Here is the video we’ve just released about the autumn equinox, which is in a few days (in the Northern Hemisphere). This is the fourth video in the series we’ve been making about the ancient spiritual meaning of the solstices and equinoxes – this one focuses on the ancient spiritual meaning of the autumn equinox.
It takes a visually rich deep dive into the traditions, ancient sites, and myths of the fall / autumn equinox to uncover their deeper spiritual meaning and relevance today.
The autumn equinox is a time when day and night are equal, but after which the nights become longer than the days, and darkness becomes greater than light. It was celebrated by ancient peoples for millennia and is still one of the most celebrated religious times of year today.
Why is the autumn equinox such an important religious event and what is its spiritual meaning?
To answer these questions, I travel through the many sites and festivals connected to it across the world.
I explore the autumn equinox tradition of Durga Puja in India, which is celebrated by over a billion people, and the ancient Persian festival of Mehregan. I also look at the meaning of the legend of the Minotaur, the Eleusinian Mysteries, the descent of the feathered serpent Kukulkan/Quetzalcoatl, the hanging of the Norse god Odin on the world tree, the journey of the Egyptian sun god Ra, and the crucifixion of Jesus, which are all connected to the fall equinox.
I explore the alignments of some of the world’s most enigmatic sacred sites to the autumn equinox to interpret their symbolic, spiritual meaning, including the Great Pyramid and Sphinx Temple in Egypt, Ahu Akivi in Easter Island, the Pyramid of the Feathered Serpent in Mexico (El Castillo at Chichen Itza), and the Palace of Knossos in Crete.
I explain how celebrating the equinox was an important component of an ancient religion of the sun that spread to different parts of the world in prehistory. I also explore the role and symbolism of the mother goddess, and of darkness, death and descent, as represented by the autumn equinox.
This video is part of a series about the spiritual meaning of the solstices and equinoxes, which is based on our book Ancient Solstice. You can watch the other videos in this series here:
Winter solstice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRhU-bw0gPI
Spring equinox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLdf5jW9IhQ
Summer solstice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_2Tn7esH10
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Once again, the team and I just finished this video in time for the autumn equinox by putting in some big hours in the last couple of weeks. Everyone involved did such a fantastic job. There is a lot of work that goes into making these longer style doco videos with their hundreds of images, illustrations, and 3D graphics – not to mention all the research, music, filming, editing etc. But it’s worth it, as it’s really something special to see these ancient sites and mysteries brought back to life.
Jon did a superb job of editing everything together. Erik did a wonderful job of organizing all the images and clips and creating some of the AI images. Dara also made some of the AI images. Together Dara and Erik brought Minoan priestesses back to life! Dara also recreated the beautiful alignment of the Great Pyramid’s descending passage to the North Star. Julian did another brilliant job of doing the 3D graphics, which allowed us to travel across the world to different ancient sites, and to witness the alignments of the Sphinx Temple and Ahu Akivi. Together, Julian and Erik did the diagram of the Great Pyramid’s alignment to Alcyone and Thuban (based on an existed illustration by Charles Piazzi Smyth). Lucia composed the poignant quote images. Jenny created the true-to-life still of the Sphinx Temple equinox alignment, and cleared the images/clips we needed. And last but not least, Jenny and Jordan put the mighty list of credits together.
It’s been a big project to make these videos about the ancient spiritual meaning of the four solstices and equinoxes, but we finally made it, and I think it’s such an important contribution to the world’s understanding of the ancient celebration of these times of year. I hope they serve as educational resources for many years to come.
Thank you to those of you who’ve supported Mark and I, and the team at the publisher to be able to complete this project – though we’ll be continuing to make videos about these times of year. There is still much to say, as they were the most important days in the ancient world.
Wishing you a very meaningful equinox.
Hi everyone, I would like to share a couple of cool things.
I recently got to be in Chiapas and visited el Cañon del Sumidero, a few weeks before going I was researching it and it was very interesting to discover that locals placed an image of The Virgin of Guadalupe in a cave in the canyon called “The cave of colors”, the cave has a natural pink discoloration to the stone which is very fitting to place a symbol of the divine mother. A pilgrimage is performed each year where they go and pick up the image to perform prayers to the Virgin and bring it back to the cave where it spends the whole year once the prayers are finished. In this image, you can see the pink discoloration of the stone but it’s definitely more noticeable in person. https://elgiroscopo.es/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Cueva_Colores_sumidero.jpg
Here is the best shot I got from the canyon, it was taken with my phone’s camera but I liked how it turned out. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1riZaIkM-yvsHNGWwGocPoDNt-Vq2vVIY/view?usp=sharing
When researching into it I wondered if the image of the virgin by any chance had an alignment with the sun and it kind of does, the cave/image points 68° to the east (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1acz5PQukAFvxNUYlq4mue9eUY2jI2UyN/view?usp=sharin) and I imagine that on the spring equinox, the virgin would appear to be staring at the sun as it rises through the two mountain complex that is shown in the video that I shared, I don’t know yet how to track the sun with mobile apps so I wasn’t able to properly verify but Im quite certain about it. I thought it was a really nice coincidence.
On the trip, I also got to visit the Basilica of Guadalupe and it was quite a memorable experience, the day I went I wasn’t planning on doing so, that morning I just got out for a walk and to buy some water and right after I paid the water I just felt like it was time to go to the Basilica so I did, I wasn’t in any rush and I even got a little lost in the metro but it was all fine because I had no schedule and I was just enjoying the experience. when I arrived at the basilica I noticed that there were lots of people there and by the time I found a seat next to a lady I asked her what was happening and she told me that the mass was going to start in 5 minutes and that they were receiving pilgrimages of groups of people from all over the country and she added something that would translate as “It was your time to experience it”. Once the mass finished I went to see the whole Tepeyac Hill area which I think is one of the most beautiful and relaxing places I’ve been in my life, I felt like I was walking in a dream garden, there were butterflies everywhere and although it was quite busy I felt a type of calm solitude. Here is a picture I shot at one of the small temples in the area, I just had to jaja they looked so cute. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XPaY1mNnAL-sJsZvXCs9CGk59BXoVY2L/view?usp=sharing
The painting of course is just perfect, it had a soothing and moving effect on me when I saw it, it was also very special seeing how people were deeply impacted by it, many people were in tears, it was quite a special shared experience.
I think the most unexpected surprise, in terms of sites I visited on this trip, was Teotihuacan. I’ve only visited Chichen Itza, Palenque, and now Teotihuacan, and I’ve never really felt anything special about the sites if I am honest until this time in Teotihuacan and it was not the huge pyramids of the Sun and Moon that I felt connected to but The Citadel where the Temple of the Feathered serpent is. I made some small notes on an image I found to help you visualize the explanation I got from our guide. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HcME2y9y664pNu_6onzVLXC6x-ZI2Vtj/view?usp=sharing
The main platform is a square of 400 m per side and it is believed that this platform when used was flooded up to waist level which I colored in blue on the image above, The guide told us that the place could still be flooded because the drainage system still functions. The temple of the feathered serpent is aligned due east so I assume that on the spring equinox, if you were in front of the temple, the sun would shine on top of it. The center platform has 12 steps so I Imagine that in a ceremony the initiate would be coming out of the water and reaching the center of the whole complex, coming out of the water in the same way that Osiris is coming out of the water in the Sphinxs at the Spring equinox as Lara and Mark have explained. I imagined that there would be a priest at each one of the outer platforms of the citadel and when I asked about the acoustic properties our guide told me that if you stood at any of the platforms you could hear the people on the other platforms without shouting, another interesting acoustic property that also happens in Chichen Itza is that when you stand at a face of a pyramid if you clap you can hear a Quetzal bird sing at the top of the pyramid and that was the case with multiple structures that I tested in Teotihuacan.
Something that puzzled me was why would they have built a structure in front of the Temple of the Feathered Serpent so I asked and our guide told me that I was very observant and nobody had asked that to him before and he proceeded to explain that Teotihuacan is believed to have been divided into 4 posible districts (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Linda-Rosa-Manzanilla-2/publication/321039638/figure/fig2/AS:613973854519305@1523394182932/Figura-4-Division-de-la-ciudad-en-cuatro-posibles-distritos.png), the two most relevant being the district of the religious order of the city that inhabited in the citadel and where represented by the Quetzal bird and the warriors that where represented by the Jaguar. It is believed that at a certain point, there was a type of civil war in the city and the jaguar warriors took over control of the city, destroyed 3 sides of the Temple of the Feathered Serpent, built a structure in front of it, and then covered the space between them with rocks and dirt to make it look like a hill. Then I immediately felt the urge to ask “Does that mean that there was no human sacrifice practiced here?” and he told me ”From what we know, there is no evidence that human sacrifice was practiced here, we don’t believe so”.
Another very interesting discovery happened in 2002 after a period of heavy rainfall, a sinkhole appeared in between the Temple of the Feathered Serpent and the center platform, and upon further investigation, they found that there is a tunnel that runs from the front of the center platform all the way to the center of the Temple of the Feathered serpent, this tunnel is 113 m in length, 15 m in depth and reaches 18 m in depth at the end part. The tunnel was constructed 2000 years ago and was closed and opened back 3 times throughout time, the tunnel was constructed by the inhabitants of Teotihuacan, it was not a natural cave. throughout the tunnel, they found thousands of objects that are believed to be offerings, many of which are of Mayan origin and architecture, and also among the offerings they found many seeds in a perfect state of conservation. Another interesting thing about the tunnel is that it was completely covered with a powder composed of pyrite, hematite, and magnetite which is believed to represent the stars glowing when entering the tunnel with a light like that of a torch. 65 m into the tunnel, corresponding to the stairs of the Temple of the Feathered Serpent they found 2 small rooms on each side; the south antechamber and the north antechamber. In the south ante chamber, they found about 400 spheres of a metal mineral that they deposited there and the purpose of this is unknown. At the end of the tunnel, they found 3 big chambers that form a cross (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jtnaB9bu6E2EQPLF046eSTjoXaYnIOvK/view?usp=sharing) with the center of the cross corresponding exactly with the center axis of the Temple of the Feathered Serpent. In this section they found 2 figures (https://c.files.bbci.co.uk/2288/production/_102904880_32b674b1-6c37-4a1e-9227-12d95a7f361b.jpg), one masculine and one Feminine, the feminine being bigger than the masculine one, and both with their eyes open, these sculptures were looking up to the vertical axis of the Temple of the Feathered Serpent. When they lifted the figures they noticed that they had a bag tied to their backs full of objects. They also found 2 other feminine sculptures but they did not find any tombs or human remains which for me discards the possibility of the place being a burial site. This place of the tunnel was carved to make it appear like a mountainous terrain (https://contigoenladistancia.cultura.gob.mx/assets/uploads/blog/entra-al-tunel-quetzalcoatl-en-recorrido-virtual-teotihuacan-inframundo.jpg) and in some of the holes in the “mountains” they found liquid mercury which is believed to have been imported from Honduras.
I lack esoteric knowledge to properly interpret much of the symbology in this site but the connection that I felt to this site is quite remarkable. Life is opening in a somewhat overwhelming manner which is exciting but terrifying at the same time, it makes me remember and feel in a deep and haunting way what I’ve heard Mark say “We are going into the unknown”.
The Image where I illustrated the flooding of the citadel was taken from the website arqueología mexicana : https://arqueologiamexicana.mx/mexico-antiguo/la-ciudadela-teotihuacan-estado-de-mexico
And the Image where the tunnel and chambers are shown was taken from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) website: https://lugares.inah.gob.mx/en/zonas-arqueologicas/zonas/media/4160-hallazgos-en-el-t%C3%BAnel-del-templo-de-la-serpiente-emplumada.html?lugar_id=media_zona_id
The rest of the images show the website where they were taken in the link I only added some things to the aforementioned images to illustrate this text better.
What a beautiful couple of trips :)
The canyon is aligned pretty precisely to the summer solstice, but you’d have to be there in person to verify it, as the depth of the canyon makes it a little unpredictable exactly where the sun will rise. Theres a great app for the purpose called “Sun Surveyor”, excellent tool for some field archeology ;) I’ve found dozens of unknown alignments this way.
Teotihuacan is on my shortlist of places to visit. One of the most curious parts of its construction is its orientation, which is offset about 15º east of north. I’m not sure why the guide told you that the temple of the feathered serpent is aligned due east, because it shares the same 15º offset shift from east as the rest of the site. Based on a couple things I’ve read, I believe the orientation is related to a previous pole position. If it’s true, it means that the site is over 12,000 years old, and the new construction is built over much more ancient remains. It’s well-known that there are at least 5 layers at some of these sites, and it’s not known with certainty how old the oldest layers are. Those artifacts they’ve found are really mysterious… the figures look almost like Olmec figures, and the strangely carved cave is quite the mystery as well. Hopefully it reveals its secrets 🤫
Hi Marco,
what a trip! I agree, it is sometimes hard to capture the awe of the surrounds in a photo. There is something special about being at the site in person, but thank you for capturing it for us and of course sharing it with us.
Your visit to Chiapas and to The Virgin of Guadalupe a memorable one. The painting of Juan Diego and the imprinted image of the Virgin on his cloak is capturing that moment in time in a simple and humble way. I liked the colours in it too.
You also visited Teotihuacan for the first time. You sound surprised at what you found there eg the temple of the Feathered Serpent, surrounding structures, etc. Yes, very interesting to note that human sacrifice has not been recorded to have occurred in that area and that there was conflict at one time (this seems to be a common theme in our history) between the peoples of the area. I’m sure the Spanish occupation didn’t help either.
The tunnel area reminded me of the pyramids in Egypt (a well known fact) but also of the pyramids in Bosnia (a more recent discovery). The tunnels in Bosnia seem to have been deliberately filled in. In Teotihuacan, they seem to have been flooded in. Was there mention if this is the case?
Also, with the Bosnian pyramids, there seen to be several of them in the area and similarly named with pyramids in other locations – so there is a pyramid of the sun, a pyramid of the moon, a pyramid of love, etc. It’s as though there once existed a global civilization that knew the significance of these structures and used them for spiritual purposes – as Mark and Lara have revealed in their latest book “The Spiritual OBE Experience”.
I hope the memories and reverence of this trip remain with you for a very long time!
Thank you for sharing your pilgrimage trip with us Marco, it sounds like you had a wonderful, Divinely-inspired time there…
I have to say I love that pink stone of the cave, and the fact that it became a worship place for “The lady”. It would indeed be amazing if the spring sunrise hit that pink cave, hope you get a chance to check it during that time at some point!
And what a nice “coincidence” for you to stumble upon and learn more about the Temple of the Feathered Serpent with its intriguing and symbolic underground structures, quite fascinating! It is also interesting that some of the tunnels there were filled with mercury, as they seemed to do the same in China (https://www.labrujulaverde.com/en/2020/01/rivers-and-seas-made-of-mercury-inside-the-tomb-of-chinas-first-emperor-sealed-2200-years-ago/). It makes me wonder what the real purpose of such quantities of mercury could have been…
You are right about the offset in the alignment, Julian. When I checked with the compass, although I surely made an imperfect measurement, it was shifted about 10° east of north. It is reasonable for me to believe that the site is very ancient, the citadel in particular struck me as a perfectly symmetrical architecture that would have involved a rather advanced way of building and the carvings that remain on the Temple of the Feathered Serpent are just perfectly symmetrical and have a effortless feel to them, like the feeling I had when I saw the painting of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The 2 figures also look Olmec to me, as the female figure is bigger than the male figure I take them to represent a mother lovingly guiding its sun through this terrifying dark tunnel in order to rise from the darkness, it reminded me of the Mayan ceremony that I performed on the spring equinox based on Mark’s book.
I don’t know if they flooded the tunnel but they do know that it was closed and opened a couple of times. They built more than 17 walls 3 meters in length at certain distances along the tunnel and spread cinnabar, they assumed it was to protect what was inside. They reopened in ancient times. The evidence shows that in one of the times it was opened, they removed the walls, and it was later filled with dirt and rocks.
I actually didn’t though initially of the trip as a pilgrimage but it makes sense to see it that way now that you mention it, Lucia. Some nights ago I was looking for some soothing and I opened The Kolbrin blindly and I arrived at the first page of the Books of Sons of Fire and it made me suspect that this site may have been a place of initiation for the twice born.
“SOF:3:23 The wisdom of the Twice Born has spread to every corner of the Earth, and Caverns of Initiation are opened everywhere. But increasingly, through the years, men have declined to undergo the austerities and trials essential to bring them into the clear light of Truth. Therefore, the places of initiation decay and their secrets are lost, men grope in the dark and try to open a door to which they have no key. If a man has not the courage or the time, the inclination or the ability to sail to a far distant land, then if he would know about that land he must listen to those who have made the journey. So it is with those who would know the Secret of the Ages. Men possess creed of little value because they are unwilling to pay the price of something better”
There are two particular quotes that I would like to share that haunted me.
“SOF:2:13 The Anointed One went into the first Chamber of Darkness for testing by one of the Twice Born of a lesser order. Here it was discovered whether he truly desired The Great Illumination and whether he had all earthly desires and ambitions under control. Here he was warned of the dangers he would have to face and was tested for courage and fortitude. Before him now there was only one choice, victory or death. This was the Chamber of the Red Light.”
“SOF:2:16 From here the Anointed One passed into a small chamber which was the entrance to the Caverns of Initiation. He now stood before the Portal of Restuah and recited the Prayer Before the Portal, “O Unnamable God, give me a burden of suffering to bear and place about my shoulders the yoke of tribulation. O God, fill the empty spaces of my spirit with pain. O grant me such fortitude that even under an almost unendurable load of distress I may be willing to lighten the burden and suffering of another. Even as I stand prepared for the awaiting test, I ask that should I be returned to the light of Earth, I be granted a share in the afflictions of others, for I need the strength given by suffering and sorrow, and will welcome them for the benefits they bestow”
A faith that I can only aspire to but I know faith can grow and I’ve heard Mark say that we have to measure our faith against the darkness; the only way out is through, for now however, these words have pierced a burning wound in my heart.
Thank you, guys, for your responses and for the kind wishes, it’s much appreciated. May the light of the Sun strengthen our will and guide our way.
HI Marco,
powerful quotes.
I wonder about those aspects myself – do I ‘think’ I have the strength, courage, faith, etc for the Spiritual work or actually have what it takes?
I know I’m tested every day, and some days are harder than others. I struggle to imagine the weight of those ahead of me, carry.
But, I am grateful and thankful to them for showing me the way.
Hi, Dimi.
I’ve been thinking that there is a case to be made that, although not at the level of the ritual of the twice-born, we are presented with that choice of victory or death on a constant basis throughout our days because we can choose victory by sacrificing our lower states, thoughts, emotions, desires, etc. and connect to the spirit in the present moment or we can also choose the death of the ego and remain stuck in the illusion of time by letting things just run over. That then becomes a good gauge to measure our capacity to do what it takes, always based on the moment in our current situation, but it is indeed very easy to fall for the big picture, a picture that I can’t really conceive, and I think there’s learning to be had about ourselves on that regard because of all the different manifestations of negativity that can arise from thinking too much about what’s coming ahead and lose track of what the task at hand is.
It reminds me of something Yoda says to Luke Skywalker in Star Wars.
“Skywalker. Still looking to the horizon. Never here, now! Hmm? The need in front of your nose!”
“Every man who aspires to this vigil must carve his own path and walk alone, attentive only to the rhythm of the moment, without concern for triumph or defeat, undisturbed by his earthly end.” – The Flight of the Feathered Serpent
Those are some very deep and powerful quotes, Marco. I often wonder about the true desire to do the work and do I really have all the earthly needs and ambition under control. I guess this would go as far back to the point where I made a choice as soul before entering this lifetime and my soul level.
