"Jewels Of Truth" Reading From "A Soul Odyssey Within, Volume 1"

"Jewels of Truth" Reading From "A Soul Odyssey Within, Volume 1"

Hello All, A belated "Happy Memorial Day" to all fellow Americans as we celebrate those soldiers, sailors, marines, airman, and coast guardsman. That made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty be they just within this year down to the annals of American History. As our forefathers of the Revolution to all the global hot spots our service men and woman are currently stationed. Aside from the politics of any era that without the convictions they set down for us. We wouldn't have been a better America in many ways. No matter we may never have a perfect America. Just like any allied Nation is far from perfect, but like us they push onward for the better of our combined respective societies. Amen. Today in light of yesterdays American holiday I want to share three "Jewels of Truth" spiritual wisdom statements from my first volume. To highlight the topics of: Courage, Grace, and Chivalry. Do enjoy them as they shine an inspiration that is always in demand on this Earth of ours. ------------------------------------------ Courage: Good intentions and deeds at times may be very painful, difficult, and especially scary. Their are negativeemotions that can act as kindling to fuel your progress to a better path. Traveling past such emotions will develop in yourself a desire to better oneself. As well as a stamina to endure the tasks of this world. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo. Jewels of Truth: A Soul Odyssey Within, Volume 1 pg. 13 Grace: There is no need to fear God, only to love God with sincere intent. Thus you absorb God in your life like a sponge, where you squeeze your heart back into the world for the good of all life.                                            ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo. Jewels of Truth: A Soul Odyssey Within, Volume 1 pg. 27 Chivalry: Chivalry is not dead but changes with the times according to the will of mankind.                                                       ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo. Jewels of Truth: A Soul Odyssey Within, Volume 1 pg. 10

Jewels of Truth Statements & Favorite Quotes of the Month

Hello All, It's been a crazy last week ago for moi. Let's just say when something goes wrong its more than one unrelated freak occurrences. From landscapers mowing the lawn to mowing my Internet cable connection. I was offline for a week having withdrawals without an Internet connection. To losing power for my entire neighborhood last Friday for over 4 hours time in two occurrences. Having 1,623 utility customers affected. Enough of my own mis-adventures. :o) Today's "Jewels of Truth" spiritual wisdom statements are on the topics of: Meta-Physics, Life, and Lust. That last one on Lust is more so a topic of repentance from committing such an act in desiring what shouldn't be your own. Otherwise this is in the series of #1045-1047 written in the middle of July 2010. May they speak to the aspect of self that is universal in each of us. ------------------------------------ Meta-Physics: 1045)  An eternity in Creation is but an instance of remembrance within the Mind of God. God, is also capable of recalling the totality of his memories akin to a living kaleidoscope of form and function all shown simultaneously. Portraying a daisy chain of sorts of Creations and realities superimposed on each other to become a living whole dynamic. All encompassing within very same literal identical space located nowhere and everywhere, although many of which are out of phase with each other. Vibrating energetically at an array of differing tonal cues that resemble an extraordinary orchestra of life in unity. All of totality be it one or more Creations as entire universes or realities unto themselves appear from a distance like a living orb. On the surface all is as a foreign landscape of jumbled chaos. Although once depth perception is overcome a symmetry appears showing an elegant simplicity that is beyond genius. Synchronized events are like a ballet of forces in concert with one another. It often takes the view of the grandiose to fully recognize the tiniest mundane details when confronting them for the first time in an intimate encounter. Holding the "Big Picture" within the mind's eye of Creation upholds us all as the family that we are meant to be spiritually speaking. Divisions fall away, nuisances become irrelevant and superficial in the magnitude of the supernatural. All whom marvel at this great mystery from a vantage point of awe. Are truly the ones to relish the beauty in every simple form in expression. To go from the complicated chaos to the most ineffable order in simplicity that exists. Welcomes a universal principle that is applicable on a number of fronts and scales of living magnitudes. Be not weary child of God(dess) as to how comprehension will come into focus. This is intended to be a mystery from the onset although all mysteries can be solved by the epochs of civilized education that precedes all endeavors. