Sheer Natural Beauty

orchid sheer

The beauty of these small pink orchids fascinate me and stir my imagination.

They’re about 2-3 inches across, and most of their petals are very sheer, while the center is bright yellow with tiny fuzzy looking growth. They have an aura of gentle eloquence and refinement. Yet, in their gentleness they also have a very strong presence. Unique and beautiful.

A friend had these orchids in a pot at her house in Thailand on the deck. She said that any orchids she tries to keep outside get eaten by the squirrels! Yes, squirrels any where in the world can be aggravating when they eat our stuff! I suppose that’s an analogy that it’s not our stuff – but Mother Nature’s! 

In the hope You find Love close at hand, PortiaSLB

 

Green Art and what it does for You


Maybry Mills, VA refined

Green Art

Memories lost but residue still ripples life’s pond

Mind’s walls separate, while Love’s bridges tie together

Natural forces take us home to calm and peace, to the present untethered.


Even photos of nature can connect us with the calming frequencies in nature through our imagination and mental vibrations. We are made of the same stuff, but plants and animals live more in harmony with the Great Principle and the Laws of Nature. Everything in nature can inspire us! The energy in nature and Mother Earth energizes, renews us and helps raise our conscious frequency and awareness. 

What we can perceive

Many things speak to me through analogy in this setting. The natural plant growth, trees, rounded stones, ripples in the water and the endless, open sky. The ingenious human use of water, the split rail fence and stacked stone walls, and the reflection of the mill in the pond.  

It’s interesting that when we look at the reflection of the mill in the pond it appears upside-down to us. With water being a symbol of mind, it is an analogy that we can mentally perceive things in a polar condition, dual or upside-down. Yet, we can also perceive both the illusion and the cause, and know the difference.  We can see beyond the substance and feel the spirit and be inspired. 

The benefits

This setting calms me and I can rest in the serenity. Green plants in nature normally have a very healing energy with soothing vibrations, a quality of open living, abundance, growth and love. From the analogy of their presence, they are very connected to the Life of the Universe, Universal Life Energy, and rooted in the present moment of living their soul purpose. 

Interestingly, the heart chakra is associated with the frequency of the color green. With an open and tender heart we are abundant in love, giving and receiving love and life energy. In  a natural condition it is the center of our life; we feel through it. But, the heart chakra can become overburdened with subconscious negativity and become damaged. Being in nature can help cleanse, heal and inspire us because we are emotionally reconnecting with our natural heart state. 

We have house plants because they are alive and inspire us in more ways that providing oxygen. We line city streets with trees and make gardens on terraces. We cultivate an attitude of conservation of our forests, wildlife and oceans. Green is vital for our life!

The gift of art and what it does for You

I took this photo on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia, USA. It’s called Mabry Mills and You are welcomed to use it for your own creativity and art. Creativity is a quality of Love.

Art is a creative expression, communication and statement. Art also gets us to think, ask questions, wonder. It can inspire us to be conscious of feeling something which manifests in our behavior. So, art can inspire us to create too! Great art inspires us to lookup within to our Higher Self and Love. 

One of my spiritual teachers gave a wonderful lesson on –I am the artist.’ Think about it! Creativity is a natural expression of our soul. It’s a self-help type of thing if we are conscious! 

In the hope You find Love close at hand, PortiaSLB

Are You the artist? Are You inspired in some way by this scene? Comments and insights welcomed. Remember your Higher Self and Soul never hesitates!


Consider this quote to reflect upon:

“…through THE REALIZATION OF THE ABSOLUTE HERE NEAR US, CLOSE AT HAND, WE IDENTIFY OURSELVES WITH ALL ITS POWERS. There is nothing closer to us than the Great Principle, because out of Its Own Self has It created us and IN IT WE LIVE, MOVE AND HAVE OUR BEING.”

Eugene Fersen, Science of Being, page 39. 

Green Art

Maybry Mills, VA refined

Green Art

Memories lost but residue still ripples life’s pond

Mind’s walls separate, while Love’s bridges tie together

Natural forces take us home to calm and peace, to the present untethered.

