Intuitive living : a sacred path

281 Pages·2001·2.06 MB·English

by  Alan, Seale

First Published in 2001 by
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Copyright © 1997, 2001 Alan Seale
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Wheel/Weiser, LLC. Reviewers may quote brief passages. Originally
published as On Becoming a 21st Century Mystic, New York: Skytop,
1997.
Grateful acknowledgment is made for permission to quote excerpts
from the following works: Wheels of Life—A User's Guide to the
Chakra System by Anodea Judith (St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn, 1990). The
Drummer's Path by Sule Greg Wilson (Rochester, VT: Destiny Books,
copyright © 1992 Sue Greg Wilson);Creating the Work You Love by
Rick Jarow (Rochester, VT: Destiny Books, copyright © 1995 Rick
Jarow); Martha: The Life and Work of Martha Graham (Random
House, 1956).
ISBN-10: 1-57863-200-5
ISBN-13: 978-1-57863-200-8
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Seale, Alan.
Intuitive living / Alan Seale.--Rev. ed.
p. cm.
Rev. ed. of: On becoming a 21st century mystic.
Includes bibliographical references (p.) and indexes.
ISBN 1-57863-200-5-(pbk. : alk. paper)
1. Mysticism. I. Seale, Alan. On becoming a 21st century mystic. II.
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To my Papa,
The Reverend Dr. James M. Seale,
who, by his life, has shown me
that there is a place to go,
but has let me discover my own trails.
To “Cousin Lucy” ClayWoodford Winn, who, in my childhood, taught me to
live in truth, and, even now from spirit,
continues to teach me of Love.
To Sonia Smith,
who, by sharing her own journey
and transition back to spirit,
helped me find my path.
CONTENTS
List of Exercises
Teachings from Spirit
Acknowledgments
The Language of Love
Introduction
Part One
THE JOURNEY WITH SPIRIT
Chapter 1: Finding the Path
Chapter 2: The Enlightened Journey
Chapter 3: Creating a Language of Love
Chapter 4: Intuitive Awareness
Part Two
SPIRITUAL SELF-DISCOVERY AND TRANSFORMATION
Chapter 5: Universal LifeForce and the Human Aura
Chapter 6: The Journey of the Chakras
Chapter 7: Chakra One: LifeForce.
Chapter 8: Chakra Two: Creation
Chapter 9: Chakra Three: Personal Power
Chapter 10: Walking into Anger, Facing Fears
Chapter 11: Relationships—From Solar Plexus to Heart
Chapter 12: Chakra Four: Love Enters In
Chapter 13: Chakra Five: Living Your Truth
Chapter 14: Chakra Six: Clarity of Vision
Chapter 15: Chakra Seven: Opening to Spirit
Part Three
WORKING WITH SPIRIT—EMBRACING INTUITIVE LIVING
Chapter 16: Awakening the Inner Senses
Chapter 17: Working with Spirit
Chapter 18: On Your Way to Intuitive Living
Chapter 19: Gaining Confidence by Giving Intuitive Readings
Chapter 20: Being Present with Spirit
The Quiet Place
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
LIST OF EXERCISES
Exercise 1. Point of Stillness Meditation
Exercise 2. The Light of the Soul I
Exercise 3. The Light of the Soul II.
Exercise 4. Who Am I Right Now?
Exercise 5. Loving-Kindness Meditation
Exercise 6. Monitoring Your Words and Thoughts
Exercise 7. Mindfulness
Exercise 8. Becoming Aware of Your Body as Vibrating Energy
Exercise 9. Breathing in the Universal LifeForce
Exercise 10. Perceiving the Human Aura
Exercise 11. Developing the Auric Sensors
Exercise 12. Chakra Meditation Fantasy
Exercise 13. Feeling the Root Chakra Grounding
Exercise 14. The Root Chakra
Exercise 15. Communication through Touch
Exercise 16. Recognizing and Acknowledging Your Feelings .
Exercise 17. The Sacral Chakra.
Exercise 18. Meditation for Creation
Exercise 19. Power.
Exercise 20. Giving Your Feelings a Voice.
Exercise 21. The Solar Plexus Chakra
Exercise 22. Embracing Pain
Exercise 23. Releasing Blocked Anger.
Exercise 24. Facing Inner Fears
Exercise 25. Soul Gazing.
Exercise 26. Sitting Back-to-Back with a Partner
Exercise 27. The Heart as Healer
Exercise 28. The Heart Chakra.
Exercise 29. Touching the Soul
Exercise 30. Discovering Your Truth
Exercise 31. The Throat Chakra
Exercise 32. The Brow Chakra
Exercise 33. Journey to the Akashic Records
Exercise 34. Expanding Beyond the Self
Exercise 35. The Crown Chakra
Exercise 36. Chalice Meditation
Exercise 37. Greeting Your Divinity
Exercise 38. The Movie of the Mind
Exercise 39. Sensory Awareness I
Exercise 40. Sensory Awareness II
Exercise 41. Meeting a Spirit Guide
Exercise 42. Opening the Third Eye
Exercise 43. Concentration
Exercise 44. Candle Gazing
Exercise 45. Exploring Different Aspects of Self.
Exercise 46. Introduction to Intuitive Readings
Exercise 47. Psychometry Readings
Exercise 48. Intuitive Reading with Tarot Cards
Exercise 49. Direct Readings I
Exercise 50. Direct Readings II
Exercise 51. Being in the Moment
TEACHINGS FROM SPIRIT
Anger
Becoming One with Spirit
Benediction and Blessing
Confidence
Craft of Living
Death, Mourning, and Grieving
Emptiness is Wholeness
Enlightenment
Essence
Fear
Freedom Journey
Healing
In Service to Love
It's a Holy Place
Language of Love
Mercy, Grace, and Forgiveness
Other Side of Passion
Relationship, Communication in
Relationship, Freedom in
Relationship, Growth and Change Within
Relationship, Partnership in
Sadness
Sexual Intimacy and Spiritual Communion
Sexuality and Creativity
Spiritual Warriors of the 21st Century
Surrender to Love
Unconditional Love
Welcome