Often we hear from NDEs that expressing PUL is what it is all about.  In one instance after another, it is not the accomplishments in life such as education or awards that seem highly prized "over there," but how loving you were, and what pure acts of kindness/love you expressed.  

It is interesting to me that donations to a charity or performing "good works," were not necessarily well thought of.  Very few of us are at the point where we can generate PUL in every situation.  So yeah, we get ticked off at one thing or another.  Some yell, blow off steam, etc.  But if you know the principles of heaven, you try to evaluate these things as they happen.  The little voice in the back of your head says - what more can I do to help/express love?

Yesterday, while walking down a hallway, a woman was asking for directions.  A careless nurse sent her in the wrong path......however, I was late for an appointment.  "Oh well,"  I mused, "she will likely figure it out soon enough."  But then I stopped.  I heard this.  Perhaps by accident.  No accidents?  "Excuse me Ma'am," you need to make your first right, then go straight down to get to that building....."  So I'd be another minute or two late - big deal.

We are given opportunities to show kindness, and express PUL every day - in little ways.  The fact that we are all not Christ-like beacons constantly serving others does not mean that we can't be mindful of our opportunities, and let our choices actively choose PUL.  

Buddhism, I believe uses the term "mindfulness," to describe this sort of thing.  As I see it, there are two types of manifestations on earth of PUL, that which springs spontaneously, and that which comes when we are mindful of the right path even if we don't walk on it all the time as yet.

So let's hear it for the little voice in the back of our heads, and the mindfulness we all have to be mindful of the daily opportunities to express PUL in almost any earthly situation.


Love,

M

I agree Doc. Plus I believe that love is an energy, and if you open up to it, you'll radiate it to the rest of the World. If enough people open up to it and radiate it, the World might really change.

somebody reminded me of an affirmation "what would love do now?" or what does this person need now? I think we all want the same thing.

I'm with you, Doc. Love that isn't acted out is like a nice story that we can tell, but nobody believes it. Once upon a time ...

Your actions manifested love, and that seems to be what it's about. It is the motivation behind such good works that defines the nature of the actor who does them, and the specifics of how seems to be a matter of the material world, the phase of the moon, how much eggs are selling for etc. And for mst of us, we get nothing back.

Conversely, just because people do good things for others, esecially if they have to have a gun at their head to do them, is not the essence of their motivation. Were it only a matter of the things done, we'd get the reward in this life, but nothing in the hereafter, as there would be little drve to improve.

I think it might have been Robin Williams who said that doing a good deed is like wetting your pants while wearing a dark suit - it gives you a warm feeling, but nobody really notices.

PUL
dave

The question is, if someone knows they should be loving, but doesn't feel loving - what then?  Take the person who does good works because they are told that this is the right thing to do.  But if, in a random situation, with no one looking, they wouldn't care less about another person (were it not for the implied spiritual gain in doing good), then their good works may not mean very much.

Yet if they don't "feel" PUL at all times, but endeavor to act lovingly (without the feeling), is that better?  Obviousy, it is to the recipient of the loving action.  But are they being untrue to themselves in their own current spiritual development (thank you Polonius from Shakespeare)?


Doc

I've read in some NDE reports, and in M. Newton's second book that it are the little things you 've done in love, kindness, care, serenity that are the valuable things to behold, and I really do resonate with it.

But there's something that really bothers me. In most fields of human life you can make an assessment, you know roundabout where you stand in a particular field, but in the field of being lovely, showing love to others I just absolutely don't know how good I am in that. That is making me a bit nervous, as I need some orientation; but you don't learn it anywhere, you have to feel it, haven't you? But when you're conceited, your feelings about where you stand can be delusive.

So, just do it? Well ok, but what? If you're a more shy person who doesn't like to be envolved so much in the foolish chattering and activities social contacts unfortunately do include, now, has this person have to become a bear-hugger? Because one has to "express" love?

Spooky

I believe the key is that a person needs to come to the point where he or she wants to live according to love. When a person wants to do so, he or she will strive to do so. If a person takes part in charitable activities without being motivated by love, there is always a chance that he or she will feel empathy and compassion for the people he or she helps. This could help them move in the right direction.

I work as a volunteer at a hospital. Sometimes when I do the hour commute from my work to the hospital I volunteer at, I'm not in the mood. But once I start helping people my focus becomes directed towards them, and all is good. I notice that if anything is troubling me as I drive to the hospital, I forget about the trouble once I start thinking of others.

A good movie that sort of relates, is "No where in Africa" (not "Out of Africa" another good film). It provides an example of a lady changing for the better, due to exposure. Sometimes we just have to put ourselves in the place of others.

Good point Spooky

You can't quantifiably tell what level of Love or Energy you are. In business they say you can only change what you can measure in numbers. Well in the spiritual work it's more like watching a kettle boil, in that something is happening but you don't know it till you see the steam.

