| astrologizing LEO NEW MOON JOURNAL |
Friday; August 1, 2008 Keywords: new beginnings; fresh starts.
This morning when I woke up, it was pouring down rain on the Emerald Coast. I felt a bit achy
and remembered that 19 years ago I was suffering from very painful psoriatic arthritis. Every 19
years we sometimes repeat eclipses at the same degrees of the same Signs. They are part of
what is called the metonic cycle. Sometimes when we look back, we find that we are going
through similar circumstances 19 years previosly. However, we do have different progressions
and transits occurring. I was a mess back then. But now, "I'm feeling pretty good for an old lady!"
That's what my Grandmother used to say when I asked her how she was.
Anyway, I have three days until the Crescent Moon Phase to make my intentions. And, I may take
all that time. I've already gotten a glimpse of them by doing the new Moon eclipse in Leo chart
page. I wrote:
The New Moon eclipse in my chart happens to fall in the 7th House, but in the Sign of the 8th and conjunct
the 8th. I consider it in the 8th house and could read the personal message for me as: A new beginning for
me; taking care of my physical body; adjusting my attitudes towards daily routine and creating a
transformation in my life; body, mind, and soul.
Saturday; August 2, 2008* I looked up a certain eclipse that occurred on my ascendant three times
since I've been on earth; 1954; 1973, and 1992. Each of those years were years of great change.
The next time it's due is January 2011.
Sunday; August 3, 2008 I looked up eclipse cycles:
Metonic cycle or Enneadecaeteris
This is nearly equal to 19 tropical years, but is also 5 "octon" periods and close to 20 eclipse years: so it yields
a short series of eclipses on the same calendar date. It consists of 110 hollow months and 125 full months, so
nominally 6940 days, and equals 235 lunations with an error of only 7.5 hours.
I noted in my journal that the first eclipse in 1954, I had my appendix out, and the 2nd eclipse in
1973 I had ulcerated colitis, and the 3rd eclipse in 1992 I was going through colonics in Virginia
Beach. So, the solar eclipses had to do with stomach or intestines. I'll have to look up the lunar
eclipses. Capricorn/Cancer concern skin, teeth, bones and stomach, breast, digestion. Yep,
that's me alright; Capricorn Ascendant.
This morning when I woke up, it was pouring down rain on the Emerald Coast. I felt a bit achy
and remembered that 19 years ago I was suffering from very painful psoriatic arthritis. Every 19
years we sometimes repeat eclipses at the same degrees of the same Signs. They are part of
what is called the metonic cycle. Sometimes when we look back, we find that we are going
through similar circumstances 19 years previosly. However, we do have different progressions
and transits occurring. I was a mess back then. But now, "I'm feeling pretty good for an old lady!"
That's what my Grandmother used to say when I asked her how she was.
Anyway, I have three days until the Crescent Moon Phase to make my intentions. And, I may take
all that time. I've already gotten a glimpse of them by doing the new Moon eclipse in Leo chart
page. I wrote:
The New Moon eclipse in my chart happens to fall in the 7th House, but in the Sign of the 8th and conjunct
the 8th. I consider it in the 8th house and could read the personal message for me as: A new beginning for
me; taking care of my physical body; adjusting my attitudes towards daily routine and creating a
transformation in my life; body, mind, and soul.
Saturday; August 2, 2008* I looked up a certain eclipse that occurred on my ascendant three times
since I've been on earth; 1954; 1973, and 1992. Each of those years were years of great change.
The next time it's due is January 2011.
Sunday; August 3, 2008 I looked up eclipse cycles:
Metonic cycle or Enneadecaeteris
This is nearly equal to 19 tropical years, but is also 5 "octon" periods and close to 20 eclipse years: so it yields
a short series of eclipses on the same calendar date. It consists of 110 hollow months and 125 full months, so
nominally 6940 days, and equals 235 lunations with an error of only 7.5 hours.
I noted in my journal that the first eclipse in 1954, I had my appendix out, and the 2nd eclipse in
1973 I had ulcerated colitis, and the 3rd eclipse in 1992 I was going through colonics in Virginia
Beach. So, the solar eclipses had to do with stomach or intestines. I'll have to look up the lunar
eclipses. Capricorn/Cancer concern skin, teeth, bones and stomach, breast, digestion. Yep,
that's me alright; Capricorn Ascendant.
Friday; August 1, 2008
My intentions: What do I intend to occur during this Lunar Happening? Right now I'm
intending to change my body in order to transform my body, mind, and soul.
