INNER SCIENCE OF DIVINE LOVE
WILLIAM KEEPIN
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Past Going To Determine 64 IsOurTheFuture? 68 Glassmasters' OM Symbol Your Creative Block and 70 Identify Thrive 74 Fear is Liar 78 4 Steps to Transform your Life News, Scary News If You Use 80 Good Olive Oil To Deal With Uncertainty 90 How And Insecurity In A Relationship the Signs from the 98 Recognizing Other Side 5 Healthy Steps to Process Critical 106 Comments 110 Writing About a Secret 114 Four Tips For A Happier Life Embracing Politics as Part of the 120 Resolution Gender Equity and 124 The Reconciliation International Project Our Neighbor -- There Is No 128 Love Choice Spotlight - Signs From The 134 Book Other Side
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The Inner Science of Divine Love Interview with William Keepin, PhD, Author of Belonging to God: Spirituality, Science & a Universal Path of Divine Love
The fire of divine love burns on every level of existence— from the heart of the sun, to the human heart, to each tiny cell in the human body, to the subatomic particles and the core of every star across all galaxies. It is a grand fractal fire of divine love! There is no force in the cosmos more powerful, Omtimes.com
and nothing propels spiritual evolution as swiftly as love. Ultimately, love is a transforming fire that burns away everything that is not love. – William Keepin, Belonging to God William Keepin, PhD, is cofounder of the Satyana Institute and the Gender Equity & Reconciliation International project. Keepin has studied and practiced intensively in Eastern and Western spiritual disciplines for 35 years, immersing himself in contemplative practices from the Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, and Sufi traditions, and he trained with psychiatrist Stanislav Grof. His spiritual mentors include Father Thomas Keating (Christian), Swami Ambikananda (Hindu), Jestunma Tenzin Palmo (Buddhist), Llewellyn Vaughan Lee (Sufi), Ravi Ravindra (Hindu/interfaith) and Sr. Lucy Kurien (Christian). William Keepin is also a mathematical physicist, social activist, and environmental scientist whose research on sustainable energy and global warming influenced international environmental policy. He was a whistleblower
in nuclear science policy and presented testimony to the US House of Representatives and the parliaments of Australia and several European countries. He holds a Ph.D. in applied mathematics, M.S. in mathematical physics, M.A. in East-West psychology, and an honorary doctorate in Spirituality and Social Change (from the California Institute of Integral Studies). Keepin has over 40 scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals, and his books include: Divine Duality: The Power of Reconciliation between Women and Men (Hohm Press, 2007), co-author of Women Healing Women (Hohm Press, 2009), and coeditor of Song of the Earth: A Synthesis of the Scientific and Spiritual Worldviews (Permanent Publications, UK, 2012). In his most recent book, Belonging to God: Science, Spirituality, & a Universal Path of Divine Love (2016), William Keepin sought to recover the esoteric heart of spirituality, which has the potential to create peace and respect between religious traditions and between science and religion. Identifying the “path of divine Omtimes.com
Transcendental Meditation and the Opioid Epidemic Comedian Russell Brand explains: “The reason I became a drug addict is that throughout my life I felt this sense of irritation, agitation, this emptiness‌
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I found every progressive drug: cannabis, LSD, crack, heroin. Each of them is greeted as tiny little powdery prophets, solutions to the problem of my inner angst.
in December 2016, the Surgeon General reported that in 2015 the United States had a staggering 442 billion dollar loss to its national economy from drug and alcohol abuse.
None of them work.”
According to the National Institutes of Health, the average treatment (for veterans) for substance abuse costs $3,754 with a 75.0% chance of being effective.
