Did You Say Past-Lives?

Why is humanity in such a frenzy?
The Universe shudders at the manifestations produced by man.

M. Morya

CEO God got my attention the other day when He said everyone of us had done one of everything--or will before we have completed the many cycles of life on Earth. That made me feel better about some of the less-then-stellar activities of my current lifetime, and even past lifetimes. Heck, let's throw future lifetimes in there as well.

It also brought to mind the time I went for a past-life reading fifteen years ago. Family scoffed, but I was hell-bent on getting answers to some of my most pressing questions about troublesome relationships during that time-period. I felt sure that past-lives would explain several of the current balled-up situations in which I was involved. Traveling to the Twin Cities, I waited expectantly for the session, frankly more than a bit nervous about the whole affair.

At that point in my life, I was a veteran of walking on coals; so, I had no idea why a past-life reading had my stomach in knots. Probably just the mystery of it all. At the appointed hour, the medium welcomed me into the unadorned room and asked why was I there. Hum, for some reason, I thought she'd know. After explaining my reasons, she proceeded to close her eyes and started talking in a slightly affected voice.

Cutting to the chase, I, of course, had been a queen and my current partner was my son. My troublesome daughter was his concubine. He had committed suicide because of her and that was causing all our collective problems. It didn't stop there. In another life, the husband who I had just divorced had taken me as a slave, and I had come to love him in the end. At the end of the hour, I left with a tape of the session and $100 less in my pocketbook, and I thought a little wiser. The mind does that after spending money, ask any psychologist.

Because of my experience, several people have shared their own past-life readings. Most are delightful tales of intrigue, lost-love, secrets revealed and unparalleled subterfuge. It goes without saying, everyone has been a king or queen. These imaginative stories could be the stuff of the greatest novels of all time. Thing is, I have never heard a past-life tale as an Indian beggar, a mundane blue-collar breadwinner or a sullied murderer. Let alone a leper or a tyrant.

But according to CEO God, we've had or will have one of each. Think about it. Lives have been or will be lived as each and every nationality, every race, every gender, every profession in every economic strata--yes, even kings and queens--all the way back to the beginning of mankind. It would take a life-time of readings to even assess a representative sample of these lives, leaving little time to do anything else. What's more, a Tibetan Master noted on the subject: "If We could reveal to humanity the records of human deeds, verily it would be horror-stricken!" Seems some things might be left buried. Literally.

But, mediums make livings accessing these many lives and would be out of business if they told their clients the truth: "Hey, what I do is part of a New Age illusion that past-life readings have meaning. What does have meaning is the connectivity of all mankind. Look out at a world of 6 billion people, and you can experience in the here and now each of your past lives, if you choose. The total diversity of lives is represented and are all you. But, alas, individual lives are of little accord because, frankly, many are horrific and the rest aren't that interesting. Given that, would you like me to continue?" Some may for their own reasons, but many would decide to spend their $100 elsewhere.

CEO God does have a promise for each of us concerning knowledge of past lives. At some point in our evolution, when we don't care, all past lives will be made known to us--the good, the bad and the ugly. And we will look on with dispassion not horror, understanding that the essence of each life added to the fiery stores of the Chalice sacrificed in the end for the ultimate good. Then we'll move on without looking back.

CEO God has also given us a new meaning to the concept of connectivity--and just when we were getting our hearts and brains around the old version. Now, He tells us that human connectivity covers past, present AND future lives in a multi-dimensional geometric whole. Some might call that revolutionary.

Next time He drops in, I'm going to ask Him if we have all really been murderers, prostitutes and tramps. Oh, heck, let's throw in an African dictator like Mugabe, though certainly there was only one Hitler. That gives a whole new meaning to humility, doesn't it? And we can throw "judgmental" out the window. Hum. Wonder if the Great One was talking incarnate AND discarnate lives. Shoot, then we'd be talking connections to multi-billions of lives.

It's making my head reel. Think I'll go take an aspirin and pet the cats. Here kitty-kitty----

Of Note: This tumbling structure reminded me of two things: the impermanence of form and the interconnectivity of man as represented by the mortared blocks. If one was to picture a whole room of these blocks, that would better represent the relationships each to each. Thanks you, Marie, for sharing your artful piece!

Today's Weather Report: It's a sunshiny, but chilly day. 28 degrees greeted me this morning. It's most likely in the high thirties, low forties now. I lied the other day; ice still encases most of the lake. I looked out and saw a patch of water, but it was not representative of the whole expanse.

CEO God Speaks Out on Evolution

In Tibetan, the word for body is lu,
which means 'something you leave behind,' like baggage.
Each time we say 'lu,'
it reminds us that we are only travelers,
taking temporary refuge in this life and this body.

Sogyal Rinpoche


CEO God has been very busy tending to his extensive flock for the last couple of months. This morning, He put in a call for a short briefing about evolution. Apparently, it came to His attention that a University of Chicago professor named Neil Shubin recently authored a book Your Inner Fish, and the Almighty's got a few words about that. Though, because CEO God is inscrutable, you never know.

You have to understand, this appearance isn't like Obama's appearance on Chris Wallace's Fox News Sunday show today. CEO God just doesn't show up with his entourage, go to make-up, and then recite well-rehearsed lines. No, He shows up when the vibrations are tuned exactly to the right coordinates and leaves whenever He chooses. One thing Obama and CEO God do have in common is a sense of humor; though, Obama's seems to be waivering a bit now that he's being asked real questions by inquiring minds. It's reassuring that CEO God's humor will never wane because, after all, He invented it.