August 3, 2008 So my intention is to work on my body this month through exercise and eating differently.
What will be my first step? I've already taken the first step by figuring out what the eclipse is about;
physical body, attitudes, and transfomation. Check out: New Moon in Leo Eclipse.
I have been thinking about changing to canned food rather than frozen. I don't like frozen food. Also, I have
changed to a diet of mostly canned fish; chunk lite tuna, Alaska salmon, sardines. I will eat meat
occasionally, but I don't feel good about it. I would prefer to be a vegetarian, but it's too difficult for me right
now.
My feelings: How do I feel about what I intend to accomplish? I feel like it's difficult to
make myself exercise, but I'm determined to do so. I find that it's good to have a dog because I want to
give her daily exercise and it makes me walk. It's good for the soul to have a dog anyway...
My thanksgivings and gratitude: I'm grateful that I'm feeling well and, as
always, grateful for my family, neighbors, and friends. During this Season, I'm really grateful for air
conditioning...it is soooooooo hot. I'm grateful for my dog, Lily. She is unconditional LOVE.
My intentions: What do I intend to occur during this Lunar Happening? Right now I'm
intending to change my body in order to transform my body, mind, and soul.
August 3, 2008 So my intention is to work on my body this month through exercise and eating differently.
What will be my first step? I've already taken the first step by figuring out what the eclipse is about;
physical body, attitudes, and transfomation. Check out: New Moon in Leo Eclipse.
I have been thinking about changing to canned food rather than frozen. I don't like frozen food. Also, I have
changed to a diet of mostly canned fish; chunk lite tuna, Alaska salmon, sardines. I will eat meat
occasionally, but I don't feel good about it. I would prefer to be a vegetarian, but it's too difficult for me right
now.
My feelings: How do I feel about what I intend to accomplish? I feel like it's difficult to
make myself exercise, but I'm determined to do so. I find that it's good to have a dog because I want to
give her daily exercise and it makes me walk. It's good for the soul to have a dog anyway...
My thanksgivings and gratitude: I'm grateful that I'm feeling well and, as
always, grateful for my family, neighbors, and friends. During this Season, I'm really grateful for air
conditioning...it is soooooooo hot. I'm grateful for my dog, Lily. She is unconditional LOVE.
| Leo graphic by Henry Reed |
| The Crescent Phase of the Moon |
Monday; August 4, 2008: Keywords are development, building, making first attempts towards
goals.
Up to Now I : have been able to go three times a week to Curves and walk my dog every
evening except once. I started doing this before the new Moon. Up to now, though, I haven't watched my
diet like I must. Today, being Monday, I"m giving up candy. That has been my downfall lately.
Tuesday; August 5, 2008 I did fairly well yesterday; no candy, cookies, sweets at all. I used blueberries
and popcorn for my night snack. This morning I had my blood drawn to check sugar and cholesterol. Uh OH.
How will I motivate myself: Lordy that's a hard one...I think the fact that I feel
so much better when I exercise and lose weight will motivate me. Also, Joni, at Curves told me to write
Curves down on my calendar and regard it just like an appointment. Since I keep all my appointments, I"ll
be more apt to keep going there three times a week.
What Attitudes will I encourage: Always for me, the attitude of gratitude
works so well. I do feel that I have been very blessed in many ways. Also, the attitude of determination and
reinforcement of feeling so much better must, certainly, help. As far as candy is concerned, I believe that I
need to take the attitude that it is poison to my body and substitute something else like fruit for sweet.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008; Not much to say today; I ate candy last night...it's still my downfall. I think I'll
gather it all up and pitch it in the garbage for tomorrow.
goals.
Up to Now I : have been able to go three times a week to Curves and walk my dog every
evening except once. I started doing this before the new Moon. Up to now, though, I haven't watched my
diet like I must. Today, being Monday, I"m giving up candy. That has been my downfall lately.
Tuesday; August 5, 2008 I did fairly well yesterday; no candy, cookies, sweets at all. I used blueberries
and popcorn for my night snack. This morning I had my blood drawn to check sugar and cholesterol. Uh OH.
How will I motivate myself: Lordy that's a hard one...I think the fact that I feel
so much better when I exercise and lose weight will motivate me. Also, Joni, at Curves told me to write
Curves down on my calendar and regard it just like an appointment. Since I keep all my appointments, I"ll
be more apt to keep going there three times a week.