Today we have a crisis in drug addiction care: less than one in five Americans with drug abuse problems receive any help. Little do they know, all the rest can get rapid, available, effective and affordable tools to escape these painful, costly and even lifethreatening attachments. According to SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 20.1 million people (7.7 percent of the U.S. population) aged 12 or older needed treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol use problem in 2016. Only 3.8 million (19 percent of those who needed treatment) received any substance use treatment in the same year. According to US News
Some people start drugs for a new “high,” others to overcome pain or discomfort; some athletes use drugs to enhance performance; others take up drugs out of curiosity. For whatever reason one tries and becomes addicted to drugs, the addiction is considered a brain disorder that can change the structure of the brain and how it works, according to the National Institute of Drug Abuse (https://www.drugabuse.gov/ publications/drugs-brainsbehavior-science ). Omtimes.com
Is The Past Going To Determine Our Future?
Abstract: We tend to live in the past or in the future. If we don’t commit to the present moment we rob ourselves of the respect that our dreams deserve. We all have hopes and dreams that the future will hold a place for us to be happy and free from that Omtimes.com
which we know makes us uncomfortable. We have hope for our children to experience life with every opportunity to have greatness and love in everything they have and do. We dream that we will make it to a later stage in life where we will know peace and that what we had accomplished along the way will have been enough to leave a meaningful legacy. That’s what we do...DREAM. Dreams are healthy in that they give us something to look forward to, something to work towards and, every step of the way we analyze our position so that we can feel our efforts are fruitful. This lends to our desire to inspire others to do the same and is an integral part of continually moving forward. However, we all have a past. While there are pleasant memories for all of us, there are those that muster shame and the knowledge of what we are sure we don’t want in our future. These are
experiences that show us who we don’t want to be and what we don’t want to witness others experience. These are the moments that remain integral in who each of has become, in that they were a part in shaping what we desire. The past is filled with memories that we may fear letting go of. If we aren’t the person, who survived a situation or circumstance then who are we? If we are not the person who grew through a shameful experience, then who are we? The alternative is to be a person with a fresh start among all of the resources we have collected through the past. We all have the freedom to be who we dream of, free of the chains that keep us in moments gone by. While we can’t rid ourselves of where we have been, we can respect it for what it is. A memory. By standing on top of the circumstances that have fueled the dreams we have for an alternative life, we permit ourselves to be free of the suffering our past has allowed. Omtimes.com
Identify your creative block and thrive! By Lien PotgieterÂ
Untapped creativity is detrimental to your life, relationships, business, and career. If you believe that you are not creative or that there is no need for creativity, you could even become obsolete.
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According to the World Economic Forum, the Future of Jobs report creativity will be third on the list of the top ten critical skills by 2020. In the short space of just five years, creativity has moved up seven places from ten to number three. You can increase your creative intelligence (CQ) despite the outdated notion that people are either right- or left-brain dominant. New research shows that we need to use both sides of the brain to be successful. Unconventional paths often lead to brilliant solutions. Color, which you find all around you, could act as a catalyst to identify what exactly is causing you to feel, think or believe that you can’t connect the dots. Many problems can be solved, and challenges overcome with the help of these vibrational energies. How can color help? By becoming aware of the colors in your environment, you can pinpoint your
creative block. It is a simple yet powerful method. Your color attractions and rejections demonstrate where you are stuck: Physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. Only when we know what the heart of the matter is can you take action, unblock your creativity, and live a life of success and happiness. Tell-tale signs of a creative block and how to overcome it How do you know where the block is? Here are a few signs to look out for. Body: If your block has a physical nature, you come up with great ideas, but nothing ever materializes. You don’t act on your ideas to make them real, or when you do, you don’t finish a project. You have too many fingers in too many pies. How to fix it: You know the old saying, “A change is a good as a holiday?” That’s what you need: a vacation or at least a change of scenery. Feelings: Have you been taking
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Fear is the Liar
I recently watched a touching documentary, Tea with the Dames, an intimate chat between four legendary British actresses, Judi Dench, Maggie Smith,
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Joan Plowright, and Eileen Atkins, all of whom have been knighted. I found it a treat to momentarily peek into the lives of four esteemed thespians. At one point the subject of fear came up. Judi Dench admitted, “I still feel quite anxious when I have to act in a film.” I was stunned! Here one of the world’s finest actresses, who has often been cast as the Queen of England, and exudes utter confidence in her roles, now 85 years of age, is still plagued by fear! To my further surprise, her peers, also among the most respected actresses in the world, confessed that they, too, are camera shy. This shocking revelation confirmed to me a phenomenon I see in many successful professionals: Even while the voice of fear pursues us, we can go on to create huge success. That voice often disguises itself as
“fraud guilt”—the idea that “I am a phony and if people knew the truth about me, they would not pay me, like me, or want me.” A survey of top Hollywood movie studio CEO’s asked, “What do you fear most?” The most common answer was, “I am afraid that people will find out I don’t really know what I am doing.” Meanwhile, these execs were turning our fabulous movies, earning many millions of dollars for their studios. Success is not the liar. Fear is. Don Juan, the mentor in Carlos Castaneda’s classic series of books of conversations with his Yaqui shaman teacher, told Castaneda, “Fear never really goes away. It sits on your shoulder and whispers in your ear, trying to frighten and belittle you. The spiritual warrior hears the voice of fear, but does not give in to it.”