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo. Life: 1046)  Our lives on this Earth isn't meant to be run like a marathon onto our graves like a finish line. It is meant truly to be a hike of great purpose walked gently and at other times rigorously. Each of us taking our time in certain intervals be it more than others in our personal treks in life's journey. It is all meant to be a discovery of joy, a life to be lived well without terrible anguish. Our time as mortals as the spiritual ancients that we are combined in the Holy Spirit as eternal souls. Is meant to experience illusion in a refined cultural evolution of the self. To love and to be loved in return, to offer help and to receive it in return, to grow and promote sensible growth everywhere. This is how God interacts through us and through each of us individually from person to person, soul to soul unified in the divine of heaven. As we deepen our relationship to our truest self we are in tandem deepening our relationship to the divine simultaneously. Unity as a combined absolute whole does that to and for us inadvertently. God is our kind host and we are his guests forever. It is up to us to show our sincere appreciation for the banquet of life laid out before us to enjoy, foster, and secure for those to come after us. We need not rush through life akin to a mad jog of mayhem and confusion. Make your hike that much sweeter take in the sights, the aroma, the essence of it all in our minds, hearts, and especially our benevolent spirits. Doing so with a gratitude in experiencing every bit of it, even the unpleasant at times. For it becomes an instructive practice on what not to repeat anytime soon. We are each incarnations of the "Spirit of God" expressed in our righteous souls. Do as the goodness that you are native to do and reflect your truth without harm nor shame to invigorate life the beautiful and handsome all around you. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo. Lust: 1047)  Those who lust are living a fear that is often unspoken, perhaps not of shame but one of guilt nonetheless. A lack that is corrosive like any acid boring through the self leaving gaps that should otherwise be filled with true purpose. For lust arrives when those that believe they lack should have more or those that already have too much want it all. Thus pride corrupts the ego to strafe the senses with a warped justification to lure and seduce ones mind's eye to near ruin. It is often best to never achieve ones darkest lust for to do so commits a personal atrocity of sorrow. Where gray clouds turn black with a raging storm of indulgences that leave a once functional person in the throws of complete perversion. Not all sensual beauty is sincere, nor even benevolent in nature. Be wary not to lay down with the sick to become the diseased yourself in time. All others that lust from a distance lacking the courage to act upon their madness. Are in the realm of the mixed curse either diluting their humanity leaving it to a dark fantasy that knows no peace. Or realizing their anguish slowly overcome their sorrow by replacing it with a truer sense of joy practiced in peace. Not all who lust are evil. To lust is to fear in the short term and in the long term to become a monster that bears no resemble to your former self. The cure for lust is not carnal punishment to the point of masochism. It all begins in a sincere spirit seeking authentic forgiveness with a resolve to undo the lures of seduction. For some it takes half a dozen or others a dozen relapses before they realize their journey out of the lifestyle of lust. This is when having a compassionate sane support system of care givers and friends of a like health induced mindset. Shall guide you back to a peace beyond all understanding in order to having matured beyond the idle fantasies of youth. In order to experience your greatest self day by day, love by love in practice and beauty. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo. -------------------------------------- When you plant a seed of love, it is you that blossoms. --- Ma Jaya Sati. Acceptance is the universal currency of real friendships... It does not warp or shape or wrench a person to be anything other than what they are.

