Holiness and Religion: Please share amazing stories about holy people doing good work that can change the world. - Architects of a New Dawn2024-03-29T12:00:38Zhttp://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/forum/topics/holiness-and-religion-please?commentId=2227378%3AComment%3A7072&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThis is a 99% way to improve…tag:architectsofanewdawn.ning.com,2010-01-17:2227378:Comment:1509972010-01-17T17:34:24.649Zkenmargolishttp://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/profile/kenmargolis
This is a 99% way to improve or relieve your stress.<br />
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1.<a href="http://www.youtube.com/jeffreyarmstrong108#p/u/15/-MnlQ_ERho0" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/jeffreyarmstrong108#p/u/15/-MnlQ_ERho0</a><br />
2. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/jeffreyarmstrong108#p/u/14/HK6AT188-JQ" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/jeffreyarmstrong108#p/u/14/HK6AT188-JQ</a><br />
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This is a 99% way to improve or relieve your stress.<br />
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1.<a href="http://www.youtube.com/jeffreyarmstrong108#p/u/15/-MnlQ_ERho0" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/jeffreyarmstrong108#p/u/15/-MnlQ_ERho0</a><br />
2. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/jeffreyarmstrong108#p/u/14/HK6AT188-JQ" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/jeffreyarmstrong108#p/u/14/HK6AT188-JQ</a><br />
3. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/jeffreyarmstrong108#p/u/13/SgYlfotpz3M" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/jeffreyarmstrong108#p/u/13/SgYlfotpz3M</a><br />
4. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/jeffreyarmstrong108#p/u/12/_AWCu_XZUYM" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/jeffreyarmstrong108#p/u/12/_AWCu_XZUYM</a> I found a few good resources…tag:architectsofanewdawn.ning.com,2010-01-13:2227378:Comment:1500902010-01-13T06:45:47.971Zkenmargolishttp://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/profile/kenmargolis
I found a few good resources this week. Youtube Videos by Jeffrey Armstrong. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/jeffreyarmstrong108" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/jeffreyarmstrong108</a><br />
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Jeffrey Armstrong has compiled the sacred teachings of India and the East into tools for relationship skills, spiritual knowledge, and healing designed to expand consciousness and accelerate spiritual journeys. His video are truly wonderful.<br />
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In addition, I located some free web Audio tracks posted by…
I found a few good resources this week. Youtube Videos by Jeffrey Armstrong. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/jeffreyarmstrong108" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/jeffreyarmstrong108</a><br />
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Jeffrey Armstrong has compiled the sacred teachings of India and the East into tools for relationship skills, spiritual knowledge, and healing designed to expand consciousness and accelerate spiritual journeys. His video are truly wonderful.<br />
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In addition, I located some free web Audio tracks posted by the Theosophical Society in America on several of their topics. <a href="http://www.theosophical.org/resources/downloads/index.php" target="_blank">http://www.theosophical.org/resources/downloads/index.php</a> There is a great opportunity…tag:architectsofanewdawn.ning.com,2009-12-01:2227378:Comment:1431082009-12-01T21:28:05.326Zkenmargolishttp://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/profile/kenmargolis
There is a great opportunity to connect with a wonderful Rabbi in NY on December 6th, 2009. He is very talented and has great spiritual ability. Check out the Event details <a href="http://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/events/on-one-foot-judaism-for-busy" target="_blank">http://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/events/on-one-foot-judaism-for-busy</a>
There is a great opportunity to connect with a wonderful Rabbi in NY on December 6th, 2009. He is very talented and has great spiritual ability. Check out the Event details <a href="http://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/events/on-one-foot-judaism-for-busy" target="_blank">http://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/events/on-one-foot-judaism-for-busy</a> ~*~ I highly suggest checking…tag:architectsofanewdawn.ning.com,2009-05-22:2227378:Comment:775682009-05-22T05:42:19.888ZSusan Ann Icehttp://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/profile/SusanAnnIce
~*~ I highly suggest checking out ( <a href="http://www.amma.org">www.amma.org</a> & the <a href="http://www.theammashop.org">www.theammashop.org</a> ) She is a 'VERY Real Deal' Indian Saint / Avatar = Ammachi / Amma who travels the World on tour w/ her devotees all year seeing millions of people a year to give each & every person who comes to see her an extremely healing Embrace & blessing ... called giving "Darshan"<br />
there is never a charge for the FREE public Darshans ... (…
