A Seminar and Q&A from MSIA\u2019s Spiritual Director John Morton \u2013 May 30, 2015.<\/p>\n
A bright array of radiant faces filled the foyer of Peace Awareness Labyrinth & Gardens (\u201cPrana\u201d) last Saturday on yet another beautiful Los Angeles morning, expecting to See the Many Faces of Christ. Without a doubt, each of them did, as well as those who were tuned in online.<\/p>\n
Matt VanFossan started off by inviting the day\u2019s hosts, Danielle Peterson and Usman Mustafa, up to the stage. After calling forward the Light, attendees were treated to two diverse creative contributions. First, Prana resident Elizabeth Spanton recited her inspiring original poem, \u201cChristed Friends,\u201d that perfectly encapsulated the blessing of being a student\u2014and friend\u2014of the Traveler.<\/p>\n
\u201cChristed\u00a0Friends\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n By Elizabeth Spanton<\/em> Then, the talented Alethea Lamb played a haunting meditative improvisation on clarinet, with an Indian tamboura drone in the background.<\/p>\n Following three video excerpts on the topic of the Christ Consciousness, featuring MSIA\u2019s Founder John-Roger in the Holy Land, it was time for John Morton to share with all those gathered. He explained the meaning behind \u201cThe Many Faces of Christ\u201d by invoking the biblical verse, \u201cWhen you have done it to the least of my brethren, you have done it unto me,\u201d which is part of the living principles of the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness. John reminded us that, through our origins, we are all the Christ.<\/p>\n John spoke of the Father loving us in our ordinary, human nature, even during our worst moments (which may or may not be tracked and scaled on an official list). In considering \u201cwhat will you choose this day?\u201d we were encouraged to choose the highest consciousness, without limits, regardless of past choices, and to know that the Beloved is here and present now.<\/p>\n After a blessing, John opened up the sharing to those in person and online. He fielded questions ranging from spiritual exercises to the angelic kingdom, to clearing karma and the Cosmic Christ; gracefully honored Light requests, both personal and for such situations as the current California drought; and closed with another beautiful blessing.<\/p>\n Indeed…it was a blessed day filled with the Many Faces of Christ.<\/p>\n VIEW THE PHOTOS<\/strong>
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\nYou invite me to remember that I am in a glorious Spirit City,<\/em>
\nNot the Dream City full of good and evil that I am passing through.<\/em>
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\nYou\u00a0let me taste the true Friendship of God Love.<\/em>
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\nYou lead me to my inner teacher<\/em>
\nTo listen to Spirit.<\/em>
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\nYou help me see that form is just<\/em>
\nThe clothes of Spirit<\/em>
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\nYou help me rest my lower appetite and<\/em>
\nFeed on Wisdom.<\/em>
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\nYou challenge me to lift<\/em>
\nMy pettiness, my lack of self-worth.<\/em>
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\nYou\u00a0expose me<\/em>
\nTo the Divine Me.<\/em>
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\nYou\u00a0teach me to ask forgiveness,<\/em>
\n\u00a0To open the<\/em>
\nEyes of my heart.<\/em>
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\nYou\u00a0crush my intellectual swimming,<\/em>
\n\u00a0Put me into the ark with Jesus.<\/em>
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\nYou\u00a0show me Light that is not of this earth,<\/em>
\nTell me, \u201cSeek sanctuary in the Name.\u201d<\/em>
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\nIn Return:<\/em>
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\nI would be faithful\u00a0<\/em>
\n\u00a0Keep the Presence from being<\/em>
\nInterrupted.<\/em>
\nBe loud silence, listening.<\/em>
\nBe contemplative joy,<\/em>
\nNot an empty reed but sugarcane for you.<\/em>
\nI was fire, but now I would be Light for you.<\/em>
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\nI would lead you to the Friend who gives fullness, without food,<\/em>
\n\u00a0Roses and wild flowers without Spring,<\/em>
\nHealing without medicine,<\/em>
\nInstruction without books.<\/em>
\nBy my side, you would gather pearls by the bucket full.<\/em>
\nYes, I would be your friend, your precious friend,<\/em>
\nBeloved of God.<\/em><\/p>\n
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