{"id":110415,"date":"2021-03-12T10:40:29","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T18:40:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.msia.org\/newdayherald\/?p=110415"},"modified":"2021-03-12T10:49:49","modified_gmt":"2021-03-12T18:49:49","slug":"the-sanctuary-in-your-spiritual-heart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.msia.org\/newdayherald\/archives\/110415-the-sanctuary-in-your-spiritual-heart","title":{"rendered":"The Sanctuary in Your Spiritual Heart"},"content":{"rendered":"

“Doing a simple process of immersing in the spiritual heart is like bathing.\u00a0 It is like entering a holy, sacred place where disturbance doesn\u2019t enter. I would suggest relating to it as a sanctuary.” <\/em>– John Morton <\/p>\n

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This article comes from a John Morton Soul Transcendence Seminar he gave on February 3, 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is a spiritual heart that is registering what\u2019s going on in our life, transcending what we have in our mind or emotional field.\u00a0 It\u2019s designed to do that.\u00a0 Our emotions can give us a weather report like, \u201cWhat\u2019s the weather like?\u00a0 Is it stormy, clear or windy?\u201d\u00a0 Our emotions give us a sense of that.\u00a0 And the mind will often interpret, however minds interpret.\u00a0 It can be all over the place.<\/p>\n

It is what it is, and we all have an opportunity to direct how we relate to it.\u00a0 If I were giving you a prescription, it would be to spend time immersed in the spiritual heart, however you access that.<\/p>\n

In MSIA, we are given all kinds of keys, directions, and instructions as to how to access your heart.\u00a0 When you do it, you will find a calm and a freedom.\u00a0 You\u2019ll find something like a relief or release.\u00a0 If there is something oppressive or confusing, that \u201csomething\u201d takes that from you.\u00a0 Maybe your mind feels like it can\u2019t think because it has been overthinking.\u00a0 In some way, that is a relief from, \u201cI\u2019m so exhausted I can\u2019t even think.\u201d<\/p>\n

That can be in your favor, as in you need to stop thinking, because the way you\u2019ve been thinking is disturbing and upsetting.\u00a0 If you keep that pattern of negative thinking, it affects the whole system so everything is out of balance.\u00a0 Doing a simple process of immersing in the spiritual heart is like bathing.\u00a0 It is like entering a holy, sacred place where disturbance doesn\u2019t enter. I would suggest relating to it as a sanctuary.<\/p>\n

Disturbance and negativity can\u2019t get into the spiritual heart.\u00a0 By entering that holy place, you must release any disturbance, conflict, disappointment, hurt feelings- all of that.\u00a0 Then it can be like a bathing, a baptism where you are being cleansed.\u00a0 It can be soothing so that whatever hurts can be released.\u00a0 Tension can be released.<\/p>\n

When you are in that sanctuary of your spiritual heart, it is important to realize you can call it forward.\u00a0 There is something there that you can invoke.\u00a0 It\u2019s important to relate to it as calling yourself forward to the place of Light that is always in your consciousness as a spiritual reality.\u00a0 The heart is a nice way to relate to it because it\u2019s in the center, your center.\u00a0 It is in where you come from, your place of birth, your origins.\u00a0 We begin to understand this is the Soul consciousness.<\/p>\n

One of the amazing qualities of the Soul is that it has so much allowance and acceptance in whatever the conditions are in our life.\u00a0 It doesn\u2019t judge.\u00a0 It\u2019s very aware and observant.\u00a0 It is a consciousness that knows and looks at all things and conditions.\u00a0 So, focusing in the Soul consciousness in a life situation or in something that is bothering you is helpful.<\/p>\n

You can bring your understanding to what\u2019s going on in the lower nature that is disturbing, upsetting or you don\u2019t know how to handle such that you are getting exhausted or frustrated.\u00a0 Take time and have the intention to go within until you are in that immersion of the sanctuary of your heart.\u00a0 You are in the presence of a safe place where you are embraced and loved.<\/p>\n