On the other hand, I feel this is something that can be developed throughout life but then it may be more challenging as there would be already a fair degree of attachment to the physical if one has “made it” in the material sense. Either way it seems that with the continuous work one could arrive to a point of greater perspective and that can lead to further development and awareness, which in turn help on the way of deeper detachment and understanding. I think detachment seems to be playing a big part in all of this, as if we are sufficiently detached then we can see the bigger picture and gain understanding that whatever we are going through is just a way for us to detach even deeper and free ourselves from those invisible energy that holds us down. Then suffering would have a whole different meaning and so when going through it with this understanding its easier to ward off (or die to )all the reactions and responses that come with it.
Your visit to these sites sounds very special Marco. Thanks for sharing your experiences and the supporting info about them, along with those pertinent quotes.
Just read a story from Mesopotamia about a Sumerian goddess named Inanna who is said to have descended into the underworld at one point. It goes something like this (according to AI overview on Google)
Inanna’s reasons for descending
Inanna descends into the underworld for various reasons, including to attend her brother-in-law’s funeral and to rescue a dead lover.
Inanna’s journey
Inanna is stripped of her jewelry and clothing as tolls by Ereshkigal’s attendants. She is condemned to die by Ereshkigal and the seven Anunnaki, or judges. Her corpse is hung on a nail.
Inanna’s revival
Inanna is saved by her father-god Enki, who creates two asexual beings, Kurgarru and Kalaturru, to sprinkle Inanna with the food and water of life. Inanna is revived and leaves the underworld
This story shares some similarities with the ones mentioned in the video. For instance, in this story Inanna is said to have descended into the underworld for three days and nights, and she was being killed and died, with her corpse hung on a nail. When she entered the underworld she also had her clothing and everything else on her taken away,similar to how Jesus was stripped of all of his clothes and possessions when he was being crucified. It was also after those three days and nights that Inanna returned from the underworld and was ressurected. But the differences in this story are that her helper in this story is apparently her father Enki instead of a female deity(so no Spiritual Mother reference?),although there is a female attendant of hers mentioned whose name is Ninshubur,that went to ask Enki,along with a few other deities to rescue her master. Another obvious difference is the gender of the protagonist in this story. I’m not sure if this could be another one of those stories that symbolize one’s struggle with inner darkness,or that the similarities could have been nothing more than a coincidence, or that some details of the story may have been changed somehow?
PS: I guess the gender of the protagonist probably doesn’t matter that much, what matters is the experience. Since descending into darkness could happen to pretty much anyone.
That’s interesting to hear Emily. Yes, it does sound like there are various similarities there. It’s good to come across an example of a female protagonist passing through these spiritual trials, just like many of the better known male figures.
As this year’s Fall Equinox – which felt very much like a real-life 3D Equinox, meaning the symbolism of facing one’s darkness through various upheavals of inner and outer turmoil – seems to have settled, I feel like I can finally take a breath and rewatch this beautiful video. Lara, through the steadiness of your demeanour, your voice, and the clarity of your message, I can almost sense you walking through a dark tunnel, with a torch at hand and each step as intent as the next, guiding a profound message amid the countless centuries of events and knowledge which lie at the wayside of the world we live in. I know you are also turning back as we listen closely, and say “Come along now, a bit more to go”.
To the whole team, another great visual achievement, and if it has not been mentioned, how cool is the rhythmic editing of the Minoan Priestess guiding the initiate at 32:34 – very well done!
I also love how you put forth the following:
“What must die within a person are the false ideas they have about themselves and their ego-centric desires, before their higher being can manifest within them, at the dawning sun”
And truly: “As hard as they are, dark times have a purpose”
Thank you also everyone for all the insights in the discussion/comments below, some really helpful ideas, and we have purchased some blue blocking lamps as well which just arrived today, curious to see how they go! Wishing good health and personal growth to all.
Happy belated Equinox!
The waking light is not too far now, and thanks to the darkness, what a beautiful light it is.
Sounds good Olga 🙏🏼. When there’s that darkness to work through, there’s something to gain. But it’s so tough.. Without the churning, and without much spiritual involvement, and without us going for it – life can just be a normal emptiness with little learning. Which is the one actually more worrisome.
Nice description btw ✒️, like equinox poetry ^^ . A peaceful further equinox to winter time wished.🕯
Thank you my friend, peaceful travels to greater light!
Happy (belated) equinox everyone! I really got a lot out of working on the media for this video, and I think it’s come out so well.
Autumn equinox is my favorite time of the year. I seem to be able to feel the change in the air for the autumn equinox much more than I can for the other times of year, usually in the week or so before the actual event. There’s something about the time of year and the transition into the longer nights and colder days that feels really mysterious, kind of like carrying a candle into some dark chamber to find a hidden treasure. And I also feel this event is a bit easier to relate to, as it feels like it’s the closest to the experience of going through some of the inner and outer challenges and difficulties that come up in life.
I did a simple celebration for this one sitting on the beach and looking across a lake and reading through the Norse ceremony in Ancient Solstice with some simple mantra songs. Wasn’t sure if there would be a sunset as there were clouds, but luckily there was a break in them just above the horizon that the sun kind of burst out of before setting into the trees on the other side of the lake. It felt really meaningful.
Here’s a photo of the sunset if anyone would like to see!
That looks amazing Erik . Showing up like that 🌅 , a grand goodbye. Almost like; ‘I’m here/ that’s what to chase for, now that I go away.’
Nice description of the autumn change of air and energy, I feel it too.
Hey Erik, that looks like a very nice spot! Sounds like you had a meaningful equinox.
Oh wow! What a glow! Beautiful…
Thank you Lara and team for the video, the article, the interesting and practical comments and everything else!
It seems a lot! Is there a way I can help?
Best wishes 😊
Sorry I missed your comment Daniel. Thanks so much for your offer of help. Your support, along with the support of everyone here is already such a huge and important help. Each of you have already fulfilled such an important task in the universe. I really can’t express how wonderful what you have done is. Like each standing against the wind to protect a tiny flickering flame with such love, gentleness, and care amidst an all engulfing storm in a blackened night. Typing words online simply can’t convey the gratitude I feel. That gratitude is for the love, knowledge, and hope you have allowed to keep a footing on this earth. As we can take more steps, we will be able to expand, and there will be more ways to be involved. But for now, your support is tremendous.
Thank you Lara for these words, they brought some tears to my eyes… it really does feel like that, as the world is so dark right now, with even the threat of a world war emerging. :-( I have been fantasizing all the time, about the ancient-style temples being revived, people building new places, meeting and practicing… like a global thing. For now, just in my mind…
I can just imagine the importance of this knowledge being spread at this particular time, Lara. I feel there’s something deep within every person here that just knows that this is a great mission that will make an enormous turn for humanity, for the whole of cosmos, for the divine and for each one of us. Like a destiny that is slowly being fulfilled, gathering particles of light, one by one to uncover a whole new world..
Yes, that’s a very good way of putting it Tina.
@Lucia – I had tears in my eyes while writing them… I see those visions too. The intention starts in the heart, then the vision arises in the mind, then will forms, which drives the action to manifest love in reality.
@Tina – I feel that too.
Oh that’s such a lovely way of expressing it Lara! Also what you mentioned about standing to protect a tiny flame against an all encompassing storm. I’m also very grateful to you, Mark and everyone who supports your work, for igniting and keeping the flame alive.
To be honest, I think I would have easily have been swallowed by the storm without it. I’ve felt very close to the eye of the storm several times in the past, but have found that the means of connecting with the divine through Mark’s and your work extended a hand to be pulled out of it.
As in some areas of my life I remain stuck in inertia, regardless of how hard I try, I sometimes end up thinking my actions don’t have much value. But I think if we look at the impact we actually have on the lives of others, it can be considerable, as you mentioned.
It reminds me of the old Christmas favourite It’s a Wonderful Life, where James Stewart’s character feels he has failed in life, but is then shown by his guardian angel the impact he actually had on others around him and how different things would be if he had never existed.
It’s much easier to have good intentions than to carry them out and as Kahlil Gibran put it “The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention”.
Thanks to all who have made these acts of kindness, however small, which together contribute to an extraordinary whole.
Hi Michael, ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is a beautiful film, with a lot of positive messages. Its heartwarming to care so much for a character who is so relatable, and as hard on himself as we can be on ourselves sometimes too.
And if you think your actions don’t have value, I do believe you have made a large impact on me Michael, its rare to be around someone so consistently kind and caring, and I do sincerely believe you have left this impression on many others as its such a special quality to have, a gentle strength that is too often underrated. Thank you for this positive impact, and I wish you continuous improvements to your health.
It’s amazing how the small things really do count, and how a ripple effect, even in the tiniest of actions can have enormous results, particularly in the long run when done repeatedly. Your comment made me think of an audio book I am currently listening to, called Atomic Habits by James Clear, which was recommended to me a while back, and it has very recently made me see how even small actions have a lot of power, especially in the face of glaring difficulties. Do we have to subdue an entire storm in a single breath, or slay a dragon with one skillful arrow.. or does that sound more like a fairytale? Could it be that placing ourselves in a new rhythm of actions, be the very thing(s) that alters the journey for the better? If we take one small step each day towards a particular area of being/goal, we can make 365 steps in a year. I have added a few little tweaks to my routine, literally two minutes of something new and I can feel the needle shifting.
Probably like many others, I have also found it incredibly difficult to sometimes feel overtaken by emotions of failure. They can be so heavy, and in many ways, deceitfully convincing they are right, and thus diverting me from lighter spaces of being. But what if I could trick this deceitful creature, and before it realises, my small moments within the light become common practice, even if its one minute at a time. Heavy emotions/states sometimes feel they have ‘more weight’ on our existence, but as soon as we have a breath of fresh air, and feel just a bit lighter, it was all that was needed to get going. I am curious about this process and this incredible exploration of light vs darkness and the energy and skill to navigate through it all.
At the same time, while I do believe our small footprints can do miracles, I can’t pretend not to notice that there are greater forces around us helping us along the way.
@Lara, thank you for your words, your love is contagious, and I hope you can feel ours in return. May our hearts be filled with good intent and keep the flickering flame protected from strong gusts, and always warm and bright.
Hi Olga,
It’s interesting you have pointed out on this interplay of light and darkness related to the journey towards the being. I can only speak from my experience and what I’ve found is that as I go along at times things can be smooth and I can feel the movement but as soon I come to a point where things get difficult I feel like I’m failing. Some time ago I felt this understanding that the spiritual work works like that as when it is going well we are working on one layer of our inner state then because we have overcome that we get to the next layer,deeper and even more challenging. Then as we go along I feel there’s a kind of expectation to always go about a day in a clear and conscious way but when that is not possible because a deeper layer of a state has been brought to our attention, we tend to feel as if we’re failing but it’s really just that we need to push a little bit harder at that point until again we come to some clearing. In that way the churning of the milky ocean scene is playing out in our lives. It really feels exactly like that.
The one thing that stood out to me from the Spiritual out of body experience book is where Mark says that it felt almost painful for him to bring himself back to awareness when he first started out. So, for me this really puts things into perspective. Like the work is not one continuous joyful journey but at times a war that needs to be fought fiercely with determination and detachment at all times yet quietly and with serenity. At times the divine gives us some glimpses of what is it that we’re fighting for as we come to a deeper level of clarity, a gift that holds a key to possibilities we never imagined we can get to.
Oh thanks very much Olga for your kind words! :) Yes, it’s a shame we can sometimes be so hard on ourselves and not recognise our own good qualities, like the character of George Bailey.
Just after I read your comment, I was listening to a BBC radio program, where people talk about meaningful events in their lives associated with well known songs, such as Somewhere Over the Rainbow.
This week, the song Tender by Blur was featured and a woman was speaking about losing two family members to suicide. One of them had requested the song to be played at his funeral and the narrator said how the congregation had spontaneously erupted into song and hugged each other while singing it, with its line “love’s the greatest thing that we have” and gospel chorus. She felt comforted by the experience but also sad that the two men she lost didn’t always recognise the love and care others felt for them.
The sociologist Charles Cooley coined the term “the looking-glass self” at the turn of the last century, which refers to the impression we form of ourselves, based on how we think others perceive us. In the area I grew up in, it was definitely not valued to have qualities such as love and kindness, as these could easily be targeted by those with malevolent agendas. But these positive characteristics are actually much stronger weapons in the world than those of violence and hatred, as it takes a lot more strength to cultivate them.
Yes, I agree it’s useful to develop the habit of taking small steps each day. There are many positive things I’d love to do, which are often superseded by mundane tasks, as they require an investment of time, which seems to frequently slip away. But if a big task is broken down into smaller steps, those steps can become more manageable and accumulate over time.
There tends to be a perception in some contemporary spiritual circles of quickly reaching goals of peace and even enlightenment, but it makes more sense that these long term goals are the result of persistent daily efforts, rather than one big revelation or “road to Damascus” epiphany. It reminds me of the lines in the Nick Drake song Road “You can take the road that takes you to the stars…I can take a road that’ll see me through”.
I thought you might like this recording of Joan Baez’s version of God is God. I find it a moving song and particularly like the line “every day on earth’s another chance to get it right”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug0SjH-T-7E
Thanks very much for your well wishes too. Yes, I hope small steps will eventually lead to a positive outcome in this area too.
Yes, I’ve found the same Tina, that there are layers that need to be gone through, with each becoming more difficult, rather than it being a comfortable journey towards continuous success.
To give an analogy, it’s like a group of hikers setting off for a walk, each carrying a rucksack with different items inside. One may just have light provisions in the bag and enjoy a peaceful and comfortable walk. The second may be carrying books, which are heavier and require more effort and stamina. While the third may have a backpack full of bricks, which become increasingly painful and heavy as the journey goes on, making it sometimes seem impossible to continue.
An outside observer may wonder why the third person is struggling so much when the first person is enjoying a comfortable and enjoyable walk. But if they looked inside the bags of each one, they’d see the load they carry is completely different. And eventually, despite the struggle, the third person may gradually build up a much greater level of strength and stamina when attempting similar journeys again and therefore be able to manage the lighter loads much easier.
Without knowing what kind of load a person is carrying, it’s not generally useful to make a judgement about the way they carry it, although that’s of course so common in everyday society. I think Jesus’ quote in Matthew 7:3 is a good one. The New International Version of which is “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?”
As you mentioned, it’s nice when we do get breakthroughs after efforts and with divine help though and can see things in a clearer way.
That’s a nice analogy, Michael. It’s interesting how we sometimes find ourselves in what seems a very difficult situation and thinking how bad it is all that is happening but not realising at the time that that is a teaching session right there born out of love for us to move forward and progress. Sometimes a situation might not be a difficult one, on the contrary it could be a very pleasant one, but still one that takes us away in order to show us a deeper layer of our states. Either way, it is a classroom setting tailored just for us so that we may see and gather a valuable insight which can help us to cross over more into our consciousness. As Lara said, the intention starts in the heart, and if we watch over this connection keeping it alive, we can truly, once the situation is over, pick up the knowledge gained and quickly go back to the class, more awake, more determined. But the interesting part is while in the situation, we might seemingly lose a sight but the heart is still beating with the desire which noone can see but the one who’s heart it is. So yes, no room for any judgement, because just round the corner, our next situation is waiting..
Yes, that’s right Tina. Sometimes situations can be awful to experience, particularly if they’re prolonged. But if we can learn something from them and change our outlook in life, it can be worth the suffering in many ways.
I mentioned before about the culmination of a situation, which was probably one of the worst in my life. It brought much anguish at the time, but then I subsequently felt divine help and circumstances became lighter after, but combined with a greater capacity to cope with similar situations in the future.
As I also mentioned before, this came in useful during the Covid lockdowns and I in fact found them enjoyable, due to the peacefulness and community spirit they brought in my local area. It was also refreshing that having been out on a limb for several years before and experiencing gaslighting, some of the circumstances I’d faced largely in isolation suddenly became commonplace and were spoken about both in daily life and the mainstream media. It made me realise that everyone reacts in pretty similar ways when difficulties arise, it’s just that we don’t know what’s inside unless it’s brought to the surface.
I found also that in “worse case scenarios” with some particular emotional states, once we go through situations that provoke them and gain understanding of them, their significance can be greatly reduced. So if something similar arises in the future, it may not seem a big deal, as it once did before.
What you mentioned about some inner states being pleasurable is also true. There are many indulgences that are a lot of fun, but harmful in the long run. So it does take an understanding to let go of these things and make a conscious choice to do something more worthwhile instead.
One useful thing about having health issues over many years is that when people have teased me about the nice foods they’re eating, I haven’t been bothered at all, as there’s no drive to indulge, after learning the hard way of the harm certain foods can cause for some people.
It’s nice to break addictions in this way, but someone who still has those drives and is doing all they can to avoid going along with them is also making a big effort. So in those moments, it could be said they’re actually making a greater sacrifice, while they make efforts to reduce these negative states and eventually break free of them.
Thank you for sharing Michael & Tina. We never do know what others are going through or have gone through.
Similarly to the divine help you mentioned, I recall a somewhat hard time I was having, which, by the way continues to provide me with some good “material” to keep turning back to in my meditations and reflections. The funny thing about this period is that whilst feeling like I was in some kind of great darkness and despair, feeling like I wasn’t getting much right, or that I wasn’t able to always overcome the heaviness within, I am left puzzled, that from this time frame, I had some of the most profound consciously uplifting experiences of love and joy I have ever had. I don’t think it always takes much, just a shift in our attitude, enough to see the situation a bit differently, even if its slight, I may have occasionally been thankful and placed a genuine outlook of gratitude upon the situation, and it seems like this kind of re-orientation re-adjusted my outlook, and it invited new ‘lighter’ experiences. Ultimately I know that sometimes situations linger and prolong, because there is something inside of me holding me to them.
Yes, it makes more sense to me to have a daily process, rather than an ultimate goal, which is so far removed from the day-to-day pulses of our heart.
I can relate to what you’re saying about being attached to a prolonged situation, Olga. It seems like the process of detachment takes time as our understanding deepens. Its almost as being attached to the very image of the self and all the behaviour that it encompasses.
I feel, there’s a certain pleasure in all this and that makes it even harder. Like keeping all the parts together of an entity to keep it alive while not realising that beyond that there’s something else, waiting to be allowed to come forth. A fear of losing one that we have put so much effort into building it over the lifetime and now we need to let that project go – a layer of the self so that we may come closer to the very being we so much long for.
Wow, what a beautiful and esoterically truthful quote Lara – I need to print it out with some amazing picture in the background! Thank you and Mark for all you are doing, its unbelievably grandiose if I can say so…
Beautiful feelings Lara. Thank you for everything.
What a journey!
The circumstances so far from ideal for so long. With the wish for work and opportunity to share this light to another degree but things not being like that.
Though for many periods I did very much have work to do and gave of myself all and more. And even if it had very little impact on the world, such as I would envision it as a child, it mattered — on the other side. The choice to hang on and reach out as a voice for humanity, and thus the divine responding and keep carrying too.
Currently I feel the thread to the light is so thin for me, but I hope to make it through the eye of the needle, with divine help, and come back again.
Lara, your words have touched me deeply in far-reaching ways. Thank you so much. Thank you to you and Mark for your great love and care, for holding the light with all that you are and all that you have, through what must have been immense difficulties, through such a prolonged period of time. May it shine ever brighter, and may you receive in abundance for all that you’ve given.
I’m reminded of a video recently uploaded by Benny Wills, one of the creators of JoyCamp, the protagonist “the conspiracy guy” shorts.