What Attitudes will I encourage: Always for me, the attitude of gratitude
works so well. I do feel that I have been very blessed in many ways. Also, the attitude of determination and
reinforcement of feeling so much better must, certainly, help. As far as candy is concerned, I believe that I
need to take the attitude that it is poison to my body and substitute something else like fruit for sweet.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008; Not much to say today; I ate candy last night...it's still my downfall. I think I'll
gather it all up and pitch it in the garbage for tomorrow.
Thursday, August 7, 2008; Today was a day off for exercise and appointments...I just read so many
interesting things on the WEB. Here is one of the messages I get each day from Beliefnet:
The Inner Wisdom of Time
August 7, 2008 in Finding Your Inner Wisdom
Synchronicity is what the Swiss psychoanalyst Carl Jung describes as inner readiness intersecting with
outer opportunities. It’s the curious way in which a person’s external reality suddenly clicks into alignment
with what’s taking place in her inner world. Think about the timing when certain things fell apart or when
others things came together in your life. Had you been in your mid-20’s instead of being in your late 30’s
when you discovered that your last partner couldn’t make a commitment to you, you may have lingered in
the relationship longer, hoping, wishing, thinking something was wrong with you, trying to make that
person feel something he or she didn’t feel. But you were older, you knew better, and you knew you
deserved better. A few years back you may have been too frightened to step out and start your own
business, but after 20 years of making lots of money for someone else you know you have what it takes to
make money under your own logo. A decade ago you would not have picked up a book on spiritual
readiness. But today you can’t read enough about reinventing yourself. Some of the worst mistakes I’ve
made in the past were those that were the result of my trying to force things to happen that weren’t ready
to take place.
Only when you’re at that critical juncture, when all systems within are at alert, are you likely to embrace the
teacher who comes along to introduce you to new ways of thinking and seeing the world. “When the
teacher is ready, the student will come” is the way Eastern mystics describe this intersection of inner
readiness and divine opportunity.
Is it possible to miss opportunities that come our way? Of course it is. But it’s also possible that the
reason we miss them is because we’re not ready within. Some opportunities come around once in a
lifetime, but God repeatedly holds off to us the chance to start over, begin anew, go to the next level. God
is not like us. God gives us repeated chances to get it right. “Behold I stand at the door and knock,” says
the Holy One. Aren’t you glad that God knocks repeatedly.
What opportunities have you had in life whose timing was just right? Which ones came along at the wrong
time? Think back on an experience in which you tried to help things along, force it to take place, and the
timing was all wrong.
--Renita Weems
interesting things on the WEB. Here is one of the messages I get each day from Beliefnet:
The Inner Wisdom of Time
August 7, 2008 in Finding Your Inner Wisdom
Synchronicity is what the Swiss psychoanalyst Carl Jung describes as inner readiness intersecting with
outer opportunities. It’s the curious way in which a person’s external reality suddenly clicks into alignment
with what’s taking place in her inner world. Think about the timing when certain things fell apart or when
others things came together in your life. Had you been in your mid-20’s instead of being in your late 30’s
when you discovered that your last partner couldn’t make a commitment to you, you may have lingered in
the relationship longer, hoping, wishing, thinking something was wrong with you, trying to make that
person feel something he or she didn’t feel. But you were older, you knew better, and you knew you
deserved better. A few years back you may have been too frightened to step out and start your own
business, but after 20 years of making lots of money for someone else you know you have what it takes to
make money under your own logo. A decade ago you would not have picked up a book on spiritual
readiness. But today you can’t read enough about reinventing yourself. Some of the worst mistakes I’ve
made in the past were those that were the result of my trying to force things to happen that weren’t ready
to take place.
Only when you’re at that critical juncture, when all systems within are at alert, are you likely to embrace the
teacher who comes along to introduce you to new ways of thinking and seeing the world. “When the
teacher is ready, the student will come” is the way Eastern mystics describe this intersection of inner
readiness and divine opportunity.
Is it possible to miss opportunities that come our way? Of course it is. But it’s also possible that the
reason we miss them is because we’re not ready within. Some opportunities come around once in a
lifetime, but God repeatedly holds off to us the chance to start over, begin anew, go to the next level. God
is not like us. God gives us repeated chances to get it right. “Behold I stand at the door and knock,” says
the Holy One. Aren’t you glad that God knocks repeatedly.
What opportunities have you had in life whose timing was just right? Which ones came along at the wrong
time? Think back on an experience in which you tried to help things along, force it to take place, and the
timing was all wrong.
