Inner-Knowing: Insight into the Big Picture

Previously, I had written in my blog about how essential it is to be in touch with one’s Inner-Knowing. There are many religions and philosophies that recommend this practice and the process is called by many names. It is not my goal to validate a specific religion or a philosophy because to me this information all comes from the same God/Creator source. What we glean from the energy in this knowledge reflects the cultural and societal filters we are exposed to. I always review my Knowing in an effort to eliminate cultural and societal biases.

I view Inner-Knowing to be the manifestation of the Soul as animated by the Spirit, which is the energized Love principal. Love is not simply a feeling reaction—Love is an energy so powerful it creates Life. This Love energy comes to us, from the Creator, down a silver cord to sustain our life and is sometimes referred to as the Holy Spirit. Since the energy is Pure Love energy, it does not judge, criticize, or give one-person power over another. Love energy is egalitarian just as the Creator is egalitarian about all of Creation. (There will be Hell to pay when the Creator asks, why did you poison the drinking water?)

I read an article that described the concept of Soul Competency. The term is very appealing and compelling as I am a person who is drawn to the Spiritual. I like being a trinity of Mind, Body and Spirit. I believe we should live life in a balanced manner evolving our Mind, Body and Spirit.

The essence of understanding Soul Competency is to accept that man is created in the image of the Creator. That man is endowed with an innate awareness and knowing of the Creator/Creation, and is by nature worshipful. Competency implies that the Soul of man is inherently competent, responsible, and ultimately accountable to the Creator and Creation. Man’s soul has the ability to contemplate the Creator and Creation and is capable of making moral judgments.

Love energy flows to us nonstop. When we choose to utilize Spiritual Love energy, it is our Soul Competency that reveals our Inner-Knowing. Inner-Knowing gives us insight into the Big Picture of Life. Choosing to access your Inner-Knowing may not yield answers that are compatible with worldly success. However, communing with Inner-Knowing brings balance, peace and harmony.

YES, IT IS A DISCIPLINED LISTENING BEHAVIOR. And the truth is attaining self-discipline does bring success in the worldly, every-day life.

The other day I was restless. I felt my self-esteem and self-worth eroding. My mind had no focused thought—it was like a black hole filled my mind and my heart. I could not even find words for the question that seemed to be weighing on my mind. It was time to meditate and seek out my Inner-Knowing. Some people call this process—going into your prayer closet. Since Inner-Knowing is inspired by God/Creator’s Love energy, I visualize myself talking to God through the Holy Spirit. (I find my religious bias comforting. It is highly possible that religious scholars would find my beliefs flawed. —I’m just saying)

Q. Hi God, there is a central question that resides in my heart—yet when I try to put it into words—it I like trying to hold onto dry sand. The more I try to examine it the more it mutates shape and finally escapes through my fingers. You know that at the core of my belief system is that you are faithful to your word. You tell us to call out to you and you will hear you and us will answer us. I know this is true.

I often struggle when I cannot hear your response. All kinds of doubts run through my mind. You are too busy to hear me. My needs are too trivial. I’ve displeased or angered you. You are disappointed that after all the time you have invested in me, I lack trust in you—that you are listening to me and caring for me. You’ve given me the gifts to fulfill all of my needs but I don’t trust myself to work it out. You view me as lazy and wasteful. You are upset with me that I do not appreciate how your plan for me works out in my life. I could have done more and a better job at living up to your expectations. Life in the world and circumstances are so dire—you are focusing your attention on more effective spiritual workers. I am too self-involved and you want selfless spiritual workers. I am dominated by my fears and insecurities—this corrupts my energy flow making it weak and useless. All of these thoughts, ideas and more keep me from hearing you.

But still after all of this, I know if I ask you to read the hidden question in my heart and give me an answer, you can and will do this because you love me. You created me and you do not give up on me. You are the perfect parent. So I am here for counsel. What is the answer to the hidden question that troubles my mind?

1. Daughter be at peace. Our acquaintance-ship is long and tumultuous. Your mind is like a ship in a rough sea—tossed about in the winds of change. You are wise in your willingness to accept the unseen and seek the truth that lies therein. Am I faithful to my creation? I Am—indeed without fail—millennia upon millennia. Can I answer your every need? I can and do. Wherein lies your confusion? It is in the shifting tide of your perception. Your thoughts are your life raft. You cling to them to save your soul. Your raft is often flimsy and ill conceived. Your thoughts are the thoughts of man. Be still and listen within. Do I send winds of change? The answer is yes. Those who see me as frozen in time neglect to see me in Nature—my true nature ever evolving. Do I impose my will upon your daily lives? I do not. I have not empowered anyone to do what I myself choose not to do. I give free will. I give choice. I give sunlight. I give air. I give the enlivening power of Love.