He points out that seeing darkness can paralyze you, and make you forget what light you want to bring into the world, but that the light is more important (paraphrasing with my own words).
https://youtu.be/INjtzPlW0rg?si=KeVW7Oq2_uRK_m6s
There’s value to seeing darkness, but seeing darkness and choosing to do things of light with hope seems so much better.
I think about it a lot, what do I want to bring and be in this world… How can I be intentional about bringing light? How can I create enough light in who I am and what I do to make a difference?
I can’t really find the words to express my gratitude to this message Lara. It’s a source of hope and humility and like a loving, gentle nudge of encouragment. Many many thanks for all you’ve given and continue to do, and to everyone here for embodying the dedication to the spiritual work, especially when it feels elusive.
Preparing a very solid fundament before the expansion makes much sense, I hope for the best, and so many keep waking up, yet as you well know, the amount of judgment/opposition towards the “rebirth of a new pristine ancient religion” from both academic, religious, fanatical people, especially with so much of real Darkness in the world, could be really “beyond the roof”.
Thank you for your heart felt words Lara. I read your new astral book now, it is a really good one, with so much of experience and research behind it.
Namaste 🙏
Thank you Vadim, I think your comment summed up the situation in the world very well – there being many people waking up, yet at the same time intense opposition and darkness. We must prepare for both.
Thank you Lara for your kind words. However, Marks efforts and your efforts (with the Sakro Sawel team) are exceptional. They make it possible to make this work accessible for those who are seeking spiritual truths. I am/We are witnesses to that. I/We recongise it and therefore support it.
Regarding The Spiritual Mother, I recommend this documentary on Our Lady of Guadalupe. Luckily I could find it dubbed in English.
https://youtu.be/2lA5NUHqC88
The Virgin of Guadalupe is arguably the most venerated deity in Mexican Catholicism. In retrospect to my childhood, I think catholicism here has a polytheistic taste because of the many different deities that are venerated, In part due to propaganda but The Virgin of Guadalupe I now consider very distinctive because of all the miracles involved in her apparition and what it entailed.
The Basilica of Guadalupe holds a record of 11 million people attending during the festivity of The Virgin of Guadalupe making it, I think, one of the biggest celebrations to The Spiritual Mother in our current times.
For the longest time, I underestimated the veneration for her for my whole life but now I can feel and understand it in a very different way. I’ve never really had a strong affinity for venerating images and I think that has in part prevented me from creating a shrine but I inherited a 30′ tall statue of Tonantzin de Guadalupe from my lovely grandmother so I’m going to make one now. Also, the waterlily jaguar speaks strongly to me, I have to investigate more on that.
Lastly, I would like to share a variation of the Incantation of The Spiritual Sun that I just called “Prayer to the Spiritual Sun”, It is simple and it sums up what I find myself asking for the most but I’ve noticed that calling on the sun with this structure is very lifting. I hope there’s no issue with it and if so, please let me know and I’ll take it down 🙏🏽
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k3MQJqeu86kRR_MM4ktwmh4XWSJYQ4hM/view?usp=sharing
Hi Marco,
your prayer is simple, yet contains the words which resonate well for revering the Spiritual Sun.
The documentary you posted about the Lady of Guadalupe is quite intriguing too. Lots of symbolism in the print itself (as explained as proof of it’s meaning or origin) and lots of investigation into the authenticity of the story (which can often be downplayed as myth or untrue with the passing of time). Yet I have come across many stories that have been relayed as proof or evidence that there is a Divine Feminine.
In my tradition, Panayia (ie Madonna or Virgin Mary) is a representation of the Divine Feminine and she has been celebrated and revered often throughout the year. There are many prayers written to her, many sermons also, that call upon her for protection, guidance, help, etc. and also many miracles attributed to her. People pilgrimage to certain locations seeking a miracle from her or to pray or to give thanks. Despite this reverence, it also seems there has been an active effort to obscure her role or to wipe out her significance in our spiritual journey.
Honouring her and developing a deeper understanding of her significance is fundamental and key to my/our spiritual progress – at least that is what I have discovered and I am certain others have come to that conclusion also.
Hello, Dimi. Hope you are doing well.
Pilgrimates to the Virgin of Guadalupe are pretty serious here in México, some undergo penance for long distances before reaching the Basilica.
Regarding her importance as you mentioned, the “Holy Mother of God” prayer is chanted in funerals here (maybe that’s a catholic tradition thing? I don’t know). I’ve never paid proper attention to it and it seems very fitting for us alive trying to die in an esoteric sense.
“… Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen”
Regarding the autumn equinox season, I noticed an interesting correlation. México is a pretty violent country and there’s a lot of criminal activity, 4 of the top five most violent cities in the world are in México as of 2024 according to World Population Review. I occurred that I started hearing about some crimes happening in the neighborhood and my ant mentioned that around this time of year is when crime increases which was interesting because number one, I had been struggling a lot with my own inner darkness these past months and had been feeling like the vibe an ambiance of the city was very heavy and number two because the autumn equinox was coming. Once Autumn arrived I felt much better like a sort of spiritual intervention happened because I was feeling awful and defeated in almost every way possible, one of those days I woke up and the very first thought that welcomed me into my body was “This work is just impossible”, that was a rough day of battle from the very first second of the day but Autumn has helped shift things and I got to perceive the event in a spiritual way in my self that I had not before. Anyway, I looked into crime rates by month and most of what I found presented crime rates throughout the years but this page from the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice shows a Quarterly Crime Trends Report exactly like I was looking for and to my amazement, most of the graphics show a peak of crime in the 3rd quarter! I think this graphic represents exactly how I felt coming out of the summer solstice and the increase in difficulty in fighting my inner darkness, it felt like it was boiling intensely inside.
I thought this was fascinating and I just wanted to share it with you guys 😅
Quarterly Crime Trends Report:
https://dcj.colorado.gov/dcj-offices/ors/doc-res/brf-quartY24Q1
It’s really good to hear you felt that spiritual understanding around the time of the autumn equinox Marco, despite the initial heaviness and feelings of defeat.
It’s interesting what you said about the crime figures around the time of the equinox, but also sad for Mexico as a country containing 4 of the 5 most violent cities in the world.
I grew up in an area where there was a daily threat of violence on the street, but it’s hard to recall many incidents of gun crime locally and the overall murder rate is still low, in comparison to what some people have to live with day after day.
I was saddened to see the level of violent gun crime in El Salvador when watching documentaries on it. I wonder if the violence in some parts of the Americas also plays a role in there being a strong religious faith in many communities. It would make sense that if people are faced with the shocking reality of potentially losing their life on a daily basis, they would need to find a higher purpose to keep them going.
Yes, I’m very familiar with the Our Lady prayer, by the way, as it’s also recited within the Catholic church during daily masses and after confession. I wish you more spiritual insights and to be kept safe within your neighbourhood too.
You gave a good summary of many of the things covered in the documentary, Michael. I found it fascinating how this apparition catalyzed the emergence of the culture that I was born into, not by giving the bishop a proof with which he could catechize the natives but rather because the image spoke directly to them in their symbology.
Here is an orchestral arrangement of the geometric configuration Fernando Ojeda found in the stars of the image: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hNKe71DNwI
México is a country of contrast and intensity, there are many things I could say about it, and there are many factors that play into why some people are very faith-driven in this society for sure but a simple answer comes to mind from one of my most recent acquisitions.
“GLN:15:12 … I have endowed the creature made in My likeness with a religious instinct, for this springs from its everlasting spirit, as fire generates heat; therefore, to worship is not unnatural.” – The Kolbrin
That Prayer to the Spiritual Son has very quickly become near and dear to me (as well as the Incantation to The Spiritual Sun which is now my daily driver). I would like to expand a little bit on what my intention behind it was so that you guys can have that same intention if you wish to experiment with it; the overall purpose of it is to come back to awareness, to the present moment. What the prayer asks for is simple but I find that the intention gives it power and weight for me.
“I call on the light of the Sun
The power of the Sun,
And the glory of the Sun,
To fill my heart with peace and love.”
Mark said something about Love being the one and only law in the highest plane so in this part one asks for that love to come to the heart, to hopefully, even if its in a very minuscule and limited way, become part of that.
“I call on the light of the Sun
The power of the Sun,
And the glory of the Sun,
To strengthen my will and guide my way.”
Here one asks for strength to break free from entropy and activate movement forward against the grip of laziness, heaviness, and inner death through will but at the same time guidance because I can be deceived by myself into thinking I’m doing something spiritually correct when that’s not the case.
“I call on the light of the Sun
The power of the Sun,
And the divine glory of the Sun,
To help me keep perspective of the moment.”
This one is a checkmark to remember that the purpose of the creation of the Universe is to awaken and that is the perspective through which I have to take every single moment of my life, whenever I remember this part I think about space, about the stars, about colorful galaxies and the vastness of the Universe that I have the fortune of being a part of. This prayer has been very useful in helping me detach from the fascination with the material world and with things that eventually are going to pass because it serves as a mental checkmark but I also recognize I’m asking the Spiritual Sun and this is humbling in itself because if I am inviting the light to my life I have work to do, I have to clean the room for my friend to come home, so to speak, and yet I have to ask for his help because I cannot do anything by myself.
One night while I was saying the prayer before sleeping I had this vision in my mind of light rays descending gently over me that were in a spectrum between white and gold, maybe that’s a way you may wish to say it.
I appreciate your kind wishes, brother. I wish you much strength and healing in your process, God bless you 🙏🏽🕯🌞
Lovely prayer Marco! I find myself praying similarly, asking the sun to fill my mind, heart, and body with light. It also reminds me of the Gayatri mantra, which I believe asks the same thing.
Wonderful activity Marco and exploration of the prayer 🙏🏼 Thanks
Great quote as well. I definitely feel that sense…, trying to find its way back all the time.
With the Incantation of the Sun I was wondering, to anyone, what you imagine, feel, or what visuals you bring up when doing the glory line?
There’s a dictionary definition of course. But what does ‘the glory of the sun’ mean to you personally and what images or memories do you consequently invoke to make it felt in the moment.
When I’m doing the incantation (the whole thing, not just the glory of the sun section), I try to imagine the rising sun and the sense I get from it just after it breaks over the horizon. Really hard to put into words, but it feels to me something like a kind of spiritual golden light which is woven invisibly into the fabric of the air somehow and is reaching out, something like this image. I get a similar sense praying to the spiritual sun / trying to feel it at other times, like it’s woven into everything in creation in a way I don’t fully understand.
Those are beautiful, sentiments, Marco and that musical piece from the virgin of Guadalupe’s mantle is deeply touching.
I really like your perception of the inner work you described. Such as this understanding that the material world and all things which are in it will eventually cease to be. I feel this is also relevant to our own self, as each situation and each emotion and thought harbour a tiny bit of the self, the self that is impermanent and by diminishing those parts we are slowly becoming one with the true self, with the being..
Now there’s a deep attachment to this self that it can really deceive us in ways we cannot even be aware of as it’s coming from the very part we’re trying to fight. So keeping this perspective of the moment, as you say, is extremely important.
Another very important thing is,as you said, to remember the ultimate goal and to keep that perspective in every moment of the day. All of these (and those that i didn’t mention)really resonate with me and I gues with others here too. So thank you for the reminder, Marco!
When I do the incantation of the Sun,Karim, I see the Sun in front of me and as I come to the glory part I feel the Sun becoming more than its physical form. The light that it is emanating feels like that of the source all encompassing and all permeating…
Wow Erik, that sounds like a really nice vision of the Spiritual Sun permeating everything… It reminded me of one “Jesus testimony” I watched over the last Christmas, where a woman who was dabbling in all kinds of dark practices finally got tired of all of that and wanted to know the REAL truth, and from her heart started “shouting to the universe” every night to show her the truth… In the end, she had an amazing encounter with Jesus, who in that encounter seemed to really embody the power of Christ/the Spiritual Sun, creator of everything (as we know from these teachings, the Spiritual Father and Mother produce the Son, who then proceeds to create everything that is…) In that vision, she saw him as a king of creation, and how all creation responded to him by rippling and reacting to his presence. You can hear that part of the testimony from 1:13 – 1:21 of this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOP0C1-vAwA&t=5054s
The woman seems to be now one of those more conservative Christians, as she has dabbled in everything before, she now rejects anything except the strict Christianity, but I guess this is how she copes with what she has been through, but this her meeting with Jesus sounded amazing and authentic to me.
Whenever I do a prayer or incantation I try to focus my intention to the center of myself, to the heart, and I try to feel it and connect to that “spiritual center”. Sometimes I imagine things but most of the time I try to just focus my whole intention on connecting to the spiritual within. Most of the time when I think of the Spiritual Sun I don’t visualize the physical sun but rather an immaterial “sea” of light that engulfs me completely from the inside out and from the outside in.
I think a full cup cannot be filled with anything new, and that’s why I yearn to have a clear state for these new things to emerge; to let the light tell me about the light instead of letting my mind speculate about what it could be.
This is very similar to how I’ve approached music-making since the beginning, I regularly don’t bring any ideas to the session but I rather try to connect to that feeling of “what is it that I want at this moment? What is it that is there at this moment” and I go as a sculptor, so to speak, and I have the marble block in front of me and I start letting my hands go chiseling and I pay attention to what the marble starts showing, to what it’s asking from me and I adjust according to what intuition tells me, then I repeat the process over and over again. I think life in itself is like this, a communication, a play, a give-and-take thing, and the more we can be open to this interfacing the more we can actually experience it. I hope this makes sense but it has always been difficult to put into words.
I would like to take the opportunity to share an experience that I had this Monday. For the first time in my life, I think I got to experience what I’ve read is known as the illuminated void.
As usual, I started my practice by relaxing the body, focusing the mind, fighting to shut down the thoughts and calm the mind, and slowly entering this “meditative space” in which you are not fully asleep but you don’t feel in your body either, then I reached a point in which the thoughts stopped and there was nothing, then the whole space around me started to shine and this space was getting whiter and whiter and as it did I was getting emptier and emptier like I was being voided from the inside out and from the outside in being left with no emotions, no thought, no memories, nothing at all, I was just there, somewhere. I stayed in this state for some time but then I got fearful and a thought ( “Where am I?”) brought me back to my body. It was unlike anything that I have experienced or imagined before, it really cannot be put into words. It was not sensational, it was not fantastic, it was not exciting, it just was and when I came back I didn’t feel happy, I didn’t feel stupor, etc, If something, I was confused.
I noticed that this stayed with me in my day-to-day, at work, when interacting with people, when walking in the park, when shopping for groceries, etc. I made the effort to keep it and I could feel that I had access to it, like activating a muscle; the thoughts and emotions were there and wanted to creep up but if I made the effort to “activate this muscle” I could and I would have more prolonged periods of clearness but this different type of clearness, detached from emotions, thoughts, worries, everything, just perceiving the events and perceiving my body, It felt like this thing was inside of me perceiving life, often with a humorous sense, and that thing was me, I just was. Yesterday unfortunately I slipped into trying to do multiple things at the same time and I gradually lost the battle, I think it also has something to do with the weekend routine and habits that I’ve constructed and have been fighting to break from that pull me in and I also sometimes feel that the vibration of the city gets heavy on the weekends. Today the morning meditation/concentration practice went as usual; really struggling to quiet the mind and thoughts.
This experience gave me a glimpse of these different senses that are said to lay within us that are atrophied and can be activated and perceive in the moment at the same time beyond the processing of the mind or any emotion and I think making the effort to connect to these unknown parts of us is very important. To put an example, I can’t flex my left calf muscle all that much but that doesn’t mean it’s not there, it just means that I have to push harder to activate it, even if sometimes it feels like I am doing anything.
Lastly, I share a song that I like, the whole album is one of my favorites.
https://youtu.be/wr6g0R2zk_Y
That’s a similar way I experience the spiritual sun incantation, Erik and Marco. It seems a lot of people would experience it similarly as the sun, the source really is all permeating.
I like the experience that you shared, Marco, as it really shows, as you said, the potential that lies within each person. The way I understand them is similar – I think we are given those experiences so that we know what is it that we are aiming for rather than having just an idea of what it is. It certainly helped me tremendously to push for clarity every single moment. Its interesting how at some point I can feel as not much is happening and then would get those amazing glimpses of clarity and peace as a reward, which makes it real and something that can be achieved.
Wishing you many more experiences and inspirational moments, Marco.
Thanks for your kind wishes too Marco. Yes, that’s a very appropriate quote from The Kolbrin, which also reminds me of Dimi’s comment about how some of the ancients would’ve just had a natural instinct to build sacred sites and so on. Thanks also for going further into the feeling you have behind the prayer you shared. You made some good points there.
It’s amazing how the Our Lady of Guadalupe music was created by allocating notes to the position of the stars on Our Lady’s gown isn’t it? The ethereal opening voices remind me somewhat of Hildegard von Bingen’s choral music.
On the topic of analysing religious artefacts, I recently watched one of John Campbell’s videos, which happened to be on The Turin Shroud. He normally posts videos related to health care, as I mentioned previously. But in this one, he uses his medical knowledge to comment on scientific analyses of the shroud, with some findings equally as extraordinary as those connected with the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YT1R2kDPHFA
The first thing he mentions is that the image of Jesus on the shroud is a photo negative. But this was unknown at the time and was only discovered with the advent of photography, when a photographer took a positive image from it in 1898, which revealed much more detail than was previously visible.
The body is clearly that of a dead man in a state of rigor mortis and blood stains around the area where the crown of thorns would’ve been worn have been confirmed to be of human origin. The body is naked, consistent with accounts of Roman crucifixion practices and has signs of scourge marks on the body, consistent with gospel accounts.
Only four fingers on each hand are also visible, which John Campbell explains are consistent with nails being driven through each wrist and causing the thumb to retract by severing the median nerve. There are also blood marks around the wrists and bruising around the shoulders from carrying a heavy weight across them, as well as from flogging. Knee injuries are also visible, which are consistent with him falling repeatedly, as is recorded in Mark 15 (21) as taking place when Jesus carried his own cross before collapsing.
At around 14.30 in the video, John lists the various injuries displayed on the shroud, which also include a broken nose, swollen face and bruised eye, part of the beard torn out and wounds between two ribs, as is described in the gospel accounts with a soldier piercing Jesus’ side to check he was dead. The origin of some of these injuries are described in Matthew 27 (26-30), Mark 14 (65) and John 19 (1 & 17).
In the video, John mentions that the “water and blood” described as leaving Jesus’ side after he is pierced is consistent with pleural fluid and blood leaving a dead body, if wounded in the same manner towards the heart, as was a common Roman military practice. He also mentions that high levels of bilirubin can be found in bodies following trauma, which increases the redness of the blood, due to the break down of red blood cells and accounts for its continued visibility on the shroud.
The injuries on the shroud is described by both a military surgeon and forensic pathologist on separate occasions as being pathologically consistent with the gospel accounts, as described in Pierre Barbet’s book “A Doctor at Calvary”.
It seems extraordinary that a photo negative with this detail would be created over a millennium before the advent of photography. But equally baffling is that the image itself was imprinted on linen, which is not a photo sensitive material. This cloth is mentioned in Matthew 27 (59) and Mark 15 (46).
In 1978, the image was analysed using NASA technology, originally used for topographical assessments of planetary surfaces. It was found that the image on the shroud encodes 3D data, which would not usually be viewable if the same technology were applied to an ordinary photo. From this, scientists have also been able to construct a 3D image of Jesus’ body.