~*~ I highly suggest checking out ( <a href="http://www.amma.org">www.amma.org</a> & the <a href="http://www.theammashop.org">www.theammashop.org</a> ) She is a 'VERY Real Deal' Indian Saint / Avatar = Ammachi / Amma who travels the World on tour w/ her devotees all year seeing millions of people a year to give each & every person who comes to see her an extremely healing Embrace & blessing ... called giving "Darshan"<br />
there is never a charge for the FREE public Darshans ... ( usually 2x's a day with a shorter morning program about 9am - 4pm & an extremely long late nite &/or ALL nite program )<br />
Any donations, $ for retreats, $ from the diverse all natural food court, or purchases from the fabulous Amma Gift Shop area @ the events or online are used for Disaster Relief, Free Medical Care, Food, Clothing, & Shelter for the needy, Schools, Orphanages, etc. !!!!<br />
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It is a very well organized unconditionally loving & peaceful spiritual event!<br />
All ages , lifestyles, & religious orientations are always welcome to attend!<br />
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My girls & /or I have seen her almost every Summer since 1996! It is truely a life changing & bliss-filled experience to sit & watch her give personal blessings to others while awaiting your own turn enveloped in such an extremely high vibrational & Divine Love filled environment embellished with pleasant peaceful old soul attendees ... beautiful devotional music filling the air ... your mind,body, & soul!!!!<br />
~~~~ It's a WOW! ~~~~<br />
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I have many stories of serendipitous & magical experiences of seeing her to share, some I have already expressed in my comments to my AOAND friends about my Summer plans to see her in NYC & Wash. D.C.<br />
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I'm currently packing my daughter Shanti Lila Mirabai Ice-Chiappetta to join her Dad in Seattle, Wa. on THIS Saturday night to see her for x4 days May 28th - 31st as Ammachi kicks off her North American Summer Tour of 2009!<br />
So, I will have to expound more about my/our experiences with Amma & other Holy experiences I've been blessed with over several decades of being on an Ecclectic Spiritual Path.<br />
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~*~ Pease, Love, & Light, Susan Ann Ice / AKA: Guru Kaur Khalsa ~*~ Thanks, that is a great resou…tag:architectsofanewdawn.ning.com,2009-05-22:2227378:Comment:775372009-05-22T04:53:27.494Zkenmargolishttp://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/profile/kenmargolis
Thanks, that is a great resource!
Thanks, that is a great resource! I had a chance to interview R…tag:architectsofanewdawn.ning.com,2009-05-22:2227378:Comment:775332009-05-22T04:29:31.575ZRahasya Poehttp://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/profile/RahasyaPoe
I had a chance to interview Rick Ray who did the documentary "10 Questions for the Dalai Lama" and was able to ask him what the Dalai Lama had to say that didn't make it into the documentary. It will surprise you when you here what he said in response to , "What do you think we can do about the conflict in the Middle East?" You can read the whole article on my website but briefly he said that all we can really do is have a picnic or a party and have them all come but don't let them talk. It…
I had a chance to interview Rick Ray who did the documentary "10 Questions for the Dalai Lama" and was able to ask him what the Dalai Lama had to say that didn't make it into the documentary. It will surprise you when you here what he said in response to , "What do you think we can do about the conflict in the Middle East?" You can read the whole article on my website but briefly he said that all we can really do is have a picnic or a party and have them all come but don't let them talk. It turns out that when you get 2 or 3 opposing belief systems together that think they are special and the only true belief that there's not much you can do until they let go of their beliefs.<br />
The entire interview is here: <a href="http://www.lotusguide.com/articles/245-dalai-lama">http://www.lotusguide.com/articles/245-dalai-lama</a><br />
Take care, Rahasya Poe I appreciate that. I want you…tag:architectsofanewdawn.ning.com,2009-01-15:2227378:Comment:84552009-01-15T20:31:40.871ZJames Murffhttp://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/profile/JamesMurff
I appreciate that. I want you to know that I am not a depressed person. I read constantly, and I am constantly looking for answers to my questions. That's always one of my issues is that I ask too many questions. I am not a religious man, but I do believe in a "Cosmic Consious," if you will. So I do believe in the idea of there being something greater than the sum of our molecules. I believe this web page will be the multi-cultural place I've been looking for. Another great place is…