You want me to speak to the hidden question in your heart. It is I who put the question in your heart. It is you I created to find the answer. The answer is the evolving path of your life to your inner knowing. I would only add judge not by the mind of man. All of your doubts and questions lie in the man-mind. All of your answers lie in the Spirit Mind. Your man-mind is a flimsy raft on the storm tossed ocean of emotion. Your Spirit Mind has the potential to walk on water, as my Son did not so long ago.

As I have told you Daughter, when you—when anyone calls put to me I send forth a Love energy. This energy is an inspiration. This Love energy energizes that which is yourself and the answers to your needs are co created. I send the same Love energy to the person standing next to you—the same energy and as much. No one receives less and no receives more. How you use the energy is free will. It is not up to you to judge—rightness, wrongness, goodness, badness. The Spirit’s duty is to discern my Love empowering each living thing and to honor the fact that I live in each living thing. To diminish the value of any other living being or living aspect of my creation is to devalue Me—I AM. Nothing is made but that it was made from Me.

One final thought---learning to listen to you inner guidance is time well spent. If your logical mind starts trying to edit grammar, or questions vocabulary, or begins to actively judge---take a deep breath, let it out slowly and refocus on just listening. Remember the Knowing you receive is primarily for your own growth. I believe this process to be egalitarian--for everyone. Soul Competency is self-responsibility--respect others' free will.

HAPPY MEDITATING!

Ghee Butter

Life often seems to be about reconciling the past with the present and then choosing a path to the future. This idea seems to be a constant theme in all aspects of my life—mind body and spirit. Some truths are true always---yet these truths are actually only partially true because our understanding is limited by our current lack of complete knowledge. This seems like circular logic and to those of us who live in societies that tend to be linear—A leads to B, which leads to C---it becomes easy to discount or disregard knowledge that comes to us from the past.

Worse yet often very beneficial knowledge, which cannot be patented or copy written for royalty payments, is trashed or claimed as quackery. Our profit driven society is not willing to honestly investigate ancient or natural therapeutic modalities because they have no motivation to do so. This is one of the big problems with a purely profit driven economy and society. I am happy to say many individuals who live in the United States realize a balanced approach to life is the healthiest for mind, body and spirit.

All things evolve even knowledge. What we know and what is useful to us evolves based on new cognitive connections. The ancient scientists, like modern scientist, were systematic observers. They organized their observations into formalized systems of knowledge. One of those systems was Ayurvedic medicine. Ayurvedic medicine is a Hindu system of traditional medicine native to India and a form of alternative medicine. For millennia Ayurvedic physicians have been recommending ghee, clarified butter, in small quantities as a healing food that balances body and mind. Ghee is a powerful tonic to improve digestion, heal wounds, fight free radicals and boost the immune system.

The science behind ghee effectiveness lies in its essential nature as a fat. Most digestive enzymes have fat as a precursor and are fat-soluble. Ghee stimulates those enzymes allowing food to be broken down efficiently. Ayurvedic practitioners use ghee as a base for herbal preparations because of its ability to penetrate the body’s lipid based cell walls quickly and evenly. The vitamins E, D, and beta-carotene found in ghee are powerful free radical fighters and anti-oxidants, which help protect cell walls. The high concentration of butyric acid, a fatty acid that contains anti-viral properties, is believed to inhibit the growth of cancerous tumors.

Ghee has anti-inflammatory properties and is believed to lubricate connective tissues in the body, which can help to improve flexibility and provide the body with essential antioxidants. The immune system is strengthened by the reduced inflammation, which also speeds the recovery of wounds and heals blisters. It is believed to increase intelligence and memory, rejuvenates skin and balances the hormones, and is good for the lactose intolerant as the lactose sugar is broken down on clarification. Ghee aids digestive health when used in place of butter, oils and other fats by helping to reduce stomach acid.  This action tends to protect and aid in repairing the stomach lining. Ghee as a healing agent makes it effective in treating discomfort from harmful toxins and acids that build up in the digestive system. Ayurveda practitioners use ghee to treat chronic peptic ulcers and promote intestinal tract health. The combination of saturated fat and cholesterol can increase the risk for heart disease.

Ghee is an option if you want to eliminate dairy from your diet or are casein sensitive. Unlike the saturated fats found in animal meats, ghee is easy to digest. Although it’s composed of 65 percent saturated fat, a significantly higher proportion than most common cooking oils, the strong flavor means that you need much less of it for cooking. Ghee contains no salt or lactose. It is delicious to taste, does not go bad or oxidize on exposure to air. Ghee can be made at home.