--Renita Weems
Synchronicities have been so important to me since becoming a student of Dr. Carl Jung's writings in the
1960's. One happened to me this morning; it seems that all I have to do is ask a question on the WEB and
the answer appears. Well, I do believe Google helps a lot! I don't know what I'd do without Google.
It leads me to the best of the best in everything. Truly, I think it is the Holy Spirit of the WEB. Speaking of
the Holy Spirit, Google led me to the best article I've ever read about it. Click on dove:
The attitude I will keep from now on is that the Holy Spirit can speak to me via the WEB. I will trust in that
and look for more synchronicities in my life. By the way, that was one of my wishes of the New Moon in
Cancer. HAH! See My New Moon in Cancer Journal:
1960's. One happened to me this morning; it seems that all I have to do is ask a question on the WEB and
the answer appears. Well, I do believe Google helps a lot! I don't know what I'd do without Google.
It leads me to the best of the best in everything. Truly, I think it is the Holy Spirit of the WEB. Speaking of
the Holy Spirit, Google led me to the best article I've ever read about it. Click on dove:
The attitude I will keep from now on is that the Holy Spirit can speak to me via the WEB. I will trust in that
and look for more synchronicities in my life. By the way, that was one of my wishes of the New Moon in
Cancer. HAH! See My New Moon in Cancer Journal:
| First Quarter Moon |
August 8, 2008; keywords; crisis, resistance, decisions, and new resolve.
Odd, today is 888; wonder if this has any deep meaning? Here is what one person says about 666 and
888: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/robert_beecham/666and88.htm
In this study we have looked at two kinds of people. We may call them the 666 people and the 888 people. The
666 people live their lives without God, wholly according to adamic fallen human nature. In doing this,
willingly or unwillingly, they are in Satan's grip. The 888 people are a total contrast. They follow the Lamb
wherever he goes. They are wholly led by the Spirit and have entered the fullness of sonship. They have
been redeemed from the earth.
My crisis: is that I haven't followed my intentions...I must get tougher with myself over diet. At least
I'm half on with exercise...at least
Saturday, August 9, 2008; Well, I missed my first exercise so I'm not even "at least!" Although it really
wasn't my fault; I thought Curves was open until 11 am on Saturday, but they closed at 10 am just as I
walked in. I certainly hope this Crisis period is over soon. This morning my live-with-person screamed and
called me names for at least five minutes because I didn't take a message for him on the phone.
Sunday August 10, 2008; Very interesting; I have my daily aspects sent to me by StarIQ.com and here's
what it said yesterday:
Aug 09, 2008
Transiting Mercury Square Natal Mars
THINK TWICE BEFORE SPEAKING
Words contain charge. Some words present more impact. You specialize in finding those words. You can
upset someone not only with what you say, but with subtle facial expressions or physical gestures. If your
burning desire is to create non-adversarial relationships, this becomes the "think, think again, and one more
time, before you blurt it out" time. You know you will be provocative. Provoke well-with good intent and
purpose. Write letters to editors but leave your friends and lovers alone unless your comments blend
criticism with compassion.
In addition, other influences can add complexity to the day.
Aug 09, 2008
Transiting Mercury Square Natal Sun
CLARIFY YOURSELF
You try to tell someone what you think and they take issue. This may feel like a personal attack on your
character and your ego. While it could feel like others run your psyche through a paper shredder, the
ribbons do make an interesting pattern when falling in the trash. Maybe looking at the accusations would
make sense of the assault. Examine the fallout from the altercation. Consider the truth or merit of any
criticism. Maybe some minor adjustment in self-presentation helps your cause, and then insight rises.
How will you handle the crisis: Sometimes it is very difficult to
transsociate and easier to revert back to zombiation. Pityself, pityself: transsociate!
August 10, 2008; I prayed, didn't go shopping OR take my dog for a walk. I took a nap!
What is your next step: I'm going shopping and then take my dog for a long walk!
Before I did that, though, I went to my favorite astrologer, Robert Wilkinson's page, AQUARIUS PAPERS,
to read his column for the day. WOW, as usual something hit me right on the head:
"Jupiter conjunct Pluto in December 2007 began 12 years of blessings and openings beyond our wildest dreams, so
learn to ride this new wave of Fire energy in your life, straight from the Galactic Center! The great wheel has turned,
so continue to show appreciation and gratitude for the freedom you're glimpsing, as these seeds will prove to be
potent stimulators for years to come. Definitely get inspired, since there's a lot of work to be done now that we've
glimpsed the light of the heart of the Galaxy!"