As I picture it, He must have been having an awfully good time with a real sense of humor when creating all the forms we see before us in every imaginable shape, variety, color and, if we could hear it, even sound. Dr. Shubin sees no Godly hand in evolution, however. He believes that "we owe much of our anatomy to our animal ancestors. Parts that evolved in one setting are now jury-rigged to work in another. When you look at the human body, you see layer after layer of history inside us."

According to this evolutionary biologist, these layers go from the primitive inner fish all the way to the more recent chimpanzee and explain such things as males nipples, wisdom teeth, hernias, flatulence and hiccups. Based on this line of thinking, man is not moving toward perfection, rather "evolution by natural selection is not moving toward anything--it just modifies existing creatures to better compete in ever-shifting environments."

Those who refute intelligent design point to these apparent anomalies as proof that "we look like we've been put together by someone who didn't read the manual, or at least did a somewhat sloppy job of things." Maybe that's what CEO God wants to talk about. Oh! Here He is now.

CEO God: "Good evening, Susan. It was kind of you to give Us a moment of your time today. Let Us dispel any hidden pride you may have, however, in Our appearances to you. Today you were open vibrationally to a short interview. Other days, not so much. In the future, Our contacts will be made in group form and only then will the world change for the better. This current type of contact is not the best, but it must suffice during this interim period. Do you understand?"

Susan: "Guess I can't hide anything from You, can I? And, yes, I understand. Thanks for reminding me in such a kind way."

CEO God: "Susan, don't beat up on yourself to much about the matter--at least you are open occasionally, even though a bit of pride obscures My passage. Most are not open at all. Although, happily, that will change in the very near future. We have been very busy contacting disciples like Oprah and Eckhart to inspire those deciding whether or not to step onto the Path. Actually, many of these aspirants are on the Path already and not aware of the fact. Why? Because they made the first steps in a previous lifetime. For these souls, working with Eckhart's material is merely a remembering, and they will progress quickly."

Susan: "That helps a lot, CEO God. You are always so clear. I wish it could always be so clear."

CEO God: "Susan, you have to understand that clarity WILL come when you are much further down the Path, but for now this lack of clarity propels you forward to a brighter future. Actually, it's one of the motivating force behind evolution."

Susan, getting excited: "Ah, and that's what You came to talk about today. Didn't You take some offense with the thoughts by some scientists that You did a sloppy job in creation? How about the comments that we are not heading toward perfection? We were taught in religion class that we were made in Your image and likeness, so that has to mean perfection."

CEO God: Silence.

Susan, sheepishly: "Doesn't it?"

CEO God: "My silence was meant as no disparagement to your questions, Sister. Even We must sometimes take a moment to answer in a way understandable to you. In that moment We consulted one of your previous incarnations. He was a German physician and scientist with an advanced mind but a retarded emotional side. Thus, it was a pity that he put a bullet in his head when shunned by his colleagues for an intuitive discovery made on Our behalf. Your current life includes some remnants of these problems. But, it also holds promise because of your previous background. That's why We come to you often to clarify inaccurate scientific viewpoints and to further the concept that science is spiritual."

Susan, taking a few deep breaths: "I had no idea! How embarrassing to have succumbed in such an un-Godly manner."

CEO God: "Now, don't get stuck on that life, Susan, it was a few incarnations ago, and you have definitely moved on. Oh My, if you think a mere suicide is the worst that you've done, think again. You have to remember that EVERYONE has done one of everything, including We Gods when we were Human. It's the way of evolution. Take a few deep breaths, OK? You are starting to worry Me--you look very pale."

Susan, taking more deep breaths: "OK, OK, I'm calming down. It's not everyday you find out something like that. So, where were we?"

CEO God: "You were wondering if those evolutionary scientists have insulted Us. If truth be told, they are insulting you and the rest of Humanity for it is in YOUR image and likeness the physical form is built. And, frankly, sometimes it's been a disaster, and We've had to intervene to wash away the evidence. These scientists actually have it right, but not for the right reasons. We have used them as unconscious channels to get the basic word out,and it makes no difference that they didn't get it quite right. Why we are visiting you today is to say 'congratulations' for picking up on the thread of information coming from these workers. In this way, We know the information is moving down the chain into the masses. But don't let that go to your head."

Susan, humbly: "Wow, that's a new twist on the concept of evolution. Hard to accept after a lifetime of thinking another way. But, I think I understand a little. That would have to mean, though, that perfection can never come to the physical form because it is man-made. Like fake-suede or Naugahyde."

CEO God: "Well, something like that, though Humanity does a bit better with itself than Naugahyde, which is an abomination. Now, listen up. It gets harder. You are actually two, the physical--consisting of four layers--and consciousness. Each evolves. The consciousness represents your true Self, and it indeed reaches perfection, which is the immediate goal of evolution. At some point even consciousness is subsumed to reveal a mystery even more glorious, but that is getting way ahead for today."

Susan: "My brain is having a hard time getting around all this, Almighty. Can You give me a minute?"

CEO God: "No, actually, I've got to cover one additional concept and then move on. You'll just have to keep up as best you can. We know if you don't get it this time, you will the next. Infinity makes that inevitable. OK, the dear professor said that one animal is layered in the next. He is correct. That is how Humanity chose to create, one layer at a time, like a cake. It is not so everywhere. So, do not get too attached to Earthly forms, or you will not recognize other forms when they approach. And, with that, We are off. The fiery ring We've created around the Himalayas needs tending. Our Blessings to you and all Humanity!"