To Prepare Ghee, clarified butter

Start with a good quality organic butter. Butter is melted in a pot over medium heat. As the butter melts it forms a white froth on top. Simmer the butter--occasional slow stirring reduces the froth. The butter changes color to a pale yellow. Cooked on low heat until it turns golden. The residue settles at the bottom. The ghee is ready when it is clear, golden, translucent and fragrant. Filter the ghee through cheesecloth. It will solidify when completely cool. When Ghee is kept in an airtight container, which prevents oxidation, it needs no refrigeration while having a long shelf life. The source of the milk and the duration of boiling determine the texture, color, and taste.

Ghee is an ideal cooking oil as it has a high smoke point of 375 degrees Fahrenheit. It does not burn at normal cooking temperatures and doesn’t splatter when sautéing or frying. Ghee can be kept without refrigeration for weeks due to its low moisture content. It must be kept covered free from water contamination and stored in a cool place. When tightly wrapped and refrigerated it will last six months, and if frozen will last a year. 



Ghee should be used sparingly. A good guideline is one tablespoon of ghee as opposed to four tablespoons of any other butter or cooking oil.

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Detox Baths and Foot Baths: Happy soaking!

Hello friends, this is an update of a previous article on healing power of the detox bath. Happy soaking!

The skin is the largest organ in the body. One-third of all invading bacteria, viruses, and toxins are eliminated through the skin. When the liver, colon, and kidneys become overwhelmed, the skin picks up the slack. Toxins are processed through the pores to the surface of the skin. Often it is difficult for the body to keep up with the task of removing environmental pollutants and chemicals, as well as, excessive fats, preservatives and impurities found in our food. We end up carrying an accumulation of toxins in our bodies. The symptoms of toxic over load include fatigue, intestinal irregularity, acne, skin inflammation, brown spots, achy joints and heavy bags under your eyes. Excess uric acid in the body can contribute to muscle, joint, tendon inflammation and pain. Effective detoxifying of the body treats vaginal yeast infections and restores acid-alkaline balance to the body.

A great way to detox the body is by soaking in a bathtub. For those with mobility issues a convenient alternative is the footbath.

If you are new to the Detox Bath procedure start slow-- do not soak more than 10-15 minutes and build up to 30 minutes if you can tolerate it. You should drink plenty of water throughout the day, so that you do not dehydrate during your soaking. During your soak drinking hot herbal tea will promote the sweating or drink carrot or a vegetable juice to replenish minerals is excellent. Use unchlorinated water, if unchlorinated water is not available add 2 Tablespoons of Hydrogen Peroxide (3%) to the bathwater.

According to Naturopath Dr. Hazel Parcells, an expert on detoxification, hot water draws toxins out of the body to the skin’s surface, while taking a follow up cool shower pulls toxins from the skin. Hot water, 98 degrees is considered very warm when beginning the detox baths, draws toxins out of the body to the skin’s surface. If you are already used to warmer water choose a water temperature you tolerate easily. It is suggested you do not submerge your head, avoid rubbing dry rather pat dry and wrap yourself in a dry towel and keep your feet covered when you get out of the bath. It is often good to go right to bed after a detoxing bath.

Remember the toxin pulling action may create some body stress. After soaking in a full bath, rise up slowly. Rinse in slightly warm water to wash off toxins and then rinse in cool water for just a few seconds. This prevents the blood from pooling. As a result of the toxins being pulled from your body, you may feel headachy, lightheaded, fuzzy and fatigued.

You may experience flu-like symptoms during the detoxification because your body is ridding itself of poisons. You can get some relief from these symptoms by taking baths using Epsom salts (1 to 2 cups) and baking soda (1 cup) in a tub of water and soaking for 20 minutes. Baths should be taken on a daily basis during detox and rotated, switching to a different type of bath each day. After detoxing, use whichever bath seems appropriate to meet your current needs.

Common salts used in detox baths include Epsom salts, sea salt, baking soda, Dead Sea salts and Bentonite Clay are highly alkaline and cleansing. Betonite clay should be used with care and only as directed as it may clog household plumbing. For a full bath, put 1 cup of Epsom Salts for every 60 pounds of body weight, or pour 3-4 cups in each time you soak to promote lymphatic drainage. Hydrogen peroxide can be added for oxygenation. One cup of baking soda, which acts as a mild antiseptic, opens pores, relieves itching and skin irritation and is good for skin conditions such as eczema; helps with metal toxicity and promotes acidic balance.

