Seventh Stage:

“The Merger”of The Seven Stages

                                                    © by Lynne Forrest

Seventh Stage represents the ideal union with Monad. This is the goal towards which we all aspire, but few actualize. Every religious culture has its word for this attainment, whether it be Nirvana, Samadhi, Cosmic or Christ consciousness. Essentially, it is the return to a state of inner unity with consciousness. Having fully recovered the memory of ourselves as divinity residing in matter, our every thought and act is directed by Inner Source. This can only happen when we’ve surrendered up the will of ego to a Higher Good. At that point, soul and ego become combined into one purified garment of service and the physical body becomes a sacred vehicle for spiritual function. Personal desire merges with Divine Will. This transformation, which is the result of Sixth Stage crucifixion, occurs in the alchemical vessel of the heart.

As our lower passions are joined with higher mind, we come fully into what we are intended to be. Our spiritual DNA is realized . . . the blueprint finally becomes the holy dwelling. We remember who we truly are . . . reconnecting with Unity Consciousness, our origins, this time in full awareness. Chosen of our own free will . . . we invoked and did the work necessary to come consciously into a state of union with Source. We become what in esoterics is termed a“ soul infused personality”. What we previously experienced as soul is no more, neither does ego exist as it once did. Instead we become of totally new substance, with ingredients from both, but remnants of neither. Like pureed soup made up of herbs and vegetables, we have been“ cooked” into a smooth, perfect blend. All that’s left is service. We have no other agenda . . . no ego desires running the show. Spirit has overtaken everything.

We continue to go about our daily business, but we do it with mindful focus on the“ Now“. Our every thought and move is directed by Source. We have moved into authentic being. Whether it’s teaching, taking care of children or working in a restaurant or shoe store, we see our lives as being a ministry for service. Our only desire becomes to love and serve, recognizing that as the way to grow consciousness.

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*This is a condensed introduction to the stages of our life journey contained in“The Seven Stages of Our Spiritual Journey Home” written by Lynne Forrest. Be on the lookout for the book in completion sometime over the next year.

 

Lynne has been in private practice for twenty years. She is a seasoned professional who today works primarily with motivated individuals towards acquiring a philosophy of life that not only increases their ability to deal with everyday problems but deepens their spiritual understanding. Rather than disease or dysfunction, Lynne sees issues and problems as the soul’s invitation to transform. Lynne draws on years of experience in dealing with all kinds of addiction and problematic family dynamics, having used a blend of modalities along with psycho-spiritual principles to promote problem solving skills, better communication and elevated self esteem.