 

This scene is so beautiful I thought I would share it with You. I took this photo in Virginia on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It’s now a historic site called Mabry Mills, but they used to grind corn on a stone mill inside powered by a stream turning the water wheel.

This setting is a popular subject for artists and You are welcomed to use it for creative art too.

In the hope You find Love close at hand, PortiaSLB

 

The Secret to achieving love and happiness in your life

star exercise as Intution

Human Redefined

We can disregard the soul, but disregard the body and the body dies

 Mortal man, earthly death comes through the human mind

Humans not realized Man, the Laws of Life we cannot comprise

 Mortal to Immortal Man: deeper into Matter, Higher into Spirit, man redefined.

In Light and With Love, PortiaSLB

 


We like to know secrets – the inside story. We want to know the secret to attracting the things we want, love in our life and our happiness. Secrets are a human, mental concept which gives us a big clue to the secret for achieving our fulfillment and happiness.

Our mental condition determines our state of being, especially our happiness. But our mind is usually in an inconsiderate state of constant chatter. We also experience emotions like in fear, hatred, anxiety, worry, hurry – which feeds more busy thinking. 

Yet it is also through our thinking that we can find our happiness and fulfillment. An easy way to be more aware of your thinking and quiet the mental chatter is to bring your mental focus to be in your body now and breathe. Feel your presence in your body – that is being conscious and mindful of your soul and a vaster realm of mind beyond human mental chatter. It’s an amazing awareness of Being. And, a big bonus is that you get a glimpse of unconditional Love.

These glimpses of love calms and harmonizes our thinking. And as we awaken to being motivated by kindness, consideration, goodwill and caring, then we become conscious of experiencing love. And, through experience we come to know that we are more and more in a mental condition of love. And in that condition we find, we realize, that we are happy and fulfilling our life purpose.

Being lead by Love is the secret to our human refinement and purpose of life here on earth – it’s not a secret at all


 


“MAN IS THE INDIVIDUALIZED PROJECTION OF THE GREAT PRINCIPLE INTO ITS OWN ETERNAL SUBSTANCE, PROCEEDING FROM THE GREAT PRINCIPLE AND INDISSOLUBLY CONNECTED WITH IT, MANIFESTING ALL ITS QUALITIES AND POWERS.”

Eugene Fersen, Science of Being, page 47.

 

Human Redefined

davinci_sacred_triangle

We can disregard the soul, but disregard the body and the body dies

 Mortal man, earthly death comes through the human mind

Humans not realized Man, the Laws of Life we cannot comprise

 Mortal to Immortal Man: deeper into Matter, Higher into Spirit, man redefined.

In Light and With Love, PortiaSLB


 

Comments welcomed – what’s your take?

You are the only one …

No one can

We reveal the beauty of our soul when we are sincere and open ourselves to the tenderness of our heart and love. When we see the good and beauty in others and think well of them, even when we see the negative too. When give of ourselves in service for our partners, our children, our parents, our friends and others. When we do acts of kindness. When we create works of encouragement and caring through our words, our actions and our constructions. When are truly grateful. When we are at peace. When we are present and are just being. 

We reveal the beauty of our soul unconsciously in every part of us, every minute cell of us. Yet, we normally are not conscious of that beauty, of love. We fear it, thinking it a weakness rather than strength. Yet…

The more you become conscious of your intent to be sincere, tender and loving, and practice that intent, the more you reveal your True Strength and Power. And, in that beauty comes your happiness and freedom.

No one else can do it for You.

In the hope You find Love close at hand, PortiaSLB


“Your human intelligence is that within you which must learn the lesson of love. You are saturated with Love, made up and sustained by It; Love is the Foundation on which you are based. But you must realize this, perceive it to be so, and by thought and action build up a superstructure of Love and Harmony on the very Foundation of Love which Nature gave you at birth.” 

Eugene Fersen, The Fundamental Principles of Science of Being, page 394.

Happy New Year 2016!

Happy New Year to You and Your Family!

