avenue just past the underpass across from the old Hecht Company warehouse. He stands there with a branch in his hand (I believe it to be olive) and as each car passes he gently waves the branch in the air as if blessing each soul. For years now as I leave his presence ever so brief I do feel blessed. I call him my New York Avenue Jesus Man because on some level he is conscious and loving and good enough to bless my existence. That is abundance. He fills me up and I bet he goes home to a cardboard box under the bridge when his day’s work is done.

Now, look to your right and look to your left. What do you see? Walls either at work or home, furniture, collectables, bills, (OK, we’ll deal with those in a moment), a refrigerator with food in it (you have food!). Look outside the window (you have windows!) and what do you see? Color, glorious color in the leaves, the sky, the grass, in the clothes people wear (clothes, we have clothes!). You can see! What Abundance! Perhaps in view there are children of your own. Yes, they as you, mean more money output in the physical scheme of things yet I do hope you realize how blessed you are to have been given charge of each incarnate soul that has come through you. They, as you, are an affluent gift on earth. Read the rest of this entry »