WE ARE EXPLORING THE PRACTICE OF HEAVENLINESS
+ Continuing with our exploration of the 12 styles of the Mandala
process, we now move on to the style of the Dreamer, or the Way of
Imagination. Since this is a new area of exploration on this journey we will
stay with this style for a while. Edward
Bastian writes:
The Dreamer
naturally dwells in the imaginary awareness of possibility, intrigued by images
arising from the limitless depths of consciousness.
·
Do you
have vivid and memorable dreams?
·
Are you
drawn to spiritual symbols, icons and imagery?
·
Are you
naturally interested in mythological stories and beings?
·
Have you
had a rich and vivid imagination since childhood?
WHEN YOU REALLY
THINK about it, everything we do involves imagination. This is true both when
we are awake and when we are asleep. Imagination is a part of every perception
and cognition—the food we choose for breakfast, the thoughts we think, the
words we speak, the scents we smell, the forms we feel, and the sounds we hear.
+ The ability to imagine is a wonderful gift. We can use it for many purposes, indeed all
purposes. It can lead us into all kinds
of opportunities to be creative and happy and it can get us into trouble too. In other words, we need to be intentional and
careful with this gift.
+ The 12 styles of Mandala: Creating An Authentic Spiritual Path: An InterSpiritual Process by Edward Bastian are listed in SE206.
+ To get inspired and illuminated by Ed Bastian, I invite you to set aside some time for these videos:
+ I would love it if you offered a guest post on this practice or any practice. And, I have work to do on my Heavenliness page. Maybe you can help. Send an email with the subject “Heavenliness” or "Imagination" or “Guest Post” to John@abundancetrek.com.
+ You can always find a link to any of the Spiritual Explorations posts by going to http://abundancetrek.com/sepostsaccess.html
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