A recent x-ray analysis also indicated the shroud is likely to be 2000 years old. Although previous carbon dating had indicated the shroud to be of a later date, John Campbell explains that although he agrees with the conclusions of that study, it has since emerged that it is likely that material from an attempt to repair the shroud was taken, alongside the older material. So the carbon dating therefore simply gave an average date of these mixed materials, which is supported by the conclusion of a research article from 2005 showing the carbon dated material was not part of the original cloth.
John also explains the extraordinary findings of the image’s origin on the cloth, which like the Our Lady of Guadalupe image was not found to be created using any known pigment, dye or stain. Instead the image appears to have been created in a brief flash of radiation, with the marks it left being only the thickness of less than one 2000th of a millimetre! He also mentions that attempts to replicate the image using modern technology have all failed.
The geographical origin of the shroud has been traced to Jerusalem and the shroud has also been found to contain dirt and minerals from the same area. Pollen from Jerusalem was also found, along with pollen from Turkey, France and Italy, as is consistent with the history of the shroud’s location over the centuries. Some of the Jerusalem pollen was also found to be specific to a plant that flowers at the time of the Jewish Passover, which is recorded in the gospels as being the time of Jesus’ death.
Another cloth referred to as The Sudarium of Oviedo has been studied and was found to contain 120 blood stains that correlate with those on the Shroud of Turin, consistent with the cloth being used to wrap Jesus’ head for burial, as described in John 20 (6-7). Chemical analysis of dirt on the cloth also traced it to the Calvary site of Jerusalem.
John has included various links to the research data below the video, which go into further detail of the points he raised. He reflects at the end of the video that as the technology used to research the shroud didn’t exist at the time of its origin, the message it contains seems to be one for modern times, rather like a time capsule.
I’m sure you and others will find this fascinating topic of interest, as it contains so much that pulls together various threads of science and history.
When I was looking for other versions of the Our Lady of Guadalupe music, I also happened to encounter this dedication to her, which you or others may also like:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNHMUK4-mWM
What a precious experience Marco! Thanks for sharing it; it certainly sounds like a valuable and memorable one.
Yes, it’s beautiful that these otherwise dormant qualities within can be activated at times through spiritual practice. They give a much needed boost to break the internal sleep of our daily lives, as you mentioned.
What a beautiful way to do it Eric, and your description is pretty good. I think I can feel what you say🙏 . Thank you too Tina, that increase within the incantation and the all pervading sense 💗
Marco, very interesting that search for it within. I can relate to that as well, very powerful.
It’s interesting to consider the process in the pysche and metaphysically. I think for me, generally, I start with the sentence, which brings up an image, that brings a bit of a higher feeling of one or another – and then that connection. Then the rest of the sentences and repetition amplify that feeling and solidify the call. Sometimes in the astral the emotion is much stronger and as soon as you start bham! the feeling and connection runs through you. Sometimes I’ve felt so swamped it’s a great effort to grab hold of any spiritual feeling and you’re just anchoring to the words but it’s hard to feel any feeling.
Thanks guys🙇 , useful.
Hi Marco, (and everyone)
it is sad to hear/see of such crime in your country. It seems to be on the increase all over the world, and in my corner too. I have wondered (and heard, but never verified) that the crime rate can be predicted according to the moon phases. We are in the kali yuga period.
Your quote from The Kolbrin appropriate. There is a connection many of us strive for. Religion can serve as a starting point.
The words in your prayer also remind me of the Gayatri Mantra which I really enjoy listening to.
When reciting the incantation of the Sun, I simply focus on the words themselves and remain focused on the intention of those words. I do this deliberately, as a way to minimise any pre-conceived ideas, notions or images from influencing the experience, in a non-genuine or non-authentic way. Over the years, I’ve come to recognise the types of sensations or inner states that can highjack an experience and thus hinder it from developing more naturally with spiritual depth. I look for a certain clarity, calmness and inner state that then grows from itself. So, at this stage, I am still developing my connection with the words and the potency of the incantation with intention. I’m cautious about any feelings or body sensations that could be generated by small ego states trying to highjack the experience and develop their own version of what I should be experiencing (ie get me off track).
I’ve watched the documentary about the virgin of Guadalupe,that you shared Marco, which was very inspiring to see.
It’s interesting how the apparition of spiritual mother happened across the world in different time periods. I’ve never looked into it much but seeing this documentary made me think how our spiritual mother organised these events in hope for us to connect to her. It’s like a continous reminder to feel her in our hearts, as that is where she really resides in each one of us. A heart that has its own desire, when connected to it, it has the power to override any other desire of the flesh.
The symbolism apparent in the whole event and her image is astonishing such as her appearing at the winter solstice, wearing pink, which for those people (Aztec)meant that she announces the birth of the son,god child. Then the four petal flower symbolises the four cardinal points – the internal movement of God… then the various star and constellation alignments, the golden ratio… really amazing.. Now I wonder if all those other apparitions also carry those important symbols.
Thanks for sharing that documentary Marco, it’s such an interesting topic! It’s funny, as I went to a Catholic school, but had never heard of Our Lady of Guadalupe before.
I watched a few other documentaries after the one you shared and found one in particular very informative. There are many of the unique points highlighted in the video you shared, along with some further scientific analysis of the extraordinary phenomena associated with this appearance of Our Lady.
It’s mentioned that the material used, on which the image was created, would usually decay relatively quickly, which makes it extraordinary to have lasted several centuries. It was also originally left to the elements, without any protective frame, which makes it even more unusual to have remained intact. The colourings used to create the image itself were also analysed and were found to resemble no known substances.
Other remarkable events include the image surviving a bomb blast, while a metal crucifix close by was left bent in half. The eyes of Our Lady were also assessed by optometrists and found to reveal a hidden microscopic image, undetectable to the naked eye. The image portrays the scene of Juan Diego and other men gathered, but with the image in each eye slightly different, in keeping with how it would appear to both the left and right eye.
The position of the stars on Our Lady’s cloak were also found to match the constellations at the exact time of the apparition appearing to Juan Diego. And even more remarkably, they are portrayed from the point of view of the sun, rather than from Earth.
These stars were also allocated to a musical stave and found to make a beautiful melody when played according to the specific constellation in the sky at the time of the apparition. But the notes became discordant when adjusted to the celestial pattern just a few minutes either side of Our Lady’s appearance.
There is debate from other sources regarding some of these findings, but the video is a great starting point for anyone interested to look further into these and has many more fascinating points, which I’m sure you’ll enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEhjwCsDDsc
Thanks again for bringing these extraordinary phenomena to our attention! :) Your modification of the spiritual sun as a prayer is also nice.
I’ve gone through the new video several times, as there’s a lot to absorb. One thing that stood out to me was the mention of Ra facing the serpent Apep. I thought it was interesting, as I had some dreams of a similar nature some years ago, before I’d heard about this legend.
I also find it interesting that sometimes in dreams, our response to situations can be much stronger than we’d think, in comparison to our daily actions. We know it’s common to see poor actions in dreams when we first try to improve ourselves psychologically and spiritually, unless we’ve put in a continued effort to reduce similar responses in daily life.
But it’s nice to sometimes also see the opposite, where something that would create much terror if it actually happened in daily life, such as a life threatening situation, seems to be met with a determination to succeed, or even nonchalance when it appears in a dream.
Although there can still be an initial apprehension in response to these unusual situations in dreams, it may quickly be overridden by a strength that seems uncharacteristic, based on our impression of ourselves in daily life.
These types of dreams still appear rarely of course, or at least for me. But it’s nice when they do crop up, as they can give a reassurance that even if things seem to be going badly day to day, or circumstances are far from ideal, there can be an internal strength and determination beneath the surface, which isn’t readily seen by others or even ourselves.
Interesting, Michael, you are mentioning this strength that you found yourself to have in dreams but not being aware of it in daily life. I had some similar experiences where i would fight an entity with so much strength and determination in the astral after a vicious attack but feel if I see the same here would be probably very scared.
This reminds me of some evidence of the souls, through various means, and where it has been discovered that a person’s soul doesn’t necessarily have the same characteristics as in life as in each life we take on somewhat different character traits in order to come to a deeper understanding of different kinds of characteristics and responses that a human can have. Sometimes I have some experiences where that is pointed out to me,such as when I saw a person being caught by police to be taken to a prison. I just stood opposite to this and for a moment felt what that person felt very strongly and I immediately knew that ‘now I know what it feels like for this freedom to be taken away’ – that was what that person was obviously having in their mind in that moment..
Also, in regards to what you’re saying about being somewhere else on our spiritual path but not being aware of it here. I think that too is related to our soul’s strength and also feel it’s deliberately done so that we don’t get too overwhelmed with what we have achieved over there as there’s a lot more to do…
Another fantastic video packed with meaningful information and beautiful visuals!
While all the videos have been great, I think this was the best yet in terms of production values and quality.
The visuals were really excellent as many have mentioned. But I also think the sound design was next-level in this: the choices in music, the sound effects, and the editing—bringing the music volume up just right times, going silent at the right times. Working in tandem with the visuals, it really contributed to creating an otherworldly atmosphere that transports you.
I also think the script was excellent in providing comprehensive information, yet being concise enough to be digestible and to fall within what I think is probably an ideal runtime for this kind of documentary style video, which isn’t easy. It is very “balanced” in that regard, which is appropriate given this is about the Equinox :-)
Thank you Lara and Mark for all the work you do in bringing this information back, and to everyone involved in working on this, a really outstanding job!
I hope everyone had a spiritually insightful and meaningful equinox wherever you may be :-)
Thanks very much for the feedback Matthew. I feel like everyone on the team, myself included, are gradually learning and improving with each video, which is great, because it means that a video production team is emerging.
I also feel like we have a big task, as not only do we need to tackle a subject, but these subjects are often obscure or unique. So rather than making a video about a subject that is popular, we are often making videos about subjects that there is either no, or hardly any, existing commentary on. So it is to break new ground in many ways, and I think we can expect that things will be slow at first, but over time it will surely gain momentum as people start to discover and find an interest in these new and emerging fields.
Hi Lara,
the quality of production and the content is definitely at a new level – higher and higher each time. It is apparent in the actual videos an reflective of the final production.
Up and onwards!
Thanks a lot for this video Lara and everyone! It’s been great to set the tone for the equinox and help reflect on the soul’s journey at this time of year, and overall.
The nine day celebrations of Durga Puja and Mehregan (if I am not mistaken) stood out. I’ve never celebrated the autumn equinox for so long afterword, partly because it’s a busy time, but also because I always interpreted solar alignments at the equinoxes to be very short-term. I mean, solar alignments on the equinoxes last a very short period of time due to sunrise/sunset moving so fast along the horizon at those times of year. It’s different from solstice alignments where the sun stands still and the alignment is valid for quite a few days. I guess the nine day celebrations are not stemming out of sacred sites, but rather are creating their own symbology through the celebration.
Durga Puja is celebrated for nine days, as were the Greater Mysteries of the Eleusinian Mysteries. I personally think there is a lot of scope to have days of celebration around the main ceremony. Otherwise, it feels like these times pass too quickly to fully absorb and appreciate.
Happy Equinox everyone!
Great video Lara and Mark – thank you immensely for the ‘decoding’ of the Autumn Equinox meaning and for the explanation of forgotten spiritual truths related to this time of the year.
Thank you also for the revival of such important spiritual times too.
Also thank you to the team for making this video possible.
Thank you for another amazing video Lara and everyone involved. It feels very important somehow, in the sense of humanity’s understanding of the symbolism of this event. That it is not some sort of weird celebration of darkness, but a reminder of the importance of the inner descent, so that we can extract the light/knowledge from it.
Some really beautiful and meaningful imagery too, light the mysterious look of the fire-tending priestess at 1:45 – a really cool sequence! 😊
I also really appreciate the information about the alignment of the descending passage of the Great Pyramid to the brightest star of the Pleiades – Alcyone, as I have never heard about it before. It made me wonder again, what is the significance of Pleiades for our planet, and why exactly Alcyone was chosen to align to in this special way – being 90 degrees from the descending passage – how would that be utilised? Could it serve like some sort of assurance for the descending candidate, knowing that Alcyone was all the time right above them, even though they could not see it? (or maybe in the astral they could see it sometimes?) Then Thuban at the end of the passage, that one would be visible only once the person started ascending the passage, as a bright marker of heaven/North pole perhaps, to help the person to keep their goal in sight? The great pyramid is indeed so rich in meaning, it seems to have different sections for different stages on the Path of the Sun, what an amazing structure… Now thinking of the tourists pouring there all the time, its really ridiculous. But in the same time, they can’t really damage its internal meaning and the astral use, even if its physical use for initiations has been discontinued.
In the end, I hope everyone had a meaningful and inspiring Equinox! Here in Slovenia we had a beautiful and warm weather, so we managed to do a ceremony in our sacred circle with my husband and a friend who is also interested in the Religion of the Sun. Its been a while since we did a more structured one, and so it was nice to ponder on and implement different symbols into it, according to Mark’s explanations in the book. I am also really looking forward to the planned videos about how to celebrate these times of the year, those should be very inspiring. 🔥
Hi Lucia,
Interesting that you’ve mentioned about the Pleadies. This group of stars seem to have some kind of significance in a many cultures and traditions, including Arabs who follow the religion of Islam which generally condemns the worshipping of elements in nature instead of the One God as most Abrahamic religions do. They refer to the Pleadies as al-najm (lit. the star par excellence),and their prophet Muhammad is also said to have mentioned the Pleadies a few times in their scriptures. The image of the Pleadies can also be found on the logo of Subaru the car brand. It does seem like it really has a kind of significance in human culture in general. As for Thuban and the constellation Draco, I found out that at some point over tens of thousands millions years ago Thuban was the North Star seen from Earth. It used to occupy the nothern celestial pole as Polaris in Ursa Minor does today. However it is due to the precession of the Earth’s axis that our view of the sky changes with time, and in another ten of thousands years or so the North Star will again be a different star from now. The North Star also has a special role to some ancient cultures, because it is located at the northern celestial pole,it is considered to be the head of the stars sometimes. I think there were some decriptions in early Chinese records on how the North Star is is like the head or ruler of all stars, as all stars appear to orbit around it. The North Star to the stars is just like the Emperor to the people of ancient China on earth. I don’t remember if there’s a mention to the precession phenomenon but that’s the importance they attributed to the North Star. To people lived tens of thousands of years ago the constellation Draco would have been located right around the northern celestial pole, if that position in the sky was viewed as some sort of important place, it would make sense for ancient cultures to use a dragon or a serpent as a representation of the obstacle that lies in one’s way of spiritual quest.
Hi again Lucia,
Just a while ago I was looking into scientific studies on past cataclyms again. I did mention before that there is a mass extinction cycle which seems to happen on a 27 million year basis, and mainstream researchers still aren’t sure why it happens. There is one theory which suggests that the sun has a companion star which has been named Nemesis, it is a red dwarf or brown dwarf located somewhere beyond the edge of our solar system, and it orbits the sun from a distance which could be the cause of mass extinctions that seem to occur on a 27 MY interval,due to the gravitational interactions between it and the sun. However according to mainstream narrative,this companion star of the sun has never actually been found, even with some of the most powerful devices that they have in handy. Another theory is that the fact the occurrence of these events seem to follow a cyclical pattern is caused by the sun’s revolution around the center of the Milky Way Galaxy, and that everytime it comes close to a plane in the galaxy,the gravitational interaction could cause small celestial bodies in the solar system’s asteroid belt(located between Mars and Jupiter) to fly towards the inner circles of the solar system more easily, and thus colliding with Earth to usher in a global cataclysm. A third theory suggusts that periodic activities going on inside of the Earth’s core is responsible for the devastating volcanic eruptions that also seem to happen on a cyclical basis. So there are still many disagreements among scientists as to what exactly causes major extinction events to occur on a 27 MY cycle. Some scientists just straight up denying that there is any pattern to this at all, and everything just happened due to coincidences. I certainly disagree with this explanation,since the fact that cataclysms appear to occur on a cyclical basis further proofs that there is more to this existence than mere coincidences and random events . One theory I came across in this video https://youtu.be/Fz-Wa7BuRl4?si=s6Gj3sz7v2O_KP9x seems really interesting as it mentions that it has something to do with the Pleadies. If true could this also possibly explain why the ancients liked to depict this group of stars? During my latest research I also came across something called a Milankovitch Cycle, and it has to do with the formation of ice ages,and there’s an explanation about it here, https://youtu.be/01aFP88qfQs?si=ALQZ6ms96qbgTuxr I think this is also interesting since there is evidence to suggest that we are now living in an intergalcial period between two ice ages. This interglacial period likely started with the end of the Younger Dryas, the time where the Flood occurred as recorded in the tales of many ancient cultures. And it will end when the next time global temperature plummets significantly. That will likely have an impact on our civilization since we are not used to dealing with such cold environments, for the majority of our recorded history we have lived in a relatively warm world. The start of another ice age will likely trigger a new extinction event, although may not be as big as the 5 greatest ones known to have occurred in the past,but it will sure be noticeable to us and there will be many species that die out from the drop in temperature. That could be an event that puts our civilization in danger too. If it so happens that would coincide with one of the prophecies told in the legends of the Norse,that is the Fimbul Winter which will take place right before the onset of Ragnarok. It’s interesting that the Norse records state that there will be more catastrophic events to come after the onset of the Fimbul Winter,indicating that it would not be the sole cause of the ending of our era. Since many prophecies also state that there will be fire and falling stars,maybe there would also be volcanic eruptions and asteroid impacts too? One thing is for sure, the ending of this era is certainly not going to look pretty. And it’s unlikely that our civilization will survive through the deluge unharmed. Anyway, that’s just something I just discovered and found it interesting to share,best wishes;)
Thanks for sharing Emily. Regarding Pleiades and their possible connection to some catastrophes here on Earth, a theory also exists about a “photon belt” around the brightest star of the Pleiades – Alcyone, which different authors think may have some role in the cyclic catastrophes. Now I am not sure if this belt really exists, but it is another theory related to the Pleiades. You can read more about it here
https://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/universo/esp_cinturon_fotones_14.htm
Interesting theory Lucia. Looks like there is something about the Pleiades indeed… The ancients won’t had given it such a significance for no reason. Perhaps it does play a role in the grand cycle of things. The underlying mechanism behind the cyclic catastrophes still isn’t well understood by scientists, but it’s certain that they don’t just happen by chance. I think Lara’s explanation really makes sense, there is a more divine purpose to it all, and it acts as a sorta “periodic cleansing” so to speak.
Thank you, Lara and the team, for another insightful and inspiring video. We are truly fortunate to have access to such abundant resources on the Religion of the Sun, for which I’m sure many are deeply grateful. With all the effort you. Mark and the team put into research, writing, filming, and sharing your work freely, I hope you’re also finding time to rest.
In this video, your interpretation of the Labyrinth and Minotaur story particularly resonated with me, especially your explanation of Ariadne’s thread, which gave me a whole new perspective.
Wishing everyone an uplifting and meaningful time during the equinox, and thank you again for all your incredible work.
Very, very beautiful production. I love the solemn, mysterious mood with the music, and indeed the graphcis and animations with the Minoan priestesses are breathtaking. You keep setting the bar higher with each video!
It’s hard to wrap my mind around how the Giza pyramids and Sphinx encode such a vast wealth of knowledge. Your tying it into the solstices and equinoxes, the path of the Spiritual Sun, ancient initiations, is truly ground breaking, and I’m looking forward to learning more.
Feeling inspired and uplifted to celebrate the autumn equinox. Wishing you and Mark, and everyone, a peaceful, meaningful, light-filled time.
Thank you Laura. Yes, you wouldn’t know there is so much encoded in the Sphinx and Pyramids just by looking at them. Once you start to realize how much is, you become overawed at the design and engineering that went into them. It’s quite extraordinary that they are the most famous site on Earth, and yet none of this is widely known.