Seaweed Detox Bath--overall detox, nourishing benefits for skin, increase microcirculation, filled with minerals. Seaweed is believed to absorb toxins by up to 50 percent of its dry weight. Add a large piece of seaweed, kelp, or one tablespoon of dulse flakes to a pot of boiling water and let steep for 1/2 hour. Strain and add to bath water. Soak for 20 minutes

Epsom salts for detox-- magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt) is absorbed through the skin in a bath, it helps to draw toxins from the body, reduce swelling and relax muscles. Epsom salts are named for the mineral rich waters of Epsom, England, where they were known at least as far back as Shakespeare's day.

Himalayan Salt Detox Bath Recipe--overall detox, relaxation, balance energy, infuse minerals into body (Himalayan salt contains 84 minerals and trace minerals that can be absorbed through your skin) and skin softening--2 1/2 pounds Himalayan Salt Add to bathtub water--soak for 20 minutes--do not shower off salt. Instead, just pat dry with a towel.

EPSOM SALTS AND GINGER--opens pores, eliminates toxins, helps to eliminate pain. Stir one cup of Epsom salts and 2 tablespoons of ginger in a cup of water first, then add to the bath-do not remain in the tub for more than 30 minutes

SALT AND SODA--counteracts the effects of radiation, whether from X-rays, cancer treatment radiation, fallout from the atmosphere, or television radiation-1 cup of baking soda and 1 to 2 cups of ordinary coarse salt (or Epsom salts or sea salt) to a tub of water-soak for 20 minutes

EPSOM SALTS, SEA SALT, AND SESAME OIL--helps with dry skin and stress. Take 1 cup of Epsom salt, 1 cup of sea salt and 1 cup of sesame oil and put into a warm to hot tub of water and soak for 20 minutes--at yourself dry.

VINEGAR BATH--used when the body is too acidic to restoring the acid-alkaline balance--1 cup to 2 quarts of 100% apple cider vinegar to a bathtub of warm water--soak 40 to 45 minutes—eliminates excess uric acid in the body and especially for the joints, arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, and gout.

Feet have been recognized as healing focal points as long ago Chinese healers began defining reflexology points in the foot. The acupressure points located on the feet are considered energy channels that connect to the rest of the body and major organs. As the hot water and ingredients in the footbath stimulate these organs, they release toxins and metals through these body channels to the feet and then out of the body. Foot detoxing benefits your internal organs, as well as the lymph, circulatory and respiratory systems. 



If your choice is the footbath follow the same procedure, first soak your feet in hot water and then rinse the in cool water. For footbaths; soak feet until water begins to feel tepid, then dry off the feet and put on socks. Check with your physician if you have high blood pressure, heart or kidney problems, are diabetic, are pregnant/breast feeding, have a pacemaker, or transplant before starting a detox bath to see if it is right for you.

An effective detox footbath recipe can be made in your kitchen. Mix together 1 cup of sea salt, 1 cup of Epsom salt, and 2 cups of baking soda. Mix together well and store this bath mixture in an airtight container. When you are ready for your detox bath use a square basin, designated only for soaking your feet, or fill bathtub until the water covers your ankles. Make the water as hot as you can comfortably stand it and while filling the basin add 1/4 cup of the detox mixture. Find a relaxing place to sit, and sit with your feet in the water for 30 minutes. The hot water and salts combination works to leach toxins from your system and draws the toxins to the reflexology channels and out of the feet. 



 Foot baths recipes:                                                                                                                  A. 1 TBSP of Mustard Powder and 1 TSP of Cayenne Powder (raises core body temp); B. 1/2 cup of Epsom and 1/2 cup of Sea salt for every 60 pounds of body weight; C. 1/2 cup of Epsom and 1 cup of Hydrogen Peroxide w/1 TBsp of Baking Soda; D. 2 Tbsp of Ginger (helps to open pores and aids in the detox);                                        E. 1-2 Tbsp of an essential oil (if you have dry skin); F. 2-3 cups of 100% apple cider vinegar if your body is too acidic.

After you remove your feet from your bath, brush them with a natural fiber brush to remove any toxins and dead skin, and then rinse with warm water. For softening use organic lotions and avoid lotions with additives as feet quickly absorb what is on them.

Tea Detox--combine one cup of Epsom salts with one unopened peppermint tea bag, and one unopened chamomile tea bag, placing all items in a basin of warm water. Soak your feet for thirty minutes.




Honey Foot Bath--use honey, liquid soap, vanilla extract and sweet almond oil. Mix together about 1 tablespoon each of the honey and liquid soap, combine with one teaspoon of the vanilla extract, and two tablespoons of the sweet almond oil, pour into foot bath with enough warm water to cover feet and soak for twenty minutes. Honey is antibacterial, antioxidant, and a wonderful, natural moisturizer. 



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