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Entering the Castle

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Authenticme
on 03-04-2008 at 09:42 PM (1449 Views)
Entering the castle. I'm not a particularly religious person although I do have a strong sense of spirituality. And I do (because of my upbringing) resonate with the Judeo-Christian path. I have a love for bibilical history. I will also say that I believe I have the heart of a buddhist. Since some religious sects believe that the Christ went to the far east to study with Buddha, I just might have everything covered with my personal belief system. The term "entering the castle" reminds me of temples of Jerusalem. There were temples that had great courtyards where everyday worshippers gathered and then there was the holy inner chambers where the Jews gathered to worship. And then there was the inner most chambers, The holiest of the holy room where the presence of God was said to reside. Here only the high priest was allowed to enter to beseech God or offer sacrifices of incense. To me this is not to say that one group is more highly favored then another. To me this is all symbolic of the relationship one has with oneself and the Divine(whatever you wish to call it God, Universal love, etc)

I guess why I resonate with this because it's dawning on me that my own body is a temple, if you will. And it does more then eat,drink,work and sleep. This vessel that is me houses a very beautiful spirit. And in the inner most chamber of me reside the love or presence of God. There is communion in this "temple" or "castle". And when I enter the "castle", in meditation, I commune with all that is. Offering my thoughts, prayers and love like a sweet smelling incense rising up the the heavens. Such an awesome power. An awesome ability. A beautiful privledge it is to be able to enter the castle.
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  1. StarFire's Avatar
    Now THAT... is so beautiful. I have held this same belief for many years - and you have so eloquently expressed my heart... this post RAWKS AuthenticME.... and truly -- when I read it I thought... 'yep - it's just like her name... AUTHENTIC ME..." so beautiful -- thank you for sharing - it really gave me a lift and I need that right now! 5 STARS BABY!!!
  2. StarFire's Avatar
    oh and btw -- this is truly EXCELLENT advice that we all need to really listen to... we are amazing spiritual beings aren't we? (and that is also a VERY BEAUTIFUL PICTURE..... kinda says it all...) thanks for sharing these thoughts... they have truly blessed me.... ;)
  3. 's Avatar
    This vessel that is me houses a very beautiful spirit.
    very true indeed! I see what you mean...interesting too that we have so many layers protecting our inner sanction...heart and soul...just like the courtyards, temples, and then the holy "grails" if you will ... very worth taking care of.
  4. beppa66's Avatar
    Your body IS a temple. Well put my friend. ( : An interesting sidenote...they used to post guards outside of the temple to guard the treasures inside.
  5. 's Avatar
    Ditto ~ our bodies ARE our temples, and when we finally realize that, it's amazing how much better we treat ourselves. Congrats on the self-actualization.....it's a wonderful place!
  6. shashibala's Avatar
    Beautifully said! And what a wonderful picture! Thank You!
  7. beppa66's Avatar
    Missing you chickster. ( :
  8. Authenticme's Avatar
    Hey there everyone. Hey Beppa. I'm around just haven't had time to blog. I will soon. I was going to post something interesting about the temple. About going "beneath the veil". Maybe I still will. Not sure. I'm so glad we resonated with the temple analogy.
  9. Vivafree2's Avatar
    Beautifull and inspiring - thank you for sharing and writing is so vividly - it resonates well with me.
  10. 's Avatar
    i am wondering where you are!!! miss you!


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