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This year 2016 and every year, I hope for You Strength, Wisdom, and Love
that brings Peace, Joy and Fulfillment! 

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

The Tone and Colors for the Coming Year

The ever-present now is the timeless conscious nature of I Am, but as humans we have also conditioned ourselves to be swayed by human dictates, including the human calendar.

According to the Gregorian calendar this is the year 2016, and it has a particular vibrational frequency which can give an indication of the character and potential of this year’s cyclical pattern.

2+0+1+6 = 9

Nine represents the end of a nine year cycle and a turning point. Next year will be a #1 year and the start of a new cycle according to numerology. This year signifies some fulfillment or attainment of the cyclic pattern we’ve been in.  It’s a year of reckoning for all that has passed.

The number 9 also represents Man on the evolutionary vibrational spiral. All Matter is the Manifestation of God, the Unmanifest, with Man being a Divine Soul in the Logos. So with this year being represented by #9 it will be focused on human group and world concepts. 

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It may be a difficult turning point for us if we are unwilling to face our responsibility for the harshness and suffering in the world. Groups and governments have been trying to exert more power over the people, but the people have resisted, resulting in widespread emotional unrest. And, this will most likely continue this year.

But, some of the harshness can start to dissolve if we are willing to face our accumulated repository of intolerance. We’ve been stuck here for a very long time. We dream of tolerance and compassion in the world, but cling to self-righteousness and fear. So we must learn to detach, forgive and promote the brotherhood of mankind. We do have the opportunity to free our altruistic nature, to raise our consciousness and inspire the world to heal. 

This year’s #9 energy can help us recognize the Unity of Life
and Universal Brotherhood of Man.

With the winds of change in the air, it can mean more uncertainty. There may be a variety of events this year, with inexplicable and exciting opportunities in our life stream. This indicates we will have to be more innovative and improvise in uncertain times.

With all the unrest and a troubled global economy the drive for more meaning in our life will gather speed. We will generally devote more time to humanitarian causes and spirituality. 

Number nine, being a number of fulfillment, attracts success and money. But there are always yin and yang influences, and things can change very quickly.

Overall, towards the end of this year we can find some relief from all the emotional ups and downs, if we consciously endeavor for equanimity and finish up odds and ends. Gratitude for what we do have and allowing ourselves to enjoy life can help us turn things around. 

We have choices to make that can regenerate ourselves into
a refined, higher consciousness! 

It is time to plan ahead, to learn lessons and gain wisdom through our conscious experiences during our earthly sojourn.  And, if we willingly end this 9 year cycle with some understanding and tolerance for each other and Mother Earth, we can enter the next 9 year cycle with confidence in our ability for positive creativity.

May you find Light, Love and Peace this year and all the years to come!

 From PortiaSLB

and The Lightbearer Center


Here is something to inspire You to continue on your Spiritual Journey and quest for your soul! It does me!

GREAT SPIRIT  music video by Nahko

So Powerful!   Enjoy!

Nahko Bear Takes Singing From Your Core To A Whole New Level ~

Reflective Canvases for 2015

Thank You 

It has been an enlightening year for me and I hope it has for You too. 

 I am grateful for all of the help and inspirations I have received from many sources, including You, and for the support of the One Source.

With the help of the Great Law we will continue on our spiritual journey, in pursuit of revealing a bit more Light of our Soul everyday. 

I appreciate all the comments that You have made this year and hope You make more in the upcoming posts! It helps us all. 

In the hope You find Love close at hand this very moment and every moment,
Portia SLB    and    The Lightbearer Center


Reflective Canvases for 2015

newborn 1

FreeDigitalPhotos.net, patrisyu

Life is license for transformation!


Soul and Mind

FreeDigitalPhotos.net, Clare Bloomfield

Being self-conscious of unconditional Love and compassion is allowing an Enlightened Mind.