Susan, a little exhausted: "Thank you, CEO God! It's always enlightening. Though, I'll most likely be in bed shortly after Your infusion of energy."


Of Note: Marie emailed this colorful picture this morning from a walk she was taking with Mom. Isn't technology amazing? For me, it was the hope of Spring and showed me that Humanity gets it right now and then in creating uplifting beauty.

Today's Weather Report: It was in the upper twenties all day. Burrr! Felt like a November day, except the angle of the sun, which shone brightly all day, gave away that this was Spring not Fall.

God Is a Pacifist and Other Myths, Part III, IV & V

CONTINUED FROM LAST SUNDAY--

PART III--Continued

"It will not always be so. We did not win this battle in Atlantean times eons ago and went 'underground.' But, in your parlance, this time we will win, like a remake of an old movie with a different ending--one that ultimately affects the evolution of the entire solar system. Many are watching from a distance and helping when it is allowed by universal law."

"Humanity's actions to date have made the Lighted outcome inevitable, particularly with the successful conclusions of the World Wars when the doors of evil were partially closed. Evil came very close to winning the day during those dark times, and We were very close to withdrawing Our attention from Humanity--a situation which could have spelled doom for mankind. But, to the amazement of some in the Hierarchy, mankind drew from its Heart that Light necessary to overcome its adversary and the rest is history, as you know. Had America stayed neutral as many wanted, the battle would have been lost. Like We said, it was VERY close."

"Beloved pacifists see ahead in time when man will live with man and other kingdoms in harmony. They are visionaries and their intentions were and are good. But the fight between good and evil is not yet concluded and cannot be ended prematurely because of the impact it could have on this entire evolutionary cycle. The Dark Ones would like this fight to end now, and thus the pacifist unknowingly play into their manipulative hands."

"The multidimensional situation is much more complicated than you can imagine. We know that your finite brains have a difficult time with these rigorous concepts. Many Hierarchies of Gods exist and your limited view sees only a small portion of the whole. As a matter of fact, you might be surprised that the Ultimate God, All That Is, remains unknowable, even to Us. His Purpose is inscrutable, and Our job is to grasp the part of the Plan that is ours to implement. It is this which propels Us forward on the Path--and you with Us. "

"Know this to be true, Susan: in all of these lessons, we speak with words you can hopefully comprehend--it is not always what We know as Truth on the plane in which We dwell. Truth like everything else is multi-dimensional. As you evolve to new vibrational levels, you will know directly and join Us in these historic efforts."

PART IV

This Soul story continues to have sequels and the awakening "I" is setting into its new Soul rhythm. Many days it's like a well coordinated dance; other days it is a disconnected jitterbug with one uncoordinated partner out-of-step to the melodic universal tune. But self and Self know the evolutionary outcome is inevitable, even if the unruly personality rebels now and again or simply is too busy to pay close attention:

"Say what, Teacher? We are one and the same, You and I? With everything else, too? But it feels so unnatural to think in terms of unity. Oh, that's what they all say, huh? And I used to think when I was young and foolish that You and the other Gods had no sense of humor!"

"Susan, you should be glad We did and still do--'bon-bons and Lucky Strikes!' You are such an irreverent pupil sometimes. My word, spiritual domestication is SUCH a slow process for some."

PART V
To Be Continued. . .

Of Note: Four years later, my blog continues this imaginary discussion with the Gods. On another front, you might think that the cloud pictures that accompanied this story are all the same. They are not. Marie captured each one a moment or two apart. Look closely.

Today's Weather Report: It being Easter, I thought it would be nice to continue Spring. But, alas, we have been plunged back into winter for the day. Snow and blowing winds reminded us that it's only March, and we usually have more wintery-type weather ahead of us.

An Other-Worldly Conversation

CEO God has been otherwise occupied lately. With all that is going on, that is not surprising. His Emissary did pop in today, though, to answer a couple of questions I had about current events.

It's not always easy being a runner for CEO God; He's quite a taskmaster. But I've never heard any complaints from these intrepid intermediary Souls when we've met. They are instead calm and quiet in a glowing sort of way. Ah, someday we will all join them and be running too, which is certainly is a different picture than sitting around eating bon-bons and playing the harp.

At any rate, I have to warn you that the Emissary launched right away into gentle but stern words of admonishment for the way we humans view the spiritual. CEO God has said over and over that we are in a time of battle and need to act courageously and wisely as warriors. The Emissary just reiterated that fact in His own pointed way. It was as if we'd been talking for ages. . .

The Emissary: "This is no mystical or visionary dream with which I am presenting to you. It involves hard business sense on the physical plane, a practical commonsense, a cessation of the constant presentation of a beautiful future in a mythical heaven of idleness and uselessness. The bringing in of the Kingdom of God, the preparation for the coming of the Christ, and the salvaging of mankind demand courage, organization, business acumen, psychology and persistence; it needs trained workers and much money; it calls for carefully considered programs, possessing long range vision, plus sensible modern procedures. It is to this that all with a true vision and love of humanity are called today."

Susan: "Thanks for that clarification, Sir. Oh. Sorry, you weren't finished."

The Emissary: "No, not yet, just give me another moment on this weighty issue before We get to your questions. At any rate, so much has been discussed in relation to these laws [of love] from the mystical and strictly Christian angle that the terms used are essentially meaningless; the whole subject requires revitalizing; it needs to be endowed with a fresh and new presentation and a new terminology, more suited to the growing mental grasp of the scientific and modern mind. There has been endless talk about Brotherhood and the establishment of the principle that we are all children of God, and this has done little to change men's approach to each other and to the shared human problem."