I have not seen the video yet, but I’m looking forward to. All four completed 👏🏼 that must feel good. Thank you for doing that and props to the whole team.
Wishing everyone meaningful days and events at this time of the equinox, and to keep going strong 🙏🏼
It does feel like a major task completed. Thanks to the team and to everyone who supported us (who are part of the team too!).
Yes, let’s keep going strong.
Yes, I agree it’s a major task completed Lara. It reminds me of when you and Mark first completed the cycle of articles on the solstices and equinoxes, which were ground breaking at the time and have only grown in their depth since.
A big thanks to you and all involved in making the video. I’ve listened to it four times through and there’s still a lot to absorb.
The visual aspect is stunning again, like with the last videos. There’s a lot of talent in the small team who put the image and video sequences together. The AI creations are now so realistic that I often wouldn’t be able to tell whether the creations such as the Minoan priestesses are actual people or not!
There’s much to reflect on here, so I think I’ll need to go through the video another few times to fully absorb its content.
Wishing you and everyone reading a peaceful equinox.
Thank you Lara, I wish to everyone an inspired equinox!!
I think that experience really felt like myself falling into a period of darkness or cold winter, and coming out of it having a better understanding on certain things. I believe that was part of my personal journey, and I thought I should share them because it may have some relevance to the topic of this video. The way I like to describe my experience is literally “I fell, and I came back up. ” The nightmares I had on Yomi and the Yokais likely didn’t represent anything related to death,since I wasn’t facing anything life-threatening situation. But more likely represented the state of being I was in at the day. When I got through it I was like “I came out of it”.
Another piece of great work that Lara and her team have done! As always, I really appreciate the efforts being put into making such ancient knowledge available to us and easy to understand! This video resonates with me personally in particular because there used to be a period of time in my life where I was facing great difficulties, it was definitely not a pleasant experience to deal with them, and I had to face a lot of negative emotions such as anxiety and depression,I also suffered from insomnia which could be a really mentally painful experience, there were times where I had nightmares of going to somewhere I believed to be Yomi(the underworld in Japanese mythology), and I saw some horrible things like Yokais. I thought I had these nightmares simply because I was in such a negative state of mind at the time that’s why I dreamt about these things,but after watching this video I think there might had been a deeper meaning to that. During that time it was definitely very hard for me and I remembered I had very little positive spiritual experience, it seemed as if all spiritual lights had withdrawn from me. I cannot describe how difficult for me it was to try to go through this period of great disturbance and difficulty, there were moments that I just felt helpless, and thought to myself that the end of the world was coming. When I finally got through this I felt stronger as a person and I came to understand things which I didn’t know before. Now thinking back to it I feel that it might not had been coincidental or was just some random events that I went through, but more like some kind of test that I had been put through for me to learn and grow. There were times where I questioned the seemingly negative aspects of life as well as existence, but now I think they all have a purpose. At this time of the year,where the days are getting shorter and weather getting colder, I think it’s a good opportunity to reflect on the meaning and purposes of darkness,the seemingly negative aspects of existence. It is only by defeating your inner darkness can you learn and grow. A great takeaway from contemplating on the spiritual meaning of the fall equinox!
There is still a lot that could be discussed about this particular experience of mine. However many of the details regarding it are personal therefore I prefer keeping them to myself. But in this experience I know the negative emotions such as the anxiety and depression I faced was stemmed from a crack or flaw within my own personality that I had,and this period of time the circumstances around just brought me face to face with my own weakness and vulnerability. I was aware that this flaw inside of me had been with me for a long time, but it was during that time where I had to face it like an inner enemy to be defeated. If my imperfection was buried deep down within me before,then it was being brought out fully and I had to fight it. After getting overr this time of difficulty in my life I felt that I had a better understanding of myself and how to better deal with these flaws in my own mind.
That’s excellent Emily – that you were able to see this flaw within yourself, that was not only something present, but had been with you a long time, and that you understood how it was the particular circumstances that brought it to your attention.
Our usual reaction is to focus on what’s wrong with the circumstance we’re in, or wrong with how other people have acted etc., and to see that solely as what needs fixing, rather than ourselves. It’s difficult to learn a different approach. But you did it.
The ‘Maya’ or darkness that we have each enmeshed ourselves in, is the very thing we need to learn from.
Well said Lara. I think as the general saying goes, “You are your own enemy. ” The process of realizing and confronting one’s own inner darkness can always be difficult. And for a time I also used to blame the external circumstances for the situation I was in. I questioned everything and wondered what was the point of me going through all of that,I asked for divine guidance but that didn’t come as I wished, so for a time I felt really helpless. But eventually I realized that it was my own weakness that I needed to deal with and confront,and that was a turning point.
Another interesting fact about this experience is that my recovery period actually happened to have coincided with a period of time in a year where light and warmth returned to my part of the world after a dreadful long winter. It felt refreshing since the cold days were gone and spring had returned,and so did the positive things in my own life. I had a feeling of light returning to my life with the returning of light in the physical world at my part of the world. And I came out of that state of despair having learned things I didn’t before.
Hi Emily, I also have the feeling that difficult situations and circumstances in my life have happened according to plan. I could have done nothing to stop them because I didn’t see them coming, and some were caused by circumstances or people out of my control. I’ve reflected on if I could have changed the course of things but being at the stage I was, everything went exactly as it would have, based on my inner understanding and qualities at the time. I’ve felt that my life on the whole is happening according to plan. As you say, even the terrible difficulties in it are all exactly tailored to us as individuals to learn and grow, and hopefully become more wise and loving and stronger as a result, if we consciously use it to work on the flaws that they are causing to emerge.
I also kinda realized that these dark part of my Self are not actually part of who I really am(I don’t know if this description makes sense), but rather something that could be conquered. It was indeed more of an inner battle with myself more than anything else, and I’m just glad that I was able to come out of it having a better understanding of things.
Yes, that’s right – we’ve created these dark parts over many lives (human and animal) as part of our learning here, but they are not truly who we are, and are temporary. We learn from the suffering they cause us, but most of all, from overcoming them.
Thank you so much for your explanation Lara. It all makes sense to me now. I have heard about some of the stories you mentioned in the video before,but never thought they were symbolic representations of one’s battle with his/her own inner darkness! The monsters of the underworld in Ancient Egyptian legends,as well as the bull-headed monster in Greek mythology,they are all symbolic representations of ones own inner darkness. Perhaps so did the visions of Yomi and Yokais I saw in the nightmares I had. Speaking of that it also reminded me of a Shinto practice in Japan known as harai,which is the act of purifying oneself(such as washing one’s hands with water) before entering a shrine. The practice of purification may exist in many religions, but in Shintoism this practice is said to be have originated from Izanagi’s act of bathing himself in water upon returning from Yomi the underworld. Since the underworld is also often used to represent one’s inner darkness, could this practice also have a symbolic meaning of removing or washing off one’s own inner darkness in order to reach the higher planes where beings that came to be known as gods reside( Takamagahara/ Asgard/Heaven whatever you wanna call it?)?
I think that’s probably right. Most religions have laws and customs around cleanliness and purification , and I would wager that all of them originally meant inner cleanliness, and that it was a reminder to work on oneself. Jesus basically showed that, cleansing people of leprosy and demons, but saying that he really came to cleans sins (loosely paraphrased).
Ritual cleansing has much more meaning to me after understanding what inner cleansing is, and whenever I cleanse myself in a ritualistic way, I always ask for inner cleansing especially.
I watched this video a few more times and felt that it truly resonates with me and the message definitely speaks to me on a deeper level. I think the battle with the darkness within oneself describes it really well. Although I still don’t quite understand what is the Spiritual Mother goddess and what does she represent in this.
Maybe that understanding will come as you connect with her.
Just wanted to say I find your reaction now to this information quite inspiring Emily, thanks.
Because sometimes these ancient cultures can seem distant and the way of the sun’s seasons impersonal. Yes, interesting and intriguing to hear about, but not connected to us and what we face. But because you went through an inner journey of difficulties yourself you can so readily relate to it and connect it to yourself. Then those ancient mysteries become alive ⭐️ and personal (an inspiration, and a comfort to what you felt lonely in facing), like they are you too or you feel this affinity with those who had the spiritual within at that time. And you’re just eager to get closer to that, feel more of it, experience it. And contrary to what I used think we pretty much can, totally. (We might not have a time machine) Through the astral. Also through research. Through visiting ancient monuments and places. Prayer connection. In celebrating ans practicing together with others, we recreate.
It’s interesting to consider how it is that someone is able to get to that spark of personal connection?
Hi Karim,
I didn’t expect myself to relate to the topic of this video either. But when I watched it it just resonated with me so much since I had an experience like that. Ancient spiritual knowledge can seem distant and incomprehensible sometimes, but through learning about their deeper meanings and contemplating on them, as well as through numerous experiences,one can have a better understanding of them. There is a clear difference between understanding the information on a purely intellectual level and actually having an understanding on a personal level,it is through understanding on the personal level that one can actually progress spiritually as one walks his/her spiritual path. As for me I definitely feel more empowered than before after going through this experience, and I feel grateful that by going through this experience with a trial of difficulties made me realize the importance of confronting the darkness within myself.
As for the inspiration for one to make such a personal connection,the only explanation I can think of is that there had been a plan for me,I was being put through an experience like this on purpose by whoever maybe guiding me. This was an opportunity for me to learn and grow. Had I not experienced something like this,I may never have came to the realizations I made through this experience. As Lara said in her video,”it is only by knowing darkness that you get to know light” I have a mixed feeling towards that experience. It was definitely not fun while I was going through it,but it had been a great opportunity for me to learn and grow at the same time.
Hi Emily,
I just want to quote something from the ‘Ancient Solstice ‘ book where Mark writes about the meaning of the autumn equinox: “..it is especially relevant when going through difficult circumstances, as going through these can be a form of descent in one’s own life. Facing hardships can cause someone to descent into the chaos and darkness of their psyche, as reactions and turbulent emotions arise in response…. ,which don’t manifest in ordinary circumstances…. This kind of descent is necessary for gaining knowledge and transforming oneself within” This really puts things into perspective as often people chase around and wish for circumstances that will make them happy and ultimately as souls choose lives less challenging but it is evident that hardships are a very powerful tool for one’s inner development and progress. Imagine a life where everything you want just appears, you get things without much effort and everyone is loving and caring around you. I think there’s definitely some learning in that but the learning and wisdom you get from the hardships is nowhere near to that. What kind of reactions and emotional turmoil you get from those loving circumstances? I think it can lead to even more deception of the self and the world around us. So, whenever difficulties arise, i now treat them as something special, something so worthwhile I need to pay attention to how am I feeling around it and what can i get from it.
One thing, I want to say about insomnia, as I feel a lot of people are going through this. I did another experiment with this one as it’s something I’ve been going through for the most part of this life. So, I’ve been getting around on average 4 hours a night leaving me feeling dizzy and lightheaded, and that felt really difficult causing all sorts of reactions but then I just went into an awareness mode and all this physical difficulties ceased. It’s like I have this belief that if i don’t sleep 7 or 8 hours I won’t be able to go through the day and that was what made things more difficult and so instead I stopped these thoughts and kind of slid into the conscious part of me. It felt like there’s no other option, I either fall or I rise above it. I don’t know if this is applicable to anyone but maybe if we just try things can really turn around..
I’m sorry to hear you’ve been struggling with insomnia. I think it’s good that you identified the anxiety associated with it, as the fear of not being able to sleep can contribute to not being able to sleep.
But there is something I want to mention that may be of help. It’s that modern lights, as well as screens, largely emit blue light. The sun, together with the earth, creates a complex and changing spectrum of light over the course of the day, which regulates every process in our bodies, including telling our body when to sleep and when to be wakeful. The sun emits blue light in the middle part of the day, telling our brain and body to be awake. At sunset this largely turns to red, telling us to start relaxing and to go into a restful state ready for sleep. The problem is that we then go inside and turn on blue lights. So even though we know it’s time for bed, our brain is being told that it is midday. Then when people try to go to sleep, they can’t, or stay up very late into the night. We have changed our light bulbs for this reason, and try to use red light at night, and use programs that turn down the blue light on our computer screens. Getting in cycle with the sun as it turns out, is really important.
That’s an interesting aspect Lara, thank you very much for sharing! I can certainly relate to not being able to sleep before midnight or even later, as I am so used to working with computer in the evenings/nights… Its just how things work out sometimes, after attending to various mundane duties during the days, the evening or night is finally a peaceful time when I can do something inspiring. I have been using a program called f.lux that a friend recommended to me, which changes the shining colour of the screen as the evening approaches, to a more natural colour for the eyes. But using different light bulbs is a new idea for me, will definitely look into it!
It would be nice if we didn’t have to work with computers at all, then everything would be much more natural and in line with the natural cycles, but I guess that’s a part of this Kali-Yuga time, and we just have to deal with it the best we can…
Hi Lucia,
Do you know if the app works for phones too? I don’t think the computer is a major problem for me, but I can spend quite a notable portion of my spare time on my phone scrolling through random things, and I don’t know about how to change the color of my phone screen. It would be nice to know if there is any software that could work for most of the devices that we use(i.e. phones, tablets, computers)
f.lux is the program I’m using – it’s a great free starter program for people wanting to get into this. Yes, it would be nice not to have to work with computers into the night. I try and work my routine as best I can so that I minimize time on the computer at night and do other chores, and especially try to get to bed early so I can be out at sunrise.
Hi Lara&Lucia,
I think you ladies really made a good point here. People back in ancient times didn’t really have computers and all the technology that we have today, so they lived their lives in accordance with the natural cycle of day and night. In Chinese we have a saying which literally means “work at sunrise and rest at sunset”. Which describes the way people used to live in ancient times. There is evidence that only up until contemporary times with the invention of lightbulbs and the advance of other electronic technologies that people have started to become more active at night, which can be not in line with the natural cycle. It used to be that people just went to sleep shortly after night falls,but now almost no one in the modern society does that anymore. We can all stay occupied by the electric lights as well as our devices, and the natural cycle of day and night has been largely forgotten. The modern lifestyle can bring many problems and can indeed lead to health issues in some people. If we could really minimize the affects of electronics devices at night and get up early enough to see sunrise, that could be a big step towards having a lifestyle in line with the natural cycle.
I have seen some articles which talk about the studies done on how technology, especially electronic devices can effect people. It seems like a lot of the things that we do in the modern world are not in line with the natural order, but that is one of the characteristics of this day and age. Wonder could there be any prophecy made during ancient times fortold this coming?
Hey Emily,
There are some color filter apps you can get for iphone / android which will adjust the colour of the light coming out of the screen. If you search for something like “f.lux android alternative” or “f.lux iphone alternative” there are some options you could try that people are talking about on reddit etc. There’s also the inbuilt accessibility options that you can use to change the screen color, and you can set them up so the color change can be switched on and off easily. I think both iphone and android also have a similar thing to f.lux built in, like a nighttime mode which makes the screen slightly more orange. So there’s a few different ways you might be able to experiment with and see what works best.
Another good program for changing screen colour on computers (paid, but fairly affordable and has some extra options than f.lux does) is iristech.co
Hi Erik & Others,
Just a brief update–I’ve found that there is a built -in function on my phone which changes the color of my screen to a warmer tone, I also got some night lamps and night lights that give off reddish-orange glows for my apartment , especially my bedroom. I think changing the lighting in the room really changes the way my body reacts, as warmer and dimmer glows do produce a drowsy feeling that helps me winding down. I didn’t think much about blue lights before since the lights that I had been exposed to never appeared as “blue” as a noticeable color of light that is similar to the color of the mid-day sky or a blue flame,so I just considered them to be white(white light is a combo of different wavelengths of light) It was after I implemented these warmer glows into my living environment that I realized how bluish was the light that I had been exposed to for a huge portion of my life was! Not sure if I will try the other measures suggested here anytime soon,but this is where I will be starting from.
I bought a few brands of “low blue” and “flicker-free” LEDs (1800K color). They all seem to work well, and testing with slo-mo video none seem to flicker. Usually on the product page they show the light spectrogram, and avoiding even tiny bumps in the blue spectrum can apparently make a difference. I noticed a pretty dramatic difference (I haven’t been tired at 9pm in a long time).
For iPhones, if you want a more dramatic nightshift than what they come with, you can set a color filter in accessibility settings and use automated shortcuts to turn it off at sunrise and on at sunset.
Ideally there’s no blue light after sunset, but impractical for many of us in this day and age, so when using the computer or phone, etc., lowering the brightness is the other ideal thing to do (and if you happen to have blue emitting lights that can be dimmed). Obviously safety first though – being able to see and not fall over things is probably more important!
That’s great you have been able to verify the effectiveness of this blue light blocking bulbs on your sleep so quick Julian! My blue light blocking light bulbs arrived 2 days ago, installed 1 on our bedroom and one in the kitchen for the night (the kitchen has also a normal one that we use during the day when there is cloudy outside). I am yet to see the difference in my sleep patterns, but what I did notice is how these bulbs change the colours in the room, which is something I dont really like. :-O Basically red becomes orange, orange becomes yellow, yellow becomes white, and blues are gray-ish… I guess its ok for the night, and in nature something similar also happens, as the colours vane gradually as it darkens, but just seeing the apartment like that was like – mehhhh… :-D I think if there is no dramatic shift to my sleep pattern in a few months, I may just use regular, weaker lights, and maybe install these into some special lamps for the night.
Hi Lucia,
I think it’s normal not being used to the changes in lighting in the room at first, especially if it’s for your main light bulbs. I cannot change the light bulb at my apartment because I rent this place ,but I did get lamps and night lights for my bedroom. I use a reddish-orange one just before I go to sleep and a brighter,more yellowish one for lighting if I do not plan to go to sleep in a short while. It can take a while to get used to the change of lights, but the ones I’ve adopted definitely feel more “natural” than the white lights that I used for a long time before. I do think I’m more drowsy in these warmer colored lightings and that does help me fall asleep faster;) I have recommended this setting to Lingling and a few other friends and they said they would consider changing their lights too.
I’m very sorry to hear that, Tina. Have you had any luck improving the digestive issues you once mentioned? I feel it could be related because allergies and intolerances generate a chronic state of inflammatory response in the body which increases cortisol; the opposite hormone to melatonin. I wish you all the best. I have sometimes asked my divine mother for help with my health and I have felt her help sometimes the next morning, I have heard she is a great source of wisdom and knowledge so maybe she could help you find answers.
I will mention some things that help to have good sleep, tried and tested.
Sleep hygiene starts when we wake up so it’s recommended to have sunlight in the eyes early in the morning, this signals the body to increase cortisol production and reduce melatonin to start the waking cycle.
Propper hydration in the early morning helps to get the adrenal system up and running, drinking a good amount of water in the first hour after waking up is a good idea, after all, we tend to be a little dehydrated in the morning because of not drinking water while asleep.
Having some form of physical activity shortly after waking up to get the blood flowing is also recommended as well as deep breathing to regulate the CO2 accumulation that happens while asleep.
Feeding and taking the bulk of our hydration in the daytime is most appropriate because the digestive system slows down as the sun goes down and the digestive system is one of the more energy-demanding systems in the body.
Exercise really helps with circadian rhythm regulation amongst many other beneffits, it’s best to do it in the daytime because the temporary increase in cortisol can disrupt sleep but from what I’ve seen if the only option is to exercise later in the day this is still preferred than not exercising for overall health. Of course, everybody’s circumstances are different but we are not speaking of becoming bodybuilders but rather activating our muscles and nervous system which has all sorts of benefits for our overall health. This made me remember that experience Mark mentioned in the Spiritual OBE book where an ET flexed his abb muscles to teach him that he should stay fit 😂 I had a good laugh with that one.