Newborns are very sincere. They are expressing their Soul.
Newborns are very sincere. They are expressing their Soul.
FreeDigtalPhotos.net,  David Castillo Dominici
“Truth never destroys anything. It is fundamentally a creative Power.
Today is Truth. Tomorrow is a belief in something. ”

aura of love

FreeDigitalPhotos.net, David Castillo Dominici

We spend most of our life unconscious of the best part of our self …


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“We have that longing and yearning within us to go back to the Father, to the Absolute, and whenever we find a channel through which we can achieve that return to Him, a channel opened by Love, we are only too glad to use it, because it is the inmost desire of our heart, it is the love of our Soul.” 

Ascend egotistic status quo

release all thought

obtuse  space  time

breath                                      

                                                   effervescent illumination

allow Inward Soul                                     

                                   to be in control

Empyrean


Nature's Sunflowers

We live in constructed civilization, yet we are still surrounded by nature’s bounty …


A Dream

A Dream

Stone on my heart, heavy


A State of Mind

Even a novice photographer can capture the scenic beauty and power of Alaska on an iPad. And, there is more to it than meets the eye!

Alaska Reflection


Glacier Melt

The different states of water can be used to symbolize the different states of mind.


Foggy Alaska

We are capable of being Wise and Loving beyond measure, yet …


Cherry blossom cloud

In the Japanese tradition and art the cherry tree is symbolic of …


always been

Heart and Mind   reaches   for  ALL   that   Is


savage dog

Arrows Fly→→→


humanity and suffering

So Good at Heart, but Why Do We Suffer?

Recognizing the Driving Force and Root of Suffering

Negating Seeds of Suffering

Empowering Ourselves

Simple Mindful Methods to Alleviate What Pains Us

Freedom from Subconscious Enslavement


Drifting Desires

New desires drift in, some repeating.


Buttercup Gold

The kid inside
welcomes the bright
golden gift of love
and pure joy.


Reflections on Thai River

The calmer and more serene we are mentally and emotionally the better we are able to realize …


Enjoy the Moment

Pink
Gentle rose
Your beauty frees . . .


Shiny Bee

White flowers, bees wings, buzz does day glorify.


image

You are beautiful, kind smile, wise eyes that see the depth of here,


seashells with butt

All experiences, even ‘bad and ugly’ experiences have value.


Purple and White are Our Colors not our Heart

As beautiful as the pansies are the question remains, ‘What’s love got to do with it?


 

Dark, dark hole

It’s a dark, dark hole;
The center of our life
At one time


 

Joy's Flower

The important fact is…


 

dew grass refined

Harsh control of childhood-will,

Result – …


 

Discrimination

 Discrimination is considered a bad thing. But, is that true?


Spiderwisp

Karmic Effect becomes a cause for another cycle → Thought → …


Pink flower with dew refined 2

Source deep inside, drowns the heart, surfaces to windows of discerning


 

no evil 2

The ego likes to think we cannot see Light without darkness.


 

cafe 4

drinking sweet chai tea and waiting for You
I think of the lyrics and what they mean


 

Enjoy the Moment

Living a Conscious Heart


radiant heart 6

Consider consciously participating in the liberation of yourself with this powerful exercise.


 

clouds and horizon refined

Brave heart, inspiration, life’s quest for the soul does entreat.


 

helps the rest of us


St Petersburg, Russia mosaic

And in our heart we regret them and hope that harmony returns.


 

cat tail on lake refined

Nature’s sweet music not for ears, heralds Spirits of Light that interweave


silent cry 2

Silent cry, …


Between souls


what 6

We’ve all been there. Some people just have a knack for pissing us off!


conflict

do we purposefully create conflict in our life?


I am One

The origin from which we come


The Hots

It doesn’t really want to know why it’s that way.


Sunrise Bridge

Our behaviors dominated by feelings of love not only transforms us, but because of  …


 

Jungle Trail2

Their cry deepens then overwhelms


Power to create


terror

Terrorists use religious and self-righteous claims as a means to unconsciously …


Don't blame me!

the butterfly wings beats definitely cause a real effect. The same is true of …

Fractal Nature of our World


beautiful lake with fence

“The seasons of our life are different units of life, and each …


Complain2

If you are unconscious of emotional contagion …


emotions jump

Have you ever gotten drawn in to an emotional argument because you were the nearest one around? 