I appreciate that. I want you to know that I am not a depressed person. I read constantly, and I am constantly looking for answers to my questions. That's always one of my issues is that I ask too many questions. I am not a religious man, but I do believe in a "Cosmic Consious," if you will. So I do believe in the idea of there being something greater than the sum of our molecules. I believe this web page will be the multi-cultural place I've been looking for. Another great place is Alexgray.com or COSM.org. Those places are an example of phenomenal, beautiful places on the net. Alex Gray is building a temple in New York State. I am not blogging here, I just believe that people would benefit from these places. He is our modern day DaVinci. You make some interesting poi…tag:architectsofanewdawn.ning.com,2009-01-15:2227378:Comment:84482009-01-15T20:07:51.157Zkenmargolishttp://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/profile/kenmargolis
You make some interesting points. I find when I cannot get the answers to important questions of this nature, I have seen there is value in documentation and review of questions over time. We all learn over time. Often questions change or the answers become more apparent.<br />
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<cite>James Murff said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/forum/topics/holiness-and-religion-please#2227378Comment7857"><div>I guess my only problem thing with all this that bothers me... I have…</div>
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You make some interesting points. I find when I cannot get the answers to important questions of this nature, I have seen there is value in documentation and review of questions over time. We all learn over time. Often questions change or the answers become more apparent.<br />
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<cite>James Murff said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/forum/topics/holiness-and-religion-please#2227378Comment7857"><div>I guess my only problem thing with all this that bothers me... I have been kicked out of churches groups for being hard headed, and not necessarily following the light all the time. I am a questioner. I am a devil's advocate at times, and I like stiring things up a lot. So if I offend anyone here let me know truthfully, honestly. I mean what I say, and I don't try and sugar coat anything. I just wanted everyone to know this before getting involved in conversations. If you want an honest opinion from a realist, then I am the one who will give it from my point of view.<br/> <br/>
Having said all this;<br/>
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My story of holiness. I have none. I believe that we are all a part of a greater puzzle. That's the simplist ideal I can give. I believe in reincarnation, not because of some metaphysical idea, but because I know I have been here before. Call it conceit, or whatever you wish. I am not a conceited man. Nor do I live by the ways in which conceit can destroy an individual. I know without a doubt that all of my other lives up unto this point have been very short, because I sacrificed myself each time for something greater than myself. Whether it was war, or being a slave trying to protect the slave owner's daughter, from him beating her. I was a tall drink of water then with massive hands. At any rate, many of you might think me crazy. These are the holy ramblings of a mad man, if that's the case. My wife and I have known each other throughout many lives. She was the plantation owner's daughter, and I ended up being hung, and she shot, because we weren't supposed to be together. So holiness is a subjective term. I am at one with who I am. I believe in science and certain philosophies, but I have a hard edged side that's been forged from being around a long time. Not in this life time either. I am only 31. I met a woman who recognized me from Atlantis. So who knows, maybe it's all true, or maybe it's a figment of my imagination, but these are my thoughts on my origins and my knowledge of past lives. I have had more, but I think this is sufficient for now.<br/>
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I am not into the neo hippie idea either. I belive that world peace is going to take real work from people that have to put this into motion. I would love to believe it is possible, 46 and 2 and all that. We'll see.</div>
</blockquote> I guess my only problem thing…tag:architectsofanewdawn.ning.com,2009-01-14:2227378:Comment:78572009-01-14T22:18:11.685ZJames Murffhttp://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/profile/JamesMurff
I guess my only problem thing with all this that bothers me... I have been kicked out of churches groups for being hard headed, and not necessarily following the light all the time. I am a questioner. I am a devil's advocate at times, and I like stiring things up a lot. So if I offend anyone here let me know truthfully, honestly. I mean what I say, and I don't try and sugar coat anything. I just wanted everyone to know this before getting involved in conversations. If you want an honest opinion…
I guess my only problem thing with all this that bothers me... I have been kicked out of churches groups for being hard headed, and not necessarily following the light all the time. I am a questioner. I am a devil's advocate at times, and I like stiring things up a lot. So if I offend anyone here let me know truthfully, honestly. I mean what I say, and I don't try and sugar coat anything. I just wanted everyone to know this before getting involved in conversations. If you want an honest opinion from a realist, then I am the one who will give it from my point of view.<br />