Susan: "OK. Your point is well taken. But, will you at least give us some credit for getting to the point where we TALK about Brotherhood, even if we have no idea what it really means? And how do we take the next steps anyway? I haven't figured it out yet myself."

The Emissary: "Yes, you do know, but have been so preoccupied with your health situation lately, you've gotten a little waylaid. But, as a kindness for you today, here's a simple reminder: 'Let love be the keynote in all relationships, for the power which must salvage the world is the precipitation of love, and how shall that find its way onto the physical plane save through a group whose ears are attuned to its imminent emergence, and through the lives of those in the group who are irradiated by love itself?' "

Susan: "Of course, of course. You are so gracious not to rub my nose in the fact that sometimes striving folks like me fall off the wagon. But, thank heavens, not everyone falls off at the same time!"

The Emissary: "As you well know, that's why group work is the current mode of operation. Like the Three Musketeers said, 'All for one and one for all.' By the way, those three soldiers are really stand-up guys and running spiritual errands for CEO God as we speak. Their loyalty and courage are beyond reproach, qualities that makes them particularly useful in certain dicey circumstances. Well, enough of this, why did you call Us today? Our time is short for non-essentials, such as this visit."

Susan: "Yes, I understand that and will make this brief, hopefully. I called because I found out this week that in 1995 the Chinese government kidnapped 6-year-old Gendun Choekyl Nyima, who had been named by the Dalai Lama as the 11th Panchen Lama, the second in command for Tibetan Buddhists. These government louts then designated their own Panchen Lama, and the real Panchen Lama has not been heard from since."

"Not that the Chinese would care, but the impostor has little to do because he has no followers. That amounts to a pretty good government job, wouldn't You say? Even worse, the Chinese government is now blaming the Dalai Lama for inciting the protests and riots this week in and around China, like he wants to overthrow the regime even though he continually denies the fact. Can't the Chinese government see that they are themselves inciting the riots by their strong-armed tactics? Where is the enlightenment in all of this chaos? Isn't it time that Tibet was finally set free?"

The Emissary: "OK, Susan, you need to calm down, really. It is not good for your health to get so worked up. We can assure you that the rightful Panchen Lama is doing fine, and thus, you have little reason to fret. The energy created by his kidnapping is paving the way for the enlightened changes that will succeed the present situation. Both he and the Dalai Lama knew of the dangers and rewards when his naming took place so many years ago--it was and remains a private matter between them. Because of this pact, We cannot elaborate further."

"As to what the Dalai Lama is up to, only he would know that. We can only advise, watch and listen. However, do not get overly concerned with the activities taking place on the physical plane. Much is gong on behind the scenes of which you are unaware, some of it of a karmic nature that has nothing to do with current events."

Susan: "Well, if you say so. But, I'll have to ponder on that awhile. Hum, with all these weighty matters occurring, I'm a bit embarrassed to ask you my second question. It too has gotten me a bit worked-up."

The Emissary: "Susan, time's a-wasting. Please continue, chop-chop."

Susan: "OK, in a book I read this week called Journeys to the Mythical Past, Zecharia Sitchen revealed that since 1993, the Vatican has been the co-owner with the University of Arizona of a space observatory outside of Tucson. That struck me as an unusual papal investment. The next revelation floored me, however. Listen to this: many at the Vatican believe in extraterrestrials, the kind from outer space--not angels or the like."

"As a matter of fact, in May 2000, the Vatican sponsored an international gathering of astronomers and astrophysicists with the press reporting: 'For five days 250 astrophysicists discussed the birth and growth of 'islands of stars' of which the visible universe seemed to be populated; parallel to the official theme, informal discussions ranged from the Big Bang to extraterrestrial civilizations." Another Italian paper blurted on its front page: 'Extraterrestrials exist, and they are our brothers.' This was a quote from a Vatican astronomer! I really don't know what to make of this."

"And why weren't we told before that the Vatican had astronomers? Shouldn't that have come up sometime in the twelve years of my compulsory religion classes. I dare say it would have made them a heck of a lot more interesting."

The Emissary: "Susan, sometimes your naivety surprises me. Please understand that much about the Vatican is secret, but that segment is under the purview of Master Jesus. Thus, there is little We can say about the matter. Rest assured that all will be revealed when the time is right. As Robert Muller once said, 'The whole world stops and listens when someone comes along with the right new vision at the proper time.' "

"We ARE permitted to say, however, that the Vatican has long been factually aware of extraterrestrials. It has sinned, if that can be said of an institution, in not revealing this earlier. They had their reasons which were mostly political. But the time has now arrived to come clean and open their archives to scientists and historians. Much will be revealed about the roots of humanity and other far reaching matters, at least to those with minds and hearts open to truth."

Susan: "Wow, sometimes talking about the Vatican makes my blood boil! Who are they to keep such important truths from us?"

The Emissary: "While We are not apologists for the Vatican, we know that they have played a valuable role in the long history of mankind, sometimes for good and sometimes for evil. Our job is to look at the big picture, not the small, and the keeping of the secrets has been one reason for the Church's continued existence. Few are aware of this fact. It is not the only institution keeping the secrets, however, and the unearthing of them all is shortly approaching. However, that will occur if and only if mankind steps up to the plate of Brotherly love in a real, not imagined way. That concern was one of the reasons for my admonitions earlier in this session."