As Lara mentioned, blue light after the sun has set disturbs the circadian rhythm; warm light and fire don’t disturb the circadian rhythm and I would say it also improves sleep because of the relaxing effect it has.
Leaving the most physically and intellectually demanding tasks for the daytime and taking downtime before bed is also recommended. Having a warm bath before bed is said to aid in conceiving sleep because it’s relaxing and also because of the thermic effect it has. Having a sufficiently cool temperature to sleep is also mentioned on the subject. Interestingly enough having a clean and tidy bedroom is also linked to better quality sleep.
Of course, the demands of daily life and circumstances sometimes prevent us from applying some of these things but we can do our best to cultivate good habits.
Hi Marco, I have improved my digestive system a lot in the last few years but still no improvement in sleep.
Over the years ive done many tests as to why this is happening and got some answers with the DNA test which shows that genetically I cannot produce melatonin but supplementing it doesn’t work.
The thing that does make some difference is avoiding an array of foods, mainly carbohydrates. On the other hand, I have done a lot of asking and it seems it’s pointing to one thing and that is detachment. I won’t go much into this but you probably know what I mean.
I’m glad you have improved your digestive issues. I think I get what you mean.
I also have trouble with carbohydrates and seed oils; seed oils upset my digestive system as well as carbohydrates do but carbs and sugar also impact my brain dramatically. I turn into a depression hub for no apparent reason if I don’t stay disciplined with my food choices.
Your commentary on detachment made me remember this from The Flight of the Feathered Serpent.
“A very simple fact that is actually a physical truth, but that you all believe is only an ethical precept that is impossible to put into practice. Surely you have read or heard it at some point: “Do not resist evil.”
Also, your perspectives and emphasis on past existences have made me reflect and think about many things that I hadn’t before so thank you.
I wish you much strength to fight your battles, Tina.
Some great tips there Marco and others.
I appreciate this theme being raised in general.
For the last four weeks I’ve been doing yoga-type poses (which I combine with my own prayers) each morning, before going to work, and I have been very lucky with the clear skies and sun shining onto me in my living room. This discipline made for such a different start to my days.
I’ve been wanting to ‘respect the nights’ better as I generally rely on the guidance from there. But it’s been tough with going out late multiple evenings a week. Improper sleep sends the whole wheel of balance and work off course..
I was once directly shown in the astral about the light emitted by wireless devices, which I didn’t know about at the time. That radiowaves are forms of light and reach into our brain and keep us awake. I was sleeping right next to a Wifi router at the time and wasn’t able to sleep and very slow to recover from an illness.
In my current flat there is also ‘something wrong’, it might be the amount of signals or some other factor, but I always wake up earlier, energetically ‘agitated’ and not rested, haven’t figured why but that’s how it is. Immediate difference when I sleep elsewhere.
I like the Himalayan Salt lamp Ella mentioned (maybe with a certain bulb), some friends of mine have one, great for ambience.
Will aim for sunrises from now on. Which means decent bedtimes 🙏
Thanks, Marco!
I can relate to this feeling of carbs and sugar affecting the brain. For example if I just have a small amount of carbs, let’s say the amount in about 50g potatoes I get a flue like symptoms, with a bad headache. Fruit and sugar I cannot even touch so to speak. I have a feeling that the reason for this is far more deep than we could imagine. Detachment comes to mind again and that quote you shared fits really well. If we go about our day in a detached and aware way with utilising the tools that we’ve been given we get this deep understanding of what is what as even our perception of things and situations can change then there’s a ‘silent power’ within that nothing can shake..
I also, wish you much strength and determination in your inner work!
Hi Marco, just wanted to say that the story of Mark meeting a very physically fit ET stuck with me too, so funny and down to earth, and yet otherworldly too! 😃 It definitely underlines the importance of taking a good care of our physical bodies as the temples of the spirit. Thank you for some good tips for the sleep hygiene too. My problems are mainly going to sleep late and lack of physical activity, as I don’t have that much work to do outside (except of taking care of the garden), and I am not a naturally sporty person. 😮 So I decided to tackle one thing at a time, and start with changing my sleep routine, which is difficult (I am even more hungry in the afternoon/evening than in the morning and have been like that all my life), but I am trying to do it gradually, so that its sustainable and does not put me off by too much stress and sleep deprivation. This changing of light bulbs idea sounds like a good thing to try too, which could help to make a different atmosphere in the room that will be more conducive to rest and slowing down in the evenings rather than increased mental activity and computer work. Still a long way to go to be waking up at sunrise naturally…
Thanks everyone for the interesting comments…
Regarding fitness/exercise, it’s such an easy thing to become obsessed with or to completely disregard. Like many things, finding a balance is important. I’ve found some benefits from adopting the “low-heartrate running” method which is basically trying to keep your heart rate quite low for a very gentle-paced run. I find that it’s nice way to exercise without making me completely exhausted like the training I did years ago. I’ve also found that it helps me with my sleep and mood. I’m not going to pretend that it’s a profound spiritual practice or anything but it can be really effective in breaking down a lot of the physical tension accumulated through the day. Numerous reputable studies show that this type of running puts much less stress on your heart and joints, and is also very effective for fat loss.
Also, thanks for the comments about the cloudy mornings Ella. Now I don’t have any excuses haha
Hi Owain, I’ll look this up, it sounds interesting. I think I’ve seen people running like this, usually south-east Asian-looking people actually! I seemed to always be having my attention taken by way they moved when in big parks in big cities, when there are usually dozens of people going around pounding the ground every morning – either with Tai Chi or some unusual, very graceful, way of doing things, like this slow-jog thing. I used to make myself go jogging and enjoyed it to an extent but getting into the Chinese medicine theory recently I stopped – it’s really not into anything very extreme and so I’ve started looking for alternatives.
I remember this scene in a film about this alien woman who came from a paradise place to Earth (it’s a French film, I wonder if anyone knows it) where part of their paradise life was just this really joyful-looking exercise training every day, like swinging off trees and acrobatics. Like it was part of looking after their body as a temple in a very innocent and happy way. Obviously that was a film and not my own paradise OBE, but it seemed like it might be something! Haven’t got to the ET with the muscles bit in the book yet – look forward to it!
Yes, I agree Owain – it’s useful to have a sense of balance in relation to exercise, as well as in general, as there is a tendency among some to adopt a black and white “either/or” approach.
Regarding light exercise that’s enjoyable, you and others may be interested in Nordic walking, which is essentially hiking with sticks. Michael Mosley covered it on his BBC podcast series, which can be read about here (or also listened to for those with a UK IP address):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5YbN1xfbCJMSNDP71QN7qKg/michael-mosley-how-nordic-walking-could-boost-your-workout
It’s interesting that Nordic walking was shown to be the most effective, in comparison to some other types of exercise during a clinical trial. Other types of exercise included HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), but as HIIT can be effective in just a few minutes per week, it’s useful for busy people who are healthy enough to exercise in short bursts, due to its positive effects on health, including mitochondrial function.
HIIT also produced good results in comparison to more conventional exercise in a 5-year Norwegian study with 1500 participants, with the biggest reduction in all cause mortality, as is described in Michael Mosley’s podcast in the same series: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/2Cvm9bGDskwWtKc0dGytSZS/michael-mosley-why-hiit-is-an-efficient-way-to-get-fit
Thanks for those tips Marco – there are some useful points there. Regarding the fit ET who Mark mentioned in the new book, for those who haven’t read that section, it’s in Chapter 25 (The Different Beings We Meet in OBEs) on page 483.
Although we may not all be naturally sporty, I agree it’s important to maintain our physical bodies and engage in some form of exercise, as much as we’re able to, due to its positive effect in reducing the incidence and improving the outcome of various physical and psychological illnesses.
I was never a sporty kid growing up, but used to walk a lot and enjoyed various forms of light exercise as an adult, such as walking, cycling, swimming, yoga and tai chi, along with strength training with weights. Now I would literally give my last penny to be able to engage in any one of these again, after being forced into a sedentary lifestyle over many years, due to chronic illness.
For example, an experience of the autumn and winter months can be very different if it includes small joys like walking in nature, breathing the crisp air, seeing the warm glow of the sun and changing colours of leaves, and hearing them rustle, or frost crunching underfoot as we walk over them. Whereas watching the seasons pass from inside the same building or room is usually much less uplifting.
It’s easy to not fully appreciate what we have until it’s taken away. But I’m reminded of the closing stanza of Lewis Carroll’s poem Solitude:
“I’d give all wealth that years have piled,
The slow result of life’s decay,
To be once more a little child
For one bright summer-day.”
Hi Ella,
your description reminds me of a movie called The Green Beautiful, where its people were peaceful yet advanced, and lived in harmony with nature and with each other. Is this it perhaps?
Was there reference to telepathy in the movie? And, finding a community with a similar life philosophy to theirs in Australia?
It was also implied in this movie that our modern lifestyle is far removed from the original plan for Earth, so various advanced beings would be sent to Earth to help us eg Jesus, Bach, etc. It was meant to be a humorous look at our disconnected way of life.
Hey Dimi (and Ella), I watched The Green Beautiful years ago, and remember it was cool! Now I searched for it on Youtube and it looks like it has been removed, you can’t find the whole movie, just bits of it. Here is one excerpt that maybe explains why Youtube does not want it there. ;-):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vsd9Sc59yc
I did finally found it on Rumble though, and going to re-watch it soon!
I’m glad you guys have found those tips useful. I would like to share the work of two persons who I admire and who have helped me tremendously: Barbara O’Neil and Dr. Sten Ekberg.
I encountered Barbara’s work at a point in which my health was very deteriorated and following her recommendations allowed my body to feel much better after only 8 months and that from some severe gastritis and colitis (I had other issues too) which I was told I might have to live with for the rest of my life; that was a shock because I was barely entering my 20s. She used to have a health retreat called “Misty Mountain Health Retreat” and there were 12 lectures where she explained her understanding of the human body and shared her principles for life but I could not find the same order of videos in the new channel she is uploading to make a playlist so I think you could look for specific videos that pertain your concerns and go from there.
https://youtu.be/UfnF9_M9P2w?si=T6XVIuwZ3D2W7X0x.
Dr. Ekberg never ceases to amaze me with how well he explains complex body mechanisms and I feel he makes me understand these things as if it were something that I already knew but needed to remember, Both Barbara’s and Dr. Ekberg’s video format is structured lectures so they are very easy to follow. Both of them also look fantastic for their age which is a great indicator for me that something they do must work.
Here are some videos that I really like of his but everything I’ve seen from him is high quality.
https://youtu.be/CjAinz1cRio?si=yV8KEhr0IMx0KH7y
https://youtu.be/MJsqeEWfock?si=22E5YFT-OtCpD2yR
The method of slow exercise that has been discussed in this conversation is known as Aerobic exercise or more modernly also referred to as zone 2 cardio. Here is a video where Dr. Sten Ekberg explains a little bit about exercise. Barbara also is a proponent of the same method of exercising and maybe some might find her take and tips on it appealing.
https://youtu.be/fnAAa3DyA6E?si=FS1g8AUwOL9MHAxa
This one is a fascinating explanation that Dr. Sten Ekberg gives on Mitochondria that I think relates to the exercise subject.
https://youtu.be/VJ5DhuldByQ?si=BbLE0URnjRxrnO9-
If some of you go through his “User Manual For Humans” list you will find a video where he talks about the Brain, Ego & Happiness where he quotes the work of a man who plagiarized a very loved person of ours and I found very interesting how compelling the concepts resulted to him, Its sad to think that many people have been sidetracked by others who’ve plagiarized the work of real spiritual teachers.
@Lucia. I think not necessarily liking exercise is a great reason to do it, it is known that engaging in activities that we don’t necessarily want to do or resisting activities that are challenging to do so like addictions fortifies and area of the brain that is know as the will power or tenacity hub known as the anterior midcingulate cortex. This area is found to have a greater size in supper agers who constantly engage in challenging activities and learning new skills. When reading The Flight of the Feathered Serpent Judas mentions something to Armando about continuity of purpose that reminded me of this but I suspect he might be speaking of something that is currently out of my perception.
“Through continuity of purpose, a new organ is formed in man. but it is necessary that this organ potentially exists and that is able to grow.” (Page 34 of the Spanish version)
However, I think your slow approach to things is a smart way of incorporating new habits into your life in a sustainable matter in the long run, Olga recently gave some very useful insights about this.
@Michael. I feel for you brother, I’m very glad you have found tools in Lara’s and Mark’s work to help you deal with difficulties, you are a strong man and I find it very noble that you maintain your hope. Don’t you know someone who could help you go out in certain days like the equinoxes and solstices to experience these events outdoors? maybe you could also reach out online for help or maybe volunteering programs that could help you with something like that, maybe you could even share what you know about the significance of this event with people or something. I recognize I do not know your situation and I apologize if any of this is inappropriate but I say this because although I haven’t gone through something like you have shared I’ve had my share of difficulties and learning to reach out has really made a difference and its amazing to see how good-hearted people are when we reach out with humility in our hearts, that in itself I see as an act of strength and it posses its own inner challenges, I know that’s certainly the case for me.
“Don’t misinterpret this emotion; it is not weakness, it is strength. It is the means by which a singular understanding is obtained.” (The Flight of the Feathered Serpent, page 36 of the Spanish version)
Having the opportunity to give and help is fantastic but sometimes I find we also give the opportunity for others to give and help and it’s all part of the interconnected design of the Great Hidden Lord’s creation, Amen.
What you quoted about being a child again is moving and I find it is a common desire for us humans, I think it has to do with the fact that in those early years our consciousness, in general, is less restricted and we are naturally more perceptive of life, as Lara and Mark discuss in their Brain Limiter Theory. One of the most profound experiences I’ve had this year was actually pretty mundane, It was after finishing a mantra chanting session and after walking a few steps in the house I just felt this profound stillness and I felt connected with the universe and everything, I was just staring at the wall for some time and everything was completely fine, like if I was immersed in the warmest hug. I think we are extremely lucky to have found tools that can help us to access this child-like state, even if it’s only for some moments, maybe not as to return in time to the body we once had but in our perception.
I wish you much strength in your hardship and may the light be with you and provide you healing. Here is a performance by one of my favorite singers and I figured you might fancy listening to it.
https://vk.com/video-40865523_165765541
Hi Marco,
It’s lovely to hear about the peaceful experience you described. Yes, being able to glimpse these peaceful states is also comforting. I find it easier to have this awareness when in nature, compared to in a mundane environment, but I’ve also felt this sense of deep relaxation when at home, after a sustained practice. This evening I felt some stillness while watching the sunset from my window.
Thanks for your encouragement again. That’s really good you managed to significantly improve those health issues you mentioned. I’ve also had gut issues most of my life, which can be very debilitating. But I don’t have inflammation like colitis, which I know can be particularly nasty, especially when it’s ulcerative.
Thanks for sharing those links. I’ve heard of Barbara O’Neil but not Dr. Ekberg. It’s interesting he describes the function of the mitochondria in one video, as my mitochondrial function is impaired, leading to extreme exhaustion. The conventional prognosis is it’s for life, as you also mentioned, but I keep researching and trying out treatments in the hope that something may work in the longer term.
Yes, it would be lovely if I knew someone who would be able to take me into nature to celebrate the solstice and equinoxes. It’s been over a decade since I celebrated them in this way, but I also had some opportunities to spend some time in nature during this period and even see a few ancient sites with friends, which was wonderful.
I’ve heard of organisations that take people out to social clubs etc., but to be honest even if I found a charity that could help me go out, it would still be very difficult currently, as I need to lie down silently for long periods most days. It’s hard to describe the level of exhaustion, as it’s outside most people’s experience. For example, when I was healthy, I felt some mild fatigue after walking around a busy city for 8 hours, or when staying up all night to stock the shelves in a store. But to only experience that level of fatigue now would be amazing.
Over recent years, it’s felt like having an acute viral infection that renders me bed bound on a daily basis, with my legs burning like a marathon runner would experience after a race. But this is also just one of around 40 symptoms I experienced over the last decade, usually with several of these running concurrently on a daily basis.
This can become very isolating, but it’s nice to also encounter kind-hearted people who are willing to help. This makes a big difference, as I’ve also become very used to my requests for help being dismissed over the last 2 decades of chronic illness, including from medical professionals. I’m still currently trying to persuade various health care services to allow me to access the assessments and support I need. It becomes draining to have to do this constantly, so it’s such a welcome contrast to find people who offer help without persuasion and who are genuinely caring.
Yes, I agree there is a divine principle of giving and receiving at play in the cosmos, which is often overlooked, along with qualities such as love. I remember a verse from 1 Corinthians 13:13 being read at a family member’s funeral: “Abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”
Christina Rossetti also developed this into her poem The Greatest of These is Charity, the last section of which is:
“Love lifts up a face like any rose
Flushing and sweet above a thorny stem,
Softly protesting that the way he knows;
And as for faith and hope, will carry them
Safe to the gate of New Jerusalem,
Where light shines full and where the palm-tree blows.”
I also recently saw Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s quote “What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?”
Thanks for sharing your playlist. I have recordings of the original versions of some of those songs. It’s a coincidence they’re performed in a jazz style, as I was listening to Nina Simone’s version of I Got Life just before I saw your comment.
Music has been a big help to me during difficult times and I thought you and others may like some of the songs that gave me hope and inspiration:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPFo0jxxGeVPa-kL_w7vyYLXFz6en9wQP
Thank you for your advice Lara;) I am much better with my sleep now. But what you mentioned about the color of light effecting our sleep and wake cycle seems to make sense, and there is scientific evidence that the pineal gland in the brain is indeed sensitive to light and releases melatonin accordingly which helps with sleeping. I don’t know if I can about change the light bulb at my basement because I rent my place of living and I’m not sure if the owner would allow it, but I do find night lights helpful in terms of creating an atmosphere that helps me sleep. I had a night light which gave off a really nice orange glow but unfortunately it stopped working so I got an LED white night light instead. Sometimes I do feel that it’s too bright and I may turn it off if I feel like it is getting in my way of sleeping. I probably should look for a new one with a warmer tone.
If you can’t change the lightbulbs, another way of doing it is to buy lamps, even a cheap desk lamp, and put a blue light free bulb in. This can be a cheap, temporary, and easy way of doing it, that also gives a lot of flexibility.
You can get orange tone bulbs, which are free of blue light, but still have green. Or you can get red tone bulbs that are free of both blue and green light. It’s harder to see with the red bulbs, but they are great for really helping wind down and making you feel sleepy. We use a combination of orange bulbs for the main room lights, and then red bulbs in lamps, which gives the flexibility to switch between being able to see and being able to wind down (while still seeing just enough to get around).
There are even rechargable, portable night lights that are blue free, which you can carry with you as another option.
A dimmer and warmer tone light helps, but a light that is actually specially made to be blue light free is ideal.
Thank you again for the suggestion Lara. I’ll see what I can find.
Hi Emily, I think LED lights are really important to avoid, they seem to be the worst at upsetting our circadian rhythm. I knew some people who were campaigning to get the street lights turned back to the lovely warm-orange ones we used to have in the UK from the LED ones we have glaring everywhere now, as apparently the impact on nature and on people living by them is pretty bad. How about those orange Himalayan salt lamps? I find they’re just enough to read by, with a few candles and make such a lovely ambiance.
I’ve been really enjoying this change in the seasons recently for the encouragement to slow down and go inwards from the growing nights. There a quietness and calmness to it that the summer misses. Plus it’s easier to see the sunrise when it’s at sensible-o’clock!