                                --- Joan Chittister.        "The Friendship of Women". For he is the living God, enduring forever... He delivers and rescues, he works signs and wonders in heaven and on earth. ---Daniel 6:26-27 It is the ultimate luxury to combine passion and contribution. It's also a very clear path to happiness. --- Sheryl Sandberg. God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them.                                                                  --- 1 John 4:16

Jewels of Truth Statements & Favorite Quotes of the Month

Hello All, Welcome to this month's trio of "Jewels of Truth" statements which as my frequent readers you'll notice that I share them akin to bread crumbs. Two to start off the month each posted separately with a helping of this segment entry towards the end of the month. I started doing this since I felt sharing my excerpts of Volume 1 and 2 of the series in my books was a bit tedious. (Note: One can purchase these volumes at any online book retailer such as "Amazon or Barnes & Nobles". In paperback, e-book, kindle and nook formats.) Sorry for the shameless plug, but I had to go there since I barely ever mention them available for sale. This months trio of spiritual wisdom statements are on the topics of: Creation, Wisdom, and of People as a whole. In the series of #1039-1041. Meaning since around the year 1995 I have been writing as an inspirational passion by intuitive automatic writing of these statements. At first I didn't know what to call them since this wasn't formatted as chapters expected in a book. My love of proverbs and quotations in reading from others throughout history. Must've have triggered my Angels to help me channel their holy presence in my life in service to all. Who may be open to the spiritual wisdom statements no matter if they believe the source. Such as from a telepathic medium as myself channeling a host of Angels via automatic inspirational writing. Enough of my story. Please enjoy this month's topics and as always may you find them reflective for your own spiritual journey's in life. Thank you. -------------------------------------- Creation: 1039)  It has been stated that the souls of all Creation is the sum of the soul of God. This is metaphysically true however the collection of souls of those on this planet we call Earth. Is also the sum macro total of the very soul or essence of this Mother Earth. Our world is a macro living organism with its various dynamics that culminate into an intelligent phenomena or spiritual entity. Perhaps a god or goddess in his or her own right, maybe named Gaia or not. This world is alive not because of its endless individual parts. But in spite of them this world flourishes with or without humanity or any other individual species. One species does not make a planet nor a dominion over the substance of this sphere we call home. From the micro spirits we represent as individual entities up to the phenomenal children of God as macro spiritual entities. We are all equally worthy of this Divine love from and of God(dess). As worthy souls in treatment by relative degrees of respect according to our sheer presence and abilities. We can not in a right spiritual consciousness neglect our siblings in the Holy Spirit of God. To do so is irresponsible if not downright inhospitable as inheritors of this world and of the "Kingdom of God" on Earth and in Heaven. We as individual spiritual entities as mortal people do not trump the forces as the principalities and powers in reality. Which are the macro spiritual phenomenal siblings we share as our mutual holy family in Creation. Nor do these majestic siblings in the Holy Spirit of God as the principalities and powers trump us either. We are all One, their is no division nor subtraction there is just a sublime unity from our mortal carnal mammal minds that seems devoid of understanding. The paradox is truer we are in a rich soup of sharing the absolute presence of God. In conjunction with the totality of the heirs of the "Kingdom of God". Basically beyond humanity, it is narcissistic to believe we are the pinnacle of Creation as souls. Be mindful lest we share our stupidity and arrogance as a first impression when we encounter the elder mortals across this cosmos in an intermediate future.                                                              ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo. Wisdom: 1040)  Those who keep good counsel will always grow from their personal experiences. Where their good fortune will spread like the wings of angels unto all those whom come in contact with such a person. A good adviser will glean the multitude of available paths to undertake. So that each option is weighed and considered because of the inherent motivations and consequences to be had. Be wary of soothsayers with selfish private agendas that will only lead to chaos and personal ruin over time. A betrayal from within is the most despicable enemy ever to be encountered. Always listen to your intuition not letting the charisma of a cherished person to override your personal good sense. Wise counselors make often the best choices out of a seemingly limited set of alternatives. A creative person will find that sound actionable advice that doesn't go out of style ever. Where it is never too late in pursuing such constructive counsel offered sincerely. Wisdom is often the path least taken in life, but how it makes the most difference when followed with conviction. A beneficial difference like no other for those that are willing and patient enough to listen and consider for themselves. Amen.                                     ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo. People: 1041)  Surround yourself always with loving people if at all possible. These are the souls whom are selfless in character aiding you in liberating yourself from difficult surroundings. Salt of the Earth souls are nobodies fool. They shall tell you with a straight face what is what. However there are submissive personalities that sugar coat in a diplomatic stances difficulties. Such kindness is appreciated at first, but soon wears out due to those gentle folk seeking to avoid confrontation at all costs. Courage of those whom are quiet and yet will speak truth to power without fraying the respect of others is a god send. Kind hearts does not always mean weak spines in living with dignity. There are beautiful souls with gruff and ill mouthed exteriors that are often angels in disguise as beasts. Many are loyal beyond measure calling it as it is and appearing when called upon out of need. Creative people come often at a stark difference between the kind and the mean spirited. Be they an artist or not in life their personal ingenuity is often a marvel to behold. They create opportunities where none were just seconds prior in existence. Creative souls without flexibility are an easy hallmark for a tyrant in behavior. The opposite is also true those creative types open to flexibility are usually more often than not easy going in demeanor. When such a sub category of personalities are highly intuitive they also shift their behavior to match the presence of their peers. Much like an empathic chameleon able to change its colors so as to fit in out of habit or necessity. Lastly come the immature ones incapable of kindness due to an immense sense of fear. Fear displayed as hostility at others and themselves equally. A tempest without patience nor regard for fairness or anyone's cares they are always on a hare trigger. Bullies that if pushed back either cower or lash out where in either case only misery will follow them. The truly despicable are the charismatic ones where their true motives are layered deep under their disguise of subterfuge. Only after they have achieved their intended results all are discarded like disposable commodities. Many are the shades of personal character for better or for worse. Many a villain is capable of justice, just as a paragon of virtue is capable of crimes against humanity. We are all a fountain of chance depending on our set of circumstances in how we perceive ourselves and our environments. Truth reveals us all often getting to the core of our greatest joy or our deepest fear. How we live our lives is often a subconscious testament to both of these qualities simultaneously. Only with a faith in a greater power than ourselves can we often eclipse our former selves in behavior. May this be so for those of us who value benevolence over baser instincts as people whom are actually immortal spiritual souls. Amen.                                     ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo. ----------------------------------------------- The most beautiful people are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern.                                      ---Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy.                                                                                                                                                                                                ---Jalaluddin Rumi. In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.                                                                                                                                                                                                         ---Albert Camus.

