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From : Jal Kae 
Subj : The Spiritualization of Matter
Date : Fri, 17 Nov 1995 17:59:30 -0500 (EST)

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The Spiritualization of Matter

In this brief discussion, we will say there are two kinds of awareness
-"Eternal" and "Mortal." We will explore both of them and then present
a related exercise.


Awareness

"Eternal Awareness" never sleeps. It is the ecstatic state of
consciousness known as "Being." There is nowhere to go and nothing to
do, except wait till the end of the Cosmic Day. It is the mind of our
formless spiritual body, our tenth-dimensional Christed nature. At
this level, we are the Watchers - eternal, omnipresent beings. When we
peer into the realms of form, we do not force experience. We allow the
drama to unfold. We create no karma.

   "Mortal Awareness" is the perspective of the physical, mental, and
emotional bodies. It is the mind of fear, ego positioning, anxiety,
pleasure seeking, sensing, analyzing, searching, self-preservation,
reproduction, and territoriality to name a few. Many times, it forces
experience, creating karma. Cosmically, Mortal Awareness is the
equivalent of sleep.


Spiritual Evolution

We commonly understand spiritual evolution as the process of moving
closer to God. For the Watcher, however, there is no spiritual
evolution. The Watcher is already as close to the Creator as it can
get. (If it got any closer, the universe would disappear.)

   The idea of spiritual evolution comes about when we identify
ourselves with Mortal Awareness or form. For example, I may think, "I
[form] am a reincarnated human [form], stuck in Earth's fourth-
dimensional karmic cycle [form]. If I work hard [form] and generate
enough good karma [form], I can spiritually evolve [form]. Eventually
[form], I will leap off the Wheel of Karma."

   On the other hand, when we identify with Eternal Awareness, we
*evolve form (or matter) by our conscious presence and interaction -
by Being.* We call this process "the spiritualization of matter."


An Exercise

Begin to recognize which Awareness you are using in the moment. If
possible, notice your intent *before* you act. Use watchwords like
"fear," "ego," "solve a problem," "defend," and "demand" to identify
what you are about to do. Then ask, "Will I proceed [or continue] with
this?"

   If you proceed or enter the act, observe the results. If you do not
enter, you may feel uncomfortable: acting from Mortal Awareness is
habitual and natural for the body. To refrain feels unnatural, as it
disturbs our sleeping habits.


Words and Experience

"Eternal and Mortal Awareness," "the spiritualization of matter,"
"spiritual evolution" - these are words, concepts that point to
experience. All words pass into memory. For that matter, so do
experiences. This leaves only the Watcher, whose memory is our soul.

   When it is time to forgo spiritual evolution and the desire or need
to force experience, we may better serve the spiritualization of
matter. For this service, the balanced state of Being is ideal.


In Oneness

Evin
Starbuilders

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