A walk in the park, Helsinki

We can live our life sleep walking not knowing how powerful a force we are in the world.


To Love 2


 

bee and butterfly

Where is our happiness?


 

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It’s a pattern with most of us. We see someone’s faults…


 

December Rose in repose


busy bees smooth

Okay, you may not like this entry, or at least the ego may not. It can sting.


 

Until the New Year’s entry consider this quote to reflect upon:

“Sincerity, which is a form of Truth, is a rare thing on Earth. It is Truth passing through the Door of Love.”

Eugene Fersen, Aphorisms of The Lightbearer, page 145.

 

 

This May Sting!

busy bees smooth

Okay, you may not like this entry, or at least the ego may not. It can sting.

Most of us are dissatisfied with who we are or the way we are. We don’t trust ourselves, and even think we’re a terrible person at times. We’re also impatient in our dissatisfaction, but we’ve got our pride. We cannot change into something different, transcend this unwanted personality  until we get a good look at it. 

The personality is primarily created by the subconscious ego. We allow ourselves to be dominated by the ego which is self-serving, fearful and dualistic. We create a troubled reality because of it.

To regain control over our lives, our personality and create a more positive reality, we must be mindful and conscious in the moment – in a state of consciousness that we take responsibility for. But, the ego doesn’t want us to be conscious, mindful, or listen to our intuition and discriminate – it’s self-centered like that! We battle our conscience. It’s a vicious cycle. 

How Did We Get Here?

The subconscious is our storage box of memories, thoughts, desires, and habitual emotional traits like fear, doubt, worry, loneliness, shame, and resentment. We’ve been conditioned to follow its dictates. It is a major factor in shaping our personality, or parts thereof, that we are dissatisfied with. We identify ourselves with subconscious traits and emotionally empower them as behaviors! “I’m mad, I’m lonely, I’m ashamed.” 

The ego lacks discrimination and supports ignorance. After centuries of history repeating itself we should be able to see the truth in that. We don’t know ourselves. But, we must know ourselves in order to free ourselves of those parts that cause us pain and suffering.

Our personality, our reality, is something we created and agreed to. Fortunately, even from the darkness of the subconscious ego, it is our destiny to evolve and harmonize ourselves and become fully empowered. 

Conscious Intent in Action!

It is our deepest desire and hope to align our personality with our soul. As we courageously make a conscious intent and live the qualities of love like consideration, kindness and caring we bit by bit gain control of our life, transforming our personality. As we consciously release negative egotistic traits we integrate personality and soul, becoming beings of Light here on earth. We transform our reality. 

We may still experience pain, because we all suffer, but our inner happiness, peace and joy are not dependent on it. 

The ego dislikes such information, but I hope you got a smile out of it!  

In Light and with Love, Portia SLB


 “… Lucifer typifies the human mind with all its errors and limitation. This name has been ground in the mire and dirt for centuries but only through the regeneration of mind can improvement come.”

Account of Lecture by Eugene Fersen, The Teacher, Volume 1, page 106.


Comments are welcomed! And, remember Your Higher Self never hesitates!

December Rose

December Rose in repose

It’s incredible! You wouldn’t expect a rose to bloom in the winter months in the Northern Hemisphere, but it can! This rose is in the front of my abode and continues to bloom, even with the weather turning colder as the season progresses. 

The beauty of a rose or anything in nature touches something inside us emotionally. That is because we feel the vibrational attraction of love. The energy of the earth has the essence of beauty and love. And, expresses the nature and attraction of love in uncountable ways.  

And, we are attracted to it. It can melt our cold heart.

As our heart melts, our consciousness rises. Love can do that, bring out the tenderness of our heart and we become conscious of love.

It’s indicative of finding Love close at hand when we allow ourselves to experience beauty. And beauty is evident in a rose! 

In the hope You find Love close at hand, Portia SLB


“Accept Love as something normal.”

Eugene Fersen, Aphorisms of The Lightbearer, page 69.