Susan: "No problem. I always profit from your celestial advise. And thanks for setting me straight about the Vatican--at least for the moment. I'll try to keep my temperature down from now on; though, I can't promise no more boiling blood. Gosh, time has flown! You do not know how much I appreciate that You came by."

The Emissary, with a smile: "Yes, we do, Susan, or We wouldn't have taken the time. By the way, remember to get adequate sunshine and rest--and watch that temperature. We need all the warriors we can get on the physical plane. While fulfilling a karmic requirement, your current health situation is getting in the way of your advancement in an unnecessary way. Thus, you should continue to pay attention to the matter as you have been doing, just not overly so."

Susan: "Thanks, Your point is noted and your concern appreciated. Farewell, until next time and many thanks again for Your time."


Of Note: These blogs with the imaginary gods and emissaries could be called "Conversations with Myself." Readers should take what they like and ignore the rest. But, if a reader finds a passage or two particularly disturbing, that might be something for which further delving is required. Only he or she will know. The facts laid out about the Panchen Lama and the Vatican are true. The Emissary's responses are true in my mind.

The first three Emissary quotes were from The Externalization of the Hierarchy, A.A.Bailey. The god-like cloud formation is compliments of my Sister, M. Huffman. Thanks again!

Today's Weather Report: It is in the 40's and melting all around. No one could ask for a nicer day. So far the cats have not noticed the little maple tree on it's plant stand. Hopefully, they will steer clear.

God Is a Pacifist and Other Myths, Part III

CONTINUED FROM LAST SUNDAY--

PART III

"Greetings! We thought you'd never invite us in. Who are we? We are on the same Path as you and are here to en-COURAGE you to move along. We are a little ahead of you and could have gone on, but chose to stay awhile and help your group save the world."

"Yes, We can tell you that you are part of a great Hierarchy of Souls. You will be formally introduced to that exalted enclave once you have been properly domesticated to spiritual living. Our job is to show you the Real so that you might finally understand the Mind of God and join it. In so doing, you will question no more the little world of men because you will understand the answers directly."

"Our ultimate goal on Earth is to foster love among the Sons of Men. It is Our--and thus, your--only purpose. You hinder yourself from finding the Real through your undesirable habit of adherence to the unreal and its deafening noise, putrid smells and gross vibration. We mean this quite literally. The physical sticks to you like glue, and, the truth is, We are the only solvent."

"You have accused Us in the past of many things based on the myths you have been taught. These false teachings were especially prevalent in your religious upbringing. However, you always knew in your heart that these untruths were part of the unreal. We are now here to tell you that when you know Reality, it is LIGHT in your heart and a pure tone sounds in your ear. You've heard that for a few years without knowing its source. It was just Us tuning into your vibration."

"Particularly at this time, we ask that you put aside the myth that God is a pacifist. This cannot be so. A personified God, if you must, is pacifist AND destroyer. Death and destruction are inherently part of the Plan, just as much as birth and awakening. If truth be known, there would be no life without death. Just look around, and you will know this to be true. Each contribute equally to the evolutionary process."

"Let me try to put it to you simply, Sanat Kumara, the One whom you call God, knows the Plan from Those ahead of Him on the Path and steps it down to those on the the next rung of the Hierarchical ladder. These Souls in turn step the information down and so on and so forth until it reaches the masses of men. Keep in mind that We are not allowed by universal law to interfere with the affairs of humanity directly so have to use this sometimes inefficient, step-wise process to get things done. That is the way it's always been, except for two instances, but it would be digressing to go there. So, let us move on."

"Men at this time and throughout the history of humanity have used war to achieve ends. We only have you through which to work, as I said before. Thus, war is sometimes part of the Plan--because that is how the Plan is sometimes interpreted by humanity. This is a large topic and could fill volumes. Suffice it to say, however, that in some instances war, when motivated by universal ideas, is the best We can do with the circumstances on the ground. This is especially so at this crucial time when we must seal the door where evil dwells without fail."

"The window of opportunity is small in which to win this decisive battle; in the expanse of time, the opening is infinitesimal. However, until evil is put to sleep, the peace humanity so desperately seeks is not possible. Please understand that those Great Energies who promote evil will not have it. The coming of the Kingdom of God spells Their doom--and that fear guides Their every move. Fear is Their signature card and is an emotion They actively promulgate. Yes, you could say these Beings feed on it, and you humans keep them amply supplied with delicious goodies."

TO BE CONTINUED NEXT SUNDAY--

Of note: This is a continuation of the story began last Sunday. To understand the full context, please refer to my blog of March 9, 2008. The God-like picture is courtesy of M. Huffman, who always supplies me with the perfect image.

Sunday Confessions on Saturday, Part V

The Vatican announced this week that it will issue an edict tightening the rules for creating Catholic saints. That's good because the process had become somewhat of a politically correct popularity contest anyway. CEO God wanted to weigh in on this and another matter so contacted me the usual way this week. I apologized that, it being such a busy week, I might not be able to get to this soon. But He let it be known this was important, and I should clear a few minutes of my calendar. OK, CEO God, you do always get your way, don't you?

CEO God: Good afternoon, Susan, glad you could make some time for me today. I know you are very busy but since I have so few conduits, it's important that they respond when I call. Every moment makes a difference these days, even if you humans have a difficult time seeing it. You've heard that trite statement, Nero fiddled while Rome burned, I'm sure. You get the point.