This conjunction happened on December 13, 2007 which is my lil sister's birthday and my prenatal solar
eclipse falls on that date. I am uplifted and transsociated and grateful.
Sunday; August 10, 2008; I'm simply going to rest today and prepare for the trine tomorrow morning. The
Moon is in Sagittarius (my 12th house) so I'll try to be optimistic, philosophical, and accepting of my destiny.
I read an article on the difference between fate and destiny; haven't digested it all yet. Here's a link to it:
ROBERT OHOTTO'S, Transforming Fate into Destiny
Odd, today is 888; wonder if this has any deep meaning? Here is what one person says about 666 and
888: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/robert_beecham/666and88.htm
In this study we have looked at two kinds of people. We may call them the 666 people and the 888 people. The
666 people live their lives without God, wholly according to adamic fallen human nature. In doing this,
willingly or unwillingly, they are in Satan's grip. The 888 people are a total contrast. They follow the Lamb
wherever he goes. They are wholly led by the Spirit and have entered the fullness of sonship. They have
been redeemed from the earth.
My crisis: is that I haven't followed my intentions...I must get tougher with myself over diet. At least
I'm half on with exercise...at least
Saturday, August 9, 2008; Well, I missed my first exercise so I'm not even "at least!" Although it really
wasn't my fault; I thought Curves was open until 11 am on Saturday, but they closed at 10 am just as I
walked in. I certainly hope this Crisis period is over soon. This morning my live-with-person screamed and
called me names for at least five minutes because I didn't take a message for him on the phone.
Sunday August 10, 2008; Very interesting; I have my daily aspects sent to me by StarIQ.com and here's
what it said yesterday:
Aug 09, 2008
Transiting Mercury Square Natal Mars
THINK TWICE BEFORE SPEAKING
Words contain charge. Some words present more impact. You specialize in finding those words. You can
upset someone not only with what you say, but with subtle facial expressions or physical gestures. If your
burning desire is to create non-adversarial relationships, this becomes the "think, think again, and one more
time, before you blurt it out" time. You know you will be provocative. Provoke well-with good intent and
purpose. Write letters to editors but leave your friends and lovers alone unless your comments blend
criticism with compassion.
In addition, other influences can add complexity to the day.
Aug 09, 2008
Transiting Mercury Square Natal Sun
CLARIFY YOURSELF
You try to tell someone what you think and they take issue. This may feel like a personal attack on your
character and your ego. While it could feel like others run your psyche through a paper shredder, the
ribbons do make an interesting pattern when falling in the trash. Maybe looking at the accusations would
make sense of the assault. Examine the fallout from the altercation. Consider the truth or merit of any
criticism. Maybe some minor adjustment in self-presentation helps your cause, and then insight rises.
How will you handle the crisis: Sometimes it is very difficult to
transsociate and easier to revert back to zombiation. Pityself, pityself: transsociate!
August 10, 2008; I prayed, didn't go shopping OR take my dog for a walk. I took a nap!
What is your next step: I'm going shopping and then take my dog for a long walk!
Before I did that, though, I went to my favorite astrologer, Robert Wilkinson's page, AQUARIUS PAPERS,
to read his column for the day. WOW, as usual something hit me right on the head:
"Jupiter conjunct Pluto in December 2007 began 12 years of blessings and openings beyond our wildest dreams, so
learn to ride this new wave of Fire energy in your life, straight from the Galactic Center! The great wheel has turned,
so continue to show appreciation and gratitude for the freedom you're glimpsing, as these seeds will prove to be
potent stimulators for years to come. Definitely get inspired, since there's a lot of work to be done now that we've
glimpsed the light of the heart of the Galaxy!"
This conjunction happened on December 13, 2007 which is my lil sister's birthday and my prenatal solar
eclipse falls on that date. I am uplifted and transsociated and grateful.
Sunday; August 10, 2008; I'm simply going to rest today and prepare for the trine tomorrow morning. The
Moon is in Sagittarius (my 12th house) so I'll try to be optimistic, philosophical, and accepting of my destiny.
I read an article on the difference between fate and destiny; haven't digested it all yet. Here's a link to it:
ROBERT OHOTTO'S, Transforming Fate into Destiny
| Waxing Gibbous Phase of the Moon Tuesday; August 12, 2000 Keywords: revise, adjust, edit, and compromise! |
Here we are at the waxing gibbous already; not my fav phase. Usually the action of the first quarter knocks
me off balance and I give up by the gibbous on whatever intentions I made. 'course, I loves to edit!