One other bit of health info I’ve come across about the sun recently is about how sunglasses and sun cream are actually really damaging for us, for different reasons though they overlap. The gist is that sunglasses, by blocking particular rays of the sun, are stopping us from getting parts of light into our pineal gland “the master gland” which then stops it from being able to communicate with our bodies properly. They stop the signal to the body to produce hormones which help the skin absorb the light, actually making you burn more. I see so many people in sunglasses when it’s not even sunny now, I think it’s common advice to wear them to protect your eyes, and even to wear sunscreen whenever you’re outside! It’s probably exposure to screens, and all the damaging chemicals in our food chain, that are actually doing the damage to our eyes.
Sun cream is full of so many toxic, hormone-disrupting chemicals, which are baked into your skin when you’re exposed to the sun. The advice I’ve heard to avoid burning is again, to get sun exposure early in the day, which preps your body to produce what it needs to handle it and then to cover up if you’ve had too much for your skin. I have spent lots of time in hot places, under lots of hot sun, with fair skin, (actually it’s not as fair as Scandinavians for sure!) and not been burned for years following this advice – sometimes I wear lotion I’ve made with carrot seed oil and zinc in. Though I haven’t done this in really hot countries!
It sometimes seems to me that there’s something so back wards and even sinister about the advice that keeps people afraid of and hiding away from the healing effects of the sun …
Studies demonstrating the importance of sunlight throughout the day seem clear (whether what we see or on our skin), but sunglasses can be for safety like when driving and lots there’s lots of glare, so they aren’t all bad. And there are sunscreens/sun creams available that are much better than the chemically ones.
For our skin, I wonder about the bulk of the middle of the day when UV rays are at high levels. I haven’t looked into this much but I know there is decades of research to show high UV is damaging, particularly for fair skin (not to mention the skin-aging effects). Not sure if this “hormone activating process” negates that – are there the studies to back that up?
Hi Ella,
I think the world really has a problem with light, especially in crowdly populated urban areas. The light from artificial light sources are very different from the light patterns seen in nature created by the rising and setting of the sun,as maybe the changing phases of the moon as well. Artificial lights have not only affected people, but wild animals too such as some migratory birds. They would normally use lights from the heavens as a guide on their path of migration, but the lights from cities at night can make them confused, they may run into the glass on windows and hit themselves on the head because they don’t know the glass is there! It seems like there is a worldwide plan or something to put the masses in this artificial setting of modern civilization, while keeping them away from the natural way of living which humanity had abided by for hundreds of thousands of years in the past. Is it really for good though? I doubt it.
Thank, Lara! I will be making those changes and see what happens. It definitely makes a lot of sense.
That’s great Tina. One other thing that Marco and Ella have already mentioned here is to be out to see the sunrise. Apparently this is one of the most important things we can do for our health, including our ability to have regular sleep patterns. Mark and I are writing about some ancient practices of the Religion of the Sun to do at sunrise for the next book, including the most important practice of the religion, so it has both spiritual and health benefits!
Hi Lara,
Is it best to be outside , even if cloudy? How long is ideal to be outside at this time?
It sounds like a lovely and beneficial thing to do.
Sorry I missed your comment Anthony. Apparently it doesn’t matter whether it’s overcast or not because light still passes through the clouds and is sensed by our eyes. Windows block a certain amount and type of light, that’s why I’ve seen it recommended that it’s best to be outside for sunrise. The doctors I’ve watched say that you don’t need to look at the sun though (as this can damage our eyes); it’s enough to just be outside at that time. I don’t know what the ideal amount of time is as I haven’t researched it enough, though I have heard 12 mins. I do a practice outside at sunrise (undercover if it’s raining), and have heard of people working other activities into their daily routine to be out at sunrise, like walking their dog for example. Even if I don’t have time to do a practice on some mornings and if the weather is too bad, I’ll still stand outside for a few minutes. From what I’ve seen, there is quite a lot of research accumulating on this, so there is more specific information out there for those who are interested.
Thanks Lara, I like how you can base a whole health philosophy based on the sun. Which of course makes so much sense when you learn about the religion of the sun and how the sun is a foundation for our reunion with divinity. When you see the Sun as a foundational component of our spiritual health, of course it makes sense the same should be true for the physical body, which is just an extension of the Being.
Its interesting how you say even the light being filtered through clear glass reduces the health benefits of the suns rays. And that we need to have a clear and as unfiltered view of sun light as possible, just as we aim to do with awareness of life during the day
Getting more natural light exposure even from winding down the windows when driving has made me reflect on the Pistis Sophia and how Sophia is attracted to the false light. Today people are starved of this natural light and even afraid of the sun, leading them to be more susceptible to being attracted to the blue light of tech and artificial lighting which takes them further away from true health on so many levels.
Hello Lara (or anyone understanding this topic), I have been looking into these light bulbs, but I am not sure which ones to buy, it seems many are just called “party lights”, and I am not sure which ones will fit and emit a nice light… Does anyone have a tip of which lights to buy? I didnt find online resources in Slovenia (where I am now) so far, so I had a look at Amazon.de, and found things like these (I was looking for orange ones):
https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Decorative-Socket-Orange-Replacement-Classic/dp/B08945CS3Q/ref=pd_ci_mcx_pspc_dp_d_2_t_3?pd_rd_w=IbXIA&content-id=amzn1.sym.f64db384-c613-477b-8285-4fc97cc7a60b&pf_rd_p=f64db384-c613-477b-8285-4fc97cc7a60b&pf_rd_r=79XYZBAM5PTES5BR0GP5&pd_rd_wg=NgkN7&pd_rd_r=6d47c3f2-4d73-4042-880a-72da7bfe63f7&pd_rd_i=B08945CS3Q&th=1
https://www.amazon.de/-/en/NCC-Licht-Light-Orange-Indoor-Outdoor/dp/B0725DLMBS/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2EULI27Y3V650&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XsCpkMCFJRPbmfJFphnBXskrxMSHNEUg_1Y2EdssdmKNrKCirJDgjRjjOiU5Uiczn50mw2IpHo8QZucXsETrb73GbLGHtLTljbLH_cbM_En61DpGmjyoDLBwiCYG-Dr_2hlbLMneSAkMvz8tGEwPNZ9E6Ha1m0FzZo3wrdk_wXZYa84ymJaCbngv87_6qxDNq9Jo-o4_xCG9sdDQLqZTevOyoCOxVvNaZXz42Yax0jzoUqchUQgfSNHevMwKAD4taKfXKEUZ22E6OMGAs6spiadtw8f-FKvx04hCXfP4Iyk.37PJgjs8hL752YN75W5-BW2KC5qiEdoOES8I1MNS-MA&dib_tag=se&keywords=orange+light+bulb&qid=1728157220&sprefix=orange+light+bulb%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-7
Any advice and resources would be much appreciated!
Hello Lucia
With LEDs – they have to be specifically blue light blocking or natural full spectrum, regardless of what colour they are. The problem is blue light when it is on its own and not with the rest of the light spectrum.
These energy saving LED bulbs you have linked to are energy efficient because they have taken the red and infra-red (heat) out. Also they turn off and on around 100 times per second which saves energy which you can’t see but your brain does register it and this flicker messes with your brain and can be a cause of migraines and headaches. You want to search for blue light blocking LEDs.
By the way, there is a blue-light blocking glasses company called Lucia Eyes. :)
Lucia Eyes look great! @Europeans – anyone found a good source? There are options for blocking percentages of blue light – anyone know if you just want to go for 100% night time, or is there a benefit to 60% day time? I started researching this a while ago and kinda gave up, not knowing which ones were legit or what I needed… need to see it through this time I think!
Thanks a lot David, thats really helpful. I found this on Amazon.de, does this look like a good candidate?
https://www.amazon.de/-/en/gp/product/B0D12S318J/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AXS0M7U2JW2VG&psc=1
I still have to figure out what kind of sockets we have on our lamps (like E27 or E26, etc…), as it does not seem to be written there.
And how funny about the Luciaeyes company . 😊 I had a look at some of the blue light blocking glasses too, as I work behind computer quite a bit, and my eyes are already damaged, so hopefully all these measures will be beneficial.
All this topic came quite timely for me too, as I’ve been having this feeling of unpleasantness for quite while around the overly bright room lights, but was not sure what to do except of using very weak lights (which my husband opposes 😯), so hopefully this will solve the problem!
Hi Lucía, I saw a graph of the spectrum of filament LED as the OSRAM Decorative LED Lamp that you linked and in that graph, it doesn’t look that bad although I can’t attest to the truth of it. https://shorturl.at/ffYf0
Here is another set of graphs from an article from the National Tsing Hua University (https://shorturl.at/EhIYC) comparing the spectrum of different illuminating solutions (full article:https://shorturl.at/kKP6Y).
Not all of us have spectrometers or are looking to buy them to check our lights as they are quite expensive so I think you could buy one of the light bulbs you sent and then you can build yourself a simple CD spectroscope as a little science project and check for yourself if the spectrum you see roughly matches the graphs shown and take a more informed decision on it as the branded full spectrum LEDs have an extra layer to their fabrication that makes the light full spectrum and of course, we almost always pay a premium for things that are marketed to serve a particular health purpose. However, some brands are very reputable and do deliver what they claim (those are the ones with the highest prices though). Normal incandescent bulbs are advisable from what I’ve seen and the light spectrum looks very close to that of fire in the graphs I linked.
The flickering situation is an interesting one, I think because the majority of light bulbs (also the yellow sodium vapor old school street lights) prior to the introduction of LED light bulbs, including the various incandescent bulbs available today, have flickering due to the nature of alternating current, and that flickering is twice that of the frequency of the AC i.e. 120 times per second for the 60 Hz frequency used in the Americas and some parts of Asia and 100 times per second for the 50 Hz frequency used in most other countries. Light bulbs that don’t flicker would be the ones that use Direct Current (although LEDs are DC devices). I will research more into the effects that flickering has on the brain; fire as in candles and the sun, of course, are a continuous stream of light so there might be something to it.
When it comes to just avoiding LED lights that produce blue light, in my mind it would make sense to just get a regular RGB light bulb and there should be an array of orange combinations that don’t need the blue LED in the RGB configuration to turn on, just the green LED and the red LED (you can see some combinations here: https://shorturl.at/96VIr). The color of an individual LED depends on the semiconductor that the diode is made of and the voltage that it operates at (https://shorturl.at/FRjIQ) so if you get a regular red LED light bulb without the blue blocking/blue free marketing you should be confident that it will not produce blue light so there is no need to block it but I might be mistaken. Again I would (or I should say, I will ) experiment with the DIY CD spectroscope to have a rough idea if this is true.
Thank you for more insights into this topic Marco. That article on OLEDS was really good, and the graph says it all – showing how close their light is to that of a candle. I could not find these Candlelight OLEDS being sold anywhere though… 😟 I am even starting to think, that maybe I just try using thick candles in the evenings. I am normally burning them just like an ambience, but I may try burning them instead of the lamps too, and see how it goes. At least till I figure out some good options with these lights… I am most likely going to buy a blue light blocking glasses though, found ones on amazon that can be put over the regular, dioptric glasses when working on computer. It looks funny, but it may be worth it:
https://www.amazon.de/-/en/gp/product/B091BH3FCX/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A85OV7DWM4402&th=1
Wishing you a good luck with your experiments!
Hi Lucia, I am no expert so I am not sure about that light bulb, maybe you can do some more research on that particular one and the topic in general before buying anything. Sorry I could not help further.
also Lucia, I am not sure about those glasses either as I have only been talking about blocking blue light.
Lucia, I’ve been starting to read by candle light and salt-lamp light in the evening and it’s so peaceful! The perfect ambiance for the new astral book too :-) (But then we might have to start a discussion on the kind of wax for the candles and then we’ll never get anywhere ;-) )
Hi Lucia,
have a look at this link which sells the Block Blue Light product range in UK (there is an American and Australian counterpart). Compare their product range to items you are finding on line, to make sure you are buying a product of the same quality/league:
https://www.blockbluelight.co.uk
Hopefully they can ship to Slovenia.
Hi Tina, I get periods of insomnia now and it can be really unbalancing! I find I’m very sensitive to ‘stimulation’ of any kind in the evening and need to approach sleep like I’m putting the breaks on a large van very slowly! If I eat too late or spend time in bright lights or blue lights, game over! I also noticed a pattern with the menstural cycle and the moon that impacts me. Sounds like you’ve got some good advice and are tackling the inner aspects which has to be essential.
I have found the advice about getting morning light and avoiding artificial light in the evening to be really helpful and really interesting. Some very educated doctors are out there saying the best thing you can do for your health is watch the sunrise! Even in chronically cloudy places like the UK, where it’s tempting to say “oh it’s miserable out, I won’t bother”, just getting your eyeballs interacting with the early AM light syncs up your whole body to the ebb and flow of life that wakefulness and sleep are part of. Quite amazing really.
Someone reminded me that they used to drink coffee before bed to try to avoid falling asleep so quickly so to have a chance at astral practices. I don’t think they’ve ever had insomnia though! But I have been trying to use my time waiting for sleep for this when I can. Sometimes the best thing I can do is sit up and do a practice to try to ground my mind.
Hi Ella, thanks for the advice. Interestingly I do a lot of work outside and so from February untill October I get exposed to the sunrise and often connect to it internally as i work and go to sleep very early then but the sleep stays the same. I think that alone is not enough, at least for me, so will change the light bulbs to the red ones, as Lara suggests, and see if that would work. I also found when i wake up at night that often I have to eat something in order to get another hour or two of sleeping. Obviously we are all different and react differently to various stimuli. On the other hand, I am glad to be going through this as it gave me a chance to work through some very stubborn inner states that otherwise wouldn’t show up. One of the most important reason to work through this right now, for me, is to be able to practice astral projection.. All the best!
Thank you so much, grateful and inspired to learn more.
Wonderful. I am so looking forward to watching this video. Thank you to everyone involved, especially Mark and Lara. I will be in the southern hemisphere and celebrating the spring equinox though I wonder if the Autumn equinox in someway still applies to us living this side of the equator? Due to the alignment of the north pole star with the north pole, I wonder if the energies of the planet are dictated by the northern hemisphere as I’ve heard the unique energies of Christmas emanate through the whole planet and not just the northern hemisphere at the December Solstice. Could it be the same for all equinoxes and solstices in someway are dictated by what is happening more so in the north?
Hi Anthony, that’s not something I’ve come across in my own reading. The majority of cultures that are known to have followed the ancient Religion of the Sun were in the northern hemisphere, so it’s hard to tell whether the emphasis on the north, particularly the northern celestial pole, is due to their location, or some other overall planetary structure. The unique energies of Christmas emanating throughout the world may be caused by the energies generated by so many people celebrating it, rather than something from the planet itself. I think there is a strong pull culturally from what happens in the northern hemisphere over the southern, as that’s where the overwhelming majority of people live – something like 87% of them. Of the 13% of people in the southern hemisphere, a very small number of those are english speaking, again with the vast majority of english speakers in the northern hemisphere, so I think it’s to be expected that the celebration of the opposite equinox or solstice in the southern hemisphere is going to feel completely outshone. Nevertheless, the event in nature that happens in the southern hemisphere is real, so its not the effect of nature that is small or weak, but the numbers of people and their level of interest.
Thanks Lara. Yes It makes more sense to align with the solar celebration with that of the season and position of the sun one finds themself located. I heard that from midnight on the 24th of December a special Christic energy affects the whole planet for 24 hours. And this energy I believe comes into the North pole via the Polaris star.
Hi folks, I’m a long time reader and first time commenting in a long while.
It is interesting how the information about circadian rhythms and health effects of the sun has come up on this site and how some people here have been making discoveries about this information independently. There must be something in the air, or, a quantum entanglement going on, but certainly no co-incidence, as Dara and I have also been looking into this topic since about 1 year ago and have implemented changes from which we are benefiting greatly. It has been a real game changer for us. Glad that people here are getting this information and hopefully improve their health and longevity as a result.
We first heard about the Quantum Biology Collective podcast, listening to their episodes talking about sun light and harmful effects of blue light. We kept hearing from them about Dr Jack Kruse as being the source, one of America’s top neurosurgeons (never been sued in 30 years according to him, unlike most of his colleagues who get sued once or twice a year).
Other doctors who are good at breaking this information down are Dr Sara Pugh (UK), Dr Alexis Cowan(USA) and Dr Max Gulhane(Aust) – all of whom have done interviews with Dr Kruse and others in this field on Youtube. Another good one is Cameron Borg of Ricci Flow Nutrition.
Here is a playlist of videos I put together as an introduction or further education for anyone interested (this one contains no profane language):
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeeHd3gCrNGj04Y9N9Uo9MZTxQf-wV8A7&feature=shared
– if you are time poor then just watch the 4rd one by the optometrist, ‘Quantum Eye Doc’ – its a great summary of everything, not just eye health.
– some of the channels in this playlist offer discounts with various stores, check out their video descriptions for codes and links.
I can say I feel much better, happier and stronger and am sleeping and able to think better after implementing all these changes. I would rather be healthy and have longevity with aging skin than die too soon of something preventable. If using the sun correctly though (full spectrum light, not uv on its own) I think the aging affects might not be so bad. I feel incredibly blessed to know about the religion of the sun, the health benefits of the sun and of CO2. Any one of them on their own is an incredible find, finding all 3 is a miracle.
All the best to everyone with your health and healing journeys!
Edited at author’s request
Amazing David !! 👏🏼 thank you for sharing that information and your seasoned experience with it.
Will see what I can implement from it. To activate the body’s mechanisms properly.
David thanks so much for this thorough synopsis of Dr Kruse’s work! I was going to point to him (maybe already did?) regards the use of sunscreen but with no where near as much of a thorough understanding of his work as you obviously have. I found him in a similar way – realised he is the teacher of the teachers in the field and felt he had so much integrity that I had a trust for him straight away. I can’t follow a lot of his explanations – OK most – but love listening to them because it’s so “quantum”! He obviously knows what he’s talking about and practices what he preaches too – try finding an interview without him shirtless the sun! It’s also just beautiful to realise how much our body, as well as our soul, craves the sun, thrives from it, is healed by it and is governed by it.
I had already figured out that I need to be outside as much as possible (fine by me) and had heard about the benefits of eating seasonally, but Kruse really made me try to implement it more “if you eat a banana in winter in Canada, you’re an idiot!”, he doesn’t mince his words and it makes so much ‘simple sense’ (as opposed to science sense, but probably that too) that we need to bring into our body things that resonate with its environment. I’ve just never really thought that it all comes down to light. But that makes so much sense too.
Have you heard of that German doctor Joanaa Budwig who apparently used a mix of sun exposure, with a linseed and cheese mix, to cure cancer? It’s much debunked but I think her reasoning is sound and anecdotal evidence strong. She talked about how much the sun healed and how linseed has this special property that helps us bring light into the body. Some research shows linen cloth is incredibly healing too.
I also stopped taking any synthetic supplement because I realised from Kruse’s explanation of how synthetic vitamin D actually stops your body synthesizing its own and can really damage your eyes, that I just don’t know enough about how these things interact with my biology to ever be sure I’m helping and not harming (it started to feel suss when it was being pushed so hard in the UK by the mainstream media as a magic bullet). Now I take some high-quality cod liver oil, like my ancestors would have, during the winter and that’s it. I think sometimes when you start to reject pharmaceutical medicine you still take that mind-set into the ‘natural health’ world and think that the more supplements you take the better it’s going to get. At least I certainly did.