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Having said all this;<br />
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My story of holiness. I have none. I believe that we are all a part of a greater puzzle. That's the simplist ideal I can give. I believe in reincarnation, not because of some metaphysical idea, but because I know I have been here before. Call it conceit, or whatever you wish. I am not a conceited man. Nor do I live by the ways in which conceit can destroy an individual. I know without a doubt that all of my other lives up unto this point have been very short, because I sacrificed myself each time for something greater than myself. Whether it was war, or being a slave trying to protect the slave owner's daughter, from him beating her. I was a tall drink of water then with massive hands. At any rate, many of you might think me crazy. These are the holy ramblings of a mad man, if that's the case. My wife and I have known each other throughout many lives. She was the plantation owner's daughter, and I ended up being hung, and she shot, because we weren't supposed to be together. So holiness is a subjective term. I am at one with who I am. I believe in science and certain philosophies, but I have a hard edged side that's been forged from being around a long time. Not in this life time either. I am only 31. I met a woman who recognized me from Atlantis. So who knows, maybe it's all true, or maybe it's a figment of my imagination, but these are my thoughts on my origins and my knowledge of past lives. I have had more, but I think this is sufficient for now.<br />
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I am not into the neo hippie idea either. I belive that world peace is going to take real work from people that have to put this into motion. I would love to believe it is possible, 46 and 2 and all that. We'll see. Great example of a magical an…tag:architectsofanewdawn.ning.com,2009-01-12:2227378:Comment:71482009-01-12T23:36:58.367Zkenmargolishttp://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/profile/kenmargolis
Great example of a magical and heartwarming experience. I wish I could one of those experiences every day.<br />
<cite>Kathy Lynn said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/forum/topics/holiness-and-religion-please?page=1&commentId=2227378%3AComment%3A7100&x=1#2227378Comment7100"><div>I have just joined this site ........ I am looking forward to the sharing that will be held in what I feel is an energy of a sacred space. I feel very grateful to have found my way…</div>
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Great example of a magical and heartwarming experience. I wish I could one of those experiences every day.<br />
<cite>Kathy Lynn said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/forum/topics/holiness-and-religion-please?page=1&commentId=2227378%3AComment%3A7100&x=1#2227378Comment7100"><div>I have just joined this site ........ I am looking forward to the sharing that will be held in what I feel is an energy of a sacred space. I feel very grateful to have found my way here!<br/> In light of that feeling this is the Disscussion that I feel attracted to as a way of saying hello to all ........ by way of sharing a story .......... that was extremely holy for me ........ It's very simple......but it's power is strong ........ as the sweetness in it's feeling is held still vibrantly in my heart.<br/>
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When I was a young mother and my youngest my son was 4yrs old, he and I were home alone on a rainy early summer day. We lived in an apartment on the third floor with that absolute must of apartment dwelling.....a balcony. I had all the curtains drawn open and while it was getting to be late afternoon I was in the adjoining kitchen cooking dinner while at the same time watching my son just gazing out the balcony door and looking at the sky. The sky was changing quickly as the storm clouds were on their way out and the clouds left in it's tail were swirling around in a mixture of dark and light. It was one of those dramatic living on the prairie days and the open sky was putting on a glorious display.<br/>
Now as I'm taking all of that beauty in and watching my son so mezmerized by it all and my mind is diverted back and forth from the task and hand and gift offered.<br/>
I hear my son ....... calling out as though he has just discovered something brand new and grand ......... "Mommy come here, mommy come here, mommy come! And so there I go ......... he pointed out and up into the sky ......... the vision was quite spectacular the sun was breaking through the clouds the contrast of the light and the dark clouds was creating a breautiful hue of light ....... and in the midst of it all was a double rainbow ....... one of which was vibrant in all the colors the other very soft and muted colors, very etheric.<br/>
I said to my son .......... "it looks so magical and beautiful doen't it" .......... His exact following words were .........<br/>
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"Yes Mommy! ......"and I made it juuust for you"!<br/>
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If that's not holy ........ then I truly don't know what holy is!<br/>
Love ALLways!<br/>
kat</div>
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