I revise: my intention to change my body. Now I will simply edit that to I will respect my body,
listen to it, and do my best to eat well and exercise without guilt always nipping at my heals.
I'm feeling: tired and a bit depressed today. Two weeks ago, the Vet told me to feed my
dog, Lily NOTHING but his recommended dog food. Well, she hasn't eaten a bite in three days. I'm really
worried about her and now I can't get this damn write cursor to go back to 16 sized font. One of those days
My next step: is to get back on course and quit feeling like a failure.
me off balance and I give up by the gibbous on whatever intentions I made. 'course, I loves to edit!
I revise: my intention to change my body. Now I will simply edit that to I will respect my body,
listen to it, and do my best to eat well and exercise without guilt always nipping at my heals.
I'm feeling: tired and a bit depressed today. Two weeks ago, the Vet told me to feed my
dog, Lily NOTHING but his recommended dog food. Well, she hasn't eaten a bite in three days. I'm really
worried about her and now I can't get this damn write cursor to go back to 16 sized font. One of those days
My next step: is to get back on course and quit feeling like a failure.
Wednesday; August 13, 2009. D'ja ever have days that nothing went right. That was yesterday for me.
The transiting Moon was in Capricorn, my 12th house, squaring natal Moon/Saturn.
Today is a busy day; cat to vet, appointments, exercise at Curves; car into shop...Thursday off. Yea!
The transiting Moon was in Capricorn, my 12th house, squaring natal Moon/Saturn.
Today is a busy day; cat to vet, appointments, exercise at Curves; car into shop...Thursday off. Yea!
| Aquarius Full Moon Eclipse Friday; August 16, 2008 Keywords: completion, detachment, understanding, fulfillment |
I, for one, am very glad these Leo new Moon phases are over. I do not like making intentions for myself,
especially when it involves body, changing, forming new neural ruts, etc. The new Moon concerned 2nd
and 8th House affairs and the full Moon eclipse is right back in there in my chart, but in the 9th/3rd
Houses in the Lebanon, KS chart. The lunar eclipse hides the Moon with the earth so I exercised this
morning (earth-physical) and feel very calm and collected this afternoon (Moon-emotions). I'm really
ready to move on, but have two more weeks of "getting it," then sharing it; the message, that is.
especially when it involves body, changing, forming new neural ruts, etc. The new Moon concerned 2nd
and 8th House affairs and the full Moon eclipse is right back in there in my chart, but in the 9th/3rd
Houses in the Lebanon, KS chart. The lunar eclipse hides the Moon with the earth so I exercised this
morning (earth-physical) and feel very calm and collected this afternoon (Moon-emotions). I'm really
ready to move on, but have two more weeks of "getting it," then sharing it; the message, that is.
Monday; August 18, 2008
Lately I've been reading Swami Yogananda's Lessons 1-12 in Super Advanced Course Number 1
Lessons. He says,
"Beware! The mind must be protected from the four alternating psychological states of sorrow, false
happiness, indifference, and a deceptive, passive peace..."
I always take note when someone says, "Beware!" Further on he says,
"Beyond these four states of consciousness is the unconditional, ever-new state of Bliss felt only in
meditation."
However he does not say what a good, every-day, normal, nice psychological state would be; just those
four unstable mental states and BLISS! Anything inbetween? Here I was, goin' along and
Lately I've been reading Swami Yogananda's Lessons 1-12 in Super Advanced Course Number 1
Lessons. He says,
"Beware! The mind must be protected from the four alternating psychological states of sorrow, false
happiness, indifference, and a deceptive, passive peace..."
I always take note when someone says, "Beware!" Further on he says,
"Beyond these four states of consciousness is the unconditional, ever-new state of Bliss felt only in
meditation."
However he does not say what a good, every-day, normal, nice psychological state would be; just those
four unstable mental states and BLISS! Anything inbetween? Here I was, goin' along and
thinkin' I was doin' so well, becoming more detached, nonreactive, and spiritual and maybe
it was just, "indifference"??? Lordy, I should quit reading saintly literature; my Capricorn
constitution can't take it. There's just too much goat guilt behind my facade of, "been there,
done that." Well, I figure, it MUST be indifference because it sure as hell ain't Bliss! Not
even close. And, what the heck is false happiness?
it was just, "indifference"??? Lordy, I should quit reading saintly literature; my Capricorn
constitution can't take it. There's just too much goat guilt behind my facade of, "been there,
done that." Well, I figure, it MUST be indifference because it sure as hell ain't Bliss! Not
even close. And, what the heck is false happiness?