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How To Deal With Uncertainty And Insecurity In A Relationship By Syliva SmithÂ
This purpose of this article is to show couples how to deal with uncertainties and insecurities in their romantic relationship.
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Methods: This piece considers research studies that talk about how insecurities can trigger problems in an otherwise healthy relationship. Further cited research shows couples how to build trust and the important role that oxytocin plays in increasing trust between partners. Communication, comparisons to past relationships, and changing one’s perspective are also touched on in this article.
to spend the rest of their life with, insecurities can trigger doubt and create problems in a once healthy relationship Entering a new relationship should be an exciting, happy time in a person’s life. But for those who have had bad romantic experiences in the past, starting over can be a stressful experience. How Uncertainty Ruins Healthy Relationships
Relationship uncertainty is an unpleasant feeling to have when trying to pursue something serious with a partner.
When an individual is experiencing uncertainty or insecurity in their relationship it can quickly create disharmony between partners.
If an individual is feeling uncertain or insecure about their partner, it could mean they don’t fully trust their spouse. It may also be a sign that they are feeling anxious about where the relationship is going. Or it could mean nothing at all.
To begin with, not knowing where the relationship is going creates a lack of accountability between spouses. Can they trust that their partner is being faithful? If one were to lose their job, could they rely on their spouse to help carry the load?
Insecurity can spring from past relationships or from seemingly nowhere at all. Even if a person believes they’ve found the person they want
Without knowing how each partner feels about the other it will be impossible to move forward with a serious relationship. Omtimes.com
5 Healthy Steps to Process Critical Comments By Karen Ulvestad
Words carry power and affect our day-to-day life. The challenge lies in acknowledging the words without internalizing them. Often, harsh and critical words are behavior related as observed by another person. It’s Omtimes.com
our job to know the difference and grow from the experience. It’s easy to internalize comments made by other people and think it’s about our personality. There is a difference between behavior and the self. The self is our true essence. All the lessons from the behavior we have experienced in our lives, and other people’s issues we hang onto. The truth is that it is a challenge to recognize the difference between a behavior related issue or “self” issues when we don’t know any difference between the two. The more self-aware we become, the easier this is to see in an interaction with another person.
Several steps can be used to differentiate between behavior issues and self. Knowing Self Knowing one’s self is the best way to change the effects of critical or harsh words. It’s the process of knowing our true essence is not what other people see. They see us through their filters and biases. The words are a reflection of what they feel
about themselves, not us. When we know our self, we tap into the Universal Life force energies and know that we are part of everything. Our view changes, hence we change our “reaction” to the words of others. We see others as their entities, it becomes easier to look at their words, and we internalize less of the negativity. Personal Boundaries A personal boundary knows where one ends, and another begins. It is easy in theory, but many find it difficult to differentiate between themselves and others. This step is part of knowing one’s self. The deeper we understand ourselves, the easier it is to disconnect from the words and opinions of others. It is their opinion and viewpoint. It only reflects who they are, and the level of their self is knowing. It is a life-long lesson. Disconnecting From The Words It can be difficult to disconnect from harsh or critical words, especially if someone close to we speaks them. The words Omtimes.com
Writing About a Secret: Confessional Writing By Diana Raab
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Abstract: We all have secrets. Writing about a secret is a form of confessional writing. This type of writing can be healing and cathartic. Why not take a few minutes to think
about a secret and consider writing about it? You might be surprised what emerges!
is particularly important in confessional writing, as it is in any personal writing.