Alex and I have been thinking about visiting India this winter where it’s sunny and warm, partly for the inspiration and partly for the sunshine! Trying to analyse it on a health-level (without the value of the experience, though maybe they’re too entwined to separate) I get confused between the benefit of the sun and the grounding vs the breaking of the natural seasonal ‘circadian rhythm’ where winter is a valuable period of rest that allows you to replenish yourself. So it’s interesting what you mention about using travel to hot places for healing … it might tip the decision!
I have one niggly question that I can’t google! Why get light on the back of your calves? The stomach/solar plexus area makes sense … but the calves?
Huge thanks again, I hope this will introduce many more people to the brilliant Dr Kruse and that people’s health and love and appreciation for the sun will blossom.
Hi David, Tina and everyone,
yes, indeed, the light from the sun and its natural healing properties being rediscovered. There are layers to sun light – a physical one (light, natural EMF, warmth, healing properties, etc), and a metaphysical/spiritual one (which is being revealed more and more on this platform and the work done by Sakro Sawel).
Our overall lifestyle choices/habits are definitely affecting our health, our mind and body connection too. I think our inner world or phyche/spirit also becomes affected by these choices in ways we may overlook or ignore with our left/logical mind.
I too have made many of the discoveries you mention in your post David, and have had to make lifestyle changes in order to facilitate better health. I also would like to encourage anyone interested to explore options – as David has pointed out – in order to improve your situation. In turn it can improve our outlook and our spiritual focus (speaking from personal experience here).
I’ve come across a guy called Dr Jabob Lieberman who talks about sunlight and its benefits. Here is his link in case anyone wanted to check him out https://www.jacobliberman.org
He has written books on the topic and done many talks too – here’s an example of one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3HekrOSkg
There’s a product called ‘Block Blue Light’ available for indoor lighting and glasses, etc to help with setting sleep patterns and also to minimise the effect of blue light exposure from computer screens, mobile phones and other screen devices.
There are even many products for minimising exposure to nnEMF (or man made EMFs) from sources such as wifi, bluetooth, mobile phones, smart devices, etc. Best to ‘wire up’ or use ethernet cables (as you say David) and to reduce your exposure overall. Sleep deprivation/insomnia is one of the main symptoms or effects from these man made EMF sources, the other is headaches, fatigue, brain fog…the list can go on…
Eating according to the season and local produce is another good but simple strategy. You put it well David when you say it carries the energy of the area you live in. No confusion for the body. The quality of that food and the quality of the water also have an impact on health,
Getting full spectrum light exposure – by way of sunlight – is ideal and the best way to get health on track – simple and accessible. I was aware of exposing the abdomen/stomach area to the sun, but I didn’t know about exposing our calf muscles to the sun – I’m going to try that one!
There is much to be said about our ‘modern lifestyle’ as it seems so unnatural, however, our spiritual connection to it is just as important and perhaps more significant for us overall. The Sun in its physical form can be used to remind us of our ‘grass roots’ and to expand into a more spiritual connection with it too.
hi Dimi, I’ve seen Dr Lieberman in the side bar but haven’t checked him out as yet but intended too.
Yes we are good customers of blockbluelight.com.au, we got glasses from Bon Charge and from Viva Rays.
Hi Everyone,
I thought to add this short video that looks at what light is and tries to explain it – is it a wave (ie a frequency, vibration, etc) or a particle? Is it both? Or is it something else altogether, something the perceiver/observer interprets it to be, thus creating a reality in the 3D world (holographic?) or makes it possible for versions/layers of reality to be created and perceived? There has been a long standing debate.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luv6hY6zsd0
From a consciousness point of view, if we are a fragment of that loving, compassionate Light, a spark from it, that has been sent out to discover itself and reconnect with itself (become awakened, self-realised, enlightened) how amazing is that Source of Light! And, we are surrounded by it, it is everywhere! No matter how much darkness is around, we can still sense Light.
The founder of Biogeometry, Dr Ibrahim Karim, writes about light, vibrations, frequencies (including musical notes) and the interaction with our senses so that we can perceive/sense the world around us and also other dimensions, and how to use vibrations and light for healing. He mentions absolute reality as being different from perceived reality. Here is an article from his website;
https://www.biogeometry.ca/physics-of-quality
So, if we’re light particles, vibrating at a certain frequency, resonating within a realm of invisible consciousness whilst striving to align ourselves with our complete conscious Being, then our spiritual journey makes more sense. It also makes more sense that we optimise our health, our wellbeing, our attention and focus on what enables our spiritual growth.
Spiritual teachings state that we are a fragment of a whole, seeking to complete ourselves again. Science is merely re-discovering or re-validating this point.
Hello everyone,
I came across this short video that explains more about healing frequencies, vibrations and sounds to assist with health. It also goes into explaining the Biogeometry – the work of Dr Karim in a more comprehensive way.
This work is being related to being of Ancient Egyptian knowledge.
It reminds me of sacred geometry and cymatics and the information recently posted relating to the acoustic properties found at the Barabar Caves, but also the way sound can be used for spiritual purposes.
Here is the link if anyone is interested to have a look.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v+zn54SrEPKxw
It was interesting to read all of this, David! It’s always so exciting when we find something that works for us and want so much that others also learn about it too. I have definitely felt that often, on so many levels..
I feel there’s a lot of sense in all of this and as I’m trying to implement the advice given here, I’m finding that maybe I am blue light sensitive/allergic (was always trying to stay away from the direct exposure to it), as im very sensitive to quite a few synthetic things we are surrounded with, anyway.
I’ve got the salt lamp (thanks Ella for the reminder) and use only candle light with it after the sunset. Also got the f.lux on the phone. I think there’s definitely a link because ive noticed a slight improvement in sleep but need more time to see how it is affecting me long term. I will implement other things such as changing all of the light bulbs and will get those glasses for blocking the blue light and see what happens…
I feel we all get diseases for different reasons and so need to emphasise different aspects of the healing process related to what we need to change within and without. I found that, every physical issue is related to something we need to tackle psychologically/spiritually and perhaps, following the Sun’s path in this journey also, we connect ourselves more to the wisdom and inspiration within..
Hi Tina,
I agree – we seem to get ailments that align with our own spiritual learning and progress.
David, Ella, some things Kruse says are backed by scientific studies, some things are speculative/theoretical – they could end up being partly or completely wrong.
I believe we should always be careful when giving health advice as there are so many factors since we’re all different, and ideally people should get professional medical advice and do what’s best for themselves.
Hi Jon, when he is being speculative or theorising I’ve seen him state that he is doing so. He often says do your own research to fact check him. He refers to many scientists and their work in his interviews all the time. He openly admits he might not always be correct on everything.
Everyone can use their own discernment and make their own careful decisions, and I agree indeed they should, without having to point that out to them, that’s everyone”s own responsibility.
Having watched many of his interviews and then tried it myself for several months and experienced the benefits, I can now attest to Dr Kruse’s professional advice and others to get sensible sunlight exposure (whatever level that means for you) and avoid nn-emf/blue light as being worthwhile. I find it hard to dispel and can’t see how others doing the same would not benefit also. Everyone is free to regard this with suspicion if they want.
I am not out in the sun all day long but I’m purposefully getting more sun than I was but especially the sunrise almost everyday. I don’t let myself get burned.
I do not know if the lowering of earth’s magnetic field is letting in more cosmic radiation or through the ozone hole over Antartica. Even so I still need some sun.
I hope the light grows within, literally and spiritually, for all.
Fritz Popp, whom Jack references, has shown we are beings of light.
https://prlabs.com/blog/biophoton-fritz-albert-popp.html
Hi David, I really like this notion about humans being the beings of light… Even with all the ego-clouds and ego-filters on our psyche that cause us to see things in skewed ways and therefore react improperly too, I feel we are still, indeed, the beings of light, that under all that rubbish is the LIGHT – our true self. I also liked this quote from Dr. Fritz-Albert Popp from the link you gave:
“We know today that man, essentially, is a being of light. And the modern science of photobiology … is presently proving this. In terms of healing, the implications are immense. We now know, for example, that quanta of light can initiate, or arrest, cascade-like reactions in the cells, and that genetic cellular damage can be virtually repaired, within hours, by faint beams of light…”
It made me think that maybe that is also how the higher beings/angels heal? At least partially? To change the light properties of the beings of light/humans, using their own, more powerful light maybe, in order to heal us… Like for example how the healing with hands happens? I saw a higher being in the astral just put their hands on my neck to unblock my salivary glands that had a stone. After waking up, the stone was gone… We also have healing with hands here in physical, even though not so powerful. All this seems to me like something that works with Light/energy, even though I don’t know how.
That’s wonderful Lucia!
Regards the orange lightbulbs, I’m not sure if that coloured coating would stop the LED light from being damaging … can you still get those incandescent lightbulbs in Slovenia?
Hey Ella, no, unfortunately, those old-fashioned lightbulbs have been banned in Europe it seems, and I cant find them in Slovenia. Will try to go with the blue light blocking LEDs that David recommended, and maybe get the blue light blocking glasses too, for computer work.
That sounds amazing about the higher being astrally healing you Lucia! Even though it was a relatively minor ailment, it must still be extraordinary to experience that kind of divine support, which had a tangible effect on your physical body.
I re-watched the OBEs in ancient times video again yesterday and was reminded of the section on the ancient Greeks’ use of dream incubation in relation to divine healing.
Yes, I agree Michael, I think healing is a big part of all this, especially in this time and age, where many people are suffering from different health problems, and there are even deliberate attempts in some cases to make people sick. The Greek “healing incubation” could indeed be a great next clip too!
Regarding that healing I received in the astral, it may sound minor, but it was actually quite a problem. It took me a long time to even figure out what it was (with the help of some online doctors forums), and then I learned that if I cant get the stone out naturally (mostly eating a lot of sour things to stimulate the saliva production to flush out the stone), the operation could be very complicated. So I prayed for Divine help so that I don’t have to travel to another country to have an operation, as in the country I was in I only had a very minimalistic insurance. I expected to have to travel eventually to have this resolved, and if I expected some Divine help, I imagined that the condition would simply be alleviated in physical and stone flushing out, but I would have never imagined witnessing this amazing astral healing! 😊 I guess with my prayers (and some other spiritually-related activities), I may have “incubated” this kind of an experience.
Yes, that’s right Lucia, it’s unfortunate that there are people who profit from keeping people ill, which directly contravenes the Hippocratic oath “First, do no harm”.
From what you described with the salivary stone, you must have been amazed and relieved to not have to have medical intervention to treat it, particularly if it would’ve involved surgery.
I was also surprised to find on an ultrasound that a kidney cyst was no longer detected. But this was following the advice of a naturopath to take a couple of drops of Lugol’s iodine daily, the use of which has also been found to be effective in some clinical trials. I’ve never seen any research on its use for treating stones though, so have no idea whether it would work in these instances.
I’ve also heard of others mentioning some form of divine healing. There seem to be more factors at play than praying for help and being spiritually active though. For instance, a good natured and gentle person I knew for several years recently lost a long battle against a terminal illness, despite being a committed Christian and receiving a lot of prayer.
However, it’s nonetheless inspiring to hear your account and the other examples I’ve heard, as it offers a certain amount of hope.
Hey Michael, I am all for lugol’s solution too! After taking it for about 2 weeks, my doctor was surprised to see my thyroid markers being just fine (before I was on the verge of hypothyroidism). I didn’t tell her what I took, just in case she may say things like “oh no, its probably not that, etc…”, which I was not interested to hear.. :-O Funny thing I didnt take it for my thyroid, but for other reasons that I thought it may be helpful for, but it was interesting to confirm its effectiveness on the activity of the thyroid gland in this way!
That’s good to hear Lucia. I’d heard before about the importance of iodine, due to other elements affecting thyroid function. If you look at Group 17 on the periodic table, you’ll see fluorine, chlorine and bromine are each above iodine in this column.
So as these other elements are so common in our food and water supplies, it’s said that they have the capacity to shunt and replace iodine, due to their molecular mimicry, which often makes it necessary to consume iodine in our diets (or as a supplement, if required, as in your case).
But it’s also said that excessive iodine can worsen some thyroid conditions, such as Hashimoto’s, so it’s good to work with a suitable practitioner who can advise on this.
I’ve personally found it useful to gargle with a few drops of Lugol’s solution in water though, as I previously used to get colds a few times a year, but then dodged any viral infection for over 3 years, despite other family members catching them.
David, it’s good Kruse mentions he is speculating when he does so. It wasn’t always clear from your post what could be and what wasn’t speculation.
I’m very happy you’ve found benefits following a particular regimen. Health is a very personal thing – what works for one may not work for all, especially considering the intricacies of everyone’s individual circumstances, and the unknowns in the health realm and emerging theories.
To be clear, I’m personally all for being outside for sunrise, sunset, and throughout the day, grounding, limiting blue light and getting darkness at night (like others commenting having come across this myself from various sources), among other things. I really want everyone to have the best of health, and make the best decisions for themselves.
Hi Jon, I don’t really put much weight on scientific studies if I’m honest. I don’t have the training to actually understand real science papers, I have tried! I’m also not that interested because I’ve come across lots of people providing evidence of scientific fraud through manipulation of stats, data omission, experiment design that skews outcome, and generally what topics get funding and by whom. So I’m pretty disheartened by “scientific studies” now and lean more towards a sense of my own logic and intuition regards who to listen to and what’s important for me to pay attention to and implement. I choose people to act like mediators for me who can explain the gist of the science in a language I can understand and who can also understand when studies are useless because they’re essentially corrupted. Kruse seems to me to have integrity and actually be providing information because he’s a real doctor (apparently the word comes from Latin for teacher) and isn’t going to win financially.
If you look at the history of medicine there’s one side of the story that goes: naturopaths, herbalists and homeopaths and traditional energy medicines like acupuncture have been demoted since the rise of Rockafeller medicine and petro-chemical pharmaceuticals, which captured the health industry through the education and legal system. The scientific studies we have been told are the gold standard are often just part of this manipulated monopoly. I don’t think our traditional modalities of healing were replaced by something superior and more scientific, it seems it was a tragic move away from real health (going hand in hand with changes in the food industry, often the emergence of new ‘wonder foods’ like seed oils came backed up with plenty of scientific studies and then managed to drag people’s health down to a new low while making billions for the manufacturers) and certainly away from a person-centred, individualised medical model, which I’m totally for and glad you brought up, it’s an important part. I didn’t mean to give the impression I was giving blanket medical advice. Everyone is a unique landscape of energies and needs tailored medical management for ill-health. Saying that we’re all human and all thrive under similar ingredients and influences – good clean food is going to benefit everyone, what kind of food that is is person-specific. I think the sun must be good for everyone, the amount is unique.
I’ve had times where I was very sensitive to light and would get migraines even if indoor lighting was too bright, so I’d basically wear sunglasses all the time. Fortunately that’s in the past :)
Even simple questions like “is fasting healthy” are so complex with so much conflicting information, I feel like the only way to reliably be healthy is to listening to your own body and intelligence.
Definitely going to try some of these things, particularly around lighting.
Hi David,
Nice to see your comment and thanks for sharing those various strategies for improving and maintaining health. I’m glad to hear they’ve proven beneficial for you and Dara.
The strategies you described seem generally useful and are free or inexpensive, with relatively little risk. Although, as you mentioned there are obvious precautions, such as avoiding looking directly at the sun or burning.
I agree it’s beneficial to access natural light, which I find has a positive impact on my mood. Studies have shown the health benefits from as little as 20 minutes spent outdoors close to nature.
The Japanese have also studied the effects of what they call “forest bathing” on health. Most of us will already be familiar with this, as “bathing” doesn’t refer to water, but simply being aware in nature. Positive effects have included improvements in mood and immune function, along with decreases in stress and blood pressure.
Unfortunately I’ve had little access to therapeutic environments over recent years, due to being largely housebound over the last decade or so. But I have a small garden, which I lie in during the warmer months, if it’s not too noisy (which unfortunately it often is!)
Exposing ourselves to light in accordance to nature’s cycles seems sensible and is correct from an evolutionary perspective. I also had regular insomnia for a decade or so and was often awake for several hours per night, so try to have bright light by day and dim lighting by night. Having said that, I also needed to introduce some adaptogenic herbs, upon the advice of my naturopath, in order to manage the insomnia.
I’ve tried to avoid EMFs as much as possible over the years, including wearing some protective clothing, which worked at blocking my mobile phone signal when I placed it underneath. However, unfortunately it seems difficult to completely eradicate EMFs from our living environments, as they’re so ubiquitous.
Thanks for sharing your playlist. I listened to many of the videos and found some useful content in there, particularly in the Quantum Eye Doc one, which you highlighted. I have a background in health care, which helped me to put new concepts into a wider context.
Some of Dr Jack Kruse’s suggestions in his TED talk seemed reasonable and contained references to research I’m already familiar with, or implement myself, such as a “paleo” diet. It’s difficult to tell exactly which foods our ancestors actually ate, but there is a good amount of research on the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet, which is arguably very similar.
However, I resonated with this video the least, as I also found aspects of it illogical and risky, particularly his description of testing out the effects of cold thermogenesis on healing. There have been some useful discoveries made by physicians self experimenting, such as the discovery that peptic ulcers are in fact caused by H pylori, rather than stress or spicy food, which received a Nobel Prize and is now accepted within mainstream medicine.
However, I couldn’t follow the logic of Jack Kruse’s experiment. He mentioned that he lost 77 pounds in 3 months and 133 pounds in 11 months, while his son lost 60 pounds in 6 weeks and his nephew 194 pounds in 3 months. So it seemed bizarre that he would then undergo 6-hour surgery, leaving a wound of 2 ½ feet, in order to remove only 2 pounds of fat.
I understand the idea was to test a hypothesis of ice preventing infection and pain, and in fact the use of ice is also a common treatment for some kinds of acute pain and inflammation within mainstream medicine. But it also seemed irresponsible to deliberately inject MRSA prior to the operation, without telling the surgeon or any family members, if we are to take his account at face value, particularly as he is also a surgeon himself.
It would seem far more sensible for a doctor engaging in any kind of self-experimentation to do so under the medical supervision of a third party, as Dr Michael Mosley commonly did, such as with his testing of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) on reducing his own pain levels.
I agree with your, Jon’s and Ella’s comments about not simply jumping into things without taking necessary precautions and seeking medical advice if required. As well as seeking advice from a qualified practitioner when needed, it’s useful to try to trace things back to published research where possible. Dr Terry Wahls, who Jack Kruse refers to in his TED talk, mentioned that she frequently searched PubMed in her attempts to reverse her own MS, which she successfully achieved and followed with a clinical trial, as is mentioned in the talk.
For those who don’t know, PubMed is a research database, which although owned by the US government is still a valuable tool to find data that hasn’t made its way into national guidelines. For example, it’s easy to find studies on the positive effects of vitamin D and ivermectin in treating or preventing Covid.
I find Dr John Campbell, who I mentioned recently, makes good use of the research data and is one of the few YouTube presenters I’ve encountered who makes a point of screen sharing the articles his is commenting on and going through them in a systematic way. I first heard of the Florida surgeon general’s recent recommendations on Covid prevention via this channel, which seem very reasonable to me.
He also covered Robert F Kennedy Jr.’s recent speeches on averting the public health crisis within the USA and more recently introduced the cardiologist Dr Aseem Malhotra’s new documentary First Do No Pharm, which addresses corruption within the medical industry.
As you share an interest in these topics, you’ll probably also find them engaging and I hope your investigations will continue to keep you and Dara in good health.
Thanks Michael, for those points.
I decided to take the TEDtalk out of the playlist as it seems it is too confusing.
I have seen you commenting on your poor health previously and I really hope you can have better health very soon! Will be thinking of you.
Thanks David, much appreciated!