It is something that has been referred to as the \u201cHalls of Rest\u201d. You could ask, \u201cIsn\u2019t that in another dimension or place?\u201d\u00a0 Yes.\u00a0 Let\u2019s just say you could find a version of that inside yourself.\u00a0 You are going to a place where, when you enter, it is quiet and soothing.\u00a0 If there are sounds, all the sounds are nurturing and serene.\u00a0 They might also be joyful and uplifting.\u00a0 It\u2019s not like you have to do anything.\u00a0 You just need to let go and be in restoration, restoring yourself.<\/p>\n

When we go into spirit from the daily cycle, that is what we really need to do.\u00a0 We need to get into the spiritual center where we restore and regenerate.\u00a0 We get the energy that has been taken from us.\u00a0 It is getting our daily bread.\u00a0 Sometimes people think it\u2019s in the outer form, and I\u2019m sure it can be that as well.\u00a0 But it\u2019s more important to get the manna, what sustains us, to go through another day.\u00a0 It is energy that brings us up again, so we have our strength, courage and enthusiasm to enter our life.\u00a0 It\u2019s a big key for everyone.<\/p>\n

Nobody is exempt from this.\u00a0 If we don\u2019t allow ourself to immerse in our spiritual center, we are going to be missing it, and our life is going to reflect to us something like \u201cout of balance\u201d. Our energy is not full of joy, peace and goodwill towards the creation.\u00a0 That comes from this spiritual center.\u00a0 By immersing ourself in our spiritual center, we are renewed.<\/p>\n

There may be something like a need to be in retreat. When Jesus went into the wilderness, that was his retreat.\u00a0 He understood, \u201cI need to do this.\u201d This is a self-directed experience.\u00a0 You can do your own version of it.\u00a0 I\u2019m thinking of the Garden of Gethsemane, when Jesus requested that the disciples stay awake in vigilance and watchfulness.\u00a0 You hold the light in an awakened fullness, like you are a sentry, and your duty is to watch.<\/p>\n

If something that needs attention shows up, a watcher is to call out, being alert and awake to whatever life is bringing.\u00a0 Those can be natural rhythms.\u00a0 I see it as a daily cycle where we need to renew ourself in some way during that period.<\/p>\n

It can be something in which you ask God to come in and be the caretaker, even at the basic level.\u00a0 If we are out of focus, like in a so-called crisis or emergency, we would call upon God to do what God can do, which is miraculous beyond explanation.\u00a0 God could sustain the heart or bring peace and restoration.\u00a0 If someone was marching all night, because there was a purpose to march, God could sustain that.\u00a0 When it\u2019s in God\u2019s mercy and grace, God will do that.<\/p>\n

I also see that it is because we asked God, \u201cLord help me\u201d.\u00a0 It can be as simple as that.\u00a0 Then I say, get ready for what the Lord\u2019s help is.\u00a0 It wouldn\u2019t necessarily be what you think might help the most.\u00a0 It could be something mysterious that is actually what would most help.\u00a0 It may be very different from what you think would help you.<\/p>\n

If someone cries out for help, even the least one of them, the Lord\u2019s way is to help.\u00a0 The Lord is designed to respond in unconditional loving.\u00a0 Get ready for that when you ask for help.<\/p>\n

Baruch Bashan<\/p>\n

Blessing of Renewal and Rebirth\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Lord, we present ourselves once again,
\nfrom wherever we have come today and throughout our existence.
\nWe ask to be opened to be served by You.
\nWe are here to receive.
\nLift our illusions and self-deception,
\nand awaken our consciousness to the truth of who we are
\nand the truth of who You are,
\nthat we may know our oneness with You.<\/p>\n

We ask for peace, that we are at peace with what is.
\nAs we go forward this day, let us step into this world bringing peace.
\nRenew our ability to see the beauty and joy that are present.
\nLet us see it in Your simplicity.<\/p>\n

With each breath, we are reborn.
\nWe experience Your breathing us,
\nand we are grateful to be alive, to be Your servants.
\nAnd we again forgive ourselves for any judgments.
\nSo, bring us into peace with our minds.<\/p>\n

And now, Lord, renew our spiritual connection
\nas those You have chosen,
\nwho have chosen back unto to You,
\nto call upon Your name,
\nthe name of the Holy of Holies.
\nAwaken each one of us,
\nthat we hear the Sound that comes from God,
\nthat we are renewed in our dedication and our worship.
\nLet us know now and forever more
\nthat the blessings already are.<\/p>\n

Baruch Bashan<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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