Embrace of God, poem by Peter Menkin

The Intellectual Sheath is that deep core of the soul consciousness, which is directly connected to the cosmic consciousness. The food, Vital Force and Mental Sheath remain within the periphery of the individual consciousness. The benefits of its advancement can be clearly seen in the individual progress of a human being. Via a powerful body, radiant talent and high intellectual capabilities, so many important tasks can be executed successfully. The individual personality radiates even more.

Religious and spiritual poem by aspiring poet Peter Menkin, this work tells of the psyche, of the spirit, of the divine and speaks of the season (Easter). In "Parish Poet" Peter Menkin's blog (Peter Menkin blog), the writer introduces this poem and its sister with these words: ""...(O)ur hearts are opened wide with a sweetness of love that is beyond words." RB Today this Easter Wednesday something a little different. A poem posted twice, the same one. Each is a little different.

The Mystical Christ and the Anti-Christ. The World-Teacher and Spiritual Directors. The Historical Christ and His Modern Appearance

The Application of Hands in the Spiritual Path. Hands as used in Magick and Occultism.

The subject of rays. The levels of consciousness. Man's purpose on earth. Conclusion.

Religious beliefs regarding death and the after-life.

For Religious Reading, Prayer, And Living A Spiritual Life Before I enter into a long remark and analysis on the worth of living the spiritual life, and of keeping a copy of this pocket size book The Rule of St. Benedict, I want to write a short introduction on what is the basis of my theme for the use of the book: prayer. Then to discuss the work as I see it as a contribution to ones own life of living in the world and in the light of God’s presence. --Peter Menkin, Obl Cam OSB (2000)

We've moved so far away from the historical principles of most religious teachings. The ego has taken the discussion out of the esoteric and put it on the exoteric or externals and therein we've missed the major nutrients of the spirit.

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My friend, it is the pleasure of life, The knowledge in simplicity of knowing One another, and even the times that come looming To the psyche of trials and fears in a tunnel Where confinement of spirit and mind

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In the last month of 2009, former President Jimmy Carter spoke before The Parliament of World Religions as part of The Elder Project. He again has spoken out against discrimination against women, as he sees it, as a once Southern Baptist, a Christian, and as former President of the United States. This is in character for President Carter, known for good Christian works, winner of a Nobel Prize, and who continues in his concern for the American Nation and the world. He is a national figure, world

In the last month of 2009, former President Jimmy Carter spoke before The Parliament of World Religions as part of The Elder Project. He again has spoken out against discrimination against women, as he sees it, as a once Southern Baptist, a Christian, and as former President of the United States. This is in character for President Carter, known for good Christian works, winner of a Nobel Prize, and who continues in his concern for the American Nation and the world. He is a national figure.

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