I believe we go thru phases (like the day, moon, seasons...) and are evolving all the time in a one step back, two steps forward fashion. What felt like massive energy/accomplishment yesterday is not noticed or felt the next, but we should trust we are growing, like the trees. Nature's way of keeping balance, but damn my impatience.

As for PUL, Doc M, a few times in mediation, I have taken off, literally like a rocket. I'm guessing I've phased into the astral, and my Love intention has connected with a particualar Source. It's like going up in a superfast lift. The feeling/sensation of expanding Joy lasted 30 secs or so and then I returned to 'normal'. Not sure what to make of it, but PUL works.

Still, that's the mountain top view. I agree with Spooky, in that in heaven, they'll remember the time I made a cup of tea for someone, and not care necessarily about my big accomplishments. Which is really nice, as it means everyday we are successful at feeding LOVE. Still, my ego has needs and likes to be doing things, and being a part of the action. Ah, the human condition!!!  :o ;D

I like the quote that the smallest act of kindness is greater that the most beautiful and grand idea in the mind.


Love
Cristian

So Matthew, what do you think of this person?

http://www.amma.org/amma/index.html

I heard of her before but forgot about her until I went to the Yolanda King website....

Wingrin said:
"You can't quantifiably tell what level of Love or Energy
you are. Well in the spiritual work it's more like watching
a kettle boil, in that something is happening but you don't
know it till you see the steam.
I believe we go thru phases (like the day, moon, seasons...)"

What you said, Wingrin, reminds me of those biorhythm cycles that NASA's computers discovered in the 1970's, so now I'm wonderring if they coincide
with a sense of PUL.
    Maybe each chakra is on such a cycle?
    Maybe each chakra is an energy portal for one of the subtle bodies/ sheaths?  It would be nice to have some system that unified all this spiritual/ OB experience rather than getting more bits and pieces. (AhSo, you're doing much to unify it all, I know. I just felt like grumbling.  :) )
One of the main cycles/rhythms is sensitivity that shows up in emotions, nerves, creativity. That sounds like a good one to compare to etheric body OBs.

I think I'll do better at logging my projections and then compare them with the highs and lows of the biorhythm charts. If anyone else wants to try that,  I can send you the directions for setting up the charts,  or do a few say up to 5 of you who would be willing to compare biorhythms with 'OB'/ spiritual activity  ---anybody interested?  :)

bets

Hi Bets,

I haven't thought about biorhythms for years.  I'd like to have the instructions if you'd send them to me.  Thanks!


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Maybe each chakra is on such a cycle?       Maybe each chakra is an energy portal for one of the subtle bodies/ sheaths?

Yes, each chakra corresponds to the level of each subtle body on the level of that body.  The purpose of the chakra is to intake energy from the universal energy field that surrounds and interpenetrates every living thing.  Each subtle body penetrates through each of the levels below it.  For example, the first (etheric) subtle body penetrates through the physical body and extends out from the skin about 1/2" to 1", the next subtle body penetrates through the physical body, then through the etheric body and extends out from the skin for about 6" to 8"; the third subtle body penetrates through the physical, 1st and 2nd subtle bodies and so on to the deepest levels of our being.

When we raise our vibrations to interact on the higher levels, we can participate in the consciousness of these levels.  I define OBE in much the same way as RAM where we follow a line of consciousness.  Our consciousness can then interact with the consciousness of the world of consciousness on the various levels.

Experiencing and living PUL has much to do with how we allow the energy of our core to flow through all of our subtle bodies or what we usually call our aura or energy field as we greet the events that occur in our life.  Many times when we experience negative thinking / emotions we try to block or distort this energy flow.  Blocking the energy flow is what causes us to reduce the experience of PUL.  And this is directly related to our health.  The more we allow the energy of our core to flow freely, the healthier life we live on all levels of our being.  And the easier it is to interact with the higher levels of our being and the consciousness of those worlds.

Love, Kathy

Hi Kathy  and all,

I just found this site (below) which does the calculations for eight cycles
almost instantly! It's the first program I've seen that is accurate. At least it matched my hand/brain calculations for the first three cycles so it must work for all. the more recently discovered cycles on intuition etc surely must show up in our spiritual/OB activities!

If that address is too long to load, try using just the first part and looking through their site--very interesting!

Kathy, I'll PM you the directions for calculating your own. It's still good to have the math at hand to trust the results.

Bio-rhythms at

http://biorhythms.perbang.dk/?aid=29&name=Deja+Vu&d=6&m=6&y=1941&t=12&min=00&z=-6&phy=1&emo=1&inte=1&spi=1&awa=1&aes=1&intu=1&custom_lang=en&js=&ctrl=&custom=1&js=

Bets

Great thread Doc! There's a lot to be said for the said for the cultivation and expression of PUL. PUL with respect to self expression and self reflection is of a healthy importance to all aspects of the creative process.

It is the ultimate foundation for balance/harmony if used in the right light.

PUL,
Cosmic_Ambitions