Susan: Sorry, CEO God, sometimes I just get so caught up in my day-to-day activities it gets hard to realize there's anything else going on.

CEO God: Oh, don't take my comments too hard. You are a good aspirant and your training is proceeding apace. But, I only have a few moments Myself so we must get to the grist of my appearance today.

I'll get straight to the point, please pass on the Word that the Vatican does not have a monopoly on saints. Actually, I would have to side with My Protestant followers on this one. Catholic saints, who don't necessarily reflect any better behavior than anyone else,.are creations of the Church. Period. Long, long ago in the dark of time the Catholic Church announced itself the sole saint creator, which is rather a presumptuous power grab, don't you think?

Susan: Now that You mention it, yes. But saints have always been a part of my Catholic life so I never thought twice about it.

CEO God: Let me tell you, and I should know, you are all saints eventually--ALL of you. A few are disenfranchised for awhile, but that is none of your concern. What the Catholic Church calls saints are only those humans at a certain stage of their evolution. People on stages of evolution after their saintly round have lives that look very messy from the outside. But actually, these apparently beleaguered folks are on a higher turn of the spiral than the saints. If truth be told, We don't want anyone to join us who hasn't really lived it all. Besides that, the Church's stories of saintly life is rather anemic, particularly the celibate part. Please.

Susan: Well, I certainly get your point, CEO God. Makes me feel better in a way, because I am certainly not on the saint track in this life, far from it. So, what you are saying is this whole saint thing is kind of a set-up by the Church, where people have to keep going back to it for guidance on how to live a saintly life?

CEO God: That's exactly what I'm saying. And frankly, most Church personnel haven't a clue. Of course, here and there a bright bulb shines in that institution as elsewhere, but it does not have a monopoly on it. If you want to know the truth, I'm the only one with a monopoly on saint-making, a fact that shouldn't surprise anyone if he or she thought about it for more than a few seconds.

Susan: Hey, CEO God, you sound a bit peeved.

CEO God: You are surprised, I take it? Peeved is not really the right word for I left emotions behind millenia ago. Let's just say I'm speaking the truth with an abundance of energy. Speaking of energy, might I caution the humans in the Middle East to tone down their rhetoric. That magnitude 5 earthquake that hit Lebanon and Israel this week will not be the first of unusual physical happenings if these peoples do not finally learn to get along.

Susan (with a frown): You mean, You created that devastation to get their attention?

CEO God: No, my inquiring aspirant, you forget your studies. I don't bring on any of these manifestations; the people do that themselves with their errant emotions, which are nothing but very potent energy. If you recall, we went through some of that science on electromagnetism in an earlier interview, did we not?

Susan: Yes, yes, yes. Now I remember. Again, sorry, sometimes this information is just so new it takes a few passes before it sinks in. And, Your presence is also a bit overwhelming at times; so, my brain doesn't always function at 100%.

CEO God: No problem. We from the other side know that the new information finally sinks in at some point--and for you that is happening rapidly these days. By the way, you have a few readers who have been very conscientious in sending contributions to your blog. I would like to thank them personally since they make this format become more alive as a group effort. The pictures and poems you've been posting really capture the beauty of my creation, don't you think?

Susan: Yes, this whole blogging project has been an eye and heart opening experience. . . CEO God?

Gosh, that was too quick. CEO God did whisper in my ear on the way out that Mother Earth was awakening from a long sleep, and we should be prepared. While in the past our wanton spread of emotional energy went unchecked, it would no longer be the case. The earthquakes, hurricanes and the like are just a taste of what is to come until humanity learns its lessons in loving understanding and sharing. Again, it is of our own doing and is no reflection of CEO God. OK, OK, I'm starting to get it.

Sunday Confessions, Part II

Today CEO God will join us for an exclusive interview. His agent has assured me that I can ask anything although the responses may be paradoxical to our earth-bound minds. Thus, he recommends two things: 1) keeping an open mind and heart and 2) letting the answers pour in without undue opinion or emotion. He also warns that occasionally with other such interviews the participants have felt a sudden surge of energy either during or after the interview, which some have found not altogether pleasant. This is normal and should be ignored as much as possible. A hot-toddy, a hot-bath and a foot rub will all help if the symptom continues. With that as an introduction, I can hear Him coming now:

Susan: "Welcome, CEO God! It is a privilege and a pleasure to have you in my office today--although I am a bit surprised that your agent called me earlier in the week to say you'd be coming. With all you've got going on, I really couldn't figure out why you'd take the time to come to this week's Sunday Confessions. I'd appreciate if You would fill me in."

CEO God: "I believe YOU called Me, didn't you? Last week's Sunday Confessions were addressed to me, were they not?"

Susan: "Well, I guess you could say that. But You were really listening?"

CEO God: "Susan, Susan, Susan. You've been studying Me for many years and you don't know the answer to that by now? You are teasing me, I know. But, I am here now in answer to your call and my time is short. It is quite an effort even for Me to unfold from the higher dimensions in which I dwell to the third--and frankly uncomfortable. Plus, the noise here wants to constantly rearrange the illusion-body before you. So, don't let it frighten you if I fade in and out a bit."

Susan: "Well, OK, then let's get started--I will try to be brief and straight to the point as it's my impression that is what You'd like. So, CEO God, why do we have a dark and light side, anyway? I hope You don't think I'm being presumptuous, but wouldn't it have just been easier to create this world with only light, happiness and joy while leaving out the dark, evil part of the equation?"