Confessional writing or writing about a secret is writing written in the first person who describes someone’s deepest and most inner feelings. It can be in the form of an essay, letter, poem, book, essay or jottings in a journal. Most times, confessional writing is a healing way of expressing sentiments on the page. It can make a person make sense of events and circumstances in their lives. Confessional writing can provide relief from hiding behind a veil of secrets.
In Phillip Lopate’s classic anthology, The Art of the Personal Essay, he says, “the struggle for honesty is central to the ethos of the personal essay,” and I would say this is also relevant to confessional writing. Many examples of such are included in this wonderful collection. Lopate continues by saying that the “personal essayist [and I add the confessional writer] must above all be a reliable narrator; we must trust his or her core of sincerity.” He continues to say that part of this trust relates to the writer’s exposure of betrayals, uncertainties, and self-mistrust.
Those who do confessional writing can help others navigate their journey, especially if they’ve gone through a through similar life experiences. A great book about confessional writing is Fearless Confessions by Sue William Silverman. She claims that confessional writers serve as emotional guides for others. Honesty
Many people consider memoir the most popular form of confessional writing, but really, any personal writing that uses “I” could be a form of confessional writing. It’s written in the first person and shares a secret or revelation. Confessions usually touch on
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Four Tips For A Happier Life By Alice DaviesÂ
With the rate in which technology is fast developing, speeding up the pace at which life moves and making the world a global village, it is really necessary for us
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to take out time to review our lives to find out which areas need improvement. Although these new and improved technologies offer us numerous luxuries and comforts, in the real sense, studies conducted on the impact of technologies on human lives have discovered that they do not make us happier. Instead, people have become less sociable and more disconnected from life. Below are some suggestions that can be of help in case you ever make the conscious choice of improving yourself and increasing your chances of manifesting a happy life.
1. Organize Your House Many may think that this tip only applies to people who love to accumulate personal properties, but that is not correct. People get so caught up in different activities in their daily lives that they allow things to accumulate,
cluttering their home and allowing it to get messy. They may either forget to do the dishes and allow them to pile up or forget to throw away things that are of no use. It is highly important for people to try to create time to clean and organize their homes as this has a direct effect on your ability to feel good.
2. Find A Coach Or Mentor Life at its current state is moving so fast that we can hardly keep track of time. People get stuck in a loop of routines until they discovered that this had become their life, which leaves them dissatisfied and disappointed about how their life turned out to be. Due to their inability to get their situation in order and take the steps required to implement changes in their life, these individuals will spend most of their existence working
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Embracing Politics as Part of the Resolution by Crystal Presence
As politics takes center stage, we wonder how to get clarity with so much chaos happening in our world today. Embracing this time of history as a doorway to bringing forth a new context of living. Asking ourselves to Omtimes.com
stand fast, trust and focus on the divine intention and purpose of our country, in living freedom and wellbeing for all. Things we can do and focus on to be part of embracing politics and being part of the resolution. “All politics are personal and depend on trustâ€? Joe Biden As the very fabric of our society is being rewoven, we ponder the issues of how to bring forth a free, safe and abundant world for all. As politics takes center stage, we wonder how to get clarity with so much chaos, fear, distraction, and polarization happening in our world today. Politics is the means of connection, interaction, and decision making for acting on this extraordinary task. What if we embrace this time of perturbation as a doorway to bringing forth a new context of living? What if we stand fast to trust and focus on the divine intention and purpose of our country, in living freedom and wellbeing for all. As we ask ourselves these questions, we can focus on‌ Envisioning new possibilities.
