2009-8-30 08:49:00
Justin wrote a letter a while back that touched me and I never got around to answering it. I'm glad other members did respond though.
He writes:
"I hate to bring a spirit of whining to the forum, but there have been some emotionally-polarized questions weighing on me lately and I'm hoping someone here can provide enlightenment. I realize that most of you are probably past the need for these answers, but I'm hoping to quickly get past my personal neediness to where I can opine on the larger issues being discussed here."
JJ:
Of course we are all expected to do all we can do on our own, but there sometimes comes a time when it seems we have reached a dead end. In such circumstances seeking help is only natural.
Justin:
"I have been severely depressed since childhood. A psychic once told me it was due to my 'soul origin' and not karma. Whatever."
JJ:
Most psychics who have advised me have not been correct. You have to run all words of advice through your soul and see if it registers well.
Since you have suffered with this problem throughout your life it is probable that part of the reason goes back before birth, but it would have nothing to do with your soul origins. It could be connected with some negative karma from the past or perhaps current events triggering emotionally disturbing feelings from the far past.
When you read history of civilization beyond the past couple hundred years it is amazing when you see the difficult and traumatic experiences that ordinary people went through.
Justin:
"It used to be that I could draw solace from certain naive thoughts that I now know are misguided. For instance, 'I'm okay because Jesus knows me and loves me and is always with me.'"
JJ:
Yes, that doesn't help much for something that is not superficial.
Justin:
"But now that I no longer have the standard Christian or LDS [Mormon] views, but rather the broader esoteric view, I realize that although Jesus and the Christ continue to work for the benefit of humankind, they are probably not aware of me individually. I'm assuming the same about the even higher lives.
"So my questions are:
"1. Is there a 'someone' out there who intimately understands me and what I'm going through, and can offer me exactly the support I need?
"2. What truth-based thoughts can serve as a source of comfort when things seem hopeless or pointless?"
JJ:
The words of Jesus are accurate where He states that a sparrow cannot fall to the earth without God being aware of it. Then he says we are worth many sparrows.
While it is true that the Masters have better things to do than watch over each of us none of us are ever alone.
First of all, each of us are connected to a group mind and when we tune into this we discover we are not alone and all depression disappears. The whole of the group mind is like your consciousness in your body. Now 99% of your body may be functioning fine, but maybe you hurt your finger. What happens then? The whole of your consciousness spends the necessary time nursing it until it is on the path of healing. Even so, your group mind will seek to help you whenever you are distressed. For highest effectiveness though the person must tune into the mind. Then he can receive a fullness of personality healing.
In addition to this, you have a Solar Angel which is in contact with your group mind. This higher being nurtures you and attempts to break the barriers of dense matter to assist and guide you.
Justin:
"Should aspirants and disciples refrain from even seeking this type of comfort? Are we supposed to just 'suck it up' so to speak?"
JJ:
Seeking help at points of tension is fine, but do not concentrate on seeking help all the time. Energy follows thought and this just sends needy energy toward the self making things worse. Instead, as much as possible send that thought away from self to the service of others. When thought and energy are thus directed toward service it becomes difficult to become depressed.
Another thing that helps on a physical level is aerobic exercises. Research shows that vigorous exercise releases chemicals into the blood that produces a natural high and aids in removing depression.
Also if you find yourself depressed more when there is a lack of sunlight you may have a condition known as SAD [Seasonal Affective Disorder]. If so getting plenty of vitamin D and sunlight helps. In times where there is not much sun the use of full spectrum lighting can create miracles for some. You can by full spectrum lights at Home Depot and similar stores.
Justin:
"Exactly who or what was the 'Comforter' that Christ told his disciples he would send them?"
JJ:
Like any scripture this has several levels of meaning. The first level is the contacting of the Holy Spirit through the door of the soul. The next level is the contacting of your group mind. The third is an internal visitation of the Christ himself. This was the message Jesus intended for his inner circle to understand and only happens to accepted disciples.
Finally, I will end with this statement:
"Through focusing on healing others, I myself am healed. By serving others I find myself aided by many servants. By sharing the knowledge of God, I find that God knows and comforts me."
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