CEO God: "It's a long story, Susan, and one that would take quite a while to tell. Much of My rich history you would find unbelievable or incomprehensible. But, since you confessed so candidly last week, I decided to do the same today as I obviously knew what was on your mind."

Susan: "I can not imagine that YOU would have a confession to make to ME."

CEO God: "Actually, it's not to you per say, but you are as good a spokeswoman as I have available in this time sector. Several more preeminent humans are busy--and your sincerity and the utter simplicity of your call last Sunday struck me as refreshing. Yes, it is now time that the truth be told as it has been distorted for personal and political reasons over the eons. The fact of the matter is that I am myself not a perfect God. Yes, it's true. Because of my imperfection, the world as a reflection of Me, is imperfect as well. Light and Dark are realities on the planet because they are also my Realities. If fact, the imperfection goes all the way to the top. Your scientists have recently seen this for themselves as they look at the Big Bang and the imperfections in the microwave background of the universe. So, does all this surprise you? I can tell by your thoughts and the look on your face that it does."

Susan: "Wow, I just wasn't expecting it. You might have to give me a minute to get my brain around the thought of an imperfect God or Gods."

CEO God: "Well, while you are doing that, I'll go on. There's more. Even Gods like me evolve, all the while struggling with their own Light and Dark issues, just like you do. And here's another surprise, My evolution has taken me through many cycles of being human. So, I feel your pain literally, even now. Mind you, My issues with Good and Evil are on a higher turn of the spiral than yours, but they definitely effect your world, and I am responsible for that aftermath. Fully responsible."

Susan: "I don't know what to say, CEO God. I thought I knew You, but then realize so much of what I've been told by the churches may be all wrong. Did the churches know the truth?"

CEO God: "There have always been some in each brand of church, specifically the esoteric branches, that knew the truth, but we asked that they keep silent on the matter. The Masons carry a seed of the truth as well. The reasons for this silence are complex, and I cannot fully disclose the answer. But, we decided it was time for a partial confession, if not yet time for the full shi-bang. Kind of like you did last Sunday: you partially confessed, but not fully. The time was not right, nor the audience ready. Is that not correct?"

Susan, smiling sheepishly: "Yes, CEO God, but then you knew that already."

CEO God: "I have to go now, Susan, other urgent matters call. I have read your blog, though, and want to thank you for your attempts at letting others know my true nature. You don't always get it right, but you try none-the-less. It is a real service to let the word out particularly to atheists, agnostics and others that I'm not some strange, distant God with little human contact. Nothing could be farther from the truth; though I do use agents more often than not. Face it, there is only one of Me and billions and billions of you, incarnate and discarnate. Universal law requires that I remain basically hands-off and let humans do their own thing--though in that last World War of yours we had to get a bit more involved than usual. Having said that, however, My contribution is for the most part the imparting of ideas from My mind to human minds vibrating at the same frequency--a speed that can cause some real damage if an individual is not prepared properly. Unfortunately, few are ready for that. That is why my agents have been preparing groups for the strenuous effort over the last 100 years. Thus, the grand scheme is evolution in unity. Onward and upward. Very simple really."

Susan: "I THINK what I'm hearing You say is good news for the planet, right? As You evolve, we evolve--like we are all in this together--and we each share some responsibility then in the outcome?"

CEO God: "Yes, you're getting it now. If you ponder on these matters, other revelations may come as well. Remember that I don't have to be sitting here for us to communicate. Look what happened last Sunday! So, I'm leaving your dimension now and may return from time to time. Adieu, and be sure to keep the light on!"

Exciting News!

CEO God contacted me through his agent and said He was so impressed with my level of confessing last Sunday, He's granting me an exclusive interview this coming Sunday. CEO God revealed that He was quite unimpressed, though a wee bit amused, with that last O'Reilly interview as reported on my blog a few week's back and wants to set the record straight on a few matters. The agent said if all goes well, CEO God may come back a time or two as His duties permit. Humanity is keeping Him pretty busy these days, and He has little time to spare for interviews.

I am SO excited about this new development. Be sure to join me on Sunday. This should be interesting, enlightening and altogether refreshing because what I know about CEO God, he is always full of surprises!

A Practical God

I don't mean to pick on atheist; I used to be one. From that experience I know that many atheists still cares about a god deep down inside, they are just mad at him for the shape the world is in. Actually, they get very emotional about it and wonder what kind of god would create a world like this with the wars, murders, earthquakes, corruption, etc etc etc. Their response is to pretend He doesn't exist--kind of like that is going to hurt His feelings or something.

What finally turned me around was finding a God to which I could relate. Not some holy-roller God who requires daily adoration, but a more practical, executive-minded Being who works with a purpose and enlists attuned thinkers to formulate a plan and then create the programs to carry it out. If interviewed by a Fox News reporter, let's say tough-talking Bill O'Reilly, about the current state of worldly affairs, this CEO God would respond calmly and with great insight into and loving understanding of the human plight.

O'Reilly: "So, God, we've only got a couple of minutes. But, tell me, how did we get in this mess anyway? You know there are some folks who think it's time you get ousted. They'd rather have no god then this."

God: "The trend of our modern civilization, in spite of all its mistakes and errors, is to produce thinkers. Education, books, travel, in its many and varied forms, enunciation of science and of philosophy, and the driving inner urge which we call religious, but which is, in fact, the drive toward truth and its mental verification--all these factors have one objective, and this is to produce thinkers. Given a real thinker, you have an incipient creator and (unconsciously at first, but consciously later on) one who will wield power in order to "precipitate" or cause to emerge objective forms. These forms will either be in line with Divine purpose and plan and, consequently, will further the cause of evolution, or they will be animated by personal intent, characterized by separated, selfish purpose, and constitute, therefore, part of the work of retro-active forces and the material element."