Changing beliefs and perspectives about the nature of politics. Shifting our thinking that politics is about competing for power, over-coming or succumbing. Asking the question what the nature of experiencing politics as a beneficial, dynamic and empowering way to serve our world is? Creating a new story. Barbara Mark Hubbard, the author of Conscious Evolution, refers to this time in history as a birthing of a new humanity. A time of homo sapiens emerging into a new species called homo universalis, a higher conception of humanity that co-evolves with nature, co-exists with high-tech genius, co-creates with spirit and leads with love. Vibrating and circulating our energy through meditation, yoga, dancing, walking and other energetic practices to support us in experiencing our interconnectedness with ourselves, our world and our source. Opening the space to receive all the information, insights and ways to take action for resolution. Omtimes.com
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THE GENDER EQUITY
THE GENDER EQUITY AND RECONCILIATION INTERNATIONAL PROJECT
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Gender Equity and Reconciliation International (GERI), founded by William Keepin and Cynthia Brix, has convened hundreds of intensive workshops and trainings for transforming gender relations between women and men in nine countries over the past 27 years. Thousands of women and men have jointly confronted gender oppression and sexual violation in GERI's programs, and moved through the ensuing challenges together—to reach a rare place of mutual healing on intergender and community levels. GERI offers multiple programs including the #MeToo to #WeToo training that focuses on transforming gender relations between women and men, as a co-gender response to the #MeToo movement. Other GERI programs include dedicated trainings for LGBTQI populations and pilot trainings for People of Color. Guided by the twin powers of truth and compassion, GERI programs entail a process of collective healing and reconciliation, supported by skillful facilitation and post-workshop follow-up groups. The methodology is summarized in Martin Luther King, Jr.’s declaration that “Injustice and corruption will never be transformed by keeping them hidden, but only by bringing them out into the light, and confronting them with the power of love.”
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Love Our Neighbor– There Is No Choice! by Nickolas Martin
One of the simplest, most familiar, and important messages we receive is to love our neighbor. Unfortunately, this is a difficult message for many to manifest consistently in their daily lives. A difficulty reflected in the lack of civility often seen between neighbors near and Omtimes.com
far. The roots of this difficulty begin with the notion that loving our neighbor is a choice. A choice built upon ego illusions of separation, inequality, and unworthiness with which we come to know some of our neighbors and they, us. It is when loving our neighbor has become a choice that the message is rendered
meaningless. The Love—God Is, within each of us is connective, unconditional, unburdened, and unlimited. It does not allow for a choice. Love Our Neighbor— There is No Choice! The message has been sent throughout the world for thousands of years. It is a central tenet of every religion or belief system seeking to promote connection to each other and God. A foundation for human and spiritual wellness and a game plan for the best life has to offer. This is a particularly important message in a world where technology and telecommunications have brought us into a more immediate and intimate level of contact with our neighbors, near and far, in ways that did not exist only a generation ago. Distance, geography, and primitive technology no longer stand in the way of seeing our neighbor or they us—for better or worse. Yet, despite its simplicity, familiarity, and significance, it is a message that is always often not fully embraced, in all places, and
with all people. This message often gets diluted, lost, or forgotten when we encounter the differences that exist between our neighbors and us. Then loving our neighbor starts to become a choice for many, if it isn’t one, we are already making. The weakening, meaninglessness, and absence of the message begin with the notion that loving our neighbor is a choice. It is a choice we may or may not realize we are making—but many are often making it. This choice is being made when we start to look negatively upon neighbors who differ from us in the race, gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, income level, intellectual ability, physical ability, or emotional stability. Placing conditions or requirements on which neighbors we will love or how much is a violation of the simple, brilliant, and beautiful message to love our neighbors—all of them and always! When we fail to do so, we don’t understand the message at all and believing we do is only an illusion. Omtimes.com
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