"Jewels of Truth" Statement: "A Righteous Forgiveness Like No Other"

Hello All, It almost seemed I wasn't going to post this week, not so. The posting entries schedule usually works out more so for my International readers since I'm a night owl at heart. I work best in the late evening to early morning hours in my timezone which is EST (eastern standard time) here in Florida. Today's "Jewels of Truth" spiritual wisdom statement is numbered #1734 in the series written in late May of this year. It's on the topic of Forgiveness. A forgiveness that explains its intent somewhat better than in the Christian New Testament in the "Book of Luke" chapter 6 verse 27-29. Albeit I have 2 longhand pages to describe the sentiment in sheer practice. Right now I'm also struggling with forgiveness of self. I'm entering my middle age as a person and have become contemplative of some of my assorted issues of shame and guilt as a man. Self-Forgiveness offered up with compassion without personal recriminations is how to best serve it up to oneself. The rest belongs to the "Holy Spirit" within us all. With thankful tears of relief and a humble gratitude in living kindly so. So enjoy today's statement on Forgiveness and remember to love without conditions. Be it the essence of self-worth and of loving your neighbor as yourself. For the very essence of our souls is the Light of God as Love itself. To exchange love is to share God with all manner of life. ------------------------------- Forgiveness: 1734)  To turn the other cheek as it states in the holy "Book of Luke" chapter 6 verse 27-29 in the Christian New Testament. Does not mean to literally allow yourselves to be harmed in physical abuse from another person. This metaphor means to turn the other spiritual cheek with an atonement of forgiveness. To turn any harm done unto you or by you personally unto another person or creature. With the power of God's love acted through a sacred forgiveness. Never should a heart despair from want from the very relief of a well intentioned mercy known as forgiveness itself. As you offer mercy to another or compassion to your own being. Know full and well that you are acting in accord to the supreme "Will of God". As "Jesus the Christ" proclaims it is my "Father's Good Pleasure to Give You the Kingdom of God". (Luke 12:32) Means nothing more but to be of a heavenly nature on an unconditional basis. Do not begrudge your neighbor of his or her own good by withdrawing your willful forgiveness. Live in kindness as you do unto others it is done unto you according to your own personal standards. Pay no mind to your fellow brother or sister in their own bad behavior. Unless it stalls your own grace from developing in life. We can rescue only the closest ones within our reach and only by their own self-directed permission. To forgive doesn't mean to toss out the hard won lesson they taught you by means of your hardship. It means to surrender unconditionally the pain only to replace it with God's healing Love for You. That is all truly I say you who keep the "Word of God" in your heart and upon your faithful minds. Act with conviction in such a blessed truth and your love of life will always be complete. Be true with humility for this meekness with forgiveness affords you always a peace of mind. Yes, to forgive means to surrender your grievances no matter if you hold the high ground or not. It signifies a soul willing to change for the better in worship to God and the Holy Compassionate Truth. Amen.

                                                           ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

"Jewels of Truth" Reading From "A Soul Odyssey Within, Volume 1"

Hello All, I hope your all well and keeping life meaningful in all the ways that give each of you joy. Even in the ordinary tasks of living as a person bring your best. A best that does not define you, but one where you put the truth of your sacred self as real to you. No matter it doesn't fully translate to another, as long as you find God or your Highest Truth in such an exchange you offer in Life. Speaking of life here is an excerpt from Volume 1 on the topic of the "Holy Spirit". Enjoy. ---------------------------------- Holy Spirit: The ultimate way to live your life is to just be an unconditional expression of love. Doing so you will begin to notice the hand of the "Holy Spirit" putting things into place for you, your loved ones, and strangers alike. This is the perfection of Spirit, since ego can not ever attain perfection due to its imbalanced nature of being. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo. Jewels of Truth: The Soul Odyssey Within, Volume 1 pg. 33

Jewels of Truth Statement: "Kindness As The Very Smile of God"

Hello All, Today's solitary "Jewels of Truth" spiritual wisdom statement lends itself to the poetic. Since my literary work for the most part relies on the imaginative flourishes to describe the ineffable. Thus it aids in the expression as to the point of view I'm attempting to convey in earnest. My topic for today is on Kindness the statement is short and sweet mirroring my early forays of my spiritual writings. This "Jewels of Truth" statement is in the series of #1714 written in the middle of last month in April. Please enjoy the intended content, which I hope helps you pause and reflect on the valuable spiritual powers. That is bestowed on us all in living a good life as spiritual beings yourselves. --------------------------------------- Kindess: 1714)  Kindness is a living grace from God on high. A glorious celestial light that shines brightest within our hearts when it is shared out of the goodness inherent to all of us. Only the "Holy Spirit" within us knows that in giving kindness brings in all manner of glad tidings. An elegant truth that becomes instantly embraced by the very sheer majestic "Spirit of God". We as the inheritors of paradise in Heaven become equal witnesses to the wonders of grace here on Earth. Be still and love truly again with kindness for this is the literal Smile of God Remembered. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.