O'Reilly: "Then, what you are saying is WE are responsible for all this, not you? I find that hard to believe and don't think those in favor of your demise will buy it. But, God, that's all the time we have today. Maybe we can have you back again some other time to develop this further. Thank you for joining us."

God: "Thank you for having me, Bill, and be sure to watch closely the world unfolding before you. It will certainly be full of surprises as more thinkers come on-board to my plan over the next twenty years or so."

(Unusually, Bill decided to let God have the last word, and, because of that courtesy, God smiled knowing that O'Reilly might become a thinker in his next lifetime or two.)

God's excerpt is taken from A Treatise on White Magic, A. Bailey, pp. 551 - 52.

God is No Wimp

Yesterday on our annual Christmas trek to Racine, Wisconsin to pick up Mom Schirott, Jim raised a protest about an atheist organization from Madison that made it their business to erect a pyramid structure called the Pyramid of Freedom in Racine's Memorial Square next to the nativity manger. The Journal Times (12-21-07, p. 9A) noted that a member of the Freedom from Religion Foundation "started thinking about how they would respond to the religious symbol [manger scene], which they believe has no right being displayed on public property. 'It infers that this is a Christian nation,' Sorenson said. "The country has no religion. This is our objection.' "

From an Observer's standpoint, what was interesting was the vehemence and emotion that these non-believers felt about the topic of Christmas. Could they not just have as easily ignored the manger and put their energy into something more positive? Or put up the Pyramid of Freedom as a pagan solstice symbol in addition to the manger. Certainly America was founded with religious freedom in mind--not lack of religion--and has room for all beliefs, at least that's the idea. Ironically, the symbol of the pyramid--which also graces our dollar bill--is a central theme of the Masons, several of whom were among the nation's founding fathers. These brave men might find that a pyramid erected next to a nativity scene would be quite apropo.

But, what I really started to think about was what atheist have against God. What I concluded is that we need a god even the atheist could love. Think about it. The god that has been created in humanity's image and likeness is rather wimpy--sits on a throne, is a pacifist no matter what, either pays close attention to every move we make or ignores us completely depending on some inscrutable god-thing that we can never comprehend. He must also be a narcissist because preacher Rick Warren's latest Christmas commercial proclaims "God made man to love him." Whether it's him or Him, we are left with a god who makes something in order to adore or be adored. So, who could like or respect that god?

Religions compound the problem by attributing all kinds of behavior to their brand of god while claiming they have exclusive rights to the franchise. What kind of god would ask his creations to erect separative structures in his name in order to have adoration take place? One begins to wonder if on Sunday this supreme being makes the rounds from church to church in order to get filled up for the week with adoration. Or, if some don't make Him dyspeptic like they do the atheists who have a point if you really think about it.

So, what kind of God could atheists rally round? An Observer might speculate that even atheists might come around to a God that makes more sense and is less wimpy. But, you know, that God probably wouldn't care. He's too busy saving the world and is only interested in those who care to join Him, atheist or not. Adoration is not required, nor for that matter is belief. Now that's my kind of God.

On today's God theme, after all it is Sunday, we have two other items of note: The Journal Times noted above, also highlighted a CBS special called "In God's Name" to be aired tonight. The French Naudet brothers had a near death experience in the twin towers on 9/11 while filming a special on firefighters (yes, they were filming BEFORE the impact) and began asking the questions "Why are we here? What is the meaning of life?" Subsequently, the duo interviewed twelve religious leaders representing over 4 billion followers and created the 2-hour special about the daily lives of these men. One of the brothers concluded, " 'I think what people will probably see is that the one constant link throughout the world is that everyone looks to reunite the human and the divine. A lot of them, if not most of them, spoke quite beautifully of that connection with God on a very poetic level, of that importance the voice of God has in their life and what he brings them." One wonders if the Naudets explored what each of these leaders offered to God, as well. Practically. A rational, thinking person might conclude that if they represented 4 billion people as spokespersons of God, the world should look differently, like more enlightened, a place where right human relations prevails. As religious leaders, what is their responsibility in facilitating loving understanding? It's a question that arguably is far more important than what these leaders had for breakfast or for that matter what they get from God.

And finally, a contributor emailed an editorial from the New York Times entitled "A Pause From Death" (12-20-07) that she said showed enlightened change emanating from the United Nations, a place that was created as a place of light but does not always shine: "The United Nations General Assembly voted on Tuesday for a global moratorium on the death penalty. The resolution was non-binding. . .and failed repeatedly in the 1990s, but this time the vote was 104 to 54, with 29 nations abstaining." The editorialist noted with derision that the United States, Iran, Iraq, China and Sudan were of the latter group. He concluded by saying: "On Monday, New Jersey became the first state in 40 years to abolish the death penalty. That event. . .left much of the country underwhelmed. But overseas, the votes in Trenton and the United Nations were treated as glorious news. Rome continued a tradition to make victories against capital punishment: it bathed the Colosseum, where Christians were fed to lions, in golden light." The question is do we or do we not need the death penalty to sustain law and order? More and more the world is coming around to the view that we do not. Eventually, all nations will come to this conclusion, but in this period of darkness before the dawn, we are not all there yet.